Taste of Third Avenue is back, inviting food lovers on a self-guided tasting tour through Downtown Chula Vista. Guests can stroll along Third Avenue while sampling bites and sips from more than 20 participating restaurants, all set to the backdrop of live music.
From long-term neighborhood staples to innovative newcomers, the event showcases some of the local favorites ready to welcome the community.
Rome-Inspired Pasta Made In-House
Craving a trip to Italy without the plane ticket? Acqua e Farina delivers authentic, Rome-inspired cuisine with a warm, homemade touch. Crafted by Chef Alberto Morreale, the menu highlights fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional Roman flavors.
With all pasta made in-house, dishes range from classic carbonara to show-stopping cheese wheel pastas that keep guests coming back.
Where Brew Meets Brujería
Brewjeria blends the English word “brew” with the Spanish “brujería”, a name that reflects Southern California’s fusion of cultures and creativity. Founded by a group of Los Angeles brewers, the brewery began with a single beer kit and has grown into a one-barrel system producing 31 gallons per brew session.
At its core, Brewjeria is a mix of science, culture, language, and community, serving one thoughtfully crafted beer at a time.
Punk Music Meets Craft Brewing
Founded in 2016 by friends John Marshall, Kevin Lewis, and Steve Garcia, 3 Punk Ales merges a passion for punk music and craft brewing. After getting their start at Butcher’s Brewing Company in Santee, the trio opened their Chula Vista location in 2017 to create a true community hub in the South Bay.
Known for band collaborations and a constantly rotating lineup of classic styles and experimental brews, 3 Punk Ales is anything but predictable.
A Family Legacy Since 1955
Since opening, La Bella Pizza has been a cornerstone of the Chula Vista community. Founded by Tony and Kitty Raso, an Italian couple from New York whose family legacy still defines the restaurant today, La Bella grew alongside the neighborhood.
From Kitty serving guests while Tony cooked to becoming the first restaurant to deliver pizza in Chula Vista in 1957, the restaurant has stayed in the family. Now proudly operated by their sons Joseph and Tony, La Bella continues to provide generous Italian comfort food in a warm, family-friendly setting where no guest leaves hungry.
Neighborhood Taco Shop Done Right
Right in the heart of Downtown Chula Vista, Don Pedro Taco Shop offers everything you want from a neighborhood favorite. The menu balances taco shop classics like burritos and fries with traditional Mexican comfort dishes such as menudo and pozole.
Whether it’s Taco Tuesday, fish taco specials, or flavorful adobado tacos, Don Pedro remains a go-to stop in Chula Vista’s vibrant food scene.
See you there!
Taste of Third Avenue gives you a chance to sample from more than 20 participating restaurants in one evening, making it one of the better ways to explore Downtown Chula Vista’s food scene.
📆 Thursday, March 19, 2026, 4 PM – 8 PM
📍 353 3rd Ave, Chula Vista
🎟️ Get your tickets here
ℹ️ More info here
See you there, San Diego!
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