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Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 290 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: (619) 349-2109
Website: https://thebalboasouth.com/
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Reviews
Flo
Wonderful place! We came here last minute with a group of 12 for my nieces birthday. Ohhhh the staff was amazing!! Props to our waiter Angel! Love his friendly attitude and professionalism. I called 30 mins prior and they had everything set. Accommodated us with a private back room with the TVs for the kids to watch their cartoons too. Loved the birthday balloon extra touch on the table. What a great surprise as we didn’t expect that. Awesome!
Atmosphere and decor on point. Huge restaurant with bar and plenty of space in the front/back. It’s a pretty busy place and the food/drinks came out fast. Hands down for that! Everyone loved their dishes. Burgers, Pastrami Sandwich, Salads, Fries, Milkshakes, and the libations were excellent. This place has been here for 5 years and I didn’t even know it. So happy with the growth of restaurants on 3rd Avenue Chula Vista. It has grown a lot since a decade ago. So come out and check out this joint. Cool vibes and great food. We will be back again.
… moreAtmosphere and decor on point. Huge restaurant with bar and plenty of space in the front/back. It’s a pretty busy place and the food/drinks came out fast. Hands down for that! Everyone loved their dishes. Burgers, Pastrami Sandwich, Salads, Fries, Milkshakes, and the libations were excellent. This place has been here for 5 years and I didn’t even know it. So happy with the growth of restaurants on 3rd Avenue Chula Vista. It has grown a lot since a decade ago. So come out and check out this joint. Cool vibes and great food. We will be back again.
Rastaed Fastpitch
My wife and I ate at the Balboa and were very happy with both the food and the service! My wife had the Centennial Burger; it was huge and she said it was delicious. I had a toasted Pastrami sandwhich which was also excellent!
Our server, Gabe, was excellent. He did things that few servers do these days. He was very conscious of cleanliness and made menu good recommendations / Information. He asked detailed questions about how we wanted our selections prepared and seasoned.
One of the managers, Keren, was also very welcoming and friendly.
It is also a family friendly place:
… moreOur server, Gabe, was excellent. He did things that few servers do these days. He was very conscious of cleanliness and made menu good recommendations / Information. He asked detailed questions about how we wanted our selections prepared and seasoned.
One of the managers, Keren, was also very welcoming and friendly.
It is also a family friendly place:
T Lewis
Ughhhh, I didn’t want to give such a low star rating, but eek! I’ve had Balboa South as takeout, and it was actually really good so that is what brought me back- although it’s been a couple of years.
Let me just start off by saying that the customer service was immaculate and exceeded expectations. There were a few different servers who checked on us and they were very attentive. I believe one of them may have been a manager, and he was very kind and accommodating. I really appreciate excellent customer service these days, so they definitely didn’t lack in that category.
We came on a Friday evening and sat outside in the back patio. The nice, cool air & breeze was great. The indoor portion of the restaurant did not have air condition, I’m not sure if it was broken or they just don’t have it running. But it was very uncomfortable and stuffy.
Now for the cocktails and food. My tamarindo margarita was absolutely awful. It didn’t have any taste to it! It was pretty much watered down. The food was meh. The garlic fries were the best thing we had. The classic Balboa burger just didn’t hit. The patty was overcooked and dry, the whole burger fell apart. There was nothing really keeping the lettuce, tomato, and onion together- not even the cheese. If there was supposed to be sauce, it didn’t exist. You can see in my pictures that the buns are totally dry. The BLT didn’t have any mayo either. It was so dry I think part of it stayed lodged in my esophagus. I had to gulp down my watered margarita, and I didn’t even get buzzed from it! It wasn’t terrible but it’s definitely not the same taste I remember a couple of years ago. Chula Vista doesn’t have very many burger joints so it’s a bummer it was a letdown. Just try to kick it up a couple notches. You have a great thing going, but you need to install air condition and jazz up the food.
… moreLet me just start off by saying that the customer service was immaculate and exceeded expectations. There were a few different servers who checked on us and they were very attentive. I believe one of them may have been a manager, and he was very kind and accommodating. I really appreciate excellent customer service these days, so they definitely didn’t lack in that category.
We came on a Friday evening and sat outside in the back patio. The nice, cool air & breeze was great. The indoor portion of the restaurant did not have air condition, I’m not sure if it was broken or they just don’t have it running. But it was very uncomfortable and stuffy.
Now for the cocktails and food. My tamarindo margarita was absolutely awful. It didn’t have any taste to it! It was pretty much watered down. The food was meh. The garlic fries were the best thing we had. The classic Balboa burger just didn’t hit. The patty was overcooked and dry, the whole burger fell apart. There was nothing really keeping the lettuce, tomato, and onion together- not even the cheese. If there was supposed to be sauce, it didn’t exist. You can see in my pictures that the buns are totally dry. The BLT didn’t have any mayo either. It was so dry I think part of it stayed lodged in my esophagus. I had to gulp down my watered margarita, and I didn’t even get buzzed from it! It wasn’t terrible but it’s definitely not the same taste I remember a couple of years ago. Chula Vista doesn’t have very many burger joints so it’s a bummer it was a letdown. Just try to kick it up a couple notches. You have a great thing going, but you need to install air condition and jazz up the food.
Nathan Wilder
Super cool scratch kitchen, make their own patties, buns, etc. Angel treated us quite nicely at the end of our ride the other day, hosting us well with attention and delicious food. Had the burger, lettuce style, worth it! Had a couple of my buddies garlic fries, and while not normally my thing, also delicious. Check em out, highly recommended, love the unique mural on the patio, especially the Bullet Bill and Pacman! Thanks Angel and your staff, we will be back!
… moreAnthony Vinole
First let me apologize for no photos. They have a secret menu. Animal fries with jalapenos was money? Had a Centennial animal style add an egg. Also ordered was a Pastrami Melt, garlic fries, salt and pepper fries. Absolutely in my rotation and easily in top 3 SD Burgers. Looking forward watching Padres games here in the future.
… moreKathryn Kunz
Didn’t come to Chula Vista expecting to have burgers, but saw this place, walked in and was greeted with the most amazing smile from the girl behind the bar, Keeran; we HAD to stay and try this place! We immediately felt welcome, as the service in this place is STELLAR! Had the Balboa burger, the buns are amazing;; buttery and soft! Burger patty was perfectly cooked, lettuce and tomato were extremely fresh! Let’s not forget about those garlic fries! WOW! Hand cut fries with just enough garlic awesomeness! To top it off, we got the Mazapan shake; there are no words for this decadent delight! As great as the food is here, the service is top notch! Keeran and the owner, didn’t get her name, we thank for a great time! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here and will definitely back!
… moreArt Ramirez
Burgers here are hands down the best in San diego! I have been looking for a burger spot for a while the Buddy told me to come try. I’m so glad he told me about this place. Not only is the burgers here top tier but the service and atmosphere is absolutely top notch. You feel like family when you come into here. Whether it’s just the servers or the managers call employees here have such great attitudes and make you feel so welcome when you are here. Again I’m so happy I found this place and I cannot stop coming. Me and my wife and kids love this place and the kids absolutely love the milkshakes.
Highly Recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
… moreHighly Recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Aaron Davitian
Excellent burger. Incredible staff. If there are any issues….as there can be even with the best of them….they will handle them with grace and customer service. Amazing BBQ burger, and always customized with some pickles and jalapeños for me. Just a good spot. Skip fast food…spend at most a couple bucks more…..and come get a real burger.
… moreL M
Located at Chula Vista’s 3rd Avenue. Best burgers! Owner is very creative with its menu by providing new ideas. Garlic fries recommend. Staff and owner are very welcoming.
… moreSteven Bernardo
Took my lovely wife to dinner after a full day of x-mas shopping. Derrick was awesome. Very polite and welcoming. While waiting on our food, Angel came up to our table, greeted us. Ask us if we had any questions on there food . I noticed angel going from table to table talking to his customers . His energy and smile is amazing. You can tell he cares about his customers. He definitely leads by example. Great food, awesome atmosphere . Thank you Derrick and Angel for making us Raving Fans. We will will definitely be back . We bought 4-$50 dollar gift cards to share this amazing food and experience with our family ❤️
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