La Nacional - Chula Vista, California

mario C.

I've been a couple times since they opened and it's been great each time. The tacos are good I like that the spicy shrimp is actually spicy and if your lucky enough to get the chicharrón and guacamole try it out.

There's no other place on third with this vibe and there tequila selection is super solid. If you haven't checked them out definitely make the effort to grab a drink and some food. 💯

Y S.

My first visit was a week ago. I ordered cabeza taco, my friend ordered pollo ND quesadilla with cerveza. The cabeza tacos may look small but it's full load of cabeza. Delicious 😋 and I got full by two tacos and a quesadilla. My friend was so happy with his pollo taco and quesadilla. Also I got to see chef Alvaro was very nice😊. He serves delicious birria, cabeza, steak and so much more. La National looks great. We were so happy that we visited.
I went back again last Friday for the brunch menu to try. Chilaquiles was so good! Potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned and the beans...wow I normally don't like but it was flavorful. I added birria to my Chilaquiles 🥰😍😋🤤🤤. Serving portion was generous and I got happy tummy and full all day 😅. Next time, love to try some cocktails or adult beverages with birria and others. Highly recommended.

Melissa R.

I went on a Friday night. The food was good, the salsa was super spicy. The drinks were good. However, the service given by the girl behind the bar, the one with curly hair is absolutely terrible. I inquired about the difference amongst two different margaritas, and her response was “it’s whatever you want girl. “ I then asked her if the difference was only the tequila brand, and her response was again with an attitude “it’s whatever you want”. Then a guy asked her about the Mexican beer selection, And she told him to just download the QR and did not offer any assistance at all. Again, with an attitude.

Thankfully, there was a lovely bartender by the name Gio, who was able to save the day. The churros with ice cream were delicious! And the appetizers are great!

Victor F.

It’s a 5star for me. Enjoying some appetizers. The chimi salsa is hot and very good. Tried the quesadilla with Oaxaca queso mmm delicious. Coming back for steak night

Fredd S.

Best chicharrones I’ve had. Full stop. I’m trying to eat Keto and was very easy here.

The food is amazing.

The drinks are amazing.

The staff is amazing.

The patron that wrote this is Amazing and sexy.

What else can I say.

Go now.

Support local.

Buy me a drink when you see me.

Lawrence D.

If others in the county think their Mex food choices rival the vast number of offerings to be had in So Bay, they haven’t spent much time down south. La Nacional proves out my suggestion to the nines. The early day offerings with the birria top the list for me. I tried it with verde chilliquilles and the Verda salsa, so important to this seemingly simple combo, was amazing and fantastic with the birria.
Take a drive down and try La Nacional, but plan for a nap in your car or at the park before heading back, because you will need it after enjoying Mex food this wonderful.
And Oh! Did I mention the incredible mixed drinks? Such a treat! <3

Katia L. I.

What a great cantina here in Chula Vista. La Nacional. Mocktails & drinks are freshly made and absolutely delicious.
Atmosphere is great too.
Food is soooo good!

ラモスL

Great food, good selection of liquor. The Shrimp Tacos were delicious. The mixed drink selection of Mezcal is good and a bar that carries Don Fulano is a good bar for me.