La Quinta Grill Restaurante - Chula Vista, California

Ms S.

Ordered the Molcajete. EVERYTHING WAS COLD AND OLD!! The food is old. It did NOT come out Sizzling!!! Barely any juice. The rice has a texture like it was a couple days old. The meat came out cold WHICH IS WEIRD. Was given barely any avocado but the server brought more after I had asked. I ordered the tamarindo margarita and it looked nothing like the picture. Barely any chicken was included in the meal. My son had the kid’s sprite, and they brought it in a coffee cup. Nothing stood out but the salsa they bring in the beginning. Don’t waste your money here. The busser lady did most of the work, attending to us 90% of the time including bringing the food and asking what else we needed and taking care of us til the end. The server deserved 10% of the tip as he wasn’t even the one who asked for our order. He was MIA. There was a reason it was dead late Friday afternoon, and if anything, seemed as if this is the place men take their mistresses when they don’t like them. P.s. the glass was broken and noticed after I drank more of it for those who care.

Harrison H.

If you're hungry, this is the place to go! Big portions of authentic Mexican favorites. The food is beyond good. Try the aguachile, tacos, and Chile Verde. You won't be disappointed. Service is excellent, there is an extensive bar menu, and the atmosphere is great too. Grab a table when they feature live music for an extra special experience.

Melaney U.

I recently visited La Quinta Grill in Chula Vista on a Saturday afternoon, and while the food was absolutely delicious, the service could use some improvement.

When we entered, the woman at the computer on the front right wasn’t very friendly or welcoming when we said hi. Since we didn’t see a host right away, we assumed she was the host, which made the moment awkward until the actual host came over to greet us and take us to our table. A more welcoming customer service approach would make guests feel more comfortable upon arrival.

On the positive side, we received complimentary chips and salsa, which were flavorful and had a nice spicy kick. Our server started off attentive while taking our order, but unfortunately, she didn’t check in on us while we were eating, especially when it came to refilling drinks, including our alcoholic beverages.

That said, the food was prepared quickly, served piping hot, and tasted fantastic. I would definitely come back for the food alone, but I’d encourage the management to provide a refresher on training staff to be more warm and attentive, especially for first-time guests.

Overall, La Quinta Grill has great food, but improving the guest experience would make it even better!

I’d rate this experience 3.5 out of 5 stars:
• Food: 5/5 – Delicious, quick, and served hot, which is a huge plus.
• Service: 2.5/5 – The initial greeting felt awkward and unwelcoming, and the server didn’t check in enough during the meal, especially regarding drinks.
• Atmosphere: 3/5 – The lack of warmth from staff upon arrival affected the overall vibe, but it sounds like the restaurant itself is comfortable.

The great food seems to make up for the shortcomings in service, but with better training and hospitality, this could easily be a 5-star experience!

Irene O.

We've been here twice this month, both times because there was no wait time for a table and it was a Saturday morning. The food is decent and has a variety to choose from including an American style breakfast with pancakes. Service was ok on the first visit and not so much on the second one. I guess service is hit or miss depending on who you get. Had to wait for awhile the second time for our bill. There were some simple errors in our orders like sunny side up eggs instead of over medium, Breakfast potatoes instead of fries, also found it odd to have a spinach omelette with the raw spinach on top instead of mixed in with the cheese, but it was still good. Atmosphere is loud and kinda dark but not bad. Just prefer servers to be a bit friendlier and attentive. They have live Mariachi on Sundays and they are wonderful 😊 great music to go with breakfast or lunch!

Isela S.

This was our first time. We loved our waitress.. her name is Isela😊
The food not so much.. the atmosphere is good.. not particularly my type, but my niece loved it😁 overall I think the food could definitely be better. At least what we ordered.. drinks were on point 👌

Porsche G.

Food was tasty and big portions. Service was decent. The drinks are watered down. Very comfortable air-conditioned dining area. The parking area is limited, and spaces are small.

JaDe

My first time eating here. I ordered the mojarra plate. With a lemon drop. Fish was cooked perfect. Lemon drop was mixed great. Will definitely give another try.

Rafael B. (.

My wife and I visited La Quinta Grill on a Sunday for dinner. I had the carne asada plate and my wife some menudo. The menudo was great while the carne asada was only good nothing special. One thing that they need improvement on is service. When we finished our dinner we asked multiple waiters for our check as we had to leave in a hurry and everybody kept on saying yes we will bring it in a second but just forgot about us every time. I had to get up and ask the lady up front by the door for our check because everybody chose to ignore us. Hope they improve on this. Minus 2 stars for service. We will be back and hope our experience is better.