Restaurants

A cocktail bar on La Mirada Drive in Vista, open 3 days a week. Dogs welcome.

A restaurant on Vista Village Drive in Vista, open daily. Beer and wine. Kids and groups welcome.

2N1 Korean BBQ Vista centers the meal on built-in tabletop grills, where guests cook and share a selection of meats, Korean dishes and side plates. Its all-you-can-eat menu includes marinated galbi and beef brisket; the restaurant also highlights bibimbap and soondubu. The Vista dining room is on Vista Village Drive. The business advertises catering and private-party options for groups, plus reservations on days when they are offered. Its website says Friday and Saturday are walk-in only. Photo sources: 2N1 Korean BBQ official website.

546 W Mission Rd

A bar and grill on South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, open Tuesday through Saturday. Beer and wine, outdoor seating, with takeout and delivery. Kids, groups and dogs welcome.

A restaurant on North City Drive in San Marcos, open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM. Outdoor seating, with takeout and delivery. Kids and dogs welcome.

A Hawaiian restaurant on South Melrose Drive in Vista, open weekdays from 11 AM. Outdoor seating, with takeout and delivery. Kids welcome.

A breakfast spot on South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, open 6 days a week. Takeout available. Kids welcome.

A Greek restaurant on Business Park Drive in Vista, open daily from 10 AM. Beer and wine, outdoor seating, with takeout and delivery. Kids and groups welcome.

Ahi Sushi & Grill serves Japanese food on North Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos. Its menu moves beyond sushi rolls to nigiri, sashimi, rice bowls, bento boxes, noodles, soups and grilled dishes. Vegetarian rolls and lunch combinations give diners additional choices. The restaurant lists sushi party trays for groups and directs customers to call for ordering. Its website publishes the current weekly schedule, including a Tuesday closure. Photo sources: Ahi Sushi & Grill official website.

A Mexican restaurant on West San Marcos Boulevard in San Marcos, open 24 hours. Takeout and delivery available. Kids and groups welcome.

A Mexican restaurant on Sycamore Avenue in Vista, open 24 hours. Takeout and delivery available. Kids and groups welcome.

Albertaco’s Mexican Food operates a San Marcos restaurant at 500 West San Marcos Boulevard, Suite 103. Its menu spans tacos with fillings such as carne asada, carnitas, adobada and fish, along with rolled tacos, burritos, tortas, tostadas, quesadillas and enchiladas. Combination plates, fries, nachos and children’s meals round out the published choices. The company lists a separate phone number and online-ordering link for San Marcos. Albertaco’s also has a Vista restaurant; this profile is for the San Marcos address. Photo sources: Albertaco’s Mexican Food official website.

Albertaco’s Mexican Food has a Vista restaurant at 601 Sycamore Avenue. The company’s menu includes beef, chicken, carne asada, carnitas, adobada and fish tacos, as well as rolled tacos. Burritos, tortas, tostadas, quesadillas, enchiladas, combination plates, fries and nachos give diners other choices; there is also a children’s menu. Albertaco’s publishes a separate online-ordering link and phone number for this Vista branch. Its San Marcos restaurant has its own Directory listing, so the contact and location information here applies to Vista. Photo sources: Albertaco’s Mexican Food official website.

A deli on East Vista Way in Vista, open daily from 11 AM. Takeout and delivery available.

A Mexican restaurant on Esquina con N Twin Oaks in San Marcos, open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM. Takeout and delivery available. Kids, groups and dogs welcome.

1646 San Elijo Rd S #107

An Italian restaurant on La Bonita Drive in San Marcos, open daily. Beer and wine, outdoor seating, with takeout and delivery. Kids and groups welcome.

An Italian restaurant on Camino Del Arroyo Drive in San Marcos, open daily from 10 AM. Beer and wine, with takeout and delivery. Kids, groups and dogs welcome.

An American restaurant on La Bonita Drive in San Marcos, open daily from 11 AM. Beer and wine, outdoor seating, with takeout and delivery. Kids and groups welcome.

A burger restaurant on Camino Del Arroyo Drive in San Marcos, open daily from 10 AM. Beer and wine, with takeout and delivery. Kids welcome.

An ice cream shop on North Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, open daily from 11 AM. Takeout available. Kids and groups welcome.

A fast food restaurant on West San Marcos Boulevard in San Marcos, open daily from 10 AM. Takeout and delivery available. Kids and groups welcome.

A coffee shop on La Mirada Drive in Vista, open weekdays from 8 AM. Takeout available.

A bakery on East Vista Way a2 in Vista, open Tuesday through Sunday from 6 AM. Takeout available.

A bakery on Vista Village Drive in Vista, open Tuesday through Sunday. Takeout available.

An ice cream shop on Vista Village Drive in Vista, open Tuesday through Sunday. Takeout available. Kids welcome.

A Persian restaurant on Descanso Avenue in San Marcos, open daily from 11 AM. Beer and wine, with takeout and delivery. Kids and groups welcome.

A Mexican restaurant on Sycamore Avenue in Vista, open daily from 5 AM. Beer, with takeout and delivery. Kids welcome.

A coffee shop on South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, open Monday through Saturday from 7 AM. Outdoor seating, with takeout and delivery. Kids and dogs welcome.

A brewery on La Mirada Drive in Vista, open 6 days a week. Beer. Dogs welcome.

A brewery on Main Street in Vista, open daily from 11 AM. Beer.

1031 S Santa Fe Ave

A Vietnamese restaurant on South Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos, open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM. Takeout and delivery available. Kids welcome.

550 Hacienda Dr Ste 102

730 Nordahl Rd Ste 101

2870 Scott St #102

A brewery on Park Center Drive in Vista, open daily from 11:30 AM. Beer.

Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern & Grill is a full-service brewpub at 302 E Broadway in historic downtown Vista. It brews Belching Beaver beer on site, including the brewery’s Peanut Butter Milk Stout. The bar also offers whiskey, tequila, wine and craft cocktails, while the scratch kitchen serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Dining spaces include an indoor room, a front patio and a larger dog-friendly patio with fire pits and an outdoor bar. Guests can order food online, and the Tavern publishes its food, drink and event information separately from Belching Beaver Pub 980 on Park Center Drive. This listing is for the downtown Vista Tavern & Grill.

A brewpub on East Broadway in Vista, open daily. Beer and wine, outdoor seating, with takeout. Dogs welcome.

Belching Beaver Pub 980 is the brewery’s pub at 980 Park Center Drive in Vista, separate from its downtown Tavern & Grill. The space takes inspiration from camping and outdoor gatherings, with a casual room for food and drinks and fire-pit seating outside. The drinks selection includes Belching Beaver beer, wine and rotating taps for mead and cider. The pub menu goes well beyond bar snacks: it lists wings, pretzel bites and 980 Nachos, along with burgers, sandwiches, salads and other meals. Pub 980 also offers online ordering and advertises private parties. Its location, menu and event inquiries are specific to this Park Center Drive pub, rather than the East Broadway Tavern.

Best Pizza & Brew has a restaurant at 230 South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista. Its food menu covers hand-tossed and Detroit-style pizza, slices, salads, sandwiches and appetizers. Specialty pies include the Best White, Buffalo Chicken and Pesto Goat Cheese; the menu also lists vegan cheese and a gluten-free crust option. Craft beer, wine and a full bar round out the drink choices. The company offers dine-in service, online ordering for pickup or delivery, and catering for groups and events. Best Pizza & Brew lists this Vista branch separately from its other San Diego County locations, with its own phone number and address. Photo sources: Best Pizza & Brew official website.

A coffee shop on West San Marcos Boulevard in San Marcos, open daily. Outdoor seating, with takeout and delivery. Dogs welcome.

A coffee shop on East Vista Way in Vista, open daily. Outdoor seating, with takeout and delivery. Groups welcome.

A coffee shop on East Mission Road in San Marcos, open daily from 8 AM. Takeout and delivery available. Kids welcome.

727 W San Marcos Blvd Unit 107

A sandwich shop on East Vista Way in Vista, open Tuesday through Saturday. Outdoor seating, with takeout and delivery. Kids, groups and dogs welcome.

605 W Vista Way