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TJ Oyster Bar

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TJ Oyster Bar is a Baja-style seafood restaurant in Bonita, in the South Bay of San Diego County, run by the Jazo family and known for octopus and fish tacos.

Contents
  1. History
  2. Menu
  3. Reviews
  4. References

History

The restaurant began in a very small space on Bonita Road, where the owners tenderized octopus by hand, and later moved about a block away into a much larger building. During the 2008 recession the Jazo family cut the price of fish tacos to 99 cents, a move remembered in local coverage. The Bonita location is walk-in only with table service.

The kitchen draws on the seafood stands of Tijuana and Ensenada. Its best-known tacos are pulpo (octopus) and battered Baja-style fish; a stingray taco has also appeared on the menu. Other staples include smoked tuna fries topped with cheese, tomato-based seafood cocktails, campechana with scallops, shrimp and crab, and shrimp aguachile made with serrano chiles.

Reviews

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References

  1. "The 40 Best San Diego Tacos to Try Right Now". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  2. "My Favorite Taco Shops in San Diego". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  3. "TJ Oyster Bar - Review - Chula Vista - San Diego". The Infatuation. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
Categories: Chula Vista, California Mexican seafood restaurants Taquerías Taquerías in California Taquerías in Chula Vista Taquerías in San Diego County