Here you are reading mmm-yoso!!! on Thanksgiving Eve…or Thanksgiving Day. Cathy is writing a short post about another regular stop. Kirk is busy, elsewhere, with His Missus.
There are two locations of TJ Oyster Bar in Bonita with the third in Chula Vista- all East of the 805. The Mister and I have been to all three, but we keep returning to the original location, even though it is the smallest.
There are five two top tables and about 12 bar stools of seating inside and two-four seat tables out in front. The cash register is right in front when you walk in: order, pay, find a seat.
On this visit, we decided to share a fried calamari appetizer ($9). It was nice that they did give us two forks . The batter is thin/light and the fry is correct. The squid is tender and the dipping sauce has a light amount of spice; a complimentary flavor. I did add salt at the end.
We had to get the fish tacos ($1.25 each) which are in a beer batter (slightly thicker; good crunch). The fish pieces are large, the cabbage and salsa and white sauce are just enough (not overpowering). The corn tortillas have nice light corn flavor and because they were warmed, a good chew.
The grilled fish salad ($9)is exceptional. The fish is (as you can see) lightly grilled and the salad served with an avocado half. The salad was a bed of Romaine (which had not yet been recalled; we were here last Friday) which had a great housemade salad dressing mixed in-in perfect proportions (creamy but not overpowering in any one flavor; not much garlic).
Just a nice place to stop in for quality Mexican seafood.
TJ Oyster Bar 4246 Bonita Road Bonita, 92002 (619) 267-4577 Mon-Th 11:30-9, Fri 11:30-10, Sat noon-9, Sun noon-8
everything sounded nice, happy thanksgiving!
This location is kind of a ‘hole in the wall’, which we like, Kat…you can see there were plastic forks, one paper plate and also regular plates and some cutlery-a mishmash of place settings with quality food. (Happy Thanksgiving Day in Japan! I need to check out your FB and IG when there’s a break in cooking here)
I like the looks of the grilled fish. Happy Thanksgiving!
Original location has the most character! Their fish tacos are the best down here. Also like their fried oyster tacos and their campechana cocktail.
The grilled fish salad is amazing, Soo. I hope your Thanksgiving is a good day, with a great meal!
Character and for some reason, the food tastes better from here, cc. Must venture off the menu some more…next time. (I do get cocteles at other places; never have from here…).