Vallejo Restaurants
In Vallejo, our culinary roots stretch far and wide. Many of our restaurants are owned and operated by immigrants and multigenerational families who bring recipes, techniques, and stories from around the globe. It's why you can start your day with classic french pastries and espresso, grab pho or pancit for lunch, and end it with sushi, pupusas, or fried fish made just the way someone’s parent taught them.
You won’t find cookie-cutter here. What you’ll find instead is flavor from every corner of the world, made by the hands that know it best. Come hungry, stay curious, and let Vallejo surprise you one plate at a time.
Featured Restaurant Spotlights
We regularly spotlight local restaurants doing standout things—from new openings to neighborhood institutions and hidden gems you might’ve missed. This month, we're featuring five Vallejo spots worth getting to know.
PICTURED: VARIETY OF BBQ PLATES FROM GRACIE’S
CREDIT: GRACIE’S BBQ
Gracie’s BBQ
Gracie’s has been serving up slow-smoked barbecue with bold flavors and family-style hospitality for over 35 years. They serve up smoky, satisfying classics with no shortcuts.
Whether you're grabbing a plate to-go or feeding a crowd, Gracie’s knows how to do comfort food right—ribs, greens, mac n cheese, and all. It’s located in a beloved corner of downtown Vallejo, surrounded by other local dining favorites.
If you like local micro-breweries, take your meal next door to Vallejo Brewing Co – owned by the same family that runs Gracie's.
PICTURED: CHICKEN + WAFFLE AND KOREAN SHORT RIBS PLATE
CREDIT: BAB’S DELTA DINER
Bab’s Delta Diner (New!)
Serving locally sourced, farm-to-table breakfast and lunch, Bab’s just opened their second North Bay location right here in Glen Cove.
Diner vibes meet Hawaiian plate lunch deliciousness. Come early for the classic American diner foods—plate breakfasts, waffles the size of your face, and killer omelettes.
Come after 11am for another kind of nostalgia—classic Korean lunch specials. You can’t go wrong with their Korean-style fried chicken, and the Ramen Bowl is perfect for those cold, overcast days.
PICTURED: COFFEE, PASTRIES & VIBES FROM QUARTERS
CREDIT: QUARTERS COFFEE HOUSE
The Quarters Coffee House
Located in a historic officer’s mansion on Mare Island, Quarters serves up thoughtfully crafted espresso drinks, teas, and pastries in a space that blends quiet charm with deep local history. Their seasonal drinks, made with house-made syrups, are a local favorite. It’s the kind of place that remembers your order—and your name.
PICTURED: COOKIES FROM BUTTER PECAN BAKESHOP
CREDIT: BUTTER PECAN BAKESHOP
Butter Pecan Bakeshop (New!)
Now open in Vallejo, this family-run, Black-owned gourmet cookie shop brings Southern flavor and heart to every batch they bake.
Butter Pecan serves up limited time monthly drops of fresh-baked cookies in bold flavors like banana pudding, peach cobbler, and lemon pound cake—so there’s always something new to try. This is the Hunter family’s fifth location, and this sweet new stop for dessert lovers has been an instant hit.
El Tesoro Mazatlán
Touted by locals as the most authentic Mexican sit-down restaurant in Vallejo, El Tesoro specializes in seafood dishes that celebrate traditional flavors.
Made from fresh, local ingredients, their extensive menu includes other favorites like enchiladas, tacos, and chile relleno.
El Tesoro is all about the vibes, and is always a good time. The restaurant has music playing, there’s a salsa bar, $5 refillable horchata, and huge portions.
Wear your stretchy pants.
PICTURED: COMBO FAJITAS FROM EL TESORO
CREDIT: EL TESORO MAZATLAN
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