BMIE Market 92081
San Diego County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 29,002 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,927 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 10,939 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±535 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 27,404 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 10,840 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $105,379 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,257 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.5 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $2,454 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±103 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $838,600 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±23,282 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 65 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 92081 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 9.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +35.4% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +91.2% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +282.4% DERIVED: 2004 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 73 (range 66–80) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.5 per year, r² 0.85) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 82 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 86 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 74 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 88 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence Medium · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 92081. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +2.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.85, confidence High.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. California and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,558, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 82 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 86.4 | 86 | 40% | +34.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 73.8 | 74 | 35% | +25.8 |
| Market Momentum Score | 87.6 | 88 | 25% | +21.9 |
Consumer Market Score: 86 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 29,002 | 88 | 40% | +35.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 105,379 | 84 | 40% | +33.7 |
| Households (ACS) | 10,939 | 87 | 20% | +17.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 74 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 91.2 | 90 | 35% | +31.4 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 22.4 | 32 | 25% | +7.9 |
| Population (ACS) | 29,002 | 88 | 20% | +17.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 105,379 | 84 | 20% | +16.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 88 (Medium confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 35.4 | 86 | 50% | +54.0 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 91.2 | 90 | 30% | +33.7 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (181)
By cuisine
Coffee 21 · Pizza 18 · Sandwiches 15 · Mexican 14 · Asian 13 · American 11 · Bakery 11 · Italian 8 · Burgers 6 · Healthy / salads / bowls 6 · Japanese 6 · Juice / smoothies 6 · Dessert 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Sushi 5 · Chinese 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Chicken / wings 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · BBQ 2 · Breakfast 2 · Hawaiian / Pacific 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Thai 2 · African 1 · Caribbean 1 · Greek 1 · Korean 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Seafood 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 93 · Brewery / taproom 30 · Quick service 28 · Bar 20 · Café 17 · Coffee shop 16 · Bakery 11 · Dessert 10 · Specialty food shop 9 · Winery / distillery / taproom 9 · Juice, smoothie, tea 7 · Casual dining 4 · Other 3 · Fast casual 2 · Buffet 1 · Catering 1 · Food truck 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 West Spirits | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 2332 La Mirada Dr #800 | open | |
| A Little Taste of Italy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1910 Shadowridge Dr Ste 101 | open | |
| Acropolis Greek Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | 3295 Business Park Dr | open |
| Affordable Dentures & Implants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 510 Hacienda Dr Ste 108 | open |
| Alberto's Meat Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2595 Commerce Way | open | |
| Alohana Acai Bowls and Smoothies - Vista | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 2205 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Araggon Capital Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3295 Business Park Dr Ste B | open | |
| Aztec Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 2330 La Mirada Dr Ste 300 | open | |
| Bambucha Kombucha | Brewery / taproom | 2588 Progress St Ste 6 | open | |
| Barrel & Stave Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 2129 Industrial Ct | open | |
| Barrel Harbor Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2575 Pioneer Ave Ste 104 | open | |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Dessert · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Bakery | 550 Hacienda Drive Suite 102 | open |
| BattleMage Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2870 Scott St | open | |
| Battlevaught Ventures Llc Cat & Craft | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3211 Business Park Dr Ste B | open | |
| Belching Beaver Belching Beaver | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 980 Park Center Dr Ste A | open | |
| Benihana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 914 Parkwood Ave | open |
| Bimbo Bakeries USA Bimbo Bakeries USA | Bakery | Bakery | 2825 La Mirada Dr | open |
| Blue Honey Country Wines and Meads | Winery / distillery / taproom | 1487 Poinsettia Ave Ste 122 | open | |
| Boba Hut And Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Juice, smoothie, tea | Sandwiches · Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies | 1680 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Bonpastry | Bakery | Bakery | 2515 Pioneer Ave | open |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2545 Progress St | open | |
| Breakwater Brewery Vista | Bar | 2129 Industrial Ct | open | |
| Burtech Family Vineyard | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 1325 Pipeline Dr | open | |
| Burton Enterprises Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2560 Progress St Ste A | open | |
| Burton Restaurants, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2560 Progress St | open | |
| By the Slice Gourmet Desserts and Custom Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2560 Progress St | open |
| California Braise | Food truck | Mexican · American | 1495 Poinsettia Ave | open |
| Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr. | Quick service | Burgers · American | 660 Hacienda Dr | open |
| Cat & Craft | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 3211 Business Park Dr | open |
| Chelsie Nicole Giambrone Dba Center For Cbt & Mindfulnes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2305 S Melrose Dr Ste 111 | open | |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches | 475 Hacienda Dr | open |
| Chinex | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1580 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Coffee Blenders | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2865 Scott St Ste 107 | open |
| CoLab Public House | Bar · Brewery / taproom | 2129 Industrial Ct | open | |
| Colima's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1850 Hacienda Dr Ste 22 | open |
| Colors Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2349 La Mirada Dr | open |
| Connie's | Casual dining · Café | American · Coffee | 1688 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Corner Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 1850 Hacienda Dr | open |
| Courtyard Cafe | Café | Coffee | 325 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Cuisine Mexico City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1487 Poinsettia Ave Ste 120 | open |
| D & G International Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2220 Oak Ridge Way | open | |
| Daphne's Greek Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 620 Hacienda Dr | open | |
| Dogleg Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1347 Keystone Way Ste A | open | |
| Dunkin | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2560 Progress St | open | |
| Dutch Bros Coffee Dutch Bros Coffee Jackson County | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1940 Hacienda Dr | open |
| Dutch Bros Coffee Dutch Bros Coffee Jackson County | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2665 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Ebullition Brew Works | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom | 2449 Cades Way | open | |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels Einstein Bros. Bagels | Quick service | 251 South Melrose Drive | open | |
| El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 495 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Eppig Brewing - North County Vista Tasting Room | Brewery / taproom | 1347 Keystone Way Ste C | open | |
| Eriberto's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1805 Hacienda Dr | open |
| Eriberto's Taco shop | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | open | |
| Everbowl, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1300 Specialty Dr | open | |
| Everytable | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 620 Hacienda Dr Ste 104 | open | |
| Five Suits Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 2575 Pioneer Ave Ste 104 | open | |
| Flippin' Pizza Flippin' Pizza NY Pies & Slices | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2440 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Gardens Worship | Bar | 390 Mimosa Ave | open | |
| Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Pizza · Bakery · Healthy / salads / bowls | 3265 Business Park Dr # A | open |
| Golden Dragon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 251 S Melrose Dr #303 | open |
| Gourmet Culinary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1389 Park Center Dr Ste A | open | |
| Grand Slam Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1910 Shadowridge Dr | open |
| Green Flash Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 1430 Vantage Ct | open | |
| Hacienda Dutch Bros. Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1940 Hacienda Dr | open |
| Helia Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 1250 Keystone Way | open | |
| Hello Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2820 La Mirada Dr | open |
| Henebery Spirits | Winery / distillery / taproom | 2870 Scott St | open | |
| Hh Distribution, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1330 Specialty Dr | open | |
| Hidden Hive | Winery / distillery / taproom · Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2332 La Mirada Dr #700 | open | |
| Ho Won Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1611 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Hop Habit | Brewery / taproom | 980 Park Center Dr Ste D | open | |
| Hungry Bear Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2205 S Melrose Dr #103 | open |
| Hydrion Scientific Instrument | Winery / distillery / taproom | 1240 Activity Dr Ste D | open | |
| Ichiban Ramen and Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 3265 Business Park Dr | open |
| In-N-Out Burger In-N-Out Burger | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2010 Hacienda Dr. | open |
| Indian Joe Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 2379 La Mirada Dr | open | |
| Ivy League Barista Academy | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1150 Joshua Way | open |
| Jack In The Box Jack in the Box | Quick service | Burgers · Mexican | 260 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 3281 Business Park Dr | open | |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 465 Hacienda Dr STE 200 | open |
| Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Juice / smoothies | 1661 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 620 Hacienda Drive, Suite 103 | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2235 S. Melrose Drive | open |
| JJs Deli Cafe #5 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1495 Poinsettia Ave | open |
| JK Dots | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1392 Poinsettia Ave | open |
| Jose's Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2440 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Junior's Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1680 S Melrose Dr #110 | open |
| Junmai Sushi Bar & Grill Tabu Sushi Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 2215 S Melrose Dr Ste 104 | open |
| La Banana Fruits | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1580 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Laguna Beer Company | Brewery / taproom | 2129 Industrial Ct | open | |
| Las Brisas Mexican Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1910 Shadowridge Dr | open |
| Latitude 33° Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 1430 Vantage Ct | open | |
| Lemonshark Poke Vista | Quick service | 3211 Business Park Dr | open | |
| Leucadia Pizzeria Shadowridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2215 S Melrose Dr #105 | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1680 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Local Roots | Pizza & Tap | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom · Bar | Pizza | 1430 Vantage Ct Ste 101 | open |
| Lupillozz Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2020 Hacienda Dr Ste R | open |
| Marea Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2460 Ash St | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service | 20844 Vandergliff Blvd. | open | |
| Melrose Dutch Bros. Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2665 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Mexico Viejo Mexico Viejo Vista Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3265 Business Park Dr | open |
| Misadventure and Co | Bar · Winery / distillery / taproom | 2420 Grand Ave | open | |
| Mother Earth Brew Co. Mother Earth Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2055 Thibodo Rd | open | |
| Nanz kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2515 Pioneer Ave | open | |
| No More Boring Cakes (horse trailer bakery storefront/farm stand) | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 521 Edna Way | open |
| Nucci's Italian Cafe & Pizza | Café | Italian · Pizza · Coffee | 1580 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Oceanside Sales & Marketing | Dessert | 2560 Progress St | open | |
| Oggi's Vista Oggi's Sports Brewhouse Pizza | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | Pizza | 425 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Oggls Pizza and Brewing Company Oggi's Sports Brewhouse Pizza- Liberty Station | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 425 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Ohana Hawaiian BBQ Ohana Hawaiian BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Hawaiian / Pacific | 485 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Olivia's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Caribbean | 325 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Original Pancake House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 435 S Melrose Dr #101 | open |
| Owl Farm Beer | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2545 Progress St | open | |
| Pacificcabinetry Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2449 Cades Way | open | |
| Pack-3492, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 495 S Melrose Dr | open | |
| Pam's Donuts and Frozen Yogurt | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Bakery | 510 Hacienda Dr #109 | open |
| Panah, A., D.d.s. A Professional Dba Tri-city Dental Excelle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 326 S Melrose Dr Ste 101 | open | |
| Panda Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1611 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Coffee shop · Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Café | Coffee · Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 455 Hacienda Dr | open |
| Papa Bambino's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1116 Sycamore Ave #7857 | open |
| Pepperidge Farm Area Office | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1083 Shadowridge Dr Unit 100 | open | |
| Perfectsubs | Other · Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 3231 Business Park Dr #4 | open |
| Pho Guys Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1876 Hacienda Dr | open | |
| Pho Vista | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 485 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Pick Up Stix | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 251 S Melrose Dr Ste 303 | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3150 Business Park Dr | open |
| Pizza Xpress | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2020 Hacienda Dr | open |
| POKE JAWS | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Seafood · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 3245 Business Park Dr | open |
| Propaganda Wine Co | Winery / distillery / taproom | 2129 Industrial Ct | open | |
| Pure Project Vista Pure Project Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1305 Hot Spring Way | open | |
| Quality Discount Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2465 Coral St | open |
| Raw Power Sushi | Catering | Japanese · Sushi | 2515 Pioneer Ave | open |
| Righteously Raw | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls · Breakfast | 1370 Decision St | open |
| Rita's of Vista | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1621 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Rosa's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 530 Hacienda Dr | open |
| Round Table Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1680 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Rubio's Coastal Grill Rubio's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 620 Hacienda Dr Ste 101 | open |
| Sky sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 620 Hacienda Dr | open |
| skybound coffee + dessert lounge | Coffee shop · Dessert · Café | Coffee · Dessert | 1661 S Melrose Dr | open |
| SpecHops Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 1280 Activity Dr | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 251 S Melrose Dr Melrose & Hacienda Vis | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2205 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Starbucks | Specialty food shop · Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Coffee | 1601 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 3295 Business Park Dr | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 3150 Business Park Dr (Target Vista So, Uth T-2165) | open |
| SUBWAY | Other | Sandwiches | 1906 Hacienda Dr | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2440 South Melrose Drive Suite 101 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1651 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Sun Hing Buffet | Buffet | 1960 Hacienda Dr | open | |
| Sushi On The Edge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1611 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 3271 Business Park Dr | open |
| Thai Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1876 Hacienda Dr | open |
| Thai Zaap Restaurant & Bar Thai One on Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 485 S Melrose Dr #108 | open |
| The Flame Broiler Flame Broiler | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Korean · Asian | 3295 Business Park Dr | open |
| The Fry Fix | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 325 S Melrose Dr | open | |
| The Habit Burger Grill The Habit Burger Grill | Quick service | Burgers · American | 445 Hacienda Drive #100 | open |
| The Loose Leaf Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 1220 Liberty Way | open |
| The Lost Abbey Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom | 1347 Keystone Way | open | |
| The Original Mr. Taco Vista | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2215 S Melrose Dr | open |
| The Roadies Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1495 Poinsettia Ave | open | |
| The Snack House | Dessert | 1580 S Melrose Dr | open | |
| Tom's Famous Family Restaurant 24 Tom's Famous Family Restaurant | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1110 Sycamore Ave | open |
| Tortilla Beach Vista Islands Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · American · Burgers | 240 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Tropical Juices & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Juice, smoothie, tea · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1116 Sycamore Ave | open |
| Tru Philly Steak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1680 S Melrose Drive, 101a | open |
| Twin Peaks Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2865 Scott St | open |
| Twisted Horn Mead & Cider | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 1042 La Mirada Ct | open | |
| Two Brothers From Italy Pizza Two Brothers From Italy Oceanside | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1651 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Urban Teri Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1680 S Melrose Dr #101 | open |
| Via Sicilia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 631 S Melrose Dr | open |
| VISTA - S. Melrose Dr. & CA-78 - #261 Rubio's | Quick service | 620 Hacienda Drive Suite 101 | open | |
| Vista's Icebox | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2260 Oak Ridge Way #B | open |
| Wasabi Japanese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1688 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Weir Beer | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1250 Keystone Way | open | |
| Wendy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2655 S Melrose Dr | open |
| Westbrew Vista | Brewery / taproom | 1061 La Mirada Ct | open | |
| Wild West Mead Co | Brewery / taproom | 2332 La Mirada Dr #700 | open | |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 510 Hacienda Dr Ste 113 | open |
| Zappy Pizza Zappy's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 510 Hacienda Dr #105 | open |
| Iron Fist Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 1305 Hot Springs Way | closed | |
| Lemonshark Poke & Tap House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3245 Business Park Dr Ste 1 | closed | |
| Leucadia Pizza Rancho Santa Fe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2215 S Melrose Dr | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 3 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 10 | 3 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 1 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 14 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 26 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 17 | 3 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 37 | 36 | 10 | 23 | 3 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 36 | 34 | 10 | 21 | 3 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 40 | 39 | 9 | 25 | 4 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 44 | 42 | 12 | 22 | 6 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 44 | 39 | 9 | 22 | 7 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 56 | 52 | 11 | 32 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 53 | 48 | 10 | 27 | 10 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 50 | 47 | 9 | 29 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 54 | 49 | 13 | 30 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 58 | 54 | 17 | 31 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 62 | 56 | 17 | 32 | 7 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 70 | 65 | 16 | 39 | 9 | — | NAICS2022 |