Former MLB Star Adrián González Opens Tres Dos Tres in Chula Vista

The new restaurant aims to serve affordable Mexican food and give back to the local community.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:52am

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A cubist, geometric painting in bright colors representing the opening of a new Mexican restaurant, with overlapping planes and shapes conveying a sense of energy and community spirit.Adrián González's new community-focused restaurant Tres Dos Tres brings a vibrant, geometric energy to Chula Vista.San Diego Today

Former MLB player Adrián González has opened a new restaurant called Tres Dos Tres in Chula Vista, California. The restaurant focuses on serving affordable Mexican cuisine and partnering with local organizations like the Eastlake High School Booster Club to give back to the community. González, who previously played for the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers, emphasized that Tres Dos Tres is not a traditional taco shop but rather a build-your-own-plate concept.

Why it matters

As a former MLB star, González's decision to open a community-focused restaurant in his hometown of Chula Vista highlights the importance of athletes and businesses giving back to their local communities. The restaurant's mission to provide affordable, quality Mexican food also addresses the need for accessible, nutritious dining options in the area.

The details

Tres Dos Tres is not a traditional taco shop, but rather a build-your-own-plate concept that allows customers to customize their meals. In its first week of operation, the restaurant has already partnered with the Eastlake High School Booster Club, directing a portion of proceeds back to students. González emphasized the importance of being a restaurant that is deeply involved in the community it serves.

  • Tres Dos Tres opened earlier this week in Chula Vista.
  • The restaurant is currently in its first week of operation.

The players

Adrián González

A former MLB player who has opened a new restaurant called Tres Dos Tres in his hometown of Chula Vista, California.

Eastlake High School Booster Club

A local organization that Tres Dos Tres has partnered with to direct a portion of its proceeds back to students.

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What they’re saying

“I know a lot of people who keep saying that it's a taco shop. We're not a taco shop. We are a build-your-own plate through the line. We want to be able to be the restaurant in the community that's serving great food, great Mexican food, uh, for an affordable price.”

— Adrián González, Owner, Tres Dos Tres

“Once we were able to get a location in Chula Vista, we knew we could do some great partnerships with the schools, with the city, with a lot of different organizations that do really good things in the community.”

— Adrián González, Owner, Tres Dos Tres

“I did the bowl today. The asada was really good and actually quality meat.”

— Scott Beckstrom, Customer

“The roasted pineapple is delicious with the adobada, and everything's perfect.”

— Nicole Miranda, Customer

“Growing up and watching him at one point being a first baseman, obviously, I think Adrian Gonzalez was my favorite first baseman at the time. It's just work, right? You've got to move to a different position to move on up, and sometimes your time is up at places. So, his moving to the Dodgers...as a San Diego kid, you're gonna get a little heartache, but you still have to like the man. He wasn't bad to us.”

— Scott Beckstrom, Customer

“There's always a little bit of rivalry, but I mean, you can't doubt good food. If it's good, why not come try it? Supporting small businesses is always crucial.”

— Robert Miranda, Customer

What’s next

Tres Dos Tres plans to continue its community partnerships and focus on serving affordable, high-quality Mexican cuisine in Chula Vista.

The takeaway

Adrián González's decision to open Tres Dos Tres in his hometown of Chula Vista demonstrates the positive impact athletes can have when they invest in their local communities. The restaurant's mission to provide affordable, nutritious food options and support local organizations reflects a growing trend of businesses prioritizing community engagement and social responsibility.