Is JV's Mexican Food Still Open? Food Paradise Update (San Diego, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, JV's Mexican Food is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated in September 2026 lists JV's Mexican Food as operating with hours of 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
- Season / episode Season 9, Episode 13
- Address 1112 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
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What happened after Food Paradise?
In the 'Surf and Turf' episode (fp-s9e13), JV's Mexican Food was featured for its carne asada burrito and other quick-service, San Diego-style Mexican dishes. JV's is a family-owned, counter-service Mexican restaurant on Morena Boulevard in San Diego, near the University of San Diego. A Yelp listing, updated in September 2026, lists JV's as operating with hours of 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant also runs a recurring Taco Tuesday special of three tacos and a drink, according to the directory site tacotuesday.com, and is listed on delivery platforms including DoorDash, where a current menu and estimated delivery times are posted. No reports of a closure or relocation were found for JV's.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Season / episode
- Season 9, Episode 13
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Surf and Turf
- What was featured
- its carne asada burrito and San Diego-style Mexican plates
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- JV's Mexican Food
Frequently asked questions
Is JV's Mexican Food still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, JV's Mexican Food is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to JV's Mexican Food after Food Paradise?
In the 'Surf and Turf' episode (fp-s9e13), JV's Mexican Food was featured for its carne asada burrito and other quick-service, San Diego-style Mexican dishes. As of September 2026, JV's Mexican Food is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is JV's Mexican Food located?
1112 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured JV's Mexican Food?
Season 9, Episode 13 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Surf and Turf”.
Is JV's Mexican Food still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?
The restaurant also runs a recurring Taco Tuesday special of three tacos and a drink, according to the directory site tacotuesday.com, and is listed on delivery platforms including DoorDash, where a current menu and estimated delivery times are posted. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 1112 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- jvsmexfood.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in California
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/jvs-mexican-food-san-diego
- tacotuesday.com — https://tacotuesday.com/restaurants/jvs-mexican-food-san-diego/
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