ONE HAND IN THE FARM, ONE HAND IN THE OCEAN, BOTH EYES ON THE HORIZON

VAGA

VAGA (noun – Spanish) wanderer, drifter

OUR STORY

For a true “vaga”, the journey is never-ending; the spirit and palate, always curious. Drawing ingredients and inspiration from near and far, VAGA explores San Diego’s ever-changing confluence of culture and wanderlust through the cuisine of native Chef Claudette Zepeda. 

A table only for you

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Reservations are required for parties of 9 or more

Meet the people, eat the food

Our Family

Leading a tight-knit family of “vagas” and “vagos” is Chef Claudette Zepeda. Known for her bold, fearless style, Zepeda has garnered local and national acclaim, including as a James Beard semifinalist, competitor on multiple seasons of Iron Chef and Top Chef, and more.

Open every day

HOURS

Brunch 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday & Sunday)

Bar & Lounge 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
(11:00 AM – Midnight Friday & Saturday)

Dinner 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday & Saturday)

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ELEMENTS OF NATURE
 DINNER SERIES

Chef Claudette Zepeda’s transcendent seasonal culinary series returns on October 4th with our Nature of Air dinner. Reservations now open – reserve your place at the table.