Solano County's Culinary Crossroads
Fairfield is the Bay Area's most underappreciated value dining city. The food is diverse, the prices are some of the lowest in the region, and the community has been eating well without needing anyone to notice.
Fairfield's proximity to Travis Air Force Base has brought an internationally-minded population from across the country and world, and the restaurant scene reflects decades of demand for diverse, quality food from people who've eaten everywhere. The result is a surprisingly strong Filipino, Mexican, and American comfort food scene.
The city's downtown along Texas Street has developed a genuine restaurant corridor, and the surrounding commercial areas have Filipino restaurants, Mexican taquerias, and Asian restaurants that serve the community's daily needs at prices that make the rest of the Bay Area feel expensive.
Military Town Diversity
Travis Air Force Base has brought families from around the world to Fairfield, producing demand for diverse, quality food. The result is a restaurant scene that is both eclectic and internationally savvy.
Filipino Food Scene
One of Solano County's strongest Filipino restaurant concentrations — family restaurants, bakeries, and turo-turo spots serving the large Filipino military and civilian community.
Mexican & Latin American
A large and established Mexican-American community has created excellent taqueria culture throughout Fairfield, with some of the most authentic regional Mexican food in the North Bay.
Outstanding Value
Fairfield consistently offers some of the most affordable dining in the 9-county Bay Area — quality food at prices that feel like a different economic zone.
Must-Try Dishes
Slow-braised beef or goat in guajillo and ancho chile, served on fried corn tortillas with broth for dipping.
Turo-turo rice plate with braised pork, pickled vegetables, and fried egg — a complete meal for under $10.
Central California-style oak-smoked tri-tip from Fairfield's BBQ specialists — tender, smoky, and substantial.
Filipino sour tamarind shrimp soup with vegetables — tangy, comforting, and deeply aromatic.
Vietnamese beef noodle soup from the city's established Vietnamese restaurant community.
SF-style super burrito loaded with carne asada, beans, rice, and avocado from established Fairfield taquerias.
Neighborhoods & Food Districts
Every part of Fairfield has its own food character. Here's where to focus your eating:
The city's developing restaurant district with diverse dining options in walkable downtown blocks.
The major commercial strip running east-west with diverse casual dining options near the air base.
Growing residential and commercial areas with new restaurants reflecting the city's newer communities.