Matthew's Live Oaks Restaurant

Stopped here on the way to Jacumba Hot Springs. It’s kind of the last stop and a great general store with a restaurant. It doesn’t look a lot on the outside, but it’s packed with all kinds of things for shopping for anything you might’ve left behind.

We were met at the door And could smell the food being cooked. Our greeter took us to the back room where we could sit inside and look out the window.

The menu is rather extensive with a wide variety of food. We had the kebab combination and a cheeseburger with fries both were delicious. Sorry for the partial hamburger as I took a few bites before I snapped the picture :-)

Well, the place doesn’t look like much I would highly recommend stopping in for a great bite to eat and picking up all those extra things you forgot when you left home.

Highly recommend the Mediterranean food and the other options on the menu

Parking: Right out front

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Combination Plate

Dont think the restaurant is open anymore. It's a hillside mart with a wide variety of items; some you wouldn't expect. They are located all over the store, so you do have to look through it to find what you need. It's a bit overpriced...$3.99 for family size Campbell's soup....but in this location, you kind of expect it.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 2

Nested into a quiet town you may stumble upon a modest & unassuming no frills diner. If you choose to eat there you'll discover a meal that slaps harder than it has any right to. You can see and taste the care and consideration put into eat plate that elevates what would normally be a basic meal to something very memorable. The folks who run the restaurant/general store were kind and very friendly and made us feel at home. A perfect quick stop for ramblin' men and ladies.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

A proper diner atmosphere with good food and very kind service. Toilets would need a renovation tho.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Combination Plate, Falafel

It’s a quick stop shop in the middle of nowhere, no A/C. Food is ok.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 4

Stop if you in the area, grat owner, good food and pretty much everything you want or need he has.

The falafel were absolutely incredible, so moist and flavorful. We would definitely come back for the food. The shop was also fully stocked with whatever you need

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

A little apprehensive at first. But had a very good experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

We had dinner at this unassuming rustic restaurant in a small sleepy town along a highway. One wouldn't expect to find kabobs in rural America, and if they did, skepticism would be understandable. However, we were pleasantly surprised by how good the kabobs was. We had the chance to meet the chef, who hails from the region where the food originates, and that explained the exceptional preparation. The chef was accommodating and friendly.The chicken steak sandwich was a highlight, as it did not disappoint and could easily rival popular steak sandwich chains in the city. The only suggestion I have is to ease up on the salt; the fries were overly salty. Other than that, everything was perfect. From city dwellers like us, the food in this restaurant fares better than expensive restaurants in big cities.Furthermore, the countryside fresh air added to the charm of the dining experience, making Matthews a memorable stop along Interstate 8.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's fair Good selection of

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Husband and I found this hidden gem in the mountains. I got the fish and chips, he got the falafel both were AMAZING!! Definitely coming back with the whole family!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was okPremises were grossStaff was helpful and

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 5

The service and food was so amazing! Felt right at home. We ordered the Philly cheesesteak and the gyro plate. It was super tasty and not too heavy. You have to stop here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best omelette ever, extremely friendly

Food: 5

Service: 5

Neat little restaurant tucked away in the mountains. Very off the wall looking but the food tastes great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5