Restaurants in Escondido
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Best Restaurants
“Literally so bomb. We devoured this food. And the price point is amazing. I would 100% recommend.
Parking: Fullerton
Kid-friendliness: Kids got a 6pc chicken strip meal with fries to share, and there is still so much left over.”
“Ksenia and Zaryna catered a beautiful birthday event for us and we’re so pleased. Ksenia really listened and took into consideration all preferences. She went above and beyond to create a memorable set up and a flawless experience for our guests. The food was fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend this company for your big and small catering needs!”
“Every time I go to Escondido Surfing I have a great experience and the manager is very personable!!!”
“The gentleman that took care of our table was perfect. He asked about what we might be celebrating, we were here from WI and just visiting family. He brought us dessert and was just the greatest.
Oh yeah, the food was amazing, Beautifully prepared, Thank you to the Chef and kitchen crew!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Joe's is one of our favorite restaurants in all of San Diego Co. We have been coming here for years and feel like family when we visit. Truly a warm and welcoming experience every time we go. Highly recommend all the selections.”
“Great atmosphere and tasty wine! You get the best views when you visit this winery! love it 😀”
Restaurants with Delivery
“I had an absolutely delicious iced matcha latte at Blue Mug yesterday. The matcha flavor was superb and it was perfect for the heat wave. The bathroom was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was very nice inside and a great place to grab coffee, a pastry, or a sandwich. I cannot wait to go back.”
“So amazingly delicious. The ingredients in the Cuban all work so well together and the portion is enough for two hungry grown men to split. I’m assuming it’s that way for the whole menu. It’s a destination restaurant and worth the trip. Come out even if you don’t live in town!”
“Ksenia and Zaryna catered a beautiful birthday event for us and we’re so pleased. Ksenia really listened and took into consideration all preferences. She went above and beyond to create a memorable set up and a flawless experience for our guests. The food was fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend this company for your big and small catering needs!”
“I recently had a fundraising event and Sunny Side was such a great choice for catering. After I sent an email, I got a call back and we walked through the order and right sized it. The guests really enjoyed an artichoke quiche, strawberry chicken salad and three types of mini cookies. Everyone raved about the food. It was all packaged up to be easy to serve. I would highly recommend working with Sunny Side on your next catering need!”
“All the food here is very fresh!
Rice is always also fresh and soft!
The proteins? I always do the combination (steak&chicken)and I order a side of the other type of protein thats chicken but i cant recall the name but it’s Amazing.
As far as Customer service, A1 , staff and management are all great here!
Been coming here for years and will continue to, THANK YOU to the excellent staff.
Thank you Amir for your help!”
“Best pizza and kind employees. Great place to get the pick-me-up we need from this crazed world.”
“If you love French-style wines, especially Rhône varietals, you’ll definitely want to check this place out. The wines are amazing, and the whole vibe is relaxed and welcoming.
The setting is gorgeous, with a big patio full of tables and umbrellas. They often have live music, which makes it a fun spot to hang out. They sell great snacks like charcuterie packs, crackers, olives, almonds, and chocolate in the tasting room and there's usually a food vendor on-site.
One of the highlights of visiting is Stevie, one of the wine pourers. She’s super friendly, down to earth, and really knows her stuff when it comes to their wines. She makes the tasting experience fun and approachable, even if you’re not a wine expert.
The owners, Lynn and Mark, are also incredibly kind and welcoming. You can tell they love sharing their beautiful property with others. It’s dog-friendly, too! You’ll often see their own dogs wandering around, and they even have horses and pigs.
Domaine Artefact is a great place to relax, sip some fantastic wine, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. I highly recommended it and look forward to going back again and again.”
“Known for their breakfast and burgers; I enjoy the zucchini, always taste so fresh. Love the breading on the zucchini which is not too heavy or thick. The chicken and avocado sandwich on sourdough was delicious. Great home style feel while offering a faster food option. Give them a try.”
Outdoor Dining
“Muy buenos tacos y excelente servicio de el personal hoy en 05/01/2022,los contrate para un evento especial,excelentes tacos con tortillas hechas a mano,toda la comida en general fue excelente incluyendo el personal muy amables,volveré a contratar este buen servicio en otra ocasion”
“It was about noon as I left my Doctors office and feeling a little hungry. I say Pegah’s Kitchen next door and gave it a try. The staff were all very professional. I had their Italian omelette and if I had to rate it on a one to 10 scale with 10 being the best, I would give it a 12. This is the Vista location. Highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, as they are not open for dinner.”
“The gentleman that took care of our table was perfect. He asked about what we might be celebrating, we were here from WI and just visiting family. He brought us dessert and was just the greatest.
Oh yeah, the food was amazing, Beautifully prepared, Thank you to the Chef and kitchen crew!”
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“I went to O’Brien’s for the first time today. My Mother-in-law highly recommended the restaurant so I could meet my friend. The food was delicious. The service was great- Thank You Sarah and team. I am so excited to try the different types of breads and pastries. O’ Brien’s is known for their delicious breads, especially sour dough. If you are in the San Diego area, differently check out this restaurant! Sit down and relax with your favorite cup of coffee or tea with a sweet pastry, great bread or something from their delicious menu.”
“My favorite pub since 2010 or so. Always a great time. Hoping to go more often and also for takeout since they are one of the best restaurants in town as well. 🍀🍻💚”
“We enjoy the friendly, fun atmosphere of Hernandez Hideaway. The Mexican food is excellent, service quick and friendly, and the drinks powerful. We have a great time each time we go.”
“Food comes with a huge plate!!Amazing!
My husband and I had a dinner date tonight. It's been a long time since we came to Olive Garden. I tried the new shrimp and steak fettuccine, it was so good! and my husband had the classic lasagna.
And, I had the Italian Rum cocktail, perfect! Well, it's my first time to have this drink. Highly recommended to try. And of course, my husband had the Apple sour Sangria.
Jose, our server was very attentive and with good attitude.
Good job Olive Garden for the good food and service.😋👍”
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“We came in after a hard day loading and wanted A great meal they went ahead and made our food even thought it was closing time, they could have told us they were closed! What awesome customer service, beautiful and very clean restaurant! Delicious food! Thank You for your hospitality! I wish I could give you 100 star rating!”
“If you love French-style wines, especially Rhône varietals, you’ll definitely want to check this place out. The wines are amazing, and the whole vibe is relaxed and welcoming.
The setting is gorgeous, with a big patio full of tables and umbrellas. They often have live music, which makes it a fun spot to hang out. They sell great snacks like charcuterie packs, crackers, olives, almonds, and chocolate in the tasting room and there's usually a food vendor on-site.
One of the highlights of visiting is Stevie, one of the wine pourers. She’s super friendly, down to earth, and really knows her stuff when it comes to their wines. She makes the tasting experience fun and approachable, even if you’re not a wine expert.
The owners, Lynn and Mark, are also incredibly kind and welcoming. You can tell they love sharing their beautiful property with others. It’s dog-friendly, too! You’ll often see their own dogs wandering around, and they even have horses and pigs.
Domaine Artefact is a great place to relax, sip some fantastic wine, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. I highly recommended it and look forward to going back again and again.”
“Great place if you like super thin crust. Personally I like thicker crusts and the pizza didn't feel as filling as your typical pie. Regardless, it was tasty and the service was nice.”
“Food comes with a huge plate!!Amazing!
My husband and I had a dinner date tonight. It's been a long time since we came to Olive Garden. I tried the new shrimp and steak fettuccine, it was so good! and my husband had the classic lasagna.
And, I had the Italian Rum cocktail, perfect! Well, it's my first time to have this drink. Highly recommended to try. And of course, my husband had the Apple sour Sangria.
Jose, our server was very attentive and with good attitude.
Good job Olive Garden for the good food and service.😋👍”
“Awesome spot for good food. The portions are big, the food is tasty, and the people are really friendly. What more could you want from a great local spot for quick, delicious food. This is a pic of the lamb gyro. It’s massive. Fork for reference. The meat was cooked and cut perfectly, veggies are fresh, everything was fantastic.”
“My husband brought me here for my Birthday. I absolutely loved the service. The whole staff. They are family oriented and I love the togetherness. I also loved the Air Bnb and the bath soap is the bomb. Lol. We will for sure be coming back, perhaps for our anniversary. Great scenery. Great service.”
“Great breakfast place in Escondido. Love the setting of the restaurant, which makes you feel at home and outside patio is great also, except some flies..lol. The breakfast menu had so many great items. The lobster omelet i had was one of the best omelets I have eaten in a while. The staff are very friendly and that seems to make all the customers friendly also. Thank you. I really enjoyed your food and your service. Will definitely be back whenever I have a chance to visit Escondido, and next time, I will try your lunch menus.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“I live in Temecula but every time I head south to San Diego I stop here in Escondido the food's good and they haven't raised the prices. So outrageously high like most places you can get a bean and cheese burrito and a quesadilla for about 10 bucks and that's plenty of food”
“This location was one of the few places that can accept the NEW EBT microchipped card. You can do the front kiosk to prepare the order, and then suspend the order to pay at the register for the EBT card payment. And while Jackbox and am/pm both do not accept the new cards yet. This burger king location was able to serve me and I am grateful for the employee who was willing to help figure it out.
Kid-friendliness: It isn't in the best neighborhood of Escondido but it looked clean and safe inside. The bathroom must be opened by the employees. It was large and open seating and looked kid friendly enough that I would rather be inside burger king with my child instead of on the outside there.
Wheelchair accessibility: Average handicapped parking and open floor plan would be very wheelchair friendly.”
“Really beautiful wines and a gorgeous view. We loved everything poured, reds and whites.
The winery is located up a relatively bumpy road past a sign reading "dead end, private road". You're going the right way with a great reward at the top!”
“First time coming here tonight with my husband after living here for four years now.... Such a great place to eat along with authentic food and Mexican mariachi band playing. Service was excellent and food was prompt, delicious and awesome!!! Love how they all work together as a team to inside excellent customer service!!!! Not to mention the 21+ drinks!!! Amazing!!! I drank the blue dream!!!”
Takeout Restaurants
“The mango smoothie is delicious, and the portion sizes are excellent! Whenever I’m craving a smoothie, I always pick Farm Fresh. The gentleman at the front of the store (I believe his name is Frank) is extremely kind and outgoing. If I could rate it 6 stars, I would.”
“I tried Best Salty Lemonade for the first time today. They had 4 different daily flavors to choose from. I couldnt decide between the original or lavender. I chose lavender…. Yummy. So many benefits & delicious. Has a spritzer effervescent kick to it. Will definitely be back….. they were very friendly. Glad this place is in Escondido. I definitely recommend to check them out.”
“This restaurant was a destination stop in my youth. They are not in my state, so I had to visit them again when I was out of town. This restaurant is clean, but I did notice several wet stains on their ceiling, which could be roof leaking. We ordered a 3 piece meal and a chicken taco. The sides were corn and beans. Everything in the meal was good tasting. My only complaint is chicken pieces are too small. The taco with visit sauce was also good. Prices are a little high for a fast food meal.”
“I’ve ordered 3 times now from the lovely ladies over at Milk and Honey! On top of producing amazing cinnamon rolls, brownies, and blondies, and birthday cakes (that’s all I’ve ordered thus far 😂), they are incredibly kind and accommodating. Definitely a customer for life.”
“Went there last night for my birthday. The food was amazing. The best dinner I have ever had. Thank you!”
“Had a bridal shower for 25 ladies and Frank and the staff took good care of us ….. excellent food and wine and loved the Sangria. Perfect day on their patio to celebrate !!!”
“Service was excellent. I came with my son we’d gone to another bbq place but felt ignored and lost even when it was early here we were attended to got to choose more meats at a time than the other place which allowed us to eat as we pleased. The very polite young lady serving our table was Amazing. Overall awesome experience and great food!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“This is my FAVORITE Mexican food in all of North County. The food is AMAZING, horchata is amazing, the employees are really kind and I appreciate that they are following COVID guidelines not letting anyone inside...food is either ordered to go or there are a few tables outside you can sit at. Definitely recommend ❤️”
“Chicken Plus will always have a special place in my heart. I still remember when my dad used to take me here back in elementary school — it was our go-to spot for a delicious meal and some quality time together. Every visit was a treat, and even now, all these years later, I keep coming back.
The food is just as incredible as I remember — always fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. But what really sets Chicken Plus apart is the heart behind it. Syd, the owner, is truly one of a kind. Every time I walk through the doors, I look forward to seeing him. He greets everyone like family and makes you feel genuinely welcome. It’s rare to find a place where the food and the people are equally amazing, but Chicken Plus nails it every time.
If you haven’t been here yet, you’re seriously missing out. Thank you, Syd, for all the memories and for continuing to make Chicken Plus the special place it is!”
“To me, this is the best mexican food spot in Escondido. I've been coming here for 40 years. The food is very traditional with wonderfull taste and big portions. My go to is the adobada burrito with whole beans. Little hole on the wall spot traditionally decorated. The ladies taking your order are always polite and friendly. You'll have your food in less than 10 minutes from ordering it. Highly recommend this place.”
“Known for their breakfast and burgers; I enjoy the zucchini, always taste so fresh. Love the breading on the zucchini which is not too heavy or thick. The chicken and avocado sandwich on sourdough was delicious. Great home style feel while offering a faster food option. Give them a try.”
“I had high hopes for Huckleberry’s—this was our first time visiting, and my husband and I love exploring new breakfast spots. Breakfast is one of our favorite meals of the day, so we were excited to try it out.
The experience started off well. Our waiter was friendly and attentive at first, but unfortunately, he didn’t check on us again until we had to flag him down for drink refills. That lack of follow-up really affected our overall impression.
When the food arrived, it didn’t come out all together. My husband and I got our plates first, but his potatoes were cold and his English muffin wasn’t toasted at all. My son’s meal—chicken tenders and fries—arrived much later than ours.
On the bright side, I really enjoyed my meal. I had the Bananas Foster with scrambled eggs and fried green tomatoes—everything was absolutely delicious. But it was disappointing to see my husband, who was looking forward to the meal, not enjoy his due to cold food and poor preparation.
Overall, while there were a few highlights, the inconsistent service and food quality—especially the cold plate—make it unlikely that we’ll return. There’s just no excuse for food coming out cold.”
“Incredible food and excellent service ! Everything is perfect! Michelle and all staff are so amazing ! Thank you for having us and offering such delicious pasta and pizza! Thank you all and happy holidays!!!”
Cheap Eats
“Recently found this little place, and now have developed an addiction to their Panang curry. Best I’ve ever had. And the lunch specials are wonderful, both the soup and salad are good, as are the appetizers in them. Nice booth seating, a calm place with lovely people working there.”
“Delicious and authentic ramen. But the wait was way tooo long… I didn’t read about the long wait in the reviews, so I think I should share my experience. I didn’t expect to go there and wait for an hour outside the ramen shop…. That plaza has no interesting shops to hang out, so it’s quite boring and cold in November. Btw it’s a Saturday night. We have only 2 people, but we waited 1 hour….
Hungry and Cold…TT
I wish they can adopt some waitlist system, so we can get on the waitlist before we drive there.”
“Was very impressed by the food!! The service by our waitress Sara was amazing. She was very attentive and brought out a dog bowl and treats for my old dog, Buddy.
I has the ribs, wings, and the fish. Both the soups of the days and the dressings for the salad was house made and absolutely delicious ? ? ?
The owner/manager was very hospitable, joking around and asking if there was anything he could do to make pur visit better. As this was my first time, I cannot tell you have much I loved this place!! Cannot wait to come back and bring more people to this wonderful establishment. 10/10 would recommend!!”
“Everything I've ordered from Kinaly has been outstanding in the flavor department. I've been patronizing them for, oh, maybe 4 years now? Honestly I've only tried a fraction of the menu - I've had maybe 1/3 of the starters and have mostly eaten the noodle dishes. The pad thai and pad see ewe are excellent! And they come out of the kitchen piping hot - hot enough, in fact, to stay warm for the 30 minutes it takes to get back to Valley Center.
Edit: I thought portions had gotten smaller, but I think it was just a fluke a couple of times in a row. Since those purchases, the portions are back to what they've always been! Enjoy a hearty meal.
The service is always friendly and fast! I've always gotten take-out so I can't really speak to the atmosphere, but the restaurant is clean and pretty chill, so I have no complaints.
Bottom line - if you're looking for some solid, reasonably-priced thai food, you can't go wrong with Kinaly. Do it, you won't be disappointed!”
“Walking in, you walk into a colorful trinket covered store but with hearty portions of breakfast. Service is quick. We have gotten quickly seated every time we went and they also prep a small portion plate for our son - plate of fruit, whip cream, and crackers, while we're reviewing the menu. High chairs are available. Parking has never been a problem the two times we went. We felt quite at home every time we went, so this is one of our frequent locations to go to for brunch. Also trinkets are available for purchase! If you're looking for huge portions, this is your place to go. They don't skimp out.”
“Family owned! Great speakeasy vibe with lots of cool steampunk designs. You can even buy your own steampunk glasses and hats here! They mostly serve just alcoholic kombucha and 1 rotating local beer on tap, and like 2 non-alcoholic kombuchas. All of their kombucha is good with unique flavor profiles for each type. I love all their lemonade versions - tastes like actual lemonade to me, and they use cool fruits in their kombucha like dragonfruit! If you like it, they sell bottles, and can also bottle one for you then snd there. They usually have live music Friday and Saturday and events throughout the week. The vibe is definitely worth coming in and having a drink.”
“We tried the vegetarian option of Korean Corn dog here and it was really good. Their fries were fresh and crispy too and food here is not expensive like other places in the mall. A must try if you happen to go to North County Mall, they are located in the foot court of the mall.”
“Great selection of unique rolls + all of the standards you find elsewhere . They are well versed on gluten-free options with everything on the menu being fresh and delicious ... highly recommend!”
“Lugar atendido por los dueños, súper cálido, amigable. El ambiente es tranquilo y acogedor. El servicio genial y atento. La comida una delicia, artesanal, hecho con productos frescos! Recomiendo!”
“My husband brought me here for my Birthday. I absolutely loved the service. The whole staff. They are family oriented and I love the togetherness. I also loved the Air Bnb and the bath soap is the bomb. Lol. We will for sure be coming back, perhaps for our anniversary. Great scenery. Great service.”
“Email to CEO: I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction with the service I received during my 3:30 PM OpenTable reservation at Black Angus in Escondido, CA. Despite specifically requesting a quiet booth with good lighting (see attached screenshot of my request), the manager/hostess seated a family of five — including three loud, disruptive young children playing a loud TV show on a device — directly beside us. This was done in an otherwise completely empty restaurant. When we raised our concerns with the server, no action was taken. We ultimately left earlier than planned because we could not carry on a conversation over the noise. Upon leaving, I asked to speak with the manager. After several minutes of waiting, she finally appeared, it was the same hostess who sat us. Instead of addressing the situation, she denied seating the family next to us, despite the fact that I personally saw her do so. She then offered the excuse that tables are seated “compact” for server convenience. When I pointed out that I had explicitly requested a quiet booth, she dismissively stated it was “her choice.” When I told her I would be mentioning this experience in my Open Table survey, she turned her back and walked away, saying, “Good for you.” This behavior is unacceptable from anyone in a customer-facing role, let alone a manager. A competent manager would have simply moved us to another booth — especially in an empty restaurant. Instead, she chose to ignore the complaint, she admitted she was made aware of by the server, misrepresent the facts, and display blatant disrespect. These details, combined with the overall lack of professionalism, reflect extremely poor management. I encourage you to review your surveillance footage from 3:30–4:40 PM. This manager has demonstrated that she is unfit to represent your brand or oversee customer service. I strongly urge you to address this issue at the corporate level. I would like to speak to the area Distric”
“I haven’t been to the Bamboo House since we moved out of state in 2016. We really miss their food! We ate at the Bamboo House for over 20 years and never had a bad meal. I wish they would open another place where we live now.”
“Excellent food. Fries can be a bit soft at times, but the wings themselves are well sauced and easily competitive with similar locations. Highly recommend trying.”
“We stumbled upon the Swiss Grill at the Vista Farmer's Market and it was just amazing! I ordered a whole chicken, it looked so good just rolling in front of my eyes. The meat is very tender and juicy, the skin is of a crispy golden brown - yum! I am actually from Switzerland myself and let me tell you this food made me feel right at home. The potatoes were both soft and crispy with the perfect amount of seasoning. I also had a pleasant chat with the owner Daniel who lived a few miles from my hometown - so we ended up talking about stories from back home!”
“The sushi is absolutely amazing! I haven't gotten sick once from them, where I have at other sushi places. Service is timely, pickup orders are always ready when they say it will be. I go to the Escondido location 😊”
“This was my first time visiting Stone brewing directly restaurant That stuff is very friendly good food I highly recommend it”
“Primera vez plató estaba rico pero duraron mucho mucho tiempo 😏segunda vez lo pedimos para recojer y estaban bien quemados nomas tirados en la caja y decidimos quedarnos a comer y pedimos otro plato igual y mucha mejor presentación pero duran mucho tiempo pienso que deberían tener mas personal y ser más atentos”
“We go here a lot because we have a pass. The pizza has a great crust. They have a good selection of games.
One star was taken away for the smelly bathroom.”
“Cadillac Margaritas, Red Snapper, everything was great at a great price!”
“The food was really good nice persons and I highly recommend 💯”
Latest Reviews
“Muy buenos tacos y excelente servicio de el personal hoy en 05/01/2022,los contrate para un evento especial,excelentes tacos con tortillas hechas a mano,toda la comida en general fue excelente incluyendo el personal muy amables,volveré a contratar este buen servicio en otra ocasion”
“Great place! All the people who work there are very friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to provide friendly and courteous services. Their meats are excellent and priced very fairly. I am there 3 or 4 times a week. If you are ever in the area give them a try, you will not be disappointed.”
“We reached out to Big Dev to provide BBQ for our Emloyee Christmas lunch. The portions were grat and the food was beyond delicious. Tri-Tip melting in your mouth. Chicken moist and tender. Ribs with the meat sliding off the bone. Rice, Potatoe Salad, Baked Beans, and Mac-n-Cheese. It was fantastic. Big Dev shows up with his BBQ in tow and the smell is heavenly. Call him for your next corporate or family event. You will not be disappointed.”
“We came in after a hard day loading and wanted A great meal they went ahead and made our food even thought it was closing time, they could have told us they were closed! What awesome customer service, beautiful and very clean restaurant! Delicious food! Thank You for your hospitality! I wish I could give you 100 star rating!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“I had high hopes for Huckleberry’s—this was our first time visiting, and my husband and I love exploring new breakfast spots. Breakfast is one of our favorite meals of the day, so we were excited to try it out.
The experience started off well. Our waiter was friendly and attentive at first, but unfortunately, he didn’t check on us again until we had to flag him down for drink refills. That lack of follow-up really affected our overall impression.
When the food arrived, it didn’t come out all together. My husband and I got our plates first, but his potatoes were cold and his English muffin wasn’t toasted at all. My son’s meal—chicken tenders and fries—arrived much later than ours.
On the bright side, I really enjoyed my meal. I had the Bananas Foster with scrambled eggs and fried green tomatoes—everything was absolutely delicious. But it was disappointing to see my husband, who was looking forward to the meal, not enjoy his due to cold food and poor preparation.
Overall, while there were a few highlights, the inconsistent service and food quality—especially the cold plate—make it unlikely that we’ll return. There’s just no excuse for food coming out cold.”
“Ava our server was just so amazing! Such a great attitude and got our food/ beverages out in a timely manner. Definitely would give that girl a raise!”