Bistros near Oceanside

“Twas the night before Mother’s Day and a great night to celebrate double birthdays in the fam. Some wanted Mexican, some (me) craved French. This restaurant offers a French-Mexican fusion in Downtown Oceanside so everyone’s a winner. But first - Cocktails! Margarita ooh-La-La ($14) topped with lilikoi guava foam - yum! Tales of Culiacan ($14): roasted pineapple mezcal, rum, strawberry campari Lemon Drop Martini ($14) just coz it’s my appetizer Ordered several small plates: Pomme Frites ($7) with BOMB garlic bourbon aioli Elote Corn Fritters ($14): Oaxaca cheese, roasted corn, chili lime aioli (wasn’t my favorite) Ceviche ($14): shrimps, prickly pear, chayote, avocado & taro chips Duck Tacos ($16): didn’t like this ~ meh ~ nothing great (nothing great and overpriced) Birria Short Rib ($31): braised, herb pasta, corn, chayote Black Cod ($29): group favorite with braised leeks, roasted beets, herb chimichurri Mexican Hot Pot ($27): braised chicken, adobada broth (Filipino adobo with a mex flair?) It was just an OK dinner. We expected more from the reviews I guess? The location 3 blocks to the water in the center of revitalized Downtown Oceanside is fantastic. It was a lot more Mexican than French. We recommend the ceviche, black cod and mayyyybe the Birria short rib if the pasta wasn’t so dry. Will we return? Not sure actually. For pix & vid on IG: @i_therefore_conclude“

“I tried to find my previous review to correct it and couldn't find it (buried). I want to recant that post. This company is a stand up company just getting on their feet. They had problems with the rush of orders and me and many others didn't recieve our orders, but they have made up for it and then some. Please, take a look at the most recent reviews and ignore the older ones, they were over whelmed and deserve a second chance they are delicious. Due to my personal health I likely can't continue with many of them. I'm a salt waster, therefore I have problems with high potassium. Many of the fruits and veggies they use are full of potassium. But dang they are good, but not worth the foot and leg cramps I get all night. 😩“