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“Sam at the front desk was very accommodating Ordered 3 course dinner with wine pairing Food could have been hotter We had a beautiful table thanks to Sam with view of the kitchen. Our server was very knowledgeable regarding the history of the restaurant.“

“Seemed like an excellent local watering hole!!!“

“Great vibe and great food! Nice staff members too. Lots of fun dishes to try like the Indian street corn and some tasty drinks like the mango spice! The samosas are huge and so flavorful. Will be back to eat more when I have more time to eat a full meal!“

“Food was delicious. We got the traditional carbonara (which is hard to find at most restaurants) and the beef short rib lasagna. We both got a glass of wine, and although the moscato wasn’t my favorite, they did an incredible job and switched it out for a Chardonnay. We finished off our dinner with a shot of limoncello which was thick and smooth. Thank you Francisco and team for incredible service.“

“So picture it, Escondido, December 2025. I meet my husbands who live in Esco which has had a negative rap from previous years. I love bar hopping, having fun. I’m super social, and living in the moment. We then stumble upon pounders on grand ave. Not only did we meet the sweetest human on earth, we had a chance to befriend Noella. She is our ray of sunshine every Saturday. Thank you for being so sweet and fabulous. We love you and can’t wait to see you every weekend ❤️❤️“

“We really enjoyed the combination of the prix fixe menu (Italian that night) with the wine and other drinks. The portions were perfect size with all the courses, and the preparations were fresh and intriguing. Service was top notch. It all came together as a delightful experience. We plan to come back and try other menus as they change.“

“Buen lugar para desahogar penas jaja echar una chela, un trago y pasarla bien un rato.“

“Just try it! You won't be disappointed...“