The best Tapas in Encinitas | Sluurpy updated in May

Chris k

Blue

"The food is really really good I recommend the taquito burrito, but anything you get from there will taste great. Customer service is really good as..."

Andrew Harvey

"I’ve tried many burritos in this area and this is by far the best. The carne asada burrito is my favorite and they offer green and red salsa which..."

j k

"There are some really good Mexican restaurants in the area, but this place stands out. The Adobada Burrito is..."

Peter J

"Great Mexican food, very fresh and a lot of punch. Had the veggie burrito. Highly..."

Alison Rooney

"Tasty little taco Shack. There is not very much seating but most people take their food to..."

Wendy McCreary

"Some of the best chicken taquitos I've had---I never seem to order anything else! Great prices! Wish they served..."

SLM M

The 3rd Corner

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent service, Burger was tastier than it look. Variety of wine options. Fair..."

mahya marashinia

"Nice little getaway spot in Encinitas; second time we've driven from San Diego to go there. Great wine selection! Good food! Good..."

Leontine Thompson

"We liked the wine and we liked the food. The wine can be relatively pricey. Careful, The wait staff tries to upsell to relatively expensive wines...."

Mike Leibowitz

"Came here for Sunday Brunch. Very cute establishment. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Lots of wine to choose from and purchase to take..."

Nette Rab

"This place has a great varieties of wines and drinks. The food is great and the servers and bartenders are very nice and friendly. The place is neat..."

Maylene Pingol

"Everything was amazing except.......My scallops could have been cooked longer, and my husbands risotto could have used a tad more salt. I though long..."

Crystal Goode

"Incredible wine selection with great prices. Helpful staff and sommelier to choose the perfect wine for you. The set up is pretty unique too. It's..."

Tim Burger

Fish 101

Wheelchair Accessible

"We LOVE fish 101. Even if there's a line to order, the food always comes out quickly- and it never disappoints. Oysters & fish plates (varies with..."

Christina Chairez

"Best fresh fish � can’t go wrong with and menu choice. Fish plate or bowl with grilled Mahi Mahi is one of my..."

Cathie Stelman

"Best fish I have ever eaten! I was in the area with family. I got the grilled halibut - the others ordered mahi-mahi and declared it delicious as..."

Mary Beth Dunbar-Duke

"Excellent house wine & excellent Baja fish tacos! My husband really enjoyed the BC Oysters as well. Would recommend to..."

Stephanie Watney-Staley

"Their Oysters on a Half-shell are top shelf! I would suggest that they change out their fries on the fish and chips. They are hard and..."

Michelle Sandhu

"Love this place. Great food. Fun place. Always spot..."

Jason Gerrard

"Delicious simple food. Great casual atmosphere! Kombucha on tap was a..."

Michelle Viquez

"This place is pure So cal. Great food, very cool..."

Matthew Byron

"The locally caught fish that I had (white sea bass) to die for. Amazing ambience and quality! Great spot..."

Sean Worrix

"Great lunch options. Grilled fish and shrimp menu items are Gluten Free and Great! Good local beer for those not GF, and Cider and Wine for those..."

Peter Furnée

"Delicious and amazing. The fish is fresh and the oysters are so tasty! This is a place to go for an easy, but very tasty dinner for the..."

Shannon Messer

"Super empty on a Friday night. Old school vibes. Picnic table seating with covered patio and heat lamps. Tried a few items on the menu including..."

Abby Gustaitis

"Great fish spot on 101. The fish and chips are great because the fish is breaded and fried wonderfully and the fries are a nice golden brown but far..."

Nick

"Fresh oysters,yummy tacos shrimp & avocado.Very good the fried calamari cooked italian style.For seafood lovers.Hamburgers too.Great cold beers.Few..."

TheLallykat

"Excellent. Best price quality ratio I've seen in a while. Loved the Mahi tacos..."

Jorge

"Best fish and chips I've had in California and that's saying quite a bit having had Australia's fish and chips many times. The Sauvignon Blanc was..."

Amanda K.

"We've eaten here several times and the food is very consistent and really good. Overall, the food isn't amazing, necessarily. But, the quality is..."

Shawn Shafai

"Great staff with huge portions of food. Parking is a bit tricky on the..."

Garrett-Michael Lee

"Good counter-service and ‘to-go’ restaurant. Reasonable prices (for the area). Quick service. Portions could have been a bit larger. Curry was..."

Adam C

Encinitas Fish Shop

Wheelchair Accessible

"Everything is super yum. Everything. Pretty fast service even during busy times. Love the salmon with garlic butter and light amount shop seasoning....."

Julie Wilder

"I had the fish house shrimp which were grilled with a spicy rub. The clam chowder was recommended by the staff it was creamy and smooth except for..."

Marci Caballero Stirl

"Our first time here & found this place just driving along Pacific Coast Highway - so glad we stopped!!!! Excellent Fish! Lots of choices. Great..."

Michelle Daron

"The food here is amazing. I got the TKO taco and a shrimp cocktail that were both to die for! Definitely will eat here the next time I'm in the San..."

Elizabeth Ingram

"The fish is amazing! Everything on the menu is on point and the beer on tap is always..."

Carrie A Downing

"Favorite seafood plate blackened Ono fish,clam chowder. Friendly environment fresh fish always I highly recommend EFS.Always a returned diners my..."

Pete Colis

"Those cooks rock! They are super fast getting the food out. Everyone is super friendly. We had a taco shrimp Ceviche ( really good) and clam chowder(..."

Angelina Casias

"I have been coming to this area for years, I can't believe yesterday was my first visit to Encinitas Fish Shop, will be making it a regular stop from..."

Valerie Fox Rudmin

"!!!AMAZING!!! Every one I come to Carlsbad, I have to head down here to the best seafood ever!!!!!!!!! This place rocks!! Thanks again!! See ya..."

Randy George

"Delicious! My new favorite restaurant to take family and friends to when they visit! Great food and service! I recommend the Shrimp and Chips!..."

Keri Lynn Smith-Hedquist

"We came here after watching the sunset. We wanted some good seafood and were not disappointed. My husband and I ordered the fish tacos and choose the..."

Lynnea Miller

"Fantastic. Had the special of the day tacos...salmon tacos...I'll make it a point to stop in on my next drive down to San..."

Tom Ohle

"Visiting from denver! Always love Encinitas! This place is at the top of our list. The Poke Bowl is not to be missed!!! Until next time, Encinitas..."

Andrea Santa Maria Keglovits

"Our absolute favorite place to eat!! Fish is always very fresh and atmosphere is..."

Heather Cain Carter

"The Fish Shop’s build-your-own taco option is a great choice! With three locations in Southern California, The Fish Shop in Pacific Beach,..."

Maria Desiderata Montana

"All Fish Shop locations are having a toy drive this weekend (for every toy over $5 you get a fish taco). To spread holiday cheer, Pacific Beach Fish..."

Maria Desiderata Montana

"Delicious!. We had fish tacos and a mahi sandwich with the garlic butter sauce. Both were very good and the fries and onion rings were good as well...."

BL

"The Fish Shop is amazing. Took my wife and kids there on a Sunday afternoon. NFL games on thier HD tv's, great service and amazing fish tacos. I wish..."

AJ

"A must stop when you are in Encinitas! The blackened red snapper was amazing! Fresh, flavorful and the portion was perfect. Fish taco was crunchy..."

William Macek

"What a great find! Had the fish and chips, plus the swordfish sandwich and both were excellent. Super nice patio to enjoy your food on, and plenty of..."

Matt J

"Fantastic seafood restaurant in Encinitas. Since this restaurant is located near the beach with busy tourist traffics, the line here tends to get..."

regis kwong

"Oh my goodness, what a tasty find! My husband saw this shop on a drive through Encinitas, and so on a return visit to this adorable beach town, we..."

Suzanne Womack

"Great taste, long line to place order at the counter, reasonable beer..."

Madhup Chandra

"We really enjoyed the meal. The wine was pretty good too. Very clean and nice outdoor seating. Staff was friendly and welcoming. We had halibut and..."

Chris Gerardi

"Fresh fish, friendly service. The blackening seasoning is good, the fish soup is..."

Nick

Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill

87/100 (1354 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was our first time here. Came down to Encinitas on Easter for another purpose, but ended up here for breakfast. My husband had the Country..."

Divita Elliott-Meisinger

"Great place for a low key yummy breakfast. Portions are huge! And.... best of all the Bloody Mary Bar is..."

Donna North Purviance

"Great place! Great food breakfast and dinner. Big portions, reasonable prices. If I'm ever in San Diego County again I'll make sure to come back..."

Gregg Ayala

"The food here is absolutely incredible. The staff are all friendly and helpful and the locals really support local music. It is a fun place to eat..."

Andrew P Paffendorf

"Happy hour is time to go. 3 to 6 pm. Bud or Coors light on tap for $2.75. Fish tacos for $1.50. 75 cent chicken wings and ribs. But for me, I come..."

Tom Vacharabul

"Stop by to here Jerome Dawson and band play, so glad I did. Very cute, friendly place, food and drinks were good, served on time. Met a very nice..."

Charlotte Luna

"Great deal on happy hour menu,chicken barbecue was the best.Great service, we didn't wait that long to get our food with party of 15 people. Our..."

Arlene Adcock

"Brie and the staff are awesome. One of the best remaining few music venues in northern San Diego county. What can you say, great people, great food,..."

William Skoff

"Met friends here for my first visit. What a great place! Reminds me very much of our NYC watering hole and entertainment venue. Saw Black Cherry..."

John Tillinghast

"Great local place one my favorite hang outs staff is really cool and food is really..."

Greg Hicks

"Got food to go and it was great! Go to this place for great foodexcellent service and professional..."

Kathy Lemley Mason

"I love the welcoming mood of the regulars there and the attitude of all the workers. Come twice it will be like home. Also best food of any bar and..."

Jesse Mallinger

"Mr. Peabody's is a great place to perform! My band, P.R.I. played there this past Saturday and it was a great show. The ambiance is fantastic, the..."

Jim Aladits

Encinitas Ale House

"Always a great experience. Great staff, great food, and an outstanding beer selection in bottles, cans, and draft. The specialty burgers are always..."

Chris

"Amazing food they know what they are doing in that kitchen! The manager that was working and serving us was fantastic great place to eat..."

pearl backes

"BEST BURGER EVER. Be sure to upgrade your fries to garlic cheese ones, well worth it! Beers are cool as well and the place is very reasonably priced...."

Adam Dezsi

"I had been there with a friend from Europe before the pandemic. The food was good and they have a large beer selection. It was early afternoon on a..."

Philippe Gadeyne

"World's best bartender Max! Great variety of European and local beer. Amazing pub food. Get the Kobe sliders or Belgian mussels. Atmosphere feels..."

Deb Scherler

"Excellent pub! It has everything I want in a local bar; an abundant beer selection, excellent food, and top notch bartenders. This place has been our..."

James Saunders

"Got here 30min before it closed and the owners were so friendly welcomed us in and let us sit and order they did not rush us. We were the only ones..."

John Livingston

"Love this hole in the wall. Such a sweet little secret spot with the BEST burgers and beer selection I have ever experienced. They also have..."

Lucy Early

The Taco Stand

86/100 (2359 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have eaten at taco places all around the world, and I do so with a critic's palette, if I do say so. Just for tacos. ;) These are the best tacos I..."

Don Hajicek

"Every time I pass through Encinitas I would see the line and think, “Wow, those must be some taco’s”. I finally gave them a try and they are..."

Kim Jenkins

"The fish taco was thee best!! We also ordered steak, shrimp and pork tacos. They too were pretty..."

Jeanette Esguerra Tongson

"The food here is awesome and the staff is super friendly! Every time we visit San Diego we come here and it never disappoints. Alejandra and Luis did..."

Russell C. Jenson

"Excellent food. Excellent service. Will def recommend this cute..."

Debbie Brown

"The people friendly , nice. Food is so good. The place a cute place it my 3 time..."

Kathy Flores

"Worth the wait in line! Will not disappoint, make sure you go with a big..."

Michelle Gonzalez Lawrence

"Seriously some of the best tacos I’ve had in my life. Will keep going..."

Sara Elizabeth Carey

"Food is delicious!!! The restaurant is very traditional as well as if you are in a mexican restaurant in mexico, highly recommend..."

David Diaz

"Wow very authentic food!! Awesome salsa bar! Nice space really cool! Definitely stop in if you are in the..."

Michael Ryan

"Get it!... really great staff! Great menu ! Open Late , crucial if you live downtown in the Enc . Fresh thru and thru ....an Enc institution in the..."

John Nolan

"Don't be discouraged by the line that is -usually- out the door. This place has delicious tacos, great music selection (think Latin, not Mexican) and..."

Lina Pinzon Hdez

"Yes! Just yes! Was wanting a fish taco and these guys delivered. I wish I would have ordered more. The Al pastor and carnitas were good but the fish..."

Simeon Muller

"I eat here all the time with friends. This is our go-to place for the best tacos in SoCal when they visit from out of town. My favorite burrito is..."

Rebecca F

"The taco stand is a popular Southern California taco chain spot and because it’s a chain I didn’t think much of it but it was DELICIOUS. Loved..."

Lena Jennings

"I had my first fish taco here… I’m incredibly glad I did! The flavors of the tacos you get here are just superb! I got a Quesadilla as well..."

Cameron Heyward

"Delish & fresh! Two Uber drivers told us we MUST go to the taco stand so we finally did & were not disappointed! The handmade corn tortillas paired..."

V T

"Definitely lived up to the hype. We loved it! Line out the door, locals eat here too...that's when you know it's good. We recommend the California..."

Chris Mills

"First time coming here and it was a recommended from friends, the line seemed long but people walked by and said: It’s worth it!!! And let me tell..."

Nicole Evertsen

"Was greeted with about a 30 minute line on Sunday at around 1pm in the afternoon. The staff was snappy and attentive, and they were hustling to take..."

Nathan L.

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow this place is one point. One of my FAVORITE spots to get a breakfast burrito when I'm in town. I like mine fairly simple - egg, potatoes, bacon,..."

Jon Menager

"My favorite place to eat for almost 20 yrs now. The place feels like home and the food is always great with fresh ingredients and cooked to order..."

Corrie Ann Watson

"Best food, best people,feels like homey Encinitas..."

Carole Graeber

"Best taco shop around! Friendly service and outstanding carne..."

George Kalamaras

"I moved away about eight years ago now, and I never stop missing Rico's. I'm going next week and I can't..."

Tyler Walsh

"Good food, quick service, the manager is very funny and..."

Dino Tesis

"My favorite place to eat! Best food and the friendliest crew! Always see someone you..."

Justin Liniak

"Delicious and healthy lard free beans! Great for vegetarians.. Thanks for providing such a healthy option for my family ! Rico's is..."

Laurie Goldenson Brumm

"I am there a few times a week grabbing a vegetarian taco! Am I a taco..."

Cindy Nelson Tigh

"Super mega delicious food. Eat here because you will NOT regret it. Go...."

Eric Palmer

"Honestly, if I could eat Rico's everyday, I would. There is no better burrito on the planet. The same crew has been working there for at least 20..."

Lauren Inskeep Miralle

"Always fresh and good, don't leave without hitting up the salsa bar with celery & carrots with ranch..."

Rich Ochoa

"All-time favorite veggie burrito. It tastes like..."

Brett Leader

"Best place in..."

Jedediah McCollister

"The freshest period an peppers brownies..."

Tom Krasinski

"Most amazing food I wish I lived..."

Kati Loiacono

"We've been coming to Rico's for years and, even not being local anymore, we make it a priority stop any time we are in town! Justin burritos are..."

Anastacia Van Voorhis

"Rico’s is the best I’ve been eating here for 30 years and it tastes the same now as I’ve always known it. The best veggie burritos. No lard...."

Isaiah Mitchell

"Great local Mexican! A friend of mine introduced me to Rico's (he's been going for 15 years). They door an excellent California Burrito. Really..."

Kieran Wright

"This place is an Encinitas gem. Super welcoming environment, friendly staff, salsa bar with fresh watermelon and CLEAN!!! Food is tasty if you’re..."

Dawn Hill

"Rico's is a Staple in Encinitas. My favorite is the Breakfast Burrito and their Chicken Rolled tacos. Horchata is a..."

matthew castellanos

"Tried this place for the first time last week and got rolled tacos. They were really good and the service was great. I loved how the staff seemed to..."

Vesta Peña

Le Papagayo

85/100 (3446 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visiting here, found the place it was great service fair prices great staff!! Loved it so much Monday went back Tuesday, live music is good stuff,..."

Marc Erwin

"Le Papagayo is a must visit restaurant in Leukadia. The menu is innovative, the servers are helpful and very professional, and the shrimp tacos are..."

Gayle Hoftyzer Selby

"Wow! Not only was the mellow music by Corey Leal absolutely incredible but the Lobster Ravioli was "to live for" at Le Papagayo Leucadia. The..."

Bella Grace

"Some of the best hash browns I've ever had. It's like a mix of shredded breakfast potatoes cooked with potato pancake. Don't know how to describe it,..."

Jay Donnell

"Outstanding happy hour menu and wonderful margaritas. Live music was great. Definitely a hidden..."

Raoul Bennett

"Fabulous food and such a fun place. Live music and puppies are allowed on the patio! Love..."

Daria Babij

"The quaint funky restaurant on the 101 is fun, attractive, airy, upbeat, excellent, friendly, and open for all three meals. The chef has a Latino..."

C Sue Edwards Huff

"This was our second time here.We came for breakfast one time.Great service and food. This time we went for dinner.Great food again and awesome..."

Pat Plattner

"Cool neighborhood bar vibe, very good mahi-mahi taco, very good duck taco. Nice..."

Lloyd Snook

"A jewel in Leucadia! We are so lucky to have a place that serves up amazing food, drinks and live music on a daily..."

Judi Finkbiner

"Great brunch and dinner, they're pesto is killer. They make the pesto fresh everyday but it's usually only made for dinner. I've been there a couple..."

Cassidy

"As we skipped lightly across Pacific Coast Highway in Leucadia on a not too busy Friday evening, the light beat of country music serenaded our..."

Sheen Fischer

"Every night, Le Papagayo has live, local musicians and bands playing across a wide variety of genres. The interior of the dining room boasts a..."

Sheen Fischer

"Dank. The atmosphere, service, and food was beyond..."

Mcginnistravis

"My Favorite in the USA!. I love this place and really don't want anyone else to know about it. Kind of small, so crowds up quickly with friendly..."

P-Blade

"Outstanding sandwiches and friendly service. Skip the lobster bisque though......"

Bone

"Love the..."

David Lecours

"This was my 3rd visit to the restaurant. We had a reservation at 730 pm and showed up at 530 pm hoping we could be seated early. The restaurant was..."

Shonte Brown

"HANDS DOWN, THE BEST breakfast place in the area! Portion sizes are excellent! You'll definitely need a to-go box. The prices are a little high but..."

Esmeralda Tellez

"Italian Mexican fusion restaurant with a costal beach vibe to it. Great food with lots of outdoor seating and they have live music. Fun place to eat..."

Lena Jennings

"One of the best breakfast I ever had in San Diego. We ordered shrimp and grits, papagayo skillet. Great flavor and portion! There are big thick..."

Xiao Li

"I had the Roasted Hawaiian Kahlua Pork. It comes with a huge portion of pork, which isn’t a bad thing but it was almost too much, a bit of rice..."

ryan lanteigne

"came for my first time with my mom & brother and was absolutely blown away. the drinks & food were delicious, and our server Tara was such an angel...."

Isabelle Curran

"Good food , Big portions, and friendly staff! Located along highway 101, this place is good for Sunday brunch with friends and family. It can be a..."

R. Tabel

Roberto's Mexican Food

Wheelchair Accessible

"nice little gem for good tacos shredded beef hard shell fan/ good size carne asada taco - easy..."

Tony Tran

"This place is excellent! The food alone gives them 5 stars. VERY affordable and EXTREMELY tasty! Service is ok, nothing to complain about from our..."

TW

"Their california burritos are the best! So tasty, well built and seasoned..."

Brandy Thomas

"Clean mom and pop place. Glad I finally popped in for a bite. The burritos are fresh and extremely large. Definitely..."

Darla P

"Carkvad beach area! Such goid food, great prices, more than 1 meal with the plates! Carnitas are..."

Belinda Privetts

City Tacos

Juanitas Taco Shop

85/100 (1856 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good place to try: hole in the wall exterior yummy eats on the interior. Had the chicken taco : very good. Had the carnitas place very good and..."

Peter C

"Goodness...."

Notayhetto

"Super good food. Place looks like your typical cheap taco shop. Large food selection. Only bummer is it is a cash only shop, but they have an..."

Nick

"Another vote for the California burrito. Do yourself a favor and get..."

Lance

"2 words: California burrito! Absolutely the best California burrito in town. If u haven't had one it's a burrito with French fries inside, and it's..."

Mike Kent

"Sticky Floors = Good Food. Great Leucadia taco shop! The floors are sticky and the line is out the door... You know it's going to be great. Try the..."

Gparkford

"Juanita's also has the Arizona burrito . It's like the California burrito, but swaps out the the sour cream and cheese for guacamole and salsa..."

Steve Oliver

"The food was delicious and crafted that every bite had a new flavor and taste. My lovely date, and I, both got the California Burrito. A fresh soft..."

Guy Robinson

"Bacon Breakfast Burrito (add potato) was OUTSTANDING! Carnitas burrito was good. Love the spicy green and red salsas that came with them. Nice little..."

Micky Nickles

"Fantastic simple fish tacos and super fast service too. Got my order within 3 minutes of..."

Steve Hsu

"This place has some of the best Carnitas tacos hands down. My wife and I are from Los Angeles and know a thing or two about great tacos. We had was..."

quiero mariachi

"Great Mexican food, my favorite place to go. I love the chicken tacos in. The burritos are awesome. The place has gotten a bit pricey over the years..."

V K

"Juanitas is probably my favorite go-to breakfast burrito in SoCal which is saying a lot since there are a lot of Mexican food options down here...."

Blake Lundquist

Rubio's Coastal Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

Priority Public House

Wheelchair Accessible

"i yelped this place and it had good reviews and they were right not a place i would usually go to but glad i tried it staff was friendly atmosphere..."

Della Noble

"The brunch pricing is excellent! The bottomless mimosas + breakfast item is a great deal! And, no joke, one of the best biscuits I've ever had (and..."

Ben Roman

"PPH is without a doubt my favorite Gastro-pub in all of North County. The food, beer selection, atmosphere and the staff make for a comfortable..."

Reece C Jensen

"Best bar in town! From the owners to the amazing staff, the great selection of beer, whiskey and food rocks! So stoked to have these guys in my..."

Lee Edler

"Great food, vibes, & location! I recommend you visit this place if you're in the Encinitas's..."

Joseph Caleb Carroll

"My friend is good friends with one of the owners. He recommended we go here for a business meeting. I like to think of myself as a hard critic on..."

Blake La Grange

"Rosie makes THE best margaritas! The food is great. Cool atmosphere. Good live music schedule. A little pricey but worth..."

Krystie Fuller Whillock

"First time here yesterday for brunch and I fell in love� If it wasn't the French pressed coffee it was the live music playing or it could have been..."

Karina Lopez

"Love the vibe here! Good food, nice staff and relaxed but upbeat..."

Patty Framo

"Celebrated my daughters 21st birthday! Fun, casual, great music will definitely be back! Great cocktails..."

Lucinda Gould Camp

"The Mac N Cheese with he pulled pork was delicious!! And, every thing else we ate!! We'll definitely come..."

Manuel Sandoval

"It's my go-2. Great food, great people. Always a good..."

Tom Stewart

"The food is excellent, and the mimosas were..."

Ramon Vazquez

"Wow wow wow. Best grilled cheese I've ever had in my life, hands down. Also had the fish tacos and they were crazy delicious. Great drinks, a must..."

Michael Gonzales

"Cozy, lively pub in Lucadia. Nice atmosphere and open window dining available. Given the season, head some fun Halloween music playing..."

Bob Hood

"Stopped by for a few beers and a snack after a long day of driving. I was impressed by the open plan and comfortable seating especially with lots of..."

Linda Teppler (S0rceress0)

"Really down to earth spot. Our waiter was great and had great beer recommendations for us. The burger was..."

Jake Hanson

Lotus Cafe And Juice Bar

83/100 (1331 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My family and I love this place. My favorite thing is their huevos rancheros with organic tortillas, my wife loves their gluten free pancakes, and..."

Michael Adcock

"If you want great tasting food and juices that's healthy for you this is the place to go to! My wife and I love Lotus Café! My wife's family came..."

Gerry Hazelton

"We had a delicious meal on Halloween! My husband and I had portobello mushroom sandwiches with side salads. One of our favorites! And the balsamic..."

Catherine Vlamis Smith

"One of our go-to places when visiting San Diego Co. Excellent breakfasts and lunches, smoothies, anything vegan/vegetarian. Fresh ingredients... we..."

Casey Everett Westling

"Such a wonderful place to eat and relax with friends and..."

Brian J. Reeves

"I gave it a great review on San Diego supreme food reviews group. Great fresh food. Great prices !! Really enjoy the outdoor seating..."

Cj Lycett

"Their smoothies are the best. Peacha colada is awesome. Would give them 6 stars if I could. Glad we stopped there on our way..."

Dan Esparza

"Ok, so maybe we go there too much, but hard to beat good quality, good tasting, healthy food for a descent price. And being on the 101 in wonderful..."

Shaun Worthen Patty Worthen

"Great place!! Dog friendly. Very friendly & yummy food Reasonable..."

Anna Wells

"Incredibly attentive and kind staff, despite that it’s not full service. The energy/ambiance is welcoming, they have pretty decor, and it’s..."

Jenifer Hohnbaum

"Healthy Vegan-Friendly Beach Town Cuisine Naturally, Chickpea and Lotus had to pay a visit to the Lotus Cafe in Encinitas! Encinitas is one of..."

Tyler Worth

"Having trouble figuring out what to do for family dinner? Mom is gluten free, dad is a burger or sandwich kind of guy, brother wants Mexican and..."

Sabrina Smith

"Really enjoyed the veggie tofu scramble!! It was seasoned well and came with sweet potato home fries. It’s open until 9 pm and they serve breakfast..."

Abby Gustaitis

"Super good food. Great vegan and vegetarian options. Quick and friendly service despite a lot of customers. Highly..."

Skyler

"There is outside dining and takeout. The service is good. I had a stir fry. It was quite tasty. But the prices are a bit high for what you..."

Mike Garcia

"Great ambiance and tasty food! Service is great as well. Took a bit to get our food but I think they were a bit busy and the extra time they took to..."

Kristina Delaski

"Stopped in for a quick tea. But the food orders all looked excellent. And so many vegan and gluten free choices. Looking forward to coming back for a..."

Kristin Hunter

La Especial Norte

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food. The beef enchiladas were good. The rice was good. Their guacamole is good because it's simple and I like their salsa with it. Definitely..."

Stephanie Finch-Gutierrez

"Very authentically decorated Mexican restaurant, that is family-friendly. Good portion size and great tasting..."

Cricket Mondello

"The best soup ever! Doesn't matter which one, all are delish. Been coming here since 1989. So..."

Brett Bernath

"We've been living in Encinitas for 3 years and have wanted to eat here and I'm sad that we waited this long! We arrived on a Thursday night at 530pm..."

Bill Shen

Brandi

"Wonderful food and service! We really enjoyed the..."

Lei Loni Figueroa

"The chicken soup is as good as it gets from a restaurant. I always add a bowl of the salsa to mix in with the soup and crush up the tortilla chips..."

Paul Kennedy

Islands

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Sunset Margarita was amazing. The grilled fish tacos were a bit bland (hot sauce made it better) and the staff was..."

Stephanie B

"We don't eat hamburgers often, but when we do, we visit a nicer restaurant like Islands to enjoy one. Mine was with guacamole called a "Maui Burger"...."

Detlev O

"Just had the Impossible Burger here at Islands. Great foods and reasonably..."

Jeffrey Kayle

"I can't believe I haven't come here sooner! This place is awesome! It's surfer tiki decor, great burgers and servers! I got the Maui burger on a gf..."

Erin Moore

"As usual it's decent food. I do wish everyone could get their own portion of fries instead of having four people sharing one since everyone has..."

Merete NC Oeidne

"Very good place for burgers. I had a special lunch for 9 dollars, the big wave and french fries is included. This is my favorite place for burgers...."

alex le

Kotija Jrtaco Shop

Wheelchair Accessible

"I used to come here in High School and when I stopped by here while back in town after 8 years the inside has been remodeled but the food is still..."

Alex D

"Cool mexican small restaurant with outdoor patios..."

Vladimir Keptene

"Great tacos. They surpassed my expectations. Fresh and hot, you can tell they take their food..."

Austin

"Pretty good burritos. Good outside seating. Bring a blanket for evening eat in its cold. price is..."

Hitomate packbag

Wahoo Fish Taco

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wahoo's is an excellent taco chain. The restaurant has a good vibe and the tacos and sauces are delicious. Out of all fast-ish food places, Wahoo's..."

brian suchy

"Fish tacos taste really good but all 4 fell apart in our hands because the double tortillas are small, weak, not well-made and overstuffed. The..."

Mark

"Every time I've gone in, I've been happy with the quality of the food. The teriyaki burrito is..."

neal hamou

"When we arrived a few minutes before official time open of 11am, Wahoo's doors were unlocked so we entered the quiet restaurant. It didn't stay that..."

Marilou Hobrock

"Wow delicious tacos and burritos. Also nice margaritas. A little expensive but worth the quality. Nice staff too. Helpful and not condescending with..."

Cynthia C

El Nopalito Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"I can not say enough good things about this store. First of all, I called to preorder some premixed masa and the young lady that answered the phone..."

Suze Collins

"The tortillas here are made fresh and they are very..."

Dan C

"Small market - been getting their in-house salsa and chips forever but they have some awesome fried pork and skins too! Go early for the pork. Still..."

Ethan Feron

"Fresh tortillas made in house, the best chips and salsas to go, real Mexican sour cream and cheeses, Nopalito is a one-stop shop for everything..."

Alex

"Great guacamole and chips. Theor chicharis awesome Excellent for buying hispanic foods. Did not really like their tamales..."

Natalia Uribe

"I love the El nopalito market. They have great carnitas and chicken in the meat department as well as some very authentic Mexican cheese. They have..."

Brad Kirkman-Liff

"Best Mexican shop/store I've ever been! Paco and the whole crew there are helpful, friendly, and awesome!!! Best carne asada EVER!!! Prices are super..."

Dan Pedroza

"This place is awesome little Mexican store that has everything from meats to be able to send money to Mexico to your loved ones of course every other..."

A-BO G

Karina's Taco Shop

"Yum! The bomb burrito is the best! You gotta try it! The service is fast and friendly. Great place, my..."

Sonya Wiprud

"I've eaten a LOT of Mexican food, and this is by far my favorite..."

Haley Wragg

"If you're anywhere near Encinitas try it! We always recommend stopping here. Best California Burrito in..."

Vicki Browne Lopez

"I Love Karina's Taco Shop...."

Araceli Contreras

"The best in..."

Ilmer Hernandez

"Buen trato todo muy Rico y todo..."

Araceli Martinez

"It is just great..."

Angel Matadamas

"Roll tacos with guacamole deliciosos Saludos Ely..."

Maria Camacho

"Mi favorito muy..."

Vicente Martinez

"Nice Mexican..."

Karinchen Joanna

"Great food! Fun atmosphere, and a nice breath of fresh air! Don't worry if you forgot to bring cash, there is an ATM available! Thank heavens for..."

Dexter Drysdale

"Great fish taco plate for $6.81. Salsa is just right on the hot side. Rice and beans are good. Right on..."

Steven Campbell

"Stopped here for a quick lunch on a work trip...knew I was in the right place immediately. The fish tacos were..."

Julie Filuccu

"Ate there last night. Not much seating for large groups but portions were awesome, food authentic very good, and prices fantastic. Not a fancy place..."

Dennis

"I have been coming hear for at least 30 years!The owner is a really nice lady as well as the whole staff.Its the only place where I can get the best..."

Evan Eckman

"Came here for the first time on a recommendation. The service is nice. Social distancing is kept and the food is even..."

Kentaro Masuda

"Pastor tacos very good. Nice size serving. Loved..."

David Cisneros

"Good Korean/Chinese food is hard to find! This place made 2 Korean girls very happy. You know it's legit where they bring you cabbage kimchi and..."

Pamela Coleman

"Fries here are really good! They stay crispy! I got the carne asada fries and bomb burrito, also tried a bite of some other burritos. Bomb burrito..."

Larry Y

"One of the greatest mexican restaurant I ever been and great..."

Miguel Ruiz

"When here on a whim and glad I did! Tastes a lot like my favorite taco shop at home. There's a couple of differences with the baja shrimp and..."

Deb Weinstein

"The surf and turf burrito is sooooo good..."

Luis Morales

Cancun Mexican And Seafood

Wheelchair Accessible

"Some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. The Carne Asada was delicious, and their refried beans were out of this world. Don’t let the gas..."

Erin Sanders Moore

"They have some of the best Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas I've ever had. And I coupled it with a nice, cold Corona beer and I was a happy camper! By the..."

Jorge Lieras

"After we got over the surprise of location, we are glad we tried this restaurant. Clean and friendly staff. I had the shrimp burrito and hubby has..."

Gwen Robison

"Great place very authentic atmosphere and aesthetic, excellent food easily the best tacos I’ve ever..."

Brian Polun

"Los invito a visitar este restaurant sin duda la limpieza es fundamental el sabor de sus platillos son muy deliciosos ya que se puede deleitar un..."

Fidel DE Diospadre

"I keep coming back to this place because the great food and service. I've tried several dishes and are always fresh and..."

Dario Dario

"I really enjoyed this restaurant! Great Mexican food. The staff were very friendly and..."

Jacqueline Bernal Patlan

"Good Mexican food at a reasonable price. Try their fish tacos and shrimp..."

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