The best Restaurants in Escondido ranking of February 2025
497 restaurant menus in Escondido, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Excellent Panda experience today in Escondido. Store was clean, inviting, and very cool which was a welcome considering how hot it is outside today...."
Michael Simons
"Accessibility: disabled parking in front, and door that needs to be pulled open but is not heavy compared to many other doors.
Seating: as of..."
Alexandra
"Always one of my favorite places to eat. Brings me up when I'm feeling down. Brightest my day. I turned a gift card into a guitar pic and I couldn't..."
Maximos Wetzel
"Food good and fairly consistent when fresh and..."
Joanne
"This place was petty good. The service was fast and the food was good. My only complaint is that it was really loud in..."
"This will always be my favorite sandwich shop. Roast beef trim, extra crispy, extra pep on the side.(i like some bites to be more spicy than others)..."
babe radical
"I think this is some of the yummiest sandwiches in socal. Best part is its totally affordable for what you are getting. The 16 inch is a monster and..."
donny blaze
"This place was recommended to me on four different occasions so I had to try it. I had the roast beef sandwich, it was Soo good. The bread was so..."
Kimbely Campbell
"I loved it here! Top notch food. My wife loves it..."
Danny Rodriguez
"I can never get sick of this place! Amazing food. Always taste homemade. A local gem I'm glad stood the test of time. I would suggest trying The..."
Natalie Hernandez
"Very busy, but pretty fast. Ni indoor seating. Got their specialty & waz..."
"This place was amazing. My family of four ( a 6 and 12 year old) LOVED it. The bread was delicious.
The chicken Cesar salad is the BEST the dressing..."
Mustard Seed Christian School
"Our server Michelle was outstanding! We were there to try different dishes to have them cater an upcoming wedding reception, Michelle was very..."
John Naisbitt
"Delicious Italian food. Friendly and attentive service. Definitely will be going back. Great for date..."
Ria L.
"We had a great dining experience here! The "shrimp Diavlo" had a large portion & was very flavorful.
I got the baked ziti & it was very filling &..."
jeremiah ryden
"Went with a girlfriend of mine who recommended. The tiramisu was really good it’s my favorite cake in the world right now . I ordered salmon it was..."
Shauna Shwnna
"Excellent garlic bread. Great linguini cooked perfect al dente. Fresh, tasty marinara sauce. Antipasto Salad is pretty good. Excellent creamy Italian..."
"Awesome place and great food! Service was fantastic, the perfect place in North County for a beer and a..."
Samuel Hine
"I drive Center City Parkway North all the way home every day for the past six or seven years, when I saw burger construction I thought it was a..."
Marsha Blake-Mays
"Amazing burgers! Great drinks! Thursday's you can get a burger fries and a beer for 8.99! Love this..."
Rachel Carrie
"Great food, great prices, the staff is awesome! Love coming down here on Thursday for a beer and burger! Great..."
David Smith
"Love the place, the staff, the owner, and the DJ! Always a fun..."
Allie Red
"My home away from home, love the owner, the bartenders, the cooks, the food.. and also the entertainment and the locals that come in..."
Samantha McNevin
"Best Place To Be in North County! The Food Is Delicious, The Drinks Are Amazing! The Staff is Awesome, The DJ's Keep The Dance floor Rocking All..."
Kara Ballew
"Love the people there.... all I can say is that there’s a family..."
Lloyd Taylor Morgan III
"Rolled up on the BEST burger joint, on my way to the San Diego Zoo. I called to see if they had Bison Burgers & guess what: THEY DID 😋
Oh my it..."
Nika Morgan
"I like dive bars - especially when then have friendly staff making really good burgers. The cheese burger I had wasn't cheap. But it was cooked..."
Brian
"We tried a bit of everything. My son got his (fot birthday) Bison Burger and loved it, wife liked the fish and chips REAL well, daughter and I had..."
TallDave Mabrey
"Came in on a Wednesday night. Was out on a motorcycle ride, blowing off some steam and I was hungry and decided to try it out. Going by..."
Logan Litke
"I expected a fast food type restaurant, but found a bar with food instead. Needless to say, the bison burger, cooked medium was very tasty, and I..."
Anthony Woodard
"Always a good vibe but this was a first for food and it was awesome!!!!!!! Definitely want to try more when I come back to town. Mahalo for the Ono..."
hapagirl357
"Great for some drinks and good food. Nice staff. Friendly environment. All you can eat fish and chips on certain day of the..."
Derrick Harhausen
"Fun place I've been missing in my life for a while got to get back in here more often how's the game night. And when they're slow do yourself a favor..."
"I have not had great customer service experiences lately until yesterday!! The new store was great - high energy- I was warmly welcomed as I walked..."
Jill Bettison
"The staff is great. They are kind and funny. The food is Always fresh and delicious! Thank you..."
Melody Gonzalez
"Large portions of good food for reasonable prices. However cocktails can add up the..."
Deirdra Beller
"It was very busy at 12:30pm on Sunday. However, Vanessa provided excellent customer service. The food was fresh and very tasty. I like the lunch box..."
Mer Thomas-Wonacott
"Ive been to this location a handful of times, but those few times I've been they've surpassed the auto parkway location in service, freshness, etc...."
David Strauss
"Pretty fast and yummy never messed up my order the one in san marcos has so i come here..."
"Yum!! The food was so flavorful and fresh! The service was also beyond friendly and warm. The coconut shrimp and BBQ pork were amazing as were the..."
Lei Loni Figueroa
"The lady behind the counter is so nice! The food is very good and they give you an abundance of it. Definitely recommend if you're looking for some..."
Maximos Wetzel
"First time here, friendly welcoming by staff. I told them it was my first time coming here and they were very helpful and explained the menu options...."
Erika Cruz Hernandez
"Amazing service and the food it quite delicious. Also they give good portions to boot! You gotta check out their honey glazed shrimp. It's to die..."
Joseph Barrows
"Service is Excellent. Had Coconut Shrimp and Beef and Broccoli. Both dishes were delicious. Generous portions. Clean..."
Joanne Titanic
"The staff here are so friendly. Food is good and the portions are big. Restaurant is always..."
Erika Torres
"Best Asian food in Escondido, get the jalapeno chicken and chow mein
The lady that works here is awesome always has such a positive attitude and is..."
"They are open and back to serving the most delicious Mexican food and..."
Mark Watson
"This location is awesome. Not only can u get the best chicken soup here but you can also get craft beer, liquor, gas, and your car detailed...."
Ari Lopez
"My family and I where there last November and we were just passing to fill gas. We got hungry and we didn't notice the restaurant was about to close..."
Rodrigo Arreguin Guitar
"Great food and old fashion customer..."
Mason MFLC
"Let's get this out of the way - yes this one in an odd location - inside of a gas station. It's one of several locations. But that's actually a bonus..."
Ryan Cowell
"Always a pleasure to go there and get a bite to eat. Portions are filling and the employees are very..."
"I was visiting my inlaws and my daughter and I always enjoy going out for morning coffee. We googled looking for a local coffee shop and found blue..."
Robert Weiner
"Favorite place to go Saturday mornings, their banana bread and chai tea lattes are my favorite and they have a nice patio that's dog..."
Korina Martinez
"Excellent coffees, teas, and a nice variety on the menu. Stellar baristas always welcome my kids with genuine smiles, and maintain something special..."
Maggie Tague
"A welcoming, friendly place. A caring staff that never makes you feel like a number, and after many years as a customer I never fail to leave there..."
Jim Schaible
"Honestly, I don't know what kind of Crack they put I. The coffee, but they make the best....hands down, no..."
Pedram Faily
"Great cup of coffee...let me explain. Starting with a large selection of custom roasted coffee ( any staff member can help you make a selection ) and..."
Amando Cardenas Jr
"Superb Coffee & Tea (diverse, quality coffee that one can even enjoy black; noteworthy teas)!!
Spectacular Service (the owner, Stephanie, and staff..."
Emori S'ring
"A family favorite! My son & family are regulars & every time I visit, we have to stop in at least twice. Friendly & efficient staff & great service!..."
Sue Fraizer
"The delicious coffee beverages give you a lift, and so do the friendliest, smiliest employees who have the pleasure to serve..."
Diane Veach
"Stephanie and her crew are so warm and inviting with sincere smiles and open acceptance of everyone coming through their doors. I wish I could send..."
Tom P. Jarvis
"I love this coffee house! It was the best tasting, smoothest coffee ever! The service is fantastic- I will be..."
Jennifer Van Valkenburgh
"Very friendly, even 15 mins before close. They roasted a medium blend, unsweetened iced coffee for me. I am visiting from out of town, and this is my..."
Mariah Barker
"Love this..."
Richie Cherkin
"New favorite..."
Austin Bouchey
"Under new ownership and I have notice a huge difference the new owner and staff are extremely friendly and the drinks are delicious they vary from..."
HJOHNSON
"Came in for the first time and asked the girl to surprise me with an ice drink and it is delicious! This little coffee shop has amazing employees...."
Laura Ocegueda
"Closed on Sundays. Tuesday - Saturday 7-3. Best to phone ahead for quick service, sometimes the line is..."
Christopher Whelan
"Awesome people owning it and running it. Great coffees and..."
Jack Strumsky
"It feels very local and homely. Nice place to relax and employees are very nice and knowledgeable about their coffee ☕
Their treats are also very..."
Sterling Archer
"Nice and cozy coffee shop. Staff is super..."
Adolfo Amaya
"Awesome coffee shop! Never disappoints. Probably been here at least 25 times now and the drinks are always made with quality in mind. So far my..."
Gabriel Avila
"Amazing coffee and treats are just the start! Walked and was greeted by the kindest staff... an entirely better experience than a major chain! Love..."
"Not gonna lie, I was skeptical at first arriving to this hole in the wall pizza place. Wow! So glad we tried them out. Pizza was delicious sauce and..."
Monique Bright
"Walked in and was surprised of the very big variety of pizza styles to choose from. Looking over the menu ended up deciding on 1 pepperoni Pizza, a..."
jesse moreno
"I would call ahead of time unless you have 15-35min to spare (depending on how busy they are you may wait longer for food). Great breadsticks, pizza..."
Nani Augusto
"Idc what anyone says this place has the best pizza and the beast buffalo wings in Escondido I love this place so much I respect the homies that work..."
Jose
"Fast and friendly! Located inside the market store. Visible signage from the parking lot! Order was ready when I arrived; and the quality was great!..."
draco man
"Quality worth the wait! My daughter had been craving BBQ chicken pizza so we chose this spot. I ordered online and showed up before my order was..."
Timika Saldana
"From the moment you come to this restaurant the waiters give you a great feeling. Very comfortable stuff, it is a nice place to go out with your..."
"Nice small place at the heart of escondido downtown for breakfast, good service and food quality. Kids liked their pan cakes and hot chocolate there...."
Zeeshan Sabir
"This was our first time visiting here.
Rosie's cafe has such a nostalgic diner feel. From the cozy size dining area to the counter that sees where..."
Pamela Johnson
"Holy cow! This place is great! We started our late breakfast with Passion Fruit iced tea. I love strong tea and this didn't disappoint. I ordered The..."
Rich Hardie
"Warm, homemade, quality food, local vibe, good service. Owner personally engaged and passionate!!! Have eaten breakfast here several times and..."
Kirsten
"Interesting place for breakfast. The menu is different from the usual fare. The pancakes were different, a bit too sweet for me. Worth a try if u are..."
"This was the first time to trying Kennedy's Meat Co. Also first time trying the dinning menu. We ordered the carne asada burrito and the carnitas..."
Ruben Duron Jr.
"Okay , step 1: get here no matter how far you need to drive. Step 2: get whatever the butcher recommends and cook it just the way he says to. Step 3:..."
Mike Barnett
"Amazing place amazing customer service tried some of their ceviche today it was amazing but there can Asada fries OMG it was heaven in my mouth i’m..."
Ethan Estrada
"Kennedys always got good hot food. It's a clean shop great selection and great staff all around great store. Stop in if going thru..."
jerc Mehoph
"We all know that Kennedy’s has the best meat in town, but I cannot believe that today was the first day I tried the restaurant!!! Jojo cooked up..."
Granger the Barber
"Top of the line quality meats of all kinds and the staff is extremely nice and helpful. This is definitely my go to meat market. Cody and Tex are..."
Omar Salazar
"Went there for a burrito, left with $40 of meat. A little pricey, but for a reason. Best quality/flavor Carne asada I've had in a long time. Cooked..."
Jake Gillaspie
"I dream about the barbacoa fries, I kid you not. And the tacos?! In-sane!! Be sure to get some of that queso as well. And why not grab some flavored..."
"Nice small place at the heart of escondido downtown for breakfast, good service and food quality. Kids liked their pan cakes and hot chocolate there...."
Zeeshan Sabir
"This was our first time visiting here.
Rosie's cafe has such a nostalgic diner feel. From the cozy size dining area to the counter that sees where..."
Pamela Johnson
"Holy cow! This place is great! We started our late breakfast with Passion Fruit iced tea. I love strong tea and this didn't disappoint. I ordered The..."
Rich Hardie
"Warm, homemade, quality food, local vibe, good service. Owner personally engaged and passionate!!! Have eaten breakfast here several times and..."
Kirsten
"Interesting place for breakfast. The menu is different from the usual fare. The pancakes were different, a bit too sweet for me. Worth a try if u are..."
"I mean, if you can get past the unseemly characters that hang around the parking lot, especially at night, they still make one of the best..."
Amanda Saffold
"They usually get my drive thru order only 1/2 right so I try to not order anything..."
Cheryl Swecker
"The employees at this Carl’s Jr. have always been very friendly and professional. I work near by so I go to their drive through quite often. Every..."
William Burch
"Food was good. This location is a little scary to go to due to the homeless people lingering outside its very sad we need to help these..."
Sandra George
"My food was hot and good. Great..."
Theresa “Angel” Hasegawa
"Breakfast sandwiches were great made fresh to..."
"Wife and I split a JJ's sandwich and it was amazing. Fresh ingredients in a super soft and warm bread! Chicken was super juicy and tender. Right..."
CanteenPapi
"A cute little spot in a quiet parking lot of Escondido, run by wonderfully kind Latina women. Not only does this place sell Acai bowls and smoothies,..."
Alexandra
"Great lady's working there. Order a papaya smoothie. So many items to..."
Liz Willis
"Small place but very good food. The ladies here help you and make feel..."
Maria Trejo
"Excellent! Enjoyed Acai bowl, smoothie and Boba drink. Next week be lunch and..."
Billy Wiles
"I’m so happy to have found this spot. Previously my go to smoothie joints were Jimbos and Swamis, both good but over priced. The smoothies at..."
"We had the pleasure of visiting Escondido in mid January. My brother took us to Burger Bench for lunch. It was the best tomato Bisque I have ever..."
Pam Barry
"The food is always on point! We bring all our friends here and everyone always leaves full and happy! The atmosphere is casual, and you'll just want..."
Bev Stevens
"The food was fabulous!! I am very much a critic of burgers and tots... this place was awesome!! Fresh tasting... and just soooo good!! The shakes I..."
Lysa Summers Marcouillier Riachy
"My wife suggested checking this place out for celebrating our 33 anniversary and watch the vintage Car drive by for "Cruzing Grand Escondido " this..."
Randy Kielan
"Amazing food and super nice staff. A must try and worth the drive if you live a ways..."
Jeff Henderson
"I can't say enough about this place. It was very busy when we walked in, which always is a good sign. The food was incredible. My 5 year old son is a..."
Jamie Lee Fiscus
"Cruisin Grand event with a friend decided to to check out the place. Double experience, the burger we split was delicious, I forgot onion rings,..."
Marsha Blake-Mays
"I love the staff and the food. They have gluten free options and great ginger peach tea. It's a great place to get work done as all the tables..."
Lora Horn
"Great burgers and tots! Always a good beer and cider to choose from, and the peanut butter rice krispy treats top it all off! 4 yummy vegetarian..."
Tim Phillips
"Went to lunch with my sister and the kids! This place was a hit! I had the sunrise burger and it was amazing!! They have a good atmosphere, a kid..."
Heather Bucaroff
"Food was great. People watching you eat and waiting for you to leave isn't the best. But overall great place! Can't wait to go..."
Lalaina White
"Diablo Burgers was amazing and fries were perfect! It was just hard to find a place to sit. Other than that highly..."
Yeni Moulton
"The Bench Burger was the best burger I ever had at any restaurant. The vibe is happy and the staff is outstanding, helpful and very..."
Lynne Brannon
"Awesome food, fast service, and good ambiance. I can’t believe I haven’t been here before. We love the shamrock shake. The sliders were juicy and..."
Cjjdc Chua Dablo Dnalyel
"Three words - Strawberry Banana Shake! ��
Very cool place, great food and killer shakes! Treats for the dogs..."
Stacey Cox Martin
"Burger bench has amazing burgers! We love coming here during the midweek at lunchtime, it’s still bustling but not to busy. I got the classic..."
Mandy Ungersma
"Great service! The bartenders are very helpful and easy on the eyes :)
The smoke house burger was awesome! The wings come with three sauces, I..."
Cesar Contreras
"I went to this place because they were supposedly the best burgers in Escondido. I will say they were delicious. Good sized, well put together and..."
Anneliese B
"Delicious burgers but overpriced. Tried smokehouse and spicy chorizo both were good.Doesn't come with a..."
Tom Augustine
"We went to Potato Chip Rock and stopped here for lunch on the way back home. I saw this place on YouTube and wanted to check it out. Forget about..."
G S
"Yummo! Best burger place we have been to in a long time. Located in the heart of downtown Escondido were you have little shops, art galleries, coffee..."
Annette Luong
"Burgers were great, especially the chorizo. Chicken nuggets from the kids menu weren't great. The chicken sandwich (Rooster something) with the..."
Julianne Geiger
"Burger wasn't to bad, left a little bit to be desired.
Those tots and house ranch were on point though 👌
Beer selection was decently well..."
"Love the Wrangler! My family has been eating here since the 1970's. You just walk in the door & you are greeted by a lovely aroma & friendly..."
Clayton A. Peak
"I have to be honest, I am a vegetarian. But I used to dine at Wrangler's years ago with my family and it's such a fond memory. And even though I no..."
Melissa Bascon
"Been eating here since I was a kid. Great little family run business with super yummy food at a great..."
Kim Simonds
"Awesome food! Have eaten here for years and it never disappoints. Cute atmosphere..."
Carrie Mose
"Home style bbq. Quite tasty and good lunch..."
Andrius Kelertas
"We enjoy our time there and it was a fun experience for my daughter. The only downside was that we went on a Monday evening and the restaurant was..."
Walsh Kary
"Wonderful family restaurant that I'm so glad to see is making it through Covid-19 so far. My favorite is their ribs. I think they're delicious, and..."
Kimberly Collins
"Great food and prices! A large plate with cole slaw, meat and onion rings for..."
Joy Lewis
"We had a great at this spot. We liked the amazing ambience and the menu. The waiters are super amiable. I am glad we eventually managed to visit..."
William Ezell
"Ordered the 3 sliders pork, ham and beef and they were all good but the pork was favorite and the sauce was flavored just right! Definitely coming..."
Lorraine Seward
"A fav spot for delicious BBQ. do not leave if it's busy, it is worth it. i'll return friends next time. prices were good for how much you get...."
"Good Carme asada burrito; wish there was real guacamole on the 3 rolled tacos instead of the sour cream version. Highly recommend to call in your..."
Esme
"Excellent place! We had the bacon breakfast burritos & they were not only delicious but they were HUGE. A great value for the money! The inside decor..."
Suzy Q
"Best taco shop ever must try Cali burrito and bacon breakfast..."
Conner Heavirland
"Found this place by accident and couldn't have been happier about it! Delicious homemade refried beans and tortillas. An overall great meal. Nothing..."
Jeannie
"I finally got around to trying this place after living down the street for a couple years. I just had some of the best carne asada I've ever had, in..."
Robb Glasser
"Definitely recommend this place .Costumer service was great. Place was clean as well as the restrooms. Great for dine-in or to go. Price's are..."
Marina Alvarez
"Food was mediocre this time (enchiladas). The rest of my party loved their food (burritos). I haven't found this a great choice for my taste. My..."
Bobbi P
"I love their chicken tacos and their chicken rolled tacos I don't know what they do to them but they are the bomb. Those items are the only thing..."
"We catered from here last weekend, had an issue with the order but they made things right. Manager also sincerely apologized which wasn't necessary..."
"We just tried them for the first time yesterday. By far the best tamales I’ve ever had (except the ones my family makes of course… don’t @ me..."
Lauryn Garlinger
"I have been looking for great Tamales from long as not only I really like Tamales but it also brings back old memories from my childhood specially if..."
Rajeev Shrimali
"Have been trying to find a place that makes a decent tamale. Bought a dozen of each (pork, chicken and beef). We were not disappointed. And she let..."
Robert Luna
"If you are in San Diego County, and just happen to be in Escondido. Then this is the place to purchase your tamales. For, they are fresh and you..."
Mr Frost
"I’ve been looking for homemade just like my mom used to make… Definitely taste homemade! Not dry at all and the green salsa is great..."
Elizabeth
"Kid friendly, nice staffsolid variety of Tamales, low prices and an AMAZING chocolate tamale.
We came an hour before closing and they had sold out..."
Stacey Frisbey
"Everybody and their cousin advertises the sale of Tamales. Fast foods, Restaurants, Street Vendors, online and who knows where else, but the fact of..."
Luis P.
"I had the rajas with cheese and red chicken tamales with beans and rice. The flavors were so authentic and satisfying, like something you would get..."
Jeff Bishop
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