So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Escondido and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Restaurants Escondido
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 1541 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027, United States Phone Number: +1 760-839-9166 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/ca/escondido/1541-east-valley-parkway?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM | Thursday: 10AM-10PM | Friday: 10AM-11PM …
Los Charros Mexican Food Description: Bustling family-owned Mexican kitchen. Buzzy eatery serving tacos, tortas, burritos & other Mexican classics, plus seafood & cocktails. Address: 915 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-746-2416 Website: http://www.loscharrosmexican.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-10PM | Monday: 7AM-10PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 7AM-10PM | Thursday: 7AM-10PM …
Rubio’s Coastal Grill Description: Chain spot for Mexican fare & fish tacos. Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees. Address: 1485 E Valley Pkwy Suite A-6, Escondido, CA 92027, United States Phone Number: +1 760-432-6302 Website: https://www.rubios.com/store-locations/california/escondido/escondido Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | …
Brigantine Description: Relaxed, clubby option for surf ‘n’ turf. Casual, clubby seafood chain serving up surf ‘n’ turf, oysters on the half shell, fish tacos & more. Address: 421 W Felicita Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-743-4718 Website: A Taste For Life Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-8PM | Monday: 11:30AM-8PM | Tuesday: …
Sushi Nori Description: Cozy, modern venue for Japanese cuisine. House made rolls join udon noodles & other Japanese dishes in an intimate, contemporary setting. Address: 1835 S Centre City Pkwy C, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-746-5009 Website: https://www.sushinoriesco.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM …
Rock On Pizza East Coast Style Thin Crust Description: . Address: 3440 Del Lago Blvd suite k, Escondido, CA 92029, United States Phone Number: +1 760-741-3000 Website: Welcome Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9:30PM | Saturday: 11AM-9:30PM
DiCicco’s Escondido Description: . Address: 515 W 13th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 858-391-4422 Website: https://www.diciccospizza.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-9PM | Monday: 11:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-9PM | Friday: 11:30AM-9PM | Saturday: 11:30AM-9PM
Dominic’s Description: . Address: 113 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-480-1704 Website: http://www.dominicsgourmetrestaurant.com/home.html Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | Friday: 11AM-8PM | Saturday: 11AM-8PM
Taco Bell Description: Mexican-inspired fast-food chain. Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos. Address: 1944 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027, United States Phone Number: +1 760-747-9497 Website: https://locations.tacobell.com/ca/escondido/1944-e-valley-pkwy.html?utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=googlelistings&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=002788&utm_content=website&y_source=1_NjE0NTUwMC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-12AM | Monday: 8AM-12AM | Tuesday: 8AM-12AM | Wednesday: 8AM-12AM | Thursday: 8AM-12AM | Friday: 8AM-12AM | Saturday: 8AM-12AM
Taco Bell Description: Mexican-inspired fast-food chain. Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos. Address: 627 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-745-0995 Website: https://locations.tacobell.com/ca/escondido/627-n–escondido-blvd-.html?utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=googlelistings&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=003485&utm_content=website&y_source=1_NjE0MjcxMC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-12AM | Monday: 8AM-12AM | Tuesday: 8AM-12AM | Wednesday: 8AM-12AM | Thursday: 8AM-12AM | Friday: 8AM-12AM | Saturday: 8AM-12AM
Del Taco Description: Fast-food chain for Mexican classics. Fast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast. Address: 1270 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029, United States Phone Number: +1 760-489-8226 Website: https://locations.deltaco.com/us/ca/escondido/1270-w-valley-pkwy Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 9AM-12AM | Tuesday: 9AM-12AM | Wednesday: 9AM-12AM | Thursday: 9AM-12AM | Friday: 9AM-12AM …
Del Taco Description: Fast-food chain for Mexican classics. Fast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast. Address: 110 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026, United States Phone Number: +1 760-745-0500 Website: https://locations.deltaco.com/us/ca/escondido/110-w-el-norte-parkway Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-11PM | Monday: 7AM-11PM | Tuesday: 7AM-11PM | Wednesday: 7AM-11PM | Thursday: 7AM-11PM | Friday: …
Del Taco Description: Fast-food chain for Mexican classics. Fast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast. Address: 1605 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027, United States Phone Number: +1 760-580-7179 Website: http://deltaco.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-11PM | Monday: 7AM-11PM | Tuesday: 7AM-11PM | Wednesday: 7AM-11PM | Thursday: 7AM-11PM | Friday: 7AM-11PM …
Burros & Fries – Escondido W Felicita Ave Description: . Address: 1705 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-739-9906 Website: http://www.burrosandfries.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-11PM | Monday: 7AM-11PM | Tuesday: 7AM-11PM | Wednesday: 7AM-11PM | Thursday: 7AM-11PM | Friday: 7AM-11PM | Saturday: 7AM-11PM
Primos Mexican Food & Cantina Description: Mexican chain for counter-serve burritos. Oversized burritos & other Mexican eats are the focus of this counter-serve chain. Address: 1348 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029, United States Phone Number: +1 760-735-8226 Website: http://www.primosmex.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 6AM-10PM | Monday: 6AM-10PM | Tuesday: 6AM-10PM | Wednesday: 6AM-10PM | Thursday: …
Carnitas Don Pancho Description: . Address: 707 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-975-3241 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-6PM | Monday: 11AM-5PM | Tuesday: 11AM-5PM | Wednesday: 11AM-5PM | Thursday: 11AM-5PM | Friday: 11AM-6PM | Saturday: 9AM-6PM
Sierra Madre Cantina Description: Comfy Mexican eatery with sports on TV. Mexican fare & cocktails served in a relaxed setting with booth seating & flat-screen TVs. Address: 329 W Felicita Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-294-4889 Website: https://www.sierramadrecantina.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-8PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM …
Vanessa’s Oaxaqueña Mexican Food Inc Description: . Address: 326 W El Norte Pkwy # B, Escondido, CA 92026, United States Phone Number: +1 760-233-8945 Website: http://www.vanessasmexicanfood.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-9:30PM | Monday: 8:30AM-9:30PM | Tuesday: 8:30AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 8:30AM-9:30PM | Thursday: 8:30AM-9:30PM | Friday: 8:30AM-10PM | Saturday: 9AM-10PM
Trebol Mexican Restaurant Description: . Address: 1141 E Washington Ave #B, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 442-248-8141 Website: https://www.trebolmexicanrestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: 10AM-9PM | Saturday: 10AM-9PM
Santa Ana Fresh Mexican Food Description: . Address: 805 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-975-3909 Website: https://www.santaanafreshmxnfood.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-10PM | Monday: 7AM-10PM | Tuesday: 7AM-10PM | Wednesday: 7AM-10PM | Thursday: 7AM-10PM | Friday: 7AM-10PM | Saturday: 7AM-10PM
La Tapatia Description: Mexican platters & colorful cocktails. Casual Mexican eatery with outdoor seats & a festive vibe has classic platters & colorful cocktails. Address: 340 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-747-8282 Website: http://latapatiaescondido.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 12-8PM | Thursday: …
Chili’s Grill & Bar Description: Lively chain for Tex-Mex & American eats. Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting. Address: 1105 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-737-5101 Website: https://www.chilis.com/locations/us/california/escondido/escondido Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: …
That Mexican Place Description: . Address: 200 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026, United States Phone Number: +1 760-743-3783 Website: https://www.thatmexicanplace.net/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-10PM | Monday: 8AM-10PM | Tuesday: 8AM-10PM | Wednesday: 8AM-10PM | Thursday: 8AM-10PM | Friday: 8AM-10PM | Saturday: 8AM-10PM
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina Description: Casual Tex-Mex chain restaurant. Casual restaurant chain featuring Tex-Mex standards such as fajitas, burritos & grilled meats. Address: 298 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-233-9777 Website: On The Border San Diego Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: …
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Lourdes Mexican Food Description: Mexican-style chicken soup & more. Local chain outpost specializing in chicken soup also offers tacos, burritos & other Mexican eats. Address: 650 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-746-1141 Website: https://www.lourdesmexicanfoodesco.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-8PM | Monday: 9AM-8PM | Tuesday: 9AM-8PM | Wednesday: 9AM-8PM | Thursday: …
Cenote Grill Description: Casual spot for Californian-Mexican fare. Tacos, enchiladas, BBQ pork burritos & more Californian-Mexican fare in a casual space & patio. Address: 1896 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026, United States Phone Number: +1 760-740-9911 Website: http://cenotegrill.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4-8PM …
Mi Guadalajara Restaurant Description: Mexican dining in a modern hacienda. Traditional Mexican platters in a space with modern hacienda decor, happy hour & mariachi bands. Address: 525 W 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-746-4371 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | …
Phatties Vegan Mexican Restaurant Description: . Address: 242 W Mission Ave Ste D, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 442-286-7242 Website: http://phattiesfoodinc.net/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-6PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-6PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | Friday: 11AM-8PM | Saturday: 11AM-8PM
Jilberto’s Description: . Address: 538 Nordahl Rd, Escondido, CA 92029, United States Phone Number: +1 760-747-0895 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-1AM | Monday: 6AM-1AM | Tuesday: 6AM-1AM | Wednesday: 6AM-1AM | Thursday: 6AM-2AM | Friday: 6AM-2AM | Saturday: 6AM-2AM
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 415 W Felicita Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States Phone Number: +1 760-739-8192 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/1451/CA/Escondido/415-West-Felicita-Ave Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: 10AM-9:30PM | Saturday: 10AM-9:30PM