50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Escondido

“Muy buenos tacos y excelente servicio de el personal hoy en 05/01/2022,los contrate para un evento especial,excelentes tacos con tortillas hechas a mano,toda la comida en general fue excelente incluyendo el personal muy amables,volveré a contratar este buen servicio en otra ocasion“

“Great food and good people for our community.“

“Yes. Highly recommend. Alicia and Luis from Esquedas Produce Strawberries Avocados. Finds us off frwy 15 deer springs mesa rock Drive. Join us cool people.“

“Always great food fast service and very friendly“

“Love there tacos. They are delicious 😋. They have a big variety“

“The tamales were outstanding. We ordered 6 tamales to go; beef, chicken, pork, one green and one red of each. This allowed us to taste a variety and we were impressed. The masa was soft and the fillings so tasty. We especially liked the green beef tamales, but they were all very good. I need to go back soon.“

“This is my FAVORITE Mexican food in all of North County. The food is AMAZING, horchata is amazing, the employees are really kind and I appreciate that they are following COVID guidelines not letting anyone inside...food is either ordered to go or there are a few tables outside you can sit at. Definitely recommend ❤️“

“wow!! great food, great experience! order inside and then go outside and watch them cook it fresh!!!“

“Best chicken soup!! All the daily specials are great! Flavorful food at a reasonable price“

“I found JR'S TACO SHOP about 3 months ago. I just love the food there. I have had just about every thing on the menu and i loved 90% OF THE FOOD AND LIKED THE OTHER 10% I JUST GLAD I FOUND IT. THAT WAS THE BEST WRONG TURN I HAVE EVER TAKEN. THANK YOU JR'S TACOS“

“The food was fresh, well seasoned, and tasty. My torta bread was better than in Tijuana, and I appreciated that the carne asada didn't have excess fat on it. The server also accomodated my mother's request for a small bowl so she could have some of my daughter's albondigas soup.“

“Do you like Mexican food? how about fresh chicharron and meats? fresh tortillas? OMG! the best anywhere. I travel from chula vista san diego up to this place for some chicharron! then i take advantage and get some tortillas. I always get a burrito because its fresh! FRESH! they have a butcher place so the meat is fresh all the time not frozen for their kitchen. you can get freshly cooked tortillas still warm from the thermal. they have lots of mexican candy and chips! my favorite place to go!“

“great owners!! great food!for!! love the place“

“Got my mobile order quickly. They were super polite, friendly, and professional. They have set the standard for all the other locations I visit, from now on.

Parking: Open free parking in the plaza

Kid-friendliness: Very polite and clean open and spacious seating area

Wheelchair accessibility: Low curb for wheelchair accessibility. Wide double doors.“

“We only had burritos, but holy cow! This is a gem. We live in L.A., and I honestly might drive down here for lunch again. This is the kind of business that should be patronized during these times, so that it survives to provide REALLY GOOD FOOD.“

“First time coming here tonight with my husband after living here for four years now.... Such a great place to eat along with authentic food and Mexican mariachi band playing. Service was excellent and food was prompt, delicious and awesome!!! Love how they all work together as a team to inside excellent customer service!!!! Not to mention the 21+ drinks!!! Amazing!!! I drank the blue dream!!!“

“The best food in town for Mexican. An amazing Sunday brunch. I can never eat all I want“

“3/15/2023 - Came randomly ( was starving )I was asking for recommendations and Ariamna and she said try the Que Torta (has all three meats ) was not sure what to expect but I was impressed! ( The bread ? is so fresh and toasted nicely . I got it with everything on it ♥️???Everything was made with fresh products and ❤️. I also got a fresh ( pineapple ?, orange ? and carrot ?) it was made fresh !It was so delicious ?Hands downs one of the best tortas I’ve had in a long time . I ate the entire thing lolPlace is clean They have a lot of tables and chairs .Customer service was great ??Bathroom was clean !Will come again ♥️❤️❤️❤️

Dietary restrictions: Vegan options“

“We recently moved to Escondido from Oceanside and were looking for some good Mexican food. This place has quick service, great food, and has some seating but isn't a place that has much atmosphere. There's a lot of take out food. I don't believe they sell alcohol. There's a pretty large menu, and I've liked everything so far.“

“This was the first place we found when we were staying in Escondido. The breakfast burritos are good but there is better in the area. I tried their rolled tacos yesterday, and it wasn't good. It's just really bland. The Carne asada Burrito was good.Service is great here. Staff is always friendly. Service is quick. They have indoor seating. They also sell ice cream.Overall, it's not a bad spot.“

“Such a nice place in the community! The staff always have a smile and great service. I come here about twice a week and these people are like friends now cause they have great personality and very friendly. I have no problem spending my dollars on a local family owned business for the community.“

“We enjoy the friendly, fun atmosphere of Hernandez Hideaway. The Mexican food is excellent, service quick and friendly, and the drinks powerful. We have a great time each time we go.“

“Legitimately one of the best burritos in Southern California. This place has incredibly fresh and tasty ingredients, and they'll build your custom burrito right in front of you. 🌯

Yes, it's huge but it's also DELICIOUS 😋“

“Great post on Escondido Friends acknowledging the great customer service one lady provides! Worth checking out!“

“The food is very good and the service I also really like the wires and they also sell beer, the beer is very cold

Wheelchair accessibility: It has an outside patio and you can eat inside and outside, there is a lot of parking around it.“

“Beans are made with vegetable oil, no lard (*manteca) so you can enjoy if you don't want to eat animal fat. Good bean-guac-lettuce and raw onion burrito.

Vegetarian options: Beans without any lard. Veggie burrito and other options available, you just better ask and make sure.“

“The best tortillas ever ? and the food to... Gina the owner is a very friendly and kind person Know her for more than 14 years Five stars service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Lugar atendido por los dueños, súper cálido, amigable. El ambiente es tranquilo y acogedor. El servicio genial y atento. La comida una delicia, artesanal, hecho con productos frescos! Recomiendo!“

“Been living near this place for almost 3 years and I can't believe what I've been missing out on! Delicious fresh tortas, tacos, and produce. All sorts of goodies from Mexico. Omg I'm going to keep coming here for all my daily life essentials! And more food �“

“It’s delicious! Try their Birria Chiva.“

“Best chicken soup!! All the daily specials are great! Flavorful food at a reasonable price“

“Good customer service. Burritos are a generous size and they have a nice little salsa bar next to the counter. I usually call my orders in for pick-up (so I don't have to wait) and they've been great every time I call except for the one time where they didn't answer the phone.“

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“awesome 🌯 s n rolled taquitos“

“9/22/24 pm food doesn't taste good they keep recooking the food from before, it has no flavor. I got a cali burrito fries weren't fried but warmed up on the grill and Carne asada fries I don't like the dry Cheese they put on top the other Jilbertos don't do that. Neither of the meats/food tasted fresh or had any good flavor ?“

“Yep the best Carneia Sada burrito ever had throughout Southern California. If you’re looking for a fennec this is the place to go check it out. Highly recommend“

“The Best food in town there nice and kind with costumer’s.“

“The ever so coveted five star review. So I heard about this place from a guy at discount tire across the street he said that was really good and he was right I had the rolled tacos and they were fantastic I highly recommend you check this place out“

“Food food food! Their food is delicious!!!! Tacos are authentic!!!“

“• The Menudo does the job. Fair price for what your paying. A lot of food and condiments. 4/5 !Very Delicious!

• Preferably pay with cash unless you want to pay that extra $1 fee for debit/credit cards.

• I recommend trying their Tortas. Good size and a variety choices to choose from.

• The Lack of spiciness in their salsa it's kinda of a setback. Overall pass! 3/5

I would give this place 5 stars if they add Doordash.

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“Good food and service at a reasonable price

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian enchiladas available

Parking: Mostly dedicated

Kid-friendliness: Kid's menu available

Wheelchair accessibility: Adequate space for a wheelchair“

“Type of food that is going to be available 24 hours in abundance. I’m glad that it’s this type. Most of these 24 hour. Tocas are good but this one is a little bit above the rest. Got the chicken tacos and they were hot and delicious. What more do you want at 3:39 in the morning?“

“Great food!!! Nice place. Clean. Helpful staff. Street Tacos 😋😋😋“

“Service was great and the food was amazing. I got the chicken taco combo and I want it again already. Definitely gonna go back.

Parking: It was morning when I went so it was super empty in the lot. I bet that changes during peak hours though.“

“I live in Temecula but every time I head south to San Diego I stop here in Escondido the food's good and they haven't raised the prices. So outrageously high like most places you can get a bean and cheese burrito and a quesadilla for about 10 bucks and that's plenty of food“

“One of my favorite Mexican spots in Esco. Last time I ordered a plate of fries (big enough for like three people!!)a fish burrito, and a medium tamarindo. The tamarindo was really fresh not too sweet. My food was done like 6 minutes after I ordered. Everything tasted incredible like it always does. I truly enjoyed the creamy Chipotle Salsa with my fish burrito.“

“The menu is limited but so delicious and convenient it's real food yum !

Parking: Drove right in but I'm sure it's different in the evening

Dietary restrictions: No need to watch what you eat there it's so healthy very well prepared“

“I've been going here since I was a little kid hands down #1 Mexican food spot ever I hate how the price has changed, but they're worth it and I love there beans there like no were else

Kid-friendliness: The lady's there are so sweet to my daughter“

“Quality food at a great price!“

“I've been coming here since the construction of the Super Target. Food is always fresh. My favorite is the shrimp quesadillas, but I always add chicken . So shrimp and chicken quesadillas. Oh. The tacos de Carne asada are huge. I make 2 out of 1.“