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Hidden gems: restaurants in Escondido
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Escondido. Ratings are based from 250 places in Escondido
Cenote Grill
1896 W El Norte Pkwy 92026-3343
"I like this place! They give awesome meals, their menu is large, The chef in that restaurant is an expert, I love a lot eating all their dishes. The dishes are consistently of high class, the attitude..."
Peterson's Donut Corner
903 S Escondido Blvd 92025-5007
"When I asked my son what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday this year, he yelled out that he wanted a donut cake! I called Peterson’s about a week out from the birthday party to place my order...."
Brigantine Escondido
"Went to the Brigantine for Valentine Day. The food and drinks was great. We had the Brussels Sprouts and bacon. Was delicious the fish taco are good and the filet was tasty."
Cocina del Charro
890 W Valley Pkwy 92025
"Some of the friendliest service and tastiest food around. It is our go-to sit down Mexican place. Everything is delicious. We've never had a less than great experience there. Right now they're doing c..."
Pho Truc Xanh
503 W Mission Ave 92025-1608
"Good food and service. Love their lo-calorie dish. It's a old Denny restaurant and looks from the outside. Also can be tricky getting in and out of the parking lot."
In-N-Out Burger
1260 W Valley Pkwy 92029-1704
"One of the few places I ever hear about people moving away from California is none other than In-N-Out Burger. The burgers are truly delicious... dripping with cheese. The fries are hand cut and alwa..."
Home Sweet Home Cafe
662 Enterprise St 92029-1245
"I ended up here by Googling breakfast places and I couldn’t be more happy to found this amazing restaurant.Fell in love with this location thanks to the friendly staff, the absolutely delicious food..."
Pho Saigon Express
605 N Broadway 92025-1801
"One of our go-to local spots when we are craving good Vietnamese food! The staff is friendly and ready to serve you their delicious cuisine. They’re to-go meals are packed FULL in boxes, with all th..."
Golden Egg Omelet House
316 W Mission Ave Ste 101-103 92025-1731
"It was fast and super tasty. A great deal of options so anyone will defenitely be alright with that. And the place is super cute and cozy. ♡"
TJ Tacos
802 E Valley Pkwy 92025-3427
"This is a nice taco shop that has some of favorite items that aren't available at similar taco venues. I went on a night that was not busy according to the staffing. But I can see that these are enjoy..."
Suzy Q's Diner
258 E 2nd Ave Corner of South Juniper and E 2nd Ave 92025-4213
"Good diner comfort food. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. It is small on the inside and not set up for large groups. There is outdoor seating and it is quiet. A nice place to cat..."
Charlie's Family Restaurant
210 N Ivy St 92025-3311
"A tad nondescript looking from the outside, Charlie's has a very inviting diner feeling on the inside. I've been meaning to visit for a while and finally did for the first time today, and I plan to co..."
Pegah's Kitchen
912 S Redwood St 92025-4734
"5 Big Stars! Great location! Friendly service! Fantastic food! Highly recommend the country omelette with biscuits and gravy! The veggie omelette was so fresh! The country potatoes were crisp and flav..."
Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant
320 N Midway Dr 92027-2708
"From the moment you walk in, your dining experience begins. There are two aquariums with beautiful goldfish in them. The decor is vintage and reminiscent of Chinese restaurants from my youth in New Y..."
Pad Thai Restaurant
205 W Mission Ave 92025-1733
"Pleasantly surprised finding this little restaurant in Escondido. Ordered the garlic broccoli tofu which was so flavorful. The soup that came with it was very smooth and delicious. The satay chicken w..."
H Brothers
212 E Grand Ave 92025-2803
"Almost 5 stars but not having table service makes for a slow meal. I am looking forward to getting back soon to see how things go when it's not too busy. The food was great quality and lots of tap bee..."
Agrusa's Super Sandwiches
1606 E Valley Pkwy 92027-2409
"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 tender, the veggies were fresh. The prices and service..."
Sushi Nori
1835 S Centre City Pkwy 92025-6581
"Some of the best sushi I’ve ever had!! The fish is so fresh and the flavors are amazing! The rolls are pretty large too. The environment is clean and the staff is so friendly. Especially Sunny :) wo..."
Los Charros Mexican Restaurant
915 E Valley Pkwy 92025-3428
"They have the best Mexican food in San Diego. I'm aware that's a big statement. In my honest and humble opinion. They're the best and your food is made quickly and the staff couldn't be welcoming."
George Burgers
350 N Broadway 92025-2716
"This restaurant is surely one of the tastiest place in the region. Every time I visit this place I am truly satisfied. They always keep their high level service and the topmost level of food they gi..."