We continue to make regular trips to Escondido on our Thursday Date Day Lunches, did so this very…read moreafternoon, greeted as always by the gregarious Lisa herself, and we had what has become a repeated couple of favorites, their version of Chicken Enchiladas Suizas and their style of vegetarian burrito, a huge chunk of goodness, which must weigh more than two pounds. Posting this time to add photos, which are almost a# good as the nourishment.

Chicken Lisa's is a wonderful place to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in this part of Escondido…read more Large parking lot in the front and back, they can accommodate large parties easily. My favorite is the chicken flautas, tender juicy chicken with crispy tortilla wraps. Seasoned well and delicious. Recently discovered the cinnamon sugar coated fried tortilla chips. Absolutely addictive!!! Front counter provides friendly and helpful service, does not rush you as you contemplate what to order. Basically, you order and they will deliver to your table. Kitchen is quick and the food is served hot. Definitely a return visit call!!!

The cookies Christina makes are equally as delicious as they are beautiful! They received the rave…read morereview of "these taste like Christmas!" by our 6yo guest of honor who received a box. If you need custom cookies in North County (and quite honestly, they are worth the drive if you're outside of North County!), I highly recommend getting them here - and you'll be supporting a local business! The service provided is above and beyond - she is so creative and really takes care in creating the perfect cookie for you

From the owner: Sweet Cheeks Homestead is a licensed cottage bakery in Escondido specializing in custom sugar…read morecookies, gourmet desserts, and small-batch treats for life’s special moments. From baby showers and birthdays to weddings, corporate gifting, and family celebrations, every order is thoughtfully designed to feel personal, polished, and memorable. Our cookies are baked from scratch using premium ingredients and finished with detailed, hand-decorated designs that match the tone of each event. We work with families, local businesses, and event hosts throughout North San Diego County who value quality, presentation, and a smooth, reliable ordering experience. Orders are placed in advance so each set can be planned with care and baked fresh for your celebration. Baked locally in Escondido Message to inquire about availability and upcoming events

Shrimp burritos were fabulous! Huge and tasty! Serrano salsa spicy and flavourful!…read moreLovely people! Great value!

Just tried the California and Sur & Turf tacos fron their food truck tonight. I can't handle spicy…read morefoods but the non-spicy explosion of flavor was AMAZING! They were super fast making the food, friendly about leaving off certain ingredients, and overall a great experience.

"carnitas el teco", in valley center, california…read more---------------------------------- omg- "excellent homemade carnitas" so, we were on vacation near valley center, ca, we were looking for an authentic mexican restaurant to go to, my husband saw a facebook ad pop up about homemade carnitas near where we were....so yes, we are so glad we decided to go give them a try! these homemade carnitas are the "bomb". soooo goood soooo taassstttyy not to hot, just right for us! if you carnitas, you've got to give them a try!!!! this was a great find for us, it ended up being our favorite meal on our trip....! the family was so nice, they have tables set up so you can sit and enjoy your food there, or you can take out, very sweet family, best mexican food we've had in a long time!!!! 5+++ go check them out, won't know what you're missing till you try it!!! soooooo goooood!

Great food very tasty and everything fresh and warm. Would definitely recommend 100% soon to move…read moreto a better location near the area.

First off, I just want to say that The Boiling Crab is awesome!…read more The atmosphere is amazing, and the customer service is excellent. The workers check on you at the perfect times, help you understand the menu, and even break down your order and pricing so you know exactly what you're getting. The prices are great and surprisingly affordable. I ended up leaving a $30 tip because I couldn't thank them enough. If you're on a budget, they'll even pull out a Sharpie and write different options and prices right on your table to help you stay within your budget. What other place has service like that? McDonald's? No way. Chick-fil-A? Not even close. The Boiling Crab is an incredible experience, and I would definitely come back again and again. Whether you're trying a seafood boil for the first time or coming back for another visit, this is the place to go. They have all the seafood and sides you could want, and everything tastes amazing. Would you rather spend hundreds of dollars on random stuff from Facebook Marketplace, or about $20 per person for a delicious seafood boil the whole family can enjoy? The food is filling, flavorful, and worth every penny. This place is also perfect for birthday parties. They don't take reservations, but they do have wait times, and you can always call ahead if you're planning something special. I'm actually planning to have my 50th birthday party here with a group of 20 people, and they told me they can accommodate us, which is amazing. I'll be sure to update everyone on how the party goes! Also, my husband is the one who drove me here, and I'm so thankful for him. He's currently fighting stage 4 cancer, and seeing him smile and enjoy a great meal meant the world to me. For a little while, he seemed happier and felt better, and that's something I'll never forget. So, ladies and gentlemen, if you're craving a seafood boil and you're anywhere in the San Diego area--whether you're a few minutes away or even a few hours away--you know where to go: The Boiling Crab. It's a fantastic place for families, friends, and anyone looking for a fun and delicious meal. - Beckett

I went to this location for my birthday on a Sunday night. After we got seated our server attended…read moreto us right away. Her name was Ivana, and she was super helpful and patient with us when it came to ordering our food and answering questions we had. We came with a bigger group (9 people) so she helped us figure out what would be good for our family size. Food came out surprisingly fast for how busy the restaurant was. The staff/server were helpful refilling our drinks making sure we were okay at all time. The portions were perfect for the amount of people we came with And just right. Overall I wasted to highlight our server and the food in this review.

Food here was good, I would recommend the salt and pepper fish and the scallion pancakes. On their…read moremenu online it mentions them having fish and chive and vegetarian options for dumplings but they didn't have any when we got to the restaurant which meant we were only able to try the shrimp dumplings which were okay. I would love to see a consistent menu either on the website or on Yelp here! Lots of seating indoors, parking is easy, and service was also sweet as well too.

After visiting them 3 more times in recently months, I have to update my review of this place I so…read moreenjoyed for a long time to a lower rating, and I'm saddened by this too. The food quality has gone down, and it's very apparent in their fried rices and chow meng dishes (reduced quantity of veggies and lacking flavors, lacking proteins). The restaurant cleanliness also went down when I visited recently. Servers are new but still friendly and swift!

Many years of going to "S'getti Factory". I think this was the first time I had ordered something…read moreother than Mazithra cheese & Browned Butter spaghetti. Luckily, the thing I ordered came with a side of mazithra cheese spaghetti. I ordered Marsala Chicken...never again here. It was essentially brown mushroom gravy over a non- juicy chicken breast. The taste of Marsala wine was not present. My companion tasted it and said the same thing. Not recommended. We were immediately seated. The booth we were seated in had very little lighting & we had to ask to be re-seated. Our server Mia was wonderful! She was happy & everything was great as far as our service went. Kudos to her!

I tried liking this place. Truly tried. Ordered and went to pick up and again not ready when it…read moresaid it would be. Waited 15 mins outside even. Nada. Waited 20 inside the restaurant and 35 total and finally manager comes with it. He did apologize, even helped me to the car since it was a big order. Straight home and we tried the food and yikes, not the worse pasta, the worst made us ill. This place at least hasn't made us ill. So there's that. It was either flavorless or sour. A couple dishes had a flavorless oily gritty taste and one was sour. The bread use to be delicious but not now, it was so bad the kids didnt like it. The ice cream which has always been delicious was freezer burnt tasting. What happened? I mean the pasta has always been quite bland which is sad. But the bread and ice cream was always delicious and I'd let the kids have the pasta and I'd enjoy the bread salad and ice cream. The soup has always been bad. Even my husband doesn't like their soup. Bland bland. So sad, this place has a nice location and beautiful restaurant but horrible service apart from the manager being kind enough to help me with the bags. The hostess forgets you if you are even acknowledged in the first place. The man that can didnt even greet anyone. Just talked to her and they laughed then off they went. Ppl waiting, no acknowledgement. Such a waste of a great venue. I hope one day it gets better or closes and a better restaurant replaces it.

Topnotch! This a booming small business fresh ingredients you can't go wrong here want your party…read moreor event to have a Bonus every guest raves about afterwards book this business they'll make you look good

Jason's pizza was the highlight of my staff holiday party hands down. He was easy to work with, had…read morea beautiful setup, and the pizzas were amazing. Would highly recommend Jason for any event. You won't have to worry about a thing and will be so well taken care of with happy bellies. Can't wait to have another party to hire Jason for!

Chef Alfonso prepared a delicious meal for our group of 25 for my mom's 70th birthday. Delicious,…read morewell prepared, non-intrusive to our party.