Went here for lunch with a friend for the first time to give it a try. Nothing fancy inside, with…read moreyour basic four chairs and a table set up with a small bar. There were approximately 12 tables in the first section, and it got a little loud as it filled up at lunch time but not bad to the point of annoying. Not sure how many tables in the second section. Our very pleasant server brought us waters and fresh Tortilla Chips with a Black Bean sauce on them and two different hot sauces. Very fresh tasting and enjoyable. We ordered Modelo draft Beers, $7 each. They gave us a breakfast menu, regular menu, drink menu and another menu that I didn't even bother to look at. Too much. My friend and I really like Taquitos, so we thought we would give them a try here since it was our first time. He got beef and I got chicken. They also have pork. For $15, we got five Taquitos covered with some Black Bean sauce, Guacamole, Creme Fresh and Mexican Cheese. They were piping hot when served, crunchy on the outside with a good amount of filling that you could sink your teeth into and really taste. They were delicious, some of the best we have had. By the time we finished our lunch every table in our section was occupied and they had opened up their second seating area too. A consistent stream of "To Go" orders was being picked up all during our lunch. If I could, I would have given them a 4.7-star rating. The only reason not to being a 5 is two things. First, the entry point is a choke point, people standing in and out the front door trying to get in and there are no waiting seats inside so people waiting to pick up a "To Go" order sit at tables and or stand over other diners by the front door. Second the ambience is on the noisy side and basic. For their great food it is not going to stop me from going back and trying some of their other dishes though.

This is a hidden gem in Vista! We were looking for a casual restaurant for a relaxing dinner with…read morefriends, and this place was perfect. The food was fantastic, they have an excellent beer menu (and other adult beverages are available too), and our waiter was so fun and helpful. Two of us had the chicken mole - the chicken was perfectly cooked, the corn tortillas were handmade and fresh, and the mole sauce was flavorful and well balanced - delicious. The rest of us had the carnitas, enchiladas and a couple of tacos and everything was exceptional. We will definitely be back soon!

I stopped in for a breakfast burrito. Place is legit. Service was what I would expect. Friendly.read more

Deep Vista in a strip mall near Automotive spots. Very local. Had a tasty burrito & cold Cerveza…read morewhen I came for lunch. Mainly Spanish speaking crowd. Fairly busy lunch traffic. No prices on the menu?! Small counter w/seats & about a dozen tables inside.

Another amazing meal! My wife said the beans were special. The portions are always MASSIVE. I…read moreordered 3 mini birria tacos and the chunks of meat in those tortillas almost moo'd they were so big. I need to visit and eat in person because Rancho Grande El Toro might be one of my favorite Mexican spots in the area.

I was looking for soup and found this spot. Customer service is excellent here! The waitress is…read morereally sweet. Plenty of seating inside and outside. It wasn't busy when I came. I got a strawberry lemon green tea and Octopus ceviche. It was too chewy. I was really excited for it too, but it wasn't that good. The chicken soup was decent. The waitress gave me a hot chocolate. I normally don't usually like Mexican hot chocolate, but for some reason this one tasted so good. I might just come back for just the hot chocolate .

Such an authentic and comforting Mexican dining spot! Cocina Del Mar completely won me over with…read moretheir amazing traditional flavors. The thick handmade sopes topped with flavorful grilled meat, fresh avocado, and queso fresco were sensational, especially paired with their rich refried beans. I loved the clean, cozy interior and casual wooden seating. Sweet service throughout. I will definitely be back!

Found Cocina Del Mar in the Osider magazine and decided to try it and glad we did. Shrimp cocktail…read morewas delicious

Love the tacos my kids love getting tacos from here it's our #1 spot go eat when we feel like…read moreeating tacos and as well as the burritos and menudo great service amazing food

Solid spot! First time just happen to be in the area house shopping. Got hungry looked up some…read morespots. Spelt based off pictures. Man that was a great burrito. My GF had the fries. I left with a smile. Small spot but gets the job done. Recommended.

I went with my family and tried the aguachile, grilled fish tacos, asada tacos, and consomé and…read moreeverything was absolutely incredible! This was genuinely some of the best mariscos I've ever had. Every dish was prepared with care and packed with so many delicious flavors. The portions were very generous, and the service was friendly. We enjoyed everything and will definitely continue to be loyal customers. Highly recommend!

Horrible customer service. We waited over 10 minutes at the window while staff were clearly there,…read morebut no one acknowledged us at all. We were the only customers no line, no crowd yet still completely ignored. Not even a simple greeting. After standing outside the truck for that long with no response, we decided to leave without ordering. Unfortunately, we never got the chance to try the food, so I can't speak on its quality. However, the pricing is on the higher end pricing. As for the atmosphere, parking is very tight and the setup is outdoors, which made the wait even more uncomfortable. Really disappointing experience.

Yummy little taco shop in vista, the cashier was very friendly & welcoming! I tried a quesabirria…read moretaco that came with the broth it was delicious & a crunchy beef taco which was just ok didn't have too much flavor I also tried a bowl of menudo and that was extremely flavorful and yummy! I'll be back to try more items

Delicious and Authentic Mexican food in Vista! Feels like someone's abuela made it with love! The…read moreMachaca Breakfat Burrito, queso birria, and chile relleno were the stars of the show the last time I went here! The dinner specials are always unique and delicious! Their sauce game is on point!!

We had been to the previous San Marcos location and enjoyed the food. They are no longer there. We…read morejust discovered this location and had a very tasty dinner. Order at the counter & they bring you the food to your table. Food wasn't spicy but flavorful. Would have liked a little more heat. Heard the burritos are yummy. Will try those next time. Friendly service. Family run restaurant. Lots of parking in their lot. Off the beaten path in the Ocean Hills area. Local clientele.

This was my fav place. Went tonight and three strikes--food was awful, portions significantly…read morereduced, and took over 30 minutes at 5:30 pm to get two carnitas street tacos and enchiladas suizas. One of customers asked if ownership had changed and lady behind counter said yes. I am super bummed. The carnitas was awful. It wasn't shredded and it wasn't charred crispy. Beans and rice--bland and beans were too mashed. Enchiladas suizas--the chicken was good. The sauce wasn't. Just a super drag after a bad day. Now I have to find a new Mexican place.

Delicious, authentic food! Highly recommend! Everything was made fresh to order. Owner was very…read morewelcoming.

We celebrated my nephew's graduation from the Marine's at Evaga Lounge. George, the owner, came…read moreout and greeted us and even hand made our corn tortillas! The salsa was delicious and fresh, the food was outstanding! I highly recommend visiting. It seems there are a ton of Mexican food places in Oceanside but Evaga really stands out!

This place in San Marcos is CRAFTed and curated to perfection. We used to come here when it was…read moreRip Current. Even though that closed this place was a nice surprise in its venue takeover. You order at the Bar counter for your Brew & for the tacos. The food is made at their permanent fixture food truck outside. The tacos are amazing and generously portioned. The Birria was my favorite! Carne asada was good too. The staffers are nice and ready to serve. There is high communal and individual table top seating inside and sports playing on the TV. Picnic Bench tables out on the front patio are & close to the food truck. It's pretty busy but worth the little wait for your tacos to be done. So sip sip while you wait for the buzzer to go off! Looking forward to our next visits here.

Terrible, terrible, terrible. Waited over an hour for tacos. At this point is doesn't even matter…read moreif they are good or not. Save your time and grab food somewhere else if you really want their beer. Oh and then by the time they finally gave us our food, they forgot three items we ordered and proceeded to say "you didn't order those" So on top of being slow, it's sh*t service, and crappy people.