For the long weekend, I was looking for some BBQ places and stumbled upon this place!…read more Got the mixed plate Balkan style. The mixed plate had beef and pork sausages along with some pork shoulder served on a pita bread and coleslaw! What is Balkan style? Onions, Bell Peppers, Sweet Bell Pepper Spread, and Butter/Feta/Cream Cheese Spread. I thought it sounded interesting, so of course I had to try it! There was quite a bit of meat and definitely filled my tummy! It was so good! I would definitely recommend this place!

Oh yum! First time here so we tried a chicken plate and mix plate, one with the Cole slaw, one…read morewith fries. Meats were so tasty with just the right amount of bbq sauce, served on a delicious pita topped with a small amount of diced sweet onion. Slaw is more like a salad with oil and vinegar which I found to be delicious. Great balance with the bbq sauce. A big portion. Fries were delicious, perfectly done and an ample amount. We dined in and enjoyed the dining area with plenty of seating for large groups .coke products to serve yourself on the fountain machine. Bathrooms were also easy to find and clean. Friendly staff and many diners like us were saying it was their first time here which I love - support small family owned businesses!

LOVE LOVE LOVE KENNEDYS!!!…read more Great quality. Great seasoning!!! So many options!!! Little pricey, but WORTH IT!!!

I have loved coming to Kennedys for years. My husband and I would make a stop whenever we happen to…read morebe nearby from San Diego. The tacos were perfection and the salsas/dips couldn't be beat! Staff always exceptionally friendly. Fast forward to this Saturday..taco was inedible. I had to forgo the tortilla and just eat the meat because the tortilla was nearly raw. My husband got a burrito which was good. 1 salsa for both items, so we asked for more salsa and got exactly one more haha. Not sure what changed but no longer worth the extra effort to stop by unfortunately.

Green Beef supplies the BEST pasture raised pork I have ever tried!! Their happy pigs graze on…read morewalnuts which is what I believe gives them their sweet rich flavor.. Will never purchase a roast anywhere else after having one from Green Beef. Colleen is so sweet & really takes an interest in her customers. She is quick to respond & I appreciate her loyalty to her customers. Colin has been a gem, truly helpful when it comes to preparation ideas, suggestions on which cuts of meat I'd enjoy & ways to prepare them. Wonderful company!

The ladies at the front are super helpful and . The in house guacamole is absolutely amazing!!!!…read moreThey have the cheapest prices on ice in town and the dried meat.....amazing. When I walk in it's like going back in time when I lived in El Sauzal Ensenada....best place ever. Tammy Grin and Tafone Frijoles

Terrible servicio. Fui el día de hoy a comprar unas cosas a…read moreesta tienda. A la hora de pagar tuve que esperar más de lo normal pues había varias personas en fila esperando para pagar antes que yo. Cuando toco mi turno, la cajera decidió que le iba a cobrar a otra persona antes que a mí. Porque? No lo sé. La persona ni estaba en la fila. Seguramente era un conocido de la cajera pero ni siquiera me preguntó si estaba de acuerdo en cobrarle a esta persona primero que a mí. La peor parte es que se tardó tanto a cobrarle a esta persona que perdi la paciencia y me fui sin comprar nada. De ahora en adelante, voy a comprar en la carnicería el jefe. Fui ahí después de irme de su tienda y me di cuenta que los precios y servicio en El jefe no tienen comparación! Gracias. Me hicieron un favor. Hay que aprender a respetar a sus clientes para no perderlos. Iba muy seguido a su tienda. Lástima... perdieron un buen cliente hoy. ‍‍‍

Alright. I've been slacking off for a couple of days before posting this because I've been so busy…read morewith work, but I want to start by saying that this place is phenomenal and an absolute gem! My fiancé and I met Michael's wife at a farmers market in Vista the night before, and I was honestly pretty skeptical about trying biltong at a farmers market in the US because, for some reason, it always tastes better in South Africa. Well, we went to the stand and every piece was perfect. I fell in love with it, and Michael's wife told me to come to the shop the next day, where we could meet Michael and get a tour. I seldom write reviews unless it's important to me, but I was so happy we found YEBO- unreal beef with flavors that melt in your mouth and live there. The only downside is that I didn't buy more on my first visit. I'm literally kicking myself because I'm sitting in an office without any more biltong. I plan to make it a weekly weekend trip to come down, and this time, I'll get more than a pound of beef, though I doubt that will be enough. Also, big shoutout to Michael for introducing me to the non-Nando's Peri-Peri because I've been using that for everything. On a side note, if you don't mind a little kick for your palate, the peri peri biltong might be at the top of my list of favorite beef snack flavors.

First came across this vendor earlier this year at Encinitas Street Fair. We love checking out beef…read morejerky samples but this booth was not marketing it as "beef jerky' but Biltong. It's a South African dried meat that's air cured. We got the beef stick version and the sliced version. It became an addicting snack. It's premium meats, thin and fatty. Finally had the chance to make it to the Store. Met the owner and creator, Michael. Super friendly nice guy. He took us in the back to show us how it's made. There were two rooms. One can be considered the wet lab where meats were marinated and prep. The second room was the dry room where meats were hanged to dry. We couldn't remember which one we purchased at the fair and they had new packaging. Michael let us try samples and we ended up getting 4 different kinds. They will be celebrating two years on Saturday September 27! Be sure to come support. You can also find them weekly at the north county farmers market.

I'm coming back for Strawberry Crush. The cashier told me it tastes pretty good so I will be back…read morefor that. Really glad they have 4 lb bags of charcoal. And lots of snacks. Good friendly service.

This is a great place for USDA Prime steaks. I've bought them here twice, and both times, it's…read moreblown me away how good their Prime ribeye is. Julio won't send you the wrong way. Some of the best steaks I've ever cooked myself have come from here. You have to know a little about how to cook or grill, but they've got the good stuff. They have a nice craft beer section, too. Salt, pepper, and maybe butter; that's all you need if you've got a great cut of beef. If you like Mexican snacks and drinks, well they've got that, too, of course.

I'm giving this place 3 stars for now because my first experience was genuinely great, but my…read moresecond visit was disappointing enough that I almost rated it 2 stars. The first time I visited a few weeks ago, I had a really positive experience. The location was a little hard for me to find, but once I got there, it seemed worth it. I walked in craving a breakfast burrito and was helped by a very nice, slender gentleman at the counter. I asked for a ham, bacon, and sausage breakfast burrito and also requested that it be cut in half. He was friendly, said no problem, and within minutes I had exactly what I ordered. That burrito was delicious. The salsa station was stocked and convenient with self-serve cups readily available, and the atmosphere was nice. The people around me were friendly, and one gentleman even mentioned this was the place that used to be near Peterson's Donuts. Overall, it was a great first impression and I left happy, already planning to come back. Fast forward to today, Saturday, April 25, 2026 around 10:30 AM, and unfortunately, my second experience was the complete opposite. This time there was a young woman working the register, and from the moment I approached, she didn't seem very welcoming. I told her I wanted to order a breakfast burrito but wasn't sure what kind I wanted today. She told me the only options were bacon, egg, cheese and tater tots, or egg and cheese. I politely asked if I could add ham and sausage and pay extra, since that's what I had ordered before. She immediately responded that they "didn't have that type of breakfast burrito." That response confused me because I had literally ordered one there before. I wasn't going to argue, especially because her tone and attitude made me feel like I was bothering her just by asking questions. I then asked if the burrito could be cut in half and never really got a clear response. I also noticed the salsa station no longer had the little self-serve cups available, so I had to ask for those too. The same cashier asked how many I needed, and I said two. A few minutes later, another woman called my name and handed me the burrito. I sat down and realized it wasn't cut in half like I requested. At that point, I had to go back up and ask for a plastic knife and fork just to cut it myself. Which was not a problem or issue for me. I ate half of the burrito, but honestly, it wasn't nearly as good as the first one. The taste was underwhelming, and by the time I left I was just so disappointed. I ended up throwing the other half away after I left. Consistency matters, especially when the first experience set the bar high. The food was great the first time, but the service and quality were lacking the second time around. My honest opinion: if someone is having a bad day, they probably shouldn't be the first face customers interact with at the register. I may update this review depending on how management responds, because I know this place can do better based on my first visit.

When you walk in, you can go right, which is where you can order food and the left is a market with…read moreMexican ingredients, meats, seasonings and canned goods. There is a table of baked goods available. There is a seating area inside where you can enjoy your meal. I ordered the El Pastor tacos and they were ok. The meat could've been more flavored. And I ordered a side of guacamole for $0.85. I rate the tacos 6/10. The salsa bar was clean and had an option of mild, hot and very spicy. The heat was good on the mild. The area was clean and the server was nice and friendly.

I've been driving past this place for years and I regret it so much! My wife was craving a…read morebreakfast burrito so we stopped in here and ordered one. I had a question about the different dishes they had but the woman answered my questions and she was nice and patient with me. She got the Bacon Burrito and I got the Costillas de Puerco en Salsa Verde (pork ribs in green salsa) the Bacon Burrito was packed and filled with flavors. It was exactly what my wife was craving and it was so big she couldn't even finish half! The Costillas de Puerco en Salsa Verde was served with beans, rice and tortillas. It was so good, the pork was tender and it also had nopales (cactus) in it. It was a nice meal honestly. The inside was a grocery store with fresh produce and everything you would need for a home cooked meal. There we're lots of party decorations all over the walls and plenty of sweet treats. They had it all there!

It's a small neighborhood store w taco stand and carne cereal. Very kind workers who are bilingual…read moreand great meat prices. We picked up some meat, tortillas, and salsa. The meat was delicious.. highly recommend the crazy chicken and the marinated pork. Decent parking in the neighborhood.. places to sit inside and out of you decide to order tacos.. We will be back!

Hickory Farms is open! They sell meats and cheeses, great gifts, especially for the holidays. The…read moreman working inside is super nice. Definitely recommend this location. He said they moved here from where they used to be at the North County mall.

Really good deals on a variety of packages either cheeses, meats, or both. Excellent options for…read moreelegant gifts. The staff were super helpful and friendly. This is a seasonal store that opens every year from Thanksgiving up until New Year's.

I used to get free compost here for years. This place was on Dirty Jobs years ago and things have…read morechanged. Compost is sourced from EDCO, personally saw trucks unload. It's basically what we the public throw away in the green cans, and its not organic nor safe beside the toxic chemicals they use to kill bugs. Thats from a former employees mouth. Not sure if that has changed but i did question the whole situation after seeing trash truck delivery. After using this in my yard last year i started to question is free really worth it. NOPE SORRY but not sorry. Ive even paid for truck loads prior to the change.

My friend told me about Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farm and its free mushroom compost. I finally took…read morea long drive deep into Escodido and was rewarded with some really nice, organic mushroom compost. There are mountains of compost, and all you need is a big car (ideally a truck) and some muscle to scoop them up. Mushroom compost is high in salt so you need to be careful not to use too much with fruit trees. On the other hand, vegetables love mushroom compost. They also sell all kinds of mushroom varieties (Portobello, Shiitake, King Oyster, Cremini, etc.) at their front office for a pretty reasonable price (around $12/lb). Overall, a great place to get free compost, buy fresh mushrooms, and enjoy a country scenery ride in Escondido.