Okay, so at first I was wary. It's in a little area of our city, in a strip mall. Then: never mind, y'all. Never mind! THIS PLACE ROCKS. The owner came out to graciously greet myself and my Partner-in-Crime, and she showed us a brunch buffet for the ages. Marco, our server, may have been the most pleasant person I've met in a long while, and he was super attentive. Also, we came in at weird time between shifts, and they had a huge event coming up. Our food still was easy and-- most of all-- delicious! Those albondigas blew my mind. And my mind is not easily blown. Also it's like, totally family-owned, and I support the hell out of this. They are putting on their best show on thee crappiest of days to try to do so, and I just need everyone who sees this that this place is legit. MarFar's honor. And no, they didn't pay me or some stupid shit like that. They really are just that good. read more

Quirky -fun- casually elegant vibe. You come here to enjoy the variety of food prepared by hard working cooks and staff. The business is doing it's best to make you feel welcome and give you way more than your $17 meal. Family operated, they are a bit under-staffed & still struggling post-pandemic biz. But the owner and chef will always greet you with a smile. Posole and menudo are great! They'll make you chilaquiles or eggs to order on request. So many food options. Don't come with your fancy-pants. It's like grandma's cooking for you today. Just enjoy the local love! read more

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Jamul's best kept secret, Chandelier's Sunday brunch. I know what you're thinking "that place is never open", well, on Sundays they are and it is worth the price of admission (approximately $17per person). The food was legit - buffet style includes the basics such as rice, beans, enchiladas, but then steps up to their game with a few delicious guisados ( stews), Birria, machaca, and finishes it all off with menudo and two types of pozole. Include water and coffee and you'll walk out of there a happy customer. The service is way nice, the chef (Georgina) is super engaging and the place is tastefully decorated, one really feels the passion they put into the effort. A great way to spend a Sunday morning in Jamul! read more

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Great value for weekend brunch served in a cozy environment with the most exuberant owner who tirelessly runs around making sure everything is just right. The buffet offers a few typical American breakfast items like pancakes and eggs, but is primarily Mexican cuisine-based and delicious. Unfortunately though, other than for fruit, there are no sweet/dessert offerings to finish an otherwise satisfying meal. read more

Chandelier Lounge Cuisine - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Jamul, California

Tried to give this place another chance, but they weren't open during normal business hours. According to the NewsBreak app, they are apparently temporarily shut down for health code violations, including insect and vermin infestation. read more

Chandelier Lounge Cuisine - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Jamul, California

Very cute space. Adorable decorations, settings, and vibes. The owner & her family are very nice & welcoming, telling you their recommendations, to feel free to ask for anything, etc. The food is a decent spread of Mexican dishes from the traditional rice, beans, and enchiladas to the more authentic birria, eggs rancheros, chilaquiles, chorizo, etc. There's also a nice pot of menudo with all the fixings. They also have an omelette station where they'll make your omelette & eggs to order, as well as handmade tortillas. There were a bit of flies buzzing, however, it's east county summer and we're all dealing with them, but getting those in check in an eatery would be better too. For $17/person, it's really a decent deal & bang for your buck. It's by no means luxurious or decadent food, nor would I expect it to be. However, it's definitely tastier than El Torito with a much cuter atmosphere & excellent service, and able to support small local business is always a priority for me. read more

This AYCE Sunday brunch Mexican restaurant is new to the brunch scene. Take a drive to Jamul and have great food and wonderful service in an adorable setting. They had Jamaica, menudo, potatoes, chorizo con huevo, huevos en salsa verde, enchiladas, chilaquiles verdes y rojos, birria, pollo en mole, chorizo con huevo, papas, frijoles, arroz, huevos con machaca, pancakes, ham, omelettes made to order and more. The family that runs the restaurant is very nice and the service was impeccable. Everything I tried was great. Take a Sunday drive and enjoy. read more

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Ambiance - walk in and greeted by staff, as though they were welcoming you into Tia's (aunt's) warm home. Make yourself comfortable, here's what we have to offer, don't hesitate to ask us anything type of affection. My husband and I can't stop talking about the feeling and this is the Family type of restaurants we need to keep around. Think of yourself coming into your favorite aunt's inviting kitchen. Please don't walk into the establishment expecting high end, scrape the crumbs off the table, type of service and attitude. The table settings and breakfast buffet do not match the aesthetics. It's truly a casual brunch spot serviced by a hardworking family. Thank you for being in our East County backyard! Service - Welcomed by every staff member including Chef Georgina. She even came by to chat and tell us how one post went viral and she and her staff were not expecting lines out of the door. Staff comes to check on your table, provides you with drinks, removes excess tableware to make room for more. Very friendly, and makes the atmosphere even more relaxing. Food- we came for their inexpensive Mexican breakfast buffet with little expectation. Some meaty items had a bit more flavor than expected but just imagine dropping into your family's home and they say "let me just whip something together" a little bit of this and that and we'll make the flavors work. read more

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I won't even bother giving this business your attention. They are absolutely never open even on posted "open hours". They never answer the phone either. I've had 1 good experience with them the very first time coming here 2 years ago and since every time I try to come, they're not even open even though google says they are. read more

Horrible place, food is just okay, but service was horrible. The place couldn't keep up with the food (buffet) many trays were empty and the area where they had food was discussing. Someone left their dirty plates in the buffet area, no kidding they were there from the start and they were still there when we left. The trays of fruit salad were empty and unattended from start to finish. Server never came to take a drink order so we had to go to the bar and order, I saw another woman who did the same. When we were at the register a man went to the register to tell them there was no coffee or creamer. read more

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We had our wedding at the Chandelier Lounge. The restaurant is very cute and didn't need any additional decorations. The food was good, but the portions are very small. My guests complained that they only got 1 asparagus on their plate and it was 1/2 a chicken breast, so they ended up having to eat after the wedding. It was disappointing to arrive early to take pictures, as scheduled and still see that they weren't ready for the wedding. There wasn't any paper towels in the women's bathroom- they never put them in, a wide passage way was not cleared for our entrance, the waste paper baskets in the bathrooms were not empty. We had been assured that everything would be ready the day before when we dropped off the drinks, and cake, but it was just not done. Another issue was that we had discussed the use of the restaurant's piano that they were going to fix, but a couple of days before the wedding the owner said that the piano would not be fixed because the repair was too much for their budget. Since it wasn't written a the contract that we would have use of the piano we had to scramble to get a play list, speaker and see if our piano player would bring a keyboard. Our minister also left our wedding program with the staff because he had to leave immediately after our vows and we were never given those vows by the staff. It was a chaotic. Considering that we scheduled the wedding with roughly 80 guests a month prior, it was a fair deal, just very stressful. read more

I read good reviews. Then, bad reviews. And, okay reviews. 10/15/2023: My review? Worth the drive. Now your turn. Chandelier Lounge Cuisine Georgina Marquez $16.99 Sunday brunch 100% Service 100% YUM - Menudo - Pozole - Birria - Fajita Yum: Spanish rice Yum: Scrambled eggs Yum: Cafe de olla Okay: Ham Okay: Pancakes Okay: French toast Okay: Enchilada Didn't try: Omelette station Chilaquiles Alfredo Fresh pineapple Fresh watermelon Beans Fresh tortillas Breakfast potatoes Five or more items I couldn't remember. read more

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We had breakfast yesterday (12/12/21) with some family who live right around the corner from this place. They love it and have been here many times since it opened. Our first time has made us fans too! Location- I wouldn't have expected a place like this to be in the somewhat rural area of Jamul. It is located in a small shopping center next to a liquor store that has amazing jerky (FYI); plenty of available parking. Pretty unassuming from the outside but very fancy and interesting decor on the inside that slants more feminine style in a very tasteful way. There is outdoor dining and a small cafe next to the main dining area that isn't really large but the tables are spaced out enough where it doesn't feel crammed. There is also a bar area Staff- the owner and all the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming as well as being effecient Food- we ordered the chilaquiles (both the red and green) and both were amazing; we also got the scrambled eggs and chorizo which were very good; our 2 family members have been here for lunch and have enjoyed all the items they have tried on that menu as well Prices- a little on the high side but worth it for the quality of food, service, and the unique decor read more

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The food presentation and quality was sloppy, tasteless, not correct temperature. The chef Georgina cooks for quantity not quality. Rude people with no spatial awareness and respect who done there. Being Hispanic myself felt Extreme bias that I spoke Spanish we do not. Not all of us do. Argumentative and arrogant staff for those who were disappointed leaving a 1 star review. This means improve not argue. If establishment was equal to everyone who came in and also took more care in food taste and prep it could have potential. Management is needing appropriate management skills to run a restaurant the wait staff is terrible we waited forever for simply water. Food was often gone and coffee was often gone. People taken large quantities and kitchen is slow to replace. Never got to take advantage of the omelet or chilaquiles but based off the other food I will pass and buy frozen food it tastes better and has a taste read more

I was so excited to go try this place and was quickly disappointed. Showed up to Sunday brunch halfway through it. The pans had hardly any food in them and they were not being refilled. Some of the food lacked flavor. There hardly were any condiments available. Utensils were scarce. Staff would hardly come to check on drink refills. The restrooms had run out of paper towels. The decor inside is super cute but I feel the service and food need to be a bit better. read more

The entire experience was gross. The buffet was cramped, filled with greasy low quality food, and frozen food (pancakes). They had plenty of open seating, but they sat us on a small bar height table where there was no light, and discarded restroom toilet seat protector holder right next to us. When I opened a buffet lid, two flies were sitting on the food underneath. We came all the way to Jamul because of the reviews in the past and amazing looking food on the photos. I'm guessing the place has new owners? read more

Nice people. Unfortunately, we found a lot of mold in our french toast. Didn't realize it until after eating a few pieces. read more

This restaurant has a little coffee shop inside. The coffee shop is open daily and is better than the nearest chain coffee shop. The pastries are baked fresh daily. And this is in a cute spot in Jamul where we don't have much. I highly recommend getting your coffee here and supporting a local small business. read more

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This is this place on a Sunday for their brunch. 16.99 was not disappointed. Great choice of foods from eggs, rice and beans, beef, pork pancakes. And other menu items salad, fruit salad. For the buffet, the food was extremely tasty. Well seasoned compared to most other buffets. For $16.99. it's well worth it. My only complaint would be having some orange juice and milk available along with some small tortillas. Definitely worth the drive out to jamul read more

Excellent service & delicious food. We were able to sit outside & enjoyed the chilaquiles (Georgina recommended we do half red & half green, so we could try both and see which was our favorite - both were great! The green was a little bit spicier than the red, but not an overwhelming spice). Our son had the Chicken Fried Steak & enjoyed all of it. I had the Eggs Florentine, and that was perfect...nice creamy and slightly tart hollandaise sauce, perfectly poached eggs, and the house potatoes are amazing. We're looking forward to going back & will be bringing our dogs to dine with us on the patio (hooray for dog friendly places!). read more

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Went for Sunday brunch special. As we got there we got sat down and greeted. When it came time for us to go to the buffet there was nothing. Scraps of food left over. I asked if they were going to refill the food containers . I was told they would . The food left was cold literally cold. I had 1 pancake the rest of my party had just scraps of food left of whatever they could find. We went there hungry of course and left hungry. Someone came to our table and asked if we needed anything else. I never ever complain but I had too .: how could I literally pay 16.99 for NOTHING. They apologized and said they received more people than expected earlier and food was gone. Well why sit more people ? Maybe count a capacity it's an actual buffet and I'm sure people serve themselves more than once. They gave us a "discount " i had to pay for my toddler who didn't eat . Literally didn't eat because there was nothing left and we still got charged. Very disappointed I was truthfully looking forward to eating there and maybe having my wedding there. Not anymore. Now here I'm looking for a place to eat because my toddler is starving and so am I. Waste of gas and money spent on nothing. Edit: you did come to our table to let us know we didn't have to pay and you were gracious and apologetic, however if u knew that you had ran out of food you should of closed way before we or more people had arrived. Not after you received a complaint or noticed. Hopefully in the future you plan ahead more and wish u the best. Could you imagine if I was a social media food critic in San Diego ? The ticket is for 6 also. Not 4. Just giving my honest opinion on my experience. read more

Chandelier Lounge Cuisine - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Jamul, California

Love this place, love the people and the FOOD! A bit embarrassed I've passed it up for so long, but relieved to finally know just how great this spot is. Marco in the coffee shop is awesome, and just like the rest of the crew here, they care about the customer experience and the food they put on our plates. Needless to say, we are big fans! read more

Friends recommended this place so we checked out their buffet today. The food was delicious, the service was excellent. We felt like we got VIP treatment. The owner welcomed us and made sure we had everything we needed. Great bar service from Bryan and Joel. Closed our check with Marco, who had a great personality AND cherry on top is that they gave us military discount. We will be regulars at this restaurant. read more

Come support our local businesses. This a delightful place that makes you feel welcome, the ambiance special and the food has a special flare. You will not be disappointed. read more

Chandelier Lounge Cuisine - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Jamul, California

This place is amazing!! if you are looking for a new hidden gem in San Diego, this is your place. I read numerous reviews on this place and decided to try it out. Location: It is located in Jamul, a little out of the way from downtown SD and just a few miles from Eastlake but the drive via Otay Lakes road was a nice scenic ride. It is located near a shopping center, no too crowded, plenty of parking. It has an outside dining area. Atmosphere: Inside decor is very elegant with numerous tables and chandeliers. There is two sides , a cafe and dining room area. The bar area is cozy. I haven't seen it yet at night but from the set up there are lights on the ceiling and the chandeliers lights. Food: The menu has various options from salads to burgers on the lunch menu. There are specials menu items for your choice to try. We ate the CLC club sandwich and the chicken ciabatta, French onion soup. All were good portions. Staff: The staff were kind and helpful. The owner Georgina was very nice and greeted us with her warm demeanor and attitude. Our server took our orders and it didn't take long to get our food. It was good portions. It's rare to have this good service during this time of the pandemic. Overall I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a great place to enjoy and relax. We will definitely be coming back again. A hidden gem read more

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Little jewel in Jamul, very chic ambiance with fresh food & friendly staff. Perfect for a nice meal with a loved one, a girl's brunch or even a pit stop after a long motorcycle ride along Campo Rd 94 East Hwy. We had the burgers, clam chowder & club sandwich (pictured). Can't wait to stop by again. read more

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I am not going lied; we have been waiting for our reservation which is finally today we went and we were exciting until the vibe change and felt so messy, the server wasn't organized, inside was so hot temp, our drink was just water without ice, the plates and silverware was so dirty, the foods buffet was pretty messy like we didn't really want to eat since we felt disgusting. We left after 10 min to go another place to eats. I was exciting for hidden gem but this place is such messy. Even we can see the dust and dirty sheet. Ugh never come back again. I am not recommending to go there as hidden gem. read more

This restaurant is beautifully/tastefully decorated. Food is always amazing, and owner stops at every table to make sure patrons have been well taken care of. Owner will make you feel you have know her forever. Extensive menu, quality ingredients and highly enjoyable ambience. Give it a try! read more

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First visit today, for their Sunday Brunch. Quite good. Nice food variety, very friendly staff, great decor, relaxing atmosphere. While we were not expecting the Buffet-only option, we did stay for it. We will return at some point soon to try ordering off the menu as well. No complaints at all ! read more

Marco and his mom, Georgina, and the rest of the family have done an outstanding work by setting up a beautiful restaurant out in Jamul. In my and my family's opinion, the restaurant brings a great set of attributes. Among these, quality of food. The family has put together a pretty good menu, simple and delicious. A good variety of food for everyone in the family. Ambience. The place brings a pretty good environment that one cannot imagine could exist in Jamul. Chandeliers, candles find silverware and great music. Customer service. This is the most important of all. Marco and Georgina make you feel at home. They have always greeted us with a smile on their face, good conversation and great food suggestions. Me and my family would recommend this place blindfolded any time. We encourage the local community to support local businesses. read more

The Chandelier Lounge is more of an event place not a fancy restaurant. The service was mediocre. This is not a destination restaurant to try to visit. We thought by the decor and owner's pictures it would be a spectacular place. If you are seeking an event it would definitely be recommended but not for an anniversary dinner or family dinner. Pictures online are actually not on the menus most reviews are from the owner and it is expensive compared to other restaurants featuring same dishes, but for less quality. The bread was store bought. Not a wow factor! read more

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Been here many times at different times of the day, and every time we come here is better than the last! Went there this morning with my family for breakfast, and everything was quite delicious. Georgina, the owner, is extremely welcoming and goes above and beyond, and that also applies to the servers we have dealt with. Their veggie omelette, chilaquiles, and motuleños were all out of this world. There is also a coffee shop attached to the restaurant that makes delicious drinks to top it off. Def worth checking out and becoming a regular. read more

About tonight... if you get the chance please visit this small business in Jamul for great meal and decor... yes it is in a small little strip mall but once you step inside you are no longer in Jamul... the name says it all #ChandelierLoungeCuisine We started with 3 apps: calamari, sauted mushrooms on crustini and Brussels sprouts with local Cabernet Sauvignon.... excellent choice... then we all enjoyed our entrees... selection of: Chicken Piccata, Jambalaya Pasta, Salmon as well as Sea Bass... I think we all enjoyed our meal... Marco the owner that has a business account where I work came around with complimentary tequila shots for us all... Then we ended the evening with a slice of New York Cheesecake and Chocolate Cake that we shared...The meal was excellent... time with mi amigas priceless.... I will definitely have to return to this hidden gem in Jamul... Thanks for taking care of us Marco read more

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Cool place. The decor is fun and the atmosphere is very relaxing. Someone playing the guitar on Sunday at noon. The food was really good and the presentation is very appetizing. We ordered chicken steak and gravy, pancakes, biscuit and gray, breakfast omelette special and a club sandwich. Everything tasted really good. read more

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DONT LET THE PICTURES FOOL YOU! it was not good! the pasta had no flavor! apparently 32 dishes but there were only 8! but the place was nice! The service was not good nice people but very unorganized! read more

I'm so glad I was able to visit this spot. It is so fabulous. This place lives up to its name. Chandeliers all over the restaurant and it's so spectacular. The restaurant staff is courteous and friendly. On Mother's Day it's hard to find a great spot that offers great service and this place is amazing. I was very impressed the owner was out greeting and serving the clientele. The food was delicious full of flavor. We had mimosas and French toast , chilaquiles, steak ranchero and egg white omelette Mediterranean. I would definitely recommend this place to all looking for a fun photo op friendly place to go visit. For yummy food great ambiance and also loved the music. Thank you for a great experience. read more

This place is amazing!!! The food was delicious. The decor is gorgeous. The service is wonderful, they make you feel like family. I believe it was the owner walking around and taking time to chat with each table. She took the time to ask about us and asked to watch videos of my daughter playing volleyball. We highly recommend eating here. If we were locals we would be regulars. We come to San Diego all the time so we will be sure to eat here again. read more

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The decor was so cute however the lunch was basic nothing that made me want to come back for more especially after using the dirty restroom. You could see dust built up on the floor and floor borders from so much time of not being properly cleaned, the sink was not clean, no title seat covers and no hand towels. It was like I was in a dive bar rather than restraunt The employees were very very nice. I assume they were short staffed like most places since our food took forever to get and no bread offered to hold us over while we waiting. Won't be going back. read more

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Astonishing! This really should be a Michelin starred restaurant. Its only because its hidden in the back country that it is not SWAMPED every night! Chandelier is a family owned and run, elegant spot with outstanding cuisine. If it was located in Beverly Hills, you would be wearing suit and tie. In this hidden location next to a feed and grain store, patrons range from Ladies Who Lunch....to Jeans clad cowboys, all dining happily side by side! Head Chef Georgina has designed a delicious menu with side appeal. My dinner companion was not particularly culinarily sophisticated, but raved over his simple meal. I selected vegan based dishes, all prepared with thoughtfulness and brightness. I had the temerity to ask for an adjustment to the preparation of one of my dishes- which Chef did with graciousness, humility and kindness. Next time I will most certainly order the identical dish EXACTLY as she originally designed it. The ambiance throughout is five star: from the decorator- designs, to the GORGEOUS bar, two ENORMOUS, nearly floor to ceiling TV screens and... of course... wait for it... multiple CHANDELIERS! Staff is wonderfully attentive in the Old World Style, without being intrusive- the mark of an excellent restauranteur. Of course, they're primarily family, so they are held to Chef's higher standard, lol. I highly recommend this restaurant for regular restaurant-attendees. YOU should ALSO consider this as a fabulous spot to buy out the entire place for Weddings, Birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Corporate Events, etc. It features multiple rooms, patios, a coffee & pastry bar, etc etc etc!! LOTS of great opportunities for photo-shoots here! HOT TIP: Check out their FB page BEFORE you drive out- sometimes they close for mysterious reasons- once they were having work on utilities done- they had noted it on their FB page but not their webpage. Apparently they're busy taking care of restaurant stuff, not updating the website, lol. If the staff or Chef honors you by making a recommendation, we suggest you take it seriously. ;-) read more

The food was delicious and fresh! The service was perfect and the ambiance was totally unexpected. First visit was with my girlfriends and second was with family. Both times were perfect! Too bad they aren't open for Christmas Eve... read more