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    Chicken Lisa’s

    4.7 (40 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Flautas

    Frankie's is our new go to spot. Chicken Lisa is in the same building and offers delicious food while you're enjoying this bar. Frankies is a small friendly neighborhood bar that offers big screens for all sports and a wonderful atmosphere! The staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome and not like it's just their job to do so. I highly recommend both places. Several beers on tap at Frankie's from light, ipa, dark and specialty as well as some seltzers and classic bottled beers. The place is clean. Not dark like most bars and overall is just a comfortable location and safe feeling place to enjoy your favorite beer and great food, both at wonderful prices. You will not be disappointed to come have some drinks and some delicious food at the same time. Promise! Jamie, Christian & Stephanie

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    Theresa S.

    Easy little local spot. Beer n wine joint connected to a Mexican food spot. Friendly service with locals talking loud and gossiping others business. Regular clientele who knew each other's names. Easy prices and clean to the eye. Since I'm from out of town and wanted to try something different. I'm cool with no need to find it again from the golf resort up the street.

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    Mike F.

    Belching Beaver Peanut butter Stout on tap, carnitas burrito amazing, fresh home salsa, happy hour great place, new smell

    Great specials on drinks and food for football games. Multiple TVs if there are several sporting events happening at once.
    Jack R.

    Frankie's has been a GREAT addition to Chicken Lisa's. For those unfamiliar, they share and entrance (and ownership) and whereas Chicken Lisa's is more of the "restaurant" area, all you gotta do is cross over into Frankie's for the "bar" area. It's got a cool setup, a nice long bar with drinks on display and faux exposed brick. There's also added seating along the far wall if you don't want to cozy up to the bar. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable, and after a few visits you'll be on a first name basis. Only beer and wine are available, nothing stiff, but it's a great selection for what they do carry. This place is one of the best kept secrets in Escondido, and although I wish them financial success, I kinda hope it stays that way.

    Great spot to have a drink and have great food.

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    Relaxed place to just have a couple drinks and then go home after a long day at work.

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    Relaxed atmosphere, good beer selection, great people working there too. Random find, definitely will be back.

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    Dan's the man! We love his creamin beaver! He does his best to put out football game on. Chicken Lisa's is awesome!

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    Family style on one side... Adult on the other. Fun neighborhood restaurant with great food and great prices.

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    Great beer selection and great food from "connected" Chicken Lisa's.. 2 big TVs for your sporting needs. Great place!!

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    This is a great classy neighborhood bar. New and clean. Big TV'S, great service. Complete Mexican food menu.

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    7 years ago

    In desperate need of some spicy hot wings on the menu although the place is great having it here in our neighborhood kudos

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    7 years ago

    $4 Glass of wine for happy hour was great. Food from Lisa's was large portions and delicious! Great service also!!!!

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    Love this place! Great food, great beer, great vibes. The buffalo chicken fries are the best thing not on the menu... try it

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    Ask the Community - Chicken Lisa’s

    Do you have a Happy Hour? I like Wine, so do you have any wine specials and the hours?

    Yes! Happy Hour is Monday through Friday, 12pm to 6pm. Domestic tap beer is $3, Import tap beer is $5, Craft tap beer is $6. Our house wines by CK Mondavi will be $4 a glass and the varietals include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc,… Read more

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