Was in the area and started craving tamales. Drove to this shop and I left with not only two…read moredelicious pork tamales (they were sold out of everything else which is a good sign!), but the most delicious queso torta I think I've ever had. And I don't say that lightly. I was not expecting to take a bite out of this hot cheesy goodness while driving, but I did because I was starving and OMG. The flavor profile sent me into orbit. I would've pulled over to devour the rest of the torta if I hadn't already got on the freeway. So as soon as I hit my exit, I pulled over and ate the whole freakin thing on the side of the road. It did not make it home. So how did I order this exact torta? Well to start, I wasn't craving any meat in my torta. So I let them know that. They seem confused at first because usually you order some kind of meat inside. But I only wanted cheese in the toasty bread. So the sweetest chef from the back came out and asked me do I want ALL the cheeses. I was like, oh that's an option? Then heck yes please. He then came back out: you want any fixings to go with that? And he started listing off all these extra toppings, and I was like, oh wow ok, yes all of those too. Turns out that means picked jalapeños, onions, avocado, pineapple bits, tomato, etc. and he toasted that baby up as if it were my last meal on earth. It was so fresh and buttery, and the flavors worked so well together. It was a healing, melty delight. And they had a 1970's Mexican Bollywood-type dance movie on that was such a bop while I was waiting. It was so wholesome. Please do yourself a favor and don't just get their tamales. You must try their tortas. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area, mi gente!

Tamales Escondido has authentic, fresh tamales and consistent service. They sell out quickly, so…read morearrive early if you want the best selection. They offer a variety of traditional tamales including shredded beef, chicken, pork, cheese, vegan options, and even dessert/sweet ones like strawberry, pineapple, and pumpkin. The sweet ones are fun to try and share, but the traditional ones are always my favorite. The street parking can be a bit tight on the busy street, so I recommend using the small lots behind the shop and walking through the walkway to the storefront, it makes things much easier. I discovered this on my second visit. Also, during the holiday season their hours and available tamale flavors can change, call or check online first instead of relying on Yelp hours, which weren't up to date. It happens. There's not much to the shop, but you can sit and enjoy a tamale. They are pipping hot at purchase. There are a few tables and chairs. Also, there are other options, but I've only tried the tamales.

I've been wanting to find an occasion to try Taqueria Morelos for some time now. I invited a good…read morefriend for lunch because he was dropping me off at the car rental next door. Taqueria Morelos is in a small business property shared with a local alterations shop next door. The parking lot is small, however, some patrons were parking in the adjacent store parking lot (good idea to remember). The restaurant was warm and friendly with a large dining room as well as an outdoor covered patio with tables and chairs. The menu was simple and with the usual Mexican style entrees. The entrees were generous and came out hot and delicious. My friend had the carne asada plate while I had the chile rellano plate. Both tasty. The carne asada was well done and a little dry, like jerky. But, with the beans rice and salsa, it was good. The waitress was very friendly and helpful and made sure that we were enjoying our meal. Definitely a return visit call!!! I want to try the seafood dishes.

Stopped by today after my baseball game and ordered the Carne Asada tacos with a Jarritos Mandarin…read moresoda. The Carne Asada was excellent, and the service was good. I will definitely be back.

Best Mexican food in VC and their spicy red salsa is the bomb. Good daily specials and $2 tacos on…read moreTuesday.

Best Mexican food I've had in a long time. The hash brown burrito is awesome. I always add beans…read moreand rice to mine. The chili Verde. It's exit. I like to get one or two scrambled eggs with my chili Verde and I make a burrito using the meat, eggs, rice, and beans. I eat here almost every other day. Highly recommended.

Was on my way down to vista and my pregnant wife got a fish tacos craving. Searched up "fish tacos"…read moreand ended up here. Super sweet lady working the register. Recommend their Tacos Cora I would of posted a picture of the tacos but my plate was cleared lol super delicious & their piña/cucumber water was great 10/10 Will definitely stop by whenever I'm in the area.

Food was incredible! Service was even better sweet and family owned. Definitely worth the stop.read more

I highly recommend this food truck. I have been exploring mariscos around Escondido/ San Diego and…read morethis truck has stood out greatly. You can tell by the quality of ingredients, presentation and the refreshing /delicious taste of the food /seasonings that they actually make their food with love and attention to detail versus a lot of sloppy mariscos places I have come to eat at. The chefs were very kind and even recommended what sauces to eat with which food which to me is very important and shows how much they care for their customers taste palates. Sauces are essential! That was the first give away to me that their food was going to be amazing. The truck is parked in front of Grove Park, we ordered our food and set up a blanket at the park to eat and it was such a great time. The park has plenty of shade/benches and makes for the perfect outing / date idea. We will definitely be back and telling all of our friends/family to go. Edit: I will be back soon to take better photos of the menu!

The Mango Aguachile was perfect for my hangover!! The Octopus in my Cotel was cooked just right! I…read morewould definitely come back. This message has been approved by me, a Sinaloense, lol todo político yo

Five Stars simply for the fact that they carry American Guacamole (creamy guacamole without…read moreonions/tomatoes). This style of guacamole has been so hard to find since we moved away from Cazadores in Santee and in yesteryear, GoldStar in La Mesa. They have the traditional guacamole, too, of course, if you want that style. Both are delicious. The food we've tried so far is really good, too. Their rolled tacos are large and full of meat (not skimpy like some spots). Carne Asada fries were delicious, too, with large portions. The red hot sauce is also one of my favorite kinds from a taco shop - just spicy enough and super flavorful. The shopping center is older / sketchy but we had to give them a try because we saw they carried American Guacamole, and glad we did. Turns out they've been around for a long time. Will be back, pronto!

Good menu. Good size portions. Really good break specials and able to sub out…read more The service is always good. Always hustle to help customers. Small taco shop for a quick break to somewhere to chill and enjoy some mexican food. Only downside is they don't always open at posted time. Seems like employees have to wait for key holder. Otherwise still a regular spot for the East side of esco

My daughter's boyfriend brought this back for us when he came over for lunch. WOW! The Caldo de…read morePolla was absolutely delightful, with generous chunks of avocado, flavorful rice, and bits of onion, all blending beautifully with tender chicken, in a richly flavored broth that's simply amazing. It's all that I can think about. The perfect balance of spice and flavor has left me feeling uplifted and eager for more - this soup is truly transformative. Highly recommend! Didn't have time to take pictures

Lourdes is truly a gem. Their chicken soup is absolutely divine--rich, flavorful, and consistently…read moreamazing every single time. It's the ultimate comfort food, especially on a chilly day or when you're not feeling well. Truly a 10/10. We often order through DoorDash, and they always do an excellent job packaging everything so it arrives hot, fresh, and spill-free, which I really appreciate. Beyond the soup, we've also ordered the taquitos, burritos, and quesadillas, and all of them are delicious--but the chicken soup is hands-down the star of the show. I cannot recommend Lourdes enough. If you're looking for comforting, high-quality food that never disappoints, this is the place.

Carne asada chips and carne asada fries are pretty good. Not a fan of crinkle fries but it was…read morecrispy. Chips were still crunchy after halfway through the meal. Quesadilla was delicious. Parking wasn't an issue. A bit hot inside the restaurant when it's 90° out. We took the food togo because we wouldn't have been able to eat there in the heat. Service was very friendly. We'll come back soon and try other items.

There isn't a single area of this business that couldn't be improved by a landslide…read more The place is small, dingy and cramped. The girl that takes, the orders is an unfriendly sourpuss. And most importantly, the food is really substandard in quality and taste, with hardly any meat in the tacos, watered-down guacamole, thin uninteresting enchilada sauce, old, stale tortilla chips, thin tasteless refried beans with no cheese, and bland barely-seasoned Mexican rice. Mom and I gave it two separate visits, just to make sure the first wasn't a fluke. But we won't be back for a third try, which tells you everything you need to know. So when you want Mexican takeout, give just about any of the other gazillion Mexican places in Escondido a try, and you'll do far far better than you'd do here.