Girlfriend and I had to bring our dog to the vet in Playas, so I looked around to see if there were…read moreany places where we could stop by for some breakfast. El Gran Yo Soy is a pretty unassuming place. I'd call it a hole in the wall. Not that it's a bad thing, quite the opposite. I favor that type of setting, and this place did not disappoint. I went with the El Gran Yo Soy omelette and my girlfriend went for some chilaquiles con huevo and also requested that they add chicken as a topping; they happily obliged. Both dishes were excellent, and I would totally have the omelette again. All the flavors were balanced and the chipotle sauce was a nice touch to tie it all together. The chilaquiles were crispy and flavorful, with a good amount of heat. Service was great! The waitstaff did a good job keeping my coffee and our waters topped off and were overall very attentive.

My guy picked this place out and it was soo good! I had Chilaquiles con Huevo and my guy had El…read moreGran de Soy Omelette. Both were delicious! Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Tortilla chips were not soggy at all, which is really important to make or break chilaquiles. Would highly recommend coming here if you get a chance. Service was fantastic and the place looked clean (bathroom was a bit janky tho). Definitely worth your money and time to stop here.

They were good. Passed by there a month ago place looked empty. No body there. Too bad they had…read morebest Mexican food around. Sad

What a lovely hidden gem! 5 stars well deserved just for the service itself. Our waitress was…read moregenuinely attentive and helpful. The old western decor was unique. The food came out so quick and delicious. Thank you for letting us know about the daily special. We will definitely be back again.

Delicious and authentic Tex-Mex food. Son had carnitas burrito who enjoyed it. Wife ordered the…read moreflautas which she loved and I had the surf and turf tacos--delicious. Everything is flavorful and fresh. We will come back. From the outside there is more than meets the eye. They accept credit cards also, great for groups and dog friendly.

Awesome place with the orange sauce being the best! Food is great and the service is amazing!…read more These pple are humble and awesome!

Stopped by here on a small road trip on the way to San Diego & the flour tortilla here slaps! All…read morethe breakfast tacos were so good & I did enjoy the ground beef as well. The queso is a must. I loaded that on the tacos with hot sauce & it was ‍ ! The service here was really great from start to finish from recommendations, getting us more napkins, and refilling our hibiscus limeades to go. Super pleasant experience. The inside is very clean and comfortable.

My husband loved HomeState while I thought it was mid. Our views were so different that I'll…read morereturn based on how great he thought it was. We ordered a Tijuana panther, a picadillo taco, and a brisket taco. We added a side of their queso and a tortilla with butter. I love the big patio, booths inside, and service. It was pretty slow for not being very busy and what appeared to be overstuffed. The chips and queso were very good. The Tijuana panther taco was sopping wet and I could only finish half of it because it was so messy and hard to eat without asking for a fork and knife. My husband's picadillo taco is where it was at. It was tangy from the pickled jalapenos, meat was beautifully seasoned, and tortilla dry enough to hold. The brisket taco was overstuffed and messy as well. I appreciate packing them full, but when they're served rolled it makes a handheld food item completely inedible by hand. The employee working the register was delightful and I'd go back just for her.

Five stars all the way!!! Amazing food, fresh chips and salsa oh and service that cares the taco…read moreplate was full of flavor and the portions were spot on! Everything tasted good

I'm so mad about this place!! Hubby and I headed down to SD…read moreto get away from the heat in the OC. On the drive, I decided I wanted Mexican food. I picked a place off Google but when we landed there we were not comfortable stopping to park, so we looked again and decided to check out La Puerta not realizing it was in the Gaslight District. I am not a fan of the Gaslight District, which is why I am so mad!! I'm going to HAVE to go back to the Gaslight District!! The food was AMAZING!! I HIGHLY recommend the Potato Flautitas. It's the kind of dish I'm going to dream about, I'm salivating now just thinking about them. I also did the Pick 3 Street Tacos (and actually ordered a 4th). The Ranchero Shrimp and Grilled Veggie were top notch. The Conchinita was recommended by our waiter, and it was interesting, tasty but different. It could have used a little more pickled onion. The only one I would not recommend (shockingly, I thought it would be the easy pass) was the carne asada. It was too greasy. My husband ordered a carne asada quesadilla and said the same, it was too wet and soaked through the tortilla. But there were no many other delightful options, I would say just don't go traditional. But honestly my favorite thing on the plate was the side dish rajas con crema, seriously, that alone is going to drag me down to the Gaslight District. I'm even considering going to a Padres game just for the excuse. I'm salivating again! As for our waiter, Colin, he was fantastic. Very informative, made great suggestions and seemed genuinely pleased by our satisfaction. He was smiling the whole time, friendly and stayed very present. I highly recommend you get yourself through the door at La Puerta and sit down for a meal ASAP. (We ate the food so fast I forgot to take pictures.)

Customer service was great They were very attentive. The food was a solid 4/5, the rice was very…read morewell flavored. The ambiance is a 5/5 because the music is not too loud to the point were you have 2o raise your voice to talk over it and the decor really made it feel like we were in Mexico,

Had carne asada fries- they're loaded with the works (guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo)…read more Great authentic atmosphere

Another great dinner with great service perfect night for the albondiga soup. The eggs rolls were…read morefantastic.. and yes we had to get our freshly made guacamole. The ladies there are wonderful and funny. When in valley center, you definitely need to stop by.

Best breakfast I have ever had, and im a foodie! Excellent service, delicious coffee, and even the…read morewater is top tier!

This small bar/restaurant will surprise you. They're hamburgers, fries and nachos are really good…read more Service was excellent as well. Only a few steps away from Puerto Nuevo Hotel.

We were stoked to find Score 33 on a recent trip to Rosarito! I had reached out to some locals to…read moreask about SPorts bars for watching the NASCAR race on Sunday afternoon and this was one of the recommendations. Although it's not the comfiest place to kick it for three and a half hours for a race, it was a really good experience, and the owner, Karen, is an AMAZING mixologist!!! There were six of us and we sat at the bar facing one TV she set up for us to watch the race on. There was one other group on the other side of the bar, about eight of them, I think. Everyone was eating and drinking and I, being the DD, was only allowed to have one drink per hour BOO. But, I made the most of it. Karen REALLY knows how to make an old fashioned and when I asked her to make one with her best Mezcal, she did and it was FABULOUS. My bestie, wanted a Mezcal cocktail, too and Karen made her one with apple and jalapeno that she loved. The boys drank giant beers. We also tried out some nachos, wings and my dad got a baked potato. The potato was the only disappointment in the experience because it was on the hard side, but otherwise, we had a fun afternoon and really enjoyed getting to know Karen. Its right next to Puerto Nuevo, so a nice place to have cocktails before your lobster dinner and ask Karen to make you something delicious. She really is awesome. Also, if you have some sports memorabilia you're letting go of, a donation helps this SPorts bar have a lot of fun decor to look at. They even have a front bumper of one of Joey Logano NASCAR Fords. Will DEFINITELY return and totally recommended.

I ate @ On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina Escondido during the Wold Cup game: Mexico vs…read moreEcuador. First of all, I was actually able to be seated, a big plus during a World Cup game, secondly: the service was excellent without any waiting time. The inexpensive tacos were tasty despite it being taco Tuesday: price was excellent !!! As a bonus, the standings on the World Cup were displayed, "a major bonus!!!" I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone although, it's a bonus during World Cup games.

"As a Medicare Agent in North San Diego, I often host events with friends in the senior market…read morearound Escondido. I really enjoy eating at establishments where the staff is friendly and memorable, and I always try to leave a review when a restaurant truly stands out. I have eaten at On The Border Mexican Grill twice in the last month with groups of 20+ friends, and we had an absolutely excellent experience. Sarah was our server on both occasions, and I am so grateful for her attention to detail and prompt service. Everyone in our group was thoroughly impressed with her expertise--in fact, her fantastic service is exactly why we returned the second time! I will definitely be back again knowing that my friends are in such good hands. The food was excellent, and the entire restaurant staff was incredibly welcoming. Highly recommend dining here and asking for Sarah!"

I give the food 3 stars and 5 stars for the service. The food was bland we like spicy lots of…read moreflavor - if you do not like spicy food this is your place.

I've been coming to lunch here for a few years now. I get a craving for their poblano soup, and I…read morehave to, have to, have to order it. Usually a cup, sometimes a bowl. I honestly haven't tried too much on their menu because I can't finish their generously portioned entrees after a cup of the poblano. I usually go for one of their salads, the Asian chicken or the spinach salad. Or I'll get a la carte street tacos, the chicken or pork. I like the salsas that come with their complimentary chips. To this day I can't decide between them. The salsa verde has more of a kick but not too much heat. The salsa rojo is milder and thicker with nice flavor. Lots of retirees in the area coming to dine. It can get busy, especially Thursday and Friday lunchtime, and then you have to be patient for your food. Lisa in the front always has a sparkle and a kind word, and Guillermo remembers my drink order.