for nearly two years, Scout, my orange, husky-looking mut and I have been driving by their…read morenow-shuttered Encinitas location four times a week after playdates at Power Lines Dog Park. every time we do, I think "we gotta back there for another visit." pretty sure CHIKO has aged out of my draft queue. now that I've finally gotten around to finishing the review, they've been closed for months. in the draft, I suggested CHIKO might not be a destination restaurant, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood, it's definitely a place worth stopping by for eats. if you wait long enough, like I did, the nearest ones are in the DC area and probably not worth a cross-country trip. sad.

Post-mortem... I was sad to hear that CHIKO permanently closed their doors at the end of last year…read more It's rare for an East Coast based Asian chain restaurant to migrate to California, but that was what CHIKO did. As noted by its name, this place served a fusion of Chinese and Korean cuisines. Their Encinitas location took over what used to be a roadside diner along N Coast Hwy 101. The seating capacity was less than 40 people which included a few high-top counter spots. At my last visit, I came for a late dinner before their closing time. A large menu was posted on the wall behind the service counter that listed about two dozen food offerings. The items seemed to be comfort food like pot stickers, spring rolls, fried rice, and chicken wings but flavored with unique combinations of seasonings and spices. I started my meal with the Marinated Beef Tri-Tip Skewers which came as a set of three and a Chinese mustard for dipping. The meat was very tender and well-seasoned. I also ordered the Cumin Lamb Stir Fry which the cashier said was medium spicy. After tasting a couple of bites of the noodles from the serving bowl, I agreed that the heat level was moderate, even for my palate. I thought the portion size should have been more for the price. That was my main criticism for both items, otherwise the food was solid for an Asian fusion eatery.

Kids loved it and so did we! Came here for my 12yo son's birthday and they can't wait to come back!read more

I love coming to this location, the food and service is always great. Our server Joseph was…read moreattentive and kind. I recommend trying the cow character buns and churros!

I've been going to Jorge's every Wednesday for 10 years. Jesus (old cashier) was like a Hawaiian…read morevacation, idk who this new guy is but he is colder than a Russian tundra. Add on the fact he has a unique INABILITY to comprehend a phone order. Jorge's I know you hire in the fam, but this guy needs to be taking out trash or something back of the house. PLEASE Your loving customers

I have been going to Jorge's on and off for years since it is very close to my work. The soup, get…read morespicy, is excellent. The food quality is solid. I like their soup, rolled tacos and enchiladas best. Parking can be hard at peak times due to many other restaurants in the strip mall and every other business with a sign saying XYZ Parking only.

Great little spot in Encinitas. You walk up to order and they deliver the food to your table. I had…read morea salad with salmon, and it came quickly. Great place for a speedy healthy lunch!

Places are big and chill. I gave 3 stars because my soup is luke warm or not even. Is like 3/10 for…read morethe temperature likewise. I like my soup to be hot at least warm. Not like boiling hot but it just "cold" for me and is on a cup for $8? I try the NEW salmon bowl. Supposedly come with the sauce which I don't know but they gave it to me once I finish my bowl and I don't really needed I guess. I can understand the customer service likewise but again it just the food itself and not that fresh, rice was cold as well and took longer to made. There is only 1 person working at that time I don't for the wait time it just the food taste for me. For one time try is ok I might give it a try again in the future. The thing I love for first time try here is the bread only. Is savory. They need to clean all the table and sanitize as well each time customer leave. I Will try again in the future.

I had a wonderful experience working with Luis on two catering orders--one for 70 people and…read moreanother for 30 people. He went above and beyond both times to ensure everything was seamless and stress-free. Both orders were ready on time and were perfectly organized. For my larger event, Luis even went out of his way to personally deliver the catering because I was tied up in back-to-back meetings and unable to pick it up myself. His exceptional customer service made a huge difference. Everything we needed was included, from serving utensils to plates, silverware, and napkins. I truly appreciated his attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to help. I highly recommend Luis and his team for any catering needs!

I always can count on Mendocino Farms when I want to eat fresssh flavorful healthy food. That's my…read moredefinite go-to spot to eat happy! I just have to keep in mind that certain items on the menu may phase out like my Pink Lady Beets Salad which I was disappointed when I heard it was no longer on the menu. Anyway, the atmosphere inside is usually very relaxed with a beachy vibe. Importantly, the staff are very friendly and efficient... always providing consistently quick service. I have a positive experience whenever I'm there. The Yelp Community should also make this location a go-to spot to eat happy!!

Delicious vegan food and cute heart with the rice. Atmosphere was nice and we had a lot of great…read moredelicious options - red curry with veggies and curry. We love the atmosphere here delicious food with 100% go back. The only pain can somewhat be the parking but the day we went there was an event so there was limited parking in the surrounding area. The service was really great. They were nice. My only complaint is I did have to wave somebody down to finally get my check but all in all very great experience and we love all the Vegan options. Would love to come back if I'm ever in the area.

Changing star rating after server/kitchen error. Order vegan veg tofu "flower cups" , 1st item on…read moretop of menu but they served the "tuna flower cups" version. They looked and smelled very fishy, too tuna fish-like for us. Complained to server and pointed out several times on menu what I ordered and the difference between the two. It was as if they were trying to convince me they were the same, seemed like they didn't want to go the trouble of remaking them, but did after I insisted. Much better. Also mentioned we were there for a birthday but they did nothing special food-wise, no embellishment to plate nor complementary dessert for birthday person which was a bit disappointing considering many places do.

My wife and I absolutely love this spot! We first discovered it during a beach trip to Encinitas…read moreback in January 2026, and we've already been back four times. The space is small, quaint, and perfectly situated near the beach. The service is consistently fantastic, and we've always been able to find street parking easily. As for the food, everything we've tried has been incredible--the Kare Kare, garlic rice, lechon, and their halo halo are all absolutely delicious. If you're in the area, this place is a must-try!

What a pleasant discovery. My husband found this spot. We ordered their family feast and it was a…read moreperfect way to taste quite a bit of items on the menu. We ordered the bbq chicken, pork adobo, pork Sinigang, and bistek. All the meat was sooo tender and flavorful. The pancit and garlic fried rice was amazing as well, but my overall fave was the dessert. The leche flan really won me over. Other than that, really cute location. Try to get the open window. The staff was on it. Super attentive and friendly. Bathroom was cleanly. & Paying was super easy. Parking was fairly easy, or we were just lucky. Went on a Saturday evening.... Thank you for a lovely experience.

Wow, first time here - didn't realize this restaurant was here till I ran in to Sprouts last week…read more I'm definitely coming back - it was delicious! Hubby and I had: Samosa's Butter Chicken mushroom masala Rice Raita (yogurt dip) Plain Naan Everything was amazing - so flavorful and taste bud-friendly. As well as super fresh. We get no spice but you can tell them to make it as spicy as you want. What an amazing neighborhood restaurant.

I had the lunch vegetable coconut curry & Chicken Tikka masala. And omg, it was delicious!!! My…read morefavorite was the coconut curry; with shredded coconut on top and a creamy curry base. My lunch came with lentils, rice and a naan on the side. Ive been to a couple restaurants, and this one is one of my favorites after today! Also, my togo packaging was great. I've never had a restaurants wrap the outside of a box, which is amazing since I had a long drive home and didn't wanna spill anything.