I had been craving crispy tacos for a while....tho the street tacos are good in the area--these crispy tacos are 10/10! The salsa has more than enough spice Definitely fulfilled every craving we had!! We'll be back soon! read more

Love this place. Great chicken soup, chili rellenos are amazing the salsa is good too and friendly staff.

Jorge's is known for their Chicken Soup, and rightly so, because it is delicious. But Jorge also has a lot of other great stuff on the menu. In addition to their excellent Chicken Soup (served with warm tortillas) We also ordered the Crispy Taco combo plate, and the massive Fajita Burrito. The #7 combo plate came with two crispy tacos (1 chicken, 1 beef) rice & beans. The taco shells were not too greasy and the meat was nicely seasoned. The Rice & Beans were fine. The Chicken Fajita Burrito is enormous, and loaded with big chucks of chicken, onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. The service here is very friendly and helpful, and there is plenty of room to eat inside. My only complaint is that they don't have a salsa bar, and they only offer one salsa, which isn't spicy. Regardless, I will be back for more. read more

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Friendly service right at the start. Ordered the chicken soup and chicken rolled tacos. Both were insanely good! Best soup I ever had! I will get that again for sure and I look forward to another yummy Mexicatessen meal! FYI-Restaurant was very clean, too! read more

The hype on the chicken soup is valid. Best chicken soup in town with lots of avocado and huge chunks of chicken!

I am obsessed with chile rellenos - I like to make little chile relleno tacos - bitesize pieces of heaven - a slice of chile relleno, rice, beans, salsa!!! I know their specialty is the chicken soup, I just wanted my chile relleno. And no regrets - it hit the spot! The rice and beans were standard, corn tortilla thick w a little chew (yum) and the chile relleno - solid. The taste was better than the look. Happy. read more

Jorge’s Mexicatessen - Chile Relleno plate - solid - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

Yummmo! Everything was delicious. We were starving after a soccer tournament and this was close by. The people were very friendly and the vibe was nice. We definitely saved this place for next time we are in town. read more

Jorge’s Mexicatessen - Street Sign - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I'm bummed to say I have to update my review and take one star away. While Jorge's chicken soup and breakfast burritos are still my absolute favorite, I was recently craving a California burrito and Jorge's unfortunately really missed the mark for me. To be fair, maybe it's listed on their menu on-site, but to make a California burrito with no french fries and NO GUACAMOLE feels criminal. My husband made a special trip out to secure my craving the other night, but when it arrived home, I asked him whether he'd gotten the order wrong and ordered a carne asada burrito instead? He checked the receipt and for nearly $15, he had in fact ordered a California burrito. Inside there was only carne asada, potatoes, sour cream and cheese. I could probably forgive the potatoes in place of fries, but there was no guacamole in sight and I was completely underwhelmed. I ate half of it hoping it would be so amazing as-is, but was left feeling really disappointed. Insanely expensive and just not what I've come to expect as a native Californian. Service is still always friendly and fast, food quality is great but you'll never catch me ordering a California burrito here again. Pleeeeease Jorge's, for the love of everything, make me the California burrito of my dreams and I will continue loving you forever!! read more

The texcoco soup is darn good. This time I paired it with a beef crispy taco and both came out great. read more

Jorge’s Mexicatessen - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

Their chicken soup and tasty crispy chicken tacos have for at least 10 years been my all time favorites and where I go when I need chicken soup or a crispy chicken taco. read more

This place is fantastic! I reminded me of an authentic restaurant with the look and feel of Mexico. The staff was really nice and friendly. I felt sorry for them because they were very busy (that is a good thing, lots of people enjoying their food). All the people in the kitchen were moving as fast as they could and the man who helped us was so nice. I tried one of the fish tacos (cod, not the usual talapia) and their rolled taquitos. Prices were very reasonable and very tasty. read more

They don't lie they do have the best chicken soup. The staff is very friendly and the food was amazing.

I was in and out to grab the delicious chicken soup with tortilla. $8.99 for a small but it's worth it! Customer service was great and friendly. read more

Jorge’s Mexicatessen - Extra dining area - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

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was in South O (picking up my kid's repaired Tacoma at Beaudry's) and was a bit peckish. stopped at JORGE's MEXICATESSEN for a quick bite -- chicken rolled tacos with cheese and guacamole. went back a week later for smothered and covered with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, shredded lettuce, and tomatoes. both were excellent. the "deluxe" version was really filling. my early lunch was massive enough was still full at dinner. place is tidy. woman at the register was engaging. enjoyed the experience enough ate at the Encinitas location a few days later with the family. extensive menu. really solid fast Mex. read more

Jorge’s Mexicatessen - 4 CHICKEN ROLLED TACOS with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, shredded lettuce, and tomatoes - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

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8/1/24 Thursday 3:00 pm We stumbled upon this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. We were greeted promptly and waited on in a timely manner. Food was just ok. The carne asada burrito we ordered had a lot of excess tortilla. In fact the first 2 bites was nothing but tortillas. The meat was tough, and the sour cream and cheese were cold. When we get this type of food to go, we can always microwave it but gosh.... Sitting down to eat in a restaurant,the food should be hot. We asked the gal for warm chips and she said she could dip ours back in oil. LOL! No!!! Wrong answer. We paid for the chips so we expect something fresh, not chips that have been sitting under your warmer for hours. We used about 10 of our baby wipes trying to get the sticky stuff off our table. Air conditioner was inoperable and very humid in the dining room. We spotted a split AC but it was not running. Overall, we have had better and more than likely, will NOT be returning. read more

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Great people and awesome food! Very affordable. Great place for a quick Mexican lunch!

Saw they had 4.7 stars so we had to check the food out ! We were not disappointed! The salsa was excellent and a little spicy. I had a carne asada taco and a carnitas enchilada. They were delicious. The corn tortilla was very thick and flavorful. The refried beans were flavorful and the flour tortilla was big , warm and fresh ! I will be back ! read more

Jorge’s Mexicatessen - Jorge's - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

They aren't kidding about having the BEST chicken soup Will definitely be doing this again read more

Ok so Mexican food is very subjective. Everyone likes different styles and flavoring. Past decade spent in Encnitas with some great options. Moved to Carlsbad and was trying to find a Cali B that matched my profile. Couldn't find one that hit. I'm not a fan of a lot of pico in mine and most places do this around here Carne is tasty. Has tasty potatoes instead of fries. Sour cream ads good flavor. Nice melted cheese. Enjoyed this one. 5 of 5. Only one salsa though. It's a salsa style red. read more

Jorge’s Mexicatessen - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

Everything we ordered was amazing! We got the chicken fajita and combo burrito, both were very tasty. The resturant is very clean and our food showed up very quick. Very good experience overall. read more

5 stars all the way!! Breakfast burrito is ssooo good, salsa is 10/10, but I come here for the veggie burrito! Sadly it's just as much (price-wise) as the other meat-based burritos, so I don't come here super often, but when I do it's always amazing!! read more

Not sure who's been giving these guys 5-stars but, as a native San Diegan, I have to honestly say this spot is pretty average based on their CA burrito. Using dry potato chunks instead of fries was a bad decision by these guys and kind of sacrilegious to be honest. Also, the burrito barely has any sour cream (except for one end of the burrito which shows laziness). Lastly, the hot sauce was underwhelming. It's kind of Americanized with too much tomato and not enough kick. Place is clean inside though and service is great. Just disappointed. read more

5 stars just for the chicken soup! Haven't had anything else there, but man, this soup is amazing. It's hearty, the chicken is so tender, there's rice, big slices of avocado, and chopped tomatoes and onions. And it's salty, just nearly too salty. It will bring you back if you're sick, hungover, or just plain tired. We are obsessed. read more

Best chicken soup ever! So flavorful and always nice and hot! Best tasting soup ever!

So good! Everything is delicious. Fresh and yummy. There salsa is fantastic. Don't get me started on the soup! It is that good. Everytime I go here the service is wonderful! This should be on you list of best Mexican food. read more

Takeout chicken rice soup is amazing, if a bit salty. Loaded with shredded chicken. I recommend both locations (Oceanside and Encinitas). Great comfort food, especially if you have a cold or flu. Welcomed gift for a friend! read more

Delicious food - best chicken soup and wonderful customer service! How have I not been here yet? I will be back frequently. Today I had the chicken soup and a crispy chicken taco. Nothing was greasy. Tons of flavor and nice pieces of tender chicken. Beautiful murals painted on the wall. The artist Chris is incredibly talented! This is my new favorite spot for tacos, burritos, and the most delicious soup! read more

Great Mexican food. Clean place. Authentic delicious food. Away from tourists and has served locals for years. Friendly service! read more

Jorge’s Mexicatessen - Seating - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Menudo was all broth. for $18 got very very FEW pieces of hominy and tripe. worst ever with little to none ingredients other than all broth. forget about going there if you want menudo. read more

Service was great! And they're not lying best chicken soup ever taste just like home we also got California burritos that were amazing only thing is they only have red salsa no green read more

Amazing place! The service is super fast as well as sweet I love the lady who took my order. Definitely worth the trip if you're in the area! read more

Breakfast burritos are my favorite! One will fill you up all day. Be sure to pick up some of the soup too for later. Great service- I did take out this visit. read more

Miracle workers! The consistent food made here, warm smiles, and beautiful clean business makes it always a treat to visit. Get the soup! Order extra salsa, trust me. Visit often and bring friends. Or order to go on a busy night you don't want to cook. It's the best!!!! read more

Not fine dining but VERY fine, authentic Mexican food with a refreshingly light touch. Over 3 weeks we've had: Mexico City chicken soup (indeed THE best!) Chicken hard shell taco twice! (tender chicken, perfect shell) Shrimp taco Huevos Mexicana w egg whites (spicy and perfect) Chicken tostada (tender chicken, tasty beans, great guacamole) Breakfast burrito w bacon (outstanding) Sweet people. Nice, clean, simple sit down space. Come here! read more

Jorge’s Mexicatessen - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

Machaca breakfast burrito was on point. So good and such a large portion! Salsa accentuated the taste and made it so easy to down a whole portion since everything was so tasty. read more

Jorge’s Mexicatessen - Machaca breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

DO NOT RECOMMEND!! This place gave me & my bf food poisoning. We got the shrimp diabla & carne asada. BOTH TRASH!!

Excellent! Food 5 stars! Service 5 stars! We ordered the 6 beef taquitos to share. The guy taking our order was extremely friendly and helpful with menu items and info. The taquitos were crunchy and the meat was tender. They're topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and tomatoes . They also come with onions and cilantro which we left off. We also ordered a side of beans which tasted fresh and homemade. Definitely returning! read more

Food quality is terrible , palleted to Eurocentric standards in the area but it's maintained my Hispanic people

Delicious every item and every time! The magic soup is my go-to and never disappoints! Great food and service!

The best chicken soup and carne asada torta and carne asada bowl rolled tacos not good just ok.