Excellent spot for crispy chicken tacos. A little messy so make sure you have a fork to clean up all that spills out while eating!!! Also mighty tasty chicken soup. We usually go to the Santa Fe. location in Encinitas but have also enjoyed the Camino Real location. Tasty quickly made food @ affordable prices. No frills atmosphere. Mainly a to go spot. Muy Bueno read more

Please be careful eating here! This restaurant does not deserve to be supported by this community!!! Ordered a California burrito the other day, sour cream was completely curdled and rancid, it's was unreal that someone would put this in a burrito and serve it, it looked and smelled unmistakable, we wanted to support this place because it's near by and we have heard good things. I know things may not be super fresh considering corona virus, but this was a safety issue that was complete unacceptable. I called and the gentlemen that answered was very nice, but he didn't offer to fix the situation, he kept telling me to substitute guacamole next time or ask for more cheese. Very disappointed. Also just found this review from The other location. I didn't mention this in my review because the curdled sour cream was the issue I had let people about due to safety. But this is elegantly what happen to us, $21 was our total, we were charged $41. Unacceptable. read more

Jorge's Mexicatessen - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

The best chicken soup ever! Often buy some for my clients in nearby Scripps Hospital, it's healthy contents and delicious taste will make anyone feel better very quickly! read more

This place has really declined in the quality, taste, and serving size of their food :( Ordered this carnitas burrito, last week, paid $13 and some change only to get what's pictured... immediately called, the gentleman in the front was super nice and very apologetic and asked me to come in and speak to a manager... Did that, and, the lady in the back cooking (manager) was beyond rude and super defensive. She told me, pretty much, too bad because that is their serving portions and nothing she can do. Horrible customer service!! Walked out, will not be going back anymore!! read more

Jorge's Mexicatessen - Carnitas burrito - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Had the chicken soup and it did not dissapoint. Was really light and flavorful. Great spot, great service.

Purchased the Carne Asada Chips, probably the worst I have ever had from a restaurant. Unfortunately they looked good when I opened the box, all though I will say they sat on the counter for about 5 - 8 minutes after they came up from the kitchen. Meat and toppings okay, it was primarily the chips, the base for the meal, kinda like getting a burrito and the insides taste great but the actual tortilla tastes bad. Chips tasted stale and like they went into a microwave, everyone I know would never put chips in the microwave, its Mexican food it should be fresh, deep fry that stuff and top it off. I will never order this again from here. read more

Jorge's Mexicatessen - Bad Carne Asada Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

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The quality and price of their food has gone downhill. A burrito cost 17 dollars and a large soup is now 14 dollars. So sad. They are so nice but not nice enough for the price. They even apologize for the prices. read more

After getting fucked over at la especial del norte , Jorges got me set up and hooked up in 8 minutes being from Mexico City I know good soup and man this is good soup!! Just the right amount - this is my new go to place for soup !! Quick cheap and fast like a Thai massage in thailand - read more

Jorge's Mexicatessen - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Best chicken soup ever! Fresh and tasty. The chili verde and chili relleno are also really good! I wish they do delivery but they do not.

Best place, best soup, not fries but potato in California. Best service best staff home cooking type feel. Best salsa best experience you could ask for. read more

Highly recommend their Texcoco soup. Both locations offer consistently good food. Their fish tacos are always fresh and stay crisp. The staff is great about special requests for orders and unlike many other taco shops has always gotten our requests for our somewhat picky daughter correct. Great Mexican food in Encinitas! read more

Surprisingly good for a little Mexican restaurant located in a shopping center. I'm usually skeptical of food in strip mall-ish places as it's usually pretty bland.. But Jorge's is an exception! I came in on a Saturday afternoon around lunch time and it was busy but the line moves quickly. You order at the counter and 5-10 minutes later when your food is ready, they will call your order number. I ordered a fish taco ($2.75) and a taco salad with beef ($6.25). First. The fish taco was actually huge! I was full from this alone. A huge piece of fried fish inside a tortilla with onions, cilantro, and some sort of orange-spicy-remoulade-ish sauce. The taco salad was also very good. On first look, it appears as a traditional taco salad inside a taco shell bowl . After digging in.. I found the beef to actually be like stewed beef in Mexican spices.. Rather than a simple ground beef. Definitely unexpected .. In a good way! It's great food for the price.. A couple tables are outside.. But mostly indoor seating. I'll definitely be back! read more

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This restaurant located across from the Scripps Encinitas Hospital has some of the best chicken soup! Unfortunately, the California Burrito leaves a lot to be desired. Now, this isn't a one-time fly off the handle review. I actually ordered this burrito on 2 separate occasions to give it a chance. The first time was around 9:30am and the nice employee suggested it because I wanted the carne asada meat with some sort of potatoes. I thought, "great!" Then added guacamole to the order making the price around $10 and change. When I got home and began to eat all I tasted were potatoes. No kidding, there was barely any meat - so sad. Not only that, the potatoes were old, reused and lukewarm. I've made country potatoes many times and a cook knows when potatoes have gotten old and stale. I chalked it up to one bad experience but I wouldn't let that stop me. About 3 days later I had the same craving so I went back. But this time I asked them to go easy on the potatoes and add more meat. Let's not forget the guacamole! When I got home...ugh! The meat potato ratio was not 3:1 but 1.5:1, still plenty of reused, stale, lukewarm, horrible potatoes! The carne asada meat - some of the bits were burned. Ugh, again! I'm done and disappointed. Never again will I order another carne asada burrito from them again. :-((( read more

This is the best spicy chicken soup in Encinitas. I have tried the others and this place is always 5/5. Their salsa is soo spicy and delicious - I recommend getting a tub to go and a bag of chips. The chips will last in the pantry for 3-4 days. The crispy chicken tacos are also good. Not greasy and packed full. This place is great for what it is but I'd stick with the soup, chips and salsa, and crispy chicken tacos. The quesadilla and carne asada are fine but way too greasy. There's better carne elsewhere. This is your place for chicken. read more

The food is really good especially the chicken soup ángel the check is super nice and pleasant person. Never overcharges for anything, the only thing is they don't have card tips for the staff. So make sure to bring cash if you're leaving tips. read more

Best chicken tacos in town! They are known for their chicken soup, but we venture into the rest of the menu sometimes and are always happy!

I might be getting ahead of myself cause I have only eaten here once but they may have the best crispy chicken tacos I have ever had and I've had well over 100. Typically grease is running out the back end, shells fall apart and it's an unhealthy mess. These were just the opposite, super clean w a good amount of guac and the rice and beans didn't taste like they were made w a pound of lard. If I go there again and it sucks I'll let you know but so far-so good. read more

Sadly I can no longer order the crispy beef tacos. Even at the old price the new tacos are substandard. Over fried shell with tasteless beef. At the new price its an outrage. I miss when the older manager was there. read more

The best chicken soup, by far. Chips too greasy. Super nice staff! Will be back for the soup on many occasions.

I was in the area and found this cool taco shop right off the freeway. I tried the Tuesday Special which was delicious tangy pork chile verde, rice and beans, corn tortilla, soft drink, all for under $10. The whole meal was perfect and I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu and specials. But for Tuesdays, I'm sticking with this Special. Parking is decent, staff is great, location is nice. Thumbs up and fist bumps!! read more

Jorge's Mexicatessen - Tuesday Special Pork Chile Verde Combo - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Our favorite restaurant in Encinitas, period. Food is always fresh and tasty. Terrific spicy salsa. Sweet and friendly proprietors. We want them to stay in business forever. Now that they take phone orders, it's easy to get your food without hanging around. Recyclable cartons, minimal packaging. The worst thing that's ever happened to me here was that on a really busy day, I was given a beef taco and chicken enchilada, instead of chicken taco and beef enchilada. Didn't matter, was just as delicious. Nos gusta muchísimo. read more

I LOVE the chicken soup here. I got food poisoning last year and I lived off this soup for three days (without the spice). It was the only thing I could eat and I swear it has healing properties! :) Every time I am nearby I come in and get it to go - a lovely staple. I ask for extra onions and cilantro and ask for the hot sauce on the side. They are very nice and personable here, too. read more

Family owned place. Friendly service and their chicken taquitos are the bomb. I wanted chips and salsa but $4.50 is too much for that. It's cheaper at Rubio's. I would come back though. I also love that their food is delicious and the wait is short. read more

Food was Ok, until I got this chicken bone!!!!! my finger tips are small compared to this huge - choking bone!!!!! read more

Jorge's Mexicatessen - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

Wow! What a gem this place is? My friend recommended it for the chicken soup, and I am addicted to it now. I have also had the mole plate, also addicted to it. I start venturing out into other dishes but these two are fireeeeee! read more

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Love the salsa which is the draw to this place. I haven't tried anything other than the carne asada quesadilla but I was tempted to try the chicken soup. The service is friendly and the place is clean. It is warm in the interior of the place so sit outside if you can find a spot. read more

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Their chicken soup is the reason why we went. It was fresh and so delicious. The service was great and got our food less than 10 minutes. Will be back for sure. read more

I'm very critical of Mexican restaurants as I was raised on this food. But the food at Jorge's made me feel like I was eating my moms home cooking. We had a carne asada burrito, beef taquitos, caldo de pollo, and a quesadilla. The carne asada was seasoned well and the quesadilla and caldo was not greasy at all. All the food was so delicious. Not that it needs it, but for some added flavor ask for some salsa...OMG!!! This will definitely be a pit stop on ever trip down to San Diego!! read more

Jorge's Mexicatessen - Chicken soup - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I like the other Jorge's location so maybe I shouldn't be too harsh about my first visit at this place. On the other hand... The California burrito was dry as a bone and the adobada burrito was more like a chile rojo burrito--I only know it wasn't what I ordered. I've said it before--there are too many good Mexi joints to waste time and money on those which do not measure up. Sadly, I doubt if I will try this location again. read more

Jorge's is the absolute BEST taco shop in Encinitas! The food is authentic, the salsa is spot on and hot and the staff is as nice as they come!! They also have the best chicken soup in San Diego. Highly Recommend!!! read more

Below average quality Mexican food here pairs well with poor customer service. The guy at the counter did not crack a smile for any of the many customers that came in here. Food was also not very good at all. I got the rolled taco plate that came with beans, rice, and a drink. It was the Thursday special for $6.25. The rolled tacos only came with guacamole that was more runny than creamy. They were actually pretty good. The beans were very bland and needed some salt. The rice was dry but had potential for flavor. They have coke products here. Their water from the soda machine came out brown tinged (see picture). There are a few seats outside and some inside as well. The chairs aren't very comfortable outside, but it is shaded. Parking isn't bad at all. We won't be back here for a second try. read more

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4.5 This review is for the chicken soup. I have not physically been to this location, but my colleague swears they have the best chicken soup and promised to bring in a sample. So today, she presents to my office with a cup of chicken soup. The soup contains chunks of chicken breast, onion, tomato, green onion, Serrano peppers (I think), cilantro rice and avo. WOW!!! The flavor is amazing, and yet, so hearty!!! I also ate a side of tortillas, which were also amazing. The chicken soup is homemade and made fresh to order. Veggies still had their crunch and the broth is very flavorful. I heard at times there is a wait just for the soup! I cannot wait to try other items on their menu. Conveniently located off the 5 freeway, and just across the way from one of the hospital sites I tend to have meetings. read more

We've been hearing about Jorge's chicken soup for years but only tried it a month ago when family got Covid. It is worth the hype. It's mild and simple (without the chili sauce), but the flavor is incredible. Going back for another order tonight. read more

Hands down the BEST chicken soup EVER!! And get it spicy - don't be weak My favorite fish taco when I want to be bad (fried) The California burrito is one stop cure for hangover I went in here the other night for some soup for my sick guy and within hours his cold was cured! It's true what they say! A little tip: - pay cash, owner really hates credit/debit cards (it's painful watching him get the transaction through) - although you really want to ask for extra salsa, refrain from asking. He's like the gatekeeper of salsa read more

I came here because my Mom has talked about the soup here.. forever. It's about $6 for a huge serving (if you eat in, you're still going to eat out of a styrofoam cup).. but it's great. Chicken and rice, avocado and goodness all mixed in. There's a spicy version and a non-spicy version, served with 3 white tortillas that are warm. read more

Jorge's Mexicatessen - small space - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Picked up few side dishes yesterday. The rice was awful. There was so much salt that I couldn't eat it and threw it away. The employees are always very kind here and the food is typically very good and fair prices. I was surprised by this yesterday. read more

Got the carne asada burrito and Mexican soup here and was not disappointed. The burrito was $1 to $2 more and average to below average size than at similar places, but the quality and taste were excellent. I'll happily pay a little extra to not have to bite into chunks of fat that you have to throw out, ruining the experience. The soup was also amazing. And the best part about it.... it was NOT a salt bomb. You could actually taste the fresh flavors in all their glory. The red salsa also benefited from this strategy. Can't wait to go back! read more

Heard all the raves about the chicken soup. It's ok I didn't taste what all the buzz was about. The tortilla's were really fresh and made more of an impression on me than the chicken soup. I had the texcoco spicy one and it was a little too spicy for me. I'll come back to try other items on the menu but not the soup. I thought it was funny to see the graffiti on the tables read more

Jorge's Mexicatessen - chicken soup texcoco style w/fresh flour tortilla's - Mexican Near Me - Encinitas, California

tip: smart mouth service but otherwise very quick. Can't emphasize how great the salsa is (have to ask for it if they don't offer it). Perfect consistency, not watery. Perfect amount of heat. This maybe the best salsa in the area. No wonder they have no salsa bar! Had the beef chimichanga which was good. Had beans, sour cream, cheese, guac. one star off because it hardly has any seating. read more

Support local businesses during this time!!! Jorge's is one of the few restaurants in encinitas I've seen really step up their protective measures for COVID-19. Just call in your order ahead on the phone. They literally built a plastic/glass barrier around the counter and made it so you just slip your card/cash through a little hole and so they've eliminated person-person contact completely. It really is brilliant I was in and out of there in 2 minutes tops. Thank you Jorge's! read more