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Jorge's Mexicatessen

4.1 (527 reviews)
InexpensiveDelis, Mexican
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Chicken soup
Kirsten K.

It's been a while since I've been able to get some soup from Jorges... it was better than I remember!! So much chicken and flavor, I definitely won't wait that long to go back!! Sooo good!!

Rolled tacos
Shauna W.

Was In the area and wanted some Mexican food so of course I had to come to yelp for some help . This place seemed to have good reviews so I gave it a try . I called up the number to place an order so it would hopefully be ready by the time I got there . The gentleman on the phone was very nice , he gave me my order number and told me it would be about 8 mins . I pulled up and saw a steady amount of people coming in and out so I was stoked I'd found "the spot". Told him I was there for my number and he printed out a receipt and I paid my bill . The wait time was definitely over 8 mins as I saw people leaving who had come before me leave with their food . I was waiting very patiently until I couldn't anymore . I politely asked if mine was ready and it seemed it had been sitting there and he didn't see it . I figured the food would be worth the wait so I wasn't even really that bothered . I get home and open the lid and see my rolled tacos. They looked decent but I've seen better presentation before . My 1st bite was ok but dang , the meat inside was DRY! I still ate them of course but they definitely weren't the best rolled tacos I've had . I would probably try this place one more time and hope next time it's better quality . But again , the staff is very nice.

MACHACA plate with rice and refried beans
Scott T.

enjoyed the rolled tacos at the Oceanside location so much when the family was in Encinitas the next week and craving fast-Mex, JORGE's MEXICATESSEN was an easy pick. the wife-unit had her usual, a BEAN and CHEESE BURRITO with an egg add. I had a RELLENO BURRITO (poblano chili stuffed with cheese, dipped in an egg batter and deep fried) that already came with beans and cheese, and I added rice. unlike every other relleno burrito I've had, this one came "wet" on the inside with a ladle of enchilada-like sauce. yeah, no pictures. if you've seen one wrapped burrito, you've pretty much seen 'em all and "quick peeks under the hood" are just gross. the boy had the MACHACA PLATE, a Tex-Mex style scramble with sautéed onions and bell peppers like fajitas made with ropes of dried beef. JORGE's MEXICATESSEN is standard fast-Mex done well.

Ham Torta

We ordered a ham torta and a chimichanga- the latter was large enough to feed two adults or three kids! Everything was delicious and fresh.

Don't get me wrong the food here is good but the service sucks, I get they close @8 so I been calling since 7:30pm and no answer and I get it ! Restaurants can get pretty busy, especially on the weekends. So when I showed up, it was pretty empty and I assumed I might've gotten the wrong number because nobody ever answered my 9 calls. So when I walked in, I called her phone ring. And I asked why don't you guys pick up? The young man told me because they stopped taking phone orders at 7:30. Nowhere on the website says that and like I told him just because it's polite and courtesy so the person doesn't keep calling and calling answer and be like sorry we stopped taking phone orders if you'd like food you have to come in before we close. SO How hard is that to do ????

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12 days ago

Good soup, good service, good places to park, good ambiance, very tinny place, very tinny menu. A little expensive for a chicken soup.

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3 months ago

Overpriced. Messed up my meal. Guy working the cash register who took my order was a door

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7 months ago

Love this place! Always amazing customer service and delicious food. The adobada tacos are superb. Thank you!

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10 months ago

Favourite soup on planet earth! Spicy or regular...both great. Been going here my entire life!

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The chicken soup is perfection itself! I need more words for this review. Nice day, isn't it? And how about those METS?

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Did not include an item I need to go order. I had to return to the restaurant to pick up the main item of our order.

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11 months ago

The BEST food around. We love it!! Chicken soup is amazing. Great taquitos. Awesome enchiladas. All good!!

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Ask the Community - Jorge's Mexicatessen

Is the soup gluten free?

Yes except for the flour tortilla which is optional.

Do you work with any delivery apps?

No, I'm just a local customer.

Does their chicken soup have rice in it?

Yes- it has rice in it. However, just order without it if you'd prefer! Best part is the fresh avocado slices on top of the soup, yummy!

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Jorge's Mexicatessen - delis - Updated May 2026

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