I would give this place a 3.8 on a more detailed scale. The country fried steak was alright. The prices were decent. The ambiance was like a family style diner. Similar to a dennys feel but more personalized. The service was decent. They were quick with the coffee which was great! The server was very nice. read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - country fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

Glad we found this place. They open early, have great service and have a lot of options on their menu to choose from. The inside was clean and spacious. I got the French toast combo and it was very tasty. The food came out quick and fresh. Would definitely come back and try something else on the menu. read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

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There was a lot of food on the plate but the salmon was somewhat off. The bathroom was really in desperate need of a deep clean. Black up the baseboards. The constant shouting of the staff in the kitchen and with the waiter was very intrusive. Was looking forward to Mariah's as it was highly recommended but I won't be back. Sorry guys just too much awry. read more

I needed to be in San Marcos this afternoon, but left the house hours earlier than needed to get ahead of an all day planned power outage in my neighborhood, so decided to find a place for lunch with an outdoor patio. So happy my search took me to Mariah's Westwind. Was given a great table by the outer fence, which worked out perfectly. Ate, read my book and people watched. I forgot to get my server's name, she was absolutely fantastic! The beefeater sandwich was delicious and plentiful. Was only able to eat half of it and half the fries, leftovers will be another full meal. Not sure if this Mariah 's is/was related to the one in Carlsbad that I went to decades ago. Don't think it's still open, but I think I went when the street it was on was still named Elm! I'll be back for sure. The food, service and pricing are all A+ read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - Beefeater Sandwich, yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

Cute decor uncomfortable seats. Ordered a vegetarian omelette, and expected a moist savory taste, but unfortunately the avocado was not ripe, the eggs were rubbery and I had to smother it with salsa just to make it tasty along with salt. I asked for a STRONG cup of coffee... no such thing apparently. The staff was friendly, and the food arrived promptly, but $65 + tips for 2 omelettes with beverages was definitely a total waste of money. read more

We stopped there on a whim after taking our dog to the vet next door. Our pup was welcomed on the patio which was nicely shaded. Service was friendly and fast. Coffee and food were very good. I will definitely go back. read more

This is such a great little breakfast and lunch spot. I've had so much on the menu and I've never had a bad meal. Between all the eggs Benedict options and the classics, there's so much to choose from! French toast, Benedict Florentine, the Tuna melt are a few of my favorites. They also have lots of specialty coffee drinks. This time of year it's a real treat to be able to sit on the nice patio outside and soak in the sunshine read more

Lots of stuff on the menu but the food didn't stand out where we'd go out of our way to go back. Service was ok.

Absolutely delicious food here. My parents came to visit me when I wasn't feeling my best so we were looking for a place to get some food. It was during the week so it wasn't very busy. The service was pretty good. The waiter was pretty laid back and relaxed but gave great recommendations, so you can tell he enjoyed working there. We sat in the outdoor seating, so we got to see a few dogs with their owners. This is definitely a place I would come to again to try other items on the menu. So I'll be back to get the 5 stars up there. read more

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Even though they were so busy they did a great job, as usual. Jose is awesome! Had the smoked salmon Benedict today with the hash browns which was awesome ! My son had French toast ,eggs, bacon/sausage. He said it was great! Such a nice patio to sit at , there's nice shade out there. You can get either breakfast or lunch , doesn't matter what time. Great options for either . The nicest staff all around! read more

Popular place, but luckily have come at times to not wait long, if at all, for a table. I always get the Country Benedict or Country breakfast for the biscuits and gravy, hash browns and eggs. Indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating has umbrellas which is helpful. Large enough parking lot to never have an issue finding a spot. read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

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So glad we tried this place. We arrived Saturday morning at 7am Jose was our waiter and very nice- we ordered the Carly it was French toast, eggs and meat! Definitely add this spot to your list to try! read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - This was a split with my daughter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

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I've been to Mariah's before and wanted to like it again, but unfortunately, this visit confirmed that the quality has declined significantly. The food is marginal at best. The meats are cheap and fatty, and the once-popular corned beef hash is now dry and poorly composed--large, bland chunks of potato, a few onions, and dry bits of corned beef. There's no real recipe or thought behind it, though I'll give credit for it at least being homemade in the past. Now, they've switched to Vienna-brand thin-sliced corned beef with a strong salt and vinegar aftertaste, which was disappointing. Our food arrived lukewarm, suggesting it had been sitting before being served. For a $30 meal, that's simply not acceptable. Adding to the frustration, they've cut corners by replacing butter with margarine and switching to coconut oil across the board, while simultaneously raising prices. The result is paying more for a noticeably lower-quality experience. To be fair, the service was friendly and well-intentioned, and the restaurant manages its busy flow of customers efficiently. The food is plated nicely, and the atmosphere is still inviting. But none of that can make up for the steep drop in food quality. Mariah's used to be one of the best breakfast spots in North County, but not anymore. I won't be going back. read more

I like Mariah's but I don't love it. They manage their intake well. It's a busy place. The service is good and well-intentioned. The food is good enough and well-plated. I like corned beef hash, but they don't think it out. They put down a plate of rather dry chunks of corned beef with some large chunks of potatoes and a very few cooked onions. It's just not good. There's no "recipe". At least it's homemade, but... I should stick to the omelettes. read more

Thank you for serving C.A.S.H. Rebels great breakfast ... we enjoyed this intimate beautiful restaurant . read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - C.A.S.H. Rebels had an amazing breakfast today ... thank you so much for good food and good service! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

Pretty cool little restaurant near the hidden, elite, hideaway of the San Elijo area of San Marcos. The menu is pretty good size and so far everything I have tried here has been good. The place is small but lots of outdoor seating. Very clean and inviting. Parking is good with it being in a little shopping center. Customer service was excellent. Friendly and helpful. The food was good. I had the corned beef hash and then went for lunch and got a ruben. The meats were very good and not too salty. The food just tasted very fresh and was cooked very well. Sides were just as good. I will be back here to try more of the menu. read more

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Service is fast and friendly! This has been my go to breakfast place since 2017. Highly recommend. Love that my pup can dine with me in the patio! read more

Nice little spot! Quiet, fast service, nice patio, and not crowded. Also dog friendly. Had the yogurt and fruit bowl with granola and it was much fresher fruit than I usually get in other restaurants. Very tasty. A friend had the spinach salad and said it was very good. She also had the chili and said it was better than another spot we go to that has very good chili. All in all a very good experience and we will definitely be back! read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - Nice outdoor patio seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

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We always love it here. Great service and the food is wonderful. I especially love the pastrami sandwich as well as the French dip! The patio is dog friendly. A nice place to bring the family, or to drop in for a quick bite. My husband has had them cater for his business - everyone loved it and the employees requested it again for next time! read more

A hidden gem. Place has seating inside and out. Seat yourself but get amazing service. Fresh coffee both regular and decalf. We ordered the super burrito and the chorizo and egg tacos. Big servings and the most amazing service. Our coffee never ran empty. They have daily specials too. If you are looking for a good meal, good service in a casual setting. Give this place a try. read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - Specials - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Very good food. It's a hidden gem and out of way. Well worth the drive staff is extremely friendly and it's very clean and nice and inside.

Food is as marginal at best... Pancakes are not light and fluffy, more dense. Guess that's a preference. Meats are cheap and fatty Real kicker was ordering the stack of 2 pancakes, which is $13.95, I asked if I could get one chocolate one banana as the kids couldn't decide. When I got the bill it was $21 for two pancakes. I asked why and was told because each topping is $7. I questioned the reasoning and was told, "I don't make the prices I just work here... things are expensive now". In a raised voice so everyone heard and looked. Instead of arguing I paid and left, and will not return. After looking at further reviews, it appears that we were fooled by there 4.2 rating. They have clearly fallen apart as recent reviews have noted the disappointment compared to years past. read more

First off, welcoming staff! Everyone is so nice! The restaurant is not super up to date, gives you a very home/mom&pop shop/outdated diner vibe. Inside is not very large but can prob fit 10-12 tables of 4 which I guess is decent. They have an outside patio which is pet friendly. We chose to sit outside since it looked like a beautiful day. The staff were very nice after we switched tables like 3 times (sorry! We had a baby with us so wanted to make sure she was in the shade). Honestly the tables and chairs could probably use an update BUT everything is CLEAN. Chairs just looked a little sun worn and tables kind of rusted. Onto the food: I got Carley's Combo (French toast, bacon, medium eggs) - this tasted so good! really loved all of it. They were generous with their portions! I stole some hash browns from my group (crispy and light!). Our group really enjoyed our brunch. My eggs were cooked to perfection - a good balance of runny yet composed. They gave me like 4 strips of bacon! It had a good bite (not thin, not super thick). The french toast was your run of the mill - liked it more when I poured syrup and slapped on some butter. read more

Here on vacation from Las Vegas. Great find for breakfast! Service was amazing as well. Pancakes taste amazing!

I searched my map for a local eatery in Carlsbad and it brought me here. I was very pleased. The food was delicious and Jose very attentive. Will definitely come back on the cover in Carlsbad. read more

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Customer service was rushed. We went early enough that it was not busy at all with empty tables but still felt rushed out. Abrupt table service. Food was typical breakfast fare. read more

Whoa. We're from Tierrasanta in SD. Our first time in the area and a packed restaurant with a long wait recommend Mariah's. The service was amazing. The food OMFG, it is the best French dip I've ever had. I get them everywhere I go. My 13 year old got the ATC and said it's really good. It's super filling and crispy bread. My toddler loved the grilled cheese. They used a ton of cheese! Overall we had the best experience!!! read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - ATC - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Not sure why it's taken me this long to write a review for Mariah's. We've been going here for years. It's our go to spot for breakfast and brunch. Coffee is always amazing, their biscuits are...well, a few years ago I called and ordered a full try of them for a party we were having to go with my husbands brisket. I didn't have time to make the amount we needed and no one knew they were not mine (I make good biscuits ). My favorite is the omelets, my husband loves their California Benedict and our kids always want the multigrain pancakes. Their homemade salsa is also amazing. Plenty of outdoor seating with umbrellas make it perfect for us with our dog and walking distance when we want to enjoy some brunch mimosas! The staff is always friendly and fun to chat with. We will be coming as long as they are there! read more

Once again we experienced spectacular service at a San Marcos restaurant. Our waitress was attentive and everything came out quick. Food was average but then again I don't like breakfast. Coffee was pretty good. read more

Excellent food; excellent service; relaxed atmosphere. We all really loved it! We will definitely be back!

They have a big outside seating area with lots of shade. The staff was incredibly friendly, fast and attentive- our server recommended the breakfast burrito and it was delicious! The burrito is pretty big and enough to feed at least two people if you're looking to split a meal. read more

Food was excellent. Fresh. My compliments to the chef. Like eating in my grandma's kitchen or her restaurant in 1940s Employees were congenial, helpful and patient. I have a hearing problem and they were so accommodating. I will be back next time I visit San Marcos. I will bring my friends and family read more

Mariah's has been a go-to over the years when we want a classic diner-esque comfort food breakfast/brunch. It has a friendly laid-back neighborhood vibe with welcoming and attentive service, and a large outdoor shaded patio- dog and family friendly. The food is hearty, simple and delicious- I usually get their California Benedict with crisp bacon, creamy slices of avocado contrasting nicely with fresh slices of tomato all topped with a perfectly oozing yolkie egg and of course the rich hollandaise sauce. Their Hashbrowns have the perfect ratio of crispiness (I like to err on the side of more crisp) and you can taste the delicious butter it was fried in. Hashbrowns are usually the metric by which I assess breakfast spots - and this place nails it. My husband loves breakfast burritos and Mariah's takes one of his top spots for this- reminding him of the comforting flavor of local Mexican fast food but balanced out by a more healthier quality of ingredients. The coffee is plentiful with never-ending refills. For my taste, the coffee is a bit lighter than what I typically prefer (but then again I normally have 3-4 shots of straight espresso a day). Similar to what most people have said, Mariah's food is just good ole comfort food - like a warm familiar hug for your tummy. Highly recommend! read more

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A great American breakfast spot with really friendly staff. Got the eggs Benedict, egg was perfectly poached and hollandaise was perfect. Side of potatoes were not my favorite and neither were the pancakes. But my friends hash browns were perfectly crispy- yum read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

I really gave it a shot but the service is not good. Super nice staff, solid food, love the outdoor seating, but the service is weak. I have gone the last 3 weekends in a row, (and at least 3 other times in last 6 months) looking for a regular place, and every time the service was poor. Only one server for the entire patio. They need more service help. I've never eaten inside, but the decor is tired and drab. One more server on the weekends would help. read more

Found this place cuz Mama Kats was closed. Glad I did. They have a liquor license not that I got any but cool that I could get a mimosa if I wanted. Really clean and awesome staff. Food was Great! Their corned beef hash is home made. Everyone cleared their plates!!! I will definitely come back. read more

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Happy to have stumbled on this restaurant on a Sunday morning in my search for a brunch spot after hiking double peak park, this combination of a hike and brunch was fabulous. Pros- Plenty of parking Indoor and Outdoor seating Friendly staff Daily specials Good variety of breakfast dishes Delicious coffee Delicious food Cons None... I enjoyed my meal and the ambiance. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

I'm going to be in the minority with this review. I don't know what it was about this place but I was not impressed. The decor was simple to tacky. The receptionist was very friendly and took my drink order immediately. I wasn't sure who the wait staff was until he showed up at my table. Took my order was polite, etc. my order took a little longer than I am used to, so had a little. When the food arrived it looked a little underwhelming. It was exactly as I ordered, but no garnishes or anything colorful. Just a western omelet, hash browns and a muffin. Plenty of butter for the muffin, but no jam or offer of any. I had to request a refill on my drink. The hash brown potatoes were a little thin, but a good size. The omelette was more like a scramble. I prefer a folded omelet with the ingredients stuffed inside. I wasn't rushed, the place was very clean and the food tasted good. Something just felt missing. read more

Came out to brunch with a couple of friend and we were seated pretty quickly! We were seated outside. it was a cloud day but there were tents put above us in case it started raining. The waitress serving us was very nice and patient. Seemed like she enjoyed to be there which was awesome! The food was also pretty good! The hash browns were pretty standard, nothing special. The actual Benedict was good! It was pretty pricey because of the eggs surcharge they have on all their items. Overall food and service was good, a bit on the pricey side, but definitely a place you can stop and eat for brunch if you're around. read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California

I think is called fried steak, or you can just show the server this photo. It's very delicious, grounded Beef with crispy layer top it off with mushroom / potatoes gravy. Side with eggs and hash brown.... read more

Mariah's Westwind Restaurant - Fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, California