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    Mexico Lindo

    4.3 (92 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Fast Food
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:45 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Whole Fried Fish
    Andrea M.

    This place is a diamond in the rough! It may look like a taco shop but this is definitely sit down authentic Mexican food! The restaurant was cute and clean. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was amazing! We had the Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo and the whole fried fish. The food is made with fresh ingredients and were very flavorful. I can't wait to come back. I think this is my new favorite Mexican restaurant in San Diego!

    Max M.

    Five star for authenticity,taste and service this hidden gem is one for the books. Looks like it was a small dinner at some point but definitely has a home feeling to it as it is decorated in traditional Mexico style.

    Adobada tacos
    Jennifer B.

    We were recommended this place by friend very well versed with Mexican food who said they had the best adobada tacos EVER here! This place did not disappoint. Cheery hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint. We had the adobada tacos, the asada fries, and the tortas, and they were all so delicious and authentic and well seasoned! We definitely food coma'd after, the food can be quite heavy. Complementary chips and salsa also were delicious! Ample street parking and clean bathrooms here. Fast and attentive service. Options to sit at tables or at the bar, no outdoor dining options here. Come here for a solid and authentic Mexican food experience!

    Tacos
    Bill P.

    Legit tacos, this is the real deal. Authentic mexican food with no frills. I got 3 tacos and each had its own unique flavor, the pastor was sweet, the carnitas was flavorful and the birria was on point. The ladies behind the counter were plesant and attentive. The menu is quite large so I need to come back and try a number of different items.

    Street taco de asada , y menudo.
    Jesus V.

    Wow!! My new place for street tacos, but most of all the menudo on the weekends is bomb. Service is perfect, you will be welcomed like if this was family . There is a lot of seating so you will be comfortable.

    Carne Asada torta, chicken rolled tacos

    Tastes very homemade. Overall good and better than your average spot. Had the Carne Asada torta and chicken rolled tacos. The bread on the torta was really good. The salsa was more like hot sauce. Super pepper-y. Everything tastes like it was made in house. Would go back to try the tacos.

    Carne Asada Fries
    Ingrid S.

    Flavor of food here is amazing! The portions are really big too! The waitress is very nice and helpful. The atmosphere is very welcoming too. Super fast service. Worth the price!

    Adobado and Asada tacos, house-made chips and salsa, and red & green house-made squeeze bottle salsas
    David N.

    What a fantastic, classic little Mexican hole-in-the-wall! It's among the very best in Escondido! I only sampled the Asada and Adobada tacos which were superb, but suspect that everything else would be as good. The Asada was lean, tender but with crispy bits, and super tasty owing to perfect seasoning and probably a proper Asada marinade. The Adobada was also lean, tender and super delicious with an excellent Adobo sauce coating and seasoning. I found them both to be better seasoned than most of the other 15+ taquerias I've visited in Escondido, with just the right amount of heat and deep flavor. While Kennedy's Meat has excellent Asada tacos with a better quality beef cut that's properly marinated and grilled for $6.99, I'd really rather have two from here for $2.90 each. My only disappointment was that I could only get chips and salsa for $3.80, but the obviously house-made mild chunky salsa was excellent. And like almost every other taqueria in the area, there are but two salsas in squeeze bottles: one red and one green - both just okay. They do however have at the tables a range of bottled salsas, including Chipoltle and Habanero. Can't wait to try more on the huge menu!

    Chips and salsa
    Suzy V.

    I saw this restaurant while dining next door. I was immediately drawn to the old school authentic look of the place. We came back a few days later to try it out and were not disappointed. We weren't greeted or seated but felt comfortable enough to grab our own menus and take a seat. The server came over pretty quickly and took our drink orders. They serve bottled beer but no draft. We noted that most of the regulars grabbed their own drinks from the cooler but we weren't sure what the rules were so waited for our server to bring them to us. We asked for recommendations and based on that, I ordered the grilled chicken torta. It was delicious! The beans were super authentic and the bread was to die for. There's a panaderia next door so I guessed they get their bread fresh daily. My husband got the enchiladas but wasn't super crazy about the sauce but he's pretty picky on that. He thought the beans were amazing. We also loved the hot sauce on the tables. The green was especially good and spicy. Overall, I loved the family atmosphere and the vintage building. The food was great and I can't wait to explore the menu.

    Home made fresh salsa, red and green.

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    Great food. Fast and friendly service. Recommend the California burrito! Staff is always friendly

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    This place is our go to! Taste just like home! Service is amazing as always! Tripas tacos doraditos is the way to go!

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    Good, authentic, and reasonably priced. Wonderful little place, outstanding legit Mexican food

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    2 years ago

    Great food, friendly & efficient wait staff. We had the fish taco plates, they were fantasti!

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    I recommend always the best been coming here since I was 8 very friendly food is done right the tacos are the bomb

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    Great food and customer service. Esmeralda helped me out she was amazing. I recommend the asada burrrito

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    4 years ago

    Best bean and cheese burritos in North County San Diego!!! Staff is friendly and prices are more than reasonable

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    Farm To Smash

    4.3
    (249 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I literally just walked out so happy I had to Yelp before the food coma hit! Window sign says it…read moreall: Fresh ground beef, fresh baked buns, fresh cut fries cooked in beef tallow, house made sauces, and no seed oils. If you're going to burger and fry it, this is the way! Price is a little up there, but your taste buds will understand why. The beef tallow fries were sooooo good. Crispy edges, fluffy center, ACTUAL potato. The garlic fries had bold fresh garlic and are cooked in avocado oil, but leaned a little soggy. Shockingly, I preferred the classic tallow fries. Husband and I split two doubles. The Garlic Mushroom Burger was juicy, savory, and loaded with mushrooms, pickles, American cheese, and garlic spread. The Flamin Smash had jalapeño, pickles, American cheese, and chipotle spread. Big flavor, gentle kick, & hella satisfying. Washed it all down with the Cucumber Lemonade that's sweetened with agave syrup. Not too sweet! I didn't catch the cashier's name, but he was super friendly and helpful. Cozy, clean spot with a patio on the side for extra seating. Service was crazy fast. This place is a bit far from me and I am already planning the drive back! That's how you know it smash-ed!

    Where the beef??? I…read moredon't get the hype. Tiny patties with little flavor. Fry's were cold and small for a large. The pickles were good but that's about it. Is AI bots writing all these reviews. Skip this place for Tanners.

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    Burger Bench

    4.5
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    0.1 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Locally sourced ingredients

    Burger Bench never disappoints. The food is consistently amazing and the burgers are hands-down…read moresome of the best around. We ordered the classic burger with avocado and jalapeños and the mushroom Swiss with avocado, both cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The ingredients taste fresh, the buns are soft and toasted just right, and everything comes together exactly how a great burger should. Even the fries are excellent--crispy and seasoned well. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and the whole place has a great atmosphere. It's clean, open, and comfortable with a cool modern vibe that makes it a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal. Every visit has been solid. If you're a burger fan, this place is a must.

    This is a solid burger place! They have a variety of burgers and I like how you can get a 3 slider…read moresampler to try different ones. They have a good selection of beer, milkshakes, and drinks. You order at the counter and they'll bring the food to your table. It's hard to find a burger place with all my favorites: an egg, bacon, and avocado. The bacon was crispy, the egg was medium and wasn't too runny, and the brioche bread was a little sweet and fluffy. They use angus beef for their patties. You can also split your fries which I love! I got to try the onion rings and sweet potato fries. I wish the sweet potato fries were crispy. They were more on the soggy side. The onion rings batter was a lil thicker than I like. The batter overpowered the onion. We also got the Cajun wings to try which was nice and crispy! They give you a few sauces on the side so you can dip it. I got the ranch which was so good with the wings, fries and burger. The milkshakes are pretty delicious! We got the classic vanilla one. It was a pretty thick shake so you know they use legit ice cream! I also liked the peach lemonade. I would check this place out if you're in the area!

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    TJ Tacos

    TJ Tacos

    4.2
    (2.6k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    my search for the best taco spot in sd is finally over. im a big tacos el g hater and tj tacos blew…read morethem out of the park. tacos el g used to be good, don't get me wrong. but the quality went down, salsa tastes like water, meat is tough, dry, and chewy, and expensive. tj tacos did everything right. tacos were huge and full of meat. 10/10 no notes. we ordered adobada, carne asada, lengua, tripas, and cabeza tacos. everything was insane. adobada was juicy, flavorful, and addicting. my brother looooved their carne asada and he's picky with his tacos too! the smokiness and char from the grill gave it the absolute best flavor. it was also super tender and juicy. my lengua and cabeza were just perfect. cabeza wasn't too fatty like some places. i enjoyed how carne asada was paired with a fresh flour tortilla while the others came with corn. they had the best tortillas! i'm just a girl who loves salsa and i need them spicy. that's where a lot of tacos spots here fall short. their salsas, especially verde, were spicy and soooo good. i was so impressed! lots of seating inside and outside. you order first and pay after. don't forget to ask for grilled onions, jalapeños, and extra salsa. can't wait to come back for drive thru!

    TJ Tacos was a disappointing experience. We ordered 12 tacos, and the total came out to almost $59,…read morewhich felt very expensive for what we received. The tacos had very little meat, and the portions were not satisfying. To make matters worse, our order only came with four hot sauces. When we politely asked for more hot sauce and extra napkins, the staff refused. We were also told that only one napkin was allowed per plate, which was surprising. Even other taco places, like Frida's, are much more accommodating. Overall, the food did not justify the price, and the customer service left a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, this was an unpleasant visit, and I won't be returning. I'll definitely be taking my business somewhere else in the future.

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