Absolutely amazing sandwiches! And the staff there is very friendly and courteous, and we stopped…read moreby there every time we pass through Vista. Highly recommend good belly deli!

Good deli serving tasty sandwiches. It's located in a large plaza just off the Emerald Drive exit…read moreof the 78. Plenty of parking, staff was fast and friendly. Bare bones atmosphere with 6-7 tables. Took a while to get my pastrami sandwich even though I was the only person there; also the pastrami was decent but on the bland side. I'd definitely come back and try some of their other offerings. This place scores a 4 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

Another one of those unexpected gems in Vista. It looks like The Modern Churro started off just…read moreoffering Cuban Food and Churros however over time now offers a typical Taco Shop menu with an emphasis on Birria and Churros. The Birria itself was very tender, flavorful and moist. The churros of course were very good and fresh considering they fry it to order in a purpose made churro machine. I have to give a big shout out to the worker I had when I was there who I'm assuming was the owner. He made sure that everything was tasting good and that I was satisfied with everything.

I'm from the Bay! Bay Area Northern Cali. Hayward to be exact!…read more I'll give it up to The Modern Churro for having some of the best churros! It was sooo good we had to do a double take and took more people to come try their Churro and food! First time was thursday night after Legoland we wanted some more than nasty ass Legoland food. Then on Saturday after a day at the beach in Oceanside we decided to have lunch here! Service was spectacular. I meet the owner the first night. He was super friendly. I was telling him how we don't have much options on Churros back home. Everybody was coming in Night and day for their Churros. Come in and say hi and grab yourself some amazing Churro! This is chill cool spot! It's located in a busy corner street. Not alot sitting area but it will do. Did I mention that we will definitely be back when we are in town again!

Seated immediately and our server was super cheerful and upbeat despite being pretty much the only…read moreone in the front of house during the lunch rush. Drink orders arrived fast and our order was taken soon after getting our drinks. I ordered the Tombstone which is their Western cheeseburger, Two 1/4 lb. patties, bacon, grilled onion, cheddar cheese, AHB BBQ Sauce, topped with onion rings on a brioche bun with a side of onion rings. The portions were huge and the burger was cooked perfectly. The onion rings were pretty standard for what you'd expect but were tasty and a big portion. Beer selection was great and we enjoyed our lunch here. Highly recommended!

If I was just rating the service, it would be 5 stars no question! But since there's food involved,…read moreI want to be honest. I was soooo excited about the Philly connection, as I'm very familiar with cheesesteaks having lived near Philly in a past life. Well, I was sorely disappointed. We were told that the bread is flown in daily from Philly. Well, I don't know where it's coming from because it's definitely not the same bread as what they normally use there. The sandwich and meat were dry and flavorless. Totally underwhelming unfortunately. So then we saw that they made key lime pie there too! Again, I was SUPER excited because key lime pie is my favorite dessert of all time. And again...disappointment. I took one glance and saw that it was light green in color and knew I was gonna be mad. Yall, Key lime pie is yellow. You should NEVER add food coloring. That's just gross and inaccurate. The texture and flavor were also off. Texturally it was way too thick and dense, which would have been fine if it actually tasted like key lime. But it was severely lacking in that tart key lime flavor that it's known for. I'd definitely go back because of the service and vibe. But I'll maybe try a burger and the cheesecake instead.

Pronto's is a Carlsbad staple. It's been around for ever it seems and every visit is as great as…read morethe first. The menu is varied and includes everything from classic American to classic Italian dishes. Pronto's is also a market, filled with freshly made pastas, soups, entrees and salads. The market area has everything from wine to chips to sauces and more. Always fantastic service and food.

I used to frequent this place quite a bit in the past before the new owners took over…read more Speaking only from my experience, this place has changed a lot, prices have gone up but that's not a shock, everywhere you go nowadays and doesn't have to be even a decent deli, sandwiches are ridiculously expensive, $16 for a sandwich? Really? Or even more depending where you go. Frankly I don't know how anyone can afford it any longer but that's a different story. The new owners still don't even seem to know what they are doing after I would say 3yrs now, maybe even more since taking over this place. I used to love going here, now I go maybe once every 3 months if even that and I know why. The service is not the same, the owners are clueless and the food doesn't taste the same at all. The atmosphere of feeling like you are at home when most everyone but mostly the owner remembered you, would come talk to you, helped you and knew what she was taking about, is all gone. I was there yesterday for one of my favorite sandwiches, meatball sandwich. I like that the meatballs are small, not a size of a baseball or even larger, just perfect size, tasty etc. I go up to the register and instead of his clueless wife when you ask her a question and she looks at you as if you're from another planet then has to go and ask one of her employees which that in itself looks totally bad, this time was her husband who looks to me for now the 4th time through the year I visited, that should just stick to staying in the gym since he looks like someone that takes care of himself that way, quite fit, and although nothing at all with that, perhaps leave the deli part of it to someone else and go back to working out instead, it seems his forte. When I told him the sandwich I wanted, he clearly said to me "what would you like with the sandwich" a question I was never asked before because it simply came with a small bag of chips or pasta salad, so I asked what did the sandwich come with, "it comes" the word that he used "it comes with", not "extra charge" and he mentioned French fries, bag of chips while he pointed where the chips were, pasta salad. I said, "I'll try the French fries". Not ONE TIME he said to me that none of the items he mentioned to me were extra charge, I even told him, "oh they come with all that you just told me"? He said yes. When I paid the total came to $24 dollars, the sandwich itself was $13.65 and a coke that I ordered was $3, how did it get to $24? Well, the French fries were extra cost. Had I chosen a bag of chips, the once he pointed at were also extra charge just like if I ordered pasta salad, I found out about the extra charge from the lady that brought me the sandwich and I asked why my bill was $24 dollars, SHE, not the owner told me about the extra charges. After I said to her, "why didn't or doesn't the owner tell you so instead of saying that these extras come with the sandwich" she looked at me and said "I don't know". She didn't even know however any of the prices of the sandwich they sell. These are the new employees now. I know you are going to think why I didn't ask right away why my bill was $24 dollars. I didn't even think about it immediately, I was hungry at this point, the place was quite busy and I wanted to find a place to sit, no excuse, but didn't think about it right away. Not until I set down and then started thinking about why my bill was higher. That was my fault. I should have immediately asked and actually I should have gone to the owner afterwards and mentioned to him that he should tell the customers correctly, meaning do NOT SAY "IT COMES WITH" that means IS NOT EXTRA CHARGE. He needs to say that wherever we want with it, there is an extra, then up to the customer if he/she wants it or not. The sandwich did not taste like the way it used to taste, meatballs still small but they were very salty, and the fries although I will say cooked pretty nice, crispy and all, a very small portion and also very salty. Overall and sadly for me because I truly liked this place a lot with the previous owner, it's not a place I would go back to. The prices are as high and now higher than any other place nowadays, nothing spectacular, their bakery department is now very limited, used to be huge and very nice selections, they used to have a pastry chef in the back that made the best deserts, and I don't know if they also changed cook, but nothing tastes the same. The place is always very busy, so I am sure I won't be missed, I won't waste my money here again. The new owners should by now know what they sell, know how to interact with customers better, know the job they took over. The owners before were absolutely wonderful and great to talk to, they would interact with you ask you if everything was ok, great service from the staff. I miss them and the new owners really need to step up, it's time. The place also very dirty on floors, tables, trash cans totally disgusting and filthy.

This place is amazing. Get the beer special, 2nd one is only $5! Just make sure to either drink…read morereal slow, or real fast. Either should work, depending on your particulars in particular. At least ADH is a rate zero enzymatic reaction! Meaning concentration independent! Oh yea, sandwiches are bomb. We do the tuna on marbled rye with the works, add pepper Cheaneys (talk to text game me that, so that's what I apparently order...), and I do pepper jack cheese as well. I'm guessing it's sub (get it??) 1kilokilocalories.

The food here is amazing, they have huge portions and fresh ingredients. We order the bear size…read morewhich is more than enough for two hungry people. Our favorite sandwiches are the chicken cordon bleu and the Philly cheese steak that you can customize any way you like. The sandwiches are very messy, you really want to eat it with utensils because it's loaded with veggies and sauces that get all over you. The service is great, my order is always hot and ready when I pick up, I always make a stop here whenever I am in the area.

I had the opportunity to experience this restaurant and it did not disappoint! I dined on the…read moreoutdoor patio. It was on the warmer side and they didn't have any shaded seats available, but I love the sun and wasn't bothered by this. The servers were very attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and provided too notch customer service. I love when they can speak to the menu and offer suggestions. Me and my friend opted to share a salad and pasta because we weren't super hungry. We ordered the very fren salad and the Malfadine pasta. The salad was fresh, crisp and had a great flavor. The seeds at times felt like I had them all in my teeth, so needed to do a teeth check afterwards! Haha the pasta is made fresh and was light, but so flavorful. We did not leave a morsel on the plate! I only walked through the inside to find a restroom. It looked like they had a lot of seating for larger parties and a private dining room as well. Super clean, simple design, but felt warm. Wish I lived closer to dine here often, but it's definitely a spot to try if you're in town visiting!

Wildland is a popular brunch spot in Carlsbad that combines restaurant / bar / bakery all in one…read more This is a sister restaurant to Jeune et Jolie (a one-Michelin-star restaurant) and Campfire. [Parking]: Street parking only, but apparently there is a parking lot at 2775 State St for transit patrons using the Carlsbad Village Coaster Stop so park there at your own risk. I parked on the street just behind Jeune et Jolie for free. [Ordering]: There was a waiting line on Saturday at 11:15 AM, but the wait was only approximately 5 minutes. [Atmosphere]: Fancy interior decor with a dog-friendly outdoor patio area. [Menu]: Top Yelp highlighted items include the Breakfast Sandwich, Pizza Sandwich, and Smoked Fish Plate. Please note that breakfast items like Breakfast Sandwich and Wood Fired Pizza Sandwich are only served from 8 AM to 1 PM. They serve coffee from Steady State Roasting. *** Breakfast sandwich (Fennel Sausage. Charred Egg. Gribiche Aioli. Hook's Two Year Cheddar. Pain au Lait - $16): The sandwich tasted alright with a runny egg. Pizza: I didn't order it, but I took a bite and it was actually good. *** A solid 3.5-star on food. Based on my order alone, I am not sure it was really worth the extra hassle of finding parking, waiting in line, and paying up for a nice brunch vibe.

I came from San Diego to try the loaded buffalo Mac-n- Cheese. Great customer service from Aaliyah!read more

The best, crunchiest, and juiciest chicken tenders I've ever had! They're always so fresh and…read morepiping hot when served, no matter what day or time it is. We've gone here several times and the quality of their food never wavers. Everything we've had here has always been so delicious--from the chicken tenders, to the sides and milkshakes... it's all *chef's kiss*! I will always, always come back to Red Chickz. If you're a chicken tenders kind of person, you definitely have to come here.

This is a long overdue review for Water Shack. I stumbled upon this place a few years ago when I…read morewas craving a no frills mom & pop style burger. To my surprise Water Shack's burgers were delicious and satisfying that I find myself coming back here ever so often. Their burgers aren't the heavy, greasy/high fat patties you would get from other places. However, their 1/4 lb patties are their smallest patties and heft makes for that ideal bun to burger ratio. Did I need to order double patties on most of my burger orders? Probably not. Their patties are on the leaner side but they aren't dry; and the fixings from any burger you choose will satisfy that meaty burger fix you're looking for. The Chicken Patty Melt is also a very tasty item. Very cheesy, buttery and crispy toasted bread with chicken breast. Their fries and onion rings also come air-fried so this place focuses more on the healthier comfort food options that wont leave you feeling heavy and drowsy. This place is also doubled as a purified water dispensary and also serves baked goods and ice cream. Love this type of no-frills, unassuming place with very friendly staff and serves up some delicious food!

We ate here last Thursday evening at it was great!…read more We decided to try it out for a casual dinner as we are new to the area, and saw it had some great reviews. My husband ordered the onion rings and pastrami burger, I ordered a Kraut doggie and garden salad, and my daughter got some fries and some thirty ice cream. We were all extremely satisfied with our meals, and my daughter of course loved the ice cream (and sprinkles!). The service was also exemplary. If you need a quick, casual meal, and are out and about in the area, definitely check this spot out! Locals describe it as a hidden gem.

Garrett and his crew are INCREDIBLE. Not only will you get the best grilled cheese and macaroni and…read morecheese of your life, their relatability and hospitality beats any food truck in the area. Their homemade lemonade is a refreshing treat and delicious for all ages. They're such a sweet gift to our community and we wish you who are reading this the cheesiest of experiences!

Garrett you won me over with your fabulous personality but did you win me over with your sandwich?…read moreyou absolutely did! I got the chicken grilled cheese with jalapeño and man does this guy know how to make a fabulous combination! It was melt in my mouth good with such beautiful combination of flavors my palate was very pleased! Anytime you see this truck please stop by it is worth your time

My husband typically goes here for lunch during the work week since it's so close to his office but…read morewe were in the area this past Sunday and I finally got to try it. I ordered the Gene Salmons seasonal sandwich and it was insanely good! The bread was perfectly toasted (and didn't scratch up the roof of my mouth...) and the flavors were insane. The portioning for the veggies, salmon lox, goat cheese, avocado ranch, etc was amazing. Very neat sandwich to eat. It was a Sunday so it's expected for a deli/brewery operating in an office park area to be more laid back. It's not a fast paced type of deli which I'm fine with because I'd rather have a perfectly made sandwich that took a bit longer to get than to get something messy and all out of sorts to get it out quickly. This place seems like a great place to watch sports as well. There were lots of tvs all over the place and my husband said he typically likes to go here to watch Padres day games.

Good beer, great sandwiches. Sandwich variety is killer and the French dip was great. Thin shaved…read morebeef on a nice toasty but fresh roll. Au jus was delightful, though the cup is a little hard to dip into. Had a hazy and a lager and both were refreshing after golf. Cheers!