Felix's BBQ with Soul should come with a warning: you may start planning your next visit before you…read morefinish your meal. We ordered the catfish, beef brisket, and cornbread, and every bite delivered. The catfish was perfectly crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and seasoned so well it deserved its own standing ovation. The brisket was so tender it practically surrendered to the fork. And the cornbread? Let's just say if they sold it by the pan, we'd be leaving with one tucked under each arm. The atmosphere was just as enjoyable as the food. Great soul music filled the room, but at the perfect volume where you could still have an easy conversation without shouting across the table. It created a warm, relaxed vibe that made us want to stay awhile. To top it all off, the staff was absolutely amazing. Friendly, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely happy to see their guests enjoying themselves. You can tell this isn't just a restaurant, it's a place built with heart. We came hungry, left happy, and are already trying to figure out an excuse to "just happen to be in the neighborhood" again. If you're anywhere near San Marcos, do yourself a favor and stop by Felix's BBQ with Soul. Your taste buds will thank you!

I was once a regular here, the food was incredible and the prices were fair. Now I'm yet to have a…read morepleasant experience anytime I come here. I genuinely avoid this place at all costs but I get dragged here by friends and clients. The quality of the food has deteriorated to such a level that it's genuinely inedible. And to top it all off, the last time I came here, they shrunk the menu, took away the side options, and STILL raised the prices. (You aren't struggling because of the quality of your food. This place is just miserable) 3 visits ago, a couple months back, I ordered a burger because tbh, how can you mess that up? I ordered a double patty with no fries. Of course there was only ONE patty left in the entire restaurant, oh well such is life, but to top it off: the patty smelled of rotten sewage. I spit it out and returned it without receiving any sort of refund. 2 visits ago, I ordered catfish nuggets because of my previous experience, and was served soggy fried fish with dripping wet cabbage like it was just pulled out of a colander without drying. Whatever right? ($24 pre tax/tip btw) Now yesterday, I ordered a grilled catfish filet because the fried version was disappointing. (WHICH TOOK 40 MINUTES OF MY LUNCH BREAK TO COOK?) Fish was meh. Over seasoned like someone spilled the pepper bottle on the grill. And the fries tasted like dirty sludge like the fryer hasn't been cleaned in weeks. And to add insult to injury, I tasted mildew in my Coke Zero. Whether it's the dishwasher or the lines in the soda machine I have no clue but how can I strike out every single time I come here? I swear this used to be MY JOINT. The food was so good and the ambiance was amazing. Now I genuinely feel my skin crawl whenever I walk by this place. I'm sorry Felix's do better. I'm incredibly tempted to report this place to the health department to whip some shape into these miserable people who are serving mediocre service to paying customers. The only reason I'm writing this is because I'm now sitting at home with a 101° fever and a swollen tonsil after coincidentally taking a giant gulp of moldy soda? Idk man

If I want barbecue anywhere in the greater Escondido area I go here, Wrangler. They serve the most…read moredelicious and at a good price. It's never crowded, which I like. You place your order at the counter and you are then served at your choice of tables. They also have a TV to watch. 5 out of 5 stars.

Underwhelming…read more That's how I would summarize my families experience here. We got take out at lunch on a weekday, they were out of pulled pork so we had to make some last minute changes. The prices were okay (hence the two stars) though it should be noted the online menu on their website reflected cheaper prices which was disappointing. The portions were average at best and would never be described as "generous" which is fine as the bbq itself was nothing to write home about so it wasn't like I was missing out. The renovations from the old time capsule wranglers add for a modern ambiance and the service was okay. I don't regret coming here; however, don't see a reason to come back after satiating our curiosity.

I was happy to revisit this gem on Grand Ave. I walked in with a buddy, and we were quickly greeted…read moreat the front by the friendly cashier. The location has a pretty extensive menu written in chalk on the walk, and it's easy to read. There are choices of sandwiches, salads and a lot of great food in-between. After taking a minute to decide we went with the Southwest Chicken Salad ($16.99) as well as the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich ($15.99) with a side of hushpuppies. The sauce on the salad was flavorful with just a bit of zest, and they gave us extra so that was really cool. It's a really comfy place to eat with a little bit of a Louisiana feel to it. For good food served by good people, this is the place!

I'm the tuna melt master. Let's compare H Brothers to Upper East. The tuna melt at H Bros is…read morehonestly about three stars. To me that means average. Neither anything spectacular but also not bad. Just a tuna melt. But the service and atmosphere made up for it so I give the place four stars. I like the people that work there and they have art made by locals for sale on the wall. This place has been around for over ten years. Upper East is the new kid on the gentrified block, so expect to pay more for worse service even if the food is better quality. Pick your poison. If you just need a standard tuna melt and wanna save a few bucks, H Brothers. If you're balling in today's economy and got it like that, Upper East. My girlfriend really liked her chicken tzatziki wrap and my onion rings.

Stopped by Mike's Barbecue in Escondido for a late lunch around 3:30, and overall had a solid…read moreexperience. We ordered the tri-tip slider, cheesy fries with meat (not totally sure which cut), mac and cheese, and a couple of beers. The tri-tip slider was delicious--simple, flavorful, and really well done. The cheesy fries were also a highlight, loaded with meat, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, cheese, and barbecue sauce. Definitely a satisfying dish with a good mix of flavors. The mac and cheese was a bit of a mixed bag. I had heard great things about it, and while it was good, it was topped with crumbled Ritz crackers that didn't really add much. I think the intention was to bring in some crunch, but it didn't enhance the dish and slightly took away from the overall flavor. Service was great--our waitress was friendly and attentive, and she even brought us warm cookies at the end, which was a really nice touch

I feel bad even writing this but I've never walked out of a restaurant after getting my food so…read morefast. Ever. We took like a bite of each of our items, paid, & left within the span of 10 minutes AFTER getting our food max. The service was taking a very long time before that, granted it seemed there was only one server & he was nice but they need more then, I'm not dogging on him at all. It also smelled not good when we walked in, just an overabundance of cleaner smell. When we got the food, I took a bite of my ribs & it was literally just bone. I got MAYBE 2 pinky fingers worth of meat. My chicken ("1/4" of chicken) was smaller than the palm of my hand, mind you, I have very small hands. Our toast was literally just Texas toast from the grocery store that you freeze & put in your oven, that's it. The Mac & cheese was velveeta cheese on buttered noodles with cheese itz on top, cold as well. We didn't even try our fries that we paid extra for. I left hungry, which at a bbq spot I should feel overfed if anything. It's crazy to say, but I literally thought "this restaurant should be on kitchen nightmares". Enjoy the photo of this basically quail chicken leg compared to my hand. The only chicken I got. The whole meal between us both was $60 for something I could've microwaved at home.

Amazing! Just amazing. You cannot go wrong with anything - the brisket, the burnt ends, the…read morepotatoes and THOSE BEANS!

Everything ALWAYS goes well at Pete's Seafood! I've tried Lobster Roll, Shrimp PoBoy, Clam Chowder…read moreand Shrimp & Scallops and just seem to be working my way through the menu! Nothing disappoints!

This is how you do it folks!…read more Been here three times and we've had different dishes every time and so far everything is delicious. Service is on point, like I said I've been here three times in probably 5 months and the crazy thing is on both return trips the guy recognized me like this is the epitome of mom & pop business right here. You feel seen and you realize the money your paying for your delicious food is going to real folks and not some corporate overlord nonsense. The vibe of the place is an industrial-esque sports bar the style that was super popular during the hipster face of restauranteering where everyone was going for the stripped down minimalist aesthetic but for this place it works. They have high seats, low seats and a couple TVs playing live sports with no real obstructions. We always come at off peak hours so I'm not sure how packed it would get but this seems like a good place to catch a PPV fight or something IF they don't pack everyone in like sardines. The food, jeez I should have probably made this the start of the review the food is decadent. EVERY dish we've tried has been packed with flavor, healthy portions, and fair prices. I recommend anything on the menu but if you want to get out of your comfort zone get the balkan fries, they're so good you won't regret it! This is the kind of place you want to see in business the people rock, the food is great, and you feel like part of the community patronizing here.

I can't remember the name of their newest sandwich... but it smells and tastes delicious!…read more Think of a Balkan style Philly Cheesesteak with juicy pork shoulder on a hoagie. Smothered with cheese and their Balkan feta mix, it was absolutely a winner! Once again, just the very nicest family and great customer service!

When it's good it's really good, but it suffers from a lack of consistency. Ordered garlic chicken…read moreone day and it was incredibly, perfectly cooked, juicy, flavorful and plentiful. Was shocked at the portion of chicken given. My dining companions loved their meals as well. Ordered garlic chicken again the next time and the chicken was overcooked, dry, and about half the portion as the first time. Didn't taste nearly as flavorful either, mac salad was bland. They also need to work on making sure the orders are correct. Ordered a chicken katsu curry plate and received regular katsu, which was over fried therefore overcooked that day too. Sounds like someone needs retraining on how to execute the menu properly.

My first time to this location. Place is large and they kept the same layout as Rubio. The…read morerestaurant could use a bit of a makeover. Food was solid, good and hot. I ordered the Katsu chicken curry and a drink. Tons of food when ordering the large. Comfortable seating either my types, booth, chairs, high tables too. TV inside. Service was good....you order at the front and go get your food when ready. Parking lot choices are many.

Ordered japchae to-go for lunch. Super legit and delicious. Great texture, well seasoned, not…read moregreasy but not dry, and the carrots were hand-cut. Will definitely be back for the full Kbbq experience. The restaurant was very clean and the service was great. Would love to see jigae on the menu. Especially if made with salmon heads.

Dongbu is such an excellent addition to Escondido. Not only was the staff ultra friendly and…read moreattentive, but the AYCE menu is extensive! Every item we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and phenomenal. The fish friend really adds to the ambiance, too. Highly recommend! I'll definitely be back.