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    Thorntree Terrace

    3.0 (44 reviews)
    ModerateFast Food

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating

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    Kid's Meal served in a cute reusable bag
    Jennifer D.

    A day at the Safari Park gave us an appetite. We were looking for a place to eat at the park not expecting much. We were satisfied with Thorntree Terrace. I ordered the chicken teriyaki rice kid's meal. It comes with baby carrots, animal crackers, and a drink. Also, it's served in a cute reusable bag too. I was happy with the meal since I don't eat a lot. My boyfriend got the stacked tempura avocado burger and he enjoyed it. The fries were crispy. You order your food at the counter and they give you a restaurant pager that buzzed when your food is ready for pickup. There's a lot of seating outside to eat with umbrellas. I'm happy with the food here if I need a place to eat at the safari park but if you're looking to save money or have more options just bring your own food into the park to enjoy.

    Umami burger with avocado tempura
    Alyanna C.

    This review is only for the burgers - I haven't tried their bowls or salads. We needed a quick bite to eat in the park and I was looking for something more interesting than the usual pizza, chicken tenders, and burgers. The boyfriend and I got the following: - Craft Beer Hand-battered Fish Sandwich: Honestly, the sandwich was a rip off for the amount of fish I got... 2 small strips that barely covered the area of the bun. I think it was about half the bun. Everything else on the burger was good - the sauce and the brioche bun were tasty. The slaw had a nice kick to it. But the lack of fish made it unsatisfying. Which is unfortunate because the fish itself was crispy and tasty. - Umami Burger: The boyfriend got this, and it was actually a pretty good burger, and I wish I had gotten this instead of the fish sandwich. The tempura avocado is really good with the melted swiss cheese. Like the fish sandwich, they use a brioche bun which makes even the bread tasty. Both of our sandwiches came with fries, which were pretty good. They had a nice crispy outside, the kind that is textured. Not too oily too. Overall it was OK food for the price - typical amusement park prices. I'd give it more of a 3.5, but leaving it at 3 stars because of the amount of fish they give in that fish sandwich.

    Double Cheeseburger
    Traver F.

    Don't know why there's bad reviews for this place. We came for lunch while visiting the Safari Park and the food was great. Large portions. Actually probably should have split with my wife. The hamburger looked kind of sad all by it's like one some, but I got the Double Cheeseburger and it filled me up before I could finish. The fries were exceptionally good and a great temperature. My only complaint would be that the cheese wasn't melted on the burger, but it's a minor complaint. Could have used onion, too. But a great meal otherwise.

    The BBQ Double-Cheeseburger
    Kareem P.

    Thorntree Terrace is the first "true" food establishment guests will encounter here at the San Diego Safari Park. For the price, it is one of the better places to eat in the park. Their menu consists of burgers, paninis, sandwiches, wraps and salads. Heck! They even got beer in these huge portable self-pouring spouts to bring to your table :D I'll have to admit to taking a liking to their BBQ double cheeseburger and for what I eat, it's huge! I'm full with the side of fries. A bonus to eating here is that it's location is close to the entrance/exit of the park and also in viewing proximity of the center performance stage; so you can watch shows while eating. They're seating space is gracious enough to accommodate any size family and the service is fast and prompt enough to tend to the numbers that visit their. :)

    Best park salad ever!  Delicious
    Arlene P.

    For amusement park food, this is great! Get the fries and the UMAMI BURGER! You're gonna love it if you like burgers! Oh and HEALTHY SALADS can be found here! Seriously not what you would expect. I will certainly eat here again the next time I am at the Safari Park! And of course, the name says it all --- a large and beautiful Thorntree is the shade giving attraction here. Enjoy!

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    Place taste terrible, expensive for no reason, to many flies and no fly traps... service is fair.

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    The food is about as mediocre as one would expect. The prices didn't feel overwhelmingly gouge-y.

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    Fish sandwich was really good. Not just for an amusement park, but generally tasty.

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    4.3(236 reviews)
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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!

    Tried a new spot for lunch on the way back home from the Temeculawineries. YUMMY!! Everything is…read morefresh & they only cook with beef tallow. Great service & vibes. #DiningWithTheAndersons #SmashBurgers #YummyGoodness #Escondido

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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!

    Looooooove this spot. I used to dine in and the workers were kind and quick. I now come mainly for…read morethe drive thru and the service is just as kind and quick. Their asada is super juicy with bits of fat and cartilage. Has a nice charcoal taste. The adobada is nicely seasoned and tender with bits of fat. Cabeza was like a super tender and juicy pulled meat. Tripas was super crispy and their quesadillas are super creamy and slightly salty. I've asked before to get tripas and quesadillas more seared and it made a huge difference! They have good red and green salsa. Spicy but not super hot.

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    Family-owned & operated
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    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.

    For "above par" hamburgers fries and such this is a good option. Their selections for burgers and…read moresliders were intriguing and we plan to try the ones we haven't yet ordered. We came with friends from church after service on Mother's Day. One family suggested this place and it seemed interesting from the Yelp! Reviews. It was early evening and the rush hasn't started. I got the Chorizo Diablo and my wife got their mushroom cheese burger along with fries and onion rings. They offer stubborn soda line so had the root beer. My burger was messy but delicious and my wife thought that her burger was a bit bland. I never consider mushroom burgers an option, always the beef for me! Fries and onion rings were tasty. Next time I'll try their fig jam sliders, this sounds interesting. There's plenty of seating both inside and out. And it's dog-friendly...we might bring our corgi the next time we come. Yes, we'll return to try their other offerings.

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    I cannot believe I have lived in Esco for over a year & just visited this restaurant! It is so darn…read moredelicious! If you can, order ahead of time because this place gets popping! We came for lunch & waited maybe 20 minutes for our sandwiches. Famous Turkey Sub: O-M-G! So tasty! This is their most popular for a reason! We got 3 subs & we loved how stuff they were with protein! Meatball Sub: Flavorful! Chicken Parmigiana Sub: Yummy! Cheesy Garlic Bread: Carb load please! Loaded with cheese. Chocolate Chip Cookies: Freshly baked daily! Located in the McDonald's shopping center.

    I ordered 3 of our usual 12in turkey subs. Their online ordering system is super easy to use. We…read morelove love love the sandwiches here. They taste super good even two days later. Not sure what happened late yesterday with the sandwiches. They were soaking wet on the bottom of each one. Even the one without lettuce and tomato. I believe they add dressing to their sandwiches but it's never been an issue. Each sandwich also didn't have the requested extra mayo (maybe they put extra dressing instead?). I called today to ask if there were any issues with other sandwiches and the manager said no. He said i should have ordered the sandwiches with dressing on the side next time and he couldn't offer to remake them for a future visit (we live 30 min away so it's a far drive). So there's two 12inch uneaten sandwiches oh well. We've ordered many times from them and the staff has always been amazing. Maybe it was placing the order late in day on Easter Sunday but bummer the manager today was dismissive and put blame on us.

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