The Café is located inside Valley View Casino to the right of their popular Valley View Buffet. It…read moreis open 7 days a week but only from 7:30am-2:00pm. My boyfriend and I have eatin breakfast here in the past, but we rarely visit the casino before 2pm. Yesterday (Friday), I decided to take my mom on a little drive and thought "why not brunch at the casino!?". We arrived at 10:15am, and there were many parking spots available in their parking structure - from the second floor on up. We walked through the casino all the way to the back right (near the hotel), and there was a party of two already checking in at the host station. Check-in was a fast process, they asked for my name and if I was staying at the property. We were ushered into the restaurant and told to wait to the side for a hostess to seat us. I saw it was busy, but not completely full. They still had quite a few open tables available, and we were seated quickly after about 5min. of waiting. The lady who had seated us was wonderful, and very nice. She took our drink order (2 coffees) and brought over 2 cups as well as a saucer full of hazelnut creamer packs. Our waitress visited our table shortly after introducing herself. Her name was Celine, and she was a ray of light! Very sweet and attentive. She quickly poured our coffee and brought 2 muffins to the table. These are complimentary muffins, and let me tell you... they are DELICIOUS. They have a walk up bakery right next to the café, and every single thing i've purchased from them has been top notch. The muffins also come with homemade whipped butter which compliment the flavors perfectly. Celine gave us a few minutes to look at the menu and came back to take our orders. My mom and I both ordered the triple decker turkey club sandwich. One with parmesan fries and the other with fried onion petals. Now, after this, my mom had an OOPSIE and spilled her water cup all over the table. Of course she was embarrassed and panic just engulfed us...Without asking, a worker by the name of Javier appeared at our side to help. Of course it was embarrassing...but he was so kind about it and made my mom feel better. He got more napkins and then held out his serving tray telling us to just push the ice onto that and he will take care of it. He literally stepped into action...where I feel others would just walked by at other places until you ask or make eye contact with panic. Javier, thank you so much, you are a sweetheart and theyre lucky to have you. After that whole excitement, our food quickly came out. It looked delicious...and I have had onion rings but never fried onion petals! I LOVED THESE!! They are so much better than traditional onion rings. The turkey club was loved by both of us, and the parmesan fries were great. Celine checked in on us regularly and refilled our coffees along with that. It definitely was a great brunch that we had, and we were lucky to have had the service from Celine and Javier on our visit. I will DEFINITELY be back! and recommend you take a nice drive one day to try it out.

My husband and I love dining here. The service is impeccable and the food is outstanding…read more Mirabelle was our server and she is attentive, friendly and professional. The ambience is beautiful with a view overlooking the sprawling mountains. I highly recommend the French dip!

First time checking out Escondido's newest former wings and things. To my surprise this place was…read morelarge, had many updates to the decor (reminds me now of another wing sports bar restaurant chain), and this one had a bar! Perfect local spot if you wanna watch the game. I wish the menu had more options but my bf and I grabbed a wing and tender combo. The protein part of the meal was delicious. I never cared for the former restaurant but I've learned that the medium buffalo is the sauce to get. The blue cheese was great too. I don't really care for breadsticks in general but they were massive and the veggies tasted fresh. The restaurant was clean, the service was average (not bad nor exceptional) I'll be back, my experience was nothing like these one star reviews. If I find out they play the ufc fights I'll come back and give this place another star.

This has been my first time having Epic Wings for a couple years! Me & my husband decided to try…read morethis place since we were craving wings and have heard a lot of good things about their food. I'd have to say, this is one of the nicest locations I've ever been to (compared to the San Marcos location). Lots of ample parking in the plaza its located in. Very clean and spacious inside, with the bar right in the center of the restaurant. Service was spectacular! The gentleman at the counter was very helpful and patient with us while deciding what to order, and answered my questions very patiently. We decided to go with the Single 6-pc bone-in chicken combo with the Combo #2 to try their Epic Chicken Fries! We sat by the big tap room, which was really interesting. Food was served fairly fast, maybe only waited about 5-8 minutes. The chicken was so hot & fresh! Though in my opinion, the flavor of the garlic parmesan wings were lacking. It's a bit too dry for my liking. Though, the breadsticks and the fries were our favorites! We got lemon pepper chicken tenders in the fries, so I think the chicken tenders were the real winners here! Would I come back again? Maybe to try their beers on tap because they have a HUGE selection! I was surprised to see how much beer they carry at this location.

Solid spot near the casinos for lunch or dinner with generous portions and quality ingredients, and…read moregood balance of flavors in the seasonings and salsa. Highly recommend the Mar Y Tierra burrito.

I've always passed by when at Harrah's but have never thought to stop by. I got tired of the…read moreoverpriced food options at Harrah's and decided to read up on the reviews and wanted to give them a try. I was a bit skeptical about the reviews and people not knowing good Mexican food especially due to the location. I come from close to the border so I'm familiar with all the hole in the wall spots in the hood! The prices were average and what I'm used to at my local taco shops. Boy was I wrong and I am sooo glad I tried. I have been missing out! I love Mexican food and I'm mad I never tried them out sooner before overpaying for franchised typical American foods at the food court at Harrah's! It's small and quant inside with a salsa bar! I love salsa bars especially since a lot of places tend to be greedy with hot sauces. The huge plus for me was free hot carrots! I'm used to paying extra for that. Also in their salsa bar they have extra pico de gallo! What?! That's usually an extra cost too! They had 2 types of red and green sauces. I'm opinionated on how I feel that hot sauces make up a good taco shop. They were fire!!! All good, flavorful, and spicy the way I like it! My favorite was the dark red one and the creamy green one. All were spicy though in a good way! We ordered cheese quesadilla, cali supreme burrito, and el jefe rolled tacos. Can't go wrong with cheese quesadilla it's so simple and so delicious. I noticed the cali supreme burrito didn't come with pico but good thing they had the extra on the side because it was added onto every bite. My husband and son loved it. I freaking loved my el jefe rolled tacos! You don't even know how surprised I was and blown away at how amazing they were! They included all the toppings such as lettuce, pico, sour cream, guac, cheese, and the nail in the coffin was the carne on top! They didn't skimp out on anything! The flavoring was there, the hot sauces were bomb, the hot carrots, perfection! It's always going to be a must stop every time I go to Harrah's now!

Snax/Stix is a designated area on the casino floor to grab a quick bite at Valley View Casino…read more It's a bit unappetizing to eat in the midst of so much cigarette smoke. (Gag!) But, I was hungry after losing my money. Most other casinos locate their eateries away from the casino so you can enjoy a smoke free eating experience. Order at one window & they give you a buzzer when ready to pick up at another window. It was a less than 10 minute wait. The staff were friendly, though. The soup was a bit bland but it hit the spot. I think I will try their salads or sandwiches & take it to go.

Stix is one place inside another. It's the Asian side where Snax is the American side (pizza, hot…read moredogs, salads, etc.). Almost always a line and, if it's near the end of any month, the lines get much longer (avid players with Player's Cards need to use their food vouchers as they expire at the end of each month). Biggest negative to this place is the eating location. Right there, in front, surrounded by slot machines and smoking patrons. There are no seats in the non-smoking casino other than those in front of the table games and slot machines. Definitely would be nice to take a break from the smoke to eat your meal but... Most things on the menu are good. While you are standing in line, you can look directly at the meals others are eating in the "dining" area. Soups are popular but the teriyaki bowl doesn't have enough meat for me. They open at 11am and are open to 11pm on most nights, 2am on Friday and Saturday (and sometimes on holidays). Hope you find something you like and...enjoy!!!

I visited the buffet twice this month- mostly because I didn't have enough time to try more items…read morethe first time. The wait is LONG! Be prepared to wait an hour at least. The selection is good- they have sushi but I don't recommend it. They also have a surf and turf that comes with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Good deal. I liked the variety of drinks and desserts. I recommend grabbing a hot chocolate on your way out. This place is only worth it if you can eat ! I liked the portion sizes because they allow you to rey more things. You can only order 4 items at a time and that's great because the table space is not much & really? How much food do you need at once. For dessert I recommend some ice cream or cheesecake. I say go at least once and carve time to be in line and 2 hours for dinner.

The food and the variety here is why this place gets four stars, but the service completely drags…read morethe entire experience down. First off, note that this isn't a traditional self-serve buffet. You have to order everything through a server, and you're capped at ordering 4 items at a time. The Highlights: Great Variety: Solid selection across both entrees and the desserts. The Standouts: Lobster tails, crab legs, and beef tenderloin. The crab legs were awesome, sweet and surprisingly not overly salty like most casino buffets. Pro-Tip: Skip the prime rib and go straight for the beef tenderloin. The Lowlights: The service was pretty atrocious. Getting food brought to the table was a battle, we dealt with forgotten items, servers disappearing for long stretches, and an overall persistent feeling of being rushed. Great food can only save a place so much when the actual dining experience is a constant headache. Hard to recommend until they fix the service.

OMG!! I'm gonna preface this, my husband and I are BBQ aficionados. My husband does smokehouse BBQ…read moreand we always travel around the country and try to find BBQ places. For one, if it's a little hole in the wall chances are good you may find heaven and this place is one of them. You drive in and you see a food truck and next to it a cute restaurant. I will be honest we did not go into the restaurant, just ordered from the food truck. The gal in the truck was just a delight. So nice. She steered us to the Dino rib. She knows her food. The rib was the size of a baby. It had to belong to a dinosaur . The meat was well smoked. It's a dry rub style. Meaning no BBQ sauce caramalized into it. Now if you know about dry rub style it's tricky. Not a greenhorn style to do. You need to know your BBQ. You can make it easily too salty with the spices. Or over smoke it to beef jerky lol. Not here ladies and gents. Perfect blend of spices, no saltiness and fall off the bone moist. We got the beans and corn bread. It was to die for. Love restaurants that don't over look their side. The cornbread was so moist and full of flavor. The beans were excellent. Interesting two bean style. My only con is wish they offered BBQ sauce on the side in a cup for people who love their dry rub with BBQ sauce but honestly it's not a con, the meat stands on its own. Over the moon that Valley Center has a legit BBQ place. Will be returning again and again!!

Father's Day request for the win! So impressed, and can't wait to return and try the other items…read more Make sure to try the chicken lollies!!! Indoors is so cute, or take to go just as nicely. Met the owner on property and was also very kind and appreciative. We will be VC regulars, so happy to have the friendly vibe. My fave was the beef bone with its cracked pepper rub and fall off bone perfection and complete with cornbread!

We came in on a Tuesday to try their $9.99 taco Tuesday special. David welcome us and sat us on a…read morebooth and asked if we wanted complimentary chips and chicarones. I said yes but didn't know what to expect. David came back with it and I was surprised with the generous amount they gave us. We ordered the 3 tacos with rice & beans. Our server asked if we wanted everything on it and the answer is yes. Our food came right away and the portions were generous! Food was delicious. My husband ordered the asada and I ordered the carnitas. We'll definitely come back again on a Tuesday. If this is your first time make sure to get a player's card. The casino gives you a $20 food credit per person. Just ask to make sure they still do. The place is nice and clean and the casino has plenty of parking.

Well presented, everything is fresh and well prepared. The Enchiladas Chilie Verde were amazing…read more Staff is on top of everything. Had chips and salsa with pork rhines. Pomegranate margaritas. Wonderful venue

I decided to eat here after gambling at the casino. The restaurant is located inside the casino and…read moreis a smaller restaurant with a very clean dining room. I really liked that it had lots of windows, which made the space feel bright and open. When I was seated, the restaurant was not busy at all. There were only about two other tables with people, so it was very quiet and peaceful while I ate. The menu is pretty simple and not very large, but the service was perfect. I wouldn't call this place upscale or high-end. It's definitely more of a casual restaurant. I decided to get the Wagyu Burger, and it took about 15 minutes to come out. When it arrived, I was surprised by how huge it was! It also came with a very large portion of fries. There was so much food that I ended up having to take some of it to go. Everything tasted fresh and was really good! My bill was also comped because I'm a member of the casino, which was a nice bonus. I'll definitely come back again. I have no complaints -- the service was great, the food was fresh, and the prices are actually pretty reasonable. Just be prepared for a lot of food!

Friendly service, good food, clean environment. Limited menu but good daily specials, seafood…read morebuffet on Friday evenings for $45. Worth a try! Enjoy!