Good quality food in an area that has not one good restaurant. Go in and prove me wrong.read more

I HOPE SOMEONE FROM MANAGEMENT SEES THIS... WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON?!?…read more My son & I stop at least 1-2 times per week for breakfast burritos & we stop for lunch often as well, it has been very inconsistent. I keep thinking maybe the usual cook is on vacation on something, but it's only getting worse. When I was in a few days ago another couple were complaining about their order & they informed me that a when a certain gentleman is working they won't even order anymore because he is making the burrito's half the size they use to. Which is the problem we are having also. They raised the price to 15 dollars a burrito & most days they are coming out half the size they use to & with hardly any meat & mostly potatoes. I didn't the 15 which is ridiculous for a breakfast burrito, but I agree with the couple that was complaining, I'm not going to pay 15 for half the size, when I can go down the street & get two for 8 bucks. The food is so hot and miss also. I love the taquito's platter for lunch. One day I will order and it will be great & the next they are so burned & hard as rock I can't even chew them. THE LADY CASHIER IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL...I DO HOPE MANAGEMENT SEES THIS & GET'S TRAINING ALL STAFF ON HOW TO BE CONSISTENT & HOW TO MAKE EVERYTHING CORRECTLY, SO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR GOING TO GET EVERY TIME. I love to support small businesses/mom & pop places, but if a change doesn't happen, then I will take my business down the road.

Carne asada chips and carne asada fries are pretty good. Not a fan of crinkle fries but it was…read morecrispy. Chips were still crunchy after halfway through the meal. Quesadilla was delicious. Parking wasn't an issue. A bit hot inside the restaurant when it's 90° out. We took the food togo because we wouldn't have been able to eat there in the heat. Service was very friendly. We'll come back soon and try other items.

There isn't a single area of this business that couldn't be improved by a landslide…read more The place is small, dingy and cramped. The girl that takes, the orders is an unfriendly sourpuss. And most importantly, the food is really substandard in quality and taste, with hardly any meat in the tacos, watered-down guacamole, thin uninteresting enchilada sauce, old, stale tortilla chips, thin tasteless refried beans with no cheese, and bland barely-seasoned Mexican rice. Mom and I gave it two separate visits, just to make sure the first wasn't a fluke. But we won't be back for a third try, which tells you everything you need to know. So when you want Mexican takeout, give just about any of the other gazillion Mexican places in Escondido a try, and you'll do far far better than you'd do here.

First time stopping here after driving by it hundreds of times. They have a pretty limited menu,…read moreand I opted for the chicken rolled tacos. Five rolled tacos for $10 was fairly reasonable, and the tortillas were cooked to perfection. I'm sure I'll be back to try other menu items, but today was a good start.

Food was fresh and restaurant is very clean. They served us quickly and were very kind. This place…read morehas the best Mexican food within miles hands down ! Make sure to order the carne asada fries . It won't disappoint!

y Customer Service. If your hours are 11 PM, then it's 11 PM not 1043. I drove all the way from…read moreArizona that's .

The food: Is nothing short of amazing. The taste is unique and very spot on. Ive gone to many…read moreplaces that sell tacos, burritos, and more but none have left the impression that this place has. The beautiful way they prepare their food from beginning to end, is one of a kind. Someone who takes pride and puts love into their craftsmanship at this level is top tier. Its so simple yet very beautiful in its simplicity. It reminds me of true Mexican flavors and brings back memories of childhood times. The service: No complaints at all. Their service and prices are on point. Great customer service from very kind people here. The ambiance: is one of those easy to miss/ drive past but once you find that "hole in the wall" spot you are left with a lasting impression of the place that you want to hold onto without telling people about it but I can't do that disservice to this place nor to the people who could love the food as much as I did today. Nothing but high hopes and prosperity for them!

Great food, nothing less! Food is always fresh and service is good. Would recommend to friends and…read morefamily.

Five Stars simply for the fact that they carry American Guacamole (creamy guacamole without…read moreonions/tomatoes). This style of guacamole has been so hard to find since we moved away from Cazadores in Santee and in yesteryear, GoldStar in La Mesa. They have the traditional guacamole, too, of course, if you want that style. Both are delicious. The food we've tried so far is really good, too. Their rolled tacos are large and full of meat (not skimpy like some spots). Carne Asada fries were delicious, too, with large portions. The red hot sauce is also one of my favorite kinds from a taco shop - just spicy enough and super flavorful. The shopping center is older / sketchy but we had to give them a try because we saw they carried American Guacamole, and glad we did. Turns out they've been around for a long time. Will be back, pronto!

Good menu. Good size portions. Really good break specials and able to sub out…read more The service is always good. Always hustle to help customers. Small taco shop for a quick break to somewhere to chill and enjoy some mexican food. Only downside is they don't always open at posted time. Seems like employees have to wait for key holder. Otherwise still a regular spot for the East side of esco

I spoke to the lady who took my order and she explained to me how this is the same "Aliberto's"…read morethat I grew up eating. And so I am giving it 5 Stars based on the Carne Asada nostalgic appeal.

Ladron Lmao…read more$27 for 2 machaca burritos when food4less sells a dozen eggs for under $3 I turned around and walked out. In a town with over 30 Mexican places lots and lots of places can get 2 machaca burritos for under $20 with tax and out the door. Hell you can even 2 pancakes 2 eggs 2 bacon and 2 sausage. Won't be back what a joke. Again a dozen eggs is less than $3!!! Lmao

Was in the area and started craving tamales. Drove to this shop and I left with not only two…read moredelicious pork tamales (they were sold out of everything else which is a good sign!), but the most delicious queso torta I think I've ever had. And I don't say that lightly. I was not expecting to take a bite out of this hot cheesy goodness while driving, but I did because I was starving and OMG. The flavor profile sent me into orbit. I would've pulled over to devour the rest of the torta if I hadn't already got on the freeway. So as soon as I hit my exit, I pulled over and ate the whole freakin thing on the side of the road. It did not make it home. So how did I order this exact torta? Well to start, I wasn't craving any meat in my torta. So I let them know that. They seem confused at first because usually you order some kind of meat inside. But I only wanted cheese in the toasty bread. So the sweetest chef from the back came out and asked me do I want ALL the cheeses. I was like, oh that's an option? Then heck yes please. He then came back out: you want any fixings to go with that? And he started listing off all these extra toppings, and I was like, oh wow ok, yes all of those too. Turns out that means picked jalapeños, onions, avocado, pineapple bits, tomato, etc. and he toasted that baby up as if it were my last meal on earth. It was so fresh and buttery, and the flavors worked so well together. It was a healing, melty delight. And they had a 1970's Mexican Bollywood-type dance movie on that was such a bop while I was waiting. It was so wholesome. Please do yourself a favor and don't just get their tamales. You must try their tortas. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area, mi gente!

Tamales Escondido has authentic, fresh tamales and consistent service. They sell out quickly, so…read morearrive early if you want the best selection. They offer a variety of traditional tamales including shredded beef, chicken, pork, cheese, vegan options, and even dessert/sweet ones like strawberry, pineapple, and pumpkin. The sweet ones are fun to try and share, but the traditional ones are always my favorite. The street parking can be a bit tight on the busy street, so I recommend using the small lots behind the shop and walking through the walkway to the storefront, it makes things much easier. I discovered this on my second visit. Also, during the holiday season their hours and available tamale flavors can change, call or check online first instead of relying on Yelp hours, which weren't up to date. It happens. There's not much to the shop, but you can sit and enjoy a tamale. They are pipping hot at purchase. There are a few tables and chairs. Also, there are other options, but I've only tried the tamales.