Was walking down the street in Encinitas with a work colleague and decided to stop for a drink…read morebefore grabbing an Uber. The door was open and a few guys were standing around the bar inside. We walked in, asked if they were open, and they welcomed us to grab a seat, while letting us know "the DJ doesn't start for an hour though". I'd obviously stumbled into a spot I'd normally not frequent, but hey... I was already sitting on a bar stool and ordering an Old Fashioned! Friendly staff and decent prices. The booths to the right were a little worn, but as this place is more of a club than bar - that stands to reason. I only stayed for a single drink and then left, but the place started filling out as I walked out the door. BTW... the rope out front should have signaled to me that this place attracts a younger crowd (I initially missed that tip!).

Came here on a random day not dressed for the club haha had fun regardless. Def the type of place…read moreyou can dress up for or roll up in crocs, which honestly I kind of like - there's no pressure to be or dress a certain way. The music started to pick up around 11, I guess anything before that was a warm up? People were cool, lots of people standing around, but if you want to dance will have to stand near the stage! Don't think there's food there and did not drink there either lmao but the workers there were nice and helpful!

Had a 5/5 experience celebrating a birthday brunch here! The food is phenomenal- the sopes benny…read morehad the most tender lamb birria and the churro & french toast was heavenly! Not pictured but also delicious were the popsicle margaritas. The mango popsicle was perfect for the hot day. A special shoutout to Theresa for her cheerful and uplifting service. All the staff we encountered were lovely but she went out of her way to make sure we were well taken care of and felt special celebrating. I've visited both Cocina de Barrio locations and loved my experiences at each. Will definitely be back and highly recommend you try them to dive into delicious Mexican dishes with great service!

Came to Cocina de Barrio with several friends and overall, we thought it was okay. Some dishes were…read moreranked highly whereas most were middle of the pack. I ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos and a house coffee. The coffee was actually pretty good! Cream and sugar were delivered separately to finish with your preference. As for the tacos, it was okay. The fish was a bit dry for my liking, cabbage could have been chopped with more finesse, and I wished they QC'd their limes a bit before putting them on the plate. Both were bone dry and I had to ask for more. Moreover, the cilantro lime rice was also a bit bland. It needed salt to lift the flavors in my opinion. There weren't even flecks of green if it was supposed to be cilantro? I tried boyfriend's veggie hash but was disappointed to find that it was almost all potatoes. Having said that, it was an extremely generous portion so he was filled up. While I didn't try it, our friend that had the chorizo hash also said it was okay so I'm guessing the ratio wasn't quite right. Anyways, ask for their chili sauce on the side, that's actually quite surprising. It had really good heat and was more like a chili crisp than a vinegary hot sauce. The plates that did score favorably at the table were the carne chilaquiles and the divorced eggs.

Good dive bar for a quick drink and perhaps some dancing. It's a small establishment with a handful…read moreof tables and stools at bar. Lighting is dim and drinks are decent. I wouldn't hang out here all night but would stop by as part of a bar crawl. All ages, casual attire, beer and alcohol.

WARNING - PHONE THIEVES AT THE SALOON! 5 different people I met had their phones stolen out of…read moretheir bags while at the Saloon tonight. Security was completely unhelpful, I was hoping they'd start watching the crowd more carefully like the rest of us just to see if they noticed anyone stealing... obviously that didn't happen. Probably don't make enough money to actually care about it.

Very chill restaurant by the pool with the ocean views. Great dining option if you are staying on…read morethe resort. Steak was perfectly cooked and the swordfish sandwich was very nicely seasoned and juicy. Staff were friendly and attentive ensuring we were taken care of. We enjoyed a nice dinner after check in and enjoyed the sunset right outside.

I ended up at The Pocket to use my complimentary drinks for staying at the Alila Marea. I could…read moreorder any alcoholic or mocktail. I don't drink alcohol so I got a mocktail. I like that they have mocktail choices. I got the Ponto passion and it was pretty good. The presentation was lovely. I didn't plan on eating here but decided to give them a try since I wanted to stay and crash the wedding that was going on in front of The Pocket. The poke bowl was a good choice. The tuna sashimi was tender. The dressing was tasty. My daughter enjoyed her Carne asada tacos. Service was great. I noticed they were going around with a tray of champagne. Earlier, same person was handing out chicarones to the guests in the pool. I thought that was great customer service!

Celebrated my sister's birthday (17 friends!) in the beautifully lit back patio of Union. The…read moreservice was efficient and friendly especially for a large group. I ordered the short rib ragu and it was so flavorful and delicious. I finished the whole thing! Great value too. My husband got the gumbo and he enjoyed it. Everyone was so pleased with their choices. There was live entertainment indoors too. They let us bring in a cake and provided plates which was so nice. A fun night was had by all! Looking forward to returning soon.

Went here twice. Once for a late night dinner and then "brunch" a few days later…read more I can absolutely say go for dinner. I had the fisherman's stew. Essentially a version of ciopoanno. It was amazing. Fresh seafood, amazing slightly spicy broth. Perfect. Nothing overcooked and clearly fresh ever ordering close to closing. Also ordered a ceaser salad- the fried capers LEGIT PERFECT. My husband had the union burger with truffle fries. He said was good. I was too distracted by my dinner to try. "Brunch" on the other hand, was a little disappointing. Hoping it was just a limited menu because it was Father's Day but food was mediocre. Service here is great. Not overly attentive but very great recommendations. Will definitely visit again when I'm back in town.

Ordered the roasted chicken dish was very dry and instead of a combination on vegetables I got a…read morefew green beans was told that was the summer vegetable. For $28.00 I was very disappointed, I ordered a side of vegetables and they charged ne an additional $ 8.00. For 2 people no alcohol or dessert it was $120. 00. Then they tried to take everything off the table a half hour before closing and the girl said the dishwasher needed this. Really dont think I'll go back.

This was an amazing experience for me and my family! Guy was our server, and he was so kind and…read morehelpful. Once again, this was an exceptional experience for me and my family! Guy was our server, and he was so kind and helpful. The ambiance was warm and friendly, we will definitely be back!

I'm not normally an octopus or lemon bar person but the chef here changed my mind. That alone says…read moreeverything you need to know. This place has a wonderful intimate energy, perfect for sharing tapas and settling into a relaxed unhurried evening. The ambiance is warm and inviting, service was attentive and the food is genuinely adventurous in the best way- each small plate a little surprise for the palate. And yes order the crispy chicken. The seasonal menu has me excited to go back and see what they'll do next. Good wine, on site chill background dj, a true encinitas experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something a little different. This one is special.

First time going after hearing mixed reviews. We definitely enjoyed our experience there. Food had…read moregreat flavors, our waitress was really good at walking us through everything and making sure we were ordering enough for the table but not going overboard. We love that they use local foods like Prager brothers bread and Little Fox ice cream! We had a fun time celebrating our friend's birthday there and would definitely recommend this place as a cute date spot too. On the flip side, I will say for every dish we got, even though we enjoyed them, there was always one spice that would overpower the balance of the dish. The flat bread with burrata had too much salt in the spice mix on the flatbread. The beef tartar was good but slightly strong with the mustard flavor on the beef. The crispy chicken was also a little too salty. The Muhammara dip though, no notes. It was so good! This could all be personal preference, and we did enjoy everything! Those were just small things I noted about the food. Pricing for everything was reasonable and we left feeling full, which is super important

Many of nights lost in this room.. core memories here with PLG! Locsl vibe but like not at the same…read moretime it's a look inside the cool kids hangout spot and when your there your one of them!

Stopped in the Daley Double on a Saturday afternoon. Totally cool little dive bar. First off Tab…read moreour bartender was one cool cat. Funny dude too! Oh, and don't waste your time with any "bar tab" jokes with Tab. Trust me, he's heard them all. No tap beer here, only bottles. No problem, Becky and I don't mind cracking a Pacifico on occasion ($4). Pretty big bar with comfortable stools and some booths along the wall. The Jack Daniels logo on the felt on the pool table was cool. The bathroom was horrible. I really don't expect much out of bathrooms in my dive bars. It was relatively empty of day drinkers so we were able to chit-chat and joke around with Tab. Just a fun, old-school dive bar.