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    Antonio's Mexican Food

    3.1 (173 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    #1 Beef Tacos and #2 Chicken Enchiladas
    Phoenix D.

    Real great alternative to Albertos and Jilbertos. You gotta love the serving size here, they give you a real-sized helping. Big, crunchy tacos with beans, rice, all the trimmings. The people here are super friendly and get the food out to you fast. Cozy dining area, too. Open 24 hours and the quality stays consistent.

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    Char B.

    Nice burritos. Love the breakfast & Texas. Menu prices are covered tho. Easy to drive up or u can eat inside. Back parking lot can get pretty dark at night. Service they made the food fast & lady at the window is nice she gave a lot of sauce on the side.

    They illegally charge you for water disguised as paying for a cup... Annoying to be nickel and dimed.

    Camarones rancheros plate.
    Susie O.

    Just being straight forward.. this is a fast food place.. I like their burritos and carne asada fries.. They also have great salsa and probably some of the best menudo in town! However, their other plates are overall not great. This isn't and won't ever be a place where I come for a sit in dinner again.. My shrimp plate was not good, including both the rice and beans.. Customer service sucks and the atmosphere is chaos, I couldn't wait to get out of there.. When I decide to return it'll definitely be through the drive through.

    Carne Asada Fries
    Sabrina P.

    Stopped by a nearby 24/7 drive-thru for carne asada fries at 3am, and I was pleasantly surprised. The fries were hot, the cheese was melted, and topped generously with flavorful carne asada. Hot, cheesy carne asada fries are a rarity in Escondido late at night, which is exactly why I felt compelled to write this review. I did forget to ask for no sour cream, but it didn't take away from the dish.

    Sausage breakfast burrito
    Vanessa C.

    This is one of 3 places in town you can get food at 24 hours. They are the only one that isn't a chain either. I have been going to Antonio's since high school. It was one of the only spots open after a concert so we would stop here for a burrito after coming back to Escondido. I love their breakfast burrito with sausage. I haven't ventured out much on the menu which is the only reason I gave it 4 stars. I haven't tried more than maybe 2 items there. What I like about them is that they are always open. I haven't eaten inside for years and probably wouldn't now. It can feel a little sketchy in the area in the middle of the night but I can always depend on them. Of course I'll be back the next time I'm hungry at 2 am!

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    Alex D.

    Accessibility: there is a drive-thru and plenty of parking to go inside. Open 24 hours. Experience: the drive-thru took probably 20 minutes with three cars in front of me. The food was not my favorite in all of Escondido but still pretty good. I would come again.

    California Burrito - delicious!
    Arnel D.

    Ended up having a coworker grab me a California Burrito and Rolex tacos here as I didn't have time to leave work. Passed by here on several occasions and noticed the long lines each and every time. Finally tried their food and was surprised. The food was fresh and didn't really need any hot sauce though they do provide it. I was only given their green hot sauce and it was a bit sour for me but still unique. I wouldn't hesitate to try this place again in the future. M

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    Delicious, it's good it's not bad at all. I always go there for a chicken tostada and never leave disappointed, tapn w it

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    Best roll tacos and carne asada fries. Love this place and the tortas are good too. Eat here once a week and they have drive through.

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    4.2(511 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    That Mexican Place has become my family's go-to spot for Mexican food in Escondido. The portions…read moreare huge, the service is always friendly and attentive, and the food comes out surprisingly fast. Two standout items you have to try are the surf and turf burrito and the carne asada fries--they're both packed with flavor and come in generous portions. We've been here many times and consistently have a great experience whether dining in or ordering to go. If you're looking for solid Mexican food with big portions and fast service in the Escondido area, this place is definitely worth a visit.

    It'd been a couple years since the sad limp rolled taco encounter. So given how often these places…read moreturn over ownership or management, I figured it time to give That Mexican Place anonymously go. I ordered a #1 combo (shredded beef taco, cheese, enchilada, beans/rice) for myself, and two shredded beef tacos à la carte for Mom, to eat at home a half mile away. Upon opening, the combo looked good, although the tiny smattering of pico on the taco and particularly the super skimpy portions of both beans and rice immediately stood out - a real bummer as I REALLY love Mexican beans and rice. So presentation was quite disappointing. Then, the second I picked up the taco, it was apparent it didn't survive the trip, having completely disintegrated on the bottom. This appeared to be from using a thinner than usual tortilla to make the taco, which was then set directly in a puddle of unusually watery enchilada sauce. So that was strike 2. As for the cheese enchilada, there was so little cheese had I not known what I was eating I wouldn't have been able to tell you. In addition, it was swimming in the same watery enchilada sauce that caused the demise of the taco. As for the à la carte beef tacos, mom reported they were good. So at least she was happy (Whew! Thank goodness!). The good news is, the food all tasted good, with the issues all relating to quantity and plating, not quality or taste. So despite the low rating, I'll be back at least once more to give them another go, if only because it's so conveniently close to home. Fingers crossed...

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    Drinks, salsa, utensils, etc are not self serve

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    Cenote Grill - Combination plate with Chile relleno, cheese enchilada, beans and rice

    Cenote Grill

    4.3(956 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    I've been coming to lunch here for a few years now. I get a craving for their poblano soup, and I…read morehave to, have to, have to order it. Usually a cup, sometimes a bowl. I honestly haven't tried too much on their menu because I can't finish their generously portioned entrees after a cup of the poblano. I usually go for one of their salads, the Asian chicken or the spinach salad. Or I'll get a la carte street tacos, the chicken or pork. I like the salsas that come with their complimentary chips. To this day I can't decide between them. The salsa verde has more of a kick but not too much heat. The salsa rojo is milder and thicker with nice flavor. Lots of retirees in the area coming to dine. It can get busy, especially Thursday and Friday lunchtime, and then you have to be patient for your food. Lisa in the front always has a sparkle and a kind word, and Guillermo remembers my drink order.

    Cenote Grill is a casual Mexican grill decorated with stack-stone pillars and lighted topiary. It…read morehas a busy take-out counter, regular table service and ample complimentary parking. The menu was varied and the food was really good. The Thai chicken burrito was large and very tasty. My husband had a combination plate and said it was the best enchilada he's ever had! Complimentary chips-n-salsa was provided with not one, but two different salsas! The service was slightly slow, but friendly. The menus were a little sticky and there was food splashed on the wall at the table and a used napkin under one table. They seem to have a loyal local following of regulars, particularly an older crowd. We drove 15 miles to exclusively visit this restaurant as it had been on our list for a while. We would return if we were in the area. If their service was a little quicker and the cleaning was a little more sparkling, they'd get the extra star. (April 2026). Helpful?

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    Mi Rancho Market - Asada by the pound

    Mi Rancho Market

    4.4(267 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    I'm giving this place 3 stars for now because my first experience was genuinely great, but my…read moresecond visit was disappointing enough that I almost rated it 2 stars. The first time I visited a few weeks ago, I had a really positive experience. The location was a little hard for me to find, but once I got there, it seemed worth it. I walked in craving a breakfast burrito and was helped by a very nice, slender gentleman at the counter. I asked for a ham, bacon, and sausage breakfast burrito and also requested that it be cut in half. He was friendly, said no problem, and within minutes I had exactly what I ordered. That burrito was delicious. The salsa station was stocked and convenient with self-serve cups readily available, and the atmosphere was nice. The people around me were friendly, and one gentleman even mentioned this was the place that used to be near Peterson's Donuts. Overall, it was a great first impression and I left happy, already planning to come back. Fast forward to today, Saturday, April 25, 2026 around 10:30 AM, and unfortunately, my second experience was the complete opposite. This time there was a young woman working the register, and from the moment I approached, she didn't seem very welcoming. I told her I wanted to order a breakfast burrito but wasn't sure what kind I wanted today. She told me the only options were bacon, egg, cheese and tater tots, or egg and cheese. I politely asked if I could add ham and sausage and pay extra, since that's what I had ordered before. She immediately responded that they "didn't have that type of breakfast burrito." That response confused me because I had literally ordered one there before. I wasn't going to argue, especially because her tone and attitude made me feel like I was bothering her just by asking questions. I then asked if the burrito could be cut in half and never really got a clear response. I also noticed the salsa station no longer had the little self-serve cups available, so I had to ask for those too. The same cashier asked how many I needed, and I said two. A few minutes later, another woman called my name and handed me the burrito. I sat down and realized it wasn't cut in half like I requested. At that point, I had to go back up and ask for a plastic knife and fork just to cut it myself. Which was not a problem or issue for me. I ate half of the burrito, but honestly, it wasn't nearly as good as the first one. The taste was underwhelming, and by the time I left I was just so disappointed. I ended up throwing the other half away after I left. Consistency matters, especially when the first experience set the bar high. The food was great the first time, but the service and quality were lacking the second time around. My honest opinion: if someone is having a bad day, they probably shouldn't be the first face customers interact with at the register. I may update this review depending on how management responds, because I know this place can do better based on my first visit.

    When you walk in, you can go right, which is where you can order food and the left is a market with…read moreMexican ingredients, meats, seasonings and canned goods. There is a table of baked goods available. There is a seating area inside where you can enjoy your meal. I ordered the El Pastor tacos and they were ok. The meat could've been more flavored. And I ordered a side of guacamole for $0.85. I rate the tacos 6/10. The salsa bar was clean and had an option of mild, hot and very spicy. The heat was good on the mild. The area was clean and the server was nice and friendly.

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    Mi Rancho Market - Carnitas with creamy mild green salsa, Adobado in the middle with no salsa needed, and Asasda with hot chile, which it needed.

    Carnitas with creamy mild green salsa, Adobado in the middle with no salsa needed, and Asasda with hot chile, which it needed.

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    Mi Guadalajara - Burrito Loco

    Mi Guadalajara

    3.6(725 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Excellent food and margaritas! I've eaten here probably 20 times and have never had a bad meal. My…read morego-to orders are the cheese enchilada combo plate with rice and beans, or the steak fajitas. Portions are large enough I typically get 2-3 meals per order.

    Gave this place a second try during happy hour and didn't change my mind…read more Service was decent. We were at the bar area this time. Again liked the decor, they need to curate it down a little. Music and better lighting would elevate it so much. We got two different menus and got confused but apparently one was the old menu. Drinks... 6/10. My mangoneada needed more mango and tajin, it needed more flavor. My friends thought their drinks were also just ok as well. One had to ask for more hot sauce for her michelada, they only had tapatío. She said it was bland. Foods also just ok. The birria tacos were the best part, def would order again. Tortilla didn't split, good portion and the consomé was good. Cheese dip tasted like velveta. Nachos with beef were decent. Fried ice cream was not good. I've had this dish many times and it was stale and didn't taste fried. Idk if the cereal was stale or the ice cream was so frozen but it was not good. The salsa that comes with the chips is more of a tomato based and we weren't offered other salsas. We asked and got two others but the flavor was just not there. Paid about 60 bucks with tip for two happy hour items, a mangonada and dessert. Again, if the flavors were there, it would be worth and I would be back. It's such a unique space, easy to get to, plenty of parking, beautiful art in the center portion, they are so close to getting it right.

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    Main circular dining area above.

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    Antonio's Mexican Food - mexican - Updated September 2026

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