Before leaving Escondido, I was looking for a lunch spot. Pizza, to be exact, so that I could have…read moresome leftovers for my road trip. After hopping on the trusty Yelp app, I came across Pahua's Bakery & Pizza. I stopped by on a Thursday late morning to place a to-order. Ambiance (2.5/5): Pahua's is no frills. It's definitely more of a grab-and-go type of spot. With it being up in the mountains, I didn't even have any service inside. But anyhow, I was there for takeout so ambiance wasn't important to me. Service (4/5): I placed my order at the counter and my food was ready within the timeframe promised. No complaints. Drinks (N/A): I didn't order any beverages. Food (4/5): As the name entails, Pahua's has both pizza and baked goods. Most of the baked goods are of the Mexican variety. Conchas, churros, etc. I went with a pepperoni pizza. The prices are reasonable here, especially by California standards, which I appreciated. Solid pizza too. Definitely better than the pizza you'll find at a chain. It was exactly what I had hoped for.

Pahua's bakery and NO PIZZA!…read more Walked in place was dark. Looking forward to pizza and got skunked.

Easy to get a table and service right away. Portions were…read morelarge--enough for meals for each of the four of us. The marinara was delicious. The garlic bread was unexpectedly good. The salads were mixed greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes--not just the typical iceberg lettuce. Sausage hero was delicious. Chicken piccata was tasty. The chicken was cooked tender, just right, and the broccoli was al dente. The cappellini was a tad too soft. Eggplant parmigiana was just right. Crispy outside and soft and chewy inside. Marinara was plentiful. Spaghetti was a bonus. The frutti da mare with clams, mussels, and shrimp, and big pieces of red and green bell pepper and onion in a slightly spicy marinara sauce over al dente linguine was perfect. Yum. We will be back next week.

Hubby and I were in the mood for some pizza and decided to stop at Portino's in Valley Center on…read morethe way back from a day in Pauma Valley. We split a bottle of Chardonnay and ordered a pizza along with the chicken parmigiana. The food was fine, nothing particularly memorable, but it hit the spot. The atmosphere was friendly, and the staff was kind, though the service was noticeably slow. The place was quite crowded, and it seemed like the servers disappeared into the kitchen for long stretches, which left us waiting more than we would've liked. In fact, be prepared to wait during peak times. That said, it's a charming little spot, and I appreciate being able to support a local business. I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here, but if I'm in the area again, I'd give it another shot.

The pizza was awesome, and Andrea provided great service!! Everything was extremely clean and the…read morewhole place had a chill atmosphere. Definitely coming back.

Shoutout to Des who was absolutely amazing! The manager who was bartending was also fantastic…read more(sorry I didn't get his name). It seemed like the restaurant was dealing with a huge rush, but they were both so calm, cool, and collected the entire time. We had an item missing from our order, and Des was incredibly attentive about it, checking in with us and following up until everything was taken care of. She was genuinely a great server and made what could have been a frustrating situation completely painless. And of course, the food is always amazing! My favorites are the hot honey, burrata & sausage pizza and the house salad which is seriously one of the best salads I've had. The buffalo cauliflower is also delicious, although I wish the portion were a little bigger! Great service, great food, and a great location. Parking can sometimes be a little challenging, but it's worth it. Again thank you, Des! We really appreciated you taking such great care of us!

Pretty good pizza and good service. The breadsticks were cheesy and good, the bbq chicken pizza was…read moreeven better

It was my first time trying this place and I would say top 3 pizza and wings in San Diego…read more Fresh ingredients and very rich flavors. I can tell that they don't save money on fresh and loaded ingredients. Will try all their menu in time.

I was so happy when Little Ceasars came to Valley Center. This is an Express location, which is…read moreinside Valley Center Oil gas station. Service is ALWAYS friendly and fast. I usually just run inside and grab a hot pizza. Ive also called and ordered a sausage, pepperoni and bacon pizza which is delicious! Dough is handmade daily! Pizza is always great, service is always friendly. Oh and there's a small market inside if you need anything else.

It had been years since I had Little Caesars, so I didn't have high expectations but the 3 meat…read morepizza was really good. It's inside the gas station and it has a very small sign out front, so I drove right by it, I had to pull over and call to ask where they were located, so that was a bit frustrating. Oh, the chicken wings were good too.

Amdre the worker her helped me out a lot. I believe he…read morederved a really huge raise. I got a pizza thing

Basic food, above moderate prices. Nothing really special about the entrees. It's more for the…read moreconvenience when you're on the go or want something fast to eat/drink. I was disappointed by their desserts, tasted stale and no flavor. Friendly staff overall. Tables and chairs to eat, drink and hang out. Located between Starbucks & the rewards center. Remember to give them your rewards card to earn points or use your points.

This place was really good. I'm a big fan of micro brews, especially reds and ambers. So when I met…read moresome friends here we came over and ordered a couple of beers. I had the Red Rattler but I asked to taste the Vanilla Pumpkin Spice which was another dark beer. I would have thought something like that would have been really sweet but it was NOT. A friend ordered a pizza but it was too big for him to eat so I had a slice and it was really good too. The place was not very full but it was 5 PM on a Friday and it looked like it was starting to fill by the time I left. The band had just started up too and there was an outside area with games and saw some families out there. Bathrooms were clean and the service was really good. We were there just before their Happy Hour ended so we got a $2 discount off beers, that's always good.

6/13/25 - walked over for a beer during business hours and it was closed (possibly permanently)…read more Staff does not know if it'll open again.

Their personal pizzas are so delicious. The only reason I don't mind stopping by here with my…read moregamboholic mother and boyfriend is because of their pizza! They're generous on their toppings and the pizza is super fresh and scrumptious. Don't forget to show your players card for 5% off your food purchase.

Im really surprised there was not a listing for Red Parrot Pizza. Whenever Im going to Pauma Casino…read moreim always so excited to eat their pizzas. Its honestly great great pizza. Who would have thought a little hole in the wall would make such tasty little things. If your in the area you should def try it out. I have yet to be dissapointed with anything from them.

I have a small Circle of Friends (CoF), that we've known each other for 25+ years. This weekend we…read moregot together to celebrate one of our birthdays. In the Valley View Casino, we dined at Patties and Pints. We ordered: APPETIZER: $18 - Firecracker Shrimp; ENTREES: $18 - Brandt Beef Burger (sweet potato fries); $30 - Glazed Salmon (veggies and roasted fingerling potatoes) $32 - Prime Rib (garlic mashed potatoes and veggies). DESSERT: $10 - Chocolate Cake ala Mode The food was amazing, but what made the evening EXTRA special was the superb service from Angelo. He was part of the celebration! He made good recommendations, and sang when he brought us chocolate cake for dessert that was unforgettable. We didn't have reservations and waited 45 minutes for our table. That was a lesson learned, we are making reservations for the next birthday in August. While you are at the Casino, check in at the hospitality desk for a gaming card to earn rewards on games and dining. See you there, Sincerely, Rosemary

This was our first time at Valley View Casino and we stumbled into Patties & Pints after joining…read morethe buffet waiting list and realizing that the wait time was over an hour (to be clear, not a ding on the buffet at all. We would have waited and the buffet seems well worth it. We just know that in the future we will get on the list BEFORE we start playing vs after when we're starving). For starters, we were greeted and seated immediately by a wonderfully pleasant team. Our server, Paulina, was incredibly kind and attentive. Our orders were placed quickly and our apps took no time to make it to the table. Everything was hot when it arrived. We ordered: Beer-Brined Chicken Tenders - 10/10: AMAZING! The tenders have light breading, so its mostly meat without much batter, which is our preference. The buffalo sauce wasn't too spicy (for those who like buffalo flavor without an intense kick) and the Ranch and Blue Cheese were both really good. If you like blue cheese on the creamier side without a ton of crumbles then you will like this one. French Onion Soup - 7/10: REALLY GOOD FLAVOR! Would order again! I only gave it a 7/10 because the Swiss cheese was burnt in the middle, but the taste overall was still really good so it was easy to look past this. Rotisserie Prime Rib (Medium) - 10/10: I used to LOOOOOVE Longhorn Steakhouse's Prime Rib. It was one of the only places that I could get a solid prime rib with au jus and a well-seasoned outer crush without paying premium prices (e.g The Prime Rib). This was gooooood - great portion size with a tender texture at the right temperature. Not only was the steak cooked perfectly, but those may have been the BEST FREAKING MASHED POTATOES I'VE EVER HAD!!!!! They were so fluffy, creamy and buttery - literally perfect (to me). I don't ever order mashed potatoes, just not my thing, I prefer rice, but these? These are the one exception. I was super skeptical because other than not being a fan of mashed potatoes in general, I don't like horseradish and they were advertised as horseradish mashed potatoes. I am forever changed (when it comes to these specifically) - I even strongly considered ordering a side to go. Also, the asparagus was really good too! Cooked perfectly with a light crunch when you bite into it. Manhattan Deep Dish Pizza - 10/10: My husband ordered this and he was singing its praises the entire ride home! When it comes to pizza, my husband is picky - especially with crust. The crust HAS TO be right, and this one was that. The breading had a soft center with a crispy outer layer just the way he likes it. They also bring a mini spice rack with oregano, Parmesan and red pepper flakes and he was over the moon about that! It's such a big portion that two people can share it. He ended up taking the other half home and popped it right in the oven to have more as soon as we got home. And the cost! We paid less than $100 for our meal (one soda, two apps, and two entrees), and this was before we used the players club coupons*! Overall, we had a wonderful experience! Very spacious and clean with a staff that operates as a team (shoutout to Claudia who also helped us when we needed it). We didn't have any desserts or drinks this trip, but the menus for both look great! We had such a great time between the casino and dinner that we're already planning another trip back! *If you're a couple or a group visiting the casino for the first time, they offer a coupon for this restaurant when you receive your players card. We both were able to redeem our coupons ($10 each) and got $20 off our meal (which was already under $100 before the coupons).

Stayed at Harrah's & needed a wash, from the long trip. I…read moregot the $17 wash at the car wash and was really impressed with how clean my car turned out. The deal even included an air freshener and a carbon fiber towel, which works really well. I definitely recommend it--thank you!

RINCON TRAVEL PLAZA - I've been a regular customer at this…read morefuel station, but the current pricing policy is frustrating in practice. They no longer provide fuel prices over the phone, which is their choice as a business. The issue is the inconsistency in how it's applied--while exact pricing isn't shared, there are still comparisons made to nearby stations when asked. That creates confusion rather than clarity. In a commodity market like fuel, customers make decisions based on transparency and trust. When pricing information is partially withheld but still indirectly referenced, it doesn't really reduce competitive pressure--it mainly reduces customer confidence. From a customer standpoint, it would be more effective either to: Provide clear, consistent pricing information, or Maintain a strict no-quote policy without partial comparisons The current middle-ground approach feels less like a strategic advantage and more like unnecessary friction for customers who are simply trying to make an informed decision. A clearer policy would likely improve trust and long-term customer loyalty.