Food is good. It is good old fashion home cooking. I particularly like their pot roast, fried and…read morebbq chicken, liver. Their homemade thousand island dressing is excellent their clam chowder is great. They also do a real good garlic buttered asparagus. Their food is a little on the expensive side. Hand sometimes its hard to figure out coupons The owner and her family are very easy to work with Susie lends to a very pleasant atmosphere. The place could use however a coat of paint.

Our favorite go to place. The food is excellent, at great prices, and the staff is fabulous. You'll…read morefeel like family by your second visit. Charlie's is truly an Escondido gem

My bride and I always differ in the morning on what to eat. I am a breakfast person and she is…read moremore an early lunch person. This place is a perfect blend, in more ways than one. First, there will be a line to order at the counter, don't worry, this place has a drive thru, they know how to cook and prepare food quickly. The menu is on the wall, simple, yet something for everyone. I ordered an egg and sausage breakfast with a coffee, my bride a chili cheese dog and soft drinks! (Came out to $21.93) Coffee and soft drinks are self-serve. We found a table and the serve brought our food to us. The food is served on paper plates and plastic utensils (and the server clears the table, there are no trash cans around). My breakfast was as good as a typical cafe style meal, only it cost $10 less. My bride said her dog was great. If you are looking for fresh food that is better than any fast food place this is the place to go. I can't wait to come back and get a burger and fries! Thank you Money Pit

Ordered our lunch at the counter.....placed the order and they will bring to our table.....they…read moredecorated the inside nicely.. with coins and license plates...the food we had was good... We would come back again n.

This place is so nostalgic. I always have been going here and there are so many food options. The…read morefood is so good. If you're going to the arcade, it is really cheap and the games are so fun. You can win so many prizes with just $20. Ambiance is nostalgic. Servers are fast :) there's also Oreo pizza!

Wow! Our first time here bc our 2 daughters received a free personal pizza from their school. The…read moreservice was top notch! Elijah and Eric hooked us up and let us taste their mojos, which is their version of fried potato chips. And it's very good! Crispy and just a little bit thicker than chips. The pizza had a great doughy crust. The wings were crispy. And the salad bar had great options and was fresh. I was surprisingly delighted by this place. We will definitely be back. It's a laid back, diner type vibe.

Great service and food was good especially for the happy hour special. Would come back if I'm back…read morein the area. Bar area was roomy and inviting.

I visited Cocina del Charro in Escondido for dinner with family and had a mixed experience. The…read morerestaurant is large with plenty of parking, and we were seated right away. The service was friendly, and I liked that they had a big TV in the bar area showing the soccer match. The complimentary chips and salsa were tasty and a nice way to start the meal. I ordered the enchiladas suizas with a side salad instead of the usual rice and beans. The salad was fine, although the ranch tasted like bottled dressing. Unfortunately, the enchiladas just weren't for me. The filling reminded me more of chicken soup wrapped in a tortilla than a traditional enchilada. I was surprised to find celery inside, which I've never had in an enchilada before. It wasn't terrible, but the flavor and texture just didn't work for me. Even though my meal was disappointing, the friendly service and comfortable atmosphere would make me willing to come back and try something else on the menu.

Sunrise sandwich was perfect, with your choice of neat and a choice of starch as a side. Perfect…read moreportion. Drinks are large Lots of healthy options French toast was nice and soft.

Part of a not-so-well-maintained strip center. The restaurant must've been between signs, too, as…read moreyou could only see the outline of the old sign on the facade of the building when we went in June 2026. Almost looked like it was shut down, since the windows are blacked out, too! However, once you go inside, it's lively, the people are friendly, and it's a casual atmosphere. Unless you go at an odd hour, expect a wait. We waited around 10 mins at 9am on a Saturday. They have indoor and outdoor covered seating. There are also games for kids to play out front, but it's up against the parking lot with no barrier, so not the safest. Menu is huge, so hard to decide! However, I'd argue overpriced, even by today's crazy standards. Nearly every entree is $20+, which is crazy for breakfast in my opinion! I got one of the few cheaper entrees at around $16, and was disappointed by the quantity, but enjoyed the flavor of the sunrise sandwich. Comes with your choice of meat and one of several sides. Basically a glorified egg McMuffin meal at twice the price. Also got the tabby iced coffee, which was good.

I've been here years before and my boyfriend recently took me here. The place is elegant and…read moreservice was top notch. They sat us at one of the semi circle booths, and even had rose petals on the table. Ambiance is 10/10. Our server was Ireland and she was the best. Pacing was on point with the wine, appetizer, main course, and dessert. Great vibes and knowledgable on the food, when we had questions. Service was also a 10/10. The bread with their special butter was a great starter 8/10. The ceviche is probably the best I've ever had. I recommend eating the pepper that it's in, especially if you like spice... 11/10. We also had the cioppino and salmon, which were both delicious 9/10. This place is a must, if you're in North county. Oh and did I forget to mention that it's right above a Lexus dealership, which is pretty cool and unique. Overall a great place for a date or if celebrating something special.

Beautiful restaurant at the top of the Lexus Dealer in Escondido. American fine dining vibe with…read morewhite table linens and napkin rings. Cocktails were decent. They sounded good on the menu but a tad disappointing on first sip. Appreciate the kids menu. Complimentary popover was a nice surprise. Short rib was tender but dry. Husband ordered the New York steak medium rare and it arrived medium well. Fortunately a server came to check on us right after the entrees were served and they fixed it right away. Lobster Mac n cheese was too rich with the bacon. I think it would've been better without the bacon. We also got the blue cheese on the side. Mud pie was good but was pretty frozen making it hard to eat. Complimentary butter cake for the birthday girl was an added bonus. Butter cake was delicious. We came here bc we had the Chase credit but also it was close to birthday girls house. Short and sweet summary: Don't order the steak. Prices are pretty steep and food fell short of expectations. Service is top notch. Would probably come again but only for HH and the butter cake

Aloha gang! Thought it was time to revisit Pan Asia Buffet. I was coming back from a Sunday…read moreafternoon at the casino in Temecula and was in the mood for an all you can eat buffet. When I arrived, the restaurant was packed. I had to check in and take a number, but they managed to seat us in under 10 minutes. If you're not into crowds, I would definitely avoid Sunday's. My usual visits are during the weekdays when they open first thing for lunch. You get first pick of the buffet offerings and it's much more enjoyable without the crowd. My faves are the Chow Mein, Teriyaki Beef, Fried Rice and Honey Walnut Shrimp. So....if you have a craving for AYCE buffet, check it out!

It's a BIG NO from me dogg…read more.. "I hate to do it, just as bad as you hate to see it done, now calm your boys" As a a non-seafoodie, I entered with trepidation...as soon as I stepped in, the stench of seafood hit me in the face, oh no...I had a strong inkling of what was to come. Disclaimer: Had I not been part of a large gathering that was coming here, I doubt I ever would have come to this buffet. Pros: They had the World Cup playing on a "2017 New" 36ish inch TV with the tags still on it The food was mostly hot The cream cheese wontons were delicious, creamy, and crispy Cons: I tried like 11 items, and only the cream cheese wontons were hittin'. Out of the 11 items I tried, only 3-4 items were passable as decent The food was salty The black pepper chicken tasted like fish The food ended up giving my bubble guts the bubble guts-SHEESH! While there were loads of offerings, which I appreciate, the organization of said offerings were a bit strange. The hibachi was set-up going left to right, while the food stations on either side of it were going right to left, creating this crazy clash of people heading in opposite directions. It just wasn't for me.

Came here with my two toddlers. Affordable, fast service, and DELICIOUS! Chicken is moist and…read moreflavorful. Like that they have healthy side options like steamed veggies. We split the half chicken plate which came with two sides and breadsticks and got an order of hummus/pita which was more than enough. You can tell that its a spot loved by locals, full restaurant and lots of pickup/takeout orders. Would come again!

Best way to cook a chicken is rotisserie and this place does it well. Simple and delicious!read more