Felix's BBQ with Soul should come with a warning: you may start planning your next visit before you…read morefinish your meal. We ordered the catfish, beef brisket, and cornbread, and every bite delivered. The catfish was perfectly crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and seasoned so well it deserved its own standing ovation. The brisket was so tender it practically surrendered to the fork. And the cornbread? Let's just say if they sold it by the pan, we'd be leaving with one tucked under each arm. The atmosphere was just as enjoyable as the food. Great soul music filled the room, but at the perfect volume where you could still have an easy conversation without shouting across the table. It created a warm, relaxed vibe that made us want to stay awhile. To top it all off, the staff was absolutely amazing. Friendly, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely happy to see their guests enjoying themselves. You can tell this isn't just a restaurant, it's a place built with heart. We came hungry, left happy, and are already trying to figure out an excuse to "just happen to be in the neighborhood" again. If you're anywhere near San Marcos, do yourself a favor and stop by Felix's BBQ with Soul. Your taste buds will thank you!

I was once a regular here, the food was incredible and the prices were fair. Now I'm yet to have a…read morepleasant experience anytime I come here. I genuinely avoid this place at all costs but I get dragged here by friends and clients. The quality of the food has deteriorated to such a level that it's genuinely inedible. And to top it all off, the last time I came here, they shrunk the menu, took away the side options, and STILL raised the prices. (You aren't struggling because of the quality of your food. This place is just miserable) 3 visits ago, a couple months back, I ordered a burger because tbh, how can you mess that up? I ordered a double patty with no fries. Of course there was only ONE patty left in the entire restaurant, oh well such is life, but to top it off: the patty smelled of rotten sewage. I spit it out and returned it without receiving any sort of refund. 2 visits ago, I ordered catfish nuggets because of my previous experience, and was served soggy fried fish with dripping wet cabbage like it was just pulled out of a colander without drying. Whatever right? ($24 pre tax/tip btw) Now yesterday, I ordered a grilled catfish filet because the fried version was disappointing. (WHICH TOOK 40 MINUTES OF MY LUNCH BREAK TO COOK?) Fish was meh. Over seasoned like someone spilled the pepper bottle on the grill. And the fries tasted like dirty sludge like the fryer hasn't been cleaned in weeks. And to add insult to injury, I tasted mildew in my Coke Zero. Whether it's the dishwasher or the lines in the soda machine I have no clue but how can I strike out every single time I come here? I swear this used to be MY JOINT. The food was so good and the ambiance was amazing. Now I genuinely feel my skin crawl whenever I walk by this place. I'm sorry Felix's do better. I'm incredibly tempted to report this place to the health department to whip some shape into these miserable people who are serving mediocre service to paying customers. The only reason I'm writing this is because I'm now sitting at home with a 101° fever and a swollen tonsil after coincidentally taking a giant gulp of moldy soda? Idk man

I haven't been to the wrangler in quite a while as I don't come to Escondido very often anymore…read more Stopped by today and got the lunch special with pulled pork sandwich and fries and a drink for 9.99! What a deal! They've also had a nice remodel since I was lay here and it's really nice. If you've never been here make the trip, it's worth it. The staff are also very friendly which is a nice plus to an already nice place to eat

Underwhelming…read more That's how I would summarize my families experience here. We got take out at lunch on a weekday, they were out of pulled pork so we had to make some last minute changes. The prices were okay (hence the two stars) though it should be noted the online menu on their website reflected cheaper prices which was disappointing. The portions were average at best and would never be described as "generous" which is fine as the bbq itself was nothing to write home about so it wasn't like I was missing out. The renovations from the old time capsule wranglers add for a modern ambiance and the service was okay. I don't regret coming here; however, don't see a reason to come back after satiating our curiosity.

On a Wednesday, we stopped by H Brothers for lunch. Located in downtown Escondido, this bar and…read morerestaurant was recommended to me by one of my Yelp friends. We found free parking on the street a block or two down from the restaurant. Service (4/5): You order at the counter and then they bring your food to you. A couple of things stand out to me about their service. I was looking at the menu and was about to order. Someone behind me cut in line without asking if I was ready to order. The lady working noticed this and asked me to order first. Humanity still exists! They also check on your periodically even though this isn't true table service which is a nice touch. On the flip side, they did try and upsell me to add bacon bits to my dish which I was all for until I saw it was a $3.50 upcharge. I asked them to remove it. A little too steep. Ambiance (4/5): My type of restaurant. Casual with some charm. We sat at a table across from the bar. They have some cool decor, too. No complaints. Drinks (4/5): I had a beer flight because I often can't say no to a flight. I love the variety and being able to try new beers, especially when I'm traveling. While they don't have a huge selection, they had just enough beers that were interesting for me to take the plunge. Food (4/5): I did the country poutine which comes with fries, gravy, fried chicken bites, and green onions. I'm a sucker for loaded fries so I couldn't say no. Especially for this twist on a classic poutine. Generous portion size as I had hoped. A little more chicken would have been nice, but outside of that, very solid.

I was happy to revisit this gem on Grand Ave. I walked in with a buddy, and we were quickly greeted…read moreat the front by the friendly cashier. The location has a pretty extensive menu written in chalk on the walk, and it's easy to read. There are choices of sandwiches, salads and a lot of great food in-between. After taking a minute to decide we went with the Southwest Chicken Salad ($16.99) as well as the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich ($15.99) with a side of hushpuppies. The sauce on the salad was flavorful with just a bit of zest, and they gave us extra so that was really cool. It's a really comfy place to eat with a little bit of a Louisiana feel to it. For good food served by good people, this is the place!

Stopped by Mike's Barbecue in Escondido for a late lunch around 3:30, and overall had a solid…read moreexperience. We ordered the tri-tip slider, cheesy fries with meat (not totally sure which cut), mac and cheese, and a couple of beers. The tri-tip slider was delicious--simple, flavorful, and really well done. The cheesy fries were also a highlight, loaded with meat, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, cheese, and barbecue sauce. Definitely a satisfying dish with a good mix of flavors. The mac and cheese was a bit of a mixed bag. I had heard great things about it, and while it was good, it was topped with crumbled Ritz crackers that didn't really add much. I think the intention was to bring in some crunch, but it didn't enhance the dish and slightly took away from the overall flavor. Service was great--our waitress was friendly and attentive, and she even brought us warm cookies at the end, which was a really nice touch

Met a friend for an early dinner here and hadn't seen her for a year so we were excited to catch…read moreup. We've both been here several times before and our company uses Mike's for catering lunches so we love the food. THIS was the WORST experience ever! We were treated pretty rudely by our waitress and felt like we were bothering her by being at her booth. The interactions were kept to a minimum after the initial attitude. Seriously, if customers annoy you then perhaps you shouldn't be in CUSTOMER SERVICE. I put the card in the holder and she walked by picked it up never said a word, $20.00 tip on a $75 bill and not even a thank you, have a nice night, NOTHING. The guy at the table next to us had the misfortune of being in her section too and when she kinda of slapped the check on the table he was standing up and my friend said wow, did she really just do that & he noticed it too and made a YIKES face. The food was great but hold the attitude, you really put a sour spin on the visit and dinner.

Amazing! Just amazing. You cannot go wrong with anything - the brisket, the burnt ends, the…read morepotatoes and THOSE BEANS!

Everything ALWAYS goes well at Pete's Seafood! I've tried Lobster Roll, Shrimp PoBoy, Clam Chowder…read moreand Shrimp & Scallops and just seem to be working my way through the menu! Nothing disappoints!

This is how you do it folks!…read more Been here three times and we've had different dishes every time and so far everything is delicious. Service is on point, like I said I've been here three times in probably 5 months and the crazy thing is on both return trips the guy recognized me like this is the epitome of mom & pop business right here. You feel seen and you realize the money your paying for your delicious food is going to real folks and not some corporate overlord nonsense. The vibe of the place is an industrial-esque sports bar the style that was super popular during the hipster face of restauranteering where everyone was going for the stripped down minimalist aesthetic but for this place it works. They have high seats, low seats and a couple TVs playing live sports with no real obstructions. We always come at off peak hours so I'm not sure how packed it would get but this seems like a good place to catch a PPV fight or something IF they don't pack everyone in like sardines. The food, jeez I should have probably made this the start of the review the food is decadent. EVERY dish we've tried has been packed with flavor, healthy portions, and fair prices. I recommend anything on the menu but if you want to get out of your comfort zone get the balkan fries, they're so good you won't regret it! This is the kind of place you want to see in business the people rock, the food is great, and you feel like part of the community patronizing here.

I can't remember the name of their newest sandwich... but it smells and tastes delicious!…read more Think of a Balkan style Philly Cheesesteak with juicy pork shoulder on a hoagie. Smothered with cheese and their Balkan feta mix, it was absolutely a winner! Once again, just the very nicest family and great customer service!

RC3 catered our Christmas party this weekend and they were AWESOME!!!! Could not have asked for a…read morebetter experience and food was INCREDIBLE!!! All of our 50 guests were commenting on how great the food was all night and the next day. They were commutative during planning, easy deposit, showed up on time and set up was professional and well done. Absolutely recommend them for events and will use them again. Thank you RC3 catering!!! You ROCK!!!

The tri tip was amazing! I didn't need to put any sauce on it. It was flavorful and so tender!…read moreSince I was walking around at Cruisin' Grand in Escondido last Friday, I just carried it with me and ate it with my fingers. I hope they are here tonight.

Their food is DELICIOUS! I've ordered delivery many times from here and every time it's amazing…read more Sometimes the fries are a little soggy, but just throwing them into the toaster oven/oven is a quick fix. I went there 1x in person. The ambiance isn't that great, but the food makes up for it.

My first time to this location. Place is large and they kept the same layout as Rubio. The…read morerestaurant could use a bit of a makeover. Food was solid, good and hot. I ordered the Katsu chicken curry and a drink. Tons of food when ordering the large. Comfortable seating either my types, booth, chairs, high tables too. TV inside. Service was good....you order at the front and go get your food when ready. Parking lot choices are many.