On a Wednesday, we stopped by H Brothers for lunch. Located in downtown Escondido, this bar and restaurant 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. read more

I was happy to revisit this gem on Grand Ave. I walked in with a buddy, and we were quickly greeted at 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! read more

Cuban torta different to find an authentic cuban these days. The last decent Cuban torta i had was in Miami. This is my second time ordering this sandwich the only thing missing was the pickle but i could have asked. Sweet outside seating get a good view of grand as well inside seating is wide open. TVs for entertainment self serve soda. Really good food. read more

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I got the roast beef melt and onion rings. Both were really really good. My wife liked the onion rings too. Her lunch, not so good. She order the Monte Cristo again from them for the 2nd time and I reminded her we didn't like it the 1st time, but she wanted more a breakfast thing than a lunch and tried it again. It disappointed again. It was so over cooked over crunchy like last time. As she was cutting off the edges because they were so hard, it just splintered. Not much meat, cheese nor flavor. Nice & friendly mgr. working the front. She was the best. But others, hmmmm. I got mine 1st and we waited a long time and my wife's wasn't coming out. She saw it just sitting on the counter and brought it to my wife. Our server didn't bring utensils nor napkins after being served, she did. Glad she was there. read more

Delicious comfort food plus nice casual ambiance. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We came for dinner on a Saturday and sat outside on their patio to eat since it was a beautiful evening with nice weather. They have a good variety of selection on their menu including desserts. We ordered the Brisket Sandwich with the cole slaw on the side and their Avocado Bacon Burger which comes on a Brioche bun and generous amount of French Fries, which was the one side that I chose. Both items were delicious and a fairly good size. I think next time we will share lol so we can have room for dessert. The service was friendly and quick. I would like to come back and try the other items on their menu. Definitely recommend to try if in the area. It is was enjoyable to dine and people watch at the same time on Grand Avenue . read more

H Brothers - Bacon Avocado Burger - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

Located on Grand. Comfort food galore! They serve sandwiches, poutines, burgers, soups, wraps, desserts & salads. Friendly & attentive service! Mac & Cheese: Added brisket. This was a hearty dish, actually, all of their dishes are quite hearty so you will definitely be going home with leftovers. The dish was a bit bland. Country Poutine: Absolutely loved the gravy. read more

H Brothers - Mac & Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

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There are a lot of renovations going on to revamp the area. The restaurant was busy when we were there and service was good. The food was hit or miss. Half of us liked what we ordered and the other half didn't. read more

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I tried the po'boy sandwich and the Hawaiian chicken sandwich, and both were pretty good overall. The po'boy had a nice amount of flavor and filling, and the bread paired well with everything inside. The Hawaiian chicken sandwich had a good balance of sweet and savory flavors from the pineapple and sauce. While neither sandwich completely wowed me, they were still enjoyable and satisfying. The portions were decent, and the service was quick. Overall, it was a solid meal and a nice spot to grab a casual bite to eat. read more

H Brothers - Poboy and Hawaiian chicken sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

The reviews stood up! We went for dinner around 5pm. I had already looked at the menu, so I was set on the Cubano Torta. My wife had the Seafood Melt. My Cubano was incredible and huuuuuge. We also ordered a side of onion rings. My wife's melt was excellent too. She did need to add a bit of salt. We both had great leftovers the next night. It was that good. The servers and staff were very attentive and friendly. Now we have a new place to enjoy a great meal in Escondido. read more

The service is spectacular. The food is spectacular. The ambiance is spectacular. I love this place and will make it a regular. read more

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Fun casual lunch spot! The menu is large and easy to read - it covers the wall! We ordered from the counter, got our drinks right away, and the servers brought the food to our table. They are very nice and stopped by a couple times to check on us. I had the tuna melt and was very impressed. They even fry cheese on the outside of the bread for a special touch. SO GOOD! My Pinot Grigio was also good, particularly since it was a healthy pour for only $5. Great drink prices. The garlic mashed potatoes had good flavor but I have to say they were a bit dry. My friend got the Cuban Torta and loved it as well. Practically inhaled it actually! He was also happy with his choice of Mexican lager. read more

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First time visiting H Brothers in Esco and I was really impressed! I immediately noticed there was no garage door here, unlike many other Grand Avenue establishments. I actually appreciated that because I'm a fan of good air conditioning. The restaurant is beautiful, clean and has a nice vibe. Service was welcoming and friendly. I arrived around 3:00 in the afternoon, just in time for Happy Hour. They feature a creative selection of loaded fries type fare at a roughly 30% discount off the regular menu price. I ordered the "Adobada Fries" and it was outstanding! Made with fresh cut fries that were hot and fairly crispy, a generous heaping of savory adobada, a cheese bechamel sauce, pickled jalaps, maters and a nice blob of cool sour cream on top. It came with two tasty dipping sauces on the side but that turned out to be unnecessary. There was nothing plain about these fries and the whole thing was nicely composed, hearty and delicious. I loved their thoughtful selection of craft beers on tap, enjoying a nice Harland IPA and Mango Hefeweizen. I look forward to visiting again soon to try their house mac & cheese. read more

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It's an excellent quick-serve restaurant with an interesting and fairly diverse menu and a very good selection of beers on tap. They claim everything is made in-house daily. I got the Cheeseburger which comes on a big Brioche bun with remoulade sauce, two types of cheese, lettuce, and tomato. But no pickles, and most critically, no onions. Unlike most such places that make you buy a huge pile of fries for 40-50% of the cost of the burger, this burger includes your choice of several sides--I got the fries which were nothing special, but were hot and mostly crispy. The thickish burger was very good, but the meat itself was not very tasty or interesting, being cooked on a griddle but without the benefits of a smash style flavor and crispness. They should split the burger in half and griddle each half smash style. A minor complaint is the chopped rather than full pieces of lettuce, which makes the whole thing slip and slide around more while wrestling to eat it. Also, when chopped, lettuce loses much of that nice crunch you can get from whole pieces. And I really missed having onions--they should ask if you want them when ordering. Service is excellent and ambience fine. If Yelp allowed decimals, I'd give the place a 4.4. But I'll be back to try their many chicken sandwich and wrap options. read more

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Friendly and attentive servers! Really appreciated the option to order a side of the poutine fries they were so good! I would highly recommend the brisket sandwich. If you want a sandwich this place is a must try! They've got an option for everybody. read more

H Brothers - Brisket Sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

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We haven't been back to this restaurant in a while. But man, nothing has changed. The food is absolutely amazing. The chili was a big hit with us. It's was so good! Everything was good. My chicken sandwich those onion rings, we loved them! The brisket was so tender. Had so much flavor. We need to come to this restaurant more often. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my family and friends. read more

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Amazing spot for comfort food! The menu is huge and covers an entire wall. You order at the counter and then servers will bring food to table. The service was great and quick! There's indoor and outdoor sitting with a cool ambiance. I was impressed by all the items we tried! The Cuban torta was delicious and my favorite item that I tried! The French friends and onion rings are also especially delicious! Great place! read more

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I had this restaurant bookmarked forever and I am glad I finally got in to try it out. I did not realize it is an order at the counter kind of place but, whatever, it works for me. You order at the counter and then grab a table. The soda machine is self-serve. The interior is super cute and there is patio seating, too. We tried the Monte Cristo, the Bacon Cheeseburger, and the country poutine. I also tried a beer flight. Everything was terrific. I am not usually a Monte Cristo fan but this one was very well made and delicious. Monte Cristos can be very greasy and heavy but this one was not greasy or heavy and it had a ton of flavor. It comes with both jam and syrup on the side. Also, this sandwich does NOT come with a side. The bacon cheeseburger was very well made and was great. It comes with a side and I tried the hush puppies. The hush puppies were the only disappointment of the evening. They were extremely dense and heavy. The flavor was good but I think lighter and airier hush puppies are simply better. The honey-flavored butter which comes with the hush puppies was insanely good. Finally, if there is poutine on a menu, I am ordering it. I know it's just Canadian junk food but whatever. SoCal has loaded nachos and Canada has poutine. H Brothers has a regular poutine (with gravy and cheese curds) and a "country" version which comes with gravy, curds, and fried chicken bites. Because we wanted to make absolutely sure we hit 20,000 calories, we went with the country version. They absolutely smother the fries with gravy and cheese curds. I don't know that the chicken bites are necessary but this is a great dish, if you don't mind gaining 5 pounds at one sitting. They only have a handful of beers on draft but they are good ones. My flight of three beers in 5 ounce taster glasses was very good. Even though they do not technically have designated servers, one of the workers stopped by our table every few minutes to make sure everything was going well. So our service was excellent. The menu is very well-written and makes you want to try more things. From reading past reviews, I know there are some hits and misses with the food, but our experience was very good. We would happily return to try out more grub. read more

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Always a great place to grab a bite and pint of beer! Note: they assign you a table so don't make the mistake that this one lady did who hogged the line and grabbed a table for herself, oblivious to that fact and sparking annoyed looks and grumbles to people that were patiently waiting in line, lol. You order you food and then they seat you accordingly. You're welcome. The co-habby and I always make it a point to stop by H Brothers whenever we're in the Escondido area. They offer a variety of different beers so there is always something for everyone. The hubby is a fan of IPAs so that's his usual go-to. What we've tried there: -Fried Shrimp PoBoy: Lettuce, tomato, fried shrimp, remoulade sauce on toasted bread -Monte Cristo Sandwich: Probably one of my favorite monte cristo's in town! Ham and swiss cheese sandwich dipped in batter and fried up until crispy, then dusted with powdered sugar. Divine. -Poutine: Fries with gravy and cheese curds. Yum. Service is always fast and friendly, beer delish and food, comforting and satisfying. Check them out! read more

H Brothers - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

Took the boys for a meal here after visiting LLL Reptile next door around 4pm on a Wednesday afternoon, was quiet. We ordered the seafood melt and Parmesan crusted chicken sandwich. Sides were hush puppies and garlic mash with gravy. Every single bite was delicious, fresh, comforting. The seafood melt was a little messy, difficult to handle for smaller hands, but so worth it. I was obsessed with the Parmesan crusted chicken sandwich. The crispy bread was addictive. Speaking of...the honey butter on the hush puppies, wow. Great service, loved the whole experience from start to finish. read more

H Brothers - Seafood melt and Parmesan crusted chicken sandwich, sides were hush puppies with honey butter, and garlic mash with gravy - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

I've been wanting to try H Brothers for so long! It smells super good in here and will update when the food comes out. Ok, so, AMAZING. Here's what we had: Shrimp Po Boy Cuban Torta Onion Rings French Fries Beers Beignets Highly recommend! Great service! So many options! read more

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We love H Brothers! Everything on the menu is good and I mean everything! The service is great, the staff is always in a good mood and happy to help, and they always check on you and clean off your table! This will always be in the rotation! read more

I had this place bookmarked, and I couldn't remember why, but I came in for dinner on a Wednesday night. When I saw the menu (in chalk on the wall) it came to me - poutine! So that's what I had, country style with white gravy and chicken bits, along with a good hazy IPA. Enjoyed them both; took home half the poutine and enjoyed it the next day. read more

H Brothers - Country poutine - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

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We came Friday right after 5 as a party of 6 plus a baby and easily got a large table in the back. By the time we left at 6 every table was full. The menu had a something for everyone and this would be a great place for a group who want to pay separately as you order at the counter and then they bring the food to the table. I ordered the Hawaiian chicken sandwich with onion rings. The chicken was pounded thin and well marinated which I appreciated. The onion rings were large and tasty and the self serve diet Coke was mixed well. If I was in the area I would come again. read more

This place was recommended by some locals so I finally had a chance to try out their food. I ordered the following ... *Fried Shrimp PoBoy Hand battered and fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, house-made classic or spicy Remoulade sauce on a toasted roll. *Seafood Melt Seared shrimp and scallops, provolone, classic or spicy cabbage slaw on toasted sourdough. *Tuna Melt Parmesan crusted sourdough, tuna salad, Swiss cheese And ordered sides too... *onion rings and hush puppies The food was delicious and flavorful. Good size portions perfect for sharing. Shaylee was at the register and she was very sweet and helpful. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu!!! read more

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Everything here is fresh and made daily. So many things sounded really good. I ordered the hush puppies as an appetizer and they are the best that I have ever had. They're slightly sweet, served with home made apple butter. The classic burger was delicious. Every entree comes with a side. The staff was great and they even gave my compliments to the chef. They're's currently major construction going on along the street, so you may need to walk a bit until it's completed. read more

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Great staff, really good food, and very good value. They do a an outstanding job. The menu has wonderful offerings.

Stopped in for lunch and what a cool place. The staff were all so friendly. Menu is huge and I mean that partly because it is written on the side of the wall when you walk in. We ordered child chicken nuggets, tzatziki wrap and a buffalo wrap.. oh and some onion rings. The wraps were huge and very tasty. Onion rings were the best I've ever had!! Grandson loved the chicken nuggets. Have to comment again about the staff.. The two ladies working were beyond nice and helpful! Would we go back? Yes of course, I want to try the Monte Cristo!! read more

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Great burger spot, portions are just right, quality is high, prices very reasonable and large menu selection. Also decent beer selection on tap. Location is central for cruising grand event. read more

H Brothers - Cuban Torta - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

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Their menu has a lot of selections to choose from. Food & beverages. Super nice and clean restaurant in downtown Escondido. Kind and friendly service. You order at the bar and the food is delivered to your table. Portion and flavor approved! Poutine fries - An appetizer, but can be eaten as a main dish. Fries tasted freshly cut and fried to me, white gravy drizzled all over (I added salt), cheese curds, and big chunks of chicken. Cheesesteak - I had the bbq sauce on the side. Warm bread, perfect ratio of meat, drizzled with cheese, and onion strips. I ordered hush puppies for my side with sweet butter. The portion size was pretty big. Taziki Chicken Wrap - Big wrap! Great fresh option. This one doesn't include a side, but that's okay... the poutine fries was enough. read more

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Impressed the moment we walked in. Casual, cool, laid back atmosphere and an incredible menu of several options we often don't see elsewhere. Chose the fried shrimp po boy (fave pick by far), onion rings, crispy chicken Dijon sandwich w mashed potatoes. Service was friendly and attentive. Will definitely return next time we're in Esco. read more

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Great place for a great bite to eat. Unique sandwich and wrap options that hard to find in Escondido. Always quick service and convenient online ordering if you doing to-go like I did. read more

H Brothers - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

While I'm no Canadian, I do love me some poutine. Being that we're pretty far south of Vancouver, you have to allow some wiggle room in the area of authenticity. To that point, H Brothers may not be traditional in its recipe but it's fries + cheese + gravy (and that always) = tasty Good service and a pretty varied menu of things guaranteed to break your diet. Nothing wrong happening here, folks. read more

H Brothers - Poutine - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

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Stopped at H Brother's while at Crusin' Grand. This place is an absolute gem! The food is nothing short of exceptional. Their burgers are packed with flavor, and the fries are cooked to perfection. But it doesn't stop there. The brisket sandwich was incredibly tender and juicy, a true standout. To top it off, everyone was extremely friendly and the place was clean. You order at the front and pay at the front, have a seat and they bring the food to you. Highly recommend giving this place a try! Would definitely go back! read more

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Came with a group of 6 on a Friday at 5, and had no problem finding a table ( but it did get busy by 6 pm). Ordered the Cuban torta, and it was very good! And huge portion. Everyone else enjoyed their sandwiches as well. You order at the front and then find a table read more

Super fast service, wall sized menu, literally and cool atmosphere. Seating inside and streetwide with shade. Recommend: To leave the Brisket Sandwich alone. Service was lighting fast, atmosphere was wonderful, great decor and very nice interior. Everything was appealing, except the Brisket sandwich. Honestly, it was terrible, dry AND tough. Almost burnt tasting, and I'm not talking 'Brisket ends burnt' but burnt! Not at all recommended. I do give kudos to the Wait Staff, their incredible hospitality and the overall experience was enjoyable (dish aside). I'd give them a second try of course, but I doubt I'll return since I'm not a local. If I do, I will!! read more

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I have been here countless times and really have been needing to take the time to review. This spot is marvelous!! I've had a few things from this location and have never been disappointed. My brother had gotten the beignets, and they are soo soft and yummy to have as a snack!! May I begin on the beverages where it seems to be that they never have a bad option on tap. And if you come in and order some food to go you could grab a beverage as you wait. I recommend dining in the location to understand how relaxing the environment is. I will say the customer service is great and the food is satisfying!! I've had the Brisket Sandwich, absolutely drool-worthy. Avocado Bacon Burger sooo good. Buffalo Ranch wrap & Chili Fries (since I can't do cheese). As soon as I find the pictures to the food I will update. But take my word for it. Stopping here you will not regret it. My best friends job came here as a company for food, its WORTH IT!! read more

Stumbled across this spot on a Friday afternoon. 10/10 good drinks, customer service, and ambiance! read more

H Brothers - Chipotle chicken melt sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Escondido, California

AMAZZZZING FOOD. GREAT PORTIONS!!!! Servers great. (Manager?), he took our order, very unfriendly, seemed almost annoyed, although he was great with some other customers. Very cool place, casual, good music not too loud but when it gets busy, place can be noisy but that's great because people seem to be having fun. Try the Parmesan chicken and Cuban torta. Beignets are not really the best, and the berry sauce is very plain. I love sharing this, because I yelp places to make my spur of the moment decisions read more

We went here on a Saturday in July for a late lunch. Street parking was easy to find and they were not busy. Service was friendly and attentive. The food came out very fast. It was a cute and clean establishment. We both got a meal with brisket. It was a bit fatty for my liking. They had an extensive menu for everyone's taste. read more

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Fantastic food! Everything my party if 5 ordered was delicious. The beignets were especially amazing and super fluffy. The buns for the sandwiches and burgers are really good amd hold up well to your chosen meal. The hush puppies were the perfect texture. The service here is top notch and everyone is friendly and helpful. I love that the restaurant isn't too fancy and invites a feeling of being laid back so you can just socialize with your friends and family. read more