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    H Brothers

    4.5 (688 reviews)
    ModerateComfort Food
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Poboy and Hawaiian chicken sandwich
    Martin G.

    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.

    Bacon Avocado Burger
    Maria D.

    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 .

    Mac & Cheese
    Saleen M.

    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.

    Sharon B.

    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.

    Aztec Brewing Macaroon Nut beer.
    Bosie L.

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

    Outside
    Dan E.

    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.

    Tuna Melt
    Natalie H.

    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.

    Cheeseburger
    David N.

    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.

    Brisket Sandwich
    Tania R.

    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.

    Michelle O.

    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.

    Cuban torta
    Nilofar M.

    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!

    Flight of 5 ounce beers. Very nice.
    Craig W.

    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.

    Em B.

    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!

    Seafood melt and Parmesan crusted chicken sandwich, sides were hush puppies with honey butter, and garlic mash with gravy

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

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    The comfort food selection is the best. The staff is very friendly and provide great service!

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    Food is delicious! Service is superb, always with a smile. Highly recommended. Come in foe a few cold beers

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    Ask the Community - H Brothers

    How is parking here during lunchtime on a weekday?

    The parking is along Grand Ave. (On the street) or on a side street just off Grand Ave.....It's always pretty decent parking during lunch on weekdays. You can almost always find a spot.

    Do they have gluten free options? Or a website?

    Not sure on the gluten-free, since it is a fairly small menu currently. Have not seen the website, but they are on Facebook. Just look up H brothers Escondido.

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    Upper East on Grand - Elote Style Brussels

    Upper East on Grand

    4.7(161 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Very good service great food awesome drinks super nice people would totally recommendread more

    This has quickly become my brother and I'm go-to spot! We're both pretty upset that our first…read moreexperience was take out, but let me tell you..we fixed that VERY quickly. I can proudly say I have tried quite a few things on the menu already and have not been disappointed. I'd say at this point my brother and I have been here over 5 times. We even brought our parents here twice already. Once for dinner and once for breakfast. My brother and I have done breakfast, lunch and dinner at this point. The first item I tried was the Sun-Dried Tomato Rigatoni. This was so creamy and delicious (later found out you cam add another meat). Which my mom tried her first time around with Salmon. She said it was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. From that first pasta, I tried the March Month Special, I got the chopped cheese with no cheese (lactose intolerant) but man did I devour it so fast!! There tater tots never miss btw ALWAYS crispy. The Grilled Chicken Sando, mannn was thay superr good too. Chicken was juicy and always love me some avocado. I told my brother I am going to make it a priority to try everything I cam here. Also, the presentation on the plates ESPECIALLY the Fresno 1/2 Chicken *chefs kiss* The service is NEVER misses. Soo attentive no matter the time of day. Tony's drinks are UH-MAY-ZING. We had Mckellen as our server and he was great. The biggest shoutout to James (the owner) seems like he knows how to create a phenomenal work environment and keeps his people happy. We've seen him walk around often and checking in. You can definitely see thay he cares. I HIGHLY recommend coming here if you have the chance. Also, try the Espresso Martini my brother who is far from a coffee drinker even loves it!!

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    Sunny Side Kitchen - Avocado eggs cheese sandwich

    Sunny Side Kitchen

    4.8(1.3k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Today was my first visit and it was a very nice and quaint place. The staff was very friendly and…read morethey had lovely decorations for the holidays. Heard good things about the gluten free quiche, but wanted to try the Pesto chicken sandwich which I definitely recommend the Parmesan that they bake into the bread. It comes with a nice fruit cup and a delicious pickle. I also tried a mocha while waiting for my friends and they had alternative milks (oat & almond) if you need them. The best thing I tried was this amazing brownie cookie with peppermint pieces on top. AH-mazing!!! Would definitely return and will try and take photos next time,

    Definitely some good sandwiches with perhaps a too high of a price tag for what you get…read more This place is located in the middle of Escondido as a little family owned restaurant. They serve a fair variety of sandwiches and other little items to buy such as coffee and cookies. The location is small with about a total of 5 seating areas including both inside, and out. For service they're all very friendly since it's primarily the family owners who serve you. You go up to the front and place your order and they'll bring the food you order to your table, they do close early since this is a breakfast spot first and foremost, so expect to arrive early if you want to eat here. I usually order The Works in a half since a full size sandwich is well over $20, excluding any additions or substitutions you may make. The sandwich does taste really good, but it does come at a steep price. They've grown in popularity over the years, which may have influenced their pricing (by a lot) which in my opinion does outweigh it's value. While I do enjoy my infrequent visits, I can say this location is more of an occasional treat, as opposed to a constant meal to be had often.

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    Home Sweet Home Cafe - Order Up!

    Home Sweet Home Cafe

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    First time I came here, it was with my bosses for lunch. I was really puzzled but once we were…read moreinside, I knew the food would be good. It was busy during lunch but we were lucky and snagged a booth. The menu offers classic diner fare - all day breakfast items, burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads. I ordered the beef dip w/ fries and asked if they had horseradish. They asked me if I wanted the creamy kind or the raw shredded kind. Amazing!!! The beef dip was AMAZING. Au jus was perfect and the horseradish (I opted for the creamy kind) was the cherry on top. I was fortunate enough to try a couple bites of their cinnamon roll and if you like cinnamon rolls, theirs tops Cinnabon! Service is efficient, friendly, and no nonsense. Home Sweet Home Cafe reminds me of the mom & pop cafes in Mammoth; cozy, inviting, and serving great food. Truly a hidden gem in the middle of an industrial area in Escondido!!

    Classic American diner in the middle of an industrial part of Escondido. Parking is very limited…read more Prices are super affordable, unseen in San Diego these days. Staff are very friendly and helpful in providing explanations and recommendations when ordering. They come to check on you often, even during rushes. The food is pretty typical diner food, doesn't try to do anything unique, but their items are all solid. I recommend the country skillet with country fries (which are just deep fried potato cubes). Definitely order the biscuits and gravy if you like them, it's delicious here. Five stars on the scale of American diners.

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    The Villa On Grand - Classic Breakfast Plate

    The Villa On Grand

    4.7(201 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    Amazing Mexican food, go there and have it you won't regret it…read more We have been a half dozen times now and every time we go the food is excellent. The people that run the place are very nice, the service is good and the food is great. They have a good selection of Mexican beers. The food comes to your table hot. The ingredients are always fresh. The Al pastor burrito is outstanding, the rice and beans are delicious. The four homemade salsas they bring to your table are all amazing. Definitely some of the best Al pastor I've ever had. There are a ton of places to eat Mexican food in escondido, many of them really good, but this place is clean, the food is always hot, the ingredients are always fresh, it feels home cooked and authentic. I hope this restaurant is around for a long time because the food is delicious. It's a great place to take your family, friends or even a date. Go there, support the owners, and enjoy the outstanding food.

    Wow! Wow! Wow!! I've been trying to get to the Villa on Grand and boy was it worth the wait! Great…read morespace, open and easy seating. If you are a large party, ie 8-10, definitely call to see what/if they have tables. They have plenty of space but I would double check. Great music, great design, and honestly, great vibes. Music was at a perfect volume, not too overwhelming and yet, fun. Simple decor and I love that. Clean and simple, perfect for breakfast/lunch. The food was delicious, hot, and extremely tasty! They made my favorite dish, chilaquiles and it was to perfection. Perfect amount as well. Not too small and not too big nor was it heavy. The coffee was very good and hot, they also walked around checking on you, not overly disturbing you but with perfect timing to check in. I will absolutely be coming back! Thank you!

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    Burger Bench - The Bench Burger

    Burger Bench

    4.5(2.3k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally sourced ingredients

    Burger Bench never disappoints. The food is consistently amazing and the burgers are hands-down…read moresome of the best around. We ordered the classic burger with avocado and jalapeños and the mushroom Swiss with avocado, both cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The ingredients taste fresh, the buns are soft and toasted just right, and everything comes together exactly how a great burger should. Even the fries are excellent--crispy and seasoned well. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and the whole place has a great atmosphere. It's clean, open, and comfortable with a cool modern vibe that makes it a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal. Every visit has been solid. If you're a burger fan, this place is a must.

    I really enjoyed my visit to this place for an early dinner. One complaint is the workers could be…read morea little more pleasant to interact with, but it wasn't horrible either. The order was right and they didn't cause any scenes from when I was there. Everything was kept clean and there was no particular area that I felt the need to avoid or ask to clean up. The food was the main star of the show - especially the smokehouse burger/slider. The flavor was all there and the patty was juicy and just over all delicious. The grilled chicken club was a little dry, but it was in a slider version so I imagine that's bound to happen. The cheeseburger slider was good, but not amazing - patty was still cooked enough to be juicy, and it was enjoyable. The fries were yummy, but not out of this world. It's possibly because I'm not the biggest fan of steak fries, but I'd eat them again. Overall, a great place to stop by in the area and would definitely visit again to try other items. Will definitely look into what others enjoyed so I can try those too!

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    El Flako’s Wrangler Barbecue - BBQ ribs. Husband had the beef plate. Full belly's and great flavor.

    El Flako’s Wrangler Barbecue

    4.0(220 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    We stopped in for an extremely late - so late it was almost dinner - lunch. There were two other…read moreparties when we walked in, one already seated and chowing down, the other finishing their order at the counter. The menu is fairly large, with lots of meat and side options. We were able to review the menu while the ladies in front of us finished placing their orders (and once the owner adjusted the TVs to be able to show the menus again.) We hadn't eaten anything that day, so we went in knowing we were going to be hungry. The sweet young lady working the counter that day welcomed us in and answered all my questions (what's the soup of the day? navy bean; what comes in the combo? ribs, ham, brisket, bread and two sides) before taking our order and our money. We ended up sharing the combo (with potato salad and onion rings for the sides) and my husband got an extra brisket sandwich because he thought the one plate wouldn't be enough to fill us up. The food came quickly, which was both good and bad. Good because we were, as mentioned, starving. Bad because - well, not "bad" per se, but not ideal - we got the feeling the food had been sitting for a while. And that's really the only knock I have on the meal: that the meat felt a bit tougher than I'm sure it was meant to be, just because we were eating so late in the afternoon. I'm sure it would have been much more tender had we arrived earlier. Still, we had no problems polishing off both the combo plate and my husband's sandwich (which I didn't get a chance to try...I was worried I'd lose a finger if I tried to go in for a nibble). I did enjoy the ribs and the brisket; the ham was my least favorite thing in the combo. It felt a little too bland compared to the other meat offerings, which were smoky and meaty. The onion rings were served with ranch dressing and the potato salad had a nice bite to it - from both the ingredients and the flavors. I think we'd go back, the next time we're in the area, but I don't think we'll go in at such an "off" hour.

    I've been coming here since the 80s--it was a family favorite throughout my childhood and a place I…read moreeventually brought my own kids. I was nervous about the new ownership, and unfortunately, my concerns were justified. This was my first time back, and it is definitely not the same food. When I asked if the recipes were the same, the staff gave a non-committal "I think so," but the meal told a different story: The Price: $20 for a single plate is a significant jump. The Meat: I ordered my regular ham and tri-tip combo. Both were disappointing--a mix of fat and overcooked, dried-out, bland meat. The Sauce: The original homemade sauce was delicious and consistent for decades. This new version tastes like generic, bottled sauce straight off a grocery store shelf. The sides: the potato salad used to be perfect and clearly made in-house. Now, it tastes like mass-produced deli salad from a supermarket. It's such a bummer. I don't understand why new owners take over a successful institution that has been a staple since the 70s only to change the recipes for the worse. I've seen this happen recently at other local spots like **Peterson's Donut Corner**, where the quality has dipped and they've stopped taking cash. If you want a taste of "old Escondido" that actually stays true to its roots, go to **Bamboo House**. I went there recently after years away, and it was like a flashback to being a kid--same friendly service, same great prices, and the same delicious food they've been serving for over 30 years. Sadly, The Wrangler aka El Flako's Wrangler Barbecue, has lost a lifelong customer. It's just not the same place anymore.

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    El Flako’s Wrangler Barbecue - Remodel from old owners clean and up-to-date,

    Remodel from old owners clean and up-to-date,

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    Pulled pork sandwich with a bunch of meat

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    Order at register, and they bring it to you.

    Lourdes - Chicken Soup

    Lourdes

    3.9(729 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Lourdes is truly a gem. Their chicken soup is absolutely divine--rich, flavorful, and consistently…read moreamazing every single time. It's the ultimate comfort food, especially on a chilly day or when you're not feeling well. Truly a 10/10. We often order through DoorDash, and they always do an excellent job packaging everything so it arrives hot, fresh, and spill-free, which I really appreciate. Beyond the soup, we've also ordered the taquitos, burritos, and quesadillas, and all of them are delicious--but the chicken soup is hands-down the star of the show. I cannot recommend Lourdes enough. If you're looking for comforting, high-quality food that never disappoints, this is the place.

    The food is very good. But service and quantity is lacking. Spent 100$ on 6 people. There is a sign…read moreoffering military and senior discount - we asked and she angrily said No, and when we asked again to clarify, she said I GAVE IT TO YOU. But Wasn't offered a recipe, and she did not give the discount. 2 burritos weren't hot enough to melt the cheese. The tacos came out with chicken (beef was ordered). I Immediately said that I ordered beef before the lady (who was apologetic and kind) even left. She took it back and then the cashier came out with the receipt and waved it in my face and said 'you ordered chicken'. I nicely said 'No, I don't even eat chicken. I ordered beef' and she reluctantly huffed away. It was corrected. But the side of beans and rice was COLD by the time they got the right tacos on the plate and brought it back to me. The seating area is nice and the food is good. But I won't be going back after being treated like that after dropping 100$ for lunch.

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