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!

They have a great selection of sausages and we picked up some of their chorizo. It was really…read moreGood and not as greasy as the one that the regular grocery stores sell. The service was nice and we will be back to try more meat options.

Seriously the best service I ever had from a butcher shop. Will absolutely be back. I wanted to get…read morea pichana steak. They took care of me, held it and called me when it was ready. When I got their, they talked to me about how I was going to smoke it. Gave me tips and some suggestions. Last, they had a ton of prime meats ready to roll. I will be back

After birding and indoor bouldering, I wanted a snack and it was hot today so the first thing that…read morecame in mind was fresh fruit with lemon, tajin and chamoy. Probably I was losing salt and water today so thats what my body wanted, so I delivered. Yelp ranked this place high and it was 10min from where I was so I stopped in this afternoon. This place was busy when I came here and I might have been the only non Spanish speaking person here but I felt right at home. Owner was nice to me and I asked for a fruit cup, he showed me the medium and the large and since I was pretty parched, I went with the large. I asked for mango, jicama and cucumber and hold the watermelon. In a few minutes, my order was ready and it was so delicious. I sat outside on one of their tables and enjoyed my refreshing afternoon snack. Prices very reasonable and not charging me $15, staff very nice and fruit was fresh and refreshing. Easy parking too. Ill definitely be back! Thank you!

Tons of variety that its hard to choose what you would want. The melon aqua fresca was so…read morerefreshing and I am glad I got the large. Lots of ice creams to choose from and I look forward to going back and trying out the other items they have on the menu.

I was working in the area and was first drawn in by the window advertising, very classic and not…read moreflashy. The second thing that drew me in were the smells of smoked meats and fish (not overpowering at all) I was originally just looking for a place to grab a quick snack and do some computer work. But once I got to talking to one of the friendly staff, my three slices of salmon turned into a lox bagel and I decided to grab a small block of smoked cheddar to take home. *I should note that the lox bagel is the only sandwich item they offer from the menu. Everything else can be purchased by the pound No frills is something you will notice I personally look for in a small business. If there are too many frills, I start to wonder what you're trying to distract me from. Smoked lox was fantastic, the bagel was nice and fresh. Like I said NO FRILLS, just honest smoked offerings made by people who care. I ran into this place without trying and I will definitely come back to try the smoked chicken wings and salmon jerky!

Smoked and Tasty is amazing. I picked up catering from Smoked and Tasty for several days of…read moreholiday group eating. Absolutely everything was fresh, extremely tasty and visually appealing as well. Over the course of a couple of days, I ordered roast ducks, baked salmon with dill and pomengranate seeds, prime rib, arugula salad with apples and pecans, arugula salad with feta cheese, mandarins and pomengranate seeds, roast brussels sprouts, green beans with almonds, roast potatoes and roasted mixed vegetables. There wasn't a single dish that was a miss. Everyone was amazed at how well everything was seasoned. I was looking for authentically good catering. Smoked and Tasty more than delivered. The owner is also super nice!

Delicious meat pies!…read more I picked up these pies at their location in the Escondido Auto Park area. They have parking out front but it looked like a doozy with its incline into the dirt so I just drove around looking for street parking. I do not recommend trying if you have a lowered car. I did not put in an order but was glad to hear that they had many of their items available frozen. They are expensive so expect that. The pies are a decent size with generous fillings. My favorites were the Sausage Rolls & the Minced Meat & Cheese, tasty! Since I got them frozen, she gave me a rundown of how to heat up the pies & they came out perfectly. The directions are online too.

Can't believed they closed. Closest thing to home I've tasted. Wish they were still open.read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE KENNEDYS!!!…read more Great quality. Great seasoning!!! So many options!!! Little pricey, but WORTH IT!!!

I came here with 2 friends and didn't realize that it was not only a Mexican restaurant but also a…read moremeat shop. We ordered 2 chicken and 1 steak burritos but very disappointed because there was no seasoning. Also, when ordering the burrito itself l, you have to pay for the additional meat, cheese, guacamole and sour cream. It only comes beans and rice otherwise. We also ordered a side of fries and churros that were so delicious! Overall, the meal was average but definitely not worth another visit.

Bates Nut Farm is definitely a drive from Chula Vista, but it's a fun seasonal family outing around…read moreHalloween! It's a huge open farm with a country store selling local nuts, candy, snacks, and must-get fudge. They also had several food trucks which is good, but a little pricey. My biggest complaint is the ticket system. Want to go down the slide once? Ticket. Petting zoo? More tickets. Pony ride? More tickets. Hayride? Yep, more tickets. You wait in a long line just to buy tickets, then another line for each activity, and it adds up FAST. I really wish they offered an unlimited or bundled activity pass. That being said, my son absolutely loved the petting zoo. Lots of friendly animals you can feed, and the hayride around the pumpkin patch was another favorite. Overall, it can get expensive, but it's still a really fun Halloween tradition with the kids!

I come to Bates frequently and just love the whole place. They frequently have live music in an…read moreoutdoor setting that is beautiful. I did struggle on this visit because I felt that the food festival could have been better. I stress that I love this place and enjoyed the music. I often buy nuts, candy or fudge there. They have a section in back where they sell cool stuff. I especially love going near Christmas. If you haven't been, give it a try. Good for kids too. Don't forget about the pumpkin patch in October

Amazing how fast things change and turn to disappointment. I…read moresent my wife in to get some of their carne asada (arrachera) and while doing so, she had me on speaker phone to assure that she was getting the order correct. We were looking for their prime product that was already marinated. The following morning, in preparation for a few guests arriving later, I grilled the product and unfortunately found out that the meat counter gave her a unmarinated product. While mistakes do happen, we called the store to patiently explain our issue and asked not for a refund, but a store credit for the next opportunity to get some carne from this small business. Unfortuately, this was flatly denied and the initial offer was a bag of chips or a small container of salsa the next time we came in. We were told by the manager's proxy, Valeria, that since the meat was cooked, it could not be brought back, because? Who knows. If it would have been raw, she said they would have taken it for an exchange or refund. What would they have done with it raw? When I asked how was I to know that it wasn't marinated before cooking it, she had no answer. I made sure to tell her that we have no intention of defrauding the store, and even mentioned I left a glowing review for them in Yelp. After another apology by her, I asked to speak to the actual manager. He declined to get on the phone with me. Curiously, after exclaiming my disappointment near the end of the conversation with Valeria, she offered me 1 free lb of meat but made sure to say she (they) would still be losing $20. With receipts in hand and a calm understanding phone call I was hoping for better customer service for our neighborhood store, but alas, more failure over $40 worth of meat. Too bad.

The absolute best carnitas. I love Kennedy's carne but this became my…read moreFavorite. The staff are super friendly.

The guys were wonderful and had great service. They have most of the old school candy and a lot of…read morethe newer candy. It's located right next door to the Regal in Escondido. Pay less here and then go see your movie . Not too big of a store but they got enough goodies for everyone in your group to choose from. I was excited they had Chico Sticks. They even have freeze dried candy so it won't bother your braces . Super colorful and decorated with candy and cartoon posters all over the place.

Wasn't what I was expected, tastes more like a cereal. The staff was great and very helpful, joyful…read moreppl. The place has an all in all great vibe to it. My kids loved it.

I had the best turkey and bacon sandwich here on Friday! I will definitely be coming back again,…read morewhat is really friendly and the surface was awesome really quick. Inside was really clean and it seemed like it's the go to spot during the week for people that work in area.

Had some work in the area. Had heard about this spot from a friend. Came in as it opened and…read moreordered the triple bypass. What a breakfast sandwich! It was really good. I recommend it if you're in the area. Service was great and helpful.