This place is amazing. Such great food and service. Good location and had great Ambiance.read more

Food was very good service was not great, one of the servers was good but food came out veeeery…read moreslow, they prioritize mobile orders. Would go again great value and lots of good food and drink options.

for nearly two years, Scout, my orange, husky-looking mut and I have been driving by their…read morenow-shuttered Encinitas location four times a week after playdates at Power Lines Dog Park. every time we do, I think "we gotta back there for another visit." pretty sure CHIKO has aged out of my draft queue. now that I've finally gotten around to finishing the review, they've been closed for months. in the draft, I suggested CHIKO might not be a destination restaurant, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood, it's definitely a place worth stopping by for eats. if you wait long enough, like I did, the nearest ones are in the DC area and probably not worth a cross-country trip. sad.

Post-mortem... I was sad to hear that CHIKO permanently closed their doors at the end of last year…read more It's rare for an East Coast based Asian chain restaurant to migrate to California, but that was what CHIKO did. As noted by its name, this place served a fusion of Chinese and Korean cuisines. Their Encinitas location took over what used to be a roadside diner along N Coast Hwy 101. The seating capacity was less than 40 people which included a few high-top counter spots. At my last visit, I came for a late dinner before their closing time. A large menu was posted on the wall behind the service counter that listed about two dozen food offerings. The items seemed to be comfort food like pot stickers, spring rolls, fried rice, and chicken wings but flavored with unique combinations of seasonings and spices. I started my meal with the Marinated Beef Tri-Tip Skewers which came as a set of three and a Chinese mustard for dipping. The meat was very tender and well-seasoned. I also ordered the Cumin Lamb Stir Fry which the cashier said was medium spicy. After tasting a couple of bites of the noodles from the serving bowl, I agreed that the heat level was moderate, even for my palate. I thought the portion size should have been more for the price. That was my main criticism for both items, otherwise the food was solid for an Asian fusion eatery.

Kids loved it and so did we! Came here for my 12yo son's birthday and they can't wait to come back!read more

Went for the first time with my boyfriend, such an awesome place! Our sever Jacob was extremely…read morefriendly, and the food was so delicious, we went back a second time less than a week later! 10/10 recommend :)

I have been going to Jorge's on and off for years since it is very close to my work. The soup, get…read morespicy, is excellent. The food quality is solid. I like their soup, rolled tacos and enchiladas best. Parking can be hard at peak times due to many other restaurants in the strip mall and every other business with a sign saying XYZ Parking only.

Never buy chicken soup anywhere else. Homemade flour tortillas and the best chicken soup w chunks…read moreof avocado, their Cali burritos use potato instead of fries but are so good as well. Simple clean atmosphere but a local fav, if you're in from out of town come here for sure for the authentic SoCal experience. Tucked away near Mountain View, a local staple!

10/10 experience…read more This restaurant absolutely deserves 5 stars. From the moment we walked in, everything was top tier -- the food, the atmosphere, the energy, and especially the customer service. Every dish came out fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. You can tell the staff actually takes pride in what they do here. Special shoutout to Rafael for making the experience even better. Rafael went above and beyond the entire time -- professional, attentive, welcoming, and genuinely one of the best restaurant employees I've dealt with in a long time. Service like that is what separates a good restaurant from a great one. The entire experience was smooth, enjoyable, and worth every dollar. 10/10 across the board. If you're thinking about coming here, do it. This place earned every bit of these 5 stars.

Places are big and chill. I gave 3 stars because my soup is luke warm or not even. Is like 3/10 for…read morethe temperature likewise. I like my soup to be hot at least warm. Not like boiling hot but it just "cold" for me and is on a cup for $8? I try the NEW salmon bowl. Supposedly come with the sauce which I don't know but they gave it to me once I finish my bowl and I don't really needed I guess. I can understand the customer service likewise but again it just the food itself and not that fresh, rice was cold as well and took longer to made. There is only 1 person working at that time I don't for the wait time it just the food taste for me. For one time try is ok I might give it a try again in the future. The thing I love for first time try here is the bread only. Is savory. They need to clean all the table and sanitize as well each time customer leave. I Will try again in the future.

Still my favorite place to eat !! The whole staff is…read moreamazing! Professional and friendly! The restaurant is super clean and the patio is cute. Shout out to the management team you guys are amazing !!! Chicken parm is my new favorite item in the menu!!

I always can count on Mendocino Farms when I want to eat fresssh flavorful healthy food. That's my…read moredefinite go-to spot to eat happy! I just have to keep in mind that certain items on the menu may phase out like my Pink Lady Beets Salad which I was disappointed when I heard it was no longer on the menu. Anyway, the atmosphere inside is usually very relaxed with a beachy vibe. Importantly, the staff are very friendly and efficient... always providing consistently quick service. I have a positive experience whenever I'm there. The Yelp Community should also make this location a go-to spot to eat happy!!

I went here the other time the food was mid and they took long to get my food. I don't know if it…read morewas becuase they were short stuff but I might give it another chance soon

Love this place. Great food, service and ambience. The crowd is very cool. The wait staff are…read moreknowledgably and kind.

Best Filipino food in North County and the service is very friendly…read more Very cozy home like feel to the dining room. If you're in the area, check them out... their chicharon sings while on the plate.

We were looking for a place to eat Filipino Halo-Halo. My niece found this place. Not only did we…read moreorder Halo-Halo , we added siomai (too bad only an order was left IT IS SO GOOD!), added lumpia shanghai, chicharon bulaklak and of course let's not forget garlic fried rice. Service was fast. Amazing SATINE remembered what we ordered - which was a lot! A memorable time and being satisfied with our food. For sure the décor looks FILIPINO Place if so relaxing and one would really enjoy the food. Thank you!

Great food and service! Highly recommended! Both meat and vegetarian options available.read more

I had the lunch vegetable coconut curry & Chicken Tikka masala. And omg, it was delicious!!! My…read morefavorite was the coconut curry; with shredded coconut on top and a creamy curry base. My lunch came with lentils, rice and a naan on the side. Ive been to a couple restaurants, and this one is one of my favorites after today! Also, my togo packaging was great. I've never had a restaurants wrap the outside of a box, which is amazing since I had a long drive home and didn't wanna spill anything.

What a great place. I walked from my hotel and it was about a 10 min stroll. I was craving some…read moreAsian food and this is a small quaint place. The food was awesome and so was the service! I had the chili pork dumplings and Mongolian beef. It all came out freshly made and super hot. She recommended the chili pork dumplings and they were fire!! So good. The flavor, spice, and sauce were on point. I would have 5 orders of these. I forgot the pic but I had the Mongolian beef lunch deal and it was also great. Portion was good the flavor was on point, not too much sauce, great spices, The service was quick, the two ladies were so nice and respectful and funny. Great time and meal before I headed out.

I got food to go. We got an appetizer, Hong Kong BBQ pork bun, which neither of us liked. It is a…read morefluffy soft bun filled with pork. We ordered a Pad Thai Shrimp and Thai Drunken combo- beef, chicken and shrimp. These dishes were good. I liked the flavors of the Thai Drunken combo. My boyfriend ate his whole dish, the Pad Thai shrimp, so I didn't get a taste. He said we probably won't order from them again, but it is close by and it tasted good. The staff was friendly and quick. The guy after me asked for hot sauces. So then I knew to ask for them. They didn't offer, but once I asked, they gave them to me.