Excellent food! I would suggest the chile verde pork or the chile adobe plate! This place isn't much to look at but the authenticity makes up for it. Only complaint was at 830 at night the door was wide open and I had a cold already and we were both super uncomfortable. Nevertheless 5 stars! read more

Jorge's chicken soup is the best! I'm visiting from out of state for the week, and I've already been there 3 times LOL. It's so filling and yummy. Amazing! read more

I've been coming here for over ten years and still one of my favorite Mexican take out places in the area. Salsa is amazing, friendly staff. Call ahead if you can because they are busy during peak times. read more

The cashier was a jerk. And said im in another world when i went to pick up my call in order. I was placed on hold for 5 minutes. I wouldnt come back read more

I have been coming to this place for over a decade and I used to rave about this place. Unfortunately, the prices have gotten so ridiculous I can get a burrito anywhere else cheaper. Since when have you nickeled and dimed your customers! The Jorge's I used to go to never charged over $10 for a burrito. I still love their food but that price point for a place that I get no customer service for it way too high! read more

We call this place "slow-ge's". Great food, but you'll wait FOREVER for your food and the customer service sucks. If you don't hear your number called, they will never call it again. Never a "hi" or a "thank you". The Jorge's on Santa Fe is much better! read more

The soup is as good as everyone says. The tacos are also very good and bigger than I expected.

The soup here is fantastic as many people have noted. It's a lot more well balanced than many of the others in the area, not too salty and lots of avocado. The shrimp burrito is also fairly good. The other stuff is okay, but not memorable. Had the flan, it was a little heavy on the cinnamon and used the entire egg rather than just the egg yolk. Wouldn't get it again but would definitely come back and just get the soup. Probably the best soup in the area, tied with Lourdes' in Cardiff. read more

Husband hasn't been feeling too hot and finally got the tip about the chicken soup from Jorge's. Went and picked up a large regular and a large spicy hoping that it would help make him feel better. I grew up eating pretty much the most incredible home made chicken soup, albondigas, Fideo, and pozole so I can be a hard judge when it comes to soups. First bite reminded me exactly of my grandma's chicken soup she used to make for us. This soup is incredible; so fresh and flavorful! My husband absolutely loved it and it made him feel better too. I also ordered some beef tacos for myself, which were super tasty. Can easily turn into my go-to Mexican food place. read more

I have been coming to Jorge's for at least 23 years. The owner is really nice and of course my favorite is the chicken soup. The best. Especially when my kids are sick they always ask for Jorge's soup. read more

Jorge's is THE best Mexican food in Encinitas. The chicken soup is delicious, you can get it regular or spicy. I also love the carne asada burrito. I don't know much about anything else on the menu because I always get one of those or both if I'm really hungry. There's not much seating, especially at lunch time, but it's primarily a to-go place anyway. read more

4 stars based on the spicy chicken soup only. 3 stars for the rest of the menu. We really enjoy their salsa also. The soup is very hearty and balanced. Not watery like other restaurants. When its cold outside, this one of the first places we crave. We also enjoy the chicken rice burrito. read more

This place is bomb! just had the breakfast burrito and it was so good. Love their salsa too it's the perfect amount of spice! I really can't say a bad thing about this place besides having to wait for my food to get in my belly! Their soup is so good and I love their salsa. I recommended calling your order ahead to pick it up. This place is always packed (b/c it's so good) that you will have to wait if you just walk in. read more

Chicken Soup Spicy - Need I say more. So cheap $6.50. Little Mexican momma in the back cooking up the good stuff for everyone. Love it!

Soup is pretty good and people love it so its most likely really good. Besides that the food is nothing impressive but it could just be me. I'm not Mexican but great up in Escondido so you should try to trust me read more

We waited an incredibly long time for two shrimp tacos and a fish burrito. The fish burrito was very blah; the shrimp was good but overall I was not impressed. read more

Love their chicken soup! It's really the only thing we order and I always call to order in advance as the wait can be long when busy. Friendly counter staff... read more

Love love LOVE this place! Obsessed with their chicken soup, it's so fresh, hearty, and delicious...as well as their breakfast burritos. Everything else that people are ordering looks so good as well I'm always tempted to change my order but love the soup and burrito too much! Yum, I feel like I could eat here everyday. People who run it are really nice as well. read more

This place is awesome....chicken soup and Baja style street tacos are pretty tasty as well. Big negative...Wait time can be ridiculous, especially if you happen to hit the lunch time rush. There has been many times I have been craving their chicken soup and opted to go elsewhere because I just didn't have the time wait. That being said, the food is awesome and they remain an Encinitas staple. read more

Their tortilla soup is amazing. The cure to a sickness. However, they NEVER answer their phone. And there reasoning is because it gets too busy in there (usually a good reason to hire another person) Almost impossible to phone in a order to go. read more

I'm from San Diego so I've tried very many Mexican restaurants, specifically the burritos. Jorge's is my absolute favorite. Their california burritos with guacamole are delicious as is their soup. Employees are nice as well. Good prices too read more

Whatever you do, don't ever get CHIMICHANGA burrito here, you'll die from happiness and the amount of food!

This place has the best chicken soup! Get the spicy one if you are looking for a kick! The people are very nice here and always make me want to come back! I got a California burrito here and it was pretty tasty too! You can't go wrong with this place. read more

Ordered the shrimp fajita tacos with guacamole and jalapeños (both on the side) plus a large horchata. The tacos had way too many onions (cut in large squares). They forgot both sides. The cashier was nice and brought them out quickly when I asked. I would still go back but would not order the same thing. read more

I just discovered this place about a month ago. I have been here a few time since. Last time I visited, I placed a large to go order for the family. When I got home, we discovered that they added spice to the chicken soup instead of the mild version we ordered. I let them know the next time I arrived and I was surprised by the response... "bring in the receipt next time and we will exchange the soup"!?!? I know it may seem petty to complain about this but the guy was basically saying "I don't believe you" and the value of a bowl of soup is worth more than honoring a mistake or trusting a new customer. I like the food but I don't like their philosophy so I will take the extra five minute drive to my favorite taco shop - Juanita's in Leucadia on the 101. The food is better and their staff is friendly, well trained and respectful. Such a shame Jorge's doesn't embrace the customer service/ customer experience aspect of their business. Their last word to me was " they have to protect their business". I get that but honestly, do you forfeit a customer over a $3 bowl of soup? I will not be back out of principal and I'd like them to learn from this review so they don't make the same mistake again. read more

The chicken soup is the best soup ever!!!! Very friendly service. It's raining today and my daughter is sick so I will go here and get two large bowls for her with freshly made corn tortillas. Love the fresh garnish and guac on top. This is pretty much a take-out place. Very friendly greeting by the owner every single time. read more

Sick as a dog, ran over to Jorge's for their delicious chicken soup. It really hits the spot. Their ingredients are fresh and you get lots of good chicken and broth with avocados. Highly recommend this place for all their authentic Mexican food. read more

This review is for the Mexico City style chicken soup. I would give it ten thousand stars if possible. I tried it once and I have never tried anything else on the menu (sorry guys). I never say yes to the tortillas that are offered with it- you don't need them. The broth alone is really all you need. read more

The fish burrito is sooo good. Everything is very tasty and super cheap. I like to look at the world maps on the walls while I'm waiting for my food, which can sometimes take a while. It's totally worth it though.. read more

If you want a really good taste experience try their Mexican chicken soup. They can do it mild or spicy (Texcoco style) AWESOME!!!

I've only gone here for breakfast burritos but they are great. Their hot sauce is awesome and they are SOOOO nice. It's always a pleasure to go. read more

Soup is very good; rest of menu items are average Encinitan taco shop fare.

The chicken soup is incredible. It's the best chicken soup I've ever tasted and does wonders for a cold or flu. I moved from Encinitas to Mission Bay 12 years ago and still make the drive to buy the chicken soup--3 containers at a time. I wish they would open a location in central San Diego. read more

Awesome customer service. Delicious food. The only downside is that sometimes they don't proportion their food well, but only burrito critiques will know what I'm talking about, hehe. read more

I had the chicken soup and a crispy beef taco. Both were great. Only reason they don't get 5 stars is because they use styrofoam.

Most of the food is very good here. Their chicken soup is the best hands down. Phone orders are near impossible to make though and that sucks because the line is almost always long at lunch and dinner read more

:) Great California burrito (potatoes, not fries) and chicken soup. I like to phone in my order ahead then take it to-go. The cashier is really friendly and the order has always been correct. Their salsa is amazing too! Large parking lot. :( The wait is longer than most Mexican places and there are not very many places to sit down and eat during busy hours. read more

Not fancy but authentic Mexican food very delicious tacos and quesadillas. The quesadillas are a lot so if you are hungry that will do it. The tacos are simple just the meat , onions and fresh cilantro. Very good. read more

I am sooo addicted to this place and their chicken soup. Really good food. I had the Veggie Burrito once, and that was ok. It would be cool if they made it a little more special with some grilled veggies or something in the Veggie Burrito. Nonetheless, the chicken soup is incredible. Like your grandma made it and it cures cancer good. Like you go to Chicken heaven and lay at the feet of the Chicken God good. read more

Like everyone has already told you their soup is to die for, they offer a great variety of other foods (tacos, enchiladas, burritos, etc) Everything is always made fresh, and their salsa is the best!! If you happen to be here on a Wednesday you picked the best day ever for their Wednesday special They would be a five star if they actually answered their phones and were more efficient at taking orders- the wait can be a bit too much for a taco shop. read more