Fantastic service, music, and food. We were seated quickly and had wonderful service. Love the layout and design of the restaurant a read more

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I've been a loyal customer here for over two years and have consistently recommended Papagayo to friends and family. One of the main reasons I kept coming back was your commitment to not cooking with seed oils -- that alone set you apart from most restaurants and showed a real care for ingredient quality and customer health. I usually come in for brunch, and until recently the portions and value felt fair for the price. However, on my last visit I was genuinely surprised and disappointed. The skillet I ordered was noticeably half the size of what I've been served every other time. It felt like a clear downgrade in portion while prices remain the same. If this is a deliberate portion reduction, it would be disappointing not to see that reflected in pricing or communicated transparently. Loyal customers notice these changes, and it can feel like trust is being eroded when quality or value quietly drops. I truly like this place and want to keep supporting it, but this experience made me hesitate about coming back. I'm sharing this in hopes management takes it seriously and maintains the standards that made this spot special in the first place. read more

Went here for a late lunch after walking by this place numerous times. Sat outside on the patio - around the corner from the entrance- with our doggy. Didn't even know this patio existed! Pretty area and tables close enough to say hi to your neighbors! Split beef birria nachos that were superb! Very flavorful and nicely presented. Also ordered a single carne asada taco but that seemed to cause confusion because there apparently aren't ' sides' of tacos until dinner time . The discussion whether this could or could not happen took awhile but I finally received the taco after we finished the nachos. Again, food was very nicely flavored and worth the wait. Usually go to another restaurant for brunch but will seriously consider this restaurant next time we are in the neighborhood!! read more

Nice atmosphere. Really enjoyed the place. Our server was really great too. The bar area is nice as well as the restaurant area. Lots of tvs

Tried this place for the first time a few weeks ago, and we really had a great time! It's perfect to sit outside and soak up some sun, while people watching and having some cocktails! I had the Cobb salad, which I 100% would come back for! It was super tasty!!!! My husband had the birria, also highly recommended, the meat was super tender and delicious! The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is for the slightly slower service. We had to flag down the server when looking for refills on our bottomless drinks, but otherwise we had a great time. Looking forward to our next time here! read more

Le Papagayo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

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TAKE NOTE of the 1-star reviews. This was our first visit here. The food was mediocre, the service was awful. Our waiter was surly, he didn't bother coming by to refill coffee, the food took ages to arrive and, when it did, BOTH of our orders were wrong. I had to wait for almost 10 minutes for a missing item, with my food cooling all the while. When he eventually delivered it, he barely apologized. My wife never did get her side of fruit. First visit, last visit. read more

Came here for a weekday lunch with a very large group of 15. We had a reservation and were seated around 4 minutes after checking in. As long as you have a reservation, this is a great spot for a larger group of 10+ for lunch. Our server was efficient and attentive. He circulated frequently to make sure our drinks were topped off. We did have to ask for our water pitchers to be refilled but this is understandable given how large our group is. I was feeling very hungry and ordered the carne asana steak and eggs as well as an açaí bowl. Portion sizes are huge! I ordered my three eggs over easy. The carne asada was well-seasoned, juicy and not over cooked. The tortillas were piping hot and the hash brown sides nearly stole the show with perfect exterior crispness and soft warm potatoe goodness inside. The açaí bowl drew ooohs and ahhs from my friends with its scale and presentation. Taste was on point. I brought the leftovers home and enjoyed them for dinner. I'll have to come back during dinner time at 6:30 pm to hear the live music that Le Papagayo is known for! read more

Le Papagayo - Carne Asada Steak and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Mexican style restaurant located right by the beach. We came here for brunch on a Saturday. We were hesitant to come at first, because we were not able to get a reservation even for two people on OpenTable. Once we arrived, we saw that there was plenty of seating. The hostess told us OpenTable is only used by the restaurant for large reservations. She said they usually have room for smaller parties. There is a bottomless mimosa option on Saturdays and Sundays for $25 each. The mimosas are poured by the bartender. The orange juice does have pulp. For my meal I had the Loco Moco. It was OK. My spouse had the giant burrito. They came with a green sauce and chips as well. I stole about half of his. It was absolutely delicious. Our waitress was super nice and friendly. There is indoor seating, as well as outdoor seating in the front of the restaurant and the back of the restaurant. Even on an August day, all of the windows and doors were open and it felt fantastic. read more

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Great choice for lunch following a 4th of July evening and cruising the scene in Encinitas! Huge menu with offerings to meet everyone's desires and taste across breakfast and lunch combined. The brunch place! Fusion menu! Mexican, Italian, Californian, Hawaiian Influenced Asian. Multiple seating options! Curbside, garden, indoor, terrace, and bar counter. Selected and shared the Grilled Maha Mahi Tacos with Chips & Salsa, and the Prime Rib Melt Sandwich with Au Jus and Fries paired with a crisp, cold, IPA. Everything was perfect! The beef was juicy, tender, and flavorful. The Mahi Mahi in the tacos was grilled to perfection and tasty Great customer service provided by Aiko! Highly recommend for a date or great meal. read more

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Great food! Liked the offering of quality food and ingredients. Of course the Tallow Truffle Fries were a must for our table. The portions were generous which was fitting because my husband was looking forward to that carne asada and eggs plate. Laid back vibes. Parking is difficult though. Easiest to park in the nearby dirt lot or walk if you live nearby. read more

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Bomb food and get margs, would highly recommend if you're looking for a nice casual spot for dinner

Local to Carlsbad however we love Encinitas La Papagayo - breakfast is sooooooo good! Bryan and Alonso always give us the best service too. Thanks for the suggestions and getting the game on for my football diehard husband read more

Le Papagayo - Coffee at the bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

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We came during happy hour and it was not as busy as I'd expected. The calamari and shishito peppers are battered and fried. They were so tasty! The Brussels sprouts were amazing! The smash burger was good. Try the sangria for sure! Patio looks beautiful. read more

Le Papagayo - Patio for outdoor seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

Pretty darn good. Looked for place to relax and munch after long MD appt. Stopped in this really kicked back beach joint. Food was fantastic, appetizers, desert, and drinks. Server coached us through extensive menu and was spot on. Sat outside and was totally relaxed in the beach style atmosphere. Enough said, grind on. Go!! read more

We had the most wonderful breakfast here after our proposal. The food was delicious and truly authentic--the flavors were incredible! The service was beyond excellent, and the drinks were fantastic. The staff was so sweet and even surprised us with a celebratory dessert. Thank you for a perfect start to our engagement! Le Papagayo in Leucadia is a must-visit for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Five stars! read more

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Stopped in for a late lunch and the staff was lovely, making sure they got my order in before the kitchen closed. I ordered a chicken pesto sandwich with sweet potato fries and it was delicious. The bread was crusty and fresh, chicken was well seasoned and all of the flavors worked great together. Definitely had a kick to it, yummy peppers. I ate outside and it was really relaxing -- will definitely be back! read more

Le Papagayo - Chicken Pesto Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

Went for lunch today and very much enjoyed our dining experience! Had the smash burger, chips and salsa, and my grandma had the French dip. All the food was extremely good, my only qualm stemmed from our missing waiter. Took around 20 minutes to get our diet cokes :) no other notes, food was very good. read more

Le Papagayo - Smash burger + sweet potato fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

Clean place, great vibe, good portions, fresh well prepared and seasoned food. May need to come back for a dinner and a drink-that bar was well stocked read more

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Loved the mussels and shrimp and grits but sadly the last time we were there the shrimp and grits were no longer on the Menu.

La Papagayo is a total win. The food is bold, fresh, and packed with flavor--every dish hits like it's supposed to. The atmosphere is lively but relaxed, perfect for a date night or a laid-back dinner with friends. Service was on point from start to finish: attentive, friendly, and dialed in without hovering. Solid drinks, great energy, and consistently good food. I'll be back--no question. And there's always great music read more

Le Papagayo - Great music - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

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A very cute place & I was there for a private party re: "a celebration of life". Not sure if the menu we had is universal through the restaurant (but I'm sure everything on this available) it was great. Portion sizes were wonderful as well. What I observed though throughout watching the restaurant was it was well staffed to handle all the business they had. Our server was on top of our group top notch (and that was on top of getting cocktails that were not included in our prefix). Now, anything that I would consider negative would be parking is at a premium in this area so plan on a little walking & the flies were a constant annoyance outside. But with that said, I'd still go back! read more

Le Papagayo - Prefix menu for our group of about 30 people - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

Celebrating our daughters 26th birthday tonight - had a wonderful evening, shout out to Ian, our server who was excellent!! Much appreciated! read more

They were crazy busy, but we got seated quickly. I failed on photos! I got the smash burger with a gluten free bun; it was delicious! Definitely could not tell it was gluten free!! My friend got grilled cheese and took half home. It was loud because they were busy. Parking is available, which for the area is great. Staff was friendly. Would definitely recommend this to a friend! read more

We've been here more times than I can count! Their cocktails and food are amazing. Their menu has changed but this is one of the few places I can state, everything is good! We like to come for breakfast on weekends. Service is great, everyone is friendly. Dinner on weekends there is live music which can be loud if you aren't prepared for the experience. One of our favorite places. read more

The food was good, but the pricing did not make any sense. We ordered 1 glass each from the by the glass menu and were then charged for the 9oz pour vs. the 6 oz. standard pour. We didn't notice when it was delivered but saw on the check charged for 9oz - which we should've been asked about before serving/charging. Also, we ordered a couple items from the Tapas section, but got automatically charged split plate fee - we didn't ask them to split the plate nor it came split, but because we were sharing the item, which they also didn't ask us about before hand - but was automatically charged. It was unfortunate especially because the items ordered were all "tapas" which would indicate small plates to be shared read more

I stopped by for lunch around noon on a Monday and found plenty of seating available. Parking was convenient, with a great lot right across the street. Our waiter greeted us right away, took our drink orders, and offered helpful food recommendations. My friend ordered the Reuben with fries, which were some of the best I've ever had--perfectly thin and crispy. I went with the Wahine salad topped with shrimp, and it was absolutely delicious. While the prices are on the higher side, that's expected for this area. Overall, it was a fantastic meal and a great dining experience. read more

Le Papagayo - Wahine Salad with Shrimp - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

10/10 all around. Our server, Ian, was a delight and genuinely made our entire experience so memorable! He recommended the artichoke bites, which were delicious; and was always right there when we needed something. The rest of our food and drinks were amazing--crispy wings, Margherita flatbread (more like pizza), and a house salad. I've been here a couple times now and find this location to have a neighborhood feel and vibe. The outdoor accommodations are super inviting, and even though you aren't on the beach, it still feels very beachy with the indoor/outdoor bar and sidewalk patio. Definitely recommend for a birthday celebration, happy hour, casual meal, or anything in between. read more

Good food poor service! Management is Terrible ! Great drinks good place to watch games. read more

summary: stopped by for a "quick trip" before hitting legoland and was sadly a bit disappointed by my overall experience. Service was slow, outside seating was a bit dirty/sticky, and the food felt underwhelming. The food itself: the short rib birria meat tasted tender and tasty, but most of the dish was comprised of cheese and potatoes, so it felt like there was an imbalance of flavors going on. I had a coffee and there was a bit of a weird aftertaste in it. All of the tables/chairs felt like there was a layer of stickiness to it. I would probably skip out on it for a different spot in the future, but there did seem to be some cool newer outside seating for events. read more

Le Papagayo - short rib birria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

We came here for a birthday weekend brunch with my husband and our puppy, and we loved it! We sat outside on the back patio, which had such a cute and relaxed vibe. The food was incredible, and everything we saw coming out to other tables looked just as delicious. I did feel a bit forgotten by our waiter at times -- he seemed pretty busy, but it might have just been an off day. That said, we'd definitely come back! read more

Le Papagayo - Watermelon margarita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Overall: okay food, high prices, slow and not welcoming service, lots of cute looking options for indoor and outdoor seating, but the inside was stinky and the outside was sticky. Multi-stall gendered restrooms Went for brunch. I can see how it would be a much cooler place at night. They have lots of lights and fire pits and cool outdoor seating options. The outside was pretty sticky and the inside smelled like a college bar. The side of fruit and side salad were awful quality and a ridiculous price. The entrees were fine as far as taste, quantity, and quality go, but nothing I would return for. Our server, Alonso, was super short with us and not super friendly or helpful. The place didn't look busy but it took a while for the food to come out. read more

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A week before Mother's Day, I did a Yelp search on awesome Sunday brunches. This place popped up as well rated with a great brunch - with a special menu for Mother's Day Brunch. Sounded awesome, made reservations, and on Mother's Day, my beautiful wife and I headed down to Encinitas. Walking in, it's got a VERY cool vibe to it - it's "real life" is more of an evening bar with live music, and it just has that feel to it. For Mother's Day, however, not so much. On the upside, all the moms got a rose before they were seated. BUT.....this was not a Mother's Day Brunch by any definition. The menu had two options - breakfast, or lunch. Strictly speaking, just a standard menu, pared down quite a bit. That said, the food was quite excellent - we both got scrambled eggs - with my wife getting sweet potatoes (first I'd seen that as a breakfast item), and I got a fruit plate (which my wife promptly stole). Bacon was crisp, coffee was hot, service was good - albeit SLOOOOOOOOOOWWWW once you placed your order. Tons of waiters, I suspect the kitchen was just understaffed. Overall, great place, we'll definitely go back for evening music - just not exactly what we hoped for in a Mother's Day Brunch (but, keep in mind...to each his/her own). read more

Le Papagayo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

This place is such a great spot for dinners! We always come for the truffle fries and quesabirria eggrolls, however the wagyu meatballs are divine! Service isn't always the best, but the food and ambiance of the place is worth it! They have heaters on the patio, but often have live music inside. I recommend getting a reservation if it's cold out so that you can sit inside! read more

Le Papagayo - Truffle fries, quesabirria eggrolls, wagyu meatballs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

We had the best experience (my first) at Le Papagayo! Our waiter Ian was so warm and kind, and genuinely connected with everyone at our table. We had an incredible outdoor seat with a fire in the middle of the table for an immaculate vibe. 10/10 service, would absolutely return! read more

Ehh. Unfortunately, disappointed. This used to be a great place for quality dinner. The vibe is wonderful - cute decor, nice ambiance .. the live music was wonderful. Service pretty much sucked! It started out to be decent. Our server Ian was friendly, however served my husband the wrong beer, had to be flagged down for refills. Tip percentage started at 23% lol Food was mediocre, at best. I had the artichoke bottoms - they were just alright. The lobster bisque was inedible - orange in color, thick as pudding and sweet. I left it basically untouched, server didn't even ask about it! Birria egg rolls were just okay. Husband's poke nachos were the best thing we ordered, but nothing spectacular. I would go back for the live music and wine specials ($10 for a 9oz pour!) ... don't recommend the food. read more

What a great restaurant! I've been wanting to try this place for several years. I menu has a nice eclectic mix of menu items. My friends and I each ordered something different. I had the Birria skillet which was recommended my our server Shawn. It was cooked in a cast iron skillet with cheese on tbe bottom beef Birria smothered on top with rosemary potatoes. The ratio of beef and potatoes was perfect. There were three eggs on top. A tortilla on the side and a cup of consomme. It was so much food I took half home. Others in my group had poke nachos, arugula flatbread and a thick rueban sandwich. My friend said it's the best she ever had in San Deigo. Shawn was patient with us and made great recommendations. Ryan the manger stopped by to check on us. Great food, large portions in a beachy setting. Looking forward to returning and trying more. read more

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great menu something for everyone. the mussles are especially good with half portions available. happy hour and good drinks

Great food. Great ambiance. Nice patio. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. He was very busy so it took a bit longer than normal to get our order in. But the food was delicious. The manager / hostess was a bit curt but that did not impact our eating experience. We loved the ahi nachos, the chicken pesto sandwich, the Caprese sandwich and the bison burger. All very well done. read more

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3.7/5, but rounds up to 4. We came here for brunch/lunch on a weekend. There is a very large menu with a lot of selections!!! You can have brunch and lunch at the same time. The food was tasty but a bit on the pricer side for casual dine in. People were very nice and attentive. We loved the tacos and Ceaser salad. Would come again if I was in the area but wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come because while the food was good, it was a bit basic. Overall had a good experience! read more

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Wife and breakfast birria skillet and cinnamon roll pancakes - the pancakes could have had more of a bite to it lacking flavor my breakfast was awesome even the left overs were great. The problem was the service took a very long time and we went when no one else was there in the morning. We were literally the only table and the food took forever as of the server didn't ring it in but it happens. That's the reason for 3 stars it was barely acknowledged that it was so late no attempt to make things right very unfortunate. May not come back and try the other dishes just because of the service and no attempt to even ask if that was ok. Cute place ambiance is nice. read more

Le Papagayo - Wife and breakfast birria skillet and cinnamon roll pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California