Sooooo gooood!! Hands down the best empanadas I've had in SD. They're flaky and crispy and the…read morefillings are packed with flavor! My favorite is their jalapeño ham and cheese!! Been waiting for them to sell these again. I've also had the beef and buffalo which were delicious as well. They also include sauces but I can go without them because of all the flavor packed in one empanada!! YUM. They gave me the option to buy a pack frozen or freshly made (pre orders). I've had both options and loved the frozen option because I can just pop them in the air fryer or on a pan and whenever I'm craving some of their empanadas! Highly recommend getting trying their empanadas. Definitely will be a crowd pleaser at parties :)

These are the best empanadas hands down! The filling is always well seasoned and you can taste the…read morelove and care they put into each of their empanadas! It feels like a warm hug from your grandma when you're eating these, so I can understand why they are Buelas empanadas! My favorite are the ground meat ones and the buffalo chicken ones but honestly all of their flavors have been amazing! Their customer service has been impeccable each time I've ordered, and you feel good about supporting this business due to how great they treat you! These have become my go to for any potluck or get together, as they are a party favorite each time I've brought them! Please give them a try, you won't be disappointed! Ps: I wished they bottled their sauces because I'd slather everything in them! Haha

What a wonderful surprise to have found a Peruvian/Colombian restaurant in the heart of Oceanside…read moreCalifornia ! My daughter and I were on our way to find some food and by our luck we saw the billboard Casera! We looked at the menu and were taking it back it was a Colombian/Peruvian restaurant it had messed up both worlds ! Lomo Saltado , Bandeja Paisa, Arepas, Alfajores, Buñuelos, Pilsen Callao, Postobon, Inka Kola! Every Peruvian in Colombian dream when it comes to food! We had a Lomo Saltado, a Peruvian staple! They knocked it out of the park! A lot of places miss the Mark but this place got it just right the flavors were great the meat was just tender with a side of rice and the fries it was just perfect! Had an Arepa con Queso because yes! Pilsen Callao to wash it down with! Also had a chat with the owner who had a similar backstory like mine half Colombian half Peruvian from New York and now resides in San Diego! So if you're in Oceanside and you want a great place to have lunch or dinner, look no further than Casera!

I enjoy a good Latin or South American dish and this place is mainly Peruvian & Colombian themed…read more I'm familiar with some Brazilian food and brands so I'm thrilled when I can come here for a Guaraná soda. I've had everything from their saltado dishes, empanadas of various kinds, an assortment of their pastries, and ready to go drinks. Everything has been good for the most part. Tho when I'm craving a dessert stop here I favor the guava pastry and the alfajores, & you have to special order the cheese Pastry/bread. I'm a huge fan of "pudim" that's how you say flan in Portuguese! Yet the flan is not my favorite here since the sugar caramelization it's usually cooked too much, causing a burnt flavor, and the consistency is too aerated rather than having a creamy and smooth consistency. I've tried it a few times and that seems to be their consistent style. We get cravings for this place and like that we're mainly serviced by the nice owners of this restaurant. The restaurant is decorated in their native culture in mind. I love that! If you're craving a good empanada or a sweet tooth treat come and give them a try!

The place looks nice when you enter however might have been one of the worst cakes I have ever…read moretasted. Even a supermarket like Vons or Ralph's has better tasting cakes. It tasted a bit metallic and the filling was not edible. This was the tres leches vanilla. Let's just say I ended up with major stomach pains overnight.

They have a lot of good looking pastries & desserts displayed. Some are quite giant. Service is…read moregood and they got seating indoor and outdoor. Yesterday we got a California burrito that was really good and big. The price was pretty affordable compared to most California burritos nowadays. Today we got a breakfast machaca sandwich and Cali burrito. They only had green sauce today. Which is fine because that's the only salsa I like. The sandwich was pretty good, but it only had meat halfway down my sandwich. The Cali burrito was really good because it had guacamole this time. This place is walking distance so we may come here often.

I've been craving pupusas. And this is the place to get them…read more Pupusas are always fresh. The curtido is so good! And I love their tamales too! I actually prefer Salvadoran tamales over Mexican ones. The fried plantains with beans and sour cream are to die for! If you're craving Salvadoran food. This is the place to go.

I have only ever ordered their pupusas & tamales but I am never disappointed when I do. I have yet…read moreto eat at the restaurant because I usually order via DoorDash, but the food always comes still hot & fresh. My favorite pupusa is the carne asada one because the meat is so flavorful! Their chicharron & chicken pupusas are also delicious. BEST PUPUSAS IN NORTH COUNTY!! Highly recommend!!

Great service and food was good especially for the happy hour special. Would come back if I'm back…read morein the area. Bar area was roomy and inviting.

I have been contemplating writing this review but it must be done…read more This place has significantly gone down the drain. The food use to be good, but slowly has been declining. We went there last week 8/12/26 4pm. I ordered the combo with a fish taco and chile relleno. I immediately noticed that the sauce on the chilie relleno was lumpy and congealed, it looked like mucus. The cheese inside was partly melted and partly hard. The fish taco was absolutely disgusting, it was mushy and soggy and oily. My brother ordered the carne asada plate (I didn't take pictures of that) it was literally a small piece of shoe leather, it tasted like freezer burn. Beans tasted like they had been reheated numerous days in a row.The prices for these plates were ridiculous. I hope that they do better. I hope that they change their food back to the way it was. If not, I'm afraid they will not last very much longer. Note: the service was good. Poor Gal was so embarrassed and so apologetic. Not her fault that management doesn't follow up on what's being served. Do better please.

Food/drinks: 8/10 Service: 7/10…read moreAmbiance: 6.5/10 Coffee is mostly pourover so please note that! They have a mojito coffee that was really delicious (as good as philz). Good service and cute little coffee shop. Just note that there's no seating. Very to-go kind of place. There's a thrift shop right next door that's great too so have fun in there after getting a nice coffee!

If you like your coffee straight up with no fuss then this is your place for solid coffee. At this…read moreto go shop you will not find coffee drinks loaded with sugar, milk etc, but rather a focus on quality coffee. You can get your coffee with agave or natural sugar if you need sweetness. Plus they sell yummy empanadas which is perfect for breakfast! If coffee is not your thing there are tea drinks and hot chocolate too. On rainy days hot chocolate is free (it rained today). Services is super friendly and accommodating! As this is more of a to ho shop, there are no tables. Outside of the shop there is a bar that you can stand up and drink at. Parking lot available too which is a bonus as so close to the beach! I will definitely be back for my caffeine and empanada fix!

Mexican panadería Bakery…read morePan dulce Amex accepted Parking available Large selection Fresh daily Open late Reasonable price Small bites bolillos Breakfast burritos and tortas Coffee North county Comfort food from Guadalajara Friendly staff

Had picked up a large order for my best friend's wedding. They pan dulces were really delicious and…read morethe prices were good. Parking was easy as well. The only reason why I'm docking one star is there was no flexibility on the time I could pick-up despite the large order that we placed. They're closed between 12-2PM. Overall a cheap and good pan dulce spot.

I was in the Encinitas area again and was hungry. I actually came to this area for a different…read morerestaurant for breakfast but saw this Cuban restaurant, El Cubano, and I rarely turn down Cuban food. There was ample parking due to this area being a strip mall type of establishment. I headed to the food court area and stumbled on El Cubano. I decided to choose a go-to item, the Ropa Vieja and I got it with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains. A salad also came with the plate. Everything had a nice flavor to it. I really enjoyed the ropa vieja. I just wished there was a bigger portion because I'm a growing boy lol. I will for sure return to try some of their other items.

El Cubano is one of the restaurants located at The Island. Just keep in mind, there's only outdoor…read moreseating. It offers a good variety of fresssh authentic Cuban dishes which are yummy. I've tried Cuban food before and looove it. For transparency, I did experience a dish that had a lot of salt; but because the welcoming staff provided excellent service, it made up for it. I still highly recommend this place to check out.

Cute little place in Oceanside, right past CVS, by Flying Pig. We never really walk out that far…read morefrom the pier area (and it's not really THAT far), but decided to go out a bit just to check it out. Scanned the QR code on the big banner from the outside and checked out their menu. Saw lumpia and thought it was a Filipino spot). Saw they had a happy hour menu and decided to check it out before our movie. The vibe we really cute and played reggae music. It was a relaxing, chill atmosphere with lots of tvs. The server, Jaz was really nice, friendly and very hospitable. She spoke of their Guamanian food, heritage and community. They've been in the current spot for the last 7 or 8 months, so fairly new, but were down the street for many years before that. We ordered 2 different kinds of BBQ chicken wings. Two orders of the sweet chili glazed (Pine Doni) and one of the other which was like a honey bbq glazed style. All were supposed to have 6 wings, but the honey BBQ one had 5 (?). The sweet chili was our fave of the two. Their chicken empanadas were huge, and served 3 per dish, were delicious and crispy, with an aioli like sauce with a wonderful kick. The spam roll was a masubi-like and was good (husband said it was the best he's ever had). The side of mac salad had great flavor! Jaz brought us some red rice to try on the house and it was really good! It reminded me of Vietnamese chicken rice, with chicken broth infused into the rice, making it really tasty and savory. First time having Guamanian food and we're stoked we tried it! All in all, great food and awesome service! If you've never tried it before...put it on your list! You won't regret it!

This place is kinda far from where we live, but we wanna try a better Chamorro restaurant; (the one…read moreclose to us in Temecula, we have it a 1-star rating ). The place is, of course, decorated with an island vibe (just like the restaurants in Guam but a little bit fancier-as well as the price), coupled with an island music playlist. We ordered the Maga Lahi ($46.99) comes with salad, 4 small scoops of red rice,chicken kelaguen, empanada, 4pcs each of grilled pork ribs (so tender the meat falls off the bone) and boneless chicken with finadene; chicken kelaguen appetizer that comes with 2 scoops of red rice and emapanadas (3pcs an order). Overall we gave a 3.5 stars for the food because having tried the "real deal" in Guam, we haven't found anything like it here in the mainland US. Our server was very attentive even when it was pretty busy on a Sunday lunch and he was working by himself.

An excellent breakfast spot in a neighborhood full of great breakfast spots. I went on a Monday…read moremorning and sat on the spacious outdoor patio. The iced mojito is a must-try-so refreshing and energizing. It tastes like a top notch cold brew with fresh mint and a hint of sweetness. The bags of coffee beans are from Colombia and Mexico, where some of my favorite coffees are from. The Serrano Chile, egg & cheese empanadas were delicious and two were just enough for breakfast. The chocolate chip cookies are some of the best I've had. The baristas were super friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth checking out for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

This is a different type of coffee shop. It's small, cute, and has all outdoor seating that is…read moreshared with Haggo's. Don't come here if you are looking for an espresso, latte, or any other specialty coffee that you usually get at a coffee shop. Come here for one thing which is the MOJITO coffee. It's amazing and their specialty. I crave it sometimes. It's perfection iced. And then you get an empanada. Amazing breakfast. Again- this is NOT your regular coffee shop. There are plenty of other full service coffee houses in Leucadia. Come here for the Bump Special, which is the mojito. You won't regret it.