I want to give a personal shout out to Heidi. I came in a bit frantic because my father with…read moreAlzheimer's wanted to watch the World Cup ... it was hard to find places that weren't super rowdy at the moment, I came in and told Heidi my situation. She personally made a little corner for my father and me to watch the game. My father had a NA beer & for a moment he felt like his true self. I also want to give a shout out to the patrons, if you know anyone with dementia is a bit different. We got treated with respect and just normal humans. Also just the bar itself is super cool and drink prices are AMAZING. You got pool tables, tvs, nice guest and lovely bartender oh and a patio!!!! I will be coming back. Thank you so much Heidi for treating my father and I just as regular humans. I super appreciate and will def be coming back with my friends here sometime!!

There is always somewhere you can chill. This is the good spot just like home even owner get…read moresometimes grumpy but who doesn't I love this place no matter what..

Been coming by this spot for years now! The Bartender Samantha is super cool and attentive! Great…read moredrinks and great vibes! Local hot spot

A chill, fun atmosphere! Was there a few months back with friends, and Tayler took great care of…read moreus! We were genuinely so entertained by the dollar bills on the ceiling, had a great time

My friend and I came to this casual dive bar on a Saturday night after having dinner at a nearby…read morerestaurant. It was busy at the bar area but a good amount of room on the small dance floor. They have pool tables and a DJ that played mostly hip hop music. It was fun dancing at this local bar.

Came to pounders after hours and I got to say the music did not disappoint. I dance all night…read more Lots of friendly people ready to dance and have a great time on a Saturday night. I had so much fun dancing here.

0 stars if could. Heavyset lady with red curly hair has a unprofessional customer service…read more I come for the carnitas on weekends & decided to eat inside. Halfway into my meal, her n the boyfriend are yelling at each other, bickering at him while he was eating his tacos. They go back in forth for a few minutes yelling profanity at eachother (B****, C***, A******). Then comes up to me while riled up saying I can't drink my medicated drink, keep in mind I drink this everyday at any other restaurant with no issues. It's literally water with a liquid medicine. She yells across at the hall while serving another customer with drinks, saying "I don't allow outside drinks in my bar". I've never had issues with the other waitress's. Regardless there's a way to approach customers in the facility, let alone with kids around. Sadly, based on other reviews, customer service is not it.

We've stopped by this bar twice now during posted open business hours (early evening both times),…read moreand both times it was completely closed. No sign on the door, no update online, nothing. The internet still says it's open, but that hasn't been our experience. It might be a great place when it's actually open, but it's been pretty frustrating to make the trip more than once only to find it locked up tight. Hopefully they'll update their hours or post notices if they're unexpectedly closed.

Stopped in for a few drinks after doing an escape room in the area…read more Definitely Irish pub vibe from the moment you walk in. Our waitress was very friendly. The drinks were a bit expensive IMO and so was the food, but all and all a good time was had all! Definitely check it out if you're in the area.

Love that place great food, music, great people. Great Service. so much fun enjoy myself there.read more

Churchill's Pub & Grille is a lively neighborhood dive bar with games, music, and a super fun,…read morelaid-back vibe. Pros: This spot is a good place to hang out if you're looking for a casual bar with activities like billiards and darts. The vibe is fun without being overly packed, which made it easy to enjoy the space. They have darts (which are free, you just leave your ID), a pool table, and a music queue system where you can pick songs to play, which adds an interactive element to the night. I didn't try the food but the drinks were solid and did not disappoint. The overall energy of the place was welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. It's one of those spots where you can relax, hang out, and have a good time. Cons: Parking here is probably the biggest downside. The lot is really small and gets packed quickly, so I wouldn't recommend relying on it. We parked nearby after eating at Copper Kings Burgers and just walked over, which ended up being way easier. Verdict: If you're looking for a fun, chill bar in San Marcos with games, music, and good drinks, this is a great spot to check out. Just plan ahead for parking, but overall it's definitely worth it and I would come back again!

Came here for my fiancé's birthday…read more There were a lot of cars in the parking lot, so I thought the place would be packed. But I can't tell if most people were just in the bar area - we were able to get a booth! The place was nice and loud since every one was having a good time. Several parties of 3+ and I saw 1 party of 6. They were doing an explorer menu from Yucatan. Interesting thing to do during Black History Month - I won't lie. I was surprised to see it. But we ordered from that menu. We ordered the fried plantain that came with a sauce and cilantro, sausage and pepper soup, and the BBQ pork. I enjoyed everything except for the plantain. They were basically a huge disc that was slightly crunchy. I was not expecting that since if I want a crunchy plantain, I will eat actual plantain chips. The soup was fantastic! It was a bit spicy but not overwhelming and full of flavor. Wish I ordered a bowl instead of a cup. And last but not least, the BBQ pork was very good. Served on lettuce as well, so if you are doing keto you can omit eating the tortillas that came with the dish. It also had pickled red onions and a salsa. The salsa was mild and with everything in the taco, flavors were balanced. We also ordered 6 Cajun wings. But today, they didn't seem as flavorful, a pity really. A grilled cheese was ordered but with hamburger meat inside. That seemed good and it came with fries. Washed all of this down with a sour that was called Boozy Berry & my fiancé had a West Coast beer. Food was enjoyable, atmosphere was fun. We will be back again.

I went to north bar and there was nobody there . I asked someone hey I'm new in town where do the…read moremamitas go? He said 49er bar and grill. Andale ay vamos. As soon as we got here I couldn't believe my eyes it was such a authentic vibe I believe I was the only non native Spanish speaker in the whole packed place. Everyone looks at me because I'm tall. So I had a couple of drinks and I can't say enough good things about this place. It's literally fuego the music Banda . The cervezas frias hasta mananas! I saw a couple cute girls and said hola here but mostly it was family and couples . Hit the spot

Standard roadside bar they have a large menu pretty standard I would always go with something…read morethat's cooked fully there such as a burger and fries because that way you don't have to worry about something being undercooked or salmonella but in general called beer burger seemed OK I would go there again if I was passing by

Great burger! I don't usually come out to Esco, but this is…read morea great burger place, so I may have to make an exception! Today, we ordered the classic lunch combo burger with fries-delicious and does not taste like freezer burn!!! There is a choice of not just beef, but also impossible, gluten free, and grass fed meats. All burgers are cooked to medium unless you specify otherwise. Easy to order-just go to the counter and order, pick a seat and wait for your meal. The interior dining area has plenty of seating and restrooms in the back. The outdoor patio looks nice enough for when it's a nice cool night, it is covered as well. Anyway, we'll be back since the menu looks super inviting because there are other choices besides burgers and the best thing is that they use a lot of local, fresh ingredients! Support your local eateries!

This is a solid burger place! They have a variety of burgers and I like how you can get a 3 slider…read moresampler to try different ones. They have a good selection of beer, milkshakes, and drinks. You order at the counter and they'll bring the food to your table. It's hard to find a burger place with all my favorites: an egg, bacon, and avocado. The bacon was crispy, the egg was medium and wasn't too runny, and the brioche bread was a little sweet and fluffy. They use angus beef for their patties. You can also split your fries which I love! I got to try the onion rings and sweet potato fries. I wish the sweet potato fries were crispy. They were more on the soggy side. The onion rings batter was a lil thicker than I like. The batter overpowered the onion. We also got the Cajun wings to try which was nice and crispy! They give you a few sauces on the side so you can dip it. I got the ranch which was so good with the wings, fries and burger. The milkshakes are pretty delicious! We got the classic vanilla one. It was a pretty thick shake so you know they use legit ice cream! I also liked the peach lemonade. I would check this place out if you're in the area!

Best Cobb salad Order it every time we go. Service is…read moregreat, friendly. Many regular customers.

Ambiance sucks, you go out to be at a social bar but you're better off being at home. 2 points in…read moremy book

I've been here twice this summer and have been more than pleased with the service, both during…read moresuper busy hours and the quieter weekday hours. Great selection of beers and cocktails, along with a nice selection of dishes from the kitchen. Should become an Escondido staple if they maintain their high service and with people like Andre at the helm, that shouldn't be a problem. Give them a try!

Watching the World Cup at Upper East was supper fun. Melissa our waitress was supper friendly…read more She was rocking her Mexican jersey in support to the Mexican game playing. They had happy hour throughout the game so the drinks kept on coming. Everyone had great energy and it was exciting. Luckily Mexico won that day against North Korea. They have one of the best churros. What a great place to come with friends to watch a game.