Paradis is always such a sweet treat whenever I'm in the neighborhood, and one of those afternoons was today. It just reminded me all over again why this is one of those places I find myself wanting to come back to again and again. There's something about it that feels so thoughtful and special, from the ambiance to the way the team genuinely takes care of people. What stands out every time is how warm, intentional, and wonderful the staff is. They really do make you feel welcomed and cared for, and that kind of hospitality is such a huge part of what makes a place memorable. On top of that, they have such a great variety of offerings, coffee, tea, bites, and then as the day rolls on, a lovely wine selection and small plates that make it such a cute little spot for an afternoon reset or a midweek pick-me-up with the girls. I also love sneaking away there when I want to get outside and get a little work done. Their courtyard is truly the cutest and somehow always feels inspiring, peaceful, and just like a little pocket of charm in the middle of the day. And beyond that, I really appreciate how intentional they are about creating community, whether through wine tastings or other little events that make the space feel alive and welcoming. I was there earlier today and they had a wine tasting happening in the courtyard, which just felt so perfectly them. It's always such a gift to have neighborhood places like this that clearly put so much care into what they're creating. Paradis really is one of those gems that makes you want to tell other people about it. read more

Street parking only. Mostly metered but some are two hour parking on the cross streets. Staff were friendly. Menu's at the register. They have a beautiful patio inside. Lots of plants, seating and some tabletop games. Tried: Turkey Panini $17 - this was huge, definitely shareable. The bread was a little doughy but had a nice toast on the outside. There was a small piece of plastic wrap in the sandwich which I luckily saw before consuming. If you zoom in you can see it underneath the lettuce on the left sandwich. Too much garlic aioli on this. Breakfast croissant $12 - bacon was a little burnt. I liked this better than the sandwich. Nice kick. Kyoto cold brew coffee $6 was excellent. It does not need milk. It is very smooth. They use a specialized drip machine for this coffee. Berry seasonal latte $7.50 was sweet even at half sweet. They have a punch card for their drinks which is nice. On a second visit I came back for their Kyoto cold brew to go and was given regular iced coffee that was very bitter. Very disappointing that I wasn't given what I ordered and didn't realize it until I had gotten home. read more

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I saw a sign outside the cafe that said they offer book club events, which immediately showed me how community-minded the cafe is! My friend and I walked in and were stunned by the beautiful, tasteful decorations and greenery lining the walls. As I browsed the menu, I was impressed with the selection of toasts, sandwiches, brunch classics (like waffles), and flatbreads! I ordered their seasonal strawberry shortcake (?) latte with low expectations and the BLTA, and my friend ordered the orange blossom latte and lox toast. We browsed the various gift items near the counter. They have t-shirts, candles, coffee tumblers, jams+jellies, and little game packs for sale! My friend and I walked out into the patio that I had seen on social media and were gawking at the beautiful pink walls and whimsical patio tables+chairs. The barista brought out our drinks, and we took our pictures and cheered. It was so creamy and the coffee flavor was just perfect in a way that made me gasp and jump with excitement! My friend and I swapped our drinks and the orange blossom latte was even better! It was perfectly sweet and creamy in a way that was not too heavy or overpowering. There are outlets around the cafe that are very accessible and it is the perfect environment to get some work done, read, or catch up with friends. We noticed that there is a restaurant in the back that has an amazing, tasty menu! We decided that this is going to be both of our top cafes in SD and promised each other to come back to enjoy the restaurant in the back! read more

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What a charming place! Love the inner courtyard with open ceiling. Very charming. My almond milk, half-sweet mocha was creamy and smooth. Loved every sip. Wasn't the biggest fan of the iced mango-passionfruit latte, but if you're into fruity lattes you would like it. The chilaquiles with fried egg and bacon were really delicious. A little heat, balanced textures, so good! read more

Paradis - Almond milk Mayan mocha - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

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very good coffee but i wouldn't recommend the bites. i had a very underwhelming avo toast and my friends had croissants and breakfasts bites and they were not very good. the backyard lounge area is so cute though so it's super instagrammable! service is not like super on it, since you order at the front and pay and then they deliver it. but don't really check on you or anything afterwards. read more

Paradis - banana cold foam latte - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

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Beautiful cafe! My first time was for a crafting event that was being hosted here. When you walk in, it looks like a small coffee shop but there is actually a larger courtyard as you enter further. Tried their seasonal matcha which was pomegranate at the time. Very good although I would've liked the flavors to be stronger. Nice service from every employee I interacted with. Street parking only read more

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Drinks: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 I had the seasonal matcha which was blood orange with almond milk, it was so delicious, perfectly balanced and the matcha was good good.. We had the drink in their cute patio in the back. Love this place and happy it is not overly priced. I will be back to try the other drinks! read more

Paradis - Seasonal Matcha, Blood Orange with Hibiscus Cold foam. DELICIOUS!! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

One of my favorite places not just in Mission Hills, but San Diego proper, to grab a coffee and enjoy a nice seat while working, reading or catching up with a friend. A lot of people don't realize that they have a beautiful courtyard in the back of the cafe with tons of seats. I think I enjoy the food they server here just as much as the coffee. My husband loves their fried egg sandwich on a croissant and I'm a fan of their homemade sourdough bagels. I believe everything is made in house and you can really taste the quality. For coffee, I usually get a latte or Cortado. I appreciate their milk to espresso ratio in their drinks. A lot of coffee shops going too heavy on the milk and it's washes out the espresso. My only critique/suggestion for management is to tone down the music volume in the courtyard. It's been really loud a couple times I've been there and it's such a peaceful space and I don't want to feel like I'm at a loud bar. read more

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Cute coffee shop that also serves cocktails. The patio is situated in between the building so not sure how much sunlight it gets during the day. In the evening it has mood lighting. TBH I can't remember what drink I ordered. Will go back and update again. read more

Paradis - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

I (literally) ran by Paradis and they were kind enough to let me fill up my water bottle. I promised I'd be back with friends and was eyeing the deviled eggs the gal behind the counter was making. As promised, a few hours later, I cam back with my hubs and besties for a brunch time nosh. They happened to have an empanada pop-up and were out of the chilaquiles that I had tried to order, so I went with the empanadas. The gal making them was located on the back patio along with another gal selling a fun bright pink beverage. Hubs ordered the breakfast sandwich and bestie a BLT (her hubs got a beer but no food). We also ordered a couple of cappuccinos which were delicious and made perfectly. Both of the sandwiches were delicious overflowing with their ingredients. I really wanted the deviled eggs - didn't see them on the menu and then noticed on my way out that there were lots of snackable items in the cold case. I should have asked! The patio is small but sunny and cheerful. Cute decor all around. I also bought a bottle of wine for the road from their retail area which has all kinds of small food treats. read more

Paradis - Front door - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

As I was driving by I saw a sign on the street that read Jamon Iberico Today! From 6-9pm. Although I was not there for the jamon it's good to know they do that! The space is small and intimate. They have a few seats inside and outside. The service was nice and efficient. You order and pay at the counter. Which is perfect if you're only there for HH. I noticed they have various wines in boxes a lot of Italian wines. I wonder if they have a wine club? Or just wine aficionados. We were there for their HH and ordered two red sangrias which were pretty yummy and a couple of their pintxos. The deviled eggs and their prosciutto wrapped dates. Both were good and small, it's ok given the price. Paradis was a pit stop on our way to dinner, and they served their purpose for the evening. Look forward to coming back! read more

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Paradis is cutest little coffee shop! We ordered at the counter in the front of the cafe and it's so cozy. The staff was friendly and showed us the back patio. It's not just a coffee shop since they serve martinis and other cocktails. I ordered an iced hazelnut praline latte with vanilla cold foam. The hazelnut praline flavor was delicious and the cold foam was the perfect addition! They decorated for Christmas and everything was pink! Definitely a great spot for a drink and a fun photo moment! read more

Paradis - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love this place!! Cute coffee shop. Nice dog friendly patio. Service was great and the orange blossom in house made syrup was delicious and flavorful!! I'll be a regular here. read more

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Paradis is right in the little cute town of Mission Hills. Parking can be tough but I found parking pretty easily about a block away. I didn't try the food, so this review is for the drink and ambiance only. I had an iced matcha with vanilla. It was decent but not the best matcha I've ever had. The place itself is decorated cutely and I enjoyed sitting in their patio. It's a bit noisy and crowded, so not very relaxing. Also, I noticed a big beetle crawling around by my feet, which I suppose is to be expected considering it's an indoor/outdoor patio, but it left me with an icky feeling. I didn't have a chance to check out their rooftop, so I'd definitely go back for that. read more

Excellent nosh and coffee with creative flavors. Lovely place to sit and chat in the front of the shop or there is a larger patio area in the back for a longer more leisurely meal. @sturdygirlstyle #sturdygirlstyle read more

Paradis - Cinnamon focaccia, latte & salmon spread with bagel chips - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a cute cafe!!! Went there last week and only got matcha but they had plenty of food options as well as drinks and cocktails. The patio in the back is so cute. They also have events and live music / jazz. Will definitely be back!! read more

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This place is perfect for a lowkey weekday brunch. The drinks were solid, but what really stood out to me was the food options! The Paradis Salad was one of the best salads I've had, especially for a cafe! The Stracciatella Toast was also delicious, with intricate flavors that complemented each other. The staff was friendly, but I would say service is very minimal. The outside courtyard is lovely and it provides a different and unique space that not many cafes in San Diego can do. It is a great place to get some work done, but it is pretty busy and seating is first come first serve. read more

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Paradis is a very aesthetic cafe in the Mission Hills area! When you enter, you might not realize that if you keep going further inside, there's a whole outdoor patio area. Excellent seating with such great vibes. While the ambiance is excellent, the food and drink were just okay for me. I got a ham and cheese croissant that was good, but nothing special. I also ordered an ube matcha latte that was a little gritty. Again, it was super pretty, but not the tastiest. I'd still come back to try some other things! I was able to find parking on the street in the neighborhood a few blocks away. read more

Great little brunch/coffee shop. I feel like San Diego lacks coffee shops with great food and this hits the mark! Everyone was very nice here read more

Paradis - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here because I wanted to enjoy the outdoor patio area, but it was pretty full when I arrived around 11:15M, so we sat inside. vibes 8/10 - The patio area has great ambiance, and I love the attention to detail in the dishware. This place would be lovely to grab lunch and coffee, and spend an afternoon reading at one of their indoor counter tops, which have more availability than their outdoor patio. staff 8/10 - so sweet and helpful chocolate chip cookie 8/10 - Warmed up, this cookie really hit the spot for me. I've had so many bad chocolate chip cookies from all sorts of establishments. But finally someone did a classic cookie well! breakfast sandwich 7/10 - it was alright, pretty basic breakfast sandwich I'd love to come again on a nice day to enjoy the ambiance. read more

Paradis - Chocolate chip cookie - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

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Friendly customer service, food was good for a little cafe, drinks were also good. Nice unique experience, not forget they had live music. read more

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Very cute spot inside the bright pink building in Mission Hills. The decor is very aesthetic and has fun sculptures and paintings throughout. The coffee itself was surprising very good, as it was smooth and brewed at the perfect temperature, and the oat they use is also pleasant as well! Not too oaty - iykyk. The staff here is so sweet and will walk around to collect your dishes when they see it. Can be a nice space to do some work but keep in mind they have tiny tables so not recommended for large groups as the tables can probably only fit 1 laptop or 2 if you squeeze. Wifi can be a little slow, especially with a packed cafe. read more

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We came for their evening menu on a Friday. We didn't realize it was counter order still, but it was totally fine. They bring food out for you, and the staff was all very friendly. From 3-6 they have happy hour, so we started with that. We got each of the pintxos and tapas. The eggs, patatas, and pelotas were definitely the favorites of the group. The dates were ok for the happy hour price, but I would skip them on the regular menu. I got the Tempting Adam, which was a nice take on an Aperol Spritz. Our next round, we added more pelotas and tried 2 of the montaditas. The prosciutto manchego had a hint of garlic, which stepped up the flavor nicely. I also had a glass of their Primitivo from the happy hour menu. Overall we really enjoyed it, and I look forward to going back at breakfast time as well. Just a few little things that were a little weird. First, we didn't know about the much bigger seating area that is past the ordering counter. Maybe put a sign pointing to it? And also they only had one Spanish wine to go with the tapas. Maybe consider adding a couple more? Cute place though, and we enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

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Paradis is located inside the Sasan, so you can't miss it. You order at the counter, so we got the seasonal matcha latte and a flat white. The matcha had a hint of blueberry, but it was very faint. We found additional seating out in the patio, while waiting for our food to arrive. For food, we shared the breakfast sandwich and stracciatella toast. The food took twenty minutes, so I'm glad I got a fruit tart as well. The tart was pretty and had vanilla pastry cream. It was pretty good and not too sweet. Th breakfast sandwich was my favorite! It came with crispy bacon on an English muffin and was very tasty. The toast was interesting and more on the sweet side. I'm glad I was able to give this spot a try. I would like to try their dinner menu, so there were items that looked appetizing! read more

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Beautiful ambiance , inside and outside. Very spacious yet cozy enough where you feel like society is really coming together . The staff is very nice. However this is one of those cafes where it's strictly for the aesthetics and that's alright, every business has its purpose . I wish there was a more of selection of everything, none of the drinks , food or pastries stood out to me. The drinks are just as aesthetically pleasing as the cafe itself. read more

Paradis - Peppermint with dark chocolate . - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

The Sasan (aka the pink apartment building) on the southwest corner of Washington St and Goldfinch St in Mission Hills now has a new all-day cafe and bar on the ground level. Paradis is the first of two establishments opening this year with the other being a rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge. A small seating area was available up front near the service counter, however it's the internal courtyard that has double the capacity with a more cozy atmosphere. Pastries and brunch dishes were served during the first portion of the day. After 4 pm, the menu shifted towards pintxos (skewered bites) and tapas with close to ten items in each category. I ordered the following during my visit and took a seat at a roundtop in the front area. * The "Bilbainito" - poached shrimp, house made egg salad, cured egg, chives * Prosciutto Manchego Montadito - confit garlic, manchego * Paradis Pelotas - housemade meatballs, honey calabrian chili sauce, green onions, sesame seeds * Ponzu Salmon - almond gremolata, yuzu caviar * Pork Belly - charred jalapeno char sui, toasted sesame seeds, smoked kimchi, nori powder The first two were pintxos although the montadito was not served as a skewer. A crostini was the vehicle for the meat and cheese bite. The shrimp was a nice way to start my meal, but four dollars for one piece was pricey. The last three choices were tapas that were larger in portion size. The salmon stood out because of the presentation and the tart bursts from the yuzu caviar. The chili sauce on the meatballs was sticky and thick. It was on the salty side for my palate. The pork was lardon bits that had a prominent Asian umami with the seasoning that was applied. I didn't order a beverage, however the choices were plentiful. Besides coffee and tea, the bar was equipped with beer and canned drinks, bottled soda, cocktails/mocktails, spritzes, and wine. There were salads and desserts if you wanted healthy fare or a sweet indulgence. I would return to Paradis for another meal of savory bites as there were several creative selections that piqued my interest. read more

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Paradis is a French word which means paradise or heaven... Paradis, a cafe opened recently in Mission Hills. If you see the iconic tall pink building on Washington and Goldfinch, it's the Sasan an apartment building and Paradis is the street level café restaurant. Like the Sasan's apartment tenants, there is No parking lot for tenants or restaurant customers. Limited street parking only. For over a year the building and restaurant space had undergone extensive renovations so after the dust cleared, I was elated to see the final result. This café restaurant is aesthetically pleasing with eclectic decor throughout. Indoor and outdoor seating, bistro marble top tables, real plants, wall Art, porcelain plates and silverware. Upon entry, you walk to the counter, order, cashless pay only and take a number, to your table, where you'll be served eventually. The menu offers limited items. There's a drink menu but cocktail and mocktails are only offered after 4pm?! I visited during soft opening week and my experience was NOT pleasant. After paying for my order, I sat outside and worked on catching up on emails...until I realized I waited beyond a reasonable time over 35 minutes and where's my order? Walked to the counter and my order taker was conveniently on break and never bothered to check on my order. The rest of the staff were clueless...and thank goodness I always ask for a printed receipt to show proof. With their disorganized system, my order couldn't be found. When my order was presented, no silverware and no table service. I was mortified; this ancient grain salad was not elaborate or complicated to prepare, and sadly served in a side dish size plate. The green dressing tasted medicinal awful. The salmon was in micro pieces in a stick and was Raw not cooked thoroughly. If I wanted Raw fish I would go to a sushi restaurant, this was unacceptable and everything was inedible. I can't believe all this took over 35 minutes to make, why so sloth slow??? dishearteningly unbelievable. I summoned a staffer and told him what happened and he understandably agreed and refunded my bill. My dining experience was a disappointment due the restaurant's major faux pas. I tried to give this restaurant the benefit of doubt and have subsequently revisited with a friend and only ordered the items that are already made togo for the sake of expedience and no waiting. To be honest., the slow service, lack of oversight by management were the negative aspects of my dining experience. This restaurant cafe is lovely and is a nice addition to this area. If you have a lot of time to wait this is paradise for you...Paradis read more

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This was cute little gem near downtown San Diego! Nice spot to study or go on a date! Pros: good amount of food options, chicken pesto sandwich was delicious, lots of photo opportunities Cons: apple crumble pie was a little bit too sour for me, priced were a little high Service: 4/5 Taste: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Value: 4/5 read more

Paradis - Chicken sandwich and salad - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

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What a wonderful addition to mission hills! We stopped by for a quick coffee and breakfast on a Saturday morning and it didn't disappoint. The food menu is expansive for breakfast and lunch - with unique and healthy options. We both enjoyed a delicious iced coffee with the good pellet ice. I opted for the citrus olive oil cake and my husband got a packed breakfast sandwich. We originally sat inside by the front door but discovered the spacious patio that was decorated for the holidays - such an adorable space! All of the servers were very attentive, patient, and quick to provide us our food and drinks. An efficient and delightful experience all around. read more

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New mission hills cafe! Serving not just coffee but pastries and breakfast items. Coffee was good. I got a flat white and I enjoyed it. The pastries were sweet and decadent. I wish they had just crossaints or scones but it was a nice treat. We did get the breakfast sandwhich and it was different but good! They do an egg soufflé versus scramble or fried. But the rest was great! Avo toast had a little spice to it, and was good but small. Overall, I'll go back here to sit, relax, people watch, and enjoy the food and coffee on a weekend morning! read more

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First time in, great reviews brought me in but unfortunately had a bad experience ordered a turkey panini and a BLT sandwich and although tasted good unfortunately they were covered in tiny fuzzies hair like fuzz. Service was decent ordered to go and go brought for here had to wait 25+ min for two sandwiches/: read more

I ordered avocado toast. The eggs were burnt and my Americano was tasteless. Literally water with milk The only nice thing about this place is their patio read more

Paradis Cafe is located in Mission Hills at the Sasan Apartment complex. The boutique cafe offers o Ritual Coffee from San Fransisco and matcha from Cuzen. On this visit, I had a cortado and the almond frangipane focaccia. The cortado was rich in flavor and properly served in a gibraltar glass. The espresso was quite robust and smooth. I liked it very much. I also liked the almond custard flavor of the frangipane but not the texture of the focaccia. It had a dry texture or even a little stale, although it tasted good. If they can perfect the focaccia with that good crisp exterior and soft airy chew on the inside, it would be just grand. They do their baking in house and have a lot of pastries and baked goods to offer. They also offer breakfast and brunch items, such as, breakfast sandwiches, toast, acai, parfaits, and salads. Paradis offers a beautiful inside patio, inside the cafe, and outside front sidewalk seating. The back outside patio is quite lovely. The service is very welcoming and friendly. I look forward to returning and trying their breakfast items. I do recommend make the food menu a little more visible and larger. I completely missed it and would of ordered off it, if I were aware of it when I first ordered. read more

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I wanted it to be so much more because of how Instagram depicts it. It's a weird storefront the menu is on the far side of the register out of view. Pastry selection is not great, seating is ok but not made for more than two person seating. My coffee was ok but the amount of ice they use leaves you with three good sips and it's gone. Service was fine, but probably won't be back, there are far better coffee shops in the area. read more

Paradis - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Diego, California

Welcome to Paradis... A vibrant morning cafe and lively afternoon pintxo bar in Mission Hills. This location is absolutely gorgeous, sparing no detail to truly whisk you away on a culinary escapism journey. Small Bites, Bold Flavors! Chef Jon Hawkins and Pastry Chef Aly Lyng present a menu full of whimsical delights to enjoy both morning and night. Here's what we had ~ Cocktails, beers, and ciders: The Eleventh Hour Heaven or Las Vegas Harland Hazy IPA Cats Paw Pumpkin Cider Pintxos: Deviled Egg The "Bilbainito" The Gilda Queso Espagnola Calabrian Date Montadito: Tomato Jam Baguette Prosciutto Manchego Baguette Brie & Raisin Baguette Tapas: Pelotas Paradis The Patatas Ponzu Salmon Pork Belly Aji Amarillo Cucumbers Every bite was truly divine. Excellent job on a gorgeous menu, Chef Jon! Can't wait to come back in! Cheers! read more

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The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful and the drinks are pretty good but the staff is so unbelievably rude. They do not have manners at all and I thought it was maybe just the one time I went in the past but it happened again when I went today. read more

This cafe is an absolute gem!! It's so classy and well lit on the inside, perfect for getting some work done or catching up with a friend. I just got the drip coffee and that was pretty good. The service is great: all the staff were super friendly and accommodating and even heated up my mug. There's free refills for the drip and a water station. There's a back patio that is so gorgeous. Would definitely come back! read more

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Love the outdoor patio area...food was delicious and coffee was good. Prices are normal.

I cane hungry after a long flight and ordered several of their Tapas. The chopped broccoli, the meatballs, the patatas bravas, the empanadas and a scone. It was *all* just incredible! Superb quality! I've traveled and tried from a lot of places, and it actually reminded me of michelin/gastranomic level food in terms of its creativity. The spanish meatballs had a chinese quality to them, the empanadas, a sweet sauce, the patatas bravas were... purple (in a natural way, don't worry). I'm impressed by this place! It's too bad I live in Encinitas read more

A stunning new apartment complex with a coffee shop on the first floor and a restaurant on the roof! This review is for the coffee shop. I got a vanilla and caramel latte for the price of 6.50 which I thought was very fair considering how expensive coffee has gotten. It wasn't too sweet and the coffee flavor was strong. Aside from the coffee, this place also does tapas which I think is an interesting concept. I think this would be a great place to sit down and chat with friends if you happen to be in the neighborhood. read more