I haven't been to the wrangler in quite a while as I don't come to Escondido very often anymore…read more Stopped by today and got the lunch special with pulled pork sandwich and fries and a drink for 9.99! What a deal! They've also had a nice remodel since I was lay here and it's really nice. If you've never been here make the trip, it's worth it. The staff are also very friendly which is a nice plus to an already nice place to eat

Underwhelming…read more That's how I would summarize my families experience here. We got take out at lunch on a weekday, they were out of pulled pork so we had to make some last minute changes. The prices were okay (hence the two stars) though it should be noted the online menu on their website reflected cheaper prices which was disappointing. The portions were average at best and would never be described as "generous" which is fine as the bbq itself was nothing to write home about so it wasn't like I was missing out. The renovations from the old time capsule wranglers add for a modern ambiance and the service was okay. I don't regret coming here; however, don't see a reason to come back after satiating our curiosity.

This was my first experience with Up In Smoke Catering and from start to finish, it was exemplary…read more CJ was great to get information from and Brenda handled the food order which was so well received. My guests all raved about the pulled chicken and pork , Mac n Cheese and cornbread. It was all so delicious!! There was plenty of food in the order. Everything was carefully and thoughtfully packaged for our pick up. Their online invoice/payment system was a breeze. I will be using Up In Smoke for my future catering needs. You should too!

Ohh shout out to Up in Smoke BBQ! We have ordered from them many times going back to San Marcos…read more Their food is delicious and the portions are huge. We ordered a bit late tonight but they put the order through. They were out of the chili so substituted their mac and cheese which is delish! They even put in a sweet note to let us know they substituted and gave us a larger portion and a some little extras. Hub got the two meat combo and I had the pulled pork sandwich. Best BBQ in North County! I have enough leftovers for two more sandwiches! Thank you Up in Smoke for the delicious food and great customer service. Sorry if we kept you open a little late.

They were good. Passed by there a month ago place looked empty. No body there. Too bad they had…read morebest Mexican food around. Sad

What a lovely hidden gem! 5 stars well deserved just for the service itself. Our waitress was…read moregenuinely attentive and helpful. The old western decor was unique. The food came out so quick and delicious. Thank you for letting us know about the daily special. We will definitely be back again.

This is a great spot! Great place to relax, eat some good old, southern cooking and watch the…read moregame. The waitress was on time and the beer was cold. Definitely will be back :) Make sure to get the pulled pork potato skins. 3 skins with enough pulled pork to fill two sandwiches for 13 bucks. Yum

I'll be generious because this is a local Escondido restraunt but 4 stars might be stretching it a…read morebit. The food isn't bad but it's a tier less than the price they're selling it for. A small sandwich with bbq will run about $20 without a side. Most plates are pretty well sauced. Very sweet. Salads have a lot of dressing. Good option on a crowded Cruising Grand.

The food here is excellent! Ive been here over 10 times and it never disappoints. I think this…read moreplace is underrated because it is usually slow which means there are only a couple servers so it can be slow. But 10/10 worth the wait!!!

It's really nice to have a local brew pub in Escondido! I've been multiple times and really like…read moreit. Very open concept that has a modern feel to it. There is a nice indoor/outdoor vibe as there are some really big glass garage type windows that open (or close). The service has always been very prompt and friendly. I keep going back to their pizza's as they are quite good. I also suggest checking the special of the day as they usually have some pretty cool ones. They also have beer! Quite a few to be honest and if you aren't sure they are great at helping you figure out what works for you. For good food served by nice people in a clean and modern environment, this is the place!

On a Wednesday, we stopped by H Brothers for lunch. Located in downtown Escondido, this bar and…read morerestaurant was recommended to me by one of my Yelp friends. We found free parking on the street a block or two down from the restaurant. Service (4/5): You order at the counter and then they bring your food to you. A couple of things stand out to me about their service. I was looking at the menu and was about to order. Someone behind me cut in line without asking if I was ready to order. The lady working noticed this and asked me to order first. Humanity still exists! They also check on your periodically even though this isn't true table service which is a nice touch. On the flip side, they did try and upsell me to add bacon bits to my dish which I was all for until I saw it was a $3.50 upcharge. I asked them to remove it. A little too steep. Ambiance (4/5): My type of restaurant. Casual with some charm. We sat at a table across from the bar. They have some cool decor, too. No complaints. Drinks (4/5): I had a beer flight because I often can't say no to a flight. I love the variety and being able to try new beers, especially when I'm traveling. While they don't have a huge selection, they had just enough beers that were interesting for me to take the plunge. Food (4/5): I did the country poutine which comes with fries, gravy, fried chicken bites, and green onions. I'm a sucker for loaded fries so I couldn't say no. Especially for this twist on a classic poutine. Generous portion size as I had hoped. A little more chicken would have been nice, but outside of that, very solid.

I was happy to revisit this gem on Grand Ave. I walked in with a buddy, and we were quickly greeted…read moreat the front by the friendly cashier. The location has a pretty extensive menu written in chalk on the walk, and it's easy to read. There are choices of sandwiches, salads and a lot of great food in-between. After taking a minute to decide we went with the Southwest Chicken Salad ($16.99) as well as the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich ($15.99) with a side of hushpuppies. The sauce on the salad was flavorful with just a bit of zest, and they gave us extra so that was really cool. It's a really comfy place to eat with a little bit of a Louisiana feel to it. For good food served by good people, this is the place!

They have made some changes, and freshened up the decor. Lots of tvs now, great place to watch a…read moregame. Every food item I've tried is good so far.

I was really hoping things would improve under new ownership, but the fabulous Fat Ivor's flavor is…read morelost. With each new owner, the essence of what made this place amazing is chipped away. It's become downright disrespectful to the memory of the originators. The potato skins have been hit by shrinkflation. Tiny potatoes with hardly any bacon bits. Greasy and bland. The dressings taste like they come out of an industrial bucket. Gummy, weird mouth feel, and bland. Fat Ivor's was once famous for their homemade dressings. Even if maybe only semi-homemade, they were a thousand times better than what is currently being served. The ranch and blue cheese dressings had a cult following. I knew a girl who would buy the ranch by the quart every week to enjoy at home. Broasted chicken is special and very difficult to find. It should never have been removed from the menu. Bring back the old logo! Bring back the quality! Not opposed to freshening up the menu, but totally desecrating what makes a place special is disgraceful.

Smoked and Tasty is amazing. I picked up catering from Smoked and Tasty for several days of…read moreholiday group eating. Absolutely everything was fresh, extremely tasty and visually appealing as well. Over the course of a couple of days, I ordered roast ducks, baked salmon with dill and pomengranate seeds, prime rib, arugula salad with apples and pecans, arugula salad with feta cheese, mandarins and pomengranate seeds, roast brussels sprouts, green beans with almonds, roast potatoes and roasted mixed vegetables. There wasn't a single dish that was a miss. Everyone was amazed at how well everything was seasoned. I was looking for authentically good catering. Smoked and Tasty more than delivered. The owner is also super nice!

I was working in the area and was first drawn in by the window advertising, very classic and not…read moreflashy. The second thing that drew me in were the smells of smoked meats and fish (not overpowering at all) I was originally just looking for a place to grab a quick snack and do some computer work. But once I got to talking to one of the friendly staff, my three slices of salmon turned into a lox bagel and I decided to grab a small block of smoked cheddar to take home. *I should note that the lox bagel is the only sandwich item they offer from the menu. Everything else can be purchased by the pound No frills is something you will notice I personally look for in a small business. If there are too many frills, I start to wonder what you're trying to distract me from. Smoked lox was fantastic, the bagel was nice and fresh. Like I said NO FRILLS, just honest smoked offerings made by people who care. I ran into this place without trying and I will definitely come back to try the smoked chicken wings and salmon jerky!