Just ate at Bear Roots Tavern. Nice and relaxed atmosphere. Well decorated for Tavern..I had the…read moreMeat Lovers Pizza. It has plenty of meats:) Nice dough and quality meats. Staffs were very friendly and service was great. I would recommend this place if you are looking to chill and hangout with friends. Great beer selection:)

Met a buddy here for lunch on Saturday afternoon. We brought our pups (as always). We sat out on…read morethe patio which is dog friendly. The day was super hot but the patio is in the shade and it was super comfortable with a breeze. Service was excellent. They brought water for the dogs right away. I ordered the fish sandwich and my friend had the Chicken BLT. Food was great. They have a nice selection of beers. The menu has a lot of options. Also ordered some burgers for the dogs (patties with no salt). If you haven't tried this spot yet...you should. Great spot in Escondido.

Good food and atmosphere. Liked the games there…read more Staff checked on us often, and made us feel welcomed.

We came to watch the Fifa26 Mexico vs Korea. They definitely have a lot of screen to watch the…read moregame. Small little fun arcade was part of the restaurant. Reminds me a mini Dave and Buster type but more chill and vibes. Definitely a place to hang out with your friends and co workers. We ordered two drinks: sparkling paloma and prickly pear margarita. It's definitely not out favorite and it just taste alcohol or too diluted . We drank it just to drink it. For food we ordered chips and guacamole, truffle fries, buffalo hot wings, Brussels sprouts and a classic burger with a beer. Overall, food is decent in your typical American sport bar food. If k have to pick my favorites out of the stuff we ordered, would be the truffle fries. Even with happy hours pricing.. we spent about $120 on appetizers , two drinks and two beers. As far with the game, I wish it was louder or have better speakers inside. As we walked out, we realized outside speakers is louder than inside

I ended up really liking this place. The vibe was chill, fun karoake spot. Drinks were reasonable,…read more2 pool tables. They have a huge connect four game to play. Overall just a good spot. Staff was pleasant including security. Parking isnt really an issue, if you cant find parking in the parking lot there is some street parking available.

It's a dive bar. I was there for a music event and had a great time. Bar was very full. It was…read moreeasy to get a drink. I don't think they had servers so you had to order at the bar. No big deal. My cocktail was good. The patrons were pleasant. Parking was easy. The bouncer was a good guy, saving my water bottle for me because I had it in my purse accidentally and you can't take that in. I felt safe inside.

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.

Didn't know that players was such a dive bar feel. From the plaza appearance you wouldn't think so…read more We had some time to kill before picking up the little one from daycare, and wanted a cold one. Upon entry, we noticed that it was very divey and, eww, a patriots bar, yuck! I hate the Pats bc I have PTSD from an ex from Boston. We were bummed but I guess if you're a transplant and love New England anything, this is your bar! The bar counter top area only fit like 6 people, but plenty of regular tables and high tops around. We got service immediately. We ordered beers, and I got hungry so I ordered naked chicken wings, with the sauces on the side. I got Tyler's gahhbage sauce which is a combo of all the sauces, was excellent. I immediately fell in love with this sauce, just like I did for the ex, but I'm sure it's going to break my heart... LOL. For some reason, it was everything I wanted in a sauce. Sweet, sour, spicy, tangy, creamy... lol. I took the rest to go. I know it's easy to make, just a combo of all sauces, but they should sell bottles. Haha. I'll buy it! Overall, the vibe was divey. Beers and wings. Looks like it's $5 pints on Tuesdays. I'm sure all their other dive bar food is good too. Will try next time.

Based on the exterior, I was worried about bringing my nine-year-old and his play date of the same…read moreage inside to try chicken wings for the first time. It appears to be a bit rundown and tacky but once inside I felt I was immediately transported to a local pub on the East Coast. There was memorabilia from the owners back in Boston I believe maybe it was Chicago. Please forgive me. But that part was really cool and the kids and myself both really enjoyed looking around at all of it. It was something those chains like Ruby, Tuesdays, or Applebee's worth trying to emulate with their stock newspaper wallpaper plastered to the walls. This place had pendants trophies, lots of trophies and other cool memorabilia not often see! at bars in SoCal. The bartender can make a break this experience and the one that we had was super nice and have that Goldilocks level attentiveness zone level of attentiveness. I just brought two children into this place and at first I was ready to walk out saying that it was a proper pump, but she encouraged me to come on in and that it was a family, friendly establishment and that they even had some games that we could play.. This place has character and charm, the wings were crispy and everything else homemade quality (we ordered a Caesar salad and one of their many options for their "world famous" potato skins). Friday's wishes their potato skins were this tasty... and they were good, you could tell someone made them with love. The salad was fresh and optimally, dressed with what tasted like authentic Caesar dressing and there wasn't a ton of Romain butts left in the mix (which I appreciated), I'm finally my son's first ever checking. The experience was a success because the chicken was cooked perfectly crispy and the server was super nice to allow us to sample each sauce on the side. Honestly, the atmosphere, food, and, service were giving Cheers...

This is how you do it folks!…read more Been here three times and we've had different dishes every time and so far everything is delicious. Service is on point, like I said I've been here three times in probably 5 months and the crazy thing is on both return trips the guy recognized me like this is the epitome of mom & pop business right here. You feel seen and you realize the money your paying for your delicious food is going to real folks and not some corporate overlord nonsense. The vibe of the place is an industrial-esque sports bar the style that was super popular during the hipster face of restauranteering where everyone was going for the stripped down minimalist aesthetic but for this place it works. They have high seats, low seats and a couple TVs playing live sports with no real obstructions. We always come at off peak hours so I'm not sure how packed it would get but this seems like a good place to catch a PPV fight or something IF they don't pack everyone in like sardines. The food, jeez I should have probably made this the start of the review the food is decadent. EVERY dish we've tried has been packed with flavor, healthy portions, and fair prices. I recommend anything on the menu but if you want to get out of your comfort zone get the balkan fries, they're so good you won't regret it! This is the kind of place you want to see in business the people rock, the food is great, and you feel like part of the community patronizing here.

I can't remember the name of their newest sandwich... but it smells and tastes delicious!…read more Think of a Balkan style Philly Cheesesteak with juicy pork shoulder on a hoagie. Smothered with cheese and their Balkan feta mix, it was absolutely a winner! Once again, just the very nicest family and great customer service!

This place in San Marcos is CRAFTed and curated to perfection. We used to come here when it was…read moreRip Current. Even though that closed this place was a nice surprise in its venue takeover. You order at the Bar counter for your Brew & for the tacos. The food is made at their permanent fixture food truck outside. The tacos are amazing and generously portioned. The Birria was my favorite! Carne asada was good too. The staffers are nice and ready to serve. There is high communal and individual table top seating inside and sports playing on the TV. Picnic Bench tables out on the front patio are & close to the food truck. It's pretty busy but worth the little wait for your tacos to be done. So sip sip while you wait for the buzzer to go off! Looking forward to our next visits here.

The tacos were delicious as can be, the birria tacos had me go for seconds as they were that good…read morealone! The workers there were super friendly and chill and when asking about their in house beers they were not hesitant to see what you like and give you a beverage to the best of your liking! The lighting inside is just right for day or night as it allows natural lighting in during the day with the garage door style windows and when it's night time the interior lights are not over powering to brighten up the place! If you all have not tried the "local motion" i HIGHLY recommend it if you like a great IPA! If you are looking for a great place with good vibes and a perfect place to kick back to eat tacos and have a beer or two i definitely recommend craft coast in San Marcos!

Copper Kings burgers is an absolute staple, their smash burgers are so good. Service is always…read moregreat, they've got really good beer, house-made quality sauces, and a really fun menu to choose from. I always get the classic, and I've never been let down here. The only con is that it is a little bit pricey in my opinion, but I have found it to be worth it. Another pro is I love that they have outdoor seating, and I can bring my dog. They also have TVs for sporting events that they show. It's also kind of a bonus that it's across from the bowling alley! Solid place, always recommend.

Really disappointing experience, especially as a San Marcos native…read more I've lived in San Marcos for years, long before Copper Kings Burgers was here, and unfortunately I've consistently gotten poor service whenever I've given this place another chance. Today was the last straw. Our order was handed to us incorrectly, and when I pointed out that we had all been given the same thing, an employee named Hudson immediately responded with, "Do we have a problem?" Completely unnecessary and incredibly unprofessional. I told him to chill because the attitude was obvious. Instead of simply fixing the order, we were met with arrogance and hostility over a mistake that wasn't even ours. What makes it worse is that this attitude seems to come from the top. In my experiences here, the owner has also come across as cocky, dismissive, and like he has a chip on his shoulder. When ownership carries itself that way, it's not surprising when the staff starts treating customers the same way. As someone who actually grew up in San Marcos, it's disappointing to walk into a local business in my own hometown and be treated like I'm inconveniencing them by being there. I support local businesses and want to see San Marcos spots succeed, but basic respect and customer service should not be too much to ask. Wrong order, unnecessary confrontation, terrible attitude, and an overall hostile experience. I won't be coming back.