Subway

In and out has the one of the best burgers, you can't really get sick of it. Always fresh and…read moredelicious and super affordable. The line is always wrapped around the block, that is usually a good sign the food is that good. The service here is good, the inside is always packed with people so we usually order in the drive thru. The lines move pretty quickly, our order has been accurate most of the time, we have had issues with our orders in the past. It also seems like the burgers are smaller than I remember, but it's still a good place for dinner.

I like the location of this In-N-Out compared to the one next to my house in Carmel Mountain Ranch…read more However, the drive-through here is extremely slow. Other drive-throughs are much faster even when it's a long line which is most of the time. Of course the food is always good and consistent and the In-N-Out that we know. this is the only reason I'm giving this location for stars is their drive-through is just extremely slow!

Hard working "maître du gril" or "Grillardine" right at Lunch Hour!!! Bravo

Hamburger with Everything, 3x3 Animal Style, Fries Regular and Fries Well Animal Style

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Farm To Smash

4.3(269 reviews)

2.3 mi

Brought friends from out of town here and they were blown away! They loved for fresh the burgers…read moretasted and how good they felt after!! Typically people think burgers are more of a heavier meal but everyone felt so great afterwards! Very fresh ingredients and it showed. Exceptional service as well and this time we ate outside in the patio which was nice. Only thing was that there were a lot of flies back there so maybe that's something to improve upon/ try to maintain

A very unique location off Rose and E Valley Parkway. Almost like a hole in the wall (well, it kind…read moreof is) with authentic smashed burgers. A counter for eating (and an outside patio) you can watch the action in the kitchen. It does get pretty warm. Burger flavor are balanced and charred perfectly. Potato fries fried in beef tallow don't quite get the crispy skin. The toppings are good though. The original sauce is delicious. I used the Self Order Kiosk which is easy to use. Very simple setup where you grab your own utensils. They call your name to pickup your order. Menu has suggested styled smashed burgers, however, you can also create your own style. Good combinations.

Flamin Smash

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The Original

Burger Bench

4.5(2.3k reviews)

1.3 mi

Locally sourced ingredients

Family-owned & operated

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!

#chicken&waffles #BurgerbenchEscondido

The Sunrise Burger

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The Kebab Shop

Clean establishment and friendly staff. Ill be coming back to this location in the future.read more

Great Food and Service. Clean place with good music. Great location, outside indoor seating..read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.1(228 reviews)

1.4 mi

good service gave me a free order after I dropped mine always nice to me always super good customer…read moreservice

Stopped in the my way home from work. Ordered on the app! It's amazing how fast and efficient they…read moreare when you use the app. Went for my go to meal which is two sliders, fries and a coke. The customer service person was super good and was being extra good at communicating to a woman that was before me. She really did a nice job with that customer and myself. Food was great as always. Love this store being near home. Store is really nice and spacious! Love the decor!

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Farmer Boys

I got one of the best grilled cheese I've ever had and dipped it in ranch! The ranch was sooooooo…read moregood and it was the cherry on top to my "best grilled cheese". The service was impeccable! The woman working there was so sweet! The food also came out so fast and it was still hot!

A review of Farmer Boys is long overdue…read more This Farmer Boys location has become a takeout go-to for me. It's the killer combo of their app & the drive-thru that makes the whole process such a breeze. The order is usually their Farmer's Chopped Cobb™ Salad. Place the order on the app. It's ready as soon as 15 minutes. Go to the drive-thru to pick it up. No need to even get out of the car. It has always been service with a smile at the drive-thru window. Simple, no fuss. I'm not at all specifically a salad person. But they just get it right with their Farmer's Chopped Cobb™ Salad. For an impromptu weekday meal, it's also less guilt-inducing than many other takeout options. This review was long overdue, but it won't be long before I'm back here for more takeout.

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Rock n' Jenny's Italian Subs

4.4(1.2k reviews)

1.5 mi

One of the best sandwiches I have ever had! I got the Italian meat and cheese, which was delicious…read more Definitely get the works with the onions! Each sandwich has additional oil and vinegar, which makes it messier but delicious. Service was really good, the cashier was very nice and gave sandwiches suggestions.

I love a good sandwhich place, and this place did not disappoint…read more The service was excellent and you could tell they take pride in what they were doing. Whether dining in or ordering take out. This place has what you need...from cold cuts to hot subs. It's been around for a long time and I'm glad I was introduced to it. My family and I are hooked!

Inside by counter

Beautiful cross-section for the Mafia... badabing...

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George Burgers

4.1(370 reviews)

1.5 mi

My visit to George's Burgers started off disappointing when we arrived shortly after 10am and…read moreimmediately noticed a strange smell inside the nearly empty restaurant. There was only one cook and one cashier, and although the cashier was somewhat friendly, her attitude and expressions made the interaction feel uncomfortable. The food took a while to come out, the restroom was dirty with a strong odor, and the burgers tasted unfresh while the fries were just okay and the zucchini had a strange flavor. The chili cheese fries were especially bad, the chili tasted burnt, and after only a couple small bites we couldn't eat them. When I asked for a refund on the chili cheese fries, the cashier hesitated because we had taken a few tiny bites, and although the cook eventually approved it, the poor customer service and low food quality, we will never return here again.

A local staple for decades near the heart of downtown Escondido. This shop has been in business for…read morea VERY long time, everyone knows about George's. It's been awhile since I've been and wanted to check them out. The menu has definitely expanded from Greek options to burgers, wings and pizza. It was slow and short staffed, one gal at the register and one cook in the back but it wasn't too busy for a quick lunch break run. Food was good, but it's definitely fluffed up by a lot of shredded lettuce, but a decently cooked burger. The fries were good, but I didn't notice too much of a different in the size of a small vs regular fry either.

Gyro Sandwich (Partial). This should be thin, but looks like thick carne asada or somethin.

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TJ Tacos

4.2(2.6k reviews)

1.7 mi

Came for tacos, left questioning every taco decision I've ever made in my life…read more The food was GOOD good. The taquero convinced me to get one extra asada taco, and unfortunately for my self-control, the man was absolutely right. That taco had no business being that delicious. The asada was , the tortillas were on point, and everything just tasted fresh and legit. I've had tacos from that other very famous taco spot ... and let's just say TJ Tacos had me wondering why I've been wasting my time standing in those other lines. TJ Tacos: 10/10. Taquero: 11/10 salesmanship. My stomach: 12/10 satisfied. My wallet: mildly offended by the extra taco, but understands. Would absolutely come back.

TJ Tacos was a disappointing experience. We ordered 12 tacos, and the total came out to almost $59,…read morewhich felt very expensive for what we received. The tacos had very little meat, and the portions were not satisfying. To make matters worse, our order only came with four hot sauces. When we politely asked for more hot sauce and extra napkins, the staff refused. We were also told that only one napkin was allowed per plate, which was surprising. Even other taco places, like Frida's, are much more accommodating. Overall, the food did not justify the price, and the customer service left a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, this was an unpleasant visit, and I won't be returning. I'll definitely be taking my business somewhere else in the future.

Asada Burrito

Asada fries

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

2.7(212 reviews)

1.6 mi

Okay. It's fast food but it was good. Service was fast and the food hot. The place was clean so no…read moreissues at all.

This is the absolute worst location this time they didn't mess up one order but 3 unbelievable…read more Ben looks right through you like you're not here to order it's insane I'm going to stick with raising canes but the one in San Marcos never had a problem there Escondido raising canes hire new people please.

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Logan L.

4 years ago

Been there multiple times between 6-7 pm and they are always closing early when there supposed to be open until 8pm !!!

Ross N.

9 years ago

Great service, easy and fresh:))) fast but yet caring, and not pricey at all.

Rick S.

9 years ago

these guys are great, great food great service

Nick S.

170

16 years ago

Very clean and always yummy!

Melanie Q.

Elite 10

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101

16 years ago

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