Had a 5/5 experience celebrating a birthday brunch here! The food is phenomenal- the sopes benny…read morehad the most tender lamb birria and the churro & french toast was heavenly! Not pictured but also delicious were the popsicle margaritas. The mango popsicle was perfect for the hot day. A special shoutout to Theresa for her cheerful and uplifting service. All the staff we encountered were lovely but she went out of her way to make sure we were well taken care of and felt special celebrating. I've visited both Cocina de Barrio locations and loved my experiences at each. Will definitely be back and highly recommend you try them to dive into delicious Mexican dishes with great service!

Fantastic experience. The recipes are elevated and fun, fresh, and delicious…read more We had the cucumber jalepeno margarita, the Paloma, the shrimp tacos, fish tacos, ceviche, guacamole and chips, and churros. Everything was incredible, the standout being the mezcal raisin sauce on the shrimp tacos- trust me when I say you'll be thinking about it. Definitely enjoy their happy hour and unique take on traditional recipes.

My friend and I wanted something a little healthier for dinner so we decided to try out goodonya. I…read moregot the "everything but the sink" salad and she got the Thai salad. Both were generous portions and had tons of fun yummy toppings. We also got a small order of the fries to share which we both liked. Our server was super sweet and helpful. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating so you shouldn't have trouble finding a table. We wanted something a little sweet so stopped by the market after and grabbed one of their chocolate chip cookies which was the perfect end to our meal.

Mom and I shared the smashburger and fries and it was very good and juicy. Fries were good, didn't…read moreseem too greasy tasting. Good amount in the small size. I also got the iced mint coffee, very good, with almond milk. I appreciate that they asked my milk preference. Got a cookie and it was small but very good, reminded me of my grandmas cookie. Soft and not too sweet but tasty. My husband got the chicken pesto sandwich and fries and he is a tough critic, but he liked it. He also got the cookie, but he said it wasn't sweet enough for him. Staff was nice and we had a nice spot outside under the umbrella. Perfect SD day. Would like to go back!

Tonight I got the Moroccan quinoa salad. It was fantastic!!…read more I got it with dressing on the side, which was perfect because I could go lighter on the dressing. Next time I might add additional shrimp (I like a lot of shrimp) and I'll get it with no fried garbanzo beans to make it lower calorie. Louise our server was fantastic: friendly and helpful! Perfect meal

Wow. Our experience here was great. The food was very good. We tried the Honey Roasted Fig…read moreflatbread and the Executive burger and both were delicious. The fries and bacon from The Executive Burger, and the goat cheese and balsamic from the Honey Roasted Fig flatbread were my personal favorite touches. I found that the figs on the flatbread tasted refrigerated unfortunately. Our server, Brooke S, treated us very kindly and was quick on refills. We came at a slow time in the day, 15:00 on a Friday, but regardless, the ambiance is fun, comfortable, and the restaurant is comfortable and beautifully designed in an elevated rustic manner.

Had lunch at Honey's, what a great place, right on PCH in Encinitas. Very dog friendly as we ate on…read morethe patio. We split the mushroom, spinach, chicken quesadilla. Excellent. Included a large side salad. The service was excellent as well. Definitely order the House Iced Tea, it has a terrific flavor, possibly clove and cinnamon. Would definitely go back.

In town for the weekend & decided to stop in here for brunch after our hike! Cute little restaurant…read morewith indoor/outdoor seating, I ordered the ABC croissant (avocado, bacon, cheddar) it was good. My husband ordered the South of the Boarder breakfast burrito that was pretty good! My favorite item was the dirty chai latte, definitely one of the best ones I've had! We hope to come back and try their stuffed French toast that look absolutely delicious. Service was friendly, only confusing part was the ordering. You wait in line & order then find seating, while some people took tables before ordering which made others wait. Just a bit disorganized with seating but overall great spot

Who doesn't love a good diner? Peek inside and the place looks like it stepped out of the distant…read morepast, maybe the 1950s or the 1960s. Surely they are masters at greasy bacon and eggs, day old coffee, and probably little else. Wrong. Very wrong. This place may look a little ordinary from the outside but there is nothing ordinary about it. It may look like a classic diner inside but it does not sling food like an old diner. The menu is well-written and the food is high quality, excellent, and borderline gourmet. Do not order eggs, bacon, and toast here. Swing for the cheap seats. We tried the Ham, Avocado and Tomato Eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was fantastic. If I didn't care about remaining somewhere under 350 pounds, I would return every Saturday and eat my way through every single eggs benedict concoction on the menu and there are many such benedict creations from which to choose. The Banana Nutella crepe, with "whip" cream (not "whipped," apparently, we're gentle with our cream here, folks), was decadent. If you like your breakfasts on the sweet side, you will enjoy this one. The Tres Porkitos omelet (made with ham, bacon, sausage, and cheese) was hearty and just as good as it sounds. The breakfast potatoes were very nicely done but could have used a little more seasoning. There is a salt shaker (and numerous hot sauces) on the table for just these types of emergencies. Do NOT leave here without getting a freshly-made biscuit with butter and honey on the side. You have made a serious error in judgment if you leave without getting one of these. Even the freshly-squeezed orange juice was delicious. Our server was wonderful. No complaints. They have dining inside or on the patio. Encinitas is a delightful community. While I loved the old school diner feel inside, you cannot go wrong with the people watching outside on one of our almost always sunny days in So Cal. If you live here, you already pay the Sunshine Tax so get your money's worth and sit outside, if you can. 10 stars.

Pretty dirty inside. I could get past that (food is fine / standard diner fare) but owner is…read moreresponding to comments by calling people "retards". This is more disgusting than the grease-soaked seats.

I've been going to this restaurant forever. 'Great atmosphere and good food. The booths have high…read morewood walls and privacy. The tables in the middle of the dining area are very thick and unique. No other restaurants have tables like these. The food is very good and the waiter is 'cranky.' We banter every time I go there. 'Fun. If you like pancakes, give it a try. Only one cake. Very thick and it covers the entire plate. The only downside is the photo gallery on the wall: USC Trojan photos. I'm a Blue and Gold Bruin fan.

Had breakfast here with the hubby today around 12ish on a Saturday. I got item B: 2 eggs (with…read moregreen chile added) sausage, bacon, potatoes (with cheese added) and English muffin. Food took about 30 minutes, kind of a long time but we got to see what everyone else was ordering as it came from the kitchen and chit chat. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak with gravy, English muffin and potatoes with tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese. They messed up on my husbands order and put the gravy on the chicken fried steak when he wanted it on the side and forgot his green onions...but he said it was still good. I can attest to that. Food was good. Was craving potatoes with cheese on top so this hit the spot. Gravy was good with the English muffin...Super filling. Glad I had cash on me but looks like they take Venmo also. My major complaint is the bathroom. The toilet seat was up and it was super gross and the toilet needs some attention and cleaning. Kinda ruined my appetite, good thing I already ate. My husband warned me, too lol...

This spot could not be cuter. In an iconic location right off the beach and a bigger menu than…read moreyou'd expect. The staff could not be more friendly and helpful, I really appreciated them! I would say the highlight here is the smoothie menu. You can turn any of them into a bowl and add in a variety of extras to make it your own. The smoothie bowls are enormous and come with a ton of granola, a whole banana and all the other fruit and toppings. The savory breakfast were not bad either, but the açai bowl is what would keep me coming back. The açai is perfectly sweet, nice and tangy and feels pretty thick and creamy - yum!

Been a long time lover of Swami's and I specifically love this location because there's so much…read morebeautiful seating outdoors. I ordered the tuna sandwich this time off their lunch menu and the very berry smoothie. I wanted something lighter and the sandwich was perfect and felt really healthy and nutritious. The smoothie was also so refreshing, I love that they don't add any extra sweeteners in theirs. Service was pretty quick, food came out almost immediately but the smoothie took a bit longer. This place doesn't have the most phenomenal breakfast foods ever but they have all the solid choices at a decent price.

I have always enjoyed the place. Food has been for the most part good as breakfast can be. But I…read morejust ate, and my server let my food sit up on the waiting station a little longer than I like. My problem I had was she picked up the dog dish for water outside, brought it in and went and got my plate to immediately service me. Then proceeded to make my toast without washing hands. Not really sure that should be acceptable. Not in my space.

I've been here many times for breakfast, but this was my first time trying lunch. I ordered the…read moreFish and Chips with its side of coleslaw, and it exceeded expectations. The Icelandic cod was some of the best I've had in a long time -- light batter, perfectly crispy, and full of flavor. The fries were cooked just right, not underdone, and the coleslaw was creamy, coarse-cut, and nicely seasoned. Service was great as always, and the café still has that welcoming, familiar vibe that keeps me coming back.

I am in love with this place: my only problem is that when i visit SD i go there more often than i…read moreshould in a short period so i experience the same menu and given that I'm a vegetarian it's extra limited but i never regret it nonetheless lol Staff is kind , and relaxed Food is locally sourced Music vibes are all over the place but when they play african music i love it This food does heal (chef goal) ; it's an absolute joy to dig into these salads and desserts! Follow me for more on BayBitesNSips on Tiktok I'm also a bay area artist and I've just started selling online on Etsy: MLEcolorshop ; if you visit me or tell a friend who likes jewelry, I would appreciate it so much Everything I make is handmade with Polymer Clay and there is no single piece alike. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MLEcolorshop

I am very confused at the hype and reviews for this restaurant. It's an okay brunch spot at best…read more The attention for this place is driven by dishes catered towards Instagram and eating with your eyes, not the actual experience of eating with your hands and mouth. It's tough to get a table for a weekend noon. I booked our reservation a few weeks ahead of time. Parking is either near the train tracks across the street or on the curb. We got the egg dish and salad bowl. The yogurt for the eggs was deliciously spiced; dipping in the toasted bread into the gooey poached egg, creamy yogurt, and herbs was delicious! My issue with this dish were the herbs that were too large. Was I expected to stick a big piece of herb on my toast? The dish is saucy with the chili oil so my clothes were dirty with the oil covered herbs. Chop the herbs smaller for practicality! Another dish suffered from the execution. We got the bowl which I thought was going to be a grain bowl. Rather, it was a ridiculously-sized salad--as much leaves as a pack from the grocery store! There were toppings within like slices of avocado, pieces of orange, farro, and nuts. I felt like I was trying to treasure hunt to look for these pieces. The salad was comically oversized. It was dressed fine but suffered from the portion size. You could see this theme with the French toast too where you get 1/3 of a baked bread. I'm honestly confused by this chef who has amazing experience. Why do you construct dishes that are difficult and impractical to eat? Less is more. These dishes need extensive edits. How this place got Bib Gourmand is honestly surprising to me.

Mixed experiences with our visit to this cute little bakery in Encinitas. What we liked: cute shop…read morewith a friendly staff person. Some indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoyed the "sidewalk" shop vibe. Baked goods looked yummy. We had a chocolate croissant which was a solid four-stars. Might have been tastier warm. What we didn't like: When we travel, we try a new, independent coffee shop daily in search of the best mochas. Other Yelpers had positive experiences with the espresso drinks here. We were underwhelmed. Our mocha was a two-star. Lacking in both a rich coffee or chocolate taste. Not sweet at all, though we prefer the darker chocolate, lightly sweet taste. The drink was weak and watery; lacked that rich, velvety taste of a mocha. The homemade granola looked good and we bought a bag to add to morning yogurt. If you choose to visit, come for the pastries and food, not the coffee.

This place is incredible. Run don't walk here. I liked the chai tea and the breakfast sandwich but…read morethe soufflé looked amazing. By appointment they will set up a full tea service.