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Where to eat Mexican food in Encinitas: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Mexican restaurants to try in Encinitas. Encinitas is a beach city in the North County area of San Diego County, California. Located within Southern California, it is approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of San Diego and about 95 miles (153 km) south of Los Angeles. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 59,518, up from 58,014 at the 2000 census.
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10. Chipotle Mexican Grill
Reviewed By janoclock
I have to seriously watch my calorie, carb, and fat intake, so the idea of building my own meal gives me the control I need. I always get the same thing--a salad with barbacoa (YUM!!!), black beans, corn, and salsa fresca. The meat is so juicy that I never have to use the container of salad dressing that comes with it--I bring that home for another time. The barbacoa meat is spicy, but perfectly so for me. So while I love their food concept, I HATE their restaurant design concept. It's one of those places that deliberately wants it to be loud, and loud it is. The ambient noise is deafening. I guess that's supposed to make you feel like you're in a "happening" place, a concept that has worn out its welcome. So if you're looking for a peaceful escape, this isn't the place. Too bad.
9. El Pueblo Authentic Mexican Food
Reviewed By Bchgrl9
Delicious, abundant & fast. Open 24 hrs this place has a large menu and reasonable prices. Dine on the covered patio or take- out to the beach or anywhere.Can't beat the fresh tacos, but everything ids fresh and delicious. It's my fav spot to grab a burrito to-go when on an early AM airport departure. And they now have locations in Rancho Santa Fe and Carlsbad too.
8. Raul's Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By VespagirL55
Drove by a few times without even seeing it -- ! GPS your way to the neighborhood and walk it in. Quirky and authentic Cali-Mex. Tamales were on special; chicken and beef were both large sized and tasty. Carne Asada Burrito was huge -- could have served two if we'd had control. A hole in the wall that's worth digging into!
7. El Nopalito Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Melovechocolate
Not many places in San Diego where you can find a tortilla factory! What is suprising is that it's in Encinitas, the last place i would have thought where there'd be a demand for decent tortillas! OF COURSE i come here for my tortillas--you can usually get them while they're still warm. Then you can walk over to the refrigerated section next to the meat department and grab yourself a fresh tub of guacamole and: LUNCH! It's real guacamole, doesn't taste lemony nor are you biting into a bunch of onions like the supermarkets. Top notch ready-made guac. The meat department has some decent marinaded carne and pollo asado, I tried the chorizo, but i am extremely picky..it has good flavor, the one i got (was it Columbian? it was a South American version) had chunks of meat..On my list that wouldn't qualify as chorizo, but that's just me. That's not to say it didn't have good flavor, it probably would have tasted good made on the grill and eaten as chunks of carne asada. There are warm tamales sometimes, and on the counter you'll usually find new goodies, typically Mexican/South American (cookies, breads, tamales,etc). Lots of Mexican and South American spices/items that you don't find in regular stores.
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6. Cancun Mexican and Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Melanie69
The ingredients are fresh and the prep is homemade. Generous portions. Grilled fish tacos with very fresh chunky garnish and chicken enchilada with chunks of fresh roasted chicken in yum sauce. Not bland like food at so many Mexican food chains. Lucky to have this in my neighborhood. Next time will try something from their burrito menu or garlic shrimp platter.
5. Karina's Taco Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Ferenc_Budapest
Right on the Hiway (West side) worth a stop in for a quick bite - can sit in, or sit outside and watch the traffic - tasty Fish Taco's and Chimichanga was our choice - good prices and brisk service...
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4. Jorge's Mexicatessen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Steve M
We returned to Jorges after a two year break from holidaying in Encinitas and as usual I opted for the chicken tostadas.What an excellent choice!Arguably the tastiess and best presented tostada ever.I cannot recommend highly enough.Excellent price but quite frankly would have paid twice the sum for such delicious food.If you are ever in Encinitas visit Jorges!!!!
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3. GOODONYA Organic Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Organic Restaurant on Main Street in downtown Encinitas 100% Non GMO and 99% Organic Real Food Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Drinks 7 days a week Featuring Local Craft Beer Biodynamic and Organic Wine
Reviewed By Mary Ann D
We had a delicious breakfast here. Greek style scrambled eggs was excellent. Lots of black olives in it. Poached eggs on avocado toast was the best. Also available is a variety of gluten free breads. Coffee was excellent with choice of cashew, coconut milk and soy I believe. So if you like cream, skim or regular milk in your coffee (like I do) you will have to Byo or be adventurous and try the vegan options. Beautiful space and excellent service, friendly staff.
2. La Especial Norte
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By mummarocks2
Had heard some good things about this place...unfortunately none of them materialized when I actually ate there. The restaurant heating system wasn't working and the place was freezing. We were a party of three...only one of us was happy with our meal. My meal was SO disappointing....and one of the other diners ordered some kind of pork entree that looked like it had sat in the oven all day....way too dry. I wouldn't rush back here....also, service was slow.
1. Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 364 reviews
Since 1981, Las Olas Mexican Restaurant has served the best authentic fresh Mexican food near the beach!Please join us for margaritas, lunch and dinner specials, full bar and craft beers, Taco Tuesdays, Happy Hour Monday thru Friday till 6 pm, group parti
Reviewed By John R
Hard to beat this place for ambiance, friendly people, food and views. WE had a Flamed Chile Rellanno stuffed with cheese and all the fixins. Plus some Cadillac Margaritas. The bartendar's Matt and Jason are incredible and make the place what it is. Fantastic!!
