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Bear Roots Tavern is a locally controlled independent restaurant group with 3 locations serving American food and brewpub food. The Escondido location is suited to casual meals or takeout.
190 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026
Burger Bench Escondido is a locally controlled independent restaurant group with 2 locations serving burgers and American food. The Escondido location is suited to casual meals or takeout. Burger Bench operates in the historic downtown area of Escondido, contributing to the local dining scene.
237 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Cenote Grill is a single-location independent restaurant serving Mexican food and fusion dishes. It is suited to casual meals. Cenote Grill has served the Escondido community for over two decades, fostering local connections since its 2004 opening.
1896 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026, USA
Cocina del Charro is a locally controlled independent restaurant group with 2 locations serving Mexican food. The Escondido location is suited to casual meals, outdoor dining or takeout.
890 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Four Tunas Fish & Bar is a locally controlled independent restaurant group with 2 locations serving Mexican food. The Escondido location is suited to casual meals, special occasions or takeout.
601 N Broadway Ste D, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Golden Egg Omelet House is a single-location independent restaurant serving American food and breakfast. It is suited to breakfast, brunch or casual meals. The Golden Egg Omelet House has served Escondido as a local breakfast tradition since 1980.
316 W Mission Ave #102, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Good Source Coffee is a single-location independent restaurant serving coffee and cafe fare. It is suited to breakfast, quick bites or takeout.
555 W Country Club Ln Ste I, Escondido, CA 92026
H Brothers is a single-location independent restaurant serving American food and gastropub food. It is suited to casual meals, outdoor dining or takeout.
212 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Home Sweet Home Cafe is a single-location independent restaurant serving American food and diner fare. It is suited to breakfast, brunch or casual meals.
662 Enterprise St, Escondido, CA 92029
Joe's Italian Cuisine is a single-location independent restaurant serving Italian food. It is suited to casual meals or special occasions.
403 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Manzanita Roasting Company and Coffee House is a locally controlled independent restaurant group with 3 locations serving cafe fare, coffee and breakfast. The Escondido location is suited to breakfast, brunch, casual meals, quick bites or takeout.
301 E Grand Ave M, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Mesa Agricola is a single-location independent restaurant serving Mexican food and farm-to-table food. It is suited to quick bites, casual meals or takeout.
707 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Mi Guadalajara is a single-location independent restaurant serving Mexican food. It is suited to brunch, casual meals or special occasions.
525 W 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Awards: Best Cultural Cuisine Spot (California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation, 2025)
O'Sullivan's Irish Pub is a locally controlled independent restaurant group with 2 locations serving Irish food and pub food. The Escondido location is suited to casual meals or outdoor dining.
118 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Panya Thai Kitchen is a single-location independent restaurant serving Thai food. It is suited to casual meals or takeout.
1101 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025
Side Yard Public House is a single-location independent restaurant serving American food and pub food. It is suited to casual meals, outdoor dining or takeout.
10326 Meadow Glen Way E, Escondido, CA 92026
Sunny Side Kitchen is a single-location independent restaurant serving cafe fare and sandwiches. It is suited to breakfast, quick bites, casual meals or takeout.
155 S Orange St, Escondido, CA 92025
Awards: Best Homegrown Eatery or Food Vendor (California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation, 2025)
Upper East is a locally controlled independent restaurant group with 2 locations serving American food and gastropub food. The Escondido location is suited to casual meals or special occasions.
155 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
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