Guidebook for Escondido
Food Scene
Kettle Coffee and Tea
119 E Grand Avegreat drinks, location for people watching and seating.
Cocina del Charro
890 W Valley PkwyGreat happy hours specials and delicious Mexican food.
These are the best tacos in San Diego County. Taste as authentic as Baja style tacos. I recommend tacos de adobada. I order without salsa because it is very spicy!
15 locals recommend
TJ Tacos
802 E Valley PkwyThese are the best tacos in San Diego County. Taste as authentic as Baja style tacos. I recommend tacos de adobada. I order without salsa because it is very spicy!
Mirin Cafe
1555 East Valley ParkwayGreat ramen and other Japanese specialities.
This place is a local favorite because of their HUGE donuts! It’s a walk up donut shop with a variety of fried goodies!
20 locals recommend
Peterson's Donut Corner
903 S Escondido BlvdThis place is a local favorite because of their HUGE donuts! It’s a walk up donut shop with a variety of fried goodies!
H Brothers
212 E Grand AveAwesome hamburgers, salads and beer with outdoor dining.
Various ,constantly changing gelato flavors. Great coffee and food! Highly recommend the salads.
22 locals recommend
EscoGelato
122 S Kalmia StVarious ,constantly changing gelato flavors. Great coffee and food! Highly recommend the salads.
Grocery Store - Quick Meals
This is a great grocery store for short term guests. Quick meals and basic grocery items. Right around the block from the unit.
39 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1885 S Centre City PkwyThis is a great grocery store for short term guests. Quick meals and basic grocery items. Right around the block from the unit.
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveSightseeing
Friday night hangout event from April - September. Music, food, old cars, and free! Must do!
26 locals recommend
Cruisin' Grand
North BroadwayFriday night hangout event from April - September. Music, food, old cars, and free! Must do!
True treasure in Escondido. Beautiful gardens and exotic animals.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdTrue treasure in Escondido. Beautiful gardens and exotic animals.
Beautiful and moderately challenging hike. Local favorite spot to get back into nature.
46 locals recommend
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
8833 Harmony Grove RdBeautiful and moderately challenging hike. Local favorite spot to get back into nature.
Beautiful statues and work of art in our city park. Limited hours, please review website.
32 locals recommend
Queen Califia's Magical Circle
3333 Bear Valley ParkwayBeautiful statues and work of art in our city park. Limited hours, please review website.
Great escape into nature right in the city. Moderate hiking and lake with playgrounds, fishing or small boating.
47 locals recommend
Daley Ranch
3024 La Honda DriveGreat escape into nature right in the city. Moderate hiking and lake with playgrounds, fishing or small boating.
Bates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley RdAdorable farm with a country store.
Beers
Great local brewery with outdoor dining and a highly praised garden
I love coming here for their unique dinner selections , variety of beers and beautiful garden.
232 locals recommend
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyI love coming here for their unique dinner selections , variety of beers and beautiful garden.
Little Miss Brewing
7949 Stromesa CtSmall local brewery with great beers.