Birds are chirping. Frogs are croaking. An eagle is circling overhead. Scent of rain fills the air. Roar of thunder comes down the mountain. Lake Wohlford is a nice relaxing spot to get away from the city. I have passed by the lake many times on the way to Valley View Casino.
I was able to arrange a foodie road trip with our friends Lisa and Liang to try Smokey’s Lake Wohlford Cafe.
After a quick look at the menu I picked the $17.99 all you can eat catfish dinner.
Fresh catfish was battered in corneal. Texture was soft and delicate. Loved the light flavor of the catfish and cornmeal. Good take on a classic southern dish. French fries were crispy and I liked the potato flavor.
Hibiscus tea had that unique hibiscus flavor. I liked the natural flavor. I’m glad they didn’t drown it in sugar. You can add it yourself if that is your preference.
Seems the old owner Smoky got sick and the cafe was sold. New owner Mary was very friendly and took the time to greet all her guests and see how they were doing. She chatted with us a bit and I found out she has switched the cafe to using fresh ingredients and switched out all the frozen food. Later in the year there will be a grand opening with a Lion dance.
2nd visit I tried the double burger. 2 beef patties and 4 strips of bacon made for a huge meal. Beef was tender and seasoned. Bacon was crispy and had a delicious hickory smoked flavor. Lettuce and tomato were fresh and juicy. Very good burger.
Onion rings were beer battered and crunchy with delicious onion flavor.
It was fun going on a road trip to Smokey’s Lake Wohlford Cafe.
I loved the fried catfish and $17.99 for all I can eat was a great deal.
Lake Wohlford was lovely.
Smokey’s Lake Wohlford Cafe
25484 Lake Wohlford Rd
Escondido, CA 92027
+1 760-913-3292
The lake is pretty to look at while eating your meal. I really liked my breakfast choice on the second visit. Just gotta watch out for the fast moving cars while crossing the highway to where the car was parked! We had to run! Maybe they can put in one of those annoying crosswalks that light up, might slow the traffic down just for that turn anyway.
You are young. You can run for it.
I’m with Maggie on this one, all the cars speed up when they’re coming across that turn. Would be nice for them to stop at that corner.
I like the rush of running for my life.