Driving up I noticed Nico’s has a good sized parking lot.
Mexican
JV’s Mexican Food
Hot, crunchy, dripping oil. Generous amount of shredded, marinated beef. Great tasting beef taco.
Carmen’s Mexican Food
This little strip mall reminds me of olden times. It’s not shiny or fancy or modern.
Crack Taco Shop
Crack Taco Shop gets its name from it’s “crack” tri-tip steak which originated from Seaside Market in Encinitas.
Chicken Lisa’s / 555 Country Club Lane. Escondido, CA 92026
This was my very first visit here. I’ll have to say their signature chicken and bright friendly service is what will keep me coming back.
Ma Lupe’s
One of the things I look forward to is our annual road trip to Scottsdale and a quick stop in El Centro to visit Ma Lupe’s.
Pan de muerto @ Northgate Market
Pan de muerto It is a sweetened soft bread shaped like a bun, often decorated with bone-shaped phalange pieces. Pan de muerto is eaten on Día de Muertos, at the gravesite or alternatively, at a tribute called an ofrenda. In some regions, it is eaten for months before the official celebration of Dia de Muertos. […]