Love this place! Great food, the fajitas are my favourite. The staff is so friendly and nice. The ambience is festive and airy and clean. Like the vibe. Lots of screens for sports games. Nice happy…

Love this place! Great food, the fajitas are my favourite. The staff is so friendly and nice. The ambience is festive and airy and clean. Like the vibe. Lots of screens for sports games. Nice happy…

Love this place! Great food, the fajitas are my favourite. The staff is so friendly and nice. The ambience is festive and airy and clean. Like the vibe. Lots of screens for sports games. Nice happy…

Love this place! Great food, the fajitas are my favourite. The staff is so friendly and nice. The ambience is festive and airy and clean. Like the vibe. Lots of screens for sports games. Nice happy…

Wife and I decided to come in today before we go. Christmas shopping, I had the chicken tortilla soup, chicken and shrimp fajitas my wife street tacos. Everything was equally delicious. Kudos to th…

Great happy hour vibes, food and drinks. Free chips and salsa throughout your stay. Our waiter was very attentive and made sure to come by our table frequently. The empanadas and quesadillas were d…

We went there for happy hour and were really impressed. Great menu, prices and a awesome value will return !

Just popped in for a cold brew and appetizers. Sara at the bar was very personable and attentive. Made us feel very welcomed. We’ll be back.

Just popped in for a cold brew and appetizers. Sara at the bar was very personable and attentive. Made us feel very welcomed. We’ll be back.

Food is good but not notable. The server was generally available but was overdue a few times, perhaps due to too many others he needed to take care of.

tes oligo

Chips and salsa are always fresh and good! We got sitted right away. Food was quick and delicious!

Don Dre

Hard to find an on the border around san Diego now. But on the way back home from the San Diego Safari Park we saw this. No way it's still open!? So we drove up and to our surprise it was. We decided to go in and have a bite. Took them a while to seat us and it was busy. More people to serve then they had servers. But they did a good job with the workers they had, they were very friendly. The food was good, definitely not the best Mexican food you can have. But brought some good memories from years ago. We ordered a couple beers and the queso and guac for an appetizer. The queso was just regular nacho cheese but good. I got a combination plate that had 4 items and rice and beans and girlfriend chose the pick 3 items. Combination plate included: mini chimichanga, hard taco, green chicken enchilada, and a red cheese enchilada. Pick 3 included: rice and beans, green pork enchilada, chile relleno, and hard taco. Out of those items our favorites were, the beans, chile relleno, cheese enchilada, pork enchilada, and the hard taco. I would definitely go back if where in the area and want a quick Mexican meal and have a bit a time on our hands.

The Curious Critique - TOP 5% GOOGLE REVIEWER

Not authentic Mexican food, but a good alternative. It falls more inline with commercial grade America Mexican food that we all know. The food had a slightly bland flavor that was easily remedied by a little salsa they bring to the table when you first sit down. The service was quick and the decor was basic, but fun. The chips they brought to table were a bit bland and stale. I sure do miss the large hand cut and fried ones they used to serve. Over all... Not bad, but a lot of other options for really good authentic Mexican food just right up the street.

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Sandy Scheel

Update: Dealing with food allergies appears to be server dependent. Our server tonight was very patient and double checked various dishes for jalapeño content for me. I was able to eat without disaster, which is great! OTB is always reliable. The happy hour menu is great. Being allergic to jalapeños makes it challenging to eat in Mexican restaurants in CA. However, I expect the staff to be willing and able to check wuth the kitchen to be sure my order is safe for me.

TC Freebird

I took my mom to this restaurant simply because of the cute cantina appearance on the exterior. It was in a word: inviting. I hoped that the service and food would be as nice and make us want to return again in the future. Oh, and it was. As soon as we were seated, we were presented with a bowl of chips lightly salted, and our separate bowls of salsa. Or should I say, “Spicy hot salsa?” Yum!We sat for a bit longer than I preferred before our orders were taken, but once Jesus was aware of our presence and desire to order, he was on it. He made sure that we were completely satisfied and made a few rounds just in case we wanted anything at all. I like that. The food is 70% of what a review is all about, right? So let’s talk food. It was scrumptious! Absolutely inviting and a pleasant party in my mouth. We ordered the Border Queso Beef Enchiladas. My mom got ground beef that she was in Heaven with. I got shredded beef, and let me tell you, they did not skimp on the filling. I’m attaching a photo to show you just how filled those soft corn tortillas were. We got our money’s worth and will definitely be there again for that plate of wonderful. We ordered Pineapple Rum Punch drinks. Don’t be fooled by the great flavor and no aftertaste of alcohol. There is rum in there, but such a perfect blend of flavors that you’ll want another. I only had one because I had to drive, but man I wish I could duplicate that at home! I loved it. In the end, if you visit this cantina bar and grill, you will be like us… you’ll want to return in the very near future. The food was well worth the price and the service was good. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5, is the limited offering for wheelchair accessible persons. The hostess had to figure out how to best seat us, and placed us at an end table, removing a chair. Had that table already been taken, I’m not too sure where we would have sat. Doing this limited the walkway, but did not block it, so I was okay with it. Visit this place and tell ‘em’ TC Freebird sent you. It may not get you a discount, but the plate is worth every dollar. I am proof of that. I never finish a plate of food. I get full fast, but I killed that plate! The rice and beans were perfect, which I’ve not been able to say about other cantinas. And the enchiladas? I’m telling you, you’ll scream out loud in joy before you realize what you’ve done. Delish!!

Ruby

Everyone was very nice, we got seated right away and we were a big group. The queso fundido and empanadas were really good. The enchiladas weren’t that great. The grilled chicken plate was okay. I’d get it again without the tomato sauce on top. Maybe just pico. The veggies on the side were good

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mariah tartaglia

One girl taking orders, serving, bar tending. I liked the lunch specials and a fine bloody Mary. A bit simple but tasty and it was a happy hour price for it. Wait time was a bit but like I said, only one girl doing it all and she rocks!

3.5 % added to bill to help pay for staff's benefits?? Are you kidding me? I have never eaten in a restaurant where the cost of benefits are passed on to the customers. prices are on the high side,…

3.5 % added to bill to help pay for staff's benefits?? Are you kidding me? I have never eaten in a restaurant where the cost of benefits are passed on to the customers. Prices are on the high side,…

Their happy hour is unbeatable. I love their South west chicken tacos. I always have to take a pint of their salsa home. The service is quick and efficient and it always feels clean and inviting wh…

Their happy hour is unbeatable. I love their South west chicken tacos. I always have to take a pint of their salsa home. The service is quick and efficient and it always feels clean and inviting wh…

Their happy hour is unbeatable. I love their South west chicken tacos. I always have to take a pint of their salsa home. The service is quick and efficient and it always feels clean and inviting …

Their happy hour is unbeatable. I love their South west chicken tacos. I always have to take a pint of their salsa home. The service is quick and efficient and it always feels clean and inviting wh…

Their happy hour is unbeatable. I love their South west chicken tacos. I always have to take a pint of their salsa home. The service is quick and efficient and it always feels clean and inviting wh…

The service was extremely good. The ambiance was also pretty good.\nThe food was the problem. We hadn't been here in a while and if it had been this bad, we would not have come back. One chicken ta…

The service was extremely good. The Ambiance was also pretty good.\nThe food was the problem. We hadn't been here in a while and if it had been this bad, we would not have come back. One chicken…

I come here often and love their happy hour. The service is pretty good, the servers are always nice and friendly. The bar side is typically pretty busy but doesn't typically have much of a wait ot…

The service is fine, the ambiance is good, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. We've been three times and tried different items to give it a fair chance and it's just mediocre. There's a 3.5% …

Shout out to our favorite waiter Gustavo. He always takes great care of our lunch group. They have great lunch specials and taco Tuesday deals too. The only issue is their drinking water or ice nee…

Dog friendly so plus for us!\n\nNice & clean patio. The music is really loud out there so we always ask if it can be turned down and they do that for us.\n\nThis time we have to give it a 2, but ev…

Food was overpriced and felt like I opened a box of rice a roni Mexican rice with corn and a bag of chips to eat. And on top of it to charge a surcharge for what? Ridiculous. Not impressed with the…

My daughter and I went after visiting the Safari Park and I was extremely disappointed in everything. We were not acknowledged when we walked in, even though the hostess passed us several times in e…

On the way home from the Safari Park, we stopped by On the Border. First, I thought the service was good. I don't remember the server's name but she was very nice. Second, I thought the food wa…

Loved the street tacos, homemade tortillas. The enchiladas were good but skip the sides. Both rice and beans were bland. Guacamole and the queso dip were good!!

Loved the street tacos, homemade tortillas. The enchiladas were good but skip the sides. Both rice and beans were bland. Guacamole and the queso dip were good!!

My husband and I are at times craving Mexican food. The Escondido location is convenient. Three stars is my average grade for an average chain. Over the last 10 years, both food and service have been both good and bad. But we still go back and hope for the best 🤣 . We eat early to benefit Happy Hour and meal deals and we usually sit in bar area but occasionally go to the dining room. Both have TV viewing and never a wait for table.

Desiree Heath

I like the food, but I wish Escondido would optimize their ability to take orders for carry-out. This location does not take online orders, and when I call, I’m either put on hold indefinitely or no one answers the phone. I imagine they must be understaffed, which is too bad.

Mel Itz

Honestly $71 for what we ordered and received is almost laughable. 3 of us ate and I ordered a mixed drink and queso. My chicken was likely butterflied and cut in half . The portions are sad. For $19...give me the breast not half the breast. Just now noticing a "surcharge" of 3.5%. What's that for? Covid relief? Inflation relief? Please!! You'll price yourself out of patrons. Friendly staff and food tasted decent but not sure I'll come back. There is no value and the surcharge is a slap in the face.

Most of the staff is very good except the management is horrible. Nothing but screaming kids and they will do nothing about it. I got very upset with a manager when she turns and we said well you kno…

Most of the staff is very good except the management is horrible. Nothing but screaming kids and they will do nothing about it. I got very upset with a manager when she turns and we said well you k…

The food was their usual, which is good and I like it. However, only the bar is open (staffing). The TV's are loud and everyone, including the staff, yells to be heard. The server who was there…

The food was their usual, which is good and I like it. However, only the bar is open (staffing). The TV's are loud and everyone, including the staff, yells to be heard. The server who was there, …

John Davis

My wife & I just left after eating there for the first (and last) time. Beautiful restaurant and service was good. But the food was the worst we've had in many years. The beef taco was so greasy it was inedible. The refried beans seemed to be full of lard and cold, also inedible. I much rather give a place a great review, but I couldn't write this one fast enough. Hopefully it was a fluke.

Bing Bong

Never coming back here the food was not good got the California tacos they were just gross and tasted weird the chips are alright the water tastes like straight dirt. Got home and got terrible food poisoning from this place as well stomach never hurt so bad shaking typing this. This place sucks don’t go. (Edit) writing more on this review because a friend that was also with me got food poisoning aswell from the same dish (California tacos) . Don’t wanna imagine what was in that causing me to stay up for 3 hours in extreme pain. I will never be back and will tell everyone I know to avoid this place.

Liz Rubio

We come here often, but this visit was a total deception. We always sit at the bar area so that we can be watching the games.. Anyways, it took the waitress 17 minutes to come and ask us what we wanted to drink. And after we put the order for the drinks, it took another twenty minutes for her to bring us our drinks and some chips. So when she brought us a drink, I told her that we were ready to place our order and oh boy, that was another roller coaster moment. I order the combination that has a chile Relleno and enchilada with rice and beans, the rice was so cold and hard.All that I was able to eat was half of the enchilada and my boyfriend's dish was a disaster. And all The Times that we have gone there We have always left satisfied and motivated to go back but after this, I don't think that we will go anymore

Ann Marie Diogo

Our order was to go . We ordered two dinner quesadillas one chicken and one brisket. I have never seen so much grease on quesadillas in my life . My son couldn’t eat them because there was so much grease his stomach started to get upset. What happened to On The Border.very disappointed 😔