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Mawazo Kitchen

Mexican · Escondido

Savor authentic Mexico in Escondido's heart

2.1 · 17 reviews Google

Mawazo Kitchen Opening Hours

Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–23:30
Saturday 12:00–23:30
Sunday 12:00–22:00
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About Mawazo Kitchen

Nestled in the heart of Escondido, California, Mawazo Kitchen invites you to embark on a flavorful journey through authentic Mexican cuisine. Our cozy yet elegant dining space offers a unique experience, blending traditional tastes with modern flair. We pride ourselves on sourcing high-quality ingre...

Nestled in the heart of Escondido, California, Mawazo Kitchen invites you to embark on a flavorful journey through authentic Mexican cuisine. Our cozy yet elegant dining space offers a unique experience, blending traditional tastes with modern flair. We pride ourselves on sourcing high-quality ingredients and crafting dishes that tell stories from diverse regions across Mexico. Our menu is designed to cater to various dining preferences, whether you're seeking casual fare or an intimate setting for special occasions. Whether it's our homemade tamales, fresh guacamole, or hearty enchiladas, every bite is a testament to our commitment to excellence and culinary artistry. We invite you to explore the rich tapestry of Mexican flavors at Mawazo Kitchen—where tradition meets innovation in every dish.

What Customers Say About Mawazo Kitchen

Mawazo Kitchen receives mixed reviews. While some enjoy the Baja Burger and tacos, many customers complain about long wait times, high prices, and mediocre food quality, including cold tacos, hard chicken tenders, and bad nachos. Poor customer service is also a concern.

Popular Dishes

Baja Burger (4) tacos (3) nachos (3) chicken tender (3) fries street tacos mawazo burrito bowl

Best For

Quick Bite

Tip: If you go, be prepared for potentially long wait times and consider ordering the fries, as they seem to be a consistently positive item.

Features

Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual

Frequently asked questions about Mawazo Kitchen

Mawazo Kitchen is located at Escondido, CA 92027, Escondido.
Mawazo Kitchen offers mexican cuisine.
Mawazo Kitchen has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Mawazo Kitchen offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Mawazo Kitchen based on customer reviews are: Baja Burger, tacos, nachos, chicken tender, fries.
Mawazo Kitchen is ideal for quick bites.
Mawazo Kitchen receives mixed reviews. While some enjoy the Baja Burger and tacos, many customers complain about long wait times, high prices, and mediocre food quality, including cold tacos, hard chicken tenders, and bad nachos. Poor customer service is also a concern.
If you go, be prepared for potentially long wait times and consider ordering the fries, as they seem to be a consistently positive item.
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Mawazo Kitchen Escondido Reviews

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Reviews (34)
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Ivan

It’s Mexican food

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Jon G
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Alexander Eldredge

Doesn't deserve 1.6 stars, gotta bump up the rating. Tacos are🔥🔥🔥

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Stephan Zhao

The Baja Burger here is very good.

Jon G
Jon G
Ivan
Ivan

It’s Mexican food

Alexander Eldredge
Alexander Eldredge

Doesn't deserve 1.6 stars, gotta bump up the rating. Tacos are🔥🔥🔥

Stephan Zhao
Stephan Zhao

The Baja Burger here is very good.

YY Chiu
YY Chiu

Food is actually not bad but waiting time is too long. Waited for half an hour.

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YY Chiu

Food is actually not bad but waiting time is too long. Waited for half an hour.

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Gina Lovin

We were here early and I was the only one in line. I ordered a fish taco and fries. It took forever! I could see 4 workers wandering around inside but no one was cooking. The fries were actually very good. The taco wasn't so great. It neither tasted like fish nor looked much like it. Little flavor at all and the tortilla was tough as well as the fish. How you make fish tough, I can't imagine. Plus it was indecently over priced. What can you expect though, from an amusement park? I assume profits go to the animal causes and that's OK if such is the case.

Gina Lovin
Gina Lovin

We were here early and I was the only one in line. I ordered a fish taco and fries. It took forever! I could see 4 workers wandering around inside but no one was cooking. The fries were actually very good. The taco wasn't so great. It neither tasted like fish nor looked much like it. Little flavor at all and the tortilla was tough as well as the fish. How you make fish tough, I can't imagine. Plus it was indecently over priced. What can you expect though, from an amusement park? I assume profits go to the animal causes and that's OK if such is the case.

Isaac
Isaac

Baja burger is flavorless almost to the point of being inedible. Not to mention its very expensive. The mawazo burrito bowl was okay. Judging by the picture of the food it looks better than it tastes. Unfortunately it doesnt look very good either. Definitely packing a lunch next time I come to the safari park.

343guiltyspark
343guiltyspark

Burger was bad with cold cheese, chicken tenders were tasteless and probably frozen, salad had rotten lettuce in it, fries were fine but they give you the smallest amount of sauce in the containers. Insanely overpriced.

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343guiltyspark

Burger was bad with cold cheese, chicken tenders were tasteless and probably frozen, salad had rotten lettuce in it, fries were fine but they give you the smallest amount of sauce in the containers. Insanely overpriced.

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Isaac

Baja burger is flavorless almost to the point of being inedible. Not to mention its very expensive. The mawazo burrito bowl was okay. Judging by the picture of the food it looks better than it tastes. Unfortunately it doesnt look very good either. Definitely packing a lunch next time I come to the safari park.

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SZU CHEN LEE

Probably the worst nachos I’ve ever had in my life- stale chips, sour cheese, and slimy guac and jalapeños. Obviously, our standards were not high eating at the park to begin with but this was far worst than ever expected. I would not eat these again if I were paid the $15.

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Zulma Rojas

Food is pretty bad...kids chicken tender was hard and kids couldnt chew them. Extra $5 for fries. Baja burger super wet falling appart. Nachos barely had any cheese. Not good!!

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Wendy Kempka

Big sign outside the start of the line advertising something. Get to the front of the line after waiting 25 minutes to be told they can't sell me that because they ran out of wristbands for it the day before. When I politely suggested they might want to ask for more wristbands, I was received with a large amount of attitude and told, basically, "oh well." Maybe also a good idea to remove that sign to avoid frustrating future customers. Or, not put it out in the first place, if you know that you can't sell the advertised item. But, thank you for snapping at me for your lack of preparation and guest service.

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M M

Came in and Ordered chicken tender . I also wanted to order a tiquela sunrise and this girl nameAlexas V. 3/26/2023. Said we don’t have that kind drink here. Moreover another employee said that it’s a 5 minute walk from the restroom and while I was talking she immediately interrupted me and not finished my sentences and asked if I need to order. I told her I was not done talking and not to interrupt me cuz I am not done talking. She immediately slammed the pager in front of me. I told her to stop being rude. She was arguing with me.She provided such a bad service I don’t think I will come back.

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MK Yil

Don't even pass by this place. Burger meat looks disgusting. They don't even serve with hot melted cheese. Their burger came with guacamole, but I was served with a burger without guacamole. When I asked about it, all they could say they're out of it,and they're sorry about that.

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Melissa

The food was just mediocre and quite expensive; the customer service was awful! You would think in this type of FAMILY environment hiring staff who are cheerful and happy to come to work should be essential!

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wizzense

perfect place to eat if you like ordering food that they forget to actually put in. So you don't actually get any food. Excellent work.

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Nathan Miller

Pretty nasty food, nachos were particularly horrible.way overpriced. Avoid

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Anna S

I ordered the street tacos, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing. It took about 20 minutes for my food to arrive, and when it finally did, the tacos were cold and surprisingly small. Each of the three tortillas had barely a tablespoon of carne asada. The pickled carrots, which came with the tacos were good. The atmosphere is nice because it overlooks the Safari Park. Overall, it wasn’t worth the wait or the price. Next time, I will dine elsewhere.

Anna S
Anna S

I ordered the street tacos, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing. It took about 20 minutes for my food to arrive, and when it finally did, the tacos were cold and surprisingly small. Each of the three tortillas had barely a tablespoon of carne asada. The pickled carrots, which came with the tacos were good. The atmosphere is nice because it overlooks the Safari Park. Overall, it wasn’t worth the wait or the price. Next time, I will dine elsewhere.

Zulma Rojas
Zulma Rojas

Food is pretty bad...kids chicken tender was hard and kids couldnt chew them. Extra $5 for fries. Baja burger super wet falling appart. Nachos barely had any cheese. Not good!!

SZU CHEN LEE
SZU CHEN LEE

Probably the worst nachos I’ve ever had in my life- stale chips, sour cheese, and slimy guac and jalapeños. Obviously, our standards were not high eating at the park to begin with but this was far worst than ever expected. I would not eat these again if I were paid the $15.

Melissa
Melissa

The food was just mediocre and quite expensive; the customer service was awful! You would think in this type of FAMILY environment hiring staff who are cheerful and happy to come to work should be essential!

Nathan Miller
Nathan Miller

Pretty nasty food, nachos were particularly horrible.way overpriced. Avoid

Wendy Kempka
Wendy Kempka

Big sign outside the start of the line advertising something. Get to the front of the line after waiting 25 minutes to be told they can't sell me that because they ran out of wristbands for it the day before. When I politely suggested they might want to ask for more wristbands, I was received with a large amount of attitude and told, basically, "oh well." Maybe also a good idea to remove that sign to avoid frustrating future customers. Or, not put it out in the first place, if you know that you can't sell the advertised item. But, thank you for snapping at me for your lack of preparation and guest service.

wizzense
wizzense

perfect place to eat if you like ordering food that they forget to actually put in. So you don't actually get any food. Excellent work.

M M
M M

Came in and Ordered chicken tender . I also wanted to order a tiquela sunrise and this girl nameAlexas V. 3/26/2023. Said we don’t have that kind drink here. Moreover another employee said that it’s a 5 minute walk from the restroom and while I was talking she immediately interrupted me and not finished my sentences and asked if I need to order. I told her I was not done talking and not to interrupt me cuz I am not done talking. She immediately slammed the pager in front of me. I told her to stop being rude. She was arguing with me.She provided such a bad service I don’t think I will come back.

MK Yil
MK Yil

Don't even pass by this place. Burger meat looks disgusting. They don't even serve with hot melted cheese. Their burger came with guacamole, but I was served with a burger without guacamole. When I asked about it, all they could say they're out of it,and they're sorry about that.

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🍽️ Lunch
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12:00, 23:00
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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🌐 Website
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