Echale Encinitas

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   Matt

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our second time at Echale. They do such a good job. The service is excellent. And the food is amazing. Nice work.
   

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   Alexander

   San Diego

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food, great vibe. Very cutty little location for Encinitas.
   

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   Tom

   San Diego

   97 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   97 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The “taqueria” is a bistro and wine bar near the south end of the Lumberyard shopping center. The atmosphere is crowded and casual, even leaning toward beach town funky. Noise levels indoors are a little high. On warmer nights, dine outdoors. It has a short, eclectic menu. We had the sourdough bread, $10, and the meatballs, $18, for starters. The bread came with sweet corn butter with Parmesan. A tasty combination. But the bread was burnt, so a little crunchy. The four meatballs came with bread and were served in a tomato sauce with garlic and a light spicey aftertaste. That fits with the Mexican half of the theme for the restaurant. For an entrée, we shared the local seabass, $30, with cilantro, garlic, roasted tomato, and fennel sauce marinade. It was cooked on the skin and was delightfully moist. The red sauce offered an interesting contrast. The restaurant has a limited two-page wine list with interesting selections from Spain, Germany, France, Baja California, Napa, Mendocino, Italy, New Zealand, and Slovenia. Prices are $15-$18 for a glass. Wine bottles range from $52-$100. The list could use a domestic Chardonnay and a few more reds to go with their spicier dishes. We tried a Bordeaux blend, $15, and a Sangiovese, $17. Service was friendly and efficient. Corkage is $25. The server said the menu and wine list change frequently. We’ll bring our own wine next time.
   

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   Morgan

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Top place for food in Encinitas and they have a great wine selection.
   

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   dianne

   San Diego

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   John the owner was very accommodating. The food was delicious along with his curated wine list which offered unique and wonderful natural options. I highly recommend if you are looking for a special experience.
   

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   Heather

   Central Coast

   34 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Great good, team service, no bathroom in the restaurant.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Denver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best restaurant in Encinitas hands down
   

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   jeffrey

   New Jersey

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This place is great. Food and wine were fantastic. High level tapas. It is noisy but has some energy.
   

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   Melissa

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The first restaurant we’ve been to in a very long time where everything tasted amazing. We had the chilled red wine, bread & butter (omg!!), ahi starter, so unique and so tasty! Cheeseburger, broccolini, steak and fries. Everything was beyond delicious and seasoned so well. Such a unique take on food. The only complaint I have is that they still use seed oils for frying, but other than that, we were beyond impressed with this cute little restaurant with its laidback vibes & big flavors
   

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    Monique

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

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    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Good vibes, nice service, tapas style small tasty portions, very loud
    

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