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La Especial Norte, Encinitas

664 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
 
 
 
 
 
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Cuisine: Mexican Restaurants
Contact: (760) 942-1040
Open Hours: Mo to Fr from 10:00am to 09:00pm,Sa to Su from 08:00am to 09:00pm
This restaurant may not appear inviting from the outside, but it is a long-standing favorite among local customers seeking scrumptious Mexican ... More
La Especial Norte
 

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This restaurant may not appear inviting from the outside, but it is a long-standing favorite among local customers seeking scrumptious Mexican cuisine. Located just minutes away from the Pacific Ocean, the family-run establishment offers friendly service and an upbeat atmosphere. Of course, most customers return simply for one reason-the delicious, mouth-watering soups. A full bar accompanies a long list of homemade, Mexican soup specialties. Traditional Mexican entrees are offered as well.
 
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Reviews for La Especial Norte: 28
 
 
 
 
 
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By A Yahoo! Contributor, 3/15/10
An old style authentic Mexican restaurant, not gourmet, but much better than most. Popular with locals and we don't hesitate to drive 20 miles to enjoy their large bowls of 10 different fresh made soups, best in San Diego, very inexpensive. Also the fresh red snapper cooked in green sauce is incredible and also a great bargain, especially at lunch time.
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Great tortilla soup
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 4/1/09
My family and I have been going here for years, and we always leave happy. The portions are generous, and the cabbage salad is great. My favorite menu item is the chicken soup with avocado, it's tasty!
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By Kirt, 3/23/09
First place I've tried as a result of a Yahoo review. What a find! I've been driving by it for years and not noticed it. I had an amazing bowl of Mexican chicen soup, hot tortillas, chips and salsa for under $7. Portions are generous and under-priced.
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By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/4/08
the food is only alright.. but the atmosphere is really comfortable and cozy. Plus. they have really good margaritas! you can never resist a good margarita =)
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By Q, 10/7/08
This place has the BEST Tortilla Soup this side of Mexico. A must have and local Favorite! Two very big thumbs up ! ! !
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La Especial Norte
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 9/18/08
La Especial Norte is a fun and tasty Mexican restaraunt. They are right on Coast highway in Leucadia, and the food is authentic mexican, and they have a big menu with a lot of variety. Chips and Salsa are served complimentary with every meal, and the margaritas will do the trick. Excellent restaraunt. Prices are good, and quality is excellent.
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the best Mexican food in North County
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 8/21/08
From the outside, this place does not look like anything special. But watch the lines on the weekends and they tell the story of how good the food is. Authentic Mexican food that is fresh and wholesome. All your favorites plus some traditional dishes that are well prepared.
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By LorenaS, 8/15/08
Great food cheap prices that fit the economy needs today . seafood top ten the best is the caldos,,, no one beats it they try but they don"t . family run business locals from encinitas three generations . try the tortilla soup and the mexico city chicken soup all of them are great.
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By LeucadiaCA, 6/30/08
Really good. They have the best soups (will cure a cold) the tortilla soup is the best! Healthy mexican food menu.
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By A Yahoo! Contributor, 5/13/08
Great local spot!! Food and prices are fantastic. The restaurant has been a local favorite for over thirty years. They are known for the soups and all the classics. I would recommend to everyone.
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