Le Papagayo
Encinitas
(2009)
Encinitas
(2009)
2009 customer reviews
Marilyn Carlson J.
Love the foodWe have been in staying in Pacific Beach the food we ate near the beach was no good! We found this place on are way back home. It's fresh and delicious my French toast was so amazing can't go wrong here try it! More...
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Lina N.
Amazing food and great atmosphere! The truffle fries and tuna tartare are delicious! The Hawaiian Kalua Pork with coconut rice is one of my favorites, and my family loves the flat-iron steak with chimichurri. I like the variety of different kinds of food on their menu. The Lavalicious chocolate was good but could have more "lava" and richer chocolate flavor. More...
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Ray E.
Really enjoyed this restaurant. Food was great, sangrias were fantastic. Service and atmosphere relaxed but professional. Can't say enough about what a great overall experience my wife and I had here.
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Anne F.
Best breakfast w large portions and love it. Great service, affordable and delicious savory or sweet! Will def go back!
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Sina R.
Such a cute little place with a great patio! We had the surf and turf tacos and loved them! The staff was kind and fun! They have live music every night, so we will definitely be back for that!
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Frances Willoughby Power
The staff were very helpful and the food was good.
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Todd Kruse
What a wonderful place. Fantastic food and great service. We come here twice a year from Arizona. Always on my honey’s Birthday.
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Hali M.
This place always has phenomenal food, but slow service. I have learned to work around the service by paying for my meal as it is delivered to me. Today I had the lobster bisque for $13 and I added the side sandwich but substituted the cheese sandwich with ham for $9. The lobster bisque has great, large chunks of lobster, and a delicious flavor. The sandwich should've had something other than ham added to it, but it still somehow ended up delicious and I dipped it into the bisque throughout the meal. The meal was $27 with tip. More...
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Chris S.
Wow how have we not been here before. It's a very lively atmosphere. It can quite noisy but fun and the kids loved it too. The service was great and the food is delicious. The short rib was absolutely perfect. The servers made it fun for the kids and they loved their meals. They also have live music which makes dinner fun. We will be back. More...
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Tami L.
After years of driving past this place and thinking it was something else, I decided to stop in for breakfast. Delicious little spot. They do have their own small parking lot which helped a bit since the parking on 101 is always tight. Inside and outside and tables, open and airy on the inside due to large oversized windows. The service was quick and friendly and the order came out hot and right. I had the corned beef hash and eggs. Everything was cooked correctly and the portion was more than enough. It was served with a slice of fresh french bread. The menu has a lot of great items on it including what looked like some delicious burgers as well. I plan to come back soon and explore their deliciousness a little more. More...
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Eddie Avila
I got my food rather quickly considering that was a Saturday night. Good plentiful food portions. And the staff was very attentive to its customers!!!
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Christy De Jesus
Great food & great atmosphere
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Alex H.
Awesome brunch joint! Parking can be crazy but that's the way it is in this area and it says a lot too about how good these places are! Let the champagne roll!
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Kimberly Lee
This restaurant has amazing Mexican food! Great food & lots of character. Inside & outside area are really fun. Service was very good also!!! ♀️
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Joe R.
Incomparable location! There isn't a single thing on their menu that isn't really really good. We have been here over two dozen times. Steak tacos, egg dishes, burgers... You won't be disappointed. Also, they have live music in the evenings, I think, every night. More...
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Liz P.
I came here while a friend was in town and loved this joint. It seems bigger in person and has more classy foods than what I would have expected. The prices were fair, service was great, but it still had this wonderful ambiance. There weren't any live music while I dined but I remember reading that they have live music (not sure if they do anymore.) More...
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BobbieS
Great ambiance, service and food were excellent and the music was enjoyable and not at all intrusive. I would recommend an outside table as the volume in the bar is very high.
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A K.
One word- Potato Cakes! Omg! So good I crave them!We enjoyed the beautiful weather and drove along the coast looking for a cute little place to have brunch on a Sunday morning. We found this gem! Pros:- The restaurant has a great environment and fun atmosphere. The patio has plenty of heaters. - The staff was great - fun, nice, and funny. - The food was very good. The potato cakes were so good!!Cons:- The coffee is just ok . . . diner-like vs trendy, like the restaurant. Disappointed. In the area? Stop by. You will love it. More...
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Dave D.
Such a great place! Cool decor inside, seating inside and outside with heaters all over and best of all...the food is very good. My wife ordered Eggs Benedict and I went with the Chilaquiles with a green Sauce. Both were very good. Service was fantastic as well. There were families, couples and small groups of all ages. Definitely a local hangout and was getting busy around 9:00. Wish I lived closer so we could go back sooner. More...
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Leila T.
This place is a really nice setting. The food is good, yet kind of over priced. Their service was subar .
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OpenTable Diner
Yummy food, full bar, plenty of wine choices, & live music! It’s a fun atmosphere & can get busy & pretty loud, but the place is pretty big so you can request to sit in a quieter area if you like. I recommend reservations, especially for busy nights (Thurs-Sun). The service is GREAT! We always have the nicest, most attentive servers. The live music is so good!! I’ve never been disappointed by the bands. Highly recommended for a fun, casual, delicious, music-filled night out. More...
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Holly Kohler
We went for happy hour. Hubby had the ribs. They were meaty and great. Might get the sauce on the side next time, it was very rich. Onion rings on point. Not greasy. I had The Papagayo salad with salmon. Fantastic! HH margs were good. More...
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Carol A Marckstein Routier
Delicious food and drinks. Great atmosphere and service.
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skyler
I must say the wait staff was very accommodating. WE had a reservation for 4 and we added 2 more people for outdoor seating. They made it work!! We had a great time, the food was amazing, everyone ate everything on their plates! No doggy bags!! WE even had room for desert! Everything was amazing and we will definitely be back again! More...
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DFH1
The food is good, parking sucks, and it's really noisy inside.
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J M.
Still love this place. Everyone at the table raved about their food. The salads are huge so take that into account. They can easily be shared. I had the scallops which were perfectly prepared and fresh. This place also has a pretty cool vibe all day long from breakfast until closing. The open bar and outdoor seating are fun. They usually have live music in the evenings. There is always plenty of activity so make sure you have a reservation. More...
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KimS
Not our first time there but a great experience. The food is always amazing and the service is excellent. Not the best place on a Friday night to try to chat but they moved us outside and that worked better. Will always consider coming back when in the area. More...
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TomC
One of our favorites to visit when in the Encinitas/Leucadia beach area.
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Celene R.
Found this little gem in the heart of Leucadia. It just has that old school charm about it that speaks to the laid back vibe of the community. Arrived for dinner and ordered the calamari and baby back ribs for appetizers and it packs a punch of flavor! So good! Had the Kahlua pork and coconut rice for entree and it was just as good as the food you'll find on the Hawaiian islands. To finish we had the bread pudding and YUMMY!!! We will definitely be back. More...
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TeresaB
6 of us arrived for dinner, and were seated right away. Loved the atmosphere, and the live music. Tried Barcelona Traditional Paella for the first time and it was delicious. Had enough left over for lunch the next day! Everyone at the table was very satisfied with their food selections. Our service was also very nice. More...
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OpenTable Diner
Our server was fantastic! Very friendly and helped to make recommendations! She made sure we were good at appropriate times too. The food was delicious too! We were stuffed when we left and would definitely go back! More...
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Tamara B.
My husband and I have been eating at Le Papagayo for about 10 years and it is our favorite restaurant in Encinitas.The service is really fantastic. The servers are friendly, attentive and accommodating. On most nights the manager stops by our table to check in and make sure we're happy (not because we are some special guests... just seems they are committed to good service). A couple nights ago we went to Le Papagayo to celebrate our anniversary. Our server, Marco, noticed our anniversary cards on the table and brought us a dessert! Wow! So thoughtful and a really fun surprise. The food is amazing... we have tried quite a few dishes over the years and always been happy. A couple not-to-be-missed highlights are the red sangria, which has rich flavors of berries and spices, and the bread basket with pesto, which has a wonderfully strong basil flavor.I also really enjoy the warm, casual atmosphere and decor. Very beautiful but still relaxed. Thanks Le Papagayo! More...
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Tom Brayton
Great and very imaginative food. Music every night of the month, with a different musician or group playing each night. Good for breakfast lunch and dinner.
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Tristen C.
It was pretty good, not super handicap accessible tho. Food was quick and hot. Avacado toast was bomb. Prolly will come for dinner
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Gerard L.
Delicious here & always plenty to choose from. Happy upbeat atmosphere & service is always great. Tonight we had the pleasure of Marco being our server. He was super accommodating fast & friendly. Thanks!!! More...
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Lisa K.
10/21/19: here with family who are visiting from Houston. My husband decided he wanted us to come down here so they could try the flourless tacos. We bragged and bragged about them so much. We were seated quickly and Marco our server came over immediately and introduced himself. We asked if we could order them since we could not find them on the menu. Marco said they were only available during happy hour but would check. Unfortunately they wouldn't fix them for us. oh well. He tried. We have never been here for dinner So, we needed to had to regroup and figure out what else to get. ---------------------------------------------The most incredible carne Asada tacos with shells made out of cheddar cheese!!! You must try these. More...
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Joy Goodge Musselwhite
Great food! Excellent service!
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Anth I.
Great place. Elite food is a casual atmosphere. Every dish has a unique spin to it. I suggest making reservations and sit outside if possible. Great for large groups or an intimate dinner for two. I love this place. The drinks are killer too More...
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Jessica K.
At first glance, Le Papagayo doesn't look like anything special: small Spanish plates with some nebulous application of New World Latin influences. All served in the funky charm of Leucadia. But make no mistake, Le papagayo is making its mark on our community- with it's eclectic tapas and live nightly entertainment; Le Papagayo has become a local tapa staple. The menu takes traditional Mediterranean cooking and applies a decidedly modern spin. Menu highlights include roasted beet and tomato caprese, honey spicy shrimp, champagne vinaigrette diver scallops and macadamia nut pesto muscles. Soak up the evocative Art Deco-style interior and enjoy a cocktail, particularly during happy hour, when sangria are two for the price of one. More...
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Gee G.
BEST California burrito I've EVER had! Absolutely delicious. Laid back, hip vibe, and some fun and yummy food selections. The Luxury California burrito is HUGE - so split it with a friend and you'll have the perfect portion.
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Lori Mullins-Johnson
Really enjoyed sitting on the patio in this perfect weather! Coconut shrimp and hot wings were yummy!
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Naomi V.
We sat outside and it felt like we were on a tropical vacation. The food was delicious and the service was above and beyond! Great recommendations by server. I ordered the lobster ravioli ( delicious) my table had the spaghetti with meat spice, lamb and tacos... all hits but my ravioli was the tables favorite. The music is amazing and totally worth a visit. More...
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Yvette C.
Great food, recently paid this place a visit and I don't regret it at all, I had the lobster ravioli, mussels with pesto sauce and the papagayo dynamite and everything was DELICIOUS.
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Clint H.
Our entire party enjoyed their food. Great service and fun atmosphere! Good people here.
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OpenTable Diner
Service was excellent! Food was good! Great experience all around.
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Jill H.
Came up to Encinitas for the weekend and one of our friends recommended this place as we love live music. We knew there would be a wait on a Saturday night as many restaurants don't take reservations. While we were waiting we realized this restaurant DOES take reservation, which we will do next time. Props to the hostesses! I was impressed with how they handled all the "privileged" requests and demands. Many of the people interacting with these ladies were rough and plain rude, yet the young women handle themselves and filtered well. I would have lost my job in the first 15 min interacting with some of these "do you know who I am" type of people.Anyways... 30 min later we were seated in the furthest corner from the music. My bad as I should have requested the seating, but the hostesses were dealing with other requests. We sat outside under the kites and outside lighting that was well done. Great vibe outside. We started with drinks, the MaiTai, and a spicy watermelon margarita, so good! Moved on to 2 apps, mussels (original) and buffalo wings. Mussels were on point. Wings, meh. I would go with something else next time.We split dinner, chicken satay w coconut rice. YES! so good. The server was super helpful and on top of our meal and drinks & checking in with us.I wish we could have heard the music as that is why we were there, but next time I will make a reservation for closer seating. We will be back for sure! More...
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Matthew H.
Second time coming here. Super legit service and food. We had a cell phone drop between some Uber hard place between a built in seat and wall. The manager and staff rallied to help us find a way to get it back. I was impressed at the willingness to assist and how extremely polite each of them where. It was in the midst of a packed house and many moving parts. Not only do I love the prime rib but the staff is second to none. Do yourself a favor and hit this place up. You'll be stoked ! More...
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live2eat
Best Happy Hour in North County. Have been here twice for Happy Hour and enjoyed every bit of the ambiance and food. Did not much care for the House Chardonnay, however. Mediocre. If you have not tried Papagayo, go with no reservations about the quality of the food. You will enjoy it. More...
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Rhonda M.
First time I've been here for happy hour. Loved it!!!The Maui tacos and chicken satay were very tasty and delicious. The homemade margs were also such a treat. Can't beat them for $6 and I'll definitely be back. The guitar music was the icing on top! He was great and played all my favs! Super great night!!! More...
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Lakshmi G.
Great restaurant with a wide and delicious seafood selection. We had everything from the paella, to lobster risotto, salmon, jumbo scallops and the sea bass. All were flavorful and spectacular in their own right! More...
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