North County San Diego is jam packed full of great restaurants. The beauty of our diverse coastal and inland communities is that we have locals that want to share delicious food from all over the world with us. So, though you can go to one of the many large and recognizable restaurant chains you should check out our local eateries, your tastebuds will thank you. Our “little” local eateries will surprise you with

Our “little” local eateries will surprise you with fresh, creative, and unique cuisine at great prices. We are long-time local residents of North County and wanted to share 3 great North County restaurants you may not know about. Try em’ out, support North County while you enjoy amazingly good food!

Siamese Basil – Encinitas

Siamese Basil, located on Coast Highway 101 in Downtown Encinitas just steps from D Street Beach and Moonlight Beach, has been a statement of Encinitas food culture for decades. This small Thai restaurant is a local favorite, serving some of the best traditional Thai food in San Diego. From Pad Thai to yellow curry, Siamese Basil has it all. Local favorites are the Spring Rolls, Thom Kah Gai Soup, Spicy Thai Fried Rice and the Red, Green or Yellow Curry. They also have a fantastic lunch special for under $10 that comes with an entree of your choice and a cup of their delicious Thom Kah Gai soup. If you’re looking for great Thai food in a great location, Siamese Basil is the place to go.

For directions or to view a full menu, visit Siamese Basil.

127 West Social House – Fallbrook

127 West Social House is a new local favorite with an exquisite menu full of delicious food and amazing handcrafted cocktails. With it’s rustic, industrial feel, this quaint restaurant/bar boasts an expansive outdoor patio with lights overhead, indoor booth table seating and a great bar, complete with a pizza oven. From Lemon Seafood Risotto, to a Veggie Burger, to Lobster Mac and Cheese, to pizza, to salads; this restaurant will have your mouth watering for more!

For directions or to view a full menu, visit 127 West Social House.

Miramar Fish Tacos and Beer – Oceanside

Miramar Fish Tacos and Beer is the ultimate fish taco spot. A local favorite, Miramar Fish Tacos and Beer boasts great food, good beer selection, yummy salsas, all at a very cheap price. From their Classic Fish Tacos, to Smoked Tuna Tacos, to Grilled Fish Salads, to Calamari, to Fish Ceviche, to their Chicken Finger Kids Menu; Miramar Fish Tacos and Beer has it all! Not only do they have great food and beers to choose from by the bottle, but also fantastic wines and other cocktails, like a Passion Fruit Margarita. If you are craving amazing tacos and a great drink, Miramar Fish Tacos and Beer is the place to visit!

For directions or to view a full menu, visit Miramar Fish Tacos and Beer.