Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 5444 reviews

What Javier P doesn't like about Cenote Grill:
I had been considering dining at this restaurant for some time now, as they are open from 4-8pm. Overall, my opinion is mixed, mainly due to the flavors of the dishes. The chips were decent, but I did not enjoy the salsa as it lacked any spice or salt. I tried the cheese pupusa, but I was not a fan as it tasted like fried masa with cheese inside. The fish tacos were average, as well as the seared fish plate, although... View all feedback. What Terri likes about Cenote Grill:
Excellent food healthier than traditional Mexican food.  Very helpful servers, but they can be extremely busy we have waited over an hour for a table in the past.  Wish they took reservations. View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 11 reviews
Godfrey
15.06.2022 - 07:42

Get the al pastor tacos a la-carte! avocado add. awesome taste not replicated anywhere very unique game on a classic favorite dish awesome service!

Shany
15.06.2022 - 07:42

Loves this family-run and operated restaurant! eating is amazing and good value. my favorite menus include the cilantro lime chicken salad, poblano.

Bernadine
15.06.2022 - 07:42

Eating is always fresh! delicious eating that has now become a Friday night sprinkle for us! the grilled fishtacos. the best I ever had!

Shanna
30.03.2023 - 17:52

The absolutely best filled poblamo chilis. I drove 15 miles through dangerous traffic with unauthorized roadways to get 2 of these babies in a green Tomatillo s...

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Sami
30.03.2023 - 17:52

That was the best little restaurant. we drove through the city and found it, and young we are glad that we did it! what a good food! we have chips and salsa fre...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1441 reviews
Sharon
29.08.2023 - 12:56

In the 7/11 shopping center on west el Norte pky this jewel has been thriving in its location since its very opening day. With good reason. Owner/chef closes be...

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Terri
29.08.2023 - 12:56

Excellent food healthier than traditional Mexican food.  Very helpful servers, but they can be extremely busy we have waited over an hour for a table in the pas...

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I
29.08.2023 - 12:56

Great service! They close from 2:30-4, but we did not realize that. We arrived at 2:35, and the hostess happily told us we could still have lunch! Thank you! An...

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Vernie
29.08.2023 - 12:56

Really appreciate the flavors. The Al pastor was very good. No spicy heat, but you can ask for the Serrano sauce.

Frieda
29.08.2023 - 12:56

Cenote is A Okay!. My wife and I recently found a gem in Escondido for Mexican food, Cenote Grill. Since moving from Phoenix in 2011 we’ve been in search of a p...

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Yelp
4.5 ★ from 734 reviews
Javier
06.11.2023 - 12:38

I had been considering dining at this restaurant for some time now, as they are open from 4-8pm. Overall, my opinion is mixed, mainly due to the flavors of the...

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Judith
06.11.2023 - 12:38

The food was good...a variety to choose from...you had to order at the register....service was good...restaurant was nice...a little warm...clean..etc

Sierra
06.11.2023 - 12:38

I love this place it's walking distance from me. The food is consistently delicious, they are friendly and quick. The store is pretty small so it gets packed a...

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Mary
06.11.2023 - 12:38

My grilled fish taco was amazingly tasty and loaded with fresh ingredients. I'd rate it the best I've had. I also enjoyed the option of black beans.

Tim
06.11.2023 - 12:38

This casual and fun sit-down restaurant is a local favorite for its great food. The service is always excellent, but be prepared to wait a little longer due to...

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Google
5.0 ★ from 4 reviews
Marge
06.11.2023 - 12:38

The staff was super helpful with the menu and really friendly Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recom...

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Agueda
06.11.2023 - 12:38

Very tasty, reasonable prices. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Jer
06.11.2023 - 12:38

The food was delicious and the service was very friendly. We had a great experience. Thank you! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Michael
06.11.2023 - 12:38

Excellent food and large portions. The staff was very friendly and had some great recommendations. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Fo...

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Menuism
4.6 ★ from 2 reviews
Marcella
07.04.2023 - 11:17

This is one of my favorite casual restaurants. The ambience is great and the food is wonderful. Friendly and relaxed and they make a great Sangria. It's mexican...

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Trycia
07.04.2023 - 11:17

Did you try the tomato soup? Yummy!

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 338 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 2143 reviews
Sirved
4.3 ★ from 785 reviews
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