One of the better places for upscale mexican food. Innovative menu items, if you're looking for the standard taco & enchiladas you won't find them here. Only negative, a long wait for dinner on weekends, no reservations for less than 6-8 people. more

With some imagination, Hacienda De Vega in Escondido is a step back into an old and dusty Mexico. A first look, and you could miss it - with a non-descript motel on one side, and the Centre City Cafe only a few yards further down (another good place). But with the San Pasqual battlefield a few miles away, and mule... more

I'd been to Hacienda de Vega years ago and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Last night (New Year's Eve), my family and I tried to go to there and were surprised to find it was closed. There was a sign on the door saying that due to inclement weather, the outdoor dining area was closed. But the weather was fine (and... more

This is probably one of the finest Mexican restaurants, period. Within seconds of sitting down a waiter arrived with chips and a serving tray with four different salsas. He took my drink order which arrived in a couple minutes. I asked for a couple more minutes to absorb the awesome menu. I ordered the Snapper Zarandeondo, a new specialty not... more

My brother told me about these bad reviews one week before he was due to visit me with his family. We had been discussing all the different things we were going to do on his vacation and I had told him about my favorite Mexican restaurant. He went online to do some research and called me saying “are you sure... more

As in line with many of the newer reviews this place is really going down the tubes. The atmosphere is nice but....Drinks way to sweet/not strong. Apps-- we got some lobster tostada that tasted like shredded Krab. I'm willing to bet my house, there was no lobster in it. It was three tostados with heaps of meat mixed with the... more

Great atmosphere. Decent, but not inspired cuisine. A bit pricey for the quality of food...you're really paying for the ambiance which may well be worth it! more

Great ambiance, that is ruined by terrible service, very rude staff, over priced mediocre food. Waited over 1/2 hour to get drinks, before even ordering food. more

We have been to Hacienda de Vega several times and each time was worse then the previous. Very slow service and rude management and overpriced mediocre food made for an unpleasant dinning experience. We will not give them another chance. There are many other Mexican cuisine restaurants in the Escondido area that would be glad to have your business as... more