The story of the Filipino Carinderia dates back to the early 1800s when it served as a respite for travelers seeking cooked food. Mostly located near railways, these make-shift bamboo stalls offered food to artisans, tourists, carriers and tramps who were seeking simple, home cooked meals. People who were away from home, workers, as well as people who did not have permanent residences would conveniently gather at these places at mid-day to have meals that typically consisted of different viands that went perfectly well with rice. At the day’s end, the Carinderia offered its own humble beginnings of Filipino take out to those people who would buy reasonably-priced food to take home for dinner as well.
Some of Our Favorites —
Chicharon
crispy pork rind cracklings
Classic Lumpia
crispy fried egg rolls with minced pork, crunchy napa cabbage,carrots, sweet chili dipping sauce
Pancit
pan-tossed bean thread glass noodles with vegetables
Sizzling Salmon Sisig
wild-caught salmon, bell peppers, onions
Grilled Pork Skewers (Inusok)
sweet and savory marinated pieces of grilled pork on skewers
Pork Adobo (Adobong Baboy)
tender pork slow-cooked with garlic, vinegar and soy sauce
Halo-Halo
sundae-milkshake-slushy with sweet plantains, sweet potatoes, agar-agar jelly, coconut, ube (purple yam), flan and sorbetes
View Our Encinitas Dining Menu —
“Loved everything. Get the 4-5 item Family meal to taste everything. . Pork BBQ skewers for appetizers and get extra lumpia!!! Heaven on earth!”
“Best Filipino Food in San Diego County! The adobo is my opinion, is their best dish!”
WE ARE OPEN FOR INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING, CARRYOUT AND DELIVERY
For CARRYOUT, click the ‘ORDER HERE’ tab or call us. wait times may vary depending on day and time
For DELIVERY, find us on Ubereats and Grubhub.
WE NOW HAVE BEER AND WINE! FOR CARRYOUT, MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASE
Red Horse Beer
San Miguel Beer
Omission Beer (Gluten-Free)
League of Rogues (Sustainable Farming / Paso Robles) 2018 Rose, 2018 Albarino, 2015 Zinfandel
Location
ENCINITAS
Open Everyday 11:30am-8pm
124 West I Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760)557-4873