For my fellow North County, San Diego residents based in San Marcos, I’ve compiled a list of restaurants and specialty food/beverage shops in the area that are offering some type of take-out, delivery, or curbside pickup as of 4/3/2020.
This is by no means a complete list, and if you are a San Marcos-based restaurant and would like to be added to this list, or if you have an update you’d like me to share, please reach out to me directly at thecuriouspassport (at) gmail (dot) com; or send me a DM/tag me on Instagram: thecuriouspassport.
By way of quick introduction, my name is Ligaya Malones and I am a San Marcos-based travel and food writer who typically covers destinations and food for magazines and websites. During this rapidly evolving time when coronavirus has halted travel and shuttered restaurants and bars, as well as the media that writes about them, I hope this post will contribute as a gesture of support for an industry that makes my job as a food writer possible.
SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA RESTAURANTS OPEN DURING CORONAVIRUS
Update 3/20/2020, Friday: Yesterday, California governor Gavin Newsom ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay home except for essential needs. That means we can still leave our homes for medical care, exercise, and food. The full executive order is available here: https://covid19.ca.gov/img/Executive-Order-N-33-20.pdf
An excerpt: “The supply chain must continue, and Californians must have access to such necessities as food, prescriptions, and health care. When people need to leave their homes or places of residence, whether to obtain
or perform the functions above, or to otherwise facilitate authorized
necessary activities, they should at all times practice social distancing.”
Banh Mi San Marcos
Call for pick-up: (760) 599-0177
Better Buzz
Drive-thru coffee orders only.
Churchill’s Pub and Grille
Limited menu for to-go and delivery orders. Check their Instagram for updates.
Cocina del Charro
Please call for potential take-out/delivery options. Call: (760) 471-6644
Decoy
Curbside pick-up available. Call: 760-653-3230.
D’liteful Chocolat
Call for special orders, or order online.
Dos Desperados Brewing
Crowlers to-go, and delivery options. Call Steve: 760-566-6209.
Fish House Vera Cruz
Open for to-go, curbside service when you call ahead. Fish market remains open 11:00am – 7:00pm. Call: (760) 744-8000
Fresh Cafe
Available for take out or delivery. Call: 760-4106111
King and I
Take-out: (760) 744-1008 or food delivery apps like DoorDash and GrubHub
Landon’s East Meets West
Free delivery. Order before 11:00am for Lunch; order before 5pm for Dinner. Call: 760-798-0877
Lebanese Grill Mediterranean
Call for pick-up: (760) 566-3969.
Macchiato
Available via UberEats, Postmates, GrubHub.
Mama Kat’s
To-go orders from 7:00am – 2:00pm. Check their Instagram for to-go dinner announcements, like fried chicken, and turkey and stuffing with side options.
Meadiocrity Mead
Available for to-go sales only, including growlers, bottles, and honey. FREE growler glass while supplies last.
Hours Tuesday – Sunday, 5:00 – 8:00pm.
My Yard Live
Drive through, drive in; open 4:00pm – 7:00pm. FREE meals for displaced hospitality workers.
North County Wine Company
Retail shop is still open; bar is closed.
Hours will be 11-7, Tues-Sat; 12-7 Sunday.
In addition to walk-ins, order by phone or online for curbside pick up.
Delivery to most of North County.
*The last time I visited, they were also carrying Spanish vermut (vermouth).
Old Cal Coffee
Take-out: (760) 744-2112; or food delivery apps like DoorDash.
Panda Garden
Call for pick-up: (760) 727-2322
*May I recommend the orange chicken with orange peel for extra zest!
Phil’s BBQ
Available for take-out and delivery.
Pita Guys
Order online for pick-up.
Pizza Nova
Open for pick-up and delivery during regular hours. Pizza Nova recommends pre-ordering by phone, online, or with their app. Call: (760) 736-8300
Primos Mexican Food & Cantina
Call for take-out: (760) 471-8226; or order via food delivery apps.
Rip Current Brewing
Open for to-go sales.
San Elijo Vine & Tap
Online pick up and curbside orders only. To-go wine bottles 40% off.
Sayulita’s Mexican Food
Call: (760) 480-8361
Sorrento’s Pizza
Available on GrubHub, DoorDash, Postmates.
Taco Bar
Take-out available.
*Adobada tacos on fresh corn tortillas… yes please.
The Bellows
Take-out only. Email hello@belowswoodfire.com.
Tina’s Deli
Call: (760) 471-4808
TOM’S Famous Family Restaurant 22
Call: (760) 752-7774
Umami Japanese
Open for to-go and DoorDash delivery. Call: 760-566-3671.
Up In Smoke BBQ
Delivery available on GrubHub and DoorDash.
Urban Tadka
Call for take-out: (760) 891-8338
Wild Barrel Brewing
To-go sales only.
Hours: 11:00am – 7:00pm. Check Instagram for daily deals, including 20% off crowlers, and 10% of merch.
A more comprehensive list is available on the San Marcos city website, which includes a list of open grocery stores and their modified hours to accommodate seniors, a population that is especially vulnerable to coronavirus.
Across San Diego County, Edible San Diego offers a roundup of more ways to support local food providers and establishments; Eater San Diego‘s got a map of more restaurants offering take-out or delivery; and San Diego magazine offers an explainer on why restaurant workers get hit hardest during times like these.
The state of California launched a dedicated website to COVID-19 updates, which includes information on the latest ‘safer at home’ orders, as well as information on testing, how to file for unemployment, disability benefits, and paid family leave.
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