Fulano’s Mexican Cafe

About

Mexican

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 145 Leucadia Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Phone: (760) 753-1711

Work Hours

Mon
Tue 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Wed 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Thu 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Fri 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Sat 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Sun 5:00 pm-9:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
  • list_alt
    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    No
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    Good For
    Dinner
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    No
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    No
  • group
    Good for Groups
    No
  • volume_up
    Noise Level
    Quiet
  • local_bar
    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Dan F.

    star star star star star 5 June 2026

    We were sent here by a friend.  By and large I agree with the reviews, both positive and negative.  We arrived @ 5:45. Parking lot looked empty. Uh oh.  We walked in.  There was one customer in the corner.  Looked like a regular. John greeted us.  I told him our friend sent us.  He knew who she is.  Big plus.

    OK.  Now for the food.  Menu does appear to be pricey.  However, you cannot simply compare time to item.  I get get a $2.00 burger or a $12.00 burger.  There is a difference.

    It has been said you can judge Mexican restaurant by the chips and salsa.  We all agreed we have a thumbs up here.

    I think the combo plate is the simple go to item.  All 3 of us ordered it.  Great flavors for the chile rellano. Nothing too hot spicy.  Just a warm glow when done.

    If you are looking for a local place with great flavors, Fulanos is a good pick.

  • Mark W.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 2 June 2026

    OMG!!  Absolutely the worst and most EXPENSIVE Mexican food that I have ever eaten.  A scrawny chicken burrito with absolutely nothing else was $16.50.  No beans, no rice, no salad. Zip, nada, nothing.  Just an anorexic burrito sitting on a plate by itself.  Adding beans and rice was an additional $6.50.  So now this pathetically small and unappetizing burrito is $23.00.  Oh...and cash only.

    We are one and done on this place.

  • Linda H.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 29 May 2026

    The food was decent and fresh. Service quite good but then only three tables occupied for a Saturday night. They are only open a short while in evening, only accept cash or check which is odd for a restaurant. (Who writes a check these days?) Very loud space; hardly a gourmet atmosphere as touted. Can't say I'll be back with all the choices for mexican food within a ten mile radius(countless).

  • Rhondi S.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 24 May 2026

    Overpriced, poor slow service. Parking lot is always empty, crazy hours and they are never open when their 'neon open' sign is on...we are convinced this restaurant is a Money laundering joint masquerading as a restaurant.  Menu is limited, they ask you what you want, dictates what you get for dinner, ridiculous.

  • Rose P.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 18 May 2026

    Accidentally stumbled here,hangry after all the traffic due to parade,my bean burrito had green runny tasteless sauce on top,and it came with a coleslaw concoction,the server talked incessantly annnd,he only accepted cash or check(which I didn't read on the door as he pointed out!
    Save your cash and go somewhere worth your bucks!

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