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Le Papagayo Encinitas

4.5 (2446)
$30 and under
American
1002 North Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Le Papagayo Encinitas

4.5
$30 and under
American
Encinitas

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for live music
Le Papagayo blends New American and Pacific Coast cuisine to create an amazing fine dining experience. The Chef and Myself combine the freshest of local ingredients and flavor to create a unique character for each meal created from scratch.




Dining at Le Papagayo is a full experience that will delight all your senses.




Amazing food and a warm and inviting dining room which looks like an art gallery are all part of the experience.




We also offer a heated patio and unplugged live music every night.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mexican, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Contreras
  • Catering
    Since 2004 Le Papagayo has been welcoming you to a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Pacific Islands, Mediterranean influences and unplugged live music make for an amazing and unique experience. We will do the same with Le Papagayo Catering.<br /><br><br>Choose your menu, relax and enjoy time with your guests we do it all!!<br />
  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Cross street
    Leucadia Boulvard
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live unplugged music every nights. Flamenco, Blues, Motown Blues, Island Groove, Rock & Folks, Jazz, Samba.Please check the music calendar on our website
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Le Papagayo Encinitas.

4.5

4.5
(2446)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Papagayo Encinitas offers an inviting atmosphere with "always great ambiance and service." Patrons praise the "incredible food and service" and consistently enjoy live music which enhances the experience. The diverse menu includes standout dishes like Oaxaca tacos and short ribs. While some note slower service, the positive experiences shine through.
2,446 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff is friendly. Food is amazing. The Sangria is delicious! They don’t rush you out. Highly recommend!

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  2. Charles

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I appreciated the manager’s attention and thought. She was a highlight of my time there!

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  3. Victoria Gold

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy this spot. The food is good and the price is right. We always like to sit in the back inside room downstairs because we can enjoy the music and still have a conversation

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  4. Kelly Gold

    San Antonio12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this restaurant! Our waiter was very attentive & the food was amazing. The musician sounded really good & added to the ambiance. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!

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  5. Lisa

    Orange County6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming here for years and bring guests here all the time and love it. The ambiance, service and local live music is the main reason I come. I was disappointed with the gluten free flatbread as it was made with almond flour and terrible It was like cardboard, which was really disappointing. I just had a cauliflower pizza at Leucadia Pizza that was fantastic, to this after was a real disappointment. Other food on the menu I have ordered has been good and breakfast is great.

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  6. George

    Grand Rapids2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great solo guitar player! Atmosphere happening! Food wonderful! Drinks way too expensive! One of my favorite places. Will always comeback!

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  7. Elisette

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food not as great as it used to be. Service initially slow but then improved.

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  8. Mandy Gold

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food that arrived without a long wait time. Live music was enjoyable. The musician was very talented and he was fantastic! I would definitely recommend this great restaurant.

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  9. John Gold

    San Diego23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slower than usual, and some of the hot dishes arrived cold. The salmon did not seem very fresh.

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  10. Jan Gold

    San Diego36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great ambiance and service! Friendly servers and good music.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mexican, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Contreras
  • Catering
    Since 2004 Le Papagayo has been welcoming you to a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Pacific Islands, Mediterranean influences and unplugged live music make for an amazing and unique experience. We will do the same with Le Papagayo Catering.<br /><br><br>Choose your menu, relax and enjoy time with your guests we do it all!!<br />
  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Cross street
    Leucadia Boulvard
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live unplugged music every nights. Flamenco, Blues, Motown Blues, Island Groove, Rock & Folks, Jazz, Samba.Please check the music calendar on our website
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Le Papagayo Encinitas is a popular date‑night choice, thanks to its unplugged live music every night and guests who say they visit regularly for date nights and anniversaries.

The P.E.I. mussels (Classic Style) are a recurring favorite, they appear on the menu and several guests say they always order the mussels.

Yes, Le Papagayo has a full bar with cocktails, sangria and after‑dinner drinks, and guests note a reasonably priced wine list as well.

Weekends are a great pick for brunch, guests frequently praise the brunch offerings and weekend mimosa scene, while Tuesday is noted for its all‑night happy hour.

Yes, Le Papagayo offers a heated patio, and many guests mention enjoying outdoor seating on the patio for a pleasant al fresco experience.

Brunch is a great pick, the Breakfast menu runs bottomless mimosas (9 AM–2 PM) and guests repeatedly praise Le Papagayo’s weekend brunch dishes and service.

Portions tend to be generous, several guests describe the plates as very large, with some saying they took half their meal home.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, nothing formal expected for this casual‑dining spot.

Le Papagayo offers an art-gallery–style indoor dining room, a lively bar area, and a heated outdoor patio, both front and rear patio seating are popular with guests.

Yes, there are clearly labelled vegan items like the Vegan Sorbet Trio, and guests report a few gluten‑free options are available though choices can be limited for strict gluten‑free diets.

Le Papagayo feels warm and art‑gallery inspired, with unplugged live music every night and a heated patio, lively near the stage and more relaxed out on the patio.

Yes, the menu advertises Bottomless Mimosas (daily, with the cost of an entrée, 2‑hour limit, 9 AM–2 PM), and guests also report a regular happy hour with discounted small plates and drinks.

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Le Papagayo Encinitas

4.5
$30 and under
American
Encinitas

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
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