On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Escondido, CA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.0/5
★★★★☆ 4.0
Reviews
20
Rank in Escondido
#105
of 314 restaurants
City Percentile
37%
rating percentile
Address
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 298 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025
Phone
(760) 233-9777
Website
otbsd.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is a restaurant located in Escondido, CA. It is one of 314 restaurants listed in Escondido. Its 4.0-star rating is slightly below the Escondido city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Veronica Ascencio · Feb 2026

Great food and drinks, amazing customer service. Sister’s time got a table close to the bar and TV’s and we were able to have a nice conversation. Plus there is a lot of free parking since is in the same parking lot at the mall in Escondido. Take advantage of their happy hours 😁

★★★★★ 5.0 Rotphannee Rose · Mar 2025

I recently dined at On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina in Escondido, and it was a delightful experience! This restaurant is a great spot to enjoy authentic Mexican food. The staff were friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The food was fantastic, though it did take a little time to be served. However, that was perfectly fine, as we were happy to wait for such delicious offerings. One highlight was the guacamole, which is made fresh right next to your table—what a fun and interactive touch! I highly recommend On the Border for anyone craving Mexican cuisine. The combination of great food and friendly service makes it a wonderful dining choice!

★★★★★ 5.0 Cesar Barriga · Dec 2025

They finally got there draft beers right!!, all new hoses and maintance done to there draft system, they have a new happy hour adult beverage list. The Pacificos draft beer was very cold, crisp and fresh. Definitely going to go alot more often now

★★★☆☆ 3.0 J H K · Feb 2026

My husband and I are at times craving Mexican food. The Escondido location is convenient. Three stars is my average grade for an average chain. Over the last 10 years, both food and service have been both good and bad. But we still go back and hope for the best 🤣 . We eat early to benefit Happy Hour and meal deals and we usually sit in bar area but occasionally go to the dining room. Both have TV viewing and never a wait for table.

★★★★★ 5.0 Collin McDugal · Aug 2025

I come here a couple times a month and order the same thing. Food is always reliably good as well as the service. Great place to sit on the patio and enjoy life.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurantBar & grillRestaurantTex-Mex restaurant

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