- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- California
- San Diego County
- Vista
- Chinese Restaurant in North Santa Fe Avenue
- Pozolería Doña Elena
Pozolería Doña Elena Photos










Hours
Monday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMTuesday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About Pozolería Doña Elena
Located at 1120 N Santa Fe Ave Suite I in Vista, California, Pozolería Doña Elena is presented as a Chinese restaurant platform. However, customer reviews indicate that the restaurant primarily serves a variety of Mexican food.
One early visitor noted a small seating area with approximately four tables. They tried the red pozole, which they found to be good but served only warm rather than hot. They also mentioned that all the essential accompaniments were available. The chile relleno was highlighted as "really good." Additionally, they sampled a potato sope and a meat sope, both of which were also lukewarm, with the potato sope having a "watery mash potato flavor." The customer found that the table sauce enhanced the taste of the sopes. Comparing the food to other local options and homemade dishes, they concluded it was not bad but not great, with temperature being a significant factor. They did commend the waitress for being "very attentive and prompt," especially as they were the only customers at the time.
Another customer reported an issue with their order, stating that despite asking twice for no red sauce on their sopes, the restaurant was unable to prepare it correctly. This suggests a potential inconsistency in order accuracy.
In summary, while categorized as a Chinese restaurant platform, Pozolería Doña Elena in Vista offers a menu of Mexican dishes including pozole, chile relleno, and various sopes. Customer experiences suggest that while some dishes like the chile relleno are well-received, others, such as the pozole and sopes, may be served lukewarm and could have texture or flavor issues. The service, at least in one instance, was noted as attentive. However, there was also a report of difficulty in fulfilling a specific order request. Local users seeking Mexican food in Vista may consider Pozolería Doña Elena, keeping in mind the varied feedback on food temperature and consistency. For inquiries, they can be contacted at (760) 270-9412 or +1 760-270-9412.
Pozolería Doña Elena Location
1120 N Santa Fe Ave Suite I, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Customer Reviews
I got there as soon as the place opened. Small seating area, I believe, 4 tables. Variety of Mexican food. I got the red pozole, which was good, but only warm vice piping hot being it was just made. All of the essentials were available. Chile relleno was really good. I also got a potato sope and a meat one. Also, luke warm, and the potatoes had a watery mash potato flavor to it. The sauce on the table is what added enough to make it taste better. When I write this, I compare it to other locations in the area and obviously home-made. So it was not bad but it was not great and the temperature had a lot to do with it. Sure, I could have asked for it to be heated, but I shouldn't have to. The chile relleno, though, was very good! Waitress was very attentive and prompt. We were the only customers.
I asked twice, not to add the red sauce to my sopes they just couldn't get it right.
Been meaning to hit this place for some time. Gonna be hard to stay away. Pozole, pollo en mole, potato tacos, quesadilla, camarones. Everything was amazing. Took some buñuelos and arroz con leche to go. New favorite spot for authentic Mexican comida. This is where we take visiting family from now on for local food. Oh and the staff was inviting, friendly and accommodating. All around win. 👍🏼👍🏼
Tiny, busy, but full of pozole in chicken or beef and green, red, or white base. You will rarely find all of those choices in one restaurant, the only other one I can think of is in Chula Vista. There are other items on the menu if you want something that is not pozole. You can dine in, it's very nice but hardly requires a tuxedo.
Today on 07/23/2023 at 12:28pm I had ordered 2 green Pollo pozoles & when I opened the container a fly happened to be in one of the containers! Maria states my money was refunded so hopefully it shows up on my bank statement tomorrow. Unsanitary business, be careful if you decide to risk & dine at this dump!
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