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Le Papagayo Encinitas, Encinitas, CA

Le Papagayo Encinitas

4.4
4.4
2253 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for live music
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 944-8252
  • 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

What 2,253 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Hot spot

  • North San Diego

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Papagayo Encinitas is a lively spot known for its "fantastic live music" and "great food" that delights guests. While some experiences note slower service, the atmosphere and "amazing" cuisine, from paella to prime rib sandwiches, make it a memorable destination. Ideal for those seeking a vibrant dining experience.

2,253 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We love Le Papagayo normally. The food & service were still great but we made a reservation to meet a family & couldn’t hear each other due to the live band. We should have left instead of enduring 2 hours of super loud music. You should warn people when they make a reservation.

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  2. Rosemary

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So Much Fun!! Great food and service… Band was great not too loud or crazy just fun with their choices of songs…Will be back everytime company comes to visit

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  3. Bruce

    Dallas

    178 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place - good food overall and service! Would recommend

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  4. kris

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good . Sat in a booth inside . It was pretty quiet . Really enjoyed the food . We will be back

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  5. Dave

    San Diego

    321 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    321 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Happy hour Wednesday with Tacos and wine - better price than usual food was good.

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  6. Kristy

    San Diego

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner, excellent service and the bonus of fantastic live music.

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  7. claire

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and drinks were high and not very good. I wouldn’t go back

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  8. Wayne

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend Le Papagayo!! Such a great place. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was amazing and the service was outstanding. My husband and I had our 1 yr wedding anniversary there and it was the perfect spot!! Thank you for a beautiful evening.

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  9. robert davis

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG1 of all the food was just amazing. The service was so and spot on and then the music all from the 70s and 80s was nonstop. Fantastic at some point everyone was singing together to Brown eyed girl by Van Morrison. What an amazing night.

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  10. Rochelle

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good but our dinner took almost an hour to come out. We also had drinks and appetizers first. The server and manager were very apologetic saying they had a couple of large groups inside, but it was a very long evening (2 1/2 hours: 6:30-9:00pm on a Sunday night). They also bought us all dessert, which was very nice. I’d go back again for the food as long as I’m not in a hurry.

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FAQs

Le Papagayo Encinitas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 944-8252.

Le Papagayo Encinitas is rated 4.4 stars by 2253 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Le Papagayo Encinitas

1002 North Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Leucadia Boulvard
  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Contreras
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (760) 944-8252
  • 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 />
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