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Le Papagayo Encinitas, Encinitas, CA

Le Papagayo Encinitas

4.5
4.5
2277 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mexican, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Contreras

What 2,277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Papagayo Encinitas offers an eclectic menu with standout dishes like zucchini noodles and seabass. The vibrant atmosphere is enhanced by "fantastic" live music, creating a lively dining experience. While service varies, many highlight "great food" and "excellent service." Ideal for casual dining or special occasions with a welcoming vibe.

2,277 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service & both managers came by to ask how everything was & kept thanking us for spending our evening with them ! Very attentive staff!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mackenzie is the best! She made my daughter’s birthday dinner even better. Will request her every time if we can. Also, food was delicious and came out fast. Overall exceptional experience!

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  3. Patrick

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Service acceptable, food delicious, very, very loud. The musicians are disproportionately loud, stifling conversation.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always love going here, good food, and seed oil free

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  5. Larry

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mussels best ever! Butter cake dessert was fantastic Waitress was great Band too loud

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  6. Jeffrey

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the music. Loved the food. Service was slow but friendly

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  7. mona

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed in Valentines dinner. The Sea bass was a tiny piece for $35. The brown butter sauce on the ravioli was greasy and lacked flavor. The lava cake had no liquid in the middle. When we did complain about the lava cake we were told that "chef says it is supposed to be like that". Well then it is not "lava cake". The band was good and the wait staff was nice. The building is fun. This could be a great place. They need to do better on the food.

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  8. Brooke

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, perfect ambiance (back patio), amazing staff, and amazing food!

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  9. Jeff

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Live the vibe, music, food, and location. Service was also great from time I checked in

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  10. Wendi

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday with friends. The Short Rib & Mushroom Pasta special was especially delicious, as was the Tiramisu!!! We enjoyed the outside dining with cozy heaters ... and of course, the live music was great. The service was fast and efficient; hostesses, servers and bus staff were spot on. It is a lively place so sitting outside was perfect for our party.

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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 4.5 stars by 2277 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Le Papagayo Encinitas

1002 North Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mexican, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Contreras
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