Encinitas is no longer just a sleepy beach Ithiel Town . On any given weekend , the bars and lounges are compact , with people walk ( and stumbling ) from one remnant of Highway 101 to the other . The bustling nightlife has had a ripple core on the eating house scene , with more post than ever to eat properly ( meaning , no fastfood drive - thrus ) after hours . Here are eight restaurant to control your late night appetence , from Cardiff to Leucadia .

Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria

Open till:11pmSince Blue Ribbon ’s opening in 2010 , the artisan pizzeria ( it ’s in the name , OK ) has been on the face of it swarmed around the clock . The thin - cheekiness pizza pie are absolutely crisped in a wood - fired oven . It ’s not your median late - night pizza pie joint with pie toppings like finocchio sausage , garlic meatball , white truffle oil , and cream cheese paired with schnittlaugh . While you ’re probable to meet a long wait early in the evening , the later nighttime happy hour is the time to go , with $ 7 personal pizza served from 9:30 - 11pm , Wednesday through Saturday .

El Pueblo Authentic Mexican Food

Open till:24/7Don’t let El Pueblo ’s location fool you : it ’s the perfect after - minute stop to strike after a night out . Sure it ’s inside a Valero , but you’re able to fill up on double - wrapped , beer - battered $ 1 Pisces taco at this 24 - 60 minutes spot while you your Uber driver fills up on accelerator pedal . The salsa taproom almost cause you forget about the carwash just a few invertebrate foot away .

3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro

Open till:1am3rd Corner is a little bit of everything . The kitchen is open until 1 am on weekends and it ’s mighty in the heart of the business district bar tantrum . It ’s got a retail wine shop with a vast selection at every price full stop so you’re able to browse for a nice feeding bottle before sit down for a perfectly creamy Italian rice or a braised short - costa . And , this is the awry listicle for this fact , but it ’s get bottomless mimosa weekend brunches .

Filiberto’s

Open till:24/7When the Encinitas bar shut down , the party gravel on at Filiberto ’s . It ’s open 24 hours and does not skimp on the portions . The burritos are wrapped in a elephantine , warm flour tortilla and fill with a assortment of Mexican basic , from eggs and cheddar for a breakfast burrito , to carne asada and french fries for a California burrito the size of your forearm .

Cotixan

undetermined till:24/7Located in New Encinitas , Cotixan is one of the few open 24 hours , which means the Cotixan fries , drenched in saturnine emollient , guacamole , and shred cheddar cheese , are waiting for you at any hour of the night . Since it have a drive - thru alternative , you could shamelessly roll through in your dirtiest pajamas to pick up a breakfast burrito , served all solar day .

Wine Steals

open up till:11pmIf you do n’t bear in mind the prompt crusade down to Cardiff , Wine Steals is a great place to take a date since it ’s got a dear wine selection , thin - crust pizza pie , cheese board , and retort service , which all amount to a laid - back yet upscale fast - casual vibe . loosen up on one of the comfortable couch and take your metre deciding amongst pie , since the kitchen stays open until 11 pm on most Fridays and Saturdays , depending on requirement .

Regal Seagull

Open till:11pmWhile Regal Seagull gets heap of love for its extensive , rotating beer leaning ( spin the wheel of indecision to let fate decide your beer of the night ) , the premium , locally   made blimp deserve some recognition too . Try the blimp sampler plate and stock up on all the different condiment . The kitchen is open until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays .

Juanitas Taco Shop

receptive till : MidnightThose who have n’t been to Juanita ’s may be a tad skeptical based on the taco shop ’s outside appearing , but do n’t let that cease you . It ’s is an understated wetback and burrito spotlight mightily in the heart of Leucadia . discontinue in for a late Nox California burrito , which has the perfect proportion of carne asada , french fries , dour cream , guacamole , and Armerican cheddar cheese .

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Ellen Wrightis a free-lance at Thrillist who once look someone come departed into their burrito at one of the above restaurants ( and will not name names here ) . To see what Mexican place she ’s currently frequenting , follow her on Twitter:@PacificPolished

Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizza, white pizza

Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria

El Pueblo Authentic Mexican Food, seafood tacos

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The 3rd Corner Encinitas, seafood

The 3rd Corner Encinitas

wrap, San Diego sandwiches, Cotixan

Courtesy of Cotixan

cheese platter, Wine Steals, San Diego wine bars

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Juanita’s Taco Shop, San Diego tacos

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