Thanks for stopping to read mmm-yoso!!! which is being written by Cathy today.
Recently, The Mister and I were in downtown Escondido to run some errands. We parked at one of the free parking lots just behind buildings on East Grand (just off of East 2nd Avenue) and started walking. We knew there would be someplace to eat.
The red brick building with the black awning, next to LLL Reptile on East Grand between North Kalmia and North Juniper. It's pretty easy to spot. 
There is plenty of indoor seating as well as quite a few outdoor tables.
Step inside and the menu is on the wall. There are paper menus also. Order, pay and your food will be brought to your table.
The first item that caught our eyes, top left-Original Poutine ($8.99). Fresh cut fries, brown gravy, cheese curds. We had to. The fries were skin on, definitely made here. Not too crisp, but hot and thoroughly cooked, covered with the not-salty brown gravy and cheese curds, which melted in the heat of the fries. The cheese was plentiful and stretchy and a really great part of each bite. There were leftovers which reheated quite well in the fry pan at home. 
Pretty much the center of the menu board, the Cuban Torta ($16.99) wa our agreed choice. A toasted Torta roll slathered with mayonnaise, filled with adobada, pulled pork, ham, provolone, a fried egg, pineapple, and pickled jalapeño.`
You can see it all here. Each meat (plenty of meat in this sandwich) was fresh and offered a discernible variety of flavors. Then there were textures-the egg was runny, adding a richness and the sweet slice of lightly crisp pineapple was very complimentary to all of the porky goodness. Even the light crunch, slight saltiness and light heat of the pickled jalapeño helped bring it all together with each bite. We each had leftovers of our respective halves.
Looking over to the bottom right of the menu-Beignets ($7.99). Oh yes, this would be a dessert day. We were asked if we wanted the deep fried dough to come out with our meal or would we like to wait, since everything is made to order here. We said we were not in a hurry and later were asked if they should start on the dessert.
The hot fried dough pockets arrived covered in powdered sugar and accompanied by three sauces: chocolate, blueberry and raspberry. The beignet alone had great flavor, a crunchy exterior, fluffy interior and I thought needed no additions…then I dipped a corner. The sauces were wonderful! Fried dough became a spectacular dessert and this was a really nice treat. There were no leftovers to take home.
Everything is made here, daily. Quality North American comfort food. We will return.
H Brothers 212 East Grand Escondido 92025 Open Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (442) 999-5542 Website Closed Sun-Mon
