CARiN de RiA

CARiN de RiA brings authentic Filipino karinderya dining to Encinitas, earning an outstanding 4.7-star rating from 336 reviews. The stylized name "CARiN de RiA" plays on "carinderia"-the traditional Filipino eatery where home-cooked meals are displayed cafeteria-style for customers to point and select (turo-turo). This dining format originated in the Philippines centuries ago, providing affordable, delicious meals to travelers and locals. CARiN de RiA preserves this cultural tradition while elevating it for San Diego County's coastal dining scene. Located next to the longtime Encinitas institution The Potato Shack, CARiN de RiA introduced North County San Diego to authentic Filipino cuisine, filling a gap in an area with limited Filipino restaurant options despite Southern California's large Filipino population (second-highest concentration in the US). The restaurant serves homestyle Filipino classics like chicken adobo, pancit, lumpia, and sizzling sisig, with reviewers praising dishes as "the best Filipino food in San Diego County." The 336 reviews and 4.7 rating demonstrate strong community support from both Filipino-Americans craving authentic food and adventurous diners discovering Filipino cuisine. CARiN de RiA offers exceptional value-described as "an absolute steal, especially in Encinitas"-with $10 lunch deals and generous portions. The restaurant serves Filipino beers and features both indoor and outdoor dining. The Carinderia Company has expanded to multiple locations, bringing their "Fresh Filipino Goodness" to broader audiences.