Encuentro Cafe former The Congress Cafe

"This is a great option for breakfast in Old Town San Diego. Food: I order the La Vegana and it was good. I feel like the sandwich needed a sauce in it but it was still good. We also got the yuka fries and they were really good. Perfectly crispy and seasoned well. I also really liked that they gave you an assortment of sauces at the table. It was a nice mix of spicy, flavorful, and smokey. Service: Everyone there was very friendly. They seemed pretty busy so sometimes it was hard to get the attention of someone. They also would forget to bring things but overall they were nice. Price: The food is reasonably priced especialyl for the portion size. Instagram: @TheShahLALand"

"Fantastic food at Old Town San Diego, they have authentic Venezuelan food, the coffee is really superb and the taste of this unique food is really good. This is a neighborhood gem, this is a Must when come over to San Diego!!!"

"Yum! I have never had fish for breakfast, but it was soooo good. The outside area was shaded, thankfully. Fairly sure our server was homophobic, but we weren’t disrespected it was just a level down on the service we observed around us. The food is a bit pricey, but is in the touristy area of old town, I wenunderstood."

"We came across The Congress Cafe by default, when all of our usual Old Town options were closed. But, we're glad they were. I've probably driven by this place dozens of times over the years and never knew it was here. It's a low-key, almost hidden gem. The food, the beautiful outdoor patio atmosphere, and the service were all excellent. We had delicious breakfast plates with a side of plantains. And very important for me, their coffee is good. Now we've discovered this place, we will definitely be back."

"Delicious Venezuelan cuisine! We absolutely loved our food and drinks, and the staff were all super kind and helpful. Would love to come back. The quality of the food is just exceptional. Making my mouth water just thinking about it!"