EsKiNiTa Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to EsKiNiTa, a hidden gem nestled in San Diego that's redefining the Filipino dessert experience. This unique eatery offers an array of mouthwatering dishes that resonate with the rustic charm of traditional Filipino street food. The star of the menu is undoubtedly the skewered meats, including the delightful Chicken BBQ and Pork Isaw, each grilled to perfection over mesquite charcoal, infusing them with a rich, smoky flavor.
For a complete meal, savor the Tapsilog and Pork SiSig, which showcase a vibrant blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Don't forget to finish off your meal with their luscious Ube Ice Cream, a creamy treat made from delicious purple yam. Each dish is not just a meal but a connection to Filipino culture, brought alive by the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by owner Rich and his dedicated team. If you're searching for authentic flavors and a familial dining experience, EsKiNiTa is an absolute must-visit!
Combo Plates
Beef Pares
Cubed beef briskets cooked with spices and tenderized to perfection. Served with garlic rice and fried egg.
Pork SiSig
a delicious medley of velvety soft pork bits, onions, and chili peppers tossed in tangy and savory dressing. Served with garlic rice and fried egg.
Goto
a Filipino rice and beef tripe gruel cooked with ginger and garnished with toasted garlic, scallions, black pepper, and chicharon.
Beef Mami
Beef bone broth served over noodles and cuts of tender beef meat pieces accompanied by a couple of sliced boiled egg, spring onions, fried garlic and lemon wedge.
Longsilog
combination of sweet longganisa sausage, sinangag (garlic rice), and itlog (fried eggs)
Tapsilog
a delicious combination of tangy, garlicky, and savory flavors with a hint of sweetness. Tapsilog gets its name from combining 3 Filipino words: tapa (marinated beef), Sinangag (Garlic Fried Rice), and itlog (egg).
Pork BBQ
Marinated Pork meat on a barbecue stick.
Chicken BBQ
Marinated chicken meat on a barbecue stick.
Longanisa bbq
Filipino sausage made of ground pork, garlic, and spices, on a bbq stick.
Hotdog bbq
Filipino hotdog on a bbq stick.
Kwek Kwek
Battered quail eggs on a stick.
Pork Isaw
Grilled marinated pork intestines.
Skewered meats Ihaw ihaw
Sweets/Desserts
Ube Ice Cream
a Filipino ice cream flavor prepared using ube (purple yam) as the main ingredient.