Exhale Restaurant

Name: Exhale Restaurant
Address: 236 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, United States, 92054
Telephone: (760) 231-1743
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (44)

$30 and under

Mexican

236 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to Exhale Oceanside!

We recently gave our Menu a makeover. We are now serving wood fired comfort food with American and world influences. Using the finest white oak we are wood firing, or grilling just about everything. Chef Daniel Pundik's creative and playful approach to food satisfies every range of taste. Our menu has flavors covering a variety of cultures and styles. Wether you like burgers, seafood, veggies, pizzas or are a fan of open flame cooking, our menu has something for everyone!

We look forward to serving you soon.
Cheers!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 231-1743
Website
http://www.exhaleoceanside.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daniel Pundik

Location
236 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Parking details
Public Lot

Chips & Salsa$6.00
Guacamole$10.00
Avocado | Jalapeño | Lime | Cilantro | Tomato | Red Onion | Served w/ Warm Tortilla Chips & House Salsa
Cast Iron Melted Cheese Dips (Queso Fundido)
Served with: House Pressed Blue Corn Tortillas
- Chorizo | Poblano Peppers | Onions | Salsa Verde$13.00
- Mushrooms | Potatoes | Garlic Crema | Manchego Cheese$12.00
Wood Oven Mexican Flatbreads (Tlayudas)
Refried Black Beans | Queso Oaxaca | Avocado | Shaved Cabbage | Pickled Onions | Cilantro
- Smoked Mole Brisket$14.00
- Chorizo$13.00
- Chapulines (Spicy, Crispy Grasshoppers)$13.00
- King Trumpet Mushrooms$13.00
Masa Fried Cauliflower$12.00
Smoked Poblano Crema | Escabeche | Smoked Salt | Lime | Cilantro Blossoms
Scallop & Crab Ceviche$14.00
Avocado | Charred Nopales | Serrano | Chili & Cucumber Broth | Red Onion | Cilantro Wasabi Masago | Lime Radish | Epazote Tostada
Wood Grilled Yellowtail Collars$14.00
Honey Glazed Pickled Chayote | Charred Tajin Peanuts | Cilantro | Blossoms | Lime
Mexican Street Corn (Off the Cob)$8.00
Smoked Garlic Crema | Manchego Cheese | Morita Salsa | Lime Zest
Bacon Wrapped Smoked Chile Relleno$10.00
Black Truffle | Goat Cheese | Manchego Cheese | Queso Oaxaca | Guajillo Chili Sauce

Salads

Salad Add Ons - Grilled Chicken $6 | Fish of the Day $8 | Shrimp $8 | Mushrooms & Poblano Peppers $5

Taco Salad$14.00
Guacamole | Sour Cream | Corn Relish | Pepitas | Queso Blanco | Black Beans | Romaine Lettuce | Chipotle Butter Milk Dressing | Cilantro | Flour Tortilla
Grilled Mexican Cesar$14.00
One Grilled Baby Romaine Hearts | One Chilled Baby Romaine Hearts | TJ Cesar Dressing | Manchego Cheese | Pickled Onion | Grilled Lemon | Crispy Tortilla Strips

Tacos

Served on: House Pressed Blue Corn Tortillas

Rib Eye Taco
Fried Pickled Jalapeños & Onions | Chimichurri | Queso Blanco | Garlic Crema | Cilantro
- 1 Taco$8.00
- 3 Tacos$18.00
Smoked Brisket
Mole Oaxaca | Peanuts | Queso Blanco | Grilled Spring Onions | Grasshopper Crema
- 1 Taco$7.00
- 3 Tacos$16.00
Chicken al Pastor
Marinated Wood Grilled Chicken Thighs | Crispy Chicken Skin | Crispy Queso | Slow Roasted Pineapple | Avocado | Onion | Watercress | Avocado Salsa
- 1 Taco$6.00
- 3 Tacos$15.00
Adobada Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Watermelon Radish Slaw | Habanero Mustard | Pickled Chayote | Queso Blanco
- 1 Taco$6.00
- 3 Tacos$15.00
Masa Fried Chicken
Smoked Garlic Crema | Chile de Arbol Oil | Agave Glaze | Cucumber Pico | Jalapeno Queso Blanco | Charred Cabbage | Mint | Cilantro | Smoked Sesame Seeds
- 1 Taco$6.00
- 3 Tacos$15.00
Squid Ink Tempura Shrimp
Avocado | Charred Corn Salsa | Mayo | Cotija Cheese | Jalapeno | Cilantro | Salsa Morita | Epazote Gremolata
- 1 Taco$7.00
- 3 Tacos$16.00
Chile Glazed Fish
Watermelon Reddish Slaw | Agave Bacon | Fried Avocado | Smoked Poblano Crema
- 1 Taco$7.00
- 3 Tacos$16.00
Vegan Wild, Mushroom & Poblano Peppers
Avocado | Refried Black Beans | Avocado Salsa | Fried Epazote
- 1 Taco$7.00
- 3 Tacos$15.00

Tortas

Served with Mixta Salad

Birria Dip$16.00
Braised Birria Short Ribs | Birria Au Jus | Queso Oaxaca | Roasted Poblano Chiles & Onions | Smoked Garlic Crema | Avocado
Torta Ahogada$16.00
Masa Fried Chicken Breast | Mole Oaxaca | Citrus Slaw | Pickled Onions | Queso Blanco

Quesadillas

Flour Tortilla w/ Guacamole | Sour Cream | Corn Relish

Steak$16.00
Rib Eye Steak | Plantains | Refried Black Beans | Poblano Peppers
Wild Mushroom$14.00
Wild Mushrooms | Poblano Peppers
Three Cheese$13.00
Queso Oaxaca | Queso Blanco | Mozzarella
Squash Blossom$14.00
Baby Kale | Wood Grilled Zucchini
Chicken al Pastor$15.00
Wood Grilled Chicken | Grilled Pineapple | Cilantro | Pickled Onions

Mains

Served with: House Pressed Blue Corn Tortillas | Tomatillo Chimichurri Rice | Refried Black Beans

Corn Husk Wrapped Wild Scallops$24.00
Mole Oaxaca | Sweet Purple Potato | Chorizo | Spiced Pepitas | Smoked Garlic Crema | Watercress
Baja Fish & Chips$21.00
Whole Masa Fried Branzino | Citrus Slaw | Crispy Yucca Tots | Crema Trio
Chile Verde Pork Tomahawk Steak$25.00
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes | Avocado | Salsa Verde | Shaved Jalapeno | Cilantro Blossoms
Smoked Organic Half Chicken$24.00
House Spice Rub | Mexican Street Corn | Chimichurri | Grilled Avocado
Mole Negro Peppercorn Crusted Rib Eye$32.00
Pistachios | King Trumpet Mushrooms | Fried Epazote | Grilled Spring Onions

What 44 people are saying

Exhale Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

44 Reviews

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oliviaf
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
4.0
Dined on June 30, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the food and the price point is right on for the quality. I will definitely be back.
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BarbaraT
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food service great noise level terrible
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KiraL VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique mix of flavors, nice service people and upscale, ultra casual atmosphere. Truffle butter biscuits are to die for. Baked brie and street corn style cauliflower dishes are delicious. Scallops were divine. I am going to enjoy eating my way through the new menu.
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SandiL
Orange County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 12, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is fresh and presentation is unique. New menu. We loved the roasted cauliflower appetizer. Second visit and will go back.
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LewisWoof
Seattle / Eastern Washington16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of many trips for me. Very interesting and tasty food. “Modern Mexican “. Very good for sharing. Service has been excellent to above and beyond. Atmosphere a bit sterile and seating bit uncomfortable. Well worth the trip.
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HeatherK
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went with my parents and my kids. All three generations loved it!
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JackP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the whole experience, the waitstaff was friendly and knowledgeable, the background music was great and the food was awesome. We had the guacamole and chips for starters, the pepper crusted tomahawk steak and fish and chips with yucca tots for the main dishes. Both entrees were cooked to perfection. Will definitely make a return visit
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Bman VIP
San Diego89 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time and we will be back. Innovative and creative food choices. Excellent bar and great service from our server Jasmine. Fun place to be. Extremely friendly staff.
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Dardar
San Diego23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Everything we order was awesome..drinks were skinny thoughts and the ain't going down. Then mex street corn, adobada prom belly taco, smoked half chicken, and the kicker was the mex CHAPULINES (spicy crispy grasshoppers) Flatbread! Everything was tasty, wonderful and superb!
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PaulW VIP
San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 6, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Second time dining here. First time with my wife. Booked a reservation on Open Table and it wasn’t clear that all reservations are for outdoor seating. We did it want to sit outside since it was a bit chilly. Front desk staff was very nice but was only able to sit us at a window counter not a table. That was really our only disappointment. The food was amazing in particular the Yellow Tail Collars. And the drinks didn’t disappoint whatsoever. Looking forward to going back again.
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236 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054

Additional information

Neighborhood
Oceanside
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Pundik

Website
http://www.exhaleoceanside.com/
Phone number
(760) 231-1743

Exhale Restaurant

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Starters

Chips & Salsa$6.00

Guacamole$10.00

Cast Iron Melted Cheese Dips (Queso Fundido)

Wood Oven Mexican Flatbreads (Tlayudas)

Masa Fried Cauliflower$12.00

Scallop & Crab Ceviche$14.00

Wood Grilled Yellowtail Collars$14.00

Mexican Street Corn (Off the Cob)$8.00

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Chile Relleno$10.00

Salads

Taco Salad$14.00

Grilled Mexican Cesar$14.00

Tacos

Rib Eye Taco

Smoked Brisket

Chicken al Pastor

Adobada Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Masa Fried Chicken

Squid Ink Tempura Shrimp

Chile Glazed Fish

Vegan Wild, Mushroom & Poblano Peppers

Tortas

Birria Dip$16.00

Torta Ahogada$16.00

Quesadillas

Steak$16.00

Wild Mushroom$14.00

Three Cheese$13.00

Squash Blossom$14.00

Chicken al Pastor$15.00

Mains

Corn Husk Wrapped Wild Scallops$24.00

Baja Fish & Chips$21.00

Chile Verde Pork Tomahawk Steak$25.00

Smoked Organic Half Chicken$24.00

Mole Negro Peppercorn Crusted Rib Eye$32.00

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