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China Cafe
2236 Carmel Valley Rd
Del Mar, CA 92014
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#9 of 46 restaurants in Del Mar
  • Cuisines: Chinese, Vegetarian
  • Price range*: $16-$20
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 2236 Carmel Valley Rd, Del Mar, CA 92014
  • Phone:  (858) 793-8478
  • Fax:  +1 858 793 8883
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“what a great place!”
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5 of 5 stars
Sai_shindo   3 contributions
delmar
Nov 15, 2009

This place has a great setting, fast and great service.when i came here for food for the first time the service just came out like BAM fast seating then the ordering was done quick and easy. the order given in a good pace and tasted great. more

“Asian Tapas!”
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4 of 5 stars
brianmclean   5 contributions
Washington DC
Oct 14, 2008

For a chinese restaurant, I rate China Cafe above average. Sure it is expensive for chinese food, but it is cheap compared to the other restaurants in the area. The food was well prepared and service was quick and acurate. My wife and I ordered four different Asian Tapas and left full and satisfied for less than $50. Give it... more

“Expensive, did not get what I ordered, made me sick. Avoid China Cafe.”
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1 of 5 stars
DelMarBlonde   1 contribution
San Diego, CA
Aug 30, 2007
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China Cafe serves unapologetically "Americanized" Chinese food. Which is not a problem in and of itself, except for the food itself is so bad. I recently went to China Cafe for quick take out. I ordered a single fish entree with green vegetable, and to my surprise was charged a shocking $30 (more than double the price shown on the... more

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China Cafe Address

2236 Carmel Valley Rd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Tel: (858) 793-8478 Fax: +1 858 793 8883
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.