Donna W.
Yelp
Prohibition is a rustic little joint in northeast Vista. It has a large bar and dining room with a fun Al Capone era vibe. For my purposes, it offered a good selection of burgers with creative names and unique recipes. The burgers are half pound hand formed all beef patties with several side choices. I ordered the Santa Fe Chipotle Burger. It's a meal sized burger with lettuce, tomato, thin sliced red onion, chipotle mayo, pepper jack cheese, Ortega Chili and avocado, I ordered it medium rare with onion rings. My friend's daughter, Abby ordered "a regular cheeseburger" with cheddar cheese, medium well. Our food was served quick and hot. At first blush, it looked awesome. My onion rings were huge, obviously crispy and looked excellent. The first bite was a juicy taste explosion, although it was medium not medium rare as I ordered, but it was so substantial, juicy and tasty, I almost didn't care. The Ortega chili was very generous, and the patty was charbroiled and delicious. There was ample leaf lettuce, tomato and red onion. The chipotle mayo was evident but not very prominent though. The sandwich held together well and was very satisfying. Abby's Cali Burger was cooked medium well, exactly as she ordered. She said it was "very good" (she's not a teen of many words). She and I both were very happy with our side choices, mine onion rings, hers was French fries.
Pricing was I would say at the top of the appropriate range for an independent, locally owned, theme style restaurant, both at $17.99. There is a large menu with many appetizers, salads, handhelds and of course craft beer choices. I had been to Prohibition before, and my food choices then were also very good. This visit on my "burger snob" expedition was way above satisfied. I love these little non chain, non-fast food, independent places with creative themes, unique menus and well thought out amenities such as family friendly menus and highchairs and boosters, a separate more adult option with a lively bar in which you can eat and ample parking.
This was a very enjoyable meal from beginning to end. I would highly recommend Prohibition Brewing Co.
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