This food is authentic Mexican and delicious. It is also inexpensive for what you get. You walk up…read moreand place your order and pay and they bring it out to you. The staff was super cheerful and friendly. I would give 5 stars but the bathroom was not clean at all. And not just from people using it that day. It looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a long time by the buildup of gross. :(

We were hungry when we got there, and they were already kind of busy so we forgot to take pictures…read more Sorry about that. By the familiar camaraderie the patrons had with the order taker, it was easy to tell that they have a large and loyal following. The atmosphere, of course being a food truck / bus, was tight and hurried. Yes, the bus was converted into long bench seating on two sides along the windows, with the order window and kitchen at the front of the bus. Everybody takes turns in a single file up to the order window--turning sideways to allow the patron before you to move past, so that you can move forward. When It was finally our turn at the menu board and ordering window, the first thing I noticed is that the drink selection is very limited. I tried to ask a couple of questions; the order taker was friendly but impatient, and treated me like I should already know the answer--so I just took my chances. I ordered a breakfast burrito with extra eggs and no potatoes, as most of these types of places serve a breakfast burrito that is more like a potato burrito. The guy asked me how many extra eggs; honestly, I never answered that question, whoops. I also ordered the ranchero steak and some churros. We then took the nearest seat on the bench, and I can say that the dine-in situation is not comfortable at all, but we were hungry enough to endure. When we got the food, I was relieved to see that there was adequate egg in my burrito--but disappointed by the unremarkable sausage, and the heavily diluted eggs. The steak ranchero was tough, but the meat tasted okay. The sauce that smothered it seemed to be watered down tomato paste. The only redeeming part of the dish was the warm and tasty tortillas. I expected some above average churros; remembering the delicious authentic vendor churros I have gotten in Baja California, Just south of the customs border. I think the ones at Jack in the box are better than the ones I got from this truck. So, the food was just okay. In my opinion, it wasn't horrible, but it wasn't worth the money. The service was friendly but rushed, and the atmosphere was bad. We wont ne back, 2 stars.

Hands down the BEST birria I've ever had. If you're a birria fan, you *have* to try the El Tapatio…read moreburrito - it's massive, super flavorful, and incredibly fresh. And makes for some leftovers! On weekends (Saturday and Sunday), they do a birria plate special that's also 10/10. The mole enchiladas are just as impressive - rich, balanced, and full of flavor. I've been here multiple times now, and every single meal has been consistently excellent. Definitely one of those spots you keep coming back to! By far the Mexican food in the valley!

I just wanted a simple meal of tacos. I choose the marinated beef tacos. They were fantastic.! The…read morechips and cabbage salsa were fresh and yummy. I would eat here again.

The BEST tacos/Mexican food in South East Idaho! Being from…read moreCalifornia, the bar is VERY high in regards to good, authentic Mexican food. Tacos are my absolute FAVORITE! They have a salsa/hot sauce bar, each with different heat levels. They have a soda fountain in addition to Horchata! The entire location feels clean! The restaurant is owned and operated by a wonderful family. The owners speak both Spanish and English. I did have a medical emergency at the restaurant and I haven't been back since, but they all treated me so well. I'm very grateful. My observations; 1. Service is efficient and quick! The menu is Massive! 9/10 2. The Horchata is PERFECT! Flavor is the best I've ever tasted. 10/10 3. The food is clean & so is the restaurant! 9/10 4.The only negative is that there is no Apple Pay. 5/10

Great tacos, seasoned very well, tastes like the tortillas are homemade. Quick and friendly…read moreservice, as well as very reasonable prices. Also, very cool location being in an old school bus.

We've eaten here for years now. It's our fave for Mexican food in I.F.!…read more Morenita's is a small & simple place -- but don't let that deter you. They ROCK IT for authentic Mexican food! And they have the Mexican ladies in the kitchen to prove it IS the real deal. (Be sure to tell them "¡Gracias!" when you pick up your food at the high-counter pickup window. Even tho' you can't see them, they can usually hear you! Makes their day. Better still, drop 'em a tip when you pay - they really appreciate it.) Morenita's TACOS are the best in town! They have the house-cooked meat of your choice. Be ready to state your meat pref. at the register. They will ask for your choice. (See my attached MENU PICS for Meat Options.) Most TACOS are made with a larger-sized, white corn tortilla - that oddly but wonderfully tastes like a mix of corn and flour! SO good! (Their "STREET TACO is smaller.) TYPES OF TACOS: Not sure what kind of taco to get? * CHUCHE: Opt for the CHUCHE TACO if you don't need a lot of fanfare (extra toppings), and you like a crisp cabbage crunch in every bite, + some melted cheesy goodness. * RANCHERO: If you DO like all the fixin's - including (a few/not too much) WHOLE beans, pico, onion, tomato, cilantro, avocado, sour cream + a little kick of jalapeño - the TACO RANCHERO is my first-choice fave! * SUPREME: If you like all that same stuff (w/ your choice of meat) - but prefer REFRIED beans and NO jalapeños - go for the TACO SUPREME. OTHER ITEMS: PIZOPE: If you're really hungry, the PIZOPE has similar toppings as a taco, but is a LOT more food! (And cheese.) The PIZOPE is super filling, and great for 2 to share if you don't have big appetites. NACHOS: The SUPER NACHOS are a big win for a family or group 'cuz they're so easily shared - and are just a HUGE pile of delish! (While I HAVE seen a hungry teenage boy or two eat them ALL before, it's rare for most people to finish a plate alone!) About their MEAT CHOICES: * You can never go wrong with their tender BARBACOA (shredded BEEF). There is a 50c or $1 upcharge for that on most dishes. * CARNITAS (shredded PORK) is a popular, delish meat choice, with no upcharge. * I personally find the grilled steak, CARNE ASADA, to be rather dry and gristly for my own pref. But others seem to like it. No upcharge. * If you're feeling adventurous, you must try the BEEF CHEEK as a meat choice! It is super tender & full of flavor! Upcharge applies (50c for tacos, $1 for burritos, as examples.) * FISH (Tilapia) currently (Jan. 2026) has a high cost for substituting as a meat choice. But there is no upcharge for a FISH TACO, as far as I know. HOW THE PLACE ROLLS: * At Morenita's you pay upon ordering, so no tip is required. (But I personally think the sweet older ladies who bus the tables as fast as they can keep up - and work SO hard to keep the restaurant clean, even when the line goes out the door at times - are very deserving of even a minimal or modest tip.) * After you order you will seat yourself at a booth or a table. Be aware that it's a very small place, so seating is "cozy" - so if it's a busy time, you will sit quite close to others. (At the busiest times you may need to take your meal To Go.) * You will listen for your ticket #, found in a black box near top of the receipt. That # will be called out in English and Spanish from the cash register area. TIP: Ask your phone how to say that number in Spanish. (As a Spanish teacher/translator, I hear it better in Spanish than I do in English now, haha!) * When done eating, you clear your own table. Use the trash cans at the back, or at the front by the main door. (Don't throw away their plates or silverware!) If you do not bus it, then please, kindly leave a cash tip for the ladies who bus it for you. * SAUCES IN THE MINI-FRIDGE! Stop at the fridge in the back to grab a couple bottles of SAUCE! Just be sure to put them back when you're done with 'em! And if it's really busy, sauce up at your table and run them back, asap. Our faves: * CHIPOTLE SAUCE (light orange) = mild & creamy * GREEN SAUCE w/ SEEDS = medium PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM: Common courtesy prevails at a cozy, often busy little place like Morenita's! From the parking lot to table clean-up, we can make the dining experience of others better by being helpful, patient, kind, and friendly. We can make someone's day better. This is America, and it's Idaho! May we each be the good example of civility and kindness we ought to be. Let's treat others who may be strangers to us, like friends and family. 'Strangers' are friends we just don't know yet. And we can also show appreciation for the hard workers in our great town who provide a clean place to eat, and a warm, delicious meal when we want it. A little kindness ALWAYS goes a long way.

The food, while presented as authentic, is easily catered to americanized taste buds. I had the…read morebreakfast burrito without potatoes. That's one thing I don't like about Mexican food breakfast burritos--to much potato, but they fixed it up, added extra egg and cheese to fill up the massive tortilla without extra charge. I got it smothered in cheese and green sauce, omgosh it was sooo tasty, and the relleno is one of the better ones in Idaho falls. Honestly, it's hard to go wrong with green chille & cheese, but some manage to. Morenitas smothers their's in a tasty red sauce. They have a wide variety of drinks, and wide selection of beers( pretty sure all bottled) the service, there was no communication gap. It was high energy, talkative, helpful, and she seemed genuinely happy to be there--nice change. They give you a buzzer to come pick up your food. They are pretty busy, and keep costs down by not running it out to your table, but the dining room is not very big, with multiple bench tables big enough to seat like 5. Anyway, grabbing the food is worth the "taste." The atmo, well not horrible, but a little tooo..shared, cafeteria like...it was ok, i could hear who was with me (she gave 5 stars) but it was bright and open .. didn't feel like a place to kick back and enjoy this great food. If I could, id have given 4.5 stars... But atmo and..oh yeah, I'm not sure if this is all day, but when i asked for coffee, which was on the menu, all they had was instant, that's just...no thanx lol, but 4 stars, with a 5 star lean?

The highlight was the pollo enchiladas in verde sauce. The chicken was great and i added some green…read moresalsa which was very fresh tomatillos, onions, jalapeños and lime and great! The place has a meat market, and a mexican grocery store. My wife had a huaraches with carnitas and asada snd the carnitas were superb. Love this stop and we will be back to try more items!!

Absolutely fresh and authentic Mexican hot food as well as sundries and meats, cheeses, drinks,…read moreanything you could want. Their taquitos and burritos are the best in the area!

A Rexburg hole in the wall. Located on Rexburg Main St, you can miss it even if you are trying to…read morefind it. I have never been inside the location, just used the drive through. There normally isn't a line, and if there is, the service is pretty quick. All of the food is good and authentic. They do use more potatoes/fries than normal - but hey! It's Idaho! My favorite thing to get is the Carne Asada fries. Base layer of fries, slices of Carne Asada, sour cream, onions & tomatoes. It is a popular rexburg favorite. I love heat so I add hot sauce when I get home. I'll also throw in a Horchata and a few churros ($1 each). My biggest observations are; 1. The Carne Asada was a bit fatty this last time I went. My husband didn't think it was a problem, so maybe it was just me. 7/10 2. The Horchata was just watered down for my taste. Still tasted amazing! I give it 8/10. 3. CHURROS ARE PERFECT! 10/10 Overall, short a star- it wasn't perfect, but still a favorite, we will be going back soon.

Casual Counter Service Restaurant. The restaurant had plenty of tables and looked pretty clean…read more Honestly, I was not impressed by Casa De Ochoa. We were here on a Monday during a busy lunch rush. Normally, I am understanding of this if the food and service were good, but this was not the case! The service was also awful. The woman working at the counter was so snarky. I asked how big the tacos were to determine if I needed order 2 or 3. She wasn't friendly at all! I get it, there was a line behind me, but I didn't need the attitude. The cherry on top was how the tacos took 20+ minutes to come out and they were cold and unseasoned. Unfortunately, the steak tacos were mid at best, and pretty pricey ($3+ per taco). Several tables had their orders missed or forgotten as well.

We've been traveling and stopped here for lunch. We were greeted and seated. Our waitress brought…read moreus chips, salsa, and bean dip, all 3 were delicious! We ordered from the lunch menu that came with rice and beans. I had an enchilada and tostada with shredded beef. Absolutely delicious sauce on the enchilada, the beef was tasty, and lots of cheese. The tostada was perfectly sized with shredded beef, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. My son had the enchilada with a chicken taco. Absolutely delicious meal and we're so glad we stopped here!

Food is ok, prices are ok, but very limited options therefore I would recommend for that reason…read more Service is great! And clean establishment

AMAZING FOOD PLACE! the food is so good specially the tacos of carne asada that come with beans and…read morerice they were delicious.

Food is blend , service sucks .... Took 30 min to get a beer ,I was done eating when the beer came…read more....He was not happy when I told him to take the beer back ...

Food was great! I had the Enchiladas Suizas and they were very tasty and cheesy! The margaritas…read morewere very good and potent - not so much ice also! The server was very attentive. The ambiance in the restaurant was nice! I would eat here again!

The food was ok but the service UGH! We got there right when they opened . They kept seating more…read moreand more people. At one point we didn't see the 2 servers for 20 minutes . They were in the kitchen. (Cooking?! Who knows) we just wanted to be done and get a check but they never came to our table. Finally just left cash on the table. Prob shouldn't have seated so many if they were under staffed.

Pretty good mix of seafood and veggies. Spicy and tasty! Didn't order in, but the restaurant was…read moreclean and not too busy on a weekday at 1:30. The service was friendly and quick. Only took about seven minutes to prepare the food from order to pick up.