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    4.0 (77 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Cochinita pi ok
    Irene B.

    We came here when it just opened and had cafe de olla and tres leches cake and that was amazing! Dense moist cake not too sweet and the cafe de olla was perfect. Today we came for lunch and was still able to order breakfast. This time we sat outside in the back in their little patio area and it was very cute and private. I had the breakfast machaca and the eggs to meat ratio was just right. The meat was tender and flavorful and the beans were delicious. My friend wanted mole chilaquiles and said the flavors were so authentic and tasted homemade. Our other friend had the cochinita pibil. Our waitress was kind enough to let us know that they cook it fresh daily and it needed another 15min it's and if we were ok to wait. It was well worth the wait. Our friend said it was super flavorful and the meat was so tender it was perfect for her. My husband liked his fajitas but was thrown off with the cheese on top. But overall the food were very delicious and authentic. The service was excellent our waitress checked on us all the time. The prices are reasonable for the amount of food you are getting.

    Amanda G.

    This is our 2nd time here and the food was just as delicious as the first time. Although, the restaurant is small, it is bright and clean inside. We had to wait about 10 mins to be seated and were helped within a few minutes. The waitresses are always friendly. The shrimp tacos is my favorite! The queca taco is unique and so tasty. The machacha has lots of flavor and is a good size. Overall would recommend trying them out.

    Elizabeth S.

    I came here since I saw that they had mole poblano ($20). Place is in the Claremont Village and the tables were filled quickly. Street parking only. I also got a Baja fish taco ($5) to try which came with sliced cabbage, pico de gallo, and sour cream. The fish batter was not too crispy and the portion size was good. The mole poblano came with a side of beans and rice. The chicken was tender and came off the bone easily. The mole had a good amount of heat, more smokier than other places I've tried. The waitress was nice.

    Asada plate and delicious salsas.
    Erica S.

    The most delicious and authentic Mexican food I've had in a long time. Everything I order has been scrumptious. Great location, super cute decor, great service, and one of my favorite spots in Claremont.

    Mole Poblano
    Ryan S.

    Amores in Claremont fits perfectly into the charm of the village, where everything feels a little more local and thoughtfully curated. I always enjoy spending time in that area, and this spot blends right in with that small town, independent feel. The food was delicious, and the mole in particular stood out with both its flavor and presentation. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but it's spotless and stylish, with crisp white walls and deep blue accents that make the space feel clean and elevated. Service was friendly and efficient without feeling rushed, which made the whole meal feel relaxed. It ended up being a really nice dining experience and a place I would gladly return to when I'm in Claremont.

    Our family and in the center the birthday girl

    Let me start that we made a reservation for ten to celebrate my 74th Birthday I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the patio setup for our group it was intimate, shady and there was an awesome mural on the wall The service was impeccable and the best service I have experienced in a while. Now the food: delicious, authentic and a great experience for the whole family I'm from Mexico and I can be very critical, nothing we ate was a disappointment In fact, we had a nostalgic experience of food prepared in the way we were accustomed to in the Yucatan and Mexico City Thank you for the hospitality and making my birthday celebration special

    Mole Poblano
    Michael D.

    We stopped by for dinner last night and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. We got both the mole poblano and ceviche, by the end of the meal we were practically licking our plates clean. Also their carnitas was amazing! The taco came out loaded with meat and had tons of crispy pork pieces adding to both the flavor and texture. We will definitely be back soon to try the rest of the menu. Don't forget to try the Tres Leches before leaving!

    Huevos Rancheros rice and beans
    Ricardo A.

    Not me finding a spot that tastes like someone's tia is in the back cooking. The huevos rancheros were PERFECT sauce tasted homemade, super fresh, and full of flavor. Rice and beans? Exactly how they should be. The sausage breakfast burrito was also really good simple, filling, and done right. If you want real, authentic breakfast... this is it.

    Gina E.

    Stumbled across this place while on my walk at the village. Super cute little restaurant. Clean, pretty and cozy. The staff are all very friendly. I was craving something healthy and ordered their quinoa salad. It was sooo good! It had grilled chicken, avocado, red onion, garbanzo beans, cucumbers and mango with this zesty lime dressing. The menu had a lot of different items but I'll definitely come back for this particular salad!

    Chicken fajitas immediately after I set them down on the passenger seat of my car.  I hadn't even pulled out of the parking spot.
    Jill P.

    Oh boy. Please do yourself a favor and do not, for the love of all things holy, order the fajitas to go. First of all, they're not very good. They are very salty. The chicken is overcooked and the vegetables are undercooked. It doesn't come with sour cream or anything which would've helped balance out the heavy hand on salt. Most importantly - what you will carry out is a bowl of soup. There's so much liquid in this that as soon as I set the bag down, flat, on the front seat of my car brown liquid started to pool on the bottom. I had to hold the bag out of the window as I drove to my destination so it wouldn't get all over my car. When I got to where I was going I was stunned that when I opened the container with fajita mix of chicken and vegetables it was still full of liquid, and that what had spelled into the bag was only about a third of the liquid in the box. A total complete mess. I will certainly never order takeout from here again, but I don't know that I'd ever eat here again either. Apart from the the women on the staff, being absolutely lovely (kind, helpful), the food is pretty bad and this mess tells me that chef probably has no idea how to work in a restaurant.

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    Mary O.

    Service was not as expected. Not welcoming, only one girl to help take orders, serve, bus tables. After 15 mins waiting server took order. Chicken Mole enchilada is good and taco Gobernador. Rice and beans were cold!

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