Service was amazing! Very attentive and constantly checking in. The place had an overall great vibe. I really liked the table decorations and it kinda felt homey. What I ordered was so delicious. To be honest, it tasted very homemade and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite! read more

If you're looking for real, authentic Mexican food in Claremont, stop what you're doing and head to Amores Restaurant. The chicken tinga is packed with incredible flavor and cooked to perfection. The carne con chile is as authentic as it gets, not the Americanized Mexican food you'll find at many other places around Claremont. This is the real deal. And the salsas? Absolutely amazing! Every one is delicious, but that orange salsa is hands down my favorite. I also can't forget the iced café de la olla... WOW. It was so good that it didn't need a single packet of sweetener or a splash of milk. Perfectly balanced and full of rich, authentic flavor. This place is a hidden gem that truly delivers an authentic Mexican dining experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Very bad experience, RUDE service. 2nd and last time. We will never return nor will we recommend this place to anybody. On Sunday 7/5 my guy and I wanted to have breakfast at Amores, It was busy inside and the only table for two available was in direct sunlight. We asked the incredibly rude woman who was going to take our order if we could move to another table as I was being blinded by the sunlight and we were told "Switch!". What? - so RUDE - so if we switch seats, one of us is still in the sunlight ... We then asked if we could sit in the totally empty patio and 2nd RUDE and non-sensical reply: "No, we only have tables for 4 on the patio" What? how is this an issue?. What is wrong with two people sitting at a table for four if there is no one on the patio and no one waiting, and why not have a table for two outside if your rules are this stupid. We have eaten here once before and the food was good, although portions are very small and pricey. We thought we give this place a 2nd try, but the rudeness and total lack of accommodation left us bewildered and frustrated. The rude lady didn't care that we walked out, so we left and had a nice breakfast at Crepes De Paris. Stay away from this place. It won't be around much longer anyway. Go to La Popular, Viva Madrid, or Crepes De Paris. read more

Ridiculous experience, rude service. 2nd and last time. We will never return. On Sunday 7/5 my lady and I wanted to have breakfast at Amores, It was busy inside and the only table for two available was in direct sunlight. We asked the incredibly rude woman who was going to take our order if we could move to another table as my lady was being blinded by the sunlight and we were told "Switch!". What? - so if we switch seats, one of us is still in the sunlight ... We then asked if we could sit in the totally empty patio and 2nd rude and non-sensical reply: "No, we only have tables for 4 on the patio" What? how is this an issue?. What is wrong with two people sitting at a table for four if there is no one on the patio and no one waiting, and why not have a table for two outside if your rules are this stupid. Note: my lady and I go to Panini Kabob often which is a busy and popular restaurant. You have to wait for a host to seat you. They always have a line of people waiting to eat. We have been seated at a table of four many times no matter how busy the restuarant is. We thought we give this place a 2nd try, but the rudeness and total lack of accommodation left us bewildered and frustrated. Also, we have eaten here once before and the food was good, although portions are very small. The four sopes for $12 are smaller than one regular size sope rom other places. We left and had a nice breakfast at Crepes De Paris. Steer clear of this place. It won't be around much longer anyway. Go to La Popular, Viva Madrid, or Crepes De Paris, Panini Kabob, Mollys Souper, or honestly anywhere but this place. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Amores - Asada plate and delicious salsas. - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

What I had: - Chilaquiles w/egg and asada (red - $15 base, $4 eggs, $5 asada) - Taco de pescado ($5) - Cafe de olla ($5) - Cochinita pibil plate ($20) How it did taste: - Verily, I did dearly love all that I did order. The chief delights were the cochinita pibil platter, as well as the taco de pescado. Wherefore did I bestow upon it five stars? - The humours and atmosphere were most agreeable, the prices fair, the situation convenient, and the service swift despite the establishment being yet new. What be the final judgement? - Give it a try, forsooth. read more

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. read more

Amores - Mole Poblano - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

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 read more

Amores - Our family and in the center the birthday girl - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

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! read more

Amores - Mole Poblano - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

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One and done. Ordered two entrees: asada plate and chicken mole. My asada plate came first. My husband said start. Beans and rice were lukewarm and asada was salty and very tough. No steak knife. The chicken mole was nowhere to be seen. After five minutes, the server came by and said it won't be long. Another five minutes...I'm eating quite slowly (wasn't easy cutting the meat anyway). I'm half done with my asada and server brings corn tortillas and still no mole. They have been open long enough to figure out service order. The place had only two other tables filled while we were there. Several other reviews have commented on this lack of attention to detail. (Which I read after we were there) Finally the mole comes. It looks promising but again, lukewarm rice and beans. The mole was just not well made. Mole poblano is supposed to be more chocolatey and sweet with only subtle spice. This one was none of the above. It was mouth burning, hard hitting spice with a metallic edge to it. I had half of my piece of asada left which I made my husband eat because he is too nice to say anything. Disappointing that the server brought the check, saw an entire serving of mole untouched minus two small bites and did not inquire. No one was blatantly rude - just not interested in serving. Hard pass - there's plenty of other places to go. read more

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. read more

Amores - Huevos Rancheros rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

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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! read more

Amores - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

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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. read more

Amores - 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. - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

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Food is super tasty and service was happy and attentive. Super yummy Had the taco and taquito plate along with cake - Really enjoyed the meal read more

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! read more

Amores - Bill - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

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Very good food. Cute little spot. Very lovely staff. Forgot my card and was happy to come back and get another hit of mis amores. I'll be back read more

This place is my new favorite Mexican spot in the IE. It's Mexican home cooking just like my abuelas. We got the sopesitas & the carne con chile. The masa of the sopes was fresh and the meat was juicy. The salsas are fresh and there is one for every spice level. The carne con chile was perfectly spicy and the beans and rice were perfect. The cafe de olla was my top 2 and I'm super picky. Will be back! read more

Had a very rude waitress tell me it was going to be a 20 minute wait . Went for a walk and they had me wait some more . There was a big pile of dog poop in the back which made the waiting unbearable. 20 minutes turned into 45 so I had to complain in order to get a table . Their wait list system is mess and they don't seem to honor it . Will not be coming here again . read more

Food was great! Service was great. They had one chef so it was a bit slow, but definitely worth the wait! The food was phenomenal! read more

Amores - Steak & eggs - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

Delicious! We had the chilaquiles in red sauce with over easy eggs, rib eye taco and the steak & egg plate. All items were delicious, worth the wait. We didn't know that you can make a reservation. It was fine though because we went to Philz coffee! Staff were friendly & the location is clean. read more

The food is very rich in flavor and the portions are generous but not overwhelming. We loved the freshly fried chips with guacamole as a starter. I recommend the chicken enchiladas de mole-the sauce profile was nutty, smokey, a tiny hint of spicy and sweet dark chocolate. My niece had a flavorful carne asada. I must say, their rice and beans were also delicious. I recommend making a reservation in advance or getting on their waitlist. We arrived at 1:45pm for a late lunch and didn't get seated until 3pm. The service was very friendly but it definitely took some time to get seated. Once seated the food came out fairly quickly. It was my first time and next time I'll be arriving much earlier because they were out of so many things! This was definitely disappointing. They were out of all their aguas frescas, pollo en mole, and tres leches and it was only 3:00pm. I noticed some other Yelpers also mentioned this same issue in their reviews. But the food was so good that I do plan on giving this place a second visit. The location is on the smaller side, comfortable, simply decorated with a light blue and white French influenced floral design and Oak wood tables and shelves. Very airy and inviting. read more

Terrible service and Terrible food. The breakfast potatoes were mushy and cold. Not room temperature. Cold. Which means they warmed up leftovers in the microwave. And I found a hair in my food. Definitely not mine. The waitresses were too busy on their phones or chatting with each other to actually serve the room. I also found it completely unreasonable they charge an extra $4 for eggs if you want them on your chilaquiles. By the color of the eggs they're just your regular basic eggs. Definitely not pasture raised that would warrant such a ridiculous charge. The waitress also said the steak and eggs was and I quote "ribeye" and Yeah nope this was flap meat. Just regular carne asada. Had we known that we wouldn't have ordered it medium rare. read more

Amores - Hair in the beans - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

Every time I've come here I always enjoy what I get. The service is always great and even when there is a rush. read more

Amores - Huevos rancheros so yummy. Their coffee is also amazing. - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

I visited this restaurant on Friday and have to say, the food was absolutely incredible. 10/10, chef's kiss. Every dish we tried was flavorful and well worth it. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. It was quite slow, and at times we felt like we were being overlooked. We had to ask for basic things like salsa and water refills, which really should come without needing to request especially when the restaurant wasn't busy (there were only about three tables occupied). I truly enjoyed the food and would come back for that alone, but I hope the service improves because it would make the entire experience so much better. read more

I ordered the traditional plate and it was outstanding! The place is cute and we got here a bit late because most of the pies were gone. Oh well next time. read more

Amores - Plato tradicional. Chile relleno, enchilada and a taco dorado. - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

Only authentic Mexican dishes in Claremont. Definitely Mexican approved. Home made quality dishes that taste like your abuelita's home made food with a homey feel. Food and service by Adriana is always consistent. I've been coming since opening. Do not get discouraged by other reviews, people really seem to lack patience and courtesy nowadays. I promise you the wait is ABSOLUTELY worth the authenticity and flavor in the food. It's a 10/10 from me. read more

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The food was yummy, the service was great but for my lunch and having water my bill was over $35. I got a small a la carte chile relleno and 3 mini fried shredded beef tacos. I almost forgot I got a slice of tres leches to share with my coworkers. Smaller portions so we ate everything. read more

Amores - I must have been so hungry I did not take a picture of my chile relleno ‍‍ - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

My husband and I had lunch at Amores in Claremont. The restaurant is on the smaller side but it fits into the village. It's spotless and very cute. The food was delicious & authentic. My husband had the tacos & I had a burrito. The service was good & the server was friendly & attentive. This restaurant is a great addition to the village in Claremont. We'll be going back & I'm telling all my friends to go to this restaurant for really good, authentic Mexican food. read more

The wait time to get our food was close to 2 hours. No apology, no explanation. All our food came in at different times. Not a few minutes apart, but so spread out that each person finished their meal then the next person got their food. In Total we were there from 1:35 to 4:40. People came and went and we still didn't have our food. It was so inconsiderate. The table next to us were also struggling to get their food in a considerably okay amount of time. They seemed really bothered. So sad. We won't be returning. read more

4.5 stars! This is a new restaurant in the Claremont Village. Food is excellent. Here's a quick breakdown: Our first experience here, got there about 30 mins after opening on a Monday, no wait to be seated. 2-3 other tables already seated when we arrived. By the time we left every table was full. Ambiance is cute and pleasant. It's a small restaurant. Food: we got the Mole Poblano, and a pulpo and baja fish taco. The pulpo is delicious. Charred but not overcooked, good bite, would recommend. The fish taco was not standout but good. The mole was the star of the show with rich nutty flavor and good texture on top of juicy bone-in chicken thighs. Sides, (beans/rice) could stand a little more attention, but rounded out the plate nicely. I would highly recommend this dish. At $20 it's priced competitively with the other high-end Mexican places locally and definitely worthwhile. Amores is probably the best among the local scene for this dish. Service was good, I get the impression that the front of house is run by one person, but they are very attentive, and I don't think any table felt neglected or overlooked. No issues getting refills, etc. Kitchen service was not exactly fast, it took us about 30 minutes from the time we ordered to receive our first dishes. There are a few earlier reviews that highlight some specialty coffee drinks and things like that, which were not available when we went, which was a little bit of a disappointment. Overall a great experience and I certainly plan to return! read more

Pollo enchiladas rice and bean so good. Omg the Rybeye Steak Taco was a bomb wit the salsa. The QUESABIRRIA IS MORE LIKE MACHACA QUESADILLA Lack of flavor and to dry. Not my favorite read more

Amores - Enchiladas de pollo - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

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Horrible customer service. I came on Mother's Day and I understand they are a small business with limited seating but we got seated 45 mins after arriving after being told the wait was 15 mins. The they sit is at the table next to the window where the shade cover doesn't work. The heat of the sun reflecting off the window was so hot and uncomfortable . When the waiter came 15 mins after being seated , I asked her if the shade worked or if we could be seated at another table and she said NO. I got up and left . How are you going to sit people by the window with the sun beaming on them. My face was burning. I wish their business the best but if the plan to run a business they need to be prepared for big days like today. Get more help, change the seating or fix your broken fixtures. And no I won't come back here even on a regular day of the week. read more

Just no... First it took 15 minutes to be seated when all except two tables were filled because they needed to wipe down all the tables (that were clean)... then when ordering they did not have many beverage options and they were out of aguas frescas. When we finally did order i asked for recommendations they recommended the Machaca.. ok perfect we will take two. 45 minutes after ordering we get a we are sorry we are out of machaca WTH!!! It took you 45 minutes to figure that out!!??? Why we didn't walk out idk i have a baby full of the one egg that made the table. We placed a different order.. 10 minutes later what comes out?? Oh hi we were able to make something work (the machaca). Ok fine.. im starving this is crazy. Other customers started asking to just get their food to go. I was asked if i wanted a coffee refill and 15 minutes later it didn't come i asked for the bill instead and hey!?? Guess what!? I was charged for the refill that never came... YOU WOULD THINK that after you messing up multiple times having to excuse yourself that many times would come with the courtesy of a free couple of coffees at least if not a comped meal.. it was ridiculous even for a new restaurant. read more

We are so happy to come across this place. Loved the atmosphere and the staff were so sweet. We had machaca and a chorizo breakfast burrito with cafe de olla and it was delicious. The red salsa was really good too. New favorite breakfast/brunch spot. Will have to come back to try dinner with my parents! read more

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buena comida mexicana Voy a volver! gracias de nuevo!!!! el servicio fue genial. read more

My husband found this spot on yelp and decided to give it a try. I'm really glad we did, the food did not disappoint. The menu offered a variety of delicious choices, which made it extremely difficult to choose one ! We got the mole chilaquiles & carne con chile plates with a lavender lemonade. The flavors were delicious and authentic & the portions were perfect. The service was amazing, such sweet women serving making sure you have everything you need and always checking in. The ambiance is very clean, minimalist, and filled with the aroma of delicious Mexican food. I definitely recommend & will be back soon. read more

Amores - Carne con chile & lavender lemonade - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California

Great sampling of menu options. Loved it all, especially the ribeye tacos. Queso fundito with chorizo hit the spot. And the carnitas was great. read more

Amores - Great sampling of menu options. Loved it all, - Mexican Near Me - Claremont, California