Came here on a Friday afternoon and it was super busy, which is always a good sign! We were greeted by really nice and attentive staff throughout our visit. I had the Jamaica agua fresca, which was refreshing and good. We also got complimentary chips and salsa, and the chips were freshly made and delicious! Definitely one of my favorite parts of the meal. The food was good overall and nicely presented. Some of the dishes were a little on the salty side for my taste, but the flavors were still enjoyable. The only downside was that it was a bit hot inside, although there were quite a lot of people, so I'm sure that contributed to it. Overall, a solid Mexican spot with friendly service, fresh chips, and good food. I'd come back to try more from their menu! read more

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Watched the FIFA Game through their multiple TVs with sound. Delicious food. Highly recommend their burritos! Huge portion and seasoned well. Great service. He kept refilling our waters and free chips and salsas and checking on us. read more

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Love this place! The service is always great , everyone is always friendly and making sure you are enjoying your time there. The margaritas are good, we love the chips & salsa and have never been disappointed with the entrees we have ordered. This is one of our go to restaurants. read more

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The crew wanted Mexican Food that we have not tried, so I recommended Cabrera's, as I've heard of this and other Cabrera's restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley and did want to try it out. As we entered, there was a birthday party with sparklers and flashing lights, so I knew we came to the right place. We all ordered something different and did not regret one moment for our selections. The best dish seems to be the fajitas, which looked delicious and came with all the fixings. We met with one employee who has been working here for over 40 years, so it seems they treat their employees equally well and provide a festive environment. They have various promotions online and celebrate every day of the week with a different dish or Happy Hour promotions. Also, there is monthly entree promotions which focus on amazing entrees from the menu. I will be back to try their lunch and other specials! read more

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Great food, friendly staff, and multi-purpose / spacious dining environment. The food came out quickly, perfect temperature and we were checked in on often. read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I don't always get much one-on-one time with my daughters. Being separated and not seeing my kids all the time, you really appreciate times like this. Just you and one of your daughters, eating slowly, joking around, sharing dessert. That's the stuff I hang onto. Food's just the excuse. The real meal is the time you get to share it with someone who matters. Should you check this place out? Yeah. Cabrera's in Arcadia feels like one of those places where time slows down just enough for you to notice it. The staff greets you like they actually mean it, not because they're trained to. The lighting's warm, the booths feel lived in, and there's always someone laughing somewhere -- usually a family celebrating something small but important. I got the carne asada tacos a la carte. Simple, juicy, that perfect grilled edge that makes you want another bite even when you're full. She went with the cheese enchiladas, rich, melty, and exactly the kind of comfort food that makes you exhale a little deeper after the first bite. We finished with flan, smooth and caramel-sweet, the kind of dessert that makes silence between bites feel full rather than awkward. Good for Dates? I'm mixed on this one. If it's a first date or a "getting to know you" vibe, maybe not. It's more for family, close friends, or someone you've already built something with. The kind of place where you can relax, eat something good, and just chill. The servers check in just enough to remind you they care, but don't interrupt when things are flowing. So if you just want to unwind, split flan, and talk about life. Cabrera's is a solid move. Final Verdict Yes, check this place out. But not just for the food, for the moments that happen while you're eating it. read more

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We love this Restaurant!! It's has the best food and drinks!! We live in Santa Clarita but we come here often !!! Our family comes for birthdays The staff always makes it fun !! The place has a great vibe !! We know staff well and they have the best hearts They just want to give excellent food and service That makes a difference!! Hurry get down there enjoy !! read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Longtime friends - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine was a miss for me. I expected authentic Mexican food but this felt more like American Mexican. The guacamole and salsa did not impress and tasted like something from a grocery store. I ordered the Tostada salad and the chicken with rice and refried beans were just okay. I am used to fresh homemade Mexican cuisine and this did not meet that standard. The waitress and staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, average at best. read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Tostada Salad - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

The Shrimp Fajitas at Cabrera's were delicious. The sizzling platter came loaded with shrimp, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, grilled cactus, and melted cheese. The rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, and warm tortillas were included. read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

We went to Cabrera's early on a Friday night, expecting it to be quiet but we knew that notion was out the door as soon as we entered the parking lot. It was packed and despite having a reservation, we had to wait about 20 minutes for our table. But once inside, the service was friendly and the fiesta ambiance was set to high. They have an extensive menu and it was hard to decide what to get. We settled on a steak, chicken fajitas, chicken mole, and guacamole. All were decent except for the steak. It was cooked well done and was flavorless. The sauce for the accompanying enchilada lacked any depth and was under seasoned. I think the stars at Cabrera's are the fajitas and molcajetes, both are quite impressive. All in all it was a fun experience but parking was a bit sketchy at this location so we'll probably hit one of their other locations next time. read more

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Growing up in the 626, my family always came here for celebrations and milestones. Cabrera's is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and after-funeral food. The servers are always very kind, patient, and attentive. The chips are warm and the food knocks it out of the park every single time. The decor is warm and inviting, reminds me of the parties my family and friends would have. Most recently, came here for my anniversary with my wife. The food was delicious, and when we ordered 1 flan to share they instead gave us 2 small ones as they were out of the larger ones. Thank you, Cabrera's, for always being the one good thing. read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

I love Mexican food and Cabrera's is one of my go to spots! The food always taste very authentic and the service is always very kind and very attentive. The overall vibe of the place, for the most part, is pretty lively with the music playing. My go-to order is the Chile Verde. It taste like the way my grandma would make it growing up. The portions are always very generous as well. Overall, this place is a solid Mexican restaurant that hits the spot every time. read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Chile Verde - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

Service is great and so is the food. The restaurant is not very big but busy and they also celebrated many birthdays while we were there. It's nice , however, a bit overwhelming. My son has autism and he had a very difficult time with all the flashing lights and extremely loud sounds. Once is ok but this time we had 4! I think the celebration should continue but maybe not too many flashing lights,(which could also be a problem to someone with seizure disorders). Memo was our server and he was very accommodating. read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Parrillada! - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

A spacious restaurant with cozy vibes and lots of seating. There are both tables and tufted booths. The waiters were very friendly. The menu had lots to choose from and I went with the chicken enchiladas. Unfortunately the enchiladas were not at all what I expected.. I'm born and raised in Los Angeles, and am used to a melty cheese sort of enchilada served with beans and rice, not potatoes and broccoli. However, I will say it was still tasty and felt like healthy eating (although I was prepared for something heartier). The chips and salsa were addicting! We didn't order cocktails, but they looked really good and with so much to choose from on the menu, this is definitely a place I will further explore. read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Enchiladas Placeras - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Always the best ceviche in town and the drinks are hands down the best I know. Waitresses are the friendliest and waiters are always kind. read more

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Fun place, especially if celebrating a birthday as they make a really big deal of it....food is good although my pork tamales were just okay in comparison to some others I've had in the past....the 3 item combo was good, the hard shell taco was full of meat and was very tasty, the enchiladas were also very good...the rice and beans, as is typical in a lot of Mexican restaurants, we're just lukewarm on arrival...the margarita was okay but couldn't really taste any tequila, triple sec was stronger....service was okay, it was busy inside and we were taken care of fairly well...ambiance is nice, a few tv sets around the inside in what looks like it was once a house a long time ago....would return if in area, RECOMMEND read more

I'd give this place 4-5 stars for their excellent service, especially how they celebrate birthdays--it was super cool! Service: 5 stars The spot is nice, clean, and I really liked the setup. As for the food, it was just okay for me. The mole was a bit too sweet, and the caldo was fine but nothing special. I guess I was hoping for more, especially being in an industrial area of California where I thought I might find a hidden gem. It seems to be a popular local work spot, which gives it a good community vibe. read more

Very good service. Margaritas are a little on the expensive side but food is good and nice booth seating . read more

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Good Cadillacs Margarita Excellent Michelada Ordinary chips and salsa Cocida was flavorful and beef tender - portion a bit smaller other local restaurants Polite and prompt service Easy parking in a private lot - maybe a bit small during peak times A nice addition to the local Mexican restaurant rotation read more

Located on Live Oak Ave. between 8th and Hempstead Avenues. Small private parking lot behind the restaurant. We went here during lunch time on a Monday and were seated immediately. The restaurant is on the smaller side but has plenty of seating (booths and tables). There's also patio/outside seating. I tried their 'Chimichanga' burrito with grilled steak. Food tasted good with fresh ingredients and portions are generous. Service was amazing. Shout out to our server, 'Jasmine' who was extremely attentive and welcoming. A family having lunch was celebrating a birthday, and the restaurant went above and beyond to make it special. They went to the birthday boy's table with a sparkler candle on a dessert, singing to him. Overall, we had a good lunch experience here and will definitely return. read more

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Staff was friendly the restaurant is nice and has TVs to watch all kinds of things, food tastes really good, but tonight the time it took to receive the food and other guests who were in the restaurant made it an interesting visit. We ordered 2 fajita plates a combination plate, and a molcajete. I know that things take time, but it wasn't that busy when we finally ordered. To receive the meal took a solid 45 mins minimum. We went through like 4 rounds of chips by the time we received the food. The combination plate was sitting in the window for a while and when it arrived it was cold, cooks should have prepared that last. Had to send it back to get reheated. In a table next to us there was a lady singing out loud, and then came to our table after they were finished and handed us candy, we were polite but we were confused and it was at the beginning of our meal. It was just an interesting night when we were trying to have a relaxing dinner. We'll be back again but hopefully it won't take so long for the food to come out. Or least have the server/manager come by and apologize for the length of time it was taking. read more

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Cabreras Restaurant has 3 locations in Pasadena, Duarte and Arcadia (where I met my friends). I ordered the Cocido (beef & veggie soup) which came with a side of rice and tortillas. My friend had a burrito topped with mild red sauce and cheese. The portions are good and we had leftovers to take home. Each location has the same menu and weekly specials and monthly promotions. On Tuesday, it's Tacos alacarte and on Wednesday it is 50% off the Pollo Mostaza (grilled chicken breast in a rich and creamy mustard sauce) for the month of November. The Wednesday deal changes every month. Check their Instagram account to get the latest information on their promotions (IG: cabrerasrestaurants). November was a turkey giveaway and December is cash giveaway, the grand prize is Disneyland tickets. Whenever you're hungry, try any of their restaurants and don't forget to tell'em that Rosemary sent ya!! read more

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Lo que es no tener nada de sazón!!!! This food lacks quality, seasoning and taste !! Please look into the food read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - This place lacks flavor lacks seasoning, just all around needs to do better - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

The only reason why im giving a 3 rating is because im being generous. I used to go to the Pasadena location because I worked walking distance from it and I was never disappointed with the service or the food or anything else for that matter. Unfortunately the last time I visited this particular location, I was blown away by the fact that I paid $50 for a cheese quesadilla and a cadillac margarita! That's unbelievable, even though I understand how inflation has hit us as hard as it has, but can you stop and think about how many packs of flour tortillas and blocks of cheese i can buy for $50?! I mean if it wasn't the quesadilla that was the culprit for the "old one-two" that I was hit with, maybe they should change the drinks' name to a bentley margarita. But the drink itself wasn't the best ive had lemme tell ya! That car was as broke as i felt after paying what I did, for a simple tortilla with melted cheese in it. Maybe it was the skyrocketing price of avocados that snuck up on me and choked me out while I was busy trying to make sense of the price of what I was eating, or the possible royal cow that the spoonful of sour cream could have possibly come from, i just couldn't make sense of it. So 3 is me being generous as I can be and, you won't be getting another $50 outta me! I don't hesitate to pay for good food, money is no issue trust me, but there's not a whole lot of effort or skill or even passion put into making a quesadilla, correct me if im wrong, but I haven't had one that blew my mind yet. Even one with meat in it. So yeah, I paid and tipped, same as any other time I eat out (which is daily actually) and grumbled in disbelief as I walked out, wondering if id ever have enough cadillac margaritas anywhere else to mistakenly end up here again for an over priced tortilla with cheese in it. I can assure you that I will be doing my best not to...we're just not gonna work out me and this one. Do with that info what you will... read more

First off, you get complimentary chips and salsa, and both salsas are tasty. Then the actual food was also delicious. I had the chicken mole Enchiladas and my partner had the trio fajitas that came in hot, sizzlin' and looking so good and fresh. I definitely recommend to try this place when you're craving mexican food. The service was also nice, our waiter kept checking in on us, refilled our waters, as well as our chips and salsa. He was very attentive and you can also expect to listen to some neat rancheras while dining. read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Chicken mole and fajita platter - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

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The food, service, and ambiance was incredible We had an awesome time hanging out with our neighbors

Cabrera food is great! They have a great selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I usually go there for breakfast and do birthday celebrations for dinner. There drinks are the best, no disappointment there. They go all out on the birthday celebrations turning off lights with Mexican birthday music with a flash sparkling firework on a sweet dessert finish. read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - House margarita - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Vibe: The inside is a little on the dark/dim side but it's comfortable and clean. They offer both booths and regular table seating. It looked like people typically preferred the booths! Service: Nice and friendly! They didn't check on us super often but we sat at a table right by where the food comes out so it really doesn't matter since we could call on them if we needed to. From what I saw, they seemed like warm people who did have some friendly conversations with people who have probably frequented the restaurant. Since my mother is getting older, she gets super impressed by how others work. She kept complimenting the deft hands of the employees and their speediness!! She was mentioning it the whole time we were there. Food: Everything was super delicious! It has been a long while since I've had Mexican food and I am thoroughly pleased with the quality of Cabrera's. The chips were kept in what I assume is a heated/warming drawer? Your server will scoop out a tray for you and bring two types of salsa. They also have a pico de gallo on hand, which my mom preferred since the salsa were too hot for her. The green salsa was so yummy!! Had a tasty smoky flavor to it and a wonderful chili fragrance. I wish it was spicier but I have a high tolerance for spice so it may be just the right amount of spice for other people! Guacamole - Creamy and so rich! I love guacamole and this was a great and generous portion. My mom enjoyed using the chicharron to dip with. I do hope they mash the guac a little more next time or make sure super big chunks are gone. I went in to get a small scoop of guacamole and took out a huge piece of unmashed avocado. It was funny though and obviously doesn't change how it tastes. I would say that the guac needs a touch more salt and I love adding a squeeze of lime to my guac but this all ends up being a personal preference. I think this was a decent guac! Mole enchiladas - My favorite thing ever in Mexican cuisine is MOLE. I was super happy that this place had a soyrizo option for this dish! The mole sauce was tasty but on the sweeter side than I was expecting. I'm used to mole sauces that are more savory and fragrant cacao smell and taste versus it tasting like they used regular chocolate. While I still enjoyed and loved it all the same, the sweet taste of this mole may not sit well with others so be careful if you're not into it being sweet. The refried beans and rice on the plate were good. Two item combo - As I mentioned in the captions, this was the shredded beef hard taco option! I don't think the picture shows it well but the tacos were decently big!! We weren't expecting that so it was a bit of a surprise. I'm glad I didn't order the three for my mom. They packed the tacos with filling!! Not skimpy on the shredded beef either, even though you may not see it in the picture. The dish was also served with rice and beans like mine were. My mom told me the shredded beef tasted good, wasn't too dry, and was soft. Overall, I will definitely come back here for the green salsa and for the fact that they have soyrizo as an option! This is a lovely place that my mom enjoyed as well. read more

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Everything about this restaurant was a great experience. The food was delicious, the staff is extremely friendly and attentive. Our new favorite Mexican restaurant. read more

Card transaction is a 3% charge. Parking in rear through driveway/gate on side of restaurant. Staff is friendly and attentive. Someone was celebrating their anniversary, restaurant played a lovely anniversary song and turned off all lights to let their firework candle shine. Chimichanga- we chose carnitas and it was so good. Carnitas was soft and flavorful. Tortilla was fried to a perfect golden texture of crispy yet flaky/fluffy. Fish Tacos- tortilla was too much doubled, one was just right for me. Cabbage was a little bitter unfortunately, not too sure what happened there. Fish was light and crispy. Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas- great, corn tortilla soaked up the creamy green sauce. It was like a warm hug type of meal. Rice was cooked well, good texture not mush or undone. Churros- crispy outside and fluffy inside! Not greasy at all. Flan De La Casa- really small for it's price, could do without. read more

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Yummy molcajete! Great enchiladas Suizas. Overall, very happy with the food and service. We will return for more delicious food! Provecho! read more

This was mine and my family's first time eating here! Maira was super helpful & explained the menu to us. She was such a great server and made our experience 10/10! We will definitely be back. read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Caldo De Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

We had such a wonderful first experience tonight at dinner. Service was fantastic- our server Anthony and everyone who touched our table helped make it a great birthday dinner. The owner was so kind and chatted with us and we have definitely found our new favorite Mexican restaurant. Thank you so much. Food and margaritas were ! read more

We ordered the Molcajete to share. Meat was tender and had the perfect taste. Would come again and recommend 100% Would have posted a picture but ate the food to fast. read more

Me and my family/friends always come here for mostly our special occasions/birthdays! The food is always amazing and the service is always outstanding! We are sooo happy we found this spot, definitely a great hole in the wall, they are very welcoming! Great music, games playing on tv and great sitting! Will always come back for the vibes and food! read more

Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine - Combo plate, enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Our dear friends of ours recommended try out the food at Cabrera's Mexican restaurant in Arcadia. This is our first time at the restaurant our friends told us the food is amazing good and also their alcoholic drinks were awesome they say. We came to the restaurant at Friday night it kinda pack full of customers enjoy company with friends and having with a great time. We got seated right away and one of waiter hand us the menu and also got our drinks order. We look at the menu and decided to order the two.or three combination plate. My order the two item combinations a taquito and a chili renello and I order the three item plate comes with two hard shell chicken tacos and a chili renello. Then waiter brought us our meal it looks very good then I took some bite of the bean and rice full of flavors in both items the beans have great flavors with cheese amazing and rice season well with spice that make rice full of flavor. The chile relleno was one of the best chile relleno I ever eaten. Throught years I have tasted many version of chile relleno but this chile relleno have so much flavor in one bite. The hard shell chicken tacos were very good crunchy I enjoy it. My wife enjoy her meal very much. Our waitess was very friendly and also the staff of the restaurant. When check with Yelp I received a free flan it was so good we enjoy.. read more

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Food had no flavor what so ever, some of the vegetables from one of the dishes we ordered looked like they were old. The server didn't even come around to check if we needed anything. Very over priced for mediocre Mexican food. read more

We went here to eat for lunch my grandma said the food was okay not great I like the food and my grandpa like the food but my dad and sister got food poisoning from the chicken probably very sick like tummy aches and pains and problems not the best place to eat the food is not that good I don't think we are very going go back to that place yuck . read more

Service and food were top notch! Throw in a festive, fun environment and you have a great experience. Rosa was a phenomenal server...and deserves a raise...are you listening, Manny? Brought in a group of nine and they were so accommodating and fun. Can't say enough for the great time we had! Thank you! read more

I'm updating this review 2+ years later and it is very much deserved. Amanda reached out right after I wrote the review to see if she could make things right and it was not until just a week ago did I decide to try this place out again and boy was I happy I did. The service was great, our waitress was so nice and friendly. The food was delicious, we ate nachos, ceviche and the shrimp agua chile. All of it was fresh and so good. The drinks were also a hit! I really enjoyed the spicy jalapeno margarita I ended up having 3! We will continue to come back here for drinks and food!!! Thank you so much for the hospitality read more