Loved their shredded chicken quesadilla with a side of sour cream! If I ever go back, I will get this same dish. I use to work in Diamond Bar, and it was convenient to go there. It would be a long drive for me now, but absolutely worth it. read more

Been wanting to visit this place for years, finally had a chance to make another dream come true. Had a date night dinner and we enjoyed the overall experience. Friendly service, slightly dated but comfy feeling atmosphere. It was a weekday evening, not crowded and the staff was on top of each table, no one left hanging. I enjoyed their bean/cheese burrito and enchilada combo plate. Overall I was pleased except I felt the chicken was dry AF. I had my burrito made wet, so I was able to use the sauce from that to mask the dry.. Priced right for this current status of the world. The chips and salsa make for a nice complimentary starter, quite flavorful for a simple addition. read more

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My husband and I recently stopped here for lunch. We hadn't been to this restaurant in years. They offer Lunch Specials Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. I ordered the Homemade Chile Relleno, and he ordered the Chile Colorado. Sadly, the chips and salsa were the only items that were good. My Chile Relleno was absolutely horrible, as were the beans and rice. My husband didn't care for his lunch either. I could barely eat my lunch, so I took the leftovers home. I was hoping it would taste better the next day. Unfortunately, I took a few bites and tossed it in the trash. We will never go back to this restaurant! It was really, really bad! read more

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I have been to Casas Alvarez many times within the last 10 years. Food was always good and everyone was always super stuffed afterwards. I haven't been back since pre covid and was craving for Mexican food. I was shocked the ratings were quite low and thought I was never disappointed, so I came back anyways. Now I can see why the ratings were bad. First of all, the chips and salsa was not good at all. The chips were cold and not crispy. It was a hard crunch so it didn't taste fresh from the oven. Next the salsa was water down with no flavor. So if the basic staples were disappointing, that was a sign. I ordered a 3 item combo with Tamales, beef soft tacos and enchiladas. My Beef in my tamales were quite dry. The beef in my soft taco was dry and had no favor too. At least the enchiladas was edible. We ordered the fajita quesadilla which wasn't bad at all. At least the portions were generous and the prices was very reasonable. So you pay for what you get!!!!! The service was okay. The food came out hot! But one of the server did have a bit of an attitude. It's disheartenly that after coming here for over 10 years, I will no longer be coming here. The food was just horrible!!! read more

Ive lived here for over 40yrs went to take my family for a quick dinner. Which we can walk too. Next to staters. 2 kids 3 adults. Very rarely do i complain. But when the female ASKED how is everything. i felt i needed to tell her my carne asada tasted/smelled old. I ordered carne asada salad. Gave some to my husband. Said it was. I think it was. The waitress said all tell the manager. Well she came back to the table gave my husband the check. Looked at me and didn't say a word!!! And the manager didn't come to the table neither! Its fine! I believe people who try to be sneaky n pass old food eventually will remember the people they take advantage of. All i can say it will catch up with them. People who are sneaky must be sneaky with other things too!!! This is my truth. Sun May3rd. 5:30 dinner. This place has changed. I left majority of it on my plate. I didn't scream yell insist to have it taken off the check. I just wanted it to be acknowledged. But times have changed. Pajamas when you ho shopping mentally the same. But god has blessed me. So I'm very thankful that i can pay with out eating. And letting go. Casa Alvarez. Your not the same people that gave good service n food. GOOD LUCK Food MEXICAN FOOD go across the street next door to subway. So so good. Yes you can sit down. Not a fancy place. Its cute. 4 per table Around 6 tables. All pay for food. And drop sit down restaurant anytime. The food is hot made to order. TACO PUB also in-the area for yrs. FAMILY OWNED. Truck at fairway n colima. Nasty. I wont go there. Ever read more

Our family has been going here for over 15 years ! It's our go to local Mexican restaurant. I love their Carnitas burrito with a side of sour cream. Family owned. My husband had the three item which comes with soup or salad. He picked the salad. The three items were chile relleno, enchilada and a beef taco. Hubby ate everything except the enchilada. Complimentary chips & salsa are provided ! Yum ! We ordered the fried ice cream for dessert ! It was so big my hubby and I shared. Sharing is caring ! read more

Casa Alvarez - Fried ice cream ! - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Albóndigas crudas mal sabor aún así el dueño déspota cobrando por algo que no se consumió. Nada recomendable lo que un día fue no será ! Albóndiga soup was raw and still charged in spite of not eating it horrible place would not recommend at all! read more

The food is amazing. I get the wet burrito ranchero every time. The wet burrito comes with beans, rice, choice of shredded beef, chicken or pork. The burrito is topped with a sauce and cheese and comes with guac and sour cream side. The shredded beef is seasoned really well, not dry or bland. The beef is a little too salty for me at times, but tasty. My dad got the crispy beef taco and chile relleno combo. My dad really liked his food. The restaurant is really consistent in food quality and taste. The ambiance is okay, tv's in every corner. There's Mexican cultural art on the walls, depicting a story or legend. The restaurant has lots of booths and tables. There is not much decor besides the pictures, which have been there since I was a kid. There was a humming and beeping noise coming from the kitchen. The noise was fairly loud and distracting. The service is good. I went with my dad and our server was fast. We got our waters and chips immediately. Our entrees came 10 minutes later. read more

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Stopped here for lunch today while working in the area and it was nice, not the best but above average. Service was good and the food was good as well. I had shrimp quesadillas and everyone had different dishes. Nice restaurant and would come back if I'm in the area. read more

Casa Alvarez - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Quick service, friendly staff. Seated quickly. Red chilequile breakfast plate. Local favorite spot for Mexican. read more

Casa Alvarez - Red chilequile breakfast plate. - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I came here two separate times and both times were amazing! Their drinks are good as well as the food! The customer service is amazing as well I love the atmosphere will be back for sure! read more

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Asked for no tomatoes Food was warm tacos full fat! Service was not great never checked back and refilled my drink once and that took forever Left hungry waist of my time and money Employees don't seem to care read more

Casa Alvarez - Not worth it ! So disappointing - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Been a customer since it first opened. Haven't found a better Mexican food resturant. Went south after sold by original owner, but has since recovered and is back to former 5 star level. read more

First time going there. I ordered the 3 chicken taquitos plate. The meal was so good and very authentic. They have so many different items to choose from. I wish I could order everything. I figure every time I go; I will order something new and that would be just as great. Please try this place. By the way the place was full to capacity. Good sign. I ordered by phone for pick up and they had it ready. 3 Thumbs Up!!! read more

Casa Alvarez - 3 Chicken Taquito Plate. Fantastico !!! - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Second time coming to get a good Mexican food dinner Service is always fast and friendly Restaurant very clean Salsa and chips good Food was great big portions read more

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Came in and had the potato tacos for lunch. There was enough to share between two of us. Had a bowl of soup each only downfall the meatball soup could've had another meatball or two, but that everything was tasty. read more

Casa Alvarez - Meatball soup - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

My family visited for Father's Day Dinner. It is tucked away next to a grocery store, but when you walk in the door, the ambiance is inviting. I ordered the "Burrito de Carne Asada: Enchilada Style". It was tremendous, delicious and filling. The service was extremely quick, efficient & friendly! We never had to wait long for anything, and we received our food before we knew it. read more

Its been awhile since I've been there and ofcourse I remember why. Food is bland. The enchiladas did not have any flavor. The caldo de res had really no meat. I gave it 3 stars because the service is pretty good and people were nice. read more

Nice service and delicious foods!! I love their salsa, and fish tacos were crispy. I dislike tacos with a bunch of veggies stacked onto to it but their tacos are mostly meat and less veggies which I like :3 beans were a little bit salty but other than that the taste is delicious read more

It's truly amazing taste. I order Menudo, classic home made beef tripe soup. I also love the unlimited refill tortilla chips and salsa. Great portion of food and very inexpensive $. All food served with hot plates. This is only restaurant I will go when I think of Mexican food. Friendly service makes me feel I'm special. Classic family restaurant interior design and super clean. Highly recommend! I will go again, and again, and again. read more

Good people over at Casa Alvarez. They did a wonderful job accommodating a large party for dinner. Great food! They even customized a menu for us. Large portions of everything. Service was on point, like always. Miguel is excellent. Definitely recommend for great Mexican food & ambiance! read more

Casa Alvarez in Rowland Heights was an overall okay experience. The food was decent and the service was acceptable, but nothing really stood out. I would give it a 4 out of 10, mainly due to the atmosphere. The interior of the restaurant feels very outdated and could really benefit from a remodel. Unfortunately, the restroom had an unpleasant smell, which took away from the experience. There was also no music playing inside, making the space feel a bit dull and quiet. With some updates to the ambiance and cleanliness, this place could improve significantly. read more

First time here. My boyfriend brought me here because his family has been coming here for many years. ATMOSPHERE: We were there early and during the week so this will vary by the day and time of day you come. This was a Tuesday morning around 11am. It was quiet and only about 3 tables were being used. Place was relaxing and comfy. SERVICE: The server Jose, was very kind and pleasant. Very attentive and even brought me a flan because he heard it was my birthday. The lady that took out payment was not very kind lol she was a bit crabby but hey, maybe she was having a rough morning. FOOD: The food was delicious! Tasty. It was also brought out quickly and hot. I am definitely coming back! Also, the flan is AMAZING and its done there. Its not the hello flan. Its the flan thats creamy and soooo tasty! read more

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Been going there for years haven't been there in a while went today order Carnitas and Chili reyenos food did not taste the same,so disappointing. Now looking for a New Mexican restaurant. Also they jacked up the prices. A double whammy! read more

I went here for the first time for Father's Day and I must say the food is mid at best. Service was great all the waitresses were friendly and got us seated and ordered quickly. The restaurant itself looks outdated asf and the booths were cramped which was where we were sat. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant at all if you want to get a stomach ache damn near food poisoning. The minute we sat and ate the chips, my boyfriend and I felt queasy and nauseous damn near instantaneously. I tried just pushing through to eat my actual meal which was the chilaquiles and it was so bad I couldn't even continue to finish anymore than a couple bites. It was mushy and had no real flavoring. read more

Service was good but the food quality was poor. We went for Kate breakfast and were seated immediately. The hash browns were awful. Just mush and no flavor. The pancake had no flavor. Beans were ok. We left half of our dish full. Coffee was diluted water. Wouldn't return. Prices were low compared to other breakfast restaurants. read more

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Menudo the best i ever had and the service was fast and friendly Crispy Tacos also tasty will return even though a distance to get there Well worth the drive I have been to lots of Mexican food places and this place is near the top read more

Went in on a Saturday with our softball team (big group). We had made a reservation so they reserved the area with booths for us. Considering we had a large group, the restaurant seemed well prepared to receive us. They had a few servers waiting for our group. We ordered drinks and they came out quickly. The staff was very nice and everyone was very patient. I ordered a taco with carnitas and 1 beef sope. The carnitas were not oily and greasy but moist. The restaurant mentioned that their carnitas are steam cooked. The taco itself was topped with pico de gallo. I personally like cilantro and onion toppings with hot sauce or jalapeños but the order does not include that. The tacos are each served with 2 tortillas. The sope was just the right size for me, not too big. The beef on sope is served shredded and topped with lettuce, cream and a little cheese. The amount of lettuce was a bit much but overall the sope was good. I enjoyed the music selection played while we dined. Nothing too blaring but tasteful. read more

Casa Alvarez - Shredded beef sope. - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Decided we wanted a Mexican breakfast We chose Casa Alvarez & did Not regret our decision. Left w/ happy & full bellies. Very tasty, big portions w/ authentic Mexi-flavors! read more

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It's been awhile since the last time we were here... hubby and I decided to come here for our date night! Food 5 Stars - Both of our meals were flavorful, Taco de Pescado and Enchiladas de Mole! I've tried mole at various places but mole here had a kick of spice that was a bit too spicy for my taste... still, it was delish! Service 5 Stars - Our server was friendly plus we got our meals rather quickly, so that was nice! Ambiance 5 Stars - Clean and nicely decorated! Parking 5 Stars - Plenty of parking spaces but during peak time it can get a bit busy due to various stores within the plaza! Glad we came! read more

Casa Alvarez - Tacos de Pescado - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Came in here for lunch having only seen the Mexican food on the strip mall sign when across the street at another strip mall. Thought it may be a counter but it's full service with host seating and wait staff. I was alone and don't typically like having wait staff when alone but c'est la vie as they say. Someone else was alone too. They gave me a big basket of chips with fresh salsa when I was seated. They also gave me my beverage, a soda. The menu is huge! They also have two full pages of lunch specials. I ordered a crispy chicken taco with rice and beans. The food was good and was the right amount of food. This is a comfy perhaps outdated traditional restaurant with padded booths. It's comfortable though. They had holiday deorations up. Service was pretty good overall. If you like traditional Mexican food, it's a good choice. read more

Casa Alvarez - Dining room - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Service is not great. I feel ignored when I go in. Food is meh. Gave it a second try and people still not that friendly.

I'll stop here whenever I get the chance. Love their food and service. My favorite plate is the Milanesa Plate, both beef and chicken are good. Lunch specials are awesome. read more

This is my go to Mexican restaurant in the area. Their bottomless chips and red/green salsa is always fresh and delicious. I always get their tortilla soup, jam packed with hearty vegetables, melting cheese and crispy tortilla chips. My other favorite item on the menu is the chile relleno combo with rice and beans. You really can't go wrong here, all of the combos and the sizzling fajitas are amazing. Everything tastes homemade. Love their margarita flights too! It's a nice restaurant, great for small or medium sized groups. Service is excellent, the servers are friendly and check in frequently. Highly recommend. read more

Casa Alvarez - Tortilla Soup - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I ordered an asada burrito to go, and they kindly included chips and salsa. However, The food is quite salty. While I split half for my next meal, I couldn't imagine eating a whole burrito with the amount of salt that was in there. Sadly, because service was good and the ambiance good, but the food is pricer than what I would expect for the quality. Perhaps I'll give them one more try, but I'm not sure read more

Casa Alvarez is a Mexican restaurant located next to Stater Bros on Colima. They serve appetizers, breakfast items, burritos, enchiladas, seafood, tamales, tostadas, salads, soups, and tacos, to name a few. I normally call in for take-out and I usually get the combination plates. Their combination plates have large portions as that are quite filling. I normally get the one-item combination as well as a two-item combination plates. The combination plates are served with rice and beans. I've ordered the one-item combo with Chile Relleno, the one-item combo with the Classic Enchilada (cheese), and the two-item combo with Two Enchiladas (chicken). The Chile Relleno egg coating is thick and soft with the chili being not overly spicy. The cheese enchilada has a lot of cheese and the tortilla is soft. The chicken enchiladas are packed with tender chicken pieces. The rice is soft with great tomato-based flavor. The beans are perfectly fried. Everything's delicious. For the times I've picked up the food in the afternoon, the service has been fast. In the evening, they seem to be short-staffed as they take a while to come out to the counter even though it's not that busy. I can also see that they take a while to serve guests that are seated as well. Sometimes there are other servers walking around but they don't acknowledge that I'm there until they're done with their tasks. Lots of seating in the restaurant and restaurant is well-ventilated. I enjoy the combo plates here. I'll be back for another visit! read more

Casa Alvarez - Chile Relleno with Beans and Rice - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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The food was good though it could be better. Instead of shredded beef they should try ground meat or Turkey meat as the taste would be better. The salad was nice pre dinner meal. The drinks comes with complimentary refills. read more

Casa Alvarez - Mexican Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I had the flu and asked my husband to pick up Albondigas soup for me. I had never ordered it from Casa Alvarez before. It was delicious, some restaurants put a ton of rice in their soup and this broth was tasty and there were plenty of veggies and albondigas. I will definitely be ordering this soup again. read more

Great menudo! Great Chile Colorado plate! Great taquitos! They are NOT skimpy! Great coffee! Wish they had cinnamon coffee though. ... and most important Great friendly staff. We regret not finding this place sooner. read more

Good food at fair price but poor service lately. My husband and I are regulars and we've never been disappointed by the food quality. My 3 star review is only for the recent poor service while dining there. The last few visits during dinner my husband and I have noticed a decline in service. The waitresses will seat you and take your order but after that they don't come by or even glance at you. 9/10 times you have to flag someone to come to your table to ask for drink refills or to ask for the check. Just the other day there were 2-3 waitresses and all of them were in the back chatting. The only staff person going to tables was the bald gentleman and he was taking orders, bringing orders, and also cooking. None of the waitresses came out for a good 30 minutes. No one at the front, no one checking on tables, no one bringing checks. One of the other guests had to get up and go to the back to ask for someone to take their order, and I'm pretty sure I saw a couple at another table get up and just walk out without paying. read more