Delicious food. Clean and cozy restaurant. Everyone is super nice and accommodating. The chips and salsa are so good. We will definitely be back. read more

Casa de Lucy - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

We went here with a family of 5 on the later end of lunch rush hour. Food was very good and the service was great. The place is small and space is tight which made it tough for us and have two toddlers. Definitely would go back for the food. Only negatives was chips needed salt and salsa needed some flavor...a little bland. read more

Various reasons I'm giving 1 star. 1) I was over charged by $9. I know it's just $9 but just seems shady. 2) I placed a to go order. I was not greeted. I walked up to the waiter and asked to place a to go order. I wasn't given a menu. I had to grab it myself from under the register. When I was trying to place my order, while she was writing it down, she walked away and said "I'll give you more time" cutting me off. I had a question about the combination plate and all she said was "it's all on the menu" not even helping to answer my question. 3) she gave me a 10 minute wait time. It was more like 25. Others that came in after me got their food before me. That we're eating there. I should have gotten my food first. 4) We ordered 3 different items from the menu First item : albondigas. It was literally 2 meat balls and all tomato. They tasted old. The meat dried up as soon as I took it out the soup for my son. It was gross. We didn't eat it. Second item: menudo. The menudo tasted so soggy. You can tell it was super old. It smelt bad too, almost like B.O. Third item : combination plate of chicken enchilada, shredded beef crunchy taco, chile relleno. First, the chicken enchilada had more tomato that chicken. The tortilla on the crunchy taco was so stale and hard to bite. The Chile relleno was decent. The rice tasted from the box. The beans were okay. Overall, there's not much "authenticity" to this "authentic" Mexican food. Poor service. And no quality of food. Won't ever see myself coming back and deff wouldn't recommend this place to any one. read more

Good pozole but was they did not give us the tortillas that should have come alongside it. We were really looking forward to the three tortillas that we ordered with our three soups. ;-( read more

Casa de Lucy - Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

My family of 5 stopped in before bowling next door and were pleasantly greeted. First we ordered chips salsa and guacamole to start. The chips were warm and the salsa & guacamole were fresh and delicious. Then we ordered the carnitas plate along with the shrimp fajitas. Also the tostada salad. And a side of rice and beans. All the food was served fast , hot and delicious and our server was friendly and very accommodating. When we were done we went to the kitchen and thanked the chefs and went next door and had a great time bowling. We will definitely be back for dinner soon. read more

Casa de Lucy - Shrimp fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

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employees being rude and racist and they food quality is horrible I ordered two sopes by themselves. the meat that was on the food was less and it was so much of lettuce. I couldn't even find the meat in the food. read more

I've always enjoyed coming here, but can't find a dish that really blows me away. To me, most of the food is like what you can make at home for yourself. For example, nachos with melted cheese like you would do in the microwave at home. I mean there's nothing wrong with that except for me I always try to order dishes when Im out that I know I don't do well at home or because there's something very different about it. I had the flauntas but nibbled on my husbands sampler planter because the flautas had a green chili and tomato mixed in with beef inside that I did not enjoy. I also asked for half chicken and half beef and he said they couldn't do it because of how the pack comes??? What? I thought these were made in house. The taquitos on my husbands plate were so dry. There was no way I could eat them without sour cream or salsa. Everytime I come here the service is great. Its small and rarely crowded. The gentleman who is usually working was our server and he works very hard and it shows. What I did not like tonight was that as hard as he was working, it looked as though he was feeling the pressure. It could of been from customers but my guess is the lady who works there who didnt seem to lift a finger to help him tonight was delegating work. She simply sat at a table by the register and wrapped silverware. I'm sure theres more to this. At least I would hope but once he got more than three tables it would have been nice for her to step up if she is an able employee and assist. What I will say is the Horchata that they serve here is one of the best in town. I wish it came with free refills but I get why it does not. Picture drinking fresh, home made rice pudding minus the chunky pieces of rice and raisins is the best way I can describe it. Delish! read more

It has been years... Since I have been here and I'm not even sure why. Maybe because I'm a taco shop gal, but we stopped at Casa de Lucy to avoid some traffic and remembered why were used to come here for breakfast in the 90s and 2000s. The food is so good! Beans like my grandma used to make. Chili relleno on point. Sope piled with fresh veggies over carnitas and beans. And killer salsa. If you want some tasty Mexican food make the trek to Casa de Lucy!!! read more

We're nearing Temecula on the 15 and my friend points out that we haven't eaten anything yet. Always best to eat before you hit the wineries! She got on her Yelp app and saw this restaurant was off the next exit, so we decided to check it out. We got there around 11 AM and there was a decent amount of people in there. We got a table right away. Our waitress was very welcoming and sweet, and everybody else who assisted us was really nice. My friend went with a combo plate with a chicken taco and a cheese enchilada. She liked it all, said the rice and beans were really good, the enchilada sauce was tasty, and the chicken taco had good flavor. I had the machaca con huevos. This was served with beans and my choice of flour or corn tortillas. I went with flour, and I was given two massive tortillas, I only ended up eating one. The beans were good and the machaca had a nice flavor, but I did think it was a little too dry. I would have put salsa on it, but the salsa they served with chips at the beginning of our meal was a little too smoky and sweet for me. I suppose I could have asked if they had another salsa, but oh well. It was a good place and I would come here again. The bill was $20 for two entrees and two teas. Fast service, good food - check it out! read more

Casa de Lucy - Machaca - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Casa de Lucy is located in one of the strip malls off of Jefferson Avenue. It's not too hard to find in between other businesses, and the parking is plenty. The space is clean and the decor is nice. I came here for breakfast when craving a good plate of Chilaquiles. What I liked about this item on the menu is that choice of eggs are allowed. So I got my eggs over easy rather than the scrambled standard I've seen at many other places, because runny yolks is how I first tried this dish in Baja years ago. That being said, though the dish came out piping hot, the tortilla chips were not crispy to begin with; quite soggy upon first bite. The portion was large, but the basic plate was at a premium price. Nevertheless, the service was prompt and friendly. read more

Casa de Lucy - Dining Room - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

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Eating the carne asada wet burrito with green sauce right now. Meat was perfect and not salty. Thank you Lucy!

I used to come here as a kid with family, and now as an adult I re-discovered Casa De Lucy. Still just as good if not better, great service and delicious food. read more

Recommended by a friend who knew I was searching for a new favorite Mexican restaurant, my wife and I had lunch here recently. We were told to pick whatever seat we wanted and chose a booth by the window. The place was very clean, well lit and even the bathrooms were immaculate. Our server was friendly, the food was delicious, of high quality and we will definitely be back. read more

A delightful find when we pulled into town. The service was attentive and the food delicious.

While recently in Temecula, I was craving Chicken Mole, so I called a couple of restaurants to ask if they offered the dish. To my pleasant surprise, Casa de Lucy offers it on their menu. It was delicious! Like eating at Mom's. This restaurant is a little hidden gem in a shopping center on Jefferson and Overland. I have since had breakfast there a couple of times, and the food is consistently flavorful and hot. Their salsa is excellent and the staff is friendly and ready to serve. I'll definitely eat here in the future. read more

The food was okay, but not memorable. I have to make a disclaimer though. I love Mexican food, so I am really hard on Mexican food restaurants. The wife and I had lunch, so you probably need to check it out for yourself. Everyone's tastes are different. read more

Went for dinner here last nite after reading Yelp reviews & skipping a nearby Mexican restaurant that was packed. Overall, food was very good & we all cleaned our plates. Also decor was nice with good seating & it was empty except for 1 other table. Food also came back fast....just minutes after my wife, 3 daughters & myself finished the tasty chips! On downside, portions were 2 small for the price. The lighting was clinical teamed w/elevator music that did NOT fit w/theme. Waitress was polite at best. It just had no atmosphere whatsoever. We were looking for a nice spot for a birthday dinner & this was definitely not it. While there, I saw a family come in for a take-out which maybe best way to experience Casa de Lucy. I hope ownership reads this & takes a few steps to be successful. Until that happens, we'll spend our budget elsewhere. read more

Just can't agree with all the high ratings here. Salsa was too hot to even eat, maybe hit and miss, not sure. Might just be my taste here, don't like it when I order something with shredded beef and it's full of peppers and onions. When I order shredded beef, that's what I want, not peppers and onions with some shredded beef mixed in. Nothing really clicked here, but they get plenty of business so maybe it's just me. read more

Great food. Just disappointed that their orange juice is Tampico now. It used to be freash orange juice. I hate it when restaurants cut corners. read more

This is really a sad deal because I used to love this place as you can see it had a five star before but I don't know what's been going on but every time we've gone there it's just gotten a little worse and a little bit more disappointing they used to have some of the best enchiladas around it's almost like they just quit putting love into making all their food I know that sounds weird but I just didn't even finish my food last time we went there read more

Was just okay. Chips and salsa was good. So were the beans and rice. The enchiladas we okay.

Limited menu, will not accommodate special orders, wait time excessive, Lucy literally tells you to hurry up with your order, and what made visiting this hole in the wall worse? Lucy's treatment of her staff, demeaning. Pathetic human! Food is not good either. Very fitting to Lucy's attitude. I DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

The food was very good. The only downfall I had was We had ordered extra salsa to go with our chips while we were waiting for our entrées to arrive to the table. The bowl's are quite small not a normal size that you usually get it at various Mexican restaurants. So the lady said she would have to charge us $3.95 for additional ones. Salsa is not very expensive to make. This means if you have a family you will be charged. Crazy. read more

We have been customers for many years because the food is very good, but our visits have become less and less frequent. As other reviewers have noted, their prices are exorbitantly high for this type of establishment. And the owner and her staff are polite but not welcoming or accommodating. Expect to be charged, or should I say fined, for any request: Could you put more sauce on the enchiladas? Last time they were dry. Sure, that's $3 extra. Or, Could I get corn tortillas instead of flour? Yes, that's $3 more. And on and on. For the same price, I can go to a fine restaurant and enjoy the food, ambiance, and appreciation for my business. But if you want a quick and costly meal, this is the place for you. read more

What a terrible experience. Never again, rude manager and dirty kitchen. Why would people rate this 4 star is beyond me.

The carne asada fries were okay. The menudo definitely watered down and I wouldn't recommend. They don't have salsa verde and when I asked for more limes, they said they had already given me a wedge lol read more

I've been here numerous times and they have consistently good food. My go to when I'm hungry for Mexican food.

A pleasantly decorated and clean restaurant. Prices were very reasonable and even the bathrooms were very clean. The best part were the authentic dishes, tasty and well plated. The friendly staff made the evening meal a wonderful experience. read more

Our experience was decent food and nice service, plus a very clean place. Sister had their Fish soup ($14.95?) with a red broth and carrots, etc., and she liked it. Also had the Flan which was equally nicely home made. I tried their Albondigas soup with a similar tomato based broth and veggies on the small size ($7.99) and was decent tasting. Also had their Combination 3 items Swiss Enchilada, Pork Tamale, and Chicken Enchilada ($14+) with rice and refried beans and corn tortillas. 4 Stars. Water was apparently filtered kind of nice. Total was $54+? Not a bad lunch. 4 Stars. read more

** WARNING: CHECK YOUR BILL BEFORE PAYING THESE PEOPLE CHANGE THE MENU PRICE WITHOUT LETTING YOU KNOW ** I was craving mole and this spot came up on the yelp search so I thought I'd give it a try. I ordered the mole plate and it was just okay. The reason for the 1 star is for the TERRIBLE customer service on behave of the owner Lucy. When the bill came, I noticed that we were upcharged about $2 more per item. When I inquired her about the upcharge, she said "oh, that's the new price now, I'm waiting on our new menus". I told her that if that was the case she could have added the new price to the old menu manually or have the waiter let people know. Instead of simply apologizing to us and honoring the menu price, she continued to defend her reasoning. Also, Ioverheard the table across from us complain that they found a plastic tie in their food -YUCK! Instead of apologising to them the owner Lucy comes to their table with a bag of tortillas saying that the tie they found in their food came from that bag of tortillas and that this happens all the time and it's not a big deal. Excuse me!? Can you believe the audacity of this woman! You don't argue with a customer when it's your fault, you fix the problem and apologize! She could have choked! She clearly does not know how to run a business. Yeah, food was alright but not enough to make me want to come back especially with shady service. Update: After reading other reviews it seems that the "waiting for a new menu" excuse was complete BS because she's been dishing that story since 2016! This proves that she has been ripping people off for years, making $ off people that just don't review their bill. Pinche Gente tranza! read more

Wife and I had Chili Rellenos. They use Anaheim peppers in their Rellenos. I like Poblanos. I would say they were average on food, service and wait time ( it's Cinco de Mayo). Located in a strip mall. read more

Went to Temecula for the weekend spent 30 minutes looking for a breakfast place on a sunday. Had authentic Mexican food. Menudo was great. Didn't expect food to be so good. Will definitely come back here. Highly recommend. Location is small but it definitely is worth it. read more

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Found this place by accident, looking for a quick lunch. The food here may be some of the best Mexican food I've experienced in California. This little gem is amazing and Lucy actually makes her rounds to make sure your experience was nothing less than awesome. read more

Great food and very friendly staff. The salsa had great flavor with the right amount of heat. Highly recommend this restaurant read more

Waitress was absolutely rude... PS helpful tip. The price you see on the menu isn't what you'll see on your bill!

Another amazing time with family at Casa De Lucy. Today we had Chile relleno and a monster beef burrito its always a pleasure to talk to Lucy the owner! Always so welcoming and friendly food and service is always outstanding can't wait to come back :) read more

Quality Mexican food! It is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in southern California! The quality and flavors are consistent and excellent. The owner, Lucy, overseas the restaurant most of the time I am there. She is stern and takes her position seriously to provide quality food and service. It is a fairly large restaurant with small 'mom & pop' feel. Servers are nice but could use a little more training. The flavors are phenomenal. Since I am not Mexican and cannot judge authenticity, I have taken many of my friends who are from Mexico and they too rave about the authentic flavors as best as it could be outside of their homeland! read more

They lied about their hours. Wasn't able to enjoy it. Was really looking forward to it. Maybe next time

Eat at your own risk.. not only was the food horrible it was very expensive, needless to say I will not be coming back.. the check was so badly written you can't tell what numbers are being charged and the owner gets upset if you ask... like if she's doing you a favor and she threw the calculator at us to check the bill.. I asked myself who does that.. I will not come again even if they paid me.. to expensive and super rude... NEVER again read more

Carne asada burrito has very little meat and a ton of beans. I don't mind paying $10 for a burrito as long as it has some meat in it.