This place is a true hidden gem -- tucked away and easy to miss unless you're looking for it. The food is excellent. I ordered the birria tacos and received four; I was full after two but they were so good I couldn't stop eating. If you're charging your car and feeling hungry, this is a great spot to grab a meal. You won't regret it. read more

Great quick stop while charging. We were the only ones there at first, so our food came out fast, which was perfect. I ordered the steak breakfast burrito with a jamaica, and my husband got the machaca breakfast plate with a pina. My burrito was really good, packed with meat, eggs, and potatoes. Super filling. My husband was happy with his plate too. The sauce bar was a nice bonus, and the location is super convenient, especially being close to the chargers. Service was friendly. It looked like one younger guy was handling orders and serving while a woman in the back was cooking everything up, and they kept things running smoothly. People started trickling in after us, so clearly it is a popular spot. Solid food, quick service, and a convenient stop. read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - Spacious - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

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Great place to eat very friendly. I ordered the chimichanga it was good just would have liked more meat in my opinion it was light on the meat. But it was delicious. They got a salsa bar, and they let me get fries instead of rice and beans, make sure to order them extra crispy. Most meals deals average $20.00 and come with a drink that you can refill. They don't charge extra for Jamaica, horchata, pineapple, tamarind drinks. The guy cooking and the girls serving were really sweet and nice. I would totally go back and try something else, their guacamole and sour cream is very good and give good portion. They have it all and it was delicious. Very big area to eat, ambiance is good, and room for a lot of people. Thank you for the great food and see you soon... God Bless. read more

Wanted to try something local & this place did not disappoint. As aforementioned before in a review, this place is a hidden gem. If you're from LA, the food here is similar to an Alberts! I got a carne asada fry burrito and it hit the spot. I appreciated how clean and spacious the restaurant is & the authenticity of the artwork/music. Food was made to order and came out in a timely manner. Would definitely come again! read more

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I had to check out the famous Carne Asada Fries myself--the name is pretty bold, so the hype demanded a taste test. The spot is super conveniently located right next to Tesla's new 325kW Superchargers, giving you plenty of time to grab a meal while your car tops off. Whether you're heading to Las Vegas or back toward the greater Los Angeles area, it's a perfect road-trip pit stop. For $18, you get a massive portion of fries loaded with carne asada, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese. It's easily enough for two (or more) meals for one person. Best enjoyed fresh and hot--the fries are nicely crispy, though the fryer oil could probably use a refresh. The toppings are generous and flavorful, making it a solid, indulgent plate. Definitely a new go-to stop on the road. Worth the detour if you're charging nearby! read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - The Famous Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

food comes out sooo fast!! service was exceptional and helpful! we got the pastor burrito (fire) and 5 taquito rolls (better with the verde salsa) read more

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Stopped by Castaneda's Mexican Food in Baker during our trip to grab a quick bite while charging the car. We ordered the cabeza quesadilla, lengua street tacos, and al pastor street tacos. The standout by far was the cabeza quesadilla. It came generously filled with soft, juicy cabeza and perfectly melted cheese, and they served it with pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, guacamole, and sour cream on the side. The cabeza was rich, tender, and full of flavor. Highly recommend this and would 100% order it again if we're ever back. The lengua tacos were a bit of a letdown. The meat was noticeably drier and chewier compared to lengua we've had at other taco spots. The al pastor marinade leaned very salty--we found ourselves pretty thirsty afterward and kept drinking water for the rest of the drive. Ambiance-wise, it's a fast-food setup. You order and pay at the cashier, then they bring the food out to your table. Service was prompt and efficient. We got our food within about 5 minutes of ordering, which is great when you're on the go. Overall, an acceptable pit stop with quick service. However, we both preferred the overall dining experience at Los Dos Toritos by a mile (no pun intended!) due to the meats quality and their salsa bar. read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - Lengua street tacos and Cabeza quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

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Randomly came by here while charging the vehicle. Decided to get some breakfast. Ordered: 1) Chile verde burrito with wet sauce , add $1.50 to make it wet which means cheese and green sauce on top - this was delicious! 2) carne asada burrito - kiddo only finished half 3) menudo soup - husband loved this and big portion 4) chilaquiles with 2 eggs - husband enjoyed this 5) french fries - a big plate for $3.50 read more

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Perfect stop on your way to Vegas. Use the restroom, stretch your legs. Lots of food & drink options. The carne asada fries were large portions. Fish taco was also delicious. Staff super friendly. And service was very fast. read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

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My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place while on a late night drive to Las Vegas! Most things in Baker were closed when we got here (even the supposedly 24/7 Del Taco). We just happened to find this spot while debating where to go for gas. We got an order of carne asada fries, an horchata, and a piña drink. The drinks were a little on the sweet side but I still enjoyed it a lot! The carne asada fries did not disappoint either :-) The fries were still crispy and the cheese was melty. The best part to me was the even distribution of everything between the plate! I was able to get a bit of everything in a bite. I'm aware that this is a chain, but this was my first experience with it so I'm personally a big fan! I'd definitely stop by again :) read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - Specialty bevs! - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

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My daughter and I stopped at the Tesla Superchargers out front and decided to pop into Castaneda's for a quick bite--and I'm really glad we did. I ordered a Cherokee taco, a steak taco, and a side of rice, and everything hit the spot. The flavors were fresh, the portions were solid, and it was exactly the kind of satisfying meal you hope for on a road trip. Service was great too, friendly, fast, and welcoming. And for a busy highway stop, the bathrooms were impressively clean, which is always a huge plus when you're traveling. If you're charging your car or just passing through Baker, Castaneda's is absolutely worth the stop. I'd definitely come back. read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - Chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

Ordered hot cheeto fries. They were pretty loaded. There is a drive thru and also Tesla superchargers close by. The staff was quick to take and make my order. read more

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This was an unexpected stop on the way back home from Las Vegas. My son had the Asada Fries. They were delicious and authentic. We had rice with chips and salsa. The restaurant is small, great menu, very friendly and helpful staff. It is casual spot. Very convenient location. We'll definitely be back. read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

I was heading to Las Vegas, got hungry and found this place, the front man was helping me choose a plate and I told him I don't know if I can get the carnitas plate or the chile verde (pork) plate, he said to me I can make it special for you and give you one plate with half and half so you can try both, I immediately knew he was a honest and novel person, he brought the food to me and let me tell you guys, one of the best tasteful food I've ever tried, that's why so many good reviews, it is a delicacy, the place is clean, bathroom clean, nice music, well organized overall nice ambiance, I even forgot to take a picture of the plate but I'll show you what was left lol don't hesitate coming here. read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - It's all gone - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

Awesome rolled beef tacos and salsa bar! Good value for 9.10 fed two of us! Super friendly service and open 24 x 7 next to new Gen 5 Tesla chargers! read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - Awesome rolled tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

Ordered the chicken flautas & asada quesadilla with jack cheese. Flautas were really good, nice crunch. Quesadilla was really filled with a lot of meat but greasy from the cheese. The green salsa had good flavor & red salsa was spicy. Drive through service was friendly. It's hidden in the corner, there's a Tesla charging station next to it. read more

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I regularly travel between Vegas and SoCal and recently came across Castanedas. I love that they have a variety of meats, including lengua...my favorite. I've gotten a burrito twice and it along with their fresh green salsa are delicious. Great friendly service too. Keep it up amigos y amigas! read more

Stopped here to charge my Tesla and by surprise this place was fire. I got the Carne Asada Fries and supreme rolled tacos and wow 10/10 I highly recommend this spot. Has to be the best restaurant in this area read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

Awesome food! Would ask them to cook the fries are bit longer or ask for extra crispy, but nonetheless everything we had was delicious! read more

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First time eating here. Ordered the nachos and it was huge ! The asada was chunky too ! Amazing !! Will order again.

I was concerned about the area cause everything else is closed, but the food is really good and large portion. Definitely a place to stop in Baker. read more

BEST CARNE ASADA BURRITOS EVER! The carne asada burrito is filled with carne asada, pico de gallo and guacamole. NO FILLERS! The tortilla they use is also very good and they have a large sauce bar with so much salsa to choose from. Their salsa is fire! Had to leave a review because I really love their carne asada burritos and this will be my must go to stop on the way to Vegas and back. They are also next to a Tesla supercharger so it's very convenient if you need to charge your car. read more

Quick, good hot food at a great value for the price. Tables and floors could use a good cleaning. Our table has a footprint in it. read more

One of the best burritos I have ever had! I added rice and beans to my Al pastor burrito which also had guacamole and pico de gallo. Along with their salsa verde and Jamaica, it's perfect! read more

Castanedas Mexican Food - Al pastor burrito and jamaica - Mexican Near Me - Baker, California

Wow the cabeza taco is suuupper tender! Melt in your mouth and fatty! I wish this restaurant was closer to me!

We got off here trying to eat and avoid the heavy traffic. Feel like having something different and found this place. The foods are so good and delicious. We ordered a whole fish which is so moist and fried to perfection. I wish I can give this place a perfect five star but I'm giving this place 4 stars due to the cleanliness. No one clean the table and no one cleans the restroom. The restroom is extremely filthy. Papers are all over on the floor and the floor are wet read more

We're so happy they are off this exit! So good! We had the Al pastor burrito (highly recommend), chicken flautas (bomb), & we even went back for the asada torta lol! This spot is the new best thing on our way to Vegas! P.s. the service is great too! Ask do their salsas! read more

One of the best burritos we've tried on the road trip from Vegas to California. HIGHLY recommend the San Felipe burrito. This will definitely be our go-to stop for food in either direction. We tried it last November and still can't stop talking about it. Service was great, fast. We went through drive through but the ambiance is welcoming. read more

Love stopping here to eat whenever I need to charge my Tesla. Amazing food and staff. Thank you Viviana!

Don't skip on this place. I stopped to charge my car and decided to get a steak breakfast burrito. It's on of the best Mexican breakfast burritos I've had in a while. So good! read more

Usually after visiting a national park I like a good al pastor burrito, but this place had birria, and I definitely don't regret ordering a plate of tacos with a side of rice and beans. So worth it. Service was 10/10, and the place was super clean. We sat inside instead of using the drive thru. Great break before continuing west to LA. Would recommend!! read more

Took over 40 minutes a for bean and cheese kids meal. I asked how long and she said well we go in ordee and don't skip people. I want to know if it's worth it to wait for a kids meal. Guess what it's not read more

Incredible. Possibly the best shrimp burrito I have ever had in my life. High recommend.

The Mexican food was outstanding. They have an extensive menu. Even though you have to order from a menu displayed behind the cashier the service outstanding. The ambience is nothing special. Just a few table in the dining area. The food was prepared quickly and brought to the table. If you are traveling to/from Las Vegas from SoCal and want an inexpensive place to stop for lunch in Baker I highly recommend Castaneda's. read more

Pretty amazing Mexican food in a very small town on the way to Las Vegas. Ambience was just okay but the food was so flavorful. Salsa was the best we've had. read more

Could be better. This place is adjacent to a large, brand new Tesla Supercharging station. Baker is a great place to top off your battery when going to or from Las Vegas. Not because the battery is empty, but because this is where your bladder needs a break!! Plug in your car, walk a short distance across the lot and go in to Castenadas! Not a single car in the drive up, not a single car in the restaurant parking area, not a single guest sitting in the dining room. There are two neon signs glowing "OPEN"! So, I went inside. Two staff behind the counter scattered when I walked in...nobody at the register when I approached. A minute later, a lady appeared to take my order. Ordered a quesadilla and a soft drink to go. Since I'm now a customer I availed myself of the "customer only restrooms". Even though not busy, rest room was kind of shabby. Paper towel roll was laying in the sink..a giant roll. So after you was your hands, you have to peel off a few inches from this roll laying in the sink (wet from laying here). Kind of nasty, wiping your hands with paper towels wet from who knows what...the food is good...and would be a great place to get a snack or meal when you stop to tip off your battery...could make it a little more friendly toward people at the charger. There is no foot traffic here...so the real onky market is Tesla Supercharger guests...duh...come on Castenadas...act a little happier to see us. FYI, there is another Tesla Supercharger on the other side of Baker..has a Dari Queen in the parking area. Looked a lot busier..I think I'll try it in my return. read more

We took a Sunday drive to Baker, California. We came across this hidden gem called Castanedas. It is very clean inside. The people working were very nice and accommodating when I wanted to change my taco salad to carne asada instead of chicken. My husband got the #8 which was two carne asada tacos with all of the fixings, beans, rice and a drink. We left paying less than $30 for two complete meals. We were highly impressed! read more

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Just a quick stop as I pass through California, because my usual spot was closed. Ordered the California breakfast burrito, but it had no avocado, so it was really just a bacon breakfast burritio. It was also overpriced but tasted ok enough. Big salsa bar, the restaurant was clean, but empty. I drive through the area often but will skip this place in the future and look for a different option if my regular taco spot in closed. read more

I was charging my Tesla and decided to order a meal. The food at Castaneda's Mexican Food is great. Yes it pricey but the food is so good. I will make this place my routine stop when I charge my car. read more

A bit pricey but the food is very good (avg.$20). The salsa bar is great. Highly recommended for good Mexican food open 24 hours. Cashier did not speak good English but was very friendly. read more