I love this family restaurant a really good food and the people are really nice and service is really good today. I'm posting updated menus. read more

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THEY ARE BACK OPEN. MAYBE NEW OWNERSHIP? We had dinner there last night 1/22/2026 about 7:00 pm. Dinner was excellent. Husband had Chili Colorado, Rice and Beans. Daughter had a Chicken Enchilada, Rice and Beans. Myself had Burrito De Verde. All was excellent. Bathrooms has also been remodeled. as well as the front dining area. read more

I'm so happy I gave this place a second chance, it seems to be under new management/owners. Everything I mean everything was GREAT. The customer service was excellent (I believe the owner was our waiter), the food was delicious and hot, and the place was clean! We tried the buffet, I think it was $19.?? I don't remember the right amount. My favorite dish was the green chile meat, but everything was soo good . My sister is a bit picky and she loved the flautas, chicken fajitas, cheese enchilada and beans and rice. The salad was fresh and crunchy. For dessert they had fruit jam filled churros! Fresh fruit slices, jello and I believe yam or sweet potato slices and flan cups. read more

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Definitely not the same since reopening-- such a disappointment because I strongly anticipated that day. They were closed for, what seemed like almost a year? Not sure, but I used to go over the past 7 years and even spent one of my birthdays there a few years back. First, the server took my order wrong and brought me the wrong food. I thought it was so strange that happened, because I literally pointed at it on the menu in front of him, and I read it exactly as it's named there. I was literally looking forward to ordering this specific thing for the whole time they were closed. I expressed my excitement again once we sat down to order/eat this item. My disappointment began from when he sat that plate down. Their tacos got sooo skimpy. Even Del Taco will serve you a fatter taco with more meat than what we were given. I remember the al pastor being significantly better before too. My tacos had no cheese between them as they are supposed to come (the Don Garcia's jack tacos). Tortillas looked store-bought, weren't they house-made before? I understand everyone is cutting corners right now to make costs cheaper, but that specific choice is not going to help retain customers. The tortillas at Vallarta taste better than whichever ones they're using now. Server never came back to the table to ask how the food was or anything. I was starving and it wasn't THAT big of a deal, but definitely not what was ordered. I ate it anyways after it became clear he was never going to follow-up to confirm the food was good (basic server-customer service etiquette). My disappointment turned to annoyance after finally having him revisit our table more than half-way through our meal. After politely pointing this mistake out to the server, he claimed that wasn't what I ordered...? There was no way it was MY mistake, so I found that unnecessary gaslighting particularly wild. I just said ok then just making sure we aren't charged for what I actually ordered, because that wasn't what was brought out. He then turns to ask who is paying. Does it matter.? Who wants to be charged for a meal they did not receive? Found that weird and unprofessional. That was enough for me. Between the new, ugly neon green paint, skimpy tacos, basic tortillas, and unknowledgable, under-trained staff (unacceptable considering how long that closure was btw), I will not be returning. Annoyed I even cared and looked forward to their reopening. I gave 2 stars because the tortilla soup was still as good as I remembered and the rice/beans were decent . I definitely won't waste my time or money coming back. RIP the once delicious, hole in the wall spot with some of the best Mexican food in the HD. I will continue to go to the other Mexican food spot I discovered during their closure. Mexico Lindo (also in Hesperia) has better service, atmosphere, and food. Montecito Kitchen in Apple Valley is also great if you're on the other side of the HD. read more

Great food! Customer service was really great!!! Family friendly!!! Enough food to sample everything!! read more

Don Garcias - Dining area - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

Finally got to come here post Covid! I hate to say it, but it's just not the same. The service was great! Friendly staff, never had to ask for anything and they weren't coming by the table so often that it interrupted the conversation. The place is old, but clean. I'd say that they can turn the music down a notch or two but it wasn't annoying. The food... my main dish was not bad, but not nearly as good as I remember it being 3-5 years ago. It had decent flavor and was cooked well, but it wasn't amazing. The salsa had a funny taste to it, like the kind you get out of a jar which was disappointing. I used to get a big thing of salsa to go after eating here. I can't quite figure out what's changed but I still hold out hope. I will continue to come here from time to time in the hopes that they bring back some of that old flavor. read more

It used to be good with the other owner but the new owner everything tastes sweet. It doesn't taste the same

Under new management/ownership after being closed for months, we were excited to see it reopened. Not the same Don Garcias. Went on a Sunday they have buffet and off the menu. Service was awful. Food was ok. Waiting almost 40 minutes to get an order from the menu. Ended up leaving without the off the menu order. Hopefully they can get it together soon. read more

The food was amazing. We tried their Sunday brunch. It was really good and the customer service even better. We will definitely be back.

My husband's family has been coming to this restaurant for many years and for the past 4 years I've also gotten a chance to enjoy the food from this restaurant. There is a brunch buffet here every Sunday which is nice because I get as much menudo or pozole amongst other yummy dishes! Staff and Owner are always very attentive and provide amazing customer service! read more

Don Garcias - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

Chicken Fajitas were really good (see video). It had lots of mushrooms plus green bell pepper, onion and a little tomato and was mildly seasoned. I also ordered frijoles de la olla which is not on the menu. Just wish I didn't have to smell a noticeable bathroom odor when I walked in. It made me wonder what kind of place I came into, but when the friendly cook came to take my order, I felt better. There were only a few customers there on a Monday evening. read more

We went for the highly publicized Sunday brunch. Granted at a price point of under 20 dollars we weren't expecting the moon, but many of buffet trays were empty for an extended amount of time. The food was very slow to roll out of the kitchen and we found ourselves waiting for food. Another big problem, there's something going on with their plumbing. The area near the restrooms had a horrible sewer smell. With that said, when the food did come out it was good! And, the staff were extremely friendly. But the kitchen needed to pick up the pace. The photos were taken on one pass of the buffet table, too many empty trays..... read more

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I have always been a fan of Don Garcias' Sunday Brunch buffet, but given the times of this pandemic, they have discontinued this wonderful brunch time (until further notice). But this is okay, because Don Garcias still has wonderful food and service. Don Garcias has a variety of dishes and I always try something different. You can not go wrong with the fajita, the flautas dish serves a delicious portion, and the beans and rice is always a good combination. I go to Don Garcias for its food, portions, reasonable prices, and hospitality. Plus, I have a soft heart for the waiter that I think is Don Garcia himself (he's not) because no matter what time, he is working at Don Garcias and is my waiter. There is never a huge crowd, but it does get busy. It's a very family-oriented restaurant, and you can sit and enjoy the chips and salsa. If you don't mind the 1980's throwback furniture, this is a great place to go! read more

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Been here about 5 or 6 times. I will say the last three times there has been some issues. One time was seated quickly , but then seemed like it took quite a while for anyone to come over. Then there was an issue with the Albondigas was Luke warm. This last time , service was taking too long and each time would look for the servers , they were sitting down chatting it up with other guests. The inside is always clean . read more

My family has been coming here for 6 years now. Hasn't changed one bit. While sometimes it can be a little warm in there, the staff are some of the most friendly people ive ever met. Steven and his family definitely know how to make every visit feel like we're family. My son has loved their chicken nuggets from when he was 1. Now that he's 6 he's still chooses them. Personally i love the chorizo tacos and the sunday buffet. All of their food is killer. Their menudo is really good too. I get it with the foot when they have it. This place is definitely a go to for me and my family for life. read more

Always Delicious, great service and atmosphere! I especially Love their tamales and carne asada tamales read more

I hate to give a bad review but I just have to. I'm actually shocked that this place has good reviews. We were in the area and decided to try this place. I'm not kidding when I say that every single thing that we tried was terrible. From their horchata, to their chips, to their soup. I still was hoping that their main dish would be good. Literally, the first bite I took (of rice) was hard! :( So i had to spit it out since it there were pieces that were rock hard. Then I tried their guac but I noticed a couple of avocado skin, and that just grossed me out. If they don't notice the skin who knows what else falls into the food and they don't notice. I was sooo grossed out. My partner and I couldn't finish the food. I was trying to just to be polite but I really couldn't. The staff was nice however. We didn't complain about the food though. But I really wouldn't suggest coming here. It was not a good experience. read more

Excellent place! Great food excellent customer service! And very affordable buffet on sundays!! They are currently remodeling can't wait to see it! read more

Many options on menu including off menu options per request like the chilaquiles, along with the option of a buffet. Great service, took food allergies seriously. read more

The food was marginal and not hot except the soup. Serving utensils need to be cleaned. Food options should be refilled. Some were dried out and not very appetizing. Not worth 20 bucks. read more

muy rica la comida, siempre escogemos nuestro molcajete favorito ! y las chimichangas están igual de ricas read more

Don Garcias - chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

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We go there every week for dinner! Great menu! Food is excellent homemade!authentic! Our new favorite place! Salsa is awesome, tostada supreme is the best! read more

Service was really good! Like some of the best out there. My wife had the enchiladas, and I had a burrito. We were both very hungry and pleased. If I needed more napkins, or a little more salsa, they were right there and aiming to please. I wish they were closer, we would be regulars. read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant. Conveniently located but we were the only ones there for lunch on taco Tuesday. Food was bland.. no flavor really. It was strange tasting.. not what im used to as a regulate at Las Casita. Drinks and food were pricy. Strawberry margarita over 10 dollars and tasted like a virgin. Won't be back read more

Disgusting Experience.... Waiter was uneasy not resourceful about the menu, My Partner ordered the pozole which came with delicious 14 inch long piece of hair. Which we told the waiter and he politely did take back the food. Unfortunately the waiter did not try to make the experience any better.. just took the expenses of the pozole off the check.. A horrible time at don garcias and you will not find me here again. read more

Pretty ambiance. The jack tacos were good, my boyfriend had a stomach ache afterwards tho. Service was attentive.

If you're looking for good, authentic Mexican food at a very reasonable price, this is the spot.

This place sucks, dont waste your money, unless you like sweating like a pig while eating your brunch, the food sucked, gave me a stomach ache, had the shitz by the time i got home, dont go there read more

08/11/23, Como se puede explicar que un restaurante este falto de bebidas y platillos que el cliente decea? Pues bien explicare: Mi señora esposa y un servidor paramos por primera vez en estr restaurante, despues de consumir dos cervezas coronas nos dispusimos a ordenar dos mas de lo cual se nos menciono que ya no habia de esa marca, ok, pudimos cervezas modelos en ves, e igual se nos informo que se habian terminadol! Nos dispuimos a ordenar los platillos y cula fue nuestra sorpresa que de cuatro platillo que deceabamos no los tenian! Por la informacion que pude obtener es que el dueño es sobrino del original dueño y el cual esta dejando morir el negocio por falta de interes y experiencia en el ramo del negocio! Al dueño, si ve este mensaje pongase las pilas o traspase el negicio, usted no sirve para esto del restaurante!! Eh dicho :( read more

I don't know what to say. But I will not be trying this location again. I hate giving negative reviews. I love supporting the small business in my area. My husband brought me home soup tonite because I have been sick for a few days. It's was terrible. No meat only fat, no corn, no potatoes, no cucumber, it was so very salty also. What ever appetite I had is gone. read more

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Great food, excellent service! The ranchero sauce is to die for! We have been here several times as well as ordering takeout. Either way I have enjoyed my meals read more

First time here. They were serving brunch, like the food and serving. Definitely will come again

they greeted us nicely but they took a while to actually take our order. two groups of people showed up after us but they still got their order taken first. Then when our food showed up (40 minutes after walking into the restaurant) the food was bland. I was questioning why the other people got their food first and this server just said "your food takes longer." instead of saying "sorry, I know it's a bit of a wait but.. etc." I work in the service industry too and that guy should have handled it differently. Waited 30 minutes for a fajita and everything was bland, veggies were raw. My wife and my mother barely even touched their food. Would give it a second chance if they got their act together because I see the potential but for my first time this was a bad experience. read more

Always delicious food, and friendly staff. My only complaint is the service, it takes awhile to get your refills and food. But still worth the wait because the food is always on point. read more

Great service! Authentic Mexican dishes! Deftconing back for their Sunday brunch which looked delicious and was fresh!

They used to have the best Mexican buffet until the pandemic hit. I brought my family over to the restaurant after a family reunion all loved the food and especially the menudo, hopefully they can can rebound and come back to the special place it once used to be! I'm hoping! read more

Don Garcia's has to be the best restaurant that I have ever eaten at. The atmosphere is super chill and comfortable. The food is beyond superb, the staff are all friendly and attentive. We even got to meet Don Garcia himself, the man is a true class act . If you have the hankering for some good Mexican food this is the spot!! read more

Soups: F- Chips and Salsa: A Food: D Service: A++++ Ordered the beef chimichanga, came out looking like they just blow torched the top of it to melt the cheese instead of deep frying it... Taquitos were rice and beans were great... Service was exceptional!!! Fast on the drink refils, and chips and salsa!!!! Came back several times to check and make sure we were good. When it came down to sending the chimichanga back the waiter asked several times if I wanted another one, and the had no issue taking it off the bill.... not his fault the kitchen messed up!!! 1 star for the kitchen 5 stars for pur waiters!!! Sadly wont be back, thus the 2 star rating. read more

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Where do I start. There is only one server for the entire restaurant. I think he is the server, the cook and the bartender. The owner needs to reconsider how he runs his customer service. There were 6 tables all waiting a very long time for their food. Our party ordered Menudo, the menudo was meat hominy in water. No flavor. The plates were very inconsistent, some some meat and some hominy, other only hominy no meat, it's all over the place. Service was super slow, this will be the last time our family comes here read more

Since we are semi-new to moving to the high desert my husband I like to try new places almost every time we eat out. We saw this place a few times and decided to try it and it was so good. I definitely want to come back and try more dishes. Let me begin by saying that their menu is amazing! So many choices and the breakfast choices wowed me. Breakfast served all day so I had chilaquiles for dinner and the plate was so big that I had plenty for breakfast the next day. We got an appetizer of the Jack Tacos as a recommendation from our waitress and I LOVED them!! Imagine a quesadilla and taco in one.. yum! We also tried dessert because again so much yummyness to chose from! We got fried ice cream and it did not disappoint! Another reason I loved this place was the staff, it's family owned and they were extremely friendly. We never had to ask for a thing because they were catering to us the whole time. I can't wait to be back to try more breakfast! read more

Don Garcias - Get the Jack tacos!! - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

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