El Jefe&#x27;s Little Kitchen

Love the chicken enchiladas and chips & salsa. Possibly best Mexican place in the area…read more Everyone they hire is cool and accommodating.

Been here often food is great , during early hours service is perfect very attentive to your needs…read more Evening hours at times some of the servers forget about you never refill drinks . Nice place just need servicer to check on folks more often.

Happy Taco Thursday!

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The food was delicious especially the chips and salsa.

Papagayos

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This is our new favorite place! Nice staff, great food and super cute ambiance!!!…read moreOur server was very attentive and kind. This place is so cute we can't get over it. The cheese quesadilla and the cheese enchilada were so good and tasty. It's our first time here but we will be back with our son!

Bad customer service by Lauren and Amanda - the food was not good…read more Customer service was horrible

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Rosalva's

4.3(547 reviews)

0.4 mi

I tired this place out only because the pizza place is 1:45 wait for pizza an I was starving…read more The salsa that they set on the table tasted funky. I got myself a menudo for a nice rainy day. It had a lot of small bones so be cautious but over all the menudo was delicious. We ordered tortas and taquitos. We also ordered a plate of enchiladas. The enchiladas were mushy which gave the plate the yuk.

I am very disappointed. The portions are extremely small and the prices are EXPENSIVE. We had a wet…read moreburrito, camarones a la diabla, and a combination plate. Everything came out to $60 (before tip). The prices wouldn't be so daunting if the portions matched but they were extremely underwhelming. Our order was for pick up but the restaurant seemed clean and staff were friendly. ( which is the only reason for the two stars).

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Red chicken enchilada with rice and beans

Santiago's Taco Shop

3.9(237 reviews)

1.5 mi

The taco pig plate was good enough, but at least 25% more expensive than two tacos, rice and beans…read moreshould be. And the drinks are ridiculously overpriced, so better to grab a bottle from Grocery Outlet or even Jensen's beforehand if you really must eat here, which I won't be doing again.

My family and I tried this place when we were visiting the area. We did have a huge order so it…read moretook a bit longer for our food to be ready which was expected. I ordered the birria tacos with beans and rice. I just felt like the meat and rice was lacking a bit in flavor. It wasn't my favorite. I just felt like it was missing something and the beans were a bit too salty for my liking.

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Lake Arrowhead Brewing

4.6(239 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Bummed to learn upon returning recently in an attempt to escape the SGV heat that the apple pie…read moresour was just a one-time seasonal amazingness. But, but, it's okay because they offer so many great beers, sours and seltzers, whether seasonal or on a regular rotation, that finding new favorites are a no-brainer. In fact, on our most recent visit, thanks to the super friendly locals who frequent here, I found three new favorites: kiwiberry sour, bomb pop seltzer and rainbow sherbet seltzer! More importantly, I remembered to grab some growlers to take home with me this time! All in all, this is still our favorite brewery when we're up in this area. Friendly staff and even friendlier locals who are so welcoming!

We stopped by this brewery while in Arrowhead, and I absolutely loved the vibe! The location is…read morebeautiful! of course, Arrowhead itself is stunning!! and the atmosphere here just makes it even better. There's plenty of seating, especially in the back, and it's such a nice place to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenery. We were hoping to order some food, but unfortunately we arrived a little too late and the kitchen had already closed. The service was good overall, although the guy helping us wasn't particularly welcoming. That being said, it didn't take away from how much I enjoyed the place. The ambience is honestly magical. Between the beautiful surroundings, all the seating, and the overall laid-back vibe, I would definitely come back, just earlier next time!!

Stretch your legs on this very cool (and pet-friendly) beer patio.

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Took a "Blue Tower Crowler" home full of North Bay IPA to enjoy on the deck.

Jetties Waterfront Kitchen + Drink

3.6(605 reviews)

1.0 mi

This restaurant, you will have to park in the Lake Arrowhead Village parking and walk north, the on…read morethe right side where there are stairs, go down and this restaurant is to the left. Last Wednesday, My family wanted to eat here, when we entered it was super clean inside & so were there restrooms, highly organized & with attention to details. As we walked in there so much details to this restaurant half boats inside to make this restaurant super cool, anything with water is up here. The atmosphere here was super friendly, warm, classy, chic, elegant. There is seating inside, outside, and at the bar too! with breathtaking views at the lake! When you order you have to order & pay at the bar, then they will give you a number, where ever you would like to be seated & bring out the foods. Last Wednesday Rochelle Kinny was our server/cashier she asked if we had any questions & answered them all beautifully! They shareables, tacos, fresh salads, burgers, sandwiches, kids menu, weekly brunch, signature cocktails, wine, margaritas, shooters, draft beers, they also have soda and other drink s Dispensing machines! So we ordered : 2 Fish & Chips, kids meal: chicken tenders, Chicken Cesar wrap, crispy buffalo chicken with onion rings. Their price points are spot on! Rochelle was so super sweet, caring, kind, super polite & very down to earth, very genuine! Rochelle has this super upbeat positive energy about herself that really radiates! As we were waiting Cody gave us all of food & asked us if we needed anything so sweet of him! Everything was delicious & with a great view! I would especially love to thank Rochelle & Cody for a fantastic & memorable visit! I would like to Thank Jetties Waterfront Kitchen & Drink for a wonderful visit! I'll definitely be back here again! I'll tell all my Family & Friends to come and visit!

A Lake Arrowhead staple. A nice place to listen to some music (on their digital jukebox), grab an 8…read moredollar beer, eat a sandwich and some crispy fries, and watch the boats cruise and return to dock. Has both a family atmosphere and smaller nooks for a date as well. We've been here with about 20 people and have been able to move tables around together to be seated quickly. Also, if you bring your dog, there is a patio for you to eat and enjoy the lake view. You order and pay at the bar with the bartender and overall, it's a pretty smooth experience. My family loves coming here.

El baño

Classic smash burger and sweet potato fries

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Handcrafted cocktails.. large variety on the menu

The Lakefront Taproom Bar and Kitchen

4.1(1.4k reviews)

What a beautiful day to spend at Lake Arrowhead Village The perfect little escape from the…read moreeveryday hustle--beautiful mountain views, fresh breeze, good food, and lots of sweet treats! Started our date with lunch at The Lakefront Taproom Bar & Kitchen, enjoying delicious food with an amazing view of the lake.

1/5 -- Would absolutely not return…read more I honestly wish I could give this place zero stars for the food. This was easily one of the worst meals my family and I have had in a very long time. We drove up from Riverside to spend the day at Lake Arrowhead Village and enjoy Oktoberfest. We asked a local where we should eat and ended up giving Lakefront Tap Room a try. Unfortunately, that was a mistake. First, I want to make something VERY clear: our waitress, Sam, was fantastic. She was extremely nice, friendly, attentive, and treated my family great. My one star has absolutely nothing to do with her. If I were rating Sam, she'd get five stars. The FOOD, however, was horrible. My fish and chips were probably the only halfway decent thing at the table. I also ordered two margaritas. They were extremely small and, for what you're paying, nothing special whatsoever. But my daughter's cheeseburger was what really did it for me. My daughter is 15, blind, and an extremely picky eater, so we intentionally order her food as simple as possible: bun, meat, cheese, and Thousand Island. That's it. We're talking about a basic cheeseburger. What came out looked terrible. The bun was extremely dry and there was hardly any Thousand Island on it. I asked another waiter for a side of Thousand Island, and he brought me a little cup of some watery brownish-orange liquid. I honestly don't know what it was supposed to be. It had the consistency of water and looked nothing like any Thousand Island dressing I've ever seen. My daughter took ONE tiny bite of her burger and immediately wanted nothing more to do with it. I don't blame her. We pushed the basically untouched burger to the edge of the table and told our waitress we didn't want it. Then we were told they'd take about TWO DOLLARS off the bill because she didn't like her $20+ burger. Seriously? My wife's patty melt wasn't any better. It was overcooked, the bread was extremely hard, and overall it was just bad. For the prices this restaurant charges, the quality of the food was completely unacceptable. Being in a beautiful location overlooking Lake Arrowhead doesn't make up for serving terrible food at tourist prices. Again, Sam was awesome. I actually feel bad leaving one star because she did such a good job, but I'm reviewing the restaurant and the food we paid for, not just our waitress. We will absolutely NEVER eat here again. There are plenty of other places to spend your money at Lake Arrowhead Village. I strongly suggest choosing one of them.

Beers on tap

Blue cheese wedge salad

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Hot Toddy

Spade And Spatula

4.4(460 reviews)

1.5 mi

Spade & Spatula in Blue Jay is such a great find, especially if you're vegetarian!…read more The huge selection of vegetarian options is actually what made me want to stop here, and I'm so glad we did. We got the Cali veggie burger and spicy veggie burger, and both were AMAZING. Honestly, one of the best veggie burgers I've had. We got fries with one and a salad with the other. If ever confused, GET THE FRIES They were so fresh and delicious! The staff were super friendly, there's plenty of parking in the lot, and it's just a short drive from Lake Arrowhead. They have a ton of indoor and outdoor seating, with cool art on the walls. Definitely coming back here every time we're in the Lake Arrowhead area!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Friendly place, with good food and lots of local art…read more Our friends who are Lake Arrowhead locals suggested we meet here for lunch. It was quaint and welcoming, with friendly servers. They had a good number of vegetarian options (which was why our friends suggested it), and the hubby got the Bbq veggie burger with fries, and I got the veggie mushroom cheese steak sandwich. The hubby thought his burger was just ok, but the fries were amazing. I in turn thought my sandwich was great, but the side salad was just fine. Our friends enjoyed their grilled salmon salads. When I said there was lots of local art, they had them everywhere, even the bathroom! Some nice stuff, too. Definitely worth stopping in.

Open concept view of where the kitchen magic happens

Sammie minus the bacon (plated separately) and breakfast potatoes

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Sunsets Island Bar and Grill

4.5(291 reviews)

12/14/25 For our…read morelast stay at Postcard Cabins, we were in the Lake Arrowhead area looking for a spot to eat outdoors. It was pretty chilly so we wanted a restaurant that at least had an outdoor heater. Most of the places we walked by didn't have an outdoor heater. We walked by Sunsets Island Bar and Grill. Zach went in to ask if we could eat inside with Coco and they said yes! In my head I was already giving them 5 stars for allowing us inside with Coco. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. We didn't even need to ask for a water bowl for Coco since they got brought right away. Here's what we got: - Pupu platter (share) - Huli huli chicken (mine) - Mushroom ravioli (his) - Ube cheesecake (dessert to share) The pupu platter was very good. The fried pieces weren't TOO fried thankfully. They were perfectly crunchy and hot. The huli huli chicken was very tender. The mango bits contrasted well with the chicken and the veggies. The ravioli was really good too and they give you a lot. The ube cheesecake was delicious. It wasn't too sweet and even Zach liked it and he doesn't like to eat dessert ever. Overall, this was probably our best meal during our time here. I would definitely recommend coming here because the staff are friendly, the vibes are great and the food is fantastic.

I don't leave negative reviews lightly, but this was, without question, one of the worst restaurant…read moreexperiences our family has ever had. The evening started with our reservation being "lost." In hindsight, we should have taken that as our cue to leave. Instead, we stayed, and unfortunately everything went downhill from there. Service was painfully slow. It took approximately 45 minutes just to receive water, over an hour for our drinks, and nearly two hours before our food arrived. By the time dinner finally came, we were beyond hungry. The food was even more disappointing than the wait. The "grilled cheese" looked like it was made with individually wrapped processed American cheese slices--and somehow, after nearly two hours, the cheese wasn't even melted. I ordered the branzino expecting a delicate, flaky white fish with lemon. Instead, it arrived so overcooked and dry that lifting it with a fork brought up the entire fish in one piece. It had the texture of fish jerky. The zucchini alongside it was cold and had the unmistakable texture of previously frozen vegetables. My son ordered the mahi-mahi tacos. They were bland, dry, and overcooked. He's the least picky eater in our family and wouldn't eat them. Ironically, the only edible dish on the table was my husband's Huli Huli chicken--which the rest of us ended up sharing because we'd waited so long and were starving. Our server was kind, but we saw her only a handful of times during what became a two-and-a-half-hour dinner. To make matters worse, I woke up in the middle of the night with an upset stomach after eating only a couple bites of the fish. Given our experience, I genuinely struggle to reconcile it with so many glowing reviews. Save yourself the time, the money, and the frustration. There are far better places to spend an evening.

Dole Whip with Rum Float

Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast

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Beef Bowl

Bin 189

2.9(670 reviews)

1.0 mi

•$$$

Bin 189 was one of the highlights of our trip! The service was excellent from start to finish. Our…read moreserver was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. We sat on the balcony, and the view was absolutely beautiful. Overlooking the lake and marina while enjoying dinner made for a relaxing and memorable experience. It's hard to beat that scenery. The food portions were surprisingly generous, so you'll definitely leave full. Everything we ordered was flavorful, well prepared, and a great value. As a bonus, after dinner we joined a crowd of other fans inside to watch the soccer match on the big-screen TV, which made for a lively and fun atmosphere. Between the outstanding service, gorgeous lakeside views, hearty portions, and welcoming ambiance, Bin 189 is a restaurant I'd happily recommend and would definitely visit again

I came here with my family to celebrate my birthday tonight, and we had an excellent experience…read more Our waitress's name was Aurora, she was extremely friendly, prompt and courteous. We ordered Seared Atlantic salmon @ $32 excellent Miso glazed cod @ $32 very good Station 91 burger @ $24 Everything was delicious, served quickly at a perfect temperature. Table bread is delicious. I had my 1 yr old grandson with us -the only disappointing thing about our experience was the extremely high prices on the children's menu. $15 for a children's quesadilla or burger is excessive. At the end, our waitress brought us the lava cake and vanilla ice cream for my birthday and it was very good. All in all a great experience, we really enjoyed.

The Bin

Classic Eggs Benedict

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I genuinely cannot express how incredible Steve and Ophelia from El Jefe's Little Kitchen Food Trailer are. After our wedding venue cancelled on us three months before the big day, we turned to 'El Jefe' in a panic for catering. They had never hosted a wedding before but were so happy to spring into action for us. Steve and Ophelia put together a food tasting and potential table display for the wedding in a quick turn around. While he had a menu for the truck, Steve told us he would and could make any dish that we wanted, and that he did! The food was delicious, the table scape Ophelia put together was beautiful and matched our vision perfectly, and to top it all off- they both had the most amazing, exuberant energy that was contagious to everyone around. The day before, Steve and Ophelia stayed up /all night/ setting up decorations, cleaning the outdoor patio, and prepping food for ~50 people. To say they went above and beyond is an understatement. Whether you are hosting a small event or a big wedding, they can and will handle it all with huge smiles on their faces and a willingness to help in any way that they can. We can say with all sincerity that they were the least stressful, and most vibrant part of our big day. We will be turning to them for every single event without a doubt. Thank you Steve and Ophelia, we can never thank you enough!! read more

Efrain A.

4

14

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2 years ago

I look twice for that trailer and couldn't find it it has no phone contact so there's no way to call and find out their business hours

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This is our new favorite place! Nice staff, great food and super cute ambiance!!!…read moreOur server was very attentive and kind. This place is so cute we can't get over it. The cheese quesadilla and the cheese enchilada were so good and tasty. It's our first time here but we will be back with our son!

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