I can get a smile from anyone at a restaurant. It's expected. This felt like a cousin greeted me…read morewhen I walked in. Bringing out the salsa de aceite before anything else told me this was going to be the real deal. I tried the pozole and the tamal de queso for my initial visit. It's a good gauge to measure against taste buds that had my grandma's or any of my aunt's or cousin's cooking. They were incredible and stand up to any food I've had anywhere. It tastes homemade and not straight off the Sysco truck. I'm glad they have a vegan menu with vegan options for me to bring my wife. Needless to say, I'm impressed and will be back to this Mexican spot with an American diner feel based on the ambiance in here.

Latina owned local small business!…read more The ladies working here are very sweet, welcoming and have great energy. Good music playing in the background. Salted caramel latte - I was told it was the favorite flavor off the menu. It came out perfect temp for how I like my coffees. Not too hot but hot enough to down to wake me up for the day. If you want it really hot to sit and sip on than maybe mention it before hand. Just off my experience, but it was very sweet and flavorful and I got my hit of caffeine and sugar for the morning. Huevos ranchero- Eggs any style, chile verde on bed of tortilla with smothered beans This isn't your traditional style. This is the" Nosotros Cafe" way of making it. Very wet, mild spice not too spicy and large diced pork hidden inside! I couldn't finish the whole plate I was too full but it was very delicious!

Food was very tasty. Portions are huge!…read more Mostly street parking. They do have a parking lot but its on the smaller end. Would come again

I stopped here after hearing great things about their tacos, but maybe I caught them on an off day…read morebecause, unfortunately, they didn't live up to the hype. The tacos weren't flavorful enough to make this a go-to spot for me. On the bright side, our server was very kind and friendly, which definitely made the experience more enjoyable. The chips were also really good! They tasted fresh, as if they were made in-house. The salsas, however, weren't spicy at all, so if you're looking for a salsa with a kick, this might not be the place for you. We also ordered the ceviche, which was fresh, citrusy, and enjoyable. Overall, there were a few positives, but I think the food could use some improvement when it comes to flavor.

Everything here is super authentic, super fresh, and super amazing. Highly recommended!!! Bring…read moreyour date here, bring your family here, Muy bueno!!!

A Hidden Gem Worth Every Penny! After several failed…read moreattempts at finding a truly good Mexican restaurant, I decided to give Fuego Carvings a try--and I am so glad I did! Unlike high-priced, overly decorative spots that fail to deliver on flavor, Fuego Carvings gets right down to what actually matters: incredible, authentic food and warm hospitality. The restaurant is spotless, comfortable, and well-sized, with authentic Mexican music playing at just the right volume so you can actually enjoy your conversation. As a massive soup lover, I had to order the Birria (plus a taco), while my wife went with the tamale plate: The Birria: The absolute star of the meal. It arrived in a massive 32 oz bowl packed with remarkably tender meat and a deep, flavorful broth. Honestly, I would have gladly paid more for a bowl this good. The Tamales: My wife thoroughly enjoyed her plate--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was top-notch, and the prices offer fantastic value for the quality and generous portions you receive. We can't wait to go back and try the Menudo--if it's even half as good as the Birria, it's going to be a winner. If you want authentic Mexican food where you truly get your money's worth, do not skip Fuego Carvings!

The best breakfast burritos! my 3yr olds #1 request!…read more & they are a great size for the price and always so hot and fresh! toddler hand in photo for size reference ( lol )

Way too expensive for this quality of food. Very disappointing. No taste to the tacos. The chile…read morerellanos were microwaved. Menudo was tasty Too many better options around, even full service at these prices. We threw most of our food away. No mas!

Wonderful experience here last night. Busy when we arrived, but we were able to be seated without…read moredelay. Servers were warm and efficient. Toasty tortilla chips with chunky salsa was delivered to our table within seconds. Our table ordered a cheese enchilada combo, chile verde enchilada combo, a fish taco, small albondigas soup, a Cadillac margarita and a blended strawberry margarita. We all loved our choices. Shout out for the red sauce on the cheese enchiladas-it was exceptional! The "small" albondigas serving was gigantic and flavorful. Highly recommend this place.

My lady and I went out to Morongo to go catch a concert and I wanted to have some real Mexican…read morefood. La Casita did not disappoint. I saw them bring out a platter and it was beautiful. My lady asked what is that? The waitress said the sample platter I said, bring it to the table. I highly recommend this spot because Natalie is the food. Good the tacos on the sample platter were incredible. Talk about flavor wow whenever I go to Morongo, this is the place that I will be eating at. Thank you for the great food that made our day at the concert

La Cocina Grill continues to impress every time I stop in. The service is consistently great, with…read morefriendly and attentive staff who make you feel welcome without ever rushing you. The restaurant is always clean, and the atmosphere is comfortable with music playing at a good volume. It is a big improvement from the days when the music was blasting under the previous owners. The food is flavorful without relying on heavy spice. The chilaquiles are very good, the steak is cooked just right, and the Jamaica tastes fresh and homemade rather than coming from a powder. The black beans might be some of the best I have ever had, and they are consistently delicious every visit. La Cocina Grill is reliable, tasty, and well run. The combination of great service, clean surroundings, good food, and a friendly environment makes it one of the best spots to enjoy a meal in Banning

I recently decided to change my diet to a more healthy way of eating. I have been looking for vegan…read moreoptions and overall delicious cuisines. I didn't want to skimp on taste, or authentic flavors. This was our first time entering La Cocina Grill. We were immediately greeted by Janet, she was very warm and welcoming. As I often say, it's that first impression that does it for us. We were able to choose our own seating. Opened space seating with gorgeous art work on the walls. Wheel chair accessible, not crowded or confined. I normally enjoy chili that can burn your soul. However, what they lacked in heat, they far surpassed on flavor. Besides with my diet changes heat is not something I should be eating at this time :) So this restaurant was definitely what my body needed. {IMPORTANT} a semi hotter chili available upon request. My spouse enjoyed the vegetable omelet however, did not enjoy the French fries that came with it, would have rather had either Spanish rice or potatoes, the plate did include black beans which were super delicious. My spouse did truly enjoy the food tremendously. I ordered the spinach and mushroom vegetable enchilada plate which I too requested the black beans, it also included Spanish rice. Although, it was missing avocado slices, my personal favorite, and also a suggestion it would have been more amazing. I must state this dish did not lack in flavor, presentation and overall deliciousness. I will definitely will be ordering this dish again. Yes!, I promise it was that good. Opened Tuesday thru Sunday 10 am to 8 pm~ I learned they also feature a... Taco Tuesday, every Tuesday of course :) Wednesday is 30% off for seniors, and Thursday is Happy Hour all day. Thursdays Fajita night $14.95 I absolutely highly recommend you stop in and review it for yourself. I promise you wont be disappointed. COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF *****

First time eating here and we will definitely return. Amazing service- thank you Pablo for the…read moregreat information and service. Food was great as well. Their agave-wine based margarita was interesting and good. I'm a beans snob and their beans were yummy.

Food was sooo good. Service was great friendly staff. Pablo…read morewas amazing. Ambiance was Mexican. Good song in the background.

Super good food, affordable, and very welcoming. We were immediately greeted by the staff when we…read morewalked in and everyone was really nice. The chips and salsa were delicious. They also have fresh handmade tortillas on Saturday and Sunday, which were really good. My wife and I shared the molcajete and it was amazing. The sauce was EVERYTHING! The meat was tender and flavorful and there was a ton of food. We were both full and still had enough left over for a third person or another meal to go lol. The rice and beans were also very good. Overall, great food, good prices, and really nice people. The chef is on point! We will definitely be back. Highly recommend without any hesitation.

FINALLY A WELL PRICED DELICIOUS BURRITO IN TOWN!!!! I've tried a lot burritos in the area and…read moresomething is always lacking; but Cocina La Doce got it down to a tee. It's quite small, but feels cozy, welcoming, and authentic. The service was great and I LOVE that I didn't have to ask for the extras, like the salsas, cebollitas, etc. A small act that goes a long way. The cebollitas and jalapeños added on top added flavor to my burrito. It was thoughtful of them to add it on top because it didn't melt the to go plate considering our food was cooked fresh. I'd be lying if I didn't say that was one of my concern; but I was so stoked to know my food stayed warm and tasted so delicious when I made it home. Don't get me started on the salsas! The sazón and variety of spice level is everything for me; so I loved that I had options. From the mildest to the spiciest level salsa, I can say they were all made with some love. My favorite was the most spicy, it was so spicy, but I couldn't stop eating it! Heheh Loved the agua fresca options & that you can also get micheladas there. Lastly, it was well proportioned, I got full with some leftovers,which is always a WIN WIN for me Giving it five stars based on my first experience, will most definitely go back for more in the near future!

I believe this is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Pass area. Had not been to the…read morerestaurant for a while and craved something with shrimp. I ordered the shrimp cocktail and it did not disappoint. Truly delicious. LOTS of big, juicy shrimp, probably a whole avocado, fresh cucumber bits, etc. The sauce was scrumptious, just the right amount of "ketchup-y" flavor. In the past, I have always enjoyed their Albondigas soup. My server was very attentive. The restaurant is very clean and colorfully decorated.

I been there before long time ago I went back the service…read morevery slow and food very salty

The carne asada fries are delicious! Great food, great flavor, and great spot. Definitely recommend…read moreEl Mariachi, The service is amazing!

A bit expensive but worth it. Food was delicious and the portion sizes are good for the price…read morepoint. Carne asada fries were loaded up with toppings. The meat was flavorful and not full of fat and gristle like you get at other places. The street tacos were really good the meat was perfect. The only problem at $3 a taco it adds up and gets really expensive. Rolled tacos were delicious topped with lettuce sour cream guacamole make the perfect meal. The Negative, they were out of green salsa and when asked for some they said they didn't have anymore and would take about 45 minutes to make some