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    Garcia's Restaurant

    4.3 (593 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    GARCIA'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Roselia G.

    Very good Mexican restaurant off the 10 freeway. Excellent carne asada, salsa, and tortillas. The only thing that could have been better were the chips. I also really liked the floor to ceiling stall door restrooms.

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    Jessica A.

    We stopped in during our road trip. Everything was great. Salsa wasn't spicy but the flavor was great. The food had a perfect balance of flavor. Everything was nice and fresh and coffee tasted great. The service wasn't bad. It is a small business so the service was what you would expect from a smaller restaurant. There weren't many people there so it was nice and quiet. We had a nice and relaxing meal. We would definitely come again!

    Two tacos and rice. Enough to last 24 hours!
    Jerry K.

    Food- large and in charge. You won't regret eating here. Food is cooked to order and piping hot in a blink of an eye. I got an asada and shrimp taco with rice. I usually eat once a day during the week and was not disappointed. While it's not extraordinarily the best tacos I've ever had, it was decent, especially with there home made salsa. Spicy and tangy to balance out the meaty. I love rice and they gave me more than enough. I walked away with no regrets and a full belly. I will be back. Service - just the right balance of kindness and attentiveness. Never rushing or pushy. Cleanliness- bathroom was clean. Parking- decent amount AC - works great in 110 plus heat

    Kenneth N.

    Let's face it. Blythe is unpleasant. Garcias makes it better. Friendly. Old style Mexican food. Don't come here if you want street tacos. But if you want a nice place to sit and be served a hard shell taco plate or Chilie relleno , you'll be happy

    Paige H.

    The chips and salsa was phenomenal. Authentic and fresh. It's the only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars. The service.....some of the worst I've ever had. It took about 20 minutes to get 2 waters and some chips and salsa. We waited another 40 mins for 1 carne asada plate that never even showed up, so we walked out after we saw the table next to us get their food even though they came in 20 minutes after us. I do not recommend coming here if you are in a hurry. They need help. The phone rang off the hook the whole time we were there and nobody answered.

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    Net A.

    This review was overlooked so kinda a late posting!!! This place was our to go to Mexican Cuisine when we visited Blythe last Summer in June and July!! Indoor seating is very limited and lunch time gets crowded ! We are lucky to always find a table for us . Although covered outdoor seatings are available we dared not dine outside due to extreme heat !!! Food are served in big portions so beware!! Lol you will sure get sooooo full! I tried their Beef stew soup which was super flavorful like our Filipino "Nilaga" ... Meat was tender and medley veggies included corn on a cob my fav to nibble !! Soup is always my comfort meal anytime of the day and of all season !! Love ! love ! Love ! love their fresh Pineapple Drink which is not watered down with ice and with every sweetness sip you get those fresh blended pineapple fruit pulp ! it really quenched my thirst on a scorching hot weather of 100 degrees !!!!!

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    George G.

    This is my go to spot when driving through Blythe, CA. The food is authentic and delicious. They recently moved from a small location about a mile away to a significantly larger location since the other place was usually very crowded and the wait was long. The ambiance is casual and expected for a very small city in the middle of the desert. The restaurant is within 5 miles from the California, Arizona border. The portions are very generous and full of flavor. The staff is friendly and experienced.

    We had the best meal!! Fajitas were huge, my chimichanga was full of meat and the Chili Verde was amazing!
    Wendy R.

    Everything was fantastic! Food and service were excellent. We had Fajitas and Chili verde.

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    Larry P.

    The place has moved down the street to 800 w Hobsonway! Bigger and Better! The same menu with the same cooks! The food was great and we're glad we came back! The service is great and the restaurant takes you back to the 60s and 70s! Large glass windows all the way around the corner restaurant!

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    The food was delicious, food arrived very quickly once the waitress took our order. The refried beans and rice portion is quite generous, usually other Mexican restaurants just put on a thin layer just enough to cover your plate. This place is a must pit stop when I'm in town.

    Robert Z.

    Re Visited 7/30/2024 Dinner In Blythe last night. Excellent Mexican Food. It's been awhile since I've been here and I must say I'll be back. The Beef Fajitas were Very good. I tried A Fried Fish Taco that was a big surprise. Very Tasty. Also a Carnitas Taco, a Shredded Beef Taco, and a Bean & Cheese Tostada. All were delicious. Chips & Salsa and Beans & Rice were both Winners. We will be back.

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    The food is terrible and the place is very dirty. Got sick to my stomach after eating. But will say the waitress was very nice . She tried

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    Adequate service. Chili colorado was bone dry. Very disappointed. Ordered a shrimp taco. But got a chicken taco.

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    Good place, workers are loud and speaking with a heavy and fast Mexican accent, but the tacos where good

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    7 months ago

    We enjoyed a late lunch sitting outside. Good food and service. Will stop there again if we're in the area.

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    7 months ago

    Delicious fajitas. Nice cold beers. This is our favorite spot in Blythe. Always plenty of leftovers!

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    Do they have margaritas?

    Yes they do.

    Mon-Friday hours? Saturday hours?

    garcias hours Saturday 9AM-9PM Sunday 9AM-9PM… Read more

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    Steaks and Cakes

    Steaks and Cakes

    3.7(266 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Everything was tasty but I would make a few recommendations:…read more One is change the fake butter flavored spread or whatever it is that is used on the texas toast/sandwich bread - it cheapens the quality of your "homemade" food. Second, check the salad mix for rusty/brown/wilted bits - it totally killed the excitement I had to find your ranch dressing is yummy (i.e. not that cheap weird tangy crap many restaurants use) and my salad had ham bits but then it had like a 1/3 bad lettuce that I had to remove. Lasty, even though it's the end of the day and I know you are tired - front of the house customer service is equally as important to me as the quality of the food. It's imperative to be pleasant always and not make the customer feel like they are putting you out or burdening you - smile more at the very least - make me feel welcomed and want to back. Okay, sorry... one more - no one wants tomato slices as their only side veggie option - they were mealy, went straight in the trash, and that's just wasteful for your pocket and mine. There is no shortage of mixed veggies (frozen or canned) and I would be more than satisfied to have that as an option with real butter applied. That's just MHO - maybe the town likes tom slices and I'm way off... idk - I just didn't get it and I'm not a fan of that veggie option. Now the goods - prime rib was very flavorful (not quite med-rare as requested but the flavor made up for it), fish n chicken tenders was a good portion (though I don't think I was supposed to get 2 fish/2 chicken filets - it was still yummy along with the tarter sauce, and the salad with ham bits made me very happy... plus the ranch was quality (tasted like the good Ole hidden valley ranch dip packet w/sour cream which far exceeds that other bottled junk including the bottled version of its own, lol). Ambiance was fine for a diner but could benefit from a sprucing up to more match the feel of the outside of the building. A spring cleaning and a fresh slap of white paint to pick everything up inside. I like the little "gift shop" in the middle giving more privacy between tables. Overall, Steaks n Cakes is a much appreciated option in Blythe where a lot of quality dining options are lacking. Thanks y'all!

    The atmosphere is absolutely perfect small town diner, clean, and everyone is friendly. Plus it has…read morethe town paper. The breakfast eggs, hash browns, and sausage patties hit the spot. Kids loved the burger. This is a small town diner... for what it is... real food... it's great. Everything is the home made version of a meal... which if you love real food... you will appreciate.

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    Garcia's Restaurant - mexican - Updated May 2026

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