We picked a corner window table and were served immediately with cold water and the complimentary chips and salsas. The chips are fresh and dusted with a paprika/salt powder. The salsas are outstanding. One a bit spicier than the other but nearly impossible to choose a favorite. We ordered the chicken and steak fajita combination with black beans and rice with corn tortillas. The fajita arrives on a sizzling cast iron skillet with generous amounts of grilled onions and carmelized red peppers. We rounded our order out with their house guacamole. The guacamole, itself, could have used a bit more salt but the perfectly salted chips helped solve that. The margaritas are dangerously good. And the mix they use tastes fresh and house made. I loved that these were served with dehydrated lemon wheels and a sprig of thyme. Pablo took excellent care of us and we will 100% return. read more

Came here during a quick getaway to Big Bear and decided to give Hacienda Grill a try. Honestly, this place delivered on the vibes. Good food, good drinks, and a nice spot to just relax after being out all day. The shrimp cocktail was actually really good. Super flavorful and refreshing. Chips and salsa were solid, and that hot sauce had a nice kick to it. My wife loved the mango margaritas, which honestly looked just as good as they tasted. The al pastor tacos were decent. Not bad, not amazing, just somewhere in the middle. The only reason I'm dropping a star is the service. It was pretty slow even though it wasn't a full house. Not terrible, but definitely noticeable. Overall, still a great spot if you're in Big Bear and want good food with a chill vibe. read more

BEST MEXICAN FOOD in BIG BEAR! We were pleasantly surprised with how delicious the food was! The place was clean, well maintained, and very pretty inside. Every staff member was super friendly as well. Highly recommend visiting Hacienda Grill for Mexican food if you're in Big Bear! read more

Yummmmm! This place is big on my list for Mexican resturaunts. I had see frinds recommend this place and they did not disapoint! We came in for lunch and it was t to busy. The restraint was clean and had some pretty cool decor. We sat in the bar area which was empty other than our party. He chips and salsa usually makes or breaks a Mexican resturaunt for me. They checked the box! They also provide you with 2 different salsas! That stood out because I don't know of anything place that does that. I was deffintly satisfied with my meal. I got enchilada,crunchy taco, and tamale. (I had to get a variety, of course) everything was very good! The friends I was with all lived there meals as well. Anytime I'm in big bear, I will deffinitly be coming back. No complaints! read more

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Good food, good music, prompt service- excellent chips and salsa, great environment. Prices were a bit higher than earlier photos now. read more

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Ok. I have been waiting - like WAITING - to have a restaurant that made me happy up here in Big Bear! This is our third trip up here and I am so happy that I found this place on Yelp! Alexander. Thank you. Great service with a smile. Fun, and decorative ambiance. (Hey I even took pics in the bathroom bc I loved the mirror! lol). For the busy times at BB- I'd also say awesome for parking bc they have their own lot and are a big restaurant, away from downtown main strip. Let's discuss the food, shall we? Homemade chips and two salsas. No one told me I should have been putting chili powder on my tortilla chips before? Where has this been my whole life and why don't the sell them like this in stores? I will be recreating at home from now on, thank you very much. Salsa was awesome too. I'm simple, chili powder haha. Our table had these huge margaritas and they loved them. Now for the real deal. I tried to put all the right names from the ordered items on the photos. I'll start with mine. I haven't had flautas in a restaurant since I lived in NJ (don't judge, they were amazing back home at a particular restaurant), and that was maybe 8 years ago, but these were amazing. Not only picture perfect, but the delicate pickled radishes, the cotija cheese, the shredded lettuce underneath and my side of guac - - mouth pleasing. Lightly crisped and perfect chicken filled - so delicious I had to hold back from not leaving myself enough for a second meal. Haha. Another person at the table had beef flautas - similar experience and enjoyment. There were tacos and tacos. All were loved by my friend, with only one taco that had a higher pineapple ratio to meat. But the rest made up for that. (I enjoyed that extra pineapple by the way) I haven't had Mexican out in a while, we tend to make our taco Tuesday's ourself, but I've been craving a Mexican night recently and this definitely went above and beyond. Thanks again Alexander. We will definitely recommend and come back next time we are up here! read more

The food is so delicious! Can't believe this place has been here for 25 years, yet this is my first time here. Everything was delicious from my steak fajitas, the seasoning on my beans, to my fried ice cream with churros. The ambiance is nice as well. Ugh! I can't move, so full... read more

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We had an amazing experience here! We came in with a party of 12, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. From the moment we arrived, they were welcoming, patient, and incredibly organized in getting our large group seated comfortably. The service throughout our visit was excellent attentive without being overwhelming, and always friendly. They made sure everyone in our group was taken care of, and our food and drinks came out in a timely manner despite the size of our party. It's not always easy to handle a large group, but they did it with such professionalism and a positive attitude. We truly felt valued as customers. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great food, drinks and outstanding customer service, especially for bigger groups! Pablo was our waiter and his customer service was excellent!!! Definitely will come back to eat here. read more

Hacienda Grill - Cadillac margarita - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Hacienda Grille is definitely one of the Mexican spots to visit when you're in Big Bear. We had a great experience from start to finish. I ordered a spicy margarita, which was perfectly balanced with just the right kick, and Ray had a blended peach margarita, which he really enjoyed -- refreshing and smooth. We shared an order of steak and chicken fajitas, and they were excellent. The meats were cooked perfectly, the tomatoes were nicely grilled, the beans were really tasty, and the rice was good and flavorful. The chips were clearly homemade, and the salsa was excellent -- fresh and full of flavor. One thing I really appreciated was the portion size. It was good to know before ordering that one order of fajitas is more than enough for two people, which made it a great value. Our waitress Bebe was really sweet and attentive, making sure we were taken care of without being overbearing. The service was great overall. The atmosphere was pleasant. Five stars. Hacienda Grille is absolutely a Mexican restaurant we'd come back to again when visiting Big Bear. read more

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This is my Taco Tuesday fave! They are delicious and each one is served in it's own little basket. Excellent service and lovely seating areas. As an extra added bonus they are located away from the crowded village so parking is ample and available! read more

Really had high hopes for this establishment. We stopped by a few days before Christmas in hopes for delicious Mexican food as it has decent ratings on Yelp. I was not impressed. Service definitely gets 5-Stars, but the food was medio-core at best. The cool part was they air-fry their chips, and good seasoning. I loved seeing that. The downfall was we received 2 dishes of salsa and the one I was eating out of had the longest hair in it that came out when i dipped my chip to scoop. I gave it to my husband to toss on the floor... Having worked in the food industry, I get it, it happens. However it is still off-putting though. However, what I base my reviews on for a Mexican restaurant is the staples. Which is the rice and beans. While, the rice was decent in flavor, not the best, but not the worst I've had, unfortunately the beans needed more flavor and salt. My son didn't care too much for the adobada/al pastor tacos. They did allow him to have everything on the side, which was great. We both tasted it and my Husband liked it, but I did not care for the flavor at all. The is a waiting area and a front patio especially for those who need handicap accessible seating. The decor is great, and the paintings are cool, the seating is rustic, and it definitely has Big Bear feels but unfortunately, I would not eat here again. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Isn't even begin to say how much I enjoyed this place while in big bear with my mom. I drive by this place often and can not believe i never ventured in. The service for me around 3pm was very quick. We were seated almost immediately at an ada friendly table indoors. Chips and salsa were ready to go as soon as we sat. We are able to dive into two different flavorful salsa's . One for those who dont like spice and the second charred to perfection with a spicy kick. I opted for a dulce jalapeño margarita (water melon flavor) it was absolutely delicious. Muddled jalapeños a heavily tajin rimmed glass touched add that touch of citric spice with each sip and the sweet crisp freshness of watermelon tasted like the Mexican can shots / childhood candies. This was a perfect pairing to my carne asada. Picking the perfect margarita was tricky and I wish they offered flights due to the amazing cocktail line up . My food was phenomenal. So much flavor in each bite. My carne asada marinated to perfection, tender and juicy. Rice and beans tasted like home cooking. My mom opted for steak fajitas and let me tell you. The delicious aroma coming from the hot sizzling plate tickled at your senses. My mouth watered at the smell of steak sizzled onions and peppers . Just reminiscing as I write has me drooling. The steak and peppers were all tender and full of delicious flavor. Customer service was very hospitable and my overall experience was incredible. I ate so well I needed a nap. Here's the real kicker though. I never felt full , stuffed or bloated. I felt satisfied and when it comes to dining thats how you want to feel. Come hungry leave happy. A perfect place for datenight, solo, work friends, family whatever the occasion its now a must for me. read more

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We were greeted and seated right away, the place was clean, cozy and decorated with the Christmas theme.. so warm and inviting. First came the chips and salsa which were delicious! Service was excellent! Food and drinks very good! I was observing the young employees on a busy Friday evening and they were on the move the whole time with really good attitudes, a smile on their faces with no requests too big or too small, Fast and friendly just how I like it! I was sitting in front of the kitchen and watching the chefs and they were hustling getting everybody's food out in a timely manner When we ran out of chips, we didn't even have to ask for more. They came to us and asked us if we wanted more. . Now that's a first! I didn't take pictures but the presentation of our dishes was beautiful, I got the chili relleno combination plate with the crunchy beef taco and it was so good! Try this place you'll like it! read more

This place is fantastic!!! Margaritas are top-notch; my husband had the house which is quite tasty and I had a couple skinnies--yum! One of the best skinny margs I've ever had to be honest. We were recommended a few specials and decided to split the caldro de marsiscos. I love soup and this did not disappoint! Filled with tender octopus, mahi mahi, shrimp, and veggies that were not overdone. Mmm...chef's kiss! We ordered a side of corn tortillas and they did not disappoint--mmmmm. The homemade salsas and guacamole were amazing as well. Everyone was so welcoming, Jackie is awesome! The bartender was awesome, phenomenal drinks; I may have mentioned that already! Juan Pablo is the one who suggested the specials and he was on point! Our friends recommended Hacienda Grill and I 100% get it! Five stars from both me and my husband! read more

Hacienda Grill - House margarita - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Delicious food! The service was great, tons of parking. The ambiance was so cute, and we got seated quickly. The food was very delicious, and this will definitely be on our list of places to visit again in the Big Bear area! read more

Hacienda Grill - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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My second time and it was just as delicious as the first time. I think first time I ordered their asada plate and second time was just as good. Their chips and salsa very very good. My husband ordered their enchiladas plate and he said it was delicious. Both times the services were great. Kind staff. It's a ski type of vibe, people walking in with their snow gear wanting that comfort food after a cold day out. Great place. read more

Hacienda Grill - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Best food and service in big bear! So happy we stumble across this restaurant! We sat at their patio dog friendly place, it had heaters and the food was amazing the waiter was attentive. Even though we only visit a few times a year we will definitely be back every time we visit!. The drinks were also on point! Mango jalapeño margarita was delicious. The Paloma was also on point. Good portions. Our waiter Pablo kept coming back asking if everything was good and if he can get anything else for us. He definitely made up for the bad experience we had at the previous place. read more

Hacienda Grill - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Customer service was the best here. Waiters were friendly and vary attentive. Restaurant looked clean, nice bar and love the classic paintings all around. The foos was average. The burritos are jumbo but skimpy with meat just beans and rice. Ceviche was pretty good. Margarita wasnt that great. read more

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Another great find in big bear! Service was excellent and quick and the food was very good! The ambience reminded me of an Orange County restaurant. D such cute decor. read more

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We went here for the first time today. Nice ambiance. Best burrito my husband has ever had - shredded beef with green sauce on top

The food is excellent, chefs kiss. Came here for Thanksgiving week with the family. Hacienda Grill is pet friendly and has unseasoned chicken choices for my dog. Decor is really good. The service is very nice, explained the dishes on how everything is prepared. Definitely going again. Thank you for some of the best Mexican food i had in a long time. read more

Hacienda Grill - The Pork is amazing. Rice beans, chefs kiss - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Great service! Went there today with the fam and they took care of us. Amazing staff friendly faces! And just accommodating.... Once girl had a fuchi face but everyone was great, our host was phenomenal!! The food was tasty! Order the molcajete you won't be disappointed!!!! Free chips and salsa were actually tasty as well. Next time I'll order the burrito or nachos because they plates I seen passing me were dayymmmmm lol Only negative was the bacon wrapped shrimps in the molcajete... big ehhhh bacon was still oinking... needs more time for sure to be cooked. And you only get two -.- hmmm? read more

Hacienda Grill - Water to serve the fam was awesome! - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Overall a really solid Mexican restaurant and a go to in big Bear for a nice sit down place for Mexican food. The service was good and the food tasted really good. The presentation of the food was really well done and went above expected. Price was ok. Could be a tad cheaper though. Negatives: wife and I weren't a big fan of the added seasoning in the chips and it kind of ruined them for us. The food took some time to get out to us and there was only about 2-3 other parties in the restaurant. I would go back regardless and I really enjoy this place. read more

Food was good. Had fresh and hot chips. With a wet asada burrito.Flavor was great. Wet burrito just needed a little more sauce I felt. Service was great. Place looks pretty cool. read more

Hacienda Grill - Wet asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

We stopped by Hacienda Grill during Christmas, and even though the line was huge, the staff was very friendly and always smiling. They went above and beyond to serve everyone quickly without sacrificing food quality. We ordered the kids quesadilla and the mixed fajitas. The fajitas came sizzling hot with beef chicken and shrimp, grilled peppers and onions, plus rice, beans, and warm tortillas. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well portioned. The kids quesadilla was simple, cheesy, and perfect for little ones. Great food, fast service during a busy holiday, and an amazing team. Definitely worth the wait when you're in Big Bear read more

Hacienda Grill - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Unfortunately, my boyfriend got food poisoning from this place this weekend. It used to be a staple for his family, but now we're not so sure we'll be back. After making an online reservation and being seated, we were immediately accused by another waitress saying "excuse me, did you guys even check in?" whereas the other waiter had to interrupt and said, "it was (name) party of (number)." Food was okay, I do appreciate the heaters outside - I got the bistek ranchero special & I wasn't really expecting the meat portion of the meal to be covered in sauce like that? It seemed too watery for my liking. Chips and salsa was good. Other than that, I think we might just have to find another place to get our dinners. read more

Hacienda Grill - Bistek ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Stopped by this place while visiting during a snowboarding trip. Im from San Diego so I know good mexican food and have to say my family was impressed! Firstly, they made us feel welcomed and kept the warm chips and flavorful salsa coming! The guac tasted fresh and is made daily. We ordered some drinks and my husband said the watermelon margarita was the best margarita he's had in awhile. I asked for recommendations, got the carnitas (extra crispy) and everything was delicious! In addition, the setup and style of the restaurant has a nice vibe and the bathrooms were clean. We're so glad we discovered this spot and are planning on making it a regular stop on our trips up. Also, service was excellent- we like feeling like the staff actually wants us there when we visit establishments and everyone here did that. Highly recommend! read more

Had an amazing time here. Had a large party of 12 people, service was absolutely amazing. Tailored to all of our needs. Food came out quick and was reasonably priced and tasted great. read more

Good food, great drinks. Awesome staff. Shout out to Pablo. Was in Big Bear for a night, and wanted to do something other than stay in my room... I decided to have dinner here and I'm not disappointed. The service is awesome. read more

Hacienda Grill - Hacienda tacos - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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A wonderful, cozy place! Generous portions of delicious, home-cooked Mexican cuisine. A very filling meal after a walk in this wonderful place. read more

Hacienda Grill - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

I couldn't wait to write this review! Eating here was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Our server, Andres, was attentive and caring. I have some fairly extreme food allergies but he navigated these with ease while being considerate and mindful. Nothing could have prepared me for the fantastic service, incredible food, and great energy of Hacienda Grill! read more

They did it again!!! Pablo is my favorite!!! Good service, good drinks. Perfect place to try if you're in Big Bear!!! We are local and can give an honest review!!! There are a lot of Mexican food and a lot of servers and bartenders make your go to!! You won't be disappointed. Thanks again Pablo!!! read more

We went here on Christmas Day for lunch and we were not disappointed. The food is authentic and delicious . The staff was on it and a special shoutout to Pablo for taking care of us and making the best cocktails! We ended up coming back 2 days later for dinner. read more

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We got to come back here during our visit to Big Bear! They have great food and drinks! I love the tamarindo margarita and their cheese enchiladas with green sauce! Their green sauce is my favorite! It's great that they are family friendly too. My son had a meal from their kids menu. Overall I'd recommend this restaurant! One of our favorites when we are in the area. They have lunch specials too during the week! read more

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Cruised up to Big Bear for an outing and we were starving. Drove around and saw Hacienda Mexican food, sure why NOT? Always on the look out for good chips and salsa, they definitely did here. I ordered an ice tea and my guy a Pacifico, we didn't do draft this time but they do have. I ordered the taquerios with guacamole, my guy ordered the chile relleno with a taco. Our bartender was very nice and friendly. The atmosphere was cozy, but we stopped in at lunch time, might be wild at night.. ;) Definitely recommend Hacienda while in Big Bear.. Food was excellent, service was great!! read more

Hacienda Grill - Chile Relleno and taco plate #42 - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Basic but excellent quality food. Comp chips and salsa. Interesting twists on your typical margaritas and Paloma's. Quick, pleasant service. Indoor and outdoor tables available. Sports on the tvs. read more

Came here Friday night to have dinner with my family. We had never been here and we were highly satisfied and happy we came, even the kids said it's their new favorite Mexican spot in BB Atmosphere was relaxed but very nice inside and there outside seating had fire pits and heaters. Inside had lots of tvs, nicely decorated and the staff were very observant and attentive. What we got and everything was really good Kids bean and cheese burrito with fries Molcajete (great to share) Shrimp Cocktail (fresh and tasted great, Not too tomatoe'y) read more

Hacienda Grill - Shrimp Cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Plenty of parking. Minimal wait time. Friendly service. Clean restaurant. The food was excellent. Everything we ordered was very good. read more

Hacienda Grill - Michelada and Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Ambiance was nice . Very nice decor and lighting. Staff were friendly. I was not very fond of the food. I felt that it lacked a bit of flavor. Overall decent experience but not very authentic. read more

Hacienda Grill - Pork Tamale and Chile Rellano - Mexican Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Loved our experience, super festive restaurant with excellent service. The food was flavorful and authentic. 1. Chips and salsa 10/10 2. Drinks 10/10 we loved the strawberry marg and el flaco: super refreshing and perfectly balanced 3. Carnitas with beans and rice 9/10 4. Crispy ground beef tacos 10/10 5. Fried ice cream 9/10 comes with churros Definitely would come back here and 100 recommend. Great vibes. Great food. Great service. read more

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