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    La Cocina

    4.2 (124 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Decor and bobcat pride!!

    10/10 good people with great and quick service. Delicious food even tho prices have risen over the years due to inflation. The decor is so cute and cozy, a very welcoming restaurant. Strongly recommend the bravo burrito, California burrito and the Carne Asada fries

    Beef Enchilada Plate
    Richard E.

    Unremarkable....Don't mean to be mean but the rice was mushy, the beans weren't very hot and as you can see in the photo the cheese didn't even melt a little. $24 for two place as posted and shared one coke. The lady behind the counter was very nice and the atmosphere was authentic. Was actually quite busy at lunch.

    Mild, medium and hot salsa
    Felipe R.

    Not trying to do a la cocina vs yilbertos but I tried yilbertos first and it was pretty good, a little dry but good, then I came to la cocina and in my opinion I think this spot is better. I have only had a Cali burrito from them both and the one at la cocina was better, I wish they had a habanero salsa but that's a different topic. Going to try other items and see how they come out but as of now this will be my go to spot in Anza .

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    Scott B.

    Eat lunch here at least once a week eat dinner here at least once a week love this place, Everything is great the service the food the accommodation Just off Highway 371 in the center of Anza On the north and say

    Guacamole and chips

    The food was so delicious and they had wonderful customer service, i love the family atmosphere, i highly recommend this hidden gem in Anza

    #11 Chile relleno and cheese enchilada plate.

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    Take your money down the street to the other place this place takes your orders wrong and doesn't care food is not good

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    Always friendly and clean. The food is good and reasonably priced and you never have to wait very long.

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    Great authentic well priced food and wonderful customer service. There is a good variety of choices, and the food is fresh.

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    The food, service and prices are all excellent! They serve delicious Mexican food and you can even sit outside on nice days!

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    Best carne asada burrito I've had in a long time. Pico was fresh and the staff was super friendly.

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    La Casita Mexican Restaurant - Ommmmggggggg I found my happy place

    La Casita Mexican Restaurant

    4.3(523 reviews)
    13.5 mi
    $$

    While visiting Palm Springs we decided to do a day trip to Idyllwild, about an hour drive from…read morePalm Springs located in the Jancinto Moutains. Idyllwild, sitting above 5,000 feet, presents a stark contrast to the low desert region of the Colardo desert where Palm Springs is located. On recommendation of a local shop owner we chose La Casita for lunch. It is located in a quaint venue that looks nothing like a Mexican restaurant. The articture is what I would call mountain cabin, with much of the walls and ceiling covered in pine with a large rock fireplace. The food was excellent as was the service. I ordered a chili releno ala carte and it was excellent. Jan ordered the tamale dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. They serve Roberto's jalapeño and olive oil sauce. Roberto's Sauce is a vegan, and gluten-free, Peruvian aji amarillo-inspired hot sauce with a unique Japanese influence, featuring fresh jalapeno and serrano chilis. Very nice! We purchased a bottle in the restrauant and it is available on line. If you are ever in Palm Spring I recommend a trip to Idyllwild and a mea at La Casita.

    3.5 = very okay…read more Look, SD OC and LA have the goods when it comes to Mexican range. But You're up in the mountains above Palm Springs. PARKING This place is popular on the weekends. The parking lot is small, so you might be parking on the street. There's plenty of street parking. SERVICE 5-stars Great service. Host. Food runners. Wait staff. All did great despite being slammed at lunch service. FOOD This is average good. Seems like some canned or frozen vegetables. Rice was not particularly exciting - a bit on the dry side. BEANS were well seasoned. Olive oil & Jalepeno salsa was 5 stars! Portions are Generous. VEGAN from Vegetarian menu. Most offerings in their vegetarian section can be made vegan by asking for "no dairy" Steamed chicken was tender, but no flavor. Their salsa (olive oil + jalepeno) saved the chicken. The outdoor patio is a lovely way to spend the afternoon. They allow pets outside on the patio. You may have to wait for tables along the edge to open up. PRICE You are a tourist supporting this beautiful little town. Enjoy eating out if you're in the mood for some touristy Mexican faire. Close to the center of town by foot.

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    Quecho Elevated Mexican Eatery

    4.4(340 reviews)
    33.3 mi
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    We were in the area and starving, so Quecho caught our attention and we decided to check it out. We…read morewere greeted and seated by a very friendly young lady, who recommended the outdoor dining area behind the restaurant--and it was a great call. The space was really nice, and the weather made it even better. We started with chips and guacamole, both of which were excellent. The chips were clearly made fresh, not the usual bagged stuff, and it showed. The aguas frescas were also made from scratch. We tried the horchata and jamaica, and both tasted incredibly fresh and so good. I even asked the owner to confirm, and he backed it up, our taste buds didn't lie. For our meals, we had the chicken tinga enchiladas, which were amazing, like something mom used to make. We also tried the veggie tacos, and they were just as good. The nopales were especially impressive. The service was extremely friendly, the food was great, and the location made the whole experience even better. Looking forward to coming back, thank you!

    This is a small Mexican restaurant only a few steps from the center of Julian. My wife and I ate…read morethere on our last night in Julian. We did not order any thing exotic, tacos and burritos. We did not order any alcohol. I would describe both meals as competent. Nothing out of the ordinary. Good salsa. Portions were about right. Pricing was probably normal for Julian but heart stopping for Orange County restaurants. Would we eat here again on another visit to Julian? Probably. Maybe we would just get some big slices of pie for dinner and watch our blood sugars rise.

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    Carmelita's Mexican Grill and Cantina

    Carmelita's Mexican Grill and Cantina

    3.7(369 reviews)
    26.8 mi
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    This is some of the best Mexican Food I've had in a long time. And this is coming from someone…read morewho's lived in San Diego all of his life (and is now in LA!) Service was amazing, so quick to come out with fresh chips and salsa (FRESH! as in they made the chips in-house... rare trait to come by these days IMO). Quantity of food was incredible. I can't speak for the menudo (dad got this) or for the 3 egg platter (not really sure why my mom got this) but $16 for a carne asada burrito as well as the beans, rice, and veggies on the side was such a steal. Especially in Anza Borrego. I would've thought it would maybe be more expensive since it probably costs a lot to bring out the best ingredients in the desert but somehow they have it all figured out. The carne asada burrito meat was top tier. Smoky flavor, soft with charred edges, so flavorful and overall the quantity of the burrito was way more than I was expecting. Lastly, I'm just so happy my dog got to sit outside with us. They have a shaded patio with a couple tables. I think other pet parents followed suit, as this seems to be a hit for dog-friendly spots here in Anza Borrego. I'd highly recommend. What a great find by me. Go me!! This is truly a hole in the wall that needs more recognition. You won't be let down!

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    Carmelita's Mexican Grill and Cantina - Dining room. Bar up front

    Dining room. Bar up front

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    Crispy tacos ~ delish!

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    Pablito's Mexican Bar & Grill - Complimentary salsa

    Pablito's Mexican Bar & Grill

    3.6(147 reviews)
    26.8 mi
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    Tucked away in the back parking lot off Palm Canyon Road is Pablito's Mexican Bar and Grill. The…read moreChips and salsa were fresh, the ceviche perfectly flavored and ended the meal with the freshest chicken taco salad. So good! This is the perfect spot to eat after viewing the Sky Art sculptures in Borrego Springs! Family owned, genuinely welcoming with true authentic Mexican food that is delicious is definitely something I'll come back for. @YelpReno @YelpPalmSprings

    After a day in Julian and some downtime at our Airbnb, we were craving a quick and delicious meal,…read moreand Pablito's did not disappoint. We sat outside by the fountain, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. We didn't realize until later that we arrived just half an hour before closing, but the staff made us feel completely welcome, and there was no rush. We ordered two margaritas (which were fantastic) and the kids got their drinks. My daughter had the carne asada fries, my son had the tamale, and the adults went with enchiladas and tacos. Everything was delicious, and we all left feeling completely full and happy. We were so impressed that we ordered a second round of margaritas, and the highlight of the meal was definitely the salsa--spicy, flavorful, and full of character. Overall, Pablito's is a great go-to spot where you can feel right at home, enjoy amazing food, and experience excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

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    Casa Mendoza - Fried ice cream

    Casa Mendoza

    4.0(931 reviews)
    23.1 mi
    $$

    SHORT ANSWER: Just an update, but Casa Mendoza seems to be just getting better. Some new staff but…read morefood quality and people here are very welcoming. LOCATION: In Old Town La Quinta, OTLQ easy to find, tons of parking but at times it gets busy so you may have to walk a bit. FACILITY: very traditional inside and out, clean, and lots of space between tables. MENU: rather massive, we usually order the same things so all the other options makes my head hurt so we just go with what we know. FOOD PREP: excellent, always looks the same which is a good things. FOOD QUALITY: some of the best in the valley. LIBATIONS: lots of choices and not too expensive, wish they had a locals city of LQ discount like some of the other options in OTLQ.. WAITSTAFF: very nice, everyone. OVERALL VALUE: if you order the right things, it is a great value but you can go nuts and spend a lot, tourist dollars spend well, upselling happens for those who want it and deserve it! TIP: Sitting outside is great most all year, we don't go out when it is crazy hot, but have dined outside in 100+ temps, we prefer the front outdoor space.

    *Mi Casa es Su Casa*…read more My buddy had a small casual bday get-together with his family and invited me to join the celebration. I saw all the favorable reviews on Yelp and was looking forward to my first visit at Casa Mendoza. Very chill & lively family owned Mexican joint in Old Town LQ. The place was kinda busy @6:30pm on Hump Night ~~ always a great sign when I see this. Felt more like a Sunday Evening. It took an hour to receive our meals. Ordered @6:45 arrived @7:45pm. Good thing the Chimichanga & Gauc apps arrived pretty quickly. The Gauc was Excellente. All their food was very good. But all our meals arrived cold/lukewarm. Took forever to receive our food and we knew for a fact it's because all our plates sat a while until we were served. The actual plates weren't even warm and the sizzling fajitas had sizzled out and lost its dazzle. Because it was still 95 degrees when dinner was finally served, our lukewarm meals were doable on a hot night. Everyone did enjoy their meals tho. I was very pleased with my Mahi Mahi in Garlic Butter Sauce. The refried beans were outstanding. The rice very good...and I made tacos with the 3 corn tortillas. But would have enjoyed it even more had all the food been a little warmer. I stuck with H2O but all margarita drinkers said their drinks were good and hit the spot on a warm night. The service in general was also inconsistent for our small party of 8. The Birthday Boy was a little frustrated and got up a few times from his throne seeking assistance -- such as missing tortillas for meals, water refills, extra napkins. We even had to wait longer than anticipated for them to acknowledge the bday boy with a celebratory bday song & sombrero...and the fried ice cream, which didn't include a candle. Tho we all enjoyed ourselves and time together...a 2 hour dinner at a Mexican joint on a Wednesday night wasn't what we anticipated. Especially with one restless 7 year old ;-) But everyone working at Casa Mendoza is very friendly with great attitudes. Hostess team, waiters, servers & runners too. So that made up for the spotty service, just a little bit. Since I'm closer to the other Casa Mendoza in Palm Desert, I'd go there in the future with my wife, and order the exact same thing. But hope for much better service and warmer food.

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    Bar Area

    Casa Mendoza - Friday lunch, outside, single comb  $12.99

    Friday lunch, outside, single comb $12.99

    Casa Mendoza - Mango and a skinny cucumber margarita are strong and tasty and these are the small size!

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    Mango and a skinny cucumber margarita are strong and tasty and these are the small size!

    Mile High Cafe - Iced coffee and the highly recommended corn beef eggs Benedict

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    4.3(612 reviews)
    12.9 mi
    $$

    An unexpected breakfast treat. We arrived to Idlewild the evening before on a Tuesday. We found…read moreout that most of the downtown area is closed down and I was hungry. We found the MileHigh Cafe. What a culinary treat. My wife had the avocado toast with her fluffy eggs. They gave a ample serving of avocado, which is unusual. The eggs were prepared the way she likes them and the coffee was fresh great flavor and strong I had eggs Benedict wow the sauce for the eggs Benedict is made from scratch the Canadian bacon it was real, I did help my wife eat a good portion of her sourdough bread . the greatest treat was having homemade strawberry jam presented The whole meal was wonderful and the atmosphere open clean and inviting. unexpected experience and I look forward to going back there.

    A must come for breakfast in Idyllwild. The corned beef hash was excellent- in my top 3 if not THE…read morebest corned beef I've ever had. Homemade, juicy, and they do not skimp on the protein portion which is so hard to find! Breakfast Potatoes were perfectly crunchy, eggs are fresh and cooked to perfection. Our daughter got the kids smiley face pancake with bananas and was elated when it arrived. $6 is a great price for kids breakfast. Coffee was fresh! Service was also excellent- stopped by often to see what we needed and how we were going. Super friendly, felt like we've been coming for ages. We loved it so much we are going to try to come again for lunch.

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    Mile High Cafe - Spinach omelette

    Spinach omelette

    Mile High Cafe - Mocha iced coffee you can purchase to the left of the establishment but you order it at a different location then your food

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    Mocha iced coffee you can purchase to the left of the establishment but you order it at a different location then your food

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