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La Esperanza

4.3 (207 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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

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Diane P.

Stopped by today for a quick bite feeling kind of hungry but didn't want to get a full belly. Didn't know if the place was open since I really don't come here . Anyways we decided on some Espi chips with asada with 2 eggs over easy. The service was great we were greeted by a young lady very attentive kept checking on us.The place is small it has a bar area but it's clean. Great place to bring the family for dinner.

Mike V.

This place was fabulous. Their chili rellenos were wonderful!!! The service was great. I was pleasantly surprised. I'll be back for sure!!! Check them out!

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Gloria R.

Extremely disappointing. I stopped by La Esperanza while passing through Cutler because of its high Yelp rating, but after my experience, I'm baffled as to why it's rated so highly. The food did not live up to the 4.5-star hype. Initially, I planned on giving 2 stars, but after getting very sick from my meal, I couldn't even justify that. The famous 'Espe Chips' had decent flavor, but the pork was incredibly tough--more like chewing jerky than the tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture you'd expect from chile verde. I ordered a combination plate with a taco, enchilada, and chile relleno. The asada in the taco was overly salty and hard, the chile relleno lacked any real flavor (though the cheese was good), and the chicken in the enchiladas was bland. Unfortunately, the rest of my table had similar complaints about their meals. At one point, someone in our party had to leave the table because of an unpleasant smell coming from the food. On a positive note, the service was excellent. Our server was friendly and attentive, which was the only highlight of the visit. That said, I don't plan on returning to this restaurant. I sincerely hope the food quality improves for the sake of future customers.

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Anthony Y.

Been coming here for years and La Esperanza never disappoints and is Homemade cooking. I come on Thursdays to have their Daily Special: Costillas de Puerco en Chili Colorado!! The sauce is spicy but flavorful! Start with their famed Espie chips (topped with Chili Verde)! The Barbacoa Special on Saturday and Sunday is worth a drive too! Service is always fast and friendly! Wonderful to have this gem in the small farming town of Cutler, CA.

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Whit D.

This place has a Resturant side and bar side. Sat at the bar side; which was pretty busy and very chill. Service is good though. Ordered some drinks ....i ordered a pina colata... which was superb. Cool; refreshing; made me think I was in a tropical paradise for a minute. My other half and friends ordered beers. We decided we were a little hungry and needing something to munch on : so we ordered espe chips. Where have these been all my life? So good; the chips were thick; able to hold the toppings on well. The flavor; a little spicy; but tasty and addicting at the same time. Yum!

Espe Chips supreme Mexican candy drink

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3 years ago

My fav restaurant to grab a drink and some espe chips! Amazing service and vibes always!!

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2 years ago

Everything went well from being seated to receiving our food. Everything was delicious and hot, and the service was amazing

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3 years ago

I've been coming here for as long as I can remember. My husband as well! We always love the people and food over here!

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4 years ago

They have great Chile Verde nachos, only place I get them! The quesadillas are good too.

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5 years ago

Amazing!!! Delicious.. authentic... service above and beyond. Definitely coming back. Worth the 30 mins drive

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3 years ago

Foods good. People are amazing. Nice place to eat always clean. Back to the people were always treated so nice I just love going there

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Quesadilla De Chile Verde and Chile Relleno Combo very delicious really delicious get it spicy

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