We ate here on a Saturday night and were immediately seated which we appreciated since there was a festival going on that night. The service was fast and the waitress was friendly and kept coming back to check on us and when my husband went to the register to pay bill she came right over and handled it herself. She was great! The food was brought out in about 10 minutes even though almost every table was occupied. The staff refilled our chips and salsa twice and water was refilled also. I would recommend this restaurant for dinner to all my friends and family. It's a great family place to eat and have cocktails. Try it! read more

Came in for some chilaquilles the other day and was sat by a beautiful young lady by the name of Kate who was very respectful and even more helpful making my experience at La Mexicana 10/10 highly recommend. read more

First time here! Very welcoming hostess! Food was warm and delicious! We didn't need to wait long even if the restaurant was almost full. Very clean place, and we were often asked if there was anything we needed! We do look forward to coming back soon! And recommending this place to others! read more

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La Mexicana used to be one of my favorite go-to spots in Yucaipa, especially for their molcajetes. Honestly, they have some of the best molcajetes I've ever had! I hadn't been back since they closed for remodeling last year, so I was excited to finally return. The inside is absolutely beautiful now--very clean, updated, and welcoming. And, as always, the food was delicious! The flavors were just as good as I remembered. Our server was okay, from a waitress of 20+ years she could have done better!! I did notice a little bit of irritation when I asked questions about certain items and how they came, and unfortunately, she only checked on us once during our visit. I noticed her checking on other tables several times, so that part of our experience could have been better. If you don't like explaining how food comes this is the wrong business for you. People have questions about the things they consume and sometimes it can be excessive questions as a waitress your job is to make them feel welcoming and not like you're irritating someone that's there for that exact reason! Hospitality should be spread to all the customers not just the ones of your choice! Nonetheless, the food here will always be delicious, and honestly, that's the main reason I keep coming back! If you're craving a good molcajete and authentic Mexican food, La Mexicana is definitely worth trying. read more

In my previous review, I mentioned that the place was rather small as it was at that time. However, they have renovated and expanded and it is so very nice and comfortable now. The food in the service if they've changed it all they have only improved. But to be honest, you could not get much better than what they already are. My wife and I have yet to ever be disappointed by this wonderful establishment. The owners really know what they're doing and they have hired excellent staff. So that covers the service. As far as the food goes, I can't say enough about how good it is. The new decor is absolutely wonderful. This place is so inviting and warm and cozy. The staff really welcomes you in. If you like really good Mexican food with great service very nice ambience and that a reasonable price and you have not visited this establishment yet you are missing out. Also they have the best Cafe de olla I've ever tasted and it's like rocket fuel for humans. really wakes you up read more

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Love this place!! Be warned, it gets packed so either get here early, or be willing to wait. Service is fantastic and if you're lucky and get Malena you'll feel like a VIP. Very clean establishment, recently remodeled. Televisions throughout and music playing but not too loud. ALL their food is excellent. Definitely try the menudo and chilaquiles. Have Americanized options too for picky eaters. My son loves the jamon con huevo. Chips and salsa are unlimited and delicious. This is a must try. read more

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Food is very good they have figured that out since the remodel. Service is slow and feels like you're not appreciated. Not once but nearly every visit. Today 10 minutes of waiting for a server and another 10 to get ice tea. Then wait till food arrives before you see the server again. read more

I stumbled across this place on a Tuesday and decided to give it a try... The food was delicious and the service was attentive. I had the carne asada with nopales plate and the meat was seasoned perfectly and very tender. The plate also comes with a chile toreado which was my favorite, it added the perfect amount of spice! The rice and beans were also very tasty. To drink I had an horchata which was mediocre. It tasted store bought and definitely underwhelming especially considering it's a staple to good Mexican food. Overall the ambiance is welcoming. I will definitely be coming back but steering clear of the horchata. read more

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La Mexicana is DELICIOUS!! My boyfriend & I love this place. From the wet burrito's to the taquitos, fajita quesadilla & taco's!! Everything is so flavorful and delicious. It's our favorite restaurant and we love that it's close to our house. Oh and the staff is amazing!! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. read more

Update: Came back about two months ago and didn't even feel like the same place. They've expanded a lot--full bar now, way more tables, and the whole atmosphere is completely different. In a good way. What surprised me most is that the food is still great. Usually when a spot gets bigger, something suffers. That didn't happen here. Overall, it's just a much better experience than it used to be. If you haven't been back in a while, it's worth another visit. read more

I really love the food & drinks & the new remodel is stunning. But when I went with my family on Friday I was so offended by the waitress continually calling me "honey" in every interaction. read more

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and great specials. Tall beers - coldest I've found.

We have visited twice, once on St Patrick's Day, and then again a couple of weeks ago. The food was absolutely amazing, the service was fantastic The prices were reasonable, became one of our favorite Mexican spots. The ambiance is upbeat overall great environment read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

Incredible food and service!! Newly renovated, clean and the atmosphere is amazing!! We have had the Fajitas dish, chicken quesadillas, Tuesday Burritos and Tacos special... all so delicious!!! read more

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The portions are very large for the price . Seating was great . Service was great plenty of water and food Nice inside seating , clean restrooms . read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - There combo plate was a big portion I had to help the wife to eat it . We still Had let overs . Got to go box to take home - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

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I hate giving one stars but the I've gotta this time. I found them on Instagram. I saw lots of really good reels showing delicious brunch offerings. I was excited to visit so I took the whole fam. The dining room was packed. We were seated quicker than expected, so that was nice. When we sat, our waiter was slow and neglected our table quite a bit. I was grossed out immediately after being seated. Everything felt sticky; table, seats, and menus. Bathrooms were atrocious as well. Not well stocked, or well kept. The food itself was quite a disappointment. Pictures and videos make it look good, but nothing really stood out in terms of flavor or uniqueness. Then we got the check. It was shockingly high. The prices listed on the receipt did not match the menu either, so they up charged us. I treated the staff with kindness and respect throughout our time here, even though they neglected us, so I wasn't sure why they up charged us. I kindly asked about the discrepancy and they said their prices increased etc. It was bad all around. read more

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I've been here twice, and both time service has been terrible. Food is pretty good. Plenty of servers, but uncoordinated. I made two requests: one, split the bill, a two, sing happy birthday. Neither accomplished. Had to ask for drink refills too many times. Will I be giving another chance? Nope. Lots of Mexican options in the area to give a chance. read more

Wife has wanted to eat here since they remodeled. As it was her birthday, I thought that was a great time to try it. We were seated in good order, and menus provided quickly. Our water came out fast, but to me, the service provided fell off a cliff at this point (was it because we ordered water only?). We ordered, and the food came out hot and tasty. I had the street tacos and my wife had the hard shell tacos. I thought the flavor was on point and my wife said hers was as good. Why the loss of two Stars? 1) I told the server it was my wife's birthday, never mentioned again. I didn't care about free cake or ice cream, I wanted her to be acknowledged. It was her special day and we were eating here to celebrate. 2) the service was lacking greatly. Never felt that we mattered, just a table to be served and to get us out quickly. Our water was never refilled, though it was at 1/4 full. To be fair, the server came around right after the food was delivered, but we needed it after we ate some. Server came around when we were ready to leave, asking " is there anything else", but by that time, I wanted to just leave (see#1). Lastly, as one can see in the photo, we had about15 chips , and a little salsa. That's it. My wife and I enjoyed the food, but the server made it not so. This is my opinion and my experience. I don't think I'll go back, but I was glad I stopped for the most part read more

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Back again! Just came for drinks this time and was not disappointed. Glad Angie was here again. The margaritas were delicious. My favorite is the cucumber jalapeño. Well worth it. Service and ambiance were as great as the first time. read more

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Can I just say we went there for the first time . Delicious!!!! There was a lot of people but we got served right away. We got the shrimp and steak plate. Everything on our plate was delicious and the homemade tortillas yummy. Will definitely be going there a lot more often. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Steak and shrimp plate, beans and rice with home made tortillas. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

Great place for breakfast burritos! We got the chorizo breakfast burrito, and a bacon/potato/bean breakfast burrito. The tortillas are handmade and really make the burrito. Service is quick and friendly. Have never dined inside so can't speak to what that is like. Looking forward to trying not here! read more

Mocajete was definitely the right choice!! Malena was my server! Everything was on point. I've been here many times however food was absolutely the best today!!! Thank you Malena for your amazing service and great recommendations!!! Definitely be back again read more

Really cute strip mall locals mexican place. Plenty of parking spots in the lot for everyone and accessible. Inside really is not big at all! The servers are the bartenders, hostess, and servers - they do it all! The two of them were super friendly and running all over the place with great service. I would say the specials are worth it here or regular plates can run pretty expensive. The chile verde burrito special was only 13 dollars and it was HUGE! Husband said it was really good. I had a three item combo to try and sample a little of everything. The chili relleno was fresh and sooo good, enjoyed the cheese enchilada as well. Drink prices are much better on happy hour, if you order a full size cadillac margarita it is 20 dollars. So I say this place is worth it if you go during certain days or times of the week. Same for breakfast, they have specials during the weekdays that have stellar pricing. read more

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Cute little spot right off yucaipa blvd, we came in about an hour before closing and the place was packed full! We were kindly greeted and seated immediately, and our waitress was so friendly! Our drinks and food came out super fast and everything was so delicious. The chips and salsa were also really good! I'm always looking for good Mexican food, and I'm glad to have found another to add to the list. I noticed they have a fairly large breakfast selection as well, so I'll have to come try that next time! read more

Got the Chile relleo and the shredded beef enchilada 10/10 so good with chips and salsa was good service was great nice ambiance will be returning read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

Really good experience overall. Karyme was super friendly and helpful. The food was really good. Everything went smoothly and I definitely recommend coming here to eat with family! read more

My Wife and her friend went here for a Friday night birthday dinner. They arrived at 445 PM. Ordered drinks (high end alcohol), ate dinner AND dessert ($180+ bill) and everything was good. At around 615 one of the employees stated "they had a bunch of tables" and made them wrap up their conversation and leave. This blows my mind. This table of two girls just ordered $180 worth of food and drink, tipped 20% and expected to be able to continue their conversation for a little while after eating their dessert. Instead they were passive aggressively pushed out of their seat to make room for other customers. I can understand this MAYBE if they were sitting around for hours after their meal, but 10 min after their dessert? I don't think they'll go back, which is a shame because they love that place read more

I had been here once before for dinner but this was my first time for breakfast. The place was packed with a short wait for a table so I sat at the bar. I ordered a Chile verde omelette and was very good and filling. The breakfast potatoes were a little undercooked but were still pretty tasty. Since they were so busy, service was a little slow. But overall, a good experience. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - CHILE VERDE OMELETTE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

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Best breakfast in town! Delicious food, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere. You have to try La Mexicana--you'll want to come back!

Staff is always kind and amazing!!! Love them. Food is homemade, menudo is high quality, flour tortillas are fresh made. Everything made with high quality read more

My and my boo came to this place for breakfast. Let me tell you place is beautifully remodeled. Would not expect the vibe by looking at the outside. As soon as we walked in Myra gave us the best service. The food was great and the music was on point. Not saying nothing bad about my Banda music but sometimes you just want to listen to another genre of music. Music wasn't loud either. Service, food, and ambiance was on point. Found our new breakfast joint! read more

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I thought it was really good food. The service was ok they were pretty busy. The restaurant is good and very busy

Food is delishhhhh! Their gorditas are super good! Anything on the menu is soooo good! Service is on point' Ladies are always coming up to and making sure all is well' It's great in there' friendly'. The staff is wonderful and very professional! read more

We have been to this restaurant several times. Always fresh and delicious. I love albondigas soup for Sunday Brunch and it is ready and piping hot. They also have a delicious Chili Verde breakfast... yummy! Service with a smile... everyone is treated like family! read more

The remodel is beautiful, the owner is very friendly . I'm also obsessed with the food.

OK. Gave them another shot for breakfast and everything was back to normal - just like before the remodel...except, of course, the higher prices. Food was great and tasty and the service was pleasant and prompt. Whew - am very glad as I have always enjoyed this place. read more

We went at lunch our bill was $100 - We had two normal size skinny margaritas We shared fajitas and 1 kids meal and 1 cheese enchilada- a- la carte- service was terrible -our waitress was rude- Asked for Chips refill maybe got a handful - - When we asked for a plate she said it's not going to fit on the table - ?!?! We need a plate for Fajitas??!! The food was bland - We frequent Mexican restaurant and this was the worst service and food ! Don't bother ! No one refilled our waters - I had to look for silverware - At the end she did ask what she could do to make it better -?!?! Maybe comp an over priced margarita - well no such luck / I used to go to this location years ago and it was always a good spot - Disappointed ! read more

This was my second time visiting this restaurant, I thought I would give it a second try because the food was good. Unfortunately the service was worse this time. We walked in and weren't greeted right away, it took 5 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us. When we were greeted we were told they would be right with us and we waited an additional 5 minutes. No sense of urgency or customer service. Upon being seated we waited 10 minutes for a server to come over and ask for our drink order. Another 10 to 15 to take our order. The waitress did apologize and say that there were understaffed and had to bus tables, and bar tend. I blame leadership for the terrible customer service. Don't go here if you value good customer service and businesses who value their customers. read more

Food is great, portions match the prices, service also very good and the remodeled restaurant is fabulous. One negative...don't order a side salad as it is almost $10.00 and it is small and not worth 10 bucks. Everything else is very good!! read more

Food was amazing and service was just as good They recently remodeled and it looks great! 10/10 read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - MIXED MOLCAJETE (For 2 People or More) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

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