Pretty good experience here today, we were seated promptly but it took a while for drinks to come and much longer for the meal after the wait for the server to take the order. The food was well done, the ambiance was the busiest we have seen it in a while (they seemed to have a party on the bar side which is a good thing). We didn't order the margaritas this time but definitely can recommend them. Overall, a solid 4/5. read more

My husband and I came here for an early lunch (11 am). We were attracted to the sign stating that it was "La Morenita The Original" We ordered off the lunch menu: *Burrito supreme- chicken with green sauce (4/5) This is my go to at Mexican restaurants. However, I should've asked for grilled chicken, instead of shredded chicken. * Wedding platter- asada with corn tortillas (5/5) The "signature medium spicy cream sauce" was delicious! The service was great. We were greeted with a smile. We arrived right when they opened, so we received our food promptly. While waiting for our food, we received chips and salsa. The ambiance was kinda quiet, being the only ones in the restaurant, but they had upbeat Mexican music playing. *The cook did get our order wrong, they gave my husband chicken, instead of asada. But the waitress and cook were quick to correct this. Overall, good food (4.5/5) and good price. We spent less than $35. read more

La Morenita - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

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Food is decent. Male servers extremely sweet and very attentive. However owner is extremely rude making the dinning experience unpleasant. Will not be returning. read more

Tons of parking, very short wait time and an amazing stab. Toms if open table seating as well as booth to accommodate any size party. We thoroughly enjoyed our Special Combo which had four items for inky $19.50! My dad wanted the wedding burrito so I split it with him and my life has forever changed. I asked several times for the recipe and they wouldn't divulge. We had chicken in it but it won't matter because that's sauce is the perfect acidity from vinegar, creaminess from sour cream and spice from some sort of Chipotle sauce.....sooooooo good. Whatever you get, make sure to get the wedding sauce! read more

La Morenita - Wedding Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

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Once I walked in there was no hostess so I assumed I should ask before I sit myself. When I saw two females near the back I politely asked if I should seat myself and the hostess was so distraught she did not say a word and had the weirdest look on her face that made me feel uncomfortable for asking a simple question while grabbing the menu's and walked over to a table without saying a word expecting me to follow her which I did but was left wondering what I did to get that reaction. Food was good and other waiters were friendly, but that first encounter was extremely odd. read more

I had a really disappointing experience at La Morenita last night 3/7/26. Our table of three waited over an hour and twenty minutes just to receive our food -- two quesadillas and an asada plate. During that entire time, we hardly saw a waitress. In fact, we had to ask the host for water and chip refills twice before a server even came by our table for our food order. What made it more frustrating was that it didn't seem like any food was leaving the kitchen during that stretch, so it wasn't clear what the delay was. When the food finally arrived, it was oddly damp and unappealing, and by that point we had been waiting so long that we weren't even hungry anymore. We ended up asking for to-go containers almost immediately. By the time we finally got the check and left, we had been there well over two hours for a very simple meal. What surprised me most was the complete lack of management presence. With waits like that, a manager should have at least come around to acknowledge the delay, apologize, or offer some kind of gesture (even a coupon) to encourage us to return. (As well as the other visibly unhappy tables) Unfortunately, after this experience, I have no desire to come back. read more

We went here last night and had an amazing time! Great food and great service. They had a DJ and Nobles 1975 tequila tastings. Both werr wonderful! read more

The food was decent, but the service was awful. They need better staff up front because the customer service was very disappointing.

Great tacos!!! And good service! Will go again! Love the margaritas Very friendly atmosphere read more

"La Morenita es como comer en casa, pero con un sazón de otro nivel." Desde que llegué, supe que este lugar es especial. El pozole de puerco fue lo primero que probé, y quedé sorprendido: mucha carne, caldito limpio, bien sazonado... como si lo hubiera cocinado alguien de mi familia. Aquí no te llenan con puro maíz, te sirven calidad y sabor en cada cucharada. He regresado más de una vez, y siempre salgo igual de satisfecho. Todo está limpio: mesas, cocina y hasta los baños --eso dice mucho. Y el personal, súper amable, te atienden como si ya te conocieran. Si buscas comida casera, rica y servida con respeto, La Morenita es el lugar. Altamente recomendado. "La Morenita feels like home, but with flavor on a whole new level." From the first visit, I knew this spot was special. I ordered the pork pozole, and it blew me away -- full of meat, clean broth, perfectly seasoned... just like something a family member would cook with love. They don't stuff your bowl with just hominy -- every bite has real quality. I've been back more than once, and every time it's the same: full belly, happy heart. Everything is spotless -- the tables, the kitchen, even the bathrooms. That matters. And the staff? Super kind. They treat you like you've been coming for years. If you're looking for homestyle food with heart and flavor, La Morenita is it. Highly recommended. read more

Poor service, not friendly, and mediocre food. New owner is very rude to customers. After years of being seated while waiting for the rest of my party to arrive, they changed the policy so they will not seat you until your whole party has arrived. No notice of this change. Very disappointing since I have been a regular weekly customer for over 10 years. read more

So disappointed I've eaten here many times before but sadly the quality has gone tremendously down!!! Tonight I ordered a combo plate for my son, a tamale and one appetizer. The food was mediocre very poor quality! The tamale had one piece of chicken in it! So I told the waitress and she offered to exchange it for something. Else so I got crappy rice and beans but I thought they would be free no she charged me for them $8 I'll never again go back to this restaurant, did not enjoy the service, the food or the atmosphere plus our table was super wobbly, no one came to fix it!!! Beware some restaurants have really gone down in quality since the economy has gone down. read more

I took my dad here after a doctors appointment The garlic shrimp appetizer was delicious. Their chips and salsa was good. I ordered a taco combo plate. I was not impressed with the taco. Taco meat which was asada tasted old. The rice and beans were ok. In the end, the main attraction was just ok. For being the original La Morenita's, I expected a little more wow factor. read more

La Morenita - Taco plate lunch special - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

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Did this location get bought out. The food is bland not made the way it used to be. The quality is not there anymore. For the price is should taste amazing. read more

Wedding burrito is the bomb dot com. Great service. Good drinks. Decent ambiance. One of the better Mexican restaurants in modesto.

The servers were wonderful!! It was extremely busy but they made sure our needs were met the entirety of our time there. However, I overheard the manager being rude and condescending to 2 of the employees. This is an uncomfortable experience as a guest to see. Servers are underpaid as it is, they deserve respect at least!! read more

By far the best Mexican in modesto! Always my first choice. Decent prices and clean good location

This was our first time here and we loved it! We will now drive all the way to this location because they won us over. Everybody here had such a good energy, they were so sweet and smiling. They were attentive and kind. Our waters stayed at least halfway filled and even then it wasn't long before they were filled. The restaurant is split in two sides and there are tables on one side and booths on the other, it is very clean with nice decor. We were helped by many different people from their team. I ordered the taco truck burrito, I could only eat half because it was so filling and it was delicious! My hubby order the Special Combo plate and he loved every part of it. It was a ton of food! The Chile Relleno was larger than we normally are used to and so good. We almost filled up on the chips and salsa that they drop at the table because the salsa was also so addicting. My children approved of their food as well! 5 stars, great service, great staff, great food. You can just tell there is great management sometimes and we really appreciated the atmosphere! We'll be back! read more

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One of the best in town. Wedding chicken is the thing dreams are made of. Everything is dialed in here.

The owner, Yeci, and her amazing team never fail to impress. They are so friendly and want to make sure everything you order is perfect for you! We dine in often, but this weekend ordered a taco bar style of catering for a party. The food was SO good, came with everything we needed and more plus amazing portions! They offered to bring it to the party for us even! I will definitely use them for catering again in the future! read more

I'm appalled that I had my friend stop to grab me a wedding meal with steak, cabbage and salsa to get 6 strips of steak not even enough to make one burrito. As many times as I have ordered this meal this is the very worst experience I have had for my hard earned money that I paid. This is very unacceptable, I didn't order a kids meal for almost $40. What is this??? I wouldn't normally do this but it's well deserved seeing what they served me. La morenita you guys should be ashamed of yourselves for this. Do better!! read more

La Morenita - This is what I got for my wedding meal 2 tortillas and I can't even put meat in more than one. - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

I have never had any issues at this restaurant. The food is delicious and as close to homemade as you can get. Wait staff is on point. Love the ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant. I am a loyal customer. read more

We love this place!!from the great service to the great food!!!always a good day when T stops by the table and says hi!!prices are right and the margaritas come in tall's!!!I highly recommend to everyone!! read more

I have always passed by this restaurant and I'm mad I didn't try this hidden gem sooner!! You walk in and it feels like walking into an authentic Mexican restaurant!!! It seems like now a days every new "Mexican" Restaurant that opens is super upscale and trying to be way more than they should be (that new place Memos)! I was greeted by a lovely host and taking to the bar area, my server itzel was lovely and got our chips right away. Also another thing to note about the ambiance was the noise level of music, it was just right enough and not extremely loud where you cant even talk to your party. I tried two extremely delicious drinks , "the mango sol, and a lemon drink! Both fresh and delicious! My friend ordered the wedding burrito supreme and I ordered a traditional style molcajete. Our food came out and the portions were huge for the price point! His burrito was covered in their signature wedding sauce which is a creamy mild sauce, it was a huge burrito. My Molcajete was filled with so much protein and I chose all 3 meats. The sauce definitely had a kick to it, but still very enjoyable! I will be coming back and trying more food items on the menu. I suggest you guys come and try an actual traditional Mexican restaurant read more

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Always love coming here! The service is great and the food is delicious and consistent! Like to sit in the bar area great drinks!

So first I would like to say I have been coming to this restaurant for years. Unfortunately I will never go back! My son has a gluten and shellfish allergy. I explained this to the waitress because I wanted to order him tacos to take home. She brought me my food and assured me everything was gluten free. I got home and out of the 4 tacos two were flour tortillas. I called and let them know and they said it was impossible because they only have burrito size flour tortillas! Excuse me but that is a straight up lie, I order them with fajitas all the time. Like I'm so stupid that I couldn't possibly identify a flour tortilla !!! That's fine, there is definitely better Mexican food in Modesto than La Mornita. By the way this is the taco hope you can identify it! Absolutely ridiculous read more

La Morenita - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

This place is awesome... Not only is the food amazing but the service is incredible... When you go out to a restaurant you do go out for good food, but he experiences so much more enjoyable when the services is excellent! We were greeted with a smile, seated, ordered our food received our drinks and received our food all within 13 minutes. Somebody else at the food presentation was amazing and the flavors were all on point. Do you want good Mexican food you need to come here! Five stars all day all night! read more

La Morenita - Done! Yummmmm - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

Food is great, with an approach to flavors that isn't the standard Cal-Mex. The carnitas are cooked in a red sauce, rather than just left to caramelize, which seemed odd until I ordered them in a burrito with green sauce. The meld of red and green on the pulled pork is outstandingly delicious! Wedding chicken is another that's a bit mind-bending if you don't expect it. The cream sauce is not an Italian-style cream sauce -- it's got a tang (maybe made with sour cream) and a subtle burn, and yes, the cotija is funky. I love the flavor combo, and the chicken is nicely moist. Atmosphere is cheerful and pleasant, as are the servers. They have a cocktail menu. read more

The food here is amazing! It's been a while since we have been here. I had the quesadilla supreme that came with beans and rice. It was very delicious. The portions are very generous. My wife had Carne Asada with wedding sauce. For our beverages she had a Dr Pepper and I had a tall Pacifico draft. They have a bar with no bar menu. So, if you want a drink you better know what you want. This is a restaurant so I expect to look at a menu. If this were a bar with no restaurant, then no big deal. read more

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I've always ordered the wedding burrito it's been a while since we've eaten here and today I realized why. They changed the sauce on it and it's just not the same. Won't come back! read more

don't like this restaurant at all, I've had a lot of Mexican food growing up (I'm hispanic) and this place is definitely bad. they're one of the only mexican food restaurants in the area which probably explains why they're still open. I also had a bad experience with the service, I ordered my food then went back and added a drink and it came out to 5$ just for a cup to get soda from the fountain. Terrible prices here. read more

Had a great, well presented lunch at La Morenita today. Service was great and the restaurant is clean and inviting.

Usually food is great but today I was super disappointed - ordered a burrito and I got everything on it that I didn't want so I had it remade to go and guess what? Yes the burrito was smaller then the original had no cotija cheese / barely any cilantro or anions like I ordered .. won't be coming back to this place. Too bad they are not taking pride in their food like they used so I will take my money where $13 dollars buys a real burrito! Where is the cheese, lettuce, onions, cilantro? Wow read more

La Morenita - La Morenita - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

We had my friends bridal shower here and it turned out fantastic. On top of that, everyone was so attentive and ready to help. I haven't eaten here since I was a child, but I had a margarita and fried ice cream today and they were both off the hook! read more

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Walked in after not going here for awhile and only saw a few people inside. This place used to be packed. Ordered food to go and tried to explain to them several times my order. They couldn't understand me I guess. Went over my order again when i was paying and they didn't listen to my order just made it the way they always make it. So I had to call and go back over. They said oops gave me the wrong order. No they didn't the tacos they had waiting for me were still not the way I asked for them. So again I had to wait for them to make it again. I get home 2 minutes later and the food is cold. So I guess I will go back to El Rosal from now on. read more

After not having food from this restaurant for a while we thought it would be a good idea to order once more and we quickly remember why we stopped eating here. I'm not sure if it's the person taking the order or the cooks. I requested no sour cream on the nachos and no cheese on the taco truck burrito. Suggestion: remove the smelly Mexican dry cheese from all your plates only add if requested. It gives food such a nasty taste. It should not be standard. Or notify customers. read more

La Morenita - Sour cream and dry Mexican cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

Great food and Margaritas. Staff is friendly and their salsa is the best. We have been customers for over 10 years.

They have fire margaritas. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Their chips, salsa, and cabbage slaw are always a highlight/need. Tapaqueno burrito Supreme half red/green is my go too. Fajitas and wedding items are yummy too. Their menu has changed, which I really miss. Recommended for a good sit down restaurant read more

so good 10 out of 10 defnentally recommend. The staff are super fast, always smiling and always kept our cups filled. It's so packed every time we go because of how good it is! by the way the wedding sauce in the wedding chicken burrito is bommm and the restaurant is always clean and the mood is always good, nobody is ever rude either! you have to try this place ASAP!!! P.S they decorate the restaurant so nice. read more

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Yum yum yummy. Right across the street from the office I was at for 3 days. This was one of the workers all-time suggestions and it didn't disappoint! It usually gets quite busy here, especially during lunch time. I ordered their tostadas and that definitely did not disappoint! Other places I've gone to, my tostadas came out and the tortilla was already soggy. Theirs stayed in tact and was yummy! They also give you chips and salsa in the beginning while waiting for your food. Food took a while to get out, but once it was out, it was worth it. I've also heard their wedding sauce (?) is delicious. I still have yet to try it. read more

La Morenita - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California