I'm so glad to have a great Mexican restaurant in town. This place is truly a gem and perfect for casual dinners or celebrations. Ambiance: This restaurant is quite large and can accommodate a lot of guests. Therefore you can easily walk in and get a table without reservations. Food: I have been here about 15 times now and neither myself or my family have had anything bad. Our favorites are the pollo a la crema, pollo en crema verde, steak a la Diabla, and tampicuena. We also appreciate that they give tortilla chips with salsa to start. I will say that sometimes the kitchen can be slow at times. This last occasion it took 30 minutes after ordering to receive our food and they weren't that busy that night. Service: the servers are very friendly and attentive. They ensure to refill drinks as needed and ask if all the food came out okay. read more

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Good food on a budget. Nice friendly service. It's always our choice to patronize local, non corporate chain establishments when we can. We learned from our family in Turlock that this is a local family establishment so we went and were happy with the food, people and it's a good value. read more

Waiter was rude my son and me set there for 15 min before he even acknowledged us. When he came he was rude and pushy and would not listen when grabbing my drink to refill it he grabbed a it at the top touching the straw when I asked for a new straw he got mad. Tips are for the quality of service given. There was no quality we felt unwelcome and pushed out. read more

Looking for easy Mexican any day of the week? La Mornita is a perfect fit!! Family friendly easy going staff. During the work week lunch specials are offered and there is usually ample tables if you short on time to get in and out. Or if you ate giving a business meeting, it is not too noisy. The restaurant has been newly remodeled inside and provides a touch of Mexican flare with the decor. Do know that there is a new menu, but most of the good old dishes are on it. read more

Small 15$ burrito with chewy meat and tomato driven sauce instead of chile. Flavors bland and chips were stale. read more

La Morenita - Good iced tea!! - Mexican Near Me - Turlock, California

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Thank God they were open! We came to this restaurant after volunteering and it was one of the very few places open on Thanksgiving day. We were sat right away and the waitress was very kind! The inside was like most other Mexican restaurants as far as decor, nothing special that stood out but it was nice and comfortable. I don't know if I was just hungry but their chips and salsa was hitting the spot while we waited for our food. Our orders were taken quick, probably because they were closing in less than an hour. And our food took a little bit but I believe it was because it was a holiday and they were gunna close soon. I've had Molcajete from some other places and I will say their salsa is very tasty in theirs, I enjoyed it. My kids enjoyed their burrito and nachos, but my wife wasn't really feeling her Pollo con Crema. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars. Besides that we will definitely try this place again, they treated us great on a holiday! read more

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I don't understand how inconsistent a place can be. We ate here 2 days ago & it was so delicious. My wife had the Taco salad & said it's the best she's ever had. Salad was full of ingredients & the chicken was seasoned so well. Today her shell was full of grease, had a different kind of chicken that was bland and sparse with so much onions & peppers. read more

My favorite place to get good food and a drink k definitely recommend!! Service is amazing

Amazing! Got seated immediately! Very accommodating for my family and myself! Made sure we were comfortable with our seating arrangements. Fast with beverages and patient with ordering. Asked questions and confirmed orders which I loved! The food came out so fast, the food was fresh, delicious and I mean every bite was perfection my family all tasted each others plate and just PERFECTION! They came up and checked on us a few times only con is that when we were done it took them a very long time to gather the check, collect our card, and return our card. The leaving process took 45 minutes alone. Other than that. Absolutely perfection. Love the cleanliness and love the portions! read more

I traveled from Southern California after hearing exceptional reviews about La Morenita and it truly exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with warmth and professionalism. The atmosphere was inviting, cozy, and well-organized, making me feel right at home. The service and staff were outstanding--Jordan was amazing, very attentive to our needs and ensured our chips and dip were never empty. Every bite was worth the trip, and I can honestly say it's some of the best Mexican food Ive had. If you're anywhere nearby--or even if you're not--this place is absolutely worth the visit. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Not worth the price and not authentic at all. Came looking for real Mexican food and it disappointed. Shell tacos and micheladas aren't prepared served in a shrimp cocktail cup? If you want real Mexican food and the experience well this is not the place for it read more

I got to go food for a Dr office! Food was hot and ready when I went to pick it up. The girls working here were really friendly and even offered to help me to the car. I forgot to order something initially i so had to go back, and together we figured out what type of tortillas I needed to still get, based off what I had just picked up! I got the burrito bowl, the portion wasnthuge, but it was pretty darn tasty! read more

Traveled through for work and stopped in. Ordered the beef burrito supreme. Really good. Friendly service as well. I recommend. read more

La Morenita - Beef burrito supreme - Mexican Near Me - Turlock, California

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BEST MEXICAN FOOD EVER!! I've been going there since I was 15 years old and now I'm 62 years old and I still love it. We eat there all the time the verde sauce is the best. Go try it you won't be disappointed. l read more

The food is so good had chorizo eggs and potatoes.....great stuff luv that place....great service and completely remodeled looks really nice

AMAZING!! From the salsa to the service, everything excellent! Food was 10/10!!! The Camarones en crema verde was FIRE!! I will definitely order this again!!! Not spicy at all. Beans and rice were great too. My son really liked his bacon wrapped shrimp. My husband got Chicken En su crema and he said it was the best he has ever had. We will be back!!! read more

La Morenita - Camarones en crema verde - Mexican Near Me - Turlock, California

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Delicious food! I am beyond happy with my order. I ordered the burrito and it was delivered nicely. The staff is very friendly to and will cater to your needs. read more

Always amazing food here. If you can spring it get the chili relleno burrito and add grilled chicken or shrimp. Wet with green and red sauce not sure which morenita is better Livingston or here. Both are worth the wait and the trip. read more

La Morenita - Cheese enchilada and chili relleno plate red and green sauce - Mexican Near Me - Turlock, California

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Authentic Mexican food! And great service! Highly recommend have been coming for years

Came to have breakfast for the first time. Lola as always was really kind and gave us several suggestions. We went with chilaquiles a la Diablo with chicken and menudo. The chilaquiles are a must especially if you like spicy foods. We really enjoyed the flavors and spiciness in this dish. Definitely recommend!! The menudo was also delicious but both my husband and I enjoyed more the chilaquiles. read more

Started tearing up when I took a bite of the chilaquiles... tastes exactly how mi mama made them. 100000% recommend Excelente servicio read more

La Morenita - Chilaquiles verdes con pollo - Mexican Near Me - Turlock, California

Really good food. Definitely top 2 in Turlock. Ordered the pork enchiladas and they were great! Great service as well!

Always a great meal at La Morenita. We Californians take our great Mexican food for granted. We are so lucky to have so many authentic Mexican restaurants, not to mention the thousands of taco trucks. Other parts of the country have no clue what good Mexican food is. La Morenita is up there with the many great ones in the Central Valley. Chips, Salsa, and cabbage were good during my lunch visit. Salsa has led flavor than some of my other favorite Mexican restaurants, but still good. The cabbage wasn't as crisp as some, but the added carrots made up for it. Chips were fresh. I got a chicken tostada lunch. Just the right amount of rice and beans as sides. I always pour salsa on top of my rice. I wish La Morenita salsa had more punch - flavor wise. Server was fantastic. I didn't catch his name but he's probably been there forever. The place can stand an upgraded decor. They are always busy and should be able to afford it. Spruce it up! They should also put in a bar that solo guys like me could sit at, or do those wanting a cerveza or tequila shot. read more

La Morenita - Chips, salsa, and cabbage - Mexican Near Me - Turlock, California

By far my favorite Mexican food establishment. If Hogwarts let me buy this location and bring it to my school, I would. The food is impeccable. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The food comes out quick and delicious every time. The Ambiance is perfect for a Mexican food establishment. I highly recommend. The prices are fair and the portions are great. read more

Great management! Thank you for allowing us to come in with our pup. The food was delicious! The service was superb. I love this location and aesthetic Plenty of parking. read more

They are always closed. But the food is good when they open. They should be more consistent with their posted schedule

We've come here a few times and are always greeted with a smile and exceptional customer service. We've tried something different on the menu with each visit and the food does not disappoint. Not to mention our meal always comes out hot and fresh. We'll definitely be back soon. read more

Very nice place! The food was delicious, and our server was very sweet. The pescado frito was AMAZING!! If i am ever in the area again, we will be coming back. :) read more

La Morenita - Pescado Frito - Mexican Near Me - Turlock, California

Don't be fooled by the old sign outside. The food is fresh, flavorful and delicious!!! We were driving through town and we're craving one of their awesome burritos. Found their number on Yelp and called in a ToGo order. They sounded busy on the other end, but took our order and said it would be at least 15 minutes before it was ready. No worries...we were fifteen minutes away. What did we order??? The chicken burrito supreme with green sauce is the best in the land!!! It is big enough for two adults to share and the melted cheese and sour cream on top completely polish it off. As I'm writing this review I'm already ready to call them again!!! read more

Service was amazing I have to say that the guys were really nice. We ordered to go. I ordered the dinner with two Chile verde burritos... I was SO disappointed. I'm usually not too picky with food but the portion was way off. First off I'm used to Chile verde being juicy chunks of pork, there was hardly any filling Inside the burritos it was little shreds and the sauce is almost kind of sweet. both burritos were cold. My boyfriend ordered a shrimp burrito it came wet burrito style but since we are driving from out of town and wanted to eat while driving he had asked for the sauce to be on the inside.... So instead he got no sauce but there was still sour cream and shrimp all over the burrito... I left a really nice tip for them, too, even though we didn't dine in. For my meal and my boyfriends burrito it was $35 then I left a $10 tip so $45 for food that was practically inedible. I have to wait to go home and put it in the microwave hopefully I'll be able to eat. We were both super disappointed and won't be back... plenty of taco trucks in the area definitely try those instead! Really don't understand the glowing reviews read more

La Morenita - Tiny cold Chile verde burritos - Mexican Near Me - Turlock, California

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Well we'll well I have to say after avoiding this place for 18 years for mediocre food. I decided to give it a chance because my GF wanted to go and to my surprise the food was incredible. Something changed I don't know if it was the recipes or the cooks. Anyway I've been here 2 times and both times was great. I will be returning as long as it is consistent, flavorful, clean and friendly. I love that there are so many options of entrees. Just please make sure to put enough rice and beans on entrees. Presentation looks great as well. Oh the one thing I will say is they need to make sure the food comes out really quick and really hot so a couple or family can enjoy it together and eat the food hot not above warm. Other than that Great job all of you at the restaurant thank you for great food. read more

Everything is good, go there now. If I must make a recommendation, I would tell you to get the #51. And get corn tortillas like a grown-up. read more

The caldo de Pollo was bomb the veggies so good and flavor awesome like my abuelita and thats saying alot from me because its hard to find a good caldo. I mean service is what expected its not a high end restaurant but she was sweet and Courteous. read more

Came here with my brother. We were hoping for some menudo but as it is in so many Mexican restaurants they only serve it on certain days. I ordered the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo. Lately, this is the dish I love to order at Mexican restaurants. Basically, it is shrimp in a strong garlic sauce. The shrimp were really delicious as were the rice and beans. I noticed that they have a dish named after Aguililla which happens to be the town where my mother was born in Michoacan, Mexico. My brother said he had heard this place was Michoacan style. Whenever, I run into paisanos I love to represent here on Yelp. Thankfully, the food was good so my review is legit. I have however, been to places that put Michoacan's name to shame. Our server was really nice and she did a great job. The place started getting packed as we were leaving. Parking is no problem at sometimes of the day. They have a small lot adjacent to the restaurant. read more

La Morenita - Camarones all mojo de ajo!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Turlock, California

Food was okay, not that good. Tried to order two drinks from the menu and they didn't have the ingredients and/or couldn't make them. Ended up ordering a Paloma to drink, and it was terrible. Then we weren't given the opportunity to write in our tip, as the waitress wrote in a $10 tip for us. It would've been nice to be able to write it in on our own. Won't ever go back honestly. read more

We used to come here alllll the time when I was a kid and it was always very good. Then I moved out of town. I brought my family back the other day and it's probably been at least 15 years since I've eaten here, if not more. We were pleasantly surprised! Service was awesome! We were waited on quickly and checked on several times. Chips, salsa and cabbage were good. Kids liked their food and my ranchero burrito was good. My wife had the shrimp in cream sauce dish. It was amazing!!! I will be ordering that when we go back. read more

The food is so good my favorite is the chimichanga great service, friendly clean perfect, authentic Mexican food great for family friends others always love going there for like some enchilada burritos and all that!!! read more

My family & I had a very nice dining experience at La Morenita. The food here is very good and their menu is pretty extensive - lots of options and something for everybody. Our host & waiter were friendly & professional and we didn't have to wait long for our food to come out. The restaurant isn't much to look at from the outside, but don't judge a book by it's cover, the food & hospitality are top notch inside. read more

This place more than makes up for my earlier experience at Meme Tequila Cocina. The decor is tile and Mexican murals, Talavera pottery, and ceiling fans. Very tradicional. The service is very professional and prompt. We ordered nachos with chicken, got nachos carne asada, pointed it out and got an immediate apology, comp on the beef, and a corrected order. That's service. read more

La Morenita - Talavera decor. - Mexican Near Me - Turlock, California

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This is hands down the best Mexican food in the valley. Nowhere I have tried even comes close. The food is consistently amazing and the staff is always friendly, no matter how busy they are! Can't wait until my next visit! Maybe tomorrow if I'm lucky read more