First off, kudos to La Valentina for making fresh tortillas from scratch. The chile relleno had amazing gooey cheese and the enchiladas had a flavorful verde sauce. The service here was slow but friendly and the food was delicious. I also ordered a horchata, which came in a huge grenade-looking container. It was priced a bit high, but tasted like it was made in-house, which helps to justify the price. My wife ordered chips and queso, and she was very pleased with her meal (I call that a snack! Ha!). read more

La Valentina - Enchiladas Chile Relleno Rice & Beans - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I see many pictures of food from here, and many rave reviews, but just can't understand why their to go DoorDash food delivery was so bad. Skimpy cheese enchilada and beef taco, with blah carne asada taco. read more

La Valentina - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The Mexican food scene in Vancouver, WA is just getting better all the time. The Wife and I have been venturing out to seek out new restaurants as one of our favorites has been slacking just a bit lately. This time we headed to Hazel Dell to check out La Valentina, a converted old Pizza Hut restaurant from back when they were cool. On a Facebook group centering on dining in the area this place comes up many times when people ask for a good recommendation for Mexican. Yelp reviews back up the growing popularity of La Valentina. We were seated quickly and before a few minutes passed as we gazed at the menu, water glasses, chips and salsa arrived. The chips tasted fresh, but the star here was the salsa. The flavors were pronounced, and we started trying to deconstruct the flavors. Don't sleep on the chips and salsa! The Wife ordered the Enchilada Azteca and I ordered the Tacos Ensenada, which is a take on the Ensenada street taco with fish. The Wife also ordered a cocktail with pineapple juice, triple sec and tequila, which she labeled as a heavy pour. The food arrived in good time and after Yelp photos we dove into our dinners. The enchilada came with beans, pinto or black. The tacos came with rice and a dollop of an excellent guacamole. Everything was cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly and presented well. The service was excellent, we enjoyed our waiter very much. Bathrooms were clean too. We will definitely be back to try other dishes soon. read more

La Valentina - Enchilada Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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I wasnt impressed by the food. It didn't seem very traditional, compared to other restaurants in the area. There is a parking lot and ample space on the inside so pretty accommodating. I had the tacos gueritos with carne asada and the meat was pretty tough and dry. The tacos came with shredded cheese, romaine lettuce, pico, and guac. Good size portion We also had the fish, which came as a whole fish (very nice) and plenty of very spicy sauce. The rice and beans weren't very seasoned. I don't think I'll try again. read more

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We came here based on other reviews and were not disappointed. From the friendly greeting we received, to the quick and friendly service, to the clean and well styled bathroom, drinks and food...it was all done well. The food was delicious and fresh! Our drink tasted like a real margarita and not just a mix. Their salsa was incredible. If we are ever in the area again, we will come back for sure! read more

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We are just visiting but I wish we could eat here more often. I got the Chile relleno and enchilada with red sauce. You know a place is good when the mole is delicious. I appreciate how well they do everything. The beans and rice are fantastic and full of flavor. The chips were crisp and lightly salted. The salsa is fresh and a beautiful balance of spice and flavor. read more

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We've been driving by this restaurant and wondered if it was any good. After reading Yelp reviews, we decided it was worth a shot! As we walked in we were warmly greeted by the hostess, who was also the server, table busser, etc. We only saw one person working the dining room while we were there. She was reasonably quick and efficient for working alone. Our food came out hot, and she checked on us a couple times. They have an extensive menu! The chips and salsa were yummy and fresh. Our Modelo beer came in a bottle with a nice frozen mug. Love that! The water is filtered as well. You rarely find that in Vancouver. It was refreshing! We ordered the taquitos lunch special and enchilada Azteca. Both meals came out timely and were delicious. The ingredients were fresh, and we loved the crumbled cojito cheese on top of everything. We were very happy and satisfied with both meals. Our only suggestion would be to have hot sauce available on each table. My husband would have loved some Tapatio with his meal. Overall a great first visit. We loved the festive decor and hospitality. We are looking forward to trying their brunch menu next time. read more

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I love this place!!!!! Good food!! Good people !!!! I have been here 4 times this week. I can't wait to go back. read more

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La Valentina has become our go to for mexican! Their Carne Asada burritos keep us coming back again and again. Their salsa is fresh and fantastic flavor. Service is top notch. If you haven't checked out this new(ish) spot - please do! read more

La Valentina - Carne Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Super fast and friendly service! The food was good and the menu decently varied, and prices were fair.

Food is authentic and good. Ambiance is fun. Friendly servers. Prices are reasonable. Olivia has been a great server!

Went here my for my son's birthday. The food was delicious and affordable. The margarita was so good and the staff were very accommodating! read more

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The absolute best white melty cheese dip with roasted jalapeño's was fantastic. The corn tortillas are homemade and when made into a quesadilla is over the top. There wasn't anything we had that wasn't good. We've been back every month. read more

I had the Aztecta Enchiladas, it was delicious. I stumbled across this place as I had seen that someone mentioned it on Facebook. I happened to be in Vancouver today and decided to give it a try. Yes, it's a little pricey $18 plus $5 soda. But, I couldn't quite finish the plate. I had it with black beans, done perfectly. For 5 o'clock it wasn't too busy, the place is not loud. I'm sure they will pick up business, as they are only about a month or so old. BTW you can get Alcoholic Drink's here. read more

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We had the best service!!!!! The first time in, we really enjoyed it. Carne asada nachos were delish and huge! Husband loved his mixed fajitas. He had Corona, but my Mexican mules were excellent. The ambience is nice and it's filling a need for really good Mexican in the area (we miss Rancho Viejo Salmon Creek). We will be back! read more

Went here for brunch today. The Mexican omelet was so good! The waitress also sits you and she is busy, but did a great job! She was friendly and had great recommendations when we asked. I will definitely go back! read more

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Excellent flavorful food. Fast and friendly service. Normal ambiance for a Mexican restaurant. We may have found a new favorite

We came to La Valentina for breakfast and we will definitely be back. Mary our server was excellent. She was very friendly and helpful. The ambiance is very welcoming and can accommodate large groups. The entrees we had were very authentic and delicious. Kudos to the chef! Thank you all. Enjoy. :) read more

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We stopped in on a Tuesday around 4 there was one very large table and about 3 other 2 tops. There was one server on shift and she was doing a great job of covering all the tables. I had the Happy Hour Margarita it was ok, pretty much comparable to most Mexican places in this area. The chips and salsa were very good, we would like a little more heat but we really liked the flavor. I had the carne asada tacos they were very good hubby had the verde enchiladas they were to die for. The restaurant was very clean, service was friendly and prompt food was delicious. We will be back read more

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Just had dinner here with a few friends. Service was great and friendly. Food was excellent, everyone very pleased with their meal. Pablano sauce and molie sauce very very good! Will be back often. read more

Great food and service! If you get Olivia as your host, you're in good hands! Taco Tuesday and the margaritas on is a must! Can't go wrong!

Very busy place with lots of noise, but the food is definitely worth it. The chips are average but the salsa was above average, for sure. read more

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We came here for lunch and were very pleased. It's not the standard as per usual Mexican restaurant. The service was great! Our server explained some of the techniques and how many items were made in house . The salsa is definitely one of the house made items with a great roasted tomato flavor and Little zing but not too hot, even got an order to go. We had the Father's Day special ground beef chili relleno and the enchilada with shrimp and mushrooms. Both dishes were full of flavor and didn't disappoint. So many Mexican food options to choose from, even on this road there were 3 in a row. This one stand out with quality food and service. Clean and brightly decorated. Was definitely a Pizza Hut back in the day. So glad we found this place. Will definitely be back. read more

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Everything tasted delicious. This was my mothers second day in a row going here lol. 4 of us went for Mother's Day dinner. Service was great, very attentive. Ambiance was nice. Nice decor. They should play music in there though. read more

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Service is slow but that's whatever. The salsa is sweet and not spicy at all so I didn't like it. I got enchiladas verdes and they were okay but once again not spicy at all. The rice and beans were good. Rice was cooked perfect. I got carne asada street tacos. The tortillas seemed freshly made. The meat was seasoned good. Not over cooked. The horchata was great. Taste the same as when I lived in Mexico. The horchata was very authentic. The inside of the restaurant is very clean and cute. read more

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This is a great location, the food was great along with the service. We look forward to our next visit.

Friendly and fast service. Large selection. Good quality Mexican food. Lunch specials and a happy hour. My new favorite Mexican restaurant in Vancouver! read more

Came during their happy hour. Monday around 4pm. I believe their happy hour ends at 5pm. We ended up getting everything from their happy hour menu. Chicken tinga tostadas (comes with 2) Esquite Street tacos with carne asada (comes with 3) For 2 of use we were pretty full. Their salsa had a nice bright and smoky flavored. It was more of a puréed salsa than chunky. The Esquite was very good, although a little watery. Not spicy though Overall I enjoyed everything. Wish there was a little more spice in their food. read more

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Do NOT get takeout or delivery! I have been here several times with my partner. Today I was in a meeting and we are both sick so I thought Grubhub!!!! Boy was that a mistake! Apparently they tried to call because my tacos had $0.00 as the price. How would I have noticed that? That is a website problem. So now one of us is without food. First problem. Then the driver left the enchiladas at the restaurant. So I tipped someone for an incomplete delivery. That's the second. I had to go in, while sick and grumpy now to get the enchiladas and to discuss the tacos. The young gentleman was kind but the manager or owner woman acted like it was MY error. Wrong! And no, I don't want you to make the tacos now and to pay now. I wanted the convenience of delivery while sick. Now everything is cold and I don't even want it, The customer service was awful! Not an apology from the owner. I'm disgusted at how she treated me. I used to love going there. I let my partner have my enchiladas and they weren't even made like enchiladas! I am disappointed and do NOT recommend for takeout. read more

La Valentina - Beans and lettuce- notice NO enchiladas or tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Zero stars if i could! Right off the bat the waitress was rude and impatient as we were reading the menu (my 3 children ages 2, 5 & 8yrs old) and my cousin. It was our first time there. So we ordered and the waitress continued to be rude to us! I couldn't wait to get out of there to be honest, the food I'll give it a 2/10! When we got our bill, i was charged $20 gratuity for being a large party...!! I'll never understand how 2 adults and 3 children under 8 years old make a LARGE PARTY! We will never support this business again! read more

Ordered takeout from this place a couple times in the past and everything was fine. Over the last 6 months the quality of their food has gone down and so has the service. This last order was canceled 45 minutes after it was ordered because they ran out of a certain item. They offered no replacement because they said it was too close to closing time now. The kicker, it will take 2-3 days to see the refund on my cc statement. read more

I've been waiting for this place to open up for six month and was able to try it for the first time. Always looking for a small family owned business to spend my dinner dollar with rather than a major chain. The wait was worth it, I got the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo and it was delicious! Great size shrimp and a perfect flavor. The flour tortillas were great and the salsa packed a punch! Will definitely be dining here in a regular basis. So much better quality food and service compared to the other chain Mexican restaurant in Vancouver. read more

La Valentina - Camarones al Mojo de Ajo - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Hands down the best mexican food I've had, maybe even better than my experiences in socal. The chips and sauce brought to the table to start as ultra yummy and fresh. The staff was very sociable, nice, and courteous. Everything felt pretty casual and cozy, even observing the staff welcoming in patrons. This is my new go to mexican place and I'll drive the 15 minutes to get there. read more

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Lunch prices are good, and the amount of food is just right. Chips and salsa (complimentary) - excellent. Wait staff - excellent.

Service? Excellent. Bathrooms? 5 stars. The vibe is so colorful and calm, and the food was amazing, the rice was so zesty with a tang, and overall wonderful! read more

Too expensive since they removed all you can eat tacos Tuesday! It was my go to for more than just the tacos, but now I won't go back.

Never been but I thought Id stop by for some brunch with my wife. This place is clean and has very helpful staff. I ordered the Carne Asada La Valentina and it was really tasty, tender and juicy, reminded me of carne asada from my childhood. read more

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This place hits the spot absolutely for down to earth, authentic Mexican food. I'm convinced they can do no wrong here, I keep coming back and it's been great each time. Sit down or to go, they always get it. read more

Fast, bright, clean, friendly. Lunch specials. Easy parking. Good location. Not too crowded/cramped. read more

La Valentina - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Service: "OK" - Only one waitress on Cinco de Mayo meant a wait. Food: "Disappointing" WHY? Stale chips & Salsa with no flavor Taco - Crispy, yes - Chicken Filling: Bland Chile Relleno: Semi-warm; cheese also bland Beans: Again, little flavor Rice: OK Non-alcoholic Margarita? Should have stayed with water Maybe this local spot fit when folks get a craving for Mexican; not me. Also - NO one asked if I needed anything once I was served; Could have used at least one more napkin & if they'd popped by, I'd have requested they stop the table from rocking from side to side. Was hopeful but now I know - they don't serve Mexican food for my palette. read more