This place is great. Not sure why it's not rated higher. The carne asada is so good. I got the carne asada chopped salad. It was so good. Kids food is typical kid food. My son got the chicken fingers and fries. My daughter got the Quesadilla, she liked it. It's a pretty big size. Big portions. I love the decor. It fits the Mexican theme of the restaurant. The service was good too. I also like that they're open while other places are closed. Overall a great experience. It's a clean, beautiful restaurant. Side note: it was my hubby's bday and they sang to him and put on a sombrero. It was great. I also ordered the homemade flan. It's so good. I like that it's not overly heavy dessert. I shared it with my hubby. It felt light and still hit the spot. read more

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Came here because the ratings were fairly good, but unfortunately our experience didn't quite match them. Service started out as a lot of "I'll be with you in a minute," although once our server got to us, she was very nice and personable. She was honestly the saving grace of the visit! I was surprised by the prices. A burrito was about $17 for beans, rice, lettuce and guacamole, with the meat costing extra. I added carne asada, which was tough, bland and tasted like a pretty cheap cut of meat. I've had much better carne asada from the local carnicería. I also ordered the $14 top-shelf margarita. It was definitely strong, so no complaints there, but it was a little too tart and could have used some triple sec or something to round it out. What really hurt the experience was the cleanliness. The windowsill right next to our table was covered with dead flies. Not exactly the kind of tableside scenery you're hoping for during dinner. Nice server, strong margarita, but between the prices, average food and lack of cleanliness, I wouldn't be in much of a hurry to come back. read more

Las Cambritas - Window sill covered with flies. - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, California

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We had such a great experience at Las Cambritas in Cambria! We ordered the sopes and Chile Colorado burrito and 3 margaritas, and everything was delicious. The margaritas were amazing -- great flavor and made perfectly! Our bartender, Robin, was wonderful. We got there around 8:00 PM, and I believe they close around 9:00, but she never made us feel rushed and still gave us amazing service. She was friendly, attentive, and made our dinner even better. I say give Robin a raise! The food portions are very generous. I probably should have shared my meal with my other half because there was plenty of food! The salsa was also so good, and you know what they say -- if the salsa and chips are great, you already know the food is going to be good! Great food, great margaritas, and great service. We will definitely be back next time we're in Cambria! read more

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BOMB birria tacos!! BOMB mole!! Can't help but keep thinking about this place and their food. Had dinner here twice, they have an outdoor patio that is very nice at night, well illuminated with propane heaters. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I have to go back and try more stuff off their menu! They also have a bar area and indoor seating. read more

Las Cambritas - Birria tacos with consume, mole with beans and rice. Chips and salsa which are included in your visit - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, California

Food, service, and atmosphere was outstanding. We ordered the Chili Vetde and the Chicken Mole Enchiladas. Best we've tasted ever!. Good size portions for price. Full bar service, and plentiful outdoor seating/ with heaters read more

Excellent food and nice service. Great Cadillac margaritas too. Very nice atmosphere inside and out. Definitely returning when back in the area. read more

Las Cambritas - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, California

Our salad, chili rellenos, tacos and margaritas were absolutely delicious. We sat on the patio which was really nice. Our server was super friendly and helped the six of us enjoy our wonderful lunch! read more

Las Cambritas is a good local spot in Cambria for Mexican food. I have been here on 2 separate occasions trying both the burrito and chicken quesadilla. While they were both good, there is nothing exceptional about them. They give you chips and salsa for the table which is nice but the chips just kind tasted store bought to me. We were sat right away both times and the inside was very nice. Most of the staff were pretty friendly and the food came relatively quickly. There is a bar with TVs above if you want to watch sports. We came to town on vacation and overall had a nice time with family. read more

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Hi all, James from Yucca Valley, CA, retired Marine. Went to pick up my food for dinner, upon picking up my food the young Mexican guy handing me the food gave me the dirtiest look and acted like he wanted to fight. Totally caught off guard I just took the food and left. Not wanting a confrontation, I said thank you, no response, nothing!!! I'm just trying to continue enjoying the evening with my wife. But wow!!! No greeting, no I hope you enjoy your meal, no enjoy your evening, thank you come again. Just a silent look of hate. When I left that business I definitely looked left and right before I entered my vehicle. I have been coming to Cambria for 15 years and have never had customer service like this. I have never posted a review before but if you have a short hair cut or are in the military, just be advised you might not be greeted with a warm reception. On an up note the food is very good. R/S Schneeweis J.E USMC Retired read more

Great margaritas and good food. My partner thought the chile relleno was a bit too cheesy but the fajitas were great . Friendly service would come again read more

We loved this place so much we went twice on our 3 might stay in Cambria! The staff, the beer, and the food was excellent! One of the best chicken burritos I have had in a LONG while! Whenever we return to Cambria, we will definitely stop here - at LEAST once! Fantastic atmosphere and stunning outdoor seating! You gotta go! read more

The Los Cambritas or "Little Piece of Cambria" bills itself as "Mexican dining." It is on Main Street in Cambria along with all the other popular restaurants and shops. They have many of the staple dishes that American expect at a Mexican restaurant, i.e., tacos, taquitos, etc., but also some rarer dishes such as paella. On a Tuesday for lunch around 11:30, the service was very good and the restaurant did no start to get busier until about 12:00-12:30. It was mostly quiet to moderate noise level. We sat indoors, but being CA you could sit outdoors even in late Sept/early Oct as on our trip. We got the paella and the el bandito cocktail. While neither is our favorite dish, we would try both again. The paella normally comes with clams, mussels, chorizo, and chicken, but we subbed fish for the clams and mussels without any complaint from the staff. As a nice surprise, the paella was mostly meat with a sufficient amount of rice, making the approximately $26 charge feel more worth your while. The paella was a little spicy due to the chorizo, but not overly so. The el bandito was a decent size for the $14. Not sure if you were supposed to, but we mixed up the separated liquors and juices that came from the bar in the cup. It was pretty potent with rum, tequila, vodka, and brandy together in one drink along with pineapple and orange juice. It tasted just ok. Overall, this was a nice dining experience. While not the most exciting or our favorite foods, we like everything good enough that we would try this place again, would order the things we got again, and would try them again, although we would probably try other menu items for variety on an tier visit. Overall, this place is worth a try if you want a nice sit down restaurant experience and feel like Mexican food while in the area. Free chips and salsa like many comparable places. read more

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On a road trip and we stop in Cambria to eat lunch. Wanted to support the Mexican community (being first generation ourselves) and saw this place. Ordered the chile rellano with beef and was extremely disappointed. It was a scrambled egg wrapped chili with cheese and meat. The salsa verde was watered down and the heavy cheddar cheese masked the half poblano chili. When I asked the waiter wha style he said it's Jalisco, and we corrected that because my husband is from there. This is not how to make a chili rellano. Needless to say I don't recommend this if you're looking for an authentic Mexican food restaurant. read more

Las Cambritas - My first bite - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, California

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It didn't smell like Mexican food when we walked in. The shelf where we were sitting had pots with plants in them on it had so much dust I had to write "clean me" in the dust. The food is just ok but really geared towards American tastes. No one loved their dinners. The margaritas were good. The waitress was wonderful. I would have given a "2" except for her. Maybe just do the bar. read more

Cambria is a favorite getaway for me and my pup since it's so dog friendly. Las Cambritas has a nice outdoor patio where dogs are welcome. After ordering a margarita, we were served a basket of chips and salsa. The chips were fresh and crisp. The salsa was good but I prefer my salsa hot and spicy. We both ordered the carne asada plate which came with rice and beans and guacamole and a choice of tortillas (corn or flour). I went with corn tortillas. I asked for the carne to be medium, but it came out well done. It was decent, but I had much better carne asada. Service was friendly and attentive. Plenty of street parking in front. read more

Las Cambritas - Carne Asada plate - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, California

Not your top notch Mexican restaurant but my husband and I still enjoyed it. The chips & salsa were ok, chips seemed store bought but the salsa was nice and chunky how I like it. I ordered a combo plate with that included a crispy shredded beef taco and a cheese enchilada. The taco was delicious, nice & meaty! The enchilada was cheesy and I also liked the sauce. The beans were ok, but the rice was perfectly cooked and flavored. The Camarones a la Diabla definitely had a kick but it was still doable. Actually, the sauce was quite delightful and my husband nearly licked his plate. He would have appreciated pinto beans over black beans in his plate. The customer service was ok. While the waitress wasn't rude, a smile or a friendly conversation would have made us feel at home! All in all, it's worth a try read more

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We were here for lunch on a Sunday, seated next to the windows by the street, chips and salsa on the house were served, they accommodated the meal options without meat. Service was fine, food arrived quick. Mexican ambiance, located in downtown Cambria read more

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I hate to have to stop at 4-stars on this place, because the food itself was OUTSTANDING and our waiter was really attentive. Beers were reasonably priced as well. The drawbacks? When we requested one of the empty booths, the front desk guy told us "Well, you can sit there, but no one will be around for a while to help you." Which seemed a little odd. Also, while the place was moderately busy but not packed, the kitchen took forever to complete our order -- literally about 45minutes from the time we ordered to the time we got our food. The glitches were unfortunate, because based on their food and our waiter, Las Cambritas definitely warranted 5-stars. read more

The worse service I've EVER encountered anywhere hands down. Never got water. People were seated before us and got food, paid and left before us. When food finally arrived literally an hour after being seated they forgot tortillas. We mentioned it and they still never returned. read more

Las Cambritas - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, California

Amazing carne asada. Perfect char, delicious flavor. Also had a great fish taco combo. Good portions, wonderful service. Love this place! We try to every time we visit Cambria. read more

Underrated here, with quality and portions above and beyond anything in the price range nearby. Cambria has better food, but it can come at the expense of price (everywhere else, such as Black Cat), atmosphere/clientele (Linn's), and portions (Robin's). Here, the drinks are on point (such as the fuego verde), the portions are incredibly generous (especially the fajitas), and the chips are plentiful and salsa is fine. They don't offer much in the way of unique offerings, regional flavor, or hot spice, but in its own way, it's a relief from the other fufu choice in town. read more

Las Cambritas - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, California

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Wait staff were attentive & quick. The food was excellent! My husband insisted on talking to the chef about the chili rellano! He said it's the best he has had since dining in Mexico in the late 60's! All of us had a great meal! Highly recommend!!!! read more

Yum. We were on a little weekend getaway and found this place. Delicious margaritas. I got the flautas he got the chili relleno. All the food was delicious and wasn't overpriced. Service was outstanding and our food came out quickly. Couldn't say enough nice things about thos place, the food and the staff. read more

Food was ok, service and price as well. They seem to keep odd hours. Sometimes closed when they should be open.

Everything about this little restaurant was perfect; the host, waitress, service, atmosphere, cleanliness, and the best part the chile relleno was the best I've ever had! Coming up from San Diego the heart of Mexican food needs to take a lesson from this family! Verde sauce was perfect topper. Plus, it was a stuffed Pasilla chile, and I added chicken with just enough cheese on top. read more

Used to love this place! We are breaking up. I drove all the way from Atascadero to eat at this place on a regular basis. The last three times have been just terrible. The food has been cold and does not seem fresh , what's going on after the third time? I am sad to say that we are breaking up. I won't be making the drive any longer. I don't know if they've changed the chef or owners but either way it's just not the same another one bit the dust.. read more

I loved Las Cambritas! The drinks are delicious and the food was also very good. I didn't include 5 stars because the service was a little slow and we had to ask our waiter for a condiment 3 times. By then we were almost done eating our meal. I had 2 crispy tacos: a chicken and carnitas. Delicious! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Every time we visit Cambria, we like to have a meal at Las Cambritas; sometimes lunch, sometimes dinner. In 2020, we ate here twice. Once by ourselves and then again with another couple. So, after having driven 7.5 hours from NV, we decided to have a late lunch here. It was a Thursday and we arrived around 2:30 PM. Both meals were the worst food we've ever had at Las Cambritas. We didn't eat a lot of the food and left disappointed. Later, settled into our hotel room, I pulled up Las Cambritas on Yelp and found that, when we were here two years ago, our experience was so bad that we said it was our last visit. LOL! We're old and have killed off so many grey cells that we have horrible memories. But, once I read the review, I remembered. Two two-star visits in a row, I'm fairly certain that we will remember not to return again. I don't know if ownership, management or the chef changed but it hasn't been good for two years now. Adios, mi amigo. read more

Amazing shrimp cocktail, chips and empanadas. Love the waitstaff and service. We sat outside on the patio and took in the sun. Great experience. read more

Get your Mexican FIX right here in tiny Cambria. The draft beers are ice cold, the chips y salsa are delightful and the burritos are as big as your freakin' HEAD! Has the feels of a family op' and they all work together in synchronized perfection. Beautiful little patio out back, big space inside and a well-appointed bar chock full of tequila options. Cambritas, baby! read more

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Fantastic, authentic Mexican food! Friendly service & nice atmosphere. Flautas cooked perfectly.

I went in today around 3pm, and did not leave a happy consumer. The carnitas were quite tasty; the salsa, coffee, and service were appalling. Salsa and chips were brought to me immediately, but I had a long wait for an opportunity to place an order. I actually was about to leave without ordering when a waiter finally showed up. The salsa did not have much flavor, and what it had was bad. When the coffee I'd ordered arrived at my table, it appeared very dark. I added cream, which curdled immediately, telling me that it was well past its sell-bay date. The waiter brought a replacement cup, and -- eventually -- fresh cream. I poured almost the entire container of cream into my mug, and it was still dark. One swallow was I all I could stand. The coffee was basically ink. It was far from fresh. I would not be surprised to learn that it had been brewed yesterday and reheated. Each of the waiter's tasks, whether checking back with me after serving, or bringing my coffee...or the check, took much longer than it should have for the uncrowded condition of the restaurant. I have two serious favorite Mexican places in Cambria, where I live, and I will not be bothering to dine at Las Cambritas again. read more

Food was a disappointing. I have gone to many Mexican restaurants and understand there is a level of appeal to different clients. I didn't feel as the food was authentic. I felt it was subsided for residence or people that travel there. I have had Mole enjoy mole dishes when I go to a Mexican restaurant this was my first time having to say I did not like it. It did not taste like mole. The food came out like warm and bland. My husband did order the Carnitas and he did enjoy the rice was very distasteful. The beans were OK. I would probably not go back. The ambience was enjoyable outside and the waiter was kind and helpful. read more

Mexican food was really good here but the drinks were On Point! I had a margarita and I believe a pomegranate margarita special! Holy moly soooo good. This was a fun family lunch for us including the weather! Yes we are coming back! read more

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This was a step up from most Mexican restaurants. The inside is well lit and decorated in old Mexico style. There is outdoor seating. There is a bar also. The service was timely and we were served chips and salsa right away. My husband and I decided to order one appetizer, the tostadas, and one entree, chicken fajitas. The tostadas were handmade and stuffed with filling. The order included two beef and two chicken tostadas. They were large and very tasty. The chicken fajitas included beans, rice, sour cream, and guacamole. We both ate as much as we could and took back to our motel enough for us both to have dinner. The waitress was pleasant and saw to all our needs. She gave us plenty of boxes for our leftovers and even went and got us plastic utensils for our dinner. We really enjoyed our visit here. read more

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I'm sorry to say Cambritas is just not good. Eated there on two occasions. I've had their chicken tacos (dry, chopped chicken), rellano (cheese was bland with a nasty after taste) and enchilada which i drenched in salsa to make it edible. Not sure why they are still in business as price isn't cheap and service is slow and inattentive. I'll give the competition a try next time. read more

Ok, I don't usually go back to a former negative spot. Again it was recommended as the best in town in a clothing shop. We ate inside, and service and food were fine. But the copper top tables were full of permanent rings from guests Maybe it's a style , not ours. So 3 years helped a little , but I think it's our last visit. There are two others on Main Street to try. read more

As a San Diego native/resident and connoisseur of Mexican food, I went out on a limb and tried this place out. The restaurant itself is nice looking and spacious. Service was quite unremarkable and lackluster. Chips were very institutional tasting but that salsa was outstanding. Tasted fresh and house made with quite the kick. Definitely a stand out, that I can tell you. I ordered the Quesabirria Tacos and they were excellent! Just as good as SoCal. They were properly grilled in fresh corn tortillas and stacked with a generous amount of flavorful, tender beef birria and melty asadero cheese; plus onions and cilantro. The side consommé was rich and delicious. It was all so beautifully plated. read more

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We really enjoyed are dinner here. The beans and rice were perfect and my plate had no dairy just like I asked for. My mushroom fajitas were seasoned well and cooked just right. The anejo Margie was tasty. Service was on point too! read more

Las Cambritas - Anejo margarita - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, California

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Order the beef Chile Relleno it was awful. It was wrapped in a flour tortilla with a piece of chile and beef. What an embarrassment for this restaurant. If you have a cook that's too lazy to make a real Chile Relleno then just take it out of the menu. Plus as soon as you walk in the restaurant you smell the copper tables. What an offensive odor. DONT GO HERE! They don't deserve your business. read more