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    Momentos Cafe

    4.6 (423 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Chilaquiles Platter
    Joseph G.

    I'm a really bad food reviewer when it comes to pictures... as you can see. I hope that the picture does show you how amazing the food was though. I got the Chilaquiles Platter Half Green, Half Red. I'm super picky when it comes to Chilaquiles because nothing can beat my Grandmothers cooking but I decided to give it a try. The taste, the texture and the fresh ingredients were so good. We literally came back the next day to order it again and it tasted the exact same. My wife and I have made this our new breakfast spot when we want some good food.

    Carne Asada Fries
    Angeli G.

    When I used to live in La Mesa, this spot at the mall was my go-to! I absolutely loved their Birria plate and chips & guac. During my pregnancy in 2022, I constantly craved their chips & guac specifically--it was that good! Now that we live in Riverside County, I'm so glad we had the chance to enjoy their food again. Their tortilla chips are amazing--you can tell they're made fresh from scratch. What sets them apart is the mix of cilantro, onions, and even cucumbers! The freshness and crunch add such a refreshing flavor. Their menu has a great variety, from breakfast options like pancakes to hearty burgers. There's something for everyone! The staff here are always so friendly, and the decorations for the holidays make the place even more special. Definitely give this spot a try!

    Chicken taco and fish taco
    Angelina C.

    My partner and I love this restaurant! All of their food is super fresh and the staff are always friendly. Each time I've visited, the ambiance has been very casual. They're usually playing a game on the TV too. I've visited twice in the last two weeks and I loved my food both times. The Milanesa Torta: OMG. This dish is very nostalgic to me because my Dad used to make milanesa all the time when I was growing up. The steak is breaded and fried but not dry, and they add fresh tomatoes, onion, avocado, and lettuce. They never use prepackaged guacamole here either!! The fish taco- it is crispy and comes with a great chipotle sauce on top! The hard shell chicken taco- the chicken is flavorful and tender! And they give a generous amount of cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes on top.

    Shrimp cocktail was on point everything is fresh all the time hidden gem
    Dan H.

    This is a hidden gem food is always fresh I recommend this place all the time to my friends and coworkers and they all say the same thing

    Eggs and Chorizo Burrito
    Nicole C.

    Arlene was warm and welcoming. Friendly smile and very kind. I had an egg and chorizo burrito - it was so fresh and yummy. Flavorful packed goodness. The green mild salsa and red hot salsa were both exceptional. Thank you to the chef as well. Clean ambiance. Nice Christmas music playing. A positive experience. Parking is easy, there is a free lot here in the center.

    Sopes and enchiladas
    Heather B.

    We have been coming to Momentos for years! Taste and quality is what makes us return. I usually get the sopes plate with choice of three meats. They are stacked high with all the goods, cheese, pickled onions and the salsa is good too. Minus one star: They used to have a little mobile salsa trio that you could bring to the table and get as much salsa you wanted but this last time we went you had to ask and it came in a little to go cup. One improvement: Wishing they brought back the salsa platter because we usually like to have our dishes smothered with salsa, just a preference. Tons of choices to choose from the menu. Went on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed with customers. The ambiance is chill and overall has been upgraded in the interior with a few new decorations/remodeling. It's a nice place to eat in while shopping.

    My eggs were drowning in oil
    maria l.

    I've been at this restaurant more than a few times and every time I tell them that I don't want my eggs drowning in oil they seem to not understand this this is super gross. I don't even think it should be appropriate to serve eggs like this.

    Chilaquiles Platter
    Anna B.

    Simple but delicious Mexican restaurant located in the outdoor mall. Order at the counter and seat yourself, I went for breakfast and it was popular! I got the chilaquiles and it was so delicious!! Service took more time than I anticipated but worth the wait. Parking is very easy as it's located in a mall.

    California Burrito
    Robin W.

    I've been coming here for years and the consistency is unmatched. The food is top notch every single time. It's like they took the classic taco shop items that everyone loves and elevated them in the most delicious way. There's something here for everyone to enjoy, no matter your taste. And the people that work here are all so genuinely nice as well. It's a casual order-at-the-counter restaurant yet the food is fresh and upscale. 1000000000/10

    Todd I.

    I just ordered the Chilaquiles Divorciados with shredded chicken. Crunchy tortilla chips sauced just right throughout with half red and half green sauce packed with flavor and just a bit of heat. Added additional red and green salsa (made in house) for added flavor and kick but that was my preference. The experience was a flavor bomb that I would order again but next time I might try the meaty torta sandwiches that accidentally came to my table that ended up on a table next to mine by a group of Spanish speaking ladies. It was huge and served with fries. I highly recommend coming. No wait at 11 am on a Tuesday.

    Mexican Hamburger
    Xander N.

    The workers are nice and willing to fill out every request you want. The store is clean and the food is fresh, well seasoned, and juicy. No food options are a bad choice when you go here. I'd recommend their chips especially, the tortilla chips are freshly made in the restaurant and the salsa is chunky and delicious.

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    9 months ago

    I've never been big at eating at places in a mall but this place is an exemption. Awesome food. Nice family run business.

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    The fish taco is FULL of flavor and tasty veggies. The orange salsa is extra spicy. Chicken soup has a great broth!

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    I've been going to this place for a while now and I love it!! My favorite are the red chilaquiles 10/10

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    Fresh, delicious, always good. The meat is not the usual canned meat with too many green pepper strips. Nicely presented.

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    Casa De Pico - Tequila Lime Shrimp

    Casa De Pico

    3.8(2k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We sit in the lounge area. Less crowded and faster service. Grilled fish tacos were superb and…read morethe rest of the food scored high marks as well. Fresh made tortillas are a hit and the salsa is amazing.

    My best friend and I came here today to have a girl date. We ordered a shot, a margarita, and an…read moreappetizer. We were having great conversation and catching up, just the normal things you do when you have a "girl date". Anyways, we ordered another shot to take as we were vibing out and enjoying our ceviche when we were told that "we've had too much", since we had not yet ordered our entrees. I have been here more than 20xs in the last 6 months. I've been HAMMERED, I've been sober, you get the point. Never once have I been told of this "policy". Never once have I been cut off or warned. From the second we got here, the bartender was rude. He wasn't the main bartender, but that's neither here nor there. Every interaction we had, he never made eye contact, never engaged, never NOT seemed annoyed to be there. Anyways, after being told that we needed to order entrees before we were able to get another beverage, I asked to speak to the manager. She came over a few minutes later trying to explain responsible service to us...my best friend and I are bartenders and have been since we were in our 20's. We're now in our 40's and are not sloppy. Anyways!! I am not sure where this came from; had we been acting intoxicated and embarrassing, not another word would have been said. We would have left with our tails tucked and many apologies would have been given. We will never go back. This "policy" has never been enforced in all of the times I have patronized the restaurant, and this fully ruined our evening. We understand responsible service and how to appropriately gauge a customer's level of intoxication and never once were we acting in a manner that would warrant such actions from their employees. Very disappointed by this experience.

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    Chuy's Taqueria y Burritos - Campechana Fríes

    Chuy's Taqueria y Burritos

    4.4(331 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Vegetarian friendly
    Grab-and-go

    Squeezed into a small shopping center on the corner of Washington and Magnolia sits Chuy's Taqueria…read morey Burritos. Needed a quick bite to eat so to Yelp i went ... saw Chuys had some good looking food and reviews so we took the 9 minute drive from Parkway Plaza after some holiday shopping. Upon walking in there is about nine bar stools aligned the L shaped bar table for sitting along the left wall/window. Place was spotless, super clean with pretty dope street art to your right! The woman at the register was very nice and the cook seemed to carry a great attitude as well. I noticed many customer coming were returning customers which is something I always like to see. California burrito was packed with meat and cooked to absolute perfection. I could actually taste the carne asada over everything which is honesty rare for me. The guacamole was not oozing out nor was it overpowering the taste of the whole burrito. The size of this thing was as about the size of my forearm! Filled me up for sure!! 6 rolled tacos with guacamole, sour cream and cheese was also perfectly cooked. Perfect amount of crunch on the ends and not too soft in the middles. Plenty of meat in the rolled tacos as well, which you could also taste well through all the toppings! We'll definitely be seeing you again soon Chuy's!!!

    Chuy's doesn't bother with theatrics. It's a straight shot of San Diego comfort: a counter, a warm…read moregriddle, and a crew that treats your custom order like it's the most natural thing in the world. I ordered a California burrito and asked to swap in adobado pork. No hesitation, no side‑eye, just a nod and a "you got it." That alone puts them ahead of half the shops in the county. The burrito itself delivered. The adobado came through with that deep red glow and smoky tang, the kind of flavor that feels like it's been tended to, not rushed. Fold that into fries, cheese, and a tortilla doing quiet, reliable work, and you get a bite that hits all the right notes. Rich, bright, salty, satisfying. It's a simple thing done well, which is exactly what you want from a neighborhood taco shop. Chuy's isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. They're just making a damn good burrito and treating you right while they do it.

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    Chuy's Taco Shop

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
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    Hey guys, The Big Gorger here, had to come back to grab the best burrito in San Diego. Now these…read moreburritos are bigger than the size of my head! What an absolute monster! Take a look at the picture below and tell me that is not one of the BEST looking burritos you have ever seen. 10/10 spilt pull of a burrito. Makes your stomach talk to you and say "OM NOM NOM GIVE ME BURRITO!" The flavor, the taste, the texture, everything was perfection. Absolutely delicious! Ms Gorger ended up getting the 3 Mini Tacos (Adobada) with rice and beans. Ms Gorger says that these are her absolute favorite tacos she has ever had! The lady ringing us up was super nice and I forgot to mention, we took our order to go and it was ready in 3 MINUTES. I was shocked and had to ask her if this was our meal! Love good fast service. If you are ever in the area please go try this place, you will not regret at all. Thank you Chuy's Taco Shop! Will be back soon! Best, TBG (The Big Gorger)

    On my bday, I came here for lunch and ordered 1 carnitas burrito & 1 horchata. We sat inside the…read moreshop and ate. The burrito was very delicious, I liked the little shredded lettuce and pico that they had on the side of the plate. If it was in the burrito that would have made it even better. It was nice that they didn't just have the pulled pork, but bits of fat as well. Texturally was nice. My mom said she would have liked a little more crisp on the carnitas. The salsas were restocked and delicious! I loved the green one and the extra hot was a fav of my mom. I also really enjoyed the carrots! The only thing was while I was eating the burrito, I bit into something hard and I took it out -- it was a piece of a bone. It was shaped a little bigger than a pebble. I didn't know it was possible to have bones in carnitas/a burrito. Idk if that's the norm, because when we mentioned it-- the woman working basically casually continued her napkin sorting or whatever and said "oh okay.." lol this made me think this was just another everyday occurrence. Although, a little more acknowledgment would have been better on her end. For this specific experience, 3 stars, but truly a 4-5 star taco shop! Overall, minus the bone, and the dry response...the food was great! Salsas fresh and restocked, they had way more options than usual. The horchata was a little too sweet, but overall refreshing. They have a large menu, so be sure to check it out.

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    Panchos Mexican Restaurant - Sizzling chicken - it had steam!

    Panchos Mexican Restaurant

    4.3(246 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Great Mexican food. Friendly service , I will be returning to order more food.the inside was ok.read more

    A couple of friends lured us here. And thank goodness for it. I have driven by a dozen of times and…read moredidn't consider stopping in. Walking into Panchos, you are immediately greeted by a bright, colorful and welcoming scene. It gives you the feeling of walking into your tía's favorite old school restaurant. The tables and benches are dark wood. And there is papel picado hanging. It's charming. You get the feeling that Panchos has been around for decades. Apparently, the restaurant has been open here since 2004. And the real star? Our server, whose name I cannot recall. He was equal parts waiter and comedian, a very kind man who was highly attentive and extremely helpful. If you like spicy salsa, be sure to tell him to bring you the good stuff from the back (after he offers you bland Tapatio). The menu is absolutely massive. They have breakfast burritos, breakfast plates, chips and fries, shrimp plates, soups (check with the team about offerings, like caldo de res), tortas, quesadillas and a kid's menu and more. I highly recommend the cheese enchiladas and the chile relleno. The chile relleno is especially good. It isn't your soggy, cafeteria-style relleno drowned in red sauce and regret. It is the best comfort food, and Panchos does it well. There is a generous melt of Oaxacan cheese, the batter is very light without being greasy. And then there was the ranchero sauce! Tangy tomatoes, a hint of garlic, and a tiny bit of chili. So very good. Also popular on the menu is a pitcher of margaritas, which you should plan on sharing with three others. The mango margarita is also quite nice. And they also have a Baileys & Coffee. And you can easily get a delicious, filling meal for $20 or less. All around, a great place.

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