Montecito Kitchen

My fiancé and I were looking for a new place to try. We had driven past a different restaurant and…read moredidn't see good reviews. We ended up finding this place and I'm so glad we did! The restaurant is in the parking lot next to a tire shop so we missed it the first time however, not too hard to find. Lots of ample parking in the evening. Loved that their hours sign had they were closed Mondays to "recharge"! Made me want to go in even more. Upon entering, we were received with such a friendly and warm greeting by Anna. She helped take our order and had us sit. It is an order at the window inside, then take a seat (pay at the end). My fiancé got a shrimp burrito, I ordered the shrimp in garlic butter sauce. OMGGGG! Mouth watering. The presentation on my dinner plate was beautiful. Oh, and their tortillas are home made! I ordered an extra side. Really great food and service - can't wait to go back.

I still come back to this spot often and it doesn't disappoint! Would recommend you give them a try…read morefood is very good.

View from dining area of the menu on wall beside the order window

Shrimp & chicken fajitas on bed of long grained rice and whole pinto beans!! FRESH, made to order!!

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Los Alazanes Mexican Food

3.1(168 reviews)

0.4 mi

The California burrito is a good size, the salsa selection is good and the employees, like Scarlet,…read moreare nice!

10:24 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and I tried ordering carne asada fries with extra meat, only…read moreto be told that the fryer was already turned off for the night. ‍ If you're open until 12 AM, how are you already shutting down the fryer and cleaning everything hours before closing? I understand wanting to get things cleaned up, but turning off essential cooking equipment that early while you're still open is ridiculous. You definitely lost my business tonight. I won't be coming back. That's just bad customer service.

10:27 pm on a Thursday night and their equipment is off.... Does that make any sense to you?

Carne asada fries

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Mi Hacienda Durango

4.6(181 reviews)

2.9 mi

Good food, great customer service , Ambiance was great …read more Definitely will come again

Came here because of the good reviews. The ambience is…read morenice...a very small restaurant with Mexican decor. Cute. I didn't like that the booths are in poor condition. The seats have some really huge gashes and the filling is sticking out. My hubby ordered a chili verde wet burrito. I'm always nervous when we order chile verde or chile rojo because it can be a hit or miss. this burrito did not disappoint. A really big size burrito. Meat meat was super tender. Yummy flavor! On the weekends the offer homemade tortillas. The chips and salsa that came out first was a great start. The chips came out warm and the salsa had a nice kick to it. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. Service was a little dry but friendly.

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Quesabirrias (3 Pieces)

Chila-ki-les mexican and seafood

4.3(79 reviews)

4.1 mi

I've only gotten the food delivered and it's been amazing every time so I can imagine how great it…read morewould be to sit down and eat.

We came back to try their Thursday night two for one dinner. It is Mojarra Frita with rice and…read morebeans and a good value for two people. Delicious homemade corn tortillas came with the meal. The fish was fried simply and tasted good. It was a bit of work to eat around the bones but that is expected from a whole fish. Both rice and beans accompaniments were very tasty as well. There was also a bottle of Salsa Huichol Black on the table which is a plus. Service was, as always, friendly and efficient. Looking forward to another visit to try other menu items.

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Baja Taco

3.2(221 reviews)

0.2 mi

Had the Ca Burrito with steak. It was huge and tasty! The Chips and salsa were delish! The…read morerestaurant was clean and inviting. Even though it was late and they were closing they welcomed us in. The owners waited on us and had great customer service! We definitely will be back.

While I was waiting for my eldest daughter, I wanted to try Baja Taco. I love Mexican food. Shrimp…read moreis my go-to seafood so anything shrimp is good for me. I was the only customer at the time. The lady behind the counter greeted me soon after she saw me. It was my first time here so I had some questions about the menu. I ended up getting the shrimp burrito and two tacos plate with rice and beans. Shrimp burrito had 10 shrimps and great flavors... it was indeed very tasty... wowza! My kind of burrito LOL. As for the tacos, they were okay... beef and chicken were a tad dry. Beans were very moist and yummy. Rice on the other hand was a tad tough... not fluffy enough. They have a salsa bar... their salsas are very authentic in taste and flavor! Btw, they have a 3 feet burrito. Look up! Staff was very nice and friendly. Ambiance was quite clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this taco place for the connoisseurs who love Mexican food. See you here!

Bean and cheese

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Los Pollos Bros

3.9(91 reviews)

0.1 mi

I came to the drive thru and was surprised that nothing was watered down. Doesn't taste like they…read morecut any corners. The salsas were not bland and they were not so watery they taste just like grandmas salsa on point. The white rice was very good and didn't taste like water. The chicken was very good/fresh. I ended up coming back for seconds. The food was absolutely worth the money for the quality! If people complain and want pollo loco prices then go to pollo loco. (I ordered the spicier salsas, flour, tortilla, and, potato salad)

I went tonight. I got the elote burrito and cheese curds. The burrito was huge... Taste nothing at…read moreall like it had elote on it. The cheese curds are good, not sure they were worth 12.00. Service was okay. Nothing memorable that's good now days. I didn't go inside so I cannot comment on the inside. 35.00 is a bit expensive... the burrito will be a few meals so it's probably worth it.

Elote Bowl

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Los Domingos Mexican Restaurant

4.0(483 reviews)

5.0 mi

The food was fantastic the tacos I ordered were huge!! Apparently they do karaoke Fridays night…read morewhich was cool and you could request songs just to listen to if you didn't want to sing. We will probably be back to try more of their food!

Visited this great restaurant again! Had the shrimp cocktail (mexican style). It was so delicious…read moreas the sauce was a perfect blend of tomato juice and spices (not hot). You can squeeze lemon or lime in the cocktail or add hot sauce. Three fresh oysters were included. I love those but they could have been colder. Served with a beautifully ripe avocado on top and professionally cut cucumber, onion and cilantro, Yum!! The shrimp were good size and good texture (not mushy). My friend ordered cheese enchiladas. She orders them without sauce but the cook did a great job preparing them and she said they were perfect. The enchiladas came with beans and rice and we ordered salads that were extra. It was all tasty with fresh lettuce and good salad dressing (we had italian and ranch). Service was so so. We were there midday and it seems many restaurants are this way at this time of day. Not sure if it's because they send servers home and there are not as many to wait on customers or they have side duties that take them away from serving, but it's typical and frustrating. I will say the first bus boy was not good seemed very unhappy and never smiled but then a second bus boy showed up and he was smiling, helpful, friendly and saved the day!!

Carnitas burrito combo

Steak and chicken fajitas

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Sampler platter

Chicho’s Mexican Restaurant

4.0(88 reviews)

2.8 mi

In my opinion this is the best Mexican food in the High Desert! Everything I've had here is great!read more

The service here was horrible, but the food was delicious. I ordered a mimosa, and I had to ask…read moreanother staff member for some more juice since my waitress disappeared. When my juice was brought to me, it was raspberry instead of pineapple. I told the waitress, and she said they may be out of pineapple. I explained I wanted what I ordered, and they brought out pineapple juice. I really wanted to like this place, but because of the service I'll never go again.

Champurrado chips and salsa

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La Casita Mexican Restaurant

3.0(195 reviews)

1.4 mi

Ive been 2 or 3 times. Service has been consistently good as well as the food…read more I always feel welcomed not just by the staff but the customers always seem to be friendly as well. Super cute place, seems very family like. Definitely will be one of my regular food places.

Daniel, the manager, catered an event for 80 people. They did a fabulous job. The food, as always,…read morewas excellent; the price was good. He answered every question I had. Sue Reed

Main restaurant area with associating bar y Cocina.

Light Eaters Flautas Dinner

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Ruben's Mariscos and Mexican Grill

4.0(177 reviews)

1.9 mi

Very hesitant to come here our first night in Victorville, got here around 8:30 pm Friday -May…read more22nd, I'm glad my group decided to give it a try because the food was delicious. Didn't get photos of everything since everyone dug in right away, but I got the Molcajete Original and the rest of our group got the seafood version. Both were good! Their corn tortillas were warm, fresh, and smelled amazing. The atmosphere had a really nice vibe, and everyone working there was friendly. If you're looking for good Mexican food, I'd definitely recommend trying this place out. Next time I'm in town, I'm coming back to try more things on the menu.

Don't be a sucker, try the octopus! Ruben's Mariscos and Mexican Grill was terrific tonight! We…read moretried the molcajete de mariscos caliente tonight and it was the best we've ever had. Shrimp, fish filet, octopus, abalone, cheese, and cactus, in roasted salsa makes up the molcajete (stone bowl) which came out burbling with a beautiful and that tasty octopus tentacle hanging off the side. If you've never had it, octopus doesn't have a lot of flavor of its own but it takes on the flavor of how it's prepared. In this presentation, soaked up the flavors of the roasted salsa and was so tender with a texture that was the opposite of chewy. I had a couple of happy hour house margaritas and my wife highly recommends the cucumber jalapeño margarita.

Shredded beef hard shell tacos, cheese enchilada and margarita.

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Miguel V.

2 years ago

Montecito Kitchen in Apple Valley, CA, is a must-visit spot if you're into real-deal Mexican food. The place has a friendly vibe, making you feel right at home the minute you walk in. Their menudo is a total win - it's packed with meat, super tasty, and you get a lot for what you pay. Definitely swing by if you're in the mood for some hearty flavors and good times. The menudo alone is worth the trip, but everything else on the menu looks just as tempting! read more

Olivia M.

2 months ago

All the food is very delicious. The worker very polite. I love going there. You think I go once a week.

Easton H.

5 months ago

Great tacos. Amazing service. Very clean place. I will definitley be coming back for more food here.

Shantae L.

11 months ago

Good food and service my husband and grandson loves it . Try it you will not be disappointed

Lorena A.

2 years ago

Delicious food!! The service was amazing. Super friendly, will definitely come again!

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