There must have been a change occur with the cooks? Food used to be great, but now is just ok, and with prices now days, it not worth it. Tasteless at best. read more

They are OPEN during COVID-19 Closures. Although their menu was a bit smaller than usual, it's not too far off from what they usually serve, from what I hear. I got two carne asada tacos and one carne asada burrito. Although their carne asada was a little different from what I had expected, the flavors were very familiar, friendly, and fun. I didn't have to worry about the tacos because their red sauce packed in the heat that numbed my mouth. The amount of onion and cilantro was delicious and I loved the beautiful blend of flavors in my mouth. It looked, tasted, and felt very authentic. The burrito was customize-able and I LOVED it. Taking out the beans, I added guacamole and onions and cilantro! It was delicious and I can't wait to go back to have more! What a fun food adventure, for sure! read more

Oscars Mexican Restaurant - Breakfast menu outside - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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As I walked in I was greeted and seated within a couple of minutes. A friendly and sweet young woman (Lizzy) came over and took my order. She was knowledgeable about the menu and answered all my questions. I got my order within a reasonable time and everything was perfect. The food looked and tasted delicious. I enjoy coming here for the great food and all of the decorations. Every time I been here it has been relaxing and the noise level is minimal. I also enjoy the fact that they have some outdoor seating. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

The Chile verde enchiladas are amazing ! Oscar's is a staple in Redlands great service and food is always delicious and tasty !

From what I've been told, this is a Redlands staple so I was excited to give it a whirl. The location is different from where it used to be, but now it's in a pretty prime spot along Citrus Ave in downtown Redlands. There is a parking structure down the street but we were able to find parking on the street. Inside Oscar's, it was pretty crowded we got lucky and we were seated pretty quickly. The menu is pretty typical Mexican fare. I went with the Ranchero Burrito stuffed with carne asada. For as crowded as Oscar's was, the food came out pretty quickly and I was ready to dig in. I'll start with the bad. The beans and rice were very bland. Like I had to do a double take because it wasn't computing. Thankfully some salsa remedied that. The burrito, however, was very tasty. Loaded with delicious asada and covered in a ranchero sauce that was good eatin'. While the beans and rice need some work, the burrito was really good. Service was also friendly and efficient. Oscar's is more 3.5 but I round it up because I try to support small businesses. I would go to Oscar's again but I'd choose different sides! read more

Oscars Mexican Restaurant - Ranchero burrito with carne asada ($11.25) - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

I went there with a group of friends and we get together once a month to try a new restaurant. Our service was very slow, but I think that she was just overwhelmed. She was doing her best and we left her a huge tip so she would know we completely understood We all loved what we ordered. I was thrilled to see a mini burrito because my sister and I both have very small appetites. I ordered the bean and cheese burrito with sauce, cheese and sour cream on top. It was perfect. The wine problem we all had was that the salsa was just too bland. We all would like more flavor, onion and cilantro. We will be back! read more

Visited here again with friends! No wait! Other places we tried last night had a 45min-1hr wait! Food and service were again wonderful. This time I ordered the Rancho Bean, Cheese & Rice Burrito and side of Grilled Veggies! It was so delicious! 100% would order it again. Restaurant vibe is cozy and comfortable. I can't wait until next time. read more

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I've tried Oscar's several times. I keep hoping it will get better, but it's consistently forgettable. If this restaurant was in the Midwest or somewhere where Mexican food isn't as ubiquitous they might get by with a passing grade. But in Southern CA you have to do better than store bought ingredients, mediocre service, and a shop that looks like you're squatting in an old diner. Oscars food is bland...even the salsa! I can name a dozen Mexican places in the greater area I would go to over and again before coming back. read more

I don't really understand why this place has a 3 star rating it should be a 5 1/2 star!!! One word WOW! My husband and I always try to find good Mexican restaurants. A little tiny gem hidden in the city of Redlands. We found this restaurant by accident. I'm glad we did. We came in with a party of 16, and had no problem accommodating us. I was not expecting the food to be so authentic and delicious another WOW what a great price. My son-in-law ordered a chimichanga. That thing was huge. Everybody ordered something different on the menu everyone was saying how good the food was, I don't think there was any of us that finished up their plate, only because they serve a lot they are not shy about the portions. Team Oscar's you guys are awesome quick friendly thank you so much for your help. We will be back soon read more

Oscars Mexican Restaurant - Huevos Rancheros with Chile verde - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

I had posole and it didn't have much flavor. I didn't take a picture of it but it was a very small portion for the price. My daughter had a cheese enchilada and said it was the best she ever had. Someone at our table had chiliquillas which I tasted and thought it was kid of bland but they eat basically the whole plate. My son had a burrito and fries which he eat all the fries and we all had some of his burrito that was good. We were sat back in the corner by the bar so the service was very slow considering they had the other side pretty full. It was very colorful inside and decorated accordingly. We were visiting from out of town so not sure will ever go here again but they did have a lot of choices in the menu. read more

Food is ok..service was awful. It took 15 minutes before server took our order & another 30 minutes before our food was ready. Server gave an attitude when we asked her to follow up on our order. Not once did she check on us. But she took time to sit down with customers in one table to chit chat. Not busy as there were only 3 small tables on a Sunday night. read more

Alright this is one of those hole in the wall places amd it is amazing. After the farmers market we came in cause it is hot, and we were hungry. Took a few moments for the waitress to come by. After she took our drink orders she left some chips and salsa. 10 mins in we were ready to order, french toast for the kid, omlet for nana and chiliques for the mama it was all very delishes. The ambiance of the resturant is like your in mexico its is colorful and chill. There is not alot of room so get her early if you want a table. I didnt have my id so I could not partake in some yummy margs but that is for next time because I def wanna go back and try lunch or dinner. read more

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Horrible service we had waited for our order and wa still waiting and we got there before ant0her cou0le and they got served before us . Like we're pissed . And the lady that served us kept going outside taking breaks every 5 min on her god damn phone. read more

Gabriela our server was great. Food was above average, and cheap! Bonus points for several non-alcoholic beer options for Sober October read more

Oscars Mexican Restaurant - Taco mini combo plate and beef flauta combo - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

So we used to really like this place when it was at its old location and finally decided to try the new location. We walked in to employees just looking at us like they were waiting for us to let them know we wanted a table. We are finally assisted and as we are walking to the table we noticed the floors and tables were dirty. Now they were busy so we didn't want to judge to harshly and sat down. We ask for water and they brought water for the whole table. I pick up my water and the cup has a thick layer of pink lipstick on it aka it wasn't washed. I let the waiter know and they take the cup and come back with another glass of water. I go to take a drink and THE CUP HAS LIPSTICK ON IT! THEY DIDN'T EVEN ATTEMPT TO GIVE ME A NEW CUP OR WASH IT, THEY TRIED TO KIND OF WHIPPED OFF THE LIPSTICK, BUT THANKFULLY IT WAS STILL VISIBLE! We said nothing, got up and left. Needless to say, we are done with Oscars. Good luck to all that go. read more

We are in Southern California. Why are you using store bought ingredients?!? There is nothing Mexican about this food. It's so bland. The cheese enchiladas were the worst I've ever had. My husbands vegetarian taco was laughable with the olives and tomatoes. We got two mini plates and a round of drinks and spent almost $50 on food that was disgusting. We didn't even finish! You could honestly get much better and actual MEXICAN food from Miguel Jr's for a fraction of the price. Only saving grace was the servers were very nice and my margarita was not bad. He ordered beer and 4/5 beers they have on draft were out of stock at 1pm on a Saturday. Will never come back here. read more

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The best Chile Verde! Our favorite Huevos Rancheros. Fresh Corn Tortillas. Always good. read more

Very disappointed on their food and service today. We waited about 15 minutes before someone took our order. I ordered a "large" bowl of menudo and it was not very big. I'd hate to see the small bowl. They brought the menudo and 10 minutes later the onions, cilantro and an empty container of oregano. Five minutes later I got the corn tortillas. By the time I started to eat there was a film of fat on the bowl. Apparently you have to ask if you want chips and salsa because the waitress said "they hate to throw them away" when people don't eat them. Well maybe YOU SHOULD ASK if we want any? Just an idea? I paid the bill but we didn't leave a tip. Sorry. Bad service doesn't deserve a tip! read more

The entire experience was as it should be. From a friendly greeting to a wonderful server to tasty food.

I was impressed with their homemade Cesar ranch salad. The food was good. Ordered a shredded beef taco and cheese enchilada and was really good, I was personally happy that the food was not spicy. Would return again and the staff were very friendly and attentive. read more

It pains me to leave this review because I used to like Oscar's. If you enjoy being ignored, maybe this is the place for you. If you like fragments of chips, more akin to crumbs from the bottom of the bag, maybe this is the place for you. If feeling like your business just isn't wanted is your thing, this is definitely the place for you! read more

Walking in, it was very cute and well air conditioned. The servers were very nice, and the food was all delicious and not too heavy/greasy. Fresh Medley of Grilled Veggies was well seasoned and not too salty! The fish was so flaky and tender. The grilled zucchini was not too oily, so it didn't feel heavy and the tartar sauce with the fish wasn't too intense, so everything was well-balanced. The rest of my family got the Rancho Bean, Cheese & Rice Burrito, Enchilada Suprema A la Carte, and 2 Item Oscar's Combo, and the portions were quite big (enough to share between 2 people) but leftovers in a take out box are also an option if your coming alone. Definitely recommend coming here! read more

Oscars Mexican Restaurant - Fresh Medley of Grilled Veggies with the grilled fish - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

The service at Oscar's was not in question, unfortunately the food was. I like to think that I'm a pretty good judge of Mexican dishes, and to be honest, there wasn't anything Mexican about the food, other than the name. A precursor to the meal served as a subtle warning, chips and salsa...absolutely no taste whatsoever. Our meals were more of the same, no taste at all, the beans and potatoes tasted like they came out of a can. On a positive side, the coffee was good. read more

Do not go to this restaurant if you are a party of 2. This WAS my all time favorite restaurant in Redlands. During the 80s and 90s I ate at least 3 times a week. Unfortunately, I can't tell you about the food. Tonight was our 3rd time trying to eat at this restaurant in the last 6 months. Tonight there were 2 booths available that can seat 4 people and 3 booths available that can seat 6. We were denied any of the booths. We were offered to sit at the bar, but I am ADA handicapped and can't sit on a bar stool. We were then offered a 2 person table that was 3 feet from the door. This is also where people waiting to be seated will be standing. Thus everytime the door opens we would get a blast of cold air. Or worse, we would have people standing next to our table with their backs facing us. I have absolutely no desire to be eating dinner and have people passing gas in my face. If you are a party of 2, go to Fuentes by the Look movie theater. Good Mexican food and above all they appreciated our patronage. I am very disappointed that apparently Oscar's does not care to cater to small parties. Remember this was a Thursday night. One would think a partial booth brings in more revenue than an empty one. read more

Cute spot that is filled to the brim with regular customers daily! This place needs SALT on everything. The salsa is in need of salt or a squeeze of lime. The chips are bland and need a sprinkle of salt. The tacos are bland. they need lime or salt. For my meal I ordered the Chicken and Rice soup and it was delicious AFTER I added salt. This was our third time here and it's all the same: BLAND. A squeeze of lime or finishing salt makes a difference. The tacos and chips and salsa are not worth coming back for (too many great options for that nearby). However the soup is the winner here. My dining partner had the abondigas and AFTER he added Chulula he liked it. read more

Watch out for the specials menu, ordered the Wednesday special but when I received the bill the waitress said it wasn't the special. Also, chips stale and the interior was run down and dirty. Asked the waitress if the chicken tacos were soft or hard and she didn't know. Instead of asking she stood there staring at me. read more

Review based on the now several year old new location. Whatever happened to the original Oscars is long gone. I'd call their new rendition a money grab, grossly overpriced. Let me repeat GROSSLY OVERPRICED and it's just okay Mexican Food. Me thinks there is a serious problem in Redlands, restaurant food prices are significantly higher than many parts of Los Angeles (with property values more than 3 times higher) and yet since the political plague was intentionally thrusted upon us Redlands, has had the most significant price increases. Impressed in the wrong way. Three times and three times disappointed. Was never a concern before. read more

Good 'ol Oscar's! One of the last Mexican restaurants left in downtown Redlands after Las Brasas closed a few years ago. Always popular for happy hour, this staple gets crowded quickly so expect to wait outside. While not conducive for parties over six, it's perfect for lunch and beers after work. It's been ages since I last came here so it took a minute to get my bearings in the low-ceilinged Adobe-style interior. The booths and benches appear to be recent upgrades so I appreciated the aesthetics. Service: A little lethargic but I wasn't in a big hurry, however, generally speaking, it's a great idea to deliver drinks and complimentary chips and salsa ASAP. Still, the atmosphere is relaxed and maybe that's a symptom here? Food: The chips are warm, fresh and crispy, so a good start there. The salsa is thick so I appreciated the lack of watery run off when dipping in. The Rancho Burrito is wet-style and right up my alley so I selected shredded beef. Nothing but meat inside these guys! The combination plate arrived very hot with cheese properly melted. I liked the texture of the beans especially. However, the shredded beef inside, although moist and tender, lacked something in the flavor department to make it stand out against the more dominant sauce outside. Not bad, just not great, hence three stars for the overall reacquaintence. I'd definitely come back with friends for happy hour and try the daily specials though. Maybe next time I'll hit the right combination? read more

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I come here all the time and found myself disappointed in service and food. Waitress really didn't come back as often and when she did I had to tell her my coffee was cold so I had her get me a new one or heat it up. Then when she brought my breakfast my food and plate where cold like if it sat in the refrigerator and had her take it back to warm up. 1st time in 4 years the service and food was not to my liking. We as customers like our food hot but when waitress leaves the food sitting and customers around me notice we have a problem. Not that I won't come back I will try but I am only good for maybe 2 times. read more

Really good food, both dinner and breakfast. They have good margaritas too. The vibe of the place is ok, but we will keep coming back.

Vegan review: thoroughly impressed by the vegan pozole and mushroom tacos! Everything tasted fresh w/ a homemade taste. Also, the chips and salsa had the perfect amount of kick! We will be back! read more

Staff was friendly and food came quickly. The quality of their food was not there. I had to salt the salsa as it was so bland in flavor. Once the food came out, I noticed right away that the side of fruit I ordered for my toddler looked awful. The fruit was all mushy as if it was frozen and thawed. The carne asada was not quality either. We decided to give this little spot a chance, but definitely first and last time. read more

I do not care for the new location at all. Bad vibes...and the service was stinky but I liked the food.

First Time here. Sat at the bar Wonderful food Fantastic drinks Awesome service I ate the food so fast I forgot to take a picture. read more

I know this is a Redlands landmark restaurant, but we had a pretty disappointing experience. Service was pretty slow, despite several employees walking around. Friendly, but slow. I ordered the Albondigas soup. The soup was clearly "expired". All the veggies were mushy, and the meatballs were stale tasting. The wife had a beef enchilada, which she said was "okay". read more

Stingy on their alcohol. Gave 3 stars because food is great but alcoholic beverages are stingy and bland and watered down. Between 4 ppl, we had 9 drinks and every single one you couldn't taste the alcohol and they all tasted bland. They put way too much ice and stingy on the alcohol plus the flavorings (such as the pomegranate in the margarita, ect). read more

We really enjoy Oscars. The food is great because they cater to dietary restrictions and will modify food according to requests service has always been happy and prompt. The ambience is cheerful and bright. We love Oscars and recommend it for Mexican food especially if you are vegetarian or appreciate a healthy version of the cuisine read more

If you need something catered, this is the place to come. Skipper burritos are amazing!!! So easy and super convenient! My absolute favorite. Football season is here. Will definitely be placing multiple orders soon. read more

I found this place on Google and made the mistake on not looking on Yelp for the reviews. I don't think i would have tried it at three stars. But I did so here we are... lol The restaurant is a small place on East Citrus Street in Redlands. The place looks nice from the street and it has a few tables outside. Inside the restaurant is small but there are several booths and tables to sit at. We didn't eat here even thought we where at the restaurant for what seemed to be over 20 minutes and here is why. Customer service might be important to some and not to others. I really appreciate it since it's something that doesn't cost the business anything, something that doesn't depend on how well you can cook, it's a choice. When you first walked into the restaurant you wait to be seated and the hostess comes and takes you to the table. There was a small table for two (there was two of us) right next to the door and the hostess asked if that was ok. My fiancé politely asked if we could be seated in the back in one of the booths. This seemed to upset the hostess but she took us there anyway. We where seated and the hostess brought us chips and salsa and took our drink order. When she came back with the water we ordered she never came back and didn't seem to even look in the direction of our table. We waited for over 20 minutes, I know 20 minutes is not a long time but when there is just two other tables being used in the restaurant it's a long time. No one came to the table to check if we where ready to order or even let us know there was a long wait. We just sat there hungry and ignored. So after what seemed like over 20 minutes i asked my fiancé is she wanted to wait longer or if she was ok with going elsewhere. She gladly agreed to leave since she was thinking the same thing. I waved over at the hostess that had been serving the other tables and I asked to pay for the water, chips, and salsa we consumed. We where told there was no charge and we left. I hope this was just because they where busy doing other things (since the restaurant was not busy) and not as punishment because we asked to be seated in the back. By the way, we do that out of habit and safety. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise because we ended up eating at Byrd's Hot Chicken up the road and it was the best chicken sandwich I've had. read more

Excellent food and service. Not overpriced Easy sit down. No waiting. Food comes fast. Many options to pick