I will dearly miss Mi Cocina. I've been going here for a few years now and the food is always…read moreamazing and delicious. It's always made me nostalgic in the sense that it reminds me of my grandmas cooking growing up. The servers and staff are always kind and efficient. The restaurant always feels welcoming, open and clean. The prices are fair for the amount of food you get. This restaurant unfortunately closes permanently today (I think due to economic times).. so please please please go out and support them on their last day today May 24th 2026. And thank you to this restaurant for being one of my all time favorites. You'll be missed

The three carne asada street tacos are the best with cilantro & onions. The bathroom is clean. The…read moreservice is the best because the cashier/serve give me and my classmates free drinks on top of it because they are going out of business! Their last day is on May 24th!!

What can I say about this location of Fairplex in La Verne? The ambience inside was over the top…read more Right now they have the soccer game on. And the energy in that room is pretty lit. You can sit outside or inside depends on your needs. The waitress or waiter comes over after you're gonna breathe to ask what you want. We both ordered over the senior menu to see what they offer. There isn't enough food, just satisfy your hunger without the high cost. If you want a quick meal that is worth what you pay for. This location is for you. Thank you for making my lunch even better with the great service and the great food. On a note. I forgot my camera so I could not take pictures of what it is.

We order from here periodically for our work lunches. They have solid Mexican standards and are…read morereasonably price. They've made a mistake on our order once, so just be sure to check your items before leaving. We've only gotten takeout, but their dining room looks warm and inviting. They stay busy as there are always cars in the small parking lot.

All I have to say is if you come to this restaurant which you should, you should get David G as…read moreyour server

David Gucci gave us great customer service on Friday Night. We went out for a celebratory dinner…read moreand it did not disappoint. He recommended coming on Tuesday for Tacos and Live entertainment. thanks again David for everything that night. I'm definitely bringing the wifey back for a date night.

I never usually write these but I feel like I have to do this good service today! This last sunday,…read moreI went for a pleasant lunch at about 3 pm. It was such a great experience and I was incredibly impressed by the smooth operation of this establishment! Probs to all staff! My server Katelyn (I hope I have the correct spelling!) was so helpful and kind. She was so attentive and friendly. To management; you are truly lucky to have her on your team. You have made very wise choices on your staff! Furthermore..... the bus boy was very efficient and working hard! It's always nice to see young hard working kids! We will be coming here again! Thank you!

I've always passed by here but never had the chance to try it until one of my friends invited me to…read morecome out with her and some others :) I ended up ordering the Nachos, and they were actually pretty good! I'm not usually a Mexican food kind of person, so this was a pleasant surprise. The cheese was flavorful, and the ground beef and beans added so much to every bite too! And of course, you can never go wrong with sour cream haha. I wasn't planning on taking leftovers this time, so one of the servers recommended I get the small instead of the large, and I'm glad I listened! Even the "small" was still super loaded and filling. I was struggling to finish it by the end haha. All in all, I would definitely come back again and reorder the Nachos lol. One of our friends got the La Paloma Wings, and they looked so appetizing that I'm already thinking about trying those next time! The staff was also incredibly friendly and helpful with all my questions, which made the experience that much more enjoyable!!

Delicious chips and salsa! Elvira's was able to seat a…read moreparty of 8 on a Friday night in 35-40 minutes and it was definitely worth the wait! I loved the Watermelon Margarita and chicken enchiladas! This place is perfect for celebrating a birthday or just getting your craving in!

We absolutely love this place and decided to come for our anniversary. I'll preface this by saying…read morethe food taste was amazing, like always. But some shady charges or maybe we'll call it miscommunication just rubbed me the wrong way. I always order the mole chicken enchiladas and my wife (being vegetarian) asks for the same dish but if the enchiladas can be vegetable or cheese. Apparently this means a 8$ up charge? We've done this many times in the past and always been charged the same price for both. I asked the server at the end "the veggie version is 8$ more expensive than chicken?" And he just shrugged and said yes. Just found it interesting that a meat dish would be 8$ less than a purely cheese/veggie dish. Especially since done this in the past with no issue. I also asked for "hot sauce" for my dish. They brought out a spicier house salsa as the hot sauce...totally understandable and the salsa here is usually free. Apparently it's a 4$ "chipotle sauce" that the waiter did not inform me would be charged. I would've easily just said I want tapatio or no "hot sauce". I used maybe a teaspoon for 4$. I told the waiter this when we questioned the bill and he just shrugged. These may seem like small inconveniences but when they seem like they intentionally don't tell you the details and then when called out about it just kinda shrug it off, it was a disappointing end to an otherwise tasty dinner. We love it here and will certainly be back but it just sucks that I have to be extra cautious & skeptical when ordering from now on.

Great food and amazingly fast service. Location is a fast paced taco stand that usually has a line…read morearound dinner.

I absolutely love their food. I tried my son's favorite, the surf & turf bowl. All I can say is…read moreWOW!!!! So delicious and fresh. I'm craving it everyday now. Excellent!!!

After seeing the sign for the Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca, I couldn't help but walk in given how hot…read moreit was outside! This was my first time here, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. Nevertheless, the cashier was super friendly and even brought my food and drink out to my table. I was delighted to discover just how generous the meat portions were in the chicken, carnitas, al pastor, and buche tacos! The meat was practically overflowing at times, which I definitely appreciated since sometimes it can feel like you're eating more tortilla than filling haha. In the moment, I only managed to eat 2 of my 4 tacos and ended up saving the other 2 for later. Still just as good! As for the Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca, I loved how huge the cup was, and it was indeed super refreshing. Perfect for a hot day!! Overall, I enjoyed how spacious the restaurant was inside. If I ever came back with a group, there would definitely be plenty of seating available.

July 30, 2026 3.5…read morestars. If you come here, don't be in a hurry. I'm done with this place. I've been here a few times. The food is fine. Not spectacular or phenomenal Mexican food but decent. My biggest problem with this place is they are way too slow. You can come late in the afternoon after the lunch rush-hour and they are still way slow with only just two or three tables with people. Seriously too slow. No excuse for this other than management is NOT on top of their game. They need to step it up or they or they are going to lose business. You can't operate like this let alone in a downtown environment.

The gorgeous bride and I are always excited to try new (to us) Mexican restaurants, not only to…read moreshare our love of what is arguably our fave cuisine but in hopes of pinpointing new additions to our arsenal of regular restaurants. After trying Chef José's Zacatecan style fare, consider a new addition bullseyed and pinpointed! I'd stumbled in here a few nights ago- Mexico had just defeated a hearty South Korea squad in their second WC game, clinching the Group for El Tri and creating a palpable buzz among the Green/Orange & Red clad partisans who'd thronged El Ranchero... Leti and I shared a bowl of hearty Albondigas Soup to start- This is probably the finest restaurant take on the soup we've ever sampled! Most places will serve watery, tomato/carrot dense broths w/ a nominal, wan meatball. Not El Ranchero! Here, the soup is lovingly ladled w/ copious amounts of carrot, onion, cabbage and yes even a trio of meatballs. Hearty, decadent soup! We also shared a Jamaica Margarita. On the plus side it's $13 tab is decently priced- but if we are honest the drink was weaker than the Trump Administration is on corruption! Leti chose Shrimp Fajitas, which arrived steaming...Multiple fat shrimp partying w/ grilled onions + peppers. I went w/ a two item combo- A fantastic duo of machaca filled enchilada y taco. The machaca was everything you love re: that protein- Stringy, crispy and well seasoned. Xochitl was our server on this late SAT afternoon as the sun began its lazy descent to the western horizon. The rest of the restaurant staff were busily prepping the banquet room for a graduation party- So poor Xoxhitl was jamming like a trio of cats playing w/ a dozen mice. She was even mixing drinks in between serving her sextet of tables! Pro Tip- You can add a side salad or soup to most entrees for $3.99- Just ask! Our bill was $84 and for two plentiful entrees, a large if wan margarita and a side of wondrous, soul-warming soup...plus tax and tip. It's very easy to see why El Ranchero Claremont is a buzzing hub of its community- We've added El Ranchero to our must-visit Mexican staples. So should you.

Food is good drinks are ok margarita fake and premixed and the cantarito is decent - I think this…read moreplace is good if you're white. If your Mexican it's not that great. Waiters are sweet and restaurant decor is cute but taste of drinks taste cheap. Good not too bad