While in the High Desert for business with my partner, we stopped into Montecito Kitchen for lunch…read more She was craving Mexican food, which I'm always happy with, but I personally wanted something a little lighter and healthier--ideally a good salad. I'll admit I was a bit skeptical at first. In my experience, salads at Mexican restaurants can sometimes feel like an afterthought: a handful of greens with a few random toppings tossed in. That definitely wasn't the case here. I ordered the Montecito Chicken Salad, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The chicken was served warm (exactly how I like it on a salad) and seasoned perfectly. It wasn't dry or bland like you sometimes get with salad proteins--it was flavorful and clearly prepared with care. The portion size was also generous. Instead of a few tiny pieces scattered around, there was plenty of chicken, making the salad feel like a full and satisfying meal rather than a side dish pretending to be lunch. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. It's the kind of salad that reminds you a simple dish can still be done really well. Another thing that stood out was the service. The older women working there were incredibly kind and welcoming. You could tell they take pride in their work and in the place itself. That kind of genuine hospitality always makes a dining experience better. Music was at a tolerable level and reminded me of my childhood home, my mom played some great music when she cooked, cleaned or just vibed. Sometimes the most unexpected places end up being the best stops. Montecito Kitchen turned a quick lunch break into a really pleasant surprise. Next time I'm back in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to stop in again--there are plenty of other dishes on the menu I'd happily come back to try. Great food, warm service, and a salad that actually delivers. Definitely worth the stop.

Birra tacos are now my fav! Consummé was very flavorful. I could detect a little grease, but it…read moremade it very authentic tasting. The meat in these tacos was outstanding, with not one speck of gristle.. Homemade and better than my homemade. Perfect little diced onions that were sautéed or cooked with the meat so every bite was delicious. Cilantro & onion in the consummé was ideal. Order at the counter but food is served to your table, usually with a little bowl of chips and salsa.

One of my favorite places ever! It's all home made and amazing and the owners are so nice one of…read morethe best little secrets here

Their oysters are to die for. Their hot and spicy shrimp is so spicy but its really good. The fish…read moreand shrimp tacos are pretty good. The paella is definitely a must try. Their shrimp cocktail and ceviche are a little on the sweet side but not bad. It's a pretty good place. Great service. Nice little hole in the wall you should try.

I always come here for my carne asada. The marinade is delicious. Also you can order food and eat…read moreit there too. Its a cool little setup. Can grab your favorite mexican glass soda and grub. They have a good taco tuesday deal. I've had there carne asada, pastor, lengua n cabeza tacos. Really good. Torta de asada is solid too.

The tacos were delicious. I had the chicken, asada and buche. They give you plenty of condiments. I…read morewould go there again.

If you're on the hunt for some quick Mexican food, this is the spot for you! They've got breakfast…read moreoptions, birria, Taco Tuesday, and agua fresca!!! It's a small place, but it's fantastic. Just make sure to arrive early for Taco Tuesday because they run out of meat pretty fast. There's also a cozy little area where you can enjoy a more private dining experience. Come check it out; they serve freshly made TORTILLAS THAT JUST MAKE EVERYTHING TASTE EVEN BETTER!!

The service is slow recommend calling order ahead of time. The food is worth the wait! And the…read morestaff is helpful.

Best chilaquiles ever!! Service was fast, however, you don't go for the ambience. The restaurant…read moreis in the shell station

been looking for a good small mex. place that has good tacos. this place is that, located in a gas…read morestation, this is the sorta place that you know has great grubbin mexican. i go the al pastor and asada tacos and churros. i had ordered a horchata also, but they were out so i got a soda instead. the tacos were amazing, def. top quality street style tacos here, and not only loaded with meat, but lots of onions and cilantro which i love!! now, the tacos were the stand out item, the churros......hmmmm they were ok, at best. i think they might've been made earlier in the day, they def. were a bit stale(not really that bad, but you can tell) and were a bit over cooked. i will give them another try, since i could tell if they were fresher they would be really good..... i also had the asada fries, meh...no real flavor and i wasn't able to finish them, they were just flavorless and boring....and a fat man that doesn't like your asada fries, well, def. something wrong there..... overall, yea...this is a good place for tacos, i will try some other stuff next time and give the churros a 2nd chance, and hopefully they'll have horchata available. won't be trying the asada fries again, that was just sad in every way possible...... fat man approved for your taco grubbin needs!!!

Started going here last year with friends and family. The kind service, the delicious food and the…read moreoverall ambience was extremely good! 100% recommend

My wife ordered something she orders from almost every Mexican restaurant, and LOVED it from this…read moreplace! What I ordered was good, but wasn't 5 stars good. The included chips and salsa were enough for two people, but felt like less than I'm used to. I would have preferred normal table service to take a little more time to look at the menu, but that's not their fault. So I recommend you take a good look at the menu beforehand (there are a lot of GREAT options I missed because I felt rushed--again that's not their fault), or just take the time when you're there to appreciate the menu and take care of yourself, too. We will definitely be going back, and I'm sure our next trip will be a 5-star trip when I order the right stuff!

BOMB FUCKEN TACOS. that's all I gotta say ^…read moreInstagram: @xtacocartel tiktok @xtacocartel

I don't know where to begin to write this review, I came here ordered a burrito of pastor and let…read moreme just say that the meat was sweet all I tasted was the pineapple chunks that they put the beans tasted like they were reheated up or just old. I also got 2 asada taco the tortillas for both the tacos and the burritos was good but for the asada tacos the meat was bland and chewy. I honestly don't think I'll be back even tho they did have good customer service and there tortillas are good.

Love this spot! The horchata here is bomb, perfectly sweet and refreshing. The chicken burrito is…read moregreat; juicy, flavorful, and super satisfying. Don't sleep on the side sauce either, it's killer and really takes everything up a notch. Friendly service and solid portions. Definitely a go-to for Mexican comfort food! The vibe is great and service was loving. Live, love and laugh. -Sha

Little restaurant with big flavors. Little place with indoor seating for maybe 15-20 people…read more Between a gas station and a motel 6. The service is really polite and friendly. Offered us specials and add-ons where applicable. We had the Fish Taco special and California burrito. The burrito is massive but full of flavor and tastes really fresh. Be sure to get the red and green sauces, they really help add flavor yo everything. The fish tacos were very tasty. We wish they had a bigger piece of fish or more fish but the slaw and sauces really added a flare to the tacos. I would stop here again and again. We love the red and green sauces.

Local Mexican spot at the edge of Apple Valley, just down the street from Apple Valley High. I use…read moreto come here all the time when I lived in Apple Valley. Now I only come when I am in town. It does not disappoint every time I come. It's still the tastiest Mexican food around. The food is still fresh and the staff is still awesome!!! I met the owner John (Lebron James fan) a few times and I can see why the customer service at this place is always on point. Usually when I come here I always order their carne asada burrito, but you can pretty much order anything here. They also serve delicious sea food and adult beverages to accompany your food. I look forward to the next time I can visit. Go Lakers!

I loved this place for their authentic Menudo unfortunately it seems as they changed their recipe…read more Not satisfied.

The owner was very kind and welcoming. You will know him by his nice blue eyes and humble…read morecharacter. Since I am in business as well, but in a different category, I thought id leave some pictures for my fellow people. I know whats its like trying your best in business and this place looks amazing. I did recommend they add a pool table, which would also help in them having more people come to "hang out," especially on weekends. I am someone who always looks at reviews and likes to know how everything looks. It only let me put 10 photos so this is what you get :) I am currently full from eating my meal. God bless you and your family. Thank you, praying your business prospers. - Jessica Chavez Update: please get the women/cooks *hair nets*

There is nothing like Tacos from La , this place was a little close to home tho…read more food was delicious, i was sad that there Salsa was flavor less and in shock how EXPENSIVE IT WAS but over all i would eat here again