First of all, the atmosphere, by the pool is a wonderful place to have a nice meal. In the summer or spring or anytime. The fish tacos are spectacular and very plentiful (Get them fried). But what really made the entire experience great was the server Gina. She goes above and beyond great service. She is a true professional. Always happy, always making sure you have what you want. That really make a great dining experience read more

Amazing food!! Gena is a great server! The music was great by while we were eating!!

Muna was very good as a server. The food was excellent and not mild, it was actually the appropriate level of spiciness

The food was delicious, but the best part of this restaurant was service, specifically, Sandi. Probably the best waitress we've ever encountered. We will come back to this restaurant especially to see her and have her wait on us read more

Gina was an awesome server! She was energetic, friendly, and made our dining experience even better. If you're not sure what to order, ask her for suggestions--she'll give you her honest opinion instead of just recommending the most expensive items, which I really appreciated. The food was delicious. I tried the omelette and the guacamole, and both were fresh and flavorful. Great service paired with great food made for a wonderful experience. I'll definitely be back, and I'll be asking for Gina again! read more

We had such a great experience at Rita's Cantina! It ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip. I ordered the birria tacos, and wow... they were incredible. The meat was tender, flavorful, and every bite was delicious. My mom and brother both got the shrimp tacos, and they loved them too. The shrimp was fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Before our food even came out, we couldn't stop eating the chips and salsa. The chips were warm and crispy, and the salsa tasted fresh with just the right amount of spice. It's one of those places where you have to remind yourself to save room for the main course because the chips and salsa are that good. The biggest reason this visit stood out, though, was our waitress, Gina. She was hands down the best waitress we had during our entire trip. She was so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seemed to enjoy taking care of her guests. She checked on us often without ever being overbearing, made sure our drinks never went empty, and always had a smile on her face. It's rare to come across someone who provides service that makes you feel like you're a valued guest instead of just another table. If you visit Rita's Cantina, I hope you get Gina as your waitress because she truly made our experience memorable. Great food is one thing, but outstanding service is what brings people back, and Gina absolutely delivered both. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're in town! read more

If I'm being completely honest, I was really surprised by this restaurant. My expectations were set low based on the reviews I read here, but I actually really enjoyed my meal. Things I tried at this restaurant included: Beef birria tacos Nachos Queso fundido All items surpassed my expectations. This was the perfect place for our dinner at the resort and breakfast spot the next day. This will be my go to spot if I ever stay at this hotel again. read more

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Service was super friendly and fast. We didn't realize we could order just regular food until 1 pm until we sat down on Sunday - only a brunch menu. We opted for a breakfast burrito and eggs/bacon/pancakes - both also had a spicy hash brown included - not my favorite. Each table gets a basket of chips and salsa to start - those were delicious. If I ever return, I need to ask which menu is which during that time as it was confusing as a different one was posted outside. I would not return for the brunch menu again as it was just okay and not what I was looking for at noon. read more

Ritas Cantina - Eggs and bacon with pancakes - Mexican Near Me - Funner, California

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My favorite restaurant inside Harrah's casino. Overpriced? Yes, but hey still the best flavor & financial option inside the casino. Free chips & salsa. Margaritas on point--my fav is the Blood Orange Margarita, my bf's is the Watermelon Margarita, and my mom's is the Peach Margarita. Carne Asada Fries were thick with an airy crisp. Meat kind of lacking, but overall flavors were there. Combo Fajitas were my favorite. We got the large to share $37, came with 6 tortillas, sides of rice and beans, guacamole, and the fajitas itself. Gotta love the bell peppers. Flavors overall were there. Didn't like the birria ramen. The ramen noodle texture was thin and fragile, like instant ramen. Meat was tender but there was barely any. Overall lacking on toppings. Soup was salty, needed more lime to cut it. Not my favorite restaurant in the world and probably wouldn't recommend someone drive for this, but it's definitely the best choice if you're staying at Harrah's already! read more

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The service was great! Which is the 5! The food was a 3 For it being a Mexican restaurant at a resort, it was decent Tried the Birria Ramen, the meat was soft, the soup was flavorful, not all the noodles were separated (like it was from a block of noodles but a portion was still a block) The queso fundido was ok but I liked the chicharron with it read more

Ritas Cantina - Queso fundido - Mexican Near Me - Funner, California

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Stopped in for lunch before hitting the games and was pleasantly surprised! Cary was a sweetheart and she was quick, courteous, kind and jovial! The carne asada breakfast burrito was delicious and the combination of sauces & salsa really brought it all together. The atmosphere was festive and bright; I really enjoyed the view of the pool from the indoors! Next time I'm bringing my swim trunks! Cary! You did it! I appreciate your service given the size of the party! read more

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Gina is the BEST server here!! she makes the meal more enjoyable, we had a small issue with carnitas but she noticed and replaced immediately.. we will come back more for the service then the food read more

Great food and great service from Gina. Very good food and priced very reasonable with lot of food.

Saturday, 11-01-2025: My husband came to pick up his free gift from the casino gifting center. While we were here we decided to return to 'Rita's Cantina after a long while. We were happy there was no wait to be seated. Our server was very friendly but could have been more attentive. He brought out complimentary tortilla chips & salsa, which was very good. The o food orders came out quickly. My husband ordered the cheese enchiladas and I had the chicken quesadilla. Both meals were delicious and satisfying. This restaurant is decorated very nicely and it's clean. It's adjacent to the pool area with its tropical theme. One star off because it was a while before the server returned to the table so we could pay. Other than that, we would return here plus I got a military discount. read more

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Gina was our outstanding server. She was attentive, welcoming and very friendly. We shared a watermelon margarita pitcher and had the aguachile dish which all were very good. We will definitely come back and order the same dish! Thank you again Gina read more

Ritas Cantina - Watermelon margarita - Mexican Near Me - Funner, California

Today, I got myself an blood drawn, knowing that if I had so. At the bar Adam was helping me great. I ordered a mexican old fashioned, then when that finished I ordered myself a house margarita. Adam got me some chips and the spiciest dip, I could have drinkin more yet if I do I might not make it back to our room read more

Holy smokes! The food was fantastic here. Did a staycation and decided to grab a bite while we were here. The service started strong with our waitress, Gina coming to the table with waters in hand. Pro tip for sure, having water from the start always sets to tone for me. We ordered a couple margaritas and looked over the menu. Once the drinks arrived we were set on the meal. Combo plate and carne asada fries. Ok, the fries are under appetizers and they are a full blown meal plus some. The fries were perfectly crunchy and the carne asada so delicate. The tamales and enchilada were fresh as heck and gave a classic abuela made vibe. The food was such a large portion we couldn't eat it all so we packed it to go. Gina again was amazing. She brought a to go box. Silverware and extra napkins. Her attention to detail and focus on quality experience is so refreshing. 10/10 would come and will come again. Thank you Gina for matching the service to the quality of the food!! read more

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5 stars for Jose's outstanding service. When the host accidentally entered the wrong burrito order for my dad, Jose immediately made it right by having the correct carne asada burrito prepared fresh while allowing us to keep and enjoy the original order. As it turns out, the mistake was a blessing in disguise because the birria burrito was absolutely delicious--highly recommend it--and Jose's professionalism and attentiveness made the entire experience exceptional. read more

Very good experience! Gina was professional, friendly, and easy to work with. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire dining experience delish from start to finish. I truly appreciated her help and would dine in here again. Ask for Gina! read more

Gina was awesome! She made sure that our experience was outstanding! She was very kind.

Our server Gina was so pleasant, very kind and attentive. She made you feel at home with her smile and gentle voice. Great food too - ordered the Crispy Birria for lunch and meat was so tender! The Unicorn lemonade was a great match too. Great service and great food. read more

Just had the best brunch here to end a great weekend. The Mollete was a good combo to the blackberry jalapeño Rita was just the perfect spicy to an early Brunch. Our server Gina suggested the dish and I was very pleased. I will be coming back and dine in next time I visit. Thank you. read more

Great service from friendly staff. Cocktail so good I wish I could have had another but I'm a light weight. Birria Ramen exceeded my expectations. Don't pass this place up. read more

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The food here was actually pretty good! You can sit in the patio with the view of the pool. You can also order from your pool chair. We chose to dine in for dinner. Complimentary first round of chips and salsa, $4.99 additional. Chips made in house, thin and crispy. We ordered: -Pork belly chicharron: deep fried crispy pork belly in this elote salsa purée with tortillas and fruit on the side. Tastes exactly like the description. Tortillas made in house. -Guacamole: Had corn and pepita seeds that look like Sun flower seeds. Adds a nice little crunch. -Fish tacos: crispy beer battered fish cod were huge! Came in 3. -Carne asada fries: Their house blend white cheese was not my favorite. -Pozole: This was delish. I love hominy! -Birria tacos: 3 thin birria tacos dipped with consome and came with rice and refried beans. For drinks we got the watermelon Rita and peach Rita. Watermelon had the purée so it tasted refreshing. The peach was nasty. Server said it's his second best. I should have went with my gut to get the gauge which had the purée. read more

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The restaurant was excellent! Food and service top notch. Gina was the best server! She is knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I would revisit this restaurant just to have her wait on us. read more

Food is not great and not authentic. Chips are salty and charge $5 for replacement. Food is ordinary, no taste. Prices high. Waitress is old and slow. Service was fast but the food is not read more

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Great food and nice atmosphere. Gina our server was fantastic. We will definitely come back next time we are at Harrahs.

Gina was incredible server, gave great options and made sure it was an easy going experience. Food was great, fresh and fast. Thank you Gina read more

Sat outside. Excellent service by Gina today (5 stars for that). Plenty of food. Three of us shared the carne asada fajitas. Taste was okay. Still had extra to take home. The grilled shrimp salad was delicious. read more

The Best cantina!! The carne asada fries are tops!! surf and turf chimichanga!! It's Da Bomb!!!! Gina was our server and she was excellent!! My cup was always full and so was I. Make sure you hit this place up if you come to Harrahs. read more

Excellent food and AMAZING SERVICE BY MUNA!! She's the BEST . We will be back !! Fish taco and pomegranate salad read more

Great food and service, fun environment and Mina was excellent and attentive! We had the a pitcher of margaritas, highly suggest it! read more

Best Mexican Food anywhere! Best part is the service...and Gina is the bomb! She would make even an ordinary meal spectacular.

The food was delicious. Very filling and flavorful. Our waitress Muna was awesome! So kind and sweet. She was very attentive to our table and always made sure we had whatever we needed! read more

Had lunch with Muna taking awesome care of us!!!!! The guacamole was delicious and so was the Salada Organic Thank you, Muna! read more

Fantastic dining experience. Wonderful service from all the staff from the host to my server Gina who went above and beyond to get me everything I needed from extra salsas to helping me figure out how to order a hot dog from the pool area for my kid. Thank you, Gina and Rita's. Food was so yummy. Highly recommend the chicken tinga! read more

Food is always great. But the service is even better our server Gina was awesome. Very attentive . Thanks Gina!

Food was great and service from Gina was excellent. I would recommend eating at Ritas Cantina. Thank you for a nice experience!

Our server Gina was great...her service and attentiveness was great. Food was delicious.

My family and I were staying at Harrah's Hotel for spring break, trying to create special memories with our kids, and we decided to eat at Rita Cantina. What happened after that is something I honestly won't forget. After finishing our meal, my husband paid, signed the receipt, and left a tip. Everything felt normal--until we got back to our room and security knocked on our door, along with another staff member, telling us we hadn't paid. My heart dropped. I felt confused, embarrassed, and honestly hurt--especially with my children right there witnessing it all. No one wants to be made to feel like they've done something wrong when they know they haven't. They asked my husband to go downstairs to fix it, and what made it even worse was the way he was treated walking back into the restaurant. People were making comments, and a server even said, "Oh, the man that didn't pay wants to talk to the manager." That moment was humiliating. No one deserves to be spoken about like that--especially over a mistake that wasn't even theirs. What hurts the most is that they had all of our information. We were guests at the hotel. They could have called us. Instead, they sent security to our room, making it feel like we had done something dishonest. When everything was finally looked into, it turned out the server never processed the payment correctly--even though she took the card, returned it, and gave us a receipt to sign. It was their mistake. Yet we were the ones who felt judged, embarrassed, and put on the spot. And still... there was no real apology. To make things even more upsetting, when my husband gave the card again to fix their error, the server asked if he could still include the tip from before. In that moment, it just felt like there was no awareness of how much stress and embarrassment had already been caused. Yes, the manager later offered to refund the meal--but this was never about the money. We came here to enjoy time as a family, to create happy memories with our kids. Instead, we were left feeling uncomfortable, disrespected, and honestly just really sad. As a parent, it's hard when your kids witness something like that. But if anything, it turned into a lesson for them--to stand up for yourself, even when you're being treated unfairly. We work hard for moments like these, and this experience took away from what should have been a beautiful family trip. I truly hope no other family has to go through something like this. read more