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    Roberto's Cafe

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    menu 1/31/26
    Stephanie P.

    Yummy mexican spot in mammoth with generous portions! We were seated right away & given water & chips & salsa. They have happy hour 2-5PM. Getting the attention of the workers can be hard, possibly because they are busy & understaffed? But the time between ordering & getting our foods on the table is pretty quick. I enjoyed my carne asada plate, it was really filling. Bathrooms are clean. Parking plaza is spacious. Overall I would come back if i'm snowboarding & craving mexican food!

    Kids enchilada
    Shailey S.

    Great for a casual sit down spot in town. Has a few games playing and good food. Large quantities for a good price. Service was great as well, amazingly nice server and overall chill vibe. I will definitely be returning when I'm in town!

    12 oz TJ Margarita
    Sarah E.

    I've been here quite a few times. Maybe like 5? And every time I think it's mid... UNTIL I FINALLY ORDERED THE DUCK BURRITO. Before, 3/5. Now? 5/5. Amazing. Grand. Fabulous. Crispy duck, even inside of the burrito. Multiple friends who tried it off of my plate have even likened it to Peking duck with the crisp. Totally blown away. Also the chips and salsa are quite good here -- big fan. Also prefer dining upstairs; it's more of a vibe.

    Tiffany T.

    We came here with a large group on a Friday night. We waited about 10 mins then We were sat in the bar area. Service was fast after that. Yummy chips, salsa, and guacamole came out. Our pitchers of beer and margaritas were always full. The food came out fast as well. I loved my cheese enchiladas and my husband enjoyed his tostada. The whole table was happy with everything. Great way to treat a large party!

    October 21, 2025  chicken enchilada, chicken taco rice, and beans
    Ben R.

    We are not from Mammoth. We were just here visiting the week of October 19, 2025. We actually ate at Roberto's twice while we were here. Pretty acceptable Mexican food for such a tourist area. No complaints at all. Not quite the kind of Mexican food you get in Southern California where we live but again no complaints.

    Enchiladas with rice and beans
    Maria L.

    We had (1) chicken enchiladas with rice and beans and (2) carnitas burritos. They were both delicious. However I thought the chips were a bit too thick. I also think they could have done a better job with plating. The plates should have been wiped clean on the edges so it doesn't look so messy with the food in it. The salsa was good. Service was good. Prices were good. We would come back to try other dishes.

    Outdoor seating
    Shannon C.

    We love this restaurant! Perfect chips and salsa and the margaritas are amazing! We enjoyed their lunch specials and the Grande burrito this time. Service with a smile and the upstairs ambiance is an even better experience (open for dinner).

    Andrea D.

    Squirtos is what we locals call it bc you will invetiably get the squirts from the generic white washed Mexican food lol! They reheat reheat reheat the food all week long. I used to live right across the street lmao ! Margaritas blaaahhh! Wait staff blaaah! Go somewhere else like idk Latin market maybe! Squirtos is priced flatlander prices for mediocre food and drinks!

    Sunny S.

    While visiting mammoth, decided to go and have lunch with family. This restaurant is 40 years old and owned by the same family from day one. Met the owner, who was walking around bussing tables and checking in with the guests which I thought was pretty cool. The food portions are big, but also a little on the higher price though I believe firmly it's worth it. We ordered their chicken fajitas, steak fajitas, enchiladas plate. Everything was delicious. Service by the server was also good except they could not split our Check so we just end up paying all on one check and did split ourselves

    Taco plate
    Darlene H.

    First time in mammoth and Roberto's was highly recommended. We were seated pretty quick. I ordered the albondigas and carne asada taco. The albondigas were more of a stew consistency but I like it and it was very flavorful. The taco was a good size and very flavorful as well. My husband had the taco plate, I tried his beans and rice and they were both really good. I always say you will know if the restaurant is good but the taste of their salsa which was also good. We both ordered a Cadillac Margarita and it was ok. Service was good so was the ambience. It's a little pricey for what we ordered. But overall good.

    Nicole R.

    I enjoyed my dinner here. We were seated quickly despite it being pretty busy inside. There were chips and salsa already at the table when we sat down! I ordered the fish burrito which was massive and really good! There were some nice murals and the upstairs had a bit of an island theme with surf boards and palm tree decor. The service could be improved though as my water was never refilled.

    Duck burrito
    Hagar A.

    Cute little spot, with very nice staff. The menu was extensive with food and drinks options for everyone. I got the duck burrito and it was HUGE, super tasty, and well priced. The salsa and chips were so good too. They included guacamole and sour cream with the burrito as well so it was very filling. Affordable option for a short mammoth trip on budget

    Mexican pizza... better be hungry if you order this!
    Chris L.

    This long standing Mammoth restaurant and bar has good food. You haven't really experienced Mammoth unless you've sat in Roberto's. It's heavy on the cheese and sour cream but it's good food. Come hungry. Leave full.

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    Are their beans vegetarian, no lard? How about rice and red sauce enchiladas etc? Do they use chicken broth or any animal products in these dishes that can be vegetarian?

    Hey. I'm not sure of all those items, but their Spanish Rice is cooked in Chicken broth.

    Are there gluten-free options? I mean, beyond standard corn tortillas, like is there a dedicated fryer, what about pinto beans and rice? Thank you.

    Michael, No I do not know about gluten-free foods. I would suggest that you just give them a call. They would be more then happy to answer your Questions. I would bet that they do have special menu. Hope this is helpful. Kathryn

    Are they open as they don't answer the phone?

    They are open. Like many restaurants, they are trying to find their way through the Covid restrictions. They need to figure out their outdoor seating, telephone orders and staffing. The food is great though.

    Is it pet friendly? the pictures show an outdoor dining area

    Yes they do have outdoor dining that I'm sure allow pets. Oh yea, great Mexican food too. 👍

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