We were feeling like Mexican food after a fun day in the snow. I found this place on yelp and we decided to give it a try. You definitely want to get here early or be prepared to wait a while because it gets so busy. We got here around 6pm and were very lucky but it was crazy by the time we were done. Our server Amy was amazing. She recommended the ultimate Baja margarita & it was delicious. I'd read that the portions were large and that was the case. My hubby ordered the 3 item combination plate & it was huge. I ordered the pozole and I wish I had ordered the bowl instead of the cup. We shared the tacos from the combination plate and Amy was so sweet, she brought us an extra plate. We'll be back next time we visit Mammoth. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Ultimate Baja Margarita & a Pacifico - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Super fast service, friendly staff, large portions, traditional food and great atmosphere. What else is there to say?

If you are Mexican like me you are going to love it because it's the real shit ! Mexican real , I'm from Tijuana Mexico and I live in San Diego, I can't find good Mexican anywhere in cali but here is the best , and the drinks omg so strong and good like real Mexican , the enchiladas de pollo asado omg ! So freaking good and the guy from Colorado it's so nice ! Thank you so much I would it here Avery day in mammoth I'm so happy . 12 read more

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The enchiladas were good but both house soups were extremely salty. Always busy so come early.

OH MY GOODNESS. The service was great. Friendly and fast. The food was incredible! Even the side dishes. I've never had better Mexican rice. The salsa they bring to the table had complex flavor. They must roast some of the vegetables, way better than the quick slice and dice you normally expect. The pork tamale made me want to cry. I often get a "dry as dust" offering at most places, but not here. It was most, and the sauce on top was amazing! I'll be back, that's for sure. Thank you so much! read more

Huge servings. Wait staff are great, food comes out fast. Parking is tough, but parking is tough everywhere in Mammoth.

They're generally pretty good at seating you. During peak season you might wanna get there a little earlier. I specifically like their duck burrito and am partial to it. It's surprising to find such good duck out of LA. read more

Been here twice, the food is very average so I would give it 3 stars. Salsa is delicious and it's packed with people and has a fun vibe, with a bar upstairs and TVs with sports on. But the food was not very flavorful. I had a pollo asada burrito, and on my second visit a pollo asada enchilada with mole sauce- the mole was probably the worst mole I've ever had, with no flavor, not sweet at all, very bland- but mole is also a Friday special. My husband had cheese enchiladas and the cheese inside was not melted! Which I've never seen before. Overall food very average, we are also from LA/San Diego so are spoiled with amazing Mexican food where we live. Service was great though! So maybe if you're craving Mexican I would go, but personally I'd rather try other restaurants in mammoth. read more

Mexican food is so... generous! A burrito meal is almost for two. The service is suitable for a Cantina. A taco serving is significant, too. I got a cheese enchilada with Morita's salsa Yummy! Ambience is excellent and suitable for the family and/or with friends read more

On a cold night in mammoth, there is nothing better than a warm burrito from Roberto's. I personally had the Machaca Con Huevos with Flour tortillas. After a day on the mountain, this really hit home. I'll definitely be back. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Machaca Con Huevos - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Love the food specially the cheese tamales and beef taco. Large portions, good for family sharing.. very clean and spacious parking

This place gets jam-packed during the after hours of Mammoth Ski Resort. We came here approximately 5 pm, and lines were forming on the first and second floor, so I decided to scout the bar. The bar was also busy. There was one stool available, and luckily, the patron next to me asked for the check and immediately paid and left. What timing for us! Happy Hour daily from 4 to 6 pm - I ordered the house margarita. I wasn't much in the mood to be drinking, so I didn't get to finish it. Flavor was satisfactory, and I was able to taste the alcohol. In the Happy Hour menu, I noticed that tacos were $3 each. So I asked the bartender to get me two tacos and asked to add rice and beans on the side. The food was tasty. I came to Roberto's because I was craving Mexican food. Unfortunately, the bill did not reflect what my total should be. I was charged $15 because the dish that I ordered was considered an entree meal from their regular menu. So I paid $6 for two tacos and $9 for rice and beans... I should have said something, but I didn't, which I regret now thinking about it. Their salsa that comes with the chip was spicy which was to my liking. This place easily could be a four-star restaurant, but I reduced a star for the unexplainable pricing for my meal. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Two tacos, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

The beef fajitas are yummy. The customer service is exceptional. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Mammoth .

Very very busy. The portions were huge but the food lacked flavor. The chicken was super tender and moist in our flouta, it just lacked flavor. The Margarita's were sweet and served in small glasses. Wouldn't re-order them again. Overall an average experience. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Flautas. - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

As a Los Angeles native, I've not had Mexican food quite this delicious and authentic in a long while. And to think such an amazing restaurant is out here in Mammoth Lakes of all places? I'm delightedly surprised! The COVID restrictions made the atmosphere a bit difficult to enjoy, but where they lacked in quick and convenient seating, they made up for with their mouthwatering food! Also, it's not often you see Mezcal listed as a drink option- and damn good Mezcal at that! Will definitely be returning and recommending to all who plan to visit. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Lobster Fajitas & margarita - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Social distancing observed with alternate tables. Salsa is fresh and super hot! Huge portions which you can definitely share comfortably. Service was friendly and accommodating. I ended up getting the beef enchiladas plate which came with retried beans and rice. The enchiladas were cooked with sour cream on top which I thought was interesting and different from my normal one. It also seems quite popular as there were several patrons in and outside dining. read more

I prefer sitting downstairs over the upstairs bar. It was a madhouse up there and super loud. Popular place, so get there early. Food is good. Margs too sweet. Nice staff but service can be slow. read more

Our expectations for Mexican food were astronomically high when we wandered into Roberto's Mexican Cafe, and we were also starving from a long hike earlier that day. We stumbled on our exhausted legs around 5ish and were seated immediately in a cozy booth in the center of a lively and crowded room, and from there waited for our Mexican feast. Our waitress was brisk but super on top of everything, including serving us complimentary chips and salsa the second we sat down, and our food came out in what seemed to be just minutes after ordering. I ordered Larry's Salad, a sorta-healthyish taco salad with a massive amount of incredibly tasty spicy chicken (outstanding flavor and preparation) on a huge bed of lettuce, with other taco salad toppings as well. My husband had a combination platter - chicken enchilada, chile relleno, and cheese tamale (again, we were extremely ravenous). Everything was savory, perfectly cheesy, and wonderfully filling; we left stuffed with tons of food left over for the next day. The only downside was that the guacamole side we ordered was quite weak and flavorless. We also had some, um, mild digestive issues for a few days after - not sure if this was due to the food itself or just the fact that we rarely eat that much heavy food in one sitting. Regardless, will return and highly recommend if you're in the area, especially if you're hungry! read more

Loved it. Service was a little slow because they were totally slammed but the bartender gets a pass. Just go straight upstairs to the bar (skip the dining room) and order the Cadillac and start grazing on the chips and salsa. Portions are huge so if you split the carne asada you won't feel like glutton. Shredded chicken soup was amazing, with a slice of lime. read more

Leaving 5 stars for food cuz it veeeery good 3 for location and ambiance and 0 for service. The server upstairs is insanely rude, mam dont judge a book by the cover! Please! I doubt that anyone tipped the way we did i felt that we were trying to please her not the opposite! . We were a-big table but she was rude all the time. I think she thought we wont be tipping good since we are all young and town guests not regulars. I didn't want to leave a review same day. Its been a month now. yet, she is now an example for the rudest service i ever got. Im a server and i know when a server is being a "b" just cuz she is sick of every one. Get a break and work only when u have loving energy please. U r too much. I am coming back for sure cuz next time im not gonna shut up for her. Be nice to town guest they are there for fun read more

The food is better than most Mexican food in Mammoth lakes. The problem was the service after something was wrong with a drink. I never send back drinks, but this one was in drinkable. They almost were scolding in response, which was weird. So it lowered the score for me. They also kept coming back and commenting about it. read more

Love the food here, photo chase finger for scale, must view. We were sat very quickly and my friend Johnny really enjoyed it. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Flaouta - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

It takes a lot for me to get on Yelp and leave a negative review Great food. Just pray to whichever god you worship you don't get stuck with the Sunday Night Crew who prioritizes taking shots together instead of doing their job. Food sat in the window dying for 10 minutes while another round of shots got poured out for everyone (8:30pm) Always loved to stop by Roberto's on our Mammoth trips but will be looking for a new Mexican spot to hit next trip. read more

Wow I don't think I've ever had such bad service from a waitress. This was literally my most favorite restaurant, the food is amazing but I can't believe the waitress. We were sat and then we were totally ignored. She helped four other tables that were seated after us. We tried waving her down to take our order but she would look the other way. It was the most bizarre thing ever. It's honestly a bummer because I come here every time I'm in mammoth but I'm not sure anymore. I didn't get her name but she was a larger woman with a brown braid. Such a bummer. Everything else is literally a 10 but she was so rude for no reason. read more

I think this place is great! The food is plentiful and good. They have great Salsa, and the drinks are tasty as well. Be prepared to walk out satisfied and full. Nothing tricked up or fancy here. Just good stick to your ribs mexican food. It reminds me more of TexMex than the regular mexican food you get in California. Which is a nice treat. read more

Came here because it was one of the only restaurants that stayed open a bit longer. We found a table in the upstairs area and while I was craving tacos, I also had to learn similar to another yelped that they don't sell tacos a La carte and only with rice and beans which I wasn't what I was looking for. Ended up getting the carne asada burrito which was filled with beans and carne asada. It's also more of a wet than plain burrito (covered with melted cheese and salsa). Boyfriend got the duck burrito which he loved. It's definitely not a traditional Mexican restaurant but was good. The salsa that came with the chips was amazing and so was my spicy mango read more

Roberto's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

We had shrimp enchiladas and some enchilada rancheros. Super, super cheesy. This is pretty standard Americanized Mexican fare. I love that stuff, so I was very happy. Service was kind of only slightly delayed. We sat outside on a warm day and got a bit too much sun. Maybe a few more umbrellas are needed for shade. read more

Unbelievably generous portions!!! We ordered takeout because we had been out on the road all day. We were greeted quickly. Our order was taken quickly and it was ready quickly. Excellent service on a Friday night. We brought it back to our VRBO. It was still hot and it tasted great. We often eat Mexican food in the Bay Area. Roberto's Cafe was the tastiest Mexican food we've had in a long time. read more

Alonzo was the most awesome waiter ever. Now I know why this has such good reviews. The food was awesome and the patio was beautiful

This is second time I've visited Roberto's Cafe in the last year or so. They do not have reservations and the dining room is relatively small, so prepare for a wait at busy hours. Worth the wait?? I believe so. The margaritas are delicious according to my girlfriend and seemed to be trending in the dining room. The carne asada burrito is a favorite for good reason. It is a rather large burrito served "wet", containing a good portion of savory beef. The salsa served with chips had a delightful kick, since I love spice. It's a poppin joint so the environment is fun and lively. The service was pretty good for how busy they were. Overall a good experience and I will happily return on my next Mammoth trip. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Huge and tasty carne asada burrito adding grilled veggies. Perfect after a full day of snowboarding or hiking. - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Yelp? After a terrific day on the slopes on Mammoth Mtn, my family was craving some Mexican food. #1 on Yelp was Roberto's Café - boy did YELPERS get it WRONG! The margarita was good, but how can you go wrong with anything containing tequila. Service was good; everyone was friendly and provided thick chips, spicy red salsa and iced water quickly. Food, however, was bad. Guacamole had a garlic aftertaste that I can't get out of my mouth. The carnitas was very oily & heavy and the carne asada had a weird texture. Rice & refried beans were average. In summary, 1 star for the fast & friendly service. Should've gone with the Thrillest recommendation down the street. read more

The waitress we had upstairs on Saturday was so incredibly rude. Anything I asked the waitress she seemed annoyed. I felt so uncomfortable. We visit Mammoth often and always have to go to Roberto's. This was the first time the service and food was terrible. read more

This place is honestly the best! The staff is always super friendly and helpful, the portions are INSANE and you definitely get your moneys worth, and the food is delicious and the best Mexican food in Mammoth. Even when they have been busy, we always get our food super fast and the food is always consistent. Their salsa and chips are also off the charts good with the perfect amount of spice in the salsa. read more

Went on a Sunday night and the place was hopping. Had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated so we went upstairs to the bar which was also packed. The wait for drinks was 15 minutes, so our table was ready shortly after the drinks. Food was good with big portions, and it was served quickly. My margarita wasn't so great however and wasn't worth the premium price. read more

After having a difficult time finding a place to eat due to wait times I found this place on Yelp and seen good reviews but left gross and not wanting to come back. Was seated up stairs in cantina area and place just seemed run down. Staff is nice but the food was not good at all. Portions are big but only had a few bites and left. read more

I love Sandra she's an amazing server!!!! Ask for her when you go to Roberto's, and this is not her writing her own review ;) Favorites: carne asada burrito Chile relleno Duck burrito Duck quesadilla read more

Well, where do I start? The hostess was very friendly and communicative, the waitress gave us excellent service (that's why I'm giving this place two stars), and the ambiance was perfect! The food??? It had to have been one of the worst three Mexican restaurants I've ever had in my life! The lobster burrito might as well have been called a bean burrito. Loaded with beans!!!! The lobster inside shoulda been called shredded burnt imitation-lobster (cuz I definitely couldn't taste it). The rice inside was also burnt. But the worst thing was the sauce on top. It was soooooooo salty. And loaded with enough cheese for an army. It isn't a cheap burrito, it was $20. I don't expect a lobster tail inside but I do expect to be able to taste it a little. My burrito wasn't an isolated case. My wife's enchiladas suizas were also terrible. Enough sodium to soak up all your body's fluids. Also with enough cheese for the Roman army. Note the the business owner. Great job at creating a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, the food needs a lot of work. read more

Very bad experience the owner of restaurant rudely took the plates from the table without asking if she could take them from us and just kept us or tab. We felt like we where being kicked out read more

This is a very popular establishment. Didn't try any of their alcoholic drinks, but the bar area upstairs was slammed. We dined on a Saturday night, it was a given that it would be busy. Put our names on the wait list downstairs, but out of curiosity we walked upstairs to see what it was all about. The waitress told us that we could find a table much faster up there. While waiting and listening to the extreme loud sounds of people talking, my husband and I decided to go back downstairs where it was quieter. You have your pick of long wait and quiet, or shorter wait with super loud people talking? The food is portioned for the Hulk. I literally got 2 meals out of my leftovers. All I ordered was a veggie burrito. Food was okay, not my most favorite mexican food, but it was nice going out to eat. I'd consider this more bland friendly Mexican food. My husband ordered the mole, he had I believe a lot more flavor going on than I did. read more

Had lunch with the family here today and really enjoyed it. The turnaround time from placing order to stating at it was unbelievably fast. Loved my chimichanga and everything else we ordered. If you are looking for great food I'd recommend this restaurant. read more