Food and service were really good. I got the carnitas enchilada and also got the abondigas soup for an additional $3.99. Soup was delicious. We make an annual trip to here and it is a good experience. My only problem is that they should play mexican music and do something about the flies. Check it out. read more

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Nancy is the best server! She knows what I want & need before I do. Larry's Salad never disappoints. My daughter tried the lobster taquitos & they were crunchy & so flavorful. Mango salsa is one of the best we've had. Signature flowers are starting to pop up around the patio & parking; it won't be long now! read more

My friend and I had a great post-hike dinner at Roberto's. It's a very popular spot in town. We came on a Thursday night around 7:40 pm and there were a couple of groups waiting. We added ourselves to the list, and we got a text that our table was ready 15-20 minutes later. There's seating both upstairs and downstairs. We were seated upstairs, which was a more lively area with the bar. We started off the meal with complimentary chips and salsa, which was so nice as we were both starving. I ordered a virgin peach margarita ($6) for my drink and it was so good. Tasted like a creamy peach slushy... yum! We both got a burrito. That seems to be the thing to get here, as I saw servers bringing out burrito plates throughout our whole meal. The interesting thing about the burritos here is that they don't come with rice by default (you have to ask for them) and that they all come smothered in sauce and cheese. My friend got the veggie fajita burrito ($16.95), which was interesting because it comes with potatoes inside, and really enjoyed it. I went with their classic carne asada burrito ($17.95) and asked for rice and subbed out the green sauce for a non-spicy red sauce instead. It was really good and hit the spot. They don't skimp on the carne asada either; there was a generous amount of meat inside so I felt like I was getting good value for the burrito. The portion was also pretty large, and I was full halfway through the burrito, but I still managed to finish somehow. I didn't catch the name of our server but she was fantastic. She checked in on us a couple times throughout the meal and always made sure we were doing okay. We left very satisfied with the meal. I can see why Roberto's is so popular! read more

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Fantastic food, very plentiful, fun atmosphere, and great service. Our family stayed for a week and we were sad we didn't visit earlier in our trip as we would have visited more than once. read more

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Service was great. They are very busy. Only downside is they do not make the tamales in house. Per the waitress. They get their tamales ordered in from somewhere else. So when I ordered tamales, I usually split it down the middle to asses the meat quantity. There was no meat. Didn't get an "I'm sorry." Or a courtesy extra entree to compensate for not eating my food. read more

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

After wrapping up a long day of hiking, and finding out that a massive tree had fallen on a powerline and cut the power supply to most of the buildings and restaurants in the Mammoth area, my husband and I, like everyone else, scrambled to find a place to eat dinner. Lucky for us, Roberto's Café still had power. We put our name on the waitlist and about 30 minutes later there was a spot for us. We were ravenous so when I say that we inhaled the complementary chips and salsa, we did. For my meal I initially ordered the shrimp fajitas. However, I was informed that they had run out of vegetables for the fajitas, so I ended up ordering the carnitas plate. My husband ordered the stuffed chili relleno. I was not disappointed in the carnitas and when I say I had enough food for days, there was plenty! I don't know if it was because we were so hungry after a busy day of hiking, but this place definitely hit the spot. read more

It was so good we had to go back twice. We both had the combo plates, margarita and guac. I normally don't eat all my beans and rice but I did. The service was quick and the chips and salsa did not disappoint. read more

I'm not sure why the reviews describe this place as fun with a vibe, but it's just a regular Mexican restaurant. That said, the salsa was excellent. The beef fajitas were just okay, but you get a lot of food for the price. Their well tequila isn't great so splurge for call. What was disappointing was our server tonight. He was uninterested and tried to advise us that the fajitas wouldn't be enough to split between two adults, which was not true at all. He seemed very annoyed he had to wait on us and didn't even cash us out when we paid. If he had been the least bit friendly, the experience would have been much better. read more

Stopped in to our favorite Mammoth Lake Mexican restaurant. It was delicious! Loved the local vibe also. Sat outside on their patio, the wild flowers are in bloom and beautiful. read more

Roberto's Cafe - I ordered the flautas combo, very good but too much to eat in one sitting. Take some home for lunch tomorrow. - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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I think this is as good as it gets in mammoth. You don't visit mammoth for food. The portions were HUGE! if you are a fan of beans and rice this might be a great stop for you. But I live in E.LA, the rice was soft and wet, beans were what you'd get refried in a can. Guac was really good. Salsa was pretty spicy, lacked acid. I ordered the flautas expecting something along the lines of slightly larger taquito-esque rolled and fried tacos but what I got were two giant fried flour tortillas with some chicken and cheese in a small corner. I would've rather had a 1 tortilla... Flavors were good and quality was well.. edible. The consensus at our table was the food was alright. It didn't break the bank, but we would only go back if we had nothing else to eat. We spent the rest of our holiday cooking at the Airbnb. There is a $3.49 service charge for credit card transactions. And some kind of resort fee auto added to the bill. read more

Roberto's Cafe - These are their version of chicken flautas! - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Always a favorite... worth the wait...plan to get boxes to go! The enchiladas are always a go to but be sure to try everything! Never disappoints read more

Awesome place for Mexican cuisine and seafood lovers. I really loved fish and shrimp tacos they were perfectly cooked and was big enough. Chicken Quesadillas was another level yummiest ever I had. I was pretty full with that. We tried TOSTADA DEL MUNDO which was a lot. In drinks I has pomerita cocktailand a jarritos. During weekends or long weekends this place may have long queues to get in. But it won't take longer than 30mins or less. read more

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Love the food but hard to get a hold on the phone to place a take out order. Great Mexican option up here in mammoth!

Margaritas are the new apres-ski. This Mexican food joint is one of the most popular eateries in Mammoth and it definitely deserves the hype. Despite Roberto's being a relatively big restaurant, I'd expect a 25+ minute wait during peak hours. Luckily the second floor has an extra large bar where you might be able to snag a seat for a pre-dinner beer. During our most recent visit I ordered the chicken chimichanga, which is pretty much a fried burrito filled with cheese, shredded chicken, lettuce, guac, and beans. After an afternoon on the slopes, I devoured this entire meal in minutes. I also tried their tropical margarita, which was 10/10. You really can't go wrong with pineapple. My only complaint is that a few of my friends ordered flavored margaritas that were pretty mediocre. Warning: stay away from the Prickly Pear Margarita. It tasted like cough syrup. read more

Legit Mexican food in Mammoth Lakes? Yes please! We have been to a few Mexican restaurants in Mammoth Lakes and to us, everything has been just okay. It's been the kind of food that paired with a margarita, hit the spot but didn't wow me. Well, where has Roberto's Cafe been all my life? I guess I just wasn't in the know! Well, let Aunty Robin bring you into the "know"! Roberto's Cafe is awesome! I think the burritos that are served "wet" with sauce and cheese is the way to go. We had a Pollo Asado burrito which is the most delicious, marinated chicken and refried beans wrapped in a flour tortilla, then covered with Roberto's sauce and cheese. It was served with guacamole and sour cream and even though $18.50 is probably the steepest burrito I've ever paid for, was SO worth it. The little guy had the chicken taco off the Kid's menu; first let me tell you, the taco is made and then fried. And then it's put on a plate full of rice and beans. I've never seen this kid eat like he did when we were there! We had fajitas as well which were good but not nearly as life-changing as that burrito. When we are next in, I have my eye on their Nachos (housemade tortilla chips piled high and covered with beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and olives), Fish tacos (two grilled wahoo tacos served with cabbage, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of Roberto's own tarter sauce), Tortas (Mexican sandwich filled with grilled carne asada, pollo asada, or carnitas, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and chipotle aioli, plus a side of french fries) and Huevos Rancheros (two eggs atop corn tortillas and beans covered with pork chile verde sauce and cheese). Because this place is so amazing, parking is dismal. Yes, they have a parking lot, but it was totally full even when we got there at a fairly early hour (4:45 pm). And in the same vein, expect a "wait". I hear that you can get a drink at the bar upstairs while you wait, or I saw people bring a drink down to their crowded waiting are. We will definitely be back! read more

Roberto's Cafe is the BEST Mexican restaurant in the area! I've been numerous times over the past seven years I've lived here and it's always spot on! Stellar service as well! My last visit was a week ago Friday, around 5 pm (I'd skipped lunch). My 92-year-old dad and I used to come together but sadly he passed away in December 2023. This recent visit was kinda in his honor, so I ordered his favorite dish: Enchiladas Rancheras with two cheese enchiladas. Simple but delicious! First, you're served Roberto's chips and salsa, both made on-site. There's no better salsa anywhere! It's the exact salsa recipe I remember from a chain in the San Francisco Bay Area I frequented in the 1980s and '90s called Pedro's Restaurant & Cantina. I used to visit Pedro's location in Palo Alto at the Stanford Shopping Center almost every week until they closed in the late 1990s. I visited Pedro's Santa Clara and Los Gatos locations as well. Roberto's reminds me very much of Pedro's, just smaller. When I first ate the chips and salsa at Roberto's years ago it instantly triggered many wonderful Mexican dining memories! It's weird talking about chips and salsa this way, but I'm a finicky salsa critic. Most I find are very inferior. Roberto's salsa is perfect in every way from its flavor, consistency, and spiciness, to the right amount of heat! Beware, it may be too "hot" for some wimpy palates. It's also available for purchase in various sizes to enjoy later. My cheese enchiladas were perfect, my dad would have been pleased (RIP dad!). The rice and refried beans were okay too. I always dabble some of the salsa over my meal. This time I dined in the upstairs Cantina since the outside patio was already packed as was the downstairs main dining area. It can get busy at times with a wait of 20-45 minutes not uncommon. I cannot wait to return and enjoy some of my other Roberto's favorites like Carnitas, Fajitas, Shrimp Stuffed Chile Relleno, and Carne Asada! When visiting Mammoth Lakes and you're hungry and craving Mexican food with excellent service, Roberto's is where you want to be! read more

Roberto's Cafe - Enchiladas Rancheras (two cheese enchiladas) with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This place is great for the portions and the quick service. The food is hearty and worth the value but a little greasy and not super authentic but overall it's some place that you need to visit. I highly recommend it to beat the altitude munchies or needing a hangover cure. The ambiance is warm and good vibes. read more

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Trying to get a drink at the bar while you wait for your table is like being the ugly guy with a good sense of humor waiting for Sydney Sweeney to notice you...good luck. Otherwise a classic Mexican restaurant for a 3 item combo with hearty portions, ACTUAL battered and fried chile relleno and tastey salsa and chips. Expect a wait and less than great service because this place gets crowded. Food is good and drinks arrive quickly once you're seated. Hits the mark for your Mexican food craving but just set the right expectations on service. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Yummy salsa and chips. - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Came here for happy hour which is from 2-5 pm daily. Got a margarita on the rocks and 3 tacos: one chicken, beef and fish. You have a choice of crispy or soft tacos and the chicken and beef is shredded. They are pretty large tacos with a good amount of filling. My friend got a burrito and chorizo fries. He enjoyed what he ordered and he liked the flavor. You get big portions at fair prices which is great! You get free chips and salsa. The salsa has a good kick to it which the server said they use habaneros and other peppers in it. I like it a lot! Service was good and quick. We would return! read more

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

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I've been bouncing around between leaving zero (if possible), one, or two stars. I went with two for several reasons. First, because my friend enjoyed his meal. Second, the service was really good, friendly and efficient. Finally, the ambiance upstairs was great, a bunch of people at the bar enjoying themselves and diners getting into the NCAA tournament. Zero stars for the food. I had a vegetarian fajita that was overcooked, limp, and it looked and tasted like it sat in a warming tray overnight. On top of this, it their 'special' fajita sauce really had no taste. It was horrible, an embarrassment to serve. I should have returned it. The guacamole and salsa served with the chips was excellent, desperately trying to be positive. I will not be returning. read more

Came here after a long day at the mountain. It was raining, wet, everyone was tired. And let me just say, this place did not disappoint. What a monumental classic this was. It's rare to be surrounded by snow and have a great Mexican spot close by. Would recommend to family and friends. P.S. you might need a nap after. read more

Hit or miss. The food is so UNRELIABLE! I love chicken tortilla soup, but theirs is not good. There was literally no chicken in it. The waitress tried to convince me the shredded chicken was in there, but really... it was all rice and the flavor was not good. The carne asada tacos were greasy, but edible. $8.25 for ONE taco with nothing else. Portion size was good. I got a 2nd taco and it was better than the first. Who knows why? Inconsistency in the kitchen. Service is fast, efficient. Even when it's crowded it is easy to get a table. Noisy. I prefer to eat upstairs. Drinks are better than the food, but depends who prepares them. Out of everything, the chips and salsa is my favorite. - shrug - ALSO: they are charging a fee for using a card, regardless of debit/credit. LAME. The receipts don't even add up. Have a look! O_o read more

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[PLEASE READ] I had a really disappointing experience here. At first, there was a nice older lady who helped us with our order. She was very polite, and when we asked if we could bring our own drinks from the car, she said, "Yes, no problem." But when we came back with our drinks, the manager suddenly came over and rudely told us, "Hey, no drinks allowed." The way he said it felt aggressive, and he seemed really angry for no reason. Instead of just asking us to put the drinks away, he even tried to snatch them from us, as if they were his. That was completely unnecessary. What made it worse was that he kept circling our table, making us feel uncomfortable, like we had done something wrong. And the biggest hypocrisy? He had his own Modelo Beer in the restaurant! If outside drinks aren't allowed, why does he get to bring his own? It's unfair and unprofessional. This young male manager clearly doesn't care about his job. He gave us nasty looks every time he walked by. I would never come back here again. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Him talking to his young friends. Are you sure he is a manager? - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Take out order: two item combo and three item combo with flour chips. Quantity: A+ Quality: C Packaging/Presentation: F- Tons of food, average taste, terrible packaging. Taco was completely soggy so ate it with a fork. Soggy chile relleno was buried under refried beans, lettuce, and tomato. Three bad experiences in a row eating here. I'm done with this place. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Chile relleno, taco, rice, beans. - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Roberto's continues its long tradition of providing a consistently delicious and tasty Mexican cuisine with reasonable price and very good quality. Loved my Carnitas Burrito with Roberto's sauce and guacamole and sour cream. Well done! read more

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

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The food was as expected; It tasted good and came out quickly. Friendly service. My only critique is that the indoor seating area downstairs got a little smoky at times from the kitchen. They had a door open and when a gust of wind would blow by, it pushed the smoke from the grill into the dining area. If you go in the summer, I would suggest trying to get seated outside or upstairs away from the kitchen. read more

Every thing we ordered was amazing, we ending up taking so much home with us. The chilli verde just melted in your mouth. The enchiladas and rellenos were smothered in cheese. They had big chucks of lobster in that burrito. 10/10 would recommend and will be coming here again, when I'm back in town. Servers were nice and place although was small, fit a lot of hungry people. read more

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

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Came here dinner after my long drive from LA on a Wednesday night. Surprisingly, the wait was about 30 minutes or so. We opted to dine upstairs as it's more open with a bar, TV's and looks to be more lively with music playing. Ordered the albondigas soup and steak fajitas. While waiting for our food, snacked on the complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were warm and tasted like they were made fresh. The salsa was a little bit spicy that would make the top of my head start to sweat. The albondigas came out first and it didn't taste like the traditional soup I've had in LA. The soup is traditionally clear, but this one looked more and tasted like a stew. It wasn't bad, but not what I was expecting. The fajitas came out chopped up like carne asada in a burrito. Because it was chopped up, the meat came out burnt and dry for the most part. I wished it was sliced instead like most other places I've fajitas at. I bet you they just used the burrito meat and just sautéed it with veggies and called it a fajita. I thought service was just ok, nothing really outstanding. Overall, I just thought the food was just ok. read more

Service: Excellent service from walking in. Service was fast and accurate. All requests were brought expeditiously. Ordered food: Margaritas: Excellent Margaritas during happy hour Chicken Wings: 5 for 5 was a great deal and tasty. Meal 1: Machaca Burrito was enormous and tasted very good. Meal 2: Carne Asada Burrito: the meat had a funny taste. I can't describe it. The burrito was huge. It was ok. I wouldn't offer this one again. I'd try something else. Chips: excellent chips. Not greasey and very crisp. Overall: A very good experience and would come back. read more

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

Fun, festive atmosphere. Happy staff. Great service. The food was good overall. The flautas are huge, more like a deep fried burrito. It was too greasy for me. The abondigas soup is very good. With lots of flavor. Their rice and beans are very tasty. The fajitas were bland. The crispy chicken taco was great. The taquitos are great... we had bot beef and chicken taquotos. We enjoyed the margaritas. We would come here again in the future. read more

I asked the front desk at my hotel for recommendations and I'm glad I did. The salsa was fresh and amazing. I love Machaca and Roberto's has some of the best I've ever had. I can't stop thinking about how good the food was, too bad I live so far away. read more

Been coming here for 25 years - food quality is definitely down, especially take out, margs are watered down and prices have well exceeded other establishments (yes I know things are more expensive). Ok for mediocre at best Mexican in Mammoth... read more

Great food, excellent service, perfect ambience. Will definitely visit this place again when I'm in Mammoth lakes.

Good food, good margaritas and good service! The portions are huge! The burritos could be 2-3 meals! Always happy to eat here whenever we're in town. read more

Yes, yes, 1000 times yes! Amazing food and service. This place goes down in history as my best chimichanga ever! Good chips and salsa. Big, comfy booths. I think everyone in town knew this was the place to be, as they were busy! They were keeping up and our food came out quickly, so don't let the full parking lot deter you. I had the shredded beef chimichanga and it was made to perfection - lots of lean shredded beef and the melty cheese was on the inside. The hubby had a Mexican pizza and said it was really good. Roberto's is crave worthy good...wish we lived closer! read more

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I had the duck quesadilla and the chicken enchilada lunch special, and a juanita salad. I am from Chula Vista, CA (near the U.S./Mexican border) and so I'm used to authentically-tasting Mexican cuisine. This place nailed it for me! Very laid-back atmosphere and the service was very hands-off and did not feel pushy or rushed in any way. Very classy place! Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Mammoth Lakes and the food is definitely worth it!! read more

Solid Mexican food option in Mammoth. My family and I came for dinner on a Saturday night and there was about a 20 minute wait. There are 2 floors to the restaurant but the upstairs is more lively since it has a bar. Note - I didn't see an elevator so keep this in mind if you need accommodations. The menu offers all the classics you could want and the portions are huge. Seriously consider sharing entrees. I don't think anyone at our table finished their food. Another plus - they sell margarita pitchers! Is it the best margarita you'll ever have? No, but it's a margarita. Service was quick and our food didn't take long, which I appreciated because I had a sleepy baby with me. I really enjoyed the beef taquito plate. It came with a generous helping of guacamole and enough beans and rice for 2 people. If you find yourself in Mammoth, put this on your list! read more

Roberto's was JUST ok. We'd heard people raving about it so we were super excited but the food was very underwhelming. The wait was pretty long, but the staff and service were great. The beer was good and cold. We got a mexican pizza and a combo plate with a tamale and an enchilada. Both plates were HUGE, and each looked like a sloppy pile of greasy cheese, rice, beans, and sauce. The mexican pizza was listed as an appetizer, but it was HUGE, so while we planned to split one appetizer and one main plate, the two of us couldn't finish either plate. We left behind about half the mexican pizza and a lot of rice/beans on the combo plate, and felt pretty guilty about that. Both plates looked very unappetizing and the taste/flavors were just ok. The inside was busy and warm, and felt cozy. Very much an "ok" experience overall - we probably won't be back. read more

Our family always goes to Roberto's when we come to the sierras. It has great Mexican food. I would recommend eating upstairs or on their outside patio. The service was very good. The waitress came by our table often to check on us. I like the ambiance of Roberto's , we will be back. read more

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We all ordered lobster and they were good. Chips and salsa yummy. Service was great! There was one dish that we weren't happy with and the staff handled it so well with grace and understanding. Drinks were great! Ambiance was chill. read more

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