I was looking for authentic tacos in Big Bear, and this place hit the spot. Many places can be…read moreoverpriced because of the tourist area, but they had the perfect fit for the family. From burritos to tacos to hamburgers to tamales and menudo (while supplied last ) ! The salsa was also fire, I'm not so good with spicy salsa, but this one was worth the burn! Lol, parking is ample, and there's plenty of seating, so bring the Familia! The noise level is average, of course with everyone ordering , driving thru, and the crunching of tortillas chips. The noise is average , so I hope you're in for the chit chat ! Staff is so friendly, and they don't push anything on you. They're very honest about their food, and they're willing to ask the 21 questions you may have. I'd you're thirsty, they have fountain drinks and the classic jarritos and Mexican soda ! Can't go wrong with that! So bring your hunger, bring your cash(or card) & indulge in this gem on your next trip up! Dress casual, we are all family here.

We visited the drive through on a Sunday evening with only two other cars in the parking lot. We…read moredidn't wait very long for food which I was a bit nervous about according to a few reviews. But everything was out in a timely manner, (I rather not have McD's speed Mexican food)! I ordered kid meals- Tacos & Chicken nuggets and an order of taquitos. The meals were filling, beef was seasoned well and taquitos delicious but not worth what they charge. From the outside it seemed like a clean establishment. I will definitely go back next time we are visiting Big Bear!

This us one of those places that proves " Never judge a book by its cover"..It was such a yummy…read moreexperience eventhough the building is very too old and need some renovation but when the food came on table none of that mattered!!!!!! The quality was so much better than it was expected...I actually loved the character of this restaurant that you can feel from handwritten colorful boards, funny signs, cute bottle decorations and in my case, the Corona display that said in the box " in Case of tacos, break glass..."It had that casual and cantina energy that you can feel only in Mexico...and it makes this place feel even more fun rather than dry and polished... The order was their famous grilled shrimp on the stone (forsure order this one), avocado fries, shrimp ceviche (very refreshing) with extra avocado and definitely their margarita which my order was mango house one (so delicious).....This place, get a margarita forsureeee. Their cocktail and menu drink is kind of huge so lot if great choices...Service was welcoming and our waiter was very fast...Price was reasonable...There is also free parking outside... Overall....Old building? Yassssss...Fancy? No, not at all...Delicious, full of character, colorful and fun? Definitely a big Yes...

Not often I give bad reviews. But this place is an embarrassment to Mexican Food…read more Such a disappointment, they really need to improve their food. The service was ok. I asked for Chilaquiles with red sauce. Here is what was wrong. - The rice was old/reheated and hardly any flavor. - I asked for scrambled eggs. These were so overcooked almost burnt , my 5 year old child would have known better not to serve them. you couldn't tell it was eggs. - Enchilada sauce was canned and dark, also reheated. In a touristic place like Big Bear, don't do this to people!!!

Oh my gosh I've never been amazed by a restaurant this much! The new ownership is amazing! You can…read moretell how much thought and time was put into every item! It's so clean and has beautiful tiles by the bar! The mango shrimp tacos wowed me! The horchata was sooo good I miss it already! Will be coming back!!!!! Thank you to the owners of muchachos!

Great food and great service !! Chill vibe at the bar . Had the steak torta! It was really goodread more

The avocado chips are GREAT!…read more The plates of Bolivian food have a home-cooked quality and appearance. They taste mighty good too.

Super solid. I had the cheese enchiladas - really nice sauce, slightly different than the typical…read more Family had a carne asada burrito which was well-liked. We all liked the avocado salad, solid, homemade come chips with it. Nice flavor. Nice big restaurant. Outdoor patio on street side.

5/5 Stars -- Fantastic Food & Outstanding Service! We…read morestopped by Hacienda Grill and decided to split a carne asada burrito--it was absolutely fantastic, packed with flavor, and hit the spot. The complimentary chips were top-notch, too! Huge shoutout to Mateo, who was managing and serving during our visit. He was incredibly attentive and took the time to answer all our questions about various menu items. When we asked if the burrito was large enough to share, he gave us an honest recommendation that it was. It's rare to find such genuine, honest hospitality these days! We'll definitely be back.

My husband and I visited Big Bear Lake on Labor's Day weekend and because we stayed just across the…read morestreet,So we wanna have a nice dinner in a walkable distance,So Hacienda Grill is what we chose. Service : When we first walked in it was a lot of people and the place was pretty busy but it doesn't take long for us to be seated.Our server came quick and has been awesome through the whole entire dinner. Food : It was great! I had Birria Tacos and my husband had Taquitos.Both were good and portions were decent.We were pretty happy with it. Vibe : I would say it's like modern Spanish vibe.Bright and clean but still warm and cozy. Next time if we're in Big Bear Lake area.We will definitely go back.

Authentic Mexican food that not only tastes divine but looks the part as well! In desperate need of…read moregood Mexican food in a snap I discovers Nuevo Vallarta Grill on DoorDash and decided to give it a whirl. What a treat it was!! For the family I ordered a shredded beef chimichanga, cheese quesadilla, and 3 shredded beef taco combo; it was all delicious! Normally Mexican food especially delivered via DoorDash isn't always as pleasing to the eyes as it is the stomach, but this place does or right! Each plate was still hot and beautifully plated, I'm sure in person it's even lovelier. Our food was delivered lickity split and with the quality and care given to each plate you know they work hard and have good service! The restaurant itself isn't huge but whether you dine in or out you will enjoy yourself! I'm already looking forward to our next order, I'm pretty sure everything here is wonderful!

The food was okay, but the prices didn't match the menu. They charged me more for the food than…read morewhat was listed, and even the total with tax didn't add up (I'll include a picture). I asked for a receipt, but the cashier said she accidentally pressed "no receipt," so I didn't get one. The picture I took from their copy shows the total -- $32.97 plus $2.56 tax should've been $35.53, but I was charged $36.77. It's only a few dollars difference, but it feels dishonest. Overall, I don't appreciate being overcharged. If you go here, make sure to get a receipt. I won't be coming back.

It's a small town where cheap fresh food is hard to come by. As a local I come in here for lunch…read moremost days, because I work nearby. Every server is the best server, and I know them by name. This is without a doubt one of the best restaurants in big bear and I definitely recommend it to anyone considering

Terrible Restaurant!!!!…read more My experience at Sonora Cantina in Big Bear was absolutely HORRIFIC, and Ceasar was hands down the rudest, most unprofessional server I have ever encountered. I genuinely don't understand how someone with such a terrible attitude is working in customer service. The level of disrespect, arguing, and unprofessionalism was beyond unbelievable. Apparently, basic manners and common courtesy are too much to ask for here. We sat down and were offered water, chips and salsa, after receiving the smallest portion of meat I have ever seen in a taco with no water refill no salsa refill Ceasar returned 15 minutes later. I mentioned the dissatisfactiononly only to be met with a rude attitude from our server, and absolutely no sense of what decent customer service should look like. Instead of making customers feel welcome, Ceasar made the entire experience uncomfortable with an attitude that was completely unnecessary and embarrassing. Being rude, argumentative, and disrespectful to paying customers is NOT a personality trait. It's just terrible customer service. And the tacos? WHAT A JOKE. I have genuinely never seen tacos so ridiculously small in my life. The portions were absolutely pathetic. I've seen appetizers with more substance. I'm honestly not sure if the kitchen is running out of meat or if the restaurant is trying to save every last penny by serving microscopic portions, but either way, it's embarrassing. For the price you pay, you would expect something remotely satisfying. Instead, you get tacos that look like they were prepared from someone from a third world country! Between the laughable portions and the absolutely disgusting attitude from our server, this place managed to turn what should have been a simple dining experience into a complete disaster. Also let me mention once I received my bill I was over charged. No apologies no decent customer service just " Do you need your recipient?" What a joke! Ceasar seriously needs a reality check and a crash course in basic customer service. Nobody expects to be treated like royalty, but treating customers with basic respect should be the bare minimum. If you cannot speak to people politely, handle simple interactions without arguing, or do the bare minimum required of a server, perhaps customer service is not the right job. Shame on Sonora Cantina for hiring such Low Quality servers! Sonora Cantina, you can have the most appealing menu in the world, but none of it matters when the service is this atrocious and the portions are this embarrassing. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone, and I certainly will not be returning. There are far too many restaurants in Big Bear that actually value their customers to waste another dollar here. Save your money, save yourself the headache, and find somewhere else to eat. The food portions were a disappointment, the service was disgraceful, and the overall experience was an absolute joke. Easily one of the worst restaurant experiences I have ever had. Sonora Cantina in Big Bear do better. And Ceasar, learn some manners. Absolutely unacceptable! It seems other customers feel the Exact same way judging from other reviews!

Okay what a great little spot. I absolutely love blueberry donuts but this place makes me not like…read morethem anymore....how can anybody have one after eating tanks blueberry cake donut?? By far the BEST blueberry donut I have ever had, nicely done dank! Plenty of seating outside and a quick little spot to order inside. They don't make too many different donuts but that's probably because they make a really good few. Those apple fritters o. The bottom shelf were MASSIVE. Next time I visit big bear this is a must hit spot! Highly reccomend!

There's a magical little place in Big Bear called Dank Donuts…read more And when I say magical, I mean it. Not only is it in the most beautiful location, but they're serving gluten-free DONUTS, GF breakfast burritos, AND doggie donuts. A whole inclusive menu. Which means when we're in town, we're frequenting daily. And my little one is gonna do a whole dance about it. Donut places are the number one place they get left out of. So finding a gluten-free donut? That's not just a treat. That's an extra special, "wait, this is for ME?" kind of moment. And for me? This may have been the first cronut I've ever had...but it was not the last. 10/10. I eat it every time I go. If you're in or around Big Bear anytime soon, make sure to stop by for a breakfast you won't regret. And the owner, who has celiac, also has a fire restaurant down the street with a whole gluten-free menu. This place kills it on the views, the menu, the food, and the totally awesome outdoor space to hang with the fam on a slow mountain morning. You won't want to miss it. TL;DR: Gluten-free donuts. GF breakfast burritos. Doggie donuts. Inclusive menu. Beautiful location. 10/10 cronut. Owner with celiac. Go here. Then go to their sister restaurant down the street. You're welcome.

Delicious food and it was quickly ready! Best bean and cheese on the mountain. My husband loved the…read moretorta.

Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. We ordered two burritos: one carne asada wet…read moreburrito and one chile verde burrito. The carne asada honestly looked more like ground beef and had a really unpleasant taste. The chile verde burrito was okay, but nothing special. What really shocked us was the price -- $45 for just TWO burritos! For that price, I definitely expected much better quality and flavor. On top of that, the gentleman who was attending us sat down right behind us while we were eating, which made the whole experience feel very uncomfortable and awkward, especially since we were literally the only customers there. We felt so uncomfortable that we ended up packing up all of our food and taking it home instead of finishing our meal there. Between the food, the high price, and the uncomfortable atmosphere, sadly we won't be coming back.

We started with guacamole, chips and salsa. Wifey had a mimosa and I had Lagunitas IPA…read more Then Wifey had the 3 mini tacos, carne asada, al pastor and carnitas. I had shrimp aqua chile. So good. I thought the presentation on the aqua chile was beautiful. Service was friendly and we were checked on often but for some reason our main meal came out 45 minutes after our appetizers arrived. We weren't in a hurry but still strange that several folks who came in after us had actually finished their meal before we got ours. Oh well. Stuff happens.

Food: Mahi Mahi Tacos first you don't cut you fish into pieces makes it dry, tortillas were dry…read morelike they have been sitting no cream sauce at all. Birria Taco nice juicy meat with flavor good portion of meat. Rice dry beans ok add lard for flavor. Taco shredded beef salad good and nice amount of meat, chips & salsa good Service: slow she came back to our table when we were done eating. Ambiance: was good Would comeback to try something new it is only fair