Was not really interested in "eating here" based on the look of the place. The "pay (1) quarter per restroom visit" didn't help much either. Anyway, it's a small place to grab a quick bite or beer. We stopped in because it's the closest restaurant/place near 3 Sisters Falls to go to restroom. I'd stick to the attached convenience store for food & drink. Actually, this may all explain the "quarter machine" on restroom door lol. I give this tiny kitchen 5 "Well played Veronica's Kitchen, well played" out of 10. read more

Purchased a bean and cheese burrito I don't eat cheese so I asked to get rice instead. I noticed she charged me $1.50 for the rice. She said they could not substitute it so I had to pay the extra. It was not good and definitely not worth the extra money. read more

This is a cute little restaurant. We're from out of state and were hungry for Mexican food. We dined in and we're pleasantly surprised, the rice and beans were fantastic. Hubby had beef enchiladas and I had the steak fajitas. We will def be back here, food was awesome! Good service by our waitress Maria. read more

Chicken enchiladas very tasty. Great quality Mexican and American food for the east county! read more

Veronica's Kitchen - Friendly and fast! - American Near Me - Descanso, California

Veronica's serves amazing Mexican food in a cozy setting with friendly happy service. This is the only Mexican restaurant I've been to that makes the chips to order, when they get to your table they are hot and super crispy! My favorite by far is the carnitas plate followed closely by the chile relleno plate. They have daily specials M-F. Love this place! read more

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The food is excellent. The environment is horribly loud. The service is terrible. Only a valid choice if everything else is close or full read more

Super friendly atmosphere. A nice stop over for a late breakfast. I asked for the egg, potato, cheese and carne asada burrito on corn tortillas (like tacos) and a side of their whole beans. It was all tasty and the beans where homemade, fresh, and pretty good! They were grilling the meat fresh outside. It was also not greasy. Prices were also reasonable and service prompt. Someone gave a two star review? I'd like to hear more of why as I don't believe it. No reason that I could see. There was a steady flow of customers. And regulars. read more

Overall good Mexican Food! The Shrimp a la Diabla and Tejada Burrito are my favorites! Nice tasty and spicey hot sauce as well. Not that watered down hot sauce that a lot of taco shops have. Very nice and friendly people behind the counter. Love that I can get good Mexican Food here in the Mountains read more

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Food is nothing special. Typical Mexican "fast food" with little imagination or decent accomodations & service. Disappointed & underwhelmed. I won't be returning. read more

Out on motorcycle ride today with Peak Rider (check out their website Peakrider.com). What a find! Great lunch spot. I had bean and rice with a fish taco and the fish was tender! Authentic tasting beans. Friendly customer service. read more

Wonderful restaurant with friendly service!! The lengua burrito was so tender and flavorful, and the ham gotta was huge and delicious!

We went to hike Three Sisters Falls and were hungry after. Walked into Veronica's not sure what to expect and was completely surprised by our experience! Our server was friendly and brought over fresh corn chips and they were the bomb. I ordered Chile Verde and Albondigas soup as they are hard to find on menus, my hubby ordered a taco and enchilada. Man, the chile verde is better than abuela's! They also have bunuelos which is crazy! Delicious home style Mexican food! read more

A little slice of heaven! Every time I go to Veronica's, they make me food that heals my soul! And they are always so nice to me!Don't miss Birria on Sunday! read more

My wife & I have eaten here twice since moving to the Lake Cuyamaca area. This is really well made Mexican eats, just like Mamacita used to cook. The Chiles Rellenos are superb as is the Rice & Frijoles Rancheros (de la olla). I'm not much of a flour tortilla person but when an eatery offers handmade I'm all for it. They're prices are very untypically low for the Descanso, Cuyamaca, Julian areas. It is a very simply laid out cafe with unpresumptuous decor, but the ladies that have attended to us, (Maria & of course Veronica), make you feel not only welcome but totally at home. Fact is, ..... "Try it, you'll like it" read more

Good food and nice people. Great tacos and burritos.... They really catered to the community food. read more

Yesterday's dinner was ruined because of Veronica's Kitchen. It was way over priced, and there were beans in my Carne Asada burrito. Who puts beans in a Carne burrito. And sell it for over $8. They take advantage of the people who are just driving thru. But the locals get screwed. read more

An East County winner and overall 4.5. Service: 5; friendly staff: 5; great hours: 5; nice menu and daily specials: 5; service: 4.5. There are some misses on the menu and good days & bad days on the food. Overall, food is 3.5 to 4. But, heck, even though it is only 45min from San Diego, there is nothing else out here. I keep coming back, because, the service is good, staff is nice, food is just fine, relaxing patio, and, big picture, the place is pretty cool. Veronica's really does a fine job. Open air smoking patio is nice. When driving west into SDGO on I-8 it is one of the last nice, quiet, and simple places to stop before the SDGO metropolis starts. read more

This place is terrible. My cheese enchiladas were cold and the cheese on the inside wasn't even thinking about melting, old el paso makes more authentic enchilada sauce, and my salad had a layer of water underneath it. I had just got done hiking three sisters, after a really light breakfast, and I still couldn't choke down my meal. Go the extra half mile up the road to Descanso Junction. read more

Holy cow!! 5 stars!! I was so impressed by the genuine warm customer service. It's a long drive from home and we can't wait to go back!! Not only was the customer service fantastic. The food was delicious!! My hubby and I both ordered a bacon avocado cheese burger. Just thinking about it is making me hungry!! :) the vibe was easy going and comfy. Thank you ladies!! read more

I came here after hiking 3 sisters falls as it was adjacent to the closest market. I ordered the Ribs and Chicken special which was decent. Their portion size was very generous as it also included corn, fries and baked beans. They also served homemade tortilla chips, fried to order, and salsa. read more

Stopped here on a motorcycle ride recently. The place is very quaint, what you would expect for Descanso. The menu wasn't huge, but what they made was very tasty. I've seen some of the reviews knock the carne asada here, but they cook it outside on a real grill. Not many places I know do that. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, explaining some of the dishes I was unfamiliar with. They brought out complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were almost too hot to touch at first, but you can't complain about something being made fresh for you! The salsa was wonderful and clearly made there on site. Our burritos came out quickly and tasted delicious. They also have fountain drinks, with one free refill, so if you are out in the heat, know that you can get more than a little can of soda without having to pay for multiple drinks. I will be back next time I am out this way. read more

After hiking Eagle Peak near 3 sisters http://www.ihikesandiego.com/eagle-peak-hike/ I decided to stop and grab a drink at the connivence store next door but just as I was about to walk in I saw this place next door. I had a great Carna Asada burrito, a Negro Modelo served with great chips and salsa. The family that is running this place is really nice. read more

Had the shrimp burrito today about 10 hours ago, and now I have been throwing up for about an hour. The burrito was filled with rice, mayo, and a few shrimps. It was so-so. If I dont get better, I will go to the hospital, never again. read more

As soon as one walks into her restaurant, Veronica and her husband Victor make you feel right at home. I love her chile relleno plate and my husband loves her chicken soft tacos (if you order tacos make sure to specify whether you want them soft or hard shell). Tucked away in Descanso, CA, it's a nice stop for out of towners who want a good, inexpensive, meal. read more

I live in the area and while the staff is friendly and helpful the food is ok. I think the place needs a bit of a makeover or deep clean. Also a fresh salsa bar would be nice. It's good for kids because they are so helpful and don't make you feel bad for leaving a mess, and even have given chocolates to the kids and free juice.that does mean alot to me and its a local place so it's important to spend money here. But like other small towns they know there isn't a lot of competition. However it is FARbetter than the junction. I have eaten there twice and that place is dirty, annoying staff and food like fake eggs are just unacceptable. read more

The food is really good. Wait times aren't the best but it's worth it for the grub. The only reason why I gave it 3 stars was the business not being open at the times it states in the window and online. I live in Julian and work in Alpine so one morning I was looking forward to grab a bite on my way to work in the morning. They state they open at 7am but when I got there at 7:21am it was dark and no one there. If you plan to open at 7 someone should be there or change your hours to 8 or so forth. read more

I had a canasta casadia and my friend had a torta. We also had a shrimp cocktail. The food was great. But people that came in after us got a table before us and we quickly realized they all know each other. So we were put on the back burner. Chips and everything were served to the people that came in after us because they knew these regulars. We never got a table, but the food was great and Veronica is sweet. The cook is very nice as well. Everything would have been perfect if we were served in order, not after friends. read more

Beyond Dissapointed!!! Veronica's Kitchen, wow. Ok. A month ago I ordered take out, second time we have eaten there. My inlaws were up and my FIL went and picked it up. They do not eat avocado. Neither do my children. I ordered everything without it. Everything was drenched in it. Gross. They also sent a small rice instead of large, though I was charged for a large. Because everyone was starving and I ddnt want to be over upset when I spoke to them (small town) I cooked eggs and toast and waited to the next day to call. I spoke to Veronica. She apologized and said we could have the same exact messed up order for free in the future. Just call and speak with her. I called just now and she told me "You always complain about my food." (We had only eaten there once before and never complained though it was overpriced for small portions). She also said "you are welcome to eat here but stop complaining. Thank you goodbye." AND SHE HUNG UP ON ME!!!!!!!!! At NO point was I ever rude. I'm sorry, but that is NOT ok. I don't think she knew who she was talking to, but if that's how she treats her locals then screw that. I will never overpay for rude service and boring food again. If I could give them a negative star I would. read more

Most delicious place! Not sure where the negative reviews came from, but the food is authentic and the service is of the utmost quality! Not a bad item on the menu. Tastes like Mexico has been transported to the US not only the food but also the hospitality. Aplace you must visit and guarantee you will come back when you are looking for a home cooked meal. Amvbiance, food & hospitality are all GREAT! read more

I go to Veronica's a lot as I live near by and I have nothing bad to say about it. Also the beans are really good.

Yes this is a hole in the wall. However it's pretty good considering it's in the middle of nowhere. After my hike, I was starving and needed food ASAP. This was the only option, but we're glad we stopped here. I ordered a pollo asado burrito it was okay it wasn't excellent but it was decent. For the price I expected more. The best The best part was the salsa, guacamole, both very fresh. The chile relleno was amazing my mom ordered this and it was as good or better then her food. My moms food is amazing. Her plate was huge. The kids chicken fingers were okay not bad but again my son was starving too so they tasted amazing the only thing they could've done better was probably the french fries they were little just generic and defectively meh. Sad that others rated this place low. At least try the Chile Relleno. read more

Pretty good eats here. Very organized and clean.Nice friendly staff too. Really enjoyed it.

In Descanso for the Parade (I was in it...wife watched) at 7 am, and Veronica's opened right on time. Pozole sounded good so I ordered it. Veronica said it was made yesterday and there was no more Pata, but I ordered anyway. Pleasantly surprised when it came to my table LOADED with shredded Carnitas Pork ! Wife ordered a Burrito...big enough for two meals so she took half of it home for later. Food is great, nice selection of Beers, and friendly, laid-back small- town country atmosphere. read more

Food was pretty good and the owners are really friendly. Food took a little longer than I thought it should be all in all not bad

The food was okay but the thing that really got me was the price. I ask for a torta without any meat since I am vegeartian. Now get this the price of a Carne Asada total at the time was 8.99$ the charged me 10.99. So they charged 2 dollars not to put meat on my torta and it is not like they put anything extra on it all it was, was at torta without meat. I mean come on I don't mind paying the same 8.99$ but charging more to just take off meat. I talked to the person and asked them why it's more money and she said that's the price and should wouldn't even listen to me or adjust the price. I live near the resturant and since no one there was willing to listen to me I will no longer be eating at this establishment. read more

Sorry to hear some people have had a negative experience, but we have been to Veronica's several times (we live in Descanso) and it has always been great for us. The owners/staff are super friendly and warm, and our food has always been outstanding. After 25 years of living in Descanso, we've been waiting for a good Mexican restaurant, and Veronica's delivers. By far my favorite item is their chile relleno - it's the best I've ever had. read more

What an amazing little kept away secret away from all mayhem down the hill. We were greeted by Veronica and was surprised how busy it was!! So awesome seeing great places filled with such grateful customers. The food was top notch and the chips and salsa were to die for. We. Recommend this place to anyone who's looking for hot, fresh and cold beer your place is waiting. You won't be disappointed! Thanks again for not disappointing us once again. Can't wait to come back read more

I think one star is being generous. Jack of all trades, master of none. This place would be better off focusing on one thing instead of doing it all. This place is a far cry from a taco shop or a Mexican restaurant. Taco Bell prepares better Mexican food. I had a bean, cheese, and rice burrito... Cost was nearly $8 and the burrito was about 1/2 the size of a taco shop burrito. The beans were dry and tasted like the ones you get from a can at the grocery store. I ordered quesadillas for my kids that were tiny, way too tiny for the $4 that they charge. My advice? Save your money and go down the hill for decent food. Never again will I step foot in this place. read more

My husband and I thought we'd give our local restaurant another try but unfortunately we left feeling disappointed once more. I had the Pollo Asado burrito which was very tasteless and dry. The chunks of chicken although plentiful tasted as if they had been fast thawed and heated in a microwave with out seasoning. Ugh! Even loading it up with salsa didn't help. My Husband had a bean, cheese and (added) rice burrito which should have been so simple as to be hard to screw up. However, it tasted as if it came right off the Sysco truck. Very bland and canned-like. To make matters worse they have add rice on the menu for $1.00 but charged $1.50 on our bill. When asked why there was a discrepancy the waitress simply said it was an error on the menu and wasn't ready to correct it. It's not the .50 cents extra that bugs me but the attitude about it....ethically you shouldn't advertise a price and then sneak in extra charges because it's convenient for the seller. The whole menu in my opinion is overpriced for very mediocre tasting food. We will not be "trying it" again, ever. read more

Veronica is very friendly to everyone as you are treated warmly as you enter her restaurant. Unfortunately her food is mediocre at best. When I go to a Mexican restaurant I expect it to be better thanTaco Bell,this place was not. How do you mess up a burrito? read more