The family went there this evening for Mother's Day and everything was just delicious. Our waitress was attentive and very pleasant. I would recommend this restaurant and will be coming back. read more

We came here as guests for a baby shower and had the back event room with buffet style dinner. The food was not hot but the fajita mix was okay.. not good not great. The servers were attentive the first hour we were there and they slowly stopped picking up plates and brining drinks even though the party was still going strong. The room itself was nice but had zero windows. We went over the to the bar area which was way more fun and had windows lol the patio looked nice too. I'd come back to try the patio if we were in the area. But let me tell you the drinks are pricey!!! $32 for a vodka cran in a short glass and a spicy margarita. I was appalled. read more

We reserved this location for our company Christmas party, and unfortunately management completely ruined the experience. One of our coworkers brought a bottle, unaware that outside alcohol was not allowed. Instead of handling the situation professionally or discreetly, management was extremely rude and disrespectful. They yelled at us in front of our entire party and other guests, threatening to shut our event down unless we handed over the bottle. We tried to resolve the issue calmly by offering to pay a corkage fee or simply take the bottle back to the car. Both options were refused. Management took the bottle and refused to return it to us at the end of the event (it was an expensive bottle). The way this was handled was embarrassing, unprofessional, and unnecessary--especially for a reserved, private holiday event. A simple conversation would have sufficed. Because of how poorly management treated our group, would not recommend this place for private events. read more

We came here on a weekend. Place is big spacious. You can call and reserve. The food here is tasty and they have hand made tortillas! Service is great! Everything is clean and welcoming. Plus Marachi read more

We absolutely love this place for their Sunday brunch buffet (11am-2pm). We came here for Easter Sunday and they had a live mariachi band. They have a taco and tortilla station outside while the omelet station, other hot foods and desserts were inside. They always have menudo and pozole, which I love. The variety of foods and desserts are on point and all delicious ( rice,beans, bacon, papas, chili rellenos, shrimp cocktail, cerviche, lengua, veggies, carnitas, birria, taquitos, flan, stuffed churros, macarons, etc). Their waitstaff is always kind and attentative. Their buffet price is about $30 per person including 3 mimosas or $40 per person for unlimited mimosas. I highly recommend their buffet if you get a chance to check out it. read more

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Came in and was greeted quickly, staff was friendly. Ordered fajitas and a sampler platter. Food was good chicken in my opinion on the fajitas was a little over cooked, but had really good flavor. Restaurant was decorated nicely and had a bunch of TVs to watch sports march madness. Competitive price for food that we had plenty to make another meal out of , we liked their salsa and chips as well. read more

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Awesome Mexican food with great service. Large venue with lots of TVs to watch sports and the dodgers on! Full bar. Lunch buffet. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. read more

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Food is amazing. Bacon was cooked perfectly, taquitos were delicious as well as the pozole. Fantastic experience and will definitely come back read more

We've dying here many occasions small groups small family and Catering all did not disappoint they also support the community when you're dying here it is an experience read more

This is a great brunch location, the selection of food is amazing and very tasty. The staff is friendly, attentive, and welcoming coupled with a vibrant ambiance. We'll be back! read more

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Always great! Their tamales are my favorite- fresh and moist. Our server was so attentive. The restaurant, is spacious and festive. I highly recommend! read more

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Looks like they host a lot of events and banquets here. Very lively yet chill Mexican restaurant to try. The customer service is pleasant and table service is prompt. Though, wish they had refilled my water automatically without having to ask. The Taquito Trio was filling and delish, good portion of rice and beans too. My friend got the Empanadas and she enjoyed them. Complimentary side of chips and salsa were solid. Not one of the absolute best Mexican spots I've eaten at, but still satisfies that Mexican food craving. read more

Villa Catrina - Taquito Trio, Empanadas, and side of chips with salsa (not pictured). - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

Our celebration couples enjoying there first dance of the evening and to many more The venue is super helpful and cater to any type of event read more

Villa Catrina - Anniversary couples enjoying their first dance of the evening - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

Service was great, even though it was a a huge group of people, the waiter only got one order wrong out of 25 the food was delicious. Great great. Taste 10 out of 10 Highly recommend this place places clean plenty of parking. read more

This is probably about my 3rd time coming here! My partner and I at this point always love coming here! Stopped by today for some lunch and drinks! Fajitas were bomb! I got the steak, my partner got the chicken, you get a nice big side of rice and beans with your choice of tortilla (corn or flour). You get chips and salsa in the beginning and the waitress was kind enough to bring me some habanero salsa! The waitress also made our drinks and were they perfect!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND Villa Catrina! read more

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Our server was so kind and made great recommendations. The food was authentic and fresh. Complimentary salsa and tortilla chips, the chips were warm and crispy, you can tell it was freshly fried! Overall experience was amazing, we ordered the steak ranchero and the combination plate (I chose pork tamale and chicken enchilada) and I would order the steak ranchero again. I would come back and try other items but everything was tasty! read more

Villa Catrina - Front plate: 2 chicken enchiladas and 1 pork tamale Back plate: Steak rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I've had catering from here twice now and I gotta say the Chile Verde and Mole Poblano are gooood. The pork in Chile verde isn't spicy but the sauce is flavorful and pork tender. Pour that over some rice and there you have it. The chicken in mole poblano isn't too sweet, nice savory mole again pair with rice and all set. Need to dine in here some day! read more

Wonderful atmosphere, great food, and friendly staff! I had the shrimp and steak fajitas and they were great. The wet burritos here are also really good. The decor is lovely and so are the people. read more

Today was my first time going to this restaurant and it was amazing. Jose and Silvia were so attentive and kind I will most definitely come back. I recommend this place to friends and family. The tamales were delicious. read more

Popped by before a concert at the arcadia performance arts and grabbed margaritas and apps. service was really friendly, seemed like lots of regulars, queso corn dip def superior to the guac, lots of fun margaritas flavors, occasional live music too read more

Very good wait staff, friendly, professional, and welcoming. Good chips and salsa at the start of your meal and they are not stingy on the chip/salsa refills. Generous entree choices; all very good. read more

Wife and I went for the Sunday brunch. Man? It all hit. From the amazing omelet station all the way to the deserts it was all so good. The tacos on the fresh made tortillas were definitely a hit as well. read more

My wife and I were in the area and looking for a good Mexican restaurant. We found Villa Catrina on Yelp--it was the closest spot and had great reviews, so we decided to give it a try. I was seriously craving enchiladas and chicken mole, and when I saw they had Chicken Mole Enchiladas on the menu, that sealed the deal. The place was packed, which we took as a good sign, and even so, we were seated right away out on the patio. The service was friendly and fast, and everyone made us feel welcome. Now, about those enchiladas... WOW. The Chicken Mole Enchiladas were absolutely amazing. Honestly, they were so good that I'm not sure I'll ever be able to order anything else here. Highly recommend Villa Catrina if you're in the area. We'll definitely be back! read more

Villa Catrina - Chicken Mole Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Arcadia, California

I was recently invited to Villa Catrina for lunch. It was Sunday Palm Sunday and although the restaurant was closing early , our waitress told us to take our time. The decor is very cute, Plenty of parking in the back. I had the pork with chile verde (delicious) my friend had the shrimp enchiladas, Good thing I took a picture of her plate before she devoured everything ..lol she said they were delicious . Customer service was very polite and attentive . Lets not forget the chips and salsa which were very fresh. I will be visiting Villa catrina again and trying out some other dishes read more

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Great experience. At the entrance are the ladies making homemade tortillas and making tacos and quesadillas for the buffet. We arrived just 45 minutes after opening and they were packed and told we had to wait 30 minutes. Special shoutout to the manager Renato who immediately came to us and offered us a drink while we wait. We initially went with the intention of ordering off the menu but changed our minds for open buffet. Renato personally walked us to show us the options at the buffet and where everything was. He was amazing from start to finish. Thank you for making us (biracial couple) feel so welcome :) The food was all amazing! Not sure what these reviews are talking about. Every single thing I tasted was fresh, seasoned perfectly and authentic. They have everything from birria, ceviche, enchiladas, omelet station, lengua in salsa verde, rice and beans, shrimp, waffles, fries, a salsa bar, aguas frescas, you name it. One of my favorites were the unlimited macarons! I mean, in Vegas you get 4 tiny ones for the price of this buffet. Everything was top notch and I can't wait to go back. The ambiance was lively and they had love mariachi playing the entire time. It was a very cool experience. I'm so glad we decided to give this place a try. One I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the LA area. read more

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A top tier mexican restaurant in Arcadia. There is not one negative thing I can say from my experience. Every single item was delicious. From the horchata to the full entree plates. We had the privilege to go on a Sunday afternoon with only 10 people inside. The staff were so friendly and attentive. Beautiful ambience! read more

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Food was great, service is even better Great ambiance with that homely feel! Sunday brunch has a great selection of food that you will enjoy read more

I just want to say, we were very amaze of how this place was. I called to make a reservation for 19 people, Genaro which is the person I spoke with, arranged everything for us. We were very delightful, happy and satisfied with everything. The food was delicious, the service was very attentive. We will definitely come again, I highly recommend this place. Thank you so much Genaro for all your assistance over the phone. Your crew really took care of us once we got there. read more

Best Mexican food I have ever had. Supper tasty. I recommend getting the villa burrito with red sauce. Always a go to if I am in the area. The staff are super nice. read more

I highly recommend this restaurant!! Their service is 100% outstanding!!! I hosted my daughter's graduation party here and it was nothing short of perfect! The staff is so great and attentive along with the boss Genaro! The food is wonderful and all of my guest said it was the best Mexican food ever. I had the buffet option that had the most variety and was the top of the 4 prices per person and it was the best decision! The steak fajitas and birria were so bomb not to mention the shrimp!!! Have a party here y'all!! read more

I really liked the layout of this restaurant. It has a small outdoor dining area by the front entrance, a main dining room to the right with a bar and small stage for a band. Continue down the hallway and the kitchen and buffet service area is to the right and a small dining room on the left. Straight ahead is separate dining room perfectly setup for a private banquet room. We were with a large group of 50 guests and ate the buffet of enchiladas, chicken fajitas, chili verde, rice beans, and corn or flour tortillas. All dishes were tasty with the chili verde being most delicious, in my humble opinion. I found the service to be very welcoming and accommodating, the employees were extra attentive and polite. I liked how they checked on us and continue to refill our drinks, and bowls of chips and salsa. I plan to come here again and highly recommend them for occasions for groups of 30, 50 or 75 people. Please don't forget to tell 'em that Rosemary sent ya!! read more

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I was there last month for a funeral reception luncheon, and the food was delicious. It was a buffet and everything was delicious. They did an exceptional job there highly recommend their food. read more

Absolutely LOVE this place! We live in Riverside and don't mind the drive for the food and service. Sunday brunch is great although I wish the tortillas were not so hard to get (you have to go to a separate taco station to get them and by that time your food or the tortillas are cold before making it back to the table). The champagne was very tasty - not the cheap brands most restaurants use for bottomless brunches! Went this last Sunday to celebrate my sister with about 14 family members and we were very well taken care of even though the banquet room was pretty full with several other parties. Special shout out to our server Juan M for keeping up with everyone and making sure we were all taken care of. Keep up the good work Villa Catrina! I recommend this restaurant to many people every chance I get! :) read more

Stopped in after a long hike and this place hit the spot! The steak was juicy and flavorful, the chips were fresh and crunchy and the enchilada plate delivered. The place has a fun atmosphere and is very inviting. Will definitely be back next time we are on the area read more

My wife and I have been to Villa Catrina in Arcadia about two or three times before, always as guests of family members who frequent this restaurant. Each time, the food, service, and overall atmosphere were great -- which is why we decided to consider hosting a baptism brunch here, based on both our own positive past experiences and our family's recommendation. When I first called, I spoke with a lady who was incredibly kind and helpful. She went over menu options, pricing, and availability with patience and professionalism. That initial call left a great impression and made us even more excited to plan our event here. Unfortunately, our in-person visit today was a completely different experience. When we stopped by during lunch to ask about reserving a date, we were connected with an employee named Joe. From the start, his tone was dismissive. Before asking for any details, he repeatedly told us they already had a 40-person event that day and that our date "probably wasn't available." He also mentioned multiple times that he wouldn't be able to "move his staff around" to accommodate another group. When we asked if he could contact the person in charge of scheduling, he said he didn't want to interrupt their schedule and told us to "come back at 5:30." We're not sure if Joe might be the owner, but one thing is certain -- if we were running a business, we'd never want to foster that kind of attitude toward potential customers. We completely understand if a date is booked or if someone else handles event scheduling, but the interaction could have been handled with more care and professionalism. A simple, "Let me take your name and number so our event coordinator can follow up," would have made all the difference. I'm writing this review not to bash the business -- because we truly like Villa Catrina and the staff has been wonderful the times we've visited -- but to help others set their expectations. If you're planning to host an event here, make sure you speak directly with the right person from the start so you don't go through what we did. Hopefully, this feedback also helps management recognize where there's room for improvement, because this restaurant really does have great potential for family and company events. read more

3.5. Came here with some friends. The ambiance was cute. Service was okay. It was definitely more of a if you need something ask. Wasn't proactive. Food portions are pretty decent for the price you pay! Chicken nachos are good. Could have to used some more chips read more

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Great chips and salsa. I had the street tacos with shredded chicken and carne asada. The rice and beans were delicious. I would recommend.

Haven't been back to Villa Cantina in a minute so when the BF wanted a burrito, I was not opposed. We got their Taquito Trio, Catrina Fries, Villa Burrito with el Pastor, and Fajita Quesadilla with beef. We got our meal to go. They packed everything nicely. They even gave out freshly made chips and salsa with our meal. The portions are huge and everything tasted great...especially my Fajita Quesadilla with big chunks of steak. Next time, we should definitely eat there and enjoy everything even more. read more

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Large portions and fast friendly service. It's really a quaint place with adequate parking.

Wouldn't have known about this place had it not been for a post-workout meal. We ended up taking over several tables in one of their back rooms where the workers were super attentive as they took over 20+ orders. I ended up ordering the combination plate (2 options) with the chicken enchilada and the shredded beef crunchy taco. This also came with rice and beans. (I think price wise it was around $12-13.) The plate had a lot of food - everything was really good and wasn't too oily. The food that the majority of people ordered all looked tasty and nobody really had any complaints about anything. We also had several pitchers of margaritas that were pretty refreshing as well. Honestly no complaints - having such a large group isn't super easy, but the workers here were really nice and we all got our food in a very timely manner. I believe there's a small lot for parking, but also a ton of street parking as well. read more