50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Lake Arrowhead

“Wonderful, accommodating staff, delicious food at affordable prices. Went twice during our 3 days here and each time they didn’t disappoint. My party tried the Albondigas Soup (there were 8 meatballs in a bowl of it for just under $6), the Chicken wrap (my friend said it was probably the best she’s had), both the Chicken & Ground Beef Enchiladas with refried beans (that were perfect) & rice, Shredded Beef Burrito and the al la carte Ground Beef Tostada…. And we give a thumbs on every single item. We also tried their… “Mango Margaritas”, “Long Island Iced Tea” and the “Killer Margarita”, no complaints on those either. The bartender definitely knows how to make a drink!“

“Chicken Garbage Burrito!!“

“The food we ordered was to go, but then we changed our minds and decided to stay there and eat. I love the food they serve, and the amount they give is alot. I had to bring half my meal home with me. I ordered nachos with asada meat, and it was delicious 😋 . This is a hole in the wall place that has such good food. And they have a bar 🍸 👍.“

“Beautiful people very very friendly happy to see people eating together and at their restaurant so just kind really good service food came out great and quick hot just so good :) Maria is such a kind soul so happy to see her she loves her job all around just great people“

“Great food and service. If you have a chance try it for yourself.“

“The best gorditas ever!! I highly recommend this place 🫶🏻“

“everything 😋👌💯 is delicious“

“First came here in the 90s as a kid & I continue going here every chance I get. My parents live in Riverside county & still come here This place can get packed some mornings especially wkends. I 💙 the chirroarcon 🌯 & the fresh tortillas are delicious. I haven't any bad experiences with my comida. Theres no seats here & the area isnt great but be careful. I grew up in the area so it doesn't bother me.“

“Great place to eat! Great menu and taste! Desert and drinks! Friendly customer service!“

“me encantaria disfrutar una birria“

“The food at the taco shop is wonderful come and eat there too it's going to wonder if I go and eat a lot of places not really I just go visit a lot of places and I look at their food and sometimes I'll buy a taco just to check it out.“

“Mi familia y yo somos clientes desde que abrieron en 1991 hasta la fecha, buena comida y muy buena atención al cliente, súper amables. Cien 💯 recomendados 👌“

“Great place. Alex was great“

“Juanito’s in Highland is literally my favorite spot right now. The food is so good and not expensive at all. I got the potato tacos today and they were so fire. Also if you go you HAVE to get an agua fresca, they’re so good, watermelon, strawberry lime, pineapple mango, all of them hit. I’ve also done a Cali burrito with no meat and added beans and it was really good too. It’s just one of those places that never misses, like actually my happy place.“

“food was excellent service was great loved it 👌“

“This place is absolutely wonderful. They even have little patio area full of plants and a peaceful atmosphere where you can also relax with the cats that this restaurant takes care of from the streets. Kitties are clean and bellies full! The food here and the people are amazing food is always fresh too- MUST TRY THEIR CARNE ASADA FRIES beat around town.“

“Love this place! I got to lunch here almost every other day. The prices are very fair, lowest I've seen anywhere else. Portions aren't as big as but its exactly all I need to make it through my workday. Tacos, burritos, rice, beans are all delicious“

“My family first time eating there. The food was very delicious and great 👍 price for alot of food. I wasn't to happy about the timing it took to get our plates. But once we picked up our order it was very well worth the wait for delicious hot homemade 😋 authentic Mexican food. My favorite place to take family to eat authentic Mexican homemade food. The woman workers are kind respectful and take PRIDE in their cooking 🍳 for others. Love ❤️ this place. You will not be disappointed eating there.“

“The food is great!! I’m picky with my birria and let me tell you this one didn’t disappoint! The tortillas were handmade, everything cooked to perfection, and the girls were so nice! Definitely going back ❤️“

“Amazing. Great meat. Great sauce. Friendly staff. It's a perfect little place tucked in the residential area, and is an excellent choice for picking up lunch or dinner. I'm so glad to find a great Mexican food place so close to home.“

“Food is delicious & Drinks are fabulously delicious 🤤!! Definitely recommend!! It has the most beautiful romantic views 😍 perfect for a romantic lunch or dinner!!! We loved the experience!! 🥂💫“

“Just luv it and Our server Maria“

“I had delish Carnitas tacos today ! Hands down true Michoacan flavor in Riverside ! Carnitas with Skin are my favorite. The managers Stephanie, Nicole, and Tony were very sweet and attentive! Loved the music and after driving 100+ miles from San Diego, I had to stop to enjoy great carnitas tacos. The food comes out hot, fresh, and packed with seasoning that actually delivers. Portions are generous, and staff are friendly, and welcoming. If I'm in Riverside this is my go-to spot. Highly recommend it !🙂“

“Great meal - great find on Route 66“

“Chicken Garbage Burrito!!“

“Great tacos 🌮. Big jalapeños that looked interesting.“

“Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Everything came out fresh and tasted amazing. The staff was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to and recommending to friends and family.“

“Awesome menudo and service!!!“

“they have great food, great service.“

“Victoria's saves me from cooking dinner at least twice a week, and now they have delivery it might become more days! Everything is tasty, generous, fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The family and staff are so lovely and as locals we feel welcome and well fed every visit. Cannot recommend highly enough. Try the pizza. They apparently have an Italian pie genius hiding out the back. Delicious!“

“The food is great!! I’m picky with my birria and let me tell you this one didn’t disappoint! The tortillas were handmade, everything cooked to perfection, and the girls were so nice! Definitely going back ❤️“

“Burritos are what we order and they are delicious…. And HUGE! Tortillas seem like they are freshly made… try the ranchero breakfast burrito with potatoes …. Carne asada combo with rice, beans, pico and comes with cabbage …. so Good. Tracy is awesome and greets with a smile!!!“

“There was no wait and staff was very friendly . Their food is fresh and flavorful but be careful it comes out steaming hot. We got the carne asada street tacos and flautas. The meat was tender and juicy. The flautas were crispy and with meat. The green sauce has the right amount of Picante and Spice. The red was a little too hot. The dishes come with a half jalapeno that's been charred and it looks so tasty but be careful. I would definitely go back and recommend. It is one place I have had cravings for since going there.“

“My people We been going every Saturday
To ALBERTOS MEXICAN FOOD for their menudo it's delicious it's well serve with your choice of tortillas and all condiments for it.
overall Great selection of Mexican food offered at reasonable prices. Really friendly and polite employees ,also A well maintained restaurant with ample space to sit and eat. We really recommended.“

“good tortas, moist meats.“

“Thoroughly enjoyed coming here. I'm not much of a chicken sort of a person, but the grilled chicken and spicy chicken sandwiches were wonderful. Rosy helped me with my order and gave it to me once it was finished cooking. Thank you Rosy!“

“Always friendly service and consistently good food. We come back often!“

“So GOOD!!😍 love this placeee !! Me and my hubby always get our fix when we are in town 😋😋 @amapola branch out to Nevada pleaseeeeeee you definitely make a lot of 💰💰🤑“

“I bought an order of agua chiles, and they were really good. The problem was the portion size. I paid $28 and the container was maybe 60% full. The staff was really friendly, and the place was very clean, but portion size did not justify the price.

Update: I returned to this restaurant and they made it right, like I said, the staff is really friendly and the food was delicious. Changing to 5 stars“

“Molcajetes are the best..“

“Mi Lupita Restaurant is a mom & pop Mexican restaurant inside of a Swap Meet, way in the back of the indoor mall. Don’t be fooled by the location or the environment, the food is great! Our group had menudo (available daily) and I had a burrito mojado (Wet burrito). It was delicious and the right amount of food. The Jamaica I ordered as a drink was one of the best I’ve ever had, even to my LA native standards. I was told the menudo was good, but the true champion is the spicy red sauce at the table that’s very addicting. Stop on by if you’re in the area and undecided where to go!“

“Carne Asada Tacos.......yummmmmm!!!!!“

“Mitla Cafe has been on our list for a very long time. Over the years we have seen celebrity chefs eat here, and review it. We have done Route 66 and never have hit the restaurant when we could stop and eat, so on the way back from Joshua Tree National Park and a little bit of a detour, we made time to have lunch. So glad we finally got to eat here. The restaurant has been open in this location since the 1930's and is a gem in San Bernardino.\n\nWe were seated right away, our server came over immediately and brought water, chips and salsa. The first basket of chips is complimentary, but you will pay $2.99 for a second basket, which I don't have a problem with.\n\nWe both decided on our dishes. I went with a shredded beef taco, and Mr. B had the two enchilada plate with a shredded beef taco. The taco shell was crispy, filled with tender shredded beef, fresh crispy lettuce and lots of cheese. Sounds basic I know, but it really had an authentic taste to the dish. I did snag a couple of bites of one of the cheese enchiladas filling Mr. B's plate and they were amazing. \nHe loved his plate, again the taco was filled to the brim, the two cheese enchiladas were filled with perfectly melted cheese and a unique and flavorful red sauce. They were not the flat enchiladas many Mexican restaurants serve, these were full of cheese and so good. The plate did not have rice and beans, which was great too. The plate was filling enough.\n\nWe found street parking which was nice. The food was excellent, service great, and you feel the history within the walls and the photos that fill the walls. If we find ourselves in San Bernardino we will definitely eat here again.\n\nNote, that I didn't notice any vegan options, vegetarian options with the cheese enchiladas which are filling. Also, the menu states no substitutions and they mean it. So don't go in expecting to order a plate of food and change it, you can't. I believe others have complained about this, but we didn't have a problem with it. Sometimes you need to eat the food how it is prepared.“

“Finally! A place that has white menudo that tastes amazing. The meat was very clean and lean. The soup was full of flavor. I was here the other day and I saw that they had white menudo in the menu. I asked the owner how was it and she said it was great. Of course I was expecting that but she was right!To make things better they serve it every day except Tuesday when the indoor mall where they are is closed.Can’t wait for the next bowl!“

“We were promptly seated upon our arrival. We were hoping to see the Dodgers on their TV which was missing the remote. Staff did an admirable job trying to get the game on the TV using the manual buttons but could not get the station. All 4 of us were given glasses of water, but the server handled glasses from the top placing her fingers on the brim which is quite unsanitary. As a result, we drank our water using straws. Early on we ordered a side of guacamole which seemed to have been forgotten. We reminded our server again when our food arrived. The food was good. The tamale was hard, but overall, all the food was tasty. I would return again, but please don't handle the drink glasses where people put their mouths. Yuk!“

“Love this place, I’m there 2-3 times a week 👍🏽 it’s very clean and the workers are friendly“

“Food is always delicious fresh and the employees are always kind courteous and make sure your order is ready on time and love this place then Alberto's down the street and most other Mexican spots so glad they moved in that area

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs and wheelchair and disabled access available all the way around weather drive-thru or ordering at the window“

“I would like to take a moment to recognize Lilian for her outstanding customer service at Cardenas Markets. Every time I visit, she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure customers have a positive experience. Lilian is always professional, friendly, and attentive, greeting customers with a warm smile and genuine willingness to help.

She demonstrates excellent product knowledge and patience, making every interaction efficient and pleasant. It’s clear that she truly cares about her work and the people she serves. Employees like Lilian make a real difference and represent the Cardenas brand with pride and excellence.

Thank you, Lilian, for setting such a high standard for customer care. Your dedication and kindness do not go unnoticed!“