El Tio Alex Mexican Restaurant

You would NEVER find this place without Google Maps. I picked up my housemate at ONT, and while waiting, I found this restaurant. HIDDEN GEM. DELISH. Order first, then sit down. The housemate had the shrimp burrito, and I had the chile relleno burrito. We each took home half. They serve Coca-Cola products.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came in for all you can eat brunch with the family. The food was delicious and the deserts were even better ! The service was soo good too. Hidden gem !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

just went in and got a shredded beef burrito man they hooked it up ad its big worth the drive and try and I will go back again

Hands down my favorite place to eat. Love coming for their brunch too

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice people serving but unfortunately the food is terrible. My wife and I went for brunch. We paid $60 for both and OMG just not good food at all. The chilaquiles were all soft, not crispier and the sauce tasted as if it was from a can. We asked for salsa and the salsa tasted like canned salsa. I really didn't want to do this review because they're nice people but the $60 we paid really hurt.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

The food is flavor less

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

This place is hidden in a very non-descript business park off of Fourth and Center in RC, and Fourth has been under construction forever, thus making it even harder to find, but oh, my goodness, it is so worth your while!

Despite being next to an accounting firm, in an area of really sterile architecture, the restaurant has a wonderful ambiance the minute you walk in. This time of year, the owner has put up a Xmas tree comprised of Dodger ornaments. She says that it was a gift put together by customers. This says so much: that she has such loyal and loving customers who would do this for her.

Aside from the seasonal Dodger (YAY!) tree, though, the whole restaurant is nicely decorated. It is clean and spacious, and there are multiple big screen TVs and music. There is a back room area for larger parties, and everything is laid out very efficiently.

The staff is friendly and professional, and, as we caught them today during a lull, we were able to find out quite a lot about the restaurant. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! You are to order at the counter, then they will bring your food to you. Even so, they check on you regularly, to make sure that everything is good. (It is much better than good, but it's nice that they ask!) They also mentioned that they have a Sunday Brunch special, which sounds amazing.

Now to the most important part--the food. Oh my goodness! I have been here several times, and every time, I find a new favorite entree. Today, I was feeling a little under the weather, so I ordered the Chicken Tortilla soup, along with a "small" side salad. My friend ordered the Menudo and the Beer Batter Fish Tacos with rice and beans. In the past, I have had the grilled fish tacos, which were mouthwateringly good, due to something in the spices they use. Their burritos are also a joyful experience! All so good!

In a charming understatement, the young woman told us, "the servings are kind of generous." Ha! We ended up taking home at least half of our meal, to enjoy another day. Even as delicious as everything was, we had to admit defeat at barely halfway through. And I'm looking forward to the leftovers!!!

Highly highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Beer Battered Fish Tacos, Burritos

Great food, friendly staff. Good flavors and big portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Burritos

Excellent authentic Mexican food made with care and deliciousness! Thanks Alex!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taco Tuesday special 3 tacos was very flavorful. Just the right amount of food between 3 carnitas tacos, rice & beans with chips and salsa. Very helpful staff to answer my questions and Dodger fans as well. Thanks again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Carnitas

Food was good and great service 🤍

Disappointed with the chips, salsa and both meals.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Food was great, and the owners were incredibly nice to me and everyone else in the place. Very engaging and took time to talk to people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burritos

Lets just say that Mexican food is made with heart, and lots of it. The staff were super friendly and treated you as if you were a guest in their home.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5