Mexican Restaurants near Camp Lejeune

“LOS CASITA LOCA“the little crazy house”Dining fare at Camp Lejeune, the home of expeditionary warfare” is not limited. However, it is mostly the home of various popular fast-food franchises and the “chow” halls. There was a time when having breakfast at the Camp Lejeune Chow Hall was an experience to secretly anticipate. However, those halcyon days are now in the dust bins of history. Since the Pandemic, plastic utensils, Styrofoam plates, and a staff that looks at the prepared food with a mix of disdain and sorrow has curbed my joy.The breakfast burrito at the Chow Hall used to be a delight, an intoxicating mixture of hashbrown, chorizo, egg, cheese, black beans and love. Now it is all lies and prepacked blandness. I inquired about how long the tater tots had been sitting out. The worker replied, “Ten minutes”. They could not even look me in the eye. LIE! LIES! And more LIES! I took my homely lukewarm burrito to my table sobbing and in silence I ate. Drinking my black coffee from a Styrofoam cup. No more I cried to the gods in heaven NO MORE!!!LOS CASITA LOCA, a pale yellow drive through with outdoor seating……It sits in the middle of a largely abandoned parking lot. It’s asphalt riven with cracks and fissures, which speaks to the decay and inertia that has gripped this entire strip mall. The phallic box rises to great each day with pangs of weariness that are felt upon your approach. What good can come of this? you scream at an uncaring universe. The building looks like it is close to spontaneous combustion or simply suicidal collapse in the grueling heat of a coastal summer.Los Casitas Locas is open from 0800 to 1400, Monday through Friday and during those times. The drive through is akin to when the buzzards circle a dying carcass on a lonely backwoods’ road. The madness of this is nonstop. The workers inside are bone tired. Like Sisyphus of old they push their burritos up the hill only when finally reaching the peak they slide back down burrito hill. DOOMED FOR ALL ETERNITY TO MAKE AND REMAKE TASTY Highlander & California Burritos for a vast hungry horde of unknown persons. I always do the walk-up. I place my order. Looking at the poor woman she stares back with hollow vacant eye holes. A world weariness is upon here that no amount of rest can replenish. I place my order and tip 20%.I sit and patiently wait……..and wait. I wait a little longer. Other people are waiting as well. Everyone is patient, but there is always one who is not. They pace and sigh aloud. It’s amusing me. Their entreaties to the staff fall upon deaf and incredulous ears. Can you not see that it is just the two of us? Can you not see with your good eyes the circle of unending traffic that speaks to our popularity and tastiness of our burrito fare? Sit down and wait you poor fool.I usually order either the Highlander or the California Burrito with Steak. The Highlander is stuffed with egg, bacon, sausage, cheese, sour cream, and cheese. The California Burrito has steak and cheese and lots of other good things that I can’t quite remember this morning. But rest assured you will not be disappointed. Los Casita Loca is a real gem in this world of cookie cutter nonsense, it manages to rise above and deliver excellent food for the money. I highly recommend.“

“This is a very nice Taco Bell! I absolutely loved the atmosphere, service and cleanliness. I will be coming back here again. Many others agree with me because there was a big nice line in the drive through and several costumers inside. I will be coming back for more.

Vegetarian options: They have food without meat!

Parking: There is plenty of parking“

“We have been to Cancun several times and the food is always great, I would recommend it to anyone looking for something affordable and friendly.“

“This place was a major disappointment. Their margaritas were overpriced fruit juice. 16 bucks! I only drank a bit of it because I wanted them to know I wasn't pulling a fast one. When I spoke to the manager about it she claimed the drinks were made to restaurant specifications and acted snotty. It tasted like they might have waived the bottle of tequila over the glass. The food was mediocre. Shrimp that was probably boxed frozen. Flavorless rice. Literally. The rice was white. No seasoning there and not much in any of the other food. Room temp beans. Etc. She did comp my drink and the server Nicholas was a peach. Other than that I cannot recommend this restaurant.“

“I was there today for the taco Tuesday special. The server we had could not get the order right and when we asked for some cheese dip he asked if we were being rude. this is the third time he has messed up my order. if I do dine there again I will ask for another server besides this one.“

“Had the pollo burrito. It had a ton of flavor and didn't require any extra seasoning even though they have a great selection of just in case. The horchata was okay, and the only reason I don't give full stars. The food was excellent and approved by my well-traveled Latino compadre.“

“Great steak tacos. $2.50 each. Many entrees offered $12.00. It comes with beans, rice. Chicken polo, hot green salsa sauce, fresh flour or corn tortillas, chalupas, quessadillas, fresh cilantro. Good prices. Always open 7 days a week from 10-8. Turn right from Jacksonville on Marine Blvd before Triangle @ Dairy Queen onto 258. It's on the left in parking lot next to Green Clean Car wash. Cute yellow taco truck.

Parking: At Flea Market parking lot. (That is usually open Saturday's only).“

“Gabby is AMAZING! We eat here frequently and Gabby has our drinks at the table 1 minute after we sit down. She’s on her game with us and all customers! We highly recommend Mi Cabana and ask for Gabby!“

“Listen, just don't get some of these negative reviews. The staff here were amazing, gave us plenty of food in my wife and my own burrito bowls. The manager there was especially nice, so thank you, Miss Tonia Brock.

If yall are in Jacksonville mall area, stop by Moe's there, show them some love!“

“Gabby is AMAZING! We eat here frequently and Gabby has our drinks at the table 1 minute after we sit down. She’s on her game with us and all customers! We highly recommend Mi Cabana and ask for Gabby!“

“The food was good. The service was terrible. the waitress never came back to see if everything was OK and they were not busy at all.“

“Something about this place is you just feel good there and you can't wait to eat! And it'ds so Good! Everything. Cinnabon are loaded with cinnamon and icing!

Vegetarian options: I don't recall anything specifically 'vegetarian.' I'm sure they're some... S22

Parking: Easy peasy!

Kid-friendliness: Great time, Fun - kids laughing. It's a nice place only a couple-three years old.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wide open.“