I stopped by Cotijas Mexican Food when I was craving something quick but satisfying -- and it…read moredefinitely hit the spot Food: The portions were generous and flavorful. The carne asada was juicy and well-seasoned, and the tortillas tasted fresh. Their salsa bar is a win -- good variety with actual spice (not just mild pretending to be hot). Everything came out hot and made to order, which I always appreciate. Service: Fast and efficient. It's more of a casual counter-service vibe, but the staff was polite and kept the line moving. Even during a busy rush, the wait wasn't long. Ambiance: Clean, laid-back, and perfect for a casual lunch or quick dinner. Not fancy, but comfortable and reliable. It feels like a go-to neighborhood spot when you don't want to overthink it. Overall, Cotijas is one of those dependable places you can count on for solid Mexican food at a fair price. I'd definitely be back for an easy weeknight meal.

I always enjoy my food from this spot. Fast service, clean welcoming atmosphere. Today didn't…read moreseem as busy as times before not because of the great customer service or the food but because the strip mall it's located in has closed down a huge discount store which has decreased the flow of customers. So for all you folks wanted great tasty Mexican food visit this location, go now ! Enjoy your meal ! 2026(9)

Can't stop, won't stop. This place keeps sending out the hits…read more Machaca Breakfast Burrito was perfect balance of eggs and shredded beef. The bell peppers were crunchy, but who's perfect? Overall a little under seasoned, but with some salsa you're fine. The Chorizo Burrito is consistently good nine months apart. Eggs and chorizo that's a little spicy that's meld into potatoes and cheese for a breakfast to get your day going. I need to stop by after the morning to try lunch and munchies items.

I placed my Beef Burrito order with an Hispanic employee this afternoon for lunch today on Monday,…read moreJuly 21, 2025 at 12 PM. This Shredded Beef and Bean Burrito is filled with pio pico sauce and sour cream and is deep fried in oil . This Beef and Bean Burrito is HUGE! And the taste is very flavorful and delicious! The customer service was really good too. My good friend Travis ate lunch with me today and he ordered the same dish I did. I also bought a Sunkist Orange Soft Drink to include with my lunch meal. I will definitely eat here again soon.

The Baja Tacos ARE AMAZING! My sister and I had the best fish tacos EVER: the fish was peefectly…read morefried; the cabbage and salsa fesca were fresh (as were the limes); and the house made tortilla chips are perfectly salted and perfectly delicious. This was our 1st visit, but we'll be back sooner than later! The service is superb! Cecilia greeted and histef us like royalty: she is warm, friendly and professional. She explained the menu, Su-Th Specials, and the live music and dance nights! NO need to cross the border; just head to Lemon Grove. The venue is clean, well-lighted, open and has abundant (indoor and outdoor) seating.

An amazing gem of a mariscos restaurant! Such a fun place to hang out with friends and love the…read moreentertainment! The staff is efficient, warm and attentive. Whenever I'm in SD I always go by for something new and creative seafood.

Customer service 5 Quality of food 5 Freshness 5…read more It's clean, plated beautifully, and reasonably priced!! Excellent and would definitely recommend

Visited this shop, hole in the hall type joint…read more Stepping in - I felt welcomed with the overall look. Decided to go with the Birria plate and presented to me in true Mexico style plates, portions were great, customer service was great, smiled and friendly. And the food absolutely amazing :) yummy and would recommend over other popular Mexican spots in Lemon Grove. - Joel Pablo

Lol all the reviews here about the rude girl working the cashier in front is a bit relatable. Well…read moreshe wasn't rude to me but she was just short and looked like she had a stank attitude and hated her job but that could just be her face. She took my order and was straight to the point; no frills or thrills so no complaints on my part. It's convenient that they're open 24/7 but since there are in a shared plaza in the middle, there's no drive thru making you have to go inside. I like how there was an open salsa bar with different options of hot sauces ranging from mild to spicy. They even have hot carrots, jalapeños, and radishes out for free which is a winner to me! They do have a sign limiting you to 3 sauces per person and that they have cameras watching lol. The service was super quick I was still getting my hot sauces when the food was already done to my surprise. As for the food itself ehh it was okay. Their cheese quesadilla was a little on the burnt side. Their rolled tacos and asada nachos came with everything which included guac, pico, sour cream, lettuce so that was a plus for me not to order any extras since some just come with the basic cheese. They were both good.

Food is okay and inexpensive. I sometimes go here when I am not sure what I want. It could use a…read morelittle more flavor IMO. I definitely go here out of convenience though because it is close to where we live!

I ordered the half chicken meal. It comes with four tortillas, half pint charro beans, half pint…read morerice, one breast, one thigh, one leg, one wing. The cost with tax was $22.00'. My husband and I ate our fill and there is still enough left for a burrito. I ask where can two people eat and half leftovers for $22.00? Best deal in town by far!

Slaps slaps slaps. Chicken flaming on the grill, staff…read moremoving a thousand miles per hour and still slanging orders. First time in because I heard their California Burrito is the truth and I can now confirm. Large size, delicious seasonedand cooked to perfection, regular size French fries, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and they asked if I wanted pico de gallo salsa I chose yes. Also ordered 3 chicken rolled tacos just to taste, also the truth. Crispy all the way thru. Topped with sour cream, guacamole, cheese, and lettuce. They are what you want when ordering rolled tacos. All the salsas were delicious too. I tried green and two red styles. Definitely returning to explore menu

I had been meaning to visit this place for a while and I am so happy I got the chance. We were able…read moreto sit in the outdoor area which is just as nice as the pictures on here suggest. Not only was all the food amazing, but the portions were generous and made for some great leftovers. My parents were in town so we were out to dinner together and we all got different dishes and each one was better than the next. The quesadilla was probably the best thing we had. Our server was attentive and quick while still giving time to be friendly. When they were out of a couple items for the drinks we wanted, she was ready with alternatives and always offered to at least double check in case there was something they could do. My dad even got a little preview of a new version of their Old Fashioned since they were in the process of phasing out the old one and were out of one of the ingredients.

This was my first time visiting Casa Gabriela. I saw the menu and it looked really yummy. The major…read moredraw was the Cafe de Olla. I had to order it. It came with a yummy almond galleta dusted with powdered sugar. The coffee was perfect. I dipped my cookie in my coffee and truly it was the perfect bite plus perfect treat as I waited for my food because I was HUNGRY! Our food took a while to arrive it was a Saturday morning at brunch but it wasn't crowded. The wait was the kind of wait you do where you look at the tables around you to see who has food and who doesn't and wonder what was the seating order of the folks around you and if they got their food before you and why. So when my food arrived I was sooooo ready! I ordered the chorizo and crispy potatoes burrito. It looked great when it arrived! I strategically cut my burrito about a quarter of the way in. I knew I would at least eat a quarter but I knew I definitely wouldn't eat the whole thing and I didn't want to waste a perfectly good bite on all tortilla. I cut my burrito and put a bite on my fork and as I put my food in my mouth I looked down and find a long curly hair. To say I was disappointed was an understatement. I was disappointed for several reasons. 1. The bite I took was all egg and tortilla. No cheese no chorizo no potato. 2. I was starving! And 3. I knew I wasn't going to have anything to eat until after the other two people I was with finished eating and I could go somewhere else to get food. I didn't let it damper my mood. I showed the waiter who was very apologetic and took my plate away. When he walked away. It hit me I didn't tell him to not bring me anything else because I was going to eat a remade burrito. So I got his attention because I didn't want them to waste anymore food. Here is what I will say. To replace my food, I was given a pastry platter that was AMAZINGLY good! The concha was legit the best I've ever eaten. The banana bread was delicious with delicious toasted pecans which added a caramelized texture to the banana bread! No joke, it was so good. What I will also say is that I was visited with no less than 3 people including Gabriela herself who was absolutely apologetic about my experience and assured me it wouldn't happen again. What's also nice is that I wasn't charged for the food I ate which believe it or not has happened to me before MANY years ago. My peeps whom I was with absolutely loved their food. One had the Sopes and the other had the huevos rancheros. So while I have to be honest about my review, I really think this was a one off mistake and at the very least I would highly suggest ordering cafecito and pastries from Casa Gabriela!

I have to say, this place is a hidden gem! My daughter and I were out thinking of where to grab a…read morebite when we came across this place on yelp and while checking reviews, I said we HAVE to try it. I'm so glad we did because it did not disappoint. The space was super clean with a chill, welcoming ambiance, and the cashier was honestly the sweetest. If the owner happens to read this, please give this girl a raise! She was hustling the whole time while keeping such a positive attitude, super respectful, incredibly kind, and very patient. She was the sweetest I have to say! The food was fresh and perfectly portioned. This is definitely going to be my go-to spot from now on. And I have to mention the flan, it was *chef's kiss*!

To the owner of this establishment Good food? Yes…read moreGood quality? Yes Good workers? Yes Good cooks? Yes Do they not deserve air conditioning? I walked into your business and it felt like an oven. If the AC breaks down please do something about it. For your workers. For your customers. It's the middle of summer. I can't stress this enough. Fix it.