Such a nice mural on the inside wall of this cute little taco shop. The food hits the spot and is…read morereasonably priced. The service is quick and friendly.

10/10 experience every time. Quick service and great food. Tacos and burritos are a family hit for…read moreus.

Had to find a place to stop by for a bite to eat after a trip from the dunes to San Diego, and…read moreluckily this was on the way! We saw that in addition to donuts and pastries, there were actual meals too, so we decided to split a sausage egg burrito and a chorizo egg burrito. Took 10-15 minutes. It was a little bit small for the price, but it got the job done. Pretty basic - corn tortilla, egg, and the meat. I'm not sure that I'd come again for the burrito specifically since I might be able to get something more hearty elsewhere, but this hit the spot in the moment with the salsa especially (tip - you can ask for some extra!). In terms of seating, this was a pretty spacious spot. Tons of bench seating and lots of empty area (which felt a little surprising for how empty it was when we went on a weekend morning).

Good service! Good food! And man those carne asada fries and grilled cheese donut so unhealthy but…read moretaste so bomb!

The food here is amazing! I would be a regular customer, if it wasn't for the fact that i live in…read more LA. Christina our server was very attentive and told us about their new daily specials. Friday's special was 2 tacos Dorado rice and beans, or an asada quesadilla with a side of consome for 12.99. You are recieved with complementary chips and salsa which were delicious! I am looking forward to visiting again before I head back home.

Don't you just love it when a restaurant gets things right?…read more Owners Roberto and Rina ("Reina") Perez have figured out how to prepare and present home cooking in a commercial setting, and, in doing so, have shown that they understand the importance of "home" in that construct. Some of this is no surprise to me. Reina is cousin to Rodnia Attiq (nee Navarro), who, with her mother Rosario Sotelo owned San Diego's El Borrego for almost 25 years, until they closed their business at the end of 2025. Having been welcomed and fed many times with homely care at El Borrego, I'm not surprised that the family connection - and the warmth and hospitality included in it - extends to Cousin Reina. If you're having a bad day, it's worth dropping in for a bite to eat just so you can say "hi" to her. Between the food and the greeting you'll receive, you'll leave feeling better about things. So what to eat? Depending on the time of day and how hungry you are, you'll be pleased with Cazuelitas; Pozole Rojo or the herby Guerrero-style Pozole Verde; hearty Tlacoyos; large Enchilada plates; or probably my favorite Mexican dish, Mixiote de Borrego, which is lamb that's spiced, marinated and slow-steamed until it falls off the bone. I've eated most of those things and seen the rest on my fellow diners' tables. Especially now that El Borrego is gone, if El Centro wasn't a two-hour drive from my house, I'd be a regular, so that I could continue sampling the superb and wide-ranging menu at Antojito Como En Casa.

Was craving Mexican food while in town and found this lively spot on Yelp. And boy am I glad I…read moredid. This place is best described as a trendy, somewhat upscale Mexican restaurant. The ambience is awesome, dimly lit with lively music bumping. Not only is the environment lively, the food and drinks are AWESOME. I sat at the self seating bar as I was dining solo. The bartender, very friendly guy, took my order. Forgot his name but he is a good looking guy, which sort of fits the upscale scene. Every table gets complimentary salsa tray which I presume has avocado salsa, verde, mocajete, and limes. The salsas were DELICIOUS. I do wish they gave some complimentary chips along with it. Everything I ordered: Carne asada burrito, substitute beans with rice - 9/10. Was very delicious especially when accompanied with the salsas. For the drinks: Oaxaca Old Fashioned - 10/10. I love old fashioneds and they nailed it here. Instead of whiskey, they use mezcal which was delicious. Agave Spritz - 10/10. Mezcal with prosecco. Fantastic. No words. The only thing I would recommend to the restaurant is including prices of the cocktails on the menu. After finishing eating I had no idea what the damage would be but it turned out to be very reasonable, $13 per cocktail. I wish I gave this place a shot earlier during my work trip, but anyhow if I am ever back in town, this is in my highly recommended list of restaurants. They also had one projector screen showing the World Cup game. They also have Happy Hour 3-6 PM. Parking is plentiful, shared with the rest of the plaza. Would I come back? You bet.

The 3 starts is a little unfair, because the place is completely incredible the music is great the…read moreambiance is amazing their waiters are print cordial savvy and bilingual... sadly my food wasn't a 4 stars or 5 stars ordered the arrachera burrito and I'm going to say it was at best a 3/5. However I went with a friend who ordered a santo chile (or something) and the plate looked delicious. Their queso fundido was the best part of my experience combined with the Tamarindo agua Fresca. Apologies did not take a picture. I will update as I want to go again before I leave town.

Had their signature dish carnitas on the bone, wonderful. Service was terrific, so enjoy talking…read morewith Rosa and hope you have the chance to try their menu. I am trying the ribeye next time we travel through El Centro.

My usual beef soup (cocido) spot closed early @ El Zarape. So yelped and found this place based on…read morereviews. So glad I did. They did not have cocido today but instead albondigas. Oh wow, did not matter because albondigas soooooo delicious and meaty. I also ordered refried beans and those taste like my grandma used to make back in the day. Highly recommended. Did not disappoint. Even flour tortillas homemade.

The carne asada here is soft and tender! The portion is big and I'm really glad I came hereread more

I was looking for a hearty meal after 100 off-road miles and found La Paloma. It was just what I…read morewas hoping for: a hearty, meaty carne asada burrito and some good salsas to add some flavor and bite. It was large enough that I ate half and took the other half for the post-ride drive home. Delicious both times!

Perfect pick up for Oyster shots with a little tequila. Fast and efficient service. It hit the spot.read more

Stopped in on our way through and we don't regret it! Flavorful hot food with good portions!…read moreEverything tasted like your grandmother from Mexico was back in the kitchen. The staff was very friendly. Felt like I was down in Rocky Point!

Growing up in Southern California I have eaten at hundreds of Mexican food restaurants. This place…read moreis one of the best I've had! We got the California burrito and a carnitas taco. Both of them were off the charts amazing! Highly recommended!

I really enjoy their food. friendly service and you will enjoy all the food on the menu. truckers…read morelike to stop there.

I usually stop in Blythe on my way to/from AZ. I normally drive thru for a quick bite, but this…read moretime decided to sit down. I'm so glad to have discovered this place. It's quaint & cozy. Service was fast & friendly. Food was delightful. I had a bean tostada, partner had a hard shell beef taco, and we shared a carnitas torta. Everything was delicious. I was leaving, but it's a good thing I didn't take off right away. I was taking pictures of the place so I know where to come back to. The hostess came out to the parking lot to tell me I had left something on the seat. I got back inside and it was my diabetes testing kit! So grateful she saved me a bunch of money!

This last time I went I was sick and decided to order albóndigas soup and a grilled shrimp taco. I…read morelove the grilled shrimp tacos and they give quite a few shrimp. The albóndigas soup was delicious and just what I needed. The size was great and the potatoes and vegetables were tasty. It came with a side of rice and flour tortillas. Great service and will definitely be back when visiting family in the area!

Our family has been coming to Borrego Springs to camp at the RV resort for several years now and a…read morestay is not complete without several trips to Carmelitas. Jumbo Cadillac Margaritas followed with some decent Mexican food. My favs are the Chorizo and Pappas Omelette or the Carne Asada Buriito.

This is some of the best Mexican Food I've had in a long time. And this is coming from someone…read morewho's lived in San Diego all of his life (and is now in LA!) Service was amazing, so quick to come out with fresh chips and salsa (FRESH! as in they made the chips in-house... rare trait to come by these days IMO). Quantity of food was incredible. I can't speak for the menudo (dad got this) or for the 3 egg platter (not really sure why my mom got this) but $16 for a carne asada burrito as well as the beans, rice, and veggies on the side was such a steal. Especially in Anza Borrego. I would've thought it would maybe be more expensive since it probably costs a lot to bring out the best ingredients in the desert but somehow they have it all figured out. The carne asada burrito meat was top tier. Smoky flavor, soft with charred edges, so flavorful and overall the quantity of the burrito was way more than I was expecting. Lastly, I'm just so happy my dog got to sit outside with us. They have a shaded patio with a couple tables. I think other pet parents followed suit, as this seems to be a hit for dog-friendly spots here in Anza Borrego. I'd highly recommend. What a great find by me. Go me!! This is truly a hole in the wall that needs more recognition. You won't be let down!