Who would've thought there will be this little Mexican restaurant in Barstow that would absolutely…read moreWOW us. Everything was insanely flavorful, and I'm not even a "bean" person, I hate beans... but these pinto beans were delicious! The workers are so welcoming and friendly, and checked on us often. The inside of the restaurant was just little homey vibes. This is a real hidden gem in Barstow, and we will be sure to keep stopping here on our road trips between NV and CA.

We stopped to charge an EV car and wanted something for lunch that was local and not a chain. So…read moreglad we found Lola's Kitchen! The bean, rice, and cheese burrito was sooooo good! The blend was simple and yummy. It was big and I could only eat 1/2. The salsa was spicy and also flavorful. My partner had a torta and said the mess to eat it was worth it! Again, another good decision. The staff were friendly and helpful! We had a dog and so they let us take 2 chairs outside to eat. Thank you! The "ambience"was perfect for a late lunch as we were passing through town. I highly recommend this restaurant. As someone else said, don't let the location in a strip mall stop you.

A Little Mexican Food Gem in the Middle of Nowhere!…read more Okay, Barstow... you surprised us! We stumbled upon this charming little Mexican restaurant tucked inside a La Quinta hotel, which is probably not where we expected to find such a delicious and authentic meal! We stopped in for Sunday brunch and were so glad we did. The staff was friendly and welcoming, everything was clean, and the food was the real star of the show. We had chile verde, pozole, and homemade tortillas--and those tortillas were SO good! Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and homemade. They also had an omelette bar, plus some very tempting churros and donuts for those who believe breakfast should end with dessert. (We do.) Honestly, this was such a fun little find in an unexpected place. If you're road-tripping through Barstow, this is absolutely a place to put on your list. Whether you're heading between LA and Vegas or just passing through, it's worth making the stop. Great food, great staff, clean surroundings, and a surprisingly authentic Mexican brunch in the middle of nowhere! Travelers: save this one! You may not expect to find a food gem inside a hotel in Barstow, but this one is definitely worth the detour.

Clean, prompt, friendly, and tasty. I had the shrimp…read morecocktail & coffee. Super yum! I recommend

On our way to Zion National Park, we stopped in Barstow for lunch and I tried birria tacos for the…read morevery first time. OH. EM. GEEE. They were seriously the best tacos I've ever had! I ate almost the entire plate and drank every bit of the rich, flavorful stew that came with it. So delicious, juicy, and packed with flavor. I'm currently trying to lose a few pounds, but this meal was 100% worth the calories! Highly recommend this spot especially the birria tacos and the chicken burritos. Definitely a must try if you're passing through Barstow!

Driving from San Diego to Las Vegas, my friend and I started hearing that all-too-familiar rumble…read morein our stomachs. We still had about 200 miles to go, and all that was left in the car was coconut water and a few pretzels--not exactly a satisfying meal! I opened Yelp to see what Barstow had to offer, and Chelas Y Carnitas immediately caught my eye. I'm so glad we made the stop. The food was incredibly fresh and tasted like it was made from scratch--which I believe it was. Every bite of our wet, chicken burrito and steak burrito with everything in it, was delicious. Although it's a true hole-in-the-wall spot, that's part of its charm. The service was warm and welcoming, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the food exceeded our expectations. This place is an absolute gem, and it has officially become a must-stop whenever I'm traveling between Southern California and Las Vegas. Highly recommend!

Overall, I had high hopes for this place due to the ratings. I was overall underwhelmed with the…read moreflavor and expectations. We ordered a carne asada burrito, beef flautas and menudo and paid over 80 bucks for the most bland food. The menudo didn't even come with the most important items, the toppings! No onion, cilantro etc. I've never had menudo that was so tasteless but there's always time for a first, right? I could've saved the money and went to my local favorite, Chela's. Maybe the high reviews are from the truckers since this is by a truck stop. Terrible

Great lovely owners and the food was great, plenty of space and quiet, right across Loves travel…read morecenter.

Omg LOVE! Was looking by up places to eat and this came up…read more Very glad we stopped. It's not much of a looker outside but the customer service, speed and food were awesome. Was NOT expecting this gigantic burrito lol I ate as much as I could but only finished 2/3. The lengua in it was so soft and delicious tho. They had a hot sauce but it didn't add much kick. That's the only thing that was missing from here

Plata's is known for their bean and cheese burritos. Recently we stopped by before 5 PM and ordered…read more9 with onions, cilantro, and medium salsa. They were delicious. 3 for $10,75. Family owned and operated for several decades. Plenty of parking. Friendly service. Stop by on your way to Vegas from LA. I highly recommened Plata's Mexican food.

Pretty popular on a Friday afternoon. Servers are very kind and friendly. Cute family-owned…read morerestaurant with large food portions for a good price. :)

Was in the area often on for over 10 years visited this place many times. Love the enchiladas…read moreverdes. Food and service but I'm retired now and move 2500 miles away. Not sure I'll be able to make it back.

You need to try this place out next time your passing by Barstow ca try the Manny burger the owner…read moreand staff is so friendly and cheerful

Back again.... It's been a while.... Still great. Prices adjusted for inflation but expected…read more Big portions. This time got the sopapilla burger. Maybe my new favorite depending. Stuffed was good but maybe too much beans. Hot sauce is fire.

It was very impressive. How clean the restaurant was. We ordered a chicken burrito and an El Paso…read moreburrito and a churro with Cajeta in it. All of the food was tasty, hot and delicious and they also have pickled jalapeños and carrots and a variety of salsa and guacamole that you can take with your burrito to go.

The red sauce was too damn spicy to even enjoy the food because the cook used extreme hot sauce. We…read morespent $48 dollars on food that was even a quarter eaten...SMH!!! Very disappointed overall and we have eaten this meal at other restaurants and had no complaints and food was very enjoyable. We even added the carne aside and paid extra for meat...$$ down the drain just to be hungry still. Everyone don't have the same pallet so maybe tone the heat down or don't put as much. Even you want more they have a salsa bar.

I recently moved to Barstow and food choices in the area is slim unless usual Fast food joints like…read moreMcDonald's, Denny's, etc. I originally moved from Los Angeles which had taco trucks on every corner. I was craving for Mexican food and Casa Jimenez DID NOT Disappoint ! Their portion size is massive so you'll definitely get a lot of food for what you paid. My #1 MUST-HAVE recommendation is their Menudo. It had plenty of Tripe and SUPER flavorful !! Would definitely order it again and every time I order. My only item I don't recommend is the cóctel de camarones. All I got was rubbery Shrimp drowning in a red swimming pool. It didn't have any cucumbers, cilantro, onions, or anything just Shrimps in clamato. Could be made a little more fancy for the price. Overall if you're traveling through Barstow or looking for good Mexican eats... I recommend Casa Jimenez. Reasonable prices Generous Portions Delicious overall. Definitely a hidden gem.

I came here to get a breakfast burrito, but after walking around the dining area and checking out…read moretheir taxidermy collection, I decided to stay and ordered their #17 shredded beef burrito lunch special that comes with rice and beans. The place was empty, but at least the mariachi music blaring through their speakers made a little bit more lively. Before you know it, my special covered in red sauce arrived at my table. The shredded beef was tender and went well with their salsa verde. $14.08 total out the door. Don't forget to tip.

Tried the shredded beef taco, the taco shell is a little dark than I'm used to to I was afraid it…read morewas going to taste burnt, but it didn't. The shredded beef meat itself is clean and has a sweet taste. As you see from the picture the feelings were fresh and delicious. I also ordered the bean and cheese burrito, it is made with a homemade flour tortilla....that right there is excellence! My husband tried the medium menudo the honeycomb meat was very clean and no fat at the top of the soup and no smell to it either! I did try the hominy from it because I do not eat menudo meat and it was very tasty! The tables are very clean, the AC works great and the service was great.

I've been going to all of the Plata's restaurants for over 45 years, for me it's the best Mexican…read morefood in the Barstow area, their chili verde at medium heat combination burritos are amazing !! & their carne asada taco combination plate is really great !!! Don't miss out on these restaurants while in Barstow !!!