I live very close to Old Town San Diego and like trying many different family style Mexican…read morerestaurants. In fact over the many years I've lived here, I've tried most of them. Today I found myself in Santee running an errand and stumbled across El rancho cantina and grill. Since I was hungry I figured I would give it a shot and while am I glad I did! I ordered the chicken mole with flour tortillas and it was the best mole I've ever tried. And I've tried a lot! I'm still thinking about it and I literally licked the plate clean, if you don't believe me see the pictures! I don't make it to East county very often but I'm already thinking about making the trip back for more food, I was planning to order the chicken chimichanga but decided to go with the mole instead and wow!

Horrible customer service! We stood there waiting over 10…read moreminutes. The hostess and server saw us walked by us multiple times and did not acknowledge us. They are not even that busy right now. I will never return to this restaurant. Absolutely horrible customer service.

Food is great but the drive through line takes forever. Even if there are only a few cars ahead of…read moreyou it can take upwards of 30 minutes.

Went golfing at Carlton Oaks and found this place nearby. Lots of people ordering food inside and…read moreat the drive-thru. Mexican restaurant run by non-Mexicans with tasty and generous amounts of Mexican food. We shared the nachos carne asada with half no cheese because of my dairy free son. Lotso food and tasty meat. Chips stayed crunchy all the way to the bottom. Also had the machaca burrito and taquitos. Yummy. Great service. Friendly and very accommodating! Plenty of inside table seating. Glad they have a self-serve soda fountain. Next time we're in Santee, we'll be back.

The burrito was huge, the rolled tacos were heaping and the beer was ice cold. By far the best we…read moreevery had.

On our most recent visit to Roberto's, I ordered the Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla while Becky chose…read morethe Carne Asada Rice Bowl. Two items we had not yet tried in our many visits to Roberto's. We sat at the little bar and each had a pint of Pacifico while we waited for our to-go order to be prepared. The quesadilla was a large flour tortilla stuffed with shrimp, Pico and melted cheese. It was cut into four large pieces. The shrimp were plump and perfectly grilled. The cheese was melty with that great cheese pull, and I really liked the addition of the Pico. The portion size was generous for the price. I got two meals out of it. The carne asada bowl was huge. It fed Becky four times. It was packed with flavors. There was a lot going on in the bowl. Generous helpings of carne asada, beans, rice, Pico, and guacamole. I was pleased to see it served in a tin rather than Styrofoam as my quesadilla was. That's really my only complaint about Roberto's, the use of Styrofoam. It is just not conducive to hot foods.

Heading back to San Diego. July 6th through the 13th, 2026 this will be one of the first places I…read morehit. They have such great food here. Miss it. You will not find anything like this in Tennessee that would compare to this food. You can find Mexican food in Crossville, Tennessee, but it's nowhere close to California Mexican food.

It was just Ok. The Boss Lady and I were hoping for great food, since we don't get this in East…read moreTexas, but it was somewhat disappointing. We miss SoCal Mexican and wanted to love this joint. The cheese on some of the plates was cold and not melted. The flavors were great and the salsas were on point! I had the fish tacos, which were good but I wish that they had a grilled option. Probably won't be going back

Actual abysmal service from the front, but I can't lie the food was fire. The inside has a lot of…read morehandwritten signage but it was nice and quaint.

First time here. Had a carne asada burrito and my son had the carne asada fries…read more The portions are huge! It is a little more pricy than other shops but worth it! My son's words "ITS FIRE!" Will definitely be going back to try other things!

I cannot say enough good about this neighborhood restaurant!…read moreThe staff, all of them, are just fantastic. There is a feeling of family for all who enter. Servers are super friendly, polite and helpful. A variety of seating choices, from the bar and booths upstairs to the main dining room for large parties as well as booths, to the patio/deck out front. We always feel welcome and appreciated. They also make their own tortillas!!!! Order a simple taco and you will be astonished! Chile relleno, albondigas, and tamales are all superior. An unsung gem of Oceanside!

Food was delicious! Margarita too!! Service was quick and we got everything just like we ordered…read moreit. The restaurant is clean and inviting. We will be back :).

Surf in their Surf & Turf options is slackin. The shrimp would possibly be frozen shrimp or need to…read morebe cooked more. Also, I'm surprised the Surf & Turf burrito didnt have rice in it to soak up the juices.

Always great food and the service is outstanding. Im Hispanic and a chef....highly recommend this…read moreplace. Carnitas and birria are my favs

Had Los Amigos on Tuesday night for dinner. Very nice Mexican Food place on Mast Blvd. I had a…read moreCarne Asado burrito that was huge! I finished the whole thing but it is plenty big enough to save for the next day. My wife also had the surf 'n turf burrito which was excellent as well.

The food is always great - fresh and delicious. The service…read moreis friendly and fast! One of our favorites

Great service. Birria tastes great, definitely recommend to anyone in the SD area. Will be back for…read moremore!

We came here yesterday because of all the 4.5-star Yelp reviews, and I can honestly say they were…read moreabsolutely deserved. This place completely lived up to the hype! The birria was incredibly delicious--full of flavor, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The restaurant was clean, the service was outstanding, and Jose made our experience even better. He was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely took great care of us. We enjoyed it so much that we're actually coming back again today! If you're looking for amazing birria and excellent customer service, I highly recommend Mr. Birria. We'll definitely be back again and again!

Food is consistent and delicious!…read more Service is very friendly and they don't complain or charge extra when you want more salsa Ambiance is your typical Mexican shop. It's clean and the AC is working well on those hot days in Santee The only gripe I have is I wish they would open on Sundays

3.5 stars Came and got a carne asada burrito. They asked if…read moreI wanted it Mexican or American style. He told me the difference but I was still confused he said the Mexican style came with avocado and pico de gallo so I went with that. The burrito came on a nicely grilled tortilla, the meat was high quality and tender. I liked that it came with slices of avocado rather than guacamole. But there was something missing then I realized that it didn't have sour cream and cheese. After looking at the menu I noticed that I should have ordered the "Classico" which comes with sour cream, cheese and black beans. My fault, I guess that's what he was asking when I ordered. The place is casual and has about 8 tables inside and its own parking lot. The burrito was good but they have more options than I'm used to. Next time I'll order the "Classico" This place has real potential, just gotta try more stuff or look over the menu closer next time. Next time maybe crispy beef tacos, chimichanga or carnitas.