Heard of Hortencia's a few times so finally was able to stop in for a Sunday brunch/lunch! It did not disappoint! The restaurant was still quite empty which was nice. The views all around were absolutely gorgeous!! We ordered an enchilada with chile relleno and a side of carne asada taco and also the steak fajita! The food came out super quick and piping hot! Everything tasted so fresh and amazing! The pricing was a deal considering it comes with a view! Definitely will make our way back again! How can you not! read more

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I was excited to try Hortencia's At The Cliffhanger because it advertises itself as an authentic Mexican restaurant, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to that claim. We ordered the chilaquiles, and the sauce tasted more like marinara than a traditional chilaquiles salsa, which was very disappointing. We also ordered the garlic shrimp, but it didn't taste like garlic at all. The flavors were just odd and didn't resemble authentic Mexican cuisine. Everyone has different tastes, but if you're looking for traditional Mexican food, this probably isn't the place I'd recommend. read more

What a beautiful lunch spot with views overlooking the mountains and inland empire. It wasn't busy when we came at 3pm. They sat us down with chips and salsa and drinks. The salsa tasted rancid with a bit of a rotten milk smell. They don't have any vegan options unfortunately. The rice and beans are cooked with chicken and lard but they tasted so flavorful and umami. I love their fajitas. Needs a bit of salt. Some pieces were burnt. It was the most perfect amount of bell peppers to onion ratio. read more

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We came here looking for a great experience due to the view they had, but unfortunately left with some of the worst experience I ever had in a restaurant, service was OK. It was kind of fast and came to see how we were doing every few minutes. The bad experience starts with the food, first of all the price is very expensive compared to the quality of the food, about $30 for two tacos not mention that one taco had only four little shrimps, my wife got the flautas and as soon as she got them, we noticed there were mosquitoes on the food so we returned the plate We ended up eating at a different time because of this problem we still got charged for it, nothing special on the Michelada, which is 18 bucks for only one beer and clamato At the end, we order a dessert of fried ice cream and unfortunately, another bad thing with this food a pubic hair at the bottom of the fried ice cream. It was very nasty. I decided not to complain anymore, but instead to leave a review, this is the first and last time that I'm coming to this place Another thing to point out is the bathroom is in a horrible condition, they don't take the trash out once the bin is full so there's many things that they really have to work on read more

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I had been here once before on a Sunday and it was completely packed and I had to sit way in the back and had no access to the view that I had come to see. Today was a Monday afternoon, so I decided to try again with much better success! My table had a fantastic view, dropping straight away from the building, this was exactly what I had been hoping to see! Except for a large group of 14 dominating the outside patio space, the place was very peaceful and quiet and my server very attentive. He brought some house chips and salsa quickly to my table while I looked over the menu. I settled on the chicken quesadilla and was impressed with the size of it. A lot of times it seems quesadillas are chopped into three pieces, but this was five pieces and definitely bigger than I was used to. Everything tasted great and the view definitely contribute to the enjoyment of the experience. I have to say, my two visits were night and day experiences and I look forward to visiting again on a quiet weekday. read more

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My party had the Chili Relleno and Taco combo and an Egg and Chorizo burrito. My dad enjoyed his combo item and I thought the burrito was well made and piping hot. The burrito didn't fall apart as I ate it, food was flavorful and portions were generous. I also drank a big glass of horchata that I enjoyed. The meal came with a side of chips and salsa. The chips were warm and the salsa packed a little heat. The server was attentive to our needs and ambiance was inviting with a gorgeous view of the mountain cliffs if you sit near a window. I enjoyed my dining experience here and I would come back with my family and friends. read more

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This place popped up on my IG. Been wanting to visit to catch a sunset. Super cute. Great ice cream nachos Nice staff Would definitely come back if I were c up on the mountain read more

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Great authentic food.. Great view and service was excellent.. Definitely will be coming back and referring friends to this mom and pops restaurant.. Great job guys.. read more

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger - Our table view - Mexican Near Me - Crestline, California

Definitely came for the views! Food wasn't as bad as I expected after reading other reviews - got a wet burrito and shrimp tostada salad. Huge servings for both. It was really hot and stuffy inside the restaurant, so wasn't the most comfortable setting. read more

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger - Mexican Near Me - Crestline, California

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You are paying for the view, not the food. I added a picture of the burrito my son got with his meal. The kids meals go up to teen age and yet they are something my toddler would eat. There is no way this tiny burrito would fill up my 9 year old boy. When we asked for a bigger burrito they brought a giant one that even I couldn't finish. The food was disappointing. The sauce was either bland or tasted off and salty. The cheese enchiladas had more cheese on the outside than the inside. Even the drinks were misleading, the cup looked huge but when transferred to a smaller cup didn't even fill it half way. Beans and rice were bland. The chips and salsa were the best part of the meal and the view almost isn't worth the food especially at what they charge for it. Oh speaking of the charge. They added to our receipt after we gave the card.. they had wrote in an added tip. We didn't have an issue with a set tip amount but didn't understand why they scribbled out the total and changed the amount after charging our card instead of having it on the bill they gave us. It made us very uncomfortable. Make a sign that people can read, or tell them verbally before you charge their card a completely different amount than the bill. Service wasn't great either. Waiter kept coming back to ask us about our orders. read more

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Just visited Hortencia's Mexican Food in Crestline, CA and I'm still thinking about it First of all -- the VIEW. You drive up into the mountains and suddenly you're eating Mexican food with fresh air, patio vibes, and the prettiest scenery It already feels like a mini getaway before the food even hits. I started with a horchata that was perfectly creamy and refreshing and a blended mango margarita that was sweet, smooth, and dangerously good The chips and salsa were freshly made, warm, thin, and crispy -- literally my favorite kind You can tell everything is made with care and flavor in mind. Then came the steaming chicken and steak fajitas with beans, rice, and guacamole on the side -- and the sizzle sold me instantly So flavorful, filling, and comforting after a mountain drive. And let's talk about the wet burrito with red salsa -- HUGE, saucy, and absolutely worth every bite Overall: amazing food, generous portions, friendly service, and unbeatable mountain vibes Hidden gem in Crestline -- 10/10, will definitely be back! read more

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First time here. Everyone here is friendly and gave us exceptional service. The food was tasty and fresh. They also serve chips and homemade salsa. A bit out of the way by well worth the drive with breath taking views. read more

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Views 8/10 Drinks 6/10, michelada carries the weight Food 2/10 The views are great + beautiful. Michelada was good, the pina colada was mostly just syrup and blended ice. My biggest gripe is the food... if you love oregano, you're going to love this place because everything, I mean EVERYTHING, from the salsa, to the chile verde, and the enchilada sauce was just oregano. Like they lost the cap to it + just poured it all in. The hard shell taco had barely any cheese, mostly lettuce. The chile verde came with only those pieces of meat in the plate, yes - those small pieces of pork you see, that's it. Beef in the enchilada was just big pieces, tortilla unrolling. Beans are not homemade and 100% from the can, not sure where other reviews were getting homemade from. Next time just stay outside and enjoy the view. read more

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We came here for the first time with my boyfriend for Sunday brunch. We waited about 20 minutes, but only because we were holding out for a window seat--which was definitely worth it. The view from the windows is beautiful, especially if you enjoy scenic nature views. I ordered the two-taco plate and chose the lobster taco and shrimp taco, served with rice and beans. While the tacos were large and generously filled, they were unfortunately lacking in flavor and ended up being a bit of a disappointment. My boyfriend ordered the steak breakfast, which was also pretty basic. The food wasn't anything to rave about, but the service was good and the window view really stood out. Since we don't live very close, we probably won't be returning anytime soon. That said, I would still recommend the restaurant as a place to try at least once--especially for the view. read more

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger - Two tacos plate. Shrimp and Lobster tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Crestline, California

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This restaurant has breathtaking views and plenty of window seating for the amazing 180 views. The service was great starting from our host who sat us to our server. They even turned on the TVs so we can catch our Sunday football. The best thing on the menu is the Diablo shrimp. Large shrimp in a spicy lemony sauce. Great portion too!! The Micheladas was also really good and hit the spot! The shrimp enchiladas could have been better with larger shrimp. The a la carte tacos are pretty big and delicious! read more

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Where do I start? The pros: no wait, was seated with an amazing view. That's where it stops! The cons: Food was questionably fast. As we dived in, we knew why it took so little time for our food to arrive. The shrimp enchiladas tasted like it was put together with Costco shrimp (cold) and slabbed with sauce and cheese. My daughter's fish tacos resembled and smelled what I feed our cat. My chile relleno was obviously frozen and then reheated. NOTHING AND I MEAN NOTHING, was actually cooked. More like reheated and slabbed sauce and sent out. Absolutely disgusting!!!!!!!! The only thing this place has going for themselves is the view. THATS IT. Don't waste your money. read more

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Wow this place was amazing from the food, service, & location. First off, the location is true to the name and sat on a beautiful cliff. Amazing views at nighttime. There was plenty of parking in the parking lot. We got sat with a party of 10 on a Saturday night with no wait. I got the enchilada & taco plate. The enchilada was delicious & the rice was too. Beans were good & the beef taco was too. The horchata was fresh & my friends who got the carne asada ate everything. Would definitely recommend. read more

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger - Taco - Mexican Near Me - Crestline, California

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Came here on a weekend around 11am. There were a handful of parking spaces at the time but the parking lot here is not too big. I went inside to find my table and quickly looked through the menu. Hortencias does give out chips and salsa which I do appreciate nibbling on while deciding on what to eat. Enchilada & Taco - It also came with beans and shredded lettuce. I kinda expected it but there's a lot of sauce. The enchilada (obviously) was drenched with it but there was definitely more than necessary haha. The beans are regular beans, nothing special here. I did enjoy the taco surprisingly since everything else was wet and this gave me a different crunch/feel to it. Service here was great; waiters passed by quickly to ask if we were ready to order and asked what tortillas we wanted. The main get here is the view as you can see the valley below that is Southern California. I do wish that they had opened the outside patio, but it didn't look open so the window view was all that was available. read more

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Big portions, great salsa! Beautiful views. We ordered the Molcajete. Great first time experience I love the views. The servers were all very friendly read more

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger - Mexican Near Me - Crestline, California

You are definitely eating here for the view and paying view prices. September 1, 2025. No wait to be seated for lunch. Sat inside at a table with a view. It took a while for a waitress to show and take the order. Actually, we ended up with three different waitresses and not even like that was the service good. The left and right hand are not communicating. . . Ordered beers with the first waitress. Second waitress asked for the food order. Third waitress brought the chips and salsa. She was informed we had already ordered, as she wanted to take our order. Food came before the beers. Canceled the beers, as they came halfway through the meal. Speaking of the meal. The food is not authentic. I repeat, not authentic. Food lacks that Mexican "sason" (seasoning/flavor). Bland beans. Bland rice. Just bland food. It took a while for the check to come, so I had to ask for it by going to the counter. Can someone clean the restrooms; they are a mess. read more

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Good view we're amazing Definitely go back again It was my second time and I can't wait to go back read more

Came here for the view and the whole fried tilapia. Normally comes with rice beans tomatoes lettuce and sour cream on the plate. This time they omit all the veggies and sour cream. When I ask what's up, waiter says they don't do that anymore. Huh? What's wrong with you? Get a clue. read more

At was at this restaurant for Mother's Day Sunday May 10th., Took my wife my two sons and his wife. Place was busy as expected service was good, I ordered a fajita trio, my oldest son order a breakfast plater my other son order carne asada fries my wife order shrimp scampi and my sons wife order green chilaquiles., My youngest son my wife and my self got sick, our stomach started to feel upset with pain. This used to be one of my favorite spots. I think this was my last meal at this restaurant. read more

The food is solid, but nothing memorable. Service is where things fall short--it's slow and not very attentive. After asking for items, you can expect a noticeable wait. On my last visit, I received my meal and then requested side tortillas. It took over five minutes to get them, and only after following up did we find out they'd been ready the entire time but never brought out. The staff is friendly, but there's a clear lack of urgency and coordination. The highlight here is the ambiance--the view is genuinely great and easily the best part of the experience. Overall, it's a nice spot, but the service needs serious improvement to match the setting. read more

Food was 5/5. Service was 4/5. The server did great, the person who dropped off the check, got a refill on our drinks, and collected the check had no emotion and was quite stern. Restaurant was clean, view was so pretty, and service was quick. read more

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First time trying and i really like the place and the ambiance , the view is really pretty The food is good wasn't happy with the tacos it seems its not authentic it has lettuce and tomatoes chile relleno was good , guacamole its ok good thing there nachos and salsa is good if we ever comeback i want to try some more and make sure im hungry service is good overall its really a nice place will deffo comeback read more

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger - Mexican Near Me - Crestline, California

We went mainly for the view and the service, and both truly made the experience unforgettable. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The food was good--well-prepared and flavorful--but the real star of the night was the view. It was absolutely stunning, creating a perfect backdrop for our meal and adding something special to the evening. Overall, it was worth the visit just for the view and service alone. read more

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First time here and saw great reviews on TikTok. Didn't meet its expectations. Ordered Chile renello and it had paper in it. Also order fish tacos and the fish was very dry with a lot of topping on it. They over stuffed it with topping then fish. Dont not enjoy the food and the view was limited. Manager did take care of us after read more

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger - Fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Crestline, California

The food is basic, drinks are basic there's nothing special about the food. The service was great for how busy they were, The thing that sells this restaurant is the views. But in order to get a window seat which they are very limited you're waiting for about two hours. And if you're planning on getting a sunset, it's not going to happen because the people that are there already in the windows are going to utilize that entire two hours so you won't get to see the sunset but waiting from the line. If you're in the area and it's not busy it's worth time, anything beyond that, it's definitely not worth your time food is very basic Mexican food it lacks flavors and quality, the meat was not good. It was very grainy It should've been more prepared before they cooked it. Chopped off the parts that people don't pull out of their mouth. read more

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Been here several times. Even if there wasn't a great scenic drive along the way, we'd still make the drive to come here. Great food, friendly helpful staff, and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger - Chicken flautas plate with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Crestline, California

The view is beautiful but sadly that's the only redeeming quality. The food is sub par, my partner was sick later that night. The drinks were nothing special, my Mai Tai tasted nothing like a Mai Tai, almost $20 a piece! For a steak, rice and bean dinner and a shrimp cocktail the bill was $96! The ambiance inside is nothing great. I had told my partner it's like the McDonalds of Mexican restaurants but he wanted to see the view. I hope the restaurant considers a new chef and bar tender. Service was great read more

My fiancé wanted to bring me here because he knows I love eating with a view. The views are incredible if you sit by the window or out in the patio. The food was not what I expected though. I ordered menudo and I have to say that I didn't like the taste. Maybe because I'm used to my family's cooking and I was expecting it to be similar. The server was attentive and made sure to check on us frequently. Other than that, we really enjoyed the views from here. read more

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Wow, awesome view and great Mexican food! We had the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, and Asada & Carnitas Tacos. They also offer free chips & salsa when seated. There's also a spacious outdoor area with great views. Our server, Jesus provided awesome service and was super friendly. I highly recommend! read more

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The view is incredible. The experience of feeling on the edge of a cliff was cool too. Will be returning over the weekend to try margaritas.

Not doing this to bash on this restaurant I'm doing it for awareness. A peace of glass in the food my wife chewed it and spit it out. We let the waiter and the man in charge know what we experience. Now the food and the service was really good. Like I said not doing it to bash this restaurant it's just my and my wife experience read more

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger - Glass in the food - Mexican Near Me - Crestline, California

Stunning views on the way up the mountain and while at the restaurant. The food is okay, this restaurant has great views but the food could be better. We visited on a Thursday morning and the restaurant had no wait, the wait staff was attentive and friendly. My husband ordered the Mojarra plate with tortillas. The Mojarra was nice and crispy very fresh, the beans and rice were okay. The chicken flautas I ordered were crispy on the edges but they were stuck together so in the middle they were soggy. It was covered in a shredded cheese that I moved over because it didn't taste authentic. They served us chips and salsa that was complimentary. I hope to give this place another try and order different food since the Mojarra was good. read more

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We chose this restaurant after reading reviews that it had a dog-friendly patio. When we arrived, we were upfront with the host that our dog is not a service animal, and we were still seated outside without issue. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. Our first server was clearly uncomfortable around dogs, so we were switched to another who was kind and accommodating (thank you to those two servers who treated us kindly). When we eventually fed him a bit of beef in our empty, thin chip bowl, we were abruptly scolded as though we should have known it wasn't allowed. There were no signs, no written rules, and nothing mentioned to us beforehand about feeding dogs--so the treatment felt unnecessary and harsh. What made things worse was that the owner repeatedly sent our server over to lecture us, even though that server had been nothing but professional and understanding. If the restaurant has specific rules for dogs, they should be clearly stated, especially if they claim to be dog-friendly. It also felt like we were being unfairly targeted because our dog is a larger shepherd breed. The night before, he had been approached by kids in the village with no issues--he was simply anxious in a new environment and wouldn't lay down, which I believe staff mistook for aggression. To top it off, when we left we found our car (and several others) blocked in by illegally parked vehicles, which created an actual safety hazard. Instead of focusing so much negative attention on a dog who wasn't causing harm, the restaurant would be better off directing their energy toward managing the parking situation. All in all, this was a disappointing experience. If the restaurant wants to call itself dog-friendly, it should clearly communicate its rules and train staff to treat all guests respectfully--regardless of whether their dog is small, golden, or a shepherd. read more

Hortencias At The Cliffhanger - A bunch of cars parked illegally, blocking a whole row of designated parking spots The restaurant did NOTHING to manage this. - Mexican Near Me - Crestline, California

Everything was good just alot of flies and mosquitos other than that it's ok. I do like the views

No..stay away....overpriced And a Peace of plástic in one of our Plates Treated us wack ..because we didnt speak spanish...Tonis in crestline is great... read more

The food isn't anything worth writing home about. It's got a really good view and atmosphere.