The remodel is beautiful, the owner is very friendly . I'm also obsessed with the food.

Update: Came back about two months ago and didn't even feel like the same place. They've expanded a lot--full bar now, way more tables, and the whole atmosphere is completely different. In a good way. What surprised me most is that the food is still great. Usually when a spot gets bigger, something suffers. That didn't happen here. Overall, it's just a much better experience than it used to be. If you haven't been back in a while, it's worth another visit. read more

I've been here twice, and both time service has been terrible. Food is pretty good. Plenty of servers, but uncoordinated. I made two requests: one, split the bill, a two, sing happy birthday. Neither accomplished. Had to ask for drink refills too many times. Will I be giving another chance? Nope. Lots of Mexican options in the area to give a chance. read more

Love this place!! Be warned, it gets packed so either get here early, or be willing to wait. Service is fantastic and if you're lucky and get Malena you'll feel like a VIP. Very clean establishment, recently remodeled. Televisions throughout and music playing but not too loud. ALL their food is excellent. Definitely try the menudo and chilaquiles. Have Americanized options too for picky eaters. My son loves the jamon con huevo. Chips and salsa are unlimited and delicious. This is a must try. read more

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We have visited twice, once on St Patrick's Day, and then again a couple of weeks ago. The food was absolutely amazing, the service was fantastic The prices were reasonable, became one of our favorite Mexican spots. The ambiance is upbeat overall great environment read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

I stumbled across this place on a Tuesday and decided to give it a try... The food was delicious and the service was attentive. I had the carne asada with nopales plate and the meat was seasoned perfectly and very tender. The plate also comes with a chile toreado which was my favorite, it added the perfect amount of spice! The rice and beans were also very tasty. To drink I had an horchata which was mediocre. It tasted store bought and definitely underwhelming especially considering it's a staple to good Mexican food. Overall the ambiance is welcoming. I will definitely be coming back but steering clear of the horchata. read more

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My Wife and her friend went here for a Friday night birthday dinner. They arrived at 445 PM. Ordered drinks (high end alcohol), ate dinner AND dessert ($180+ bill) and everything was good. At around 615 one of the employees stated "they had a bunch of tables" and made them wrap up their conversation and leave. This blows my mind. This table of two girls just ordered $180 worth of food and drink, tipped 20% and expected to be able to continue their conversation for a little while after eating their dessert. Instead they were passive aggressively pushed out of their seat to make room for other customers. I can understand this MAYBE if they were sitting around for hours after their meal, but 10 min after their dessert? I don't think they'll go back, which is a shame because they love that place read more

The food is fantastic and the service is great. So much nicer since they enlarged the restaurant. Portions are big had to take half of my burritos home. read more

The portions are very large for the price . Seating was great . Service was great plenty of water and food Nice inside seating , clean restrooms . read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - There combo plate was a big portion I had to help the wife to eat it . We still Had let overs . Got to go box to take home - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

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Staff is always kind and amazing!!! Love them. Food is homemade, menudo is high quality, flour tortillas are fresh made. Everything made with high quality read more

My and my boo came to this place for breakfast. Let me tell you place is beautifully remodeled. Would not expect the vibe by looking at the outside. As soon as we walked in Myra gave us the best service. The food was great and the music was on point. Not saying nothing bad about my Banda music but sometimes you just want to listen to another genre of music. Music wasn't loud either. Service, food, and ambiance was on point. Found our new breakfast joint! read more

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Can I just say we went there for the first time . Delicious!!!! There was a lot of people but we got served right away. We got the shrimp and steak plate. Everything on our plate was delicious and the homemade tortillas yummy. Will definitely be going there a lot more often. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Steak and shrimp plate, beans and rice with home made tortillas. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

I hate giving one stars but the I've gotta this time. I found them on Instagram. I saw lots of really good reels showing delicious brunch offerings. I was excited to visit so I took the whole fam. The dining room was packed. We were seated quicker than expected, so that was nice. When we sat, our waiter was slow and neglected our table quite a bit. I was grossed out immediately after being seated. Everything felt sticky; table, seats, and menus. Bathrooms were atrocious as well. Not well stocked, or well kept. The food itself was quite a disappointment. Pictures and videos make it look good, but nothing really stood out in terms of flavor or uniqueness. Then we got the check. It was shockingly high. The prices listed on the receipt did not match the menu either, so they up charged us. I treated the staff with kindness and respect throughout our time here, even though they neglected us, so I wasn't sure why they up charged us. I kindly asked about the discrepancy and they said their prices increased etc. It was bad all around. read more

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Back again! Just came for drinks this time and was not disappointed. Glad Angie was here again. The margaritas were delicious. My favorite is the cucumber jalapeño. Well worth it. Service and ambiance were as great as the first time. read more

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I thought it was really good food. The service was ok they were pretty busy. The restaurant is good and very busy

Great place for breakfast burritos! We got the chorizo breakfast burrito, and a bacon/potato/bean breakfast burrito. The tortillas are handmade and really make the burrito. Service is quick and friendly. Have never dined inside so can't speak to what that is like. Looking forward to trying not here! read more

This was my second time visiting this restaurant, I thought I would give it a second try because the food was good. Unfortunately the service was worse this time. We walked in and weren't greeted right away, it took 5 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us. When we were greeted we were told they would be right with us and we waited an additional 5 minutes. No sense of urgency or customer service. Upon being seated we waited 10 minutes for a server to come over and ask for our drink order. Another 10 to 15 to take our order. The waitress did apologize and say that there were understaffed and had to bus tables, and bar tend. I blame leadership for the terrible customer service. Don't go here if you value good customer service and businesses who value their customers. read more

We have been to this restaurant several times. Always fresh and delicious. I love albondigas soup for Sunday Brunch and it is ready and piping hot. They also have a delicious Chili Verde breakfast... yummy! Service with a smile... everyone is treated like family! read more

Cute little spot right off yucaipa blvd, we came in about an hour before closing and the place was packed full! We were kindly greeted and seated immediately, and our waitress was so friendly! Our drinks and food came out super fast and everything was so delicious. The chips and salsa were also really good! I'm always looking for good Mexican food, and I'm glad to have found another to add to the list. I noticed they have a fairly large breakfast selection as well, so I'll have to come try that next time! read more

Got the Chile relleo and the shredded beef enchilada 10/10 so good with chips and salsa was good service was great nice ambiance will be returning read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

Thank You La Mexicana for a delicious dinner the pork chops special was delicious. Thank You Blanca and staff .

Really cute strip mall locals mexican place. Plenty of parking spots in the lot for everyone and accessible. Inside really is not big at all! The servers are the bartenders, hostess, and servers - they do it all! The two of them were super friendly and running all over the place with great service. I would say the specials are worth it here or regular plates can run pretty expensive. The chile verde burrito special was only 13 dollars and it was HUGE! Husband said it was really good. I had a three item combo to try and sample a little of everything. The chili relleno was fresh and sooo good, enjoyed the cheese enchilada as well. Drink prices are much better on happy hour, if you order a full size cadillac margarita it is 20 dollars. So I say this place is worth it if you go during certain days or times of the week. Same for breakfast, they have specials during the weekdays that have stellar pricing. read more

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I had been here once before for dinner but this was my first time for breakfast. The place was packed with a short wait for a table so I sat at the bar. I ordered a Chile verde omelette and was very good and filling. The breakfast potatoes were a little undercooked but were still pretty tasty. Since they were so busy, service was a little slow. But overall, a good experience. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - CHILE VERDE OMELETTE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

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Food is great, portions match the prices, service also very good and the remodeled restaurant is fabulous. One negative...don't order a side salad as it is almost $10.00 and it is small and not worth 10 bucks. Everything else is very good!! read more

Went here for the first time on 2/7/2026, after many recommendations from friends who have been before. The staff was extremely friendly. I shared an Al Gusto burrito with my wife and it was very good. Chile relleno was also very good. Ambiance is like eating in a family home. Kinda tight, but the seats are nice and comfortable. We arrived at 2 pm and it was busy. Waited for only ten minutes for a table for six. I think we were at the end of the late breakfast/lunch crowd because when we left at 3pm there were plenty of tables open. We will be back. Check it out if you are in Yucaipa, Ca and looking for good Mexican food. read more

Food was decent, chips and salsa were better than average, but overall not a great dining experience. Service was lacking as we had requested a plastic spoon for my granddaughter at the time of placing our order and had to ask three more times before one was delivered to the table. The ambiance was a clean and spacious setting. We went around 4:00 and, although the parking lot was full, the restaurant was nearly empty. I had looked at the reviews and pictures on Yelp and it sounded and looked good. Unfortunately, I was disappointed that they stopped serving breakfast all day as the menu picture on Yelp indicated. Also, the kids under 10 meals are now $13.50. Gone up $3.50 in a year! Really ridiculous a kids bean burrito with a hand full of fries is $13.50. Add a drink, and it's $18 for a child! Another pet peeve is the 3% surcharge for using a credit card surprise when the check comes. You need to be more transparent than that. Should be listed on the menu! Seems to just another way to make money at the cost of the consumer. I will not be back! read more

There food is very bland; it's for all the elderly people in yucaipa not much of an atmosphere either and the waitress is not a true Mexican from Mexico this place is more like caffitera food read more

Food is delishhhhh! Their gorditas are super good! Anything on the menu is soooo good! Service is on point' Ladies are always coming up to and making sure all is well' It's great in there' friendly'. The staff is wonderful and very professional! read more

OK. Gave them another shot for breakfast and everything was back to normal - just like before the remodel...except, of course, the higher prices. Food was great and tasty and the service was pleasant and prompt. Whew - am very glad as I have always enjoyed this place. read more

We went at lunch our bill was $100 - We had two normal size skinny margaritas We shared fajitas and 1 kids meal and 1 cheese enchilada- a- la carte- service was terrible -our waitress was rude- Asked for Chips refill maybe got a handful - - When we asked for a plate she said it's not going to fit on the table - ?!?! We need a plate for Fajitas??!! The food was bland - We frequent Mexican restaurant and this was the worst service and food ! Don't bother ! No one refilled our waters - I had to look for silverware - At the end she did ask what she could do to make it better -?!?! Maybe comp an over priced margarita - well no such luck / I used to go to this location years ago and it was always a good spot - Disappointed ! read more

I enjoyed the food and the people we met. We want to come there again!!we are looking forward to bringing friends and relatives with us soon!! read more

Food was amazing and service was just as good They recently remodeled and it looks great! 10/10 read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - MIXED MOLCAJETE (For 2 People or More) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

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I love this place been coming here for years, one of the best Mexican restaurants right off the the 10 freeway! I love their menudo and their service is amazing! Definitely recommend to anyone, they have so many authentic options on their menu. They remodeled the place a couple years ago and it looks amazing! Very welcoming place to eat! read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - MENUDO - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

This place is pretty good. Prices are steep but I guess that's normal anymore. I had asked the server if they did anything for birthdays a lot of of places offer a free scoop of ice cream and ding. They brought out a big ol fried ice cream ( I only asked- didn't agree to purchase) and was charged read more

Finally was able to get back to La Mexicana after their grand reopening. So happy to see my former bartender Angela working here. Angela made me and my guests amazing drinks. As usual the food is genuinely the best in Yucaipa and good asset bringing Angela on board. I will be back over and over. read more

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If you're looking for authentic Mexican Food full of flavor then you are in the right place. Very friendly staff and great environment. Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant. You'll thank me later. read more

Amazing customer service! The restaurant was very clean, such a cute atmosphere and our server was very kind. We received our order quickly, even though it was busy the quality of service and food was not affected. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Carnitas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

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Nice remodel, food meh..couldn't finish it lacked flavor. Really disappointing .Spend an additional 30min just waiting to see the server..in fact still waiting :/ no drink refill ,nada..husband literally is having to get up so we can leave..I wish them well but hopefully they do better..couldn't even finish my food and for the price, you would think I'd at least want to give it my pets.. read more

La Mexicana Restaurant - Very much canned ingredients, not worth the price:( - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Yucaipa, California

3rd visit to La Mexicana and every visit it's always a 5 star treatment . Food is packed with flavor and freshness you can taste . The staff is always eager to assist you . Great visible teamwork . The wait on Sundays are not bad they're worth the wait ! Definitely our number one go to spot from now on . We've had great service from Mayra , Blanca and also Melinda . Thank you again for making our family experience always great ! No pics to share because I dive right in lol read more

YES YES...... This place is excellent so load up the family and get to rolling!!!! Try to avoid the weekend cuz you'll wait awhile......outside read more