Our waitress Cheyenne provided us with exceptional service during our visit tonight. She was warm, and attentive. We were celebrating my fiancés birthday and she made it extra special with the candle & ice cream. We loved the service and the ambiance we will be back soon! Thank you Cheyenne! We appreciate you. read more

I stopped by this place to try it out for the first time a couple of weeks ago with my 1 year old. We tried the mole enchiladas and she had the rice and beans off my plate. She really enjoyed watching the train go by every once in a while. I then went with my husband about a week after for Taco Tuesday. Their beef taco was delicious as well as the quesabirria plate. We also had the opportunity to try their house taco made of octopus which was done really well. Again my daughter loved watching the train go by and saying hi to everyone who passed by our table. The reason for only 3 stars out of 5 is because we had mentioned to our server that my daughter would just be sharing the rice and beans side dish with me. As the beans and rice came out first I proceeded to give her some thinking they were the same as the mole plate I had previously. I was VERY Wrong..my daughter started to yell which led me to look further into the food and noticed SERRANO peppers mixed in. I wish the server had mentioned this to me or that their menu states that it is spicy. I understand it's a new restaurant but that's what made me rate it less and then when I mentioned it to the manager they still proceeded to charge me for it. I really wanted to like this place but that's part of the service just did not sit well with me. read more

I'm so glad I decided to give La Popular another try after my first visit! This time I came on a Thursday night to hang out with the girls, and we had such a fun experience. Thursday nights have some great specials, and we were especially excited about the margaritas. There ended up being a misunderstanding on our part about how one of the happy hour specials worked, but what really stood out to me was how they handled it. Rather than just telling us we had misunderstood, they took the time to talk with us and adjusted our bill to reflect what we genuinely believed we were supposed to pay. They absolutely did not have to do that, and as someone who has worked in customer service before, I really appreciated the care and personal attention they gave us. Elijah was AMAZING from the beginning. He took such great care of our table and made the whole experience fun. Then Lolly came over when we had the misunderstanding about the special, listened to us, and went above and beyond to make things right. The service on my first visit was already great, but tonight it was exceptional. That kind of hospitality makes such a difference! And the FOOD! The chips and salsa are still bomb , but this time I switched up what I ordered and found some things I really loved. I had the short rib tacos and chicken tinga tacos, and both were yummy. My friends ordered the cachetada tacos, which I obviously had to try , and those were delicious too! We also shared the guacamole, which was really good, and of course we enjoyed our grande margaritas. After my first visit, I had a feeling that maybe I just hadn't ordered the right things for my personal taste, so I wanted to come back and give them another shot. I'm SO glad I did. Between the Thursday specials, the tacos, the margaritas, and especially the way Elijah and Lolly treated us, tonight completely won me over. What impressed me most was the relational side of their customer service. Even though the misunderstanding could very well have been on our end, they still asked, "What can we do on our end to make this right?" That speaks volumes about how they treat their guests. Five stars all the way around this time. I will absolutely be back! read more

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I was searching Yelp for a Mexican restaurant for our 21st wedding anniversary dinner, and La Popular came up with excellent reviews. We were nearby, so my husband and I decided to give them a try! We went for dinner on a Thursday evening, arriving around 6pm. Parking is not the best. Your options are the free parking structure north of the train tracks, about a 2-3 minute walk, or paid parking near the restaurant. The paid parking was around $14, which was pretty pricey. To be fair, the Redlands Public Market is right across from La Popular, and by the time we left, the parking lot was packed. The ambiance at La Popular was really nice. There was plenty of lighting and greenery that made it feel calm and inviting. We sat across from the bar with a view of the Metrolink tracks, and there were plenty of TVs showing news and sports. They also have a disco ball in honor of their first location in Mexico City, which turns into a nightclub in the evening. Our server, Paige P, shared some of the restaurant's history with us, which was a nice touch. We just missed Thirsty Thursday, their happy hour, which ends at 6pm. Paige offered to put an order in for us, which was very generous but we decided not to. It was our first visit and we didn't want her to rush an order for us. I ordered the spicy watermelon agua fresca. I am NOT a spicy-tolerant eater, so our server, Paige, requested a mild version for me. It was delicious and tasted very fresh, with Tajín around the rim. I would definitely order it again. The food came out beautifully plated and picture-ready--which, of course, meant I took plenty of pictures. I ordered the 3-combo plate, where you can choose any three tacos or enchiladas. I chose a chicken Suiza enchilada and two tacos: one birria and one street corn. It also came with rice, beans, and consommé. Overall, the food hit the spot. The chicken in the Suiza enchilada was a little dry for my liking, but I enjoyed everything else. The beans had a little kick to them, but nothing too spicy for my very low spice tolerance. My husband ordered the chicken fajitas with corn tortillas. His plate did not come with rice and beans and only came with two street-size corn tortillas, which was a little surprising. And then came dessert. THE BUTTER CAKE. The butter cake was served warm and topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries, and passion fruit custard. I died and went to heaven. It was SO good and easily one of my favorite parts of the meal. Overall, we had a great first experience at La Popular and a nice dinner celebrating our 21st anniversary. Good food, a fun atmosphere, beautiful presentation, and Paige, who took the time to tell us a little about the restaurant. And seriously...get the butter cake. read more

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Wonderful experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff was welcoming and attentive, and the ambiance made me feel like I was on vacation in a beach town on the coast of Mexico. Cocktails were well crafted. My wife enjoyed their "Mercado cocktail," which is a rotating selection, and the Forbidden Mule. I enjoyed a whiskey sour, and after trying my wife's Mule, the Mule was the clear winner. The food was delicious! For appetizers, we shared some ceviche, guacamole, and queso fundido with chorizo all options were shareable and enjoyable. For entrees, we had the corn salad, which was innovative and packed with flavor! I chose the trio plate. I selected two enchiladas, one chicken and one shrimp, the sauce was well balanced and delicious. My third option was the mahi ahi taco. Although flavorful, the fish portion was tiny, and most of the taco was filled with the cabbage mix. For dessert, we had the butter cake, which was beautifully presented but a bit dry for my taste. Overall, we had a great dining experience and will definitely return! Shoutout to Alexis and Lolli for their hospitality and for making it a fantastic first visit! read more

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Twelve years of marriage apparently tastes like beef, ribeye tacos, and a dangerously good margarita. Jordan and I came to La Popular for our 12th anniversary, and the second we walked in, I was into it. The whole place has this sexy, modern energy with gorgeous decor, a lively buzz, perfect for a local date night. Even the waiters smelled amazing. Is that a weird thing to notice? Probably. But someone back there was wearing some fantastic cologne and I would like it entered into the official Yelp record. We started with a Watermelon Hibiscus Margarita for me and the LP Margarita for Jordan, and sweet Jesus, these people are not making decorative cocktails. They were STRONG. Beautifully balanced, dangerously smooth, super tasty. Then came my Carne Asada, rich and tender and saucy in all the right places. The meat practically surrendered under my fork. Even the beans and rice on the side were divine! Jordan ordered three Ribeye Tacos and proceeded to absolutely demolish them. There was no thoughtful discussion. No sharing. Just man, taco, silence. I believe that is the highest compliment he can give. And nothing disappointed us. NOTHING. We actually came back a few weekends later for brunch, sat at the bar, had another stellar experience...some outstanding huevos rancheros and breakfast tacos... and I forgot to take A SINGLE PHOTO. Which, in 2026, may be the greatest proof that I was having a really good time. La Popular got us twice. And there will absolutely be a third. read more

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Great Mexico-City inspired restaurant in Downtown Redlands. Beautifully decorated with lively music throughout! SERVICE: Very friendly from the entry to our table. Our server was nice and attentive even though the place was packed. FOOD: So far every dish has been superb!! We tried a few things (as you can see from the pics) our favs so far? The short rib enchilada and the birria burrito. If you haven't tried La Popular yet you are missing out! Great date night place!! read more

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Tried new place in Redlands for taco Tuesday. Great service by Sarah who was super attentive. We sat on the patio and had the rib eye, carnitas, chicken and octopus tacos. All were excellent with generous toppings. Happy hour margaritas were spot on! We shall return read more

La Popular - Tacos and margaritas! - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

I am so pleasantly surprised! I went in thinking it may be another overpriced Mexican restaurant in the Redlands area, but I would highly recommend as a fun downtown spot. My friend and I arrived around 12:30 on a Sunday and was given a 20-25 min wait. When it got to 40 mins, we went inside to check on the status of our table and then were immediately seated. (This is where they lost a star. Hosts have to be more accurate with wait times.) After seating though, our experience was great. Drinks are original and well balanced. Food is flavorful and well portioned for the price. Brunch menu is fairly extensive. Lots of options. I'm definitely excited to return for their lunch specials/dinner menu. And I love that they're already doing special events. Great to get connected to your community. read more

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Great new restaurant in Redlands (8/7/26)! Large drink list and experienced bartenders making strong delicious drinks and good music make it a great vibe for HH, brunch or dinner. The queso fundido with chorizo is one of the best I've ever had. Make sure to not skip the chips and salsa they were so good! We also had the rib eye tacos, shrimp enchiladas and carne asada plate, everything was so delicious we scraped our plates read more

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Honestly starting off i'd give the restaurant a 2 stars limited table options. Mediocre flavors, there wasn't a single special thing that made this restaurant surprising to me to be quite honest. to sell latin food i'd suggest studying latin food a little more closely. Our sever however I didn't get there name! with the curly hair, tall slender she was nicest and so attentive. read more

La Popular - This is a photo of the Birria Burrito Plate - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

La Popular is a new gem in Redlands. We didn't have a reservation, and wish we did. It was packed! The free chips & salsa are solid, but if it's your first time spring for the salsa flight -- it's worth a try! We got the corn taco plate (for a vegetarian) and the ribeye taco plate. Both were excellent! Their margaritas are a solid 4.5/5, very delicious. The desserts were great, too. We loved the churros, and the butter cake was very good. It's visually appealing inside, and if you're a fan of what feels like a DJ set that is perpetually 125 BPM you'll like the music, too. Literally, the beat keeps going forever at 125 BPM. We checked. It's not too distracting, just... unique. Angel was a great server, and the rest of the staff actually looks like they care, too. What a nice thing to find! Seems to be well managed. We let a bunch of folks know about this place and will be back for another date night. My one qualm was that the butter cake was too soft/cakey. I was ruined by trying the Mastro's butter cake, and nothing has ever come close. If La Popular could get the texture right on it, it would be great. Parking: Park in the parking structure for the train station. It's free, and the restaurant is right over the train tracks (with an easy path to cross). Pro-tip: You are right across the way from the Redlands Public Market, and a short walk from State Street. You can park once and enjoy a night in Redlands walking: RPM, Board Game Paradise, A La Minute, etc. are all walkable. read more

My daughter picked this restaurant for four family members to celebrate their birthdays. It opened 2 months ago. It's beautiful, nice bar, dining area inside and a great patio outside with misters. I didn't expect great service because they are so new. They did have a lot of servers. They did a good job with being new and every table was taken. We went on a Saturday night and there was a singer, he was good. It does get loud inside, having a table of 6 or more can be hard to hear people talk. The food was good, I felt they had a good selection. read more

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Love it here. We have only eaten here for breakfast. The 2 times we came for dinner it was packed. But the breakers food has been wonderfully delicious. The service has also been very good. I love love the vibes and the ambiance of the place. My new favorite read more

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I am giving this restaurant 4 stars because the amazing server we had. She was very nice, helpful with the menu and fast. I am so sad I did not get her name. The ambiance was nice as well. For the food we had ceviche, a Birria quesadilla, and the flan. My favorite was probably the flan. The birria wasn't bad but I wouldn't order or recommend it. The meat itself was good but it came with what tasted like canned enchilada sauce. I've never had it like that the flavor was not what I was expecting. The ceviche was good just wish there was some tapatio or that it came a little spicy. If I come back It will probably just be for some drinks at the bar. read more

La Popular - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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Really wanted to love this place but the food is not seasoned well enough for me. Decor? Beautiful. Service? Great! Food? Meh. In the multiple trips we have made there we've tried different things and each time we felt like the entrees could have been more flavorful. The aguas are delicious as is the guacamole and salsa flight. Even the beans and rice! But the tacos and enchiladas are a no for me. read more

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Very good tacos (Tinga, birria, street corn, carne asada) on Taco Tuesday. The most amazing part was the SALSA flight with increasing levels of heat. Disabled parking not easy to get to; I paid for a closer spot in the former theater lot. read more

This is exactly the kind of restaurant our area has been missing! From the moment you walk in, you can tell a lot of thought went into the design. The décor is fresh, modern, and inviting with fun details like tropical wallpaper, natural textures, and even a disco ball that gives the space so much personality. It's a beautiful place to enjoy a meal. I've been back several times now, and the service has been consistently friendly and attentive. As for the food, I highly recommend the tacos! I've tried the tinga, corn, and grilled shrimp tacos, and the corn and grilled shrimp are definitely my favorites. I also stopped by for brunch and had the breakfast burrito, which was absolutely delicious. For drinks, I sampled the Spirit-Free Paloma and the Sonora Sunrise Spritz. The Spritz was my favorite, light, refreshing, and full of flavor. I also tried the Golazo Tropical Margarita. It was a little sweeter than I usually prefer, but if you enjoy guava, you'll probably love it since that flavor really shines through. One more bonus: parking is incredibly convenient. There's a nearby parking structure with plenty of spaces, making it easy to stop in without worrying about finding parking. Overall, this is a fantastic addition to the area. Great atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food, and I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

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So we walked in, we were greeted. The ambience inside is nice and welcoming. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They have TVs overlooking the bar, I don't know if they have TVs outside. We sat at the bar and ordered food and drinks. The food was excellent. We ordered the Ahi tuna tostada, which was so flavorful. I will definitely order this again and we also ordered the tri-tip tacos, the meat was so tender and flavorful again this is something I will definitely order again. The only downfall was the tacos was a combo so it did come with rice and beans which I can't not brag about due to the fact that they did not have a whole lot of flavor. A little disappointing. The overall experience was great all the bartenders at the bar, especially Kim, she's a bartender there, we're all great and very attentive. I will definitely come here again. You will be looking at least paying $20 for each plate of food. But you will have to go there as well to form your own opinion. Highly recommend. read more

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I went with my husband to the soft opening. The food is delicious! We love their house salsa and their chips come out fresh. We recommend the Ahi Tuna Tostada. We previously ate at the Claremont location and the vibe here is similar. La Popular does trendy twists on Mexican classics. Our server, Hannah J, was super attentive the entire time and made sure that we had enough drinks and chips. Parking in front of the restaurant is a little sparse, but there is a large parking structure just across the Metrolink tracks, and there is a pedestrian crossing that leads directly to the entrance of the restaurant. read more

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We shared the steak and shrimp fajitas. Everything was really good but for $30 the portion seemed rather small. Chips and salsa were exceptional and my wine was also delicious. We tried sitting inside but it was so loud we asked to move outdoors which was much better. Overall good but the price point might keep us from returning. read more

The food is good but the service is horrible. Waited about 30 minutes to get our two carne asada plates. The waitress (we sat at the bar) brings out 4 tortillas for two entrees of carne asada??? She asks us if we would like more tortillas, I responded with "definitely." About 10 minutes had gone by and no tortillas, meantime the remaining food we would like tortillas for was getting cold. We decided to eat the remaining asada with no tortillas. The bartender apologized for the delay and went to the back a few times to check on our food and tortillas. As we were leaving, she again apologized. I told her it was not her fault but we will probably not be back. read more

Pretty good for a Mexican sit down joint. It's supposed to be Mexico City inspired, and it's refined but with a sort of unmistakably chain-like polish that feels a little cheap. But the food is very not bad! I'd recommend anything Costra style -- it comes with grilled cheese on the outside. They have a really good mix of indulgent and fresh options. Try the Baja shrimp for something lighter; it's pretty standard, you can't go wrong there. For something more indulgent, try the quesabirria plate: braised short rib with a ton of cheese, served with consommé for dipping. For a vegetarian option, try the charro beans -- they have a bit of an Indian feel, a little spicy and very layered. Prices are also very reasonable here. read more

La Popular - Baja Shrimp Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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The food was great. The service was not so good. They tried very hard but kept mixing the dishes. Dairy / non dairy etc. We had a great dinner after all read more

New spot in Redlands next to the new Eureka location. Walking in we had a 15 minute wait but two chairs inside for you to avoid the heat. Many other people came in after us and had to wait outside in the heat as there is really no waiting area inside so get there early. The greeters and servers were great and worth 5 stars. I had the LP Margarita which was pretty good. I also had the Ribeye taco, chicken tinga taco and carnitas taco. Tacos were ok and could use a little more meat for a happy hour price of $4.25. They serve with one corn tortilla which is ok for the meat tacos but not so much for the tinga. The juice caused the tortilla to break apart. They might want to think about doubling tortillas for the chicken. The salsa flight was actually a very good choice to get different types of salsas. The vibe inside is also pretty good with music playing in the background and people just have a great time. They offer a tequila club much like Eurekas whiskey club that gets you discounts and monthly tequila bottle at $85 a month. We elected not to become members. read more

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Went for happy hour and tried their spicy margarita, ribeye taco, queso fundido, and guac. The ambiance is beautiful inside. It's very airy and spacious and great for a date night. The food is really good too. The margarita was strong, so beware! The ribeye taco had salsa and guacamole on it and was tender, though one taco was nearly five dollars- even during happy hour. The guacamole was balanced and I enjoyed the generous amount of lime in it. The queso was super rich and delicious too. read more

Grabbed a quick late lunch/early dinner and it was perfect. Ordered the steak fajita. Tender, juicy steak! seafood ceviche was amazing!! Got some beer/shot orders add red wine and a chicken bowl for the kids! Amazing service, and a lot of patience with our server since we couldn't decide to close our tab or continue ordering. Overall an amazing experience. With kids--- 1yo & 4yo read more

Sela was beyond amazing. She took care of us very well and recommended food and drinks. Even when mentioning we were celebrating a promotion. She brought out the sparkler, a card , and a candy shot. Felt very special. Definitely will be coming back and personally asking for sela again. read more

La Popular - Celebration gifts - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

The staff were warm and friendly and attentive. I had the World Cup cocktail, which was good though a little bit sweet for me. The food was good. The salsa flight had a couple spicy salsas that were really good though I didn't really enjoy the Brown Asian inspired one very much. Looking forward to the next visit! read more

La Popular is such a cute, trendy Mexican restaurant that I believe has the potential to become very popular. As we entered we were greeted by a warm welcome and smile by the host who quickly sat us. The environment is fun and upbeat with a great open floor plan. The biggest down side is they leave ALL the doors open on hot summer days so the restaurant is very very hot!! You'd be better off sitting outside with the misters. After we got sat we waited about 10 minutes to get greeted by a server who asked us if we've been helped out yet. We let her know we have not and she proceeded to take our order. It seems the staff is still learning the menu as they didn't have answers to a lot of questions and didn't know what the happy hour consisted of. We ordered Grande LP margaritas off the happy hour menu along with the queso fundido and guacamole. Both appetizers were fantastic! The margaritas tasted more like pure lime than a well balanced margarita. After our appetizers we ordered Ribeye tacos, Carnitas, and Chicken tinga to really try the variety. The carnitas was our favorite with ribeye coming next. We wouldn't order the chicken tinga again. I think the ribeye tacos could do without the pico as it was mostly just tomato and took away from the flavors of everything else. Lastly we ordered the churros which were delicious! Definitely would order again as they were hot and crispy. As the server dropped off our check we noticed that we hadn't been charged for the happy hour priced margaritas and churros. She told us that the Grande margaritas aren't on happy hour. When the happy hour clearly states they are. So after some back and forth she took the receipt to her manager. She brought pack the receipt with the corrected priced margaritas, but added another churros anywho it took about 20 mins just to close out. It took 3 separate times to get the correct check. It was just frustrating as we were wanting to leave. Over all I feel La Popular has a lot of room to improve with their menu and staff, I feel with time they'll become a staple in Redlands. read more

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It was my first time here and let me start by saying the ribeye tacos were disgusting, the meat was super tough and hard to chew. The patio misters were more like a shower. The server was not very friendly I would not recommend this restaurant. I think it's overrated. Definitely not authentic Mexican food read more

We ordered 3 Modelo Especial beer, 1 taco Gochujang Carnitas a la Carte, 3 Carnitas taco a la Carte, 3 Ribeye taco a la Carte, 1 Street Corn taco a la Carte, 1 Salsa tray, 1 Flan, 1 Butter Cake, 2 Coffee. The staff here were extraordinary and very helpful and attentive! The ambiance here was at first relatively noisy. When the two entertainers started to play it got louder. Overall the food and service provide was outstanding. Our server Elmer G was very Friendly and attentive. read more

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Service was amazing, the food ended up being really really good! And of course the chips salsa and guacamole is my favorite !!! Thank you Kevin and Darylin. Xoxo definitely will be coming back! read more

La Popular - Ribeye taco - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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Amazing! A group of us had lunch today at we were all very impressed, Great ambiance and modern design. We had chips, salsa and guacamole to start. Salsa and guacamole were delicious. I had the Ribeye tacos and the ribeye was cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful and loved the pickled onions. My other friends had carnitas and mahi tacos and said they were really good as well. The margaritas also good not too sweet and not over iced! We finished with the butter cake and oh my sooooo good! Can't wait to take my husband here he's going to love it. All of the staff were great too and our server was read more

This was my first time here and WOW I was amazed by the food, ambience and the excellent service. I ordered the guac and chicharron as well well as the combo plate with fried plantains. The food had great flavor! But more than that, I genuinely loved our server lalli. She was extremely attentive to us and checked up on us. She helped us navigate the menu and gave us some great recommendations. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Had the pleasure of waiting in the outside patio today for 20min today without anyone coming to our table. I would have stayed a little longer if I had some water to drink but no luck. Our party was sat down and absolutely no one came to wait on us, the busboy was back there cleaning and making sure the tables were clean. read more

Ambiance..very chill n mode Food ...very tasty n well done Drinks ...very very good ,thank you Kimberly read more

Pretty good, but wouldn't come back that often. Decent prices, but of course not authentic. The staff they have are solid, and I loved the interior design. Our food came out cold and I wouldn't recommend any of their salads. Tacos were pretty good and every drink I tasted was really yummy. Nice place to take friends. read more

La Popular - Cocktail Menu - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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First time at La Popular and let's just say... it definitely won't be my last! The vibe is giving elevated Mexican with the perfect mood lighting for a fun night out. My girlfriend and I ordered the Baja and ribeye taco plates with rice and beans, added a side of street corn, and ended the night on a sweet note with the butter cake (shoutout to our amazing waitress, Nelly, for all the recommendation!). Everything was delicious, but the shrimp tacos and street corn completely stole the show. Bonus points for the great service and zero wait on a Monday evening we were seated right away. Safe to say La Popular just earned a spot on our "we need to come back here" list! read more

La Popular - Butter Cake - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

Came here last night and I will say the food is really good. Drinks are ok. Service was not great. No one was at the front desk so we made our way to the bar, tried to ask how the bartender was doing when he brought the menus and was given no response lol ordered our drinks & meals, got them pretty quick. Then we didn't see the bartender again for 25 min. It seemed as though he was avoiding us and stayed on the other side of the bar the whole time. We had to end up asking the girl who was cleaning up for water and dessert (she wasn't very friendly either) then we finally got our bartenders attention and asked if we could order another round of drinks, he checks the time (40 min before closing, and the whole bar is full) and says sure. We were also served a glass with a huge crack in it. Customer service is very mediocre, but the ambience and food is great. read more