Excellent service and some of the best menudo in town, hefty and lots of meat in it, our group visits once a month and so far it never disappoints. read more

Had came here because I heard the menudo was fire but it was tasteless. Definitely a disappointment. The chile Colorado was alright but had no spice. read more

La Sierra Cafe - Chile Colorado & menudo - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

Came here today on a recommendation from the owners of Urbn sk8... It took a while to find parking on the same side of the street. When we were seated inside, I noticed that some people parked across the street at Manolo's grocery and walked over to the cafe. The front door of the restaurant looked blocked by tables, and checking it quickly, it didn't open easily. I walked around and saw another opening that was blocked by a table, I'm assuming it was for pick-up orders. We walked around the corner from that, and there were plenty of tables outside the building. I just wasn't sure where to go since there wasn't any obvious signage, so we just stood there as all eyes were on us but no one acknowledged us. After a minute, I checked another door, looked in, and it seemed like it was an employee area, so I went back out. After another minute or so of waiting... being stared at by customers...my son finally flagged someone down and asked, how do we get seated? The girl says you can just sit down anywhere or if you want to go inside, it was through the door that I had checked last. We pick a table inside and order Menudo Rojo, Machaca, and a carne asada burrito. The waitress said we could have tap water or buy bottled water, so we just asked for coffee and Jarritos. The chips and salsa at the table were outstanding. Food took only 5 minutes or so to come out. The only thing was that they only gave us one set of utensils. The three of us shared them and I waited probably 5 minutes for the servers to notice or come out from the kitchen area to ask for another set. The menudo, unfortunately, was not palatable to my daughter. She did like the hominy and the consomme though. The carne asada burrito was just a flour tortilla and meat, nothing else besides pico de gallo on the side. My Machaca was superb, full of flavor, and I ate all of it. I did like my Machaca a lot, so I might be back if I was in the area. Heads up, this place is cash only, so you know it's OG. read more

La Sierra Cafe - A little birdie told me to try the menudo and bring cash only - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

Primera vez en este lugar horrible servico. Estoy pagando la cuenta y la señora dice ya vete estoy checando mi orden que llame hace 5 min las tortilla todas frías . Pedie más limón y la señora me dijo que muy caro . Y el lugar Nose mira limpio las personas cortando la cebolla la mesa donde la he re se puede sentar. Salubridad tiene que ve ir a kie read more

La Sierra Cafe - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

pozole 2 / 10 nada Que ver,, no buen service no lo recomiemdo , plus cash only muchos huesos y cueros no carne no good customer service read more

La Sierra Cafe - Muchos huesos y cueros no carne , - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

Place is over priced and not clean , I thought I saw a cockroach on the table. Menudo was just ok nothing special . Saw the place looked dirty so I took the menudo to go . I paid $52 for 2 menudos and 1 pata/nervio .... Not worth it read more

Pozole is delicious. Service is lacking- I was sat and no one ever took my order nor did they bother to offer me coffee or water while I waited . So I went to cashier to ask for order to go . Waiter was leaning on the kitchen bar preoccupied thinking day dreaming idk- but unacceptable. I will not be coming back. Cash only type of place read more

Best menudo in town. Early arrival suggested the menudo will sell out on Saturday and Sundays. This place has been around for years. If you're going to get menudo take your own pot to take home. Pricey but definitely worth it and every bite. read more

La Sierra Cafe - Restaurant name and location - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

Had pozole on a hot day. It was so good and it helped me cool down. The salsa was delicious also. My friend had the bistec ranchero. I tried it and it was good too. Service was good. Servers were very nice. Bathroom is tiny and door is hidden by the exit door so hard to find if you don't ask someone. Make sure you bring cash. They also have a small parking lot and there's street parking available! I'll be back to try other dishes. read more

La Sierra Cafe - Delicious Pozole - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

Service and food are bad. The menudo had no flavor was bland and the $4.50 cup of coffee was so watered down was tasteless.

Ordené unos chilaquiles rojos y pedí un side de asada lo cual usualmente ordeno en los restaurantes que voy, me traen los chilaquiles y no me dan la carne... supongo se le olvidó a la mesera, me dijo que hiba a ser extra lo cual esta bien. Al ir a pagar me cobraron un platillo de carne asada en $18 y los chilaquiles en $15 con un solo huevo le pregunto a la señora del local del porqué el cobró y me dijo que por eso no vende los chilaquiles con carne por que la gente no quiere pagar.... MEDIOCRIDAD EN SU TOTALIDAD. Cobras $18 por un pedazo de carne que ni siquiera es corte ? read more

No tenia sabor la comida, no acceptan cash y el menudo no era bueno para nada y en el pozole era puro huso y nada de carnita. Y muy mal servicio read more

Best menudo in San Diego been coming here for more than 10 years! Workers are super nice and fast

Even though my Spanish sucks they made it happen! 5 stars for great service and open at 6am! I had a huge pata & large menudo with banging salsa, chips & tortillas. Dine in is open , just let them know and they will direct you to the dining room. They have a table at the door and looks like to go only, just tell the you want to dine in. I've seen lines out the door before COVID and always wanted to try it out. Locally known for the menudo but can't wait to try the specialties of the house for lunch and dinner. read more

La Sierra Cafe - Large Menudo w/ Pata! - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

When autumn cooled the air, my attention turned to soups and stews, specifically, to the Mexican restorative called pozole rojo, colored red and deeply flavored by ancho, arbol and guajillo chiles - or others, but those, preferred in Michoacán and Jalisco, are common and delicious. I knew that La Sierra Café made mole on Wednesdays and menudo on weekends, but I wasn't sure about pozole rojo, which I'd craved for days. I called ahead to check, and Raymond, the owner's son, said they had pozole on weekends, and that I should come early because they sell out quickly. I'm an old dude, awake by dawn and ready to eat hearty soups, so on a chilly Saturday morning, I saddled up and drove to National City. La Sierra was half-full at 7:30. I found a corner table from which I could watch the room, ordered, and waited. My meal took just a few minutes to arrive. In the meantime, by 8 a.m., a line had formed from the register to the kitchen counter, snaked through the front tables, propped open the door, and disappeared around the corner. We've all seen lines before. Hipsters, in particular, seem to consider waiting in line for pancakes and paying exorbitant prices for them honorable rites of passage. But on that morning, the assembled Latino brethren queued much more purposefully. Each weekend, at La Sierra, as at other menuderias around the County, hordes of customers - mostly men who've been detailed by wives and mothers to pick up the morning's menudo for the family - arrive with empty pots from their own kitchens. The lines they form are sociable gatherings of neighbors and friends, at least until the menudero is ready to provide, at which point the customer is on the clock, as the newly-filled pot is rushed home to mama. As I was stationed outside of the shape-up, my morning's experience was sedate, less convivial than theirs. But no worries. My overlarge bowl of pozole rojo arrived, providing a deeply-flavored bone broth made rich by meaty espinazo (spine) and luscious by sizeable patas (pig's feet). It was also spiced with chiles, and I was offered variants of the customary garnishes: tortilla chips; a mild red salsa; chopped onion and cilantro; and two unusual things: lemon (not lime); and escabeche, or pickled jalapeno and carrots. There was neither cabbage nor radish available, and I eventually missed their crunch. A mixed bag, but I wasn't disappointed. I'd seen the way forward, and it was at the door, standing in line with the other customers who'd long understood that the cook has his job, but home (where I stock tostadas, cabbage and radishes) has a useful purpose too. All that's left is to choose a pot for bringing home the pozole. ****************************** Here are the places I visited for pozole since November, in my order of preference: - LA SIERRA CAFE (Highly Recommended) - El Borrego Restaurant (Highly Recommended): http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-borrego-restaurant-san-diego?hrid=w-LD2Pf5egJWK_3n_Y2cNg - Birrieria Don Rafa (Recommended): https://www.yelp.com/biz/birrieria-don-rafa-chula-vista-2?hrid=iawuzQLjiQdxHMnXrh3TzQ - Canela Mexico City Cuisine (Recommended): https://www.yelp.com/biz/canela-mexico-city-cuisine-el-cajon?hrid=rbiUdWqdQhGnQBdvDh6ldA - Pozoleria Doña Maria (Recommended) https://www.yelp.com/biz/pozoleria-dona-maria-chula-vista?hrid=0GBcMNB2MEwgnKi9AtfSEQ - El Comal (Not Recommended): https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-comal-san-diego-3?hrid=KxfuMoyYdAUd5rnEJd1ORg - Birrieria Y Menuderia Guadalajara (Not Recommended): https://www.yelp.com/biz/birrieria-y-menuderia-guadalajara-chula-vista?hrid=mi8Zc9riCySRfXC-vY_HVQ read more

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This my friends is the best Menudo in SD, it's the best in CALI! I've been coming here for over 30 years since I was a little kid. And I have converted people to be menudo lovers because of this place! People who have never like or eaten menudo have come here & now only eat menudo here. Yes it's a little hole in the wall nothing fancy at all BUT it don't matter because there Menudo is on point! People come with POTS to fill them up & take home! I've even seen white & black people here with pots to fill up with menudo. And the Pata here you have to ask for it & trust me you'll love it! It's a whole big Pata with the hoof still on it, AMAZINGLY GOOD! The prices are good as well & the staff is friendly. It's crazy busy on Sunday mornings so come early or bring a pot to fill up to go, they give you tortillas lemon, onion with cilantro to go. The only bad thing is ITS CASH ONLY! But it's ok it's worth it because like I said it's the BEST MENUDO IN CALIFORNIA! This is better then your Grandmas menudo trust me! Shoot bring your grandma she'll even tell you this menudo is better then hers, no lie! And buy her a Pata too! She'll love it & thank you for taking her & hopefully bake you cookies later. read more

La Sierra Cafe - Me & my Dalilah eating it at home I took a pot to go! We are focus as you can tell:) - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

Absolutely love this place! My parents come here all the time. One of the most authentic places to come for Real mexican food! Their menudo is BOMB and we always get pata de puerco (pig foot) which is SUPER tender and soo delicious! They cook the pig foot all night(ive been to other places where the pig foot is so tough and nasty). Their costillitas (ribs) are also super delush, tender, packed w flavor! If you want authentic mexican food, come to this place! It's small and can be veryy busy but it is worth it! Usually come in the mornings on week days as it's not as busy. Enjoy!! read more

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My family and I have been visiting their Cafe for over 20 years now. The owner and her staff is amazing and their food continues to taste great. I will be a customer for ever no doubt! read more

Stopped by here for breakfast and was very pleased with the food. Lots of food for little $$. I am on a mole kick and this one did not disappoint. I was hoping to get a mole with breakfast but was offered the Chicken mole, "I'll take it!". Mole was very good and the chicken was fall off the bone and super tender. Huevos were good. Both huge plates ended up being $19 after taxes. The place is small and was packed. Service was fast and super nice. Cash only. Parking was difficult, found a street spot a few blocks away and this was atbut9:30 on Wedne. A busy place is a good place! I will try another menu item soon. read more

La Sierra Cafe - Mole Wednesday! Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Went in on a rainy day and only had to wait 5 minutes. The service was good. We didn't notice it was cash only until we had already ordered, but thankfully there was an ATM inside the restaurant with a $2.50 fee. The food was okay...ordered chilaquiles, flavor was nothing spectacular. read more

La Sierra Cafe - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

I have to say the first time The flavor was everything to me menudo taste great had a wonderful flavor like grandmas but the service was horrible waited 20 min for flour tortillas after I had already got my menudo but I gave them a second chance went again and it was even better I received my tortillas on time but on my way walking out I noticed the waiter taking the used salsa off of the tables and pouring it into a pitcher to reuse that killed everything just the thought of it drives me crazy read more

This is the place place to get menudo in all of San Diego & it's the home town of national city! This place has been in business since I was a kid. I remember coming with the family to this spot every Sunday after church ( would be so packed! ) but it was worth the wait because the food here is amazing! This is a must try read more

La Sierra Cafe - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

My favorite place to eat menudo! Menudo is the best but customer service, when picking up or ordering to go has always been the worst! They walk by you, ignore you! You can stand there for 15 minutes and be ignored by all of them!!! And if you try to grab their attention they still pretend not to see you or hear you!!Customer service here is horrible! read more

Expensive, food nasty and I didn't even want to give it any stars at all. They serve you in very small cups with no refills and a plate with very little food. My daughter's eggs were raw. And when I got up to go pay, an older woman which I think was the owner followed me asking if I had paid already making me and my family offended. Never again am I coming back here, they serve you garbage! read more

The food is amazing and environment is great. Super good service. And this place has been around for years. read more

La Sierra Cafe - Menudo blanco - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

The food is good but their customer service is disastrous. Customer service should be at least ok but the language is vulgar and the cashier and servers feel very comfortable in discussing their personal lives with colorful unprofessional ghetto language. I was simply appalled when I realized the owner was partaking in the conversation in the same manner. Like I stated above, their food is good but would I bring my parents or my kids here?? No! I don't need the rough ghetto language around when I'm eating. What a shame. I have seen previous reviews and this is what made me come visit. I wonder if this establishment is under new management?? read more

Decided to Try this place out today for the first time thought I'd give it a shot even with the mixed reviews on this place. Ordered a machaca burrito ($11/12$) . Most of the Meat was very burnt , like hard crispy burnt. Had I not been so hungry I wouldn't of ate it. Probably won't be back again. read more

Great place for Menudo They are always busy and full so be prepare to spent some time waiting to be seating also parking is a problem. read more

La Sierra Cafe - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

No good , can only recommend the owners to fix their cooking recipe, learn how to make menudo.

Not impressed. I drive past all the time and see a line so I was interested. Today during my lunch hour, I got my son a haircut and we was craving tacos. Thought my son and I check out this place. You just walk up and order to go. A table blocks the entrance. I ordered 5 roll tacos with cheese and sour cream. I received 5 roll tacos smothered in lettuce with blobs of sour cream. Zero meat in the roll tacos. I tried to order a combination plate with a taco and chille relleno but they ran out at 12pm. Would not be back or recommend. read more

I had a good bowl of red menudo here. I ordered the medium bowl for a around $7 which came with four corn tortillas. The meal came with a side of fresh onions, coarsely chopped, cilantro, sliced lemons, salsa, peppers, and tortilla chips. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tuAgRKxgO-UzNszkax3GvA?select=EZFUlHXa2TihB8k1nft1Qg#EZFUlHXa2TihB8k1nft1Qg) Like I said, the menudo was good, but certainly not the best I've had. It was orange color with a rich red pepper base, garlic, and tomato flavor. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tuAgRKxgO-UzNszkax3GvA?select=EZFUlHXa2TihB8k1nft1Qg#d2dPUdEJSb0p13i4j7qr8w) The soup was enhanced in flavor and texture with the addition on the onions, cilantro, and a few dashed of dried oregano and lemon squeezes. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tuAgRKxgO-UzNszkax3GvA?select=EZFUlHXa2TihB8k1nft1Qg#VY_BU3uVvCgGK1a4I1rbkA) I was pleased that it came with a generous amount of hominy and beef stomach. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tuAgRKxgO-UzNszkax3GvA?select=EZFUlHXa2TihB8k1nft1Qg#NcLG9y3h0987w5BVg-u_1g) The hominy was tender and the stomach good. The corn tortillas were very good. They came tightly wrapped and piping hot. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tuAgRKxgO-UzNszkax3GvA?select=EZFUlHXa2TihB8k1nft1Qg#6EHzDsEqfoI2znMpuPfgZQ) The tortilla chips were okay. Some were good, but some appeared borderline stale. (see) The red salsa was rather weak in flavor and heat. The place has outdated amenities, but it is cozy. They say a bowl of menudo is the perfect cure for a hang over... read more

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Love this place Best menudo around! I hate waiting but moves along quickly I wish they took credit cards but for the obvious reason they don't need to I enjoy going there and have been there with many of my friends and family. We've even had our non profit group go. They loved it! I don't really have more to say other than try it for yourself Asta la vista baby! read more

La Sierra Cafe - The very best Menudo - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

I love their menudo! I gave it a 3 because I'm not happy about them raising their price from $10.25 to almost $12.00 I used to go here 1-2 a week but will definitely stop coming as much as I used to because of the price. read more

this is for sure my menudo/pozole go to. A few times my pozole has been a little poor on meat but its still the best I've ever found. Menudo never disappoints, its always flavorful, fresh, and at an amazing price. GREAT for hangovers or just for any Sunday morning, parking can be a little hard as it does get full but its so WORTH IT! read more

Heads up..CASH ONLY!!! But great menudo! Soft drinks aren't refillable, you buy the bottle. Some Mexican soft drinks read more

This is my favorite spot to get menudo. My wife usually gets breakfast plates like chorizo with eggs or bacon eggs and pancakes and its all good. Highly recommend the menudo. Call ahead of time on the phone to skip the line. read more

Ok so the friend of mine that introduced me to don Vicente's menudo...well his brother and his uncle were telling me this place is better. I had to see for myself since I am very picky with my menudo and have be pretty frequent at don v's ever since he showed me. All I can say is Wow! They weren't lying. The best way to explain it is how they do. Having menudo there will be the closest thing you'll have to a traditional home cooked menudo. I mean very little if any oil on the broth and the tripe was very clean and no fat left on the meat. I cannot wait to go back. They give you chips with salsa while you wait and warming salsa is pretty fire and I love hot! read more

La Sierra Cafe - Best menudo that I've had so far! - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Excellent place to come eat Mexican food and their specialty...MENUDO!...the waitresses are very friendly and attentive...& I like they take the time to say hi to my daddy and engage in short conversations...I've been coming to this place for over 20 yrs...& I'm highly impress with their food and customer service...I truly recommend La Sierra restaurant to anyone craving great Mexican food!... read more

La Sierra Cafe - Daddy having his favorite machaca!...yummy! - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Best menudo in San Diego. I always get a large with extra hominy and two beef tacos. Amazing.

Bad experience. Lady taking your order presents herself with an attitude with the addition of bad manners. Worst part is that the lady taking the payment never came back with my change, NEVER! I was not a knowledge after. Was not a busy day for them to behave in such manner. Never coming back. read more