La villa Kitchen by far San Dimas'slittle Gem. It sets humbly in the Via Verde shopping Plaza and if your not careful you will miss it. It is hard to find good authentic Mexican food in the area this place takes Me back to my grandma's kitchen as a child. The quaint 15 table restaurant care about is inviting and warm it's beautifully decorated and soft music please do that song added to the perfect ambience. The chips and salsa are by far the best I have ever had I ordered ceviche as a starter and it was made to order very fresh delicious. For my entree I ordered the shrimp mojo shrimp and garlic sauce it comes with salad and tortillas and I'm by the time I was done with my margarita I had to take most of it home. This place is a beautiful place you want to pick every time somebody asks you where you want to go to eat The service was wonderful I went during lunch time at two girls who look like twins were the waitresses in the restaurant and they're so kind and polite and getting excellent service I went back to dinner time then wouldn't you know it you have another pair of sisters there at night time and they were just as p polite and kind This place has my vote try it you won't be disappointed. I will definitely be back again and again. read more

Love coming here for a quick lunch. Staff is friendly, food is good. I'm usually in and out of restaurant just picking up.

We have been coming to this place for years. It's an adorable family owned restaurant with decent food. The service has been steadily declining, and after tonight we won't be back. After waiting over an hour for a to go order, they lost the order. Then when we were given our order it was missing one of the meals, and the meal we did receive was incorrect. Very disappointing to wait so long for missing and incorrect items. And because it was a take home order the mistake wasn't realized until we were home. read more

Recently moved to the area and was worried about finding a good Mexican spot. Didn't take very long to find it. La Villa kitchen is a little gem. TRY IT read more

Very friendly and great food. Tacos are very good.. Chips and salad is always included..

Always an enjoyable experience eating here. The Sisters are fun to talk to & the afternoon girls are nice. The food is delicious & the fact that they have tasty potato tacos is great. Enjoy coming here to eat in, the service is quick. When I'm in a hurry at work, I call in my order & pick it up. read more

La Villa Kitchen - Potato Tacos, Rice, Beans, Chips, & Salsa along with Refreshing Iced Tea - Mexican Near Me - San Dimas, California

Service: Very friendly but no experience with waitressing. All the questions I had were answered with "I don't know" or " I never eaten that here before". It's not like they have a huge selection of Mexican food. Just seemed awkward when you ask the basic of questions of their menu. Food: Just because the decor and music that's being played is Mexican, don't assume real Mexican food is being served. Absolutely no taste in anything they served. The only good thing I tasted was the chips. The salsa was "Pace" picante sauce. Simply unacceptable!!! Conclusion: Stay away and go elsewhere for authentic Mexican cuisine. This place isn't even considered "TexMex"... No flavor, inexperienced waitresses and below average presentation of food will keep me away from this place and I strongly recommend you do the same. read more

I ordered tacos to go, loved it, very flavorful and tasty. the salsa is very good also. Now that I found this place I will go for more. I would recommend this place Jeff read more

Came back with the hubs for a quick lunch! Got these cheese enchiladas and taquitos (beef) a la carte. All were great, only thing I might change is adding a different cheese mix. The Hubs got the wet asada burrito again and loved it. The chips and salsa were fresh and good! We came last week and I tried the beef chimichanga and I really enjoyed it. I only wish there was more beef and cheese. So far everything we've tried we've enjoyed! Love this place! And our server is always great and welcoming. read more

Very bad service. Staff have to much attitude. Bring out wrong order. Waitress don't clean there hands and her finger was in the salsa.

They have the best customer service and food in San Dimas! They always know our order and that tells you we like them! They always serve us with a smile and their food is so yummy! The salsa is fresh, their chips are yummy, and their burritos and ceviche is the best! So grateful and thankful to have another family owned business who serves with their hearts! Thank you to all the staff! Our family appreciates yours! read more

La Villa Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - San Dimas, California

They use Lard , I was told they didn't at frist, wonderful staff but I wrote a review early.. turns out I was wrong . It's hard to fine a place around this area with no reheating there food and I want the food to taste what it's suppose to be . So many Mexican food places reheat there food from the day before or to much add on's to make it take better. I want it to take authentic, fresh and no add ons. I don't mind add on on the side, but I want it already coming that way, it tells me it's fresh. I would give it a 5 star if they made their salsa home made that the reason for 3 star is the Salas. The Happy hour everyDay for a pitcher of Beer and the Prices are very good compare to other places! Honest prices I was wrong they do use lard in their beans, I got mixed messages I was told they didn't and now to find out they do and I am vegetarian! So sad read more

A great neighborhood restaurant. We eat here at least once a week. Love their refried beans, chips and salsa!

One of my favorite Mexican restaurant in San Dimas! They have the best food and the best service. It's a small hole in the wall with a little bit of a wait BUT it's worth it! They give you free chips and salsa! I ordered the wet carne asada burrito and it was delicious. It came with rice and beans. A MUST TRY! You'll thank me later :) read more

La Villa Kitchen - Wet carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Dimas, California

Service is poor, waitress is rude. I walked in at 7:35 sat down at a booth my family and I were told to leave. That they were not serving anymore people tonight. read more

Quick lunch spot with good food and great prices! It's a small dine-in restaurant. Don't expect fancy, but do expect great service. Food has come out quick which is perfect for lunch breaks during work hours. Lunch combos get you food at under $10. I've had their tortilla soup, shredded beef taco, and sope plate. Taco shells are fried and freshly made. I've enjoyed all of it so far. I'll be a regular for sure! read more

La Villa Kitchen - Soup & taco combo - Mexican Near Me - San Dimas, California

We had heard great things about La Villa tacos so we gave them a try. Having had so many great tacos in So Cal I have to say that these were a big disappointment. Aside from the fact that they are very expensive, the quality was seriously lacking. Unlike so many pictures on previous reviews, our crispy shredded beef tacos had very little beef, virtually no lettuce and a bit of cheese. Very sad considering they were over $4 each! Far better value and quality is available at most other Mexican restaurants. read more

Would have been better off getting a frozen burrito next door at Vons. The food here is so bland! The only thing that has a kick is the olive! Yes they put olives on the burrito. The salsa for chips tase just like a can of tomato sauce. The waitress are super nice and friendly. read more

Food is really good!!! The pumpkin flan that's only made at the end of the year is too die for! Service is always great and friendly feels like family!! read more

I have been here on several occasions and every time the food was just so-so. First of all, they serve very small portions for the prices charged. There are other local known mexican food joints that serve 2-3x the amount of food for the same price. The food is bland and you can tell it is not home made. Honestly tastes bland. Oh yeah, and the cheese in the enchiladas is alwasy cold and never melted. The thing that saves this place is the incredible service you get! The girls who work there are always charming, entertaining, and very focused on you. Nothing needs to be changed regarding the service, just the food. Sorry but I have to be honest here. 6 visits here in the past 3 months and nothing has changed...... read more

I really like this place for lunch. Small family run feel, great service, very good food. Never had a bad lunch there yet! Go check it out, you will enjoy your meal for sure! read more

Came her for take out on taco Tuesday, yeah that's right Cinco de mayo! Order 3 carne asada street tacos, really good and it was happy hour so they where cheap. I also order a fish taco, it was okay but the fish was a tad rough and didnt like the taste of the breading, the sauce they use is okay but I would stick to the street tacos, was a bit busy of course but I would recommend you phone in your order. I'll give this place another try in the future. read more

Oh, La Villa Kitchen, how I miss you. I grew up near here and have eaten here so many times I have considered changing my middle name to "La Villa." Over the years I have introduced many to La Villa's delicious homemade chips and salsa (the salsa is still my favorite on the planet). I still compare other Mexican restaurant's chicken enchiladas with rice and beens (my staple) to this place. It is nothing fancy - just some simple delicious home cooking. I have seen this place through a couple remodels but the food and service has always been consistent. Simple and consistent. La Villa Kitchen has been in the same location for as long as I can remember and I hope they don't go anywhere anytime soon. read more

La Villa Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - San Dimas, California

We were looking for a place to eat after visiting my mom at Forest Lawn and most of the time we're driving out to Barranca st or nearby places but since we all come from opposite places it's tough on the commute. This little place is pretty close to cemetery. As you're exiting Forest Lawn, keep going straight passing the freeway entrances and turn right at the stop sign. It was about 3/4 of a mile on the right hand side where the Vons shopping center was. Its seat yourself but they come to you. Very warm and friend location. Food was good too, had plenty of Mexican so walking in I actually had low expectations but was very pleased. I was very happy with my meal. The Chile relleno tasted how I like them to taste and this is hard for me to find. Will definitely have to come and check them out again when I'm in the area. read more

La Villa Kitchen - Front view of little Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - San Dimas, California

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This is the absolute worst Mexican food I have ever had in my life! Mexican food is my favorite cuisine and I've eaten at numerous Mexican establishments. I cannot call this Mexican food, sorry. How this place stayed in business for over 30 years is absolutely beyond me. I'm stumped. My guess is people in the area that don't know any better just rely on the convenience factor. They use lard in their beans, food is salty, chicken and meat taste old, and cheese is lumpy, and rubbery. Is it even cheese? Who knows. It's also bright orange in color and reminds me of melted plastic. They also don't give chips for takeout. Nothing about this place is good. At. All. Yuck! Avoid at all costs. read more

Was referred by my Barber Steve from San Dimas Barber Shop. Another hidden gem eatery. Outstanding customer service, great ambiance and the food was reasonably priced, most importantly, Delicious! I had the hard shell beef tacos and a Chile rejano burrito , wet style. Excellent! read more

I was craving Mexican chicken mole and this restaurant popped up on my yelp search it's my first time here and was impressed with the god service clean place and most importantly amazing chicken mole :) read more

La Villa Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - San Dimas, California

Stopped at this place during our family reunion. Place was nice enough to let us order ahead of time, plus we got the Taco Tuesday deal! Our food was ready right when we got there, and it was so good! The asada was great, plus they provided all the toppings needed to make our tacos delicious. Highly recommend this place! read more

Love La Villa, the family is amazing & the food is great! Love the chips & salsa are the best!

I "LOVE" this restaurant and have been coming here for years. Especially, for TACO Tuesday, yum !! I find the SERVICE and people working here are always NICE and seem to go out of their way to meet our needs, in order to provide WONDERFUL service! The food is homemade and delicious !! I'm posting this because after reading the "review" from " Anthony S", who sounds like he hasn't even been to this restaurant to provide a forth right review. I wasn't at the restaurant that night, but for someone to have to leave a restaurant , in order to ask kid's to stop banging on the wall, well ...... read more

Pretty good for a Mexican spot in San Dimas. Great customer service. I got a fish taco and tortilla soup combo for like $9. I loved their ice water haha it's like slush balled ice. I would go back for the ice and bottomless chips and salsa. Pro: customer service and bottomless chips and salsa. Con: they don't make accommodations if not on the menu (ie chilaquiles) read more

I have been coming to the Villa Kitchen for a long time and the food is good. My only complaint is that they do not give you enough rice and beans on take out orders, like they do when you order to eat there. They also charge you for chips for take out. There is another Mexican restaurant where they give you free chips and plenty of food for take out. Considering how much you pay for take out they should be more generous with the food. read more

Tonight was my first time trying out La Villa Kitchen. This place is one of my uncles favorite places, which is why we all dined here tonight. I ordered the crunchy shell potato taco and chicken taco. The crunchy shell wasn't too oily and the chicken wasn't too dry or flavorless. Both tasted pretty good and the prices were even better. My girlfriend ordered the carnitas soft shell tacos, and they were pretty bad. Maybe some of the worst carnitas we've both had. The carnitas was practically pork jerky. The tortillas were terrible on the soft shell too. There was also a huge ligament/cartilage in the carnitas taco. If your gonna run a Mexican restaurant in California you can't be slipping on those things. The chips and salsa weren't bad though. Overall, it wasn't terrible, I'd just recommend you order the crunchy shell tacos and nothing else. read more

This is our favorite place!! Food has tasted the same for the 27 years we have been going. Salsa on point and chips always fresh and crispy. Had a date night on Friday and enjoyed a wet burrito and it was delicious. 5 stars to Ryan for great service. read more

Not what it used to be. Been going here for years when we lived in Via Verde and still go back when we are in the area. Very disappointed this time as all employees are new and need a lot of training. It took 20 minutes before we were waited on even though much of the tables were empty. The tables and floors where dirty and not wiped off. Took a long time to get our food and believe the cooks are new also. Food was only warm and the tacos were burnt. The enchiladas were dry and tasteless. Not sure if we will try La Villa Kitchen again. read more

Our family loves this place and has been going here for many years. Best chips and salsa in the area.

Absolutely LOVE this place! Drove here all the way from Long Beach just to get their hard tacos! Staff is so sweet and appreciative. Extremely glad to support this small business! Their chips and salsa are also BOMB. I could snack on them all day every day while stuck at home :) read more

I tell people that I'm not the real foodie type because for the first 20 years of my life I went to the same restaurant and ordered the same thing: Chile verde burrito from Ernie Jr.'s in Eagle Rock. Well, they closed years ago and I have not been able to find a place that compares until now. La Villa's Green Chile burrito has filled a void missing in my life for too long. Staff very friendly along with excellent server skills. Food came out fast and hot. Thank you La Villa for restoring my faith in great Mexican food. read more

This restaurant is our home away from home. We have been coming here for as long as I can remember. The food is great and the waitresses are now part of our "extended family". The chips and salsa always makes my day a little bit better! read more

First time here. We ordered the shrimp fajitas and fish tacos. Food was good, but service was even better. We were greeted with a warm smile and kindness. We informed our hostess/ server it was our first time here and she quickly let us know about the menu and specials. Best of all, she recommended the wine margaritas which were delicious! I also tried the tortilla soup. It wasn't the best I've tried, lacked in flavor but I was happy that it wasn't made with chicken. Honestly, the food here is good, not great. The reason I'm giving this place 5 stars is for the service. It's really hard nowadays to find a young person in the hospitality field who genuinely cares about giving great service. Thank you Brittney for your excellent customer service and genuine kindness. read more