I decided to give Lila's a try after the word on the street was that they were very similar to Jaliscos, which closed several years ago on Mendocino Avenue. While away in the service, the only food I wanted coming home was a Jaliscos super burrito. To my chagrin they had closed while I was away! I've tried many different places searching for a substitute, but had yet to find one. I stopped in while working and ordered the Super Burrito with carnitas to go. It was fairly priced ($12.99) compared to other places, and the woman behind the counter was polite and friendly. It was ready within 5-7 minutes, even with 3 others having just ordered before me! The burrito was AMAZING. Jaliscos seems to have been reborn! In all seriousness, the flour tortilla, carnitas, guacamole-- everything was perfect. I will be back many many times! Lila's- thank you for your awesome food! read more

Excellent authentic food. Price is reasonable. We always do pick up and bring home to eat. Family loves Lila's!!

Absolutely love Lila's and am so happy I found them! As others have stated before, if you were someone who was a fan of Jalisco's in Santa Rosa then you will absolutely love and be thrilled with Lila's. It's honestly crazy how similar the food is and initially I was wondering if they were somehow related?! But it is a fantastic spot and my go-to for Mexican now that I have found them! Everything I have had has been excellent. Their shredded beef crunchy tacos are the best I've had in the area, I love their grilled chicken tacos or burritos, the enchiladas are great, the chile rellenos, their carnitas, you name it!!! Awesome people too, very friendly, it is always a pleasure to go there and makes you happy to give them business. I am overjoyed I found Lila's and can't recommend enough!!! read more

Overall pretty good taqueria for the Santa Rosa area. Service is always prompt and friendly. They have some awesome hard shell shredded beef tacos. We will be back. read more

Recently came here with my boyfriend the food, the service all amazing. I ordered the number 11 and he ordered tacos, both were delicious. The meat was flavorful and the portions are generous. read more

Genuinely my favorite taqueria, their verde salsa is unmatched. Go show this mom and pop shop some love.

This used to be one of my favorites, but they charge for more than two salsas. A $15 burrito should come with as much salsa as you need

The food is amazing, the prices are very good and the employees are very friendly! The hardshell tacos and the burritos are a definite must! Highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for some good eats! read more

They were outside of Parliament Brewery and I was so glad they were! I got the meatloaf sandwich which was a thick loaf between soft and crusty buns. The nachos were a pulled meat variety with the wonderful red spicy chili peppers. Very generous and wonderfully put together. **Their berry pie crumble was awesome!! It was made with Parliaments blueberry beer! I like that this truck had a variety of food items and a special dessert! Friendly lady that works there, too! read more

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Went to eat with 2 coworkers, wasn't sure what to order. I eat Mexican food everyday at home. I asked the cashier for her opinion. She said all was good. I really didn't know what to get so I said I was fine. I sat down and as they ate I decided to go to Oliver's to grab a sandwich instead. I came back and ate with my fiends. The owner was so upset. Came and told me that I was being rude and disrespectful and asked me to not eat other food at his place. I will never step foot in there again. read more

Loved the food here, bean and cheese burrito was perfection and carnitas tacos came through as a solid lunch add on. Carnitas had tons of flavor and the salsa or whatever they throw on it was the perfect amount of spice, not too spicy but just enough and really melded with the succulent meat. The bean and cheese was throughly mixed and had nice structural integrity. Carne asada taco wasn't my favorite as the meat was a little large for my liking, but the other stuff I had here was so good still giving it 5 stars. read more

Lila's Mexican Restaurant - Bean and cheese burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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This is a hole in the wall place with a Wholefoods near by. The prices are extremely reasonable and the food is anywhere from ok to great. The tostada you can avoid, but the street tacos are great. My favorite is the Chile relleno super burrito, omg it's so good, when you get to the Chile relleno and take a bite and the cheese starts to ooze out, so good. My kids also love the vegetarian burrito, and my friends swear by the nachos. I do see a lot of construction workers order the burger and fries and it looks good but I haven't tried it. Is everything great no, but nothing is bad. The burrito's are worth going here, plus the red salsa has a great kick to it. read more

Good chicken burritos. Come here for lunch often. Pretty quick service so can get back to work.

Sorry this food was terrible, the tacos were dry and topped with wilted lettuce and tasteless tomatoes and cheese. The beans tasted like they came straight from a can and the rice was flavorless. If I could put a zero star, I would. I'm sorry Lila's, but you used to be so much better than this. read more

Excellent food, different from a lot of typical Mexican restaurants with unique, delicious flavors. Highly recommend the grilled chicken burrito, which has sautéed peppers and onions. Good food, decent prices, nice folks, great service. read more

Great food,Great Service and family friendly. I have been going hear for years and I can't think of anywhere else I would go for Mexican food. read more

Lila's makes the best Carnitas burritos in town! I get beans no rice and upgrade to Super! Lots of fresh pork and her salsa is really special. She only gives you one but I buy more because it is so good and spicy! Lila and her husband are very pleasant! read more

This is a great little family run business that's been around for over 20 years. Excellent, authentic Mexican food, very friendly, and fast service. Whether you dine in our take out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great place for Mexican food! Love their tacos, staff are friendly! Delicious food ,highly recommend

Had never been there, stopped by for a Fish Taco to go. Fish was pan fried well, so the outside was browned and yummy. Usually I prefer fish to be tender, not cooked so long, but this method gave it flavor, and made it feel substantial to bite into. I enjoyed it. Good portion, not skimpy. Double tortilla so it didn't fall apar by the time I ate it. The Taco was a bit dry, which would have been disappointing if I ate it as is. But I ate it at home, where I added sour creme, lemon juice, cilantro, and salt. I wonder if they made it that way because I got it to go (so it wouldn't get soggy) I don't know? It had very little sauce, and not much salsa. I'm not a fan of tomato salsa on fish taco anyway, so I'm not suggesting they put more salsa. I'd simply do more white sauce, a pinch of cilantro, and squirt of lime. Overall glad I tried it and might be back if I'm nearby again. It was a pleasant place to wait while they made the taco, lots of windows, would consider eating there if I had the time. read more

The food is very fresh and delicious! Mostly a take out spot, close by, so we go frequently. WE are always pleased with the food! I love the quesadilla with carnitas or carne asada. Super burritos are great, also! read more

This might be the best Mexican restaurant in Santa Rosa. We found this gem after moving to this side of town and we can't get enough. Everything we've had has been superb. So far we've tried the tacos, burritos, tostadas, chille relleno, and taco salad. What pushed me over the edge was their carnitas. The meat is moist and crunchy and not at all fatty. The best I've had in the 10 years I've lived here. It appears to be family owned and the customer service is always warm and welcoming. The restaurant is also one of the cleanest we have seen in the area. I would give 10 stars if I could! read more

Lila's Mexican Restaurant - a taco in a styrofoam container - Mexican Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

We LOVE Lila's!!! Nice that they have a fresh veggies option - I'm a sucker for a burrito with real veggies in it. Lila and her husband are sweet and the food is consistent. Great take out spot. Bring cash for a tip because they don't tip with cards! read more

Right around the corner from our house, have been coming here for over 8 years. Their Carnitas is hands down the best in town, so crispy and tender at the same time! Seriously get their carnitas! read more

I couldn't say enough positive things about this local restaurant. The food is consistently delicious & is hands down my go to spot for a comfort meal. Don't hesitate to give them a try- the family who runs this place always have a smile on their face & serve delicious food on the side. read more

Came in on Yelp reviews, but the food was a disappointment. The burrito was somewhat dry and low on flavor , not much meat, rice, being the predominant y ingredient. I'll continue my search for better read more

Great little family run restaurant. I really have zero issues with this place. Food is great. The owners are great. I will be back.

Ordered the carne Asada plate with corn tortillas for lunch. Everything was so delicious and reasonably priced.

Food is always amazing, albeit I've only ever had the breakfast burrito. My go to spot anytime I'm in Santa Rosa

We eat here regularly and the portions are generous and the flavors are all there. The nachos are never soggy and the burritos are super satisfying. Will continue to frequent this spot as long as the quality and price stays as is. Definitely worth a try! read more

Burrito had a strange taste and smell. They only give you one hot sauce with 2 orders. Pollo loco has better burritos and they give you lots of sauce read more

It's *really* close to our house so we get take-out when we need food fast, but it's a little underwhelming. The food is average, none of the employees ever smile, (sometimes they seem downright hostile), and they charge for more than one bag of chips, even when you're ordering more than one meal. So if I'm in a hurry, I'll go here, but otherwise, there are other taquerias in the area with better service & food. read more

Best super burritos in Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa. There are 4 taqueries in the area and none are better. They have the best carnitas too. read more

Love, love, love this place! Lila's is some of the best Mexican Food in Santa Rosa. They're a small family run and owned business and will get to know and remember you over time. I consistently get their Feesh Vegetable Burrito, which is one of the best vegan options I've found in this area. It's delicious, filling, and very satisfying. They've also made me a Fresh Vegetable Chimichanga, which isn't technically on the menu, but is also incredible. I'd definitely call ahead if you're planning on take out, they get pretty busy, especially at lunch and dinner time. read more

Been going here for years. It's hard to find good Mexican food. This place is delicious.

#6 lunch is a chile relleno and a pork tamale with rice, beans, and a small pile of lettuce. Surprisingly good. Chile was flavorful, roasted right, filled with good quality gooey cheese. Topped with a great salsa colorada. Generous portion of food. Big eaters will be satisfied. Tamale was light and fluffy, not lardy. House made super crispy chips are stone ground tortillas. Not oily. Pretty good lunch for $7.50 read more

Lila's has the best Carnitas Burrito. The super is awesome I get refried beans no rice! Love the quacamole and sour cream. Chips are fresh an salsa is great but Lila could a little more generous with it. But I love this place! read more

I stopped in at Lila's because the location was convenient. I was not impressed by anything about it. The woman working the counter was not friendly at all, so my first impression was hopefully the food made up for it. It didn't. My son and I shared the chicken quesadilla and it was unbelievably wet. I'm guessing due to the green chili's and salsa or something in it. It was a soggy mess, luckily I had grabbed a couple forks. I liked the chicken, but the other things in there completely overwhelmed the flavor of it. It was huge, so if you just want large quantities of mediocre food, this is the place for you! read more

This is the best taqueria is Santa Rosa. Such nice people own the family run business and are always friendly and patient (it's hard to choose what to eat because everything is so good). The burritos are to die for and the enchiladas are perfection. The chips are a bit stale but the salsa is awesome. read more

Their vegetarian burrito slaps. I would come here day in and day out for this burrito. Happy to have found this gem and finally get a decent SoCo burrito. My husband loves the carne asada super burrito. Chips are dope too. read more