My boyfriend and I stopped by here for an early dinner before catching a movie. Ever since I met him, he has constantly raved about this spot, so I was excited to finally try it. Arriving around 4:30 PM was the perfect move, the restaurant wasn't crowded at all, and we were seated right away. Our server was incredibly nice and attentive, and in a cool twist, my boyfriend realized it was the exact same server he remembered from his high school days coming here after soccer practice. The Warm-Up: We kicked things off with some classic chips and salsa. The chips were serving perfection, soooo warm and seasoned with just the right amount of salt to keep you reaching for more. The Main Event: For my entree, I ordered the shrimp enchiladas, which came paired with traditional rice and beans. My boyfriend stuck to his classic and ordered the chicken burrito he has been getting for years. The Flavor Profile: My enchiladas were incredible; the green sauce was creamy, heavenly, and tied the whole plate together. The meal definitely hit the spot. As for the boyfriend's burrito? He confirmed it was exactly how he remembered it. Needless to say, we absolutely smashed the food. The Verdict: This place completely lived up to the years of hype. Between the fast service, the nostalgic hospitality, and the excellent food, it's the ultimate spot for a comforting meal. read more

Lino's Mexican Cuisine - chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Lino's in Bakersfield is right down the street from a large market, so you can't miss it. it is so pretty and very comfortable. The place is older and so well main maintained. It is like a bit of old Mexico and we love it. Parking is super easy and the prices are very fair. Now, it can get crowded and I think they take reservations, but call them to make sure. We had about a 15 minute wait without reservations so it was not bad. We have been twice. The last time we came we got take out to go back to our hotel. We love the service. Everyone is so nice and they are fast. You will get help with the menu if you need it. We love all their food. Their rice and beans are exceptional. And they have a Happy Hour shrimp with fries that is great. I am not sure of the times. We have not done that in a while. Try their pork belly tacos. You can't get those everywhere and they are just amazing. read more

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They're not closed for your information Apple they're open Tuesday - Sunday Pork Belly tacos is my go to order, with a mango Margarita . read more

I'm writing this because I love yall, but I want yall to hear me plea. I've always loved you guys and always told people you had the best chile verde, but the past few times I went weren't great. I've gone a couple times in the last several months and when I did, there wasn't flavor in the rice, beans, or chile verde. It seemed like it needed more salt because everything just tasted bland and not good. I know you guys make good food, but please season it better. I paid $70 and it wasn't good. Don't let this review deter you. I just want the owners to be consistent with the seasonings like I know they can be, because this is my favorite place. read more

Amazing experience. The owner Cristina is awesome. My wife and I had our wedding reception dinner there and it couldn't have gone better. The food is fantastic, we love the happy hour shrimp with fries and the pork belly tacos on their everyday menu. Quiet ambiance with excellent customer service. Highly recommend. read more

Pork Chile Verde Chilaquiles!!! My first trip here was just a few weeks ago and I've thought about my meal for all that time. I live 50ish miles away, one way, and I'm happily back again, today. Sorry, but there is no "before" shot. I was so eagerly anticipating the arrival of my dream dish, that I was half way through before I even remembered to document my delightful meal. The "after" shot best illustrates my overall opinion of the food! Family recipes are definitely delicious! All the staff are friendly and attentive. The family are on the premises and work so hard for you to have a great experience. Probably, that is what makes the difference. Great job to Lino's, again! read more

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As we were leaving Bakersfield to head home I wanted Mexican food and found this place right off the freeway. It was only 10 something in the morning but it was open. I think the owner was also our server and she was amazing as was the food. She brought us chips and salsa of course but had us try her chile verde with big chunks of pork in it with the chips. The shrimp fra Diavolo appetizer was spicy and delicious. The seafood enchiladas had Alfredo sauce which I never would have thought of really but they were also very tasty. My husband' enjoyed his chorizo and eggs with beans and papas. The portions were generous and the prices fair. Our server refilled our tea three times and offered more to go for our ride back home. I will definitely be stopping here again. read more

Great food authentic Mexican food pork belly burrito the best in Town Taco Tuesday all day the best #1 read more

They have the best staff and their food is always delicious. The restaurant itself is cute and memorable.

Food was hot and delicious. Service was excellent. Very clean inside. We had chili verde, carne asada burritos, pork belly tacos and margaritas. Felt like I was eating Mexico. read more

Such a cute place. Service was attentive and warm. I'm a baby with spice, but man the Huevos Rancheros were amazing. Your choice of sides, potatoes with peppers and tasty refried beans for me today. Eggs your way (runny for me please), topped with delicious verde sauce with simmered pork, with melty cheese. There was heat, but so good!!! Hubby had the Huevos chorizo, the way they cooked it together made a delicious pillowy cloud of goodness. Same great sides. House made Tortillas tied it all together. Try their house blend mimosa not to be missed. We will return. Thank you Linos read more

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I've learned not to fully rely on Yelp Bakersfield for reviews. Been let down one too many times. In this instance, that was not the case. Chili Verde at this spot is lean and delicious. My son had the burrito and I had the taco. The sauce had just the right amount of spice, and the meat was cooked perfectly. The taco was a bit sloppy so I am glad they gave me extra tortillas. Chili Relleno plate was very good. I like the fact that they do not use too much batter. The cheese was smokey and nice and melty. It's topped with a light red sauce that isn't too rich. The rice and beans tasted freshly made, also good. Pork belly tacos were great. Nice and crispy on the outside side, tender and juicy on the inside. I really enjoyed the salsa on top. Shrimp ceviche was fresh and tasty albeit slightly over salted. The portion was pretty small but I didn't mind because we ordered a little of everything. The shrimp taco was more "fixings" than shrimp but also tasty. I liked the spicy mayo-type sauce they topped it with. I do wish they would have crisped the tortilla a bit more, it pretty much disintegrated after the first bite and the taco fell apart. The guacamole and the salsa were very good. I like that they give you flour and corn tortilla chips...nice twist. Lastly, the flan. I really can't review it this time around. It looked like someone took a few bites of it so my son and I were ICKd out. All and all the food is good, and the prices are decent. I would try it again, in person. read more

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I am very particular about my Mexican food. I know authentic when I taste it. This is the real deal. I have been in this restaurant a couple times. First time was for breakfast (breakfast bowl) and the other time was for dinner (Chile verde burrito). 1. Appearance As soon as you walk in you see how clean the place is. Floors,tablets,baseboards etc. Decore fits this place perfectly. 2. Greeting Me and my girlfriend we're greeted by the waitress (Cristina) with a smile and a great attitude. We sat down and we're given the menu and offered chips salsa. 3. Menu This place has it all. It all looks good. We had pork belly taco rice and beans and a Chile verde burrito. We also had the house margarita. 4. Food This place reminds me of homemade cooking. Quality,Quality,Quality. We had a pork belly taco rice and beans and Chile verde burrito. The rice and beans had great flavor (just like home). The Chile verde is amazing. . So much flavor! The best it town. We also had house margarita (Simple syrup Lemon juice Tequila and Tajín on the rim). Soooooo good! 4.Service Lino's treated us like family. Every single staff member we ran into from the bus boy to the waitress had a smile on their face (happy to be there). Everyone was so nice to us. Always refilling our water or asking if we needed anything else. Cristina (our waitress) was amazing. Very bubbly. She has such a great personality and very upbeat. It really made our experience great. She was very attentive and the rest of the staff was also ready to help as well. 5. Overall I seen a couple reviews about this place not being authentic. Let me tell you. This is Mexican food at its finest. If you are looking for quality food and restaurant staff that is happy to be there and treat you like family, try this place. I've been there 2 times and I will most definitely come back. Thank you to the staff for the great experience. We'll be back with friends and family. read more

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My go-to spot in Pumpkin Center when my coworkers and I want to order lunch. Calling in my orders ahead of time makes picking up much easier, since I've got to get back to work. The atmosphere inside is calming, I look forward to dining in one day and trying some of their drink options. read more

This is our second time going, and like the first time the food was great! The service is great also. Family ran business we will be back much more The Smiths read more

While driving down Taft Hwy. you see little town on the outskirts of town called Pumpkin Center. I grew up in the area, and while taking my hubby to his office decided we would stop and have lunch. I have learned in the past don't let the outside of the building fool you. We walked in and were seated quickly, it smelled so good in there. Chips I believe were made fresh and the salsa was really good,I liked that it was more of a saucy pico. My husband and I both chose a Lino Bowl, mine Asada and his Chili Verde. Food came out hot and fast, the portions are huge, and defiantly pretty tasty. Glad to say I live within a few miles of Lino's, so I think we will definitely be back for future visits. Staff were friendly and very nice. read more

Lino's Mexican Cuisine - Lino Bowl with Asada. - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Lino's is not only a great spot to sit down and get some delicious Mexican food, but they're one of the few places whose food truly holds up if delivered through a meal service! (Most places get soggy or cold) I personally recommend the chile verde, but honestly, everything I've tried there is absolutely delicious! read more

Food is always good and it's family owned and they are all the nicest and hard working people ! Ate numerous dishes and all are amazing

I looked forward to eating at Lino's. Unfortunately everything was too spicy. A long wait too. There needs to be some less spicy/hot items for those of us that prefer the milder meal. Atmosphere being upgraded for more space, a good idea. read more

This used to be an amazing place to get amazing authentic Mexican cuisine. However, the last few times I have been sorely disappointed. The service was terrible, if you even got any. They would completely ignore our table, get orders wrong, or serve other people they liked more. One time they purposefully gave another table the beers we had ordered first because they were the last ones and wanted them to have them and not us. It's such a shame because this place used to be so great. read more

It's in a bar but the food is great! The entertainment and by that I mean the locals is on point read more

Our group came here for lunch after a meeting in the area. We were quickly seated. Service was prompt, helpful and friendly. I ordered 3 tacos: a pork belly taco, asada taco and a chicken taco. All 3 were decent, but the pork belly was my favorite with the chicken taco my least favorite. The chicken taco wasn't bad, it just had more toppings on it that seemed to detract from the traditional street taco. The chips served to the table were fresh, and the salsa was pretty good. Overall, a good experience! read more

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Love Lino's. Great good. Any of their meals. Old school feel. Only bad thing is there closed on Monday a d for some reason I always for get that. read more

Looking for a Taco Tuesday place...this is it! For $9.95 you get a margarita and 2 tacos (choice of tacos from 12 different kinds) and they are delicious. At our last visit, between the 3 of us, we had the shrimp, fish, pastor, chicken, and ground beef. They are small tacos, but they are filled with so much meat! The shrimp was the favorite, it had a very unique sauce on it...but all were very good! read more

Can't say enough great things about this place. Christina and her crew have been amazing! Each time my wife and I dine here we feel welcome and appreciated. The food is exceptional and I really enjoy coming here. read more

Family friendly environment &owned & managed by a local friendly family. The breakfast bowl is a favorite of mine. Bowl has eggs & chorizo, potatoes, refried beans, bacon, cheese, Chile Verde salsa, topped with pico de Gallo, sour cream & guacamole. So much goodness in one single bowl. Another favorite are the shrimp tacos. Absolutely amazing! The shrimp is chopped & grilled to a slight crunch topped with lettuce, tomato, onions & a special slightly hot sauce. My son can have these tacos for breakfast lunch & dinner if allowed. read more

Lino's Mexican Cuisine - Breakfast bowl - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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If you love, Mexican food, then this place is it. Kearny Asada taste great just like it should be. They must've had lots of practice. The place is very clean and the services very fast. Great place to go for lunch. read more

We were on our way back from camping at Sequoia's. Stopped at Costco for gas then decided to Yelp a mexican restaurant. It was delicious! The salsa and chips were delicious. I ordered the cheese enchiladas, and my friends had the huevos rancheros and chile relleno. We ate every last bite on our plates :-) read more

Lino's Mexican Cuisine - Cheese Enchiladas with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Never judge a book by its cover. I was skeptical going in when i looked at the weary exterior but once I got in I was surprised by how clean and neat the restaurant is. The sitting is like classy sitting. The service was nice. Once I got seated and ordered I got the hoT chips and salsa which were good. I ordered the braised pork belly and carna asada tacos. The braised pork belly was to die for. Delicious, juicy and full of flavors. Their prices are really good and reasonable. read more

Lino's Mexican Cuisine - Chips & salsa - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Really good nice place. Took the wife and daughter there. Good service. Nice little quiet place out of the way will be back again. read more

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Still looking for my go-to Mexican restaurant. My dad told me to try Lino's. Coming back into town, my friend and I decided to get off 99 and onto Taft highway to try Lino's. It's a little precarious to park, but we did that safely. We were seated immediately. Got menus and out drink orders taken. Chips and salsa didn't arrive right away. I was getting ready to ask, but then they were served, chips were fresh and hot! I liked the salsa. It was chunky and juicy. My friend ordered her standard, the cheese enchilada, taco combo. I ordered a shrimp ceviche tostada and the Chile relleno lunch special. Ceviche was served on a freshly fried corn tortilla with an avocado slice on top and lime on the side. First bite was a little shocking because of the artificial lemon taste. I got used to it after a few bites, but it was hard to get past that taste. Our lunches arrived and a couple bites in, our server told my friend they had given her a chicken enchilada instead of cheese. They took the plate back and fixed the order. The taco threw her off a bit. It had pico and avocado, which she wasn't expecting and she scraped off. I enjoyed the Chile relleno. It had a nice sauce. The refried beans had a really nice flavor, but the rice was basic. Service was pretty good. Took a bit to get refills and more chips,but overall a decent experience. Pulling out of the parking lot is a nightmare. BE CAREFUL! read more

Lino's Mexican Cuisine - Chile relleno lunch special - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Seriously best food I've had in a long time!!!!! Short and simple menu made it easy to select a dish quickly. Very fast and friendly service. Food was delivered prompt and fresh. Can't believe I've driven by this place for years and never stopped. I will be back and I will be telling everyone about this place. read more

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So delicious! The food is so so good. My favorite is the chile relleno dish or the chile verde burrito. The staff is super friendly. Come here for delicious authentic Mexican food. Remember to order a Michelada with your meal. read more

How do I start this, but who in the Fuc$ says there muenudo is any good, no flavor any hominy what a nasty tasting bowl of menudo. Guess it's my fault because when we drive up 8:35 am Sunday morning there was only one couple, the old saying us never eat at a restaurant where there are no people eating there. GROSS read more

Food was okay. Service was very personable and very good. Ambiance was cozy and nice. It's a relaxing place to sit and enjoy a meal. The chips and salsa are good. Great flavor to the salsa. It's been a long time since I actually enjoyed proper salsa. One good thing is that food is brought out hot. read more

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I went here last night with my wife for my birthday dinner on the recommendation of a co-worker and I'm honestly disappointed with the experience. On a positive note I found the chips and salsa delicious, clearly made in house and very good. The rice and beans were also very good I enjoyed them a lot. Our server was great, he was very friendly and very attentive to us stopping by the table several times and making sure our drinks were never empty. Great service Now what bothers me is the entrees. Anytime I go to a new Mexican restaurant the benchmark dish for me is Chile Colorado, it's my favorite and my go-to. The Chile Colorado here really disappointed mainly because the sauce was watery and had absolutely no flavor. I felt like I was eating meat in red water. Chile Colorado is all about the flavor, the heat, the spices. This had none of the above, I ate a spoonful of the sauce alone just to try to get the flavor from it and nothing, I don't know what happened with the sauce but it was absolutely tasteless and way to thin/watery. My wife had cheese enchiladas and experienced a similar issue, while the sauce was thicker on her enchiladas than on my dish it still lacked any real flavor and the enchiladas themselves were soggy like they had been sitting in the sauce for a long time. Overall pretty disappointed, I think we can cross this one off the list and move on. read more

Went here ordered some two asada tacos, house salad, appetizer ceviche dish, came with chips and salsa, two ice teas. Portions were kinda small for the price but the people are nice. If your hungry though might want to go where they actually give better prices and portions. Bill was over 40 bucks for small portions . Place looks nice though! read more

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Went for the first time. I've always passed by but never went in. Co workers decided to have lunch there and I was pretty amazed how it looked inside. Food was great. I love me a good chips and salsa lol. Will definitely start going more often! read more

Food is very good. Definitely going back for the hard tacos and cheese enchiladas. Wish they gave chips and salsa on to-go order though.

The good is authentic and amazing. Best Mexican food I've had in a long time. Service was quick and staff was very friendly and professional. read more