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    Loma Linda Restaurant

    4.1 (181 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Exterior. It's a bit hard to find.
    John H.

    This is a restaurant I would've never found without the yelp app. We were attending an event at Bakersfield College. Afterwards, we were looking for a place to eat nearby. Well, right across the street from BC, hidden in this little strip mall, between two empty businesses, is this wonderful little Mexican restaurant. We were seated immediately. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a comfortable interior and very nice booths.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we ordered the chili Verde, the waiter said it was spicy today. We went ahead and ordered it anyway. I love a restaurant that makes it food in a traditional way. Our order came out right away. The portions are more than ample. We split this entrée and we were both still stuffed. The pork was tender, and as promised, spicy. There were large portions of rice and beans. There were also complementary chips and salsa. This is a hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant in the Northeast. If you haven't tried Loma Linda and you like Mexican food, you are missing out. Make sure you give this place a try.

    Seafood soup
    Sadia H.

    I have had Loma Linda bookmarked for quite some time. I almost could not find it--being it is tucked inwards and the name lettering is not prominent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside was very clean and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The older gentleman who served us was so nice and down-to-earth. This was an evening spent with my girlfriends who are also my colleagues. But I always have a to-go order for my husband and son at home. The gentleman was kind enough to point out that I had ordered the enchiladas Verde with pollo but the green sauce had bits of pork cooked in it. My family and I do not consume pork and I was very thankful he told me. For my in-person experience, I ordered the site mares soup and it was exceptional. So fresh and well-seasoned and delicious on its own. The prices are very reasonable and portions are generous. This may be my new favorite Mexican restaurant.

    Loma Linda burrito with chicken.
    Joe C.

    This mom and pop restaurant is absolutely awesome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a family feel the minute you walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone is really nice and every dish that I have tried have all been very good. I've been here several times. I've tried the carnitas, chimichanga with shredded beef, and Loma Linda burrito with chicken. Not one single one of these dishes disappointed. Their prices are very reasonable and they give you quite a bit of food. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

    A Delicious and flavorful Chili Verde Burrito
    Tina C.

    This Wednesday, for date night, my husband and I planned to check out Loma Linda Restaurant, located on Mount Vernon Avenue across the street from Bakersfield College's Stadium. We've heard excellent reviews about it and were excited to experience it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon seeing the exterior of the restaurant, I must admit that my expectations were relatively low.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Given the reviews I had heard, I wondered what all the fuss was about. As we arrived at Loma Linda, the maitre d's warm smile welcomed us inside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Without any delay, he ushered us to a cozy booth where we could take in the vibrant décor of the dining room. Its cheerful atmosphere and cleanliness were impressive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A friendly waiter greeted us and took both our drink and food orders. We both decided to order a la carte; I went for a chili verde tostada, while my husband ordered a chili verde burrito. The drinks and food arrived quickly, and I looked forward to digging into my tostada. It looked so delicious with the sour cream and guacamole on top, and the best part is that there was no extra cost for those toppings! The meal was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. It was so good that we both fell silent as we savored every bite. The margaritas were bursting with flavor, prompting us to inquire about the house tequila. We discovered it was made with Jose Cuervo Gold. I can't wait to visit Loma Linda Restaurant on Mount Vernon Avenue again. Their Mexican food is so good that I'm definitely going to be a return customer! Loma Linda definitely deserves five stars.

    Stan W.

    Came here for lunch with my sister. It's located in a strip mall, right across the street from Bakersfield College Stadium. It looks like this place has been here for a while, if you catch my drift. For lunch not being so busy, the waiter wasn't very attentive. They do have high-chairs for the kiddos and the restroom was clean. As for the food itself, I had a lunch special that came with two enchiladas & beans and rice. The enchiladas were tasty, the beans were good (could have been less runny) and rice was alright. They do provide complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were fresh and the salsa was just ok. I'd probably come back because East Bakersfield needs its restaurants, but I'd other places before then. Price: $18. (w/ 20% tip)

    Chips and salsa with michilada and margaritas
    Jason H.

    Nice and clean! Prompt seating Nice menu Prices are decent Service was great! Very friendly Definitely recommend

    Dining area
    Aaron J.

    Long drive for us to try this place out but we figured why not. When we walked in the greeted us promptly and let us pick where we wanted to sit. They took our drink order and were very patient with us as we were slowly dissecting the menu since it was our first time here. After a while we placed our order and devoured several bowls of salsa with some chips while awaiting our entrees. Nothing negative to say about this place as they were very attentive and pleasant to deal with. The food was ok and the price was right.

    Two tacos
    Robert C.

    We came in as a party of 6 to have lunch at approx 12:50p on a Sunday. We were finally seated at 1:20p, ordered at 1:35p, and got our food at 1:55p. The long wait was the reason for the review getting 2 taken away. Otherwise, the food was great, the service was very good, and the owner came to apologize for the wait. We even had a conversation regarding the restaurant potentially expanding with the outdoor patio they have. They have a very good location being right across the street from Bakersfield College. As far as the food is concerned, I had a two taco plate, one chicken, one shredded beef. The taste was great, but the shell got soggy. My son had a child's bean burrito and he enjoyed it. My grandmother ordered a chile verde burrito and she said it had good flavor. It was more than enough as she took some home. My aunt enjoyed her huevos rancheros, and her kids each had nachos and fajitas that they loved. Overall, good experience.

    Fried fish
    Angela O.

    I almost always get the fried fish. I have never been disappointed with my food or service. The atmosphere is great and family friendly. From the tacos, sopes, flautas, burritos and more...everything is delicious! Everything tastes authentic too! And you definitely get your money's worth.

    Chili verde enchiladas
    Hailey B.

    My oh my! Was recommended this restaurant by a friend and what a tasty little hole in the wall! The staff there were all so friendly and sweet. The chips & salsa are so delicious I could just snack on them as a meal! (Craving more chips and salsa as I write this) I ordered the chili verde enchiladas but was a little disappointed as the menu said this was a mild option, it was super delicious and flavorful but it was not mild at all. I could not finish the dish from how spicy it was. Overall great experience.

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    Food was good. Staff were nice and polite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's plenty of parking.

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    11 months ago

    Great food and great service. We have gone to Loma Linda for many years. It's Family owned, and take pride in their business.

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    1 year ago

    Food was excellent, the Chile relleno was especially flavorful as well as the beans, some of the best Ive tasted here in town. Thank you

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    Great food at a great price. Been going here since I was a child. They have always been consistent.

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    Good food, great service. Nicely spaced booths and tables, we could not hear others' conversations which is nice!! Will continue to go!!

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