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    Mama Canela

    4.0 (76 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Anne Marie M.

    Absolutely TOP-TIER! This place seriously went above and beyond with the aesthetic, the atmosphere, the food! EVERYTHING. From the moment you walk in, you can tell they put so much thought into every detail. It's absolutely gorgeous and such a fun experience! And the FOOD?! Everything we ordered was delicious, but the Enchiladas del Mar are an absolute MUST. They're packed with shrimp and the flavors are incredible. My entire group kept talking about how good everything was, and the best part? Every single person cleaned their plate. Not one complaint! I also had a watermelon mocktail that was absolutely divine. So refreshing and delicious! This place is freaking AMAZING. The food, the presentation, the atmosphere, the service it was all top-tier from start to finish. If you're looking for somewhere that delivers both an incredible dining experience AND food that actually lives up to the hype, GO HERE. 10/10. Highly, highly recommend!

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    Soleil L.

    Tex Mex Mama Canela in Glendora was such a great find! We had the picadillo plate with rice and beans, the wedge salad, and a side of fresh flour tortillas. But those flour tortillas absolutely stole the show! Fresh, soft, and the perfect "utensil" for scooping up every bite of picadillo. SO good! The atmosphere was really nice with great music, and we even got to meet the owner, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We're already looking forward to soup season because... fideo? Caldo? Hmm

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    Donna A.

    Amazing food and a wonderful experience! Considering this restaurant has only been open for 10 days, I was very impressed with the quality and flavor of everything we tried. Service: Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and personable. He gave great suggestions. Food: We Loved the chips and salsa, such a great unique flavor. Our dishes were very tasty, actually the best tex Mex we have had in a long time and we travel to Texas very frequently. The overall decor of the restaurant was spot on! We felt like we were in San Antonio. I do think it's important to give a new establishment some time to find its rhythm before judging too quickly. Early low ratings can be unfair when a restaurant is just getting started. Give them a chance. We cant wait to come back for the fajitas! Thanks again and we'll done!!!

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    Jessica D.

    I diffenity looking forward to trying this new restaurant. I have to say it did not disappoint. We park to car the in the parking lot by bank. As we walked around the corner you could smell the wonderful aroma from the food walking towards the restaurant. Once we got our table and had our lunch I told my friend im glad I selected Mama Canela for lunch. The Food was delicious. The Service was great. Was everything prefect, I'd have to say it was pretty darn close. I get it, its a new place. They were extremely busy but the staff was very attentive and welcoming to all the guest. I feel with the quality of food and attentiveness of the staff this restaurant was worth the visit! My birthday is coming up soon and diffenity want to go back and celebrate at Mama Canela.

    Fajitas

    MAMA CANELA is definitely a must-try! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and packed with flavor. You can really tell they put care into every dish. The Tex-Mex flavors were on point, the portions were great, and everything came out looking and tasting amazing. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service made the experience even better. Everyone was friendly and attentive and made us feel right at home. If you're looking for a great Tex-Mex spot with delicious food, good vibes, and excellent service, give MAMA CANELA a try. We'll definitely be coming back! ALSO DOMT FORGET TO TRY A FROZEN MARGARITA!! Highly recommend!

    El Charro!
    Gilbert B.

    Homemade Salsa Roja, warm, set the Tone immediately! Kike Welcomed us promptly. We ordered quickly...El Charro & Beef, Chicken, & Shrimp Fajitas Yummy. The Charro Beans with home made Rice & Wait For it...Hot Flour Tortillas off the press. The bacon wrapped Shrimp stole the Show. TexMex Taste is the Best! Took me back to ELP/Mex Food that we miss. The Music was Great! The Ambience was Excellent! I really felt like my abulia cooked for Us:)

    Fajitas
    Angela B.

    Amazing experience at Mama Canela's. We sat outside and received Excellent service from James. All the servers were courteous and kind, and the food was top notch. The chips were fresh with the right amount of salt and the salsa was divine. I had the very best enchilada I've eaten in my life and my husband had the fajitas. The chicken was perfectly cooked. Will come back to try everything on the menu, my husband said he'd come here just for the watermelon margarita. Great job Mama!

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    Danyn C.

    i'm so excited this place opened in glendora. we finally have a nice restaurant with delicious cocktails and delicious food. they even handmade their tortillas which is AWESOME!! we will be a frequent customer here. food was excellent but server said the most popular dishes are "from the skillet" menus section so we will definitely try that next time! and if it isn't obvious the restaurant is stunning and the bar top is a real show stopper. I can't wait to come back

    We had such a great experience at Mama Canela! Everything was absolutely delicious, but the fresh-made tortillas are seriously to die for! You can definitely taste the difference when they're made fresh. The fajitas were so flavorful and delicious, and the margaritas were SO good! The atmosphere was welcoming and the service made the experience even better. Definitely one of those places we'll be coming back to. Highly recommend if you're in Glendora!

    Chips and salsa
    Jonathon G.

    The food here is definitely good! From the homemade tortillas to the flavorful beans, rice, and meat, everything was delicious. The chips and salsa are also worth trying. The service was fast and friendly. We shared the Combination Fajitas Grande, which was plenty of food for two people. I also tried the frozen Texas Tornado margarita, and it was really good. If you're in the area, this place is a must!

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    13 days ago

    Prices are high,I guess that's normal for a new business. Food was standard stuff,nothing great so far.

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    5 days ago

    Servers were great good vibes but they cap you at 2 drinks with no warning but the food is good

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    Food and portions were excellent. The service was OK. We had the chicken fajitas and loved it.

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    Chicken Fajitas - delicious! Rice and beans are also very very good. So much flavor. Give it a chance!

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    Ask the Community - Mama Canela

    Are you taking reservations for your opening?

    Thanks for asking! We won’t be taking reservations during at least the first week of our grand opening. We’ll be seating guests on a first-come, first-served basis while our team settles into our new rhythm. We appreciate your understanding and… 

    Are you now open?

    Hey Jules, thanks for reaching out! We have a set date of July 10th, we hope to see you there!

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