Amazing atmosphere, great food and customer service was amazing…read more Todo estuvo muy rico y delicioso! Gracias

I'm going to start with the positive part because I don't do reviews and do not want to come off as…read moresomebody that just complains about everything. (POSITIVE) We had our reservations for a party of 16. We were seated within minutes of arriving, awesome! My first 15 minutes blew me away! It was my son's 14th B-day, the establishment looks really authentic! It took me back to restaurants in a beach town Mexico. Mariachi was on point! The ambiance was perfect! I'm looking around already planning who to bring, the next event, who I'm going to tell about this place! (NEGATIVE) After the first 15 minutes! Looking back now, this was the first red flag, our server didn't come to the table for about 30 minutes. My party was looking around also myself hoping we can get someone's attention! Finally, a server from another table noticed and asked if we had our order taken. He got our server to come and take our drink orders. After taking our order I let her know about the b-day boy and if they can get the staff to come out for him at the end of our meal. She said of course and that she was aware of the celebration. 2nd red flag, after serving our drinks she disappeared and didn't take our order. When she finally came back she asked if we wanted any appetizers. We said no, we would like to order our food. She disappeared again without taking the order. (FOOD) Finally, she returns takes the order, food comes out and everyone was looking at the plates infront of them kinda confused. I know what I was thinking, this is it?? The portions, the taste, the quality does not align with the price whatsoever!! I ordered their "house special " mixed drink. It barely had any liquor and it didn't even taste good. We finished our meal, we waited for the b-day celebration it never came. The server brought out the desert menu, everyone passed. Staff removed all the plates except our buckets of beer and drinks. We paid for everything. We finally ask the server if we can have the staff come out for the b-day boy because we see them going around to every table with a b-day doing the "bday show." And we want to hit the road. She said in order for the staff to come out perform we have to buy a desert or drink for the bday boy. I was thrown off by this because, we were not told that at all, and we had spent close to $1,000.00 at the table. The food, the drinks, and pictures we purchased. I told the waitress that we were going ahead and ordering a desert. She left we assumed to bring back the desert menu. When she came back she told us we had to leave because the next party had arrived and they needed the table. We asked for the manager. The festive mood was gone, been gone! My whole party could not believe what was going on. Manager sent out the party staff, they came to our table for 2 seconds and moved on to the next table! It was extremely rushed. Everyone was disappointed.

Hands down the best chilaquiles in pico!…read more The service is on point and the flavor is amazing. A must try.

Absolutely delicious and authentic chilaquiles! The perfect little hole-in-the-wall spot with…read moresuper friendly workers and food that came out fast, fresh, and HOT. It's not your typical restaurant, but it was very clean, cute, and welcoming. I enjoyed my food so much and would definitely come back! Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious, authentic Mexican food. Came from a recommendation from my husband's brother and did not disappoint.

I had my first meal at the enchanted indoor garden in Mami Felipa Cocina today…read more Food: The green chilaquiles did not disappoint. They were fresh, crunchy, with ample green tomatillo salsa that was flavorful, making for a very authentic bite. The beans were very good and complemented the chilaquiles perfectly. Authentic Mexican flavors showcased well. Service: The waitress was friendly, attentive, and joyfully answered my questions about the menu. I also asked about the traditional colorful head piece located behind glass next to the register and learned that it is a Chinelo, a traditional iconic carnival character from Morelos, Mexico. It is clear, the restaurant owners are proud of their heritage and are sharing it with everyone. Ambiance: The small but cozy restaurant features an incredibly vibrant, maximalist indoor garden vibe that immediately makes you feel like you are dining inside an enchanted greenhouse. Dense artificial greenery blankets the walls and ceiling. The cozy, casual neighborhood layout is packed with personality, featuring playful multicolored floral tablecloths, festive flags, and unique lived-in accents. It's an energetic setting for a lively meal.

What a pleasant surprise. Meaning sometimes you read a lot of five star reviews and you leave…read moredisappointed. Had the Divorciad burrito for lunch and it was delicious. (See attached picture). This restaurant is in such an obscure location, I can't believe I was going to a Burrito Track across the street for so many years not knowing this place existed. Friendly staff and prompt service. The unfortunate negative is it's location and I'm referring to parking. There must be 8 business crammed into this lot. With a bar to the right and a laudermat on its left finding a parking spot is like winning the lotto. Now layer in one driveway and you have to make a 3 point turn just to navigate to leave. The short answer is I will absolutely go back to this place as long as there is a parking space to be had.

Was craving mole and had read someone here recommended it so gave it a try…read more I called to pick up my order and heard the loud music. Felt very homey and that it would taste great already lol As if my aunt was throwing a party and answering the phone. Food was delicious! Chicken was very tender and the corn tortillas was the best combo Thank you so much L V

Stopped in for a family dinner night. The service was great and felt at home. The food was good and…read moremy picky eater children loved the flautas. As prices continue to go up the prices here are reasonable. The owner stopped in and checked to make sure all was well with food and service. Check it out!

Was craving some tacos and came across this place on my lunch break . The service was friendly and…read morethe restaurant was very clean I got 4 tacos and the were very good and full of meat I got the Suadero and will definitely be going back

On my way to a job (I'm a mobile mechanic), I found this spot. Decided to stop by based on reviews…read moreand hours of operation on yelp, only to find that they're closed. A lady inside gave us a hand gesture that they were closed. No sign anywhere stating the hours. Even if they happen to be slow and running on minimum hours, it would be nice to know that. Don't think I'll try coming here again.

Late Lunch. So YUM. I had the carnitas plate. Lots of meat, nicely seasoned with crispy edges…read moreand very tender. Served w Beans-refried or de La Jolla. EB had the Shrimp Cocktail. SO MUCH SHRIMP! Mom had bacon and eggs. Served w seasoned chips and house salsa. 5 outta 5 and then some. Service was 10 outta 10.

Service: Friendly and helpful. Thank you Bertha for the warm welcome!!! 5/5…read moreAmbiance: Clean spacious comfortable and casual. Two large dining areas, open seating plan. Not stylish or festive ... but also not loud or off putting either. Basic. 4/5 Food: Traditional and comforting....generous portions. Ordered the chile verde/chile colorado from the chef specialities section of menu....our lovely server Bertha pointed it out since my cousin wanted to try both.....I had the very cheesy chile relleno.....came with generous portion of beans and rice...it was great for me nothing too salty but the two rellenos were only lukewarm tho the cheeze was well melted....it was good and hearty 4/5......chips and salsa free....the chips had a Doritos style color dusting of red 5/5 some kind of spice maybe??...it was fresh and crunchy and kinda thick, we liked it plus the salsa was not hot just tangy....we asked for Pico de Gallo but they don't serve it a la carte apparently. It comes as part of an entree, but never found out which one. Turns out the cook/owner was once the executive chef at Angel Stadium. So food was solid, traditional and nothing fancy nouvelle or la de da...nothing crazy experimental...just good solid Mex that will satisfy a craving. The Jamaica was not too sweet not too sour....not watered down...light and refreshing....wish I had asked for a refill or maybe they don't do refills on agua frescos, I don't know. Very nice extensive menu. Plenty of free parking. Tucked in the corner of a strip mall on Roaemead Blvd. Not easily visible from the street in any direction. So pay attention to your GPS.

Our server provided absolutely top-notch service from the moment we walked in. They were attentive,…read moreincredibly friendly, and kept our drinks filled without us ever having to ask. The menu is a fantastic crowd-pleaser because of the sheer variety, seamlessly blending authentic Mexican dishes with classic American favorites. Everyone in our group was able to find exactly what they were craving, from savory tacos and enchiladas to great burgers and comfort food options. Everything we ordered came out piping hot, fresh, and full of flavor. A wonderful spot with a welcoming atmosphere and hospitality that truly stands out. Highly recommend!

Fresh food and amazing service. Came on a Monday for a late lunch. Gracefully served and enjoyed…read morethe food. Had their special club sandwich with fries. Well presented and freshly made. Super delicious. The fries were also perfect. My wife had their Martin kicking chicken burrito. Well cooked and perfectly seasoned chicken. The guacamole was solid. Our child had a cheeseburger which she loved. Fresh lettuce and tomato with a decent sized beef patty. I tried it and it's worth every penny. To finish our meals we had to have their freshly made juices. We opted for beet/kale/orange and celery. On point and worth the price. The aesthetics are older but welcoming and comfortable. We will definitely be coming back.

I've been anticipating the opening of this restaurant for some time since I pass it all the time…read moreand saw the outside signage come up. We came for Friday night dinner and were unfortunately disappointed with the food. The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive that set the tone for a potential great dinning experience. This was our first time here and our server went over the menu, which added another layer of enjoyment to our evening. This night the restaurant had live music and the singer serenade my wife since it was her birthday and so did the staff. Now let's talk about the heart and soul of El Chlito, the food. The menu boasts an array of authentic Mexican cuisine that fell short of our expectations. Unfortunately my wife's dish was rancid and unpalatable but my dish was delicious and mouthwatering. We decide not to complain since we were enjoying our drinks snd live music. So this was definitely a hit and miss dinning experience when it came to this food. However the restaurant was festive and décor esthetically pleasant. We so wanted all the components of the restraint to shine but unfortunately the food fell short of our expectations!

Hey! I liked my ceviche. I showed up about 1/2 before closing time. I was craving ceviche. I was a…read morelittle concerned that it was end of day and didn't know if eating ceviche would be a risk. I was craving it much I got it anyway. The service waiter was very nice. He was patient with me choosing bc I was conflicted with what to choose bc of all the options. When it came it was beautiful and it tasted good. No odd or old flavors. The juice was very good. The tostadas were nice and crunchy. I slurped the juice from the plate when I ate all the food lol. It was good!

Taco de Camaron Enchildado so good it didn't make the picture. Also ordered the taco de papa paired…read morewith salsa verde is perfection. Customer service super friendly, and food came out fresh. Second location- Parking easy to find.

I ordered a taco de papa ( potato taco) it was whipped mashed potatoes on a crunchy taco. It was…read moreokay. I also ordered a fish taco with all the fixings and added some pickled red onions that I saw at the self serving bar. The onions were bad and not in a fermented kinda way just old and bad. And I didn't enjoy the tortillas, they tasted old. Although the fish was decent I could not get past the rancid onions and tortillas. This establishment has a specific sign that says only seeing eye dogs allowed. I thought under California law all service dogs were allowed. Very interesting. I will not be coming back.