Montecito Kitchen

My fiancé and I were looking for a new place to try. We had driven past a different restaurant and…read moredidn't see good reviews. We ended up finding this place and I'm so glad we did! The restaurant is in the parking lot next to a tire shop so we missed it the first time however, not too hard to find. Lots of ample parking in the evening. Loved that their hours sign had they were closed Mondays to "recharge"! Made me want to go in even more. Upon entering, we were received with such a friendly and warm greeting by Anna. She helped take our order and had us sit. It is an order at the window inside, then take a seat (pay at the end). My fiancé got a shrimp burrito, I ordered the shrimp in garlic butter sauce. OMGGGG! Mouth watering. The presentation on my dinner plate was beautiful. Oh, and their tortillas are home made! I ordered an extra side. Really great food and service - can't wait to go back.

I still come back to this spot often and it doesn't disappoint! Would recommend you give them a try…read morefood is very good.

View from dining area of the menu on wall beside the order window

Shrimp & chicken fajitas on bed of long grained rice and whole pinto beans!! FRESH, made to order!!

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Los Alazanes Mexican Food

3.1(168 reviews)

0.4 mi

The location on Dale Evans is just great!…read more Sometimes it is too salty (the asada) but other than that it is always fresh and good. We eat here often.

10:24 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and I tried ordering carne asada fries with extra meat, only…read moreto be told that the fryer was already turned off for the night. ‍ If you're open until 12 AM, how are you already shutting down the fryer and cleaning everything hours before closing? I understand wanting to get things cleaned up, but turning off essential cooking equipment that early while you're still open is ridiculous. You definitely lost my business tonight. I won't be coming back. That's just bad customer service.

Carne asada fries

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Mi Hacienda Durango

4.7(178 reviews)

2.9 mi

Good food, great customer service , Ambiance was great …read more Definitely will come again

Came here because of the good reviews. The ambience is…read morenice...a very small restaurant with Mexican decor. Cute. I didn't like that the booths are in poor condition. The seats have some really huge gashes and the filling is sticking out. My hubby ordered a chili verde wet burrito. I'm always nervous when we order chile verde or chile rojo because it can be a hit or miss. this burrito did not disappoint. A really big size burrito. Meat meat was super tender. Yummy flavor! On the weekends the offer homemade tortillas. The chips and salsa that came out first was a great start. The chips came out warm and the salsa had a nice kick to it. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. Service was a little dry but friendly.

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Quesabirrias (3 Pieces)

Chila-ki-les mexican and seafood

4.3(77 reviews)

4.1 mi

Está sabroso la comida de aqui!! Mis papás y yo venimos casi cada mañana para desayunar. Ordena lo…read moreque sea y encontrarás que cada platillo te llena y te da satisfacción del sazón. Recomiendo este restaurante 10/10 (agarra las quesabirrias, mojarra frita, o los chilaquiles michoacanas).

We came back to try their Thursday night two for one dinner. It is Mojarra Frita with rice and…read morebeans and a good value for two people. Delicious homemade corn tortillas came with the meal. The fish was fried simply and tasted good. It was a bit of work to eat around the bones but that is expected from a whole fish. Both rice and beans accompaniments were very tasty as well. There was also a bottle of Salsa Huichol Black on the table which is a plus. Service was, as always, friendly and efficient. Looking forward to another visit to try other menu items.

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Baja Taco

3.3(222 reviews)

0.2 mi

Had the Ca Burrito with steak. It was huge and tasty! The Chips and salsa were delish! The…read morerestaurant was clean and inviting. Even though it was late and they were closing they welcomed us in. The owners waited on us and had great customer service! We definitely will be back.

While I was waiting for my eldest daughter, I wanted to try Baja Taco. I love Mexican food. Shrimp…read moreis my go-to seafood so anything shrimp is good for me. I was the only customer at the time. The lady behind the counter greeted me soon after she saw me. It was my first time here so I had some questions about the menu. I ended up getting the shrimp burrito and two tacos plate with rice and beans. Shrimp burrito had 10 shrimps and great flavors... it was indeed very tasty... wowza! My kind of burrito LOL. As for the tacos, they were okay... beef and chicken were a tad dry. Beans were very moist and yummy. Rice on the other hand was a tad tough... not fluffy enough. They have a salsa bar... their salsas are very authentic in taste and flavor! Btw, they have a 3 feet burrito. Look up! Staff was very nice and friendly. Ambiance was quite clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this taco place for the connoisseurs who love Mexican food. See you here!

Bean and cheese

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Los Pollos Bros

3.8(89 reviews)

0.1 mi

I went tonight. I got the elote burrito and cheese curds. The burrito was huge... Taste nothing at…read moreall like it had elote on it. The cheese curds are good, not sure they were worth 12.00. Service was okay. Nothing memorable that's good now days. I didn't go inside so I cannot comment on the inside. 35.00 is a bit expensive... the burrito will be a few meals so it's probably worth it.

Chicken was fresh, sides were good. A bit pricey for my tastes but a great change of pace,…read moreespecially if u can't get to Costco for their rotisserie chicken...

Elote Bowl

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Bros Burrito

Los Domingos Mexican Restaurant

4.0(480 reviews)

5.0 mi

Visited this great restaurant again! Had the shrimp cocktail (mexican style). It was so delicious…read moreas the sauce was a perfect blend of tomato juice and spices (not hot). You can squeeze lemon or lime in the cocktail or add hot sauce. Three fresh oysters were included. I love those but they could have been colder. Served with a beautifully ripe avocado on top and professionally cut cucumber, onion and cilantro, Yum!! The shrimp were good size and good texture (not mushy). My friend ordered cheese enchiladas. She orders them without sauce but the cook did a great job preparing them and she said they were perfect. The enchiladas came with beans and rice and we ordered salads that were extra. It was all tasty with fresh lettuce and good salad dressing (we had italian and ranch). Service was so so. We were there midday and it seems many restaurants are this way at this time of day. Not sure if it's because they send servers home and there are not as many to wait on customers or they have side duties that take them away from serving, but it's typical and frustrating. I will say the first bus boy was not good seemed very unhappy and never smiled but then a second bus boy showed up and he was smiling, helpful, friendly and saved the day!!

Jessica is fantastic. The food is great. Highly recommend this restaurant. If you've eaten here…read moreyou know what I mean, if you haven't eaten here you need to experience it.

Carnitas burrito combo

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Chicho’s Mexican Restaurant

4.0(87 reviews)

2.8 mi

The service here was horrible, but the food was delicious. I ordered a mimosa, and I had to ask…read moreanother staff member for some more juice since my waitress disappeared. When my juice was brought to me, it was raspberry instead of pineapple. I told the waitress, and she said they may be out of pineapple. I explained I wanted what I ordered, and they brought out pineapple juice. I really wanted to like this place, but because of the service I'll never go again.

Ridiculous prices for such stingy, unappetizing food. Got a burrito and literally the first three…read morebites were just tortilla, I also asked them to go light with the pico de gallo,literally entire burrito was all big chunks of onion, and I paid 20 dollars for two "large drink" and the size of the cup was so small. Save your money and appetite support a different Mexican restaurant.

Beef mulitas

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Champurrado chips and salsa

La Casita Mexican Restaurant

3.0(194 reviews)

1.4 mi

I was disappointed in the carne asada fries. These had to be store bought, frozen fries. Thin fries…read moreis a no no other than fast food. On top of that, they put enchiladas sauce on top of it. I would bet the house that it was PATO sauce. So basically they maybe made the carne asada. Overall, uneventful. The service was ok this time around. There was a full house for a Sunday.

Excellent chips and salsa , fresh salads and shredded beef tamales, beans& rice were so good !read more

Main restaurant area with associating bar y Cocina.

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Ruben's Mariscos and Mexican Grill

4.0(177 reviews)

1.9 mi

Very hesitant to come here our first night in Victorville, got here around 8:30 pm Friday -May…read more22nd, I'm glad my group decided to give it a try because the food was delicious. Didn't get photos of everything since everyone dug in right away, but I got the Molcajete Original and the rest of our group got the seafood version. Both were good! Their corn tortillas were warm, fresh, and smelled amazing. The atmosphere had a really nice vibe, and everyone working there was friendly. If you're looking for good Mexican food, I'd definitely recommend trying this place out. Next time I'm in town, I'm coming back to try more things on the menu.

Don't be a sucker, try the octopus! Ruben's Mariscos and Mexican Grill was terrific tonight! We…read moretried the molcajete de mariscos caliente tonight and it was the best we've ever had. Shrimp, fish filet, octopus, abalone, cheese, and cactus, in roasted salsa makes up the molcajete (stone bowl) which came out burbling with a beautiful and that tasty octopus tentacle hanging off the side. If you've never had it, octopus doesn't have a lot of flavor of its own but it takes on the flavor of how it's prepared. In this presentation, soaked up the flavors of the roasted salsa and was so tender with a texture that was the opposite of chewy. I had a couple of happy hour house margaritas and my wife highly recommends the cucumber jalapeño margarita.

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Shredded beef hard shell tacos, cheese enchilada and margarita.

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Miguel V.

2 years ago

Montecito Kitchen in Apple Valley, CA, is a must-visit spot if you're into real-deal Mexican food. The place has a friendly vibe, making you feel right at home the minute you walk in. Their menudo is a total win - it's packed with meat, super tasty, and you get a lot for what you pay. Definitely swing by if you're in the mood for some hearty flavors and good times. The menudo alone is worth the trip, but everything else on the menu looks just as tempting! read more

Olivia M.

28 days ago

All the food is very delicious. The worker very polite. I love going there. You think I go once a week.

Easton H.

4 months ago

Great tacos. Amazing service. Very clean place. I will definitley be coming back for more food here.

Shantae L.

10 months ago

Good food and service my husband and grandson loves it . Try it you will not be disappointed

Lorena A.

2 years ago

Delicious food!! The service was amazing. Super friendly, will definitely come again!

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This place is SO good!…read more My husband and I had a few things from here on a hot Friday for lunch. It truly hit the spot. I had the quesa birria taco plate, and my husband had a large taco and chicken enchilada plate. Everything was really flavorful and filling. The service is extremely kind and straightforward. There are tables inside if you are trying to stop by and hang out to eat! I really recommend this place!

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they have good food at this place and fresh salsa. nice servers and quick service. my favorite is…read morethe molcajete

Me & hubby went for date night and we started off with drinks. I got the mangonada and he got a…read moremargarita. Both drinks had super chunky ice pieces in it to the point I couldn't even drink mines with a straw. I tried stirring and still couldn't drink it so I sent it back and asked it to be remade. The second drink was no better. Neither of us finished our drinks. The chips and salsa that they serve was also a terrible start. The chips were extremely hard as if they refried leftover chips or they had been sitting for a while. The salsa was super runny like they mixed it with water and the bean dip tasted like it was made with old oil. We took a couple bites and ended up pushing both the drinks, chips, beans & salsa aside while we waited for our entrees. My husband got the whole fish and I ordered the 3 taco plate. 2 al pastors and 1 carne asada. Both plates came with rice and beans. I bit into the al pastor taco and immediately spit out chunks of fat. The meat I did taste tasted very porky with no seasonings. Like very low quality pork. It was gross and inedible. The carne asada taco was ok. I ate that and a little rice. The beans tasted the same as the dip we had earlier so I didn't eat it. My husband said his fish was fried well but had ZERO seasoning. Even a bunch of limes didn't help much. It seems like they are trying to stretch their dollars by serving poor ingredients, skipping seasonings or serving leftovers. A great way to close shop soon! The icing on the cake was when we got the bill and they charged us $2 extra for blended drinks when the damn drinks were barely blended! Unbelievable! We paid and left, never to return again. I was gonna give one star but their saving grace was the server. She was soo nice and kept apologizing for the drinks and food as if it was her fault. Of course it wasn't. In the end $90 before tip down the drain for the worst Mexican food we've ever had!

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Did want to bad, was kind of disappointed that I didn't find out until I left it was a B rating…read more Some small flies by the food. Staff was nice and friendly. This place could use some remodeling to improve the looks.

Just had menudo. It was delicious. Service was fast and my waitress was very kind. And my michy was…read moregreat!

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