This place is huge with 2 stories of seating. They have a huge menu of mexican food. We got 2 orders of the Duck Burrito, and Enchiladas Suisas (chicken enchiladas w/ rice and beans). We were seated immediately. There's a good amount of parking here. We were instantly served with chips and salsa. It tasted so fresh and the salsa had the perfect amount of heat. The Duck Burrito was stuffed full of delicious duck and the sauce kept it from tasting dry. The avocado and sour cream were a great touch. The Enchiladas Suisas were also really good, and packed full of chicken. I wasn't a fan of the Mango Virgin Margarita. The whipped cream was weird with the mango smoothie. read more

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Roberto's Cafe is really good classic sit-down Mexican restaurant at reasonable prices, so great prices for Mammoth. They give lots a food that's really flavorful. The use of duck is really unique and adds to the experience and delectability. read more

I'm split on this review because the food was actually quite decent! However, extremely frustrated with ordering take out and an 18% service charge (tip) being added on to the order because it was a "larger order". There is a sign at the host stand that says "A service charge of 18% will be added to large groups and large TOGO orders" but DOESNT SPECIFY what constitutes a large to -go order. Which could be argued is a misleading business practice, violating California's consumer protection laws. The menu itself doesn't even notate the percentage added to the bill. It's incredibly vague which is disappointing to see a $26 charge added when we aren't even dining in. None of the meals had notated what they were on top, even though some were ordered with modifications which made it hard to know whose orders were whose. read more

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This place was very good! We will most likely return. Perfect filling food after a day skiing. The ambiance is cozy and a good spot for couples, groups or families. We started with the soup and it was delicious. We then got the duck burrito. It was very unique and cheesy. Perfect way to end the day! read more

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Food was great and plentiful. Great service. Margaritas were great - fun night in this atmosphere.

Absolutely love the food. I haven't ordered anything I wasn't happy with. Always go to when I'm in Mammoth. A little on the pricier side... but you get what you pay for! 100% recommend. The Carne Asada burrito I could eat all day. read more

We liked the food, the chips and the environment. Fair prices for quality food. The wait time downstairs is long but if you go upstairs and find a table, you are set! It took us about 15 minutes to find a table on the new years eve, so... read more

Amaze-balls Mexican food. Let's start with the chips and salsa, on point, perfect restaurant style chips, not those weak paper thin chips like soon as you take a scoop it snaps in half like a cheap spork. Service is quick, from ordering to food delivery, quick like a jet rocket booster. Food is top notch and I'm from San Diego, I know Mexican food. Ran dangle knock your crocs off good. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town. read more

Roberto's Cafe - El Jefe Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This place was busy for a Tuesday evening. Pleasant place. Severer were polite. Salsa was very tasty. The flavors of all the dishes we ordered were very nice. read more

10/19/2023- A must stop to get our Mexican fix.. Ordered small today, since we have dinner reservations at 4:30 later today.. Came at a perfect time for lunch.. One item beef taco lunch with albondigas soup! Appetizer of beef taquitos.. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get.. Until Next year.. read more

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an absolute must in mammoth when craving mexican food i also love the service they are all spectacular and sweet the ambiance is also a great fit of mexican food read more

My friend and I had a great post-hike dinner at Roberto's. It's a very popular spot in town. We came on a Thursday night around 7:40 pm and there were a couple of groups waiting. We added ourselves to the list, and we got a text that our table was ready 15-20 minutes later. There's seating both upstairs and downstairs. We were seated upstairs, which was a more lively area with the bar. We started off the meal with complimentary chips and salsa, which was so nice as we were both starving. I ordered a virgin peach margarita ($6) for my drink and it was so good. Tasted like a creamy peach slushy... yum! We both got a burrito. That seems to be the thing to get here, as I saw servers bringing out burrito plates throughout our whole meal. The interesting thing about the burritos here is that they don't come with rice by default (you have to ask for them) and that they all come smothered in sauce and cheese. My friend got the veggie fajita burrito ($16.95), which was interesting because it comes with potatoes inside, and really enjoyed it. I went with their classic carne asada burrito ($17.95) and asked for rice and subbed out the green sauce for a non-spicy red sauce instead. It was really good and hit the spot. They don't skimp on the carne asada either; there was a generous amount of meat inside so I felt like I was getting good value for the burrito. The portion was also pretty large, and I was full halfway through the burrito, but I still managed to finish somehow. I didn't catch the name of our server but she was fantastic. She checked in on us a couple times throughout the meal and always made sure we were doing okay. We left very satisfied with the meal. I can see why Roberto's is so popular! read more

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Wet burrito was incredible. Did carne and pollo asada. So big and filling rice and beans are good too. Big drink menu. Highly recommend, will be back. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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We've been here too many times to count over the last 12 years. We love it! The food is great, the margaritas are generous and the staff is wonderful! read more

Went here recently with a group of friends for dinner. The place is very lively. The staffing was good, and we were attended to well. I had the fish tacos. The tacos were huge and were just about impossible to pick up and eat. Ended up just using knife and fork. The rice and beans were good, as well as the tacos. The fish in the tacos was pretty dry though. The tartar sauce helped. Others in the group had a good experience with their food, especially the duck burrito. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Food and service were really good. I got the carnitas enchilada and also got the abondigas soup for an additional $3.99. Soup was delicious. We make an annual trip to here and it is a good experience. My only problem is that they should play mexican music and do something about the flies. Check it out. read more

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I read so many reviews about how this is the best Mexican restaurant in Mammoth Lakes. If this is the case, then from a vegetarians standpoint it's pretty average. We ordered the vegetarian fajitas, and a one item plate with a Chile relleno as well as a side salad. Portions were huge but the food wasn't very seasoned at all. The vegetarian fajitas came with two tortillas and what looked like an entire can or two of beans. The Chile relleno was buried under a mountain of cheese. The only thing I really enjoyed was the ranch dressing on the side salad and I thought the salsa that came with the chips was good as well. Overall bland, expensive for Mexican food and I don't think I would come back. read more

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Nancy is the best server! She knows what I want & need before I do. Larry's Salad never disappoints. My daughter tried the lobster taquitos & they were crunchy & so flavorful. Mango salsa is one of the best we've had. Signature flowers are starting to pop up around the patio & parking; it won't be long now! read more

After wrapping up a long day of hiking, and finding out that a massive tree had fallen on a powerline and cut the power supply to most of the buildings and restaurants in the Mammoth area, my husband and I, like everyone else, scrambled to find a place to eat dinner. Lucky for us, Roberto's Café still had power. We put our name on the waitlist and about 30 minutes later there was a spot for us. We were ravenous so when I say that we inhaled the complementary chips and salsa, we did. For my meal I initially ordered the shrimp fajitas. However, I was informed that they had run out of vegetables for the fajitas, so I ended up ordering the carnitas plate. My husband ordered the stuffed chili relleno. I was not disappointed in the carnitas and when I say I had enough food for days, there was plenty! I don't know if it was because we were so hungry after a busy day of hiking, but this place definitely hit the spot. read more

Very mediocre food. We ordered and got the food immediately which was a little odd. Normally I'd be happy with fast service but this was too fast. And the way the food was plated it made sense. Looked like it was thrown together. My kid got the kids cheese enchilada, and it came completely sogged out swimming in sauce. He couldn't even find the enchilada. When he did it was totally soggy. Way too much sauce and cheese. Like a bowl of sauce with an enchilada somewhere in it. Husband got taquitos they were just ok. Not very fresh. I got the carnitas plate. Pretty tasteless. They should also clean up the meat some. It had all the fatty parts very oily and the rice was soggy maybe from the juice of the meat. Im originally from the Bay Area so I know quality carnitas, this wasn't it. We got a tropical margarita, but it tasted exactly like original. They also charge for using credit card. There were only 4 of us and we got 3 meals and 2 drinks and it was $110 with a tip. read more

Fantastic food, very plentiful, fun atmosphere, and great service. Our family stayed for a week and we were sad we didn't visit earlier in our trip as we would have visited more than once. read more

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Service was great. They are very busy. Only downside is they do not make the tamales in house. Per the waitress. They get their tamales ordered in from somewhere else. So when I ordered tamales, I usually split it down the middle to asses the meat quantity. There was no meat. Didn't get an "I'm sorry." Or a courtesy extra entree to compensate for not eating my food. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Pork tamale - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Awesome place for Mexican cuisine and seafood lovers. I really loved fish and shrimp tacos they were perfectly cooked and was big enough. Chicken Quesadillas was another level yummiest ever I had. I was pretty full with that. We tried TOSTADA DEL MUNDO which was a lot. In drinks I has pomerita cocktailand a jarritos. During weekends or long weekends this place may have long queues to get in. But it won't take longer than 30mins or less. read more

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I think this is as good as it gets in mammoth. You don't visit mammoth for food. The portions were HUGE! if you are a fan of beans and rice this might be a great stop for you. But I live in E.LA, the rice was soft and wet, beans were what you'd get refried in a can. Guac was really good. Salsa was pretty spicy, lacked acid. I ordered the flautas expecting something along the lines of slightly larger taquito-esque rolled and fried tacos but what I got were two giant fried flour tortillas with some chicken and cheese in a small corner. I would've rather had a 1 tortilla... Flavors were good and quality was well.. edible. The consensus at our table was the food was alright. It didn't break the bank, but we would only go back if we had nothing else to eat. We spent the rest of our holiday cooking at the Airbnb. There is a $3.49 service charge for credit card transactions. And some kind of resort fee auto added to the bill. read more

Roberto's Cafe - These are their version of chicken flautas! - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Stopped in to our favorite Mammoth Lake Mexican restaurant. It was delicious! Loved the local vibe also. Sat outside on their patio, the wild flowers are in bloom and beautiful. read more

Roberto's Cafe - I ordered the flautas combo, very good but too much to eat in one sitting. Take some home for lunch tomorrow. - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Margaritas are the new apres-ski. This Mexican food joint is one of the most popular eateries in Mammoth and it definitely deserves the hype. Despite Roberto's being a relatively big restaurant, I'd expect a 25+ minute wait during peak hours. Luckily the second floor has an extra large bar where you might be able to snag a seat for a pre-dinner beer. During our most recent visit I ordered the chicken chimichanga, which is pretty much a fried burrito filled with cheese, shredded chicken, lettuce, guac, and beans. After an afternoon on the slopes, I devoured this entire meal in minutes. I also tried their tropical margarita, which was 10/10. You really can't go wrong with pineapple. My only complaint is that a few of my friends ordered flavored margaritas that were pretty mediocre. Warning: stay away from the Prickly Pear Margarita. It tasted like cough syrup. read more

It was so good we had to go back twice. We both had the combo plates, margarita and guac. I normally don't eat all my beans and rice but I did. The service was quick and the chips and salsa did not disappoint. read more

Legit Mexican food in Mammoth Lakes? Yes please! We have been to a few Mexican restaurants in Mammoth Lakes and to us, everything has been just okay. It's been the kind of food that paired with a margarita, hit the spot but didn't wow me. Well, where has Roberto's Cafe been all my life? I guess I just wasn't in the know! Well, let Aunty Robin bring you into the "know"! Roberto's Cafe is awesome! I think the burritos that are served "wet" with sauce and cheese is the way to go. We had a Pollo Asado burrito which is the most delicious, marinated chicken and refried beans wrapped in a flour tortilla, then covered with Roberto's sauce and cheese. It was served with guacamole and sour cream and even though $18.50 is probably the steepest burrito I've ever paid for, was SO worth it. The little guy had the chicken taco off the Kid's menu; first let me tell you, the taco is made and then fried. And then it's put on a plate full of rice and beans. I've never seen this kid eat like he did when we were there! We had fajitas as well which were good but not nearly as life-changing as that burrito. When we are next in, I have my eye on their Nachos (housemade tortilla chips piled high and covered with beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and olives), Fish tacos (two grilled wahoo tacos served with cabbage, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of Roberto's own tarter sauce), Tortas (Mexican sandwich filled with grilled carne asada, pollo asada, or carnitas, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and chipotle aioli, plus a side of french fries) and Huevos Rancheros (two eggs atop corn tortillas and beans covered with pork chile verde sauce and cheese). Because this place is so amazing, parking is dismal. Yes, they have a parking lot, but it was totally full even when we got there at a fairly early hour (4:45 pm). And in the same vein, expect a "wait". I hear that you can get a drink at the bar upstairs while you wait, or I saw people bring a drink down to their crowded waiting are. We will definitely be back! read more

Came here for happy hour which is from 2-5 pm daily. Got a margarita on the rocks and 3 tacos: one chicken, beef and fish. You have a choice of crispy or soft tacos and the chicken and beef is shredded. They are pretty large tacos with a good amount of filling. My friend got a burrito and chorizo fries. He enjoyed what he ordered and he liked the flavor. You get big portions at fair prices which is great! You get free chips and salsa. The salsa has a good kick to it which the server said they use habaneros and other peppers in it. I like it a lot! Service was good and quick. We would return! read more

Roberto's Cafe - Chorizo fries - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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I've been bouncing around between leaving zero (if possible), one, or two stars. I went with two for several reasons. First, because my friend enjoyed his meal. Second, the service was really good, friendly and efficient. Finally, the ambiance upstairs was great, a bunch of people at the bar enjoying themselves and diners getting into the NCAA tournament. Zero stars for the food. I had a vegetarian fajita that was overcooked, limp, and it looked and tasted like it sat in a warming tray overnight. On top of this, it their 'special' fajita sauce really had no taste. It was horrible, an embarrassment to serve. I should have returned it. The guacamole and salsa served with the chips was excellent, desperately trying to be positive. I will not be returning. read more

What a S.H. one of or maybe the worse mexican food I have ever had. Party of 5...every dish was DISGUSTING. You are better off getting some frozen burritos at Vons...Do not waste your money at this slop house. This place is void of ownership or responsible management. No caring owner would ever allow crap food like this to be served. I can only imagine what the kitchen looks like. This place would be shut down if based on its food. Even the staff knows how bad the food is. They probably think what a bunch of dumb gringos over paying for this horrible slop mexican food. read more

Hit or miss. The food is so UNRELIABLE! I love chicken tortilla soup, but theirs is not good. There was literally no chicken in it. The waitress tried to convince me the shredded chicken was in there, but really... it was all rice and the flavor was not good. The carne asada tacos were greasy, but edible. $8.25 for ONE taco with nothing else. Portion size was good. I got a 2nd taco and it was better than the first. Who knows why? Inconsistency in the kitchen. Service is fast, efficient. Even when it's crowded it is easy to get a table. Noisy. I prefer to eat upstairs. Drinks are better than the food, but depends who prepares them. Out of everything, the chips and salsa is my favorite. - shrug - ALSO: they are charging a fee for using a card, regardless of debit/credit. LAME. The receipts don't even add up. Have a look! O_o read more

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Always a favorite... worth the wait...plan to get boxes to go! The enchiladas are always a go to but be sure to try everything! Never disappoints read more

Love the food but hard to get a hold on the phone to place a take out order. Great Mexican option up here in mammoth!

Roberto's Cafe is the BEST Mexican restaurant in the area! I've been numerous times over the past seven years I've lived here and it's always spot on! Stellar service as well! My last visit was a week ago Friday, around 5 pm (I'd skipped lunch). My 92-year-old dad and I used to come together but sadly he passed away in December 2023. This recent visit was kinda in his honor, so I ordered his favorite dish: Enchiladas Rancheras with two cheese enchiladas. Simple but delicious! First, you're served Roberto's chips and salsa, both made on-site. There's no better salsa anywhere! It's the exact salsa recipe I remember from a chain in the San Francisco Bay Area I frequented in the 1980s and '90s called Pedro's Restaurant & Cantina. I used to visit Pedro's location in Palo Alto at the Stanford Shopping Center almost every week until they closed in the late 1990s. I visited Pedro's Santa Clara and Los Gatos locations as well. Roberto's reminds me very much of Pedro's, just smaller. When I first ate the chips and salsa at Roberto's years ago it instantly triggered many wonderful Mexican dining memories! It's weird talking about chips and salsa this way, but I'm a finicky salsa critic. Most I find are very inferior. Roberto's salsa is perfect in every way from its flavor, consistency, and spiciness, to the right amount of heat! Beware, it may be too "hot" for some wimpy palates. It's also available for purchase in various sizes to enjoy later. My cheese enchiladas were perfect, my dad would have been pleased (RIP dad!). The rice and refried beans were okay too. I always dabble some of the salsa over my meal. This time I dined in the upstairs Cantina since the outside patio was already packed as was the downstairs main dining area. It can get busy at times with a wait of 20-45 minutes not uncommon. I cannot wait to return and enjoy some of my other Roberto's favorites like Carnitas, Fajitas, Shrimp Stuffed Chile Relleno, and Carne Asada! When visiting Mammoth Lakes and you're hungry and craving Mexican food with excellent service, Roberto's is where you want to be! read more

Roberto's Cafe - Enchiladas Rancheras (two cheese enchiladas) with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Roberto's continues its long tradition of providing a consistently delicious and tasty Mexican cuisine with reasonable price and very good quality. Loved my Carnitas Burrito with Roberto's sauce and guacamole and sour cream. Well done! read more

Roberto's Cafe - Carnitas Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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This place is great for the portions and the quick service. The food is hearty and worth the value but a little greasy and not super authentic but overall it's some place that you need to visit. I highly recommend it to beat the altitude munchies or needing a hangover cure. The ambiance is warm and good vibes. read more

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Take out order: two item combo and three item combo with flour chips. Quantity: A+ Quality: C Packaging/Presentation: F- Tons of food, average taste, terrible packaging. Taco was completely soggy so ate it with a fork. Soggy chile relleno was buried under refried beans, lettuce, and tomato. Three bad experiences in a row eating here. I'm done with this place. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Chile relleno, taco, rice, beans. - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Every thing we ordered was amazing, we ending up taking so much home with us. The chilli verde just melted in your mouth. The enchiladas and rellenos were smothered in cheese. They had big chucks of lobster in that burrito. 10/10 would recommend and will be coming here again, when I'm back in town. Servers were nice and place although was small, fit a lot of hungry people. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Lobster burrito - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Trying to get a drink at the bar while you wait for your table is like being the ugly guy with a good sense of humor waiting for Sydney Sweeney to notice you...good luck. Otherwise a classic Mexican restaurant for a 3 item combo with hearty portions, ACTUAL battered and fried chile relleno and tastey salsa and chips. Expect a wait and less than great service because this place gets crowded. Food is good and drinks arrive quickly once you're seated. Hits the mark for your Mexican food craving but just set the right expectations on service. read more

Roberto's Cafe - Yummy salsa and chips. - Mexican Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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