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    Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

    3.7 (236 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    2 Items Combination: Cheese Enchilada & Shredded Beef Taco
    Diana A.

    I've been coming here since it was Don Jose's as a child, and now my husband and I (along with our newborn daughter) frequent this amazing restaurant. Service is always incredible, the food is delicious and consistent, and it's a chill spot. We love their chips and salsa, and I appreciate that they use fresh shredded cheese on everything. It's probably our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! It's good for groups or a quick meal. You can even watch a sport game at the bar or in one of the dining rooms. My go-to is always the 1, 2, or 3 item combo which comes with delicious rice and beans. I love their cheese enchiladas and shredded beef tacos. Their portion sizes are perfect - you won't leave here still hungry. The best part is the service. Everyone here is always so friendly and accommodating. They will bring you more chips, salsa, or drinks before you even need to ask. I would recommend this spot without hesitation (and you'd likely see me there)!

    Fajita Burrito
    Nina S.

    Located in Best Plaza with plenty of parking, this place is spacious! We came in for a late lunch on a Saturday and we clearly beat the lunch crowd (came in at around 2 p.m.). The place was quiet with a few people eating. 80s music playing on the background. We got served complimentary chips and salsa. Salsa was good -- just the right amount of heat. We ordered: Seafood Chalupa Salad - Shrimp, crisp greens, mushrooms, avocado, bacon, hard boiled eggs, cheese, and mile jalapeño vinaigrette dressing, $19.50. The shrimp were nicely seasoned! The dressing was just right. I normally ask for the dressing on the side but forgot. Was glad that the salad wasn't swimming in dressing. The greens were just iceberg lettuce. Fajita Burrito - Steak or chicken (we had steak) - Grilled onions, pepper and refried beans, flour tortilla, topped with red chile sauce, guacamole and sour cream, $20.50. It was just ok for my companion. It was too much of the refried beans and bell peppers. I tasted the fajita steak and it was ok. Service was good. Our server was attentive, checked in on us a few times once we got our food.

    Burrito supreme
    Joanna S.

    The burrito was good could have been great if I ordered it all chicken instead of other meats inside that one was on me but it was decent so can't complain came here with friends the place was dark, calm & quiet which is a plus for me, from what I've seen mostly senior citizens as patrons come dine here this place isn't authentic Mexican which is a bummer, our waitress was Marcella she was very friendly and helpful from the moment she saw us walk in she was very on top of things and very communicative , service was quick and accurate we were out of there in under an hour will be coming back in the future

    Beef Fajita
    Rong F.

    Chili Verde: 2-star. Pork is on the salty side, rice is hard, but beans is tasty Beef Fajita: 4-star. (Lunch special which is only $12!) Beef is tender. It's served w/fresh Salsa, Sour cream and guacamole. Corn tortillas is cold-average Flan is not so sweet as of what I prefer. Friend liked her black coffee. Server Luis is very attentive and friendly.

    Rigo's signature margarita, chips, and salsa.

    I tried this location last night. I was impressed with how clean and welcoming it was. Old school vibe. They had so many speciality drinks; i opted for the Rigo's signature margarita and it was perfect. I sat at the bar as the restaurant wasn't too busy and everyone was so attentive. I was extremely satisfied with the service. I decided to try the 3 item combo so I can get a bit of everything. I got the chili Colorado, chili verde, and chili relleno. All of it was tasty and the plate was large for the price of $20.50. I was only able to eat so much so I took it to go and got another meal out of it. I also tried a variety of their salsas. Their standard salsa served w/the chips is chunky, flavorful, and mild. My favorite was the hot red sauce and the warm tomatillo. Overall, I was very satisfied w/my experience and I'll definitely return.

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    I'm always happy with the service, and the food is so delicious. At some point we're going to have a party in that back room.

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    Love the atmosphere!!! The service is fantastic!!!!! Great food!!!! I will definitely come back!!!

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    Rosario is an awesome manager it was nice seeing him back in Montclair Our server was very friendly

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    I've only tried their carne asada burritos. It was excellent! It came with guacamole, chips and salsa.

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    Service was great and really good lunch special. Great spot for lunch or happy hour. I like their enchiladas

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    Ask the Community - Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

    Do you guys still do Karaoke there? Use to come there all the time when it was Don Jose. celebrated several occasions and karaoke was always what made it so much fun

    No, we don't have karaoke at this time.

    Do they still do karaoke every week?

    Hello, no. Not at this time. Thank you

    Are they still doing happy hour?

    Yes, we are doing happy hour from 3pm-6pm, Mon.-Friday.

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    Elvira's Finest Foods of Mexico

    Elvira's Finest Foods of Mexico

    4.1
    (1.7k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Delicious chips and salsa! Elvira's was able to seat a…read moreparty of 8 on a Friday night in 35-40 minutes and it was definitely worth the wait! I loved the Watermelon Margarita and chicken enchiladas! This place is perfect for celebrating a birthday or just getting your craving in!

    We absolutely love this place and decided to come for our anniversary. I'll preface this by saying…read morethe food taste was amazing, like always. But some shady charges or maybe we'll call it miscommunication just rubbed me the wrong way. I always order the mole chicken enchiladas and my wife (being vegetarian) asks for the same dish but if the enchiladas can be vegetable or cheese. Apparently this means a 8$ up charge? We've done this many times in the past and always been charged the same price for both. I asked the server at the end "the veggie version is 8$ more expensive than chicken?" And he just shrugged and said yes. Just found it interesting that a meat dish would be 8$ less than a purely cheese/veggie dish. Especially since done this in the past with no issue. I also asked for "hot sauce" for my dish. They brought out a spicier house salsa as the hot sauce...totally understandable and the salsa here is usually free. Apparently it's a 4$ "chipotle sauce" that the waiter did not inform me would be charged. I would've easily just said I want tapatio or no "hot sauce". I used maybe a teaspoon for 4$. I told the waiter this when we questioned the bill and he just shrugged. These may seem like small inconveniences but when they seem like they intentionally don't tell you the details and then when called out about it just kinda shrug it off, it was a disappointing end to an otherwise tasty dinner. We love it here and will certainly be back but it just sucks that I have to be extra cautious & skeptical when ordering from now on.

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    Espiau's

    Espiau's

    2.9
    (751 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Nostalgic lunch (for my mom and her friends) and I was happy to tag along. This place used to be my…read moremom and her friends old stomping grounds when they went to college in Pomona (about 50 years ago) Arrived without a reservation on a Saturday afternoon, big mistake! This place was packed and for our table of 6, we had to wait about 45 minutes. Pro tip (call ahead, you'll be happy you did). But we walked around the cute town and came back with a table waiting for us. To start, I had to try the iconic salad. My mom and her friends raved about how yummy the salad was and I have a sneaking suspicion why. That bad boy is packed to the brim with so much cheese. But yes it was totally yummy. My favorite part is they bring you a whole squirt bottle of vinaigrette dressing. Yes please! I totally understand the hype. The rest of our meal was ok. We got the fajitas which were seasoned great and the tortilla soup was nice. Drinks were totally great! I got the jalapeno margarita and white peach sangria (which had a little fizz - totally appreciated) Pleased with our visit to Espiau's! But even happier I got to see mom and her friends enjoy themselves at this historical spot.

    Service was quick and the food was great! Wet for a friends birthday and was so excited to try the…read morefood. I got some appetizers as well and those came out quick. Music was good and the tvs were playing the baseball game!

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    Grande Tostada with beans, ground beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and lots of cheese

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    Grande Tostada with beans, ground beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and lots of cheese
    El Ranchero Mexican Food and Margaritas

    El Ranchero Mexican Food and Margaritas

    3.8
    (669 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    The food is excellent and so is the service. Outside patio is great to sit out on on a night like…read moretonight.

    The gorgeous bride and I are always excited to try new (to us) Mexican restaurants, not only to…read moreshare our love of what is arguably our fave cuisine but in hopes of pinpointing new additions to our arsenal of regular restaurants. After trying Chef José's Zacatecan style fare, consider a new addition bullseyed and pinpointed! I'd stumbled in here a few nights ago- Mexico had just defeated a hearty South Korea squad in their second WC game, clinching the Group for El Tri and creating a palpable buzz among the Green/Orange & Red clad partisans who'd thronged El Ranchero... Leti and I shared a bowl of hearty Albondigas Soup to start- This is probably the finest restaurant take on the soup we've ever sampled! Most places will serve watery, tomato/carrot dense broths w/ a nominal, wan meatball. Not El Ranchero! Here, the soup is lovingly ladled w/ copious amounts of carrot, onion, cabbage and yes even a trio of meatballs. Hearty, decadent soup! We also shared a Jamaica Margarita. On the plus side it's $13 tab is decently priced- but if we are honest the drink was weaker than the Trump Administration is on corruption! Leti chose Shrimp Fajitas, which arrived steaming...Multiple fat shrimp partying w/ grilled onions + peppers. I went w/ a two item combo- A fantastic duo of machaca filled enchilada y taco. The machaca was everything you love re: that protein- Stringy, crispy and well seasoned. Xochitl was our server on this late SAT afternoon as the sun began its lazy descent to the western horizon. The rest of the restaurant staff were busily prepping the banquet room for a graduation party- So poor Xoxhitl was jamming like a trio of cats playing w/ a dozen mice. She was even mixing drinks in between serving her sextet of tables! Pro Tip- You can add a side salad or soup to most entrees for $3.99- Just ask! Our bill was $84 and for two plentiful entrees, a large if wan margarita and a side of wondrous, soul-warming soup...plus tax and tip. It's very easy to see why El Ranchero Claremont is a buzzing hub of its community- We've added El Ranchero to our must-visit Mexican staples. So should you.

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    Juanchos Authentic Mexican Restaurant

    Juanchos Authentic Mexican Restaurant

    3.8
    (936 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    amazing food above expecting service…read morechilled atmosphere. Additionally Menudo VERY good, clean and plentiful!!

    Unfortunately, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had…read more When we arrived, we asked if we could sit in one of the booths and were told they were being reserved for the band. The "band" ended up being one man performing, so we accepted the explanation and sat elsewhere. A few minutes later, another couple walked in, asked for a booth, and was seated there without any issue. That immediately made us feel like we weren't valued as customers. It was Taco Tuesday, and we were excited to see fresh tortillas being made. Unfortunately, instead of serving fresh tortillas, they opened the container holding older tortillas and plated those for us. We ordered three different meats, but when our food arrived, every single item was cold. The tortillas were so cold they had become hard and stiff instead of soft and fresh. When we mentioned it to the staff, we were told the food gets cold because they have a fan blowing directly toward it. That's not really an acceptable explanation Between the inconsistent seating, poor customer service, and cold, flavorless food, the experience was extremely disappointing. We left feeling unwelcome, and the food itself was far from the authentic Mexican cuisine we were hoping for. Sadly, we won't be returning.

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    Fresh guac
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    Vanilla filled churros with ice cream. Made my meal!
    Vanilla filled churros with ice cream. Made my meal!
    Carne asada street tacos - Tasteless meat. Super meh.

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    Carne asada street tacos - Tasteless meat. Super meh.
    Fonda Don Chon

    Fonda Don Chon

    4.3
    (3k reviews)
    11.4 mi
    $$

    I ordered the chicken fajitas, it came with a plate of rice and beans. The fajitas came with a…read moremound of food. See pictures. Not only was there a lot of food. It was very, very tasty. I enjoyed my meal. Also, had lunch for the next day. Service was amazing, it was a busy night and they had plenty of servers. Drinks were never left empty and all employees were very content on helping all of us. In the way of ambience, this place has lots of seating indoors and a few tables outdoors. Be prepared for a little bit of a wait, depending on the time of day but well worth it. While we were there, they had several birthdays celebrated. With a little song and a little dessert.

    I have been to Fonda don chon two times and both times I didn't have a chance to order any food …read more The waiter spoke Spanish to me which is fine but he got irritated that my adult children did not speak Spanish . He lectured me as to why my children didn't speak Spanish . If I work and my children's mother doesn't speak Spanish was explained to the waiter . The Reason wasn't good enough. I went to go eat Mexican food not to get lectured. Another time three of us went to the restaurant. There were many open tables . The waiter places us in a table that barely fit 3 not counting plates when the food was ordered . I told the waiter I wanted a bigger table . He said other times 3 people have fit at the table . Your party can fit at that table. I was trying to eat Comfortably. The waiter Got mad at me for asking for a bigger table . Once again it was at approximately 2:30 pm there was plenty of room. The waiter was so upset he was complaining that others have fit why not you guys. I said you know what I don't want to bother you any more so I told my party let's go. The waiter got mad again as we were walking out and he said in Spanish este gente esta fregando. It's too bad some of the wait staff have an attitude problem. I've heard the food is good at Fonda don chon . I guess I'll never find out .

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    Fonda Don Chon
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    Bottoms up!

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