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    Rosalva's

    4.3 (544 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    ROSALVA'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Steak Wet Burrito
    Zan L.

    Visiting Lake Arrowhead for the long three day weekend and given its popularity we plan to try LouEddie's pizza next-door for dinner. When we arrived, we were told it would be a two hour wait so obviously we decided to head next-door to Rosalva 's. It's important to know that it's directly off the highway so be wary when pulling in or out of the parking. There are enough spaces for about a dozen cars, but if those spaces are full, you may have to choose another option. Inside is fairly small, but they have a large outdoor patio that is popular during the summer and warmer months. Service was very fast and the menu itself is very large. For this visit, I decided to try the Steak Wet Burrito and enjoyed it. It was a large sized portion and overall it was pretty good. It's not quite as great as you get down at sea level, but given the location I would say it's one of the best options in Lake Arrowhead for Mexican food. I would stop in again next time I am visiting and would recommend to any fan of Mexican cuisine.

    Enchiladas and a combo plate.
    Nicole H.

    Big portions, delicious home made salsas, and friendly staff. Indoor and outdoor space and their patio is dog friendly. Their frozen margaritas are perfectly blended and the watermelon flavor was unique and refreshing. Easy parking and it's affordable (less than $50) for 2 people with drinks.

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    Monica S.

    I can't believe we have never ventured in here since my family's cabin purchase twenty some years ago! The location is directly off of highway 18, so be careful when pulling in or out. There are plenty of places to sit outside, 2 levels, as well as some inside. The menu has many options as well. We opted for the "daily specials", one plate of 2 beef tacos and one plate of 2 enchiladas, one beef and one cheese both plates $14.99. The choices were chicken, beef or cheese. While waiting for our food, we snacked on the complimentary chips and salsa; both rather bland. Some people must love it because on the front of the menu it stated each table is alloted two servings of salsa. There will be a charge after two. Our food came out fairly quickly and looked good. The beef taco wasn't shredded, more like cubed meat. Different and good. I had a bite of each of my husbands enchiladas for one of my tacos. Again, the cubed beef. The mexican rice had good flavor, the beans just okay. When the bill came, one of the plates was $15.99, instead of $14.99 as stated on the menu. I inquired and was told they have to upcharge because both the enchiladas were not the same. When ordering, great customer service would entail having declared the discrepancy to the patron. That did not happen. For our first time visiting, we enjoyed the food, for the most part. There are at least three Mexican food places within a five minute drive. Would I choose this one? Verdict still out. By the way, they do not have any Happy Hour regardless of what you may find on Google or Yelp.

    Me, Rod and Mo
    Daniel A.

    Rosalva's Mexican Food is an absolute gem in Skyforest. Beautiful views. The food is incredibly authentic--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every bite was excellent. The service was outstanding: friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. And the Cadillac margaritas? Bomb. Easily some of the best I've had--perfectly balanced and dangerously good. This place hits on all cylinders. Can't wait to come back!

    Carne asada nachos
    Ramona F.

    Rosalvas never disappoints. Their food is great and the service is accommodating. I usually order to go and always have a pleasant experience with my pick up orders. I ordered the carne asada nachos and red enchilada plate both were delicious including the chips and salsa that come with the meal. The chips are fresh and their salsa is really good, the rice and beans are delicious too. This is my 2nd updated review. I devoured most of the plate before I took the picture.

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    Mike C.

    Note: I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of our food. Take that as a sign...it was good. We got there early, so the restaurant was just starting to get busy for breakfast. The smells of the kitchen really hit the appetite. Very small dining area, but warm and cozy. Decor was classically Mexicano. The menu was classic. They do have adult beverages if you are dining a little later in the day, but for me - I decided on a Mexican coke to go with my meal. I had the Chorizzo con Juevo plate and my wife had the Machaca plate. Both meals were delicious and filling. The beef in the Machaca was well seasoned. The refried beans were not your canned refried beans, or at least they did not taste like it. Maybe I was that hungry. The surprise was the salsa. Homemade and delicious. They must have a lot of people asking for it as they do sell it to go. If your on your way up to Arrowhead or Big bear, this little gem is right on the highway where you decide to go left to Arrowhead or straight to Big Bear. If you're hungry it is worth the stop. Hasta Luego!

    Carne Asada Fries
    Juan B.

    Great Mexican food with quick service! Brother asked me to pick a restaurant for us to grab dinner and I decided to give Rosalva's a try since I've never been before. We ordered takeout; the guy on the phone was nice and attentive as my brother is picky and the employee made sure my brothers order was correct! We showed up about 15-20 minutes later and the food was ready by then! The restaurant is cute in the Skyforest location, the only thing I don't like is the parking lot, it's a pain especially if you have a low car. We both got asada fries which were great! Seasoned to perfection and they got both our special requests correct!

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    Amazing food! And very fast for pick-up. Their tortillas are amazing and so is their tomatillo salsa.

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    Food is delicious, but they've significantly reduced their portions over the past year or so

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    Good food, we came in this place before closing and still good service, Menudo was so..good too.

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    Fabulous Food every time we visit! Love them. Have been going there for years and can't say enough good things about them!!!

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    Food was delicious. The quesadilla fajita was an unexpected hit. Service was great and super quick. Would come back.

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    Had lunch again today and as always great food and excellent service. This place never disappoints

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    The Lakefront Taproom Bar and Kitchen

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    We stopped by Front Taproom with my sister and her husband, so we were a party of four. The…read moreatmosphere was really nice, fun, and lively! It was definitely packed when we went. Our waitress, Hannah, was really nice. She introduced herself right away, took our drink orders, and was very friendly. We got our appetizer pretty quickly, but our main food did take about 30 minutes to come out. Since the restaurant was so busy, it was understandable, but it was definitely a bit of a wait. For food, we tried a few different things: Patty Melt on gluten-free bread: 3/5 It was okay. Elote Tots: 5/5 SO GOOD! Definitely one of the highlights. Taproom Burger: 4/5 Really good! California Hot Dog: 3/5 It was okay. Strawberry Lemonade & Regular Lemonade: 10/10 AMAZING! Two of us had the strawberry lemonade and two had the regular lemonade, and we absolutely loved them. We had a good experience! The ambience was fun, the drinks were amazing, and Hannah was very sweet. The food was a little hit or miss depending on what you order, and there was a wait for our entrées, but the elote tots and lemonades are absolutely worth trying!

    Always love stopping by the lakefront taproom! They have great food and great views! They are…read morefamily-friendly and have activities for the kids (coloring books) and it's easy to accommodate kids at the tables. The menu is great whether you're in the mood for appetizers and drinks, a full meal, or both! They do classic bar food and also great salads. Easy to find something for everyone and they can accommodate different dietary restrictions. Everything we've had is always great so you can't go wrong. It's fun to watch the hustle and bustle of the Village and the boats and ducks on the water. They also have some TVs by the bar inside with sports on too. Worth checking out if you're at the Village!

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    Spade And Spatula - Mountain GOAT omelette with breakfast potatoes

    Spade And Spatula

    4.4(456 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Looking for a tasty brunch? C'mon in to Spade and Spatula! They have a wonderful Sunday brunch menu…read morewith all the traditional favorites, as well as some original offerings. Walking in yesterday, it was such a good-vibe, welcoming place. There was sunshine coming through the large windows and color all around. Our waitress was warm and welcoming as well as on top of our dining needs, even as it got busier. We 4, two of us being vegetarians, each found something delicious to enjoy. I got the BAT Omelette, which was generous with cheese, avocado, bacon, and as a delightful switch up, cherry and grape tomatoes. The presentation was a feast for the eyes, with its dainty and colorful flower petals on top. In fact, all dishes were beautifully presented. I ordered fruit instead of potatoes, which was enough to share. My mom found her bagel and lox delectable and a large enough portion to take 1/2 home. Friends found vegetarian enjoyment in the Goat omelette and the breakfast sammie. They were both well pleased with bellies full. All of us were happy brunchers ! As we dined, the place welcomed a steady stream of guests, both inside and out, which is furry best friend welcoming. So, on Sundays, come early. Great food, vibe, service....a perfect opportunity to break bread together when local or up the hill for a visit.

    My partner and I just moved to the area and we saw this cute spot on Happy Cow. Lots of vegan and…read morevegetarian options. We love how theres a lot of paintings from local artists for sale as the decor. Small kitchen so they warned that the wait times are long for food. It was true. There was a lot of empty tables on a Friday night. Lots of parking in a newly paved parking lot. We ordered the veggie burger, strawberry salad, fried pickles, and hummus plate. There was a lot of leftovers as our eyes ate more than our stomachs. First the whipped hummus was divine. I liked all the crunchy veggies and pita bread but the juxtaposition of the mushy, wet dolmas felt strange. The hummus to veggie ratio was off. We had a few veggies left and wished for more hummus. We found it amusing that the fried pickles were more like pickle fries. The exterior tasted of onion rings. Absolutely would order again. Such a fun way to eat pickles! We love the strawberry salad. Goat cheese and strawberries was a match made in heaven. I do think the vinegarette was overpoweringly acidic. I wonder if more sweetness could balance it out. I also thought something bigger than pepitas like candied pecans or walnuts could offer a better crunch to the salad. We did not like the veggie burger at all. The patty should be more firm and structurely together but the mushroom mix was so soggy and mushy and fell apart easily. I wonder if adding a binding agent or flour or something or even deep fry it with a bread crust could make the patty more appealing. We would absolutely come back. Maybe not for the mushroom Patty.

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    LuluBelle's Coffee House & Bakery

    4.4(496 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    I can't say enough good things about LuluBelle's! This was hands-down one of the absolute…read morehighlights of our trip. My wife and I ordered two vanilla lattes, the chicken and waffles, and a sausage breakfast burrito. Everything was cooked perfectly and flavorful, absolutely zero notes. The coffee is fantastic, the breakfast was incredible, and the staff was friendly and efficient, keeping the service moving quickly even when they were busy. We ended up coming back the next two days as well. We loved it so much that we came back one evening to try their pizza, and it didn't disappoint either. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Excellent food, great coffee, and wonderful service!

    Ok coffee, decent folks, but overall really disappointing. Issues I saw:…read more The price! We had accumulated a few gift cards over time so we decided to use them to stop by. We bought 2 coffees (a 12 oz drip coffee with half and half and a 16 oz iced latte). We also got 2 bagel breakfast sandwiches. Our total was $39!!!!! Even my tiny drip coffee cost significantly more than a Starbucks equivalent! The Quality I truly hate to say it because I want local businesses to be successful, but everything was low quality. My drip coffee was lukewarm when I got it, my wife said she prefers iced coffee from del taco compared to the one she had here. But the really disappointing thing was the sandwiches. First, they came out heaped with lettuce (on a breakfast sandwich???) I've never seen that before, and we didn't ask for it. After we picked the lettuce off of the sandwiches they were very small (especially for the price!!) I managed to eat about 2 bites of mine before I couldn't stomach it anymore. It was just bad. The sausage patty tasted freezer burned and was extremely dry and the egg white was undercooked. I love an over easy egg, but this was not that. This egg was not cooked enough to be served. My wife made it about 1 bite further than I did, then she had to call it quits. All in all, we paid $40 to throw away our sandwiches and drink aggressively mediocre coffee. What really sucks is that I want to support local businesses! I would love to keep going to a small local shop. But when they rob us blind and serve food like that, I can't justify it.

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    Old Country Coffee Shop

    4.3(493 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    This is one of those classic local spots that has been replaced by Denny's, Waffle House, and IHOP…read morein other parts of the country. It's a dying breed. The diner is cozy and the servers are welcoming. The food isn't Michelin-quality, but gets the job done at solid prices. I also think the quality has remained consistent over the years. Their menu is somewhat extensive with enough options for picky eaters. Overall, a great local diner that deserves more love. Would come again!

    I have been coming here for many years.. Yesterday we stopped in for an afternoon snack…read more. We decided to share an order of chili cheese fries and an ice tea.. When the order arrived it looked good with the exception of the onions.. Covered in onions.. We didn't order it that was as menu says you can add onions and we didn't - but it showed up and were were kinda in a hurry and hungry.. (The chef grabs the frozen fries with his bare hands as touching other foods) Just an FYI So the chili cheese fries were a soppy soaking wet mess. We didn't even eat 1/2 of them as it was like a cheesy wet soup. Probably worst chili cheese fries I have ever had. The server had no smile or personality and other than taking our order and giving us our check.. She said nothing to us and we were sitting at the bar.. She wouldn't even look at us and ask how everything was.. This place didn't feel the same from the pervious visits.. I will probably not return here again.. The only reason I gave two stars, is that the place was clean..

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    Jetties Waterfront Kitchen + Drink

    3.6(605 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    This restaurant, you will have to park in the Lake Arrowhead Village parking and walk north, the on…read morethe right side where there are stairs, go down and this restaurant is to the left. Last Wednesday, My family wanted to eat here, when we entered it was super clean inside & so were there restrooms, highly organized & with attention to details. As we walked in there so much details to this restaurant half boats inside to make this restaurant super cool, anything with water is up here. The atmosphere here was super friendly, warm, classy, chic, elegant. There is seating inside, outside, and at the bar too! with breathtaking views at the lake! When you order you have to order & pay at the bar, then they will give you a number, where ever you would like to be seated & bring out the foods. Last Wednesday Rochelle Kinny was our server/cashier she asked if we had any questions & answered them all beautifully! They shareables, tacos, fresh salads, burgers, sandwiches, kids menu, weekly brunch, signature cocktails, wine, margaritas, shooters, draft beers, they also have soda and other drink s Dispensing machines! So we ordered : 2 Fish & Chips, kids meal: chicken tenders, Chicken Cesar wrap, crispy buffalo chicken with onion rings. Their price points are spot on! Rochelle was so super sweet, caring, kind, super polite & very down to earth, very genuine! Rochelle has this super upbeat positive energy about herself that really radiates! As we were waiting Cody gave us all of food & asked us if we needed anything so sweet of him! Everything was delicious & with a great view! I would especially love to thank Rochelle & Cody for a fantastic & memorable visit! I would like to Thank Jetties Waterfront Kitchen & Drink for a wonderful visit! I'll definitely be back here again! I'll tell all my Family & Friends to come and visit!

    A Lake Arrowhead staple. A nice place to listen to some music (on their digital jukebox), grab an 8…read moredollar beer, eat a sandwich and some crispy fries, and watch the boats cruise and return to dock. Has both a family atmosphere and smaller nooks for a date as well. We've been here with about 20 people and have been able to move tables around together to be seated quickly. Also, if you bring your dog, there is a patio for you to eat and enjoy the lake view. You order and pay at the bar with the bartender and overall, it's a pretty smooth experience. My family loves coming here.

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    4.4(12 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I found the place was well maintained and the service was always there and cheerful. I would…read morerecommend the sandwiches to anyone. Great variety to choose from.

    Let me emphasis that I did dislike my visit, I actually found it to be quite the fruitful…read moreadventure. I'll start with the bad, on the outside its like a fresh, red, and juicy apple, but apples can be decieviving, and this one was. To me the interior was very subpar and lacked that "woods-cabin-lake-vibe". I would have preferred it to match the aesthetic of the forest which sorounds it. I really just think more care could've been put into the interior design. Now onto the food. The sandwiches felt like my mother packed them. I definitely felt the love but you know moms, flavors not always there. But here's Peter John Leesons v's little secret, you got to add pickled jalapeño's and not just on deli sandwiches but everything!!! I got the veggie sandwich with chaddar cheese‍. The veggies came super fresh and the lettuce had a very nice crunch to it. This sandwich sounds good so far, right? WRONG!!! As fantastic as the veggies were, the bread was genuinely low quality and that is just not optimal for a good sandwich. Bread is the corner stone to a high quality sandwich and thats what I felt was really lacking. As a suggestion, I think if you asked the wonderful employees to toast your sandwiches it would be a lot better. Speaking of those kind and welcoming employees, their service really made this experience for me. The sweet woman behind the deli counter seemed incredibly locked in‍ and got our sandwichs out in record time. This quality service continued to the check out counter, where I met my charmingly awkward cashier. Overall, I will say that the cedar glen fine foods market is not bad especially for those looking for a cheap affordable sandwich, it just needs some aesthetic elbow grease (of course referring to the interior). One suggestion I have is to make the food racks wood and paint the walls a more in inviting color!!!! thank you devoted for your time and love Peter John Leeson V Signed out

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