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.

Great service and good ambiance! Food and drinks are good…read moretoo! I recommend this place in Clairmont

Love this place. I mean love. Went when a FIFA game was on. People were full of joy and energy. The…read morelocally working staff that are at other restaurants come here to eat.... What does that tell you? The feeling in the place is CHILL OUT. Empanadas were amazing!!!!

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.

We came in on a Sunday and were sat right away. So that was great! The restaurant was fairly empty…read morewith maybe about 3 other tables of guests. The waitress came to get our drink order, obtained it and walked away. When she came back, we were ready to order, but she put the drinks down and said I will give you a few more mins and walked away again. Mind you, my sister did tell her we were ready. Not sure if she heard her or not, but she just seemed a bit rude. She returned and obtained the order and we waited. Another young woman brought out our food and was very friendly and helpful. I asked her if I could get a refill as our waitress has not come back for some time to check on us. She apologized and got it right away. She even complimented my sister's outfit, was very conversational, and just over all great! I wish I got her name so I could give her a thank you here. As for our actual waitress, she just seemed like she did not want to be there. I understand we all have off days or maybe stuff going on at home, but this was our first time here. Just did not leave a good impression. The chips were great, but the food lacked flavor and the customer service was not great. Unfortunately we will not be returning here.

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.

Food is good drinks are ok margarita fake and premixed and the cantarito is decent - I think this…read moreplace is good if you're white. If your Mexican it's not that great. Waiters are sweet and restaurant decor is cute but taste of drinks taste cheap. Good not too bad

It not just good food it's good livin... for the owner. Two burritos that I feel like keeping…read moregetting smaller a large chip and guac for $80 bucks is wild. Still as tasty and amazing as always but don't count on sending your kids to college after eating here. Had to take a personal loan just to crave my hunger with a side of chubby sauce. For a 22 dollar burrito at that size it better do my taxes for me next time. Safe to say I'll see you guys next week. ALOHA

quite literally the best fish tacos my fiancé and I have had in our lives. It is quite expensive…read morehowever we do think that it's worth it because it is so good.

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

Unique roasted pepper salsa and chips & Caldo de reis with a side of rice is the combo I go to…read moreenjoy that reminds me of home cooking my favorites. Although I like the traditional Taco Tuesday as well, something college town always offer, and this restaurant is just around the corner from the group of Claremont Colleges. Service always attentive and informative, when I asked about the unique flavor of the salsa he explained how the peppers were roasted and salsa was made in-house.

I've always loved Elvira's and I've never ordered anything I haven't enjoyed. It's not a big…read morerestaurant but service is friendly. Stopped in while in town for a quick visit, and left full! Salsa is yummy. They don't have a bar like the other location so you can't order a Cadillac margarita. My Elvira's grilled chicken salad was good and yummy like I remembered.

Elvira's Mexican Grill has a really cool lively atmosphere that makes it a fun place to hang out…read morewith friends and family. The decor is vibrant, the music adds to the energy, and the overall vibe is welcoming and enjoyable. The standout for me was the chicken burrito special--it was huge and packed with flavorful ingredients. You definitely get your money's worth! The fresh guacamole was another highlight. It tasted freshly made, with just the right balance of avocado, lime, and seasoning. The food was delicious overall, but the pickup service was a little slower than expected during my visit when it was crowded, which is why I'm giving it four stars instead of five. Even so, I'd happily come back for the giant burritos and fresh guac. If you're craving satisfying Mexican food in a fun setting, this place is definitely worth checking out.

Excellent for brunch! Great service and delicious food. Friendly staff and a great variety of…read moreofferings. I would definitely recommend for brunch! Our server Gabriel was very friendly and helpful. He is definitely an asset to the success of the restaurant.

From the get I had a bad feeling. We checked in for our reservation and saw three tables open. We…read morewere told it would be a 25 min wait past our reservation time and could wait outside. Mind you, it was 96 degrees but sure, why not. When I asked about the open tables, the hostess said they were taken. We were finally seated, and had mediocre service. The chilaquiles, enchiladas and tamales were never replenished when we would get up to visit the buffet. I asked for chips and salsa, and I was told "there is a buffet!" I literally grabbed tostadas to make chips. We saw the hostess cause a scene with a waiter who was trying to set-up tables for a big party, very unprofessional. Genuinely felt bad for the waiter. Then to top it off, I wish I would have known that even if you don't drink the mimosas, you're still charged the same as someone who did drink the alcohol. Will not go back...Sticking to the El Torito buffet.