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.

Had a great menu and lived the atmosphere Food and drinks…read moreso good. Server Benito , great service.

The positive. Food was excellent. Great flavor and quality. We enjoyed our food very much…read more Ambiance was fantastic. Beautiful place. Customer service was okay. Friendly and attentive, but... The bad. Expensive and very small portions for price, but they are striving for that upscale feel. Quality over quantity which is fine, just don't expect huge portions. I was fine with my portion, others in my party were not. The reason my family will probably never return is as follows and I ate their last Monday and I'm still very upset about it and feel cheated. Waiter asked me several times about trying a new drink on menue. I declined twice as my husband and son each ordered a flight. The third time he brought it up my husband said bring her one, she likes mimosas. . Yes, I should of asked a price right then. It was a champagne drink with strawberry puree. I'm thinking $15 bucks max. It was ok. Nothing special honestly. My son ordered himself and my husband two house shots at end of meal. Waiter tried twice to get an upgrade. They declined. Long story short $40 for my 1 drink and almost $35 for 2 cheap jimador shots. Our bill for 4 was $320 before gratuity. I've never spent that on lunch, even in SD where I live. I feel they push the expensive alcohol on you and purposely do not give prices, so BEWARE! Ask prices! Last, it was a Monday and we were given a brunch menue and then also given a regular dinner menue. Thought that was odd for a non weekend and way too many selections. Overwhelming. I hope it does well, but I don't think it's the right demographic honestly and doubt it will last a year. I hope the waiters are more honest with customers about alcohol prices, because it was really great tasting food and a beautiful place

We ordered the Chilaquiles and they were amazing, The service was excellent the ambience was…read moredeceiving

Nice little mom and pop off the 15 fwy in Hesperia. Was in the area for a party and wanted some…read moregrub before driving home. When you see a place with great reviews and inside a gas station (actually a small food court inside of a gas station), you get your hopes up. Something's did not disappoint, but a few items were a miss too. The good: menudo, taquitos and their salsas. They were out of oats and only comes with hominy, but flavors were spot on. Taquitos were crispy and flavorful. Salsas were fire. They had three and all were very good, with the dark red being spiciest. The ok: asada burrito and taco. Both were small and could have had a little more meat. Burrito was mostly beans and taco was tiny. The miss: hard shell taco. Was greasy greasy greasy! More lettuce and cheese could have masked that some, but was mostly tortilla which was drenched.

This was recommended by some of the locals here in Hesperia and I have to say that it was a good…read morechoice. The service was quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. The interior was spacious with plenty of seating. I ordered a burrito with lengua and it was very good with all of the toppings and interior ingredients of the burrito. Overall, I would come here anytime I need to satiate my Mexican food cravings when in the area

The young man at the register lacks customer service skills. We ordered the fries with al pastor…read moreand the pork in green chile plate. The older man was very kind and attentive to everyone's orders/ needs. Unfortunately, upon arriving home we realized that our order was incorrect. We received carne asada and not al pastor. The meat was almost non existent and the fries were very undercooked. The pork plate lacked flavor and the sauce was a dark brown rather than green. The rice was good but the beans were over cooked and mushy. Overall we didn't really like what we ordered but based on all the other positive reviews, we'll give them the benefit of the doubt that maybe we just came on an off day or didn't order the right things. Hope this helps.

Best Mexican food in the high desert The best Margaritas the best chips and salsa. Your servers are…read morethe best plenty of parking

Probably the best Mexican food in Hesperia. Service wasn't the best but the food was worth it. The…read moreplace is also a bit dark inside, could use some more lighting. Scope's were no perfect but still great tasting! Would come here again if I'm up the hill.

Amazing restaurant with delicious food and great service every single time we visit! Yvette always…read moregoes above and beyond to make each visit feel special. All of the servers are wonderful, but I truly appreciate the extra care and attentiveness she gives us. We always look forward to coming back!

Very great food Great flavor…read moreCustomer service is outstanding Will definitely recommend this place

The food was hot, delicious and flavorful. I ate the shrimp enchiladas there, and ordered pupusas…read moreto go. The staff were very nice.

This place has the most amazing pupusas in the high desert. I always get super excited when I walk…read morein and see Ronald's face and his smile makes you feel so welcomed. I'd giving a million stars if I could!

Don Garcias was closed for a bit and now that it is back, the updated restaurant is fantastic. If…read moreyou are a regular, you will see some of the original decor and furnishings. The menu is pretty much the same and the quality continues to be at its best. The Beef Fajitas (for one) is nicely cut strips of beef. Served with warm flour tortillas, rice, beans, a small scoop of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. The service was great, kept my chips and salsa full and checked on us on a regular basis. New faces! Oh, and they only serve Pepsi products, Agua frescoes, and bottled beverages. I enjoy Don Garcias! They have something for everyone.

The Don is Back! After many years and after passing the restaurant between family member, the OG…read morehas taken back the place. I brought a bunch of friends and family in for a big dinner on a Friday night, and I guess the word isnt out yet. The fresh paint and new furniture makes the place feel all new. Then the service, greeted immediately at the door and sat out party of 6 right away. The drink orders taken right away, and wow, the fish bowl Cadillac margaritas were tasty, not too boozy and even better on the second round. The wife and I split the taco platter for two (they have a for 3 option), the shredded beef was so tasty, the guacamole was clearly just made. I mean wow, I can't believe no one, has noticed yet. This place is like the old days, great, great and more great!

We stopped at Paulina's on our way to Las Vegas, and it was one of the best dining experiences…read morewe've had on a road trip. The restaurant is warm, cozy, and full of charm, with a beautiful country-style atmosphere that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. The service was exceptional--friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. I ordered the salmon with pesto sauce, and it was perfectly cooked, juicy, and absolutely delicious. It came with a fresh green salad topped with sunflower seeds, flavorful beans, and fresh guacamole. Every part of the meal was excellent. My son loved his burrito, and everyone at our table was happy with what they ordered. We finished with the flan, which was one of the best I've had--smooth, rich, and not overly sweet. Even the coffee was served in a beautiful traditional Mexican ceramic cup, which made the experience feel even more special. You can truly feel the love and care that goes into both the food and the hospitality here. If you're driving between Orange County and Las Vegas, this restaurant is absolutely worth the stop. We'll definitely be coming back on our next trip!

My family and I have been coming here regularly for the past eight years, and it continues to be…read moreone of our favorite places to eat. Paulina's has consistently delivered incredible food, outstanding service, and an atmosphere that truly feels like home. The food is authentic, fresh, and made with so much care. Every dish is packed with flavor, and you can tell they put their heart and soul into everything that comes out of the kitchen. Whether we're stopping in for a quick meal or celebrating a special occasion, the quality is always exceptional. What truly sets this restaurant apart, though, is the people. The employees are genuinely kind, welcoming, and hardworking. They remember familiar faces, treat everyone like family, and make every visit feel special. That level of hospitality is rare and is one of the biggest reasons we continue coming back year after year. Supporting local businesses like this is important because they are the heart of our community. If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine, exceptional service, and a place that truly cares about its customers, I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Eight years later, it's still one of our family's favorite places, and we'll happily keep coming back for many more.

I've read the other reviews and some are really unfair. Here's the bottom line; staff are friendly,…read morethe decor is somewhat typical of what you'd expect for a similar place, and some dishes (breakfast burritos and tortas, for example) are the best in this area. So keep it going guys, you deserve better overall. ratings.

I ordered taquitos disgusting cold hard tortillas tasted old maybe they forgot them left them and…read moregave them to me I will never go back and I'll tell all my friends not to give them hard earned money