This food makes me miss my mom. Everything here was amazing and of course we had to take home some hot sopapillas! Belle was our server and she was very polite and she gave some excellent recommendations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I brought my daughter here for the first time and she loved it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back! read more

The Green Chile - We got the ground beef go Navajo taco and the shredded beef one. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

Wanted a New Mexican meal so took the 90 minute drive to LA Mirada. Smaller than I expected and 3/4 full on a Sunday afternoon. We had the green chile and pork, a traditional dish. It was okay, but definitely not Hatch chilies. Hatch chilies are now in season so they could have used them. The sopapillas were just like in Santa Fe so 3 stars were raised to 4. I guess a flight to New Mexico is in order if you want a real New Mexican meal. Not worth the long drive, but they tried. read more

We don't come here often. Since we live near the beach. In the past this has been one of my favorites! I'm from New Mexico and they offer New Mexico style food. Have gone many times over the last 20 years. We went for a special Father's Day meal. Had the stacked green chili enchiladas and the rolled green chili cheese enchiladas. Very disappointed. It all lacked flavor. It didn't taste bad, just no flavor. Had to salt it up for a better taste. It tasted like below average Mexican food. Not New Mexico style. We didn't finish the plates. I asked the waitress if they had changed recipes. She said she didn't think so. I explained to her the lack of flavor. She was very apologetic and comped some our meal. Sad, as it was the only place near us to get authentic New Mexico style food. Unfortunately we won't be back. read more

The Green Chile - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

We are definitely coming back to The Green Chile again! The food was amazing- large portions, flavorful, and very tender meat! The meal started off with complementary chips and salsa, but we also ordered their homemade guacamole, which was delicious. Not only was the food fantastic, but their service was great too. Our server was friendly and patient with us as it was our first time there. She also provided us small samples of meat (pork, beef, and ground beef) to help us decide which meat to choose for our stacked enchiladas and burrito. It was difficult to choose just one meat, since we loved them all lol. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance felt cozy like I walked into grandma's kitchen and she was serving us authentic cuisines in a New Mexico restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Green Chile - 1/5/26: Stacked Enchiladas with Beef Red Chile served with rice, beans, and side salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

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Looking for something different to try I came across this pace who had a high rating- I tried their shredded beef on sourdough toast- came with fries added cheese. $24.28 For the sandwich, fries and a drink. Definitely not worth the high price- No condiments were given- more of the green chili on the side would've been great or a salsa heck even ketchup. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is decked with New Mexico decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Girl taking order was friendly however her jeans she was wearing were dirty at the bell bottoms and the way she was dressed wasn't appropriate for a restaurant IMO. read more

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Stopped in on a random week night for dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we arrived it was empty and within minutes every table was full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They only had one server to deal with the takeout orders and serving everyone, but despite that she worked hard to make sure everyone had what they needed. Our food took a bit, but was definitely worth the wait and with the green chili salsa and chips I didn't mind. Our order was prepared well and the food was tasty as always, especially the Buffalo fries with chipotle ranch. We will definitely be back! read more

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Great food and generous portions. It was busy, but we were served quickly. We really enjoy the Navajo Tacos. The sopaipilla's are good too - honey is at the table. read more

The best hard shell tacos in the whole world? That's a bold claim, but I'm excited to dive in. According to a Mashed survey, the top pick for hard shell tacos is Old El Paso, with almost 40% of the vote ¹. Their crunchy taco shells are a classic choice for a reason. If you're looking for a recipe to make your own hard shell tacos, I've got you covered. A simple recipe from Isabel Eats uses store-bought hard taco shells and fills them with seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes ². You can customize with your favorite toppings, from shredded lettuce to salsa. Other popular brands for hard shell tacos include Taco Bell, Ortega, and Mission ¹. But let's be real, the best hard shell tacos are the ones made with love and filled with your favorite ingredients. The Green Chile read more

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Came here for lunch. They had a list of daily specials which are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. I ordered off of this list. Got the chicken enchilada plate. It included rice and beans and a small salad. I was undecided whether I wanted green or red sauce so the waitress brought me samples of both. I choose the red sauce. Turns out it was $2 more for the red sauce. The special, with our the additional 2 dollars, was $10 and it included a drink. I thought this was a very good price. I enjoyed the enchiladas with the red sauce and would recommend it. It was plenty of food and I was able to bring leftovers home for dinner. read more

The Green Chile - Chicken enchilada plate with rice, beans and small salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

Very good food. Pleasant and helpful service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Simple homey decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be eating there again

Been here twice. First time was great! Second time there was an error with the order and they definitely made up for it with smiles on their faces and I would 100 percent go back. Food is delicious. read more

After going out on a trip to New Mexico and having Navajo tacos out there I have been itching to find a place that takes me back to NM. When researching about this place, I learned that the owners are from NM and brought the flare out in California! I live close to one restaurant that claims NM style food and doesn't come close to the deliciousness and authenticity of The Green Chile. The staff were welcoming and checked in on my table numerous times even during the rush (place completely filled). [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat outside with my party, I walked inside to check in and the walls were decorated with NM style items which added to the experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] During the visit I ordered the Navajo tacos with beef and red salsa to eat in and ordered the sopapilla with beef and red salsa and flautas to-go which were delicious with the sauces absorbed for the next day. The beef was melt in your mouth tender and the red sauce was mouth watering good. Although the drive to this place is 2+ hours for me, I highly recommended this to friends, coworkers, and family. I can't wait to visit again!! read more

The Green Chile - Front of store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

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You'd be hard pressed to find New Mexico style cuisine in California, especially a family-owned place that touts its homestyle cooking! The Green Chile is in a low-key plaza near a busy intersection. We came on a weekend for an early dinner and aside from a couple other tables, it wasn't super busy. Service was warm and welcoming, and we got tortilla chips with green and red salsa as a complimentary starter. Simple, delicious, and addicting. For our dinner, we got the: 1) Navajo Tacos: -A MUST if you're getting into New Mexican/Southwestern US dishes. -It's deep-fried flat bread that's deliciously crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. -On top was a generous portion of bean, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pork, green chile, and chipotle ranch dressing. -I love "junky food" and Mexican food, and this is the best of both worlds. Just think of the Mexican pizza at Taco Bell but an upscale, Michelin star version. Indulgent and delicious. 2) Sopapilla: -Another MUST for New Mexican/Southwestern US cuisine. -This is a savory fried pastry that's, once again, deep fried. It puffs up, and is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. -There's several different options but I opted for the ground beef and potato filling. Regardless of what filling you get, it also comes with bean and cheese. I got the red salsa on top. -This is a MASSIVE dish. It's the size of one of those Nerf foam footballs. Definitely enough to fill you up or if you need to share. -Again, one of those "junky" type food dishes that probably aren't the best for you, but taste so good. -Think of this as a pate chaud mix with a meat bean and cheese burrito Hot Pocket. 3) Pumpkin Sopapilla: -I am a SUCKER for pumpkin themed dishes and especially desserts, for them to have this year round is AMAZING. -This dessert version of their sopapilla is filled with pumpkin, think like a pumpkin pie, dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with dulce de leche and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If I'm ever craving these dishes again, I'll stop by again for sure. read more

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Met my BFF here for lunch today. We both love Navajo tacos and wanted to try them. I got the pork green chile, and she got the beef red chile. Both were really good. The complimentary chips and salsa were also good. I want to go back and try other items on the menu. I love hatch green chiles, and many of the items on their menu contain these chiles. The service was excellent! Can't wait to go back! read more

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The Food here is delicious and straight out of the Land of Enchantment (New Mexico). Their posole is unlike any I have ever tasted you must get it with Sopapillas on the side. On second thought just go ahead and get sopapillas no matter what you order. They have Navajo tacos as well. Service was great and with a smile. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor inside is beautiful with native art, New Mexico License plates and other New Mexico decor all over the walls[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Stopped by for a quick not too crowded Valentines breakfast and once again was simply amazed by this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Mia who waited on us was so sweet, attentive and a joy to be around. The food as always comes of fast fresh and delicious. You can't go wrong with whatever you get here. I got the Chilaquiles, while my wife had the Green Chile with pork Sopapilla and it was perfect. So much flavor, perfect spice and cheesy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decorations are spot on to make this place one you must visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back. read more

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Ordered a chicken wet burrito I had this twice and got really sick both times before i realised. Im not allowed pork or beef in my diet. I only found out when i asked the cashier on the phone on my third order. You cant get a wet burrito without meat sauce. The burrito sauce has pork and or beef in it. Its expensive and they want to be stingy with the non meat sauces. Also if i pay your silly tip percentages i expect the staff to give me more than 4 sauce cups. The tip is like a nudge to get a few more. I called my order both times and even explained its my first time ordering from the green chili. read more

The food was great and priced very reasonably! The server had just started that day, so I don't think it's fair for me to comment on what typical service is like. He was very friendly though and tried his best. He was maybe just a little bit overwhelmed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was small, but clean and well-decorated with New Mexico-themed art.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Green Chile - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

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It's striking, the more you learn of the natives, the more you find each group holds a trickster figure as the catalyst in their creation story. Coyote is venerated by many tribes from the Great Basin region of the American West. In the San Bernardino Mountains lies the largest quartz deposit in the world. According to Serrano lore, that deposit is the eye of god. The god whom Coyote vanquished. The god whose blood was scattered by Coyote; the drops of blood fertilized the soil; out of which sprang both the pines and the Serrano people. In the Pacific Northwest, Raven holds this place. The Hopi of the Southwest have an alien humanoid figure named Kokopelli. While Kokopelli is a minor god, not a major player in the creation story, he still presides over childbirth and the harvest. Being the god of the field means he is responsible for the imperial hatch chile. The hatch is synecdoche for New Mexican cuisine and perhaps even the entire state of New Mexico. So much so that when a strip mall restaurant in La Habra calls itself The Green Chile, the cognoscenti ought to have a clue as to what kind of food is being served. Granted, most of the menu is typical Mexican-American fare, much like the menu at a Jewish Deli having to offer many things not specific to Ashkenazic Jewishness. But at the head of Green Chile's menu is featured the New Mexican specific items. Those being Navajo tacos and sopapillas. They are essentially the same thing. The sopapilla is an NFL regulation size fried dough, stuffed with various items. The Navajo taco is an inside out version of that. They also make a good burger. Order it with extra hatch chilies. read more

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Came here today, not my first time here. I'll start by saying the food is always delicious. The last time I came the service was amazing, so for todays visit I thought it would be the same but unfortunately it wasn't. Our waitress was not friendly. When we walked in she looked like she didn't want to wait on customers. No smile, no welcome. She was very short while taking our orders and cut my dad off when he was ready to order after asking for a coffee. She wasn't mean but her attitude and body language screamed she didn't want to be there. I didn't appreciate the service and her overall rudeness. read more

First time trying this place as I was craving Mexican food, and discovered New Mexican food/sopapillas. I'm not good at trying new things but the reviews convinced me to try, and I loved it! It's a baked bread pastry with delicious slurry of bean, cheese, pork and chile sauce - they added onions since I asked for some which made it even more amazing. I love their red salsa too, goes perfect with the chips. Portion is big and it is so filling, I am coming back. Thank you guys read more

The Green Chile - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

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Not only do they have the best New Mexico food They give back to the community. You must try their Navajo Beef Taco! read more

The Green Chile - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

So fucking bomb Very friendly waitress. Red chile chilaquiles were bomb af and green chile New Mexico hash was also fire. It's giving everything in this place is fire. I'm coming back for u, monster fries and dessert sopapillas read more

The Green Chile - Beef red chile Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

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Oh my my! Southwest food so hearty and delicious served in ginormous proportions. I think I would be a regular (and 500 pounds) if I lived closer! This was better food than I had in Mew Mexico! The kind server brought out a huge portion of chips and salsa. Familiar oldies from my high school days were rocking my memories. It was a very soothing and comforting environment to enjoy the afternoon. Some customers were sharing the stacked enchiladas that were as giant as the plate. It was a hard decision between flautas, pozole with sopapillas, sopes or Navajo tacos! I ended up with the Southwest Sopapilla which exceeded my expectations in size and sabor. I only managed to eat half of my dish and no room for the dessert Sopapilla Sunday. Next time...and there will be a next time soon! Two thumbs way up for The Green Chile! read more

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Amazing fry bread and green chile pork. I swear I will try something else one day. Friendly staff and great food.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food and a great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Navajo tacos are unique and very tasty. The service is quick too.

August 11 decided to try a new Mexican restaurant , [[HIGHLIGHT]]small place but very family like excellent customer service really nice decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They do have a couple of TVs watch the Olympics couldn't decide so I had a shredded beef taco and an order of taquitos which come with guacamole, lettuce, and tomato, the food was delicious. I haven't tasted this delicious of Mexican food and the Whittier La Habra area and quite a while.the la Habra area isince cilantro tacos went out of business. I highly recommend the green chili. It was delicious. Excellent customer service by the ladies and the food was great hats off to the chef. If you're looking for excellent authentic Mexican food with grape flavor, I highly recommend this restaurant. The chips and salsa that they provide you are fresh warm and very tasty. Not too salty which I enjoy the salsa. They serve with it just a little bit of a kick, but just enough to be delicious it taste homemade Definitely will be back Enjoy. read more

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Some good New Mexican food in Southern California, maybe the only place serving *only* New Mexican dishes, with the state's signature green chile. I drove an hour to get there and wasn't disappointed. If they served New Mexico-style chiles rellenos, crispy and covered in green chile sauce, I'd make the trip every week. read more

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I ordered the taco bar this year for our annual Christmas Eve party and the food was amazing!!! We had chicken, asada and carnitas and all the meats were delicious. The taco bar included all the fixings for tacos such as: cheese, tomato, tortillas and lettuce. Beans, rice, chips and salsa were also included. All the food was tasty, fresh, and hot. Lina helped me through the ordering process and everything was perfect! I am so grateful for Lina and I will be sure to call her for any of my catering needs. The Green Chili and Lina provided excellent food and quality service. First rate! I am % happyThank you for making our party such a fun experience. read more

My sis found this gem and we were so happy to try it out since the only time we have Indn tacos is at pow wows. The ladies and I split the following: Beef Red Chile Plate Chicken Flautas Green Chili Pork Green Pork Sopapilla Navajo Taco Tamales Everything was delicious and the sopapillas were my fave. read more

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One of the best hidden gems in Southern California in my opinion. Whenever my travels take me across the southwest US I consume as many Navajo Tacos as possible as I can't find them at home. Thay is until I found this place. Wow! Amazing Navajo Tacos and Sopapillas. Everything I have had here has been wonderful and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibe is amazing, last time I visited was on a Sunday lunch time, and the speakers were playing oldies, the serving staff was warm and friendly, the place was full of locals enjoying this one of a kind spot in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only downside here is they close early making it more difficult to enjoy more often. Everything else is a thumbs up! read more

Always delicious tasting food here. The sopapilla is one of their most popular dishes . The ambience is chill. The service is fast and friendly. Breakfast here tasted amazing. Definitely a different type of taste when it comes to hispanic food read more

The Green Chile - Sopapilla Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

I've been coming here for several years now but for some reason haven't gotten around to writing a review. This place is one of my favorite restaurants on the planet and then only thing stopping me from eating there more often is the distance from my house. Everything I've tried has been absolutely mouth watering! And I've tried a LOT. The stuffed sopapillas are my favorite, but the stacked enchiladas, Navajo tacos, burritos, posole, green chile dip, and southwest flautas are all phenomenal! I'm still hoping the green chile and apple sopapillas make it back on the menu someday, I was lucky enough to go when they were a special and they were out of this world. I am so happy to have found a New Mexican restaurant in OC. The first time I went I almost cried when I took my first bite because it tasted like childhood. I might not go as often as I'd like, but I am a customer for life. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome food, excellent surroundings and excellent service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They go out of their way to make sure your satisfied with your order. I love the chicken tortilla soup. read more

This place was sooooo good!! Such an adorable hole in the wall spot. Our server was very friendly and the food came out quickly. Their homemade complimentary chips and salsa were delicious. I tried the Taco Salad, served in a large friend shell topped with fresh crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream, underneath all of that were beans, potatoes, and ground beef. It was so good, I will definitely be recommending this place to everyone and will be back for lunch soon! read more

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The Christmas combo was amazing and our Server Melody was outstanding and had very great customer service

Old age and health issues prevented us from returning to Santa Fe, the birthplace of my wife. When we saw New Mexico attached to the Green Chili ad, we decided to give it a try. Bingo!!! Oh my, what a find. Santa Fe in California, and much closer. I am 85 and left my first 25% tip. If you are in the mood for some honest New Mexico cuisine and not anxious for a long drive, I highly recommend the Green Chili. They surely made our day. Thank you, Green Chili. read more

Wow, the food is so good. I love there melts! Today I tried the shredded beef melt and it was so good. And there fries are Delicious Crispy and fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The services and ambiance was prefect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Green Chile - Shredded beef melt and fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

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For years I've been driving past this place and didn't give it much thought, thinking it was just another Mexican food joint. Boy was I wrong! It's food New Mexico style and it was great- definitely something new and unique! Lily, our server, was very attentive and professional, and even gave me small samples of meet to taste since she knew it was our first time. Even though sopapillas were the hot menu item, I chose stacked enchiladas with ground beef. The ground beef comes with green chiles and diced potatoes (so good) and my husband got the beef in red sauce (really good- for those that like red sauce this might be the meat of choice). Stacked enchiladas are exactly what it says: instead of rolled up tortillas, you have layers of meat in between layers of tortilla. The portions are on the bigger side, so if you're not that hungry I'd suggest sharing a plate with someone, otherwise go big, and roll home ;) The place is clean but small; probably not ideal for large parties. And although I loved the ambiance, I'd say the only drawback is having to walk outside the building to access the bathroom. read more

The Green Chile - Stacked Enchilada with Ground Beef - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Habra, California

Got the stacked green chile pork enchilada plate with an over easy egg and an order plain sopapillas with honey. Brought me back to Las Cruces. So good. read more