Bella Nita's Restaurant

Being from Fresno, this restaurant is worth the stop if traveling up North on the 99 Highway! We probably eat here once or twice a year! The food is always so good! I think they recently changed their menu! The soup is only "soup of the day" when prior I recall it was multiple soups available each day! Nonetheless- the albondigas is the best I've ever had!

Great Mexican restaurant in Atwater. I really enjoyed my lunch that day. I'll go back whenever I'm in the area.

The food was not very good, the presentation was not great, and it was overpriced for what it was. Not a very good Mexican restaurant sadly. Josie's is much better.

It's been a while since I've been to Bella Nita's. The reason for my hiatus is my last two meals were far from the usual quality. That being said let's talk about todays visit. Our waitress was on top of it, our drink order arrived quickly, part of said order came from the bar..My mother had a ground beef tostada ala cart, the love of my life also had a ground beef tostada w rice and beans. I opted for a ground beef enchilada and taco ala cart, the food was amazing, the place was spotless and we arrived shortly after the lunch rush. It was clean and ready for a second wave and sure enough more people began to meandered in. A delicious beginning to start my weekend.

Look I don't like ripping on places but this was unacceptable especially for the price. I took my wife on date night for a drink and some food and we decided to try this place. It used to be really good but I do not know what has happened. We both ordered margaritas and you couldn't taste any tequila in it so we just let it slide. We ordered my wife ordered the garlic shrimp and I ordered the combo that came with an enchilada taco and chile relleno. I should have known the quality went down when their famous carrots didn't taste the same. All oregano and mushy. Shame. We got our food and where do I begin. The rice was dry and hard, the taco was good if you love an abundance of salt. That's all you tasted, but that wasn't the worst part. That chile relleno is an abomination. The sauce tasted like it was on the verge of turning or it might have been the chile itself. Worst tasting relleno I've ever had. I left it on the plate. Really really bad. The only thing I actually thought was ok at best was the enchilada, but 20 dollars to only eat one enchilada and the rest being inedible is crazy. The staff was really nice and quick so no problem there. I really do not know why they get so much business with the food being as bad as it is. Bad bad Mexican food, but if you want to try it go ahead just don't expect much other than paying too much for food that's not worth the price.

My whole family and I came to Bella Nitas also known as La Nita's Cafe on 2/27/21 which apparently my mom and uncle (her brother) have been going there when they were kids and as teens but they had a different location. It was so windy and we thought it would be hard to do outdoor dining but apparently they are doing indoor dining here in Atwater, Ca. We are not complaining.When we arrived we were greeted and confirmed for our reservation. The lady informed us that our table was by the bar. I politely mentioned to her that this is our first time here and unsure where the bar is and asked for her to guide us there. Which is basic hostess professionalism. Which she agreed to do.We were all seated and our waitress came shortly after and took out drinks order. I just got water and lemon as I was planning on going to a local tea shop after we dropped off the great aunt.I ended up getting a Wet Chile Verde burrito on top of a bed of rice. I requested beans to be added as it usually pairs well. The food was alright. The Chips were delicious and you can tell they were made fresh. The salsa on the other hand so tasted like tomato sauce with just Mexican spices which was disappointing but decent. The beans needed more flavors which I spiced it up with their salsa and green verde sauce which did wonders. The rice was pretty good and flavorful no complaints.My Chile Verde burrito was delicious as the meat and the sauce was so tasty. I overall enjoyed my meal and so did my dad!I sat by my nieces who I love dearly. After we ate I walked them over so they could use a quarter and get something from the toy station. They were so happy with their choice which was like the icing on the cake.My uncle and mom said the food tasted exactly as they remembered when they were kids and would like to come back more often! It was nice to dine inside during COVID and enjoy a meal with my family.

Won't go here anymore. They charged me 2$ for carrots I never got or ordered. Seems like they do this regularly I didn't even complain I just paid and left . No right to do!

Food is always great. Service is on point. Love the bar area a little bit more privacy!! See you soon..

The waitress was very fast and helpful. The food however, made myself and boyfriend sick. Chili relleno sauce was nauseating. Had a bad flavored salsa taste to it. Price wasn't the cheapest neither. Never going back.

Ahhh . Hard to review this place as I have been a customer all my life. #9 chili Verde dinner. It's not the same. Family cooks different. Abouleta did it the best.