1882 Cantina

The best enchiladas of my life! I came here last week with my parents for the first time and I haven't stopped thinking about the enchiladas since I left. I ordered two chicken enchiladas with onions and red sauce and devoured them in minutes. They were so good. The onion flavor really set these off in the best way possible. We had asked for samples of both enchilada sauces before we ordered dinner so that we could taste them; the red sauce knocked my socks off. It had such a great smokey chipotle flavor that made it stand out more than the green sauce and it was so good. The chips and salsa for the table were really great too. Fresh, thin, warm tortilla chips and a really flavorful salsa that wasn't too spicy or sweet but just perfect. I will definitely be back for more of these terrific enchiladas.

Food here is good considering it's a casino restaurant, so don't expect top notch quality. All the dishes had good flavors. We ordered shrimp ceviche, tuna ceviche, and chicken taquitos to start and they were all delicious. For main dishes, we ordered salmon entree and fajita with steak and chicken. Salmon was tender and moist with a flavorful citrus tomato sauce while fajita was hearty and tasty. My only callouts would be I wish the shrimp ceviche had more shrimp and less tomatoes and margaritas were made fresh instead of using a premix. Ambience is kind of moderate upscale. Keep in mind this is located instead Pechanga casino so don't expect much. It's a good restaurant to eat at and then go play at the casino. Service was friendly and chill. Our waiter was attentive and orders came out with good timing and pace. The place wasn't packed so that may have helped. Price was pretty reasonable and not too costly while portions were good sizes. I've been here a couple of times and it's pretty much my go-to restaurant when I feel like eating Mexican food at Pechanga.

Food was o.k., margs were amazing. This place is located inside of the Pechanga resort and casino. Service was meh, but I was sitting at the bar on my iPad. If I needed anything, like a refill, it came quickly,

I had a great experience at 1882 Cantina inside Pechanga Casino. The atmosphere was inviting, and the service was attentive without being overbearing.I ordered the chicken enchiladas meal with both red and green sauce. The enchiladas were well-prepared, with tender chicken and a nice balance of flavors between the sauces. The red sauce had a deep, rich taste, while the green sauce added a fresh contrast. The rice and beans on the side complemented the dish well.To drink, I had a strawberry margarita, which was smooth and not overly sweet. It had just the right amount of tequila without overpowering the strawberry flavor.Overall, everything was well-executed, from the food to the service. I would definitely return.

1-2025: We made reservations so we were seated quickly. Perusing the menu we realized they changed it and not for the better. They no longer offered combination plates & the selection was curtailed so there wasn't much of a choice. My five chicken taquitos cost $17. And that is all I got. It was okay. My husband enjoyed his carne asada taco plate. I wanted a margarita but at $18 I thought it too pricey.It's still beautifully decorated with subdued lighting and very clean. We enjoyed great customer service from our server, whom we had before.We may or may not return.

Lately when my husband and I spent the night at Pechanga Casino.1882 Cantina has become my favorite place for brunch.We haven't try dinner yet but we will.Food : Quality was good.We had taquitos,tacos and nachos.They are all good.Fresh tortilla chips with salsa as a starter never disappointed as well.Service : They are nice,Polite and take good care of us,So no complain.Vibe : It's like modern cantina and it's pretty open to the casino and we love that.Are we coming back to this place? Absolutely yes!

Love this place!!! Drinks are spot on, food is Uber tasty, (try the surf and turf burrito, it's huge and effing tasty). Pozole is off the chain and service is always extremely friendly but, can be a tad slow in times of extreme crowdedness. Just a comment, definitely not a negative.Only negative (if there were one), would be it's not very private, as it resides right along the walkway to the resort tower. Personally, I have a stiffy against people checking out me and / or the wifey while grubbing. But that fades fast after a couple margaritas and / or Modelos.Prices are reasonable and there is musical entertainment in the evening hours.Like this jam over Kelsey's for sure...

Everything our table of six had was missing salt. Menu had good selections, unfortunately the vibe/atmosphere had more of a diner feel than upscale restaurant. Service was good. The restaurant is located close to the south side valet, otherwise it's a short walk from the free parking garage.

This place never fails to satisfy our hunger! Located conveniently near the hotel entrance at Pechanga Casino, with plenty of parking. The asada plate is amazing, and honestly, everything we've ordered has been great--you can't go wrong with any of the options. They serve chips and salsa before your meal, and they're happy to refill it upon request. The service is always fast and friendly, with the staff greeting us with big smiles every time. The seating is comfortable, and we love coming here before or after a concert. Highly recommend!

Came here to watch a baseball game and have food.Be prepared for good food but biiiig portions!Everything was really tasty but our standouts were the taquitos, chicken enchilada and the surf and turf burrito. We also got the queso but I would recommend passing on it as it's super greasy.Service was phenomenal. Everyone was absolutely fantastic from the host to the server to the bussers and even the guitarist!Will definitely return!