El Mexicano II

I went in for lunch and was happily greeted and seated. Chips and salsa came out quick and was good salsa. The food was good. The waitress checked on us constantly and was super nice. It was nice sitting there and watching squirrels run around outside. We will definitely go back.

3.5 for sure. I wish we could do half stars here because this wasn't quite a four star experience, but it was much better than a three.The gentleman playing the live music was great. I could have sat there all day, listening to the awesome music that he was playing.Seating is limited, though, so to be courteous, eating and leaving right after made the most sense. The weather was great, so sitting outside was favorable, because we were so hungry we were going to forfeit the ambience of eating alfresco, but the inside of the restaurant was very hot- So we waited in line outside to be seated. (You wait outside of a small gate in line to be seated) Because of the terrain, our table was extremely unstable. I had to hold on to my cup the entire time I was eating because you are sitting at a slant where our table was located. If you are eating with children, even with mine being extremely careful, anytime they moved. The drinks were at a risk of spilling all over everything so make sure that you keep that in mind when you are deciding which table to eat at.The food was good, I have eaten at the steakhouse up here, and at apple Annie's, and most major restaurants located in this area. This is one of the best places I've tried up here. I was a little surprised at the bill. Our meal included one child's plate, one bean and cheese burrito, and two Meals. Two iced teas. Without the tip, $80. The servers were very friendly and attentive.Im glad we tried it- I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again though.

My family and I stopped here over the weekend, which we've done multiple times over the years, and had another great experience. The staff was super friendly and communicated with us about the extended wait time. They checked on us regularly and we actually received our food faster than we expected. We sat outdoors and enjoyed the live band playing next door while eating some amazing tamales and taco salads. I would absolutely recommend eating here. Also, a big thanks for their understanding in letting our kiddo bring in their own food since they have sensitivities. It allowed us all to have a nice meal together.

Slow service only 2.5 staff working on a weekend? Good thing we were not in a hurry. Service when provided was friendly totally understandable service would be slow with such a small staff. This was the only con thus minus a . Food portions are huge they match price of food . Beer Michie was on point good flavor you choose your beer good selection to choose from. Sodas are canned. Front patio is small, shaded and cool. We saw squirrels , blue jays birds and a deer while enjoying our meal. Today they had live entertainment the singer was personable and engaged with the restaurant guests. Inside restaurant area was also open but not the back patio area. Overall we enjoyed our Sunday brunch ;) definitely be back :) tip would be arrive 1/2 hour after they open just in case we are running a little late ;)

My family came here a couple days ago and it's just as wonderful as I remember! The staff members were very kind, asking us if we needed anything or if we were enjoying the food after we'd been served. I really loved the tamale combo that I got, and the portions were the perfect size to take some home for later! Ambience in the back was terrific, we got our food earlier than expected (we were told it would be a 40-minute wait, but we were served before then), and the chefs definitely deserve a shoutout for their hard work. If you're up in Oak Glen, I highly recommend stopping here for lunch sometime!!

I've passed this restaurant on my way to Apple Annie's looked nice. I needed a place in the pass to have breakfast with some music or atmosphere- this fit the bill. Beautiful outside seating , wild peacocks and shady trees. The live singer was perfect. Service was friendly Food : Carnitas plate Taco Salad Chili Verde Chips. All good , big plates not too spicy The plus here is really the music on Sunday and the atmosphere. Definitely bring Visting friends

Hole in the wall gem! Authentic Mexican food with beautiful scenery all around. Felt as if we were away from home, eating at a scenic spot during vacation!We decided to drop by on the way back home after a nice, peaceful walk at the Oak Glen Preserve on a Sunday afternoon. We actually stopped by here to check on some outdoor shops, but it was so foggy they were packing up. Amidst the dense fog, saw that there was a Mexican restaurant!First off - ignore the low ratings. If you're a foodie and enjoy nature, this is a spot you MUST try! Understand that this is a local Yucaipa family restaurant and not some inner city franchise. It's an authentic Mexican small gem with surrounding scenery away from the city life. If you come during heavy traffic, then expect to wait. Common sense! The place was clean, had a mom-pops feel, and food was incredibly delicious - I think it's now our favorite Mexican joint in Yucaipa!Customer service was friendly and attentive. Leo and Amber (forgive me if I got your names wrong!) were incredible and welcoming. It's a great place for families and can easily be a simple, romantic spot for dinner dining. I wanted something fit for brunch, so Leo suggested #23 Machaca - oh my goodness... delicious!! My wife ordered our classic favorite #21 Enchiladas superiores with shredded beef and asked for both red and green sauces. We now know we like their red sauce more, but both were yummy! (Gotta experiment, am I right foodies?) Unfortunately no horchata drink at this spot, but that didn't deter us from having a good time. Mexican rice, beans, enchiladas, and shredded beef were delicious and tasted more authentic than the local joints here in Yucaipa (although Acocotli near Rite Aid comes pretty close to this spot). I have to emphasize the delicacy and tenderness of the shredded beef - absolutely savoring! So glad we decided to pull over and check out the outdoor shops, otherwise we would've NEVER given this place a try. It's so easy to simply drive by this spot and not give a care in the world. So here I am writing this review so you don't make the same mistake as us. Give this spot a try and hopefully, like us, it'll be entirely worth it!

After taking a look around the town, we decided to stop for some Mexican food. It was a chilly day but the seating outside was nice and calm so we were comfortable. Seating inside is limited anyways, so outside is where you'd likely sit. They had clean bathrooms in the back of the building and a large patio in the back! Nobody sat in the bad the day we were there. My son and I ordered kids meal burritos with fries, which were about $13 each. The burrito was on the smaller side and the fries were all burnt to crisps. The burrito was delicious so that made up for it! Their chips and salsa are also very good. My fiancé got a taco place that he loved so much he wiped it clean! All together for the three of us, without ordering drinks, it was about $60! It was not bad but definitely not great enough to be that pricey, so I don't quite understand that. The service was good. Take note: they charge for chips if you finish your first basket! So aside from bad fries and the cost, I would say this is a solid place to eat! :)

Very friendly and helpful staff, quick service and tasty food. Not gourmet, but that's also not advertised, just really nice fare, would recommend the tamales, very nice dough. Music was also really nice and very comfortable environment.

We've Tried El Mexicano 1 & 11 Both Terrific. Great Chips & Salsa . So Many Items To Try. Service is Spot On.