Olamendis

I have had many mole plates in my day. It's my favorite Mexican dish. So when I came in for lunch with the fam to Olamendis and saw the "Mole Poblano Enchiladas" meal that was marked "Mom's favorite" my tummy and I were excited. The people here were so friendly. And not that "I have to be nice to customers" friendly, but genuine down home friendliness. I quickly discovered this is a family owned and operated business (the "mom's favorite" line was the first clue). It really shows in the ambience and the food. When the Mole came out, the owner himself brought it and explained that it is homemade ("casero" en español) sauce and he was happy that I was trying it. He said this in Spanish, which I can speak pretty well so I am pretty sure I understood it. The mole was the best I've had. Hands down. I wasn't that hungry so I had planned to only eat half and take the rest home. Yeah, that plan went out the window after the first bite. The sauce was the perfect blend of spicy with that hint of savory sweetness from the cocoa that only mole has. If I could give this 10 stars I would. Olamendis is a small place in a strip mall wedged between restaurant chains, but don't let its humble size fool you. The flavors are muy grande (and delicioso!)

Food was okay closer toMexican American than traditional and a bit on the expensive side for what you get.The person running the place is charismatic and welcoming for sure but messed up my order and basically charged me $12.99 for 4 oz guacamole even when I called him out on it.There is a sign up with $6.99 for 4 oz guacamole and chips and so I ordered that but upgraded it to an 8 oz for $12.99.When I see him bag it, it's in a 4 oz container and he says to me I put chips in your bag complimentary. I was a little confused because I ordered chips but thought he meant on top of what I ordered. I also saw him put a 4 oz container of guacamole in the bag and I literally asked him "oh did you include the 8 oz guacamole in there?"He double checked and said yes I didn't forget and he tied up my bag. So I gave him the benefit of the doubt and maybe 2 4 oz containers were in there.Opened the bag at home, only the complimentary chips (two tiny bags - I ordered a combination plate and more tacos) and 4 oz guacamole. So just some advice, watch them bag your order and push on them if they have it wrong (and push them harder when they tell you it's right but it's actually wrong).

Tacos were tasty . But they were very small. Staff was nice. I ordered my food to go and the credit card machine asked for a tip? I'm getting my food to go... why is someone asking for tip? In the end...Taco was good, but too damn small!

New to the neighborhood and decided to try this place out while in the shopping center.First impression was very positive. Not only is the restaurant very clean and well maintained, but the service is outstanding. Everyone is so friendly! The owner even came over to greet me, tell me a little about the history of the restaurant and how their food is prepared. We ordered a variety of a la carte tacos and a carne asada Healthy Bowl. Wow, the tacos were outstanding. Not only did they include a good size portion of protein, but you can tell they use quality ingredients. Very tasty! The bowl was delicious as well. My only complaint was that I requested no rice, so there wasn't anything to soak up the juices from the meat and veggies, so my plate got a little runny. Overall everything was great and we will definitely be eating here regularly.

Excellent experience here at this Mexican restaurant right next to sprouts! Inside and outside seating available. We came on a Friday around 12:30 pm. Not busy. Plenty of seats available.Loved the decorations and attention to detail. Very clean restaurant inside. Good atmosphere.Estela was such an excellent staff member. Very friendly, very helpful, very polite, and very helpful as I was trying to figure out what to eat. For our 1st time there, it was a great choice. The food was amazing, fresh, delicious, great flavor. Plenty of parking.

My daughter and I came here for lunch today. What a great choice! The young man who took our order was so thorough and very sweet, making sure we understood some of the items we were asking for. Although you can sit inside, we sat outside under an umbrella enjoying the music they play. Our food came out in a timely manner, nice and hot. Very tasteful!I highly recommend this eatery!

The best Taco Tuesday around. They are always so nice, they make you feel very welcome the moment you step in. If you are looking for great authentic Mexican food. This is the place

It's Taco Tuesday so it's time to check out a new Taco Tuesday place! I've passed by Olamendis a million times as it's right next to Sprouts, which I go to quite often. It's amazing that I've never been here before since they're just 1 mile away from where I live. Apparently they've been in business since 1973, which is no small feat!On Taco Tuesday they offer soft or crispy tacos for $2.95 each. Typically the tacos cost between $5.25 - $5.95 depending on the filling you get. The options are carnitas, chicken, shredded beef, potato, al pastor and fish. I called in my order for 2 tacos (carnitas and chicken) and a 4 oz side of guacamole for $6.95. I thought the guac was a bit expensive for the size, but the taste was amazing and very authentic. The tacos were good but not out of this world. They were a bit on the small side, and I wish there were more protein inside each taco, but the shells were crunchy and the tacos in general were good. The carnitas were a tad bit greasy, but that's to be expected.Service was friendly on the phone and in person. The interior is rather small with a few tables inside and more outside. Plenty of shared parking is available.I would definitely return again to try some of their other items, especially the chilaquiles!

Went to this restaurant for lunch a couple of weeks ago on a Friday. They serve authentic Mexican food. The portions are huge and the taste is awesome. Their salsa is delicious as well. The manager and the staff are very friendly and helped us with the menu choices. The ambience is also very lively and colorful.Will surely visit again.

Best mole in town! From the moment you walk in, you are greeted like family. Warm and friendly smiles invite you to return. My go to is the mole with chicken breast. I've been visiting Olamendis multiple times a week to fulfill my mole desires. If you want some quality Mexican food look no further. I'm glad I found this place as I will be coming back and trying more things on the menu which all look tasty. Thank you Olamendis for keeping it real.