El Mexicano

40977 Valley of the Falls Dr, Forest Falls
(909) 794-3186

Recent Reviews

Amber A.

So good! We all have our favorites. Glens nachos for my husband, cheese enchiladas for me and tacos for the kids.

Tom C.

Best service ... best taco salad in Cali. Small town gem. Best Taco Salad in SoCal for sure. Service always friendly

nick shades

Amazing menudo. Absolutely delicious. I hate to say it, but it might be better than my grandpa's. Will be back for more in the future.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jr m

Nice place, great food and people. Have a great summer season!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

MARI C.

I would come back again! Food was decent & service was good. The atmosphere was great. Food is a little pricey, but at least the food is good. Even their chips & salsa were super good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Andrea M.

I've been eating here since I was all of 10 years old (?) and I live about an hour away. It's worth the drive!! I came here a few weeks ago on my way up to Big Bear, and there was live music and the fireplace was going. So cozy!! Their salsa is amazing...the kind that is so spicy and burns just enough that you can't stop going back for more.

JEFFTOWN

Great food and atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eduardo Santillan

I love coming down to eat at this place in town after a nice hike in the area. The place is warm and it has a very nice environment and atmosphere. It also has Wi-Fi which is great because I never have service in that area. Family friendly and not as affected by shrink-flation as many other places.Parking: There isn't much parking in front of the restaurant.Kid-friendliness: I've brought my kids and the staff is very friendly with them. Lots of stuff hanging on the walls that are quite artsy. Some beer signs as well but I don't have an issue talking about that isn't my pre teens.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Wet Burrito

debi w.

Food is authentic Mexican, carnitas are five star... If you don't eat meat, try a cheese enchilada with some of the best mole ever! Also chili rellanos are just fabulous... if you don't like Mexican, try a double bacon cheeseburger, and some fries... Come have a cold beer and bring a smile. Everyone is treated like a friend.!

Jamy H.

I've never had a bad thing here! So good, salsa is always fresh and if you need a fri fix they have good fries too!! Love the people, love my community

Jay B

Best Mexican food in So Cal! Their Chili Colorado is so good that no body’s else even comes close. I have been coming here for over 10 years. This place is a hidden gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tim R.

It was excellent food in a very relaxed atmosphere. Definitely will return when we're in the area.

Jason Bradford

Best Mexican food in So Cal! Their Chili Colorado is so good that no body’s else even comes close. I have been coming here for over 10 years. This place is a hidden gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Venai P.

This Mexican restaurant owned by Mario, San Bernardino forest local and his business partner Patty. This restaurant has been serving the Forest Falls, Yucaipa, Redlands, Mentone community for over 24 years. At 6,000 ft elevation, you can hear the #viviancreektrailhead when you step outside in the parking lot. Our party was welcomed into the building greeted by our server, another mountain local that directed me to information on their second location I had headed to initially and was closed at the time, El Mexicano of Oak Glen San Bernardino mountain town Nearby Yucaipa. I drove my date and I to the Forest Falls location to learn more about the area and the restaurants beloved dishes and history. My date and I enjoyed the crackling sounds come from the fire place as it warmed the booths and country tables with the cool mountain air. Next door is the Elk-horn general store with Beanies, Knit Scarves, Snow shoes for Men Women and Children. We dined around 6pm, the restaurant began closing up around 6:40pm. We went to the general store to keep warm before our ride down the mountain a 20 min ride to Yucaipa.

Donald N.

We found the food and atmosphere to be wonderful. It was early in the day on a cold and snowy Monday morning. Service was slow because the waitress was working in the kitchen. She was very nice and quite pleasant.

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