Food is amazing, I think I've found my spot! I recommend 100%
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Cabeza Deliciosos, Beef Enchilada Rojo Chicken Enchilada Verde and Enchilada De Camaron Combination Plate
Melissa
Delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alberto Rodriguez
Great food fair prices friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef, California Burrito, Burrito
Nancy Calvillo
Rafaela’s is the most authentic and delicious Mexican restaurant. I have tried most of the dishes and all of them are done with a very delicious flavor ?????it’s a very clean place and excellent customer service prices are very very affordable, I think is low considering the amount of food you get in each plate. I strongly recommend this place for real Mexican food?? ?Vegetarian options: You can try most dishes without meat and they’ll be delicious.
Recommended dishes: Chile Relleno Con Mariscos, Birria Soup, Burrito, Sopes De Birria
Rem Henshaw
Fantastic, as always. One of my favorite Mexican restaurants here in Vista. Salsa is always fresh and superb as well (salsa Verde is hot not mild!!!)Vegetarian options: Rice, beans, cheese quesadilla, tostadas.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birria Soup, Burrito, Super Nachos, Three Beef Rolled Tacos, Shrimp Enchilada Plate, Mojarra Empapelada, Chips and Salsa
Kiim C.
Ecxelente servicio, la comida super buena, exelente sason y el servicio al cliente ni se diga 100% recomendado
Olivia M.
This Mexican restaurant is a true gem! Their Cali burritos are a delight, and the verde enchiladas are a must-try. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff enhance the dining experience. I can't wait to return for more authentic Mexican cuisine
jorge leon
It has been a while since I tryed real Méxican food, locally and thsi place has it. The food is delicious, portions are perfect and the prices are great. It is a family owned and operated with a great customer service. I really love their (aguas frescas, they are real) not just powder sugar. Everything I've try has been delicious and keep going.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meredith Homan
was delish
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ada Ortega
Our friend recommended this place and the food is delicious. The portions are very generous and the atmosphere feels like a piece of Mexico. They had karaoke night which made the restaurant feel like a party. Little hole in the wall if you’re looking for good food at a good price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Molcajete, Burrito, Super Nachos, Beef Taco Dorado, Shrimp Enchilada Plate, Sopes De Birria, Chips and Salsa, Carne Asada Burrito
I would give this place a 0 stars if it had the option ! AVOID THIS RESTAURANT!! I forgot 2 personal items and called within 5 mins to let them know and they told me on the phone that they would have it so I can pick it up the next day and drove 26 mins to pick up my personal items just for them to say " we lost it " " we do not know where it went " ??? Like what is the world is that ...! Also I was leaving when the restaurant was closing so no other person could've took my personal items besides the Female severs !!! HORRIBLE PLACE , NEVER IN MY LIFE I WILL BE COMING HERE ! If u decide to go their please keep ur wallet / purse locked with ur hands . I swear I can not trust this place never again !!
Charles K.
Tacos were good. This is old Mexican food served in traditional style. There are several beers available and a pretty standard so cal Mexican menu.
Emilio Ele
Great food! Nice plating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Chips and Salsa
Monica M.
Do not go to this place if you have a large group. They can't handle it. Took 2 hours to serve us. Server kept forgetting to bring drinks, food or even forgetting to take orders from some at our table. .... For example 2 hours for a quesadilla and tap water Food tasted really good but it wasn't worth the wait
Britta Derington
It's hard to order food when the waitress doesn't speak ANY English.
Food is amazing, I think I've found my spot! I recommend 100%
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Cabeza Deliciosos, Beef Enchilada Rojo Chicken Enchilada Verde and Enchilada De Camaron Combination Plate
Delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food fair prices friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef, California Burrito, Burrito
Rafaela’s is the most authentic and delicious Mexican restaurant. I have tried most of the dishes and all of them are done with a very delicious flavor ?????it’s a very clean place and excellent customer service prices are very very affordable, I think is low considering the amount of food you get in each plate. I strongly recommend this place for real Mexican food?? ?Vegetarian options: You can try most dishes without meat and they’ll be delicious.
Recommended dishes: Chile Relleno Con Mariscos, Birria Soup, Burrito, Sopes De Birria
Fantastic, as always. One of my favorite Mexican restaurants here in Vista. Salsa is always fresh and superb as well (salsa Verde is hot not mild!!!)Vegetarian options: Rice, beans, cheese quesadilla, tostadas.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birria Soup, Burrito, Super Nachos, Three Beef Rolled Tacos, Shrimp Enchilada Plate, Mojarra Empapelada, Chips and Salsa
Ecxelente servicio, la comida super buena, exelente sason y el servicio al cliente ni se diga 100% recomendado
This Mexican restaurant is a true gem! Their Cali burritos are a delight, and the verde enchiladas are a must-try. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff enhance the dining experience. I can't wait to return for more authentic Mexican cuisine
It has been a while since I tryed real Méxican food, locally and thsi place has it. The food is delicious, portions are perfect and the prices are great. It is a family owned and operated with a great customer service. I really love their (aguas frescas, they are real) not just powder sugar. Everything I've try has been delicious and keep going.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
was delish
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our friend recommended this place and the food is delicious. The portions are very generous and the atmosphere feels like a piece of Mexico. They had karaoke night which made the restaurant feel like a party. Little hole in the wall if you’re looking for good food at a good price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Molcajete, Burrito, Super Nachos, Beef Taco Dorado, Shrimp Enchilada Plate, Sopes De Birria, Chips and Salsa, Carne Asada Burrito
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I would give this place a 0 stars if it had the option ! AVOID THIS RESTAURANT!! I forgot 2 personal items and called within 5 mins to let them know and they told me on the phone that they would have it so I can pick it up the next day and drove 26 mins to pick up my personal items just for them to say " we lost it " " we do not know where it went " ??? Like what is the world is that ...! Also I was leaving when the restaurant was closing so no other person could've took my personal items besides the Female severs !!! HORRIBLE PLACE , NEVER IN MY LIFE I WILL BE COMING HERE ! If u decide to go their please keep ur wallet / purse locked with ur hands . I swear I can not trust this place never again !!
Tacos were good. This is old Mexican food served in traditional style. There are several beers available and a pretty standard so cal Mexican menu.
Great food! Nice plating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Chips and Salsa
Do not go to this place if you have a large group. They can't handle it. Took 2 hours to serve us. Server kept forgetting to bring drinks, food or even forgetting to take orders from some at our table. .... For example 2 hours for a quesadilla and tap water Food tasted really good but it wasn't worth the wait
It's hard to order food when the waitress doesn't speak ANY English.