Cabrera's Mexican Restaurant

We found this place while visiting City of Hope and it's become our go-to for a yummy meal after my weekly clinic visits. The food is delicious, the service is friendly and it's conveniently located just a few minutes from the hospital. I've enjoyed the carnitas michoacan, tacos a la Mexicana (steak), quesadilla (steak), guacamole, hard tacos, enchiladas and taquitos. The chips and salsa are really good too! My aunt ordered take out and brought it to me at the hospital when I was having an 8 hour infusion appt and everything was delicious. We both commented that it tasted even be better than when we eat in the restaurant! (I was starved all day for the medical procedure so I may have just been really hungry but damn, it was so good!) I would recommend visiting Cabrera's if you want a delicious Mexican meal!

I would never call myself a massive fan of Mexican food... only because most of the time it does not agree with me, but if I was to ever make a Mexican restaurant a regular go to this one would be it. Not only is the food really good... but the staff are second to none. They are easily the friendliest staff ever, very attentive, never leaves you waiting on anything. The Margaritas 🍹 are also excellent. I wish they had more of a beer selection, but I know it's a Mexican restaurant and they mostly supply Mexican 🍻 but I wish they took in some microbreweries just to mix it up a little. Great spot, well worth a visit. Again... great staff 09/28/23 Still a great restaurant with great food and even better staff. Very friendly staff Very fresh food

1st time here. I had chicken tortilla soup. Very different, it was basically chicken and chips in a bowl and you pour a tomato like soup over it, interesting. My cousin had a wet burrito, very generous in size and tasty. Neither of us really cared for the salsa. Nothing was bad at all, just not fabulous

What a lovely place! The staff were so friendly too! It was fun to see how they interact with each other at the open galley kitchen where they pickup orders. I asked for a special item and the server didn’t hesitate for a second to accept my accommodation. I got to try a vegetarian mole enchilada! What a treat!!

Nice little Mexican restaurant. First time here and we had the chicken mole and mole enchiladas. Tasted excellent!!

Great food .. nice spot for a quiet date night. The bar can be more bigger. Service was quick and accommodating.. this was my second time and I am still impressed .

They have great food! I was there for my birthday and had the Champion burrito, queso fondido....delicious! They sang to me, it was a great time! I gave 4 stars because they took just a little bit too long to get our drinks out to us. We sat inside and it was not crowded but they have seating outside. Might be why we got off to a slow start? I really like their food, I'll be going back!

First time here and was not disappointed. Found this place because of the ads on Instagram and the food looked good so figured we try it out. We arrived right before the dinner rush but this place became packed. Servers were very attentive and took our order minutes after being seated. Food came out fairly quick and was super hot and looked good on the plate. I ordered the Champion burrito with pork and Chile Relleno and my wife ordered the fish tacos. The burrito was so big I could only eat half. My wife liked the fish tacos with the exception of the flour tortillas instead of corn. Overall food and experience was very good. Will definitely be back.

Cabrera's Mexican Food is a hidden gem in Duarte. Their albondigas soup is a standout dish--perfectly seasoned meatballs in a flavorful broth that warms you up with every spoonful. The authenticity of their Mexican cuisine shines through in every dish. The flavors are rich, the portions generous, and the service is always friendly. For a taste of traditional Mexican comfort food that hits the spot every time, Cabrera's is a must-try. It's a local favorite for good reason!

Stopped by with a couple friends for lunch. We were seated immediately as it wasn't too busy on an early Friday afternoon. The inside was clean and spacious as the service was amazing and the staff checked in with us frequently. I ordered the 2 item combo and got taquitos and a beef taco. It was pretty good and hit the spot. The portion felt just right and I quite liked the plating. It was different than other Mexican places in the area. Would definitely come back to try other things. There is a parking lot next to the restaurant. I had no issue with finding parking in it but it may fill up during busier hours.

At 3pm on a routine TH afternoon, your faithful Yelp Elite Correspondent's wifey called me, en route home after her teaching gig, and asked "Wanna go get an early dinner, my treat?" In over 27yrs together I can count on one hand the number of times where my beautiful bride has paid for dinner- Which is exactly how it SHOULD be, by the way. But sheeeeeeeeeiiit, I wasn't about to pass up a comped meal, even if it was Mexican. What can I say? My bride is an authentic Michoacana, through and through. The girl looooves the cuisine of her native country. We chose Cabrera's, this time the Duarte location because we've frequented its sister site in Arcadia multiple times but wanted to assess Duarte. We passed the world renowned cancer treatment center City of Hope, stopped briefly to pay our respects¹ then pivoted onward to Cabrera's. The salsa is outstanding, both the customary red salsa they bring everyone plus the green one that Leti asked for. Leti ordered a skinny lime margaritas, which pleasant surprise is brought to the table in a distinctively larger glass than the ones she's ordered from the Arcadia location. $15 is a bit steep, however. We both ordered one of the house specialties- The Fajitas. Leti chose shrimp & chicken, I opted for steak + chicken. A+ grade for presentation!!! Cabrera's utilizes a wooden foundation, multi-compartment lifted tray to present their showcase entree- Call it their take on a Japanese style bento box!! A+ grade for the food itself! Ample portions, very good taste, well balanced proportion of meats to grilled, slivered braids of onion, green & red peppers. C grade for the caliber of service, tonight. Our server must've ended her shift or gone on lunch because we had a trio of servers helping us, but none of the characteristic "Hello, my name is Marcia and I'll be taking over for _____, who is going home" handoff that you often see at other restaurants. Restrooms were clean and suitably stocked. Our bill was $95, after tax and tip, for two entrees, one alcoholic beverage and one soft drink. ¹ The City of Hope treated my grandfather when he was dying of lung cancer many years ago

Visited Cabreras to celebrate my friends birthday. Walked in the restaurant and was greeted by a very friendly gentleman . Was seated right away after my party arrived. Our server Liz was very friendly and provided excellent customer service. I had the chicken mole enchiladas with are 10/10. The Chile verde was also 10/10. The chicken salad was very filling and delicious. The restaurant is nice and clean . Great place to celebrate birthdays, anniversary's or any type of celebration . The drinks were also very tasty. I had a michelada which was 10/10 and the mango margarita was also 10/10. Will definitely be back again. If you're looking for some authentic Mexican food, this is your place. Enjoy.

Linda was my waitress good quality services thank you Linda @ cabreras restaurant in duarte..go to yelp and get your free flan...

Today is Friday and we were craving for Mexican food so we checked out Cabrera's In Duarte. Great selection of food- we ordered 2 item combinations, Chile relleno and chicken enchiladas with rice and beans - it hit the spot. We also ordered the asada Mexican good portion of flank beef. Also tried Mango Margarita- I asked for little alcohol - it was perfect and very good. This restaurant has a good amount of servers waiters and waitresses that are friendly and attentive to your needs. There is outdoor and indoor seating and has sports television and cartoons to entertain kids and adults. Thanks for Alma and Antonio for the Service.

I discovered this place while on my way to City of Hope. Stop to eat with family and we were so satisfied. Customer service was excellent, very clean and food is delicious. Highly recommend this place!

Another first time visit. No reason not to give 5 stars. Excellent food. Excellent service. Pleasant atmosphere. The fresh salsa with diced tomatoes was amazing. The fajitas were cooked perfectly and there was plenty for leftovers later. Lots of options on Foothills Dr. and this is at the top.

Delicious menu with great flavors ! Chef here pay detail attentions on serving preparation . Attentive service! Will try seafood next time ! Not bad for Small Town Duarte restaurant

Very friendly staff! Great service from Delia. Chips are very fresh and warm served with two different salsa. I love the green spicy salsa. My favorite meal to have here is Chicken Mole served with rice and beans. They offer the option to get boneless chicken breast or traditional chicken with bones. The mole sauce is delicious spices with just a hint of sweetness from the chocolate that is added to the sauce when they prepare it. The restaurant is always very clean and very nicely decorated with lovely Mexican music playing softly .

Dined in on a Sunday night, they had a good stream of customers the whole night. Menu has a large variety of different dishes , but we narrowed it down to the taco plate and carnitas plate. I have to say this is good Mexican food, not greasy or salty...just perfect flavor. Everything down to the side salad was fresh. The customer service is awesome, they sat us promptly and were always checking in to see if we needed anything. The dining area was well lit and clean, very spacious. Will be going back again!

Good food and great service. Came by today for lunch at 11am with a friend. As we were leaving around 12, there were several other guests dining in. Tables receive fresh chips and salsa to start. We also ordered a side of guac and no complaints on the guac. I ordered the fish tacos. The plate included two generous sized tacos in flour tortilla with side of rice and beans. My meal was tasty. I am normally picky with beans, but I really liked these. My friend ordered the enchiladas placeras. I've never had enchiladas in this style. The tortillas were deep-fried and closed flat, not rolled. He let me try one, and I found it enjoyable. I'd definitely go back and encourage others to dine here. Parking is available in a private lot behind the restaurant. They have a really big menu and offer a variety of meat plates, sea food, etc. Our dessert was the flan. We shared it, and it was plenty for the two of us.

Very large portions compared to pricing. I ordered the Chile Verde plate and it was good for multiple meals after. There was some mix up in orders in my party, but it was resolved right away with no questions or attitude. We were graciously given pretty much unlimited tortillas chips without even asking and this was before the order mix up. Food is good, not mind blowing good, but deserves return visits.

So, I have been here about 5 times now. The first three times were delicious. I really enjoy there patio and the Margaritas are fantastic. For lunch they are 12$ I took a friend and I was shocked the food was pretty much inedible. Her carne asada tacos were extremely dry and tough. She decided just to get her money back. My Enchilada Placera came with tacos not enchiladas, they were oily and could not eat them. Now the first 3 times they were enchiladas I could eat with a fork. Since I had wanted to bring my lunch group here, but after that experience I decided to give it another try a week later. Well I had the same experience, very oily and cant pick up soggy tacos. So I exchanged for a combo one enchilada. Was ok but not great. And to top it off I encountered an extremely rude and disagreeable waitress who seemed to be in charge. So sadly I wont be able to bring my large lunch group there, I cant take any chances on rudeness and bad food.

The service was lacking and the food wasn't that great. The only thing decent were the Margaritas. Let's just say we won't be going there again.

Nice staff, good food, ordered fajitas and a botana restaurant was well air conditioned during 98* weather outside, service and food were fast and efficient

Love this place and the service is amazing! Thank you to Linda for all her hard work and her best drinks when she makes them with love. For being a regular here doesn't matter what day or when I go to hospitality is always amazing.

Came here on a Friday night with a group of ten, which they were able to accommodate us which we really appreciate it. We wanted to have our usual waitress but we were told she was covering the patio and couldn't attend us which was a bummer. Our drinks were quick to come but not our food, which came in waves. Overall the food was good with the exception of the Chile verde which was dry and the rice was a bit dry. Both of the parrillas were tasty and had enough food to feed 3-4 ppl.

Food is fresh and great. However, I think the price is a little too high, with appetizers, drink and entrees, for two person, the bill will be close to $100...... anyway, they have nice patio and good food. I do recommend but be prepared for the large check. lol. Thank you.

The food was unfortunately not very good. we ordered the Steak Ranchero, the Carnitas Michocoan and the garlic shrimp. Only thing impressive was the size of the shrimp. The carnitas was so dry i had to ask for more salsa. to make it palatable and slather on the pico de gallo and sour cream. Heimlich manuever otherwise. The shrimp looked good , but i'm not sure how it tasted. I only noticed as I watched my sister struggle with the shells. Beware it has the shell on. it would receive zero stars but the service was not bad and Yelp would not take a review without a star. Maybe the other locations are better. we don't drink so maybe the margaritas make everything taste better.

Great food, drinks, and service, been here a few times with friends. Last time I was here I got the albondigas soup, a lot of veggies and meat balls I couldn't even finish it. Great for a cold day or if your feeling under the weather. I'll def be coming back to try other items.

Cure for Common Cold found Here. I know this sounds a little over the top however whenever a family member get a cold, I go by Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine to grad a Beef CALDO. We get Albóndigas as a back up meal but only the beef Caldo works. Yes, I will drive through 30 mins of traffic there and back because I know the cold will go away after Caldo is eaten. My advice is to call ahead for your order of Caldo or your wait time can be very long. Other items here good. The portions are very large so would recommend to only order one dish and share (save a little money). It's a little expensive for most items so just be prepared to spend about $30-50 per person. My recommendation to to go in family style and share: portions are very large. Order water vs Drinks and save more money.

I particularly wanted to highlight our waitress at the Arcadia location, Maira. She not only checked on us several times to make sure our orders were prepared properly, filling my diet coke as she did so, but also ran after me when I had left my phone at the table. That's service above and beyond!

We returned to Cabrera's for my first postpartum margarita (and my first one from here in over a year) last night with our +1. They redeemed themselves after our last experience! The 4/5 stars is due to their Yelp page needing to be updated re: Margarita Mondays. We purposely waited to go on a Monday due to the picture posted by the restaurant 5 months ago on Yelp that advertises margaritas are buy one get one 50% on Mondays. We asked about the margarita deal as soon as we sat down around 5pm and were told all they had at that time was HH, which was $2 off margaritas. They should remove the Margarita Mondays ad from their Yelp page if that's no longer a thing. I had a skinny jalapeño marg on the rocks and a frozen strawberry marg throughout our dinner. Def was feeling them after our meal, but hard to tell if they were actually strong or if that was just because I haven't had a marg in over a year lol. They were good! I had the beef flautas and my husband had the meal with 4 street tacos, rice, and beans. Both meals were great and extremely fresh! The flautas were so hot off the grill that I couldn't hold them in my hand for several minutes. Even though the flautas are on the app menu, they're definitely a full meal IMO. I hadn't eaten since breakfast and still couldn't finish all 4 of them. I took a full one home in a box. Probably due to the meat quantity in them - they don't skimp. The street tacos were also tasty. The chips were very fresh as well. Make sure to ask for the spicy salsa if that's your thing - it has quite the kick to it, but we love it! $72 for 3 margs (each $2 off regular menu prices), the app, and the meal before tip. We'll definitely be back!

We came on a Friday night at 9pm, and it wasn't too busy so we were seated right away. The workers here are all very friendly and helpful. We ordered the mangoneada, chile verde, and asada Mexico. They give free chips and salsa. The portion sizes are quite big. The mangoneada was the size of my head! The asada Mexico was cooked well and came with flour tortilla. Although it was tender, I wasn't too fond of the chile verde because the pork had a very strong odor to it that I just couldn't stomach. Other than that, the food was good. There's plenty of parking behind the restaurant, and plenty of seating inside and outside.

Great Customer service !!!! Hard to find The Molcajete was Delicious Will try to come back tomorrow to try their tortas

The food was good and so were the salsas provided. I ordered the mole enchiladas. I did feel the mole lacked some flavor. Like more spices or chocolate was needed. Their beans and rice were good. I'll definitely go back to try other entrees and margaritas.

Food was great and there was a lot of it. I had the cheese enchiladas and they were delicious that's my favorite. The chips and salsa was good too. Had a margarita while I waited for my to go order and it was the best and the lady that helped me was very polite and friendly I would recommend checking this place out if you haven't. They also have outdoor seating!

Great neighborhood restaurant! Friendly people & service is great! Food is awesome from the flautas to their Menudo on the weekends! Ambience is casual and relaxing!

Soooo happy to return. This restaurant was one of our go-to spots before 2020 pandemic happened. It's been way too long, but we went back & the food (enchiladas, fajitas, chicken mole etc.) was even better than we all remembered. Yum! Cabrera's always consistent & the service always great. Seeing (server/waitress) Linda there was such a bonus! She greets & serves her customers with a warm smile & such joy. We look fwd to returning regularly again.

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant. Our most favorite waitress who always looks out for us Linda !! She has been with this restaurant for years. And we love when she serves us . All the waiters here threat us like family because we come with our kids 2-3 times a month . Food is amazing . Real authentic Mexican food. Micheladas are amazing .! Bloody Mary's are great. Environment is great . They have a huge new outdoor patio that was added during COVID. Inside is really nice . TVs inside and outside. Music is perfect lever on sound and always feels so alive.

Cabrera's is a delight of Mexican food. Their customer service is optimal. This is the 2nd establishment I have gone to. We ordered chile verde, enchiladas en mole, chimichanga de pollo, y camarones y carne asada. Spotlight on the enchiladas de mole y camarones con carne asada. These two plates stood out for their homemade taste.

Awesome Mexican food, Superb Breakfast, Fast & Courteous service. Love going there to catch a Game and eat my Sunday breakfast. Huevos Rancheros is my favorite. Nice outdoor patio & Bar Area

Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing skinny margarita! Thank you! I got the fajitas trio and the bf asada con camarones. Both delicious!

Great services with bright smile and the waitress and manager were great to talk to. Food were served in big portions and delicious. Especially fun to celebrate birthdays here. They serve cake with sparkling candles and special music !! The patio looks very nice to dine at in summer time.

Good food and nice staff definitely recommend for anyone who wants reliably delicious food and awesome service

Wonderful ambiance, smiling staff, and lively conversation amongst the families and other customers are what greet you at this authentic Mexican restaurant. The food? Absolutely delicious and perfected in every category. Be ready for large portions, big plates, and all the free chips and salsa you dare take on before the food arrives. Highly recommended: Quesadilla and Flautas for apps Tacos a la Mexicana & Carne con Camarones for main dishes CANNOT wait to come back!

Great food and service, one of my favorite restaurants. I ordered grand burrito, it was amazing.

The food was good. My wife was a big fan of the mole. I had the fajitas, and they were good. The service was great, and ambiance was ok. The fajitas are not the best I've had, but they are in the top 5. I would eat there again for sure..

Great food, great service, what a gem. You won't be disappointed! Can't wait to go back.

Great food!!!!!! Every thing is good. Don't forget to try the Flan... the staff is very friendly food comes out hot ..

The food is great and authentic and the service is quick however i gave them 4 stars because they're very aggressive when it comes to alcohol, They will come around check on your drink but not on your food'. This is a restaurant people come by for food.... Check on them!! The ambiance is cool I love the outside seating

Super sad. Was hoping this could be a go to place for dinner take out. Got all the way home and they forget to not only put it in the bag but also to put in the order for a dessert ordered at the same time. Going to be tough to come back. Thought it was great service til this. Even tipped the bartender well. ‍

Congratulations to the Cabrera's on their 38 years in business! This was a great venue with fantastic food, drinks, and staff! (Aka VIBE... I think that's the term then youngins use nowadays). Got to try their guava and mango margarita. Both were refreshing and delicious, but I prefer the mango since I always choose tart over sweet. Got to also try their infamous Molcajete and it didn't disappoint! The hidden chorizo was bombdotcom and steak was tender and not too dry! PARRILLADA CIELO MAR Y TIERRA (Grilled salmon, breaded fish, garlic shrimp, carne asada, grilled chorizo, charbroiled chicken breast, melted cheese, cactus, and grilled vegetables) was also a great option to let us try a little bit of everything! My favorite was definitely the chorizo and melted cheese!!! And that flan... ooooo. It is a must!!! Even if you come for nothing but the flan, please do! Looks like there is a check-in special for a free flan so make sure not to miss that! It was oh so creamy and moist sitting on a bed of caramel with a touch of mint on top. Thank you for providing the venue and letting Yelp discover you!!!

My boyfriend and I have tried out Cabrera's a few times now. The first times were fine. Service was okay and we enjoyed our food and drinks. The last two times we have dined in, have been terrible service. The waitresses get our order wrong and forget items we ordered. During our last visit, the waitress brought out my boyfriend's dish and then ignored our table for 10 minutes. After flagging her down and notifying her she never brought my food, she went to pick up the burrito that had been sitting under the heat lamp the entire time. With many other Mexican restaurants in the area, we will not be returning to Cabreras.

First time visitor and I was NOT disappointed. I visited the Duarte location for lunch with my family and I made sure no one had breakfast earlier in the day. Location was large, clean and well organized. The interior was a bit crowded so we decided to eat outside under a huge canopy. The breeze was great and cool on a very hot day. Within three to four minutes, our waiter was taking our drink orders. After reviewing the menu, we were ready to place our food orders which we did so as our waiter returned to our table with our beverages. Twenty minutes after placing our food orders, our lunch arrived and wow, it all looked delicious. As everything took their first bite of whatever they had ordered, I could help but notice the huge smiles on everyone's faces. The food was AWESOME!!! Very tasty and fresh. My chicken fajitas were sooo good as were the beans and rice. The salsa and guac were great. Everyone at my table was of the same opinion, this place is GREAT!! The bill was very affordable, service was AMAZING and the food was OUTSTANDING! What could be better??

Food is ok, but the utensils were dirty and my cup had lipstick from the previous person, it's just disgusting

Cabrera's has three locations and I've probably passed by the Pasadena location a million times; with the use of yellow cheese, I always got the feeling it's another "El Torito" which is not a good thing! We happened to be in the Duarte area and decide to give Breakfast a try. Our Waitress was friendly, food coming out of the kitchen was timely, but coffee refills were a bit difficult in getting. The Free Chips & Salsa https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cabreras-mexican-cuisine-duarte?select=vvCso4TOVSNqKslZerGa2Q The Verde is really good! The Roja or pico de gallo is your typical gabacho's salsa. Mr. Cabrera's ($15.00) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cabreras-mexican-cuisine-duarte?select=tgL1A4uMDyI9R13STKcz4g Two Scramble Eggs cooked with Carne Asada, Nopales and their Molcajete sauce. Served with Potatoes and Beans. The mixture of Eggs, Asada and Nopales https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cabreras-mexican-cuisine-duarte?select=sOR6Dngk3HwG00PUAmYIXw was very flavorful, and the Asada was nice and tender. Potato's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cabreras-mexican-cuisine-duarte?select=bKZs2jKWXANMtB6A0YGtBQ were nicely cooked and seasoned, the Beans were fantastic, a very good breakfast only wish they used more Mexican cheeses and drop the yellow cheese please. 5-Stars Asada and Eggs ($20.00) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cabreras-mexican-cuisine-duarte?select=0a8zqfSmWcEYtNnYHT16pA Beef Sirloin, with two Eggs any style, Potato's and Beans. The Asada was lean, tender and very flavorful https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cabreras-mexican-cuisine-duarte?select=UvNhHJyx6AH1b-qScJDEQg again the Potato's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cabreras-mexican-cuisine-duarte?select=CAa1Xf1vvum0ssZd3ZfKPA were nicely cooked and seasoned, the Beans were fantastic, together with the house made Flour and Corn tortillas. 5-Stars Flan ($9.00) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cabreras-mexican-cuisine-duarte?select=uNwpg_mvWkD0ddtY0QgSzQ Very smooth and creamy https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cabreras-mexican-cuisine-duarte?select=xIIX22buKwutmeoT8d4voQ also liked that the caramel sauce was not overly sweet. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the food.....

One of my go-to restaurants in Duarte. This is an old school, family friendly restaurant where you can get delicious food and drinks served in big portions. Whether you're a local or just happen to be visiting the area, you will be always be treated like one of their valued regulars. I have tried mostly everything on their menu but my favorites are their fish tacos, carne asada plate, grilled salmon, steak picado and beef cocido soups. They also make excellent salsas and mango chamoy margaritas! The restaurant vibe is casual, relaxed, always friendly and unassuming! Truly one of my favorite places for Mexican food. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed.

Great food here! I was originally a lil disappointed in the level of service but it all came together in the end. Their mole was delicious and they have a great michelada. Finish it up with some Flan and call it a day cause that was absolutely delicious A must have when you're in the area!