Roberto's Cafe

Roberto Cafe is one of the best cafes for vegetarians in Mammoth Lakes. They stay open later than most places nearby—until 9 PM—which is a big plus. Our server, Jasmin, was incredibly helpful. It’s not always easy to find good vegetarian food in Mammoth Lakes, but she worked closely with the chef to accommodate our needs. I had the best chimichangas here, and they also have a great selection of wines. Highly recommended!

This is a great place to go after a long day of skiing. Right when we sat down we were served chips and salsa. staff were polite and quick to serve. The Virgin Margaritas were great. The taquitos were amazing as well as the guacamole, but the steak in the carne asada was chewy. The portions were large but good for a small group to share. We were surrounded by beautiful paintings and a cozy atmosphere. Overall, this is a great experience to end our day.

18% Surcharge on orders over $100 and it’s easy to go over $100 here because it’s a tourist town and they price gouge you. The food is a little greasy and cold inside, not much lettuce but substantial portions. The containers are flimsy and will leak the grease onto you. They did not provide napkins and utensils.

AUTHENTIC, DELICIOUS,& AFFORDABLE! Will not be going to any other Mexican restaurant in town ever again! Portions are HUGE! Our server Chapitos was his name I think (sorry if I totally butchered this name haha) was GREAT and got our order and requests right and quickly! Pregnancy cravings satisfied! Thank you

If you are looking for big portion food this is the place to go. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food you receive. Quality is not the best but it’s not the worst either. There is usually a wait time during the weekend but if you go mid week you’ll get served fast. Don’t expect top notch service cause they are always running around, they know once you leave someone else is coming in so their servers don’t really bother. If you are vegetarian there is some options but for vegans it’s just sides not an actual plate.

Delicious Mexican food, huge portions, friendly staff. Filling comfort food at reasonable prices. Can get busy since it’s a popular spot, but they have both upstairs and downstairs seating and they text you when your table is ready. Highly recommended!

Nice restaurant in Mammoth. Wasn’t blown away by the food (had the carne asada burrito) but the service was good and the bartenders were very friendly.

A bit of a wait but worth it Big portions Recommend the quesadillas I love the chips and salsa They do skimp on the meat though (especially in the fajitas dish) And the burritos could use more filling than just meat and beans

Came here after a long day at the mountain. It was raining, wet, everyone was tired. And let me just say, this place did not disappoint. What a monumental classic this was. It's rare to be surrounded by snow and have a great Mexican spot close by. Would recommend to family and friends. P.S. you might need a nap after.

It was so good we had to go back twice. We both had the combo plates, margarita and guac. I normally don't eat all my beans and rice but I did. The service was quick and the chips and salsa did not disappoint.

First time in mammoth and Roberto's was highly recommended. We were seated pretty quick. I ordered the albondigas and carne asada taco. The albondigas were more of a stew consistency but I like it and it was very flavorful. The taco was a good size and very flavorful as well. My husband had the taco plate, I tried his beans and rice and they were both really good. I always say you will know if the restaurant is good but the taste of their salsa which was also good. We both ordered a Cadillac Margarita and it was ok. Service was good so was the ambience. It's a little pricey for what we ordered. But overall good.

We have been going to Roberto's for over 15 years. It's a Mammoth staple! We went twice this most recent visit and ordered the Duck Burrito, Carne Asada Burrito, Baja Fish Taco, Carnitas, and Shrimp Tacos. Everything was delicious! The only complaint I have is for the carnitas and beans. Both are too salty for my taste and will avoid the carnitas in the future. Otherwise quality of food is great! Of course you're coming here you can't miss the margaritas! We tried the Spicy Mango Margarita and Tropical Margarita. Both were delicious but definitely needed an extra shot. We also tried Herra the Dog and La Bamba. Those were perfect. Make sure to try Roberto's if you haven't already!

This place is huge with 2 stories of seating. They have a huge menu of mexican food. We got 2 orders of the Duck Burrito, and Enchiladas Suisas (chicken enchiladas w/ rice and beans). We were seated immediately. There's a good amount of parking here. We were instantly served with chips and salsa. It tasted so fresh and the salsa had the perfect amount of heat. The Duck Burrito was stuffed full of delicious duck and the sauce kept it from tasting dry. The avocado and sour cream were a great touch. The Enchiladas Suisas were also really good, and packed full of chicken. I wasn't a fan of the Mango Virgin Margarita. The whipped cream was weird with the mango smoothie.

Trying to get a drink at the bar while you wait for your table is like being the ugly guy with a good sense of humor waiting for Sydney Sweeney to notice you...good luck. Otherwise a classic Mexican restaurant for a 3 item combo with hearty portions, ACTUAL battered and fried chile relleno and tastey salsa and chips. Expect a wait and less than great service because this place gets crowded. Food is good and drinks arrive quickly once you're seated. Hits the mark for your Mexican food craving but just set the right expectations on service.

A great pick we made while at mammoth lakes. Loved the lobster taquitos. Their margarita menu looked pretty interesting, also tempting presentation. The mains are served in big portions. So think twice before ordering those extra side of rice/beans. Even if you dish doesn't mention the cheese topping on burrito. enchiladas etc, most of em are gonna come with it. Bon appetit!

We always go to Roberto's once while we are in town. I always get the same thing, cup of a abondigas soup, chicken taco, and a duck taco. That is my go to! My husband prefers the bowl of a abondigas soup and he got taquitos this time. He asked our server if he could have the taquitos made with carnitas. She said they can't make the taquitos that way, but he could order flautas with Carnitas and they could do that for him. We will give that a try next time. Sounds delicious.

This place is great for the portions and the quick service. The food is hearty and worth the value but a little greasy and not super authentic but overall it's some place that you need to visit. I highly recommend it to beat the altitude munchies or needing a hangover cure. The ambiance is warm and good vibes.

Chips, salsa and water were at our table before we even sat down. Server came over within 2-3 mins to take our order and food came out quickly after that. The service was sooo efficient! The food was also so good! We had both the duck quesadilla and duck burrito and they were amazing.

[PLEASE READ] I had a really disappointing experience here. At first, there was a nice older lady who helped us with our order. She was very polite, and when we asked if we could bring our own drinks from the car, she said, "Yes, no problem." But when we came back with our drinks, the manager suddenly came over and rudely told us, "Hey, no drinks allowed." The way he said it felt aggressive, and he seemed really angry for no reason. Instead of just asking us to put the drinks away, he even tried to snatch them from us, as if they were his. That was completely unnecessary. What made it worse was that he kept circling our table, making us feel uncomfortable, like we had done something wrong. And the biggest hypocrisy? He had his own Modelo Beer in the restaurant! If outside drinks aren't allowed, why does he get to bring his own? It's unfair and unprofessional. This young male manager clearly doesn't care about his job. He gave us nasty looks every time he walked by. I would never come back here again.

Hit or miss. The food is so UNRELIABLE! I love chicken tortilla soup, but theirs is not good. There was literally no chicken in it. The waitress tried to convince me the shredded chicken was in there, but really... it was all rice and the flavor was not good. The carne asada tacos were greasy, but edible. $8.25 for ONE taco with nothing else. Portion size was good. I got a 2nd taco and it was better than the first. Who knows why? Inconsistency in the kitchen. Service is fast, efficient. Even when it's crowded it is easy to get a table. Noisy. I prefer to eat upstairs. Drinks are better than the food, but depends who prepares them. Out of everything, the chips and salsa is my favorite. - shrug - ALSO: they are charging a fee for using a card, regardless of debit/credit. LAME. The receipts don't even add up. Have a look! O_o

This place was very good! We will most likely return. Perfect filling food after a day skiing. The ambiance is cozy and a good spot for couples, groups or families. We started with the soup and it was delicious. We then got the duck burrito. It was very unique and cheesy. Perfect way to end the day!

I read so many reviews about how this is the best Mexican restaurant in Mammoth Lakes. If this is the case, then from a vegetarians standpoint it's pretty average. We ordered the vegetarian fajitas, and a one item plate with a Chile relleno as well as a side salad. Portions were huge but the food wasn't very seasoned at all. The vegetarian fajitas came with two tortillas and what looked like an entire can or two of beans. The Chile relleno was buried under a mountain of cheese. The only thing I really enjoyed was the ranch dressing on the side salad and I thought the salsa that came with the chips was good as well. Overall bland, expensive for Mexican food and I don't think I would come back.

Went here recently with a group of friends for dinner. The place is very lively. The staffing was good, and we were attended to well. I had the fish tacos. The tacos were huge and were just about impossible to pick up and eat. Ended up just using knife and fork. The rice and beans were good, as well as the tacos. The fish in the tacos was pretty dry though. The tartar sauce helped. Others in the group had a good experience with their food, especially the duck burrito.

Food and service were really good. I got the carnitas enchilada and also got the abondigas soup for an additional $3.99. Soup was delicious. We make an annual trip to here and it is a good experience. My only problem is that they should play mexican music and do something about the flies. Check it out.

The food seems real and very tasty, the service was fast and polite, and ambience was fun and lively! 5 stars, and will be recommending

After wrapping up a long day of hiking, and finding out that a massive tree had fallen on a powerline and cut the power supply to most of the buildings and restaurants in the Mammoth area, my husband and I, like everyone else, scrambled to find a place to eat dinner. Lucky for us, Roberto's Café still had power. We put our name on the waitlist and about 30 minutes later there was a spot for us. We were ravenous so when I say that we inhaled the complementary chips and salsa, we did. For my meal I initially ordered the shrimp fajitas. However, I was informed that they had run out of vegetables for the fajitas, so I ended up ordering the carnitas plate. My husband ordered the stuffed chili relleno. I was not disappointed in the carnitas and when I say I had enough food for days, there was plenty! I don't know if it was because we were so hungry after a busy day of hiking, but this place definitely hit the spot.

Stopped in to our favorite Mammoth Lake Mexican restaurant. It was delicious! Loved the local vibe also. Sat outside on their patio, the wild flowers are in bloom and beautiful.

10/19/2023- A must stop to get our Mexican fix.. Ordered small today, since we have dinner reservations at 4:30 later today.. Came at a perfect time for lunch.. One item beef taco lunch with albondigas soup! Appetizer of beef taquitos.. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get.. Until Next year..

I think this is as good as it gets in mammoth. You don't visit mammoth for food. The portions were HUGE! if you are a fan of beans and rice this might be a great stop for you. But I live in E.LA, the rice was soft and wet, beans were what you'd get refried in a can. Guac was really good. Salsa was pretty spicy, lacked acid. I ordered the flautas expecting something along the lines of slightly larger taquito-esque rolled and fried tacos but what I got were two giant fried flour tortillas with some chicken and cheese in a small corner. I would've rather had a 1 tortilla... Flavors were good and quality was well.. edible. The consensus at our table was the food was alright. It didn't break the bank, but we would only go back if we had nothing else to eat. We spent the rest of our holiday cooking at the Airbnb. There is a $3.49 service charge for credit card transactions. And some kind of resort fee auto added to the bill.

Roberto's Cafe is the BEST Mexican restaurant in the area! I've been numerous times over the past seven years I've lived here and it's always spot on! Stellar service as well! My last visit was a week ago Friday, around 5 pm (I'd skipped lunch). My 92-year-old dad and I used to come together but sadly he passed away in December 2023. This recent visit was kinda in his honor, so I ordered his favorite dish: Enchiladas Rancheras with two cheese enchiladas. Simple but delicious! First, you're served Roberto's chips and salsa, both made on-site. There's no better salsa anywhere! It's the exact salsa recipe I remember from a chain in the San Francisco Bay Area I frequented in the 1980s and '90s called Pedro's Restaurant & Cantina. I used to visit Pedro's location in Palo Alto at the Stanford Shopping Center almost every week until they closed in the late 1990s. I visited Pedro's Santa Clara and Los Gatos locations as well. Roberto's reminds me very much of Pedro's, just smaller. When I first ate the chips and salsa at Roberto's years ago it instantly triggered many wonderful Mexican dining memories! It's weird talking about chips and salsa this way, but I'm a finicky salsa critic. Most I find are very inferior. Roberto's salsa is perfect in every way from its flavor, consistency, and spiciness, to the right amount of heat! Beware, it may be too "hot" for some wimpy palates. It's also available for purchase in various sizes to enjoy later. My cheese enchiladas were perfect, my dad would have been pleased (RIP dad!). The rice and refried beans were okay too. I always dabble some of the salsa over my meal. This time I dined in the upstairs Cantina since the outside patio was already packed as was the downstairs main dining area. It can get busy at times with a wait of 20-45 minutes not uncommon. I cannot wait to return and enjoy some of my other Roberto's favorites like Carnitas, Fajitas, Shrimp Stuffed Chile Relleno, and Carne Asada! When visiting Mammoth Lakes and you're hungry and craving Mexican food with excellent service, Roberto's is where you want to be!

Ok, let me say this for mountains Mexican food this place is no joke. Got myself an El jefe burrito with chicken and did not disappoint, had enough for lunch the next day. It was like an Optimus Prime burrito, like a small brontosaurus leg. On a scale of 1-10 it was a grubbin 8.7, I mean I gobbled it all down like a goblin in 2 days. If I were a Sasquatch I'd definitely stop here for some Mexican food. Service was quick, there were 14 of us and food came out quick and hot. I recommend this place. Nom Nom Nom

Take out order: two item combo and three item combo with flour chips. Quantity: A+ Quality: C Packaging/Presentation: F- Tons of food, average taste, terrible packaging. Taco was completely soggy so ate it with a fork. Soggy chile relleno was buried under refried beans, lettuce, and tomato. Three bad experiences in a row eating here. I'm done with this place.

Margaritas are the new apres-ski. This Mexican food joint is one of the most popular eateries in Mammoth and it definitely deserves the hype. Despite Roberto's being a relatively big restaurant, I'd expect a 25+ minute wait during peak hours. Luckily the second floor has an extra large bar where you might be able to snag a seat for a pre-dinner beer. During our most recent visit I ordered the chicken chimichanga, which is pretty much a fried burrito filled with cheese, shredded chicken, lettuce, guac, and beans. After an afternoon on the slopes, I devoured this entire meal in minutes. I also tried their tropical margarita, which was 10/10. You really can't go wrong with pineapple. My only complaint is that a few of my friends ordered flavored margaritas that were pretty mediocre. Warning: stay away from the Prickly Pear Margarita. It tasted like cough syrup.

I've been bouncing around between leaving zero (if possible), one, or two stars. I went with two for several reasons. First, because my friend enjoyed his meal. Second, the service was really good, friendly and efficient. Finally, the ambiance upstairs was great, a bunch of people at the bar enjoying themselves and diners getting into the NCAA tournament. Zero stars for the food. I had a vegetarian fajita that was overcooked, limp, and it looked and tasted like it sat in a warming tray overnight. On top of this, it their 'special' fajita sauce really had no taste. It was horrible, an embarrassment to serve. I should have returned it. The guacamole and salsa served with the chips was excellent, desperately trying to be positive. I will not be returning.

Food: LARGE quantities. They are very generous with it. Decent taste. Their jabenero spicy sauce was a mix of multiple sauces. We could tell. Kids menu portions are as big as adults. Order wisely if you care about the landfills. There is no conversation that this too much for the kids or give an idea of the quantity. In that area they could improve. That's too much wastage of food. It's decently priced. Service. Out of three times we went, the lady upstairs was super rude all three times. Last night she was the nicest in between her moods. She also took my friend's plate before he finished without asking. He was still chewing with fork In hand. So I would say just pray before you go and hold your plate. Ambience is good. It open and roomy. Good for kids. Parking is tough. We parked at US back down the street.

My friend and I had a great post-hike dinner at Roberto's. It's a very popular spot in town. We came on a Thursday night around 7:40 pm and there were a couple of groups waiting. We added ourselves to the list, and we got a text that our table was ready 15-20 minutes later. There's seating both upstairs and downstairs. We were seated upstairs, which was a more lively area with the bar. We started off the meal with complimentary chips and salsa, which was so nice as we were both starving. I ordered a virgin peach margarita ($6) for my drink and it was so good. Tasted like a creamy peach slushy... yum! We both got a burrito. That seems to be the thing to get here, as I saw servers bringing out burrito plates throughout our whole meal. The interesting thing about the burritos here is that they don't come with rice by default (you have to ask for them) and that they all come smothered in sauce and cheese. My friend got the veggie fajita burrito ($16.95), which was interesting because it comes with potatoes inside, and really enjoyed it. I went with their classic carne asada burrito ($17.95) and asked for rice and subbed out the green sauce for a non-spicy red sauce instead. It was really good and hit the spot. They don't skimp on the carne asada either; there was a generous amount of meat inside so I felt like I was getting good value for the burrito. The portion was also pretty large, and I was full halfway through the burrito, but I still managed to finish somehow. I didn't catch the name of our server but she was fantastic. She checked in on us a couple times throughout the meal and always made sure we were doing okay. We left very satisfied with the meal. I can see why Roberto's is so popular!

Legit Mexican food in Mammoth Lakes? Yes please! We have been to a few Mexican restaurants in Mammoth Lakes and to us, everything has been just okay. It's been the kind of food that paired with a margarita, hit the spot but didn't wow me. Well, where has Roberto's Cafe been all my life? I guess I just wasn't in the know! Well, let Aunty Robin bring you into the "know"! Roberto's Cafe is awesome! I think the burritos that are served "wet" with sauce and cheese is the way to go. We had a Pollo Asado burrito which is the most delicious, marinated chicken and refried beans wrapped in a flour tortilla, then covered with Roberto's sauce and cheese. It was served with guacamole and sour cream and even though $18.50 is probably the steepest burrito I've ever paid for, was SO worth it. The little guy had the chicken taco off the Kid's menu; first let me tell you, the taco is made and then fried. And then it's put on a plate full of rice and beans. I've never seen this kid eat like he did when we were there! We had fajitas as well which were good but not nearly as life-changing as that burrito. When we are next in, I have my eye on their Nachos (housemade tortilla chips piled high and covered with beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and olives), Fish tacos (two grilled wahoo tacos served with cabbage, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of Roberto's own tarter sauce), Tortas (Mexican sandwich filled with grilled carne asada, pollo asada, or carnitas, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and chipotle aioli, plus a side of french fries) and Huevos Rancheros (two eggs atop corn tortillas and beans covered with pork chile verde sauce and cheese). Because this place is so amazing, parking is dismal. Yes, they have a parking lot, but it was totally full even when we got there at a fairly early hour (4:45 pm). And in the same vein, expect a "wait". I hear that you can get a drink at the bar upstairs while you wait, or I saw people bring a drink down to their crowded waiting are. We will definitely be back!

Solid Mexican food option in Mammoth. My family and I came for dinner on a Saturday night and there was about a 20 minute wait. There are 2 floors to the restaurant but the upstairs is more lively since it has a bar. Note - I didn't see an elevator so keep this in mind if you need accommodations. The menu offers all the classics you could want and the portions are huge. Seriously consider sharing entrees. I don't think anyone at our table finished their food. Another plus - they sell margarita pitchers! Is it the best margarita you'll ever have? No, but it's a margarita. Service was quick and our food didn't take long, which I appreciated because I had a sleepy baby with me. I really enjoyed the beef taquito plate. It came with a generous helping of guacamole and enough beans and rice for 2 people. If you find yourself in Mammoth, put this on your list!

Every thing we ordered was amazing, we ending up taking so much home with us. The chilli verde just melted in your mouth. The enchiladas and rellenos were smothered in cheese. They had big chucks of lobster in that burrito. 10/10 would recommend and will be coming here again, when I'm back in town. Servers were nice and place although was small, fit a lot of hungry people.

Roberto's continues its long tradition of providing a consistently delicious and tasty Mexican cuisine with reasonable price and very good quality. Loved my Carnitas Burrito with Roberto's sauce and guacamole and sour cream. Well done!

Been coming here for 25 years - food quality is definitely down, especially take out, margs are watered down and prices have well exceeded other establishments (yes I know things are more expensive). Ok for mediocre at best Mexican in Mammoth...

Awesome place for Mexican cuisine and seafood lovers. I really loved fish and shrimp tacos they were perfectly cooked and was big enough. Chicken Quesadillas was another level yummiest ever I had. I was pretty full with that. We tried TOSTADA DEL MUNDO which was a lot. In drinks I has pomerita cocktailand a jarritos. During weekends or long weekends this place may have long queues to get in. But it won't take longer than 30mins or less.

Good food, good margaritas and good service! The portions are huge! The burritos could be 2-3 meals! Always happy to eat here whenever we're in town.

Yes, yes, 1000 times yes! Amazing food and service. This place goes down in history as my best chimichanga ever! Good chips and salsa. Big, comfy booths. I think everyone in town knew this was the place to be, as they were busy! They were keeping up and our food came out quickly, so don't let the full parking lot deter you. I had the shredded beef chimichanga and it was made to perfection - lots of lean shredded beef and the melty cheese was on the inside. The hubby had a Mexican pizza and said it was really good. Roberto's is crave worthy good...wish we lived closer!

I'm a local in the area and we love to come here but our experience wasn't great, we asked for an item twice and never received it. When we got the bill it does say there might be a surcharge when using a credit card! but we used a debit card pretty sure it's not ok do that. Server also only checked on us once when we were done. Pretty underwhelming experience.

Roberto's is a good restaurant in Mammoth with good food and service. They have been in Mammoth for long time while other restaurants come and go. They get busy at dinner time.

Overall good experience at Roberto's Cafe. Huge portions, fair prices, and a great place to grab a bite to eat. Ambiance is rustic and fits the mammoth area well. The downstairs is the restaurant but their is also a second story that has the bar that opens at 3pm. I went to watch the Super Bowl that they hosted up stairs with a bunch of TVs available to watch the game. The service was great, even with the football game on, the staff was on point and would come around periodically to take drink orders and take away finished plates. Never felt like I was needing for anything. Happy hour is also a great deal and include both drink and food specials. I ordered the hot wings and enjoyed them. For my entree, I ordered the grande burrito which is absolutely massive! Could easily have fed two people. Overall the food was pretty good, I wouldn't say it was the best Mexican food I've had but it was perfect after a half day of boarding at mammoth. All in all, would absolutely come back here when I'm in mammoth!

Came here for happy hour which is from 2-5 pm daily. Got a margarita on the rocks and 3 tacos: one chicken, beef and fish. You have a choice of crispy or soft tacos and the chicken and beef is shredded. They are pretty large tacos with a good amount of filling. My friend got a burrito and chorizo fries. He enjoyed what he ordered and he liked the flavor. You get big portions at fair prices which is great! You get free chips and salsa. The salsa has a good kick to it which the server said they use habaneros and other peppers in it. I like it a lot! Service was good and quick. We would return!

Absolutely delicious and amazing service!! If you want Mexican food and great drinks - you have to come here!! Carnitas, beans, soup, tacos, enchiladas - all amazing. Highly recommend!

Our family always goes to Roberto's when we come to the sierras. It has great Mexican food. I would recommend eating upstairs or on their outside patio. The service was very good. The waitress came by our table often to check on us. I like the ambiance of Roberto's , we will be back.

I had 2 sweet Margaritas that were just terrible. Service was fantastic but food is not... Happy Hour was served with no Mexican taste whatsoever. Ambiance is very mellow but I do not recommend eating here especially if you're hungry for something real good.

Food was 8.5/10 Service 8.5/10 Drinks 9/10 Chips 6/10 Salsa 9/10 Great overall patio and indoor family run. Good choice!

This place was horrible. Watch out for the bartenders at the bar and make sure to count your change if you're paying cash, these mf seem like they like to steal when it's busy since they cheated my mother and I when we separately ordered at the bar. Screw this place, save yourself and go somewhere else.

Walked here after getting awful service at the Brazilian Steakhouse. Here, I had no wait, speedy service, and got a whole plate of chicken wings. Obviously it's a casual Mexican restaurant but it was delicious and the savior of the night.

Delicious salsa , Amazing food, generous portions, great service! We will definitely be back!

We all ordered lobster and they were good. Chips and salsa yummy. Service was great! There was one dish that we weren't happy with and the staff handled it so well with grace and understanding. Drinks were great! Ambiance was chill.

Service: Excellent service from walking in. Service was fast and accurate. All requests were brought expeditiously. Ordered food: Margaritas: Excellent Margaritas during happy hour Chicken Wings: 5 for 5 was a great deal and tasty. Meal 1: Machaca Burrito was enormous and tasted very good. Meal 2: Carne Asada Burrito: the meat had a funny taste. I can't describe it. The burrito was huge. It was ok. I wouldn't offer this one again. I'd try something else. Chips: excellent chips. Not greasey and very crisp. Overall: A very good experience and would come back.