Original Hacienda Grill

What i loved most of the food is that the meat in the Chili Colorado burrito was grilled first. It had a beautiful char. The chips were warm and salsa was above average. The rice and beans was how it should be. Lots of televisions to watch sports. The service was really nice and did the job well. I recommend not getting booth if someone is behind it. I felt every little move.

Lets start with the food i got a wet steak and veggie burrito with the classic rice a beans side.. this restaurant in particular gives a sweet cornbread as well.. it was genuinely one of the BEST burritos i have ever had and i have eaten at many Mexican restaurants all over the country.. the complementary chips and salsa are good and fresh.. The staff is very kind and quick with service took only about 15 minutes from the time i walked in until our food was in front of us.. The waitress made sure our chips and salsa as well as our drinks were refilled on the regular and that we were satisfied before we left.. The restrooms were clean and the restaurant was tidy and put together well.. it is a small restaurant but don’t let the size full you they make a MEAN burrito 5 stars review.. I will be back many times..

A real down homey place that feels sooo relaxing and comfortable. The service is excellent and the food is very inexpensive and they give you large portions!! We each had a one item plate and they were enormous. We had the chili rellano plate and the shredded beef enchilada plate. Each came with large portions of rice and beans with cheese. They were both delicious and service was fast and excellent!! You could not ask for more.

The food was delicious. The servers were nice but didn't check on us that often. They were busy though.

Delicious food and their menudo was on point! Honeycomb tripe with delicious broth. Hominy cooked just right and perfect portion.

This place has the BEST Chile Relleno! I need to come back here when I am back in town, wow, this is probably one of the best Mexican Restaurants I have been to in the country. I am so happy with the flavor, the service, and the atmosphere of the place. Thank you!

Me and my wife love coming here the food is always fresh and great tasting. The carne asada is amazing, there chips and salsa are great and the beans and rice are some of the best I've eaten.

Stopped here for a late dinner on the last leg of a road trip. We were hungry and unfamiliar with the area. This came up in a search for "best Mexican restaurants near me." It did not disappoint. We ordered quesabirria, rolled tacos,and an enchilada plate. The quesabirria was my favorite. The tortilla was stuffed full of meat and cheese and grilled to perfection. The consomme was flavorful and not as oily as most. Next favorite were the chicken enchiladas, followed by the chicken rolled tacos. The beef enchiladas and rolled tacos were flavorful but the steak was a bit tough. Least favorite were the veggies enchiladas and rolled tacos. They were bad, just not as good as everything else.

Food is beyond good! Best I've had. Service was excellent. Wish they are in Bend, Oregon where I live.

Such a classic Mexican style restaurant to try when in Bakersfield. This place has been here at least 50 years and the furniture is no much younger than that. But seriously, we were greeted promptly when we entered the building. We sat down for an early evening dinner and was met with a nice bowl of chips and salsa. The salsa had a nice kick to it and I found myself pouring it out onto my entree. For my meal I went for the rolled taco's trio because I had never seen that before. I am glad I did because the dish was very filling and delicious. It was delivered just as described, meat rolled into a soft flour tortilla, and stuffed with choice of chicken, asada, or veggie. I went for two steak and one chicken, accompanied with rice, beans, sour cream and guac. I ate half at the restaurant and the other half for a late night snack. I cant wait to go back and try this dish again. Great location, right off Highway 178 and Buck Owens Blvd and a short walk from the Crystal Palace.

First time trying Hacienda grill! Cozy little restaurant with an old school Mexican restaurant vibe, which I love!! Location is kinda weird but that's not their fault! Restaurant seemed clean and they have a cozy little bar with TVs for sports at the entrance! Pretty large menu but I knew what I wanted before I stepped foot inside! I ordered the usual 3 item combo with chilie relleno, enchilada and crunchy taco and wife ordered menudo and an enchilada! They gave us complimentary chips and salsa and the chips were warm and crispy and the salsa was good like 7/10 good! Our food came out surprisingly fast- not sure if that's a good or a bad thing?! My chili verde enchilada was delicious, the crunchy taco was good like 6/10 good, the chili relleno was also good like 6/10 good! Rice and beans were very good as well! My wife said the menudo was good and she liked her enchilada plate as well! They were on the way to a 5 star review but a bathroom trip before leaving knocked the last star off, wife said the bathroom was really dirty!! We gotta do better those kinda things can keep people like us from coming back and were actually not sure if we would based on that as well! Service was ok nothing great but not bad either! Overall a solid place to eat with pretty fair prices as well.

Food was delicious authentic mexican food. My grandson had the supreme fajitas, and I had a combo plate with the chile relleno. Yummy chile relleno! Service wasn't that great.They were friendly, but you didn't see them very often. Cozy family setting comfortable booths. We will go back.They were probably short staffed that day. I'm guessing. You could tell they had a lot of loyal customers there that have been coming for years. That's always a good sign.

Another splendid meal at the Hacienda Grill on Buck Owens. This place is a little hard to find. The parking lot is set up kinda weird, but the food is delicious. The service is friendly and efficient. The food is good. Our Chicken Enchiladas were plenty to satisfy us.

Pros: Food, drinks, serving portions were very good & flavorful. Server took prompt care of our requests. But, what really stood out for all of us was the Cheesecake dessert topped with Caramel drizzle! Cons: Advertised pricing on menu was lower than on our bill, on a few items. There is a credit card use fee of over $3.00. The restaurant is dated.

Never been before this day. Tacos were amazing, food was good, service was good, place was clean and full of customer's. I will return. .

Walked over here in the later part of afternoon to have an early dinner and cocktail after a long day at the show. We were immediately greeted and given the option to select our desired place to dine. Our hostess just happened to be our server too. Or maybe our server just happened to be playing hostess when we walked in. Either way, she's super sweet, very personable, and right on top of offering recommendations of the most tasty entrees on the menu. We ordered cocktails which were clearly free poured, hand blended, and not filled with excessive s&s mix. Just a nice mix and I'm ready to order another and my first one isn't even half finished. My dining companion apparently gives the thumbs up to the tortilla chips because I glance over and the basket is almost empty. Speaking of chips, the salsa is quite nice with its finishing bite. So far, nothing I anticipated. I ordered the short ribs because I've never seen them on the menu of a Mexican food restaurant and I really do like short ribs. I was forewarned that they were spicy but I give them two thumbs for the nice balance of spice. The Fajitas came with lots of steak and chicken, nice balance of flavor, and perfectly charred veggies -neither overcooked or underdone. Corn tortillas ordered with Fajitas were burn your fingers HOT. Only thing that could've made it better would be the addition of some cheese on the side. Highly recommend. Wonderful service, tasty drinks, delicious meals, and someone quaint, small restaurant with a good size patio that had space heaters.

The server added an extra $8 tip after I had already tipped her to my bill after I left. I checked my credit card statement, and I was stunned. I left a review before, but they paid to remove it, so I had to write it again unfortunately because I don't want anyone else to be scammed at this place.

My first time there. The food was very tasty. I ordered the two items combo. That came with a shredded beef enchilada, a beef tamale beans and rice. The staff was very friendly. I heard that they get get busy in the evenings for dinner so you should get there before the rush.

Service was excellent and the menu complete. I was seated immediately even on a Friday evening. My food was perfectly cooked and portions were gigantic. Bring an appetite!

a cute budget friendly date night restaurant (the little piece of corn bread was random lol). paid around 40$

Good food, great service. Friendly staff We were seated without delay, and offered a cold beverage (on a hot day) right away

This is the best Mexican restaurant in Bakersfield. I really like their sizzling enchiladas. I also enjoyed that they put their soda in mason jars. They have really good chips and salsa. Staff is super helpful and friendly. They get busy sometimes. So that would be the only thing I would say they need to improve on. They need to go to a bigger location.

Well, I must say not impressed with the outside. Ordered the Caesar chicken tacos, they were rolled up and came with the best salad and pot beans. The salsa had a nice heat. I would recommend going back there. Can't wait to try their margaritas. 4 rating based on their food

The food is awesome and the staff treat you as family. They even remember your favorite drinks and specials. You can't go wrong if you go there.

Went this past weekend...And the food was delicious.We tried the Molcajete and the flavor in that salsa is one of the best I've had so far in Bakersfield and not just me but both of us agreed the flavor is something we are definitely coming back for ..The service was great and food came out steaming hot ...thank you for the great service and we will be back !

Just a short walk from the Holiday Inn Express on Buck Owens Blvd and the Ramps to Hwy 99. We were warmly greeted and chips/salsa were promptly brought. The house margarita I ordered came quickly. It was large and tasted great. My wife had iced tea. Our server, Josselyn E. greeted us with a beautiful smile. She was very pleasant and friendly. Our ordered was served FAST! I had a Carne asada burrito. It came with rice and beans, served hot, and tasted the best! My wife liked her enchiladas as well. Our server checked on us often. You need to go here!!!!

Roommate and I went to lunch before, we started with an awesome margarita. I love there margaritas because they are very lime forward. Then we both ordered the hacienda chili relleno, I got the chicken and Adam chose with shrimp. Never thought of having it with anything but just cheese? It was outstanding, but everything they make is wonderful.. I recommend them to everyone I know. The ladies and Christian are so excellent in there service and make you feel like family.

Awesome service & great sized portions! We came here with a party of 6 & got seated promptly. The combination plates are a great deal. Burritos are huge & delicious. The staff was so great at making everything to our liking. The chile relleno was cheesy and saucy- as it should be! Great family restaurant to visit!

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Bakersfield area. For as many times as I have been here I've never been disappointed. The food comes out fast and is always fresh and delicious! Tonight I had two chicken enchiladas and a chicken taco. "Yummy yummy stuff "

Just got in town and tried this place. The food was ok. The beef had great flavor but the chicken had none in the tacos. The server was on it in which I appreciate it. The ambience needs some updating. Power extension cords hanging from the walls and ceiling. The chairs had better years Food I give a 3 out of 5 Service I give it a 5 Ambiance I give it a 2 BTW. The ice tea is instant, not brewed

The best chili verde nachos in town! Every time I crave some this is the spot that hits home. Today we ordered sizzling enchiladas and the Nachos to go and let me start by saying we got home and everything was still hot! The front lady is always smiling and welcoming! For a Tuesday it looked busy but she had my order ready and prepared by the time I got there!

I've posted on Google Review and I'll do so here again, and WOW! Just the best Mexican food in California. Being from SF and coming up on three Mission burrito, I used to think that valley Mexican food was not as tasty and ASSUMED it was blander. This is the best part about exploring outside of your preferences. You get to find places that are understated; with all the flair and parading of craft food going around these days; it's just amazing to see that many original style restaurants can continue to produce such tasty food. They're not trying to cater to an expanded customer base. Rather, they're embracing and spreading the local culinary flavors of the region so that we can embrace IT! I can't wait to return here on my next work travel exploits.

Great food, great service! Will come here again and will recommend ! The food was very clean and delicious. Large generous portions.

The office ordered food from Hacienda, I have never been so I thought ok cool!! They buy, I fly.... I ordered what everyone else got. About 1pm, the place had great parking, and the restaurant was as clean as I could see. Super friendly staff!! Fast service and great prices. I however wasn't a fan of the chile verde or the red sauce. Rice was just ok. Something was off, maybe it was my pallet, but I don't think so. I will be back, but will try something else. Maybe fajitas

We stopped on our drive to Burbank, CA and it did not disappointed. The service was phenomenal and every single plate we saw out looked delicious! We ordered the chilaquiles and the best part was the egg. The egg was cooked perfectly! I would come back next time I drive by Bakersfield. I would also recomend to try the molcajete. It looked amazing.

Wow! What a surprise. I was staying at a hotel just down the street from the Original Hacienda Grill on a cold and rainy night and I didn't feel like driving anywhere. So I could go to Denny's or the Original Hacienda Grill and I chose the later. It was wonderful! Small and cozy, with an extensive menu and full bar the salsa was outstanding. I eat a lot of Mexican food and I can't remember when I liked it so much. The enchilada was hot and flavorful, and the taco was big and meaty. I live in Los Angeles, but will definitely make my way back to this gem next time I am in the Bakersfield area. Excellent food, cozy atmosphere, and top notch service.

We got there during a rush so had a little bit of a wait while two servers ran the entire cafe - serving, bussing and hosting. Once seated and the rush started to calm down our server became more relaxed and was so nice. Food was delicious - shrimp fajitas and Mexicana enchiladas. There was a small wait for the food but everything came out hot and fresh off the grill.

This is a hidden gem. Decor and furniture inside is a little outdated but the food is GREAT! We ordered a platter of taquitos which were delicious! A wet burrito; the meat inside was well seasoned and flavorful. Enchiladas with rice and beans were sooo good! Service was good! Young lady sat us down and less than 2-3 mins a young man came to take our order. Will definitely come back!

4 star because service from Perla was amazing. I tried the chile verde, rice and beans... not what I expected. It wasn't good. But high five on customer service

Love this place, especially the molcajete, and the cheese enchiladas. Salsa and chips

After competing at a Strongman competition in Bakersfield, us hungry athletes needed a place to eat. Scrolled through Yelp and found this place. It was close to EFC so we headed here. There was a wait and unfortunately there isn't any where to wait. The restaurant shares a building with another business with a very small area to stand between the two places. Once we got seated, our apps and drinks came out super quick followed closely by our entrees. The food was hot, fresh and delish! Quite a few locals there which is always a plus for me when eating out of town. If we are ever back in Bakersfield, we will be back!

Josselyn was fantastic! The service, food, atmosphere was all great. Would highly recommend this restaurant

Great choice right next to exit. Also try their queso was great. Fair prices and good portions

The food and quality was exceptional! The fajitas were seasoned to delight. Highly recommended. I'll return. Don't forgot the margarita. Hostesses were prompt and attentive. Large screen televisions added a nice flair for the sport enthusiast.

Stopped by on a Friday afternoon for a casual lunch with my hubby. Place sits right off the 178 next to the Arby's. And is connected to a loan check cashing place.. lol. Take out a loan before you eat lunch!! Lol Upon walking in the first thing we noticed was how small the inside dining area was, and even smaller the bar area. It wasn't too crowded, about six different small families spread out through out the dining area eating. It was chill. Our waiter was a young man named Christian and he was very attentive. He greeted us when we walked in and took us to our table. Gave us our menu, and a few minutes to look over them, while he went and got our chips and salsa, which were very tasty. The salsa had a nice little kick of heat but not overpowering, and the chips are homemade. The menu is rather small, which is a good thing because the quality remains consistent. Sitting at the booth we noticed how old and outdated the decor was, and it wasn't very clean either, but nothing too horrible at all. My husband ended up ordering the sizzling enchilada plate, and I ended up getting the one item combo plate with a chicken taco. Along with, "The Don" alcoholic drink, and one Pina drink Food came out in a decent amount of time, The sizzling enchiladas were indeed sizzling! And they stayed hot the entire time we were dining too. Nice! Overload on the vegetables though!! So much zucchini!! Lol Hubby wasn't a fan. And as my husband started eating the enchiladas he noticed a good amount of grease at the bottom of the plate too, again nothing too horrible, but definitely worth mentioning. But overall, he really did enjoy his enchilada! And he's picky, so that's a good sign!! Lol. The chicken both in the taco ( shedded) and the enchilada ( cubed) were very good. Amazing and authentic flavors! Very fresh and tender. The taco shell was firm, not soft, but not those hard grocery store type shells either. It was good,.. but from the shell sitting in the beans made it soggy at the bottom as it split all the way down the middle, so I had to use a fork and knife to eat my taco. My hubby gave me his scoop of guacamole, and it really was the bees knees. Very fresh and flavorful! The little scoop of cornbread was alright to me, my husband said you have to eat it with the rice lol, he enjoyed it very much. The beans where creamy and cheesy and had a good taste, and the rice had a nice authentic flavor to it as well, but Neither were piping hot when they were served to us... Luke warm. The Don alcoholic drink my husband got was pretty strong and huge, and was only 11 dollars! so that was pretty awesome. The Pina was okay nothing really to ride home about, but it was refreshing and didn't have a powdery taste or anything, like some do... The 4 stars are for the food, especially the chicken. And the green salsa that came out hot was the best. Plus The service and the overall price for the experience added to the score. I'd like to come back in the future and try something else. It was worth a come back for sure. Thanks for everything Hacienda!

First time here. Drove up from a Coheed and Cambria concert and we decided on Mexican food so we stopped here. Kinda strong cleaning smell when you walk in (fabuloso) but I'm sure it's because the bar area is right at the entrance. Place is small but feels inviting. The staff is very nice and attentive. We only waiting about 5 minutes to be seated. It's Sunday and football is on. TVs on all walls! No trying to break your neck to watch! Score! You get served chips and salsa.. salsa is pretty damn good! I ordered a michelada. It's ok.. 3/5 for me. Ordered a small menudo, pretty darn tasty and packed with good size tripe! Bro got some wings and they are BOMB! Cambria got a combo plate but we dug in before we took the pic lol it's was pretty good as well. Price of the food is awesome! Budget friendly if you're taking out the family. Anyway, we're stuff to the gills and wouldn't definitely stop here again while traveling!

First time eating here. Only wish we had discovered this place sooner. The food is very authentic. Being Mexican, I am very discerning about quality authentic food. Seriously, Original Hacienda meets the standard. The Margaritas were great as well. The service was excellent as well. Loved this place!!

Service was great, food was great. A lot of food for the price. Next time we pass through this town we will stop in again.

Some of the fastest and most attentive service I've ever had at a restaurant. Staff is super kind too :) The food came out quickly but it was absolutely delicious. Great portions and pricing. 5 stars all around

I haven't lived in Bakersfield for 9 years now and the one of the things I miss the most is their Mexican food. We ate here the morning after our stay. I ordered the huevos rancheros and let me tell you, wonderful take on this popular breakfast dish. The eggs (over medium) were drizzled with carne de puerco con chile verde. Not spicy, but with wonderful flavor. Their beans, hijole, so authentic, I can't wait to return to try some of their other dishes.

Great food, great margarita and great place to enjoy great Mexican food. Super prices too.

Fast service, delicious food, casual atmosphere, AND the game was on! Great place to eat at a reasonable price!!

great mexican food! very flavorful. great location that's easy to get to. right off the freeway

Great portions and great taste , previous had drinks and they were the bomb but we did not do it this visit. We always come back here and will continue to do so.

Was surprised to find American style breakfast. Ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs and it was tremendous. One of the few places I found that actually gives you sufficient gravy to cover the entire steak. Service was excellent ambience nice but nominal. Price range average.

The food was overall amazing, the service was incredible very polite and her service was very amazing the ambiance of this place was very nice they had softball playing which is truly my favorite sport. Overall the only complaint was we had to much food the portions were amazing thank you Again Original Hacienda Grill for this amazing service and food

We were in Bakersfield for a visit to the World War II memorial to see my dad's name. We hadn't had lunch, and we were definitely ready for dinner. We looked for restaurants close by and when we saw the original Hacienda Grill, we thought we'd give it a shot. The service was wonderful, and the food was simply outstanding. It is a hole in the wall location, and it is difficult to locate. However, it is sneaky good!