La Morenita

I was raised going to this restaurant 39 years. My parents were friends with the old owners back when I was a kid. So this restaurant has been a restaurant I have gone to my whole life. It is my favorite place to eat. And the owners now are the best. It has continued to be great over the years. Not only AMAZING food, for me this is home! Best of the best! My husband already knows the answer when asked "where do you want to eat?"

Food Is always great. Staff is awesome. Great Mexican food. Love coming here to eat a great meal.Food: 5/5

Always great food and service. The restaurant needs basic updating. Booth seats are badly worn and have large dips in the filer. There is one tiny bathroom, but it is clean. Kid-friendliness: Plenty of seating.

1st time here, food is good. Menudo was on point. We'll be returning. Also ordered to go.Food: 4/5

I've been driving past this establishment on my way to work so I figured I give it go. The parking lot is a little small, but there was plenty of parking when I arrived during a Friday evening. There are tables and some lovely string lights outside the entrance. The interior was clean and nicely decorated with paintings. The restaurant culture here is also different than the ones I'm used to; for instance, I didn't know I was allowed to grab a table the moment I entered. After picking a table, I was offered the usual chips and salsa. I ordered a chimichanga unaware I ordered the one with rice and beans, but they were good. I enjoyed the chimichanga very much. Cutting through the deep fried wrap and hearing it crumble was oddly satisfying. My waiter, Ezra, was so kind to let me order my chimichanga to have more of a "carne asada" prepared beef when the main choices were beef, pork, or chicken. The chimichanga itself is a good size. Though it may be because I have a smaller stomach, I ended up taking the half of it home along with some rice and beans. My only and minor critique: I was hoping the tables featured a box of napkins. My food packed enough heat to make my nose runny, so I need a little more than two pieces of napkins to get through my meal and wipe down any mess I created. Other than that, I had a really good experience at this establishment. Thanks again, Ezra.

Neat little place just off the highway serving folks from every walk of life. The staff was very courteous and food pretty tasty. Snapped a few shots to demonstrate the exterior, artwork, personality, and of course the comida. Enjoy the photos ...

Small, clean, inexpensive, no frills Mexican restaurant. Enchiladas with green sauce rice and beans were authentic and really goodFood: 5/5

Great welcoming family atmosphere! Personal amazing service. Food tastes like my Abuela is in the kitchen!!Food: 5/5

This is a hidden gem! Possibly the best homestyle Mexican I have ever had, which says a lot. The restaurant is right behind Sunshine Donuts in Livingston, Ca. We stopped in on the recommendation from an old rancher friend who swore this was the best he had ever had. He wasn't wrong. The place itself is very simple, but comfortable. It draws a big local crowd. The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing. I had the chile colorado and my wife had the chilaquiles. The chile colorado was fall apart tender and moist and the sauce was thick, dark, and mildly spicy. Served with rice, beans, and tasty homemade tortillas. I'll be making a point to hit this place any time I am down near Livingston...

No complaints. Real Mexican food. They offer cabbage along with their salsa & fresh chips, & green sauce is great too.