Castañeda's Mexican Food

Tasnim Ara Islam

2023-11

I recently visited this restaurant on my way back from Joshua Tree National Park for dinner. We ordered the Asada Plate and the Steak Ranchero Plate. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the delicious sauces provided. The meat was incredibly juicy and freshly cooked, making for a satisfying meal. Definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying dining experience.

Supriya Sharma

2024-05

It was a savior, the fact that it’s open till late night, has vegetarian options and quick service makes me appreciate this place so much. We got vegetarian burrito and cheese and bean burrito, they both are yumm.. and their freshly made sauces, especially the green one 👌🏻 it is nothing but comfort food, exactly what I was looking for while traveling. Loved it so much that I came next day and got the same before I left, also don’t forget to get a large cold Horchata drink on your way!!I wish their drive in was broader a bit!Vegetarian options: Bean and cheese burrito and vegetarian burrito!

dean jennings

2024-04

This is a pretty nasty place. I should have looked at the reviews more closely. Bathroom had no paper towels and was not clean. No offer of water. Coffee was cold but she nuked it and it was good. Needed a knife to cut my huevos Rancheros' corn tortillas. They did not supply one so I used my pocket knife. The condiments table was a nice touch. The rice was good and the beans were outstanding. They actually made the eggs over medium like I asked them to do which was nice. All in all the foods was real good except for the dried out corn tortillas that I could not eat. It just seems like there's no one really taking care of a place that cares.Sad.

Lyndsey Andreasen

2022-05

I did not enjoy my order at all. I ordered the #13 chimichanga and a side order of chips with guacamole and cheese. I was not expecting the cheese on the chips to be shredded cheese and not queso… The chips were not good due to the grease they were fried in - same for my chimichanga. The guacamole tastes just like the cheap jar stuff from the grocery store. The rice was the only good thing in my order, however, there was only 2 measly bites of rice. Refried beans were extremely watery. My partners burrito was pretty good.

Silva Skenderi

2024-04

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Jeff Cooperhouse

2023-05

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David N

2024-01

This is the worst Castanedas of all them in my 7 years in the desert. They are the only one to charge for sour cream, which I’ve never had an issue with. They are also the only one to cut your quesadilla once. I’ve been fine with these little details. Then I go the last time, and I was given a meal in the drive-thru with no protein because I did not tip I assume. I had to go to the Castanedas in Palm Springs the same day to actually feel full, paying double. I only recommend this location if you’re desperate. Even yucca valley, right down the road, does not charge for sour cream, like literally every single location in the Coachella valley. I am not normally one to leave a review but this one was a long time coming and this little kid pushed it over the edge for sure.

Wezzynator

2023-05

This place use to be good but now just a huge disappoinment. It feels like the workers don't like there job and if u come through the drive through don't forget to tip or they may give u old burnt stale potatoes in your food!

Chris O

2022-05

I ordered 3 carne asada tacos, ended up getting bland grease casserole. Tastes like nothing, still managed to get sick tho. Looks like the cook ate the ingredients and regurgitated into a tortilla. I knew it was gonna be bad from the looks, however my family's order was over $60 and I figured I might as well try since they spent so much. Oh man do I regret that. Don't know why I keep coming back, maybe because I miss Santana's. All 5 of family members including I got sick from the food. Message for the owners and management: I hope that you guys get diarrhea for a week straight, although you probably already have it if these are your standards for food. One good thing I can say is the employees were polite. Still not coming back though.

Alisha Marie

2023-11

Please for the love of God turn off your open sign when you're not open. I work nights and half the time I drive through at 1am starving and the open sign is on and someone in the building, with lights on, tells me they're closed. But the open sign is on and it's supposed to be 24 hours. Come on now. Please just turn it off if you're not open so I don't waste my time and get hangrier. I order extra food for home and tip well. Just turn off the sign so I don't keep getting my hopes up. It's been over a year of me being hangry after work so pretty please don't advertise being 24 hours if you're not. Turn the light off for cleaning and maintenance or whatnot so I don't look ridiculous going through the drive through and get waved away by someone. Thanks.

Sai Sarat Chandra

2023-05

If you go to a Mexican restaurant and they serve you green liquid as Guacamole, you know that’s not where you want to be…Bad food, servers don’t care abt what you want, most of it oily. No salt, seasoning or taste.Go to the subway right opposite if you need some food.

Francesco Schillaci

2024-04

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Rosa Cendejas

2020-05

Close to Joshua Tree National Park. Authentic food thanks to the cooks! Had Chicken torta, was pretty good. To get into the restroom you need a key to get in, restroom could use a touch up. Many tables for groups. High chairs are available. No changing table in womens bathroom, so change your baby before you go in. This place offers drive thru for those travelers on the go.

Manuel Gumataotao

2024-04

Portion smaller than 29 Palms, called order in so wouldn't have to wait, they did not prepare until I got there.

Michael Fortenberry

2019-05

Restaurant has a lot to offer as far as Mexican style food. I had the Carne Asada burrito with some of the salsa from the salsa bar. Overall it was a good burrito, not great, but good. It was full of flavor and enough food for about two people. Overall I recommend this restaurant.

Geoff Breitling

2022-05

The food here was just Ok. Couple of carne Asada tacos and a carne asada burrito. What could go wrong?Nothing really, everything was just OK.Super nice person took my order and I asked for extra salsa which was granted in great quantity. Muchas gracias!I came in later in the evening before closing and they had one gal up on a ladder cleaning the ceiling fan. Everything else was really clean throughout though the decor was dated for sure.No fear in returning here and lots of good points add up to a solid 4 stars.

Robert Ruedas jr

2024-04

The dinning room is only opened from 7am to 12pm.....Only the drive thru is opened 24/7Most excellent for the midnightMunchies.A large selection of meats vegetarian and vegan mealsCool indoor and outdoor seating .Handicapped accessible.Handicapped parking in front.Awesome staff and decent prices.Easy access off hwy 62 .There is plenty of parking in back for trailer parking .Vegetarian options: They can make anything with or without meat.Dietary restrictions: They make everything your way..Just let them know as you order what your restrictions are.Parking: Plenty of parking in front.Handicapped parking is front.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access and seating insideFor handicapped ♿️

Borno Zaman

2024-04

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Ashley

2021-05

I usually only go to the Twentynine Palms location but I finally decided to go to this location. I went through the drive thru. The lady at the window was very nice. I did have to wait at least one minute for the lady to acknowledge me at the speaker to take my order. I am not sure if she just didn't know I was there or she was busy. The drive thru only had one other person in it. If you have a truck I am not sure you will make in through the drive thru because they have a very very narrow drive thru. I ordered the Breakfast California Burrito. It was sooo yummy. I would definitely go to this location again.

Felicia S

2022-05

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Sandra Reisenauer

2022-05

We loved our mini tacos , and whole wheat chicken wrap and chips with salsa. The service was great , just don’t let the run down feel of place influence you .

Gorthax

2020-05

Most fakest Mexican food I have had. If i can give them no stars i would. Didn't even get half way through the meal. No one in my party could. Salty beans, sour rice that may have been past its date. Even the sodas were wack. Just colored carbonated water. No flavor in anything. I just cant

Chad Lyons

2019-05

I ordered Verte fries and carne asada nachos. without the carne asada and had shredded beef put on instead, simple right? The fries were burnt. The nachos are half of what they usually are with barely any meat tomatoes mostly just guacamole. now I did order it without sour cream which seems that's about the only thing they did right. I'm more than likely probably will never come back here again cuz it's not the first time this has happened... if there was a button for no stars then I'd probably give them a zero star rating. Plus customer service you can all hear them in the back talking playing quarters very loudly the playing quarters wasn't tonight but it has happened in the past

Enrique R

2024-03

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Mario Sellitti

2023-09

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Jesus Garcia

2023-05

FOOD POISONING ALERT. Got bubble guts and threw up multiple times. Fries were cold and gross… the burrito too. Should have known. The place was very dirty. Restroom smelled like they had 173 dead road runners stuffed in the walls. All of the tables were dirty too. Never will I go to this place again.

Cathie Innes

2023-07

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Michael Anthony

2023-05

Wish could give zero stars horrible customer service. My wife order rolled tacos and you charge $15 for only three rolled tacos ? Best part they was hard as a brick. I ordered a California burrito and had food poisoning also diarrhea. Do not eat here especially if you are visiting Joshua tree or live here. Absolutely worst Mexican food I have had in California

Christopher Trowbridge

2023-05

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Jennifer Hoff-Schillaci

2023-05

Carne Asada fries for the win! Delicious! Fast service! This is my favorite Castenada's location