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10/18/2026
I WAS going to share… but then the food arrived. 🤷♂️🌮😂
Look, we believe in generosity. We believe in kindness. We even believe in sharing.
But when a plate THIS good lands in front of you? Suddenly, those beliefs are being put to the test! 🌶️🧀
No judgment here. We've been serving up reasons to be a little selfish since 1951! ❤️💛
Come hungry, bring your friends, and order enough so nobody has to share!
📍 The Mexico Cafe | San Bernardino
🌮 Tag someone who ALWAYS asks for "just one bite!" 👇
10/15/2026
Some people have trust issues. We have “ARE YOU GOING TO FINISH THAT?” issues. 😂🌶️
Because when a plate of Mexico Cafe's delicious Chile Rellenos hits the table, suddenly everyone's keeping an eye on everyone else's food. 👀
Golden, flavorful, and smothered in delicious sauce, served alongside rice and cheesy refried beans... this is one meal you won't want to share! 🤤
We've been satisfying cravings in San Bernardino since 1951, and we're not about to stop now!
🌶️ Tag someone who always asks for "just one bite" of your food!
📍 Mexico Cafe | San Bernardino
10/13/2026
❤️ Some people wear their hearts on their sleeves...
🌶️ **We prefer ours smothered in CHILE VERDE!** 😂🧀
Meet the Deluxe Burrito at Mexico Cafe San Bernardino!
Your choice of meat, diced onions, and refritos wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, then absolutely SMOTHERED in our flavorful chile verde sauce and melted aged cheddar cheese. And because we believe in finishing strong, we top it all off with a green chile strip. 🤤
It's cheesy. It's saucy. It's everything you didn't know you needed today.
And let's be serious... who needs their heart on their sleeve when they've got THIS on their plate?! 😏
👇 **TAG someone who believes a burrito should NEVER be served dry!**
🌮 Serving up delicious Mexican food in San Bernardino since 1951!
📍 Mexico Cafe | San Bernardino
10/10/2026
😂 **SOME OUTFITS ARE CHOSEN FOR STYLE. OTHERS ARE CHOSEN FOR SURVIVAL.** 🌮
And when Nachos Libra enters the picture, stretchy pants are practically a dress code. 😎
We're talking a mountain of crispy tortilla chips loaded with melted cheese, savory toppings, fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, olives, and all the delicious extras that make you say, "Okay, maybe just ONE more bite." 🤤
At Mexico Cafe San Bernardino, we've been serving up Mexican food worth loosening your belt for since 1951!
So grab your appetite, bring your favorite people, and leave the skinny jeans at home. We've got nachos to conquer! 💪
👇 **Be honest: Are you sharing this plate, or is it every person for themselves?**
📍 Come hungry to Mexico Cafe San Bernardino!
10/09/2026
Some problems are best solved over a plate of REALLY good Mexican food. 🌶️🔥
Can't decide between Chile Verde and Chile Colorado? Good news. At The Mexico Cafe in San Bernardino, you don't have to!
Our Carne con Chile Combo brings together tender pork in savory green chile sauce and flavorful beef in rich red chile sauce. Two bold flavors, one delicious solution.
🌮 The only argument left? Who gets the last bite.
📍 Come hungry to The Mexico Cafe in San Bernardino, proudly serving our community since 1951!
10/07/2026
Some Tuesdays just hit different. 🌮😎
And carne asada tacos? That’s **every green light, front-row parking, no line at the checkout** kind of energy.
Make your Tuesday a little more delicious with carne asada tacos, rice, beans, and all the Mexico Cafe favorites you’ve been thinking about since breakfast.
📍 Mexico Cafe San Bernardino
Serving San Bernardino since 1951.
10/03/2026
When the tacos call… you answer. 🌮📞
Tender carnitas, warm tortillas, fresh lime, rice & beans—sometimes the right decision really is that simple.
Come hungry. We’ll handle the rest. 😏
📍 The Mexico Cafe | San Bernardino
Serving up local favorites since 1951.
10/03/2026
We’re not saying you *need* a margarita either… 👀🍹
But when they’re cold, salty, limey, and waiting for you at The Mexico Cafe, ignoring the signs just seems unnecessary. 😂
Grab your margarita, order your favorites, and make a meal of it. 🌮🍹
📍 The Mexico Cafe | San Bernardino
🌵 Serving San Bernardino since 1951
10/02/2026
Some dreams are filled with success, adventure, and romance…
Ours are filled with enchiladas absolutely **DROWNED in cheese.** 🧀😂
When you’ve been serving San Bernardino since 1951, you learn a thing or two about making comfort food worth dreaming about.
Come hungry. We’ll make those cheesy dreams a reality. 🌮🧀
09/26/2026
Why choose just one when the **combo plate understood the assignment?** 😏🌮
A little crispy. A little cheesy. A little saucy. Rice and beans holding it all together.
Commitment issues? Around here, that just means **more Mexican food on the plate.** 😂
Come find your combo at **The Mexico Cafe San Bernardino — serving the Inland Empire since 1951.**
09/25/2026
**We could’ve used a regular bowl… but where’s the fun in that? 😏🌮**
At The Mexico Cafe, even the bowl should taste good.
Our Taco Salad comes loaded in a crispy flour tortilla shell with refritos, lettuce, cheese, tomato, olives, your choice of meat, and topped with guacamole and sour cream.
**Come for the salad. Stay because you can eat the bowl.** 😂
📍 The Mexico Cafe — San Bernardino
🌵 Serving San Bernardino since 1951.
09/23/2026
Challenge accepted. 😏🌯
The **Deluxe Chimichanga** at Mexico Cafe San Bernardino isn’t exactly known for being subtle. Crispy, loaded, smothered, and piled high with all the good stuff.
Think you can finish the whole thing?
**Watch me.** 😎
Tag someone who would absolutely accept the challenge. 👇
09/19/2026
Finally, something **salad people and fajita people can agree on.** 🤝😂
Fresh veggies, sizzling fajita flavor, avocado, cheese… basically a salad that understood the assignment. 🥑🔥
Come settle the debate over a plate at The Mexico Cafe San Bernardino.
**Serving San Bernardino since 1951.** ❤️
Address
892 E Highland Avenue
San Bernardino, CA
92404
To get to the restaurant on E Highland Avenue in San Bernardino, if you plan on using public transport, you can take a bus and get off at the nearest stop. For those driving, take the freeway and exit at Highland Avenue. Parking options include street parking or using a nearby parking lot/garage.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 7pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 7pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 8pm |
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What people say
Mexican restaurants are known for their delicious and flavorful dishes that are perfect for any occasion. The Mexico Cafe, located on E Highland Avenue in San Bernardino, is a prime example of a Mexican restaurant that offers the finest of Mexican food in a family atmosphere. For over 50 years, the Gaitan family has been serving the community with their authentic family recipes that have become a staple in the area.
What sets The Mexico Cafe apart from other Mexican restaurants is their commitment to consistent quality. They use only the freshest ingredients to create their mouth-watering dishes, from zesty burritos to comfort-food enchiladas. Their menu also includes Mexican-American favorites like fajitas and tacos, all prepared with the same attention to detail and flavor.
But what truly makes The Mexico Cafe special is their family-oriented approach. As a family-owned and operated restaurant for over 50 years and four generations of Gaitan family members, they treat every customer like they're part of the family too. Customers have returned time and time again over the years, trusting in the consistent quality of their authentic family recipes.
To complement their delicious food, The Mexico Cafe also offers specialty margaritas that perfectly complement any meal. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a relaxing dinner with friends and family, The Mexico Cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy some authentic Mexican cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere.
