Rafaela's Restaurant, Vista CA

I usually buy food from this restaurant but last time I went I found a hair on my chicken enchiladas I let the staff know and you can tell by the face they made that they got mad. Will never go back.

I ordered the red enchiladas and they were so good! Service was friendly and fast, I’d recommend it to anyone with their good prices and large portions

Whenever I want to eat Mexican food this is the place to go if you want authentic just like your mom cook

Good salsa, decent food. Should be a half star more available. We were warned that they're not the fastest on service and that is the truth! Not sure if we'd go back, though. So many really good Mexican restaurants out there to just be ok.

I tried this place for the first time today. The breakfast burrito that I ordered was requested with egg, cheese, potato, sour cream, and avocado (no meat). From the time that I walked in the door. I was given a very distant welcome from the waitress helping people. When I got home, My burrito had ham. I called the restaurant and the waitress argued that I said no bacon when I told her what to put on the burrito to begin with. So, she said that they would remake it. When I got there, she ignored me with her back turned then she handed me the burrito (with no apology, no 'Thank you' you or anything. This place is definitely racist to people who aren't of Mexican culture and I'm never going back with my money. The sad part is, The burrito was delicious but not worth that experience anymore.

I was not impressed at all. I read the reviews they were pretty good reviews. I tried it, but not that great at all. Service was okay

My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch the other day and were very pleased with the tacos dorados and roles de pollo. We agree that we've never tasted the pollo seasoned as they were.
Neither of us can forget this and the friendly service, and are eager to return for another try.

We have lived in Vista for many years and have never eaten here and let me tell you after today, we will definitely eat here again! The waitresses were attentive and friendly, the service was fast, the establishment was clean and the food. OMG the food was amazing! We ordered the Molcajete, which includes shrimp, steak, chicken, cactus, Bell peppers, cheese, and this amazing red sauce! That thing was huge and so delicious! On top of that their tortillas both corn and flour are made in house! ️ Man O'man, everything was really really good and flavorful! I can't wait to come back and try some more of their amazing food!

First time I'd ever been served shrimp cocktail with chopped shrimp. This place is overpriced and the food is nothing I ever have to have again

Rafaela's is a hidden gem whose unique Mexican flavors really stand out. The homemade chips are full of flavor, the salsa actually has a kick and the cream salsa (cheese and jalapenos) is so good it can be drizzled on everything. Rolled tacos are filled with stewed beef and dressed with fresh lettuce an cheese. The sopas piled high with tender meat. Shrimp enchiladas smothered with a white cream sauce elegantly arranged on the plate. Delicious fatty refried beans and rice. Carne asada plate came with grilled jalapenos and onions. They offer a selection of popular Mexican beers. The service from family members is attentive and friendly. Wonderful experience and looking forward to returning soon.

We just had all the fish you can eat and it was excellent. But as important, the service was absolutely terrific!

If you find yourself in this part of Vista and looking for great and affordable Mexican food. This is the place. We always get the rolled tacos, regular tacos and chile relleno. Very clean and always fast service.

Big turn off.
Female owner was eating seeds with mask on
And didn't even realized that as she was speaking to me she was spitting out debris out her mouth.
I was wondering if she spat some of that on my food.
Very disgusting & unprofessional.
Would not go back there again ever.