GRAB & GO Viejas -Food CA (Near Alpine)

Cuauhtémoc Lopez A friend brought me to try out the brisket sandwiches, and I opted for some mac n cheese as a side. Wow, what a great last meal to bookend a Mammoth trip! The owner recommended we try out the cheddar-jalapeño elk sausage; I’m glad we took him up on it, because it was 10/10 delicious. Highly recommend stopping by and trying out the BBQ here — I know I am (again)!

Kim Lu Lawe We were in the area, so we did a search of good restaurants nearby. This popped up as 4.8 stars so we decided to try it. At first, we were skeptical because for noon on a Sunday, it was empty. Nonetheless, we went in. Ordered a chimichanga and albondigas soup. Then more and more customers started coming in and getting seated. BEST albondigas soup I’ve ever had, and I order them often when I eat at Mexican restaurants. The fried chimichanga was delicious, too. Service was quick, attentive & pleasant. Highly recommend this place.

Elibeth v Taco were delicious! I’m not a fan of pastor but locals recommend it and it was delicious. $13 for 4 tacos , good size too and handmade tortilla. You do have to ask for the salsa because they don’t add it. I’ll definitely be going back

Mike Sperando Elephante was one of those restaurants that instantly stood out when searching for top Italian spots in the area. I can confidently say this experience was an absolute 10/10 from start to finish. I started with the Caesar salad and ordered the vodka sauce pasta. The Caesar was incredibly flavorful and generously portioned, and the vodka sauce pasta had some of the best flavor I’ve had in a long time — easily the standout of the meal. We sat outside by the window, which was perfect, but the indoor space is just as impressive. The interior has a bright, airy vibe that almost feels like something you’d find in Arizona (even though I’ve never been there), which made the atmosphere feel unique and memorable. I would go back to Elephante again and again without hesitation. This was my first real meal and true taste of Los Angeles, and I couldn’t have picked a better place to start.

Angela Everything I’ve tried so far has been really good (pho, garlic noodles, vermicelli bowl) and service is good

Paula Perez Incredible flavors. Not usually fan of pasta or Italian food, but I went here with a friend who was craving woodfire pizza. Had the 14" mushrooms pizza, with some spicy garlicky special condiment that they recommended. It was SO yummy and the staff above and beyond nice. Heads up, tho: cash only.