La Lonchera - (Near Calexico, CA)

5 /5 Julian Daniel: For me? Maybe I went at a fantastic time but it was quick serve style eating and the quality was fantastic. Bunch of different guisado and it definitely gives the vibe that I gotta hit the taco lady and bounce to work Real fast. It’s under constructions so whenever I post this hopefully they’ll have it done soon. Enjoy some photos that I took of the spot. You’ll see the full menu.

2 /5 Isidro ricardo Marquez Miranda: The food was very small portion and the tacos de guisado needs flavor. I while make my own tacos at home. the drinks over priced

1 /5 Valeria Z: First time trying this place out and service was horrible, the employees had such a bad attitude. There were flies all over the place which made it uncomfortable to eat there. The burrito had very little papas.The chilaquiles were very dry half of the tortilla chips didn’t have any sauce, and the portion was small for the price.

5 /5 A.G Castillo: Never go wrong with Lonchera. Good grub after finishing Rail Yard or after Transport. Thank You Senioritas

5 /5 Jay Keyes: Upon arriving at this small Mexican eatery, I was surprised to learn that La Lonchera is not a lonchera at all, but a purveyor of guisados (home-style Mexican stews) in a free-standing building. La Loncheras food is heavy and hearty, and rather than benefiting from the subtle touch of a professional chef, it is infused with the love of an excellent amateur cook (I suspect a grandma) who has thankfully chosen to go pro. The "Chicharrón en Salsa Verde Taco" features a scrumptious rift on the classic pig-skin guisado. The "melt-in-your-mouth" chicharrón is accompanied by chewy morsels of cutelo (chopped pork) in a rustic sauce pervaded by garlic, chiles, and magic. Refried beans are smeared on a beautiful flour tortilla before the stew is deposited on top. The flour tortilla is most certainly made with lard, and has a thick, tear-resistant texture. This taco weighs more than a brick. Next I ordered the "Chorizo con Papas Taco," which was a fine taco. The well-seasoned starchy mashed potatoes were splendid enough, even if I wanted more chorizo. Again, the flour tortilla would make this a good taco regardless of what is stuffed in it. This didnt change my religion like the chicharrón taco, but I would order again once I ran through the rest of the menu. This being one of the better places Ive found for tacos in Calexico, I was surprised by some of the negative feedback Ive received about it from locals. The food at La Lonchera is flavorful and far from ordinary, and Id be excited to find a place like this in my current hometown of San Diego, nevermind out here in Imperial Valley where there are considerably fewer options.