Hacienda Big Bear review for Mexican food and families

Reviewers single out the homemade sauces and chips, generous portions and fair prices.

Service is described as attentive and quick, and families and dogs are welcome. The room is a casual cantina and sports bar.

Hacienda Grill presents itself as a Mexican cantina. Its website describes a focus on Mexican cuisine and culture. The restaurant is located at 41787 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. It is 0.5 miles from Snow Summit's main address.

The restaurant provides an online menu for patrons to view its offerings. Additionally, an online-ordering option is available for those who wish to order food remotely. This allows customers to plan their meals or place orders ahead of time.

The establishment is known for its homemade sauces and chips. The establishment is described as a family- and dog-friendly Mexican restaurant and sports bar.

The setting at Hacienda Grill is that of a casual cantina, suitable for family dinners. It is known for its homemade sauces and chips. The atmosphere leans towards a relaxed dining experience rather than a formal night out.

It operates as a Mexican restaurant and sports bar situated on Big Bear Boulevard.

Hacienda Grill focuses on Mexican cuisine and presents itself as a cantina. The availability of an online menu and ordering system adds to its convenience for visitors.

The restaurant is known for its homemade sauces and chips. It is described as family- and dog-friendly.

Food and drink

This measures the quality and range of what is served. Hacienda Grill scored 7.8 out of 10. Reviewers note homemade sauces and chips.

Value and setting

Value measures what you get for what you spend, and Hacienda Grill scored 8 out of 10. Reviewers mention fair prices and generous portions.

The setting measures the room, the view, and the atmosphere. This scored 6.5 out of 10. The room is described as a casual cantina and sports bar, not suited for a quiet dinner.

Service and wait

This measures how guests are served and how long the wait is. The score was 7.5 out of 10. Service is described as attentive and quick, with families and dogs welcome.

The overall score is 7.5 out of 10. Our verdict is that Hacienda Grill offers homemade sauces and chips, fair prices, and friendly service, functioning as a casual cantina rather than a place for a night out.

Comparison with other restaurants

Hacienda Grill received an overall score of 7.5 out of 10. It scored 7.8 for food and drink, 8 for value, 7.5 for service and wait, and 6.5 for setting. This makes it a suitable choice for family dinners.

Grizzly Manor Cafe, an American breakfast spot, also scored 7.5 overall. While its food and drink score was higher at 9, its service and wait score was lower at 6, and its setting score was 6. It is recommended for those seeking a large breakfast.

572 Social Kitchen & Lounge, serving New American cuisine, also achieved an overall score of 7.5. It scored 8 for food and drink and 7.5 for setting, but had a value score of 6.5. This venue is suggested for those interested in live music.

The Pines Lakefront, specializing in steak and seafood, earned a slightly higher overall score of 7.6. It received 8 for food and drink and a strong 9 for setting, but its value score was 5.5. This location is favored for its lake view.

Score breakdown

The overall score is determined by several criteria, with food and drink accounting for 40% of the total, and value, service and wait, and setting each contributing 20%. Hacienda Grill's food and drink score was 7.8.

In terms of value, Hacienda Grill scored 8, which is higher than 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge (6.5) and The Pines Lakefront (5.5).

The setting score for Hacienda Grill was 6.5, which is lower than 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge (7.5) and The Pines Lakefront (9).

Hacienda Grill's service and wait score was 7.5, matching 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge and The Pines Lakefront. Grizzly Manor Cafe scored lower in this category at 6.

Appetizers and starters

Hacienda Grill’s appetizer list includes quesadillas, Nachos Rancheros, taquitos, flautas, and spicy chicken wings. The taquitos come with a choice of potato, shredded beef, or shredded chicken fillings. They are served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, pickled onions, and queso cotija.

Main courses and combinations

For main dishes, Hacienda Grill offers a vegetarian burrito filled with black beans, lettuce, guacamole, sautéed vegetables, and corn. Fajitas are available with steak, chicken, vegetables, or a trio combination, all served with grilled onions and bell peppers. The restaurant also serves a molcajete containing chicken, carne asada, bacon-wrapped shrimp, chorizo, onions, cheese, bell peppers, cactus, and molcajete sauce.

Enchilada combinations at Hacienda Grill include cheese, meat, and shrimp options. They also offer enchiladas suizas and barbacoa enchiladas. The restaurant provides catering platters with selections such as taquitos, flautas, enchiladas, carnitas, chile relleno, tamales, rice, and beans.