Bernardino's - Inyokern

I have to say, anyone giving less than a four-star rating here must be out of their minds. I've tried taquerias all over Southern California, and without a doubt, Bernardino's is my top choice. Their salsa, beans, and chicken enchiladas with green sauce are absolutely fantastic. Every meal feels like a home-cooked experience, and I've never been let down. Plus, the service is always friendly!

The waitress was fantastic. Despite the restaurant being incredibly busy, she managed to attend to everyone with a delightful smile.

Great place to stop for authentic Mexican food. Very friendly and generous.

I haven't been satisfied with the flavors of the dishes recently. Have there been new cooks? I visited with friends today, and the salsa had a different taste. My friend ordered the shrimp cocktail, but the sauce seemed watered down in both appearance and flavor. While the service was good, the tastes were just not right. I used to eat here nearly every week, but I think I'll take a break for a while. On a positive note, the flour tortillas from LA are still delicious!

Situation was road tripping and found Bernardino's on Yelp. Came in 8 minutes before closing and service happily seated us -they deserve 5 stars for that itself. Service was good throughout our dining experience. Food came out with not too much of a wait, hot and fresh. The free chips and salsa was fresh and delicious too. I ordered fish tacos with rice and beans for about $15. Portion size is huge and fish was slightly breaded and one was over cooked : Despite it being over cooked, perhaps cause I was hungry, still taste great. Free parking out front. Socially distanced indoor dining and service wears masks for COVID prevention. For a casual, small, mom pop Mexican restaurant in the middle of nowhere, I'd definitely eat here again ...if and when I'm the area.