Mexico 1900 Restaurant

The inspiration

Mexico 1900 describes itself as a family restaurant serving authentic Mexican food built on traditional recipes and fresh ingredients¹ . The name points to an old-world tradition of flavor, family and hospitality that the restaurant says has made visits memorable for generations¹ . Adelante Magazine notes that families who came here as children now return with children of their own² .

Who's behind it

Rodolfo Sánchez has been one of the owners since 1973² . He is originally from Colima, Mexico² .

What to order

• Molcajete: a combination of meats, cheese and cactus, another of the owner's picks .²
• The Patrón Combo: mixed meats with rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo .²
• Mole enchiladas: listed as a rich, savory standout on the menu .
• Mango margarita: the drink Sánchez recommends starting with, and a popular choice among guests .²

What people are saying

The margaritas also come up often, described as large and enjoyable^2,3 .

Why you should try it

If you are staying in La Mirada, this is a decades-old local table where the food, cantina and event space carry a Mexican family tradition^1,2 . Come for the mole, the molcajetes or a mango margarita, and see why generations of the same families keep coming back^2,3 .