Reviews - Fernando's

Mexican, Breakfast, Brunch

Reviews summary

This neighborhood diner shines with homemade flour tortillas, robust salsa and rich refried beans that deliver comforting, home-style breakfasts. Food quality and portioning are hit-or-miss—bacon or fajitas can disappoint—and guests report extra charges for salsa, potatoes and to‑go containers plus occasional card surcharges. Service ranges from attentive and fast to slow when understaffed, and the dining room can feel warm if the AC is inconsistent. Busy on weekends, it’s a cozy, casual spot for tortilla lovers who should nonetheless watch their bill.

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 4240 reviews

Was Rick at Fernando's a mag?

Our waitress, Marina, was incredibly pleasant and ensured we had an excellent experience. She quickly took our order, and the food arrived just as swiftly. Everything was served hot and tasted fantastic. The freshly made flour tortillas were especially delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant! View all feedback.

What Rick dislikes about Fernando's:

The huevos rancheros plate appeared quite basic; it could have been enhanced with some potatoes, a fried tortilla under the eggs, or other elements to make it more visually appealing. Priced at $4.60, the dish includes two eggs and refried beans, with the bacon costing an additional $2.25. The eggs were cooked to almost medium, and the salsa served with them was quite good. The refried beans were delicious, likely co... View all feedback.

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Sirved

Last update : 13.06.2025

3.2 ★ from 10 reviews
oconner-kade
13.06.2025

I went by myself to eat there and I ordered menudo and it was delicious. I'm going back for sure. It felt like eating at home, it was quiet and nobody stared at you while you ate. The waitress was wonderful. Kept my coffee full and made me feel at easeeating by myself.

janiya29
13.06.2025

I found the best tasting enchiladas Americans. Service was spectacular very clean place. Will be returning.

mills-kasey
13.06.2025

I would give it a higher rating, but it was extremely busy and not enough staff. The manager had to step in to get tables cleaned for the next group of people. Seating was tight. Once we received our drinks and food, we didn't see our server untilwe got up to get ready to go. Food was good. Coffee was eh.

della-lemke
13.06.2025

Our waiter Olga was very attentive and food was amazing! And they have fresh squeezed lemonade! ???? will def be returning.

dkshlerin-3
13.06.2025

We were so excited to have menudo, so it was a great disappointment when we tried it and it had NO flavor! I added salt, but it didn't help much. Luckily, I had ordered another plate of enchiladas, which can't with rice and beans. That one was good! Ourserver was pleasantly nice and came to check up on us regularly.

Gastroranking-it

Last update : 20.09.2024

3.4 ★ from 38 reviews
guitarsamurai1
20.09.2024

Food was good and hot. Coffee was hot and Neverending. The restaurant was a bit hot.

eric-herrera-fox37
20.09.2024

YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH THIS AMAZING RESTAURANT! I had the Galeana Plate which is Queso Panela en salsa with two eggs and frijoles de olla on the side. momma bear had antojitos plate, it has chicharrón en salsa roja, frijoles fritos, two eggs and nopales. Finally baby jenaiah had taco de barbacoa with refried beans on the side. The coffee is strong and very hot which is really good, Lemonade is fresh, tea is good and chocolate milk is made to perfection. We loved it so much that our plates were left cleaned! Fernando’s restaurant has the best handmade flour and corn tortillas! Did I mention the staff is very attentive and the ambiance is causal! 10/10 please visit them soon!

john-bravo-mechanic1
20.09.2024

Disgusting, asked for fajitas and eggs, coffee not even warm, disgusting salsa , so called ranchera, waitress, no people skills, in other words will never go back!!!!!!

mo-fish-bird196
20.09.2024

Haven't been here in awhile..it's changed a bit.

saulo-ozuna-snake3
20.09.2024

They take time to provide service at least Amy that day they served me the cup first and until my food arrived they brought me coffee then they gave me my receipt for some pankakes for 14 something. and we ate lunch of eggs beans and a bacon 2 people and It was almost 38 dollars apart from the tip...the truth is I will not return to Fernandos not so much because of the price but because of the service they gave me

Menu

Last update : 25.04.2023

4.8 ★ from 7 reviews
terry-parisian
25.04.2023

Our waitress, Marina, was exceptionally friendly and ensured we had a wonderful experience. She took our order promptly, and our food arrived just as quickly. Everything was hot and delicious. The flour tortillas were fresh and flavorful. Highly recommended!

seamus-farrell
25.04.2023

We were really looking forward to trying the Menudo, so it was quite disappointing when we tasted it and found it lacking flavor! I tried adding salt, but it didn't make much of a difference. Fortunately, I had also ordered Enchiladas, which didn’t come with rice and beans, and they were quite delicious! Our server was very friendly and checked on us regularly.

uhuels-engineer94
25.04.2023

I had a fantastic lunch at Fernando's. Our hostess, Sandra, was incredibly warm and attentive, welcoming us with a big smile. I ordered the chicken mole, and I must say it was one of the best I've ever had. My wife tried the chicken soup, and after tasting it, I was reminded of the soup my grandma used to make when I was a child. Everything was delicious, and Sandra was very attentive, checking in on us every few minutes. Fernando's offers a wide-ranging menu, and I love that I can even enjoy breakfast later in the day. If you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, you can't go wrong here. I visit three times a week, which says a lot about how good it is!

tjohnston-3
25.04.2023

Love their carne guisada tacos!! Fernando’s has great customer service Thank you ladies for always being so attentive.

lester07
25.04.2023

This is my second visit, and I’m very pleased. I left with a full and satisfied stomach! Daisy was our waitress, and she did a great job. Although we had to wait a bit for our food because a cook didn’t show up, it was definitely worth the wait.

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4.0 ★ from 23 reviews
Google
4.0 ★ from 1072 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 19 reviews
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4.1 ★ from 1163 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.5 ★ from 1896 reviews

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