Babita Mexicuisine

Babita Mexicuisine is the renowned Mexican restaurant owned and operated by Chef Roberto Berrelleza. Babita specializes in gourmet Mexican cuisine often found in Mexico City. On a visit, you'll find such dishes as Chiles en Nogada, Lamb Shank Mixiote and the classic Chile Relleno Oaxaqueno. Along with the classics, Babita offers unique culinary creations such as the devilishly hot, award...

"Don't judge the decor, judge the wonderful dishes" at this "family-run" San Gabriel destination, a "best-kept secret" where chef-owner Roberto Berrelleza's "inspired" Mexican creations will "set your tongue aquiver"; it's "expensive" given the "modest" venue, but "they really take care of you here."

The facade is rather uninviting, but beyond the front door lies an adorable little dining room that offers inventive Mexican cooking. Chef-owner Roberto Berrelleza, who grew up in Sinaloa, produces a fine rendition of cochinita pibil, the Yucatan achiote-marinated pork roasted in a banana leaf. Other highlights include mixiote---lamb shank marinated in spices and chilies, then steamed in beer;...

Babita Mexicuisine is the renowned Mexican restaurant owned and operated by Chef Roberto Berrelleza. Babita specializes in gourmet Mexican cuisine often found in Mexico City. On a visit, you'll find such dishes as Chiles en Nogada, Lamb Shank Mixiote and the classic Chile Relleno Oaxaqueno. Along with the classics, Babita offers unique culinary creations such as the devilishly hot, award...

Innovative recipes and a focus on authentic Mexican flavors have earned rich accolades for Babita Mexicuisine. Mexico-born chef Roberto Berrelleza offers an innovative menu of Southern Mexican specialties. Traditional favorites and contemporary creations appear in equal measure throughout the menu, and you can even try dishes you might never have heard of before. Menu specialties include...