The buffet aside, Zendejas Mexican Grill serves up a diverse menu ranging from breakfast items to traditional Mexican dishes, and even grilled chicken and steak; all in a Mexican style. We have found the Carnitas, Chile Colorado and Barbacoa items to be above average with our favorite menu item being the Sizzling Fajitas. The shrimp items and fish tacos are always a winner also.

 With the fajitas everyone at our table is able to fine tune the ingredients to their liking adding salsas, onions, cilantro, sour cream and guacamole as desired. This addresses our culinary likes without attempting to place an order for the “Standard” combination plates we find boring and bland.

 In general Zendejas Mexican Grill tends toward serving a menu designed to compete with many of the other low to moderately priced Mexican style restaurants resulting in a potentially bland and boring offering. This once again to support the likes of the general public.

 This has not affected the popularity of the Zendejas Mexican restaurant chain, nor to say that the food is in any way bad; it just does nothing to set itself apart from the hoard of mid-priced similar dining spots from a dining standpoint. It is fair to point out that our (extensive) surveys have shown that after a few drinks in the Sports Bar the food quality seemed to improve dramatically… so the potentially mediocre food is not as important as the beer temperature.
 
 Now that we have upset numerous of our readers (and the Zendejas family), please consider that I’m not sure Tony Zendejas ever set a goal to serve “Gourmet” Mexican Food, as much as developing a popular sports bar… which Zendejas is! The chips, salsa and finger food combine to make the tacos, beer and margaritas all that more enjoyable while watching the “Big Game” with friends. This "Big Game Feel" is the key to the hugely successful Zendejas chain.

 While “The Sports Bar” markets "Alcohol, Pretty Girls and Big Game" to college aged “fans” with lots of beer themed “singles” advertising the “Zendejas Restaurant” itself remains popular with the family set because the sports bar area is separate from the dining areas. This has been very well thought out and is both “Child” and “Family Friendly” while providing an impressive party and “happy hour” scene. Very enjoyable even for a fat, middle aged, ugly food critic like the Wright Gourmet!!

 Both the Restaurant and the Sports Bar areas are very comfortable with a dressed down casual style. Service is friendly and attentive with menu prices ranging in the low to moderate range. Popular with the business lunch set is the buffet which is priced under $10.00; making it a lunch time bargain.

 Other Locations we have tried: You will find these restaurants to be much the same as the location reviewed.

 Zendejas Mexican Grill
1501 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, Ca 92881
Phone: (951) 340-9484

 Zendejas Mexican Grill
2411 S. Vineyard Ave.
Ontario Ca 91761
Phone: (909) 947-1400

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 Zendejas Mexican Grill
970 Ostrem Way
San Bernardino Ca 92407
Phone: (909) 887-6421