Mitla Cafe is a café San Bernardino located in United States.
602 N Mount Vernon Ave (6th St.) San Bernardino , CA 92411 United States
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Outdoor Seating | No |
A landmark on Route 66, this Mexican cafe opened in 1937 as a lunch counter by Lucia Rodriguez & expanded its size in the 1940s. Mitla is the oldest surviving Mexican restaurant in the Inland Empire.
Apparently Glen Bell, who had opened Bell’s Hotdogs and Hamburgers across the street in 1950, “borrowed” Lucia’s taco recipe and began selling tacos himself in December 1951.
Still owned by Lucia’s grandchildren and great grandchildren at the same location. The exterior of Mitla is simple Spanish-style, with some river rock inlay.
Glen then opened several taco stands in the early ’50s and went on to open the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962 using the same recipe.
Opened 1937. A landmark on Rte 66, this small Mexican cafe is where Glen Bell “borrowed” the taco recipe for Taco Bell.
The interior still has a long wood laminate eating counter along with rust colored booths and tables, ceiling fans and old photographs .
Their taquitos are amazing. Plus, the salsa they serve on the side (not the one for the chips ) is delicious.
Excellent food. Reasonable prices. Great home made tortillas .
Since 1937...wow! Don't forget to check their Facebook page for daily specials .
It has a special place in American Fast Food culture Read more
I love the tracks !
Great enchiladas ! :-)
Guevos rancheros are bomb!
Gloria's special my favorite mmmm!!!
Delicious food
All the waiters are cute ;)
Steak picado , Chile relleno , etc.
Have loved going here since I was a kid, best food, best prices & glad after all these years they are still around. - Danielle Seeger
This is a neat stop if you're near the area. They have some old McDonald's signage and playground stuff on display, and you can just drive through to see it. - Junkyard Sam