Fred's Mexican Cafe — Restaurant in Huntington Beach

I was recommended the place for breakfast. We arrived at 12:08pm (lunch had just ended) and the server finally noticed us about 20 minutes later. We had some questions about the menu and he said: "I will give you couple of more min. I will be right back". He came back additional 20 minutes later!! My mom, an older woman who does not drink alcohol ordered a coffee and he said we don't sell coffee after breakfast time. No interest to check if there was a chance to provide a good service to us by checking with the kitchen. After ordering other drinks, my daughter got up and went to order the coffee at the bar (same restaurant). She brought it to my mom. The server took another 20 minutes to come and take our lunch order with such a rush that was very disappointing. The food was really good. The server made it a very bad experience for us. We are a Latino family and clearly he had an issue with it, he was serving with a smile all other tables but ours. He is clearly a racist and should never be allowed provide customer service. I called the manager and he offered a free lunch for two. Managers, before you offer a free meal, please offer to better select your servers. Complaints are not about getting free food. It is about making you aware of the situation. We were there Saturday...

One of the most uncomfortable/ awkward girls night's out I ever had, and I mean that in the worse way possible. Food wasn't pleasant. Margaritas are overpriced as well as falsely advertised. The GM himself told me the "shot" of alcohol is tequila flavored liqueur, which isn't tequila at all, which is the key component of a margarita. Liqueurs are added to a spirit to enhance the drink, it shouldn't be used as a "shot" or in place of a shot of a spirit.

I was also racially insulted against by one of the servers and while expressing my concerns to said GM, he offended me as well and instead of trying to finding a resolution that pleases the consumer (me), all he offered me was an apology until I pointed out that most establishments offer some form of "comp" off of the bill when service or food is up to part, he started to be combative about the speed of service that he claims to have giving yet the entire staff ignored us the whole time we were seating, barely checking in or servicing at all. And his idea of a resolution was two $5 coupons for my next visit.

The discrimination was so strong that I doubt I ever walk near the building again. Thanks for squeezing $25 out of a hard working citizen for poor service and bad food...

I really try to avoid the food near the beach piers, but I always feel like you are that sucker coming in for the view and crappy food. Well - that's not the case at this place. Amazing view, great food, even better prices!

We came in on a Friday afternoon for some lunch and margaritas while we soak in the sun and views! The service was friendly and we were seated on the outdoor patio fairly quickly. There were a good amount of people at the restaurant, most people were outside on the patio as well.

The food comes in massive portions. We started with an order of the chips and queso. For entrees, we ordered the veggie tacos. shrimp tacos, chicken quesadillas and the chicken salad. Each dish could have easily been shared with 2 or 3 people. I wish I had known that sooner. They didn't skimp on the quality with the massive portions though. Definitely tasted great and came out piping hot. The drinks are just as big as the food portions and definitely a nice way to wash down all that yummy goodness.

They do have a pool table and another bar inside as well a one that looked closed outside. I'll keep that in mind for next time! Really enjoyed lunch and will definitely...