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Rusten House

43953 15th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9025
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Ranked #12 of 65 restaurants in Lancaster
Price range: $10 - $15
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly
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Good for: Child-friendly
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palmdale,ca
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012 via mobile

The restaurant serves food best described as Mexican inspired, as the food lacks a traditional flavor. Perhaps the best indication of the food type is the bizarre salsa that is given with chips. My family described it as tomato paste. I feel it was more like tapatio with tomato paste. The ambiance is also Mexican inspired. Look atthe items hanging... More

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Lancaster, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

Moved from South Texas recently and was very impressed with this Mexican restaurant! Food, drinks, service better than most! The place moved recently we were told. Will definitely be back!

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San Clemente, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

We went to this Mexican restaurant based on the hotel clerk's suggestion. We were not disappointed. We had 20 kids and 20 parents. Everything went perfect. No confusion on checks or food. Pretty fast too, considering the size of our group. Very reasonably priced.

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Ottawa, Canada
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86 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

We went on the advice of our hotel desk clerk, and were not disappointed. It's in a little strip mall and easy to overlook. The staff are very friendly and service was good. They use quality ingredients; you can sense this in the beef and chicken that they serve. Portions are huge. The veggie soup with meatballs is a real... More

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Visalia, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

Authentic, family owned restaraunt. Great service and food. The tamales were fantastick, everything smelled and looked delicious. Not far from the hotel, easy to find.

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Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2012

Always awesome, go there every time we visit my Mom in Lancaster

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Los Angeles area
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Our family has regularly dined at Rusten for 25 years. Never had better TexMex. The ingredients are top notch. White meat chicken, Lean pork, delicious ground beef. Love the ranchera, red, and the green sauces. The only choice in the AV.

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Lancaster, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The food is great, the people are great--absolutely worth a try! I love the carne asada and the chicken tortilla soup (the beans and rice are great, too). The one thing I would change up a bit is the salsa; it's not bad, nor is it my favorite (though others seem to love it). The beans and rice are delicious,... More

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Midland, Michigan
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66 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We find all of the food to be good here. I'd recommend the tortilla soup. We had a range of meals and they all were enjoyed.

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

The food was pretty good, but didnt compare to the Mexican joints that we have in Detroit.

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