Tiana
Fantastic spot in the middle of a reservation. The restaurant is really cute and rustic and the food was really good. Very sheep heavy menu which was a nice difference. The meals were simple but good. We had the pancakes, the sheep/beans/eggs, and eggs/nopal/beans. We also got a side of cheese(I think it was sheep cheese?) They were all delicious as were the tortillas it came with. We also tried the acorn coffee (it was a little flavorless but I’d read about it and wanted to try), the coffee de Olla was good as was the agua de pepino (cucumber).
Additionally they have a little store with plants and medicinal herbs and jewelry. A great find, definitely recommend it!
… moreLauren Ruben
An extremely memorable meal with the warmest hospitality and truly incredible food. Tabita and her family were so welcoming and just being there felt special. The lamb borrego was the best we had on our trip – I think all 4 of us would say it was even our favorite meal of the trip overall. I wish all my travels led me to places like this.
… moreEdith Arguelles Dewart
Love love love the food!!! This time we had the beef empanadas and oven lamb so good!!!!! We try to come here every time we go to the Valle. I’d go early for cooler weather and avoid flies in the summer time
… moreArnulfo Manriquez (Nufi)
Wa Kumiai Tabita. Real Food, Worth the Trip
I arrived at 1 p.m. on a Sunday, and they were already running out of some food. Makes sense, they open at 8 a.m., and now I know why people get there early. It was my first time, and I’m already thinking about going back.
I tasted Borrego Birria, chilaquiles, and Menudo Rojo. Food was hot, rich in flavor, and didn’t need anything extra. I barely added salsa. The food wasn’t spicy, just really well made. The flour tortillas were handmade, big, and perfect with the meal.
No alcohol here, but plenty of drinks. Good service. Everything is outdoors. Dirt floor, small wooden tables, nothing fancy. There were flies, but they had those little spinning fans on the tables to help with that.
It was a hot day, but I was in the shade and it felt fine. The place is out in the middle of nowhere, but that’s part of the beauty of it. You see locals eating there, and that says a lot. I’ll be back, and next time I’m bringing friends.
If you’re into traditional food and don’t mind being a little off the grid, this place is worth it. Go early. Eat well. That’s it. And no phone signal
… moreMelissa P.
This restaurant is a hidden gem. It is located in a Indian reservation.
Great experience. We enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Their main dish is barbacoa which is cooked under ground. I loved it. They serve agua frescas. We wanted to try the buñelos which were the dessert of the day but they ran out. Will need to return to try them.
The restaurant is located outdoors but it is has shade.
The restaurant does accept credit cards. The prices are reasonable. Definitely a restaurant to check out if you’re in the Valle area.
… moreMaria Ochoa
Spectacular and authentic food! Simply the best breakfast restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe area. Unmissable!
The service is excellent, you really feel at home.
… moreDaylen Dalrymple
Skip the wait at Dona Estela and go here for tatemado, carne en su jugo, tacos de birria, huevos al gusto and the best homemade tortillas (both corn and flour – I always buy some to take home). They have both res and borrego. They roast the sheep on a spit in the outdoor kitchen. Gorgeous location with lots of picnic tables under trees good for groups.
I assume (and hope) it’s still Kumiai-family owned. The Museo Comunitario “Siñaw Kuatay” is next door so you can learn more about the native people from this beautiful land.
… moreMartin Corona
Every so often, I drive to the Kumiai community to enjoy the kitchen of Tabita. I particularly go for lamb or borrego in spanish. Food is great, service is great at a very good price. Truly recommend.
… moreMario C.
This place is a little hidden but worth the drive, the food was good, they just need to improve their service, it took too long for drinks and food to get served, I believe they have new staff and maybe this is the reason why service was lagging.
… moreJessica Comfort
Amazing food and excellent service. The best menudo in the entire world! I loved the optional pig’s foot. Nobody could translate and a table spoke up to help us and I was very excited that it was a foot and received a nice laugh. My bf ordered the chilequiles with meat. He loved it and it was a huge, filling dish. Tortillas were excellent, some of the best ever! And the cinnamon coffee, wow! So glad we tried this place, I am very interested in the Kumiai, living in San Diego, and am currently studying a Kumeyaay book in Ethnobotany in my free time. I wish we had more time to spend in the area, I would love to come back. Very peaceful, quiet place.
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