Roberto’s Grill Cafe

Been walking past this place for years but never stopped in. Today I wanted something different so I decided to give them a try. Boy, am I glad I did. The food was very good. I ordered a chicken taco and a chicken burrito not knowing how large the servings would be. The taco was average size but the burrito was large and came with rice. $ 11 for both. It was too much for me and I am a big guy. Next time I’ll order 2 tacos or just a burrito. Found my new favorite place for lunch!

Though I hate to give a family owned restaurant two stars (It seems family owned) based on other things besides the food but the experience here was bizarre. The servers and staff were hospitable but there was a child there watching television at an unacceptable volume considering this was a business. My second complaint concerned the bill. I believe they overcharged my acquaintances and I. When confronted with this issue, the server basically seemed not to comprehend what I was trying to impart to her. The only way the bill could have been correct is if they charged exorbitant prices for chips and salsa which are usually complimentary, a side of cheese and sour cream. (tiny amounts of each) Either way, it was maddening. As for the food, guacamole, I thought, was excellent. As for the rest, it was good but not fantastic. We will not patronize this place again due to the other factors mentioned though.

Stopped by Roberto’s this evening. I have to say the overall Unilocal rating seems to be a bit high considering whats going on here.
First, the décor and ambiance is at once maddening and amazing. I actually loved the cheesy décor when I walked in; gold tinsel, red Christmas lights, and plastic banana trees in the window, and vinyl coated tables dotting the floor. However, the ambiance is horrendous. There were no other customers, so I assume it was the staffs kids that were running around, screaming, playing video games, and watching TV here at insane volume levels. Is it a day care center or a restaurant? If that isn’t annoying enough, they have a rabbit hopping around the floor, and some parrots flopping around in the back. Is it even hygienic to have animals running loose in a restaurant? Very questionable.
As for the food, it was hot and the portions were massive, but the quality was average at best and it was not freshly made in my opinion. We got a pork sopes and a spicy pork enchilada entrée. I liked the sopes, but the corn base was the only interesting part of the dish as the flavorless shredded cheese and very fatty pork were a bit unappetizing. As for the enchilada, my girl found it impossible to eat — the meat was entirely fat. I don’t mind a bit of fat on pork, but the meat in our dishes was really disgusting and inedible.
Total cost; $ 32 for 2 entrees and 2 bottles of water. I have to say, this is really expensive for what we got.
High pricing, questionable hygienic practices, obnoxious volume levels, and average food… not a great deal. Can’t recommend this place.

Went to Roberto’s with a couple of co-​workers for lunch today and the food was muy superbo. Had a steak quesadilla which was actually TWO steak quesadillas which were actually TWO GIANT steak quesdaillas. The presentation on the plate was much prettier than expected. The sides of rice and beans were plentiful and the entire meal was more than this one man could finish. But I certainly tried!
My dining partners were also satisfied with their meals and we had a couple cervezas each which were splendiferous as well.
The only bad thing I have to say about this joint is that the jukebox randomly started playing a very loud, Mexican marimba. It came from out of nowhere. Like a ghost in the machine. And then, it stopped. We resumed conversation and forgot about it for awhile but then, lo and behold, about 15 minutes later it started up again and it was hard to talk over the noise.
Oh, also, there were Valentine’s Day decorations everywhere which would have been nice, ahem, 8 days ago. I’m kidding. I mean. I’m not kidding, those decorations were really there but I didn’t give a shit. The food was good. 4 stars. Eat here.

Sort of an upscale «whole in the wall» place. Never gave it much thought– but the food is awesome.
I’ve only gone in to pick up food a few times. Its very casual. Some of the staff did not speak English so a few times I had a hard time communicating.
The tortas (Mexican sandwhiches) are my favorite I’ve never had anything like them and crave them all the time.
The tacos and tortillas are also very good and authentic.
This is one of my favorites places to ho for lunch and I would recommend to anyone.

Went here over the summer desperate for Mexican food. This place was downright disgusting. The people there are nice enough but their food was did not taste good. It was scorching hot outside and they had no air-​conditioning. Some of their sides were left outside in their buffet trays with flies looming above. Tasteless chicken burrito. Worse rice and beans. They had packaged foods in their display that were beyond the expiration date! Avoid.

Great food & great prices. The chicken burritos are the best in the area!

Ok, this is not typically a 4 star place, but given the options in the immediate area, it gets the benefit of a curve.
Roberto’s looks odd, it has a convenience store/​deli feel but it’s a mexican place. There is semi-​waiter service. You can grab a menu from the front and sit down and eat. You have to go up front to order and grab your own drinks from the cooler, but your food will also be brought out to you.
The whole feel is odd to describe, I don’t know. Oh, and it’s in a crappy area of White Plains. Just a heads up. It’s not all like, you’re about to get murdered, but it’s also not all about the beautiful scenery.
Let’s get down to what you’re here for though, the food. The foods decent. They bring you chips and salsa. I thought it sucked, but maybe the salsa tickles your fancy, who knows. She had the quesadilla, I had a chicken burrito. I know, I know, but we weren’t feeling adventurous.
At first she was disappointed, and found it bland, but that was just the edges, inside was packed with flavor, overall pretty good. Big too, enough for lunch for her the next day (That is if I remembered to give it to her, but it was a nice snack for me a couple days later).
Mine was just overall good. If I had to rank it, I’d give it a solid B or B+. Nothing amazing, but better than average. What do you want me to say about a burrito? It tastes like it does.
Price was ok. For those two items and two cokes, like 17 bucks. Eh.
Would I go back here? No. But may it be the best mexican place in the city of White Plains? Possibly.
Oh, cash only.

Roberto’s serves large and affordable portions of good Americanized Mexican food. They also offer free delivery — a huge plus if there are few restaurants within walking distance of your workplace in White Plains.
I’m going to go out on a limb here: one should not expect authentic Mexican food in White Plains. As long as you accept this premise, you will appreciate the goodness that Roberto’s serves up. Surely, the salsa is not that spicy and the guacamole is watered down, but the food is consistent and comprised of quality ingredients.

I’ve had the carne asada and chicken burritos. Granted the muted flavors are catered to the median American palette and they (**gasp**) even use American cheese, but the burritos are pretty tasty and stuffed with fresh ingredients (tomatoes, lettuce, rice, beans, and (upon request) avocado slices). «When in White Plains. .. put American cheese in your Mexican food.» (Pretty sure that was St. Ambrose.) In all fairness, Roberto’s seems to use a mixture of melted American cheese and (possibly) mozzarella.
Roberto’s is a solid lunch option.