Message: | Mentone might be considered a wasteland without redemption were it not for the existence of Casa Maya (1839 Mentone Blvd., 909-794-7458). This is not your garden-variety northern Mexican food; rather, as the name suggests, its focus is the southern Mexican cuisine with tropical influences blurring the line between Mexican and Central American tastes. Outstanding choices include the always moist cochinita pibil, marinated in fruit juices and spices then cooked in banana leaves; and the fish dishes, always fresh and prepared in a variety of sauces. There are few reasons to visit Mentone. This is the best. The beef jerky at the Greenspot Deli & Market is another. |