We found this little gem on accident. We had meant to try the pizza shop next door and decided against it when we learned that the wait was 2 hours. We were so pleasantly surprised by Rosalva's! The food was great! The service was friendly and super fast. We received our order almost immediately! Portion sizes were generous (we ended up sharing) and the quality was very good. Ambiance was nothing spectacular, but the restaurant was very clean.

I had a wonderful experience at Rosalva's in Sky Forest! The food was absolutely delicious--flavorful and fresh, with a great variety of Mexican options to choose from. What really stood out, though, was the service. Despite the restaurant being packed, our server showed incredible hustle, staying on top of everything and ensuring we had a great experience. Plus, we were able to bring our dog along and enjoy a meal on the pet-friendly patio, which made the visit even more enjoyable. A great spot for both great food and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Stopped in for dinner before heading back down the mountain. Inside was packed since it was chilly out. Very small and family owned vibes. The food was really really delicious. We had two small kids and our dog and we sat outside. Service was super quick and attentive. I had the lobster tacos and they were so good. Husband really like the carne asada plate and the girls destroyed the bean and cheese burrito and rice. Great spot and would definitely eat here again next time we are up!

Super fast service and food was delivered promptly. Everything was delicious and portions were generous. Think old-school Mexican diner food. A little too heavy for everyday, but hit the spot after a busy active day in the mountains. Great for families.

My kiddos (10-12) and I went up to our Lake Arrowhead cabin for the weekend and decided on Mexican for dinner. Rosalvas has a great reasonably-priced kids menu. Everyone had something that they really liked. The lobster taco I got was really good, and different than I expected. Instead of being deep fried it tasted like the inside of a lobster roll with taco toppings. AWESOME! my skinny/spicy margarita was great. Our server did a great job getting our order (just) right for my picky kids. Complimentary Chips, salsa and side of guacamole were great! We sat outside on a Friday night, felt very cared for and had a nice meal. I love a good Americanized Mexican restaurant, we will be back!

Excellent and I really mean great food and spices. Perfect heat on the Diablo Cameron's. Fresh tomato salsa for the side with sour cream and guac. The Chili Verde was juicy, big chunks AND the green sauce one of the best I've had in awhile. Quiet when I visited, but chef came out and checked in. Waitresses had proper amount of attention to make sure I was good. But not over the top. Ambiance is casual mexican with indoor and outdoor seating. Chill vibe for outside. Didn't try the booze and Michi yet, but I'll definitely be back

Note: I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of our food. Take that as a sign...it was good. We got there early, so the restaurant was just starting to get busy for breakfast. The smells of the kitchen really hit the appetite. Very small dining area, but warm and cozy. Decor was classically Mexicano. The menu was classic. They do have adult beverages if you are dining a little later in the day, but for me - I decided on a Mexican coke to go with my meal. I had the Chorizzo con Juevo plate and my wife had the Machaca plate. Both meals were delicious and filling. The beef in the Machaca was well seasoned. The refried beans were not your canned refried beans, or at least they did not taste like it. Maybe I was that hungry. The surprise was the salsa. Homemade and delicious. They must have a lot of people asking for it as they do sell it to go. If your on your way up to Arrowhead or Big bear, this little gem is right on the highway where you decide to go left to Arrowhead or straight to Big Bear. If you're hungry it is worth the stop. Hasta Luego!

Great Mexican food with quick service! Brother asked me to pick a restaurant for us to grab dinner and I decided to give Rosalva's a try since I've never been before. We ordered takeout; the guy on the phone was nice and attentive as my brother is picky and the employee made sure my brothers order was correct! We showed up about 15-20 minutes later and the food was ready by then! The restaurant is cute in the Skyforest location, the only thing I don't like is the parking lot, it's a pain especially if you have a low car. We both got asada fries which were great! Seasoned to perfection and they got both our special requests correct!