Lela's - Fresno

I"ve had several meals at LeLa's and was a bit disappointed with my most recent meal. I felt the food was over-flavored with tastes that were not compatable. My husband and I split a Caesar salad and the dressing had too much anchovy flavor for my taste, my husband loved it but I did not. My husband had the chicken and loved it too (I had a taste and can confirm that it was very good. I had the filet mignon and thought it had too much going on. The seasoning was strong and it was covered with a generous portion of a blue cheese which wasn't very appealing to me (and I love blue cheeses . The garlic mashed potatoes were too garlicky and the vegetables had a lot of seasoning too and the combination of flavos on the plate just didn't add up for me. The flan for dessert was outstanding. The wine list is very heavy on reds so us white wine drinkers don't have much of a selection.

After our third meal at Lela's in Northwest Fresno, located in the shopping center at the northwest corner of Marks and Herndon, in mid-December, I was so impressed that I sent pictures of the food and a glowing recommendation to two friends. One of them replied that he and his wife were already regular customers and agreed with my positive review. During this visit, I thoroughly enjoyed my perfectly cooked medium-rare lamb dish, accompanied by a Mexican-inspired green tomatillo sauce, cilantro, queso fresco, and delicious mashed potatoes. My wife opted for the generously portioned bone-in pork chop, which she couldn't finish, so I happily polished it off the next night at home. We have also tried other entrees on previous visits, such as a salmon dish that my wife loved, and I once tried a steak. The salads were always fresh and tasty, and we even made room for dessert once. The service during all three visits was consistently polite, attentive, and professional. I find the prices at Lela's to be very reasonable considering the high quality of the food. On a scale of 0-30, for cuisine, ambiance, and service, compared to restaurants in California, major cities in the east, and even overseas, I would rate Lela's around 25 for food, 22 for ambiance, and 25 for service. Lela's is a standout dining option in Fresno that I would confidently recommend to any out-of-town visitor looking for a refined dining experience.

We came to this restaurant as a recommendation from a friend. The food was remarkable and the service was great as well. I will recommend Lēlas to everyone I know. Thank- you

The service was outstanding from greeting to end. Our server suggested some House specialties and created a memorable dessert. All of the food was executed to perfection from starter to dessert. We will be returning to enjoy more experiences at LeLa's.

I have never been let down here. The food is fantastic, the service is excellent, and the portions are huge.