El Forastero Méxican Food

5116 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael
(916) 488-1416

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Kayla Rivers

Food is good but workers are really rude. This was my first time coming here and one female worker was very nasty to me about the chip/salsa bar when all of the workers in the kitchen are making food with their bare hands. Really should take a moment to think about how their behavior impacts other people living in this world ?

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Sergio Ponce

Very good food and large portions for the price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chile Colorado Burrito

Abigail Coats

No air conditioning! 1st thing I saw when walked up to order was a worker eating food with her fingers while preparing food. My food was absolutely bland and nasty. Cheese so cold and plastic like. Just terrible.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Yleray DR

My favorite carnitas burrito

Parking: Always some available

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pollo Asado Fajita Burrito

cgonza51

The food was amazing, really nice service and tacos. Would definitely come back when in town ♡

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kandria Blackwell

I really like this place but unfortunately every time I come the young lady who is there right now this weekend memorial Day weekend on Saturday 2024 she is rude. She got my order wrong they always want to argue about something at the window terrible experience when she's there. Short dark hair she seems to work mid-shift to late evening don't go when she's there...

Food: 4

Service: 1

Luis Ábrego

Very good food

Bob P

The food has gotten much better here than when they first opened. The Birria tacos are excellent, as is the soup, but with summer coming up, my go-to is tacos al pastor or street tacos, as some of the bigger items on the menu can be a bit heavy.There is a huge selection on the salsa bar - Jalapeños and Carrots, Creme Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Tomatillo Salsa, sometimes radishes, limes, Chipotle Salsa and an extra hot salsa.There is also a red sauce, a green sauce and a habanero sauce if you ask for it.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian Burritos and Most items can be made vegetarian upon request.

Parking: About twenty spots and a round corner parking area where you can park and be a little further.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu has the same size Quesadilla as the adult one, with a drink, and beans and rice for less money.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria, Chicken Chimichanga, Burrito, Carne Asada Burrito, Guacamole, Carne Asada Fries, Rolled Tacos, Taco, 2 Carne Asada Tacos, Chile Colorado Burrito, Carne Asada

Jose Borjas

I like

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacob Phillips

food pretty good, cashier lady seemed a little..."tense"... but hey, who goes to mex joints to get a social high ... said no one ever!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meghan Snider

Chicken enchiladas are the best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Enchilada, 2 Carne Asada Tacos

kyle humphrey

I've been frequently to 2 other El Forastero spots and this one is always the best. Very quick service with better flavored ingredients than their other locations. I usually get a Cali burrito with guac and sour cream or a potatoes bacon eggs cheese with guac and sc. I have had enchiladas and those are good too with their rice and beans being decent. The salsas are also really good. I love how it still looks like the Taco Bell it used to be :)

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Free Chips and Salsa, Burrito, Shrimp Burrito, Carne Asada Fries, California Burrito, Rolled Tacos

Eric Broughton

The grub is great for a fast food Mexican joint. Burritos - massive and on point. Aways a win for a morning breakfast burrito or a late night craving.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Ms. Overall

Got the mangonada which were Amazing!!! Their tacos are huge which I love. They can be expensive so if you are getting dinner for the family expect to pay more. I got Nacho fries, 2 tacos, 2 mangonadas, and 3 rolled tacos and paid just under $50... Food was very good though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Rolled Tacos, Taco

Kevin Mies

Had combo15 which was enjoyable. I especially enjoyed the salsa bar with free chips and a wide variety of tasty salsas! Looking forward to coming back. :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito, Red Salsa, Guacamole, Beef, Rolled Tacos

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