Explore Cotati's Mexican cuisine gems with Restaurantji's insights.
“We stopped here for breakfast after leaving the hotel. It was a short drive from there and thankfully not very crowded. The atmosphere is very homey and the staff are friendly and attentive. Our breakfast was delicious and prepared very well. The eggs and hashbrowns were cooked nicely and the bacon was very good. Coffee was fresh and I was served half and half in a small container. That is so much better than the fake stuff served in little plastic containers. Customers seemed like locals and were friendly. Definitely recommend this little diner over big chain places.Parking: Located in shopping center so there is plenty of parking available.“
“I decided to stop by on my way home for work it's been a minute & I feel fortunate to have them prepare my dinner tonight. The great thing is that I won't have any dishes to wash! Thank You Mi Pueblo.....I absolutely love this place from the moment we meet back in 2020!“
“Great appetizers, food, drinks, and desserts + service was very good. Some menu items that you don't normally find anywhere else, like Cochinito Pibil or Enchiladas Michoacanas. We all found something we loved and I have at least 5 items I'm definitely going back for.Parking issues had been mentioned in other reviews but they solved it with a parking lot next door.“
“Our waiter, Ben, was delightful and very well informed about the menu. The fish tacos were made with cod, and very tasty. My friend enjoyed her sampler platter. The portions were huge, and we both took home enough leftovers for another meal!Thanks for a really enjoyable lunch. ?“
“My husband and I have been here a few times now.. My husband is a huge fan of roasted pork in a Mayan style sauce with homemade blue corn tortillas. I had the home made mole enchiladas. Yum! The food is authentic and the experience is quaint. It’s our new “go to” restaurant for consistent delicious meals served in a family atmosphere.“
“The food is amazing and the customer service is top notch! I enjoyed the carne asada French fries which were heaping with cheese and meat. Everything tastes fresh and the meat didn't taste like mock steak that other places try passing off as real. I believe this may have just become my new favorite Mexican restaurant in all of Sonoma county. Though this was 11 miles from my house in Rohnert Park, I will easily make it my new go to for amazing Mexican food. The avocado salsa is spicy but super good.... I give this place 10 stars, and I like to think of myself as a Mexican food critic with growing up in San Diego where all the Mexican food is great! I am so stuffed after only less then 3/4 of my meal, which I should have stopped eating while I was ahead, but I managed to savor every last bite. The breakfast burritos look amazing so that is what I'm chasing after next. You're welcome...“
“We visited on a beautiful Monday afternoon and enjoyed their outdoor seating. Our server was lovely and the owner went out of his way in more ways than one. We were treated like 5 star guests. Attentive service, delicious food, and a diverse menu. PS: We saw the presumed owner helping an elderly man order food and walk to a safe spot near the restaurant. All expectations were exceeded and my boyfriend and I can't say enough!“
“Good food and friendly service!! The shrimp taco wasn't what I expected but was still good. It was more like a mini shrimp quesadilla in a corn tortilla. I'm not a fan of cheese in tacos but this worked. The dining partners enjoyed their birra tacos. The horchata was fantastic. Would not hesitate to eat here again.“
“Not sure why there are a few bad reviews, because this was one of the best spots I've ever been to. We got chilaquiles los compadres & I got the pancakes los compadres. As you can tell presentation was great & flavor was for sure there! & the service was amazing. The restaurant is so cute & clean, it's our new favorite spot. Y'all gotta try them out“
“The menu features an array of mouthwatering dishes, from sizzling fajitas and savory enchiladas to flavorful tacos and fresh ceviche. Each dish is expertly prepared with the finest ingredients and authentic recipes, ensuring a dining experience that is both delicious and memorable. With its friendly staff and festive ambiance, La Hacienda del Toro is the perfect destination for a casual meal with family and friends or a special celebration.“
“Absolutely Love El Rancho!!! Their food is fast, delicious, and we have never had a bad experience ordering our food. They make substitutions for meats and are generous with their portions and their care of our orders! Highly Recommended!!!“
“I moved to Sonoma 4 yrs ago and have no idea where to go to get anything as tasty as Chunky's. I haven't been back to have lunch in that time. So, I called last week to order a flautas plate with rice and beans. Yum, it's still the same delicious food...Omgoodness Yey. The owner is always so nice and polite. He greeted me with a Hi and a smile. The food was ready in 10 minutes, it was 11:30 am, so it was beginning to get busy. As for cleanliness, it was very clean as always from memory and pretty quiet even with people starting to roll in. They have seating inside but there are a few tables right outside with trees for shade, if you prefer. I will always continue to recommend Chunky's for flavorful food and great prices.“
“Truck is parked in front of the fairgrounds. When we went it was easy to park right in-front of the truck. No where to sit and eat. Most people took it to go or ate in their cars. Service is fast. You order and they call your number. We ordered a quesadilla and 5 tacos. My favorite was the Al Pastor. My daughter liked the carnitas. We would both pass on the chicken next time. $22 for 3 of us.“
“Rice is good, beans are good, chips are good, meat is good, avocado is great. The one thing is that the meal is missing that flare, something to make it stand out. I would suggest to anyone planning to go there is to save your salsa and throw it into the mix. The chips are good but the salsa is more like hot sauce so doesn't really set the tone for chips and salsa. Unless you are into hot of course.“
“Six of us, four adults and two children, had dinner at La Rosa recently and were very happy with our experience. The food, service, and ambiance were outstanding. We were seated outside on the patio. It was a bit chilly but they had the heaters going and it was very comfortable. The food was excellent. We started with drinks and guac. Two of us had mocktails which I am beginning to prefer to the real thing, one had sangria and one beer. It was a nice start. Four of us had the combination plates which include one or two of a selection of items including tacos plus refried beans and rice. One of our group had fish tacos and the other chimichanga. My combo had a chili relleno and a crispy beef taco. My wife had a tamale with a crispy taco. They were very good and there was a lot of food. Our server Carrie was very helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend.“
“The food was good and the customer service was good. I forgot that the tacos al pastor had onions. And they were very nice in making them again and taking the onions out. The cooks were very nice. The parking is very difficult to find, but the food is very good .“
“Ordered a sope with no lechuga but when they brought it out, it was filled with lettuce but I didn’t want to say anything so i scraped it off…other than that, food was good. Chips and the green dip was good. Parking can be limited and in the same area as walgreens, and other mini places like sushi and froyo.“
“Everything on menu is perfection, excellent food. The creativity of this place is nice to see, the family loves their business and it shows. We have eaten here for years, we both had the Carne Asada Steak with Cancun burrito dinner. The dinner, the steak is large and the large shrimp are cleaned and the burrito so huge with these great flavors and the onion and spices chopped so finely but still have a bit of bite and crunch. And there are chilis that have been roasted on the plate and it is just beautiful.You get your choice of a spinach tortilla soup or this amazing salad which has green and orange tortillas on top of it with this fantastic dressing. And it comes with flour or corn tortillas. It is a huge dinner, cooked perfectly with so much food, you can't eat it all, you are almost full after the soup and salad. No lard is used in their delicious refried beans or on anything they serve. And chips salsa and beans arrive when you first sit down.“
“Great Mexican food and reasonable prices. Friendly service, in a casual and festive ambience. I usually get the $13.75 Super Burrito with al pastor...covered in sauce, the grilled pork is so tender, flavorful, and juicy! And its huge! More recently I splurged for the $18 Surf and Turf burrito...loaded with grilled steak and shrimps, fantastic!“
“Simply AMAZING STREET TACO VALUE!! And the flavor is OUTSTANDING!! Super friendly staff and the milk shakes my two boys had, they LOVED because they we not over sweet! Thank you!! Where else can you order 12 Tacos and two milk shakes, two baskets chips and all the salsa we could eat, and 4 glasses of water each for less that $50???? This day and age, not anywhere else I've friend. Seriously ya all need to come eat some GREAT TACOS FOR TINY MONEY!!! $2.49 each!!!“
“Love the burritos here. I've not ordered anything else, but the people are nice and they have a good green salsa. Bring cash because their CC reader wasn't working when I was there. I was at the evening location at E. Washington and Lakeville and I think maybe the wifi single there isn't great. Not sure about the fairgrounds parking lot. Enjoy ☺️“
“This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the US! you MUST come here. It mig. This is a very cute, little restaurant off the side of the road, it might look unassuming, but it is some of the BEST Mexican food you will eat. Parking There's a little parking lot right infront of the restaurant. There aren't a lot of parking spaces but there's always at least one available! Ambiance The restaurant is so cute! It is small and has tons of cool art on the walls. The restaurant has a very nice calm and causal vibe, which is so so nice. Service The service is 10000/10 amazing! The owner is the sweetest most warm, genuine woman you will ever meet. She is so kind and generous and makes you feel so welcome as soon as you walk in the door! She is attentive and provides extremely fast service and even better conversation! You can tell she works hard and genuinely cares about serving amazing food and connecting with people. Her Mexican food is unbelievable, and she also cooks Persian food from time to time! The other staff are amazing as well, I have never had a bad experience here - everyone is extremely nice and friendly and you will get your food immediately because their service is super fast! Food The food is AMAZING. It is some of, if not the best Mexican food I've had in the US. I usually get the Carnitas Super and the Carnitas Tropical Burritos. The carnitas in the burrito are PERFECT and the best I've ever tasted - it is so charred, salty, savory and just the best texture and flavor you will ever have. The refried beans and rice are sooooo soft and fluffy and savory. The white beans in the tropical burrito are soft and chewy and add the best flavor combo with the chipotle apple salsa and corn. The Carnitas Tropical is a must try burrito! The chipotle apple salsa provides the most amazing sweet flavor that balances the salty carnitas so perfectly. They also serve complimentary salsa and chips with every order - the habanero salsa is spicy and SOOOO good that I always order a pint of it to go. They offer the most unique Mexican food that I guarantee you have never tried and they have tons of Vegan and Vegetarian options that are equally as good! Their desserts are also to DIE for...the flourless, vegan chocolate lava cake is insane. You must get this. It is so chocolaty and decadent and you can't tell it is vegan. The cheesecake, cakes and flans also look amazing, but I have yet to try. Overall This is a must try restaurant and one of my favorite of all time. The location, service, ambiance, and most of all the food, are all amazing and make the perfect experience. I will always love Viva Mexicana, and I'm sure you will too!“
“I absolutely LOVE Las Palmas. they have by far the best Vegetarian burrito I've had in Sonoma County. It has veggies to the max!! Most veggie burritos are just burrito without meat but Las Palmas does it up with all kinds of sautéed veg. They also have a great selection of beverages and DELICIOUS flan!“
“First time here, been wanting to stop here very time I past by while in Petaluma. Service was exceptional! Manuel was great! Food was tasty and big tall glasses of beer, Mexican cokes, TV's too and I would like to sit at the bar next visit and watch a game“
“I came here to try the birria ramen and it was delicious! The server was happy to tell us about their most popular dishes for next time (and there will be a next time). The chips were served with salsa and a bean dip. The bean dip left us wanting more. The birria ramen did not disappoint. It was quite the serving and the garnishes gave it so much flavor. The spicy salsa enhanced all the flavors. The server told us it would do so, and he was right. It's a small place with tv's. They play music which I enjoyed very much. They do not serve alcohol. Parking is easy in the lot. Although it's a small restaurant, I noticed a lot of takeout, which is always a good sign.“
“Visiting from the East Bay for the weekend and wanted a warm meal on a cold and rainy day in Petaluma. Hubby and I decided to grab a late lunch! Food was delicious. The service was exceptional! The restaurant was cozy and warm, nicely decorated and a great pit stop to kick off our weekend. We shall return!“
“Came here on a Sunday morning, hungover, looking for the cure. prayed to the hunger gods and found this place. My hangover and hunger magically disappeared. Get the pozole!!! The pozole had a lot of flavor and the place had good service. It tastes yummy“
“It was raining, I was starving, I stopped into a parking lot where this truck was, and the owner was there. I ordered the mulitas and the food was so incredibly delicious ?I finished my order and went back to the truck to get a second round for later. They were super nice and the food was great. I'm pretty much a stalker of this food truck, and their cochinita pibil is also very tender and juicy.“
“It’s ALL about the food. Don’t get me wrong, service was super friendly and fast. But the food was outstanding! Fresh flavored, hand made tortillas and my birria tacos were the best I’ve ever had. Do yourself a favor come here for the true Mexican food with telenovelas on the screen and all. It’s all about the food!“
“Amazing breakfast there. Nice little family restaurant where everyone seems to be smiling. That is not all that common nowadays. My go to in a Mexican restaurant is to try the AL pastor, and if it ducks I probably won't come back.ir is worth a go there.“
“I had the asada burrito which was excellent and filling. I didn’t try the bbq offerings. The salsas were fresh and a decent amount of spice level, but not too high. They have complimentary chips and salsas which is nice. However it would be great if they made their own chips with their homemade tortillas.I will definitely be back.“
“We visited our daughter in Santa Rosa and this restaurant was recommended by a friend of hers. I have to say it was the best tasting Mexican food I've had in a long time. I got the super burrito in a bowl and everything was delicious. I usually never eat the beans or rice but these were delicious. The rice was fluffy and tasty and the beans were delicious and topped with cotija cheese. The steak was very tender and delicious. The chips were fresh and were served with several little bowls of different salsas, and one with beans and cheese. We will come back when we visit again.“
“It's not fancy but it IS tasty. I've eaten here a couple times and the staff is always friendly and the food has been great. It's a bit tucked away but worth a go when you're in the area. They do mexican food and some other genres. But I've been happy with everything I've ordered to date.“
“Birria fries are awesome. The amount of food you get in that dish can feed three people. And for the price it's incredible. I also had a Carne Asada taco and a Carnitas taco. Both were very delicious. But I tend to lean towards Carne Asada as I prefer beef over pork. It's located in a food truck consortium and the service is extremely fast. Cooked to order. You're sitting out on the picnic tables eating it so it's extremely formal which is wonderful.“
“Their burritos are delicious and pretty hefty, which I appreciate. We took the food away, but the restaurant is best described as a beach shack and I mean that in a good way. They have outdoor seating as well. They have a little salsa stand so you can take as much as you want.“
“The shrimp quesadillas with green sauce are the best... Everything fresh, good flavor and mainly, I didn't miss the homemade flavor in my food. I will return to try the rest of the food like the ceviche, and the carnitas. It will be a pleasure to visit you every time you come to California.“
“Have not been to El Roy's truck but his fixed restaurant in Petaluma is great! Usually order tacos; fish, asado which come with unlimited serve yourself salsa and chips. My partner and I always leave stuffed. Wish Roy would offer cerveza. Where else can two leave satisfied for around $30 plus tip. We live in Kenwood but find excuses to drive to Petaluma to get gas, or milk or maybe a loaf of bread around mealtime to catch El Roy's!“
“I love going here and getting the sopes! The ladies working are always so nice. I have been learning Spanish and this is a place that I can confidently order my food in Spanish with no anxiety. Food is amazing, sopes are always fluffy, crisp, and warm. Their salsa to go on top (green and red) are so good, meat is tender and flavorful. My fiancé and I always order 3 each are even though we are full, want more because they’re that good.We have also had the tacos here and they are also well made, meat is great, salsas go great with them.The outdoor eating area is always clean and lit. Very nice place to stop by and get amazing food with a lovely atmosphere and great service! ?“
“The bean dip, salsa & chips will get you in the door but the drinks and bartenders will keep you from leaving. Seriously, Ismael and Chuy are the best! I love the chorizo but my husband is a huge fan of the al pastor. The Alambre is the absolute best (share it - it's huge!)“
“The food is excellent, but for someone on a low sodium diet bad news. Very salty, the service is great, from order to finish is extremely fast. Attack me if you want but I am totally in the bais on this. If you are not as tan as everyone else there seems to be a heavy tension in the air, makes me feel like I don't belong there or welcomed there. Just feeling I get. You may have a different experience. Either way I would suggest trying it for yourself and making your own decisions. But I do really like the food.Dietary restrictions: Not much of an option, the sodium in each dish is very high. Like eating 5 top ramen high.Kid-friendliness: It is not kid friendly, at a busy intersection and main road, sabastapol rd and I believe it is west street both very busy with the majority not caring or paying attention to the road, you bring your children here and you may leave without them.Wheelchair accessibility: Really not designed for wheelchair although there is wheelchair access sortof.“
“This taco truck is the best. I live in the south bay, but I am in Sebastapol once a month. Each time I am I in Sebastopol, I must stop at this truck. My son & his friends stop by once a week. My regular order is the Taquitos with Rice & Beans or a Single Fish Taco with Rice & Beans. I get a roasted jalapeño with mine too. My son gets 4 steak tacos.“
“I really love the chips and salsa. The rice bowl is really good. I love the fries covered in jalepeno jelly.The restaurant looks really nice inside, however, the booth we sat in had a pretty dirty wall, this seemed out of place as the rest of the place looked really clean and put together really well.“
“With a plethora of good Mexican Restaurants around, I was a bit skeptical trying a new place. El Roy's brick and mortar restaurant is tops, but I tend to take out, as I do at What a Chicken. The Mi Pueblo restaurants are great for eating in, some with outdoor seating. So after walking by many times to get dessert at Fruita, we gave Don Pancho a try. Warmly greeted when we entered. Both TV's had sports on. Tortas were big and good. Chile rellenos were delicious. Still a bit crispy while covered in sauce. I wish they served Machacas on their breakfast menu. My favorite. Servers checked in often and always had our chips, salsas, and drinks filled. I nice cozy family owned Mexican place with plenty of parking and Fruita dessert next door.“
“This small taco shop serves top noch Mexican Street tacos. They stand out from the rest in the quality of their ingredients. Their taco meat is excellent. Their savory salsa valances just right with their taco. Consistently great flavor. It's just the perfect taco. Try it!Vegetarian options: Ask.“
“Ordered from door dash for the first time, and was so happy I did! New favorite spot in Santa Rosa. Everything tasted fresh, meat cooked perfectly, and huge portions(not a must, but a bonus!) Thank you, and are most definitely ordering again!“
“When I think of consistently great food, I think of Lila's. The staff are responsive and helpful, the space is extremely clean and organized with booths and tables. The chef makes the food within plain view which is awesome. This place hasnt stayed in business for over 20 years without fully earning it.Parking: Parking is fantastic. Excellent location.Kid-friendliness: Enough room for the whole family to enjoy dinner.“
“We came in and were greeted like family friends, very welcoming. We tried the Chilaquiles with red sauce (green is spicier if that floats your boat) and the Denver Omelette. Each plate was $16.00. Portions were generous. 10/10 for flavor, texture, price, quantity, and authenticity. We took some ice cream to go as well, which was the cherry on top. They have it all! Don't forget to eat here if you are in the area. (on a side note, the restroom was very large and squeaky clean!)Kid-friendliness: They have kid size tables and chairs with Disney characters!“
“Great service with reasonable priced plates. We had cheese enchiladas plate. Rice and beans traditional with excellent red and green sauce. Cool photos throughout restaurant of former local soccer talent with clean tables and TV playing a soccer match.“
“Best tamales in town.Not a place to sit down.Delicious tamales plates with beans and riceThe cost of the meal is a decent priceI like the jalapeño and cheese Try it out I bet you'll be pleasedDon't forget to ask for cremaDriving back to get it will be your dilemma“
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“The food was absolutely great. Flavorful, seasoned perfectly, great sauce. Had the Chili Verde dinner. Ri e, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole. Wonderful. Extensive menu to order from. Prompt cheerful service. Premises very clean with nice decorations. Truly a 5-star experience!“