Pelayo's Mexican Food

I visited this place with my mom after a Costco run. I was very dissapointed. The place looks clean, the lady at the register, a young girl who I think was being trained, she had the worst attitude but hey she is young and was in trainning so she took our order. My mom wasnt that hungry so she just ordered a la carte, chile relleno. I order the platter of chile relleno. You have to pay at the register. Then they give you a number and you sit down. Whether you buy a bottle soda or a machine soda you have to serve yourself. Crazy they still place option for a tip when all they do is bring your food. We got our food and I waited for the tortillas. Never came. So I got up and asked the girl if I could have tortillas. She said yes and then charged me $2 for 4 tortillas. This wherent even hand made. Regular store bought tortillas. We started eating and the rice tasted poorly. Like if it was bad. Between sour and stale. The beand where ok but not good. And the chile?? Well the size was normal. But it was all egg. The chile relleno which is normally made with chiles anchos verdes poblanos was switched to a yellow thin chile. Cheese wasnt great. It was missing salt and spices. Terrible food. First time we go there and will be the last one. Im Mexican so I know how the dish should be. This was not it. So if you want true Mexican, this is not the place for you.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

I asked for a Fiesta Tostada Bowl and they gave me a regular tostada, I told them and the man looked mad and said its the same thing. If i wanted a tostada I would have asked for one they clearly didnt realize I spoke in spanish and saw me and told them to just put the same thing in the bowl
While staring at me. Talking shit, hella rude. Never coming here again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The food was great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As of this review October 2025, they say all their beans are vegan, so I was able to choose between whole black, whole pinto, or refried. Besides that, it's a familiar experience for anyone who's had Cali-mex, but in my opinion it's better than average with free chips and nice salsas, less greasy than normal while still being tasty, very affordable, and friendly people.

Just wanted to say hey.. 😘 I love and miss you all Some of my best childhood memories at & with The Pelayos & Verdins. You know you're the best when you beat Vasquez and Murillo's ..Claudia.& Martin Equal the Pelayos..Missing you. Clau.. RIP ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

There are several places in the area for a better experience. The service was poor. The atmosphere was bland. The food was just ok.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Best Chile Verde I've had in a long time!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The two gentlemen working the front had a great positive attitude that was contagious. The food was an A+ me and my wife were pleasantly surprised. The tortas were on par with what my Suegra makes. The Agua frescas are made fresh and in this summer heat they hit the spot, not much sugar added if any, just quality fresh ingredients. Will be coming again for sure. Will try the Vacaville location next. Fairfield set the bar high.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Comfortable atmosphere, delicious food, beautiful and well maintained dining room. This is a great place to stop and have a meal after work.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

You ever in Fairfield, California, and you want some Mexican food and fast come to Pelayo’s Mexican food. From their tacos to the burritos, combo plates, chimichanga plate to the other entrées, it’s really delicious. So remember Ukraine for that Mexican food come get it love life love food, and shut up and eat! #shutupandeat!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

The stake quesadilla was delicious
And the guacamole salsa and red salsa.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Literally went in 2 weeks ago had a beer talking to my gf on the phone and because I dexided not to order .guy says they were closing at 3 I was so embarrassed when I didn't say a word . I'm Mexican and was minding my own business . Never again racist place.

Service: 1

Little taqueria style restaurant. I had the regular pollo asado burrito with whole beans and a crispy carne asada taco. They were absolutely delicious and i will 100% eat here again

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Poor customer service. Had me waiting for my food when it was already done. Never going back again

Vegetarian options: Bean and cheese with rice is nice.

Dietary restrictions: Mexican food is pretty easy on the allergies but religious diets maybe not.

Parking: Giant lot.

Kid-friendliness: Couple homeless people and stuff.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's possible.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Super Burrito