Don't miss these Gold River Mexican restaurant gems.
“Mexican rice and beans the way they're supposed to be made. ? perfect. We also had the enchiladas (delicious!) and Carne asada street tacos (very good ?? and the meat was perfectly seasoned with no fatty pieces) and chalupas was heaven! I highly recommend the guacamole and homemade chips, tooAnd try the ice cream, ypu won't be disappointed. I will be back!! Shout out to fun and good atmosphere with great service. Top notch. ❤️ 10 stars if I could.“
“I hadn’t gone to a chipotle ever, until I finally went to one. Now, this was a while back, I’m talking months ago, that I went to a chipotle for the first time. I felt like it was like subways. You walk up, ya say what you want, they make it right there in front of you. Just like subways… But with a Mexican twist. They’re really good!“
“Found the place on Yelp. I try to find places that have Mexican shrimp cocktails, in hopes they have campechana which just adds octopus. Top marks for their campechana here! It has more kick than most, so I really like it. The hostess was very helpful when I custom designed a dish to try to hit keto, on a different day. So I ate here four meals in three days on a business trip. I took a road trip during the week and had shrimp cocktail an hour up the road… This one is way better. I would look forward to coming back here for the food.Dietary restrictions: Hostess readily customized a dish for my keto request“
“If you're craving delicious Mexican cuisine and top-notch service, this restaurant is a must-visit. The food was outstanding, and the staff were attentive and friendly. However, if you're seeking a quiet, intimate atmosphere for a Tuesday date night, you might want to look elsewhere. The noise level from lively chatter, music, and even a roaming guitar player created more of a party vibe, which might not be ideal for a romantic evening.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free items“
“I can’t believe I was the only one there. This place should be packed!! I got the “carnitas” and the crispy tacos. Incredible! Vegan or not, you can’t go wrong. It was sooo good!Vegetarian options: All vegan but tastes like authentic mexican food.“
“Very friendly staff that work here. The food was so good. I had a two combo meal deal. Mine was a cheese enchilada and a fully loaded beef burrito. There was so much food that I took my burrito home.My friends even took home leftovers. We will be back...“
“This place just might be one of my top 5 taco spots. The tortillas on the street and crunchy tacos are perfect, the meat is amazing, the chips are fresh and the salsas are really good. The horchata is also really good. Most of the great tacos Ive had are from taco trucks but this Taqueria might just have the best Ive had yet. I strongly recommend the chicken and asada. 5/5.“
“It was okay. I'd recommend the meat grills, however, which they cook in front of the restaurant. The pictures they have on the menu are not the same esp for the sides. I thought treatment wasn't as friendly towards females at least my experience of it. No ice for drinks.“
“This place is delicious. I always look for good tacos and happy I’ve found this place. Great flavors. I had chicken and al pastor tacos, delicious! My husband had the molcajete plate and loved it! Im excited it’s close to home too! Yay we’ll definitely be back! It was so good it disappeared fast.Vegetarian options: I saw veggie tacos.Dietary restrictions: It was easy to request to leave off cheese.Parking: Plenty of parkingWheelchair accessibility: Very spacious to fit wheelchairs.“
“This is hands down the cleanest Taqueria I have ever been too! The employee's were out in the restaurant cleaning the counters, tables, and salsa bar area the entire time we were there. I would recommend this place to anyone. We only had the Tacos, rice and beans but they were good!Parking: Good location and parking.“
“I stopped by Panchitos because of the unique name and I was very hungry. I was craving fish tacos. Thankfully they had it and I also ordered the shrimp tacos and their home made flan. I am a big foodie! I've lived in San Jose, mountain view, all over the bay area and I'm now in Placer County. Panchitos has excellent service and the best tacos and flan! No matter what you order, you will not be disappointed and you absolutely MUST try their flan. This just made my day! Thank you for your wonderful food and for your very kind hospitality. I will return with my family!“
“The breakfast burritos are so good and the rolled tacos are amazing! Nice little salsa bar and the staff is always friendly. Quick service and the price is right. Haven't gone for lunch/dinner, but I'm sure it's as good as the breakfast!“
“WOW , just WOW. I'm impressed by the food here. Stopped by just to curve my hunger and ended up having a feast. I got the 4 tacos, buche, asada, shrimp and fish. Every single one was perfectly seasoned, the salsas paired so well with every bite.. this place is about 40 min away from me and I will definitely make this drive ?? if you're in the area drop by !“
“This place needs to be known by more people! Went in to get some grilling meat for NFL playoffs and it blew me away. Everything is extremely clean and the staff was very welcoming. I was able to ask questions about products to verify if anything contained gluten. I settled on the pre marinated Carne Asada. It was delicious and amazing flavor combo. They also offer to go tacos and tamales. I will be back to try them out in the near future!“
“10/10 the tacos are huge! They have tons of meat and the salsas are chefs kiss! The buche is my favorite! It's super tender and perfect amount of salty. The service was quick and good. The girl at the counter was super patient and kind. It's a pretty big seating area, you order at the counter and take a number. They bring it to the table. They have chips and a salsa bar that's all self serve! The sour cream with jalapeños are sooooo good with the chips. Def will be coming back !“
“Lots of parking around the building. There's indoor seating as well as a covered patio with heating when the weather calls for it. We were able to seat ourselves in a booth right away in a Sunday afternoon. Horchata - 7 - A bit sweet and less cinnamon than we like but it's definitely in there. Very drinkable Chips and Salsa - 6 - Can't beat free but the salsa just wasn't very good. The chips were decent but undersalted. Flautas with chicken and shredded beef - 10 - Best item they sell. Light crunch with perfectly cooked chicken and shredded beef. Enmoladas - 10 - The mole was AMAZING. Rich in flavor but not too sweet. Perfect compliment to the chicken enchiladas. Chile verde - 9 - Excellent flavor and high quality meat but could use a touch more spice. New Mexico enchiladas -8 - Excellent enchilada sauce but I felt the egg just overwhelmed the dish. This makes me want to try enchiladas here. Pollo Asado - 6 - The chicken didn't offer much flavor. I would t order this again. It was a healthy plate though! Flan - 8 - I thought the flan was a little thin but the caramel sauce was perfectly executed. I like my flan a but more eggy/custardy. This was an excellent place to get sundown Mexican food. I've forgotten how good the food is here and vow to back to better navigate the menu. The lunch specials look attractive so I'll give that a shot next!“
“Jordyn was the one who served my mother, sister and myself. As someone who has been in the industry for ten years, this young lady hit every service standard imaginable. Attitude, attention to detail, genuine comfort and care for the consumer. Good service makes a difference in people's days, weeks, and general life. You made my mom's birthday special, thank you!“
“Los Zarapes Mexican restaurant recently changed ownership. It's a family run business with multiple generations working there. They treat their customers like family, exuding a welcoming family vibe. They serve up traditional Mexican comfort food done right. The unassuming restaurant is tucked inside a strip mall in Granite Bay.I ordered borrego which is a marinated lamb shank. I never had borrego before. I've had lamb shank, just not borrego. So I was excited to try it. The plate also came with refried beans, rice, tortillas, and a bowl of the sauce that the lamb was braised in. $19.99. The sauce had a strong, deep flavor replicating the flavors of the shank. The shank had a strong gamey flavor as expected. I enjoyed it. The meat was tender and fork shreddable. Mmm.An added bonus was that on the weekends, they serve housemade tortillas. Fresh off the press. They make both corn and flour. I was able to ask for a half and half order. They had a classic, home made taste and look. They provide complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa was darn tasty. Hubs ordered the crispy shredded beef taco plate. Of course, I took a bite of the taco. Not bad at all.Hubs and I popped in for lunch on a recent weekend. The place was popping. So much so, folks had to wait for a table. We lucked out and just beat the crowd. The two waitresses were busy. Our waitress was fantastic. She had a bright smile and personality. But with a full house, she was a constant whirl of energy and stretched a bit thin. She mentioned that since they opened, they have been gradually getting busier.“
“Fantastic! I love the staff I love everything that I've had here. They turned me into a coconut convert. I used to hate them but the way they prepare for here is delightful. We used to live two blocks away and I was so sad when we moved because I wasn't within walking distance to this place anymore, I now make an additional 30 minute drive just to buy from here. Well worth it, they also hand make all of their ice creams in house.“
“I'm never disappointed with whatever I order at this family restaurant. The service is always spectacular and the tables are always clean! I recommend the fish tacos and the fresh cantaloupe juice. Sooooo yummy!Dietary restrictions: Everything made custom to your order.Kid-friendliness: Yup, bring the kids. They have their own menu.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access entry, easy access seating. Just roll up to a table! Plenty of space for chairs to navigate and for others to move around.“
“We were in the area and stopped by for tacos. I enjoyed their quesabirria tacos. They were not too oily or burnt...just right for how my stomach was feeling. They have a full nacho and salsa bar. They were making fresh tortillas on the side. Very authentic and love the atmosphere. Great place to get your taco fix.“
“The food was phenomenal. We got asada tacos and the flavor was outstanding. The staff was more than nice and constantly available and very very nice. They had lots of swating indoor and out. The chip and salsa bar was clean and delicious. We will be back.“
“Good food and service. Nothing extraordinary, but good. I would recommend it if nearby.There is an attached food store that appears to have a good selection of Hispanic merchandise. Make sure you check it out after you've eaten in the restaurant.Parking: Easy entrances from Greenback Lane and Sunrise Vista Dr.“
“I’ve had barrios kitchen a bunch of times since they opened off of baseline, and the food is Incredible! From the tacos, torta, burritos To the dishes with hot Cheetos! So delicious! We don’t have a lot of authentic Mexican food in west Roseville So I was so excited to try it the first time, and I was very pleased which is why I have been back several times. The location is great and easy to get to and it doesn’t take long for you to get your food! You have to try this place!Parking: There is plenty of space to park in the dirt area around the truck“
“Went in for tamales and baked goods for the first time. They were all out of tamales and we were told they would be ready in about 2 hours, so we got some baked goods. We liked most of the baked goods so I came back for the tamales 2 hours later and Im glad I did. They were hot right from the steamer. They only had pork but thats all I wanted anyways. If you like tamales with more chunky meat to masa ratio like me and a little spicy then these are perfect. I added a couple of there salsas to amp up the spice and I was vey pleased. I would defintely pick these up again.“
“This is a colorful little strip mall spot with a great salsa bar and very friendly counter service. The salsa was fresh and there are several varieties to choose from. The wife got her favorite, Camerones a La diabla and the shrimp were clean, and simmered in a rich , red sauce. The rice and beans are perfect!! I had the shrimp taco fish taco plate. The tacos were loaded with a killer slaw, cilantro and onions, and a killer sauce. I was full off one taco but if you know me, you know I finished both. This place is 10/10 and if we lived closer, would be our go to Mexican spot.“
“I read this place is the best menudo in town and I have to say that they have the menudo I have ever had. The broth has great body and flavor. I have had menudo up and down California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas and this place beats them all.“
“A perfect dinner date for our anniversary! Quaint and fun with attentive staff. I loved ordering off of the QR code and having food 'on demand.’ Within 5 to 10 minutes each item we ordered was delivered. The drinks were incredible and the huge variety of tacos made for a wonderful evening. Thanks for the great date!“
“Mui limpio, MI burrito esta bueno! Mi salsa mui buen Gracia por El buen servicio a ustedes les debo mas!I'm a very picky burrito and taco guy cus I was raised with my families mexican cooking the burrito was great! The rice in my burrito was bomb! The Carne was bomb the salsa was bomb I like my salsa spicy but maybe I need to try the other ones but great job 10/10! Regular burrito was a good size for 10$“
“Updated Review: During a recent visit, we had the steak and eggs brunch meal. The steak was grilled exactly as ordered and dressed with a bit of delicious ranchero sauce. Our server, Ashley, was attentive and friendly.Consistency in quality and service could be improved, but we keep coming back because the overall value is good.The quality of food and staff is inconsistent. Management needs to work on quality control and sufficient staffing. During some past visits, servers were great. Other times, they were not so attentive. Sometimes, the steak is a bit tough, and other times, it's perfect.Restrooms are modern and clean.The current manager seems conscious and intent on improving the restaurant.“
“I honestly wish i could give this place a 10 star if not more, i ordered through door dash and I called the place, stating there was missing items in my order instead of giving me credit or putting up a fight, this man which i assume is the owner went above and beyond and brought me my food plus some. Seriously AMAZING place. Food is great staff amazing. Hands down best place, with just genuine people.“
“I came with my family for dinner and honestly everything was delicious. Jasmin provided service for us and was excellent at her job. The atmosphere is very nice and very familiar. We rarely go out to eat, but because of Jasmin's service, and the quality of the food, we will return.“
“It's a hole in the wall, but aren't those always the best places to get amazing tacos?I was referred to this restaurant specifically for the fish tacos and they didn't disappoint. The adobado (similar to an al pastor) was also phenomenal.One other important point to make is that in these times of excessive food prices (really everything prices), you can come here for a reasonably priced, extremely yummy meal. Hard to argue against that!“
“The people are really nice. I always get the flour tortilla tostada bowl it is one of the best and it costs less here than most places. I like the yellow rice I don't care for the red rice. My daughter always gets a bean and cheese burrito my son gets a bean taco. The fish tacos are really good. I can feed my family dinner here for $50“
“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Los Gordos in Fair Oaks, CA, and I can't help but share the fantastic experience! This Mexican gem has quickly become my go-to for authentic and mouthwatering Mexican cuisine.The star of the show is undoubtedly the food—each dish is a delightful journey through the rich flavors of Mexico. From the first bite to the last, Los Gordos delivers an authentic culinary experience that will leave your taste buds dancing.A special shoutout to Rebecca, the amazing manager who adds a personal touch to the dining experience. Her attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction truly stood out, making our visit even more enjoyable.The ambiance at Los Gordos is family-friendly and inviting. It's the perfect place to gather with loved ones and savor delicious meals in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food served.Parking is a breeze, providing added convenience for a stress-free dining experience.I'm already looking forward to my next visit to Los Gordos. If you're a fan of authentic Mexican cuisine, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to be!#MexicanCuisine #LosGordosFairOaks #AuthenticFlavors“
“We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door. The employees were very polite. The food was delicious. The restaurant was very clean. I am likely to return.Edit: We have returned a few times now. The food is still delicious, the employees are still polite, and the restaurant is still clean.“
“Shiloh was our server, he was fantastic! I had the Taco salad which is HUGE, I took a picture after I had eaten some and there's still so much left! I have the rest to my son in law for dinner and idk if he'll be able to finish it. Such a great deal and delicious!“
“The outside is a little sketchy but the food and service make up for it! Everyone was super nice and attentive. The food stole the show! To start, they bring out homemade chips, insanely good bean dip and a variety of authentic salsas. The beans are SO GOOD, the flavor is outta this world! I got the enchilada plate with shredded chicken, birria, and carne asada. The chicken is a MUST-TRY! Everything else was delicious too!“
“Having stumbled upon Tony's Tacos while out running errands one day, I finally had the opportunity to try their food on a rainy Sunday night. My dad, husband, and I came to Tony's tacos for dinner. The staff were very kind in explaining what some of their most popular items were - with their best seller being their quesabirria. I opted for the quesabirria tacos, which came in an order of three with a side of consommé. My husband ordered the quesabirria burrito while my dad ordered one chicken, one shrimp, and one Carne Asada taco. We all enjoyed the salsa bar - but their salsas do have a kick!The quesabirria tacos were delicious, but I was slightly disappointed by the lack of flavor in the consommé. The tacos by themselves were packed with meat and cheese - the meat was very tender and flavorful. But the consommé left me lacking with no real depth or flavor profile. My dad enjoyed his tacos, and my husband felt that the burrito was tasty, but the way it was assembled had the rice, beans, and meat in entirely different sections, and we're not well integrated.A few minor tweaks, and this could be a five star location for me.“
“One of my favorite places to go for Mexican food. I've never ordered anything that was bad everything is excellent. Our waitress is super friendly and attentive. Patio seating is available so you can bring your dog. I highly recommend this place.“
“This is my new favorite Mexican food spot. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is great. The staff is friendly and on top of everything you could need. We share the fajitas for two and leave full and paying a really great price. The crispy tacos and flautas are great too.“
“I tried this place for the first time recently, and on the recommendation of a friend. The tacos are awesome and the salsa bar was very good. When I was there the music was loud inside, but I don't think that's normal, I think they were just enjoying it. We sat outside, which was pleasant and quieter.“
“Never been inside. We ususlly order online on doordash and pick up in the drive-through. The grilled chicken quesadilla and chips are our go to. The grilled jalapeños and onions are usually spicier than expected. The cheese sauce is just like processed movie theater nacho cheese. The staff are usually very friendly. Their daily specials are nice but not available when you order online. The burritos are very long here.“
“This restaurant is equipped to seat large groups of more than 10. Our party of 3 was seated in a comfortable and roomy booth on Easter Sunday. The huevos rancheros is fantastic. We were attended by 2 waite staff, 2 managers and the Easter Bunny. Great place for brunch.“
“A wonderful hole in the wall, the cashier is patient and friendly. The street tacos (Carne Asada) were the best tacos i had in a while since moving to Sacramento. The price for 4 tacos and coke is reasonable!!! The plate was so good i forgot to take a picture for the review. But i highly recommend this wonderful restaurant“
“You can always tell if a Mexican restaurant has authentic food based on their salsa. Well, we always ask for extra red salsa Our favorite thing to order is crispy tacos especially birra!! Tonight, I decided to mix it up and asked for asada fries, but substitute the asada for birra. It was a delicious switch up. Great portion sizes, too. We're a family of 7 and eat here weekly.“
“Had a craving for pupusas on the way home from the airport and stopped into La Sonsonateca. Couldn't be more happy with our experience and food quality. There is plenty of seating for large groups and we appreciated the aesthetic! The gentleman who took our orders and brought us our meals was very nice and accommodating. And can't say enough about how delicious everything we ordered was. I love their selection of pupusas. Everything tasted amazing. Definitely found our favorite El Salvadoran restaurant!“
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“Xochimilco restaurant catered the meal for our Aunt's wake. They were very professional. They arrived early, set-up the salsa bar, guacamole, hot warmers and food. They brought their own grill for the fresh tortillas too. When everyone arrived, the food was ready to go. The carnitas, chicken fajitas, beans, and rice were so delicious, there wasn't much left over. And it was so nice to look around the room and see people smile and enjoy great food together. It made our family happy to see and it's what our aunt would have wanted. We had such a wonderful experience and just want to say thank you again.“
“Jimboy’s Tacos (in general) is by far the best fast food Mexican restaurant in the states. This location, specifically, is great, because they literally only sell the beef taco. It is that good.Parking: You will need to park down the street, it is a corner shop for take out.“
“I stumbled across this place because I was craving birria tacos. I got the quesa birria tacos and they were hands down the best I’ve ever had. The restaurant is decorated so nice for Valentines and everything looked super clean. I went there twice within a week and had wonderful experience both times. The employees are super helpful and nice. Absolutely love this place!!“