Wow such a good vibe in this place! Felt really welcome and the staff went above and beyond - letting us try the agua frescas and bringing us salsa refills. The barbacoa burrito was so fresh and fulfilling. Definitely coming back every time we pass through Soledad
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haydn Lenz
This is my go-to Mexican spot in Soledad. The enchiladas are sooo tasty, very authentic and always fill me up. Depending on who’s behind the butcher counter, you can sometimes get birria in the enchiladas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Rodriguez
Bro what is this cmon now even my little brother makes better ones than this
Sara Stover
The food was authentic, it's the comfort food you want. So fresh and flavorful! The Salsa verde was so unique and expertly crafted.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fernando Zuniga
Very good service and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barbacoa
Lee Kanoa
Just ate here with my brother and parents. The sandwich was bomb!! Thanks. Very cozy place with lots of seatings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Steiny
The food is traditional, wholesome and unlike anything found this far north.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla
Leon Chen
Better than any burrito I’ve had in San Fran
Food: 5
Karyn Hart
Had the barbacoa. Delicious comfort food. Genuine atmosphere. The people are down to earth and accommodating. Would recommend for authentic Mexican comfort food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Royal Flame
Important!!! Always Ask for a Receipt (Cash or Card), especially in this restaurant for the following reason:
The food here is delicious, and the prices are reasonable, leaving a great first impression—until I encountered an issue during the same visit.
We initially ordered four entrées and received a bag with handwritten labels taped on it from the food prep staff. I paid in cash but didn’t ask for a receipt, which I usually do. The cashier, an older gentleman who appeared to be the owner, completed the transaction after checking the food and the order label.
After eating part of my meal in-store, we decided to order more food to take home because we enjoyed it. I placed another order, showed the food to the cashier, and paid cash again. However, just as I was about to drive away, the food prep lady ran after me, claiming I hadn’t paid for my first order.
I explained how much I had paid in cash and the change I received, but claimed that neither she nor the cashier could find a record of the transaction. I suggested they check the CCTV footage or their computer records. It seemed the cashier might not have printed the receipt for my cash payment. Additionally, he appeared forgetful, possibly due to age or other reasons. Finally, the lady said it's ok. Probably she found the transaction inside the computer with the amount I told her. It was the first time in my life being accused of eating without pay. They had very few customers from the time I arrived to left, could count with my 2 hands. So, you can't really say the guy didn't remember because of too many people. Customers were staring and it's quite embarrassing!
This situation might stem from disorganized workflows. The food preparer should hand the bag directly to the cashier, who is a few steps away from prep station, this might not have happened. However, it underscores the importance of always requesting a receipt, regardless of how you pay. It can save you from unnecessary misunderstandings and inconvenience.
So much better than any of the chain restaurants on the other side of town. We’ll be coming back again the next time we drive through Soledad. Friendly staff and great burritos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas, Burrito
Becky Rosales
The food is good! If you’re looking for a restaurant atmosphere, this isn’t the place. It’s a taqueria at the back, behind a few grocery items in the store. There are tables and chairs to sit on and eat, so if you don’t mind that kind of atmosphere, you’ll enjoy your meal.
If you’re looking for a great tamale—this is the place! If I’m not going to make them myself, I will not buy tamales anywhere else! The pork tamales are GREAT! The masa is not dry, it’s tasteful. The pork is not dry and they’re not stingy with the meat. The meat/masa ratio is perfect! I’m not a person that eats a lot of tamales during Christmas but this year…it was the highlight of my meals! I will always go here for tamales!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ana Rico
Buena comida y muy buen servicio al cliente
James Loel
The costilla here is amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jazzlynne Allensworth
Great hole-in-the-wall sort of place. We always stop here when we go from SLO to
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Avocado, Super Burrito, Carnitas, Burrito, Torta, Pastor Burrito
Wow such a good vibe in this place! Felt really welcome and the staff went above and beyond - letting us try the agua frescas and bringing us salsa refills. The barbacoa burrito was so fresh and fulfilling. Definitely coming back every time we pass through Soledad
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my go-to Mexican spot in Soledad. The enchiladas are sooo tasty, very authentic and always fill me up. Depending on who’s behind the butcher counter, you can sometimes get birria in the enchiladas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bro what is this cmon now even my little brother makes better ones than this
The food was authentic, it's the comfort food you want. So fresh and flavorful! The Salsa verde was so unique and expertly crafted.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good service and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barbacoa
Just ate here with my brother and parents. The sandwich was bomb!! Thanks. Very cozy place with lots of seatings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is traditional, wholesome and unlike anything found this far north.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla
Better than any burrito I’ve had in San Fran
Food: 5
Had the barbacoa. Delicious comfort food. Genuine atmosphere. The people are down to earth and accommodating. Would recommend for authentic Mexican comfort food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Important!!! Always Ask for a Receipt (Cash or Card), especially in this restaurant for the following reason:
The food here is delicious, and the prices are reasonable, leaving a great first impression—until I encountered an issue during the same visit.
We initially ordered four entrées and received a bag with handwritten labels taped on it from the food prep staff. I paid in cash but didn’t ask for a receipt, which I usually do. The cashier, an older gentleman who appeared to be the owner, completed the transaction after checking the food and the order label.
After eating part of my meal in-store, we decided to order more food to take home because we enjoyed it. I placed another order, showed the food to the cashier, and paid cash again. However, just as I was about to drive away, the food prep lady ran after me, claiming I hadn’t paid for my first order.
I explained how much I had paid in cash and the change I received, but claimed that neither she nor the cashier could find a record of the transaction. I suggested they check the CCTV footage or their computer records. It seemed the cashier might not have printed the receipt for my cash payment. Additionally, he appeared forgetful, possibly due to age or other reasons. Finally, the lady said it's ok. Probably she found the transaction inside the computer with the amount I told her.
It was the first time in my life being accused of eating without pay. They had very few customers from the time I arrived to left, could count with my 2 hands. So, you can't really say the guy didn't remember because of too many people. Customers were staring and it's quite embarrassing!
This situation might stem from disorganized workflows. The food preparer should hand the bag directly to the cashier, who is a few steps away from prep station, this might not have happened. However, it underscores the importance of always requesting a receipt, regardless of how you pay. It can save you from unnecessary misunderstandings and inconvenience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
So much better than any of the chain restaurants on the other side of town. We’ll be coming back again the next time we drive through Soledad. Friendly staff and great burritos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas, Burrito
The food is good! If you’re looking for a restaurant atmosphere, this isn’t the place. It’s a taqueria at the back, behind a few grocery items in the store. There are tables and chairs to sit on and eat, so if you don’t mind that kind of atmosphere, you’ll enjoy your meal.
If you’re looking for a great tamale—this is the place! If I’m not going to make them myself, I will not buy tamales anywhere else! The pork tamales are GREAT! The masa is not dry, it’s tasteful. The pork is not dry and they’re not stingy with the meat. The meat/masa ratio is perfect! I’m not a person that eats a lot of tamales during Christmas but this year…it was the highlight of my meals! I will always go here for tamales!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Buena comida y muy buen servicio al cliente
The costilla here is amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great hole-in-the-wall sort of place. We always stop here when we go from SLO to
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Avocado, Super Burrito, Carnitas, Burrito, Torta, Pastor Burrito
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