El Méxicano
$ • Mexican
Hours:
166 S Main St, Willits
(707) 459-5702
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Great food! Great service by enilio and atmosphere
We have been fans for over 20 years. Great food, super clean and love Fran and her great staff.
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 8:30PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 8:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
El Méxicano is a homey and comfortable restaurant with a real authentic Mexican feel, often accompanied by traditional Mexican music. It provides a consistent, reliable, and quick dining experience with delicious and flavorful food, always well presented. The restaurant is known for its excellent salsa, considered the best in Willits by some, and dishes like the fluffy and flavorful rice are standout favorites.
Specific meals praised include the El Mexicano burrito, made special by its poblano peppers and cheese, enchiladas with a tangy and bright green sauce, and the carnitas taco from the three tacos special. The birria is also noted for its exceptional flavor. The staff is friendly, kind, and provides excellent service that is attentive and genuinely helpful without hovering. They are very flexible, happily adjusting dishes for taste or dietary needs, with many options available for vegetarians.
The facility appears very clean and offers plenty of seating with comfy booths and tables, making it great for solo diners, families, or groups. Street parking is generally easy to find. With a long history of satisfying customers for over twenty or even thirty years, El Méxicano has built a reputation for amazing food and great service, ensuring many customers plan to return without hesitation.