Casual cantina since 1989 with a large menu of homemade Mexican recipes, plus TVs & outdoor seating.
Michael Lickver
Fantastic food in huge portions for a great price. Nice restaurant with gorgeous custom made one-of-a-kind wooden dining tables. Nice view out the back windows. The staff are so kind, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant decorates for the holidays out back. Great atmosphere.
… morePio M
The Mrs & I took a quick trip up to Yosemite for the weekend and heard from all the locals that this was the place to go have dinner, the recommendations were spot on! The food was delicious. The service was top-notch with a personal touch. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner such a nice gentleman. We very much enjoyed our visit overall and when we come back, we will definitely stop here for some more delicious food.
… moreShahi M.
Quality of the food is ok. Taste is ordinary. Portions are very small. Not many choices. No taco no burritos options. There are only two burritos priced at $23 and $24 dollars. There is small lunch menu. Two items $20 and one item $15. I ordered two one item, but she brought us one dish with two items. She was not listening and wanted to take our order speedy fast and made us to swallow our questions. It’s alright. But then the plate! Two burritos the size of taco and with ONLY meat it them. Rice and beans on the side. Oh, the beef burrito was ground beef! Each burrito for me was 8 bites; for a male is probably 4 bites the most. For the food, the place is very overrated and overpriced. Make me not to trust google reviews any more. Alas!
… moreSynodix
El Cid, while providing great service, was very disappointing. My family and I stopped by after visiting Yosemite National Park in hopes of eating simplistic, easy Mexican food. Unfortunately, we were met with chunky, lukewarm cheese dip; bland, flavorless margaritas; and greasy, lazily constructed tacos and quesadillas. Do not waste your money on this almost disrespectful attempt at Mexican food that is priced like it’s Nobu (We paid 90$ after tip for a beer, margarita, quesadilla, and cheese dip; imagine what a full family would cost)
… moreESQ Fresno
This place was convenient. I had a few margaritas And they were great. The food was ok. I expected a little better. The flan was absolutely delicious.
… morejeffcp1
I am a little confused about my experience. I have been here before, many, many years ago, and it has changed. The restaurant was nice, and the servers were great, I did not like the fact that there were very large flies buzzing around our window. Not just one or two, we killed about 4 of them. Grossed us out a little bit.
Our food, on the other hand, was mixed with different feelings. I can honestly say that the chili relleno was very good. The albondigas were also very good, too, the shredded beef tacos were not that good, I’ll give them a 4.5 out of 10. The shells were not crispy, but soggy and meat had an artificial taste to it. I would say and try it if you are in the area and judge for yourself.
… moreEydin Hansen
Best Mexican food in the mountains! I dont have to say anything else.
… moreM Zahidul Islam
During our trip to Yosemite National Park, we had the pleasure of visiting this wonderful place. I cannot speak highly enough of the top-notch service we received, and the server, in particular, was truly extraordinary. The food was not only delicious but also exceeded our expectations, and the atmosphere was simply mind-blowing. I am absolutely certain that I will make a point to visit this place again in the future.
… more559 Car Stereo & Alarm
We went to El Cid in Oakhurst today and everything was absolutely delicious! I ordered two enchiladas with rice and beans, topped with chile verde sauce, and it was packed with flavor. I also had a shrimp cocktail that tasted incredibly fresh and refreshing. The food was hot, well-seasoned, and came out fast. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had in Oakhurst. We’ll for sure be back!
… moreNezam Newman
Extremely impressed by this restaurant!! We stopped here on our way back from Bass Lake, and wow, the food was excellent! As far as Mexican food goes, this did not feel authentic, HOWEVER, it is very tasty and hits the spot when you need it! The beef in beef fajitas was seasoned well and I enjoyed it. Botana El Cid, which is the fancier and tastier nachos, was excellent. The meatball soup was… okay. Personally, I do not recommend it, but my taste buds are different. Overall, really enjoyed our experience.
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