Liz Matarese
We loved their complimentary chips and salsa and it is home made salsa. I ordered the chicken enchilada with rice and skipped the beans. My husband had the chile relleno with beans. Also the flan was sooo good. Honestly this probably has been the best Mexican food we have had in awhile and we drove from slo county. We would drive back just to eat here. The restaurant at this time since it was after thanksgiving going into Christmas was Christmas decorated and was clean plus the staff were super nice. We will be coming back for more.
… moreJose Garcia
No accolade seems sufficient to capture the excellence of this establishment, but allow me to try.
From the moment I passed by, I was drawn in by a thoughtfully placed QR code at the entrance—an unexpectedly convenient touch for an undecided passerby like myself. The digital menu that followed was beautifully designed: comprehensive yet uncluttered, clearly crafted with the guest’s ease in mind.
Stepping inside, the attention to detail only grew more impressive. A traditional ornamental entablature framed the entrance, while the windows were dressed in elegant mocha-brown mesh sheers that softened the light and instantly set a calm, inviting tone. Warm, earthy wall tones and arched walls and entries enveloped the space, creating an atmosphere that felt both sophisticated and deeply soothing—almost restorative.
Every element of the interior reflected the same care and intention as the service: genuinely warm, attentive, and effortlessly welcoming with a plethora of wall art and comfortable leather booth seating.And the food? Needless to say, it was nothing short of delicious.
This is the rare place where ambiance, hospitality, and cuisine align in perfect harmony. Indubitably an absolute gem—I’ll be returning very soon.
… moreChristina Jain
Excellent service, clean and large dining area. Comfortable place to stop on the 101 for a meal. I wouldn’t recommend the tamale, even though it’s a HUGE one, as it’s 80% corn wrapping and a tiny bit of meat but the burrito and other plates were good.
… moreKevin Flynn
I have been coming here forever and always try to stop in between driving north or south on 101. The food is plain and simple. Service and atmosphere are wonderful and bathrooms super clean.
… moreKit Chan
Really lovely ambience and it was a nicely decorated restaurant. Great prices for the food quality and taste. They also served us some chips and salsa. Highly recommended place for a quick stop for lunch.
… moreDon Frasco
Great place to enjoy authentic cuisine. Street parking only. No reservations required. Clean tables and floors. Staff are helpful and friendly. I came here during lunch time and all of a sudden it became crowded. They only have two servers to handle all tables so service took longer.
… moreSelina
We were excited to spend some money and go out for a good meal but were very disappointed! The food isnt good at all. The meat is tough, and my chile verde sauce was very watery. They dont like seasoning here. The tamales are huge but theres absolutely no flavor and barely any meat in them, they were so dry i couldnt swallow without water. All 4 of our meals werent good. Sad we spent 100$. I should have gotten a refund. The service was also pretty bad, our waitress left halfway through (which is totally understandable because life happens), but the new waitress never came to our table. I kept having to go to the front register to ask for anything and to pay. The restaurant itself is cute and the decorations are nice. Dont bother stopping here. We ended up grabbing tamales next door lol
… moreEdgar Mendez
If you’re in town. Better yet if you want authentic Mexican food stop by this place.
The staff are wonderful and if you don’t know what you want try one of their daily specials.
I ate their house special “El Guadalajara.” Picture above.
Did I mention freshly made corn tortillas.
Delicious. Simple food with so much flavor.
This place will be my go to next time I’m passing by.
… moreHans Finzel
We were driving through on the 101 and saw that this looked like a great restaurant so we got off the freeway and went downtown. We were so delighted. It was some of the best Mexican food we’ve ever had. Tremendous service very clean restaurant and wonderful food
… moreBoris Andreev
Awesome place with great vibe, service, and food. Loved the spirit of the place, owned by the same family who established it 25 years back. Highly recommend the Chiles Rellenos, but there were so many great vegetarian options that it’s hard to pick.
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