Considering it's right in downtown SLO, I expected it to be busy. Luckily I was able to try this…read moreplace before the bar crowd arrived. No wait, plenty of seating and friendly staff. The taco meat (asada & chicken) are tasty and the handmade tortillas are great! I specially appreciated them having NA options besides soda and aguas frescas. Their NA (canned) Paloma was delicious!

Came for a late lunch recently. Ordered the Taco Plate with three tacos and some rice & beans. This…read moreis $21 after tax, $24 with tip. You order at the counter, so there's no service to speak of. Ambiance is nicer casual dining. The tacos tasted very good, but they aren't generous with the meat, or anything else for that matter. In fact, in a first for me, they have a salsa bar with pickled carrots, jalapenos and chips... facing the kitchen and with glass blocking it from patrons! The carrots looked, and are really good. I should know, we asked for some and they gave us 3 carrot pieces.

I decided to go with a recommendation from one of the hotel staff La Esquina…read more I was warmly received when I walked in and said I was okay with a spot at the bar because I didn't want to take a table away from other paying customers unnecessarily but nonetheless the hostess provided me with a table. I ordered the steak fajitas and as someone who is VERY picky about the quality of steak fajitas, that thought was put to rest instantly. The steak was tender, perfectly flavored and seasoned and paired with the onions and peppers on the hot plate, it simply hit the spot perfectly. The star though was not the steak; it was my server Francisco who embodied hospitality and was so

Dropped into SLO for the farmers market and heard about the famous Bentley margarita and had to try…read moreit. At the table they had homemade chips, just like corn tortillas that were just fried up, delicious. The margaritas did not disappoint at all. Sorry my pictures were late, but I had the chicken fajitas (my daughter pillaged my chicken, but the black beans and rice with the peppers were great). My bride had the mango salad and it was a nice addition to the heavy carb feast! Very reasonably priced drinks and food, great atmosphere and the service (Tommy) was awesome!

Cute cafe with indoor and outdoor seating (though not a a lot of seating), excellent service,…read moredelicious Mayan mochas, and I LOVED the chilaquiles (verdes) that I ordered. My husband and son ordered the breakfast wrap, which they both enjoyed, but they didn't think zucchini belonged in it and picked most of it out. We will definitely go there again!

Sooo cute. Such a homey, familial vibe. It's like if your cool aunt invited you over for breakfast…read more And you knooow she can cook. I will be back anytime I'm in SLO! Would love to try everything on the menu.

They charge more than their advertised prices. You order from their menu but they charge than the…read moremenu price. Thats unethical and probably not legal. Food ok but not worth the deception

Came here with my girlfriend and it did not disappoint…read more The service was great. Everyone is always so kind and the food came out quick. It was a beautiful evening so they have the doors open and the outside seating was certainly an option. The burrito bowls we had were rich in flavor. I love coming here when I'm in town.

Great fish tacos - tasty and hearty - and excellent service! Lots of tables on a Thursday at 11:30…read moream.

I was overcharged here and the way it was handled was frustrating…read more After I paid, I noticed the total didn't match what I expected based on the menu. When I brought it up immediately, the bartender responded with, "Oh yeah, I guess I should have told you that," which pretty much confirmed they were aware of the discrepancy beforehand. That's not okay. If there are extra charges, substitutions, or upcharges, they need to be clearly communicated before the transaction--not after the customer catches it. The food was fine, but this kind of experience kills trust. Double-check your bill if you come here.

This is our favorite place at SLO Public Market, where we frequently charge our car when visiting…read moreour daughter. Why? The slaw bowls are reasonably priced and satisfying, the menu has a nice variety, and who I think is the owner is very friendly and welcoming and enthusiastic - like a guy that seems like would be fun to hang out with and talk about anything. It's upstairs and probably easy for some to miss as it's the only thing upstairs, but they post signs outside and inside near the stairs, and they've been here awhile, so it must be doing well. As you can see, the slaw bowl comes with a good amount of protein, a few chips, and a variety of ingredients to go on top of the slaw. I've had chicken in the past, which is also good. Just one piece of chewy meat this time, which happens. Flavor is very good and satisfying and the slaw keeps things feeling pretty light and healthy. I've had burritos in the past too, and those are more filling. There's ample seating area as well, with a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready. Self-serve drink taps for soda and to get water. Always enjoy coming here and I'm sure we'll eat here many more times in the future. I just need to venture out a bit and try more menu items.

My wife and I really enjoyed the food we had here. We tried the grilled Oaxacan Shrimp Tacos that…read morewere delicious. We also got a wet Seared Beef Burrito that was everything we wanted. With those items we tried their mild, hot, and avocado salsa's that did a nice job of adding to the flavors of our entrees. We also tried the chips and guacamole that we really liked, and you get a lot of guacamole for the price. The young man who took our order gave us a great explanation of how they prepare the salsa's and took us through the preparation of the meats and seafood items. This place is in the second floor of the SLO Public Market with lots of seating both indoor and outdoor. We are definitely glad we tried this place.

Great staff and even better food! This is my favorite lunch spot in SLO. I came here three days in…read morea row because it was so good. I like to get the California burrito with pastor.

I was craving some Mexican food, we walked inside and took a look at the menu. I asked some guy if…read morethe burrito he was eating was any good, he said it was one of the best burritos that he has had. I ordered the pastor burrito, and truly there was not much flavor to it and tasted pretty bland. Not too sure if he's had good burritos before, I mean I am from Los Angeles and we have amazing Mexican food. The burrito I ate was honestly underwhelming and I truly wish that I didn't spend my money on the burrito. I feel bad writing my review, but this was just my honest opinion and I'm sure other people feel the total opposite of it.

I've been wanting to stop in at breakfast time and since I had the opportunity today I ordered the…read moreCali Breakfast Burrito. All I can say is WOW! Unlike so many other breakfast burritos that are loaded with carbs, i.e., potatoes, etc., this one had spinach, tomatoes, guac, and sausage. It was one of the best breakfast burritos that I've had in a long time. And, BTW, the green salsa that it came with was to die for!

Omg...such tasty Mexican food! Hear me out, I grew up with authentic handmade Mexican food almost…read moreevery day of my life. So whenever I choose to eat Mexican out, I am super picky. This place exceeded my standards. I ordered a torta (Mexican style sandwich) It was bomb!! I got a jamón (ham) one. The bread was perfectly toasty on the outside and soft on the inside. The ham was juicy and tender. Even the tomatoes were succulent lol. The torta was served with homemade red and green salsas. I tried it with the red salsa and omg will definitely be back to this spot asap to try their tacos and other dishes! Oh, also, the man upfront was super friendly and kind.

I seem to look forward to and want to go back on wing Wednesday for the dry rub and BBQ wings. Five…read morefor five dollars and the are cooking to perfection. Chenin the bartender is an up beet friendly person that can remember my order and is a delightful personality that brings a sense of charm and home to the vibe. She is quick with a story or two and has great personality, feels refreshingly fun to downtown SLO. Can't wait to eat some wings again!

Total dump. The food is awful and the staff is rude. Bathrooms smell like urine and are always…read morefilthy. As you may surmise from all the bad reviews, the bouncers attack people for no reason at the direction of the owner.

Honestly, Efren's doesn't look too promising. My first impression was that it would be just another…read more'fast casual' burrito place. I could not have been more wrong. The first clue was that there is more on the menu than just tacos and burritos, and our attention was drawn to Siete Mares (seafood soup) and caldo de res (beef soup). Both were outstanding, aside from having to deal with the crab legs (real crab, not that fake krab stuff), and the bones in the beef soup. The stock in the caldo de res was rich and beefy, and tasted as if it had been simmering for hours on a back burner. It had a fullness of flavor that made you think of some abuelita's kitchen table. The service was also very efficient and friendly, which is always a plus. Go for the soup.

Such a wasted opportunity. That side of town has nothing. You could be packed all the time!! I…read morego once in awhile because even cold, mediocre food is better than whatever I have energy for when I get home. -Please hire staff that treat customers well, or even just neutrally. Every single time I'm there they act like they're doing ME a favor. The frowns couldn't be more brutal. -Have bathrooms. Until recently, they've been closed 90% of the time..... not just 15 minutes before close... at 5-6pm, you know, when people need them. Please keep them open. -80-90% of the time the meat is dry as a bone. -Salsa bar was BONE DRY at 6:30. Literally nothing. None of the ladles could even reach anything. I went to walk to the register, no one was in line, the employee saw me coming and quickly walked away. She knew what she was doing! They could make a killing here.... But this is what all the people in the neighborhood say. Such a wasted potential.