I moved to Gridley nearly two years ago and drive by Betty's on a regular basis, always saying to myself that I should try it out one of these days. The day finally came. I was headed home but craving chile rellenos so I pulled into Bettys to give them a try. It was mid-week and a bit late so there were just a few other diners in the place. I was quickly seated and received the complementary chips and salsa fresca. I ordered a combo plate including the rellenos I wanted so badly. Within minutes my server returned to tell me that they were out of rellenos. Just my luck! I selected a taco instead of the rellenos, along with a tamale and enchilada. While waiting for my food I was approached several times to make sure I had enough chips, salsa and soda. Every time an employee passed by they looked to be sure I was okay. The staff didn't disturb me but I certainly felt well attended to. My dinner was delivered quickly and was well presented. The enchilada sauce is 'different' and took some getting used to for me. The other items were quite good although the taco got a bit soggy by the time I got to it. For me the biggest draw to Betty's will be the service. It didn't matter who my server was or whose area I was sitting in. Everyone working here seemed to really care about me as a customer. They took good care of me without being pushy or disruptive. Absolutely superb! read more

I have given Betty's a few chances and every time I've been there and I order, it hurts me to have to pay for the food. The food is awful and it has no flavor it's bland and for someone who grew up eating authentic Hispanic food this restaurant is disappointing. My friend's love it but none of them are Hispanic so to them this is the best they've ever had, but for me it's a no, no. I might however in a few years forget how bad it tastes and give it another shot. read more

I have been eating at this restaurant since I was in High School. Every time I pass through I stop and eat. The food is fresh, delicious and authentic. The staff treat you like family not a customer. 100% recommend eating at this restaurant if you are in the area. read more

Stopped in last night for dinner and waited over an hour after I ordered my burrito . When it arrived was Luke warm at best and had been sitting as the sauce had gotten crusty. With 2 beers Bill was 25$. I use to be a fan but now there are better choices in town. Still in shock 25$for a burrito !! read more

My husband, and I ordered chicken soup to go and they put it in a flat box and my husband set it on my lap, and I held it! All the sudden I could feel the boiling hot soup running down my legs, and I thought I had tipped the box, but what had happened was the lids that they put on there to-go containers had melted into the boiling soup causing everything to overflow. So, my husband turned around and took them back and basically they just offered to make us more, and we're very unapologetic! My legs were burning, and we passed on the redo!!! We had 4, 32oz cups will plastic lids completely melted into the soup!! read more

We came for the Menudo, it really was very disappointing.No flavor, and served warm, not hot. The service was very disappointing.The food took forever to arrive. The salsa was water down. Over all, try another restaurant in town. read more

After reviewing all of the 4-star Yelp reviews me and my girlfriend decided to stop at Betty's for what we were reading as great mexican food-NOT!!! My girlfriend is of Mexican decent and knows how to make her own homemade tortillas as well as her homemade salsa's and sauces. I am here to tell you that the food at Betty's is pretty bland and comes nowhere near to what good mexican food is. The service was poor as well we were never asked as to how the food was or if we needed anything after the food was brought out ot us. We needed more salsa and water and a refill on the ice-tea...too bad sooo sad!! It was a horrible experience and will not telling our friends about this place. Anyone that thought this was good food needs to know what good mexican food is and stop writing good reviews if they don't know what they are talking about!!! read more

If you are from out of town don't bother. Extremely slow unattentive service supposedly due to a large group, but two tables who arrived after us were served before us. The food was mediocre to put it nicely. "Authentic Mexican food" would not include hard cold rice, dry enchiladas, or obviously canned 'ranch style' beans. Don't waste your hard earned money. read more

I am a Mexican food lover, but I wasn't impressed. My fiancé wasn't crazy about it either. The salsa wasn't too bad, but the meals we got just didn't taste as well as other places. It's a little dingy too. The seats are worn and floors were dirty. The staff was nice. We were the only clients twice and it took a while for the food to be made. I would go back, just not my personal favorite. read more

Our family of 6 ordered a variety from their menu: 1. Super burrito-consists of rice, beans, chicken, pork, and beef 2. Chile verde chimichanga (they were out of carnitas) ...pork was dry and bland 3. 2 orders of steak ranchero ...Omg this is one of the reasons for my 2 star rating. $15 each and al we got was a huge platter of onions & bell peppers in tomato sauce. The entire dinner we spent picking through looking for the beef in this steak dish. The sauce was tasty, however what little beef we could find were such small pieces ( smaller than my pinky tip no exaggeration). I have never seen steak ranchero like this before. 4. The special- 2 enchiladas 5. Tamales, enchilada, and chile relleño combo ...worse tamale we've had. Picture a 2" diameter tamale and of that, 1 3/4" was all masa! Staff was busy , probably due to Graduation night. This is a good place to stop at if you're passing through and don't want to eat fast food for for the value, you get a better meal for better value at fast food. If I'm going to spend $15 for a specialty dinner I expect more than bell peppers/onions as my entree. Half of us left with more than half food left on our plates. read more

People should know not to use Betty's for groups. Otherwise, it is a good place to eat. They are inconsistent and unfair when it comes to groups. Lookoutfor surprise/hidden costs that will make the total bill overpriced. read more

Upon entering the entire place didn't smell too enticing but the parking lot is usually full so we decided to go on in. Kinda dark and dusty but the young woman who seated us was very sweet. Chips and salsa was good, so I'm thinking it's going to be at least edible. Wrong!!!! If you're on a diet this is the place to go. I took one bite of each item on my plate and that's all I could stomach. I do not understand how this establishment stays in business. The food didn't even look appetizing let alone taste like human food. Very very disappointed since there's not too many options in this area. read more

I ordered nachos, a super burrito, enchiladas, and tacos. .... and not a single thing was edible. ....I have had better mexican from taco bell. ......I will never go back. .... service was very friendly though. ... .. but this was by the far the worst place I've been to eat. ... not even for just mexican, but by far the worst food I've had. .... and I've be in the military for almost ten years..... read more

Betty's has great service and good food. If you are a salt-a-holic, you will have to salt your food, but it was still amazing food. The flour tortilla chips were a little piece of heaven. Delicious! The location is old, but they have adorable decorations and a great atmosphere. read more

Betty's has been in Live oak for years! Betty's is what I consider a hit and miss type of restaurant. Some days I'm like dang that was bomband some days I'm like what the heck was that my stomach hurts. Yea you get the picture but the only reason I put it as a 4is because lately the food has been on point with no regrets. So consider eating here if your in the mood for a sit down Relaxed atmosphere with some descent grub. Good luck amigos! read more

Pretty good dang Mexican grub here at reasonable prices. I think this is heads and tails better than the 'Big' Mexican restaurant up the road in Gridley and down the road in Yuba City. In fact, I would say this is the best Mexican restaurant in the Yuba City area at least. I havent been to all of them I'm sure, but so far... My wife even got a shot of tequila when I asked why her margarita was so weak at no extra charge. Also worth mentioning; the waitress this last time was very good and brought tons of salsa and kept the chip bowl full at all times, even during dinner. read more

Betty's has been up and down the last few years. Lately it's been pretty good. I still avoid the tamales. Service is always good.

Unfortunately I have to give at least one star but they don't even deserve that. Service SUCKED. Hardly ever seen our waitress and in the middle of taking our order she walked away to attend to a different table. This should have been our clue to leave but sadly we stayed. After taking our order we didn't see her again til our food arrived. While eating our food, which wasn't that good, I noticed a hair in my tamale so after finally finding our waitress I told her and showed her what I had found an asked her to remove it from our bill as I had no desire to continue eating. She then proceeds to tell me how tamales naturally grow hair in them although I could clearly see this was human hair. She then takes the food back to the kitchen only to bring out a husk with the same hair an try to argue that it was a natural hair. Then charged me a $40 tip, what she thinks she needed tipped for is beyond me because she didn't do much for us. NEVER again will I return to this establishment as it is the WORST service and food I have ever had. read more

I love this Mexican food place in Live Oak, I have taken three of my friends there in the last month. It's close to 50 mile from my home and I still go, it's that good read more

This place used to be good a long time ago. But the last few years, it's really went downhill. I ordered some fajitas the other day for take out, and there was literally 3 pieces of meat in it and all vegetables. They're getting really cheap on how much food they give you. Not to mention, the rice and beans were super cold. That is the last time I will ever go there. And I've heard a lot of people are cutting them off. Service is terrible as well. The only reason I gave them 1 star was because their salsa is decent. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. Also look out for hidden miscellaneous fees. They always scribble on the receipt and add all these hidden fees. Rip off. Stay the hell away. read more

Have been here a couple times in the past month and the service has improved alot. The fajitas were good but a little on the slim side on the meat. The prices are right though. read more

Love this restaurant - they know me by name, love the food & service. I have been going to this restaurant for the last 25 hrs old. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for authentic Mexican food. read more

Food was bland! Just not good at all! Ordered a super burrito with chicken, it literally only had shredded chicken inside, no beans, no salsa , nothing but chicken! And the chicken was bland, no seasoning at all! The rice was hard, like it had been sitting! I will never go back!!! read more

I have been going to Betty's for over 30 years. Yes, sometimes the food is hit or miss, but honestly, who is consistent over this amount of time. The food is always way better than any other "authentic" mexican place I have been in. And I have been in quite a few in a number of States.... Had heard that the All American was now serving breakfast at Betty's and took my dad there for Father's Day. We were not disappointed! The food was really good and we were stuffed before we finished. I am glad I took my dad there today for Father's Day and look forward to going there again. read more

Best salsa ever! I've lived in LO my whole life and have been around bettys for so long

Betty's has awesome food, the only short fall is they will not provide detailed receipts required for business expenses.

I went to this restaurant earlier. It was very good to say the least. The chicken burrito I ordered was good yet small. I think the difference with this kind of Mexican restaurant is that it doesn't serve in huge portions, which is very much similar to what you'd have at any typical restaurant in Mexico. I will point out that some of the negative reviews here are a bit snobby and missing the mark. "I've had better food at Taco Bell?" First off, Taco Bell isn't really Mexican food. This is real Mexican food. read more

Really good local Mexican. We like to order the combination nachos, chicken quesadillas, and/or pork burritos. We also enjoy their chips and salsa. Sometimes our bill total varies depending on whose working. read more

It is pretty amazing to find a truly authentic Mexican restaurant this far north of the border or not in the southwest. There was 5 of us and all dishes were very good. The Carnitas were excellent and I had a huevos ranchero that was unusually good. The meat was so tender and very tasty with a dabble of nice spicy brown sauce. The flour tortillas were some of the best and the chips and salsa were excellent. This place I'm told is very popular and folks travel from miles around just to come here to eat and I can see why. A very nice gem located in a very small farming community. Diners Dives & Drive-In Guy Fiery would definitely like this one. read more

Some of the best chili verde around, very nice family and food is always fresh.

Nice small place in Live Oak Ca. Atmosphere is nice and the establishment is clean. Food was flavorful but the same as most restaurants. The only did shredded beef and chicken for their tacos and burritos but it was moist and plentiful. Nice place to get a bite but I felt a little ignored. read more

Great restaurant, just had a birthday party there and the food and service was great!

Not the greatest Mexican food that I have had. Service is slow, I would rather drive to Casa Lupe for dinner.