We stopped in for lunch on a weekday and there was plenty of parking available in the business area and it was easy to find. We were meeting a friend and they had gotten a table for us before we arrived, but it wasn't busy and there were plenty of tables available. We're glad we had a chance to try Cantina Pedregal before it changes into Nixtaco- although now having been to both you're going to have delicious food either way. The restaurant is beautiful and whoever did the interior design was so thoughtful with the furniture, colors and ambiance. It's very warm, welcoming and calming inside. A great date spot or place for a meeting. The lunch menu has a good variety of options, and is broken down into smaller bites/appetizers, salads, main plates, and then sides. It's a nice spot to share dishes so you can try more items and share the sides. We ended up getting the chips and salsa ($7) with an extra salsa ($4), Grilled Black Half Chicken ($23), and Fideo Seco ($14). Our friend got the Carne Asada Tacos ($24), Refried Beans ($12), and Red Rice ($10). The sides were shareable and needed, since the entrees came on their own. Our friend added some of the beans, rice and Fideo Seco on their tacos and our chicken did come with some tortillas to make our own tacos or eat on it's own. Everything was high quality and flavorful. The Fideo Seco was surprisingly my favorite item. It is vermicelli pasta with sofrito, chorizo and egg yolk and was very tasty. The chicken was good, but hard to eat without using your hands to get all the meat off the bones- the messy hands didn't seem to fit with the restaurant vibe but we loved the flavor and how tender the chicken was. The salsa was good and the chips were fresh, but it seemed like a lot to charge $4 for the ramekins of salsas. I would pass on chips and salsa next time. Overall it was a great vibe, high quality food and good service. Definitely more of a treat meal or great spot to impress a date or business client. For a regular chill meal it felt a bit expensive, but I think they're going for more upscale. read more

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I had been waiting to come here for a while now so glad we made it in . We drove 40 mins just to eat here. Walking in the decor is very modern and nice . The restrooms is for everyone. You walk in and the doors close individually but u do share the space and area to wash your hands with anyone that walks in . Not bad never really seen this before . Our waiter was amazing his name was Doug he explained the menu to us . It could be a lot but he helped us . Doug was very helpful and attentive. We ordered drinks my favorite one was called Sol Dorado . I wish they had more Gin drinks I had the only Gin drink called Brissa Del Mar but ,I was not a fan . For food we ordered the Caesar salad , sweet potato which was amazing. For our main dish we ordered the cazuela (Asado De Puerco ) which is pork stew it came with handmade corn tortillas . We made some delicious tacos out of it . I had to get dessert they all sounded so good! We got the Smoked Pumpkin Tres Leches delicious. Overall, it was a different experience the food is a bit different and I'm Mexican BTW but it's from a part in Mexico called Monterey every part in Mexico has their own way of cooking . The menu its self is different you order to share . It's a little on the pricier side but the portions were a good size for sharing . I feel like for the main entree there is not that many options on there wish to see more . Overall we had a great time . Great food and ambiance. read more

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I had the pleasure to eat here again and I absolutely loved my time here. What a special place! I had a few small items, but the standout for me this time was the Caesar Salad. It is served with flour tortillas. To eat the salad, you cut the salad and eat it with a tortilla. A truly special dining experience is when you have a common dish that is changed in a way that is surprising and enhances the dish. The service as usual was top notch and I always enjoy sitting at the bar and watching people make gorgeous drinks and having someone to chat with. I look forward to coming here with a larger party and trying some bigger plates. So here's to visiting again soon! read more

Cantina Pedregal - Caesar Sad. Don't skip eating it with tortillas! - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

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Our first time here on a Tuesday night at 8:30pm (30 min before closing). Staff were very welcoming and our server gave us some great background about the restaurant. It was described as inspired by Monterey, Mexico cuisine which takes influence from BBQ and Mediterranean. Dishes are shared family style and it's recommended to get a few different things to try. For appetizers, we ordered the guacamole which came with housemade tostadas and the Tetela (basically a stuffed pita pocket with succotash - corn mix and beans and yogurt - reminded me of a samosa. We also got the special which was a chorizo open faced gordita (which was my fave). For the main dish we tried the cortadillo (beef stew) and got a side of red rice and beans. It was definitely enough for two plus leftovers. Drinks were pricey - I got La Pila (which tasted like an alcoholic coconut horchata) and my bf got a Paloma (but it tasted more like orange juice rather than grapefruit)...so that is the only critique we had. Overall a great time, excellent service, aesthetically pleasing, and delicious! Hoping this restaurant succeeds because it's definitely a gem. read more

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Had a great meal here with friends. The decor and ambiance was very nice. Our server was very engaged and accommodating without being overbearing. We ordered a bunch of stuff including the smoked goat, octopus tlacoyo, shrimp aguachile, charro beans, refried beans, red rice, duck mole taquitos, smoked beets and roasted cauliflower. Food was all solid. For me the cauliflower was my favorite bite, but I also loved the goat, the octopus, and the charro beans. The rice was a bit basic for the price. We also ordered 2 desserts and both (flan and the pecan tart) were good. Very enjoyable meal overall. I will say the weak link for the meal were the mixed drinks. We ordered an assortment and I found the balance on all of the drinks to be lacking. Pretty much only thing stopping me from giving this place 5 stars. I would return here. read more

My wife and I went here for a late lunch. It came highly recommended by a friend this morning so we thought we would give it a try. There was only one other couple in the restaurant that was sitting at the bar. The restaurant is decorated wonderfully, and the music is about the perfect level. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu which was helpful since it was our first time. My wife had the Carne Asada Tacos and I had the Grilled Salmon. The lunch menu probably had about 5 entree items. Not sure, but the dinner menu might have a few more to choose from. My wife likes her Mexican food full of taste but not spicy heat and the green sauce on her tacos was above her comfort level. Thankfully, the waiter could see she was struggling a bit and brought her like a sour cream/mayo mix to settle it down just a bit. My grilled salmon was also a bit spicy but definitely not outside of my comfort zone. Even the guacamole had some kick to it. The salmon was served on some smokey cabbage which was delicious. The salmon had just a bit of spice but a very smokey flavor which was great. Everything you order is ala carte, so it's not truly a full meal, and it is a bit on the pricey side. After we finished, my wife asked to go to Leatherby's for some ice cream to tame the spice taste she still had in her mouth. It's a very nice restaurant, but probably not our "go-to" spot. read more

I recently dined here on Valentine's Day--had a reservation, and I really appreciated that even though they offered a set menu option, you can still order off the regular menu. Parking is free, but it was super busy that night, so finding a spot was a bit of a challenge (though I'd imagine it's easier on a normal night). We were greeted with friendly smiles and seated promptly in a new, warm, and inviting space. That said, the tables are a bit too close together, so it got a bit noisy. Also, there wasn't a seat at the bar, and overall, the atmosphere was on the louder side. Our server was very kind and took the time to explain the menu in detail. This isn't your typical Mexican restaurant--it's more elevated and curated, with a focus on flavors from the northern Monterey region. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and the drinks were excellent. Portions are modest, and prices reflect the quality of ingredients and inflation. If you are looking for a 3 item combo enchilada, taco rice and bean plate with pre-made margaritas for $20 this is not the place. I gave 4 stars because of the space just fell short for me. I would love to experience this food in a more intimate location. It's a unique dining experience, great for special occasions or when you're looking for something different. I am glad this place is in Folsom and even the Sacramento area as it is a unique menu. I'm looking forward to trying their happy hour next time (they do have a ample selection of tequilas) read more

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As someone who rarely leaves the grid restaurant scene (and with Canon as easily one of my favorite restaurants), I couldn't resist making the trip up the hill to try the restaurant opened by two of Sacramento's premier chefs (Canon's Brad Cecchi and Nixtaco's Patricio Wise - both Michelin-rated chefs). Overall, I'd summarize that it was a great experience at a unique new restaurant! We booked a later reservation (7:30) for 6. As a new hot spot, the place was slammed when we arrived so it took a little bit for our drinks to arrive but we didn't mind (we were seated right away upon arrival at an awesome half circle booth in the corner which felt like the best seats in the house so we were very content, plus the restaurant interior is gorgeous. Matt Lechowick is the interior designer and really put his special touch here and created a very cool vibe!). We ran into a friend who was sitting at the bar and had come earlier and found the service a bit challenging so given how busy it was, I was glad we did a later reservation and a table as our experience was a lot different (our service and food experience was fabulous!!) We brought our own wine but also opted to kick things off with their in-house margarita. It's served in an adorable miniature martini glass and was quite good - more like a cocktail and not sweet like a traditional margarita (albeit very "alcohol forward!"!) Their menu is best enjoyed family style so we ordered all at once and they brought it out in waves. They kicked us off with their complimentary "chips" and salsa which they put their own unique spin on - think housemade tostadas vs. corn chips (it was amazing) We also got the guacamole which was fresh and good. The queso was definitely some of the best queso I've ever had (the peppers that came with it were also delicious). The beets were also surprisingly yum with a nice smoky flavor. We got 3 different types of crudos (shrimp, fish, and scallops). All were very good (fresh, flavorful) but the shrimp was the favorite for me. For the larger plates, we did the cauliflower, pork belly, and snapper. If I had to rank I'd go pork belly, snapper, cauliflower but honestly they all were phenomenal (for the vegetarian in our group, the cauliflower served as her entree where for the rest of us it was more a yummy side with a nice flavor) For dessert we all split the chocolate flan and pecan pie. Really enjoyed both (it was hard to pick a desert because their dessert menu was really interesting!). My husband also got an espresso martini that he shared with me, which was very well made and delicious too (and again in an adorable mini martini glass!). I was also surprised our bill was not bad for a nice place like this and given everything we consumed - though most likely due to that it was family style (which I really enjoyed because we got to try so many different dishes!) read more

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My parents had a gift card here so we made a reservation. The inside could use some work with making it feel a little warmer. We were seated at a table with booth and chair seating, the booth was a bit uncomfortable. We started with the classic margarita and the sol dorado. We all agreed the drinks were great! The restaurant has small plates and larger items to share. We started with the chips and salsa, I'm more of a classic chips girl not big round chips you break off but the salsa was good. We got the mushroom sope to start which was really good and I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms. We got the shrimp aguachile (insanely good!), pedregal salad (yummy), stuffed sweet potato (I would come back just for this), grilled octopus (yum), grilled black chicken, and refried beans. Overall the food was good, but it's pretty expensive. Glad we got to try. read more

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Amazing, amazing food! Service was a tad bit slow, though. We ordered about 7 dishes between 4 people with some add ons like salsas and rice. Everything was fantastic and extremely flavorful. We also ordered the pecan pie to share, and it was plenty for 4 people. It was good but a tad bit too sweet for my liking, and I didn't care for the corn ice cream that came with it. read more

The food was great and has a nice date night ambiance inside. I'm not a fan of sweet potato at all but we order it with the waiter's recommendation and I'm so happy we did. It was the best part! The ceviche could have had a little more of a kick to it and the cocktails were on point! Wish more restaurants open up in sac like this. read more

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New veggie friendly spot! They have a good amount of already identified vegan options but if you ask your server there are more that you can modify to be vegan. Excellent service and really cool aesthetic, great drinks too! read more

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Our experience at Cantina Pedregal was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by Hazel, who seated us at the perfect table to enjoy the restaurant's lively, colorful ambiance. Doug, our server, was knowledgeable about the menu and made several wonderful recommendations that really elevated our meal--especially the Almas Perdidas cocktail, which was a standout! The entire Cantina Pedregal team made our evening feel special with attentive, friendly service that made every course a treat. We started with the chips, salsa, Matcha Salsa, and guacamole, which were all deliciously fresh and flavorful. The Caesar Salad was a unique twist and so refreshing! The roasted cauliflower and snapper were expertly prepared, and we loved pairing them with the classic beans and rice--every bite was packed with authentic Mexican flavors. We left thoroughly impressed and can't wait to come back. Viva la Mexico! Cantina Pedregal, you have our highest recommendation! read more

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We had a lovely dinner here the other night. First impression of the decor was lovely. We ate inside. I would have loved to eat on their spacious patio but it was too hot. Ordering was a bit stressful. I'm not kidding, the menu comes with a glossary! We gave up trying to figure out exactly what we were ordering and focused on ingredients we liked. We were not disappointed. Everything was delicious. You can really taste the canon and Nixtaco influence in the dishes. I hope people give this place a try despite the menu as the food is so great and unique. read more

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My husband and I were so excited to try this place as die hard fans of nixtaco. In sum: too much cannon and not enough nixtaco The tacos were amazing. Luckily they use nixtacos tortillas. The rest was weird, I don't know how else to describe it. Fussy and strange. My favorite part is we paid for what ended up being a tiny cup of cut up raw veggies with tajin on them. There's no culinary skill involved there. The service was non existent. We were literally 1 of like 3 tables in the entire place, no greeting at the door, no one to seat us. The owners were sitting at the bar ignoring their patrons. Food took forever once we ordered. The interior is beautiful, I'll give it that. We will come back again in a few months to try again. read more

A lot of people ask us to try their food because the chef has a Michelin star When we got there my chair had a nail in it that poked through my pants and I asked the waiter to change it Probably we didn't order right but the food was blend, the pasta had no flavor, the beans were like they were straight from a can. We expected more from a Michelin star chef. Overall it was not a good experience The table was against the wall and it was so cold inside read more

Cantina Pedregal - Pasta, beens, ribeye - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

Visited on a Saturday, 6:30pm reservation. I ordered the mushroom sope ($14), which was delicious but salty. Cauliflower ($16) was tasty, but oily. Drinks are ridiculously tiny for the price, and took 30+ minutes to be served drinks! Guacamole ($12) was only plated with a few chips. My friends ordered a house salad ($18) that was covered with cheese and dressing, even though they asked for it on the side. They ordered a pork stew ($29) which was also small, and Brussel sprouts w/ machaca on them ($15), which they liked, though it was greasy. The refried beans come with a pile of expensive cheesy topping (burrata). No option for plain black beans or pinto beans, which would have been nice. I would have given 3 stars, but I lowered my rating to 2 stars due to it being extremely LOUD inside, and poor service, and incorrect pricing on the menu (Im not sure which dish I was overcharged $1, but if they do this all day, they are making a lot of extra money in a dishonest way.) Warning: If you go in a group of people, it is so loud, that it's difficult to carry a conversation. The ceiling is high, and there is no carpet or anything to absorb the sound. It was cold inside the restaurant, and our chairs were uncomfortable. We definitely will not return to Pedregal. read more

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First and foremost, I made advanced reservations for my mother's birthday, but this was not acknowledged when we arrived. The waitress was also unaware it was her birthday until we informed her. While I appreciate the note that the food is from a specific region of Mexico, I believe the Monterey area, I found both the food and service to be only average; especially when you incorporate the cost. Although there were enough staff members present, the interactions felt impersonal. Given that we were celebrating my mom's birthday, and that I made advanced reservations and mentioned it was her birthday (when making the reservation and to the waitress), I had expected something special to mark the occasion (staff saying happy birthday, scoop of ice cream, something). However, this was not the case. read more

Wow! Opening night did not disappoint. My husband and I had fairly realistic expectations thinking there would definitely be kinks to work out. But everything was excellent. Service was top notch, food came out fast and hot, and everything was delicious. Here's what we ordered: Aquachile scallops - really refreshing and delicious. The only complaint I have is that I wish there was more. 8/10 Ensalada Padregal - DO NOT SKIP THIS DISH. Yes, it's a salad but it was INCREDIBLE. Huge portion and the lettuce was chopped (best way to eat a salad in my opinion) and there was a mountain of cheese on top. The dressing was tangy and perfectly complimented everything. I will be dreaming of this salad. 11/10 Tacos Cabrito - SOOOO yummy and flavorful. The tortilla ripped pretty easily so it was messy but the meat was juicy and flavorful. 9/10 Cazuela di Asado - THE. SAUCE. You will be licking the plate. And the orange really lifting this dish and added some great acidity. 10/10 Queso fundito - my husband's favorite. Sooo stringy and yummy. Especially good with the pork. 10/10 Frijoles - soooo delicious. But I do wish it was a bigger portion 8/10 Guacamole - this was the only meh item bc there was a lot of onion (for my taste) but honestly, you can get guac anywhere. 4/10 Loved every bit of our dinner. Was too full for dessert but we'll definitely be back! read more

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After hearing the hype and being a huge fan of Nixtaco, I was beyond excited to get to try Cantina Pedregal. My husband and I made reservations for Wednesday night for dinner. We were promptly seated and I was glad to have the reservation because the entire restaurant was full. The space is clean and modern, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Given the fact that they have recently opened, there are definitely some kinks that need to be worked out in regards to service - after we were seated, it was almost 30 minutes before our waitress introduced herself and took our drink order. I ordered the abuelita cocktail and my husband ordered a draft beer. I wasn't blown away by my cocktail, but perhaps I simply chose wrong. But again, after we had our drinks, it took us quite a bit of time to get our waitress to take our food order. Almost 45 minutes after being seated and we hadn't even had a bite to eat yet. We placed our entire food order (not knowing if/when we would have our waitress' attention again) and hoped that the dishes would be properly spaced and paced, but that was not the case. We ordered two salsas to try, which were promptly brought out but there was nothing to eat them with; eventually we requested some of the complementary tostadas so that we could try the salsa. The macha salsa had a unique nutty flavor, but definitely needs to be stirred consistently, as it is very oily and most the ingredients sink to the bottom. The charred habanero salsa was smoky and robust; I could eat it on everything. After the pulpo appetizer came out, all of our remaining dishes came out at once and given the tiny size of our table, it was overwhelming. I wished there was a little more flow to the meal, and pacing of our courses. Ok - so all of those missteps aside - the food. It speaks for itself and is honestly the reason for the generous rating. Service missteps aside, the food itself is 5 stars. Balanced, flavorful, creative, innovative. The food is all of these things and more. We tried the pulpo appetizer, aguachile, cabrito tacos, esquites, guacamole, and queso fundido. Hands down, the cabrito tacos were the best thing we ate, followed closely by the pulpo appetizer and the queso fundido. I would come back for those items alone. The fresh tortillas and tostadas perfectly complimented the dishes. I will definitely give Cantina Pedregal some time to work out their opening kinks and hopefully improve the flow of the meal before coming back, but I cannot deny that the food is phenomenal. read more

We are very fortunate to live near this restaurant of elevated Mexican food. The restaurant is clean, modern, and casual with upbeat Mexican music playing in the background. The hostess and wait staff were all super friendly and helpful. We tried a little bit of everything. The cocktails were poured small so didn't have much effect on our spirits. The guacamole and the unique sope de Huitlacoche were great hits. The entrees took over 30 minutes to come out but were worth the wait. The snapper was moist and well seasoned. The diced pork was intensely flavored and unlike what I've ever had before. The desserts were very good and distinctly different than more traditional versions. Overall a great experience worth trying. read more

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Finally! Amazing Mexican food that's authentic and amazing in Folsom! I brought my family yesterday for lunch. The service was top notch and the food was incredible. Bravo for hitting the mark right on opening day! I can't wait it come back... the drinks were solid, the salad, appetizers and main dishes were drool worthy. Thank you Cinthia, Patricio and Brad for bringing your vision so close to home. read more

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Came here during opening week and you can tell from the start that this place will be the new hot restaurant in the Folsom neighborhood. The food was 4/5 especially for the shredded goat and chicharron paté plates we had. Service was 4/5 as well since our assigned waitress was super attentive to our needs and checked in on us constantly to see how we liked our food, which was nice. She also gave some recommendations. Ambiance was lovely as it had blended a contemporary design with subtle North Mexican cultural elements. Overall, would definitely come back to try out more of the menu, it was delish! read more

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Tried several dishes, enjoyed everything except the rice which was bland. Nice surprise to see that the chips & salsa include Gordita's! Took me back to my childhood. Not as good as my Grandmother's but still tasty. The Caesar salad was really good, they grill the lettuce slightly which gave it a nice smoky flavor. The Carne Asada Tacos which is served with bone marrow was very good. The meat was very tender and perfectly seasoned. The flour tortillas are homemade and fabulous! Bought extra for home. The service was great and our server did a great job of "selling" several dishes on the menu. The restaurant captures Mexican culture with a clean modern twist. All in all, a really nice dining experience. read more

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We came here because our favorite Mexican restaurant closed down and someone gave us a 10% discount. The service was slow and we felt overlooked several times in terms of water refills and the check. The food was good but not great and definitely overpriced. Chips and salsa for $7 and an extra $4 for other salsa flavors. Cocktail for $16 and pretty small. It's also pretty loud and hard to have a conversation. It was okay but we won't be back. read more

I read this place is closing and that always sad for the business, employees and the community. But this is not unexpected. We went once and it was a slow and expensive process. Not a place you would casually show up. One cocktail was charged an extra $10 fee for "spicy" charge. No restaurant has ever done that. The ordering process was unduly complex with the waiter wanting to over explain every dish, even the ones we weren't interested in. We tried talking to a manager and we were kind of brushed off about these things. Never a good sign... read more

Cantina Pedregal did not disappoint! Came here with a party of 7 which included kids. Ordered a bunch of shareables and it was so good I forgot to photograph it and what I did shoot was while double fisting Guac and farm egg Taquitos in my mouth. For a new place still getting its legs, service was wonderful. Attentive and accommodating to our kids, I prefer to come back without the kids so we don't have to worry about dumbing stuff down to cheese quesadillas. Though even those were good. The cocktail menu is fun and I loved the Sol Dorado. It was as refreshing as it was beautiful. My only note is that they need to start bottling and selling their hot sauce, which isn't on the menu. It is packed with flavor and good heat. I would love to throw it on eggs for breakfast and hope by mentioning this it can be manifested. read more

Cantina Pedregal - Excuse the guac on the table - everything was messy good and this Tamarind Pineapple cocktail was divine. - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

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Very small menu. I don't like anything spicy so ordered the carne asada tacos. The meat was delicious but the green sauce on top was too hot for me.. The waiter got me their delicious version of sour cream which made it able to be eaten. Our host was very nice. We were there at lunch and only one other couple there. It's a bit pricey for lunch. read more

Food is good but the price is insane they definitely need to look at the prices I had been here once and was craving the choco flan it is really good but a small piece is over $10 the ambience is nice but also puts you to sleep dim lights this place doesn't compare to nixtaco even tho they are the same owners I would rather do the drive the eat here read more

Cantina Pedregal - Choco flan - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

Now this place is phenomenal!! The flavors are there! The flavors are there! The flavors are there! Did I mention the flavors are there? Best pork belly I've had!! Succulent, melt in your mouth goodness! The taquitos were amazing as well that have a great sauce with them. Fork tender stuffed sweet potato with savory chorizo inside. The freshest guac made to order with the crispiest chips! Refried beans packed with flavor with chili oil, nice blend of black and pinto beans. The beso de manzana is refreshing mocktail with a nice kick to it. And the choco flan was absolutely delectable, such great texture, and a great finish to a wonderful meal. read more

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The meals were delicious, the server was great. The prices were insane and the feeling of being nickel and dimed was not good. For example, expensive chips and salsa and you got 1 oz of salsa and 4 small fried tortillas. This is suburbia, give the people what they want - chips and salsa. We were the only people in the restaurant on a Thursday at 3:00. The manager and maybe the owner sat at a table right behind us on laptops. Very weird feeling as a patron. Wished they had moved or used an office. We stayed a while, around 4 pm a couple, clearly dressed up for a date, came in and asked about the dinner menu. I believe it was the owner or a manager that told them they weren't serving the dinner menu yet. Confused, the couple left. We were the only ones in the whole restaurant, why not say come on in, we'll have the chef whip up whatever you want from whatever menu. How different can they be? It was awkward and not welcoming. Happy hour was only in the bar. again, no one was there. We left and walked next door to Mikuni, which was totally full, happy hour in the whole restaurant and patio, aand had some happy hour drinks. This place needs to revamp their chips approach, prices and hospitality style if they want to make it. The food was great but that alone wont fill seats. Next time we'll go to Zocalo's. read more

This is a hot new Folsom restaurant tucked away by Mikuni and in-and-out off east Bidwell. I was very excited to try it considering it's a fusion of chefs from Nixtaco and Canon, 2 of my favorite places. First of all I would say, check out the menu before you go, this type of food and price point may not be for everyone. We came on a Thursday night and sat at the bar. The inside decor is very chic and welcoming. They do have a tv in bar with football on. We started with complimentary salsa and tostada chips/ corn cakes which were amazing! I ended up starting with the Almas Perdidas cocktail which was unique and had a nice watermelon flavors, however was $18 which is overpriced to me. The bartender had great knowledge and recommended when asked about the food. We started with aqua chiles scallops which were good. We had a Cesar salad which had anchovies right on top so if you're not a fan of that, you wouldn't like it. I thought it was really good, however a little overdressed. They give you homemade tortillas on side to make Cesar salad tacos which actually was really good! We then go the Tlacoyo de Pulpo Stuffed nixtamal masa, octopus, chicharrón verde which was very good. For dessert we had the pan de elote with ice cream which was lack luster to me. Cake was a bit dry in the middle and could use more ice cream. It also didn't note that it came with blackberries, which I happen to be allergic to so I had to eat the other side. I think that should be noted. I also had a sueno de Cereza drink which was sour cherry and vanilla marshmallow flavor with Prosecco which was really good and unique. Overall, I would come back and try more things, but this not be a casual everyday place. I personally think the food was great and quality of ingredients were great, but it's not ideal for picky eaters or non seafood eaters. There's also a lot of things on the menu we had to ask what they were as isn't clear or easy to understand. I think the drinks were good, but $36 for 2 cocktails is just a lot. Also, it would be ideal if happy hour went past 5pm. Overall, good food with unique menu and will be back! read more

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Soooo delicious!! Everything tasted so amazing!! We had the goat taco, the sweet potato, the smoked beets and the Guajillo beef. I also had the mezcal cocktail. The flavors were all above and beyond. They were on their toes to help and serve us, especially in the beginning. As it got busier, it tapered off a little, but understandably so. I was really impressed with the ambiance as well. What a beautiful restaurant! They really thought through all the aesthetics. Also, love the gender neutral bathrooms. Nice touch!! Thank you for a lovely evening and meal! I'll be back!! read more

Bland. Overpriced. We had high hopes, but our meal was very disappointing. Stuffed sweet potato was burnt and acrid. The "taquitos" were full of hard chunky bits (described as beef floss, but the texture was off). Bone marrow was just dull. Spent $140 and left a little depressed. Refried beans were almost 50% labneh. A few things we had were interesting but not memorable. The server described our forthcoming meal as a Monterrey dining experience, full of bright heat, lots of peppers, and grilled meats. It didn't deliver unfortunately. read more

We went for a special holiday lunch. Had excellent service. I had the black Chicken and loved it. Others in our group had goat tacos and the stew. The cocktails were wonderful different and perfect. The chips and salsa were special With the masa ones. They treated dietary restrictions seriously for the celiac people in our group. read more

Came here for dinner for an early bday celebration for a friend. Started off on the wrong foot when we were seated and served water and while looking at the menus were told they needed to reseat us since they needed the table we were at for a bigger party. To started we ordered the sope de huitlacoche and I ordered the special which was a sweet garleek Gordita. The sope was good but the presentation looked like shredded mushrooms and I've had huitlacoche in Mexico and I wasn't 100% sure it was present in this sope but it was good nonetheless. The special was good however it looked more like a sope than a Gordita which all the toppings laying on top of the dough not inside like a traditional Gordita. We also ordered the queso fundido, the cortadillo, the camotes and the betabeles. The queso was good but it needed something else, it was just the cheese and had there been an option to add chorizo or even mushrooms that would have added more to the dish. It solidified pretty too so it became hard to eat pretty fast. The cortadillo I thought was delicious and the tortillas were AMAZING! They were a combo of regular and blue corn and visually looked really cool and tasted even better. The betabeles (beets) I found to be delicious! They came with a chimchurri sauce which was tasty. The camotes too were really good. Both vegetable sides we got could have been full dishes on thier own, that's how much food there was. In general I'm very critical of Mexican food since my mom's cooking is hard to beat but this place had some real winners and some that I think could be improved. read more

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We went here on a date night a few weeks ago. Diana gave us excellent service and pairing recommendations. Memorable for me were the Abuelita cocktail, the comote asado (amazing smoke flavor and complex, delicious peanut sauce with creamy cheese). Fideo seco was missing the chicken bouillon salty flavor I have come to associate with "soup", but was enhanced with the salsas we ordered with the tostadas as a starter. The stand-outs for me were the cabrito and the chicharron porchetta. If you like pork belly done right, look no further. If you're more into barbacoa or birria-type shredded beef, the cabrito is worth a try. Both were very enjoyable. To finish the meal, we enjoyed every bite of the pecan pie with goat milk gelato. Even if we were super full by that point, I was glad we ordered it! Great date night ambiance as well :) read more

We were excited to try Cantina Pedregal. We had reservations for 3 last night. The food was good, not great but very creative. The service was absolutely awful and we weren't the only ones who were deeply annoyed by this. It took over an hour for our main entrees to come and the table of 4 next to us waited closer to two hours. I don't know if the kitchen is understaffed or there is another issue but many customers seemed impatient and asked various employees to check on their food in the kitchen. Our waitress came back several times as we waited for food asking if we wanted more drinks. The cocktails are all $18 and up and a glass of wine about the same so it became more annoying to us that they were pushing booze on us to distract from the back up in the kitchen. I would NOT return until this operations issue is resolved. Spending top dollar for very good and creative food is not a problem but when the service is lacking - it's a non starter. A few other details we found lacking- how about instead of tiny water glasses, they put a water pitcher on the table instead of being forced to repeatedly ask for more water. We were a party of 3 and they only gave us two menus. I saw several other patrons go to the hostess and ask for a menu for each person in the party. The prices here need to align with the quality of food and service! We brought our leftovers home and discovered the following night the chicken was raw when I cut into it. See photo. The entire evening was a disaster as I look back on it. Very, very disappointing! And grossly expensive for this experience! read more

Cantina Pedregal - Raw chicken leftovers from Cantina Pedregal. - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

We were greeted warmly and sat at a nice table with views of the restaurant. Our server was friendly and informative about the menu and promptly brought our drinks. The manager came over to welcome us and check on our meal. We had a wonderful experience. The food was an inventive love letter to the Monterrey region of Mexico with mole, sopas, delicious charred salsa, and middle eastern spices throughout. My salmon was cooked perfectly and the pastry on the side filled with the richer fish parts was my favorite. Everyone here cares deeply about the guest experience and putting together a wonderful meal. This place is so special and we are so grateful to have it close to us! read more

I'm very sad to write this review. My husband and I came here on the second day of opening, and it was the best Mexican food we'd had in a while, extremely close to our home. We left super excited, literally couldn't stop talking about it, and bragged to all of our friends about how good it was. My husband even wrote a five-star review that day. However, today was completely different. To start, we ordered the side of tostadas with gorditas. Even though they were complementary when we first visited, we didn't mind paying for them because we liked the gorditas so much. However, the gordita was a completely different recipe today and didn't taste as good as it previously did. I also asked the bartender about the bone marrow with esquite, inquiring if it was a side of corn and how it was presented. He said it was esquite all on top, which sounded delicious, but it turned out to be just peanuts on top. When I asked the bartender about it, he seemed confused. Additionally, for my second drink, I ordered the one with banana walnut liqueur and cinnamon, which the bartender described as more of a dessert drink. I purposely saved that for last, but it was not at all what I expected and didn't taste like either of the main ingredients listed. Finally, they got rid of our favorite item on the menu, the steak bone marrow tacos! This was literally the reason we came back. We found out they will only have it on the lunch menu, and we typically only have time to go out for dinner. We do love their dessert and old fashioned drinks, but unfortunately, due to the tacos no longer being available, we most likely won't be coming back for a while. This is a huge disappointment since we thought we found our new favorite restaurant. read more