Food, Family and Fun! Food - Amazinggggg…read moreFamily - so sweet and kind. And went in with MY old Grass Valley Family! And Yuvi our server was so sweet and took this awesome photo of us! Fun - everyone who came inTo eat or pick up the most amazing takeout (which was a TON of people while I was there on a Sunday night) was as excited for their food as we were!! Thank youuuu El Milagro for the win!!!

After an outing to the local Empire Mine State Park a quick yelp search brought us here. Had we…read moreknown there was only one cook that night and our food would take just a bit OVER AN HOUR to be served we might have gone elsewhere. But we would have missed out on the YUMMY fresh flavors. We didn't know until we waited 35 minutes that there was only one cook at which point you think, "we've already waited this long... might as well stay". I know it's a small place so every penny counts but maybe a small consolation of regularly filling the complimentary beans/ salsa and chip basket would have helped (it got refilled only upon request) or offer another soda/ drink on the house or a complimentary dessert at the end. The decor is culturally cute and well loved and restaurant appeared clean. There seemed to be a couple of other tables celebrating special events so I'm sure that didn't help the wait time since they were kind of busy with groups. In any case, the food was good! The little guy ordered his two soft tacos with only carne asada, hubby had carne asada plate which came with grilled onion and nopale paddle, I got the carnitas plate. We got both the flour and corn tortillas which didn't seem homemade but warmed perfectly. The rice and beans pass my Mexican palate test - hooray!!! The meats were all flavorful and not over cooked. AND - OMG the green salsa that came with my carnitas--- this wonderful little cup was a surprise of heaven! I could have eaten that salsa all day everyday!!! The nopale was cooked just perfectly too. For drinks we had an Agua Mineral, a Mexican Coke and agua fresca de melón. Next time we head to the mines for a hike we'll probably drop by again... and maybe make sure there is enough help that there won't be such a long wait. No complaints and only praises in everything that we ate and drank!!

Visited June 25 2026. See my receipt …read more Yes...my fav place in Grass Valley! Huge outdoor shaded patio with misters which My puppy enjoyed! This place is classy yet casual. The employees are warm and friendly ( Grass Valley vibe ). We ordered our usual steak fajitas with all the complementary salsas. The dish also comes with rice and beans. I asked for alittle extra sear on the meat and it was perfect! The salsas..especially the habanero was spicy! They have many salsas and they are top notch! All so fresh! We had leftovers as usual and a very happy puppy in a nice shaded patio! Don't miss this place!

So my mom has eaten here for lunch with a good experience but never dinner, so we gave it a shot…read more We got there just after 6pm, a little ahead of the Saturday night crowd. From the start, things were bumpy. Our server was very pleasant but seemed flustered. Everything took more tine than it should have, from getting chips and salsa to placing our order. The Saturday crowd was pouring in and bumpy went to rocky. Our dishes took forever to finally arrive. Ok now for the food.... Mom had the California Enchilada and that was a success - very stuffed w chicken. My wife had the taquitos. She wanted one beef and one chicken but I guess they don't have that option in the ordering system so we went all beef. She ordered a side of black olives but it never arrived. We would have flagged the server on this but barely saw her. I had the Beef Chicana and that was the least successful dish. The dish ate extremely dry. It had amazing flavor but eaten as presented was not great. I tried to doctor w cheese and salsa which helped. I took mine home because i think w some moisture (beef stock?) some crema and maybe guac, it could be killer. Final notes. The salsa was very good, tasted homemade. The guac was okay. I was a little bummed no mole dishes on the menu. My wife brought home churros w caramel and she loved them. The ambience of the place was great - perfect noise control at the beginning but when it got packed, you are going to shift to yell mode. We will try it again but probably mid day lunch vs full blast Saturday night.

I was looking forward to the chili verde but I was disappointed because it was so salty. I brought…read moreit home so I could make unsalted rice it put it on. The service was great and others in our party were happy with their meal. I really want to try the pozole, but I think I might ask for a sample first. Food should not be cooked with so much salt. Let the customer add salt if needed.

Stopped in at El Taco Loco on Union and got exactly what I came for. Carne asada tacos were…read morefantastic, meat had a solid char, good seasoning, fresh tortillas, no skimping. Real deal taqueria food. The salsa bar is the move. Big spread of house made salsas and condiments so you can dial in your tacos exactly how you want them. Family run, fresh ingredients, friendly service, fair prices. I'll be back next time I'm in Nevada City. Don't sleep on this spot.

Easily one of my favorite New Mexican spots in grass valley!…read more This place is so cute inside and seating is plentiful Service here is outstanding I have zero complaints We all ordered tacos and left here with the biggest smiles on our faces truly amazing food The drinks here are STRONG not a complaint just a warning I loved my watermelon margarita. This is a great spot for friends and family at any time of day we came here for dinner and will be definitely coming back soon for lunch

*review based on brief bar experience only - no food*…read more It was an interesting experience for us as we wandered in for drinks while we waited for our Thai food we ordered Nextdoor. The bar is directly at the entrance, and they seemed to have gotten busy just shortly after we arrived. We had someone take our order, then another person take our order awhile later stating it wasn't inputted. When asking the bar tender for recommendations, he was less than helpful. He seemed like he wasn't very experienced at the bar, and after observing for awhile we realized that everyone in the restaurant seemed to be wearing all hats. Seating, serving, tending bar, ect. I think they could definitely benefit from some structured responsibilities for the individuals on staff- you know what they say- jack of all trades but master of none. At the end of the day, our drinks were okay, but we watched them pour one directly out of a can. They also didn't ask if we wanted blended margaritas or on Ice, so I guess next time I should plan to specify. I would try this establishment again, and look forward to the whole dining experience, in a few months. I think they just have a few kinks to work out :)

Oh my gosh Before I moved to Plattsburgh NY I've had a lot…read moreof Mexican food when I lived in Calif I'm in California first since 2018 had my first Barrio(sp) Tacos!! Omg the best tacos ever! With all the fixing too Nothing cost extra chopped onion ,sour cream of course dipping sauce All very good Plus becuz it's a market I was able to shop for dried chilis , nectar drinks & tortillas I'll def go back be fire I go back to Plattsburgh Prices were fair too

" STOP SCROLLING - If you're in Grass Valley and haven't hit up **El Barrio Mexican Market** yet,…read morewhat are you even doing with your life?! I rolled up and ordered the **shrimp burrito**, expecting solid street-style Mexican vibes. Holy mole, was I underprepared. That FIRST bite? Straight fireworks - juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp exploding with flavor, fresh ingredients, that ideal tortilla hug. I thought, 'Okay, this is already elite.' Then came the second bite... third... fourth... and by the FIFTH bite? Pure transcendence. The flavors just kept building, layering heat, zest, and that addictive savory punch without ever overwhelming. It didn't peak early - it escalated like a boss. Every subsequent bite somehow topped the last, turning a simple burrito into an unforgettable flavor journey. This isn't just food; it's a revelation wrapped in a tortilla. Authentic, made-to-order perfection from a spot that's bringing real corazón to downtown Grass Valley. If you're craving Mexican that hits different, do yourself a favor: get the shrimp burrito at El Barrio. You won't just eat - you'll ascend. 10/10, no notes. Already planning my next visit!"

Annabelle / Anne is AMAZING! Super sweet girl and is so quick with her service! I will definitely…read morebe coming back again!

Casa Las Katarinas has been one of our longtime favorites--ever since the days in Nevada City with…read morethe original owners, David and Delia. Since their move down to Alta Sierra, the magic has only grown. The new owners, Barbara M. and David M., have elevated everything while keeping the heart of the place intact. And the staff? They feel like family. Amy and Dakota are truly the best--warm, attentive, and always smiling. The food is authentically and consistently delicious. Their chile rellenos (baked, not fried!) are perfection, and the fish tacos are flat-out unbelievable. Whenever my family comes up from Silicon Valley, Casa Las Katarinas is always our first stop. From my veggie wife, to our vegan daughters, to our meat-loving sons-in-laws --everyone finds something they love. Absolutely a must-go. One of those rare places that just keeps getting better.

Honestly? Not good. $17 for a to-go burrito... Missing red sauce "wet" style I paid for, no…read morediscernible cheese or sour cream in the "jumbo" burrito, very bland and disappointing. No flavor in any of the 3 salsas. Also--leaving a tip for a to go order only to find out it's not at all good and not made with the ingredients it should be is getting very OLD. Won't be back. This was a mistake and far too expensive for what it is.

Ok let me start with the food was good. I had a carne asada super burrito. It was good. Now I'll go…read moreto why I only gave it 3 stars. Took forever to get my food and the young lady at the window I thought was rude. I will never be back to be treated like crap.