Cinco De Mayo

We hired them to cater my sister's graduation celebration, and let me tell you !!! everyone was…read moreabsolutely thrilled! The tacos were incredibly flavorful, and the service, attitude, and overall experience were outstanding from start to finish. We ordered beef, chicken, and al pastor tacos, and every single option was delicious. Our guests kept complimenting the food, and everything was fresh, well-prepared, and served with great care. I highly recommend Casita Mexicana for any event!!! We will definitely be contacting them again for future gatherings. Thank you for such amazing food and service :)

Family style owned Mexican restaurant in Martinez area. Definitely worth going for great quality…read morefood and service. This my 2nd time here so it's time for a review. There is a good local crowd each time I came here, 1st time was for dinner and 2nd time was lunch. Food here is really good (see pics) and I can't say enough of the service here. Staff is really good and I think we met the manager who came around and checked on us if we were enjoying our food. Coming back here often for some excellent Mexican cuisine.

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Tacos Don Chai

4.8(435 reviews)

0.6 mi

Family-owned & operated

Established in 2023

Food was great, amazing salsa and fast service! Cute small outdoor patio to sit and eat!read more

Our first time having Tacos Don Chai was at a birthday party, where we tried the steak and birria…read moretacos--and they were SO GOOD! I believe the owner was serving us at the time with his friend, and they were both so nice, welcoming, and accommodating. Today, my fiancé and I were craving those delicious tacos, so we finally visited the actual store. The gentleman who helped us was VERY nice and accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. He was wonderful! The place is clean, cozy, and has such a cute, homey feel. It's tucked away near the Martinez Refinery, and honestly, we're so glad we found it! From our experience at the party to our visit today, we can definitely say we'll be coming back as regulars. And when we have our next event, we'll absolutely be hiring Tacos Don Chai!

Carne asada Don Chai Brisket Pizza

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Taqueria Extra

4.1(331 reviews)

1.6 mi

I love their food here. The menu is simple but with lots of meat choices. Their chicken tortilla…read moresoup is almost as good as mine and comes with tortilla strips, rice, and salsas. I had the enchiladas one with pork in green sauce and one with marinated chicken. Both were delicious but let's talk about the salsas. Omg!!' My lips are still tingling. So so good! You must try this cute spot.

I ordered super steak burrito. The burrito is not filled. So much tortillas, not enough filling…read more Would NOT come back to Martinez Taqueria Extra. I would recommend going to the Fremont location. The food and atmosphere is much better.

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La Primavera Restaurant

4.1(353 reviews)

0.5 mi

Woah, woah, woah...hold up. I've lived a short drive from this place for over 15 years and I've…read morenever heard about this delicious, authentic Mexican food practically at my doorstep?!?! Driving home from a pool day I was super hangry and needed tacos. Pulled up Yelp, sorted Mexican food restaurants by distance and found La Primavera. They were super busy at 5:30pm on Saturday night. It took about 20 minutes to get my take out order (my dog was in the car so I had to take out although I get a feeling they would not have minded if I brought her inside). Two tacos, one steak, one chicken, and a chicken enchilada with rice and beans. Ate the tacos when I got home and they were just so perfect. I can't even describe how delicious they were (and no, it was not just because I was hangry). I just ate the enchilada meal today for lunch and wow, just wow. So authentic, so on point. I'm in love. For the ambiance - it's set up like a diner inside with booths and counter seating. Not very big but the outdoor patio offers a lot of additional seating. Great price point for the quality of the food. I found my new favorite and I don't see myself eating Mexican anywhere else. Singing "Nothing Compares to You" to my enchilada, with my mouth full, as I devour it. And my dog is mad at me because I greedily would not give her a bite.

Returned from vacation, fridge is empty, nothing to have for lunch. Showed up to This place, with…read morewonderful customer service, Banda music and a lot of customers for lunch hour. I ordered the big burrito with carnitas. While the flavors were wonderful and the salsa was spicy, the thing disintegrated. Now I see why it was served in a tin tray instead of wrapped in foil. Would I return? Yes but I would probably order something else based on my fandom of how I like my burritos. 4.5/5 .

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La Tapatia

3.5(483 reviews)

0.9 mi

Sometimes you just gotta give places a second shot…read more You know I'm going to be honest. At first I wasn't going to give this place the best review. When I lived in Martinez half a year ago, me and my wife didn't have the best experience. The people working were friendly enough. The decor was very homey. It was just the food. She got a Carne Asada Dinner and I got an Enchiladas dinner and neither of them had that much flavor. I ordered a drink there. It must of wasn't good because I don't remember it. Either that or they didn't put enough booze. My recent experience was definitely way better. I was also a little worried because our table had more than 10 people. I just knew at least someone was going to have their order messed up somehow. Except there wasn't. Everyone's food was fine. My food was fine. I loved the crispiness of my Taco and the sauce with the Enchiladas. Everything just felt like it had more love. Even the Margarita's were good. I definitely remember that because we ordered a pitcher. So ultimately I'm just going to chalk it up to La Tapatia just having an off day when I originally went. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone in the area.

Absolutely LOVE this place! I'm not sure, however, which I love more... the people or the food!…read moreWhen the chips are made in house, the salsa (both green & red) are so authentically full-flavored, AND you automatically get refried beans with coatija cheese along with your chips and salsa... THAT is the sign of a great restaurant. The people: We've always had excellent service- and we are here A LOT, so there have been plenty of opportunities for a hiccup here or there. But they consistently deliver kind customer service. Additionally, the Owner is ALWAYS on site, and his wife and young daughter also pop in regularly. He's frequently checking in with ppl and knows all the regulars by name. All these combined make for an absolutely excellent restaurant. Please support local and RUN, don't walk, for a great experience!

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Taqueria Y Carniceria Martinez

4.5(170 reviews)

1.3 mi

Love this place! Everyone is always super kind and accommodating, and the food never misses. Their…read morecarnitas are second to none--I pick them up by the half-pound. The micheladas are excellent, the prices are great, and I've never left disappointed. It's one of those places you almost want to keep to yourself...but they definitely deserve the shout-out!

A cute little hole in the wall restaurant. Our family dropped into get a burrito for the road, the…read morecarne asada burrito was good, the server atteniding the front was nice and helpful. Although it seems to be a big takeout location, they have a seated area if you want to dine in. I would recommend for something quick!

Wet burrito both salsas

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Cinco De Mayo

3.7(285 reviews)

1.4 mi

My husband and I tried Cinco de Mayo (there are two locations in Martinez, and we went to the one…read moreoff of Center near Starbucks). We stopped in on a Thursday night, and the restaurant was definitely busy with lots of to-go orders coming through. There were also a few people dining in and enjoying the soccer game. The food did not disappoint! My husband ordered the steak with rice and beans, and I had the chili verde with pork. We also each had a crispy chicken taco. This is what they are known for. Plus we had chips and guacamole to share. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. The guacamole was so creamy and fresh! The staff were friendly and the restaurant was very clean. This is officially our new go-to spot for Mexican food.

Cinco on Center has been my go-to taqueria since I moved to Martinez in 2010. And I may have a…read moreslight addiction to their mole sauce. Diablo Valley Cremation had lunch catered by Cinco and I was excited to share the love with the rest of my team. Local businesses supporting each other is what it is all about. Thank you for being our friendly and delicious local taqueria!

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Traditional: Super Wet Carne Asada W/ Extra Steak

Los Caporales Taqueria

3.7(35 reviews)

1.2 mi

Good food,friendly staff and quick service. Best nearby spot for some Mexican food! The place is…read morealways clean, plus they have a good salsa bar!

Food: I've been going here for here since it was called La costa and the seafood was amazing…read moreespecially the aguachiles. I assume it's a new ownership now since not only the name changed but the menu. Now it's more like another regular taqueria they'll sell the common food when it comes to beef and chicken and pork. Not much seafood anymore. Still taste good I'd give it a 7/10 in savory. Service: The service is neutral. They are respectful and quit for the most part pretty neutral. I didn't get the above and beyond in how's your day going or something similar. Straight to the point order and you're done. Which for someone that likes that, this place is really good and could be your cup of tea. I personally prefer an interaction. Simply my opinion. Ambiance: the place is very welcoming and nice I'd give it a 10/10. I'd would definitely eat there. But to me seems like it's people go there in lunch hour since it's around a lot of working zones.

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La Primavera Lunch & Taco Truck

4.4(110 reviews)

0.9 mi

Excellent yummy tacos!! Had a carne asada and a carnitas tacos. Loved how they prep your order w…read morethe pickled onions, carrots and line wedges! Soooooo delicious!!

We got to try La Primavera yesterday as part of the Martinez 150th birthday event. The folks…read moreworking here were cordial and professional. The food was tasty and they had a good amount of options. I got a super carne asada burrito and also a veggie burrito. They were both delicious and came out in a timely manner. Our only problems were that the carne asada burrito was dripping grease which got all over us and both burritos had no salsa at all.

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Tacos La Primavera Truck

2 Birria Tacos, 1 Regular Chicharron Burrito and Grande Horchata

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Olivia N.

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3

1

11 months ago

This spot offers delicious traditional Mexican food with a fresh California twist. Every dish we tried met--and even exceeded--our expectations. The service was quick, the portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. It's clear they care about quality and flavor. I definitely recommend it! read more

Barbara L.

0

4

2

8 years ago

This place is the best. Food is great, the service is even better. Love the free chips and salsa with a variety of hot sauces. If you're just ordering basic items your lunch will be under $6-10! You can also sit outside in the shade in a charming area of downtown Martinez. Great local business. read more

Michael F.

0

5

0

14 years ago

this Place is a huge part of my childhood i love this place! the burritos are second to none and i love the Family atmosphere it has to it. if your in the mood for quality Mexican food i would definitely recommend this place! - Cheers read more

Deirdre A.

0

2

1

12 years ago

Decent food big selection of items. Plenty of seating and friendly employees! I have been a frequent visitor at this store and it continues to be a favorite! The only issue really is the parking lot is too small read more

Ryan S.

0

3

0

12 years ago

This is a family favorite! We love the carnitas, BCR (bean, cheese and rice) burritos and my wife loves the nachos with carne asada! Very nice staff and INCREDIBLY reasonable prices! read more

Maria F.

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4

0

4 years ago

Queria reservar y la persona que me contesto me colgo, regrese la llamada parapreguntar que paso.. me insulto y me volvio a colgar. deberian de tener cuidado donde van a comer. read more

Anya M.

372

79

100

8 months ago

The people are so rude omg. I have no words. And every female is so fake there. They think it's look hot but it's disgusting. Do not recommend even going inside. Rude stuff. read more

Joe S.

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5

0

16 years ago

Best family owned restaurant around, food is always consistent and I eat there so much they always greet me with my first name! Prices are great too.... read more

Abdullah T.

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5

1

10 years ago

Excellent burritos, amazing tacos...delicious! The chicken was cooked really good and the wait time was not bad at all. Definitely would recommend read more

Noah L.

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4

0

6 years ago

Great place to go for a quick snack, I've been eating here ever since I could remember. One of the best Mexican restaurant's I go to. Check them out! read more

Mr R.

6

323

80

9 years ago

They were kind enough to let me in 20 minutes after they closed. That gets 3 points off the top. The tacos are pretty authentic. Another point. read more

Tiffany F.

0

3

0

7 years ago

Good food at a good price. Had the shrimp burrito, it was great! Chicken tacos also good. Great salsas

Emma W.

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4

0

16 years ago

Easily the best Mexican food restaurant in Martinez. The staff are friendly and the food is great.

Kelly O.

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23

0

5 years ago

I was overcharged for my order by being charged twice for items and it was not corrected.

Heather S.

2

16

14

14 years ago

One of my favorite places to eat!! The staff is friendly and the food is always perfect!!

Stephanie M.

90

51

3

9 years ago

Great people + amazing food = amazing restaurant. Definitely coming back love this place

Lisa P.

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7

3

8 years ago

Love this place! Their burritos, tacos & enchiladas are delicious! Highly recommended.

Lisa G.

26

77

2

13 years ago

they sometimes get my burrito wrong but always great tasting and good service.

Yazmin T.

0

9

0

7 years ago

love the deep fried tacos. not so good for you, but sure tastes good

Evana R.

0

3

0

13 years ago

Best Mexican food around! Great Staff, Great Food all the time ;)

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(285 reviews)

My husband and I tried Cinco de Mayo (there are two locations in Martinez, and we went to the one…read moreoff of Center near Starbucks). We stopped in on a Thursday night, and the restaurant was definitely busy with lots of to-go orders coming through. There were also a few people dining in and enjoying the soccer game. The food did not disappoint! My husband ordered the steak with rice and beans, and I had the chili verde with pork. We also each had a crispy chicken taco. This is what they are known for. Plus we had chips and guacamole to share. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. The guacamole was so creamy and fresh! The staff were friendly and the restaurant was very clean. This is officially our new go-to spot for Mexican food.

Cinco on Center has been my go-to taqueria since I moved to Martinez in 2010. And I may have a…read moreslight addiction to their mole sauce. Diablo Valley Cremation had lunch catered by Cinco and I was excited to share the love with the rest of my team. Local businesses supporting each other is what it is all about. Thank you for being our friendly and delicious local taqueria!

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(425 reviews)

Great taqueria with a really friendly staff, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, TVs to watch the…read moregame and tasty food! My go to are the street tacos, but the ceviches, and tostadas are very good too! They've got a large selection of beers, and sodas all in glass bottles so you know it's the good stuff. The inside is very large, could certainly throw a party here! When the weather is nice outside the patio is a good spot to kick back with a beer and some food. I've been coming here for years and will continue to make this the go to spot for tacos in the area!

Food tasted good but they gave me two regular burritos instead of super burritos…read more Of course my order was to go, which explains why I got what I got. Yes, I am implying what I am imply. The lady taking my order repeated it and I saw it written down. They were not busy and the guy in front of me ordered something completely different....no way for confusion in my opinion. Also, I got charged a buck for cheese. Is that not part of a super burrito normally.

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3.1

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This taqueria has gotten a pretty low rating. According to my parents this should be a 5 plus star…read moretaqueria . They love this place and compare all other taquerias and restaurants that serve burritos. Burrito-Their favorite offering is their super burrito. No beans and sour cream and the guacamole on the side. My dad likes the sour cream and my more likes the guacamole. They split the burritos in half so each gets what they love. Mom says that this is quality guacamole and isn't that guacamole sauce that some restaurants use. I agree it's authentic guacamole. They folded the foil inside the burrito so that was a bit awkward. Taco Tuesdays- I'm not sure if they still offer taco Tuesday specials. We did not see any ads for it. Tacos- Tacos in general was not listed as one of their offerings that I could see. I was really disappointed as i really wanted a taco plate. While walking to our table we saw someone being served a taco so you can order tacos. Next time I'll inquire. Tostada- They didn't have tacos offered from what I could see so I got the next smallest offering and got the tostada. I wanted a burrito but, I didn't want that much food. My husband wasn't with me so I couldn't share with him. The tostada was tasty. It had lots of meat, enough for 2 tacos if I were to of had tacos. The meat was tasty and the sour cream and guacamole was a plus. Chips and salsa bar- They offer all you can eat free chips and salsa. It's serve yourself up front near the cashier. Parking- They are part of a strip mall so there is plenty of parking. There were a lot of parked cars when we arrived, Monday July 13, 2026 around 2pm. We did luck out and get a space right up front. Bathrooms- They have a unisex bathroom for their patrons. You do need to get the key from there that is kept under the counter. The key is attached to a basket. Offerings- They have a huge variety of food. From ice cream, smoothies, fresh juice, and all the hot food offerings a taqueria would serve. I love they have so many pictures of their menu items. I wish they had text next to the wall pictures so I can see what everything is. They also have a digital menu up front. Tables- They have many tables. Unfortunately the table we chose, the only free one wasn't bussed. We piled up the dirty dishes and drinks and put them to the side so we could still occupy the table. With the limited seating they need to have someone bus the tables more often. Ambiance- It's a taqueria and feels like one. The price of the food has skyrocketed over the years, but still reasonable price in comparison. It's a bare bones taqueria. Not decorated special to make you feel like you're in Mexico. They do not have TVs so you can't watch the World Cup while you are eating. If you are looking for a taqueria this is your place. You'll get a good meal. At the front of the store they have a money window.

We stopped in around 1:30am and ordered a carnitas burrito--honestly, it was fantastic. I'm not…read moreexaggerating when I say it was incredibly delicious. We also grabbed some chips and tried both the green and red salsas from the salsa bar, and they were equally impressive. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Mexican food--especially late at night--I would highly recommend this place. We'll definitely be coming back.

El Tapatio Restaurant & Cantina

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El Tapatio has been my go-to Mexican restaurant since we moved here 22 years ago. But it also holds…read morea special place in my family's memories because I held my daughter's bridal shower here 7 years ago, and just recently had a graduation celebration here for her earning her MBA from Cal Berkeley. I always know that we will get great food at reasonable prices and friendly service. Can't ask for anything more!

I received $7.84 service fee…read more$ 1.99 delivery fee. I live 1.5 miles away. I canceled my order. Not even thinking about going back.

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4.2

(295 reviews)

It's a has a drive-through that's a bonus in itself…read more The owner is super friendly and you can tell he cares about his business. The nachos are unique there. They are really good. There's a lot of competition around him and honestly, these are the best nachos out of most spots in this area. The chips are made fresh which really adds to the dish.

I've been eating Mexican food in the Bay Area for 47 years, and I never thought I'd say this... but…read morethese might be the saddest "Super Nachos" I've ever met. First off, the box looked like it went on a diet. I could've sworn it used to be bigger, but that's not even the biggest crime. I ordered the Super Steak Nachos. Somebody please explain what was "super" about them. Beans? Missing in action. Steak? About one tablespoon if we're being generous. Pico de Gallo? Apparently on vacation. Cheese? I had to conduct a search party. Guacamole? A teaspoon showed up just long enough to say hello. Chips and sour cream? Oh, don't worry... they made sure there was enough of those to hide everything else! It honestly felt like someone looked at my order and said, "Let's see how many chips we can stack before they notice there's no food underneath." The owner has always been a really nice guy, which is why this was disappointing. Whoever is running the kitchen right now needs to tighten things up because food like this can hurt a business's reputation fast.

Los Caporales Taqueria

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Good food,friendly staff and quick service. Best nearby spot for some Mexican food! The place is…read morealways clean, plus they have a good salsa bar!

Food: I've been going here for here since it was called La costa and the seafood was amazing…read moreespecially the aguachiles. I assume it's a new ownership now since not only the name changed but the menu. Now it's more like another regular taqueria they'll sell the common food when it comes to beef and chicken and pork. Not much seafood anymore. Still taste good I'd give it a 7/10 in savory. Service: The service is neutral. They are respectful and quit for the most part pretty neutral. I didn't get the above and beyond in how's your day going or something similar. Straight to the point order and you're done. Which for someone that likes that, this place is really good and could be your cup of tea. I personally prefer an interaction. Simply my opinion. Ambiance: the place is very welcoming and nice I'd give it a 10/10. I'd would definitely eat there. But to me seems like it's people go there in lunch hour since it's around a lot of working zones.

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Surprised this place gets bad reviews at all - been coming here for 15+ years and it always smacks…read more The tacos are by FAR the best thing to order though. The fresh salsa bar in the back is rare to see these days. Staff is friendly & it's a no frills place. Do yourself a favor - go pick up hella good tacos and go eat in the park right outside. A simple pleasure of life. Hope this place stays open forever.

Came here for Cinco De Mayo. Read the reviews on Google and decided to give it a try. They have…read moretaco specials during the week and the price for them area very very good. My wife and I took a lil minute to figure out what we wanted prior to ordering and the cashier showed patience. We settled on burritos. I knocked two stars off because they messed up both of orders and that made me a little upset. They remade my burrito completely over, but they did not for my wife. They just gave her what they forgot on the side. She was not happy about it. She ate it anyway. We both agreed that the burritos were cold.. the meat, rice and beans. However, we were not going to complain again. I decided that I would add it to my review. I enjoyed the salsa and chips bar. All the fixings that you needed were found there and you could take a much as you wanted. Overall, we won't be returning back here. It was not that enjoyable.

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Solid Burrito and the head chef Alfredo was very nice to chat with. I was in an extreme rush and…read morewasn't able to chat. But this places food was exactly what my team needed.

Family owned business with a small menu. There are only about 16 items on their menu from tacos,…read morequesadillas and burritos. They had ceviche on their menu but said they don't serve it anymore and ran out as well. I think they need to update their menu a little more. They did serve us free chips but they're just store bought Tostitos and no salsa. We asked for butter with our tortillas that came with our meal as well but it was the smallest bit. Their water tasted and smelled like bleach as well. The restaurant is definitely a little older given the condition of their tables and chairs were ripped up. My carne asada quesadilla had a good amount of cheese and meat inside. The salsa didn't have any flavor and I can tell it was the canned salsa from the store as well. The carne asada was well cooked but I think it could've been more seasoned.

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