Cocuyo’s Restaurant

Stopped by here on the way home from a work-related trip. Whenever I'm traveling for work, I like…read moreto look for good local eats, and this place had outstanding reviews, so I figured it was worth a try. After browsing through the photos, the gorditas immediately caught my eye. They looked too good to pass up, so that's exactly what I ordered. The restaurant is located inside La Placita Mercado, which added to the experience. I even got to put some of my Spanish skills to use while placing my order. It was definitely good practice! For the price, it was an excellent deal. I received two huge gorditas with rice and beans, and everything was delicious. The gorditas were perfectly crispy on the outside, while the fillings were generous and packed with flavor. Overall, this is a fantastic little hidden gem. Great food, generous portions, and excellent value. I'll definitely keep this spot on my radar whenever I'm back in the area!

Stopped here on my way home from Monterey to SoCal…read more Cute little spot!. Looked clean and welcoming. The hostess/waitress was super nice and greeted us as soon as we walked in. The free chips and salsa were a good start. Salsa wash fresh and chips were crispy. Al Pastor Torta: 8/10 Bread was fresh and nicely toasted on the outside. The torta was very good except not a 10 because I am used to the style of tortas in OC which are full and mighty. The dipped Torta with chorizo: 8/10 Very filling with good flavors. At the end you basically get a side salad from all the droppings - which I finished off for my bf :) Would come here again if I'm driving by. The food was better than expected for not being familiar with the area!

The place to be in Gonzalez.

I forget the name of this but it's basically a torta with the bread dipped in enchilada sauce. My bf loved it.

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The Carne Asada Burrito is just as delicious as the plate (May 2024)

Tacos y Mariscos El Pariente

5.0(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

The restaurants exterior isn't the nicest. The exterior colors are bright and tacky. However,…read moreyou'll be glad you stopped once you try their food. We ordered one chicken enchilada plate and 2 chilaquiles plates. One chilaquiles plate was with green sauce and another with red sauce. All our entrees tasted very authentic and homemade. Neither of the rice or beans tasted canned or pre-made. The food had great flavor! We also ordered their agua fresca of the day which was pineapple. It was the cherry on top to a satisfying visit. It tasted very fresh without added sugar. Just natural fruit flavors. I highly recommend checking out this place if you're passing through Soledad.

Me and my wife ordered tacos de asada, governador, shrimp, marlin, and an order of aguachiles and…read moreit was all delicious! The micheladas were good as well.

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Birrieria Sinaloa

3.9(11 reviews)

2.7 mi

The shrimp and octopus ceviche was fresh and delicious. Had to get the consume again which was…read moreloaded with meat. The birria taco also good. Lots of tables, two tvs, a bar and super friendly staff. They also have sushi here - apparently it's a thing in Sinaloa. Will try this next time.

It very clean . Service exelente Family restaurant…read more Exelente customer service I totally recommend this place. Good price. And very good quality food Fresh tortillas. Yummmy At night its karaoke fun place to eat with friends I love it

Shrimp and octopus ceviche

TACO DE BIRRIA

Birrieria Sinaloa - For the price it was I would've expected better. Portions were small and since it's aguachiles I would've thought it came with tostadas.

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For the price it was I would've expected better. Portions were small and since it's aguachiles I would've thought it came with tostadas.

Mariscos Puerto Angel

3.9(99 reviews)

0.8 mi

A local favorite in Soledad, Mariscos Puerto Angel puts out quality food, both standard Mexican…read morefare and seafood, at reasonable prices and full portions. I've had several of the shrimp dishes and all have been wonderful and cooked to perfection. Customers are always greeted promptly with complementary chips and salsa which is a great way to start a Saturday evenings are my usual time coming off volunteer work at a nearby National Park. The Saturday server is usually Norma and she always has a good attitude and smile and gets everything accomplished quickly and efficiently. Her ability to manage everything out front and staying in tune with all the customers is truly amazing. A worthy stop in Soledad.

I walked in and ordered an order of fish tacos to go. I liked that the fish was grilled. I wish I…read morecould have tried some of their other things, but that was very tasty. I got the beans on the side and it was a bit on the salty side. The person who works behind the counter was very nice and was helpful with all questions I asked. My food was quick and fresh and it the spot after hiking in Pinnacles.

Seating and ordering counter up front. There's additional seating in the back.

Mojarra Frita. That's a big fish.

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Palmas Restaurant

3.1(50 reviews)

0.7 mi

The food was Delicious! Everything was bigger than expected with great taste of course. Customer…read moreservice is great! Definitely coming back! Great restaurant with a clean environment.

I heard the place was under new ownership, and even though people had been saying the food quality…read morewas going downhill, I still wanted to give it a shot. Honestly, I was pretty disappointed. Two breakfast burritos came out to $29, which felt way too expensive for what we got. I get that prices have gone up, especially for eggs, but when I cut into the burrito, it was mostly potatoes. There was barely any meat, and I could hardly see any egg. And that was for both burritos. I've been coming here for years, so it's a bummer to say I won't be back.

Kids quesadilla with french fries

Breakfast burrito

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Hours, as of March 24, 2019.

La Plaza Bakery

3.6(149 reviews)

0.2 mi

Don't come here too often but the bread and the food is super good the employees are also nice to…read moreus.

Service is Horrible and the food is Bland This place was…read moregood years ago. Not any longer.

Ordering station

Lots of yummy treats to choose from

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Entrance

El Nopalito

3.8(6 reviews)

0.1 mi

super fresh, super delicious. so glad we stopped for lunch here. marinated chicken tacos came with…read morethe best green salsa i've ever had; really nice heat, plenty of cilantro.

Easy stop, lots of parking, great service and the best torta I've ever eaten. Good juices too, and…read morea market

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View from the seating area

El Rinconcito Restaurante y Cafe

4.4(178 reviews)

8.5 mi

Huge tasty margaritas Authentic Mexican beach…read morecafe/restaurant feel with wooden tables and weaves chairs Sat on spatio area with music playing Food was very good too Authentic and healthy

Yummy food Yummy drinks…read moreI enjoyed the shrimp cocktail Margarita flight and enchiladas. We were driving though and needed to Eat. Highly recommend.

Traditional Taqueria interior

Quesabirria Taco.

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Mango mojito

Taco’n Madre Y Sazon

4.2(11 reviews)

0.1 mi

is place never disappoints. My family and I have come here several times and we've never ate…read moreanything we did not like. 100% recommend this location to anyone wanting top notch Mexican food in Soledad. It's always decorated nicely with a fresh flower on the table and the restaurant music is great. Today we had the mojarra plate, the aguachiles with fresh made tostadas, the Cali burrito, and quesabirria plate. Since we all wanted water, they made us a pitcher of fresh lemon water for the table. We also got to sample their in house carnitas with a taco. We have also tried their Cali burger, their chicken fajitas, and their taco plate. Their corn tortillas are always fresh as well and their chips and salsa. They also have a food truck that goes around to local events, so everyone needs to try this place

Driving south on the 101, it was time to eat lunch. Got off on Front Street, saw this restaurant…read moreand decided to stop. We hit the jackpot! Walked in at the same time as another couple and there was just one guy behind the counter. The other couple got there first so it took a bit of time for our food - but that meant it was fresh - and so worth the wait! We both had 2 street tacos - one chicken and 3 carnitas. All were juicy and tender and so delicious! The side of refried beans were tasty. Sautéed onions were on both plates and they were the best we'd ever had - so good we had to ask how he made them! The ambiance was clean and inviting and we loved the red roses hanging from the ceiling - very cool idea! There were even fresh flowers on every table. If you get a chance to eat here - don't pass it up! (Forgot to take pix of the food!)

Inside with hanging roses

Tacos al Pastor

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Outside

Los Girasoles

3.7(31 reviews)

0.1 mi

I went here again because a friend wanted to check this place out. Despite my initial warning , we…read morewent there and sure enough it was not really good. It was just average , the prices went up, the quality and service went down. The food itself was just thrown together and reflected a complacency and arrogance that was conveyed via their employees and owner. You go in and order (no smile, no gratitude ) , sit down and wait. They used to be good and staff used to be friendly but now they seem unhappy ....... I am not going back anymore - I have it more chances with my money a few times and ended up disappointed. They used to be good- too bad.

The food here is good, but be careful how they charge you. Today I ordered the same thing i ordered…read moretwo weeks ago, and instead of the 42 dollars i spent last time they attempted to charge me 97 dollars. The man grew defensive when i brought this to his attention. I refuse to do business with this establishment any longer

Carnet asada taco. That and the al pastor are the two best.

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Alex A.

2 years ago

Unbelievable Place! I recently visited this gem and was blown away by the experience. The chicken fajitas I ordered were absolutely amazing--bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked. I had the pleasure of dining in their charming summer area, nestled under the shade of beautiful trees, which added a relaxing vibe to the meal. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff making sure everything was just right. The prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious food in a great atmosphere! read more

Nena C.

7 years ago

Me encanto el lugar, muy acogedor, muy limpio Excelente, la comida muy deliciosa, comí unas enchiladas OMG sentí el sabor y me transporto a Mexico, Mi esposo comió un molcajete, la salsa, la carne, el pollo El chorizo todo lo que llevaba estaba tan rico, Pero cuando comí esas tortillas de arina, me enamore De ese lugar, de Cocuyos restaurant read more

Vick N.

6 years ago

Their food is AMAZING!!! Carla, the cook, was such a sweet pea, she came to say hi and meet us. She even gave us a personalized mask. We love the food and the service! definitely a place to stop and we will definitely stop again! They're doing everything right! Love it and 100% recommended! read more

Karla T.

6 years ago

Great food and amazing customer service. Owner Carla is very attentive and the service was great! Can't wait to go back again. One of my favorite places ! I have tried different items from the menu and all of them have been delicious! read more

Bruce C.

3 years ago

Great food, huge menu, sweet & attentive service. We were coming back from a long weekend and we're so hungry! We hate being the late people at a restaurant, walking in at 7:45 on a Sunday, but we were greeted warmly without hesitation. read more

Eddy R.

6 years ago

Best restaurant ever!! Karla is the nicest owner I know (: the best food you'll ever have! Best chimichangas ever ! Always very nice, I really recommend coming here even if it's just a snack everything is good no matter what read more

Marco C.

6 years ago

Very clean restaurant, friendly employees, excellent service! I have tried the molcajete, sopes and the monster mariscada! OMG everething is delicious. I have travel from San Francisco to taste the excellent food! Marco. read more

Nadia G.

6 years ago

100 % recommended, authentic Mexican food. Homemade tortillas delicious, the Camarones a la Diabla my favorite, Sopes, Pambazos. Not enough words to describe this place. Super super recomendable read more

Johnathan B.

3 years ago

I love the food and place here. It is great I recommend this to everyone especially my family. We eat here all the time. I love this place and the people here are really nice. read more

DeeBoi J.

3 years ago

Super good food, the service was awesome, and the restaurant looks like a little Blue house but once your inside it looks like some foreign resort. All 5 stars read more

Gilbert C.

7 years ago

Great Food,enchiladas and pambasos are delicious,i tried the molcajete and everything was awesome home made tortillas the meat is so tender.

Jesús Alejandro R.

6 years ago

Me encanto la comida, las tortillas recién hechas, la comalada esta riquisima y a mis hijos les encanto la hamburguesas.

Cillian V.

2 months ago

Cocuyo's chips are freshly fried. Those were the best chips I have ever had. The food was delicious with so much flavor.

Haile M.

3 years ago

Love the food. The service is great. The place is clean. Love it here and the workers are nice

Shelley D.

5 years ago

Everything here was wonderful! The Coctel de Cameron was yummy and their beans were so good.

Chris R.

5 years ago

Hands down some of the best food I've ever had. I live an hour away. Worth the drive.

Sherrilyn S.

3 years ago

Food was amazing. Their salsa is to die for.

Alec M.

6 years ago

Best restaurant in Soledad!

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