the service was great . I really like the shrimp cocktail it wasn't spicy like other ones. i just wish it also had cucumbers but i like that it had lots of avocados and shrimp. Now i know where to get a shrimp cocktail when i'm craving one, knowing it won't be spicy read more

There are two colima. I think we went to the wrong one because service and food was subpar.

We love Colimas!! My husband grew up going here & always gets their bean cheese & rice burrito with their delicious white sauce! Amazing! I have been going there for 25 years & usually get their chili verde burrito. It's very flavorful & perfect spice. We now live in Oregon & only get there a couple times a year. Wish they would open a restaurant in our area. Thanks Colimas for having our favorite Mexican food read more

I really enjoyed this place on Main Street in Visalia. Popped in on Mother's Day for breakfast and was seated right away. The customer service was excellent. A warm greeting and friendly and knowledgeable server. The space is larger than it looks from the outside. Although it was busy, it did not impact the service. The coffee was hot and good. The tables were decorated with beautiful fresh roses in vases. I noted some Micheladas and other drinks being made at the small drink/bar area with great care and looked delicious. The chilaquiles had a flavorful sauce with roasted peppers and onions. The plate also came with refried beans and rice. The homemade flour tortillas were quite good. The ham and cheese omelet was filled with large pieces of ham along with refried beans and a small salad. I saw the table next to me get menudo and it looked fabulous so it'll be my choice next time. Colima's downtown is a pleasant experience and a definite must try if you're in the area. read more

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I grew up on their chips and salsa and bean and cheese burrito. It's still my order as an adult. I have tasted their chimichangas from my mom's plate and I thought they were great. I haven't really tried anything else, but Colima Restaurant is my long-lasting favorite Mexican restaurant to go to. read more

If you're looking for a great, authentic, Mexican restaurant this is your spot. The vibe is extremely casual and the focus is definitely the authentic, classic Mexican cooking. Service was also great. I really enjoyed my machaca. My husband had the chile relleno and a ground beef enchilada. He loved his food. I would definitely come back here. read more

Colima Mexican & Seafood Restaurant - Machaca - Mexican Near Me - Visalia, California

They've got some great things on the menu and we love to come by when we're in the area. Service is hit-and-miss sometimes. They really rubbed me the wrong way recently when I called nearly an hour before their posted closing time to ask to place a pickup order and was told no, they were already closing the kitchen down. :( What's the point of having hours posted if you're not actually open then? What a bummer. read more

Came by here and ordered Fajitas. These were probably the best tasting fajitas I've ever had. Loved the tomatoes and the red sauce in them. Have to come back and try them again! Great service! read more

Just run of the mill Mexican food... Nothing special here. The various items we had were inconsistent, a couple were pretty good and a couple were not good. I would not go back, there are better options in downtown Visalia than this one. read more

I love Mexican Seafood. When I saw that sign, I had to go in. Both the hostess and waiter were super friendly. The place was simple but clean and well maintained. The food came fast. I ordered mojarra, I'm obsessed with it. The fish was fresh, fried perfectly, seasoned well. The sweet carrot salad was a delightful surprise. Overall a great experience. I need to go back and try the other seafood dishes. read more

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On a Friday night out in Visalia. This place was on my radar. There were a few people who where in the restaurant and seating was limited. Once made my friend came in we're quickly greeted. Warm chips and salsa were brought to the table. The salsa had the right amount of heat, which was a very pleasant surprise. For my drink, I ordered a cadillac margarita, which was well made on the strong side. The menu had many classic takes on Mexican dishes before my meal. I settled with the chicken enchiladas with green sauce. My dish came out quickly and the cheese was still bubbling. The dish came with sour cream, salsa along with beans and rice. The flavors were real authentic. And I definitely would love to go there again to try other items on their menu. read more

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Food was good and came out fast. I think the waiter was a little drunk though he kept coming back over and over unsure of what we had ordered. It's clean inside and the low lighting helped my sensitive eyes. Come at your own risk read more

Very tasty and well seasoned food . We give this place a 2 thumbs up! I'm from Louisiana and my husband is from Mexico and we loved the food and the customer service. We shall be back again! read more

Colima Mexican & Seafood Restaurant - Combination fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Visalia, California

Great ambience great family restaurant. The lighting was low but adequate the food was delicious. I recommend the food.

Horrible food. Waiter never refilled nor asked to refill our drinks. Those tacos were a 1/10 if that. A flimsy tortilla and crock pot tasting mushy meat. And don't get me started on how upon walking in and during the entire building smelled like sewage. Will. Not. Return. Gross read more

So good love it amazing service the food was delicious, and came really fast. The waiters were really sweet and funny! Over total family friendly vibes and ambience. read more

Colima Mexican & Seafood Restaurant - California Burrito. Carne asada, whole beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and french fries.California (chicken) - Mexican Near Me - Visalia, California

Service was A+ the staff walked by frequently and was super attentive. I ordered fajitas ( shrimp, chicken, steak ) and they were very good. The side plate came with guacamole, lettuce, rice and beans. I would have like sour cream included but it came with a ranch sauce which was very good as well. The dish included 2 tortillas but there was probably enough for 3-4 tortillas! Lots of food! Salsa had a very good bite, and was super fresh. Chips and salsa were included in the experience which was nice! read more

Colima Mexican & Seafood Restaurant - Steak, Chicken, Shrimp Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Visalia, California

I was seated quickly and able to order fast. Ordered the chicken chipotle and a sierra mist, plus rice and beans for my son. The chicken was overcooked and tough. The "chipotle sauce" had no flavor, just cream. I ordered 1 meal, 1 soda, and a side of rice and beans which came to $42. I was astounded. The receipt was also very confusing and not clear at all. When I questioned the total and ticket, I was told they have an old register so that is how it looks. I will not go back or recommend anyone go there ever. The food was awful and especially for the price. Go to El Tarasco just down the street for a cheaper, more delicious meal with better service. read more

Been coming here for 20 years! Best Mexican food in town! Service is over the top every time! Food is always great and never had an issue with anything I have ordered! 10/10 would recommend read more

Very clean, friendly and very fresh food!! Prices for some specific items were higher than usual

Just discovered this place because it is a block from the hotel and happened to be open on a Sunday evening. So glad we tried it. The menu is extensive and after alternating between several things that sounded delicious, I saw the Fillete Relleno and knew that was the choice. It's a bass stuffed with shrimp, octopus, onions, other vegetables, cheese, and delicious seasoning. It is humongous and utterly delicious. With the included sides of green salad, carrot salad, rice, beans, and home made corn tortillas, I had to put some in the fridge. Absolutely fantastic place! read more

We have eaten here twice on our vacation. Both meals were fine. This is traditional Mexican cooking, with excellent service. The portions are monstrously large. The decor is basic but we liked that it was not too noisy for conversation. We liked everything we ordered and with careful selection our gluten free folks had no problems. read more

The food was delicious and the service was excellent! Thank you for a wonderful dinner experience

Service was unsatisfactory, food was bland but it was okay nothing impressive. We waited a long time for drinks and food. Will not be returning! read more

Full bag of chips , I ordered just the aqua chiles, chips and salsa which the salsa was in a container people want to charge a dollar plus for. First time ever ordering it and getting it Togo in a soda cup. 29 dollars though so I won't be going back there. read more

Colima Mexican & Seafood Restaurant - Aqua chiles apparently - Mexican Near Me - Visalia, California

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Been coming here for years I love their fajitas and a lot of other dishes they have. Definitely my favorite Mexican place.

I enjoy the food here it is pretty tasty. We make jokes of how we feel like we are eating at the coast bc of how pricey thing have gotten. It was a bit slow bc there was only one cook in the kitchen. The waiters seemed to be a bit rushing.We where in a group of 11 and had to be split do to not enough seating. There is a back room you can reserve. But the seating was no problem. Good food read more

Colima Mexican & Seafood Restaurant - This is the chili Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Visalia, California

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This place is an example of what real Mexican food should be! The quality and taste of everything from the hand made tortillas to the camarones rancheros mix with a la diabla are one of the best I have tasted in a while and believe me I eat out an average of 70% of the time. The service is excellent and professional. The guacamole was made as we ordered it, the refry beans and the rice had the perfect consistency but what takes the price is their salsa both for the chips and the sauce for the camarones rancheros and the camarones taste really tasty and fresh. I would really recommend them when in Visalia. read more

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Average Mexican food, average ambiance, and sub par service. The two servers were over worked, having no one to greet guests, no one to ring up orders, and no one to bus tables. A car show was going on, so the foot traffic was high. Definitely not able to handle the amount of people trying to grab breakfast. Our hearts went out to the servers as they were incredibly busy. We got a cup of coffee, never to see anyone again for perhaps a refill. We were lucky to place the order. Couldn't get our bill paid, so went to the front only to hope that our server would be able to help us get out of there. We saw a Starbucks on the corner, so went there to get a second cup of coffee. The food was decent. We had Beef Machaca and a Chile Relleno, both served with rice and beans. The Chile Relleno was smothered in a white cheesy cream sauce. Something different, it was tasty. The cooks were busy, constantly running to the back for more produce or whatever other things that they needed to get their work done. It felt stressful to be honest. I could feel the pressure on each person that worked there. Our server was nice, tried to be efficient, but the cards were against her. Too much to handle for two servers in order to do their job well. Our bill was 30.00, my husband gave her 20.00 tip just because we could see how hard she was trying. To the owner, you need to support your staff. They are working hard but truly need help in order to do their job well. read more

Is not open before 9:00 on Saturday. On yelp it says open. It's closed though. Sign in window says 10 am M-F 9am Sat-Sun

Colimas is my favorite Mexican restaurant in visalia. I've been to most in town but nothing honestly really compares. The food is excellent. I love the chips and salsa. It's spicy for sure. The fresh beans are also amazing. My kids love them with chips. They have great service and friendly waiters. This is the catfish or "bagre" it's one of my favorite items on the menu. It's cooked perfectly every time and hot. The rice and beans are delicious. Another great dish is the camarones al mojo de ajo or the garlic shrimp! Seriously they are bomb. Honestly everything on the menu is amazing! I hope they are around the rest of my life so I can eat here when I'm old lol. read more

Colima Mexican & Seafood Restaurant - "Bagre" or the catfish. Bomb! - Mexican Near Me - Visalia, California

Delicious as usual. I tried something different Tampenquena (steak with a taco) it was good, my fish taco wasn't what it usually was (slightly soggy). But can't be 100 everytime. My wife got her usual ceviche tostada, and she wasn't disappointed. Great atmosphere downtown, the husband & wife owners are always so welcoming. Try it out! read more

Colima Mexican & Seafood Restaurant - Tapienquia. Steak & fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Visalia, California

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Working in Visalia and got hungry , main strip found this lil place - ambiance was good (not romantic dinner good but ok) Food was very good - I had the mixed fajitas (steak , chicken and shrimp) all was very good , better yet when you have homemade tortillas, price was inline . Service was ok (just not bad enough to knock it down a star ) . read more

Colima Mexican & Seafood Restaurant - My buddy Johnny killing his fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Visalia, California

This is the jewel of Mexican Restaurants in Vasalia! The server recommended the chili verde. It was as good as anything in New Mexico. Their staff was friendly and engaging. The clientele was the salt of the earth; several cute children, I wish were mine; You should dine here early and often! read more

I was so not impressed with this place. I just could not get passed the fact my guacamole tasted like a latex glove. this place was just not for me. read more

I didn't realize one of my reviews was from 6 years ago so definitely time to add another. We have been back 2-3 times in the last 2 months alone and the food was really good. Service was 5 star, friendly and courteous. Had one of my favorites, Chile Rellano and Cheese Enchilada Combo plate and it was very good!! Glad I gave it another go from my original visit!! (Probably should have updated years ago) read more

I was in Visalia for work, it was my first time visiting and getting to know its fairly charming downtown area. Had food here this morning with my fiancé. We were greeted by a nice lady who seemed to be the owner or shop runner. Our server asked for our drinks, returned with them and took our order. I ordered a Menudo and my fiancé ordered an Asada Nachos. I asked for more napkins after he brought my fiancé her coffee and he did not acknowledge my request nor did he bring me napkins at any point in our service. Moreover he didn't check on us after the food was dropped off and we had to bother the hostess for both more napkins and more coffee. Our server, a Latino gentleman wearing glasses who is in or approaching his mid-forties, was professional and yet not personable. Anyhow my menudo was fine but not great and my fiancés nachos were the same. They DO give chips and salsa before taking your order which is a nice plus, and those were fresh, warm and crispy. Three well earned stars here. read more

This morning I decided I wanted a beef crunchy taco american style for lunch. I ordered from Colimas. I receive 2 soggy tacos. Because the ground beef was cooked in what looks liked tomato sauce with a can of veg-all (gross). It also had a whole bay leaf in it. If the taco had not fallen apart, i probably would have bitten into it. (Gross again). The beans were ok and the rice was a bit hard. Not cooked all the way. I got chip salsa, the one that is made with can tomatoes. Its sad, I would have had a better lunch if I would of just ordered taco-bell. On a good note my Pepsi was good. read more

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This was our 1st time here and it wasn't all that great. We got seated right way but took at least 10 to 15 minutes to get our drink our and actually order food. At this visit we got Menudo which according to my husband tasted like it came out of the can and the hominy was added later. I had the chorizo burrito. It was ok. We didnt get asked for refills on our coffee and it looked like they were understaffed. 2 girls were up front talking instead of helping and going around tables to assist and see if customers needed anything else. I gave a 2 because I didnt like the service we had. If you want customers to come back you need to have excellent customer service which this failed to do on our visit. read more

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The food was very solid, had a great flavor :) I thoroughly enjoyed the Chicken Molé Burrito. I just find the atmosphere to be a little bland, and when I had went; the music was very low, so it was pretty quiet. If you prefer the quiet, then that's all good. But just for me, I was put off by it. But I will come again for the food. :) read more