I had been craving the chicken wings from here, so stopped in for a late lunch/ early dinner with the family. We clearly came at an in between time, so the place was slow but steady. We've come several times in the past and the service was always prompt, but today it just felt as if they were being way too pushy. I get the quick service and being alert to refills, napkins, etc. but it's not even busy, tone it down a bit. I do enjoy this spot though and it the food is always quick and well made. My first time ordering the banderillas. The meat was tender and good flavor, but was also a little too greasy. Overall I enjoyed this dish and the grilled veggies go really well with the steak. I still think their wings are way underrated, always delicious and crispy. read more

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The food is always great and the service is always efficient, speedy, and reliable. The food is always made to order and delivered to your table as soon as the cooking staff gets the food made. It's a great restaurant experience that is always open and full of great people sitting in their places enjoying their meals. The music is always good and there's paintings and other hanging models throughout the dining area which gives you the Latin experience feel of being in a new place to eat dinner. read more

Food was very good. The waiters were very attentive. Prices were acceptable. We will definitely return to explore the menu some more.

Good food. I ate 2-3 times there. I liked the enchiladas and the guacamole dip. We also had soup and salad.

Stopped by because someone recommended to come here. I am glad they did. The vibe of the restaurant reminded me of being in my grandma's kitchen and her cooking for me. It was really good and the workers were all so nice. The food was great and they got the food out quickly. We don't live in Bakersfield, but if we are out here, definitely coming back. It is worth it. read more

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This is my all time favorite Mexican restaurant. Everything is good the service is even better. My family always gets treated amazingly by all of the staff. Their chili verde is one of the best restaurant chili verdes ever. Yes there is a difference between home made and restaurant level but this is the closest to homemade I've ever had and if you've seen me I haven't missed too many meals. You've got to try this place it is amazing. read more

Don Perico Mexican Restaurant - Chili verde burrito - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Love people in this place. They make you feel like family. Plenty of big TV's in the bar area. Lot's of food choices on the menu. Sunday brunch is so good. Great for family dinner or drinks and fun with friends. read more

The staff here is very nice. They don't make you feel like a burden when you ask for anything and always have a smile on their faces. The food here was really good. My daughter is very picky and she says that the Spanish rice here is "the best". If you are looking for really good Mexican food... this is the place! Although this place can be very noisy, there are spots to sit that are a little more quite. I have been here multiple times now and each time I'm greeted with consistent staff and the food is better every time I go. read more

Gone out for date night food was great but service needs work due to new management. In our section it felt like there's no privacy for conversation with spouse because cameras in establishment was well noticed. read more

We love the Sunday Brunch Buffett!! Been coming here for 20 years! Best omelette station around, been the same guy flipping omelette for 20 years! He's the best! Great atmosphere and great service. The Buffett area is always Kept very clean, which is hard to do when it's busy!! Love the chilli relleno and cheese enchiladas!! read more

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This restaurant used to be so good, but I went in there last night for my nephew's birthday. The waiter was very rude. Rushing us. I ordered a special shrimp plate with fish and the fish was very raw. It was not cooked temperature. It was very soggy the shrimp was not cooked through the inside. I ordered bacon wrapped shrimp. The salsa tastes like picante sauce from a jar that you buy over-the-counter and I don't like the way, the waiter rushes you and he never came to ask for a we need refills on our drinks and he automatically dumped the tip onto our bill which he did not deserve a tip because the service was like shit. I will be calling the health department cause if you look up at the ceilings, it's very filthy. looks like the ceilings are gonna come caving in on you the carpets filthy the tables need to be washed more. The seats that you sit down are cut up and you just patch up some of those seeds. The ceiling fans are covered with dust. The cleanliness is not very good there. If I was a health department I would give them an automatic F shut down they need to be remodeled. I wish I could speak to the manager, but they said the manager was not in and the food is not good like it was before years ago bathrooms were filthy They just need a whole new makeover. The restaurant is not good service at all. I'm sorry to have to say this, but but you need new staff. I didn't get my waiters name, but he was very very rude to us and my family. read more

Don Pericos has been around for a long time. They have a great staff and they know how to make good food, provide great service and at reasonable prices. Most of the staff has been there for years. They are very knowledgeable and familiar with their regular customers and will very often remember your preferred orders. Ambiance is good. Very quiet, relaxing and pleasant on the restaurant side. The bar side can be a little bit louder and lively but still a very chill spot to go have a drink and watch the game and not break the bank. I highly recommend the chile verde salsa with your chips. Order it! read more

All 3 of us , well were sick to our stomachs for 2 days , normally every things fine , but they seemed rushed , so be it.

Service is always great. Went for brunch this morning, and am noticing some changes in the food since the last time I was there. (Maybe due to change of ownership??) The crab salad has been changed, not for the better. They added cucumber and onion. Those flavors overtook the flavors of the crab salad. Less meat in the chili verde. The horchata tasted like it was a powdered drink, left a film on the glass. It wasn't good. read more

Bad Experience at Don Perico! White Lane. Was very disappointed today Labor Day! Brought my Wife on her Birthday and friends. I noticed the restaurant was almost empty. We were a party of 12. They sat us on the east side of the restaurant. It took a long time for a waiter to show up. Like 20 minutes. A family member had to walk to the front and ask for a waiter to come. Once the waiter arrived, he stated he was the only waiter working. 4 of us decided to choose the Buffet that they were offering at $17.99. A few of us took a look at the buffet trays to see what they were offering. Only rice & beans, pieces of Enchiladas along with Chile Verde which was almost an empty & Chile Colorado. There were no Flour or Corn Tortillas available. Other members of our family ordered from the regular Menu. It took over 45 minutes for a waiter to take their order. The only good thing was the Bus Guy kept filling our drinks. He was very good. To my surprise, since we have been coming here for years the food was so-so. The bus guy had mentioned that they had to let go of a few employees. The whole experience was terrible! When you're spending good money for a bad experience it leaves a bad taste in your mouth & wallet! Probably won't be coming back! read more

The food was delicious, staff were very polite and attentive. Excellent for large parties. Ambience makes you feel relaxed, great design.

First time here and from someone who is super picky let me tell you so freaken good ! Wifey was worried about brining me since I am picky but ended up eating my whole plate and the price is not bad very affordable definitely will be coming back & staff super sweet ! very fast service and always make sure we were good read more

Don Perico Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas suizas - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This was the absolute worst service I've ever had in my life, all I've heard were rave reviews about don pericos but under their new management it is not good. The waiter refused to acknowledge any of the women at the table and only after me ( a man) asked for the what the ladies were asking for did it get served. they rudely rummaged the items on our table to place new dishes down spilling our chips and overall showed a lack of respect. To top it all off the food was subpar and the tortillas clearly came precooked in the package. At a Mexican restaurant I expect my tortillas to either be made in house or come uncooked in the package this cut corner really represents what Don Perico is . . . a place not worth your time because you aren't worth their time. I urge whoever reads this to go absolutely anywhere else. read more

Best chicken and steak fajitas! Been going there over 15 years. No one compares to them!

Food was sooo good My favorite go to Mexican restaurant! Service is always exceptional read more

Changed ownership. The food portions have been reduced and prices are higher. The flavor is not as good as it used to be. $16.99 for two cheese enchiladas rice and beans. $6.95 for 1 fish taco much smaller than the previous size. The food is ok and the service is nice and quick but the food has been cold the last 3 times in a row. read more

My wifes family absolutely loves this place. They come here for birthdays, weddings, funerals, etc. I think they wanted them to cater our wedding at one point but I had to put my foot down for that. Usually the food here is pretty good. The environment is that of a typical Mexican restaurant and the staff is friendly. The parking lot is sketchy and smells like a combination of weed, a septic leak and Carne asada but once you get inside you don't notice the other odors of the neighborhood. Last week, though, I ordered the number 12 combo. That's two taqiitos and a mini tostada. I ordered the chicken for some reason and let me tell you... it was inedible. I thought a Mexican restaurant would use some spices and get some flavor out of their chicken, but it was devoid of any flavor. It was also oddly wet. Not moist, but wet. That was weird. I pushed it aside and stuck with the chips and salsa and a few cervezas. Anyway, my wife and inlaws loved their chile Colorado and cheese enchiladas like they usually do but the chicken was no Bueno. I'm sure I'll be back whether I like it or not. read more

My first time eating here and food was cold and terrible! Service was good, but I will never be back place was dark, musty, and smelled dirty. Kids nugget looked nothing like a nugget. read more

Don Perico Mexican Restaurant - Kids chicken nuggets - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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They have great food service and ambience. They have the most amazing chile verde ever. And service is top notch all the time. read more

Don Perico Mexican Restaurant - Chile verde huevos rancheros. - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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It took the waiter FOREVER to take our order, he just kept walking past us ignoring us. I think it was because me and my date didn't speak Spanish. After all, I realize they prioritize the Spanish speakers a lot more. The food was okay, but what knocked me out of my boots was when we asked for the check. We asked for the check and before we could even ask for a to-go box he was already about to take our food away! We eventually got our boxes but did not leave a tip. Also, they had NO HORCHATA :( if you go I hope your experience was better than ours. 2 STARS! read more

I have been having lunch here for many years. Staff is friendly, the portions are plentiful. The food is consistent and good. I know what to expect and I enjoy it. Thank you very much. Looking forward to many more years of pleasant lunches read more

Food is great they give you plenty to eat actually plenty to take home as well. I give them five stars. The servers are at fantastic as well. read more

I love this place. I have been going there for years, but ever since the owner Gambino retired the service has been gradually going down hill. I went into the restaurant the other day and sat there for almost 15 minutes before the waitress walked over after she played with the red drinking straws without washing her hands, between texting on her phone. I hope this business survive. They have very good food. Hopefully they can improve on service! read more

I've been coming here for years always enjoy the food and service. I like the buffet in the morning on Sundays.

Stopped by this past Sunday to pick up some menudo. And i was pleasantly surprised by how delicious and full of deep and rich flavor. That definitely is not always the case with menudo. I'll definitely be back to try out more of their menu items. The restaurant is currently open indoors during Covid season. Staff was wearing masks and social distancing. read more

Great food! Yiu have to check it out! Especially the sea food fajitas! You must come and try you won't regret!

Cane by on linch and our server was quick and super friendly. I would come back to try other dishes:)

The Sunday Brunch is excellent along with their customer service. The energy the staff has makes the experience fun too. Love this place

Food was mediocre... service was pretty good... because it is within walking distance... I went for Taco Tuesday... the taco lady was nice... staff was nice... in my opinion... not the best Taco Tuesday. read more

First time and last for their Sunday Buffay totally disappointing. The place was dark and dingy food. They're lucky I give them one star just not that good service was OK. What is the Buffay price was OK I won't go back. read more

To start off the customer service is amazing ! Everytime I come the servers are all kind and welcoming ! All of he food is delicious, to start of the chips and salsa they serve is delicious! They have great servings and it's always Great quality, I really recommend the Chile Verde nachos! read more

Don Perico Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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They now have curbside !!! Food alway delicious always hot when I pick it up. They give you a good portion , I always feel like when you take it to go it's usually less than dine in , Not thie case at this place. It comes with chips an salas , I recommend to ask for extra salas they give you chips enough for two people the the Salas enough for one, there is not extra charge when you ask for extra one! Customer service is always friendly , who ever gives your order doesn't rush you an they always very nice. It's not alway the same person that helps it's different people an to always have awesome service every time , that's a bonus!!! The place is alway clean an I never really see any dirty tables when I go in , they usually clean it right away!!! Now they have curbside an I love that!!! read more

Have been to the white lane location two times and both times there was not much of a wait. I was really impressed with the timely manner in getting seated and served. Steak and chicken is really good! Best steak in town. ! Only thing is the meat was kind of skimpy in our quesadilla. Definitely recommend read more

Don Perico Mexican Restaurant - Steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Food was delicious, great customer service. Nice and clean enjoyable place to spend quality time with friends and family.

Extremely pleased with our experience! Fast and friendly service, we had our drinks and food within minutes of sitting down and ordering. Salsa was delicious and the food was by far the best we have had in such a long time. I got the fiesta platter and they have amazing Buffalo sauce for their wings. My husband got chile verde and he says it's the best he has had since we moved back. My mother in law had the enchilada sueza and she loved it. We usually go to the one don pericos on Calloway since it is closer to us but this one will be the one we go to from now on. So worth the drive. Thank you for your great customer service and delicious food! read more