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    El Bracero

    3.2 (38 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Kid's crispy taco. Son loved it.
    Lisabelle L.

    Tried this place again and it lost a star for it's food. Called in to order for takeout and service was great. I wasn't too happy about the price, it has gone up and the website doesn't show updated price. Regardless, the food is plenty. I finally got to try the gordita and the lengua and tripas tacos. My husband got their barbacoa plate and we ordered the chimichanga plate again because it was good the last time we got it. Seems like food is not cooked consistently here. Chimichanga was very salty this time. The shredded chicken gordita lacked a lot of flavor. They gave me a lot of shredded chicken which was very nice, but there was no flavor. I was disappointed. Other than that, the gordita wasn't dry and it came very stuffed with chicken. My husband's barbacoa lacked salt, but we prefer it to be lacking salt than to be overly salted. The lengua and tripas tacos wasn't anything special. The lengua was soft, not chewy or tough. Tacos comes with their red and green sauces which are not my favorite either, comes with a good kick, but not my favorite. The tripas was nicely crispy with a clean taste. I asked for extra crispyness too. Basic tacos, nothing to be impressed about, but glad I got to have some lengua and tripas. I probably would order from here again since it is close by, but will think twice before recommending this place. You do get a lot of food for the price so if you want quantity over quality then it doesn't hurt to try this place.

    Tripitas Taco & Carne Asada Taco
    Jose Raul P.

    Finally got to try both lunch and breakfast at this place! I went as basic as you can to determine whether a Mexican restaurant is good or not. For lunch, I got a carne asada taco and a crispy tripas taco. Carne asada was great! Cooked and seasoned perfectly! The tripas, i felt could have been a little cleaner. But still had a great crunch to them. Salsa was good and plenty of cilantro and onion! Breakfast was a bit of a let down. I ordered on the phone and the order was ready by the time I arrived, I truly appreciate a business that values your time. I ordered a bacon and egg taco and a machacado taco. The B&E taco was an egg taco with a bacon strip. I understand they do this to save time, but part of a bacon and egg taco is allowing the egg to cook in that bacon fat. The machacado was a bit dry, like maybe it had been sitting for a while? Service was great, lace looked very clean and very comfortable and rustic furniture. I would definitely go again, just not for breakfast.

    5x Mini Tacos w/ cucumber Lemonade

    Food is Amazing, Service is so friendly! Super nice staff ! Food preparation was incredible !

    Fajitas
    Cory C.

    Always great food and cheap margaritas!! After a dozen visits with zero disappointments, I can easily say this our families top spot for Mexican food! Fajitas never disappoint! Street tacos (pastor) are my go-to favorite and so delicious every time with tons fresh cilantro, lime, and grilled onions. Weekly specials and open for breakfast or a late dinner. Great custom made furniture for enhanced atmosphere. The staff is always accommodating to anything from custom food orders or even changing the TV channel to different games!

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    Jang Mi B.

    I loved the hospitality & the cleanliness. This is a FAMILY restaurant so if crying kids offend you, sit outside or stay home. A lot to choose from menu wise. We love the mexican coke & the cheese they serve with the salsa is perfect A lot of murals and things that appear to be hand painted which I appreciated. I'll def be returning :)

    Enchiladas and Chile relleno.   No flavor in the enchiladas.  Plane.  Chile relleno plane as well.
    Andie C.

    Very disappointed . Food don't have flavor at all. Tacos and our plates. Very plane food. Place is clean. Good looking. Service good as well. Quality of food not good at all. They need to add flavor! So plane in taste. Sad

    Carnitas plate (la Mexicana) with charro beans, margarita on the rocks, and fantastic salsa options.

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    Good price, Quick service, and amazing food. Try the beef enchiladas and the cucumber lemonade.

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    Food is absolutely spectacular, tortillas are so good and warm, service is also really great staff is really kind and welcoming.

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    Good food, fast service. I like their breakfast and lunch. Great Mexican food option for those on Foster Rd.

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    Exceptional service and the food is amazing! It's become my families go to for family night outs.

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    Disappointed is an understatement. No taste. WAY OVERPRICED. Poor quality meat. Waste of money, honestly. Otherwise, friendly staff.

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    I love going here on my lunch break, servers are always super friendly & the food is great! I never wait long at all which i love!

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    This place was convenient, socially distanced, and tasty food for a great price! Service was medium to high satisfaction

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    4.5
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    10.1 mi
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