My SIL took me here for lunch, and while it's definitely nothing fancy, the food and drinks were really good! I had the taco salad and she had the taco plate, and both were generous portions for the price. We also enjoyed our drinks--she had a piña colada and I had a margarita, and both were great. Good food, good drinks, good service, reasonable prices, and a nice casual spot for lunch. I would definitely stop in again if I'm in the area! read more

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Good food! My husband loves his chicken fajitas. I like filled chili replenish - and they had three to choose from! I had the one that has ground beef (and a little potato. It was very good. Lots of meat inside, and a nice thick egg coating where the egg had a wonderful light texture. read more

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant - Ground beef chili relleno. - Mexican Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I'm completely speechless on the lengths people will go for cheap horrible food. The only reason this establishment stays in business is because it's cheap, so you get what you pay for. I had the beef chile relleno it was covered in a gross white sauce. The cheese in my green enchiladas weren't even melted all the way. So many other authentic Mexican restaurants in the area. Unfortunately I will not be returning. read more

Super casual place for Mexican food. I've been coming here with my family for over 25 years and it never disappoints. The service is fast and friendly. The menu has a good selection - I always get a super burrito "enchilada style" and they put a lot of sauce on top. The shredded chicken is always perfectly cooked and juicy. read more

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This is a brightly colored and decorated local Mexican spot. The service is quick and our server was very friendly. She was quick to sit us and take our order. Food came out quickly and piping hot! Just the way we like it. We ordered a combination plate with one tamale and one chicken taco, comes with rice and beans. The chicken taco was filled with meat and topping. The tamale had a good meat to masa ratio, the red sauce was just okay. Definitely appreciated how hot the food came out. The rice and beans were good, I enjoyed those. We also ordered two fish tacos plate. The fish was fried nicely and paired with pico de gallo. We wished there was more fish on the tacos though. Again a large serving of good beans and rice. Overall, the restaurant has good service and food. I wouldn't rush back to this spot, but it will do if you are in the area. read more

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant - Two fish taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Today, Julian, the owner, told me that Yelp has been deleting five-star reviews for the restaurant without explanation, dropping his average dramatically. I think that's a crying shame. I have been coming here twice a week since 1998 and now I always eat Wednesday lunch and Friday dinner there. The food is always excellent, the staff is warm, friendly and efficient and the ambience is perfect. Today (February 11, 2026) I had my usual carne asada torta and side of guacamole, and they were just as delicious as ever. read more

Wonderful and friendly service. I came here for a bite and a margarita in between lunch and dinner and I heard the phone ring many times for take-out orders. I love that people called directly instead of ordering through an app. A sign of a connection to the community and the "regulars". Take-out would be great as it is basic Mexican food, but I preferred sitting in the restaurant as the atmosphere is decent and happy. There are many tables and booths and the waitstaff and owner was welcoming and attentive. I will be back for more of their salsa! Try the raspberry margarita. It did not disappoint. read more

Food was cold and tasted horrible. Food was smashed and all over the bag. Never again will I come to this place.

Was clean with a few customers. Did not seem too busy, was greeted quickly and seated just as we entered. I was excited to try the crab and shrimp enchiladas as this was one of the very few places that have it on the menu. Our food was quick to arrive. we were given water, chips and salsa aswell. The enchiladas were covered with cheese and sauce accompanied by guacamole Spanish rice and refied beans. There was texture of shrimp and crab. It had a creamy sauce yet somehow it lacked any flavor depth. No seasoning and any flavor of shrimp or crab seemed like it was washed away. The rice and beans were very similar lacking in flavor. For the price it was very disappointing. There was no hot sauce given or at any table to help add or awaken the flavor. While there was salt and pepper at the table i didn't feel that would change anything. I did add some salsa but it still was lacking. We also had a carne asada burrito sadly lacking in flavor as well. Where was the spices that would make this food taste like Mexican food? The only thing that seemed to have any flavor was the salsa and that probably came from a can or jar. Everything else felt like it was made for a retirement home. I started to wonder if I had Covid or something. When I got home I had a piece of cake and some cranberry juice - and I could taste both. So no it's just warm bland food that is pricy for what you get. But hey if that's your thing go for it. read more

We ordered Pollo al cilantro, Burrito pollo asada. Both tasted great. The portion sizes were huge. Complementary fresh chips with salsa tasted good, the chips were fresh and crispy. Loved the ambiance too. read more

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant - Burrito Pollo Asado - Mexican Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I enjoyed a nice early dinner with my husband at El Caminito. We were overall satisfied with the food tasted very authentic great chips and salsa starters. Great pricing for dinner for 2 it was a nice quiet vibe. The service was great they were quick and very attentive. This place definitely cured my Mexican food craving. The vibe was so nice I ate my plate before taking a picture read more

we're not normally in this area but we were looking for Mexican cuisine for my grandmas birthday. It wasn't busy, which allowed for a very attentive server. The chips and salsa was great, and the burritos were amazing. The server heard us say it was my grandmas birthday and brought her out a candle and a scoop of ice cream without us evenings asking. It was a wonderful treat. Thank you for being great read more

Good service. La comida, la atención, el lugar, muy muy agradable. La comida con excelente sazón read more

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant - 1 Item of Your Choice Soda Fountain Drinks - Mexican Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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The sauce has changed and has changed the total taste. Used to be a place where the wife and I could rely on their food! To bad !

Delicious food and good service, though they seemed to be short-staffed. We got a couple of vegetarian dishes which were too big for us to finish! So we brought some back home, to enjoy later. The salsa could've been spicier, but it was all good once we asked for some spicy sauce. Nice, quiet, local restaurant that we'll certainly revisit. read more

We have been coming to El Caminito for years, the food and service is always excellent. By far one of my favorite Mexican cuisine sit down restaurants. Great value, great food and we always leave happy! The owner Julian is super kind and friendly, he's owned the restaurant for over 30 years...definitely a Sunnyvale gem! read more

Not very busy for a Sunday lunch. Waitress is very nice. But service is slow. The chips are good but the pico de gallo was watery. I tried the pescado veracruz - The fish was flaky but fell into little pieces with my fork because it was sitting in a pool of tomato liquid. I think they must have put the plate in the oven because it appeared that the liquid from veracruz sauce of tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and a few green olives separated from the veggies to the bottom of the plate. The refried beans were good and seasoned well. The rice was also good. But the fish lacked salt, acidity (squeeze some lemon on top) and spices. It needed more seasoning and some cilantro. Prices are in line with the area at around $20 per plate. When we asked what the favorite dishes are she said the quesadilla. Which I can make at home for way cheaper. I also asked if they make the tortillas in house which is a sign a of an authentic place for me, and they do not. I would try it again but stick with the basics like carne asada and enchiladas. read more

Their chili Reno's and enchiladas are excellent. Their rice is excellent. I love their margaritas.

The thing is my wife has a life threatening nut allergy and they do have nuts here. They blend some in the mole. When we ate here we made sure to advise our server. She said nothing you ordered has nuts. And I repeated that although nothing that my wife ordered has nuts you should let us know if you are unable to not cross contaminate as that can still cause anaphylaxis. She walked off and she came back with my wife's food burnt and said here is your quesadilla with no nuts or anything and did not seem to be concerned at all about food safety. Although my family has eaten here since it's opening we won't be returning. Thanks for nothing. read more

Ordered a torta At a taco truck $10 but here the menu says $16 with 3 choices of meat. I left paying $26.98. $16 torta $2 extra for carne asada. (meat was thin like pastrami meat) thinly spread extra $2.50 for sour cream I WAS MAD and it was a small sandwich and service was crappy I had to get up to get a soda refill read more

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant - Half of the sandwich it's small in person - Mexican Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Been coming here for about 4 years now. Used to come here for lunches with coworkers when we were working in the office. Food is so good! Service is a tad bit slow, unfortunately. If it were faster, I'd for sure give this place 5 stars. I always order the Enchiladas Suizas. It's so good, and it's a perfect serving size for me. Not too creamy or overwhelming in flavor. This has been my go to Mexican sit down restaurant since El Burro closed. Our waiter is always really nice and friendly! He seems to serve by himself, though. So that being said, service is definitely slow. I think if he had some help during the busy times, everyone would be happier. This will not stop me from visiting in the future as the food is really good! read more

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My favorite Mexican restaurant, hands down. Try the enchiladas suizas! You won't be disappointed.

The food is bland, the service is slow, and, if it matters to you, the decor is a dingy collection of old cliches.

Don't get me wrong I love this place and the food tastes so yummy. But ordered a burrito last night and ate 1/4 of it and took the rest for lunch today. I took no more than two bites and felt something hard in my mouth. Had to spit out my bite only to find a a sharp piece of plastic. Would have been bad news if swallowed! Please pay more attention when you are making our food! read more

Service is always great. The waitresses are always kind. We have been searching for a comfort place and this was it. Highly recommend!!

First visit- I went with friends who said it was good food. Chips were out of a bag. Salsa was watery with big chunks of tomato, and not much else... House margarita was very average. But the worst was my 'burrito Supremo" with shredded chicken. It was a rice burrito, with a TINY amount of shredded chicken. I'd give it a 1/5. Place was clean and service was ok. read more

Over priced food way to much. A beer equals a price for asada taco so insane. ................ read more

The food was not hot though the plate was. The enchiladas verdes wax not great. The drink I asked for wasn't what I asked for. And dinner was really almost $80. Nope. Not again... read more

Place seemed understaffed which would explain her being under pressure and stressed . There should be more than one person and no manager to help her . 18 people and one waiter. She was cleaning all the tables and serving . There should be more than one person staffed and the alcoholic drinks were watered down taste wise and not much alcohol. There chicken enchiladas are really good read more

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant - The worst michelada and taste like water . I've had many at different places and this is the most water downed - Mexican Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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My friend and I order two entrees. They were good except the two Paloma drinks were horrible. The waitress was rude and not pleasant when she brought them to our table. She then came back told both of us the drinks needed to take back forgot to add patron in them. Sadly we had a disappointing meal and then both my friend and I encountered a stomachache. read more

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant - Paloma drinks - Mexican Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The taste is very good and so unique. The service it's really nice, ambience 10/10 so calm and nice read more

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant - 10/10 - Mexican Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Using a coupon from 2011 when they briefly had indoor dining during the pandemic. Place is located right next to the post office on El Camino Real, with Mcdonalds on the other side. Came here quite often to watch NFL football indoor dining. All that came to a halt during the pandemic. Came here at least three times during the pandemic, as first they had only take out, then outdoor dining, and then for 3 weeks in October indoor dining. We had a restaurant.com coupon, a voucher for $45, purchased for maybe $20. Manager accepted it, but only when they had indoor dining going, and could not believe we had the coupon from 2011! The coupon requires purchasing a high profit soup, salad, or another appetizer, drink, or dessert, as the main entrees top off at $18, $9 short of the $45 for two entrees. Ended up ordering the $18 shrimp fajitas and the $22 combination fajitas plus a $7 glass of sangria. You definitely get your money worth when dining here, which includes chips and salsa. Huge servings. Only drawback is that the food is somewhat bland, even with the jalapeno peppers, and requires more spicy salsa to liven things up. Prices lower here: $18.45 shrimp diablo & $15.45 pescadero veracruz, compared to Tia Juana $20.62 diablo and $20.63 snapper, or La Fiesta $23 seafood & $24.95 shrimp, let alone Agarve $26.95 shrimp diablo, and $23.95 fish. Only problem is that the fish portion is on the small side. The shrimp diablo comes with six shrimp in a spicy hot sauce. We have another restaurant.com coupon from 2011, but will have to wait months until they have indoor dining again, before using it. Downgraded the restaurant from 4 stars to 2 stars. Manager shortchanged me $20, deducting $25 instead of $45 off the bill for a $45 restaurant.com voucher. Checked out the bathroom, one of the few with advertising over the urinals. One said "shrinkage" in big letters, with customers looking down thinking it was an ad for viagra, when it had to do with debt loans. read more

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We've been coming here for about ten years now and it's a family favorite. The food is delicious and comforting. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is top notch! We always leave happy, full and with yummy leftovers for later. A family owned restaurant is a rare treat these days and this place is a treasure! read more

A GEM! No wonder, El Caminito Mexican Restaurant was voted the Best Mexican Restaurant. It is like eating homemade Mexican food. My enchiladas Suizas filled most of the plate and were covered with specially made Suiza sauce. The refried beans were freshly made, and what a taste difference that makes. The rice was a nice accompaniment. A sample of lettuce with a unique dressing was tasty. The nachos were so fresh. And the sauce was just right with the correct amount of Pico de gallo. My raspberry margarita filled a tall glass. It wasn't overpowering with alcohol. My husband's burrito was huge and delicious. My neighbor diner was oohing and awing over her Chile Rellenos, the best she has ever had. I will be back for that dish. The owner, Julian, was friendly. As I put my leftover dinner in a takeout box, he told me not to close until he brought me extra Suiza sauce. And what a large portion it was! Our booth was large and made of quality, tufted leather. I am awed to have found El Caminito Mexican Restaurant!. read more

Food is good enough although portions have shrunk a lot in the last few years. The thing that sticks out is no matter what time day or occasion I've been here, the service is always awful lol there's only ever one person serving and they're pissy. Also it's either packed or empty. I think they may have recently been bought bc decorations have changed a bit read more

The chile rellenos, enchiladas and margaritas were delicious! We were welcomed in like family and received great service!

Ate here with my co worker since we were picking up rental car from Hertz. The service from the two gentleman that worked there was amazing. Loved how they serve the beers in mugs which is very classy! The food came out in a timely matter and was really good. Very good portions and fresh right out the kitchen! The rating goes towards my second visit here. I can definitely relate to the other low star reviews regarding the two rude ladies working here. I came up to the desk and ask if they had change for a $50 bill. Without even checking, the lady said no and I said um okay. As I walked off, I could hear her saying something disrespectful in Spanish to her coworker. I find this very disrespectful and not professional. That made me lose my entire interest in coming back to eat here. I hope management see's this review and address the issue with that unprofessional woman. Most importantly, I hope customers are aware before they walk into this place and experience what I did. read more

Lovely dinner tonight. Everything very fresh. Great service. A must try in Sunnyvale. Love all the art work; very relaxing. Large TV ; i got to see the Giants win tonight.. yay! read more

Good value. Very clean. The food was well prepared. It lacked character. Very easy to get a table. read more

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant - Taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Updated review a year later. I'm still getting the steak and shrimp fajitas! Soooo good. I was there last week and can't wait to go back! They have outdoor seating which is nice. Cold, but nice the option is available. Juicy steak, perfectly seasoned and cook shrimp and veggies.. what's not to love?! read more

El Caminito Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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