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    El Epazote Restaurant

    4.0 (67 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    I ordered the three taco meal it was good. I should have ordered the mole it looked amazing! I would go back for sure.
    anissa s.

    Tacos= Mole= Rice= Beans= Water= gave bottled water instead of cups. I'm not a fan of use of plastic. Otherwise it wouldn't bother me. I would go back with my own water bottle.

    Super nachos with al pastor meat.
    Hungry Man M.

    I came in at 16:30 on a Wednesday afternoon. Including myself, there were 3 guests eating meals. I ordered the super nachos with al pastor meat. The portion was huge for the price. A few of the chips were stale, but most were nice and crispy. This dish is better shared between tow or three people. Service: ***** Atmosphere: *** Food: ** Price/value: *****

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    Linda L.

    I've been here a handful of times. A couple times at their old location and a couple times at this new location. Since it's taco day I ordered the asada tacos with beans and rice. I received my order within 5 minutes and it was absolutely delicious. The beans are amazing the tacos were prepared so well. I will definitely be coming back.

    Poured the juice into a water bottle :)

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    10 months ago

    Food is outstanding. I missing gem due to the location but you definitely need to go!

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    3 years ago

    food we ordered was ok. The restaurant had a weird smell of old towels that came and went. Service was fast and courteous.

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    2 years ago

    This is the best place in town to come get posole they have it every day and it's the best. My kids love the tacos, rice and beans

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    3 years ago

    Fyi, Closed until June 14, 2023....note says on vacation. The food is great here, will be back once they are open again.

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    7 years ago

    Pozole is so good! Great service and reasonable prices. Place is a little hidden but pretty inside. Defiantly will be going back

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    6 years ago

    This is the best place in town to come get posole they have it every day and it's the best. My kids love the tacos, rice and beans.

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    4 years ago

    The owner makes you feel welcomed! The food Is authentic Mexican food. Hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Hollister!!!

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    5 years ago

    Really good! And fair portions. For two people we ordered nachos, super burrito and the two taco plate. Yum!!

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    8 years ago

    You want the best burrito in Hollister... maybe anywhere? El Epozote is your destination. Do it. You won't be sorry.

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    This is by far my favorite restaurant in Hollister. The food is absolutely amazing! Who ever their…read morechef(s) is needs a raise. Don't let this person go. Everything I've tried has been delicious. I usually get their sushi and Tostada De Jaiva. Yesterday I got the carnitas tacos... oh my goodness they were hands down the BEST carnitas tacos I've EVER had. The corn tortillas are handmade and the carnitas were fresh and tender with a little crisp, AMAZING. I don't think the people of Hollister know, but they serve breakfast too. I wanna be selfish, cause I know there will be a wait once people find out, but I also want them to keep serving it cause it's so good. My husband usually gets the Huevos Rancheros, I get Chilaquiles Verdes w/ Cafe de Olla, and my kids get the pancakes that are not only beautiful, but so yummy. The chilaquiles are delicious, the tortilla chips have a good crisp in every bite. Their pancake batter is unique and definitely made in house, I wish I could get the recipe to make at home.

    We went here for dinner one night while we were in town to visit Pinnacles National Park. We…read moreenjoyed Margarita Cadillacs & some chips and salsa to start and then shared the Mar y Tierra Sushi roll and Asada Fries for dinner. It was all very good. The sushi was fried or "tempura" so it probably doesn't count as true sushi but it still tasted good. We sat outside on their patio where it was a comfortable temperature albeit a bit windy. The server was very attentive and friendly and checked on us regularly to see how our food and drinks were. It is a great spot right downtown so it is fun and lively.

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    Shot of the front from the patio nice old street sitting.
    Shot of the front from the patio nice old street sitting.
    Asada Fries & Cadillac Margaritas!
    Asada Fries & Cadillac Margaritas!
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    4.4
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    0.1 mi

    Service: excellent, speaks Spanish and fluent English. Courteous and attentive…read more Ambiance: basic but ample seating. They have a restroom for customers. Food: amazing, best hole in the wall. I crave their food, I come from SJ. Chicken Tacos: flavorful, shredded chicken and lots on each taco Quesadilla: plenty of cheese!!!!

    So first things first. I think it's fair to mention that the folks here don't speak English. Like,…read moreat all. I called ahead to get some information on this place, as I've never tried it before, only to find that they were unable to speak over the phone, and simply responded, "lo siento, no English." It's fine. My Spanish is not the greatest... but, I managed to stop in and order by pointing at some menu items they have listed. Ultimately, it all worked out. Managed to get an order in for carne asada fries and a round of tacos too. While the tacos were nothing to write home about--the carne asada fries on the other hand, were spectacular! The portion is huge and the flavors of all the ingredients are truly amazing. I don't want to sound corny, but each bite was like a friggin' fiesta in my mouth. Almost as good as the stuff I used to get close to the border when I lived in SoCal. Close. This place is a total hole in the wall, but definitely a great local find. Great service, amazing food variety and a good bang for your buck. Looking forward to stopping and trying their other offerings soon.

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    Buenos Dias Cafecito

    Buenos Dias Cafecito

    4.5
    (151 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Delicious food. Great staff. Beautiful establishment. The making of a 5 STAR review! Visited here…read morefor breakfast today (last day of May). Great way to end my birthday month. Per a Yelp check for a breakfast spot, found this place with Great reviews of huevos rancheros and chilaquiles and cafe de olla--so I knew we had to come here. It didn't disappoint! I got the Huevos Rancheros (no additional protein) abs my husband got the Chilaquiles with chicken with half red and half green sauce. We received a wrong order with asada and my husband thought oh well, we won't bother and it'll still be fine. But a little later he recognized it's a red sauce and I suspected we got someone else's order! And the server confirmed we did. She felt bad but we didn't have an issue because we were hungry. Lol My husband also ordered a short stack and he loved them. WE WILL BE BACK! EVERYTHING WAS DEEEELISH!!

    The food here is genuinely great, the chilaquiles are especially good and absolutely worth trying…read more Everything we ate was flavorful and well prepared. That said, the service is chaotic. The staff is very kind and clearly working hard, but the system itself feels completely unorganized. It honestly feels like everyone is on their first day at the same time. Tables don't seem to be divided in a logical way. Instead of one server handling inside and another the patio, servers are running back and forth between both areas, which slows everything down. During our visit, we ordered drinks with one person, placed our food order with who I think was our actual waitress, had our food delivered by someone from the kitchen who wasn't sure which table it belonged to, got refills from someone who may have been the manager or owner, and didn't see our waitress again until we had to go ask for the check ourselves. Kitchen staff were walking out with dishes asking around to find the right table, which added to the confusion. Everyone is friendly and clearly trying their best, but the lack of organization makes the experience inefficient and a bit stressful as a customer. I would still recommend Buenos Días Cafecito if you have time and patience that day. The food really is that good, just don't come in a rush or expecting smooth service.

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    Chilaquiles w Salsa Roja and Cafe de Olla

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