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    3.1 (125 reviews)
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    #3 2 Enchiladas ($14.55)
    Elena N.

    Date: Sunday, August 11th, 2024 Time: around 1am Party of: 2 Meal: Late Night Dinner Takeaway How: Drive Thru *#3 2 Enchiladas ($14.55) *Burrito de Carnitas ($11.65) *Salad: No Fajitas, Grilled Chicken ($11.55) *Street Taco ($2.99): Lengua ($0.50) *Taco de Fish ($5.25) *Crispy Taco: Ground Beef ($3.99) *Street Taco: Adobada ($2.99) *ATM / Credit Card Fee ($0.35) The hubby and I have been going up to Tahoe most weekends. Since dinner happens when we get there, we always grab food on the way. We've normally gotten fast food, but I started looking around to see what's open late on the way up. In my search, I found El Forastero. Their drive thru is 24 hours, so we decided to check it out. I enjoyed the street tacos. A good size and simple. Great with all the salsas we got. The crunchy taco stayed crispy on one side, so I was able to enjoy the crunch. The salad wasn't so much a salad as a plate of meat with some lettuce. I'm not sure why they asked me if I wanted fajitas. Maybe they come with them? If so, I'd say this would be more of a fajita plate with some veggies. The fish taco was a lil weird. Very chewy on the ends of each fish piece. Almost like fish jerky? The amount of chicken was generous. The hubs seemed to enjoy his enchiladas and burrito. Using the drive thru, we were a little confused. No one was on the speaker and we didn't hear the car in front of us ordering, so we just drove up to the window. We turned out to be the dumb ones since we saw the car in front of us getting her order right when she drove up to the window. So don't be stupid like us and not use the speaker. The drive thru person was very sweet and just took our order when we drove up. Luckily there were no cars behind us. Great spot for late night Mexican. Tho pay no attention to the online menu prices. I believe they are incorrect. REVIEW #3517

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    Cathie B.

    This was our first time trying thos place. We just moved here and I wanted to try it. The gentleman who took our order was very polite and knowledgeable. Made our visit enjoyable. The place was very clean. We ordered inside and had to wait a bit but our food was made to order and when we got home it was still very warm. I have to say the food was spot on presentable. Great aroma and great flavors. For a "fast food" establishment, it was very good. My husband is a Chef and I own a Catering business, Mexican is one of my specialties and I have to say that this particular place is very good. Might be the cook but it's also nice that you get greeted and acknowledged when you go inside. We will try it again sooner than later.

    Sebastien S.

    Tortilla is the same size but the amount of filling has been reduced. Keep in mind prices have increased. Save your $14.06 you'd spend on a #24 and make your own or skip all together. What you get for the price no longer worth it in my opinion. Buyer beware, this place has been hit by skrinkflation.

    Carnitas Super Burrito
    Wendy R.

    I've been here twice and both times was not disappointed! Both times I got a burrito in the drive through. This time I got the carnitas super burrito. It makes 3 meals for me. Very tasty! It was full of authentic Mexican food flavors. The drive through was very fast! I was there for less than 5 min. The young attendant was polite! He had manners and that impresses me in this day! All of the above reasons earned five stars IMO. I Will be back!

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    I ordered a bean and cheese burrito. The burrito was ok, nothing special. The staff member was very nice.

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    Great food, large portions, prompt service. A wide variety of dishes. Dine-in ambience is not great though.

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    Food is delicious and fresh. Service can vary. Food has always been delicious. Get it to go.

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