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    El Guayacan Mexican Restaurant

    4.1 (273 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Menu 2 / 7 / 2026
    Pink G.

    This place is the best, again I was eating and forgot to take pictures. ("L" on my forehead"). Great food. I can't say enough how great it is

    #3 Lunch Special. Chicken Chimichanga.
    S C.

    We tried this place for lunch as I have heard a lot of good press about it and we were not disappointed at all. The food was delicious and freshly prepared as ordered. The service was fast, efficient, and attentive. They offered a hot and mild salsa with the chips which is a nice touch. The place is very nicely decorated and warm and inviting.

    al pastor taco that I dressed up with onion, cilantro and their "hot" salsa
    Brandon A.

    what a pleasant, informal, "sit down" Mexican joint! family owned and operated, very homey dining area with lots of wood and art work on the walls... the tortilla chips were hard and warm and the salsa was chunky yet rojo saucy. for my maiden voyage I did my standard "go to" order -- al pastor taco plate. the pastor was well seasoned and definitely restaurant style; not greasy like from a taco truck. the refried beans were creamy and the rice was on point. a normal plate comes with three tacos and rice and beans (whole or refried), so I smashed a full basket of chips, two tacos and a few bites of rice and beans and took the rest home... and then ate that an hour later, no microwave necessary! very liberal on the portions. the ladies that waited on me (could've been sisters, cousins, mother and daughter, who knows and who cares) were very pleasant and said I made a good choice picking the pastor for my first dish, and then convinced me to come back later for their molcajete, which I hear they are known for. and for those of you who like beer? they have Modelo and Pacifico on tap as well as good ol' Sierra Nevada Hazy (and they have a full bar, too -- margarita anyone?). can't wait to try a chimichanga, camerones à la diabla and that molcajete when I make return visits down the road... ARRIBA!

    Cheese #1. 2 Enchiladas & Tacoenchiladas
    Mark H.

    Clearly the best Mexican restaurant in Chico. Creat service and atmosphere at an exceptional value. Have eaten here many times and it does not disappoint. And they are open on a Sunday !!!

    Super burrito
    Jessica W.

    Still raving about this restaurant! I was craving a burrito so I ordered the super burrito and wowzers did it hit the spot. I had carnitas inside on this trip (did a second trip with carne asada - no pics on that one). I always order with no lettuce but this can also come with a sprinkling of lettuce too if you want.

    Carne Asada
    Cindy R.

    AMAZING FOOD! El platillo de carne asada era muy sabroso! La comida de aqui es bien fresca y deliciosa! The service is amazing as well! They ladies here are so kind and attentive! Even the playlist is amazing here! The dessert is also a must! Order the fried ice cream!! The agua de Jamaica es bien rica! La salsa and chips tambien bien estan bien ricos!

    Front of restaurant- tucked away from view. I circled twice.

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    Went there once, food was pretty good but the place needs a little love. Everything looks old.

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    Excellent food. Great service. The recently new booths are very good looking. Great food, good menu and very reasonable prices.

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    Great flavor of the food. Served nice and hot and friendly service. Never would have found this hidden gem.

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    We've been here multiple times and have always had good service and tasty food. The staff is friendly and fast. Very authentic flavors.

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    Before I swapped California sunshine for Cape Cod breezes, I made one last flavorful pit stop at La…read moreFiesta Mexican Bar and Grill in Chico and I'm glad I did. This wasn't just a meal. It was a sendoff worthy of mariachi music and a frozen margarita toast. Let's start with the food: fire-grilled shrimp sizzling over peppers and onions, the kind of skillet that turns heads when it hits the table. The birria tacos were rich, cheesy, and golden-seared to perfection, with a deeply savory consommé for dipping every bite a messy, magnificent win. The combo plates brought it all together: classic rice and beans, fresh pico, guac, sour cream, and cheese so generous it should've paid rent. The place is full of charm, too. Walking through the doors is like stepping into a vibrant fiesta bright papel picado overhead, carved wooden benches, tiled floors that feel like abuela's house, and cheerful service that made us feel like family. I especially loved the colorful little photo-op corner by the entrance perfect for capturing the last California memory before heading east. It's not fancy. It's real. The kind of restaurant where flavors speak louder than trends, and you leave with a full belly and a bigger smile. Whether you're rolling through Chico or you're lucky enough to call it home, La Fiesta deserves a spot on your regular rotation. And if you're heading out of town like I was, this is the kind of farewell feast that sticks with you right next to the taste of lime and roasted onion. #LaFiestaChico #BirriaTacos #SizzlingShrimp #ChicoEats #ItsTheLittleThings #ThePuddingCreekTrestle #FoodieFuel #GuacAndRoll #TacoJoy #FlavorTrip

    Have been here multiple times in the past few years. The service has always been fast & the staff…read morehas always been amazing. Plates are huge, I've tried so many things on the menu & have never been disappointed. Some favorites are the molcajete & birria tacos! When you sit down you're greeted with chips, salsa & bean dip. Spicy margaritas are top notch. Keep this place in business!

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    Like being back in old Mexico
    Like being back in old Mexico
    Chicken and Shrimp Fajita with corn tortillas
    Chicken and Shrimp Fajita with corn tortillas
    Chicken and Shrimp Fajita

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    Best Birria in Chico! I've been to a few places and they were okay but the consume never had a lot…read moreof flavor. Well Mas Amor was amazing - meat is tender and flavorful and the consume is tasty and has some good flavor! Order the BIRRIA!! I should have asked for extra cilantro and onion but we had a wonderful lunch! The decor is so cute and the lighting is calming and nice. Love the artwork super creative and beautiful pieces! The marigold garland on the ceiling is a nice touch and the music videos were on point. It felt like we had gone on a journey and left Chico! I had the Birria Quesadilla with consume and mom had Birria nachos! Neither disappointed for sure. The meat is so tender and flavorful and added a nice touch to the nachos! I was surprised my mom even ordered Birria but she was happy she did. We didn't order chips and was happy we didn't because between the nachos and Birria quesadilla it was the perfect amount of food. Washed it down with a Modelo and couldn't have been happier! Makes me want to go back for the Birria Ramen!! The salsa was served in the cutest little clay containers on a beautiful clay heart plate. The dishes were great and so was the food - I highly recommend trying them out I'm sure the rest of the food is good too! Can't wait to try more from the menu. They have a food truck also off of Nord - will have to try that too!!

    Amazing quacamole and homemade chips! Very fresh tomatoes, onions and avocado -possibly the best…read morequacamole and chips I've had! The two steak street tacos were flavorful. Prices were on point $3 for each taco and chips and quacamole well worth the $11+. Homemade tortillas with fajitas were good. Not so good-waitress was nice but never came back to refill our waters and the fajita tasted way too salty. Maybe I'll try again next time I'm in town and see if we can get more stars for this?

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    Mas Amor guacamole
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    Amigos De Acapulco

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    4.3
    (183 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    So I ate here during Covid - we did take out and I can't even remember what we had but I knew it…read morewas good. And I've been trying to go to new places in Chico to renew my appreciation for the town and what it has to offer. Relleno plate - the bomb! Relleno was fresh no seeds no stem and amazing flavor! Rice and beans same and on point. Chips and salsa - yummy flavorful and crunchy! Delisious dipped in the beans with some rice!! Al Pastor taco - I never had been served stripps but the flavor was great and it was a nice sized taco! Great salsa on top too! Went back and we crafted two burritos Relleno burrito with carnitas - this was fire and on point the flavors were perfect and it fed me three times! Chili verde burrito - wet with chili verde on top! The sauce is amazing and different so full of flavor and was a perfect burrito! Horchata is the bomb also - I have a hard time with some places because of the thickness or lack of flavor and theirs does not disappoint it was delicious! Go and eat there or get take out everything is made fresh and tastes amazing! Great staff also - friendly and nice to chat with!! Can't wait for the new menu item coming soon!!

    First of all we loved how friendly the owner was. He was delightful and helpful. We ordered the…read morecarnitas, lengua, and pastor tacos and they were delicious. We also received chips and salsa which were good too! We will be back to try to the asada since we heard it is slow cooked and tasty. The interior design is bright and colorful. We will be back!

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    Place at 3:30 PM.
    Place at 3:30 PM.
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    Chips n salsa
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    La Perla Taqueria Mexican Grill

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    3.9
    (129 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Overall, I would come back here. The food was very good and seemed very authentic. I got the number…read morethree breakfast burrito and it was massive. I was not expecting this much food, especially for the price that it was which I felt was very reasonable. I love that they have salsa in the corner that you can take to go And peppers service was pretty quick and it seemed pretty clean on the inside. I used the bathroom and that was pretty clean too. Would recommend coming here again, especially for breakfast.

    First thing, just wanted to say, Mexican restaurants got it down, never had a bad experience with…read moremexican restaurants. Also, I dont give 5 stars easily and this was easily a 5 star Tacos: my buddy got the tacos cause he said he wasnt that hungry. Tbf, still looks good, idk his opinions on it Super burrito: so no wet burritos on the menu, you have to pay 3$ extra to make a burrito of your choice to be wet. All I said was I want a wet burrito and guy gave me a super burrito and made it wet. Taste wise it was delicious, can't really mess up a burrito. The sauce surrounding it was pretty darn good too. It was kinda tough to eat it though, with a knife and fork. Surprisingly didnt spill too much and fork could pick up the residue pretty well. I had to slice it and then cut that slice in half just to fit it in my mouth. I still prefer dry burrito over wet though and would get dry next time but even with the added 3$, it was still very worth. Chips and salsa: how could I forget about the chips and salsa. Mexican restaurants love their free chips and salsa and this is no exception. They not only have a salsa bar with many different sauces, but they also got a fat metal box with tons of chips for you to scoop yourself, it was amazing. Not only that but they got lids for the sauces and take out bags on the counter if you didnt finish them either. Extra Wish I took pic of menu but I was with friend 5/5 would go again

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    Love this!! Free guacamole sauce, salsa's, pico de gallo, and chips. CHIPS!! Nobody has free chips any more!
    Love this!! Free guacamole sauce, salsa's, pico de gallo, and chips. CHIPS!! Nobody has free chips any more!
    Super Shrimp burrito
    Super Shrimp burrito
    Menu #2 (as of 11/26/24)

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    Menu #2 (as of 11/26/24)

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