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    El Mercadito Restaurant

    3.8 (29 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Taco plate w/ adobado
    Dan C.

    The best tacos I've had in a really, really long time. The adobado was tender and flavorful, the tortillas were (I think) handmade, the rice was really fresh and well-done, and I don't really like refried beans but these were delicious. Everything tasted like a lot of love went into it, and the guy working the front was super nice and helpful, too. I'm glad I found this place

    Carla P.

    Shrimp ceviche tostadas topped with avocado - This was my favorite (and possibly healthiest) meal during my Fresno work trip! Recommended by our contact who advocates for underrepresented communities receiving contaminated water, we walked in there and immediately knew it was a hit just by the delicious smell coming out of the kitchen and several tables of locals hanging out chatting. A table of construction workers was enjoying shrimp ceviche tostadas and I couldn't look away or stop Being a "shute" (Guatemalan slang for nosy; interchangeable with "metida"). I asked for whatever they were having and the waitress said it wouldn't disappoint. she was right! They keep it simple: diced tomato, onion, cilantro, cucumber, halved shrimp marinated in lime juice. Our table also had the adobada & asada burritos and some type of steak guisada (in tomato sauce). Even the handmade tortillas were amazing.

    Menu of what they offer, pretty well priced for being in a small town
    Sandra M.

    For being in Riverdale it was good. Service was great the young women taking my order was kind and knowledgeable of the menu. The prices weren't too bad for it being in a small town. We got a carne asada burrito, asada fries, 3 tacos plate with beans and rice, and a cheeseburger with fries, and an horchata Burrito-nothing special but good, the meat could of been more moist in my opinion and the salsa could use some working. Not bad, just not my type I like. Veggies in it was a good touch as well but I would of liked some crema or cheese as well. It was also huge! So you totally get your moneys worth Asada fries- Husband said they were good and fulfilled his craving. We did get both the nacho cheese and shredded cheese per the waitresses suggestions. Asada taco plate- typical nothing amazing. Beans were really good and tasted like homemade the rice was ok but it could of been fresher, but I'm super picky with rice so maybe that's just me. Cheeseburger and fries- Friend said it was really good and fresh, the fries were super fresh and great amount as well Overall it was yummy food for very limited choices. I'd go back maybe during the lunch hour to see if the food feels more "fresh".

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    3 months ago

    Food prices way up, food portions way down, people not as friendly anymore. Will not be ordering from here anymore.

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    This restaurant has the best tacos. I come from Fresno just to buy their food. Everything taste fresh. The rice and beans are so good !

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    7 years ago

    Only townies get vip benefits, and even then the food sucks, if you're from out of town then act rich.

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    6 years ago

    This restruaant is very bad there was literally frogs inside the mercadito jumping and there food was always cold

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    By far the best Mexican food I have had in a long time. I highly recommend this place if you are nearby. Customer service was great as well.

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    8 years ago

    I have been to this place a handful of times and the service is absolutely horrible and the food is bland and mediocre at best.

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    6 years ago

    There was fried hair in my burrito that had been cooked in with it. I was extremely grossed out and disgusted. Never eating here again.

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    Great asada tacos w/ Jarritos add to it is salt, onions and cilantro yummy yum.

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    We stopped in this hotel for the night on our way moving from San Diego to Sacramento to cut up the…read moredrive. We had read that they accommodated a lot of RVs and people with U-Haul's, etc., so felt safe staying there for the night. Checked in about 9 PM. Everybody was super helpful. We have our cats with us so we were a little stressed out about how it was going to be, but they made sure that we were comfortable and we were in a really nice, large and clean room. I did think that the property is a little bit dated. They've done a good job with upkeep. The only issue I really had was that when I got out of my car there was a very strong animal smell. I asked at the front desk with that smell was, and they said that it was fertilizer that they applied to the fields that night. It was intense. We got up and we're back on the road by 5 AM. Unfortunately we did not get to try the restaurant although I heard that their steakhouse is excellent. Also, the pool looked really beautiful and clean.

    Made a pit stop here at Harris Ranch Resort because we have always been curious about this place…read moreand wanted to eat some steaks from the source. Since it's right next to Interstate 5, it is very convenient for t9ad trips doen California. ​When I initially looked up the restaurant, I was a bit confused because online it seems that they have 4 different restaurants, and I wasn't sure where they are all located. But we just went and followed the signs that said "Restaurant." When we walked in the main entrance, the first thing we saw was the Country Store. To the right is the Horseshoe Lounge, the Prime Steakhouse in the middle, and Ranch Kitchen is towards the end. I think they also have a barbecue restaurant, but in a separate building. This place is massive. ​We decided to dine at Ranch Kitchen, where there was a huge group of people sitting right outside. I originally thought they were waiting for a table, but they were all just there for the restroom since this seems to be the place to be for pit stops down I-5. It was around 6 PM on Monday, and we got seated pretty quickly. ​We ordered the 14 oz. Choice Ribeye (medium rare) and the Country Fried Steak. Both included either baked potatoes or mashed potatoes (we opted for baked) and broccoli and carrots. The ribeye also included either a soup or salad, but given the current scare with the lettuce parasite, I opted for the clam chowder. ​They start you out with hot bread rolls and some salted whipped butter. The ribeye was very tender and delicious. It was well-seasoned and does not need steak sauce or anything. The country fried steak was quite tasty and comes with a massive amount of gravy, the way I like it. ​Overall, this was a great stop with great food. The service was amazing and the waiter was very attentive. This will definitely be a regular pit stop of ours.

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