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    El Michoacano Restaurant

    3.4 (138 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Molcajete, mar y Tierra!
    Diana G.

    I was looking for a good Mexican restaurant with Molcajetes on the menu! I found this place and decided to check it out. I'm glad we were able to make it. I ordered a molcajete "mar y tierrra," and an order of quesabirrias. They were both exquisite! The service was great. Our chips and salsa were delivered promptly. The food was just as imagined, and the music was nice to listen to while enjoying our food. The place is tiny, yet welcoming. Check it out when you're visiting Hollister.

    Fajitas beef chicken shrimp
    Michele G.

    Never been to Hollister hit the first restaurant we saw and it was awesome The fajitas were excellent all the meats were marinated to perfection. The chips were great....thin and not greasy. The Guacamole was spot on. They have allot of fish on the menu and must be what they are known for. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was gloved and masked for Covid protection. I'll be coming back again and again. The amount of food you get for the money is so worth it

    Aguachiles thumbs up
    Melissa F.

    I don't like giving mean rude reviews.., most of the reviews were great except for one... guess I'll be second in line.., sorry. Is there a difference between Sinaloa for Michoacano cooking? I don't we tried to enjoy our meal we really did, added 3 kinds of their chili salsa NADA was working. The food was flavorless... maybe bad day I don't know but it was the saddest $75 we've spent on a meal. The plates look delicious. My granddaughter's Aguachiles were the only good dish. I should have said something but I know it's been hard on businesses. The salsas had like a vinegary aftertaste?

    I finally found sour cream half way in my super salty burrito!
    Karen S.

    UPDATE: Someone messaged me back about my review and they responded in Spanish.Well thank god for translation on my IPhone...I want to post it on here so you can see what their response was to my review. Not very professional (he couldn't even tell me what the heck was in our food and apologize)...but whatever...I wrote my review because that's what people are supposed to do on here when you eat or order food at a restaurant. I'm not here to complain, I'm just sharing my experience. If my food wasn't good quality, pricey or even worse if I find stuff in my food that's not supposed to be there...I will let people know so that they know to think twice about eating there. Then it's up to them to go there or not. That's great many people know about your place, but they will now see this review and see what they're actually eating and what they're paying for and will probably go to Los Cuates and get better Birria! Sorry, not sorry! Lol We tried your restaurant to support local but was disappointed...Oh yeah and don't worry...I won't be back, I'll be at Los Cuates haha Here's his message to me: If you only leave your house to complain about the prices of your own food, you better cook in your house, there are many people who know this place and don't grab what you want cheap, cook at your house and never come back here. You have nothing more to be. I see that you spend your time commenting on the places where you arrive. That's disgusting, Karen, don't come back anymore. You're not welcome.

    Verde chicken enchiladas

    So disappointed. Verde enchiladas lacked sauce, cheese and while the chicken was moist, it so bland. No salt, pepper, onions. Added my own sour cream and avocado to provide some flavor. Sad face. Husband got an Al Pastor burrito and the meat is so overly sauced you can't taste anything else. Kid got a cheese quesadilla and the cheese is not all the way melted. Will not be trying this place again. The lady who rang me up was super nice, helpful so I tipped for our take out. Seemed busy with take out orders but only one couple dining. More attention to all the food would be nice. Ok, very good plus, the beans are really good! We will be back for the beans actually.

    Shrimp enchiladas, burnt beans with black specks
    Jennifer C.

    We have been here multiple times, the food here is decent, prices are ok. I actually went to the Gilroy location first and loved it but every place is different. Came here today because my honey wanted menudo. I got the shrimp enchiladas since I had never had shrimp enchiladas before. The sauce was good but I was not impressed by what was inside. The shrimp were cocktail shrimps chopped up, it had no flavor whatsoever. My beans had black specks and tasted burnt. The rice was good, though. The salsa was bland, added salt but didn't do much since it had no spice whatsoever. I like my mouth to burn a bit, my nose to run, to sweat a little when I eat salsa. The menudo was just ok. It had 2 big bones and so much fat, my boyfriend ended up taking half the contents out which was very disappointing. Social distancing? Not here, we were basically rubbing elbows with the family seated next to our table. The service is also just ok.

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    Gotta try the menudo on Sunday morning fabulous!! Portions are generous and the music plays loudly!

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    Taco Tuesdays are the bomb. Get a Modelo Preparada. Staff is friendly and the food is yummy.

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    Generic Mexican tasting food and seafood dishes. Service is great though! Place is usually very clean too.

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    Bad customer service, they were very rude at the end. Will not be returning again, and would not recommend this place to others.

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    5 years ago

    Nice people working here. Very overpriced for the quality of food served. I would look elsewhere next time. Again very nice staff.

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    I got mariscos from here and there was still ice in between the seafood it was nasty their food never comes out hot or fresh.

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    5 years ago

    Too slow service. It took them nearly 2 hours for 2 burritos. They lack good customer service. Manager was very rude.

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    Las Micheladas Bar & Grill

    Las Micheladas Bar & Grill

    4.3
    (143 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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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!
    Carnitas tacos & pancakes

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    4.4
    (78 reviews)
    1.4 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
    (152 reviews)
    1.0 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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    Buenos Dias Cafecito
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    Fruit cup 10/23/22
    Chilaquiles w Salsa Roja and Cafe de Olla

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    Chilaquiles w Salsa Roja and Cafe de Olla

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