El Palenque

Really decent street tacos, authentic, and feature the best parts of the cow: tongue and cheeks. Be…read moreadventurous and do try them. The food is on point but the room is very darkly lit. 4 stars all the way. Love the Margarita menu

So you discovered the dive bar with the big burritos and the best salsa bar in town. Your taste…read morebuds commend you. I think there's a time and place for Mexican bar food, and this may be my favorite spot of all time for that plunge of tasty pleasures. As a vegetarian, I'm happy to indulge in the big ass burrito anytime. It literally is too big to finish in one sitting, but you know I have. My friends have had many of the carnivore options, and they have not voiced any disappointment. The salsa bar is my favorite. It is that creamy jalapeño salsa that wins me over. The joint is divey for sure, and you can gamble or just have a drink. The barkeep is friendly and keeps things moving. It was clean and tidy inside. I'm happy to support such a fun easy breezy spot. What are you waiting for? Get in here.

The bar

Carne Asada Nachos.

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That vegetarian burrito

El Patrón

3.9(137 reviews)

1.4 mi

When i walked in the place it was pretty empty. Like 8 other people in the place…read more Chips and salsa came out with a mini bowl of beans too. My first thought was "beans great....throw away item." Dipped a chip into the salsa, AMAZING, probably one of the best salsas I've had in a very long time!! Tried the beans and they were pretty dang good too! they're beans so....but good enough to eat with the chips. My only complaint is their enchiladas options didn't have a simple cheese sauce. They have mole, crema, verde, and "house." What is house? Anyway ordered the crema because that was recommended. I did not like that. It was like a hot sour cream sauce with the consistency of greek yogurt. I still ate 3/4 of the two because the beef filling was still good. So while I complain about the sauce, it didn't stop me from eating most of it. Staff is attentive. Food came out quick. Bill was like $20 with a drink, so not that bad. Overall, eat here. Its one of the best options in Corvallis by far.

I have been here a few times before and have only had good experiences. The employees are all…read moreextremely nice and friendly. Great vibes. They give you complimentary bottomless chips as an appetizer which come warm and fresh with salsa. Portions are huge. You get your moneys worth. This is a large restaurant, would be good for groups. Food comes fast. Would recommend.

Large dining space

Chips salsa and beans

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Seating

Taqueria Alonzo

3.8(99 reviews)

0.8 mi

My Mother in law buys them for us to eat at dinner at her house. They are so yummy and I love their…read morered salsa. The green sauce is a little too spicy for me. They are so yummy. She likes to make her own rice and beans to go with them. So I'll have to come into the restaurant and have a whole meal.

Service was fast, staff was nice, and food was very good! Tried the street tacos and burrito plate.read more

3 Taco Plate

Regular Nacho

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The regular nachos

TacoVino

4.2(356 reviews)

1.8 mi

Definitely a must-visit restaurant in Corvallis. My family and I have been eating here since it…read moreopened, and they consistently have outstanding food and quick, friendly service. I have never once been disappointed. The skirt steak taco and Korean BBQ taco are my favorites, but there's seriously not a bad item on the menu. The one downside is that it gets LOUD during peak hours.

Absolutely loved this place. TacoVino in Corvallis is a total gem. The service was great and…read moreincredibly fast, which made the whole experience even better. We tried a variety of tacos (curry chicken, Peking duck, fish, barbacoa, and al pastor) and every single one was packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. The fresh, hot chips with both the green and red salsas were next-level good. Honestly, we could've made a meal out of just that. We also enjoyed a rosé sangria and a Tempranillo from Spain, both excellent and really complemented the food well. Beyond the food and drinks, the atmosphere was just as memorable. It was relaxed, inviting, and a perfect spot to sit back and enjoy the moment. This is definitely one of those places you want to come back to again and again.

Winner!

Specialty taco of the week, animal style

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Outside

Miguel’s Mexican Cuisine

4.9(27 reviews)

1.8 mi

Miguel's Mexican Cuisine (take out only) in Corvallis is literally a hidden gem that delivers…read moreauthentic flavors and generous portions. They're no longer food cart. They're located in the back of the building. Enter either through the alley or walk down the hallway that's more reminiscent of a small office building. The carne asada enchiladas with beans and rice have a rich and savory flavor. While you order online or electronically at the door, the owner is warm and welcoming. Best Mexican food I've had in Oregon.

Absolutely a hole in the wall for carry out, but the food is always good. Give it a try if you…read morehaven't.

The "Restaurant "

Carne Asada Enchiladas

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Riva's Taco Shop

3.3(119 reviews)

1.5 mi

1 AM, Hot Burritos, and Exactly What You Need After a Long Night…read more If you're looking for a late-night, 24-hour takeout spot in Corvallis, look no further than Riva's. I pulled in around 1:00 AM and was greeted with exactly what you hope to find at that hour, hot Mexican food that absolutely hit the spot. I ordered the chicken taquitos and a carne asada burrito, and both delivered. The taquitos were crispy and packed with flavor, while the burrito was big, hearty, and loaded with perfectly seasoned carne asada. The kind of meal that fixes hunger fast and leaves you happy you stopped. Another big win here is the price point. The portions are generous and the pricing is very reasonable, which makes it even better when you're grabbing food late at night. There's indoor seating available, but this is also a great quick stop if you're grabbing food to go. Whether you're wrapping up a night out, coming back from a long day, or just need a solid late-night bite, Riva's Taco Shop is a clutch stop in Corvallis. Simple, fast, satisfying, and open when you need it most.

I just ate there on 7-23 at around 11 Am. I will say they…read morehave great tacos but they also had an infestation of small little flies everywhere. Really bad! I even had them in my car after I left. Hopefully they get that problem fixed.

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Parroquia Mexican Cuisine & Bar

4.8(71 reviews)

1.1 mi

Excellent food and service. Been wanting to try them out as I get my haircut next door and was…read morefinally able to try them out... they will be my go to place everytime I get my haircut. I live in Newport so it's a bit of a drive but I'm in Corvallis monthly

Delicious Mexican food. Very generous portion. Service was awesome, fast, and polite.read more

Churros

Burrito Bowl

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Margaritas are very good!

La Rockita

3.4(53 reviews)

2.0 mi

I created an account just to write this review, sadly. We got the fajita burrito and three tacos…read more(two chicken and one asada). The fajita burrito's veggies maybe touched the stove for 30 seconds and the chicken inside had zero seasoning. The asada in the taco is incredibly tough and the chicken, again, zero flavor. I cannot see myself ever coming back with there being many other options now. Edit: Ended up throwing away over half of the burrito and two and a half tacos. Couldn't stomach it.

Food was not good. The chicken burrito was super chewy. The "chicken" tasted weird and was over…read moreseasoned like you're trying to cover up bad meat. I pulled out most of the piecey/chewy chicken bc I couldn't swallow it and just tried eating the rest bc I was so hungry. Not sure if this was an off day and they just used bad chicken. My sister had only gone here for margaritas which she said she and her friends thought were good but after my chicken and her veggie burrito it's a no go on the food for us.

Menu back

Fajita burrito.

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Mango margarita

Del Alma

4.6(291 reviews)

2.0 mi

•$$$

I wish I'd had enough room to finish the flourless chocolate tart. It was even better than the…read morefilet I'd ordered!

Have been trying to come here for the last 3 years but there was always something. Make…read morereservations in advance as this is a popular place. So glad we finally got to dine here. Francesca was our server and she is the sweetest. Trust her, she won't steer you wrong. If you like French 75 and love grapefruit, you'll love the Latin 75, It's so good and refreshing. Start with tapas - the beef chilaquiles is superb! the yellowfin crudo is also an excellent choice - the papaya is fabulous, and the seared scallops are spot on. For the entrees - the bbq beef is delicious, the chicken adobo is outstanding and the sopas are wonderful. The sopas are black bean and it's a hearty meal. The chicken adobo is so tender and mouth watering. Even if you don't have a special occasion, this is a wonderful place to dine. Ask for Francesca for your server, she helps make it special as well! Can't wait to come back Ok, if there's one downside, is that the tables on the second and third floor are a little dark (but it could be because I'm old and my eye sight is not what it use to be).

Interior view multiple layers seating

Chicken a la Brasa

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Interior view with art

El Sol de Mexico

3.6(99 reviews)

0.9 mi

Amazing enchiladas with a marvelous red sauce. Everything was hot and fresh. Best I have had in…read moreyears! The charming folks that served us made us fell like they were in their home. Wonderful music and decor. Just a warm comfortable dinner. What a wonderful evening! Thank you!

The service was really good. The dining area was clean. My…read morelunch was subpar. I had the chili Rellenos with rice and beans. It was a canned chili (not fresh), the beans tasted funny like they were sour, the rice was fine. There was way more cheese than there needed to be. The sauce was in was ok. Don't think I will be going back. :(

Overall dining

Fajitas

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Aiyana J.

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3

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6 years ago

Amazing service and GREAT food and drinks! We were helped whenever we needed something and the staff is so kind in everything they do, will definitely be going here again! read more

David S.

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3

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6 years ago

Amazing! Foods great, service is awesome! Need good food with amazing people? just go here! read more

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So you discovered the dive bar with the big burritos and the best salsa bar in town. Your taste…read morebuds commend you. I think there's a time and place for Mexican bar food, and this may be my favorite spot of all time for that plunge of tasty pleasures. As a vegetarian, I'm happy to indulge in the big ass burrito anytime. It literally is too big to finish in one sitting, but you know I have. My friends have had many of the carnivore options, and they have not voiced any disappointment. The salsa bar is my favorite. It is that creamy jalapeño salsa that wins me over. The joint is divey for sure, and you can gamble or just have a drink. The barkeep is friendly and keeps things moving. It was clean and tidy inside. I'm happy to support such a fun easy breezy spot. What are you waiting for? Get in here.

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