First time visiting this spot after my coworker and I were in the area, and she had been raving about it. I'm glad we arrived before the lunch rush because it was nice and quiet until around noon. The real standout was the bean dip served hot with chile verde sauce. It was so good and definitely a must-try. Since we got there about half an hour early, we kept snacking on the chips and bean dip, and honestly, it was hard to stop. I ordered the lunch special with shredded beef flautas. For $11.99, it was a solid deal and pretty tasty. I can be a tough critic, especially when it comes to Mexican food, so that says a lot. I can see why this restaurant was voted one of the best Mexican restaurants in Kings County in 2025. It's definitely worth checking out. Service may not be the most enthusiastic, but the food more than made up for it. Overall, a delicious spot I'd come back to again. read more

El pata salada - Flautas Lunch Special - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

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We met Armona friends for lunch, and it's good enough that we'll drive the 25 minutes from home to eat there again. We had fish tacos and shrimp enchiladas, both grilled (breaded is another option). Enchiladas are available either "Mexican style or regular," so I enjoyed one of each. All very good, including the accompanying rice and beans on our lunch specials. We had a side of bean dip with our tortilla chips, and it was so flavorful I was tempted to eat the whole cup as a soup. It reminded me of a thick tortilla soup. The lunch special is a great deal. Dinner prices are more typical, but some include a salad and tortillas. A worthwhile stop right off highway 198, between Lemoore and Hanford. read more

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first of all when we sat down, we were rushed with 30 minutes to order. Both my parents ordered shrimp in 2 different flavors and they gave us the same shrimp. we let our waitress know and all she did was argue with us saying they're different she said she doesn't know what to do. my sister ceviche was super dry and the rice get stuck in your throat. The only thing that was good was the fries, but how could they mess that up???? total customer service was less than a one star. temperature in the restaurant is super hot sweaty. The lock doesn't work in the restroom and people are coming in while you're using it. read more

El pata salada - HOW DO U SAY THIS IS GARLIC SHRIMP?!?? - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

I had a fish taco, and it was the worst I have ever had. They say that tortilla is homemade, but by the time you get your taco, you need a fork to eat your taco because everything falls apart The fish had no flavor Yuke read more

We've eaten here 3 times now and each time it's been delicious We'd definitely recommend this restaurant Staff is very friendly read more

This is a gem of a restaurant in the heart of nowhere. I live 25 minutes away and this is worth the drive for some excellent Mexican food. The service was friendly from all the servers, the food came out hot and fresh, and the drink refills came out on time. I will say the complimentary chips and salsa was a kind gesture, but the salsa was boring. The server did bring out 3 bottles of salsa for the meal and every one of those was so much better than the salsa for the chips, if they just used one of the bottled salsa it would be so much better. This place is worth the drive from wherever you live in the Central Valley. read more

We have made our rounds to this place several times after being recommended by a coworker and finding it on yelp. We have tried some of their plates and its been delicious everytime. Customer service is always great, place is always clean and place has music and tvs to watch a game or music videos. Their bar is a decent size with a variety of drinks. I had a michelada and it was delicious the perfect amount of everything, and the mexican candy was just what added to it. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Shrimp ceviche was a huge portion, but lacked in flavor. I was a bit confused on how they incorporated raw and cooked shrimp together. Chilli relleno was my favorite dish but rice and beans were very plain. Baja fish tacos- asked for grilled but it came deep fried, was too hungry so ate it anyway. Wasn't too impressed with service nor food. Might come back to try other items since reviews seem more positive than negative read more

I just left the place food was great and service was also great. I had been craving ceviche read more

El pata salada - Empanada de Camaron for $6.75 - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

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Customer service was good and the place setting was nice , the shrimp i ordered came with a home made tortillas that were cold .... The shrimp wasnt as tasteful, the sauce of the shrimp was more of a sweet and sour very vinegar taste . Never had camarones a la diabla that tasted like that . Probably wont get it again. The asada from the nachos looked like burnt little pieces more of crumbs. The cheese was hard from the nacho there was no pull just dried crumb cheese . I wouldnt get the nachos again . read more

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Quesabirria Tacos Are among the best I've eaten. Pozole is as well. Keeping up the good cooking I have experienced there in the past. If you haven't, check them out. read more

This is a hole in the wall, food is decent and service is okay. They do have a large variety of food options which was great.

Ordered shredded beef flautas, and it was so disappointed when I opened the box. Pictures speak for themselves. read more

El pata salada - Flautas Res o Pollo 3 Pzas - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

This is one of those hidden gems that when you try it once, you'll be hooked. I've only been here once and already can't wait to go back and try something else. They have an amazing selection of items. Land sea and air. My food came out hot, fresh and was delicious. Service was impecable. The girl helping us was very nice and knowledgeable. There was plenty of seating and even had a couple TVs for those that just have to be watching sports at all times. Overall a great experience. Give this little hidden gem a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

El pata salada - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

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Everything I get from there is AMAZING! And everyone there is extremely sweet and nice. They are very welcoming and it's nice in there. They have tv's so you can watch sport games while eating! read more

Primera vez que visitamos el lugar, el servicio fue muy amable y agradable. La comida riquísima, muy buen precio y calidad read more

El pata salada - Aguachiles 3 islas con callo de allá - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

What a wonderful hidden gem. Wonderful service and margaritas plus one of the best chili rellenos I've had. Our ladies dinner was made so special by the restaurant staff. No rush, they helped us take pictures and were so very attentive. We will be back. read more

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Situated in small strip mall. The restaurant has a good ambiance with music playing and games being shown on tvs. We enjoyed all of our food! They made birria style tacos with chicken for us and we ordered enchiladas, Baja fish tacos, and chile relleno. The rice and beans were really tasty. The waitresses were nice and quick with service. Definitely recommend if you're in the Lemoore, Hanford, or Visalia area. read more

El pata salada - Inside seating area! Intimate - booth & table. - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

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Ordered delivery so I can only speak to the food and service but I asked for the sauces separately and EVERYTHING arrived perfectly and full of fresh food. Outstanding sides, fresh tasting vegetables. This has to be one of my top favorites, hands down and I order chilaquiles everywhere. Breakfast burritos also awesome. read more

El pata salada - Chilaquiles with Green Chile Verde & Green Tomatillo sauce - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

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My name is Johannes Lud Finnwig. This is the worst burrito I've ever had. Thin spongy bread that looks like it's gonna rip. Chicken dryer than my gramma. Asked for all the toppings save beans, got a burrito with only chicken and rice. Some weird grainy stuff all over the bottom half of the burrito's outside, couldn't tell if it was sawdust, sand, or what. It didn't matter cuz I called it quits anyway. I am an obese man. It is impressive to get me to put down a meal when I'm hungry. Last night I ate 4 steaks for part of my dinner. Had a miserable belly ache today because of it. And I still put this pathetic excuse for a burrito down after 4 bites. I mean how can you make this product and be like nice, I did it. This burrito doesn't even look edible. I wanted to Ron Burgundy it out my window while I was driving. The good side of this is I'm so turned off by food now, this may be the change I need in my life to stand down the obesity, lose the gut, and start living a worthwhile life. Because this made me not like food anymore. read more

El pata salada - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

Best of the best I highly recommend this place!! Best food ever. Everyone is very friendly.

My favorite place for quesabirrias! The food is always so delicious and the ambience is really welcoming. Love it here!!!

The marlin empanadas were drenched in oil and super soggy. I was able to see the " marlin " on my last bite it was mostly cheese . They left me a nasty taste in my mouth. I was so excited that I was able to find empanadas in this area but very disappointed. They said they're going to give me a refund . We shall see. read more

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Chili rellenos and enchiladas are great as is the service. Blended margaritas are the best. We will go back often.

We have been coming here just about 3 weeks in a row now. A friend from work called one night and suggested I try it. So we didn't waste any time. I believe we actually went that evening. I looked over some of the reviews on Yelp and some other pages and seen some not so favorable reviews. But I went in with an open mind. As we went in we were seated pretty quickly and given menus. It's really nice inside and clean. The staff is so friendly and we haven't seen any sign of an attitude or any servers dreading their job. The main gal that seems to be in charge is super nice. We have tried the carne asada plate and the shrimp tostadas so far. Tonight my wife had a Torta and I had the Tacos Dorados. I also had a michelada and my wife had a mangoanade which looked like a fruity kind of drink. They were both delicious. I can't say enough about this place. We have our go to spot here in Hanford. But we have a new spot now. It's less noisy and the people seem happier and friendlier. Kudos to El Pata Salada! read more

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Food 9/10 I ordered the carne asada plate and it was good. The serving was more than enough for 1 person. The Horchata was amazing just sad that it was not bottomless. Service 9/10 We came in an hour before closing time and they were still packed. The servers were really nice and made sure we were satisfied with our meal. Ambiance 9/10 It's pretty loud probably because it was a full house and the tables were a little too close together. read more

Greeting 5 stars. Menu 5 stars. Fare 5 stars with amazing Baja Shrimp Tacos and Baja Fish Tacos, grilled and on corn tortillas. Cleanliness 5 stars and 5 more stars for the fast and friendly service with very reasonable prices. This place is clean with abundant seating options. 5 stars all the way around. read more

Had no idea this was here in Armona but sure to become a local favorite. Flavor + Friendly service. Can't beat that. It's VERY good. read more

El pata salada - Enchiladas Mexicanas - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

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We liked the waitresses who were nice and the restaurant was clean and cool. When my boyfriend and I arrived, we were the only people in the restaurant. We placed our order and had a drink. The drinks were okay, not bad not good. While we waited for our food, 3 other parties came in. My boyfriend got his plate of crunchy tacos. However, it took my plate at least another 15 minutes! All the other tables who arrived after us, got all their food before me. Because my boyfriend has manners, he waited for me to get my food so we could eat together. By the time he was able to eat, his food was cold. I heard our waitress tell the kitchen they forgot a plate, but they told me my plate took longer. Even if that was the case, they should have cooked accordingly so the table gets the food at similar times. I got the papa loca with shredded beef that was watery and lacked flavor. It was not worth the wait We will not be returning here. read more

Best breakfast burrito I've had. Restaurant was super clean and everyone was super friendly.

I called in an order for a asada torta. It was super delicious. It had asada, avocado, beans, and tomato. The flavor was super good and the meat wasn't fatty. The bread was soft and fresh. I am not a fan of shrimp tacos, but after seeing the way they make them and using a homemade tortilla, I will give it a shot next time. read more

El pata salada - Asada torta with French fries - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

My husband and I went for dinner and ordered the oyster shooters which were absolutely delicious! We ordered the pork ribs in green salsa with nopales and the divorced eggs with potatoes. Both were just fine, they didn't give us any silverware or asked if we needed a refill on our waters. So definitely need to work on their customer service a bit longer. read more

WHOA! This is authentic Mexican food. The portions are generous without breaking the bank. YES, the service is excellent as well. The restaurant has a low-key vibe, which is nice when relaxing to enjoy your meal. We could eat here three times a day & never tire of it. You can modify your order in the ordering process. El Pata Salada is Rublcava's of back in the day. We like all they have to offer. LOVE baby; this food is yummy. You will not regret eating here, pick-up, take-out & online delivery with DoorDash. We recommend El Pata Salada for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks. This restaurant ROCKS! GUAU! Esta es auténtica comida mexicana. Las porciones son generosas sin gastar mucho dinero. SÍ, el servicio también es excelente. El restaurante tiene un ambiente discreto, lo cual es agradable para relajarse y disfrutar de la comida. Podríamos comer aquí tres veces al día y no cansarnos nunca. Puedes modificar tu pedido en el proceso de pedido. El Pata Salada es el Rublcava de antaño. Nos gusta todo lo que tienen para ofrecer. AMO bebé; esta comida es deliciosa. No se arrepentirá de comer aquí, recoger, llevar y entregar en línea con DoorDash. Recomendamos El Pata Salada para el desayuno, el almuerzo, la cena o la merienda. ¡Este restaurante es genial! read more

The Sea food there is definitely one of the best around the Hanford area the service is excellent very courteous friendly. Great customer service and great food is a definite recipe for success. read more

Food was okay, I got the seafood molcajete including shrimp, octopus, fried fish, chorizo, nopales and imitation crab with red sauce that really just tasted like ketchup. The service on the other hand was great, and the place was very clean and comfortable! I will come back, and give another item a try. read more

El pata salada - Seafood molcajete with shrimp, fish, octopus and imitation crab - Mexican Near Me - Armona, California

Very tasty, best tasting rice. Free chips and salsa, consume is good with my Birria. Service is also good.

The food and service were excellent. The queso birra tacos were delicious! The child's plate taco and papas was a perfect serving. Waitress was super attentive. We are coming back. Molcajete was large enough to share. Birria Tacos Aguachile Molcajete Mixto read more

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Amazing food however the sticker shock on prices can be a bit much. Expect to pay a higher price. Also attitude from the staff is part of the experience. If you looking for solid food this is a great option but come with thick skin and a thicker wallet. read more

I should have taken a pic but I was starving. We went for breakfast today. I got the red chilaquiles with over medium eggs and machaca. So good! Probably the best breakfast I've had locally. My husband had the menudo and also loved it. We will definitely go back again. The only thing that wasn't good was my coffee. It tasted like hot water with a dash of cinnamon. They definitely need to improve their coffee game but the food more than makes up for it! read more

While the wife wasn't very impressed with the lack of flavor of the beans, the grilled chicken was slightly overdone for her liking, everything else was on point. The al pastor was delicious and overall, the burrito was fantastic. You really can't mess up a cheeseburger so I'll leave it at that for everyone. The atmosphere was really nice and the staff was courteous and professional. Our son got a cute ice cream cone the size for a 6-month old. A nice treat. Lastly, they only serve wine and beer (including micheladas). read more

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