El Ranchero&#x27;s

I came here recently to get two breakfast burritos and I did not know about the two for five that…read morewas going on and the lady immediately applied it and I was asking her why it's so cheap and she told me about the deal going on and I was so shocked people don't tend to give you the deal unless you ask for it so that was very sweet and I will definitely be coming more for some breakfast and just on a regular basis thank you so much and of course the burritos were delicious. They will see me again and I love how calm the store is.

Breakfast Burger for the Birthday Win…read more Decided to treat myself to a breakfast burger for my Birthday and this location did not disappoint! Service was great and the food was as fresh as it could be. Definitely recommend this location!

The Breakfast Burger

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Farmer Boys

Food is fresh and good! Staff is friendly and dining room is clean. Bathroom clean as well. Fish…read moreand chips delicious and not oily like other places! Thank you!

I ordered the bacon boy burger and it was pretty much raw and had absolutely no flavor. I usually…read moream pretty satisfied with my food whenever I order from here so this was a big disappointment.

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Get Toasted

4.3(315 reviews)

1.3 mi

Tori is the best waitress anyone can ask for, I felt at home with the amount of attention and joy…read moreshe brought to our table, couldn't of asked for anyone else to handle this service and will definitely be coming again. 10 out of 10 experience that I had never before experienced with a waitress.

My server Tori was the best! She was so sweet and helpful! Amazing service. The food and coffee was…read morealso good.

Entrance

Deviled Egg small bites plate with Pickle Deviled Egg and Buffalo Deviled Egg

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Flights

American Grind Coffee and Cafe

3.8(16 reviews)

2.6 mi

Nice employees. But not trained in food saftey. Got very sick from their food. Cost me 1500 in the…read moreemergency room recently. Also, the sandwiches are ridiculously small for 14 dollars. Had to order 2 for 30 dollars. Cross contamination and high cost for small portions. Not very appealing. You were warned.

Came here because of all the rating but this was a one time visit. Got a latte and a sandwich,…read moresandwich was good but the coffee tasted burnt. Not sure what was going on but the server just could not be bothered. I felt I was interrupting a conversation. I am not one to give a bad review on a one time experience so I will give a three but I will say I was disappointed.

Strawberry smoothie with whip cream!

Double Meat breakfast sandwich special

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The Biscuit Basket

4.5(428 reviews)

3.0 mi

Gem in Modesto! Very…read moreimpressed with the food, service, and location. We got here mid morning on a Saturday and there was a wait but it went by pretty quick. The wait was also worth it. Chicken Fried Chicken w/ buttermilk biscuit and home fries - 5/5 Huge portions. The strawberry jam was so good. Everything was seasoned well. Tri-tip Philly w/fries -5/5 The waiter suggested au jus on the side and that just elevated the sandwich. Housemade cinnamon roll just a single was HUGE and delicious as well. Great service and atmosphere. Looking forward to going back!

The Biscuit Basket is only about a five-minute drive from our house, yet we had no idea it was…read morehere. Located in a somewhat industrial area bordering the countryside, it feels like a well-kept local secret--but judging by the crowd, the secret is definitely getting out. We arrived early and were told that the restaurant would become busy. Sure enough, within about 15 minutes, the entrance was jam-packed with people waiting for tables. We were also told that if we had waited until 11:00, we might never have gotten in! The Biscuit Basket serves breakfast and lunch only, and apparently plenty of people know to arrive early. The interior has a pleasant, country-simple décor that feels comfortable and welcoming. Even more impressive was the exceptionally friendly staff. Our server, Adrian, was personable and attentive. He checked on us several times, kept the coffee filled, and made sure the tea was taken care of. Another gentleman delivered our meals and also took time to talk with us. He asked whether we needed anything else and enthusiastically described our selections as some of their best dishes. He was not merely delivering plates--he was proud of what he was serving and continued selling the experience as he went along. The food was delicious. We had biscuits and gravy, I had an omelet, and we both had fresh fruit. Sharon particularly remarked on the quality of the fruit, and I noticed it as well. Restaurants sometimes serve fruit that is underripe or past its prime, but this appeared to have been selected carefully. Everything was fresh, properly ripe, and right on point. We also learned that the people behind the Biscuit Basket have connections to several other successful local restaurant businesses associated with Dan Costa. That experience certainly shows. From the food and service to the smallest details, everything was done exactly right. The Biscuit Basket easily earns five out of five stars--and deserves bonus credit for getting the entire experience right. It was wonderful to see a local business doing so well, and we will definitely return.

Dining Room

Chicken Fried Steak with 2 sunny side eggs and home fries

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Chilaquiles verdes

Perkos Restaurant

3.6(92 reviews)

3.2 mi

Recently, I had lunch at Perko's, as I do once a month with a local group that meets there. The…read morefood is consistently excellent, the service is always friendly and helpful, and any substitutions or special requests are cheerfully accommodated. What really stands out to me is the consistency. Every visit has been a positive experience, and Perko's continues to compare very favorably with other restaurants here in Modesto. Thank you to the staff at Perko's for providing such a welcoming atmosphere and a wonderful dining experience every time.

I had lunch here today, my mom loves this restaurant. I have been here before with my mom, she had…read moreher usual bacon and eggs, it was lunch time and I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich with a house salad w/ honey mustard dressing. The salad and the dressing was good but soon as the server set the spicy chicken sandwich in front of me I could already tell just by the bright orange drippy sauce. I cut a piece to try it and there was really no spice and it had a vinegar after taste. I didn't eat the sandwich. I've had the blueberry muffins here and they are good The service is good here, the server is very nice.

Menu cover

Some fruit to compliment.

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Fabulous 50's special menu 5/29/2024

My Taco House

3.4(239 reviews)

3.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

I ordered two basic carne asada burritos online, wasn't expecting much but I was so impressed. When…read moreI got there they said that my order wasn't in the system, there was a young girl and a woman working. They made my burritos right away and damn the burritos were BOMB! One of them had a big chile in it that wasn't my favorite, but it was just part of the seasoning. Honestly really good, great portion and perfectly executed. Best burrito I've had in a long time. I also really liked that they put the spicy salsa inside the burrito, very good!! Side note, the lady was super nice and smiled kindly. The young girl was busy trying to fix the machine since they weren't receiving their order tickets and still trying to help put out orders.

I wanted to share some feedback about my recent visit. I've always enjoyed your food, it's…read moreconsistently delicious and one of my go-to spots. However, during this visit, I found a small piece of plastic (like part of a bag) in my burrito while I was chewing. That experience was really concerning and took away from the enjoyment of the meal. It also raised concerns about food safety and possible cross-contamination, which I know is something every restaurant takes seriously.I hope extra care can be taken moving forward.

Asada fries

Quesobirria Tacos with consume

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Quesobirria Tacos

Taqueria Modesto

3.8(352 reviews)

3.6 mi

Friendly service, clean, great tasting food. I wanted to get nachos from somewhere new to me…read more Driven past here a few times but parking isn't the best. Glad I got a parking spot! Greeted with a smile on a cold dismal day, quick service. The nachos, taco stayed nice and hot until I got home. Very good, and the cheese and everything on the nachos were in proportion. Taco was flavorful, I could have made a meal from it. It's my new Mexican food place to go to! There's tables to sit at inside.

Went in today after not being there for a long time we got the beans and rice and a plain steak…read moretaco, my daughter loved it ! It's her new favorite place!

Taco

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3 Carnitas Tacos.

My Garden Cafe

3.5(247 reviews)

4.2 mi

Very impressed…read more After a long search for breakfast spots on Father's Day morning, My Garden Cafe was the last option we tried that surprisingly had no wait time. Every other spot had lines out the door but here, we walked right in and were seated immediately. The server came to take our order right away. I got the South of the Border Tri Tip sandwich with sweet potato fries. The sandwich was just alright, but I believe that's just a personal preference. To me, it felt a bit oily and did not have very much flavor. The sweet potato fries, on the other hand, were literally out of this world. They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They had a great flavor too. They paired perfectly with their fresh and light ranch. The portion was quite large and on the affordable side. The server came by frequently to check on us and provide refills despite it being very busy and bustling. They were doing a fantastic job as they were practically running around to serve all the tables. My Garden Cafe looks like a very local mom and pop type of cafe despite having multiple locations throughout the valley. It is casual and very homey. The decor is super adorable and looks like a Hobby Lobby exploded inside of there. Despite being quite small, there is a ton of seating. There is a small section of bar seating with TVs which is nice for watching whatever sports match they have on. I was very impressed by My Garden Cafe!

Well done, friendly active place with good value and selection. One of several good places to dine…read morefor early to midday meals.

I enjoy how all of the My Gardens are decorated.

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Carl's Jr

2.6(57 reviews)

4.1 mi

Ordered the Single Sourdough star, received a cold bread tasteless burger sandwich. No service…read moreuntil after minutes of waiting until they remembered they were supposed to take food orders. No customer service or work ethics. If I was not so far or dined in, I would have asked for a refund.

When I was there 2 days ago and the employees were so helpful and very kind and I loved the food it…read morewas amazing and the service was amazing.

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Nicole D.

9 months ago

Always good love this place ! One of my favorites!even when I over eats it still good !

Lani K.

101

1 year ago

Excellent food! Fast drive thru. 24hours! Highly recommend! And the staff is very nice

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I eat here frequently and it's been too many times where they miss my side of salsa and other…read moresauces. Very disappointing. Not even gonna bring up the fact that the to-go salsa cups are filled 1/3 of the way, please improve in this regard.

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