Visited in August on a Monday and it was busy, but not as busy as I have heard it gets. We reviewed…read morethe menu and stood in a quick line to order food, get a seat with your number, etc. We ordered the Chilaquiles and Mulita Chorizo egg dish. Both were yummy, with lots of sauce, a spicy hot sauce for the Chilaquiles, and a ton of cilantro. We also ordered one of the dark Mexican lagers, which they brew themselves, which was really delicious. We also ordered churro donut holes, Concha stuffed with Arroz con leche and another with Guava. Everything was delicious. The restaurant itself is located in the older adobe in Napa and so it is rich with history and Mexican California beauty. Everyone is warm, helpful, welcoming, and the food comes out quickly! Please visit this family owned, wonderful restaurant.

The abuelas must have taken some time off for the Labor Day weekend. This is the only explanation…read morethat makes sense for how the taste of the food changed from 2 weeks prior. My wife and I were in Napa 2 weeks ago and heard about this restaurant from Check Please Bay Area television program. The lines were long both times we visited, but we knew about this before going. This is the oldest building in Napa and limited in size. The parking lot is also limited so allow for extra time in case you have to park further away and walk. On our first trip we had the special tacos of the day, side of beans, and the flan french toast. Wife had the mimosa flight and I had the beer flight. The food was excellent. We could not stop raving about the food to one another. The rice and beans alone would have compelled us to visit again (and they did, unfortunately). The tacos were flavorful and juicy. We had no negative notes for the flan french toast. My wife enjoyed the mimosa flight, but would have liked the mango mimosa in the flight to have had a little less juice. I enjoyed my beer flight as well. I was curious about their in house beers and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed them. Fast forward 2 weeks. My wife and I had another planned trip to Napa and we made it a point to build time in the schedule to revisit La Cheve. We arrived about the same time in the day as our first visit (2 pm) and waited patiently in line. We ordered the steak tacos, rice and beans (of course) and the guacamole, because it must be out of this world like everything that they make there. Wife ordered the beermosa and I had their in house American Dream beer. The steak in the tacos were very flavorful but nothing out of the ordinary. The rice and beans did not taste as good as the first time. We talked about how good the rice was the first time and how we could just eat the rice without anything else. This time around, not so much. The rice and beans lacked flavor. Oh and the poor guacamole. The only flavor there was lime. The guacamole was over limed with chunks of onion, tomato and was in dire need of salt. My wife took one bite and refused to go back to it. The drinks were fine. In the end, the flavor of the food went from a solid 5 stars to a 0. I gave a 2 star rating because of the downward trend versus 3 stars given the 2.5 star average. Overall, I'm not sure if the 5 star experience or the 0 star visit was the anomaly. It's a significant price to pay to find out given the 30+ minutes waiting in line, the limited parking and a lost meal opportunity in Napa where there are many excellent dining options.

Great place! My mom and I got dinner here before seeing a show at the Uptown Theater. There's a…read moreparking garage nearby, as well as several surface lots and street parking. We parked between the theater and the restaurant, so it was only about a two-block walk for us and that was fine. When first walking in, it's a little dark inside, but that led to the ambience. It was also a little on the loud side, but not annoyingly so. It felt like a great place for a group of friends to come and get some food and drinks. I was excited to try the drinks--i started with La Guapa which I loved!! It wasn't too sweet, and not spicy either, despite the jalapeno. I followed it up with La Rosa.I typically love prickly pear margaritas, but this one was a little too sweet for me (but still good). The chips and salsa to start were great, nice and crispy. I had the green enchiladas for my entree and thoroughly enjoyed it. My mom just went with a chicken quesadilla and also enjoyed hers. For dessert, we had flan. Overall, it was a really nice dinner with good service!

Came highly recommended. It was so loud it was difficult to…read morehear a person seated across the table. Food was mediocre. Portions were decent but nothing acceptional. No one came tonthe table to check how we we're doing or how the meal was. Wouldn't recommend.

I had a belief that good TexMex (and Mexican) food did not exist outside Texas - proof positive I…read moreWAS WRONG! There's Japanese refinement in technique, with CDMX family roots honoring "amor de madre" you can taste! With 2 locations in Cali, this one has ample outdoor seating to enjoy the glorious sunshine, Happy Hour MON-FRI, and #weekendspecials to keep you enjoying all the goodness 8 days a week. Counter service offers TACOS-KIDS PLATES-AGUAS FRESCAS along with the usual accompaniments (all 3 sauces tableside). I'll take 2! A classic Pastor & Suadero (pork, beef) on homemade corn tortillas, that is - the meat is delicate and impossibly tender, perfectly seasoned but showcasing the simplicity of classic preparation with onion & cilantro (+ pineapple for Pastor). Lo tradicional es tan bueno with some spicy sauce!

I was visiting Napa for a day and had this place bookmarked due to the high reviews. Came right at…read moreopening at 11am and everything was clean and inviting. Service was quick as you order at the counter and they'll bring out your food. There is some indoor bar seating but mostly seating outside. The tacos were good to satisfy cravings, but not quite sure I'd necessarily return. I've had better in SF Bay Area, but I did like how soft the tortillas were here and the salsas were also fresh and tasty. The meats (al pastor & asada) on the tacos weren't the most flavorful. I did like how they provided a green onion on the side with your plate of tacos. They also had a lunch special which seemed like a good deal at $18 for 3 tacos, chips and salsa, and an agua Fresca.

Amazing food and service as always! The new location looks spectacular. I got the Los Pericos Saladread more

The service was excellent. The food was just ok. I felt the food portions were small, and the…read moretaste was not as good as it used to be.

This restaurant is a stoplight away from downtown Napa, and has a large, shaded outdoor dining…read morearea. I was here celebrating a friend's birthday recently, and I tried the Super Nachos. The steak was cooked perfectly, and by the time I finished, there were almost not enough chips to gather all the toppings, which is exactly how you know there was the proper amount of toppings. We received good service and their prices are fair. I would absolutely come back.

I had a great experience at Maria's Restaurant in Napa Valley. From the moment I walked in, Sarai…read moreand Alex made me feel welcome and took excellent care of me throughout the meal. I started with a classic margarita, and it was perfectly executed--balanced, refreshing, with a properly salted rim and a clean, classic presentation. For food, I ordered the campechano with shrimp and octopus, and it was outstanding. The seafood was fresh and generous, the octopus was incredibly tender, and the shrimp were large and flavorful. It immediately reminded me of being on the coast in places like Rosarito or Ensenada--very authentic and well done. The setting is also a huge plus, especially the back patio right along the Napa River. It creates a relaxed, scenic atmosphere that really elevates the entire experience. Great food, great service, and a beautiful location. I'll definitely be back.

Great service and excellent food I also had a glass of wine…read morewith my tacos and the ambiance was great as well. Definitely recommend it.

First off best and friendliest service I have had in some time. The waitress was super nice, very…read moreattentive and spoke directly to my 9 year old which is huge in my book. The place is super cute and loved the vibes. Now the food. Best carnitas I have had. It was sooo delicious. My daughter got the burger and fries which the burger was good but I loved the fries and my husband got an enchilada and he said it was fantastic

YES, YES, YES! This place is solid - menu rotates and everything that I've had at this MICHELIN…read moreGuide Bib Gourmand (https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/sonoma/restaurant/el-molino-central). The Deets: + Order inside. If eating at the restaurant, there is a patio with indoor and outdoor seating. + Food is incredible, I have not had anything that was not perfectly balanced. + ToGo food is available + Beer is available onsite +/- Parking lot is available, but spaces are small. If you have a larger car, there is street parking around (but not in the neighborhood right behind the business) + Bathroom is available in the kitchen + Staff works their bums off, always moving, always great customer service + Very casual dining - I've come through during a camping trip and fit right in.

Amazing food and service!…read more We recently visited Sonoma for a week. This place was one of my favorite restaurants in Sonoma area. I loved the fish tacos (their signature tacos dishes) and their tamales. I was very disappointed that I couldn't try their birria tacos since it's not served during summer. However, I will be back to try once they offer them again. Perfect spot for great Mexican food.

Good & friendly service Very clean place inside & out…read moreTasty food ! Good variety on the menu. Good atmosphere! Surprised by this new place as most Mexican/Hispanic places in Napa are dirty and food is boring, but this place checked all the boxes and I hope you stay and keep it new and clean!

Stopped in after a shed clean out for some tacos and beer. Sat outside on this beautiful day and…read moreordered 2 pastor tacos and a tall Negro Models. My companion ordered ceviche and a tall Lagunitas. Staff are very friendly, the food was really good, and the choice to sit in or out, was great. I've been here many times but I forget they are there since we have so many great Mexican restaurants in town. Definitely visit them!

Loved everything about our visit! The outdoor seating area is beautiful, and the service was…read moreoutstanding from start to finish. We were greeted immediately and got to choose our table outside. For food, the enchiladas, tamales, and tacos were packed with flavor, and the salsa and margaritas were amazing. We'll definitely be back!

I can't believe I've never eaten here before and maybe as it's easy to drive by this pace on…read moreSilverado Trail and not really see the whole restaurant! But I am very glad I did stop to eat and was very pleasantly surprised as it was an overall great experience. There is indoor and outdoor seating and very colorful and clean seating with a festive atmosphere. The waiter was very friendly and helpful as the menu was large and had a lot of unique offerings. I had two street-sized tacos , a shredded chicken taco, and a Al Pastor taco which came with some delicious tomatillo sauce and on the side a small salad like offering of pickled carrots and cabbage. My friend had the ceviche and both meals were well presented and prepared. My tacos were very tasty and the ceviche was flavorful and plentiful. The meal was good and the price was super reasonable, which is getting hard to find in Napa! I will definitely be back and hope the Big Ranch stays open for a long time!

Ana is an absolute rockstar! If I could give this place 10…read morestars, I would--and 11 of them would be for Ana. I stopped in recently and had the absolute best experience at the bar, all thanks to her. From the moment I sat down, Ana welcomed me with the warmest energy and an infectious smile. The bar was packed, but she handled the crowd like an absolute pro, never making anyone wait and somehow making every single guest feel like a VIP. Not only is her customer service unmatched, but her mixology skills are next-level. I told her the kind of flavors I usually like, and she crafted the most incredible margarita ,espresso martini I've ever had. It is so rare to find a bartender who combines speed, skill, and genuine warmth the way Ana does. She didn't just serve drinks; she completely elevated the entire vibe of the night. If you come here, do yourself a favor and find a spot at the bar. Ana, you are the best--thank you for a flawless night! I'll definitely be back soon.

My husband is a Napa native who's been coming to Villa Corona for over 30 years. 2 weeks ago he…read moreordered a couple of soft tacos and they completely messed up his order. Today, I convinced him to give them another chance, and I regret coming back. I ordered 4 carne asada soft tacos. The meat was undercooked, the bag of chips I ordered was staled and the salsa was water down. It's completely unacceptable this is not a cheap meal! Not to mention I ordered them to go and when I walked in, it took almost 10 mins before I got acknowledged by one of the employees at the register while my bag of food was sitting on the counter the whole time.... I'm never returning to this place!