El Taco del Mar

I really like this restaurant-I go there ALL OF THE TIME. Good food, good location, clean, good…read morevalue, excellent service. Also, a great salsa bar with all you can eat free chips. FYI, people need to stop giving 4-star reviews. I read the most of the reviews and wondered why anyone would write it is a good or great restaurant and then give it only 4-Stars, which is uncool... La Parrilla Taqueria clearly deserves a 5-Star rating.

This is in regards to the catering. I looked up La Parilla, there are several locations in SLO…read morecounty, and I just picked one in AG since i'm closest to that one right now, and it's the same logo as what is on the catering truck with the same name So i'm guessing, it's the same owner/operator as the catering. I waited 45 minutes and paid $6 dollars for this piece of crap (will attach a pic) i got the vegetarian taco, which you would think they could at least add some cheese to it for flavor but nope. Also, for a place called "The gril", you would think that the vegetables WOULD actually be grilled, but no, they were not. The rice was dry, and the beans had no flavor. I literally could not eat it and left half of it there. My server felt so bad she insisted on not taking a tip. So because of this crappy company, my server did not get a tip. I would have insisted, but I didn't have cash, and she would not allow me to add a tip to my card charge because she knew I waited 45 minutes for a fu*king vegetable taco ‍ Honestly, I think they screwed up and forgot, because there's no way it should have taken that long, and she knew that....she kind of flinched and grimaced, and she said "I'm sorry, I think they got backed up" and kind of rolled her eyes as if to say, I think they fu*ked up, she even said quietly to me "I think maybe they forgot". This was for the live music event on Friday, 6/19 at Claiborne & Churchill. The music was great, The servers/ wine stewards were amazing, but the food was horrible. At least my taco was. if I ever see La Parilla serving food again anywhere I am, I will not order anything! BLECH. Oh, also I asked for no onions, and they couldn't even get that right. In one of my pictures, you will see onions that I pulled aside on the plate. I could have pulled aside more, but I was wolfing down what I could after waiting 45 miinutes for a frigging shit*y vegetarian taco that was crap when I got finally got it. NOT worth the wait. No cheese, no sour cream, no guacamole....just dry rice, flavorless beans, and a few pieces of bell pepper, plus onions - which I asked to NOT HAVE. What a pathetic, underflavored, overpriced taco. Ironically, I drove by Hannah's tacos food truck earlier, and I should have just bought some tacos from them. They are, I think $3 per taco, and 10 times better than this crap was

Indoor and outdoor seating. Salsa bar, all you can eat tortilla chips.

Chicken Fajitas - tender and juicy Chicken

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Excellent food and it's always on point. Service was great and the place was extremely clean. I…read morehighly recommend the Carne asada burrito. It's superb and one of my favorites!

Great Mexican food. Always super friendly and polite. Remodeled from the last time I came and the…read morenew paint makes it feel more open and inviting. Always very clean as well.

Spartan ambiance.

Supreme Nachos

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La Tapatia Market & Deli

4.4(138 reviews)

0.5 mi

This place has great yelp reviews and was featured on food review Jeffrey San Juan so we decided to…read moregive it a shot No menu prices, but the wet burritos plus two fountain cokes came out to $35.99 basically Food was pretty bland compared to Mexican food in NorCal, really relying on the spicy red sauce. It seems most people come here for the tacos but they stopped the outdoor grill about 6pm due to the game being on I guess. Cashier/owner was a really nice, cool dude from Berkeley, appreciated his customer service. Inside is a small market/corner store and decent outdoor seating. Honestly wasn't impressed by the food, flavor, or prices, especially after all the hype from the comments, but maybe just maybe I gotta come back to try the tacos specifically

Best Al pastor tacos in town. I've been here a few times. This time I decided on the Al pastor…read moreburrito. Boy did I swing and miss on this one. Great Al pastor, but it has very little, for the $15 you pay. Plus it takes a lot longer. Stick with the tacos here.... ‍

Pastor grill

2 Pastor Tacos with a Pastor Tostada

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Grilled chicken torta!

La Casita Restaurante

3.6(187 reviews)

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This place feels like a hidden gem. From the moment we walked in, everyone was so welcoming and the…read morecustomer service was truly outstanding. The atmosphere is beautiful, with a cozy, family-run feel that makes you want to linger. Everything was incredibly fresh, and the cocktails were some of the best I've had. They also have fantastic mocktails, which I really appreciated. The crispy taco was absolutely delicious and was my favorite thing I ordered. While not every dish was my personal favorite, the overall experience more than made up for it. The prices are a little on the higher side, but you're paying for a great atmosphere, wonderful service, and quality drinks. If you're looking for a relaxed spot with great hospitality, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming vibe, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try.

We took my sister in law visiting from Arizona for dinner. It was the first time we had been there…read moreourselves. The chips are the best, fresh, hot and tasty. My sister in law had the Tommy's Margarita and the cheese enchiladas, she said the best she has ever had! Better than her favorite Mexican restaurant in Arizona. I had the beef chimichanga and was very impressed too! Hubby had the seafood enchiladas and said everything was good and fresh. We will definitely be going back soon!

Clean and spacious

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Plenty of seatings

Morenos Taqueria

4.5(292 reviews)

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Decided to come out here instead of taco guerrero because i've heard that place is pretty white…read morewashed so we went to the place across Morenos Taqueria! A small place near beautiful pismo beach. Decided to first order a shrimp taco for myself, in my opinion it was overloaded with tomatoes, i should've asked to taken it off, but the shrimp was alright. Then i decided to get some chips and salsa as O wanted a good crunch, the salsa was yummy and flavorful, good choice. but nachos were so plain, the crunch was great but such a. lack of flavor I could not force myself to finish my $6 plain chips , even with all that salt i added cause of it's lack of flavor. I just saved it to make chilaquiles at home lol also the salsa bar was poorly maintained :( pretty sad lookin my boyfriend got the 3 plate tacos of birria and he rates it a 2.7/5, he was expecting to get the soup alongside it, because he's gotten it from other places, which i think is #valid but this taco of asada...was SO FRIKEN GOOD I HAD TO SIT IN SILENCE EATING IT AND JUST ENJOY ALL THE FLAVORS, I WILL BE BACK FOR THIS TACO DE ASADA overall $30

If you're in Pismo Beach and craving great Mexican food, Morenos Taqueria is a must-visit! A total…read morehidden gem! The food is flavorful, and consistently delicious, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's fast and efficient too!. Even when it's busy! The staff is friendly, and the overall vibe is laid-back Easily some of the best Mexican food in Pismo Beach. Highly recommend!

Sitting area

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Chicken enchilada

Taqueria San Miguel

4.1(93 reviews)

0.3 mi

Best Mexican food around. Their burritos, for some reason, are never a drippy mess, yet the meat…read moreisn't dry either. The machaca and egg burrito is killer. Just machaca and egg. The veggie burrito is pretty tasty as well. Their frijoles are the best. Always a line, and parking is tricky because the lot is small, plus they share it with 7 Eleven and a laundromat.

Taqueria San Miguel took over what used to be one of my favorite spots for Tacos and Burritos in…read morethe 5 City's area..Juanita's Mexican Food. I thought It would not be easy for the Taqueria San Miguel to live up to Juanita's quality and flavors but I was wrong. Taqueria San Miguel is straight fire. Asada tortas and chicken tortas are delicious. Chille relleno and refied bean burrito is amazing. Great tasting food and decent prices. I love this place.It's a must stop for good grub.

Birria Tacos

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Hours, phone number and breakfast hours

Old Juan's Cantina

3.7(1k reviews)

1.0 mi

After exiting the dunes there was Juan's teasing to make a stop! Planned on takeout then later…read morelearned they allowed dogs at their outdoor patio with their very own separate menu. Could not pass up on the opportunity of spoiling them! Each of the pups had the Doggie Bowl Cod and a Pup-Chaca. The portions were colossa! Filled with happiness, they wanted more! TJ Style Tacos paired nicely with Pacifico draft. Not too heavy for beer. Opting for rice and beans was an excellent choice. Appreciate the welcoming service from the entire staff. Would love to make another visit. My dogs can't stop barking about Juan's.

We had a wonderful family lunch at Old Juan's Cantina. I enjoyed the meal with my husband, my son,…read moreand my mother-in-law, and everyone left happy. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. The complimentary chips were fresh, warm, light, and perfectly salted. The real standout, though, was the green salsa. It was absolutely amazing with just the right amount of flavor and spice. I could have eaten it all by itself! I ordered the spinach enchiladas, and they were delicious--full of flavor, cheesy, and very satisfying. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were generous.

Buffet offerings (enlarge to see names of dishes)...

Burrito Special

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Chile Lime Mango Margarita

Jalapenos Restaurant

3.9(205 reviews)

0.2 mi

Amzing food and fantastic service. The server was so nice and professional. should definitely have…read moremore people going to eat there.

Today was amazing lunch. Meet 15 family members who were…read moreamazed at the fantastic service and delicious food. It was a wonderful experience

Cute decor

Perfect Chips and salsa and Icy COLD cerveza!

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Taqueria El Guero

4.4(244 reviews)

1.7 mi

The service was excellent. The 2 tacos plate was so good. We ordered tacos al pastor and tacos de…read moreasada and the flavors were rich and delicious. The homemade tortillas were the best we have had in a while. It was one of the starts of our meal. Go check it out you won't be disappointed.

If you want real Mexican food in Pismo Beach, come here! Sure, you will find plenty of tacos and…read moreburritos at nearby restaurants, but Taqueria el Guero's tortillas are handmade, while others use packaged Mission tortillas and the meat is seasoned to perfection. Everything is fresh, made to order and 10 times more flavorful with varying levels of salsa. I came here for lunch twice during my 3-day stay here and loved every taco I had (fish, birria, carne asada and al pastor). Tuesdays- $2.50 tacos with a purchase of an agua fresca! I got the horchata and it was creamy, cinnamony and not too sweet! Order at the register and they give you a buzzer to let you know when your order is ready. The food comes out within minutes! The place is spacious with plenty of tables too. No outdoor seating. The other location is in SLO.

Entry and front counter

Burrito vegetarian

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Carne Asada Torta

Villa Del Mar Mexican Seafood

4.1(144 reviews)

0.3 mi

I've been coming here since around 2012 and have probably eaten here 4 or 5 times a year for many…read moreyears. I actually used to come even more often before the prices increased. While I understand that prices have gone up everywhere, I always kept coming back because the food was simple, consistently delicious, and the service was always warm and welcoming. That makes writing this review genuinely disappointing. During my last visit, I noticed something that completely changed how I felt about the restaurant. There was a Confederate flag displayed inside, which I had never seen before. I tried to give it the benefit of the doubt because there was also a Mexican flag displayed nearby. But when I walked up to pay, I noticed a Trump sticker and a "Nescum" sticker on the beverage cooler near the register. That's what really bothered me. Everyone is entitled to their own political beliefs, and I respect that. But I don't believe a family restaurant is the place to display political messages, regardless of which side they support. When a business chooses to do that, it changes the atmosphere and can make customers feel unwelcome. It honestly broke my heart because I've supported this restaurant for well over a decade. I've always appreciated the family, the food, and the service. Unfortunately, after this experience, I've decided I won't be returning. I truly wish them the best, but I miss when this was simply a great local Mexican restaurant where everyone could feel comfortable, regardless of their political views.

Had to albondigas and it was made to order; absolutely delicious!!! Service is outstanding and had…read morea beer while I was waiting to take this to go, super nice ambiance and everyone is really friendly and looks like quite a few locals frequent this place which says a lot. I am definitely coming back for the tamales!!!

Limon Margarita.

Two ceviche tostadas, generously loaded and flavorful!

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Half ala diablo shrimp and shrimp ranchero, but delicious one a little spicy but they can adjust to your taste.

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Sandra T.

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10 months ago

Best mexican food, great service and prices. This is a new spot for us. It's been there for years and years. The owner is the cook and his wife the waitress and boy can he cook up some great authentic Mexican food ! We have made this family owned and operated restaurant our go to when we go out to eat and have walked out satisfied every time ! The Shrimp Cocktail is HUGE and a meal in its self. Be ready to take left overs home and still leave full and happy ! I highly recommend !! read more

Aaron M.

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11 years ago

Don't even bother coming here this may be authentic but at least Taco Bell remembers what you paid for and doesn't take 30 years to give you your food. I've had better customer service with organ salesmen on the black market. read more

Daniella H.

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5

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8 years ago

This is one of mine and my family's favorite restaurants. We have been eating here a few times a month for years. The food is great and we are always treated very kind. I will continue eating here for years to come! read more

Salvador M.

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9

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6 years ago

Not good... rude customer service and not mindful of condiments....!!! First and last time eating there....

Nicole A.

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32

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7 years ago

Great Authentic Mexican Food! Are you guys available on DoorDash? It would be great to get it delivered! read more

Jessica M.

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10

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11 years ago

Foods are good. I always get the toquitos! So good. Some things are pricey. But still very good

Claudia B.

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1

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5 years ago

This a GREAT PLACE TO EAT! And they are very friendly.

Joe S.

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47

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15 years ago

Bad but inexpensive food.

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