We used to hit this spot way back when it was Alma's and we loved the family ownership, great service and great food. Over the years it changed hands is now in the best hands with Maria, Lou and June running the show! We were there in the morning and had amazing homemade guacamole with chips and salsa. But the menu goes well beyond delicious Mexican food. Lou was smoking chicken and pork! His unique style gives a great smoke flavor but keeps the meat tender and juicy. We had a few samples (Lou said he needed tasters) and ended up ordering a full meal to take home. They wrapped everything up so that it could sit in our ice chest on the boat for the afternoon and not get waterlogged. We made nachos with the chicken (we chose the spicy version) and then dove into the potato salad...also homemade that morning. The potatoes were perfectly cooked so the texture was chunky but soft, not mushy. The balance of dill and celery salt was perfect. Honestly when a family puts this much love and effort into their food, they deserve 5 stars. Then you add on their warmth and friendliness and honestly I can't say enough good things about Fat Lou's. We'll be making more trips to WG by car and boat. Won't pass by without stopping here! PS...Maria's daughter was also working and I want to say her name was Anastasia but if I got that wrong I apologize! She was awesome, too! I'll remember to get pictures next time (I ate to fast to think about it). read more

Just driving through Walnut Grove, and saw this restaurant with a sign about their tamales. Went and ordered six tamales 3 green pork and 3 I think he said red chili cheese tamales. Some of the best tamales we've ever had. I saw other people eating tacos, steaks, and burgers that looked incredible I didn't have time or I would've ordered other things as well. I did meet Lou, super cool read more

Great Mexican food and service. Super nice. Bbq in the summer was so good too. The chile verde was particularly good

Fast friendly service. Good food. Extremely over priced. They now advertise BBQ, there are no menus, just a chalkboard on the wall with no prices listed. No BBQ listed on the chalkboard, so ?? read more

Hands down the best Chile verde we've ever had. The chilaquiles and carnitas are also outstanding. Not only can you feel the love when you walk through the door, you taste it with every fork full of deliciousness. People need to stop lining the pockets of corporate America and start putting their money back into their own community. Beer, wine, music and bbq all coming soon. What a great excuse to head to the delta and support a true family run business. read more

Fat Lou’s Cafe - Chilaquiles with carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Grove, California

Hang onto your wallet. Everything is $20.00 $5.00 for Ice Tea. Nothing special on the menu. read more

fat lou's catered my birthday party of 16 people. the food was delicious. all my guest loved it . the delivery was on time. I ordered the chilli verde ,the carnitas, and the chilli rojo. all were excellent .we will be eating at fat lou's in the near future. read more

Incredibly kind and inviting family atmosphere. Remembered my daughter from a year earlier. Great food and welcoming spot. Can't go wrong there read more

Best fresh Pork Ribs ever!!! We came to visit from San Francisco after a numerous recommendations from friends. We waited for 20mins for the ribs to be cooked since they just opened and man, the ribs were delicious. The owner and his wife accommodated us with warmth and it felt like home. They're very good people and as we talked to the owner, the ultimate goal to make great food. And when you do that, people will always come back to you, even if they travel an hour drive. The restaurant was clean and very homie. I would come back for more. read more

First time, will definitely be back. Chilaquiles & Steak Rancho. Excellent food and excellent service. read more

Fat Lou’s Cafe - Steak Rancho - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Grove, California

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We loved Fat Lou's and Lou! We had the ribs and all the sides. Also tried the Chile Verde, the Pozole and Chile Colorado. Loved it all. Even had room for dessert (homemade) after taking leftovers. Will definitely be stopping back. read more

incredible food and super friendly staff!! slightly expensive but for the portions and quality it's totally worth it. chorizo and chile relleno were particularly incredible read more

What a nice surprise! Sunday Memorial Day journey on the Delta Loop & we happened upon Fat Lou's. I can only say he reminded me of my grandmother, welcoming us in to his beloved domain. What a smile & cheerfulness. His savory ribs, burnt ends, corn on the cob, homemade potato salad & green beans were so tasty & so perfect for the unofficial opening of summer. Also the cheeseburger is juicy & big. So, without a doubt, if you are nearby, don't think twice about stopping by. Great meal, great service, supremely clean & ready for your visit. read more

Fat Lou's is a wonderful spot. Lou greeted us as we walked up. We had our dog and sitting on the patio was encouraged. We came for breakfast and it did not disappoint. The special was a rib with their home made sauce. The flavors were perfect. We also had the pulled chicken carnitas breakfast scramble. Very tasty. We also added the home made salsas Lou recommended. Even better. We went home with his red salsa. We have used it twice this week. Great flavors. We don't live close but we know we will go out of way to go back. Do they ship? I'd sign up. Go to this gem. You won't regret it. read more

The service was amazing. Lou is a cool guy. He was super fun and his wife was super sweet! Good eats too!! I had the bbq ribs and chicken it was amazing while my guy had the steak ranchero it had good flavor.. read more

OMG. Pozole on a cold day is the best, and their homemade Pozole is great. Their fresh tamales during the Christmas season are fantastic, and Lou's homemade hot sauces are out of this world. read more

Two more trips to Fat Lou's and never disappointed! Delicious food. Clean restaurant. Friendly owners/workers. Highly recommend! read more

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Lou's the man the food is amazing my only harp is the portions have gotten significantly smaller and the price stayed the same I'll come regardless tho read more

Perfect spot to dine if you're cruising the Delta! Cozy spot with Mexican and American options. Extremely friendly staff. Today I had one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had. It's more than enough food. You'll probably leave with leftovers. Highly recommend I will definitely be back. read more

Fat Lou’s Cafe - Bacon cheeseburger - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Grove, California

Great food and hospitality! Was passing through from Sacramento and it's a convenient stop along the way.

Great service, friendly atmosphere and good food. I highly recommend it. The drive if you are not from Walnut Grove is beautiful. read more

Awesome quality meal. I got a plate of rice,beans, and chorizo, with some hand-squeezed fresh lemonade! The price is not bad for the happy employees and the great service and atmosphere! read more

Visited Fat Lou's this Sunday 2/20/22 with the family. The place is perfect right on the river in Walnut grove. The owner works the floor with his family and is very friendly and willing to share his story and explain any menu options they have. Our group was big with 8 people and they were able to handle it well. We got our food without a long wait and it all came out hot and delicious. We had Pazole, chiliquilies, linguica & eggs, pancakes & bacon. Some tried the same stuff like pazole and chiliquiles. It all was very good the service was great and we will be back again. Please stop by and try Fat Lou's and help a local family business stay in Walnut Grove! read more

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A real gem in the Delta. I have found my goto spot for Sunday treats. I had my usual breakfast today which is pancakes. (I know this is more of a Mexican place). I will be back to try some of their specialties. Nice atmosphere, great service, & easy to find. read more

I have been to many Mexican restaurants over my 60+ yrs and this is among the very best. Homemade tortilla chips with the best guacamole. Chiliquilles were the bomb. I hesitate to review because I always want to have a table there. Go read more

CALL OUT TO ALL BOATERS ON THE DELTA: This is the place for lunch!!! OMG! A Chile Verde & eggs served all day to die for!!! FREE dock 1 minute away from front door of restaurant. Come up the stairs, turn right, walk 50 feet. THEN.... OMG!!!! SACRAMENTO'S GUNTHER ICE CREAM 20 yards north/left!!!! to top things off. Order the Child's cup and get the equivalent of an adult 3 scoop serving.... TOO much of a good thing my daughter stated. AWESOME FOOD.... GO.... GO.... GO..... !!!! read more

Stopped by I smelled the BBQ and Omg it was amazing. Also tried the Mexican flag and let me tell you it's worth every penny. This is what you call a true hole in the wall. I will definitely be back. read more

Fat Lou’s Cafe - Mexican flag with an egg on top let me tell you this was bomb. - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Grove, California

I found the lunch to be exceptional. Just what we needed on a Saturday. Took a day drive and found Fat Lou's. Food is terrific! read more

We drive from Lodi to come eat here. The food is always amazing and the service is excellent. We always feel right at home!

Best breakfast and lunch in town the crew is awesome they make you feel at home !!!!! read more

Fat Lou’s Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Walnut Grove, California

My husband and I have driven past many times on weekend excursions but never stopped in. Today there was an easy parking spot right across the street and Lou was outside manning the grill so of course we took full advantage! We were not disappointed! Great service and charming staff. We had the chicken and rib combo then asked for a couple more ribs. We will definitely make this a regular stop when passing through from now on! read more

Stopped by for lunch, that was a great idea. Great people, great service and the food is unbelievably delicious. Thank you Lou and Mrs Lou.

You gotta come eat here if you're ever in Walnut Grove. Lou and his staff makes this place a welcoming diner. We ordered the hamburger and blt sandwich. The hamburger patty is a generous portion, juicy and cooked perfectly. The blt came with thick slices of bacon, fresh sliced tomatoes and crunchy lettuce between nicely toasted sliced bread. Wedge fries came with each order. The fries were hot out of the fryer, crispy on the outside and soft inside. Today Fat Lou's had ribs cooking on their bbq. Lou offered us a sample of the ribs and we'll be back! The ribs we had was moist, tender, smokey and tasty. Yum. read more

Excellent Mexican food. Tamales among the best. Chilaquiles delicious as is the posole. 1/2 n 1/2 red and green pork fabulous. Pork Chicana full of veggies and delicious. They could put half and half on the table for the coffee. And you can take frozen tamales home. Lou is wonderful, does the cooking and appears to know everything about mexican food. The four of us loved it! Can't wait to eat there again. read more

Stopped in just before closing time on a Saturday afternoon. On the weekends they do an awesome bbq plate (ribs, potato salad, green beans and beans). Sooooo good! Meat was so tender and the sauce was great! Also good burgers and great Mexican food. Plus a bonus view of the river. read more

I used to like butter but never again after Fat Lou's. We had 2 breakfasts, swimming in butter. Also ordered 2 dinners to go. Even though they had different menu names and descriptions, they were identical mash-up of potatoes, onions etc and little meat. Tasteless. I was enjoying my coffee and watching the cook as he prepared the pancakes. Literally spooned a cup of butter on top! Couldn't eat them. Nope Nope Nope never again. read more

Good costumer service fast and delicious food and prices affordable- perfect area for really good coffee

Waaaaay overpriced, never posts menu prices on any website or restaurant. Got a breakfast burrito for $21 that was mostly potatoes and no, was not a Supreme or gourmet. Would not recommend if anything, simply because of lack of transparency and integrity. Also, this post will probably be deleted as he won't allow negative reviews or stars. read more

Lou and his wife were so nice and hospitable greeting us we big smiles and lots of help as we chose our delicious breakfasts. The food here is authentic and so so good. We bought three different home made hot sauces, etc. Lou you have respect for how you run your business and my gratitude for you hospitality. Thank you! read more

Honestly one of the best Mexican spots I've ever been to. Everything was good and the service was so friendly!