great service i fast service clean place anything you get here really good the food is amazing…read morehomemade tortillas

A TRANSITIONING JOINT... would be the best description of this Mexican restaurant. It's got a big…read moresign out front stating "under new management". I saw fairly positive reviews from locals so I thought my Mom and I would check it out. Unfortunately, we came out underwhelmed. My Mom's order was totally hijacked. She ordered a specific meal alongside mine. Later, when my meal was ready and served, we get a surprise. Our waiter states he forgot to tell her they ran out of the meal she wanted! So here I am with my hot meal and I have to pick at it in front of my Mom while she has to wait all over again! My food started getting cold because I didn't want to be a jerk and eat my whole meal in front of her. Unfortunately, my Mom had to order something she didn't want. Once the food finally came out (shrimp fajitas), we find that her shrimp was NOT properly cleaned. I thought they were tightwads with the amount of shrimp they gave her, she could've received more. Our waiter apologized, but he started to avoid us out of embarrassment, this wasn't very professional. Our meal was awkward because it sucked seeing my Mom disappointed and unsatisfied. The ambiance was pretty quiet, so this made it extra uncomfortable. Overall, I won't be back soon as I don't live near Bakersfield. My food wasn't bad (green enchiladas), it was actually pretty good. However, due to the bad impression from the service and weak communication of the staff, I wouldn't be back soon even if I lived close. Casa Mariachi really needs to work out the kinks.

Amazing food. Beautiful customer service…read more Very clean & very well managed. Definitely recommend my family and friends to grab a bite eat here.

Had the chilaquiles and it was so tasty! Love the old school vibe in here and the service was good…read moreand fast. Will definitely come again when I'm in town.

I have been to their location off of Weedpatch Highway and loved them. I went to the truck that…read moremoved to Hosking and have found them to be spotty as far as what I would recommend. The first time I went I ordered a torta and a asada quesadilla. They were both very good. The second time I went I ordered a torta, asada fries, a asada burrito and three quesobirria tacos. The torta was not even close to being as good as the first time. My son said the burrito was also not as good as he remembered. The asada fries were awesome and the tacos were good. I will be going back for the fries and tacos.

Came for brunch at the birthday girl request. I'm glad she chose well. I was the first to arrive…read moreand was greeted with a smile and no wait for a table. We all had in mind to eat the brunch and it did not disappoint they have a great selection and also the margarita flight was good. The guava was surprisingly tasty. The mariachi was there and they came to the table to sing Happy Birthday and that was awesome. Are waitress was awesome and attentive. Definitely I will bring my family to this place. I shall return.

I have been coming to this hidden gem for years. It has always been authentic tasting and…read moredelicious. The drinks are very good, however, the cantarito is a CLASSIC! My favorite dishes include mojarra frita, camarones à la diabla, and the shrimp empanadas. Sometimes, there's a groupo playing and it serves as great entertainment. The only thing I will mention is that the upholstery on the seats and each table is pretty worn. Restaurant could use minor updates, but the food is worth the experience. Delicious if you're craving mariscos in Bakersfield!

Literally my fave mariscos spot in town. You can't beat their daily specials. I tend to order more…read moreto go now and they are on point with what they pack in their to go orders.

Meeting my sister from out of state and a cousin for lunch at Mexicali…read more I was a little late parking was a little tricky. Lots of people had the same idea for lunch today, it was crowded. I found my sister and cousin who had been seated out of the main dining area at a quiet table, which is fine so we could catch up. Billy, the friendly waiter had the chips and salsa already on the table. I remember the salsa from my last time not spicy just right We ordered two Esther's delights and a burrito combination for my cousin. Our specialty lunches were out after a short wait, plates were hot. Chile rellenos lots of cheese topped with ground meat delicious crispy taco with a small salad and guacamole My cousin's burrito was a meal she couldn't finish. Billy, our friendly experienced waiter was great, he took a couple pictures when we had finished, even the pictures turned out good, like our lunch.

Don't know if our server was having a bad day or didn't want to serve us. One person in our party…read moredid ask her how she was doing and if she was ok because she didn't look happy. The food has gone downhill! I could have sworn they used to make fresh guacamole but that didn't seem to be the case this afternoon, stuff looked like it came from a bag. I ordered just appetizers and the jalapeño poppers were disappointing. I sent them back and asked for it to be removed from my bill . Our server didn't ask if we wanted drink refills nor did she check on our table. Had to ask another worker to get our waitress to take the jalapeño poppers . She came back to drop off our bill and asked if we wanted our change. Disappointing this place used to be delicious.

I consider myself to be a connoisseur of Bakersfield Mexican food. With that in mind, I had high…read morehopes for El Portal. Unfortunately, I was left feeling very "meh" about my visit. We were seated immediately and staff were all pleasant and accommodating. However, the food was terribly underwhelming. I ordered a sope-steak. The texture of the meat was chewy and it was definitely lacking flavor. My companion ordered a ground beef taco. He reported that the meat seemed dry and again, lacked real flavor. On a positive note, the chips, salsa, and bean dip were quite yummy!

So food here is fresh and hot. The cheese enchilada is gooey and delicious. Salsa and thin chips…read moreare amazing. Salsa on mild size with some chunks. Service is quick but you have to keep asking for refill in salsa. They only give 1 small bowl for the table. Ambiance is where I take a star off. There is a strong sewer odor in the building. Looks like general maintenance is being neglected. The front exterior is unkempt. I would recommend for a quick bite but do not expect to get filled up on salsa and chips.

Only came in for a quick mid day drink. Was craving a Bloody Mary and came in for a fix. While…read morehusband and I didn't eat, the atmosphere here is modern and casual. Music was playing, people were eating, and all seemed good. I'll update my review once I try their food but for now let's speak on our drinks. Honestly, I wasn't expecting this delicious of a Bloody Mary drink from a Mexican restaurant. Shame on me for assuming. It had a nice peppery kick to it, which marks a solid Bloody Mary, IMO. I would have loved a few other drink relishes such as a pickle, slice of crispy bacon, or even better.. a pepperoncini or two. That being said, it was a tasty drink with some strength to it and for that I impressed.

On March 8, we decided to have a family day with the kids and grandkids before my surgery on the…read more12th. We were craving Mexican food, and this has always been our go-to spot in Bakersfield. It had been a while since our last visit, and we noticed some changes--the restaurant looks different, and there's a new menu. Despite only one waitress handling the entire place, she did a great job, and Jose, who was helping her, made sure our drinks stayed full and kept the chips and salsa coming. He was really great! Everyone enjoyed their lunch, except for my daughter, who wasn't too thrilled with her taquito meal. My fajita dish (chicken, beef, and shrimp) had way more vegetables than meat, so I probably wouldn't order it again. Other than that, the food was good, and we had a nice time. Prices have definitely gone up since our last visit, but that's expected these days--eating out is just expensive everywhere. Even so, I'd definitely return in the future! 3/18/25

Food Drinks…read more Atmosphere Bartenders Overall experience at El Puesto was great. Manuel (Bartender) took care of us while we sat at the bar. The music was at the perfect volume level and the crowd size was small to medium. Perfect place to dine after being at work all day. We'll definitely be back.

I came in expecting a relaxed dinner where I could actually sit and catch up, but the experience…read morefelt rushed and poorly handled from the start. Before my guest even arrived, I was told the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes, which made it impossible to plan or order properly for both of us. About 30 minutes after being seated, the waitress asked to close out my tab and mentioned they were closing an hour and a half early, something that should have been communicated when I walked in so I could have chosen to go elsewhere. To make things worse, about 10 minutes before closing, they turned the lights all the way up and shut the music off, which made it very clear we were being pushed out. No one came by to offer boxes for our food (I had more than half my meal left), and my guest didn't even get to finish her drink. We were essentially rushed out before the already early closing time, with no proper send-off. Overall, the experience felt very unprofessional and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.