Poor. It's Zocalo ambiance with California Burrito quality. Almost no meat in my burrito, or my wife's enchiladas. Salsa was mid, beans were bland and looked like cheap canned refried beans, and food was so overpriced. Low quality and low energy, I don't give a fudge vibes. I rarely give a bad review, but this one is a huge miss for me. At this price point, go to Zocalo. Or anywhere else that serves Mexican food really. read more

Service was incredible and the food was just as good. The place looks great and feels great. I had Jaden the bartender, who was fantastic. I've never had a nicer and quicker bartender. read more

Good vibes cold beer 10/10 ribeye tacos and Ashley is the coolest person ever. Plus they have Coors light can't beat it when the mountains are blue read more

Went here for a birthday party had an amazing amazing time. The staff was really nice very attentive. Very fun place. You can go for a date girls night are whatever you want but it was really good. Ambiance. They have an outside area with fire pits. It's really nice so you can sit on the inside really nice area. I really really really enjoyed myself. read more

Very good service food amazing happy hour at night is great Great value for your money Will be back soon! read more

We like finding Mexican cuisine the restaurant is nice with out door seating , full bar. we enjoyed it over all the food was good we ordered the ribeye tacos perfect amount of food tasty read more

La Popular - They are on a bed of quacamole and grilled cheese pretty good - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

We loved our visit to La Popular. The atmosphere was perfect for dining outside, and everything we tried was great. The aguas fresca flight was my personal favorite--so refreshing and fun to sample different flavors. I also loved that they offer a non-alcoholic flight, which is such a thoughtful option and just as delicious. The margarita flight was equally amazing, a great way to explore their creative takes on a classic. We ordered the salsa tray, which came with a variety of bold, flavorful salsas that paired perfectly with the chips. For food, we tried nearly all the street tacos (skipped only the carnitas) and each one was unique and delicious. The elote taco was my favorite - yum! read more

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Huge thank you to La Popular for participating in and supporting the Rotary Club of Roseville Bites N Bevvies fundraiser! Community partnerships like this make a real difference. From the excellent hospitality to their generosity toward local causes, they helped create a meaningful and successful event. We're grateful to have businesses like this in Roseville that truly care about giving back. Highly recommend supporting them! read more

Food tastes consistently mediocre here. I came the first week they opened & the tacos were okay (ribeye I think)...drinks were more memorable. Came again like three months ago & got the queso. The cheese cooled too quickly & became congealed. They also stopped giving the complimentary chips & salsa board w/ a purchase (unless you ask for it, which I appreciate not having to do at Zocalo & Nixtaco). I stopped in quickly today before an appointment & ordered a beer on HH & a side order of their tajin fries. Was not super impressed. Several undercooked fries that looked too pale for my liking. I'm giving this place three stars b/c the value during HH is pretty decent. Thinking I might just stick to my initial impression from the first visit & only come for drinks moving forward. read more

Aaliyah was an awesome server, the food was great and would strongly recommend!! The tacos were the best being from Australia. We don't have anything like that there! read more

Ahi Tuna Tostadas and Churros, what more could a girl ask for, right! I stopped by for lunch so I couldn't try any of their drinks but the food was delicious. The creamy texture of the ahi tuna and avocado plus the crunch of the fried leeks and tortilla equals perfection! I couldn't resist the opportunity to try the churros. It comes with two dipping sauces. The churros came out hot, crispy and paired nicely with the chocolate sauce. read more

La Popular - Ahi Tuna Tostadas and Churros - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

I was craving Mexican food and saw this on yelp. I've noticed it several times when we have eaten at Eureka, but it just always seemed quiet. The food was super good, we had the queso which came out nice and hot, however we waited and waited for salsa to go with it and by the time we finally went in And asked a second time, they brought some out. It was super quitet but the service speed was, well, let's just say, it that's the norm, plan on being there a while and relaxing. We ordered the premium margarita which was super good. My husband had the birria tacos, and was very happy with them. I had the fresh corn salad with chicken. The salad was fantastic, the lettuce was fresh, with these little crunchy corn kernels, a perfectly balanced Mexican vibe vinaigrette, and topped with fresh corn sliced off the cob. They topped it cotija cheese, which gave it just the right amount of salt. I was a little bummed about how dry the chicken was. Definitely not cooked to order, clearly reheated, but the flavor was good. I had the corn taco also, which was so good I ordered another, but when the second one came, it was covered and I mean COVERED in mayo drizzle. They must've forgotten it on the first one, but it was so good without it, they should either skip it, or go may 25% of what they did on the second one. That being said, we enjoyed our meal, and the outside patio was nice with the little fire table burning. This would be a fun place to meet for drinks and snacks. read more

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I went here for Taco Tuesday to get $2 tacos and they were so delicious so we went back for el pastor but they took them off the menu for the taco deal and raised the prices to $3. Service was not great as we had to ask for chips and they came super late just before our food arrived... Ambiance was good with live music and trivia. Overall it was a good experience and meal but i think it could've been better for sure read more

La Popular - Ribeye Tacos and chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

good tacos served quickly The meat was charred just right excellent service. Very clean read more

Unfortunately this was a really disappointing experience. We came for a birthday celebration and service was extremely slow and disorganized. It took over 30 minutes to get my drink, and I had to flag down another staff member for help. When it finally arrived, it was incorrect. The waitress insisted it was right and said she had "straw tested" it -- even after multiple people at the table tasted it and confirmed it was tequila. They eventually remade it, but at that point I had waited over 40 minutes. Food was also underwhelming at best. Portions were very small for the price, the beans were overly salty, and the quesabirria lacked any flavor. They also forgot one person's meal, and when it was brought out, staff tried to claim it had been ordered à la carte (it wasn't) and acted like rice and beans were a free extra. Chips and salsa was enough to feed maybe one person. Between the inaccurate drinks, poor food quality, and overall service, we won't be returning. The parking is also borderline impossible at least ln a Friday night. read more

My friend and I wanted to try this relatively new upscale Mexican (less than a year old) restaurant nearby the Roseville Galleria mall. The blurb I had read promised innovative and authentic cuisine. We ordered a variety of items and while everything was OK, nothing stood out as spectacular or crave-worthy. There were also some issues with temperature. 411 on the food: Our order: Salsa (four offerings) and chips $5 Nachos ($10) Chicken Tacos ($16) -served with refried beans and rice) Steak with chimichuri sauce) $37; also with beans and rice Mocktail Churros with caramel and Mexican chocolate sauce ($11) I was a little baffled with the salsa platter. Not sure why the pickled red onions were there (after reading the reviews it's also a salsa, but one you need a fork for...) One of the salsas was roaring hot, none were particularly enjoyable. The chips were stone cold and thick cut yellow corn, but despite these flaws were not bad. The nachos used the same chips with refried beans, the green salsa, and an unusual pinkish orange cheese sauce garnished with crema and Cotija cheese. We agreed the cheese sauce was strange in appearance and taste. It was also congealed and cold. If we ate around the cheese, the other elements were fine. But isn't the cheese sauce the main point of nachos? Entrees arrived and this aspect was my favorite. I tried to pick up my taco and the tortilla fell apart, so it is a knife and fork taco. Odd but it tasted good. However, be aware you are getting four tiny street tacos. The chicken was marinated with a delicious flavor (I'm guessing tequila and lime) but the total protein was probably one chicken tenderloin. The toppings- romaine, cilantro, red onion, pico served on the side- tasty. I make my own pico de gallo (Roma tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, line juice, and salt) and I've had people rave about it, and I'm just going to say...mine is better and I don't run a restaurant. That being said, I was a member of the clean plate club. My friend enjoyed her steak and sauce, which looked delicious, so I was happy for her. We both agreed the sides - refried beans were tasty but also not warm when arrived- and the rice tasted like just rice. After one bite- not worth the carbs. We indulged in the churros for dessert and agreed the Mexican chocolate sauce for dipping was incredible. The churros were tasty, but I thought a bit too greasy. There was an ample ring of oil on the churro perimeter which indicates the oil temp for frying was too low. But, they were freshly made and we enjoyed the sweet end to our meal. The atmosphere: I had made a reservation and was able to choose patio seating or indoors. The indoor seating is rather dark and has loud music. There were lights added as it got dark lending a disco vibe. I went with the patio even though it was 92 degrees F in Roseville in the evening. 10 degrees higher than my 'hood in S. Sac...the asphalt and no trees thing definitely hits here. Since we were a party of two we were placed way at the edge, very far from the fans outdoors....and it didn't really cool us down. However, I definitely preferred the outdoors as my friend and I wanted to catch up and we can talk a LOT...and the music was lower volume outdoors. The space is dominated by a huge bar which I'm sure offers the 60 plus tequilas they specialize in. The front staff was very cordial. Our waitress was phenomenal and made our dining experience stellar. So the service aspect is definitely there. Our complaint (and my friend and I agreed) is that the food was not outstanding. There were issues with temperature and the taste profiles were not what we expected, particularly with the appetizers. The service was great, the restaurant was run well, the restrooms were spotless. The environment is not conducive for quiet conversation but seems perfect for a convivial group enjoying lots of drinks with a side of food. The voices definitely got loud as the night went on. I know my Mexican brother in law would be laughing at what we paid for dinner, but we had an overall good experience but it's not likely we would come back for dinner. Looks like a perfect place for Happy Hour and the patio is a great asset to this location. read more

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Great atmosphere and delicious food. The drinks are amazing and our server was very attentive. We will for sure go back and try other dishes. read more

I've always wanted to try this place but was never really a priority because I hate pretentious semi 3rd world food. If I can go to a street taco guy for tacos and get them for $2, why would I consider paying more? That being said, this place is actually mostly worth it. Although a still on the pricier side, it could have been worse, but the food was actually delicious. The whole table got the taco combo, which is 4 tacos of two different types of meat for a little more than if you got 3 of the same tacos. Come with a nice sized side of rice and beans making the meal actually filling....even though the tacos are tiny. The aguachile was amazing. Although I wish they would cut up the shrimp into smaller pieces. When you're sharing and the entire thing had massive pieces of whole shrimp it kind of makes it difficult to share. Flavor was awesome though. So much so that we were scooping the juice into our tacos. Salsas were nice although I felt like none had any real heat to them. At Happy Hour prices, this place is amazing and would highly recommend to try. At regular price it's a nice place to dine with a good intimate ambiance, but without wrecking your wallet. read more

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Very disappointing. Sat for about 10 minutes and had to ask someone about service. Was another 5 minutes before some came and asked if we had been helped. Ordered drinks and food at the same time. Food came out about 10 minutes later but we still had no solo, napkins or water. Birria tacos were extremely greasy, beans and rice were bland. The only thing that was good was the margaritas. read more

Ick for Father's Day. We took our Dad here for lunch on Father's Day and the food was bland, the meat had tons of gristle and they made the huevos rancheros wrong. It was missing the tostada. Save your money, go to Nix Tacos or El Azteca! read more

Visiting from H town. looking for some good fajitas. Good food, vibe , and service. Thanks for the experience. read more

My friends and I visited this spot and decided to try the al pastor tacos. The pork was incredibly tasty and the housemade corn tortillas were super fresh. read more

Not a joke.. this is a $6 tacos. Came here for a quick bite, and won't be returning.. Mejor vuelo a Mexico y me compro unos tacos.. que vergüenza. read more

La Popular - "Ribeye" taco - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

I visited La Popular and unfortunately my experience was just average. The food was bland and lacking flavor, and it felt like it needs more work and consistency in the kitchen. Customer service also needs improvement. The servers seemed distracted and not very attentive, which affected the overall experience. With better seasoning and more focus on customer service, this place could improve, but as of now, it didn't meet expectations. read more

I wanted to update my original review because the general manager of this location, Joey, went above and beyond to make the situation right for my friends and I. We are genuinely so impressed with Joey's effort and dedication to turning our experience around. Originally, we had decided we were not going to be returning, but after how above and beyond the general manager had gone to make things right, we will definitely be back. I am very thankful to see how great of management La Popular has managed to find! Thanks Joey! We appreciate you, your responsiveness, your customer service, and how you've handled this situation greatly!! read more

The bar has been left a mess now for 15 minutes. Totally unacceptable and disgusting to run a restaurant. I can't believe they can't hire a busser or 2?! Waiting for 18 minutes now for some service. Pathetic. Finally got service and it took 20 minutes to get chips. In good weather you must plan accordingly. It's not the bartenders fault but not running a restaurant properly shows lack of interest in preparing quality food, which is also lacking. Eat elsewhere. read more

Great service I experienced recently at this restaurant! I sat at the bar and Savannah was so attentive and friendly. The ribeye tacos are absolutely delicious, the music is great, and drinks are excellent. 10/10 will be returning. read more

First time trying this new restaurant a little bit ago and it was a pleasant experience. Came here with a small group (4) for birthday dinner. It was packed so we sat outside and the outdoor heaters didn't help much... it was the middle of December but luckily we had jackets. The food and drinks were good and I would come again to try other items. I had a Paloma, shared chips and salsa, guacamole with the table, had the campechano tacos, and shared the tres leches cake. The drink was decent, the guac was good and the tacos were really good! I really liked how flavorful the tacos were. The dessert was not exactly what I expected but was still tasty. This is definitely a higher end Mexican restaurant and the price reflects that. Even though it was busy the food and drinks came out fast. I would come again but it's not going to be a go-to place for me, would rather get Mexican food elsewhere. read more

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The location is decent. It's great if you're in the area or already live in Roseville. It's right next to the mall and many other dining options available. The parking lot is plentiful so you won't have trouble finding a place to hitch your horse. However, for most of us city dwellers it's far out of the way. It would be nice if they had a central location closer to Sacramento. The bathrooms were very clean and looked modern. The inside of the restaurant is very nice and it almost has a night club feel to it. They had a guitarist playing renditions of popular songs. The fancy neon lights and a disco ball caught my eye among the decor. The service was friendly and speedy. In our party of 10, we ordered without a problem. Our food came quickly even though it was busy for dinner. Our server was very nice. No complaints on the service. The flavor of our meal was exquisite. I thoroughly enjoyed the "salsa Lorenza", which wasn't spicy at all but had an incredible flavor. The chips were warm, crunchy, and had a good flavor to them that complimented the salsas well. The steak was buttered and cooked well, however there were some fatty parts still there. I liked how they give you 2 corn tortillas in addition to 2 flour tortillas. The mole tasted traditional and the churros were amazing. My only knock on La Popular is the prices/portions. For starters, everything is incredibly expensive. Every dish is $20 minimum and goes to $35+. It's impossible to walk out of here for under $60 for a meal for two which makes this a ($$$$) for me. A high price tag would be warranted if the portions were larger but they are far smaller than expected. I left still feeling hungry. I noticed the tacos at a nearby table were microscopic which made me not order them. The flavor of the food halfway makes up for the price tag but you can't ignore out the portion sizes here. You have to break the bank to come! Bottom line/TLDR: great flavor but expensive and will walk out still hungry. read more

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I stopped in for a meal here and wow, what a great experience! I was greeted right away and had excellent service the entire visit. The ambiance is upscale but also relaxed. The decor and appearance of the restaurant is unique and posh. It would be a good place to meet friends for happy hour or a nice dinner out. They have great happy hour specials. The guacamole was delicious and the ribeye chicharonnes were so good! The ahi tuna tostadas were a little saucy, but the flavors and textures were very balanced. I will say my only issue with the place was they clearly did not bus their tables right away. While I was there, there were two tables nearby where I was sitting that didn't get bussed until I was leaving about an hour later. They weren't busy so they didn't need the table space, but I personally enjoy when restaurants maintain a standard of cleanliness at all times regardless of if they are busy or not. read more

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al pastor tacos. The pork was perfectly marinated and the fresh pineapple added a great sweet flavor.

The brunch was amazing! Salsa tray was on point, the pancakes were nice and fluffy- the fruit spread was fresh, the breakfast potatoes had a great cheese pull and paired deliciously with the peppers, and the carajillo was spectacular! read more

La Popular - Breakfast potatoes, buttermilk pancakes - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

My Al pastor tacos were amazing perfectly paired with beans and rice! Got a few drinks (five to be precise) to try and although they weren't my favorites I still adored the presentation and wished it was a bit stronger. My favorite out of all would be the bubble martini ofc. My mule had a very strong chamoy flavor at the bottom but a cute bee pollen stick on top. Interior was nice and there is an outside patio seating which is super great for when the weathers great! Service was also excellent. Would recommended this location to others for bdays and special occasions or just for casual eating out. Entrance is a bit awkward however and must enter through the right side. read more

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So I tried this place twice in one week and I have to say I was less than impressed. The best part about this place was the atmosphere, had a cool vibe, but the food was just ok. And I found it a bit overpriced for the portion size. Plus the food itself was a bit underwhelming. I did appreciate the service they were very attentive but the restaurant was pretty empty as I went in mid day. read more

My first time here from my oldest son's birthday dinner last night. Service was on point atmosphere was a bit loud, but that was fine because we had two toddlers with us. I ordered a side of Street corn a side of rice and one mahi-mahi taco with pickled onions. I was very pleased with my dinner, the sauce was a little bit spicy for me, but I had asked for no coleslaw which would have cooled it off. The mahi-mahi itself was delicious and grilled perfectly. The Street corn was very good more than I could eat and the rice also a generous serving everyone was pleased with their meal. They did bring one son the wrong dinner, but immediately made it right and gave us the wrong dinner to take home, which I thought was a class move All in all. I think this is a great place and I will be coming back to try more of their menu. read more

Return visit 4 weeks later. Pretty much redeemed itself on all of my previous criticisms. Food was outstanding. Cocktails were delicious. Service was friendly. Okay, earned five stars. I'll happily return. read more

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Came here after Eureka for a night cap. Great decision as well. There margaritas were great and the bartender Drew was awesome. Great vibes and a wonderful place to go. read more

I traveled from the Bay Area just to try this place and I loved everything about it!! I had been a fan of there sister restaurant Eureka for a while now but, this spot has me hooked!!! I learned that there's one in San Francisco but, I frequent Roseville more so , I'll most definitely pop up real soon read more

La Popular - Shrimp Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

We have been here a few times and love the atmosphere. It feels like a place you would go to on vacation. The food has been delicious, our favorites are the loaded nachos and fish tacos. I love the salsa options they bring out and everything is fresh made. Service has always been great even in a busy weekend. I love to sit outside when it is cool the Spring season is perfect for outdoor dining. Highly recommend! This is a place I would take out of town guests to. read more

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After dining twice at La Popular to gauge consistency, I would rate the experience a solid 4/5. The restaurant gently blends traditional Mexican flavors with modern culinary techniques, creating a unique dining experience. The ambiance was welcoming, with a live DJ that added to the overall festive atmosphere. The staff was attentive, making sure we felt well taken care of throughout our meal. We enjoyed the steak and the shrimp adobo fajitas, flavor profiles were overall good however were slightly underwhelming. Portion size relative to the price was below average, for example, unlike traditional Mexican restaurants, 'Hispanic rice', beans and a salad are not included in any entrees but could be added to the meal if desired. Although on the more expensive side of the spectrum, I recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to explore an innovative take on Mexican cuisine for a special occasion. read more

La Popular - Adobo Prawn Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

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