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    La Texanita Restaurant

    4.0 (437 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Afshin A.

    We went on a day trip to the Santa Rosa area and stopped at La Texanita, located on Sebastopol Road, for a quick bite. As soon as we got out of the car, we remembered that we had been there over seven years ago! It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside, and this time, we didn't order a large meal. We started with a well-made guacamole, each of us had a couple of tacos, and we washed them down with a few glasses of Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus flower tea). I had a Lingua and Carnitas Taco. Both were tasty and full of flavor. I finished with a Flan, which was amazing! It was soft and flavorful. The servers -- three ladies who took care of customers both inside and outside -- were fantastic and helped with all our questions. We really enjoyed our lunch. La Texanita was started in 2004 by Alma Mendez and her sister. They began with a taco truck, using recipes from their mother, before opening the restaurant. In 2009, the restaurant got national recognition when Guy Fieri featured it on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, where he praised their tacos and pozole. I mentioned this in my original review, but today I noticed that the link was no longer working. So, if you want to see the episode, here it is on Food Network's YouTube channel: Guy & His Family Eat Legit Mexican Food in His Hometown https://youtu.be/kAEcmfq77uQ?si=QJ3CVwbxuZ-rMu46

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    Luciente G.

    It was a Sunday morning and I wanted Menudo! After a quick search on yelp we picked La Texanita. When we walked in, it was closer to noon and it was just the right amount of busy. After we ordered our food came out super quick! We both ordered menudo, mine with hominy, his with pata, both with homemade corn tortillas. Flavor profile was just right and hit the spot. Servers were very friendly and attentive, decor was beautiful. So glad I have a new go-to spot for my menudo craving.

    Molcajete de Camaron
    Stephen K.

    Stopped by on our way home from a Sonoma day trip and visting the Charles Schultz musuem. This was the first time I had a molcajete and was blown away. Take that with a grain of salt however, considering it's the first time I've had it. Tacos were great -- larger than normal tortillas, but the meats we ordered -- al pastor and carnitas -- were AMAZING. So much flavor and very generous with their filling. We came at an off-time, around 3pm, so service was quite attentive as there weren't many other customers. Plus, we got endless basket of chips and salsa. My only gripe is that the salsa they provided were in plastic sauce cups, whereas most other Mexican restaurants I've been to provide it in a bowl. Petty complaint, and nothing to knock a star over. The interior was clean and authentic, and the staff friendly. Will definitely stop by next time I'm back in the area!

    Birria de Res
    Bianca G.

    I remember la texanita from when it was still a taco truck. I've never had bad food here tbh. This time I ordered a birria and it was great. Amount was a bit small but with it. IMO. Service was great, all the servers were super attentive and they periodically check in on you. The spots old school but nice, paintings everywhere. Definitely cool vibe and ambiance.

    Tacos de Pescado con Tortillas Caseras / Fish Tacos With Homemade Tortillas
    Jaime H.

    My absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in Sonoma County. Their fish tacos on homemade tortillas are my go to. They are so consistently delicious, I crave this food!

    Creamy Serrano tasting sauce. Unique and yummy
    Melissa S.

    Finally, some really good carnitas! Not chopped grislely pork, but yummy carnitas were in the tacos and burritos we ordered. Good service. Clean inside. Loved the carnitas, best I've had around the area and in a long time. I will return. I usually don't enjoy dining this much, and I don't ask for much except good food worth paying for.

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    Aishah was very nice! I appreciate her help in doing the promotion for the chips and salsa

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    24 days ago

    Very good service, delicious food. Maria was very helpful and courteous..very clean and organized

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    Salvador's outstanding performance and great service... friendly guy with good attitude

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    The food was great.. long line but it went fast. Had the device and tacos. ................ had a modelo to drink.

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    11 days ago

    Fabulous food, fabulous service, friendly atmosphere, friendly people was a fun time at my birthday party!

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    15 days ago

    Great customer service. Great selection of food.stop by when ur here. you can gamble eat and stay while you're here.

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    16 days ago

    great service, norma was the best, food was fantastic and fast, would recommend. best around the spot

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    16 days ago

    Food is delicious! Taco is the best in town -We bright friends from LA and they could not believe that we can have this in Santa Rosa

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    3 months ago

    The chili rellano burrito is the best I've ever had. Great flavor profile. It's big enough for 2 meals.

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    4 months ago

    Delicious chile relleno burrito! My husband got a beef burrito and that was amazing, too. Service was fast, courteous, and warm.

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    2 years ago

    Eaten there numerous times and was never disappointed. Small place so get there early.

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    My wife And I are a sucker for a good fish taco. $19 for two tacos sounds a little rough. Possibly…read moretourist tax. I appreciate the size and I love a homemade tortilla. I felt it had all the components to be successful. I liked the texture of the batter. It also wasn't plain so that was nice. Good ingredients and flavors for sure. What came up short was the ratio of batter to fish. Way too much batter for the amount of fish. Also it was totally the wrong fish for the batter. Way too soft. I don't know how you eat these in the restaurant but they are a mess. If I'm paying almost twenty bucks for fish tacos. I think I might expect slightly more elegance. Menu did look very interesting. I could see coming back but the fish tacos are a pass

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