Ended up at La Vendita for Taco Tuesday, even though I forgot that it was in fact Tuesday. I was waiting for Sam, so I started with the chips, salsa, and guac. Tragically they make you pay for chips and salsa. Don't love that, but the guac and salsa were yummy. The chips were thicker, which isn't my favorite, but I can appreciate that some people like them.  I also had a spicy margarita. This was one of the better spicy margs that I have had in a while. It was spicy, in a way that actually contributed to the taste. No taco tuesday deals which was a bummer.  For dinner, I had chicken enchiladas. They were yummy. Well cooked. I appreciate that the chicken was shredded rather than diced. Good call on their part. It was really nice that they offered three different sauces. Good sauce to enchilada ratio. I appreciate that the rice and beans actually had seasoning and contributed to the dish. The sour cream was a lovely touch. read more

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This was where my book club met for our monthly meetup! Plenty of seating. Great vibe as soon as I walked in. Love that you can walk up and order. Makes it simple when you have a group and don't want to figure out the bill at the end. My pineapple margarita was flavorful. Chicken nachos were delicious and generously sized! Friendly service! read more

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First time going to this restaurant, we were there to check out a bakery and came across it. The restaurant is very clean and I really like the style. The outdoor seating is also nice. The staff was friendly. I only had chips and salsa and a bacon and egg breakfast taco. The taco was delicious, it tasted a little smoky which I enjoyed. Chips were crisp and not the least bit greasy and the salsa selections were all very good. Looking forward to going back sometime soon. read more

La Venadita - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Stopped by yesterday because I was craving guacamole and chips and salsas Did not disappoint. Red salsa was the best one and large serving of chips. I got the new veggie quesadillas- initially got just goat cheese and was taken aback but the combo really works when you get a bite with all the ingredients. Salsa on top wasn't spicy but I couldn't really taste it in general. Stole some of my bf's refried beans and they were so good! He got enchiladas and really liked the chicken but wasn't the biggest fan of the green sauce (he said it was too sour). Also- seems like the cashier might've been new or in training since they weren't aware of the filling of the enchiladas The space is obviously beautiful and it wasn't hot inside so that was really nice. Didn't realize they have a happy hour that includes food- will have to stop by for this too. read more

La Venadita - Guacamole and Chips - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Saturdays and Sunday's are the surprise BEST pancakes in Sacramento. El Grando Slamo is a great price, potatoes, bacon, eggs and perfect pancakes. Delivered with care. read more

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I think it's a cool place to get drinks, but I think the food is just average. Nothing crazy. I came in on a Friday night. It's cool they have friday margarita deals! I just ordered a carne asada burrito which came with chips and salsa. I'd come here to hang out, but I wasn't as satisfied with my meal. read more

First of all, the building is historic and beautiful. It has high ceilings and lots of room to sit. From the counter, I ordered a crispy carnitas taco and the special taco, albondigas. The carnitas taco was very good, you could taste the cheese which was sort of infused in the carnitas. The albondigas was not as good, I liked it, but the meatballs did not have a lot of taste and the beans were the dominant flavor. Service was good. I can see myself returning and trying some adult beverages. read more

La Venadita - Crispy Carnitas and Albondigas - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Loved the patio at La Venadita--super cute and perfect for a casual hang with friends. It was pretty warm inside (took 1 star), so the outdoor seating was a win. Margaritas were on point, and Toria was awesome--super friendly and took great care of us. The nachos were hands-down my favorite thing we ordered. Definitely coming back. Recommend! read more

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Food: Lackluster for my brown blood. In the end, it's fine and if you just need some good drinks and want some tacos or other tex mex fare to accompany it, it gets the job done. This is by no means spectacular tex mex / mexican food. The flavor profile just isn't there. I've had the quesabirria, an assortment of tacos, and, most recently, the breakfast burrito. It's just missing that extra step. The breakfast burrito w/ veggies and chorizo - didn't really taste the chorizo. Good ratio of eggs, starch, and veggies otherwise. Just didn't get that spicy, even oily, flavor bolus that you want. I paired it with a sparkling water. For $22, I'm not making it part of my routine. Service: You order at the counter, given a number, and it's brought to your table. Ambiance: I think this is where the place shines and saves it from 2 stars. There is a very nice front and back patio. Perfect for when the weather is just right. They got daily specials and an unlimited mimo option on the weekend. read more

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I have to admit I was skeptical to come here based on the overall star reviews, but family wanted to eat here - and boy was I happy! Came here on a nice sunny day. They have plenty of seating outdoors and indoors. You walk in and they have a very big menu. You order/pay at the counter, grab your number and find a spot. I ordered the taco plate - where you get to choose two tacos (crispy chicken yum!) and you get rice and beans. The crispy chicken tacos were amazing and refreshing! They were not drenched in oil and the crunch was amazing. 100% would come back for the flavors, price, and portion sizes. read more

La Venadita - Taco Plate - crispy chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Tacos, margs, and great patio space! Great Mexican food! So this place can be popular, be prepared to wait. But they are efficient. They have some great happy hour specials and don't miss the rotating aguas frescas. Lots of taco options (quesabirria, impossible, fish, or even vampiro= al pastor & fried cheese) read more

La Venadita - Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I was in town visiting my sister. This place is right down the street. We were able to find street parking pretty easily for a Saturday. The place is very cute, plenty of tables inside, plus a back and front patio that offers plenty of shade. I ordered the two tacos plate. I got the crispy chicken tacos, rice and refried black beans. For the table I ordered chips and guacamole. Everything was super delicious!! I would def come back here if I were in the area. They had so many options and the cashier/server helped answered our questions. read more

La Venadita - Choose Two Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

As always the food is amazing but wish I could give service a zero. Walk in and the owner doesn't even greet us. Has a resting -itch face. Like she's having a bad day but that's nothing new. She looks that miserable way, always. Act like you care about your business. Without your customers you wouldn't be running. Love the cook. Even she remembers us and says hello. read more

Especially love Taco Tuesday--$3 for special tacos. My favorites-- Vampiro & Crispy Chicken. The interior channels Friday Kahlo. Patio has good shade. Staff friendly-- order at counter & they deliver. Aqua Fresca or Jamaica ( hibiscus) to drink if not a margarita read more

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This is currently my favorite Taco Tuesday offering in the area! They have spectacularly executed tacos at affordable pricing. The special tacos are rotated every week, and they've all been tasty on my end. The tacos are larger than typical street tacos just fyi. They do take a bit longer than other restaurants (usually at least 20 mins) so don't just order online + arrive early and expect food to be done already. read more

La Venadita - Lovely taco Tuesday tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've been here multiple times now and every time is better than the last. We had a work event here with an excellent taco bar including tender meats, great vegetable based dishes, and the guacamole was great. Drinks were also tasty including the on point margaritas. Service was friendly. I've heard others talk about how this place has improved a lot! read more

I visited this establishment on a Sunday afternoon, party of two. They did not have table service. I ordered off of the brunch menu, which runs Saturday/Sunday from 10a-3p, and got the huevos rancheros plate. The other person in my party ordered the quesabirria tacos. I will put it to you like this, the food left much (seasoning) to be desired, as both plates were very bland. The best item out of what was ordered today was the michelada. While the service was okay, I would not recommend or return. This place is more aesthetic than anything. read more

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Love this local neighborhood joint! My boyfriend and I went here for a date night and we weren't disappointed. We loved that it was in walking distance and it had a nice patio for outdoor seating to enjoy the weather! I really enjoyed the tacos because I thought they were really authentic. The Vampiro taco was Al pastor with bits of pineapple, which I found refreshing to balance out the flavor. The carne asada taco was good but I think it needed something else on it like guacamole or salsa. I really liked the chips and salsa appetizer that we got because the salsa trio was well thought out: fried jalapeño, chili verde, and red salsa. All of them were homemade, which homemade, which is why I enjoyed them so much! Overall, we will be coming back over the summer! read more

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Top notch breakfast burrito. Tried the veggie one (delivery), and it was the perfect combo of eggs, potatoes, cheese, grilled peppers, pico de gallo, and avocado. (Would love to be able to combine the veggie with bacon!) Also appreciated the chips and salsa's in the bag. With all the other positive reviews, I definitely plan on visiting soon! read more

We ordered the guacamole with chips and a variety of tacos. All amazing. The tacos are packed with fillings and flavors. The guacamole was fresh. The chips are thick and crunchy. The consomé that came with the birria taco was the best I have ever tasted. I drank the rest after enjoying the taco. Wow. Great service. Charming place. Can't wait to go back! read more

La Venadita has some tasty mexican flavors with a relaxed vibe. I have been coming in on weekend nights for dinner for some time. It is counter service with a big menu board up front with drinks and specials as well. Friendly staff will take your order and bring it out to you when ready. I love the brick interior with beautiful art and the giant windows. Good for groups, they take reservations but you can also usually pull a few tables together without issue. I order a two taco plate, which comes with mexican rice and choice of refried, black or pinto beans with lime wedges. I like the pollo, a slightly spicy taco with onions and green sauce, as well as the sweet potato which comes with whole beans, sweet potato, fancy lettuce, spicy roasted chiles and crispy pepitas. The jamaica or hibiscus drink is good, but maybe too sweet for my taste. Reasonable prices but can get a bit crazy when busy at peak dining times and when there are events in the area. On a far corner in the Oak Park commercial core you can find good food at La Venadita. read more

La Venadita - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Finally had a chance to eat here again and I was excited. I had the carne asada burrito with a margarita. The margarita was on point, as was the service. We came in at 8:00, one hour before closing, and the salsa bar was closed. I received a ramekin of a tasty green salsa with my burrito and chips that had a bit of kick, so I can't complain too much. I would've liked something spicier and the only other option was Tapatio. The saddest part of the experience for me was biting into the burrito and encountering cold cheese. I don't think I've ever had a burrito that I've paid for that had cold cheese. I had such good memories of this burrito, but this time it was so disappointing and flavorless. I dumped the green salsa all over it, but there was no saving the lack of love and care put into making it. I didn't previously understand why the ratings were so low -- my first burrito was so delicious, but sadly, I get it now. I've been talking this place up and I love that it's woman-owned, but I'm afraid I can't do that anymore. read more

I'm from SoCal and let me tell you, La Venadita beats much of the SoCal casual dining Mexican restaurants that often forgo flavor for extra cheese. I had the chef's special: albondigas soup. Filled with potatoes and meatballs, it was hearty and filling with a wonderful flavor. I couldn't get enough of the in-house salsa roja which was smokey and bright. I loved it so much, I literally ate it with a spoon. No bland condiments here! I'll definitely be back when I'm in Sac. Great service, cozy community atmosphere, and warm staff. 5 stars! read more

I love me some Mexican food and when I had La Venadita's carnitas tacos man did it check ALL the boxes for me. I never heard of this place and only came for a church celebration luncheon. There is indoor seating along with mostly shaded outdoor patio seating which is where our party sat. The restaurant was festive, inviting and our servers were great. The plate I ordered had two very deliciously stuffed carnitas tacos with rice and beans. The taco shells were fried well enough to have a nice crunch and provide good structural support for all that was loaded into them. Carnitas had a crisp bite to them like they had been put under a broiler and were very flavorful, tender and juicy. Spanish rice was perfect while the beans were just beans... lol Highly recommend this spot if you're in the area. And if not in the area it's worth driving to! read more

La Venadita - Carnitas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

First time trying this vegan friendly spot! The chips/salsa/guac is a MUST! So delicious! Friendly staff who showed us the couple of different menus and I was looking for the VG (vegan). I tried 2 of the 3 vegan friendly tacos and they were good. They are also known for their Palomas (love!). We ate on the patio and it was perfect. I'll definitely be back to try the other vegan option. read more

La Venadita - Sweet potato taco and veggie taco - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Boy oh boy! My visit here was last minute and in the moment and I was delightfully surprised! When you walk in, you order and then they serve you at any table of your choosing. There's a big menu and I got a little overwhelmed because it was full of people enjoying dinner. I went with a chorizo breakfast burrito and chips/salsa. The salsa were very different from each other and the red was incredible!!!! The burrito was so delicious, I'm going to be returning to get it again and try more off the menu. Staff was all very friendly! Really cool vibe. read more

La Venadita - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I was debating between 3 and 4 stars for this place because I usually find the food to be meh, but these tacos on taco Tuesday were delicious. So much meat compared to other places on discount taco days. Things might be looking up. Service is always quick and very friendly. Love the patio area and there's plenty of seating inside and a bar as well. read more

La Venadita - Taco Tuesday - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was here for lunch today and I would give it a five star rating. The food was excellent, the service excellent. I lived in Mexico often on my entire life and the flavors were very authentic. I had their tortilla soup, which is one of the things I used to judge a good Mexican restaurant by. My friend had one of their Tuesday tacos and it looked yummy and plentiful. We also shared a order of guacamole which was delicious and more than enough for the two of us to share. We are there at lunchtime in the restaurant was not overly crowded. They have delightful outdoor patio where we enjoyed our lunch. I will definitely return to try other things on their menu. read more

Have been here twice for lunch with work buddies and this place does not disappoint! I like that you walk in, have time to study the ginormous menu, order, pay, and then grab a seat and your food magically appears a little while later. I have tried the breakfast burrito (DELISH with grilled veggies mmmm!), their ceviche (done JUST RIGHT!), and their chili verde burrito (pork was perfecto!) and all have been home runs! Their chips are fresh and perfectly salted, the salsas are bomb, and their margaritas are on point! Looking forward to sunnier days when we can take advantage of the super cute patio out back. read more

La Venadita - Great vibes! - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We come here every month while there for school. Great place with great food! I definitely recommend this place. read more

La Venadita - Combo plate with taco and Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Decent drinks, great patio, great ambiance, but food is really lacking. When your al pastor quesadilla is soaked through with orange grease, is soggy and drenched, you have to wonder if the kitchen cares about the product they are putting out. Vendadita: cook with love and show us you care about the food! read more

It was Fathers Day restaurants on other side of street had people happily waiting in long lines for 90 + minutes wait. We decided to go to Place across street Mexican food. Was concerned about the fact that it looked closed and hardly had any customers. Despite the not so good star review in both Google and Yelp though we a party of 3 would give it a try. The place was open, clean looking with street and private patio dining options. We sat inside but it might have been warmer inside than outside on the 91 degree day. Nothing like sweating to your seat inside?! When they closed at 3pm we were unaware of the early closing time -our bad - and the employees shooed us and rushed us off. 2 of the 3 of us were done eating and when the waitress came to collect the plates she rudely mentioned how they need the last of the dishes on our table for the dishwasher to start. Don't imply to us like we holding up your dishwasher. Rude! My kids are GM's in huge national restaurants and I know for a fact they can't and won't ask you to leave despite finishing up your meal and drinks. The three of us who work in the neighboring city will not be back, nor recommend this place. Best to eat at the busy BBQ spot across street with the almost 5 star reviews - heck even the coffee shop had more patrons. To bad too especially when Mexican food is everywhere - we should have believed the reviews. read more

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Our favorite Mexican spot in Sac. Great vegetarian options. Excellent service always and great vibe.

A Nobleman's Venture into the Gilded Frontier: La Venadita, Oak Park Every now and then, even a Nobleman must abandon the shaded tranquility of Land Park -- the Land of Milk and Honey -- and venture into Oak Park, a place where pit bulls gallivant unleashed and the local bandit awaits his next unsuspecting Lyft driver. But fear not, dear reader, for just off Broadway lies a curious alchemy: a sliver of gentrified ambition where the Teslas hum softly and the street tacos cost more than a tank of gas in 1992. It is in this curious patch of reclaimed paradise -- or what the locals call "hell with Edison bulbs" -- that one finds La Venadita, a modern Mexican restaurant that does not beg for your patronage with coupons or combo plates. No, La Venadita commands it with flavor. The décor is open, stylish, and proudly gentrified -- the kind of place where every chair was chosen by a designer and every succulent has a name. You order at the counter, are expected to tip as if you've just been serenaded by mariachi, and are then swiftly delivered a meal that is -- I must concede -- excellent. The tacos are small but powerful. The burritos wear bowties. The rice and beans? Elegant. Even the chips and guacamole during happy hour ($8, no less) offer a crunch that could silence a council meeting. Their tortilla soup, meanwhile, tastes like it was handcrafted in a sacred vessel blessed by the ghost of Frida Kahlo. And yet, despite all this, I must confess -- I hesitated. Not because of the taste, but the toll. For a Nobleman of noble yet finite means, the pricing can induce a sigh. Especially when I hear Cousin Miles -- that meddlesome flatterer of fast food and sworn enemy of refinement -- scoff and declare, "You could've gone to Los Jarritos and gotten a full meal, a horchata, and a conversation with the cook for half the price!" Yes, Miles -- ever loyal to the poor man's Mexican restaurant, where the menu is laminated, the salsa is served in Styrofoam, and the ambiance is best described as fluorescent. And while I admire his thrift, I must decline his judgment. La Venadita knows what it is. It makes no apologies. It serves beauty on a tortilla. And though it may cost you your crypto gains and your inheritance from Granny (currently frozen due to Miles' treachery), it will leave your taste buds enriched -- if not your wallet. -- The Land Park Nobleman read more

Visiting from San Diego and stopped for a late lunch. Wonderful local ambiance, personable staff and terrific food.

The food & location was great! I went around midday and it was not packed. Ambiance was nice

Really bad! I hadn't been here since before covid and my memory of it was quite unfavorable. A friend wanted to try it and it had been a while, so I thought I'd risk it. What a mistake! I ordered the one thing I thought they couldn't mess up, a quesadilla with chicken. The chicken was grossly overcooked like every single thing I've ever had there. The only cheese in it was cojita and for some strange reason they put squash in it. It didn't even remotely resemble a quesadilla and it was covered with some sauce that tasted like soap. The draft beer selection is pretty poor with two IPAs and two low-end Mexican beers. They do have a full bar and a few beers in cans that are drinkable, but that's the only good thing I can say about the place. read more

Sunday Me and my mom came in 15min before close. Taco no flavor full of oil tortillas are not cooked but hard around the edges nobody checked on us read more

La Venadita - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place is great- I've had a 15-person birthday dinner there & multiple different dishes. Their enchiladas (verde & mole) are current my favorite in Sac. Their birria LV burrito is also a simple & great choice. Service & prices are good too :) read more

This restaurant has soooooo much potential. It is located across the street from Fixings. It has access to a lot of foot traffic. We went there for our first time. It was ok. My raja burrito was ok, needs more flavor and less oil. Chicken nachos, ok, I am not certain the chips are house made and the green salsa is water to me. It was so bland. Over all, they need to spice it up and go fresh whenever possible. read more