When I tell you this breakfast was smacking , it was SMACKING…read more I tried to snap a pic to show y'all what it looked like, but honestly... the plate speaks for itself. Not a crumb left. Everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor, the kind of meal that makes you sit back and go, "Yeah... this was the right choice." If you're in Visalia, OK, do yourself a favor and stop here. Absolutely worth it.

So, I finally tried SP's in Visalia and wow... these tacos are on another level. I got the brisket,…read morepork belly, and a quesabirria taco (yes, with the consomé for dipping), and every single one was delicious. The tortillas are homemade for the brisket and pork belly tacos, the meat is super tender, and the toppings are spot on -- fresh salsa, pickled onions, cilantro, even grilled jalapeños. You can tell a lot of care goes into them because they honestly look like tacos you'd see in a competition. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to.

El Tapatio doesn't waste time with frills. You walk in, order at the counter, pay first, eat later…read more Respect. The staff is patient, even when you're staring down the menu like it's a test you didn't study for. The place fills fast. By the time I was halfway through my meal, the room was packed, heavy wooden tables, yellow walls, colorful figures scattered around, ranchero music cutting through the chatter. It's the kind of noise that tells you people actually want to be here. I went with the chile relleno. The rice? Basic, nothing to write about. The beans? Solid, especially with cheese melted over the top, the kind of detail that makes you nod mid‑bite. The relleno itself was the star: tender chile stuffed with cheese, soft breading, and a sauce that carried real flavor. Every forkful reminded me why this dish is a staple. Drinks come in to‑go cups, which threw me at first, but it fits the vibe, practical, no nonsense. El Tapatio feels like a place you can drop into for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and know you'll walk out fed, satisfied, and maybe humming along to the music. It's not trying to reinvent Mexican food. It's just serving it straight, and serving it well.

Been here a long time ago and recently came back and I've ordered tons of different items here most…read morerecently the shrimp ceviche it was delicious! All time favorite here is the menudo it's so good with a nice big serving

I had the shrimp ceviche which was so delicious (surprised me). It was lonely but food was…read moredelicious!

Vallarta sits in downtown Exeter, and when I walked in, the place was empty. No customers the…read moreentire time I was there, but the room looked nice, Spanish paintings on the walls, music filling the quiet space. The waitress met me fast, dropped menus, chips, and salsa. The chips and salsa were the best part of the entire visit. The salsa was full of flavor, full of aroma, with a spice that hits and fades just right, pulling you back in for another bite. I'd buy a tub of it without hesitation. I saw a daily special, two enchiladas with rice and beans, and ordered that along with a strawberry wine margarita, mostly out of curiosity. When it arrived blended, I expected a sangria‑tequila hybrid. Instead, it tasted like nothing. Just cold, blended liquid with no real identity. Before I could figure it out, the food hit the table, fast. Less than five minutes. The rice and beans had no flavor. Salt helped, but only a little. The tiny salad on the plate didn't add anything for me. But the enchiladas were solid. I got them with ground beef, and the red sauce was flavorful, the beef seasoned well. Pico de gallo on top isn't my thing, but once everything blended together, I ate it up. I tried the margarita again mid‑meal. This time I could taste a faint wine note, like a very light blended sangria. Not something I'd order again, but definitely an experience. Honestly, Vallarta shines in two places: the salsa and the enchiladas. If they ever decide to serve proper sangrias in a few flavors, I'd come back just for that, and a basket of chips with that salsa.

My girlfriend and I decided to try Tacos Y Tortas Chalio's after she mentioned they had great…read moredrinks at reasonable prices, and overall we had a good experience. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout service. There isn't a host stand, so you simply walk in and let them know whether you're ordering to go or dining in. The dining room was comfortable. It wasn't the coolest restaurant temperature-wise, but it wasn't uncomfortably warm either. The highlight of the visit was easily the michelada. It came with chamoy and Tajín on the rim, a tamarind straw, shrimp, cucumber, and a lemon wedge, all seasoned with Tajín. The presentation was excellent, and more importantly, it tasted fantastic. It's easily one of the better micheladas I've had in the area. For food, I ordered a vampiro with asada along with tacos featuring chile verde, carnitas, al pastor, and asada. The vampiro was different from the ones I've had in Mexico, but it was still very flavorful and came loaded with beans, meat, cilantro, and onions, plus grilled onions and a pepper on the side. The tacos were also very good and came with grilled onions, peppers, and lemon wedges. My girlfriend ordered the mixed molcajete with avocado on the side. The portion was huge, and there was enough left over for another meal the next day. Everything we tried was flavorful and well prepared. The biggest issue during our visit was service, though I don't think it was the fault of the employee working the floor. It appeared there was only one person handling the front of the house while also making drinks, taking orders, delivering food, and managing takeout customers. Once a few tables filled up, it became obvious she was overwhelmed. For example, when we ordered our first round of drinks, I also requested waters for the table that never arrived. By the time our food came out, I had finished my michelada and had nothing to drink while eating fairly spicy food. I had to walk up and request another drink and water multiple times before receiving anything. The employee was always polite, but it felt more like a staffing issue than a customer service issue. Another thing that stood out was the number of flies around the dining area. It wasn't enough to ruin the meal, but it was noticeable enough that better fly control would improve the experience. Overall, the food and drinks were excellent, and that's what ultimately carries this review. With a little more staffing, better fly control, and slightly cooler indoor temperatures, this place could easily be a five-star experience. As it stands, I would still gladly return and would recommend it to anyone looking for good Mexican food and excellent micheladas in Visalia.

Today is just not Taco Tuesday, it is Cinco De Mayo. What better way to enjoy the day with Tacos…read moreat Chalios. My favorite here are the Chili Verde Tacos. Their big chunks of Pork with a delicious sauce are irresistible. Most of the time I dine here,,I always order it. Be sure to also order a large refreshing Jamica to quench your thirst. At Chalios, you never need to worry about getting here before closing time as they are open 24 hours.

All the workers were nice and the food was good too. We were the last table and they didn't rush us…read moreout. Definitely will be back had a nice time there. Margaritas were good too

THE VERY BEST MENUDO! Love this place so much! I've been coming for years and the quality of their…read moredishes has not gone down at all. From their menudo (that I love) to their quesadillas, everything is just so delicious. Staff is so friendly and they always make you feel like family. They have a few arcade machines and a jukebox so it is just great for the whole family. Can't wait to be back! Good for dates as well as big groups

What a great place to come eat food they have specials on the window outside. I took advantage of a…read moreburrito special. It was great. It was only $8.99. I got a super burrito also in another day Both were superb. I had shredded beef both times. There is a flavor in that beef that's sensational. I got a great recipe very tender excellent meat. The burrito is excellent. I do have to call out the salsa bar for being top-notch. What an excellent salsa bar. I even told the employee I love your salsa bar cause it had a cover that closed. It was a refrigerated box. You opened it up and you can get fresh salsa in there and it was delicious. Well that's all I have to say. Take care and have a great day everybody

The food is good! The service okay. The waitress was young and lacks experience for good guest…read moreservice. Not true Mexican service like Mexico or a guest first atmosphere. The worker didn't even know what part of Mexico the food originated. Nor cared to find out. I also attempted to ask a more mature worker and they just walk right past. So for me the restaurant lacks true Mexican culture. If you just want to eat something good but don't care about service or vibe/culture then this is good. Will not be a good experience for travelers nothing special. Just maybe locals to eat during lunch break. *Business tip-focus on guest experience and bring more culture to your restaurant. It will go along ways and attract new guests.

Great food, family owned, and fast service. It's a nice place with delicious food. The owners are…read morealways welcoming. We have not been disappointed yet. Give them a try. Daily specials! The ambiance is simple and clean.

Had ordered my food on line and it said it would be ready in 20 minutes gave them 40 and my food…read morewasn't ready still upon arrival. The restaurant was dead, I was the only one there. So no excuses to why my food was t ready! As I came in I didn't know that the person who was eating at the table and dogged me was the cook! As she went to go and prepare my food I didn't see her wash her hands! Thank God I only ordered 2 tacos cuz I did not eat them! Customer service was bad and they are extremely rude! No wonder it's always dead! Never again! 0 stars

Two of the best cadallac Margaritas ever! Super nice…read morepeople, got salsa! Loved it! Perfection

That Salsa Verde is Spicy! I love it! I didn't get to experience the service at the restaurant but…read morethe take out service was very nice! They made sure to give utensils and napkins, so plus side for that. Now for what I ate from here. I got an Asada Wet Burrito topped with Salsa Verde. The burrito itself looked really nice, the overall flavor was good; not great. Something about the Asada itself, just didn't really do it for me personally. It was shredded and sliced at the same time in different parts of the burrito, but it all tasted the same; plain. They made a pretty hefty burrito! So points for that! The show stopper here was the Salsa Verde on top! The sauce I topped my burrito with was the salsa verde, but they also do red sauce if you choose. Their was beautiful soft and meaty pieces of Chile verde meat on top and the sides of the burrito, that meat was waaaayyyyy better than the asada. So go for that meat choice instead! The salsa verde is spicy! Great heat and flavor to it! Pro Tip: order a side of salsa verde to go with your burrito. It tends to get dry after your first few bites, so keep an extra side of sauce for topping and dipping! The cost of the burrito is $13.99 and I do feel it is worth the price. I would definitely come back and try out another burrito, but next time with a different meat. I would even be so keen on trying one of the Tortas they have on the menu. Come check this place out if you're in Visalia and looking for another Mexican Restaurant to try out! They have a very nice sized menu with plenty of stuff for Everyone!