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    Marina's Restaurant

    3.9 (27 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
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    Chicken flautas!
    Ray L.

    OMG--I seriously can't stop smiling about the lunch I just had at Marina's. Initially, the homemade corn tortillas brought me here, but I am happy to report that the food is just as amazing. For lunch, I opted for the Chile Colorado with rice and beans. I would like to start with how tender the pork was. How long was this meat cooked? How did it manage to stay so tender and not fall apart until I decided it was time? Oh, and the tomato based sauce that the pork was swimming in? Heavenly! The aforementioned corn tortillas were a perfect companion to the Chile Colorado. I hate to admit it, but Marina's version of this dish might even be better than my late Grandmother's (May she rest in peace). My wife opted for two a la carte menu items, and she devoured them in record time. The first to arrive was the chicken flautas. Now these bad boys aren't the frozen variety that you can find at Costco -these flautas are the real deal. Hand-rolled and fried to perfection, the chicken inside managed to stay tender and juicy. The next a la carte item to show up was the cheese quesadilla, and I was a huge fan of the simplicity. I am ol' school when it comes to my quesadilla -I don't need any exotic cheeses or fancy accompaniments. Just fill up a flour tortilla with some Monterey Jack cheese, and I am good. The rice was flavorful, and the beans had a nice texture to them (not too runny or pasty). My lunch today was one of the best meals that I have enjoyed in a long time. The place is small, and the wait time can be substantial given the limited staff. I would recommend calling your order in about 20 minutes ahead of time if you only have an hour lunch break. I hope this review will convince at least one person to give this place a try. This family owned and operated business deserves the support of the community. You can expect delicious, homemade, authentic Mexican food at affordable prices. I plan on coming back on a weekly basis to sample some more of their tasty creations. I hope to see you there!

    Birria de res (beef)
    Nancy R.

    If your looking for authentic mexican food and want birria this is your spot. This ain't no fake wanna be mexican restaurant this is real. Lol I was skeptical from the looks of the neighborhood and also their sign Outside that says Barbacoa de borrego (sheep) also Birria de Chivo (goat) y res (beef). I'm glad I walked in because the food is amazing ;)!!!! If your not 100%mexican then you should stick to Birria de res which is beef. you may be turned off by the texture and looks of the borrego( sheep) or chivo( goat) just play it safe stick to beef. If you had it before then go for it :) the order comes with 4 handmade tortillas which was just a teaser due to being so mexi I can eat 10 of those. which I did I pay extra for. I'm glad I have a spot to come to on Sundays good food and cold beer for my cruda aka hangover what more can i ask for;) with this cold weather ahead of us it makes it so much more yummy. My kids loved the free chips they bring you while you wait for your order. The chips came with refried beans and cheese. make sure if you don't like cheese to let them know when you place your order. my kids also had some carne asada tacos. They were also good. This place just felt like I was back home (Jalisco) also like I was eating at my house haha theirs not waiters or waitresses they will bring you your food and drinks you get up and get your own salsa etc. if you want more tortillas you have to ask them and pay extra because they won't read your mind. Just taught I ad all this so you an know what to expect. Enjoy:)

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    Gabby H.

    Me encantó la barbacoa estilo Hidalgo, consome de barbacoa, home tortillas, clean place, I love it. If you want fell Mexican home this is the place.

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    Food is delicious and feels like home, hidden treasure for sure! I just wish they would open more days but I understand.

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    7 years ago

    Best birria! And they have homemade tortillas. The service is great. Feels like you're at home with grandma.

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    8 years ago

    Service is outstanding and the food was very good. Homemade corn tortillas are fabulous! Feels very authentic. Love the vibe!

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    9 years ago

    I ordered chile relleno with taco combo the Chile relleno tasted so old! It wasnt even hot! The only good thing was the taco. Never again.

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    El Tapatio

    El Tapatio

    4.4(3.4k reviews)
    11.7 mi
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    We finally had time off again on a Sunday to come and enjoy thier yummy Sunday Brunch…read more Everything tasted amazing! Wish I could eat more I would of tried more dishes. Last time we were there I thought I was able to get just plain tortillas from the tortillas lady spot. But she looked confused then I asked for a few flour tortillas. She asked what meat I wanted to make street tacos. That's fine the pork tasted very good. But I like plain tortillas with the eggs and other dishes. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I guess next time we will ask the server. We started with the omelets this time. Very good and well made. We tried many things, hard to take pictures. It was very busy and carrying a plate didn't work well when taking pictures.

    This place was the bomb before the pandemic. If you ever went here before that time you would know…read morewhat I am talking about. The portions have been cut in 1/2 for a lot of menu items here over the last 5 years namely the chimichangas but seems like everything else too. The chimichangas used to be twice the size they are now and were loaded with cheese. Now they have no cheese and 1/2 the filling so there mostly flour tortilla now. Very disappointing and the plates they use now are smaller, they used to serve the food on these huge platters. Anyway went there last night (1st time in 3 years) and this is the plate I got. The 2 chimichangas are now the same size as the tamale on the other side of the plate.The service was terrible too. We did not get our food until almost an hour and by the time the food showed up we were full from the chips and bean dip and salsa wich by the way we had to wave them down several times as we seemed invisible to refill the chips and our drinks. We wont be going back again for probably another 3 years. I highly recommend Felipe's in Citrus heights on Auburn blvd. Way better value and the food quality is on par with el tapatio but with five star service!

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    Tequila Museo Mayahuel - Tacos Poblanos de Arrachera

    Tequila Museo Mayahuel

    3.9(1.8k reviews)
    2.2 miDowntown
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    After seeing The Odyssey at the Esquire IMAX, we walked over to Tequila Museo Mayahuel for dinner…read more It was the perfect way to end our evening! The restaurant had great energy and a fun, buzzy atmosphere. The crowd was a lively mix of people from the Capitol, couples enjoying date night and moviegoers grabbing dinner before or after a show. We ordered the carnitas and carne asada. Both plates were generous and full of flavor. The carnitas were tender and practically fell apart with a fork, and the carne asada was cooked perfectly. Add friendly service and a colorful setting, and you have a great downtown Sacramento dining spot!

    We went in a Saturday around 2pm, the restaurant was not busy at all and we were seated promptly…read more The food at Tequila Museo Mayahual was good, and we enjoyed the flavors and overall atmosphere. Unfortunately, the service was lacking during our visit. One of our meals was forgotten and we had to flag down the server to let him know. Our server also wasn't around very often, so it was difficult to get refills or ask for anything we needed. When we requested a specific number of to-go boxes, we weren't given enough and had to get up and ask for additional boxes ourselves. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but I took away 1 star for the lack of service. The service could definitely use some improvement, especially since it wasn't busy when we went. With more attentive service, this could have been a much better dining experience.

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    Polanco Cantina

    3.8(935 reviews)
    2.3 miDowntown
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    Very generous portions across the board…read more Large guacamole could have easily fed 6 adults. Chicken tortilla: The flavors were great and the bowl size was massive. Carne asada: Meat was okay. Would skip next time. Kids meal comes with a drink and ice cream, which was a hit. Nice ambience with indoor and outdoor options.

    I've been to Polanco more times than I can remember over the years. I hadn't been in a few years…read moreand had really been craving their food, so when we had tickets to a show this past week I wanted to take my girlfriend there beforehand. It's always been a busy place and sometimes hard to get into before a show, but the service was always great. This time we sat outside, which actually had a really nice view of the Golden 1 entrance. Our waiter was really nice and courteous, but it was pretty obvious he was doing the job of about three people. He did the best he could and stayed friendly the whole time, but when you're spread that thin it's hard to stay on top of drinks, food coming out, checking on tables, etc. We didn't really hold that against him because it seemed much more like a staffing issue than anything he was doing wrong. One of the things I've always liked about Polanco is their carafe of Palomas. We ordered one at the bar and then another at the table. When we got the bill, we noticed an extra charge for four cups. After looking at it again, we realized that after paying $48 for a carafe, you're also being charged for the cups you drink it out of. That is honestly one of the most ridiculous charges I've ever seen at a restaurant. I've always really liked this place, so it was disappointing. Being short staffed is one thing, but that's a management issue, not the waiter's fault. Charging people extra for cups after they just bought a $48 carafe of cocktails is just wild. This review does not refer to their food, ambiance, decor or staff. Unfortunately this has to do with under staffing (managing issue) and now charging for CUPS

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    Polanco Cantina - Sitting outside on the patio overlooking pre-game for the Kings

    Sitting outside on the patio overlooking pre-game for the Kings

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