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Marina's Restaurant

3.9 (27 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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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:)

the interior of the restaurant
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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6 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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Rosa Madera

Rosa Madera

4.0
(894 reviews)
11.0 mi
•$$

This week's date night brought us to Rosa Madera! From the…read moreoutside, the restaurant doesn't look like much, but the moment you walk in, the vibes are instant! You're greeted with a fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and an energy that makes you excited to be there. Since the restaurant was especially busy, we chose to sit at the bar. There was no wait, and the high-top seating was surprisingly comfortable. Our server was welcoming and attentive, and the service was fast from start to finish. Between the great music and lively atmosphere, you can't help but want to dance while you eat! I ordered one of my favorites--the chicken sope. It was perfectly crispy on the outside while still soft and fluffy on the inside. The chicken was packed with flavor, and the rice and beans were just as delicious. The salsa that came with it was the perfect finishing touch, adding just the right amount of spice and an extra kick of flavor. My hubby ordered one of the carne asada dishes (so sorry, I forgot the name!). He said it was one of the best cuts of meat he's had at a Mexican restaurant in a long time--super tender, juicy, and full of flavor. We had such a fun night! I definitely recommend Rosa Madera--10/10 for a date night, girls' night, or any excuse to enjoy great food and an even better atmosphere.

I loved this place! I came here to celebrate a friend's special occasion, and it was an amazing…read moreexperience. The food was phenomenal, and the service once we arrived was friendly and attentive. The inside is sooo cute! I absolutely loved the decor. Everything is decorated so uniquely, and it makes the whole experience feel special. The atmosphere is fun, welcoming, and perfect for celebrating with friends and family. The only downside was that it was difficult to get in contact with the restaurant beforehand. I tried calling several times to make a reservation, but no one answered, and one call was even disconnected. Their website also only allows reservations for up to four people, even though they clearly accommodate larger celebrations for friends and families. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and in person service were amazing. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back!

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The view from the bar! Loved the tequila selection!
The view from the bar! Loved the tequila selection!
Quesabirria tacos were so good!
Quesabirria tacos were so good!
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El Tapatio

El Tapatio

4.4
(3.4k reviews)
11.7 mi
•$$

Prices are a little high, but nothing unusual based on other restaurants in the area. Overall…read morenothing to knock my score down over. Food was great, service was attentive despite being busy on a Sunday afternoon. The beautiful interior is largely inherited from the "El Torito" days, but the addition of posterboard mariachi cut outs next to the old art fixtures are a little jarring.

El Tapatio is a spacious and festively decorated Mexican restaurant. Beautiful. Several dining…read moreareas. Music in Spanish. Service is attentive and helpful. There is a tortilla lady in front making fresh tortillas with her own tip jar. Huge menu. You should be able to easily find whatever you're craving. There is a 11 AM to 3 PM weekday lunch menu on the back cover: Burrito specials on Mon & Fri Enchiladas specials on Tue & Wed Chile Relleno special on Thu DAILY Happy Hour menu for Bar & Patio area is 3-7 PM and after 9 PM. Complimentary corn tortilla chips, salsa, and refried bean dip with cheese. I loved the REFRIED BEAN DIP! I ordered the Steak a la Chicana. I didn't read or listen carefully enough that the skirt steak with sauteed onions and bell peppers are covered in Spanish sauce. The sauce is actually quite tasty with a little kick. I used it and the salsa to flavor the black beans. However, I really just wanted grilled steak. I should have ordered steak fajitas, a grilled steak burrito or quesadilla, or a carne asada plate. The Steak a la Chicana was a generous portion, which is definitely 2 meals for me. Cilantro rice wasn't anything special. The SWEET CORN TAMALITO is yummy comfort. Choice of beans: refried beans, black beans, or pinto beans. I suspect refried beans is the tastiest option. El Tapatio would be a great gathering place for friends and family. It's located on Sunrise Blvd in Citrus Heights near See's Candies and other restaurants.

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La Favorita Taqueria

La Favorita Taqueria

4.2
(751 reviews)
8.1 mi
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I love to eat Mexican food and La Favorita Taqueria does it the best! I've been coming here…read moreconsistently for 5 years and this place does not disappoint! I visited this past Saturday and it was quite busy inside like it always is. The restaurant is large enough to fit a lot of people, so finding a seat isn't an issue. To order, you line up in front of the register and wait until they call you. Once it was my turn, I ordered a Super Burrito with Al Pastor, which is my favorite protein choice there. Usually I order 2 tacos with my burrito but I was saving room for Korean bbq that day! The Super Burrito comes with your choice of meat, rice, beans, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese. I also ordered a medium pineapple agua fresca, which paired perfectly with my burrito. After ordering, you're handed a number to take to your table so the servers know where to bring your food. As I'm waiting for my food, I helped myself to the self-serve chip bar. The chip bar is my favorite thing about the restaurant besides the food and quick service. I always get loads of both the white and red pickled onions, and some salsa to go with my chips. They offer many sides to choose from so that anyone can customize their meal to their liking. The pickled onions have the perfect level spice and acidity to them which helps with cutting down the greasiness you may get from a burrito. I also like to snack on them for fun too! The food comes out extremely quickly. When I finished placing my order and brought my number to my table, I went to the self-serve bar right after to get some chips. Not even 2-3 minutes later, I came back to my table with my burrito already there! The burrito was absolutely delicious and piping hot. It's the perfect size for me and eating it with the pineapple agua fresca and some chips makes it a perfect meal! Coming to La Favorita Taqueria is always a treat and I appreciate the quick customer service, self-serve bar, and delicious food! I highly recommend the Al pastor as your protein choice and honestly you can't go wrong with anything on their menu!

Food is very good. Service is friendly. Always clean…read more Everything here taste like a good time with a mexican friends or inlaws. Good recipes, friendly, clean. Top notch!

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Delicious menudo
Delicious menudo
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El Novillero

El Novillero

3.9
(1.1k reviews)
5.0 mi
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I was really impressed with this place, it is beautiful inside. What really impressed me was as…read moresoon as I came in the door and started walking toward the counter and people that work there saw me coming they all said a greeting of hello or welcome, As they walked by. They didn't just walk by like frazzled, hurried workers like most restaurants pushing through the crowds. They actually gave me a nice smile and said welcome, and then walked by. And then I got to the reception area found that there was already a pretty big crowd at around the 5:30 PM or so I guess a lot of early birds come to eat there on Sunday. The receptionist asked for how many and said you'd be like a 20 minute wait and there was chairs where people were waiting but it was only like a 15 minute wait. The server was fast with the chips and salsa and ice water and then soon the waiter came and took my order. He was really quick and witty, fun to talk to. What I really enjoyed was as the noise of the table Near quieted down and they left. I saw a young man cleaning up the table and getting it ready for the next group of people. He was dressed really nice and had a tie on. Having been in restaurants most of my life I said to myself, I bet you he works with the owners or something. And I said to him, are your related to people that own the place ? he said my parents own this place. He was very friendly and polite. He told me a tiny bit about the restaurant and how everything had been since 1970, much older than he was, he was only a sophomore in high school I think. I never really got his name, but I was kind of proud of him because he was working hard at his family's restaurant. I ordered probably something bigger than I could eat because I had to take leftovers home, but it was really a tasty meal, and they're coming out with more chips and salsa without being asked, probably didn't help as well as a second lemonade. It's really impressive when you have a well oiled machine and it appeared to me that the people that worked there seem to be happy so that's always a good sign of good management. Several years back, I worked in the restaurant industry doing maintenance and repairs so I went to a lot of different restaurants and saw a lot of things so I know what to look for. I'm definitely gonna come back when my brother and his wife come up from the Bay Area my friend Ivan he'll wanna go there for lunch or dinner I know. He's kind of a picky eater and was born in Mexico, but I think he'll be impressed with this place.

Our friends took us to this Mexican restaurant as we have never been here. While service was top…read morenotch the food was less than impressive. I got the 2 item plate and chose verde enchilada and the verde chimichanga. It came with rice and beans but I asked for no beans. The pork was tender but was not spicy at all as the menu stated the pork verde would be spicy. The chimichanga was super cheesy. My friend ordered the steak ranchero dish and did not like it very much. It looked more like a stew. The ranchero sauce looked to be very watery.

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Polanco Cantina

Polanco Cantina

3.8
(929 reviews)
2.3 mi
•$$

Came here for a 2nd time for brunch with my Mother in Law right at open. We were first here at 11,…read moregreated to beautiful music and it wasnt crowded at all so we were seated promptly. They have a brunch menu but we both ended up ordering from the main menu. She had Camarones de Borrachos and I had La Torta Gorda Carnitas. Both were extremely flavorful. The Camarones was a new recipe apparently. More chipotle flavored with a slight kick. From the looks the shrimp were very plump. My Torta was great. Bread was nice and butter and the carnitas were magnificent as advertised by our friendly waiter, Dustin. I also had a Horchatalada which was a sweet way to wash down this heavy food. Great experience and i cant wait to come back and try something else.

The food at Polanco Cantina is genuinely solid, which makes the rest of the experience more…read morefrustrating. One of our entrees came out late, and another came out wrong. Our server was clearly stretched thin and even mentioned needing to close out other tables. He stopped by once to offer a refill, but it never came. I understand busy nights happen, especially near Golden 1 Center, but the pacing and attention made us feel more like a transaction than a guest. If you're grabbing a quick bite before an event, the food will do the job. If you're looking for a relaxed, unhurried dinner, I'd look elsewhere.

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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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