I eat there once a week I'd go more , but there hours limit me. It's better than any Mexican food…read more50 miles around . Try their Mole sauce.

Great food for great prices!…read more I got the quesa birria tacos for lunch with a friend, which came with a soda (I elected to skip), chips, and salsa all for about $16. Atmosphere is meh, it's a tiny spot with little seating - but this place obviously excels in the take-out category. Must try if you live in the area!

Food is always good great even the cookies with coffee or tea is always a good experience.read more

So thankful to have an authentic grocery store right near my house because we really don't have…read moremany like this in the area. This place truly has everything -- a small grocery selection, fresh Mexican baked goods, and even made-to-order food. The pan dulce section alone is worth the visit! It's one of those spots where you can grab specialty ingredients, fresh tortillas, hot food, and sweet treats all in one stop. Prices are comparable to other Mexican grocery stores in the surrounding area, which makes it even better. So happy to support a local business that brings real flavor and culture to our community.

Hole in the wall taqueria next to a liquor store. There's not much seating here so be prepared to…read moretake it out. The cashier was friendly and works his tail off manning the counter and the salsa bar. The sour cream salsa was delicious so don't skip it! Here's my rating of the tacos: Crunchy chicken taco - 8 Fantastic chicken and lots of lettuce. The shell was lightly crisped and held up through all the bites Very good! Chicken taco - 7 Good taco because of the tasty chicken but otherwise ordinary. Carne Asada - 3 Very greasy steak and not well seasoned. This left a greasy taste in my mouth for hours! Hard Pass!!! Al Pastor - 5 Not memorable in any way...pass Carnitas - 5 Not much flavor but had a tinge of crispiness...pass I'd only come here for the chicken, the rest leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Don't go out of your way to come here. Sorry guys!

The food is great, it's hot, fresh, and the service is really good…read more It's small, so mainly we just take the food to-go

We truly appreciate Valenz Mexican Kitchen and their wonderful restaurant, food truck, and catering…read moreservices. El Dorado Hills is fortunate to have such an excellent local business. Valenz catered our son's wedding rehearsal dinner at our home, serving approximately 40 guests. They set up on our deck, and the presentation was fantastic. Their personal service was outstanding, and we especially loved how warmly they interacted with everyone. They instantly became part of the celebration. Our guests enjoyed personalized service featuring tacos, burritos, beans, fresh salads, and custom sauces. Everything was delicious, well organized, and beautifully presented. The breakdown and cleanup were flawless. We could not have been more pleased and only wish we had another reason to do it all over again. As summer winds down, anyone looking for a catering option for a wedding, family gathering, or neighborhood party should strongly consider Valenz Mexican Kitchen.

We had never been here, but found it on Yelp and decided to stop by…read more Tucked away in a corner, it might be easily missed if it weren't for the festive patio decor. Patio and indoor dining options. Handmade ceramic mugs available in the entry. We were promptly offered our choice of window tables. We each ordered a burrito, and enjoyed the freshly made verde salsa as we waited. The Al pastor was delightful. He recommended the wet burrito for our next visit. Great food and beer, we look forward to visiting again.

What amazing delicious tacos. All the meats are very juicy and tender. Each taco is filled with a…read moregenerous portion of meat. My husband had two chicken tacos and I had an al pastor and a carnitas taco. The steak was cut tiny and was so tender. Big hunks of flavorful carnitas. The chicken was cut tiny and flavorful. The tacos are very juicy and topped with a medium salsa that has the perfect amount of heat. The tortillas are very lightly fried with crispy edges. They were so yummy!We really enjoyed the tacos and were so happy. My husband loved that they had the small bottles of Mexican Coke, as well as large ones. The place is a little hard to find. Western Plaza is up a little hill off the main road on Winter Place. Winter Place looks like a driveway. You drive up this steep little hill to Santa Maria Taqueria. It's worth looking for!

The taqueria is tucked into the corner of the store on the right just past the cashiers. Make your…read moreorder, get a ticket and grab some groceries because you can pay for it all at the same time. We ordered a few tacos and grabbed a tamale to try and grabbed the only table to seat the 5 of us. Cheese and Pepper Tamale - 10 OMG it was so big and moist not to mention the amazing flavor of the chili and cheese. We liked it with the green sauce best. Carne Asada Taco - 8.5 Tender yet lean meat with decent seasoning Chicken Taco - 8 Tender chicken cubes with decent seasoning Al Pastor Taco - 9 Very good flavor and high quality meat. You'll be very happy. Carnitas Taco - 10 We asked for extra crispy and boy did he deliver! Incredible flavor and texture. All of the tacos came with delicious seasoned and grilled onions as well as a grilled shishito pepper that you will want to eat with or without the taco. The staff was so incredibly nice. Crazy to think that some of the best tacos in Sacramento are in the corner of a grocery store! Who needs decor when you side by side with a meat market?

Highly recommend this Taqueria…read more My mom and I had driven up to Apple Hill from Sacramento to grab some apples and pastry. On our way to Ione for another appointment my mom spotted a lunch special on the front of the Taqueria. It's a really small hole in the wall restaurant, but what I can say is the flavors are great. My mom ended up having the El Pastore special, which included a beverage for 12.99 which is an amazing deal and I ended up having the beef fajitas which had a kick. I even asked what was in them as I would like to attempt the flavor. They kindly told me what was in the beef fajitas. Great refried beans and the rice was tasty I also got a agua de jamaica that was muy Delicioso

Great crispy taco. Comes with chips and salsa and beans. This is my new favorite taco place…read more Very friendly people. I will be back.

What a gem! This small location packs a punch of flavor in a way that feels like a home cook meal…read moreif your grandma knows how to how to cook! The stars were the pupusas and the combination. It really feels like a delicious home cooked meal. Like they take their time to build up flavors in a way that isn't flashy like viral food trends so popular today.but something you realize you've been missing when dining out. Service was great. My wife go nachos which were good maybe even great, however compared to the other dishes it was ok. Least favorite dish was the taquito. It was fine but as a wasn't anything special.

I was so eager to return since the last visit was fantastic!!!! Today was mediocre at best. The…read morechips were over fried and dark. My papusa was only cooked on one side and white and soggy on the other. My chicken taquitos was fine. My companion's Birria tacos were soggy and not nearly as delicious as last time. What happened Soriano? We decided we will give it one more try, to be honest today's lunch was disappointing. The waiter is always great, always accommodating and pleasant.

Great mexican and salvadorean food. From enchiladas to pupusas. Also have good breakfast and…read morelarge portions. Prices reasonable for what you get. Will be back

Burrito was barely even edible, not wrapped. I tried to use foil and still fell apart. Food inside…read moretasted old. Absolutely a waste of my $23.00. Please save your time and money

Taqueria El Dorado has become our go-to local taco spot. Our usual order is the tripas tacos and…read morequesabirria tacos, but honestly, everything we've tried has been delicious. The menudo is flavorful and comforting, the mojarra fried fish plate is perfectly cooked, and the fajitas are always a great choice. You can really tell they put care into the food. The restaurant is clean, including the bathrooms, which is always appreciated. The service is consistently friendly and welcoming, and it's great that they also offer catering services for larger gatherings and events. There are still so many things on the menu we want to try, especially the desserts. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

Worst burrito I've ever had. The chicken was dry and burnt. The burrito has zero flavor. Hardly any…read moresour cream or guacamole. Didn't come with the salsa that I requested. Horrible.

We went there Friday night to get some local Mexican food as we just moved to the area and it was…read moredelicious! I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. The complimentary salsa and bean dip was tasty and I ordered a Michelada with my food and it was decent. We actually shared a combo fajitas plate and got the carne asada, chicken, and carnitas. Everything tasted great and we were in and out of there just like we prefer it. Thank you!

This place is a true small-town staple, and it absolutely deserves the love. The food is amazing,…read morecomforting, flavorful, and tastes like home every single time. You can tell a lot of care goes into everything they make. The service is just as wonderful. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and great with kids, which makes it such an easy spot for families. It's relaxed, cozy, and feels like a community gathering place. Parking is super easy too, which is always a bonus. If you're looking for authentic, home-style Mexican food with great service, this is the place to go. It's become my families go to. Perfect for rainy days when you need something warm and comforting to lift you up.