Paletalandia

If disappointment had a flavor, it would be the fajitas at El Charro…read more I ordered fajitas expecting that classic sizzling, seasoned, mouthwatering experience. What I got instead was what I can only describe as lightly warmed, paper-thin sadness. The meat was dry, completely unseasoned, and so thin I'm pretty sure it qualified as deli meat. I've had better flavor from airport food... and that's saying something. No sizzle, no aroma, no personality. Just a plate that looked like it gave up halfway through cooking. Service? Let's just say it matched the food--uninspired and forgettable. The only positive is that this meal actually helped my diet because after a few bites I had zero desire to keep eating. So technically... thanks for that? Would I come back? Only if I needed a reminder of what fajitas are not supposed to be. 0/10 for flavor 10/10 for reinforcing my self-control

What a great find in Turlock! I've never been here.. but based on the handy dandy reviews on…read moreYelp... well, gave it a try. We were greeted immediately. cute inside with a full bar. a few beer handles too! even an IPA was flowing. it was packed. We were immediately served the warmest crispiest nice & salty chips! And the salsa... loved the salsa! I ordered the 1 item with beans and rice. $15.50. Cheese enchilada w/red sauce. The green sauce has pork in it:( our server was friendly and knowledgeable about menu. my friend ordered the carne asada tacos. I enjoyed my dinner. I would not rate the red sauce as my favorite. But it was good. I will definitely go back. also they have about 4 big screen TVs playing. Plenty of parking in back. I can't wait for warmer days as they have a cute little patio in front.

Inside

Love the chips and salsa

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Tesoro Fine Mexican Restaurant

3.6(402 reviews)

1.5 mi

Food is great!! Service was amazing, waitress was super nice and attentive. It's not loud at all,…read morethe restaurant is nice. Definitely would return

A Turlock favorite! I come here for the drinks, nothing else. Service is not so great, food is…read moreaverage. The drinks are creative and delicious, never a miss! The restaurant is dark and cozy, definitely a vibe. Great place for happy hour with friends,

Mariachis

Chicken fajita burrito

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Las Casuelas

2.9(447 reviews)

2.6 mi

Came here to celebrate a graduate - on of course, graduation weekend. Considering how busy it was,…read morethe wait wasn't too bad. We had a party of 10+. Chips and dips were given upon being seated, drink orders taken, and were received fairly quickly. The chips themselves were delicious & so were the bean dips and salsa. For my entree, I ordered probably the most bland-sounding thing I have ever ordered. I ordered Dos Huevo's w/ Carne Asada. My plate was great! Carne asada cooked & flavored well & the eggs were also perfect. The rice it came with was decent, nothing crazy. I will say, oddly enough, on that warm day, I got a hot coffee to drink. The coffee was really good! I pretty much inhaled it, twice! Overall the place is nice, attentive, and good food!

Excellent Mexican food Chili Relleno were large Pablano's and perfectly cooked. Grilled Chicken…read moresalad good as well.

Beautiful lobby

Carnitas we're not good or authentic. Very disappointed & don't recommend.

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Birria tacos

Carnitas Purepecha

4.4(64 reviews)

1.2 mi

Our 4th visit, so obviously their food is excellent. I…read moreordered chicken enchiladas and my friend ordered the carnitas plate. Seasoned well and portions are perfect. Everything was so delicious. Highly recommend this place. Very hospitable, friendly and clean. Hidden gem if you ask me! Should be a "go to" for those seeking delicious Mexican food.

Tried this spot on Door Dash then a few days later decided to come in and try out in person…read more Customer service was super friendly. Food was delicious. Decor is nice. Prices are fair. I like that the torta ahogada (or wet torta) has a small spicy kick to it.

Min bar

Family Packs

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Buche

El Jardin

3.2(299 reviews)

0.2 mi

The chicken tortilla soup recipe belongs in a museum...it's so good. The service is friendly. The…read morerestaurant is great for sitting inside or outside.

Love this restaurant, it's absolutely stunning and perfect to enjoy with friends and family. My…read morefavorite dish is tequila chicken, and their micheladas are delicious. Everyone is friendly and polite.

Chicken tortilla soup

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Mundos Latin Grill & Cantina

4.1(254 reviews)

0.1 mi

Soooo tasty, chips are fresh, salsa just right and food hits the spot. Great seasonings for a…read morelovely lunch or dinner! Highly recommend Service is excellent! Thank you!

Our usual Mexican restaurant was too crowded so we went to Mundos. Great service and tasty dishes,…read moreespecially their jambalaya.

Bar area with an amazing bartender!

Tacos Rudy

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Steak Fajita Salad

Javi's Tacos

4.2(126 reviews)

1.3 mi

This is my go to spot when I'm craving carne asada fries. They are loaded with steak and all the…read morefixings, they are definitely not stingy and I appreciate that. It's a food truck with some tables under shade if you want to eat there. I mostly get takeout though especially during the hot summer months. Service: sometimes they can be a bit slow. Even if I'm the only customer there, my order can take some time. But that it to be expected as I assume they are frying the fries fresh. And I figure they might have a lot of phone orders. So just be prepared to wait, but it's worth it in my opinion. They have relocated. They used to be in the parking lot of an auto shop across Denny's. They are still on the same street. However, they are in a parking or of a liquor store. I usually go to the liquor store while I wait and grab a soda since the Javi's only has aquas frescas.

Best California burritos around! Tacos are great too. And red and green salsa to top it off!read more

Navi's Taco truck

Javi fries

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La Morenita

3.8(172 reviews)

0.4 mi

I'm so glad to have a great Mexican restaurant in town. This place is truly a gem and perfect for…read morecasual dinners or celebrations. Ambiance: This restaurant is quite large and can accommodate a lot of guests. Therefore you can easily walk in and get a table without reservations. Food: I have been here about 15 times now and neither myself or my family have had anything bad. Our favorites are the pollo a la crema, pollo en crema verde, steak a la Diabla, and tampicuena. We also appreciate that they give tortilla chips with salsa to start. I will say that sometimes the kitchen can be slow at times. This last occasion it took 30 minutes after ordering to receive our food and they weren't that busy that night. Service: the servers are very friendly and attentive. They ensure to refill drinks as needed and ask if all the food came out okay.

Looking for easy Mexican any day of the week? La Mornita is a perfect fit!! Family friendly easy…read moregoing staff. During the work week lunch specials are offered and there is usually ample tables if you short on time to get in and out. Or if you ate giving a business meeting, it is not too noisy. The restaurant has been newly remodeled inside and provides a touch of Mexican flare with the decor. Do know that there is a new menu, but most of the good old dishes are on it.

Grilled chicken super red and green sauce

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Chorizo con huevo

Mi Casa Seafood & Fine Mexican Cuisine

3.0(240 reviews)

0.2 mi

I was pleasantly surprised. I had stopped going here because the service was subpar. We had friends…read morein town from Louisiana and the husband had to have a Molcajete. A good friend of mine told me that the Molcajete at Mi Casa was the best in town. Apparently, he was right because both my friends ordered that and absolutely loved them. I had the nachos, and they were good. My wife had the chicken fajitas, and she loved them. A little bit of a char and great flavor. The tortillas are absolutely wonderful. They are handmade and tasty. Our server, Luz, was excellent. Sweet lady and very attentive. I'm glad I went back because I had given up on the place. I can't wait to go back.

We got there and got greeted and said they would seat us and after 15 minutes we still had not been…read moreseated or acknowledged. We had to ask twice about getting seated. If they had acknowledged and been let know of a wait time that would have been fine but they just kept ignoring us. Then we got seated and we took a few minutes looking at the menu. Placed our order and waited an hour to get our food. Waited one hour for the bacon to be basically raw, the chile verde was disgusting. We also got a burrito that was gross it was burnt but didn't get a picture of that. Service sucked and food was disgusting. I will never go again. Just very disappointed since I was recommended that place by a friend.

Chile Verde

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Tacos California

3.8(53 reviews)

1.6 mi

This place used to be amazing and out of nowhere the burritos became so oily. You can literally see…read moreit on the foil.... The older man is amazing and super friendly. There's a younger man who is so short and rude. We have been coming here since opening and we have complained a couple times about how oily the food is because it wasn't like that originally, but they do nothing to change it even though we request no oil on the tortilla... Who wants an oil a tortilla? We say grilled it's grilled, but also wet.

Finally stopped by California Tacos in Turlock and it lived up to the hype. Great customer service…read moreand an excellent California burrito with well cooked meat, salsa, rice, and beans in a lightly toasted flour tortilla. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend their fresh agua fresca!

View from the front - they are located in the CVS parking lot at Geer and Monte Vista.

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Jasmine B.

238

1

10 years ago

I highly recommend this place. The service is fast, the orders are correct. The staff is welcoming and very welcoming for new people. I was concern at first reading the reviews, but decided to give it a try while I wait for my oil change on my car. Best decision ever. I received delicious food. I'm planning my next visit now. read more

Rick F.

1

3

0

12 years ago

Are there paletas? Raspados?

Mike L.

1

15

0

12 years ago

Good stuff! :)

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