Ive been to many taqueria's & this one has to be one of the best. It seems like everywhere else…read moreI've gone. There's always something about the places that is just not right. Sometimes the chips & salsa are no good. Sometimes it's the drinks ...sometimes it's food in general, but this place seems to hit on everything.. the cook & people preparing the food know what their doing. If you want tasty authentic mexican food give this place a try... you wont be disappointed.

I first tried El Palmar because it had some of the best ratings on DoorDash. My dine-in experiences…read morewere also very pleasant. I usually order the Supreme Burrito. Idk what it is, but the burritos here are stellar and so moist and tasty. Hands down, the best burritos in Merced. El Palmar was also one of the first places to offer Birria in Merced. I have always enjoyed their Birria Tacos and would highly recommend. They also have Birria ramen too if you'd like to try it. The restaurant is pretty clean and has plenty of parking. If not, you can go park in the Chevron area next door. When dining in, they'll give you some chips and salsa. They do have beer available for dine-in. They don't have a self-serve salsa bar so you'll have to ask the cashier for all of your condiments (salsa, lime, etc). This is my favorite Mexican joint and has never let me down! Come enjoy!

Me and my family had dinner here recently and this place seems like a very popular spot. As soon as…read morewe walked in we were greeted with a friendly face and was seated. It's not a very big restaurant, but when you walk in it seems there might be a private room immediately on the right side of entry, unless it's just a small area to the restrooms. Almost all the tables were taken, but these ladies hustled! As soon as we ordered the service was fast and they did not miss a beat. As soon as my son sipped his last drink, here comes the lady with another drink. I was so impressed with the service here. I watched other tables and she was on top of those tables too! The menu has so much to choose from that I didn't know what to get. I ended up getting a shrimp plate and I was sooo full that I didn't finish my food. They serve pretty good size portions here that I was anticipating eating all my food because I was hungry, but they came out with this big oval sized plate. I would love to come again. Service was amazing, it seems like a family owned business and they are super friendly and welcoming here. If you love Mexican food and you're from this are and don't know where to go, check this place out next time!

The service was so slow and we were the only ones there that day…read more In the couple of times I been there. The prices are high for the restaurant. Ordered a couple of the drinks and they were good. The food not so much. Ordered; the coconut shrimp so disappointing. 1/5 Bland Ceviche samplers 2/5. The wings were ok. 3/5 The best thing was the camarones ala plancha nothing out of the ordinary. But the best thing the had. Not sure if I want to be back. I believe it's to expensive for what it is.

My boyfriend and I went there for a date night. I've been craving oysters and a Michilado for a…read morewhile. Excellent service, great food, low music and atmosphere. We need to go back for some more seafood.

I came here a few years ago and I recall the soups being really good. I couldn't find a lot of…read morecaldos on the menu. The food was just okay, tbh gave this place 3 stars because the service was good. Not sure if the ownership changes over the years, but it was just different.

This place is cute, fast and delicious! First time here and it didn't disappoint. One of the best…read moreveggie burritos I've ever had. Thanks so much!

I came here solely for Chilaquiles. My in-laws mentioned how delicious they were and I had to come…read moretry them. We walked in and even though it's small, most of the tables were full. You know the food's gonna be good when there are Mexican grandmas eating breakfast there. We were brought chips with three different types of salsa. All were good but just different. The chips were amazing. Warm and crunchy. Our meals came out quickly and the chilaquiles were perfect: great sauce, the toppings were just right, the chips were still crunchy and not soggy. The beans were good. I do not speak on rice because I just don't love any Spanish rice. Overall, an excellent meal. We will be back.

I was really skeptic on coming here because I know MERCED people want Everything perfect right when…read moreit opens but let me tell you, me and my wife came here, service was great, drinks were on point, and the food omg fire fire no lie!! I used to have to travel to Fresno San Jose to eat mariscos and eat good food like this but now it's in MERCED. Thank you el borracho for opening up. They have bandas and grupo on the weekends. super good we will be coming back! We had the ceviche trio Borracho breakfast Aguachiles negra Sushi #chefskiss

Another first! Been looking at this place for a while now. Decided to check it out today. Glad we…read moredid. Had some friends come as well. The shrimp on the appetizer menu were Bomb AF! The rest of the food was delicious as well. This is a sports bar, so the music is pretty loud but good. I do recommend you to stop by and grab some dam good sea food. .

Plenty of parking outside and an easy to reach location. The burritos are fantastic and the staff…read moreis friendly and always welcoming. Any request it seems they are happy to oblige. The inside is a typical Mexican fare appeal with plenty of seating for larger parties. The prices are reasonable and the portions are large. This is a great place when in a pinch and is sure to fit the bill in a jiffy. I will definitely be going back.

I used to love the bean and cheese burritos from this taqueria, but that was a few years ago. I…read morestopped by tonight for a bean and cheese but it was no bueno. Not sure what happened but something changed. Maybe they put some weird salsa in it because it was spicy. I specifically ordered a bean and cheese burrito for a spice less meal. The service was great. The food was out quick. The ambiance is nice, taqueria decor.

My bf and I have been living here in Merced for about 4 years and barely came across this Mariscos…read moreplace, I can't believe it took us this long! Located in a small shopping complex with plenty of parking, so it's a little hard to pass up if you're not familiar with the area! We've started coming here since we found out, the mariscos and drinks are amazing, the quality and portion sizes of the dishes are definitely work the price! The michelada's are thirst quenching, huge, and tasty! We will definitely be coming back regularly!

Oh. My. GOD. This…read moremariscos spot is an absolute gem! The portion size compared to the price is INSANE. You get a serious amount of food -- the tostadas are loaded, and the cocktail? Packed to the top. No skimping here at all. The flavor was completely on point and everything tasted so fresh. It honestly felt like I was in Mexico eating seafood right off the coast. Every bite was bright, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. If you're craving authentic, fresh mariscos with generous portions, this is the spot. 10/10 -- I'll definitely be back!