Sebastian&#x27;s Taqueria

Family-owned & operated

12 years in business

Food is always fresh and delicious. Service is prompt and…read moreattentive. Excellent value and always a great time.

Food was great!…read more Staff was very friendly! Soccer on TV was nice while eating and the aesthetic of the whole place was beautiful.

Miklo Blood in Blood out Damian chapa

Hollywood celebrity at Nuestro Mexico Vince Vaughn

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Ramon Ayala

La Costa Mariscos

4.0(957 reviews)

3.5 mi

Pleasant surprise on my travels to Bakersfield…read more Chicken Burrito was customized perfectly and was delicious. My friends went with the chicken enchiladas with green sauce, as well as the fajita salad. Loved the ambiance, staff was great, and loved the energy. Will definitely be returning on my future travels.

We came in to celebrate my 38th birthday today. I was on the mood for some shrimp fajitas…read more We'd been to the other location and didn't have as good experience as this. First off it was a steady flow of customers for a Wednesday evening. Many birthdays! We were sat immediately and waiter came to take our drink order. I had a mango chamoy margarita, while my husband got a roasted chili cucumber margarita on the rocks. His drink was SPICY! I ordered the shrimp fajitas and my husband ordered the chicken and steak molcajete. Our food was brought out super fast! The portions - humongous! But the food is so good! My husband is super picky when it comes to Mexican food, and he said this molcajete is his favorite so far compared to other Mexican restaurants we've been to. The bright colorful colors and great music selection really make it joyous and fun dining experiences. Highly recommend.

Inside

Los Arcos Nachos (fish and shrimp) on the appetizer menu

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Michelada con Pacifico

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4.3(183 reviews)

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These tamales are always so good. Taste just like made from home not like frozen.stuffed with meat…read more stuffed with cheese fruit tamales are so bomb this place reminds me eing at home

Amazing!!!! As soon as you walk in here you're greeted with the smell of handmade tortillas and…read morelively Mexican music! I had ordered grandmas special #2 which comes with a tamal, a taco, and an enchilada paired with rice and beans with cheese and chips. The plate is customizable to your liking with what type of meat you'd like for your enchiladas, tamal and taco. The waitress hands you 2 sauces, one green and one red which were both delicious. I had also ordered the horchata but that wasn't the star of the show, it's your average horchata. Overall, if you love homemade Mexican meals this is the place for you.

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Mas Bella Restaurant & Lounge

4.3(182 reviews)

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A Delicious Stop After the Farmer's Market!…read more Stopped by Mas Bella after the farmer's market and had such a great meal! We started with three drinks: the Tullum Bloom, Strawberry Margarita, and Strawberry Lemon Drop. All three were delightfully fruity and refreshing, making it hard to pick a favorite! For food, we ordered the birria bao buns, shrimp bao bun, chile relleno, crispy beef taco with refried beans and rice, and camarones with refried beans and soft tortillas. The birria bao bun was my absolute favorite! The mini bao is packed with flavorful birria, and I absolutely loved the consommé they serve alongside it for dipping. It's such a fun combination, and that consommé takes the bao to another level. I also really enjoyed that they make their salsas in-house. They served both a verde and a roasted red salsa with the buns, and both were delicious. The chile relleno was another standout. That melted, cheesy goodness inside was everything you want from a chile relleno! The crispy beef taco was an unexpected winner. It was served with what seemed to be the same delicious birria-style beef, so it was instantly a favorite. The crispy shell paired perfectly with the tender, flavorful meat. The camarones with soft tortillas were also really good. The shrimp were well seasoned, and the soft tortillas made them perfect for building little tacos.

Well I got here at 11:00, their posted opening time, the staff and a few guests were waiting…read moreoutside because the Opening person was nearly 15 minutes late with the keys. I had been bragging to my friends about how delicious the Bao Bun Tacos were and unfortunately they were out of the bao buns. I ordered the Tulum Bloom cocktail which I had in a prior visit but was disappointed. The cocktail was not as flavorful as the first time, it was presented in a plain glass with no floating flower. The first time I had it it was so beautiful in its presentation and delicious. Sadly not this time. Dimas, our server was great, the food good, but I was so looking forward to the Bai Bun Tacos.

Interior decor

Bao bun tacos

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Interior

Ay Mi Pa

3.3(153 reviews)

4.1 mi

My bartender was cool until I asked for my bill and he decided to entertain the ladies on the other…read moreside of the bar. I couldn't really taste the difference between the Paloma and the margarita ‍. The place is decorated really nice but what they should've focused on was making agood food. I'm so glad I only ordered appetizers because had I ordered food I would've wasted so much money. Birria tacos simply taste like red beef tacos, no real authentic flavor. Shrimp skewers I was told was okay but even that had more veggies than actual shrimps. The rice wasn't cooked all the way. The presentation on nachos was excellent but the nachos were gross. No flavor in guacamole. Beans were plain beans bland af. The chicken wasn't seasoned and had an awful charbroiled taste, just awful! The salsa weren't spicy or tasty. I can only recommend this place for a good happy hour spot because prices are outrageous for drinks. Once again they should've focused on the food than the decor.

Me and my best friend decided to meet Monday night for dinner and she choose this spot. I called to…read moresee how long the wait was and It's was recommended that I make a reservation and so I did but when we walked in the restaurant it was empty. The server was patient and we tried to decide what we walked to drink and eat. The restaurant had a quiet atmosphere even though they are located at the Valley Plaza and it was the beginning of spring break. We both ordered the same drinks and food. Both drinks and entree (it was actually a shareable plate) tasted great but the salsa that came with the chips was a bit ordinary with no spice. Another staff member brought out two more salsas and jalepenos torneados. These salsas had more bite to them.

Full Beautiful Bar

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Bad girl

Sancho's Tacos

4.2(368 reviews)

4.1 mi

What a day I was invited to go grab a bite and after changing out of work clothes and into some…read moresneakers I headed out. This was my first time here, this place is small but don't let it fool you they have mad traffic. The service was excellent and the food was 10/10. Chill vibe, they offer beer, Jaritos and fountain drinks. My burrito was so massive that I could eat half lol. Walked it off at the bluffs and seen some shooting stars.

Absolutely floored by this place--it's a hidden gem!…read more Seating inside is pretty limited, but they do have outdoor tables and chairs, which honestly adds to the vibe. Parking is street only, but trust me... it's 100% worth the hassle. From the moment we walked in, the experience was great. We were warmly greeted and given the option to get recommendations or browse the menu ourselves, which I appreciated. After taking our time, we ordered the chicken quesadilla, nacho fries, and a California burrito, along with salsa verde, chubbie salsa, and chipotle salsa. The food? Incredible. A solid 10/10. Everything was packed with flavor, the meat was juicy (not dry at all), and the salsas absolutely stole the show. On top of that, the staff really made the experience stand out. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Great food, great music (nothing but bangers the whole time), and amazing service. I'll definitely be back!

Comfortable seating.

Burrito bowl (i think this was a burrito with tri tip, but he was able to make it without the tortilla)

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Tri Tip Burrito

El Puesto Cocina y Cantina

3.5(341 reviews)

2.3 mi

Food Drinks…read more Atmosphere Bartenders Overall experience at El Puesto was great. Manuel (Bartender) took care of us while we sat at the bar. The music was at the perfect volume level and the crowd size was small to medium. Perfect place to dine after being at work all day. We'll definitely be back.

I came in expecting a relaxed dinner where I could actually sit and catch up, but the experience…read morefelt rushed and poorly handled from the start. Before my guest even arrived, I was told the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes, which made it impossible to plan or order properly for both of us. About 30 minutes after being seated, the waitress asked to close out my tab and mentioned they were closing an hour and a half early, something that should have been communicated when I walked in so I could have chosen to go elsewhere. To make things worse, about 10 minutes before closing, they turned the lights all the way up and shut the music off, which made it very clear we were being pushed out. No one came by to offer boxes for our food (I had more than half my meal left), and my guest didn't even get to finish her drink. We were essentially rushed out before the already early closing time, with no proper send-off. Overall, the experience felt very unprofessional and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

Eating area

Not your regular Chips and Salsa. YUM

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Lunch hour margarita

Buena Vida Tapas Lounge

4.1(205 reviews)

3.8 mi

Food was plated so beautifully and the flavors were so authentic !…read more we had dinner at the bar area the bartenders we're awesome making us fill welcome and comfortable watching them make they're signature drinks from scratch and maid with love it's all in the little details the entire restaurant is definitely a vibe! From the music to the decorations everyone in there was in their own energy I'd say it's a must try!

We came here for breakfast with my parents and my husband, and every single dish was amazing!…read more I ordered the Flauta manana, and they were hands down my favorite. They were stuffed with chorizo, potatoes, and eggs, then fried to perfection so they were crispy without being greasy. The salsa on the side paired perfectly with them, and I even dipped them in the consommé from my mom's meal, which took them to another level! My husband ordered the A Huevo Que Sí and it was packed with flavor. The birria was incredibly tender, and the combination with the eggs and sauce was absolutely delicious. My mom isn't usually a breakfast person, so she ordered the quesabirria tacos, and they did not disappoint! The tacos were cheesy, flavorful, and the consommé was rich and perfectly seasoned. I definitely stole a few dips for my flautas! My dad had the Huevos Rancheros, and they were also excellent. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and every plate looked just as good as it tasted. The service was friendly, the food came out hot, and you can tell they put a lot of care into every dish. The photos speak for themselves, everything was fresh, colorful, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Bar area

Taquitos Dorados

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Margarita flight!

Original Hacienda Grill

4.2(364 reviews)

2.2 mi

Generous serves of tasty nachos and enchiladas. We'll be happy to return. The Monterey Jack cheese…read moreon the nachos was perfection; the waiter was nice; bathrooms were clean.

This is a pretty good joint this was my first time going here, this service is excellent the staff…read moreis on top of their game, the chips and salsa are amazing!!! The food is delicious and has good flavor, the restaurant is small and compact, they do have a large outdoor seating area, they can do better on their adult drinks they are not to strong mostly juice. I will be returning to this restaurant go and check them out.

Cozy little bar

Wet Burrito.

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Large bowl of menudo

Los Tacos De Huicho

3.9(545 reviews)

4.5 mi

This place might have the best fish tacos in Bakersfield! I was introduced to Los Tacos de Huicho…read moreby a group of friends that would come here late into the night when their cravings hit. Los Tacos de Huicho was always the thing that hit the spot. I've been coming ever since. It feels like a hole in the wall spot; a bit out of the way from the downtown area, but it's definitely a hidden gem. Dining is a straightforward process. You walk up to the counter, pick your meat of choice (they have so many options!!) and how you'd like it (as a taco, burrito, etc.). Like I said, their fish tacos are the way to go, but I make sure to order an assortment to keep it interesting. They give you a receipt and will call your number. Seating is spacious with plenty of seating inside & outside in their beautiful patio area. Don't worry about missing your number being called. They have a speaker that goes to the patio area. When you get your tacos, if you're like me, you might want to load it up with all the toppings. And what's so awesome is that they have a toppings bar, so you can fill up your tacos with onions, cilantro, lemon, radishes, jalapeños, mild or hot sauce, etc. I always know I'm getting a great meal when I come here. And I'm getting hungry just looking back at the pictures! If you haven't been, you need to try them out!

The food is solid here. I tried their fish tacos, regular tacos, and sopas! I would recommend not…read moregetting al pastor because it was really oily. We went during peak lunch time, but service was pretty quick!

2024 Menu

My setup

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Assortment of tacos loaded with toppings

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Sophia T.

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2 years ago

The food here is incredible! The chilaquiles were absolutely delicious--bursting with flavor and perfectly balanced. Honestly, they're the best I've ever had from a restaurant, with just the right amount of crunch, spice, and richness. If you're looking for authentic and unforgettable dishes, this spot is a must-try. I definitely recommend it! read more

Lesa C.

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6 years ago

NEGATIVE STARS!!!!! Today my boss wanted breakfast burritos and we work down the street from Sebastian's. So I ran in reall quick & grabbed 3 bacon and eggs with cheese burritos. FOUND THIS!!! Just thought ya'll should know. read more

Tyeler M.

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5

9 years ago

Greeted as soon as I walked through the door. Place was busy once I ordered food came out fast and hot. Place is spotless clean. Best carne asada tacos in town hands down. Will be going back. read more

Nubia L.

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10

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11 years ago

Everything I've tried here is delicious and fresh. I work down the street so I've been here many times many options and quick and friendly service. read more

Javier D.

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6 years ago

Great Mexican food for the part of town it is in. Not overpriced, food has been 10/10 both times we've had it. Menudo is great read more

Miguel A.

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5 years ago

Great food. Exceeded my expectations

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