I LOVE La Cocina de Doña Maggie! My friend and I were heading south back down from a trip to the…read moreSequoias and were hungry for breakfast. We're SO glad we came across Doña Maggie's! There is ample parking in their lot once you arrive. The entrance and decor is BEAUTIFUL--so many lovely cultural pieces. The place is filled with the sounds of wonderful Mexican music playing in the background. The service is FANTASTIC. Our waitress was kind, quick, and very friendly. You get chips and salsa as soon as you're seated. My friend and I ordered breakfast burritos, which came with bacon, ham, cheese, egg, and potatoes. FIRE burrito! Also, they come with two salsas--one is delicious and one is SPICYYYY. Beware! Their agua fresca de pepino y limón was refreshing, their restrooms are clean, and you can even purchase other wares from their store. Overall, a GREAT choice to stop at if you're in Porterville or passing through. :)

Stopped by La Cocina de Doña Maggie and decided to go with 3 tacos gobernador. The tacos were…read morejuicy, not dry like you sometimes get elsewhere. You could tell they were made fresh, and whomever is the cook, knows how to season well. Service was on point and super attentive. They checked on me at least 4 times to make sure everything was good, which honestly made the whole experience even better. It's rare to see that kind of consistency in small local spots. The only thing I felt was missing was a more savory salsa to match those tacos. The one they gave me seemed like a salsa de chile de árbol -- spicy with good flavor, but I wished I had an extra salsa option that leaned more on the smoky or tangy side to balance out the richness of the gobernador. The place was quiet, comfortable, and relaxed -- no loud music or chaos, just a good spot to sit back and enjoy your food. Definitely worth a visit again. Next time, I might ask if they have any different salsas to try with those tacos.

Being a true Foodie El Tap never disappoints! Food is always amazing; hot and full of rich…read moreflavors. Service is on point; quick and so friendly. Atmosphere is always family friendly, full of locals and travelers alike! An experience everyone enjoys.

I can only review on the amazing service our family received. My cousin reserved a few tables in…read morethe patio after a family event. It was clean and warm. Our server was very efficient and kind, despite the chaos of multiple checks, tables, etc. My cousin ordered the enchiladas and it was big enough to share with her daughter and still not finish. My mom had a chili relleno and she said it was good. I tried the mole and it was good, sweet, different than others I've tried. The "chips" were whole fried tortillas but were fresh and delicious with the house salsa(close to a pico de gallo). We enjoyed the flan. All in all a nice spot with really big portions.

I grew up in porterville & used to come here as a kid/teen…read more Food was ok then.. Came back as an adult and brought my husband for the 1st time.. We were absolutely PLEASED & SATISFIED with what we ordered! The Chile verde burrito was Exactly what I was craving & it hit every point for me I just asked for sour cream! Ambiance was cool. Very family friendly, maybe 2 families in there before us & more people showed up after we arrived. I love the salsa bar they have! & ALSO, DON'T FORGET IT IS ALSO A BAKERY!! So you can stop by for some fresh pandulce/sweet bread. Thank you Chaguito's for making my come back experience & my husband's first experience a good one!

The breakfast burritos here are hands down some of the best…read more Lots of filling and you are FULL after eating Love supporting a small business

First time dining at El Maguey and will definitely be back. Small and quaint space with very…read morefriendly staff. Had heard great things about this restaurant and finally decided to give it a try. The menu was composed of fairly common dishes found at most Mexican restaurants. I'll review the dishes we tried. First, we had some carne asada tacos. The meat was seasoned and cooked well, topped on fresh made corn tortillas. Garnished with onion, cilantro and fresh salsas. Would have again. Their fish was freshly fried and seasoned well. Nice crisp skin and super moist flesh. The garlic butter I requested added an additional layer of flavor. The refried beans were delicious and well as the rice. The side salad was complimentary to the fish as it was refreshing and citrusy. I enjoyed my meal to say the least. I definitely will visit again.

Named after the mezcal agave this little Mexican restaurant is small but mighty! Off a main road,…read moreOlive Ave. you may drive right by it. The customer service is on point as soon as you enter you are greeted like you're the only customer! The decor is authentic as well as the food. It's a small space with a shared parking lot but come before or after lunch and you'll have no trouble. Plenty of food items to please your palate. The food and aguas are flavorful. Cold beer as well Mexican beer on tap. There is also a beautiful dessert case with flans. Like their sign says they are a small business but their seasoning is big. Pop in, say hi and enjoy some delicious food as well as a lovely atmosphere with great customer service!

The taste was good. I ordered two tacos with an egg on top (it was breakfast time). The service was…read moreprompt and I got the tacos and egg in less than 7 min. The issue is the price. I looked at the menu and was floored. $24 for a bowl or caldo de res. $26 for birria! I paid $3.50 a taco plus $1.50 for the egg. Not bad, but it was a small serving. I can't imagine a family of four eating here. Prices are out of control. Not just here, but everywhere.

Love the food, very authentic. Their menudo rocks and their tacos although pricy are delicious. We…read moreusually order the tacos de cabesa.

Drove by on the way from Sequoia and it was worth it. The…read moreservice really makes a place and the service here was amazing. We should've asked the size of the plates because OH MY GOSH! Our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomachs... The price is a little steep, but given the serving sizes you can see why!

The baked potatoes here are flavor bombs! My favorite is the chile verde potato. What makes it…read moreeven more amazing is that this place will take extra care with food allergies. My daughter can not have any dairy ingredients, so they make her chile verde potato with no butter, sour cream, or cheese. We bring our own "butter" and she adds it to her potato when it comes out steamy hot. She has not had to use an epi-pen after eating her potato, so they are careful and serious about allergies. My other daughter who consumes lots of dairy loves theor orchard too! Yum yum for everyone!

3 words!! Carne Asada Fries! Everything is Delicious! It goes great with your favorite beer!read more

Came to get some food from Maximo's on Main St in Porterville around 1:40pm and I had the worst…read moreservice from the lady with a black hat with rhinestones on it at the restaurant pick up window. She ignored me 3 times and even my husband tried getting her attention with the ticket and she looked at him and walked away. The man assisting her finally said he would be with me in a minute instead of making her help me. The lady was very rude and the food even tasted salty just like her. I paid $51 for the worst service here so far and salty food. NEVER AGAIN!!!! Maximos needs to fire these kind of workers.

Tried out a hometown favorite, I went with Aguachilies, chips and salsa with a Pacifico to wash it…read moreall down. Amazing combination, the food was perfect spicy my server was great very helpful with suggestions. The restaurant was nicely decorated with a nice homey feel to it I will continue to return.

I am looking for the best breakfast burrito and everyone said I needed to come here. They allow you…read moreto customize your order and I didnt get that at first. $13 for the burrito seemed high bacon, eggs, potatoes, and rice. There was a lot of filling but for some reason it fell apart and ended up eating with a fork. Taste A+, ease of eating C, value C. There is much more on the menu to try. Loved they gave me 3 salsa without having to ask or pay extra.

The service was friendly but that was the only redeemable aspect…read more Note there was a surcharge for using credit card. I placed a take out order and it took 10 minutes to prep my food. Considering I saw the tostadas being removed from a grocery bag, I'm assuming they weren't made in house. My order came with forks, tostadas, hot sauce, ketchup, and saltine crackers. *Aguachile: the portion was very small and there was barely any flavor. The shrimp had the slightest bit of acidity but I'm shocked by the lack of lemon juice and green Enchilosa sauce. There was a singular slice of avocado on top. Most of the container was composed of red onions and cucumbers. The red onions were dry, hence I refuse to believe that this dish had any proper preparation. *Ceviche Especial: wow was this so dry. The octopus and shrimp were way overcooked. Instead of shrimp ceviche, I received a strange clump of shredded imitation crab. This was similarly topped with a single slice of avocado. There was no aspect of seasoning or citrus in this entire meal. The lack of freshness and flavor was astounding. A positive was that I didn't get food poisoning from this meal. However, I wasn't able to finish either dish because they were both poor examples of Mexican seafood.

I always tend to get a 1st impression on a new place by the chips/salsa, appetizers or drinks and…read morethis was just dissatisfying to start. Complimentary ceviche was just utterly dry/bland. The Modelo Negra michelada I ordered was just a total fail. Tasted more Clamato than anything.. I didn't even bother to finish it. The Paloma my gf ordered was a 3/10 as she stated. There was another couple sitting next to us seemingly left after their drinks as well. It was enough for me to just decide to skip this spot.

Saw this place on the way home from the sequoias. Worth the stop wish one was closer to us.read more

I tried the quesadilla tacos, torta, and bacon-wrapped hot dogs, and everything was incredibly…read moredelicious. The consommé was rich and flavorful, and the lime cucumber water was refreshing and very tasty. The restaurant was clean and welcoming, and the customer service was exceptional. I will definitely be back!