On a porch for lunch! Cocuyo's Restaurant in Soledad is an outstanding Mexican restaurant in the…read moreSalinas Valley (Soledad). Passing through on our way for a Cal Poly visit, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The chicken and shrimp tacos were outstanding--but the real star? The homemade corn tortillas. Fresh, warm, and full of flavor, they took everything to another level. It's a small spot, with big taste. Friendly, relaxed outdoor seating, and exactly the kind of authentic stop you hope to find on the road.

TL:DR - great spot…read more Service - friendly, efficient Food Shrimp tacos are delicious Fish is good but shrimp were my favorite. Side of beans and rice - very mild. Not your typical refried beans. Tortilla and salads - we can at opening at the chips were still hot! Awesome

Stopped by here on the way home from a work-related trip. Whenever I'm traveling for work, I like…read moreto look for good local eats, and this place had outstanding reviews, so I figured it was worth a try. After browsing through the photos, the gorditas immediately caught my eye. They looked too good to pass up, so that's exactly what I ordered. The restaurant is located inside La Placita Mercado, which added to the experience. I even got to put some of my Spanish skills to use while placing my order. It was definitely good practice! For the price, it was an excellent deal. I received two huge gorditas with rice and beans, and everything was delicious. The gorditas were perfectly crispy on the outside, while the fillings were generous and packed with flavor. Overall, this is a fantastic little hidden gem. Great food, generous portions, and excellent value. I'll definitely keep this spot on my radar whenever I'm back in the area!

Stopped here on my way home from Monterey to SoCal…read more Cute little spot!. Looked clean and welcoming. The hostess/waitress was super nice and greeted us as soon as we walked in. The free chips and salsa were a good start. Salsa wash fresh and chips were crispy. Al Pastor Torta: 8/10 Bread was fresh and nicely toasted on the outside. The torta was very good except not a 10 because I am used to the style of tortas in OC which are full and mighty. The dipped Torta with chorizo: 8/10 Very filling with good flavors. At the end you basically get a side salad from all the droppings - which I finished off for my bf :) Would come here again if I'm driving by. The food was better than expected for not being familiar with the area!

Always friendly and the food is always delicious too. The fundido is a must! I come from Seaside…read moreand am always satisfied upon leaving. Love the roses hanging from the ceiling so the ambiance is perfect. I've referred many people and hope they like it as much as I do.

Driving south on the 101, it was time to eat lunch. Got off on Front Street, saw this restaurant…read moreand decided to stop. We hit the jackpot! Walked in at the same time as another couple and there was just one guy behind the counter. The other couple got there first so it took a bit of time for our food - but that meant it was fresh - and so worth the wait! We both had 2 street tacos - one chicken and 3 carnitas. All were juicy and tender and so delicious! The side of refried beans were tasty. Sautéed onions were on both plates and they were the best we'd ever had - so good we had to ask how he made them! The ambiance was clean and inviting and we loved the red roses hanging from the ceiling - very cool idea! There were even fresh flowers on every table. If you get a chance to eat here - don't pass it up! (Forgot to take pix of the food!)

Charged me full price for a simple kid sized bean burrito plain...but that's my daughter's fault…read morefor being so delicate. There tacos are loaded with meat so you at least feel like you'Re getting your moneys worth. Their salsa is delicious so it makes the tacos that much better. Wasn't a huge fan of the al pastor but their asada is amazing. Love this spot.

The food is so good, but I especially like the carne asada, and the baked potatoes. Yum! They are…read moreextremely friendly and accommodating. They call me when our order is ready so we are not waiting outside for too long. Family run.

The shrimp and octopus ceviche was fresh and delicious. Had to get the consume again which was…read moreloaded with meat. The birria taco also good. Lots of tables, two tvs, a bar and super friendly staff. They also have sushi here - apparently it's a thing in Sinaloa. Will try this next time.

It very clean . Service exelente Family restaurant…read more Exelente customer service I totally recommend this place. Good price. And very good quality food Fresh tortillas. Yummmy At night its karaoke fun place to eat with friends I love it

Quick service. Yummy burritos. Everything is fresh. Pickled carrots too. Easy parking areas…read more Loved it.

Definitely hit the spot. Asada torta gets soggy fast so eat asap. The flavors are great. Chorizo…read moreand carnitas tacos were nice too. The pepper on the side with the marinated carrots is always a bonus. Not the greatest torta or tacos but nothing was really open on a Wednesday so they deserve the rating.

So my review is based on my visit in 2015. I've never forgotten this little spot. One of the best…read moreburritos I've EVER had. The composition of the flavors and layers is a craft. Thank goodness for the Spanish I do speak because they didn't speak a lick of English - or so they said. Lol. The simple establishment was clean (they mopped with bleach) and the only thing open other than McD's. They were about to close and it was empty inside then a rush of people came in last-minute right behind my family. At that point, I felt like I could relax because I picked the right spot to eat on a road trip. I never realized that Soledad was such a small place. But this bright shining star of a restaurant I will never forget, quite literally. ...Last plaza on the right before the road becomes the freeway.

Stopped by after a hike in Pinnacles. Omg. Yum! They were super flexible and made our burritos…read morethe way we like them and they were affordable. Everyone was super nice and did I say that the burritos were really good? I wish this was in our neighborhood !

Fantastic street tacos at their Salinas location in the area of Chevron and Foods Co. Staff is…read morefriendly and they kept their food truck clean. The smell was amazing as they were cooking up my taco platter of chicken, asada, and el pastor. I appreciated they had two smaller corn tortillas that never tore open and it wasn't overly greasy. Their green sauce was fire and loved the veggies that came with the tacos!

Really good tacos I was amazed…read more Damn the chicken is good and asada They are small tortilla tacos and they taste like the ones I eat in Mexico Cash only

A local favorite in Soledad, Mariscos Puerto Angel puts out quality food, both standard Mexican…read morefare and seafood, at reasonable prices and full portions. I've had several of the shrimp dishes and all have been wonderful and cooked to perfection. Customers are always greeted promptly with complementary chips and salsa which is a great way to start a Saturday evenings are my usual time coming off volunteer work at a nearby National Park. The Saturday server is usually Norma and she always has a good attitude and smile and gets everything accomplished quickly and efficiently. Her ability to manage everything out front and staying in tune with all the customers is truly amazing. A worthy stop in Soledad.

I walked in and ordered an order of fish tacos to go. I liked that the fish was grilled. I wish I…read morecould have tried some of their other things, but that was very tasty. I got the beans on the side and it was a bit on the salty side. The person who works behind the counter was very nice and was helpful with all questions I asked. My food was quick and fresh and it the spot after hiking in Pinnacles.

I always get the burrito, they're amazing! I would highly recommend you try them. The salsas have a…read moregreat taste as well.

Food is consistently good. Highly recommend asking for the Tripa Tacos "extra crunchy"…read more People mention price difference when ordering. I think it's because they ordered different things. Some meats cost more than others which is normal. I've eaten from here several times and have not experienced this issue. I don't review much but this taco truck by far is my favorite in town and deserves better ratings. I constantly see people ordering and coming back. I also like that their food is not too oily or covered in fatty meats. Highly recommend you try it.