Everything about this taco stand embodies excellence. There's of course, the flavor; these are some…read moreof the best al pastor tacos I've ever had. Of note, the salsa rojo at the self-serve condiment station carries quite the spicy sting. Next is the authenticity; they display their entire cooking process from homemaking the tortillas to serving the tacos fresh off the grill. It's occupied by two employees hustling away and running operations like a well-oiled machine. Despite arriving at the same time as two other customers, I had my order ready in 7 minutes. Last is the value. Part of what made my experience so enjoyable is only paying $12 for 4 exceptional tacos (Zelle accepted). Blink and you'll miss it. The stand is set up in the parking lot of a boarded up business immediately off the main road. Get ready to turn right or you'll have to make a U-turn.

Love the food here. Tacos, tortas, and potatoes are my fav. Employees are very nice every time I…read morego. 100% recommend.

Y'all have the best food and service. I love the esenada style anything, and always your papa's…read moretacos. Every time I come thru everyone is so kind. I appreciate all of you. Thank you Ricky and Chandos!

1. Direct + Detailed Food is hit and miss, service was a…read moreproblem I've been here 4 times in the past 7 days specifically for tripas, lengua, and cabeza. Not once were any available. At this point it feels like bait and switch -- why put it on the menu if you never have it? The low rating is mainly for the young lady at the register. She was rude, spent the whole time whispering to a guy who works there and laughing while looking at me. Felt disrespected as a customer. Found Beto's down the street instead. Decent food, decent prices, and they actually serve what's on their menu. Won't be back. 2. Short + Punchy No tripas, lengua, or cabeza. Ever. 4 visits in 7 days. Zero times did they have tripas, lengua, or cabeza. Starting to think the menu is false advertising. Register girl was rude too -- whispering + laughing at me with her coworker/BF the whole time. Beto's down the street has better food, better prices, and no attitude. Go there instead. 3. Balanced but Firm Frustrating experience Food here can be okay when they have it, but the inconsistency is a problem. I came 4 times in one week hoping for tripas, lengua, or cabeza and was told they were out every single time. If you don't carry menu items regularly, take them off the menu. Service also needs work. The teen at the register was whispering to another employee and laughing while taking my order. Made me uncomfortable. Beto's down the street doesn't have these issues -- they stock what they advertise and the service is solid.

First time to El Balcon, and it was fantastic. I ordered the chilaquiles w/green sauce + added to…read moreover medium eggs. Best I've ever had.

The food was AMAZING. I ordered a super burrito with carne asada and shrimp and I loved it!! The…read moreworkers are super friendly and always looking to be of service to the customers. Although it was a bit pricy, I would say it's definitely worth it. The store and bathrooms are clean and comfortable. And they provide complimentary chips as well, which is always appreciated at a taqueria.

Been craving some good street tacos so had to satisfy this craving!…read more First time visiting Taqueria La Nueva Vallarta and had a good experience! It is located at the Northgate area in a shopping plaza so lots of parking spots. Very impressive interior decor! It is very welcoming and visually pleasing! From the ceiling plants and lighting to the wall murals, it feels comfortable and very tidy with lots of dining tables. I ordered for to-go so was actually tempted to stay and eat-in but had to get back to work. For the food, ordered the following: ***All Day Lunch Special $14.55 (credit card) 3 street tacos (2 steaks and 1 chicken) 5/5 With rice and beans includes a drink ***1 Street taco (chicken) $3.38 (credit card) 5/5 The meal was delicious! The street tacos were very tasty and flavorful!! The staff were very courteous, friendly and accommodating. Very good customer service! Will visit again. Highly recommend so check 'em out!

Place is fresh and clean. When I mean clean I mean it's spotless! You could eat off the floor if…read moreyou needed to because you can't waste their food!! It is so damn good!! Plenty of free chips and unlimited dips. Hot sauces, salsa are all different flavors and hit the taste buds hard!! Everyone was checking on us every few mins! Felt like we were eating in their home. So loving. Food here always been top notch. We ordered many times (via DoorDash) but sitting there and eating the food was a different vibe. Ordered a few different tacos, tostada and super nachos (with chicken). Their meat was seasoned to perfection. Actual flavors and not just salt. A bit pricey for each taco but the portion of taco is huge and honestly two did the job for me. Give it a try

You'll probably see a long line as you drive by, which should be a good indication of how good they…read moreare. It is a traditional taco spot, with the meats being cooked in front of you, with a topping station off to the side. Some meats may not be available if you arrive early, so keep in mind what you'd like. They have a 2 for 1 special on tortas on Tuesdays. It comes with tomato, avocado, lettuce and a cheese shirt around the meat. My favorite is always the al pastor since it's on a traditional trompo. Parking is street parking, or in the lot nearby. You'll see others parking around as well, but keep in mind they dont have set seating so it'll probably be to go unless you chose to eat standing.

Ehhhhhhhhh, unos dos, tres. It was OK. The service sucks,…read more like no mames,. You want new customers, don't flirt and ignore me. If the food was great I would have forgiven them but it was just ok. Being from socal, I'm always on the look for food that takes me home. This wasn't it. My overall favorite, lunas flame and grill. Very very very good. But this place, it was Really dry, and i don't know not good, and service was not friendly. Not going back, gave it a try but meg

Oh my god I genuinely think this is the best Mexican food I've ever had. Like for real. I had it…read morefor the first time last Saturday and have had it three times since.

Wow, the asada tacos were my favorite, but the shrimp and chicken tacos were also delicious. I came…read moreon Taco Tuesday, so the tacos were a little cheaper, making them an even better value. Each taco had a generous amount of meat, was well-prepared, and tasted fresh. The real game changer, though, was adding the jalapeño cream sauce along with a few salsas from the salsa bar which took the tacos to another level. If I could, I'd give this place 6 stars just for that! Also, I'd recommend the cucumber lime agua fresca drink. It tasted refreshing and the perfect amount of each flavor. Their menu has a great variety of options, and I noticed several people ordering the dinner plates, which looked absolutely massive. I also saw them bring out a sizzling hot skillet that I could hear from a few tables down. You definitely get your money's worth here. The service was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly fast. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, and the salsa bar was fresh, organized, and full of appetizing choices. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

I haven't been here in awhile since I moved away, but it is always on my list when I return to…read moretown. I have thouroughly enjoyed the variety of fresh ingredients and range of syles of food here. The cocktails are a little above a dive bar. Good, but not incredible. I was slightly disappointed by the pastor taco. The meat had been sitting out for awhile and had dried out in the warmer. There are some other interesting options now, like butter chicken. It is not a traditional mexican place, but a bit of fusion here and there. The service was very attentive and the bartender was quite friendly.

WHY WE WENT HERE: - lunch…read more THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on R St in between 14th St and 15th St - metered street parking - some outdoor seating available THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - full bar - booth and table/chair seating available THE MENU: - starters - tacos - salads - global tacos - plates - brunch - happy hour - desserts - margaritas - margaritas gigantes - craft cocktails - brunch cocktails - tap beers - bottled beer - can beer - wines - mocktails - beverages - party packs to go - tequilas: blanco, reposado, anejo/extra anejo, mezcal WHAT WE ORDERED: - mas fries - tacos: pork al pastor, birria, short rib, pork carnitas, carne asada, surf & turf - global taco: pork belly - Modelo - cabana THE TASTE: - fine; not amazing but not bad CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm - welcoming - attentive

I was there to celebrate my dad's Birthday, the food was delicious and the drinks too, I would…read moredefinitely recommend this restaurant to my friends and family, also I want yo thank our waitress Nancy for the great service and how nice she is, she make sure everything was good and kept checking on us, thank you so much for making sure everything was good Nancy, I would definitely visit you again

This is the absolute best Mexican food in the Sacramento region! I've gone there three times in the…read morelast month for my dad's, mom's, and my birthday. The staff is always excited and friendly but the food is absolutely amazing! All of the decorations are just top-notch. I can't wait to go again in a week. This is my new favorite spot!

Incredible little location, kind of tucked away, but easy access to parking…read more Came here for some lunch and had the best Beria tacos!! so full of flavor in a crispy tortilla with cilantro and onion, and melted cheese. Perfect combination. Not too expensive for the portion that you're getting staff is super nice and friendly as well ready to recommend their favorites!!

Nice guy working by himself at the time I went. But I spent almost $50 on tacos, burritos, and…read morehorchata, and the best thing was the horchata. The shrimp burrito was recommended by a friend but it lacked flavor. The mild green salsa that accompanied it was good, but still didn't elevate it. The shrimp itself were plump and tender, but I've definitely had a better burrito. My husband got the asada burrito and he didn't say it was good or bad, which means it wasn't anything special, just edible. Also tried the al pastor street tacos and the carnitas street tacos. The carnitas were dry. Al pastor was fatty. Maybe I just came at the wrong time since the reviews are pretty good, plus it was recommended by a fellow foodie....who knows. Maybe if I'm back in the area, I can order something else and give them another try. Maybe.

My partner and I moved into the neighborhood recently and fell in love with this spot! The meat is…read moreinsanely flavorful! The salsa is delicious too! We have made this a regular stop on our way home from a heavy gym day. We even leave the night clubs early just to make sure we can get some of these tacos before the night is done! Try it, you're gonna love it!

Food is always good! I might try that loaded potato but the pastor burrito is fire. The red salsa…read moreis the best .