I've been coming here for years, and yet, I have never written a review. I came in to grab lunch…read moretoday, and I was very satisfied. It's a nice restaurant, with seating on the inside and the outside. That's good, because they can. get busy. The employees are very friendly It's a very large menu, ranging from things such as your standard tacos, tortas, and burritos, to things such as seafood cocktails, molcajete, which is a Mexican stew, to posole. They have Menudo on the weekend, and also on the weekend, they have a person right in the dining room, making fresh, hot , tortillas on the spot. There is a small chips and salsa bar. The chips are very good, as are the salsas. My favorite has always been the avocado salsa, creamy with just a little bit of a kick to it. Today, I decided to go simple. I had a shredded chicken, super nachos, and a cheese quesadilla. The quesadilla didn't look like much, but it was very big. There was a lot of delicious Monterey Jack cheese in it. They were very generous with the cheese. The nachos didn't look very big, but they were. The chicken was tender. And delicious, and I loved the guacamole and the sour cream. The salsa had a nice little kick to it And as I mentioned before, the chips were fantastic, not greasy at all. For all I got, the price was very reasonable. I will continue to come back. Thank you.

Very disappointing tonight. Chimichanga wasn't fried to a crisp, taco salad bowl tasted like stale…read moreoil. Carnitas was dry. Unusual for this place.

This place means more than just good food. It's a family-owned restaurant that opened in April…read more2020, right in the middle of COVID-19--when so many others were struggling just to stay afloat. The fact that they made it through says everything about their heart, their dedication, and the love they put into what they do. Through some of the hardest times, they've stayed positive, welcoming, and consistent. You can feel it the moment you walk in--it's not just a meal, it's a place that cares about its people and community. In a world where so many businesses didn't make it, they kept going. That deserves to be recognized and supported. If you haven't been here yet, please give them a try. Bring your family, tell your friends, and support a place that truly earned its spot.

True rating: 4.5/5…read more We stopped in here on a Saturday night right before closing but they were still very welcoming and provided great service. They have odd hours closing at 7pm but worth it to stop by! Since we came in so close to closing, they were out of beans and al pastor but they even offered to make a new batch of beans for us!! Extremely nice of them to offer. We declined seeming it was our fault for the timing. I got their taco salad with steak and my husband got their California burrito with carne asada. I loved my taco salad and the crispy shell was soooo good. We also got their side of chips and guac. They give you a choice between corn and flour tortilla chips! We got a mix of both and they definitely make them in house and fresh to order. They were amazing. The flour was our favorite actually! Guac was great as well. The building is pretty unassuming from the outside since it's in a business park and the inside has a good amount of seating but it is a walk up and order type of restaurant. They do bring the food out to your table, but we were also the only ones there. Majority of the people coming were grabbing it to go. Lastly they have a salsa bar with a good variety of salsa's which I always love! I'll definitely be coming back and trying more of their options.

This place has great food, drinks, and staff. We went and all got the cantaritos to drink and I…read moreordered the chicken nachos. They were very good and it's a huge order. They came with some really tasty salsa. The only issue I have is that they never set their salsa bar back up, but I'm happy they still serve the salsa with your order. They have indoor and outdoor seating which is very convenient to me so I can walk my dog there.

We've been coming here for a while and wanted to update our experience. This time, the steak in the…read moreburritos was very dry. The burritos did have sour cream, but it was minimal, and they still tasted dry--you taste more tortilla and dry steak. For some reason, they looked good but didn't taste that way. We tried the enchilada sauce, both red and green. The green was good, but the red... we don't know what that was. It didn't taste like enchilada sauce at all. The salsa is good, and when the burritos are good, they're really good--but when they're not, they're really dry. The chips are okay. Service was okay--nothing special. We usually get food to go because we don't like to sit in there; it's not really a place we want to hang out. Despite some misses, we would consider trying again.

Great fresh food, great friendly service and the best salsas!! It's a pretty large restaurant and…read morealways very clean! Love this place!

I've ordered this a few times over the phone to my work. The first time, I got a California…read moreburrito. I felt that burrito was not balanced- a bit dry.. although I know if has potatoes in that probably makes it drier. The next time, i wanted to give another chance with an asada super burrito. The size was decent. I could split it with two people. However, i still felt like something was missing and it was not a balanced burrito that I hope to get from a burrito place. The individual ingredients did not really stick out to me and it was an okay burrito.

El Tapatio is a spacious and festively decorated Mexican restaurant. Beautiful. Several dining…read moreareas. Music in Spanish. Service is attentive and helpful. There is a tortilla lady in front making fresh tortillas with her own tip jar. Huge menu. You should be able to easily find whatever you're craving. There is a 11 AM to 3 PM weekday lunch menu on the back cover: Burrito specials on Mon & Fri Enchiladas specials on Tue & Wed Chile Relleno special on Thu DAILY Happy Hour menu for Bar & Patio area is 3-7 PM and after 9 PM. Complimentary corn tortilla chips, salsa, and refried bean dip with cheese. I loved the REFRIED BEAN DIP! I ordered the Steak a la Chicana. I didn't read or listen carefully enough that the skirt steak with sauteed onions and bell peppers are covered in Spanish sauce. The sauce is actually quite tasty with a little kick. I used it and the salsa to flavor the black beans. However, I really just wanted grilled steak. I should have ordered steak fajitas, a grilled steak burrito or quesadilla, or a carne asada plate. The Steak a la Chicana was a generous portion, which is definitely 2 meals for me. Cilantro rice wasn't anything special. The SWEET CORN TAMALITO is yummy comfort. Choice of beans: refried beans, black beans, or pinto beans. I suspect refried beans is the tastiest option. El Tapatio would be a great gathering place for friends and family. It's located on Sunrise Blvd in Citrus Heights near See's Candies and other restaurants.

I can't believe as many time as I have eaten at El Tapatio I am just now doing a review…read more I have been here for Happy hour with friends quite a few years ago and this was the very first time I found out about this place. They had I think it was $1.50 tacos on taco Tuesday. The tacos were really good and the salsa bar is excellent! The bean dip isn't too bad either. I've also come to try out their other menu options and let me tell you they do not miss. I've heard they have a really good brunch and I need to try it out lol. I love a good brunch. The service is always great and it's always busy every time I've come even have had to wait in a line that when out the doors. There is plenty of seating the restaurant is pretty big inside. There's a bar as well. Is it the best Mexican food in Sac? No. Is it delicious? Absolutely! If you haven't been here it's a must.

This place is in an unassuming market area. When you enter it's connected to a cute grocery store…read morewith mexican goodies and some fresh veggies, special cuts of meat, cheese etc. we got a burrito and the birria taco special. The tacos were delicious just the right amount of juice, spices and cheese. The burrito had a special type of bean, not your typical pinto or black bean. I think it may have been the peruvian beans? Service was quick, we ate in the space and it had a cute ambiance. There are also small mexican pastry items. They had a churro that had a little bit of extra spice.

Okay when a Mexican tells you the Mexican food is delicious...you best know it's delicious!!!…read more I bought and enjoyed a crispy taco...I asked for Asada but they made it with carnitas...(but) I didn't complain...It was so delicious!!! I apologize I tore it up with a quickness before I thought of photographing it...come in and try it. It's juicy so eat it first so it will still be crispy. Then I ordered the combo plate with carnitas...oh my, my tummy really enjoyed the whole plate. The carnitas were a little try...I needed some ajus...but once I made my burritos with the homemade flour tortilla, beans, rice, guacamole, jalapeños and salsa...I didn't even notice the dryness. The plate was a (huge plate) of food!!! Very enjoyable!!!! It's ALL a must try!!!! You will not be disappointed!!! I chased all my food with a Pepsi... The taqueria is adorable. And the staff made me feel right at home missing my Mama and Daddy, wonderful Mexican music in the back ground and the smell of food being prepared for us customers. Come on in and give Valencias some business your tummy will be so happy you did!!! So you here!!! As I walk out I may try their Pan Dulce. One for each (cheek) LOL They're bringing out fresh Pan Dulce...today. I have to get some!!!

We were craving a good breakfast burrito prior to a road trip. Called in our early morning order…read morefor a bacon-potato breakfast burrito. Pulled into the drive thru. Our order was ready and the staff was friendly. Then we opened our burrito to eat it. What a joke. It was basically a potato burrito with a few flakes of bacon - for $13??? WTH. So disappointing. We're going to take this restaurant off our "list" of places to go to based upon this meal. Don't recommend.

They don't wear Gloves! I usually eat at this location…read morebecause it's down the street from me. It's also really good. But the man at the window that took my order was digging in his nose and rubbing his head. So I started to pull up to see if I could see the cook and he was loading all of my toppings in my QUESADILLA With his BARE HANDS. When I asked why they don't wear gloves. The guy started gas lighting me laughing in my face, repeatedly saying "no abla English" and tried to force me to take the food. I literally had to park my car in the drive through and almost have a melt down to get a refund. I am also pregnant and was getting off of work at 12 a.m. NEVER AGAIN!

Taco Exxpress in Folsom, CA. It's in the small plaza across from the Folsom outlets on Iron Point…read moreRoad and corner of Folsom Blvd minutes from Highway 50. Fast food. I was headed to Burger King but changed my mind when I eyed Taco Express across the parking lot. Well I spotted a large inflatable shaped as the Taco Express character waving his arm. As to wave us over. He was so darn cute. It definitely caught my attention and peaked my interest. Next thing I know I was in the drive thru looking at the menu. It was Tuesday, the special of the day was $1.50 crispy tacos. The meat choices were chicken, ground beef, and beef. I ordered four of those, a side of rice, and chips n salsa. The total with tax was $12 something. The green salsa had a spicy kickyness but without the heat. The red salsa had a lingering, bold hot spiciness. I tried it and it burned. The tacos weren't bad at all. The meats weren't greasy. The taco shells were fresh fried, without the greasiness. Also for the price I was envisioning small or mini sized tacos, but pleasantly surprised that they were regular sized. No skinny minis. Plus they didn't skimp on filling the taco with the proteins. They were topped with shredded cheese and lettuce. The person taking my drive thru order was great. Patient, helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. The order came out nicely packaged and with accurate items.

Needed a quick bite before meeting a friend for a movie, and when I saw Taco Express I had one very…read moremature thought: "Yeah... tacos." That was it. Decision made. Now here's what made it even better--this used to be a Taco Bell back in the day, so let me just say... the taco energy in this building is deeply rooted. The tortilla spirits were already working overtime before I even walked in. I stepped inside, got greeted right away, and placed my order for carne asada tacos and a drink. Simple. Efficient. Exactly what the pre-movie mission required. But here's where things got impressive... I swear the second I paid, my food was basically already waiting for me like it had somehow known I was coming. And unless I missed someone hiding in the back doing ninja-level prep work, I'm pretty sure the young lady up front was running the whole operation. She was taking my order, working the drive-thru headset, handling everything, and still keeping it smooth like it was just another regular day. That kind of hustle deserves respect. Now let's talk tacos. These carne asada tacos came out hot, flavorful, and straight-up comforting. The kind of flavor that doesn't taste like "fast food trying to be tacos"--nah, these tasted like somebody's grandma would absolutely approve. And if the food gives "abuela would nod in silence and keep cooking," that's a compliment of the highest order. Every bite hit. The meat had flavor, the tacos were put together right, and for a quick stop before a movie, this absolutely overdelivered. The place was easy, the service was fast, and the whole stop felt like one of those hidden little wins you're glad you trusted. In all, Taco Express did exactly what it needed to do... Quick. Flavorful. No nonsense. Strong taco ancestry. And honestly, if this building was once a Taco Bell and has now evolved into this... that's character development. Will I be back? Yeah... because movie plans and tacos are a dangerous combo.