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    Tacos El Tizon

    3.9 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Loved this place!!!!
    Yolanda P.

    Great hand made tortillas, and Al pastor was delicious! Hot sauce was...HOTTTT!!! Beautiful atmosphere and well lit. Located right by the plaza, a great way to end a shopping trip. Service is good, but you may have to be vocal about some things. Bathrooms so CLEAN!

    Torta $14:99 really !!!!!
    Edward H.

    Very very disappointed with the food and I called back to complain and the girl ask me if I took a damn bite because they were not going to refund me my money NOT KOOL

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    Michael M.

    My favorite Mexican restaurant in Santa Maria and I have tried them all. The carne asada torta with everything is the bomb great meat and the bread is what makes it. The staff is really nice as well and the salsa bar is really good!

    El Pastor tacos. Generous, tender, flavorful, authentic + salsa/condiments, hi quality. Friendly, clean. Quick counter order. Beer!

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    7 years ago

    Blah. Too much $$$ for what you get and the place needs a thorough cleaning. Please check the bathroom. Disgusting. I won't be back.

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    8 years ago

    Home made tortillas , adobada tacos bomb , asada tacos the same and that red sauce really tasty !! Totally recommended

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    9 years ago

    Found my new taco place in town. Prices very reasonable. Salsa bar is amazing and great friendly service

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    9 years ago

    Excellent food. Our first time here and we're coming back! Pastor tacos are perfect. Torta was bigger than most!

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    9 years ago

    Best tacos de Lengua in Santa Maria hands down. I would recommend this place, especially if you like tacos de Lengua.

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