Fantastic, attentive, accurate quick service…read more Food is generous and authentic and very good. I believe they are the only location that serves shrimp burritos. If you ask for a variation, rest assured it's done. Muchas Gracias personas de Adalbertos!

Came through the drive thru on the morning of 2/28/26, located on Greenback Lane in Orangevale, CA…read more I ordered a #24 breakfast burrito with bacon, potatoes, egg, and cheese. Service was quick and staff member at the drive thru window was courteous. This burrito was big! Humongous. Dash of hot sauce and this was a nice breakfast for a long drive.

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!!!

Prices are a little high, but nothing unusual based on other restaurants in the area. Overall…read morenothing to knock my score down over. Food was great, service was attentive despite being busy on a Sunday afternoon. The beautiful interior is largely inherited from the "El Torito" days, but the addition of posterboard mariachi cut outs next to the old art fixtures are a little jarring.

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.

Food is good! And so many options Got Carmelita's margarita…read morey huevos rancheros. Will come back again to try more brunch as I've only had lunch previous times Great service as well

Party of 4 came for lunch on Memorial Day and had no wait…read more We ordered the sweet corn cakes and shrimp taquitos to share. The corn cakes were a nice crumbly texture and the shrimp in the taquitos was juicy. I got the steak salad as an entree and it was massive! I enjoyed the abundance of steak pieces. The shrimp in the fajitas were plump. I tried their specialty mezcalita and it was quite strong. Would definitely come back to try their other dishes since portions are so sizable and good for sharing.

SERVICE: counter style at the bar, table side on the patio, super friendly!…read moreAMBIANCE: clean and open, lots of character, but what do you expect from Old Folsom! Loved bringing my dog to the back patio for a doggy date with my friend. FLAVORS: Wings (10/5) - perfectly crisp, juicy, lots of variety to keep the tastebuds awake Salad (5/5) - really surprised that a simple salad could be so flavorful PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate for the quality BONUS TIP: parking along the street, there is a group lot further down, and a parking garage

The Brussel sprouts are to die for!!! The texture the flavor the crisp the garnish. They are my…read morefavorite honestly! I don't remember which burger we got but I know we added avocado and bacon. we got one burger and asked to split . The burger was so good and I absolutely loved the way they split it on two separate plates instead of serving it on one, they even split the fries for us! that was probably the most considerate thing ever! Most places will serve the burger on one plate cut in half and serve the fries on one plate too. It was a small thing that made a big difference! The sweet potato fries were perfect too! Loved the food and the ambiance! Will def be back when we're craving the Brussel sprouts again!

Great casual spot in fair oaks! I've been here a couple of times and finally getting around to…read morereviewing it. For lunch it's a walk up and order type of service and the food comes out incredibly quick! For dinner, if I remember correctly it's more of a sit down and they'll come to you service. Either way it's always great service. I got their two crunchy taco plate which is plenty of food and really yummy! They have a self service chip and salsa bar which is always my favorite. I recommend coming by and trying this place out!

I am no stranger to "El Balcon Taqueria" as I have been consistently eating at their original…read morelocation (at Madison Ave/Manzanita Ave) dating back to 2019. However, this is my first time trying out their Fair Oaks location. Coincidentally, this restaurant is also on Madison Ave but roughly 4 miles east and adjacent to Fair Oaks Blvd. Located in a small strip-mall, this place neighbors other family owned-and-operated businesses that include "Fabian's Italian Bistro" and "Moth Hole Consignment Boutique". And to those of you locals that remember, this is actually where "El Gallo Mexican Restaurant" once stood from 2018-2024. I came here with my lady during the evening of Tuesday 6/24/2025 at around 6:00pm. The parking lot was packed with cars which I am assuming was a blend of El Balcon and Fabian's customers among others. One thing that really caught my attention was the generous outdoor patio as their Manzanita location does not offer. However, the big picture is on the inside of this place. First of all, it is way more spacious and secondly, they offer a full bar with some amazing top-shelf tequilas. The dining area itself has a main room but also an additional dining room with a ton of seating. Menu options are quite similar to their other location and I've got to say, they offer a huge variety of everything; tacos, burritos, enchiladas, seafood, and much more. They even offer a standard non-Mexican breakfast entree menu served daily from 9am-2pm. During our visit, we took full advantage of their "Happy Hour" special. And since it was a Tuesday, what better way to make the week better than tacos? I ordered two "Carnitas" tacos and one "Pollo" taco. Best of all, these were only $1.75/ea (as of summer 2025). The salsa bar is also very impressive with a huge variety of mid/hot salsas, jalapeños, radishes, limes, and fresh tortilla chips. Once placing our orders, our food arrives in a quick 5 minutes. And as you can see from the photo, they did not disappoint. Surprisingly, the real winner here was their red salsa as it offered the perfect balance of tangy and spicy. Both tacos were cooked to perfection as the seasoning on both the carnitas and pollo tacos tasted amazingly delicious. Even the owner/manager came over to our table to make sure we were enjoying our food. He was also full of enthusiasm and positive energy which showed how much he genuinely cared for his business and its customers. All in all, the Fair Oaks "El Balcon Taqueria" earns a unanimous five-star rating in my book. The amazingly affordable prices, top-notch customer service, convenient location, and delicious Mexican food earn all high notes from me. Best of all, they are open seven days a week from 9am-9pm. Come hungry and if you wish to partake in a cerveza or well drink, they will have you covered!

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and I am excited to go during their happy hour! Finally a…read morehappy hour worth going to. The tacos were absolutely delicious and I enjoyed every bite. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The interior has nice booths and is very clean my favorite part is that they have a free salsa bar and free chips. I don't really like going to a restaurant that has tacos if they don't give me free chips. Call me spoiled.

Two entry ways make for a short walk from the ample parking in the Wal-Mart shopping center. Decor…read moreon the inside is the same as the Chinese place that put it in years ago so it cool that they were able to reuse as a coastal Mexico theme. I was surprised to see that Owner is super cool and gave us a dessert to try out and walked us through the menu. We've eaten in the restaurant more than we've had takeout and can recommend for either direction your night wants to go! Onto the food: Chips and Salsa - Typical crunchy corn chips with a good portion of salt sticking to each one. Very good like any solid taqueria would have. Habanero Sauce - 9 - Tasty but wow will this one get you. It's hot! So much good flavor though...it's to die for. Jalapeño Cream Sauce - 10 - Something I've never seen before but is so delicious. Creamy with tremendous Jalapeno flavor with a kick. Destination salsa!!! Guacamole Sauce - 6 - Lacking in lime flavor, watered down avocado Sinaloa Sauce - 8 - fresh tomato forward but excellent spices on the finish. Rice 7 - Good but run of the mill Beans - 10 - Best refried beans you can get...seriously! Quesabirria - 9 - Juicy and flavorful. I need to try with hot sauce, cilantro, onions and lime to compare with the best in the business in Chula Vista La Fogata Burrito - 7 - It's a lot to eat but very one note in flavor. I was hoping for more pizazz Carne Asada Super Burrito - 10 - Juicy and tasty, hit damn it's good! Shredded Chicken enchilada with green sauce - 10 - Tender and juicy chicken along with perfectly bittersweet green sauce. Birria Enchilada with red sauce - 8 - Juicy meat but salty when combined with the red sauce. Good flavor though! Chile Relleno Plate - 10 - The fresh tomato sauce was perfect, the crunch on the chile was perfect, the cheese was perfect. Eat it right away to preserve the crunch! Taco Plate (Pollo Asada, Carnitas, Al Pastor) - Carne Asada - 7 - I ordered chicken but this was flavorful albeit dry Carnitas - 6 - No crisp and a bit lacking in flavor Al Pastor - 9 - Very flavorful but has a greasiness to it . I don't recommend ordering in a burrito because it may be overwhelming. Flan - 8 - Creamy and tasty, a tad sweet This place is fantastic. There are several items we've tried that have become our favorites among the local taquerias. Friendly staff, very high quality takeout Mexican at a good price. This place can't be beat!

Excellent customer service! Niko gave me a huge free sample of ceviche and the steak street tacos…read morewere delicious!

We keep coming back. The zip tacos are great. The burritos are great. Seven months later, I still…read morestand by my statement that these are the best tacos in Roseville. The owner is still on site most every time we go in, and service is always great. We often go late at night, but even when it's really busy, the food done comes out quickly. Still not much in the way of seating, but there are a few tables in the place is always clean.