We dined in on a Tuesday during the week, and the restaurant was pretty busy. We were seated right…read moreaway, though, and attended to by our fabulous server, Isabella. She was very nice and helpful. We shared a piña con coco cocktail, which I really enjoyed. It had a spicy rim and was sweet, but not too sweet. We ordered the guacamole, which was made tableside. I ordered the enchiladas al comal, which looked really good. Unfortunately, I didn't love the chipotle sauce on the enchiladas and wished I had ordered a more traditional red or green sauce. But it was still good, and I can see why it's popular. I did enjoy the steak and vegetables inside the enchiladas. I was leaning toward a 4-star rating since I didn't love my enchiladas and wouldn't order them again. But Isabella's service was so excellent that it alone pushed my review to a 5.

I unfortunately didn't have a great experience here. It's a very cute spot and I was very excited…read moreto try it based on other reviews. The prickly pear margarita tasted more like a pink Jolly Rancher than anything else, which just wasn't for me. My fajitas were alright, but they came without any sour cream or guac and the pico was mainly onion. When I asked the waiter, he told me they don't come with it, even though the menu said otherwise. Without those, the fajitas ended up being really dry. I ended up just paying and getting ready to leave, but when I grabbed a menu again and asked about it, they apologized and offered me chips and salsa to go, which I appreciated. The staff was very nice throughout, but the whole experience felt a bit disorganized. Overall, it just didn't feel like a good value for the money, and I left pretty underwhelmed.

Dave's cousin recommended this place as her favorite Mexican restaurant in Lodi, and after visiting…read moreI can totally see why. She was not wrong about the fresh homemade tortillas, wow. Fantastic and they give one person enough for two plus leftovers. And I was able to spot a handful of items on the menu that didn't have any meat. Yay for me. We came in for dinner a couple nights ago, fairly hungry. The dining area is large, kind of reminded me of a diner, with neon lights on the walls, selfie ready? There was nobody else in the place when we arrived, but during our visit more parties came in to partake. Service was super quick, probably due to us being the first to be served, but I appreciated it regardless. I ordered cheese enchiladas with green salsa, and my love ordered carnitas. Chips and a mild salsa came out quickly, with the chips still warm. Yum! Rice and beans came with my entree, and all was scrumptious. The green salsa was tangy and full of flavor. Everything was full of flavor. No complaints, no notes. Prices were normal even generous given the quality and portions. We will be back soon!

We have eaten here for breakfast, lunch and dinner , they were all really good , big parking lot ,…read moreplenty of seats, chips and salsa are delicious and fresh , the food is fresh and flavorful The music that plays in the background is authentic, the staff is friendly the food is fresh ! Recommend

Stopped by for food with the wife and kids I would definitely recommend to others one of their…read moreemployees Brenda was very nice and helpful it made things a lot more pleasant with my experience She noticed we were deciding between two dishes and suggested a favorite and it ended up being a great option . The restaurant was very nice and family friendly as well.

Eddie is the reason I keep coming back. Great drinks, great energy, and top-tier service every time.read more

First time here for me and my wife while we were out in Lodi for the afternoon. The place has a…read moregreat setup inside, a lot of big tables, plenty of seating, and lively music that fits what they serve. I went with the steak fajitas and they came out hot with a good mix of peppers and onions. Plenty of flavor and a fair portion. My wife ordered the shrimp and fish tacos and those ended up being our favorite. They were crispy, well-seasoned, and put together nicely. We also tried a strawberry margarita, which was good but could've been sweeter. Service was fast, friendly, and our food came out quicker than expected. 100% will be back for more shrimp tacos!

We to visit this location, probably every of the month to get our seafood cravings over with. And…read morethat would usually consist of the ceviche cups or sometimes the oyster platter. As soon as the location opens usually around 11 AM it becomes very busy but not sure if they take reservations as we just usually walk in and kind of wait a couple of minutes and then we are seated or sometimes they ask us to see her self. I really enjoy the service that we get here every time we do visit because everybody that helps us out is very pleasant and nice and cordial. They do play the music very loud as if replicating you are in a live concert lol but sometimes it helps bring out the vibes depending on if somebody is celebrating an occasion. The atmosphere is kind of set up like a sailor ship or something rather but of course pertains to the sea. They do offer other things on their menu and they also serve alcohol beverages if that is of your interest. Their parking lot is shared with other businesses around the area so sometimes it's difficult to find a parking space. You may have to circle around a couple of times, but when you are at your table, you automatically Brought a appetizer size ceviche with crackers and tostadas.. for those that do enjoy picking out music their selves they do have a modernized jukebox that's located towards their back wall before reaching the restrooms. Overall, one of our go to spots when we wanna get out and have kind of like a late lunch or early dinner

We just went to El Chaparro and ordered, Tacos, Asada and al pastor, ordered a chicken burrito and…read moreasada torta..everything was super delicious. Highly recommend this place.

The food was delicious, fresh, and flavorful, with generous portions! The owners were very kind!read more

Service was Great, 100/10 recommend!! and food? DELICIOUS. Would definitely come back!read more

Always great people and food. super good vibe!!…read more We will keep coming back. thank you!!

Habanero Hots in Lodi was our dinner meeting place yesterday for myself, my wife and her adult…read morechildren and their spouses. Upon arrival, I immediately liked the place, judging it from the exterior. It reminded me of Old Mexico or extreme southern Texas back in the fifties. Upon opening the entrance door, the sound of Ranchero music greeted us before a lady immediately led us to a table, walking past (through) the bar on the way. The bar looked well stocked, both with alcohol and patrons enjoying their libations. We were seated in the next room at a beautiful tiled top table which was plenty large for a party of six. Looking around, it was evident there were more similar rooms branching off ours. Nice. We were waited upon quickly and happily. Our meals were brought in a timely manner and on very hot plates for most of the dishes. I chose their Chili Colorado, which the menu boasted had won the California State Chili Cook-off. Chimichangas were ordered by a few of us. Tacos by others. House salad or taco soup was served With the plated meals. All around, food was good, the service better. We all had a nice gathering. To me, I'd say the food was average to very good. My Chili Colorado, (Texas Chili to me) was good, but very salty. Others said their chimichangas were good also I would definitely return sometime if I had opportunity to return to Lodi, to try the Chili again and enjoy their ambiance of an old memory. All in all I would say 3 stars for food. But the old country setting and decor along with great and friendly service bumps it up to 4 stars.

Dropping the rating down from a 5 to a 2…read more Last 2-3 times I've come here over the last 2-3 weeks, the portion size lacks consistency. Bar is still the same place to go. Good service. Portion size has slipped though. Check out the recently uploaded images and see if you'd tolerate paying $5 - $7 a taco for what you're getting in the photo.

The food was so fresh and delicious! My partner and I had the fish ceviche tostada and a shrimp…read moreceviche tostada as well. We will definitely be back. Thank you for bringing some authentic Mexican culture to little Lodi

Great selections - seafood is the best! Twist to Mexican cuisine. Love the homemade tortilla - so…read morefresh and soft! Service - very friendly. Ambiance - more of a to go place vs dine in. But food quality is great, bit on a pricey end but worth it!

Brisket was nothing but fat, no meat. Very disappointing and for the price ! Very expensive for…read morefat..

I ordered the chiliquillies and a piece of BBQ chicken. I was so disappointed. I received a plate…read moreof soggy tortillas with sauce and 3 small slices of white onion that went really cooked and a small piece of chicken back. No eggs in my chiliquillies, no juicy BBQ chicken. The beans and tortillas were great and the service was fantastic.

Came to lunch in Lodi and first time trying this location. We got the Combo #4, 2poujds of…read morecarnitas, 16oz beans, 16oz rice , 4 drinks for $40.00. Also got 4 quesabirria tacos. It was really good and a clean location with friendly staff.

I went in here for the first time, for lunch. Service was efficient and rapid. I've recently gone…read moreto various places to order tacos. A new one selected each time. This place did not disappoint. They serve mainly pork for meat options, different types of prepared pork and chicken is available. No pastor to be had. Sadly, no beef or Steak/Carne Asada either. They do pork very well, it was delicious. I ordered a super taco with Carnitas on it and a regular/street taco with chicken. They do not skimp on the meat portions. The actual Carnitas (shredded pork) on the super taco was grade A. Was not greasy, stringy, or crispy. It was tender and tasty. I could tell it was freshly made. They have three different sauce to choose from and all are above average. I got the green avocado salsa. This restaurant is sizable, and has a large seating area with a lot of chairs. There is a bar in the corner too, but nobody was sitting there at all. I'm thinking the crowds are packed in at nighttime here. The customer service was swell. Nothing negative to speak of. I want to give this place five stars, because I really did like the food. I won't do so because on a hot day, some ice in my drink was necessary. The fountain soda machine was not dispensing ice cubes. Nonfunctional. Not okay. Everything else was practically fine though. The price points are not low. Spendy menu items across the board. The store was very clean, with an atmosphere more welcoming than not. I'd return for more.