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    Taqueria La Esmeralda

    3.9 (80 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Super nachos Al pastor
    Hector G.

    Man, this spot is fire. I wanted to take my girl to see if she liked it as much as I did and she loved the food!!! I was craving nachos so I went with the super nachos plate. Absolutely delicious porkyness and good spice. Flavor parade!!! My lovely lady got a burrito bowl and it was so good! It was a great meal and portioned very well. Not too much of the carbs that make you feel meh and lots of fresh lettuce tomato and delicious carne. The shop was absolutely packed and the service was friendly, smooth, accurate and fast! My new favorite place to eat in town. Mad respect for y'all.

    This is the fush taco plate.
    Harold M.

    If you're heading to Jackson, this is the place. My husband and I stumbled upon this place. He had the fish tacos said it's the best he's had! I had the Birra plate. Amazing flavor. We came through the door, was greeted with a welcome and smile. Service is fast. Ambiance is just like a diner. Nothing special, clean nice!

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    I've lived in Amador county for years and I am just now finding this GEM! The food is amazing, truly authentic Mexican food. Service is espectacular staff is very kind and efficient. Restaurant is clean and the salsa bar is always fully stocked. From the burritos to Menudo on weekends the food has never disappointed.

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    Always such friendly service and good food. Generous portions. Love the salsa bar. You've got to try the habanero cream!!!

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    8 months ago

    Super good food. Fresh Salsa Bar. Always seems to be a long line to order! Fresh and fast. Near Cost Less.

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    This place is simply marvelous, serve yourself salsa and chips?! AND THERES CHURROS? SOLD!

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    The chicken tortilla soup is so good! I think it's the best in the county. Easy to order to go and enough for two people.

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    The best Mexican food in Amador county! I'm from the Bay Area so I'm very picky about Mexican food.

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    Great food, have a few different burritos here! All have very well portioned. Service was fast and staff is friendly!

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    Not reallty mexican . We had faijas big chunck of beef.flys alround.the service was ok.room for improved

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    I absolutely recommend their Chicken Tacos, their fruit juices are very refreshing, and their staff is very friendly!

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    “IMO Super Taqueria would dominate out here except for LA Esmeraldas, they stand alone as real quality authentic mexican restaurant.”

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    Los Hermanos Mexican Restaurant

    Los Hermanos Mexican Restaurant

    4.2(102 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    They sure do feed you well at this restaurant. Lots of food! I ordered the fajitas and hubby…read moreordered the Machaca. Both came with salad to start with plus chips that were efficiently refilled by our server. I'm on the keto diet, so I was looking for something that would work with that and the fajitas works great especially if you avoid the sides. It was plenty with the salad, though it also comes with a plate full of rice, beans, guacamole, and sour cream. The space was quiet for the most part- no TVs, or loud music. We went on a Tuesday and it wasn't too crowded. You walk in and whenever the server sees you, she'll instruct you to pick a table. The food comes fast- drinks followed by chips/salsa, followed closely by salad, and then main course. I was impressed at the steady stream of courses. They do seem to favor black pepper for their seasoning, but not to the point of it being obnoxious. I like perhaps a bit more "pop" to the flavor of the food if I'm being honest, but I generally like my food to be loud. The salsa is onion heavy (onions being the main flavor of the salsa), which would be a problem for some of my family members who are allergic. Payments are made at the table, though there is a register located at the front for takeout patrons. I was pleasantly impressed with this little restaurant and we will be coming back.

    Great food... Amazing service!!!…read more My #1 place in Jackson Super yummy!!! Always comes with a smile

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    Rosa’s Cocina - Wet Super Burrito with Mole

    Rosa’s Cocina

    4.0(127 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    As many times as I've been to Sutter Creek, I never knew this little gem of a place existed. It's…read moreliterally located off the beaten Main Street path right down a little alley. Thank goodness for Yelp on helping me find this place! The ambiance was quite lovely on this Friday night, great patio and outdoor seating area. The place was suuuuper busy because of a really large group so it did make our service really slow. But our waitress was very sweet and apologized several times. The food was definitely worth the wait. My husband ordered the crispy tacos with smoked Carnitas and they were so delicious. I ordered the mulitas with one carnitas and the other the carne asada. Both were really delicious and had great flavor. There was enough food that we had leftovers the next day for lunch. I am excited that such a place is up here in this area because we come up here often to go camping in our RV. We will definitely be back to try other dishes. I would love to try the smoked pork belly and brisket tacos next time.

    Sweet Mexican spot just off of Main Street in Sutter Creek! Easy parking, great music, cool breeze,…read moreand vibrant plates packed with flavor!! Pork belly tacos for the win!! Honestly, the ceviche and homemade salsa were amazing too!! Quick and attentive service with zero complaints. This place is on our absolutely approved and must return often map!! Enjoy!!

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    El Torero - #25

    El Torero

    3.2(108 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    I had a bad day today. So I decided to call the most reliable Mexican restaurant in Amador County,…read moreEl Torero. Can I just say that it warmed my heart when the girl taking my order asked me exactly when I planned to arrive, so that my nachos wouldn't get soggy? Guys, she was concerned about the structural integrity of my nachos, which can be a tricky take out order...She wanted to plan accordingly. So at the end of a really terrible day, my nachos were perfectly crispy when they arrived home. Furthermore, upon arriving at the restaurant, my tired soul found salvation in the form of this small sign: "margaritas to go" And after that, my entire evening turned around. Thank you, El Torero for saving the day, once again.

    First time eating here. There aren't many options in Jackson, Ione area but there are several…read moreMexican restaurants. It was busy but not too busy on a Tuesday night. We were a group of six diners. Service was attentive and accommodating. My husband had the #25 Shredded beef burrito and chili verde pork burrito. He enjoyed it. I ordered the Toatada Grande and asked for an extra portion of chicken to be added to it. I also swapped out the refried beans for black beans. It was good and I got all my protein and veggies. I asked for a side of salsa as dressing for the salad. It also came with rice but I didn't taste it. I would eat there again. Prices were reasonable. I'm surprised by their overall low rating on Yelp. I think it deserves more.

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    El Torero - Best sign ever after a long hard day

    Best sign ever after a long hard day

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    Tostada Grande with an order of extra chicken in the bowl

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    Rosebud's Cafe - Matcha pistachio beignets

    Rosebud's Cafe

    4.2(622 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Everything goes well, when I eat at Rosebud's. There is no other food in the county quite like it -…read morenor anywhere else either. Family owned and run, this is a restaurant with heart. And the food is from the soul. Every yummy bite made right there. The menu is huge for a relatively small place. Lots to choose from, and every item uniquely Rosebud's. The baked goods, all made right there, are to die for. Well at least, just kill your diet. Things made withblovecare calories free. The service makes you feel like you belong to a club of lucky ducks. Much feels special, and so will you.

    Cute little restaurant, lots of seating, street parking when spots are available. Family owned and…read moreoperated, the woman owner is delightful and her son who works in the restaurant is sweet. I ordered a breakfast burger which was delicious. Comes with cheese bacon and a sunny side up fried egg on top. If you want a different style cooked egg, eg hard cooked you have to ask. Also comes with lettuce, tomato, fresh and pickled onion plus you can ask for ketchup and mustard. Great size, delicious and the bun was like no other. They also have gluten free buns. I got smashed red potatoes as my side, also delicious. I opted for water, it's "strawberry" water so has the essence of strawberries. The large pitcher which they serve from has big ripe strawberries. What a refreshing treat instead of plain or lemon water. My mom and I had a very nice breakfast, again the customer service was excellent and the woman owner chatted with us, was quite friendly and personable. Again she was just a delight. I can't wait to go back and try some other menu items. Reasonable priced, please tip your waiter, their customer service and care is amazing.

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    Rosebud's Cafe - This is the hamburger I got raw and some smeared green stuff on it nasty

    This is the hamburger I got raw and some smeared green stuff on it nasty

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