This is a hidden gem in Buellton! It is a small, cute…read morelittle place. There is a salsa bar, who doesn't love a salsa bar! You can pick your salsa, there was also limes, chopped cilantro and pickled veggies. The chips were thin and warm. Service was perfect, very helpful and friendly. The side salad was so good, I might go back and get that for an entree. It had fresh greens, walnuts and clementines with a light creamy mango dressing. It was bomb! I got enchiladas with the creamy Chipotle sauce, delicious. My husband got mole, he really liked it. The mole was a little sweet to me but I dont like or ever order mole, so I shouldn't speak to it. We also got the churros, so good. Prices are very reasonable. I will definitely return.

This place is the place to go. They have a numerous amounts of salsa that is made in house…read more My wife had tacos and I had the wet burrito. I haven't had such amazing Mexican food since I ate at a Michelin star restaurant. The owner has purchased it about a year ago and seems intent on consistency and flavor.

3rd time giving these guys a try. Food is just ok, service…read moreis well below average for this area. The bar maid spent the whole evening being a lapdog to who I would suspect was her boyfriend all the while ignoring everyone else at the bar I found this very unprofessional. Our server was polite but very disconnected from her guests. Terrible energy was witnessed The food is mediocre at best, chile releno was stale, watery salsa and the rice and beans were lukewarm warm. Overall I would give them a D and be surprised if they are still in business in 6 months.

I came here for a pit stop lunch. The service was alright. They give complimentary chips and salsa…read morewhich was good. I ordered the fish tacos and a salad. All the presentations were really nice. Unfortunately, there were concerns with the taste. The tacos looked good but they did not have much taste. The salad looked alright but they used iceberg lettuce and it did not taste good. Also the meat in the salad was not great either. It left quite a bad aftertaste. Also, I'm not sure if this was from the food, but my dad did not feel good the rest of the day. Also with service, it seemed like we were sitting farther away from a larger group of people so the servers tended to stick towards that side. We had a request for one of the servers but it took quite a long time for them to come over and check on us. I hope this restaurant will try their dishes again and make sure the taste is good before serving and come check up on their customers more often. Also, they need a few more waiters.

No! Absolutely not. I hate writing these type of reviews but I feel I need to warn you that the…read more3.3 rating is waaayyy to generous. Either that or I got the wrong staff on a Thursday afternoon. My order: 1ea of a fish and shrimp taco, chips and guacamole, model especial. The Good: nothing beats a cold modelo after a round of golf at Zaca Creek GC with family. I got a variety of their salsas from the salsa bar and they were all very good. The Bad: everything else. The breaded fish and shrimp were just that, breading. Whatever was inside perpetrating sea food was nonexistent and fried to oblivion. I didn't finish either. The Ugly: chips and guacamole were a complete disaster. The texture was loose, liquidy, and bland. It was most likely store bought. The chips were the worst thing I ate, and that's saying something. There were 2 types in the basket; stale and ridiculously stale. I believe that they reuse chips as the lighter of the two looked and tasted like they had been out for a couple of days while the darker ones were made maybe a day before. I don't complain in the moment as the last thing I want is a remade version of that garbage made by an angry cook. However, while walking the meal back inside to put it where it belonged, the employee asked if I had an issue with the chips. I told her they were extremely stale and got an apology. Good enough earning the 1-star. Overall: now that I'm writing this, we were one of the first customers of the day and maybe they weren't ready and cut corners to get caught up. Not excusing it but trying to find anything redeeming about the experience. Safe to say that I will only go back for the modelo.

The food is always fresh and hot. The people are friendly and helpful. It's the only place I…read morerecommend for Mexican food.

On a Sunday morning during my stay at Flying Flags in Buellton, I woke up craving some good menudo…read more With four Mexican restaurants surrounding the resort, I had a few options to choose from. After looking through photos and reviews, I decided to give Burrito Lalo a try. It was only about 1.4 miles away, right off McMurray. I ordered the menudo to-go and decided to go without "pata" (pig's feet), along with a bottled Coke. My order was ready in about 5 minutes, which was impressive. The young lady who helped me was friendly and packed everything nicely in a cardboard box, including all the fixings and a bag of chips. I have to admit, the menudo was very good! The broth tasted clean, flavorful, and delicious. My only reason for giving it 4 stars is that I would have preferred a little more hominy to balance everything out. There were also plenty of large chunks of tripe. Depending on how you like your menudo, that could be a positive or negative. Personally, I prefer my tripe cut into smaller pieces. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend Burrito Lalo to anyone looking for a good bowl of menudo in Buellton. My only advice is to make sure you tell them exactly how you like your menudo, especially the size and amount of tripe and hominy. That part was my mistake for not asking. Either way, the menudo was delicious, and I would definitely give Burrito Lalo another try the next time I'm in the area!

What a fantastic little place. It's very unassuming. However, looks are very deceiving. The food is…read morefantastic and the service was very good. I had the Tres Amigos (3 tacos) and they were filling and tasted delicious. My wife had the flautas. They were also fantastic and a huge portion of food.

During a recent trip to Buellton, CA, my family and I decided to stop at Rudy's Mexican Restaurant…read morefor some good Mexican food, and I'm so glad we did! It was a beautiful, hot and sunny day, so we decided to sit outside and enjoy the weather. We ordered the shrimp taco plate, chicken taco salad, classic burrito, and some additional shrimp tacos that unfortunately didn't make it into the pictures. We were welcomed with fresh chips and had the opportunity to try as many salads as we wanted from the salsa bar. I also enjoyed a nice, cold Corona while we waited for our food, which was perfect on such a warm day. When our food arrived, everything was fresh, hot, and cooked to perfection. Everyone in my family enjoyed their meals, and there were absolutely no complaints. We were all full and satisfied when we finished, but instead of rushing out, we simply sat around and enjoyed the moment together. That's what makes a family meal even better. Our server, Ms. Gutierrez, provided excellent service. She was friendly, attentive, and consistently checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was very busy, but the service remained great. The restaurant was also clean, welcoming, and had a great atmosphere. And the prices were very reasonable! Our bill for four people, including food and drinks, came in at under $85, which I thought was a great value. Overall, we had a fantastic experience at Rudy's. Great food, great service, reasonable prices, and most importantly, a great time with my family. I would definitely come back again the next time we're in Buellton. Thank you, Rudy's, for a great experience! We'll be back!

Stopped here with my family for breakfast after a camping trip to Lake Cachuma…read more First time visitors and we enjoyed the vibe, food and overall dining experience at this restaurant. The service was EXCELLENT! The food was very tasty and fresh, prices were reasonable for the portion sizes and the employees were extremely friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself was clean and well organized, We will DEFINITELY be back the next time we come out to visit Solvang which is only three miles east of this restaurant.

My friend and I were craving Mexican food while in Solvang and decided to try Don Nacho's Café…read moreafter finding it on Google and I'm glad we did! The food took a little while to come out, but it was definitely worth the wait. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and full of authentic Mexican flavor. You can tell care went into the dishes. The only thing to keep in mind is the portion size it's a bit small for a Latin restaurant, especially at around $20 per plate. Still, the quality makes up for it. Customer service was okay. Since you pay before eating, they didn't really come by our table to check in, which felt a bit impersonal. The place is very quiet, nice decor. Overall, I'd recommend it just know the portions are on the smaller side!

My visit was on August 29th. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect seeing that this was a mexican…read morerestaurant in Solvang. The restaurant was quite clean. It didn't have a public restroom. I decided to give it a chance. I'm really not sure what made this location a five star win. I ordered two jalapeno and cheese pupusas. I thought it was quite generous yet somewhat deceitful of the establishment to add 2 single papusas with a plate of rice and beans with the cabbage like sauce that's provided to go along with the papusas. I also ordered a chicken burrito along with the sparkling water. Through my reviews, it's obvious that mexican food is my go to dish. So I'm being quite fair when I say, it's a three star rating for me. The food alone came up to $29.90 and a sparkling water cost me $3.81. So from the total, I figured the food must be pretty good. However, the food was quite salty. The pupusas appeared to be prepared in a very sloppy way. I'm assuming those who dine in recieve better treatment according to the pictures featured in the reviews of others. Also I never experienced a freshly cooked burrito that's wrapped up in foil become soggy within minutes. Most Spanish restaurants ask you what you want on your burrito and if there is anything you don't want. I didn't get this treatment from this particular location and the burrito became soggy even faster because they put guacamole in it. I ended up throwing it away. That was a total waste of $30.

As vegetarians, my family usually struggles to find decent offerings at Mexican restaurants,…read moreusually settling for bland bean-and-rice burritos, cheese enchiladas that clearly were made haphazardly (if not out-right cooked from the freezer), or calorie-bombed nachos. This is not the case at Dos Carlitos in Santa Ines! Yes, my kids split the order of nachos, but the ratio of black beans, tomatoes, and guacamole to cheese made this mother happy. The vegetable tostada was loaded with grilled vegetables and the freshly-made tortillas were incredible! Finally, the cheese enchiladas (we're creatures of habit) were freshly cooked, with more of those in-house tortillas, and they were, according to my husband, some of the most delicious that he's had in a long time. Service was courteous and prompt, and we were greeted by the host in a very pleasant manner. I have to give a shout-out to our busboy, who was fantastic, ready with water or chip refills before we even thought to ask (whatever his name was, he was working Thursday, July 23 at noon). In short, Dos Carlitos is a first-rate Mexican restaurant! We love how it is not loud or overfilled with patrons. One might balk at some of the high prices, but in general I have to say it was overall worth it!

The food was delicious along with the great friendly service. The pictures speak for themselves of…read morethe beautiful ambiance/decor.

WOAH! Drop any dinner plans you had an go here! Hidden gem in Mission. I have had a LOT of real…read moreauthentic Mexican food and all very good BUT this place ABSOLUTELY takes the #1 spot! I ordered the Quesa Birra, my dad had the chicken tacos and daughter had the fajita burrito and let me tell you. I'm going to be hard pressed to find a better place, and I don't say that lightly! The cook or I assume owner came to us and made sure everything was perfect. It was beyond perfect and then began to chat with us a bit. He takes his business very seriously. We also learned he has 2 sons serving in both the Marine Corps and Army. Literally I don't think there would be a thing on this menu that would not be 5 stars. Again, I don't say that lightly. His wife also made a strawberries and cream dessert that they brought us and THAT was amazing as well and certainly not something they had to do. This place deserves your business, many times. You will not be Disappointed! Go now, even if you already ate.

Very authentic food!! My wife Latina huge critic and she loves this place!! Highly recommend this.read more

Los Agaves is a Santa Barbara staple and I've never had a bad meal here. It's a casual but not too…read morecasual place with lots of outdoor seating and situated in the courtyard of Camino Real. The line always moves fast and the food comes out quickly too. What compelled me to write this review was because I had a delicious pescado a la diabla, which was a daily special. The fish was a huge portion -- a whole filet with a delicious spicy sauce, perfectly cooked and flaky. The rice and beans are always great, perfectly seasoned and cooked. I also had a passionfruit margarita which was big and well balanced. The salsa bar is very good; the habanero salsa is really tasty but their old version without cream was one of the best salsa I ever had and I'm so sad they don't offer it anymore. It was legitimately spicy. I always love coming here with my friends after a movie so we can discuss the flick over some great mexican food.

Coming from the Bay Area, I definitely had pretty high expectations for Mexican food and Los Agaves…read morewas rather impressive! My friends and I came on a busy Taco Tuesday. You order and pay at the register, grab a number, seat yourself, and your food (along with complimentary chips) is brought to your table. There were plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. Everything else is self-serve, including drinks and salsa/toppings. Their salsa bar had a great variety and I honestly loved every salsa I tried! You can't go wrong with whatever you choose, but I recommend the avocado salsa. My friend and I swapped a taco from each of our plates, so I was able to try their tacos al pastor and tacos del mar with halibut. The al pastor was particularly flavorful and well marinated, and to my surprise, I enjoyed the pineapple bits in the taco. The halibut tasted fresh and the chipotle sauce on top paired nicely. I also love a good side of rice and beans and I can't even put my finger on it, but it was just so tasty. It got pretty busy during the dinner rush and I was seated right along the order line, but nothing too disruptive to our dining experience. Overall, the food was solid, the staff was friendly, the service was quick, and the vibes were upscale-casual and lively.