Well let me tell ya! If this place fed dogs it be a sellout and line out the door! We came here on a hunch feeling that the pictures would match the expectation of taste. Let me tell you what! Absolutely not, bet the owner been open for 5 years still with no liquor license. The food was absolute treacherous, I'd be a shame to own this kibble feeding service of a restaurant. Cherry on top it was $118 for 3 bottom tier tacos, 2 shitiladas and two beers. Hates off they need to close this place down and open up another antique store, at least there you get what you expect, s read more

Vallarta Grill Jackson - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, California

This is easily one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, and they continue to deliver every time we visit. The food is consistently flavorful, and the service is always fast and friendly, which makes it a reliable go-to whether dining in or ordering out. The tortilla soup was excellent--rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced. It was topped with fresh avocado and sour cream, which added a nice creaminess and really elevated the dish. It's a great option if you're looking for something warm and satisfying. Our favorite item on the menu is the asada super burrito with green sauce. It never disappoints. The carne asada is well-seasoned and tender, and the green sauce adds just the right amount of flavor. It's a standout dish and one we order almost every time. We also tried the chile relleno on this visit and were pleasantly surprised. It was well-prepared, flavorful, and nicely balanced without being too heavy. Overall, this restaurant consistently offers great food, quick service, and a welcoming experience. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality Mexican cuisine done right. read more

Vallarta Grill Jackson - Tortilla Soup, Chile Relleno, Burritos - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, California

Wonderful food! Great service! And a really nice place you may not see inside the windows are dark but come inside decorated so nicely great place to hang out with family and friends read more

Vallarta Grill Jackson - Cameron ranchero was fantastic!!! - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, California

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Huge portions and delicious food! The chimichangas can feed a family of four by its self Our waitress was amazing and attentive. Definitely will be returning! read more

We out in a big order cause we had a hankering for some asada nachos. It was easy to place and pick up the order. They made sure it was all there. They still are charging people to use credit cards which isnt legal in CA as of June. The pic shows the chips were kind of burnt the meat tasted chewy as if reheated too much. I thought it might have been just the nachos but my taco salad meat was kind of overcooked as well. read more

Vallarta Grill Jackson - Asada nachos. Only a few bites taken out. My wife didn't care for the meat. - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, California

I was really craving some Mexican food the other day and decided to try Vallarta Grill in Jackson. My go to is chicken flautas. Let me tell you, they knocked it out of the park! I can honestly say they are the best I've ever had. Generous portions , four good size flautas, perfectly fried, fresh toppings on the side per my request. Honestly, two of them filled me up. I wasn't able to take the other two home for dinner. They were absolutely delicious. I've had them three times already!! I highly recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to try their other dishes. read more

Excellent food and service! Comfortable atmosphere, the food is always so good with reasonable prices, the birria taco is to die for. This is our favorite Mexican restaurant to go to in Amador County! read more

I can't wait to go back! I felt transported to Puerto Vallarta with each sip and bite. Our server was a sweetheart. She greeted us, let us pick our own table and took special care of our party of three. The food was delicious! Absolutely scrumptious down to the last bite. The passion fruit margarita was terrific. I am already excited to come back. I had a fish taco and cheese enchilada. My mom had a shredded beef taco and cheese enchilada and my aunt had a cheese enchilada and rice. Everyone was happy with their lunch. I was so full, I didn't need dinner. It was $80 for three of us and we each got what we wanted and had an adult beverage to boot. Great service!!!! Plus complimentary chips and salsa and amazing bean dip. Have I mentioned, I will be back!?!!? I'm hungry typing about it. read more

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A Saturday & our first time visiting this great place. We seated ourselves quickly and menus, chips & bean dip were brought almost immediately. Within a short amount of time, our orders were taken and food was served without a long wait. Generous servings, our choices arrived hot and super delish! (we each tried a different soup) Along with excellent service, the owners are attentive, friendly and we felt very welcomed. With such an extensive menu, we can't wait to visit again & try more items. There is outdoor seating and we will bring our furry sidekick as weather allows. Ambiance definitely gives off a comfortable family vibe. read more

Have you tried Vallarta? Let me give you quick view: Food - delicious, big portion of food and reasonably priced. Ambiance- beautiful decorations Service - slow but they are provided great service when they served us. It looked apparent, shortage of staffs. If you pay with cash then 5% discount. read more

Lovely service foods is just the right portion not too much or too little first place i actually been to where they give you salsa beans n chip for snacks interesting but i m not complaining there drinks is yummy is a must try spot n we definitely will b back the service was wonderful very attentive read more

Teresa and staff always so kind. Tonight we arrived close to closing. We were greeted and treated so gracious. I was craving the brillia tacos, so my boyfriend drove me. As always delicious food, so fresh, and always with a smile. Thank you all for making our night great ! See you soon. read more

Lol! We pull up at 7:40 to an open sign flashing. We park right in front of the large windows which lets a person clearly see in and out. As soon as I open my car door I see the waitress turn off the open sign. I open the door and ask if she just closed the restaurant. She said yes. Vallarta Grill, if you don't wan't customers at 7:40, I suggest you close at 7:30 and not 8:00. So tired of crappy service and food in this little town that I dearly love. Do better!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Was visiting friends that live in San Andreas. We drove up to Jackson for some shopping & decided to get lunch as well. We wanted Mexican & found this place on Yelp I believe. It's been a month since we had lunch & we didn't take pictures but wanted to add a review. 1. At the time we visited, they were still in the process of getting the liquor license. Hopefully, that has since been acquired. 2. They served a delicious bean dip along with tortilla chips once we were seated. The bean dip was AMAZING! But then we saw on the menu that any more chips & salsa after the first drop would be charged. That's a big issue to wrap your head around! We are at a sit down Mexican restaurant & then schooled by their menu that any further salsa, chips or bean dip would cost $3.00 + Huge turn-off at that point. Rest of meal: one person ordered the enchilada & taco combo and enjoyed the plate. I ordered the 2 crispy taco combo w/ ground beef. It was delicious & reminded me of the tacos my mom used to make. The third person ordered the fried taquito/taco plate. She thought it was quite tasty as well. Our only complaint here was the price for more chips & salsa while you enjoy a beer, If they can actually serve one, and wait for your entrees. It started the experience out on a bad foot. Like, "Oh welcome! Please enjoy a small basket of tortilla chips, a small dish of salsa & a small plate of refried beans with cheese." You will eat that up before you can put entree orders & want more. BUT- unlike most other sit down Mexican restaurants, they will shut you down at the first round unless you are willing to put down more $$$. That is a huge turn off!! Maybe we'll give them another few months & revisit. It could be a bomb place for Mexican American style food. Time will tell..../. read more

We heard that this restaurant got new owners and that it was very good so my husband and I decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised! The staff is very friendly and attentive. The complimentary chips were fresh and warm, the best kind of chips! They brought salsa and beans with the chips, which we found out later, the beans were not complimentary and were added to the bill. Haha. I ordered the mixed fajitas and my husband ordered the beef enchilada and the tortilla soup. The quality of all the food was good, it was fresh, moist, cooked perfectly but it was lacking some flavor, we added salt to them to help the flavor. A little bit more flavor would make the plates excellent. read more

Vallarta Grill Jackson - Sides that come with fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, California

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I really like this place. They have very good seafood and amazingly big burritos. The margaritas are big and cheap. Can't go when I want to sit down and air conditioning. Chips are amazing. read more

Let me start by saying my wife and I might have been famished but our experience last night for dinner was superb. The salsa was 12 out of 10 and the refried bean dip was a nice accompaniment! Her pollo fajitas had a delicious grilled citrus flavor, again superb. And my pollo chimichanga was great. The only complaint we may have had was that my plate came out 7 minutes after he's but she shared her fajitas with me so it was a win for me! Please, do not change your fajitas, I'll be back! read more

I really like the bean dip they start you off with. The seafood soup is expensive, but big enough for two and really quite good except for having too much squash and carrots in it which don't seem to belong. The burritos and margaritas are good. Physically it's nice there, comfortable, and I like the decor. read more

The first time we ate here it was great. The waitress was really nice and very helpful. The second time we went in to pick up our order and had asked the waiter for some chips and salsa while we wait for our food, he was rude and acted as if we were a bother. We will not return again. read more

Had the seafood enchiladas with shrimp, scallops, and tilapia/ asked for no onions and was told that it was pre mixed Couldn't do that / ok no problem/ when meal came there were tiny bits of shrimp (thimble size at best) tilapia somewhere ? And scallops I don't know where/ it was all chopped up so fine you couldn't tell/ kind of bland as well/ beans in a bowl were luke warm/ rice was tasteless/ / chips and salsa and beans to start off with were decent/ wife had a taco with carnitas inside / taco shell Was pre made and the cook put whole thing in the microwave prior to server bringing it out/ the other items on the menu might be great bit if you like seafood get seafood enchiladas somewhere else on a scale of 1-10 about a 4 read more

hello, we ate hear previously thought we would try it again-mistake ! portions plated were decent-however- chicken in lunch burrito were boiled NOT grilled-could have been better- no option on chicken- wife's chicken enchiladas also had boiled chicken and fake enchilada sauce- she was told it was real enchilada sauce-fake- I also had a small dollop of sour cream in a small bowl-$$$$$$$ 3.00-wow !! also had a root bear-$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 3.79-double wow !!!!!!! I'm done-next time its taco bell- good luck and good bye no wonder its not busy at dinner time read more

Most authentic Mexican we've had in Amador! A must try. Our new favorite! We just moved here from Orange County California and have been missing authentic Mexican food. We found our restaurant! read more

The most absolute charming Mexican restaurant in town!!, great food portions with amazing taste, & very attentive service. read more

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The food was delicious! My husband had combo, shredded beef taco (juicy) and cheese enchilada! The first time we went I had chicken molé! The refried beans are to die for! Their salsa is phenomenal! The second time we went I had shrimp and steak fajitas! Delicious!!! Service was great! read more

Service - 5 stars Food - 2.5 stars Atmosphere - 4 stars I wanted to give this place a try with the change of ownership hoping it was better than the last Mexican place that was here. The service was prompt and friendly. No complaints there. Chips, salsa and bean dip on the table as I sat down. The bean dip was very salty and cold, but was edible. The chips were average. Salsa was average. They do have a spicier salsa if you ask for it, but it's only a 5/10 hot. What I did like is that they had fresh fried jalapeños that you could order on the side. The hard taco shell seemed like it was something out of a box. I think a Taco Bell taco shell would have been fresher and more flavorful. It definitely was not homemade or fresh. The beans were average. The rice was average. All in all the food was edible but the taco trucks in town are far better. The food here was a tad too bland for my liking. The taco truck food has much more flavor. If you're looking for a quick bite with average food, this place is okay. Frankly the prompt service was the best part of the visit. Until the end. I was prepared to give this a three star review. However, I waited almost 20 minutes for a box and my bill. But not for the friendly service, this review would be a hard 0 star. read more

Vallarta Grill Jackson - Dining area - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, California

I'm first gonna say I'm sad about reading all the not so good reviews. Our food was awesome. First place in town I enjoyed that wasn't to salty or i didn't get sick from. As a chef food can be over salted, frozen and well also we know different styles of Mexican food.. some people will find a piece of garlic to spicy you simply do not eat it and don't leave a bad review for not liking it because its made different i understand Opening a business is a struggle and will take time to iron out things. Yes certainly some dishes can be made one way but the freedom of cooking in your own kitchen gives you that creativity. Now from my experience we had the best service from the time we got to our table and the food was just amazing. This will be my go to for Mexican a nice change. I hope you will give them a try.. read more

Vallarta Grill Jackson - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, California

I loved this place when it first opened. The owners are awesome and the original wait staff was super attentive and friendly. I've eaten here at least a dozen times. I've seen it steadily get worst. So bad to where the last time we went, the food was not good at all. Things poorly put together and lack of attention to detail. My birria tacos were over 50% fat. Also only meat and cheese. In the beginning the owner would do them up with cabbage, cilantro, multiple sauces, etc. the tortillas fell apart on the plate, beyond soggy. The beans got microwaved too long or something, half of them were crispy and stuck to the plate, inedible. It's a shame, used to love this place now wouldn't recommend.... read more

We went there for an early dinner on a Sunday and had a terrific dinner. When we arrived, ~5:00, there was only one other couple. When we left, I'd guess that there were 8 tables in use. My husband had a shrimp & scallop dinner, I had a combination plate that included a small skirt steak along with a small enchilada, quesadilla and other items. The dinner was quite good, the servings were generous, and I liked that, unlike some restaurants, the food was spread out on a giant platter so that you could taste the individual items. The chips & salsa were good -- and also come w/a small plate of refried beans & cheese to eat w/the chips. Oh! And the flour tortillas that were served w/our dinner were really good--I think they may have been cooked on site. The service was a bit slow -- but I felt that was more a matter of the kitchen getting a lot of orders in over a short period. The owner and the wait person were definitely working at taking and filling orders as they could. Having said that, the service was slow. If you are planning on catching a movie, you might let them know when you place your order. read more

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We have been to this place three times recently. The food is really good and the service is excellent. Can't go wrong with this place when you have an urge for real Mexican restaurant. read more

Excellent food and service. One of the best restaurants in Jackson for Mexican food !

Really excellent fajitas, particularly the steak and shrimp. Good seafood dishes, prompt and courteous service.

This is our go to restaurant we love the service yet the food is always on point we have tried so many items definitely the best restaurant in Jackson I could eat there everyday!!! read more

Staff is friendly and helpful. The place is clean and inviting. I have to say that the food is tasteless. The three of us all agreed once we got in the car that there was just no flavor. I'm willing to try again some day. Hopefully that aspect changed. read more

Vallarta Grill Jackson - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, California

My husband and I just had dinner at Vallarta Grill, the service was great, chips, salsa and refried beans on the table upon sitting, the strawberry margarita was delicious, I had the taco salad, the carne asada was sooo good, delicious salad, my husband had the burrito, he was very happy with his choice.... We will DEFINITELY go back.... read more

My tortilla soup was excellent and my daughter devoured her lunch burrito and horchata. Our server was kind and attentive. We'll definitely be back to try other items.... The coconut shrimp sounds yummy! read more

This is the best Mexican Restaurant in the Jackson area. The food is more authentic and tasty than the others in the county. The queso fundida is superb. Every entree I've tried has been well seasoned and tasty. Highly recommend. read more

My husband took me here today for lunch it was the best Mexican food I have had in over 20 years the service is amazing but I have to say the food made me feel like I was at home iam so glad he surprised me and took me here I cannot wait to go back I am not kidding I absolutely am so happy the food is delicious I mean amazing there are not enough words to describe how good everything is thank you so much for a wonderful meal and experience we cannot wait to come back!!!Wish we had more time today!! If they had more stars I would definitely give them to your business!!! read more

I'd say vegetarians and vegans stay away but even my meat eating boyfriend did not enjoy his food. The chips were not good. My meal was wrong twice/ they tried to reuse the food by wiping off the non-vegan bits. We didn't finish our side of guacamole (which is a first EVER). We were served food and left with no silverware. Very little meat in his chimichanga. No flavor. Just not good authentic Mexican. So sadly this is not a place we will be recommending or bringing friends and family to. read more

Needs more wait staff as 10 minutes to get a drink isn't right, and they only had a few customers. Food arrives cold and no flavor. Just go to a taco truck and get something spicy and authentic not this bland food. read more

I had high expectations after hearing they had new owners but what we got was disappointing. My daughter ordered a cheese enchilada and the sauce was undoubtedly a cheap canned product and the cheese was not melted inside the enchilada. I ordered the mole enchiladas and although the mole tasted better than the red enchilada sauce, it still was not the quality I was expecting after hearing others review of this restaurant. My husbands meal (chili Colorado) was a large quantity of food, but the flavors just weren't authentic at all. read more