Came in for lunch for a quick bite. I'm a frequent flyer at Vatos Tacos and wanted to leave a…read moreREMINDER REVIEW. For everyone who comes here please leave reviews when you have a positive experience NOT just when you have a bad experience. Not every visit has been perfect but this is a small business and a little courtesy goes along way. I understand as a small business owner myself that my employees will make mistakes from time to time. But for the most part, I absolutely love Vatos Tacos. I wish it was closer to my house. So here's my review of the food. 1. I've said it before and I'll say it again BEST SALSA & CHIPS IN TOWN!! Please start selling the salsa! 2. I've tried a lot of the menu items but the vampiros are my favorite hands down. 3. Not sure if she's the manager but I've seen her in the front directing people, she has great customer service and always greets us. Keeping doing what you do Vatos!

don't go here and support his business, go to las Salsas is way better food and they are nice,…read more Try them! Authentic Mexican food. Look at how the owner replies to costumers?

This place was great. Service was friendly & fast. Karaoke night was in effect Friday night.read more

Couldn't believe we were the only ones I in this place! Its called Mariscos y Tacos los Puercos…read more There's a juxebox for you to play music. Everything was amazing, had so much flavor and spice I could not get over how good everything was! They brought out chips and salsa. Aguachiles... SO SPICY, but burned so good. The molcajete was JUICY and not spicy but it had lots of flavor and a very decent amount of food.

We had such a nice time at this restaurant this weekend. Menu was varied.. I had the "Enchiladas de…read moreCarnitas" , and they were great. Lots of flavor and they were not afraid to spice things up ! Drinks were fine--we didn't challenge the menu much with a martini and a beer--but they were fine. Service was wonderful... timely, attentive, and not pushy. The best part of this place however is the interior. Leather seating with lots of wood and black metal trim all around... it feels like eating in a hacienda... something I haven't experienced since Mexicali West closed. Its a little more expensive than similar places in Bakersfield, but I am happy to pay for a more upscale experience. !!!!

This is such a beautiful restaurant. The decor is elegant and so visually appealing. The tables…read morehave a refined look with black cloth napkins and table cloths. The colorful plates that greet you at each table are lovely. The dark wood cabinets and orchids scattered around the rooms add a touch of class. This is a great date night place. They have a room for groups that can be closed off with sliding glass doors. They have a lovely patio with misters to cool the area. Joshua was our excellent server today. My companion ordered the Chili Relleno dinner. The chili relleno was fluffy with a delicious sauce and the pot beans were yummy. I ordered the Luna Shrimp & Fish Delight. A lightly breaded Sea Bass filet on a bed of steamed vegetables with a white sauce. The fish was flaky and light. The shrimp were large a well prepared. They serve a fluffy light rice with this meal as well. I had a Strawberry Mojito that was a perfect pairing for my fish dinner. We loved our meal and service. I am looking forward to coming back and I highly recommend Sol y Luna.

Wife and I dropped in for dinner the other night, we were looking for something new and were…read moreexcited to try out Vallarta after seeing some solid reviews. Staff was extremely friendly and the restaurant was nice and clean. It's a smaller place but little hole in the wall places are sometimes the best. I had the steak enchiladas, they were delicious. The sauce was flavorful, it had plenty of steak and cheese and the rice and beans were very good. My wife really enjoyed her meal as well and the staff checked on us several times to make sure we had everything we needed. Great little hidden gem and we'll definitely be back, if you haven't visited Vallarta Grill before definitely head over and check it out.

Prices have gone up Food good…read moreThe renovation looks good Salsa was ok Burrito was good Shrimp was way overcooked

Breakfast burritos are some of the best. Nachos are bomb as well! Always friendly service.read more

It's not the best Mexican food I've ever had but it's good. It's kind of pricey for a burrito…read morealmost $20. My husband said it was really really good. I had a bowl, I left like the ingredients like cheese and lettuce were prepackaged. The asada tasted kind of old. Had a weird taste to it. Maybe it's from yesterday and reheated. I'm not sure what the hours are. We came right and noon and yelp says it closes at 1. Might want to verify that. It seems weird to close so early. There is only one person working at the Mexican counter. You order on kiosk and they take Apple Pay and cards only.

If you're craving real-deal mariscos, Las Islitas on Hooper delivers that authentic flavor that…read moretakes you straight back to the original spot on 55th & Hooper. From the moment the plates hit the table, you know this place isn't playing. The seafood is fresh, bold, and packed with that signature Nayarit-style flavor. The aguachiles have the perfect kick, the ceviche is bright and refreshing, and the tostadas are loaded the way they're supposed to be -- no shortcuts. What really stands out is the consistency. That classic Islitas taste -- spicy, tangy, and full of life -- is alive and well here. The vibe is lively, the portions are generous, and the micheladas hit just right. If you grew up on the original or know what authentic mariscos should taste like, this spot will absolutely satisfy the craving. Must try. Will definitely be back.

I went to this restaurant on Mother's Day and it was very busy as expected. I went around 3:30 PM…read morewith my family, a party of 5. We were seated about 10 minutes after arriving. One of the first red flags was that the hostess led us to the table and did not even give us menus to look at. I had been watching them seat other tables while I was waiting and they provided the other tables with their menus right away. We had to hunt down the hostess to ask her to bring us menus to look at while we waited for the waitress. It took about another 10 minutes after being seated to get chips and salsa and for the waitress to take our order. We waited 1 hour before any of our food had arrived. The waitresses did not come to check on us at all in that time frame. Only at about the 45 minute mark were we brought another plate of chips and salsa. I noticed that we were not the only table with no food. I saw chips and salsa go to every table around us, but no food was coming out. I had my elderly parents and disabled sibling at our table waiting for food. About 10 minutes after we received our second plate of chips and salsa, I went up to the counter and flagged a waitress down. I stated that my family and I had waited for almost an hour for food and that no one has come to check on our table. The waitress rudely responded that we weren't "the only ones waiting." I informed them that I understood that and pointed out that no one in our section has gotten their food yet, only chips and salsa have been coming out. We eventually got our food about 10 minutes after I called the waitresses out. By this time, it was about 5:00 PM when we got our food. The food itself was average and not worth the wait. When it came to paying, the waitress was quick to bring us our check. The only problem was they brought us the wrong check. They brought us another tables check. We were about to pay it when another waitress that had taken our order came over and corrected our bill. It was understandable that they were busy since it was Mother's Day and it was obvious from the start, however the customer service was horrible. The least they could've done is check on us every so often to give us updates on the food and offer us refills on our drinks. Everytime the waitresses walked by in the hour that we waited, they would just stare at us and keep walking. In these instances, I don't think it's the fault of the waitresses and definitely not the cooks. It is definitely a reflection of poor management. I will not bring my business here again and I wish them luck.

My boyfriend and I stopped by here for an early dinner before catching a movie. Ever since I met…read morehim, he has constantly raved about this spot, so I was excited to finally try it. Arriving around 4:30 PM was the perfect move, the restaurant wasn't crowded at all, and we were seated right away. Our server was incredibly nice and attentive, and in a cool twist, my boyfriend realized it was the exact same server he remembered from his high school days coming here after soccer practice. The Warm-Up: We kicked things off with some classic chips and salsa. The chips were serving perfection, soooo warm and seasoned with just the right amount of salt to keep you reaching for more. The Main Event: For my entree, I ordered the shrimp enchiladas, which came paired with traditional rice and beans. My boyfriend stuck to his classic and ordered the chicken burrito he has been getting for years. The Flavor Profile: My enchiladas were incredible; the green sauce was creamy, heavenly, and tied the whole plate together. The meal definitely hit the spot. As for the boyfriend's burrito? He confirmed it was exactly how he remembered it. Needless to say, we absolutely smashed the food. The Verdict: This place completely lived up to the years of hype. Between the fast service, the nostalgic hospitality, and the excellent food, it's the ultimate spot for a comforting meal.

Lino's in Bakersfield is right down the street from a large market, so you can't miss it. it is so…read morepretty and very comfortable. The place is older and so well main maintained. It is like a bit of old Mexico and we love it. Parking is super easy and the prices are very fair. Now, it can get crowded and I think they take reservations, but call them to make sure. We had about a 15 minute wait without reservations so it was not bad. We have been twice. The last time we came we got take out to go back to our hotel. We love the service. Everyone is so nice and they are fast. You will get help with the menu if you need it. We love all their food. Their rice and beans are exceptional. And they have a Happy Hour shrimp with fries that is great. I am not sure of the times. We have not done that in a while. Try their pork belly tacos. You can't get those everywhere and they are just amazing.

Well we have seen this place for years but never have gone inside. Well today was the day. Let me…read moretell you its a no frills little hole in the wall place. There was one server, and its small. Its clean, the letter grade was an A, which was posted. They did have one large table in the back. The menus are posted above each table. More than reasonable pricing. I ordered more than I could eat. My intention was to try things. And Im so glad I did. The food was delicious, and just exactly what I ordered. The menudo I ordered in a small was good. I did add a little salt and its got a little spice but good. It came with two tortillas and I ordered corn. The tamale was tasty and I loved the chile relleno. The cheese enchiladas well they were good, but they are cheese, my husbands dish. Chips and salsa was had good flavor as well. They had fans on it was a little warm but we live in bakersfield and its starting to have warm days. I have every intention to return and try more menu items. I love supporting local small business.

I have been eating at El Charro for years and it never disappoints. After the bowl of crispy warm…read moretortilla chips and salsa I always look forward to, I had my favorite, #33, Carnitas Burrito along with a beef taco. The burrito was filled with carnitas, guacamole and salsa, nothing more, just those favorite things. The taco was crispy, fresh and tasty. Surprisingly, my entire bill was only $6.05 including tax. When I remarked that they haven't raised their prices the owner replied they didn't want to be greedy. They certainly aren't! (Note: I was in the mood for a light meal tonight but they have meals and selections for all sizes of appetites, all just as delicious and very reasonably priced.)