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From one Mexican yelper to you, a list of Mexican food joints I like. And a few other Latin American spots where I can order in my native language.
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Caro’s 5-star review: My new favorite tortilleria/taqueria in town! The chicken sopes and tacos are my favorite. Everything is made fresh. The chicken is tender, juicy and seasoned to perfection. The bionicos (fruit, granola and yogurt cup with coconut) are one of my favorite dessert foods. Not to mention they cater and it is amazing!!! I love that they have fresh vegetable juice. Sometimes I like to grab one after yoga. Great energy booster. Who needs Jack Le Lane when you have El Molino! -
Caro’s 5-star review: Do NOT go to this place unless you really know how to appreciate a hole in the wall Mexican restaurant! I love this chain, from SF all the way to Concord! They have hands down the best quesadilla suizas (a really large quesadilla that has meat, sourcream, salsa, and rice)ever!!! I think that their green salsa is hands down my favorite and there is something delicious about their chips. Lastly, I love that they make their own aguas frescas.. delish!!! -
Caro’s 5-star review: Every year I attend the Bay Point Memorial Day Parade. This year I went on an empty stomach. As I saw all the businesses march by Los Gallitos dancing chicken caught my eye and convinced me to grab a bite at their restaurant. As I was walking over I bumped into an old friend who recommended the pupusas. What?!? Pupusas? I thought the place was a Mexican joint. She informed me that they were a Mexican and Salvadorian place and emphasized that the pupusas are screamin'! In my mind "Mexican and Salvadorian Restaurant" translates to= "our Mexican and Salvadorian food both really suck." But I was hungry and my girl had told me it would be worth it so I gave them a try. We walked into the restaurant and they had the funniest Mariachi Dude I have ever seen. He was great at involving the crowd and played Spanish guitar style with pure talent. We were given chips that were bland with salsa that tasted like it came out of a jar. I ordered the horchata which tasted like Mexican horchata not Salvadorian horchata. Sigh. I wanted Salvadorian horchata for my Salvadorian pupusas. My Mom and I proceeded to order 2 pupusas each. I got one with frijoles y queso and one mixta. Let me just saw WOW! I was impressed. The pupusas coupled with the mariachi loco totally made for a 5 star experience! Definitely my new pupusa spot in East County. -
Caro’s 5-star review: Good authentic Mexican food crossed the bridge, rolled down Mount Diablo, and landed on Lonetree Way! Yummy Ceviche! Yay!! -
Caro’s 5-star review: After a long day at pride I was ready for some shade and a drink. My Brother, the Excelsior Explorer, took me to his latest discovery, Taqueria Guadalajara. And boy-o-boy did they deliver. We shared a Super Burrito de Carne Asada and it was amazing. The Carne Asada was seriously kickin,' the balance of meat, sour cream, rice and beans was simply perfect, and the avocados were ripened to perfection! Add a side of Salsa Verde and a Fresh Squeezed OJ and call me a happy Mexican! -
Caro’s 5-star review: Best Café De Olla (Mexican Coffee) en todo el mundo! This place is known for their great food and Mexican Coffee. This is no exaggeration my Husband and I have searched high and low to find Café De Olla as good as this and it hasn't happened yet!! When we are in Tijuana we always grab at least one meal here. For breakfast my favorite is the Chorizo con Huevos. But Dad and Husband both love he Machaca. They make their tortillas fresh and their salsas are all perfectly spicy. Their rice and beans taste like home. During dinner in addition to chips and salsa they serve an amuse buche of braised meat with fresh limes and tortillas. It is just exquisite. They also have a perfectly seasoned Filet Mignon that comes prepared several different ways. The Chicken Breast with Mushrooms is also super flavorful and delish! Sidebar: the cakes are amazing. So if you don't save room to try one grab a Tres Leches or Cheesecake to go. -
Caro’s 5-star review: My new favorite Mexican restaurant in Union City. As my cousin visiting from Mexico said 'Best Mexican food I've ever had in America!' The service is good and quick. Great for breakfast and lunch. They serve chips and salsa and he salsa is yummy! Their corn tortillas are amazing!! Oh and how I love their chorizo con huevos breakfast, which they serve all day. I seriously look forward to breakfast here! My work hosted a breakfast for 23+ people here and they were super accommodating, easy to work with, and incredibly affordable. I would highly recommend them! -
Caro’s 5-star review: What a beautiful cure for the day after New Years Eve! My girlies from Miami, my BFF Jess H., and I were desperately seeking last minute dinner reservations somewhere that my East Coast gals could actually get a taste of West Coast style Mexican... My favorite Mission spots= too informal Colibri= booked! Orale, Orale= not quite in the mood. Tommy's Tequila Bar= too far! Don Pistos= JUST RIGHT! I called ahead and was excited to hear there was only a 45 minute wait for a party of 6 so we rushed over and put our name in. Sadly we were greeted by no no sign on the door and a 2 hour wait and no space to drink at the bar, sigh. We had a flight to catch so the possibility of getting my gals something other than Mission burritos on the way to the airport was looking pretty dismal. I went and explained my predicament to our hostess and ten minutes later we were summoned to our table. It was perfect. We headed to the basement/banquet style room that had more than enough seating. Yay! We were greeted by our darling server Kate and amazing tortilla chips and salsa that tasted just like my Mom's. They were even served in the wooden bowls, just like at Mom's! Then we heard "bottomless margaritas and sangrias" and we were all in. We ordered an assortment of tacos: carne asada, fish of the day, carnitas, and al pastor. The highlight was definitely the carne asada, it was a little dry but somehow managed to make me order a second round. I liked that the tacos were served street style: 2 small tortillas, onions, cilantro, pickled jalapenos and carrots, radishes, and limes. The bottomless pitchers were flowing. At one point Pete the owner of the joint, came and professed his love to the ladies at the table and proceeded to give the men shoulder rubs. You get the picture, it was a great meal! I'm not gonna lie to you folks, some places on mission have better tacos but this place is all about the entire package, the vibe. Good service, great ambiance, fabulous music, stiff booze, and yummy food. Side Bar-I love the name, anyone who has been to Mexico should get a giggle out of picturing the real Don Pisto. -
Caro’s 5-star review: Home of the Cesar Salad! Yes, the Cesar Salad was invented in Tijuana. This place has a lot of history and serves up great cocktails, food, and service. Oh and the tapenade they serve with the bread is just delightful. I would highly recommend ordering the Bone Marrow to start. It is served beautifully over a tiny sope with some delish hot sauce and sea salt. Order the Cesar Salad mixed table side! As your waiter prepares the salad he breaks down the ingredients and even gives you a recipe card at the end. The salad is really good! Award winning good. The restaurant hosts a yearly Cesar Salad fest! The main dishes are a tad heavy but all solid. I really enjoyed the Lamb and the Fish was also delightful. The cocktail menu here is very old school and the wine selection is just alright so opt for cocktails! The martinis are served beautifully. -
Caro’s 4-star review: Great service, free chips and salsa, happy hour, and karaoke, oh my! I ordered the Shrimp Tacos and they were super yummy. I also had the more premium margarita which was just perfect. The rice and beans were super delicious as a Mexican I'm pretty picky about this. My best friend had the Taco Bowl and I must admit it was amazing! We will definitely go back and try more of their food. Can't wait to try the mariscos during the summer. -
Caro’s 5-star review: Great service and great food. This is the perfect place to have breakfast before you start your winetasting journey. The breakfast variety here is perfect. The portions are very generous. The prices are also affordable and the service is incredibly attentive. I really enjoyed my Chorizo con Huevos. The delicious fresh tortillas kept flowing. Everyone at our table was pleased with their meal. At the end our meal we ordered an apple pie to go which we enjoyed later that evening with some beautiful local wine. I would say this is one of the best breakfast spots in Valle de Guadalupe. -
Caro’s 5-star review: In the true spirit of a Mexican Super Market this place has it all. A restaurant (not to be confused with the one further down the strip, this is just a counter with a couple of seats), the best Panaderia ever, mexican style carniceria, yummy tamales, a jewelery/fragrance vendor, and a check cashing/money gram/ pharmacy, all well stocked with your favorite Mexican items. I grew up with this store. I member back when they were across the street from the Brenden Theatres in what is now Pizza Man Pizza. Now they are all grown up located in the old Smart and Final. I know they are starting to show their age a little but hey its what's on the inside that counts. And what is on the inside you ask? Well, only my favorite Chorizo Platter and Breakfast Burrito, super fresh fruit smoothies, seasoned roasted chicken, trays full of self serve daily made tamales, a freezer bin full of Bay Point's own Guanatos popsicles, the best Mexican candy section I have seen (located at customer service), an extensive selection of Mexican Rx products including arnica, crema de la campana, and herbal teas, plus my favorite panaderia ever. Now, lets talk for a moment about their pan dulce...okay, now that I am done drooling I can tell you about how amazing their hot bolillos and panes dulces are baked every morning and evening. If you plan your trip you can get them all hot and fresh out of the oven. In fact my Mom and I love to go buy bread early in the morning and walk over to Starbucks grab some coffee and sit there and eat it while it is still hot. Some of my favorites are the tortuga, concha, empanadas de crema, elotitos and most of all the shortbread pink cookie! I live for these. What I love most about all of their pan is that it is NOT super greasy. Their conchas are not dense and oily (like the ones at mi Pueblo), they do not seep through the bag. The concha breads are light and puffy. They take me back to my fond memories of Tijuana as a kid. Okay, I gotta go kill my diet over some pan dulce, later. XOXO -
Caro’s 5-star review: Guadalajara, Guadalajara, GUADALAJARA!!! My Favorite Taco Truck of All time!!! The Tortas de Carne Asada con Crema y Queso are amazing!! When I was a kid my Mom and me would do laundry up the block and come here for tacos. As an undergrad at Mills College this became a regular study break meal, and as an adult it has become the spot I hit up when I realize I am hungry after a night out but am closer to Fruitvale than to Mission. This truck in on a corner in a small plot. There is plenty of parking but beware that people park like idiots. If you go after dark be prepared to be entertained by at least one pimp-ho dispute and always regardless of time of day you will have at least one buster asking you for money or your phone number (sometimes both). The prices recently went up but still I return faithfully for either a Carne Asada Torta con Crema y Queso, Tacos de Carne Asada, Sopes Vegetarianos, and/or Corn Quesadillas. There is something intoxicatingly addicting about their Salsa Verde and fresh Rabanos. Service is always great and fast. Yes, I am a regular. -
Caro’s 5-star review: Best place to stop and grab a quick lunch in Yountville! On my first visit the beautiful Boricua Owner/Chef Anita greeted us. Her energy is contagios and her passion and sazón really show in how yummy the food is. She makes the best empanadas ever!!! Seriously, I've had lots of empanadas in my lifetime and no one does it like Protea. The picadillo is just perfect and the green dipping sauce is divine! Other than the empanadas I noticed the menu changes seasonally and daily, which is great. She puts a Puerto Rican twist on classic latino fare. There is always something new and interesting to try out. The Fish Tacos and Shrimp Tacos are amongst my favorites. On my latest visit I ordered the Popcorn Shrimp. With a squeeze of citrus they were just perfect! Her take on tartar sauce was amazing. My Husband ordered the Jibaro and he loved it. I managed to try a little before he devoured it and the meat was tender and perfectly seasoned. I love to see a casual choice in Yountville serving reasonably priced gourmet food. You order at the counter, grab your drinks, silverware, and a tropical postcard which serves as your table number and then you grab a seat. I love the upstairs patio area. It is the perfect place to grab a quick bite with friends. It is also a great place to grab to-go and eat on the road. -
Caro’s 5-star review: Can't believe I have never written a review for Havana. For starters the place is super cute. The decor is great and I always love the music their playing (seriously, it is like listening to my iPod on shuffle). The mojitos are yummy, mixed to perfection and just stiff enough. The service is excellent and the food is good. Although I prefer this place for late night drinks. Good eats____________________ - Mussels - Veggie Empanadas - Boniato Garlic Fries - Ceviche is good. - Grilled Shrimp - Plantain Crusted Halibut is my favorite! - Paella -
Caro’s 5-star review: By far the best casual seafood restaurant in Ensenada! There is plenty of seating inside and out. This is a great place to come in a large group. My family who are from Ensenada are regulars here. This place has exquisite service and a full drink menu. We ordered some beers, sangrías and oysters to start. The oysters are on the large side and super fresh! I love that they serve chips and salsa along with a yummy cup of fish stew before the meal. The stew is just fantastic! Our table ordered quite a variety so I was able to try a little bit of everything. The Camarones a Mojo de Ajo were great, not too salty. I love that their tortillas are all fresh! I ordered the Breaded Shrimp and it was perfection! I also tried my cousins Breaded Filet and it was also yummy. The classic Grilled Filet was also flavorful. The service is great and they kept up with our lime refill requests. Sidebar: there is a tiny parking lot in the back. -
Caro’s 5-star review: BEST ceviche ever!!! No SERIOUSLY EVER! For the past year I have been subjected to hearing my Man talk about how amazing Orale, Orale's ceviche is. So I had very high expectations. As an actual Mexican I am always super critical of a Mexican food joint. But I must say that I was impressed. After a year of ceviche talk I finally got to try Orale, Orale and like all great things it was worth the wait. We got there and ordered the last of the ceviche (always a good sign of a popular dish). We also ordered margaritas and a delicious quesadilla. The margaritas were the perfect compliment to the most amazing ceviche I have ever had ( it was perfect, fresh, and delicious). WOW!!! Great service and amazing drinks and food, I cannot ask for more. By far my favorite Mexican place in SF! -
Caro’s 5-star review: I loved this place from the tiny homemade tortillas to the delicious table side guacamole and salsas. My man and I where catching a show at the Golden Gate Theatre (4 blocks away) we had made reservations but the obstacle of getting in from the east bay made us totally late. Since I got there first I went in got seated and let our server know that we where trying to catch an 8:00 show. It was already 6:45 but she was awesome took my order and got everything out super quickly. She also recommended this delicious drink that I cannot remember the name of I think it had ginger in it. Well, either way they have a great drink menu. We had the Tostadas de Tinga, Sopes Surtidos, Ceviche Veracruzano, and Guacamole prepared table side, Pechuga Rellena de Huitlacoche and torta de elote. This was the perfect amount for the two of us. We only wished we had more time to enjoy it because everything was delicious. I wish we could have sampled some of their desserts. We are definitely going back. BRUNCH! Brunch is amazing here. A few things I heart about brunch here: - French Toast - The Chorizo con Huevos - The bottomless momosa -
Caro’s 5-star review: Amazing Catering & restaurant food! I first experienced the yummy-ness of Los Moreno's taco bar at my sistas wedding last summer. When it came time to pick a taquero for my Birthday Grad Party we gave them a call. The numbers sounded good under $900 for 100 people. But get this that includes 3 hours of getting served fabulous tacos, quesadillas, tortas, aguas frescas of your choice, chips, salsa, and even some fruit trays. Plus you get to keep the left overs. Oh yeah, amazing! You seriously cannot get a better deal. Trust me, we tried. We booked over a month in advance. We even went to the taqueria ahead of time to give them a try and we were impressed. So come party day I was not one bit nervous that my guests would be to. In fact I am still getting compliments on how good the food was. I would definitely recommend them for a catering gig, not to mention they service the whole bay area. -
Caro’s 3-star review: Although they have a full bar the ordering system makes this place feel very casual. You have to order at the counter and you get a number, pick up utensils, grab a table, and they bring the food. The salsa bar is large and has some good stuff. They also have a decent beverage collection and a fancy Coca-Cola machine. I noticed the bar had a variety of alcoholic beverages. I ordered the Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quesadilla which was delish! It tasted even better slathered in their Green Salsa. Sadly, the salad that accompanied it lacked flavor. My Husband ordered the Chicken Red Enchilada platter. The sauce was not our favorite. The black beans were decent but the rice was not great. Not sure if it was old or just dry. Overall, not my cup of tea... it has been over 10 years since I stepped foot in a Dos Coyotes. Turns out I wasn't missing much. This style and flavor of Tex Mex is not my favorite, but to each their own. The service is good and the location is nice but I would likely return. -
Caro’s 5-star review: At first I was not in love with the idea of a nice looking overpriced Mexican spot that Santana lends his name to. But then I fell in love with the one and only chicken tostada! I have been here on several different nights/days. The best night to go is probably Thursday or Friday because they have good live music. You always get the basic chips with 3 salsas. The yummiest is the green one but it is very spicy. All of the drinks are made nice and strong. I love all of the margaritas but the 10 Cane Strawberry Lemonade and the guava puree drinks are also great. The soups are very good. The red enchiladas are good but nothing compared to my Mom's. My usual meal is the Chicken Tostada and the Chicken Quesadilla with a side of sour cream. Yummy. Once I found my favorites I was impressed, before that I was one of those "this place ain't all that" yelpers. -
Caro’s 5-star review: What? I can't believe I have never reviewed New Mecca! Gasp! Just plain amazing. Been coming to this place since I was a kid. Nothing has changed. The place, service, the people, and the food are all still amazing! The owners are totally nice and give back to the community constantly. The bean dip and sauce is the best ever! I love that they give you corn and flour tortilla chips. I am so addicted to the flour chips! My favorite entrees are the chicken chilaquiles and the mini chicken burritos. FYI: The place is small with a counter on one side and tables on the other. During dinner, lunch and weekends the wait can get pretty steep. They are however planning to expand to the entire block. I am happy to see them grow but sad that the place will change. Oh, and they are not open on Wednesdays. -
Caro’s 5-star review: I love El Farolito. One of my favorite hole in the walls on the Mission. Best Mexican for sure! CASH ONLY FOLKS! Amazing Quesadilla Suiza and the Green Salsa is my favorite in da bay. It is always packed and after a trip to da club you are probably gonna have to wait in a long line to get your Mexican fix (it is worth the wait) PS- I like that there is a sink and soap dispenser outside the bathroom, even if they never have paper towels you gotta love the encouraged hand sanitation station! -
Caro’s 5-star review: The Fish Tacos Nick Style are killer. I started off my Birthday celebration with a shot of tequila and an order of chips and salsa here. Oh, those damn chips and salsa are amazing! I typically order two. I ordered two tacos Nick Style one with Fish and the other with Carne Asada. Nick style is a corn tortilla inside a flour tortilla fried. It's amazing!! The Carne Asada was mediocre. Too much fat and not enough flavor. The Fish tacos were amazing!! So good I ordered a second round. This place gets pretty packed. There is not much table seating so if you see a spot when you walk in take it!! Especially on a game day. The service is alright but inconsistent when it gets busy. It can take a while to get your order so order up ahead of time. -
Caro’s 5-star review: Guanatos and I have been going steady for about 5 years now. We are deeply in love and at times inseparable. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, that's a lie! Ice Cream makes the heart grow fonder! No matter where I live I still make the drive to Bay Point to eat this stuff! This place has ice cream, Mexican style popsicles with and without milk, raspados (shaved ice topped with fruit), and other nieveria style items all made with local fresh fruit. Drool! Growing up I was a raspado addict. My favorite was guayaba with condensed milk. I could eat it two or three times a day. Now, I am more of a Fresa con Crema popsicle or Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, kinda gal. Guanatos has the creamiest most delicious ice cream around. They give Humphry Slocombe, Fenton's, BiRite, and Ici a run for their money. They have all the fresh fruit and standard ice cream flavors you could desire plus flavors like margarita and avocado. This place is a must try, don't worry I'm not jealous you can have some too. -
Caro’s 5-star review: The deconstruction of the elote, excellent tequila selection, and amazing service had me sold! The location is fairly small and after checking out the extensive tequila selection above the bar we opted to sit at the bar. We started with an order of Totopos con Guacamole y Salsa. The Totopos were yummy, just like the ones I buy at the tortilleria. Fresh, crispy, and preservative free. The happy hour margaritas were excellent! We would have had a second round but decided to try one of the samplers our very helpful and friendly bartender recommended. As a starter we had the deconstructed elote, which I fell in love with. It was a sexy sophisticated version of my childhood favorite, the esquite (Mexican street corn cup). The cherry tomatoes and lime really did some magic enhancing the flavor! For our main plate we ordered a Chuleta de Puerco. It was a very generous portion and I really liked the mole sauce that came on top. I would definitely go back for happy hour and take advantage of some of their small bites. -
Caro’s 5-star review: This is my favorite Salvadorian restaurant. Hands down! It literally feels like you are eating in someones kitchen. It is a total hole in the wall. But the taste is as authentic as it gets. I love the pupusa, frijoles, and platanos con crema. The service at first will seem mean but once you keep going and the ladies warm up to you the service will get better. -
Caro’s 5-star review: I was very impressed by my meal here. The portions were great and the prices were very reasonable. We started with the Ceviche de Pescado y Camaron and it was amazing. It was fresh and very zesty, which I love! Oh, and those Peruvian corn nuts they add are delish! Then we split an order of the Lomito Saltado which came with a generous serving of French Fries and tomatoes. It was served a beautiful medium rare. We also had a half Pollo a La Brasa with a side of Yuca Fries and my new favorite thing, Tacu Tacu, which is sautéed rice and beans. I seriously loved that stuff! As for the Aji Sauces the chimichurri and rocotto molido were great on the chicken! Definitely get the molido it is not spicy but adds flavor. As a side note this place has really tight seating so don't expect to have a deep and private conversation because you are sitting elbow to elbow with your neighbors. But what this place lacks in intimacy it makes up for in vibe, decor, and flavor. -
Caro’s 4-star review: I walked in and the TV was on really loud and two young females at the counter just stared at me. Then when I finally asked to be helped I was told that the waitress would be out in a second. Generally speaking I like getting what I pay for so when I get off service right off the bat I am not happy. Once I sat down and got a menu my waitress was really nice. She brought out chips (which I thought tasted exactly like the ones 7-11 uses for nachos) and salsa which had obviously come out of a jar. When I went to order the Salvadorian Horchata the waitress told me they were out. I was devastated because I love that stuff but she was quick to suggest Ensalada de Fruta which turned out to be absolutely delicious. To eat I ordered 2 pupusas de frijoles con queso and they were huge and delicious. I also ordered a side of plantains with cream which was also huge. It was overwhelming (in a good way) how big the portions were. I would say that the food and the service was good. My only complaint is that the TV is on so loud and is such a prominent part of the ambiance that it I felt like I was eating in someones living room not a restaurant. -
Caro’s 4-star review: La Penca Azul has been the home to many of my favorite late nights. It's a great place to grab a margarita and some food to soak up the booze. Open til' 3am they are the perfect late night bite! I always order the same thing, an appetizer serving of Mini Chimichangas, all chicken with a side of sour cream. The chicken is tender and perfectly flavored. I haven't found anything else on the menu that contains the chicken flavored and prepared in the same style, and trust me I have tried. When they temporarily took the Mini Chimis off to the menu I stopped eating here. In protest all I would do is drink their margaritas and eat their chips and salsa. Then one day the menu got updated and my mini Chimis were back- yay!!!
