After my subpar experience at The Palace, I was looking for a new place to have dinner with friends…read morewhile in Porterville. Hoping for a place with good drinks and great food. One of them suggested we try Don Vinos as they have a decent bar area. We went on Friday evening and it wasn't a little busy but not so much that it was obnoxious. Also, even though it was busy, our waitress was on it. As soon as we sat down, she brought over menus and took our drink orders. When I asked about what kind of margaritas they had, she informed me which ones were made with fresh in-house squeezed juice. They all sounded amazing but I opted for the standard with fresh squeezed lemon/lime juice. Our drinks were brought to us not 5 minutes later and then we gave our orders. We ordered the chips and guacamole as an appetizer for the table. It was brought out shortly after we ordered it and was a good portion for 4 people. However, I just wish the guac had more salt as it was a bit bland. For an entree, I opted for the Chili Verde Pizza, which seemed to be the perfect item from this place (an Italian themed restaurant with several Mexican dishes). And, oh man...was this amazing. They use the chili verde sauce as the sauce for the pizza, which is brilliant. Also, the pork had just enough spice. All of my friends and I enjoyed our entrees except for one: A friend of mine had ordered the Fettuccini Alfredo he had on a previous trip to Don Vino's but told me that the new preparation was different from his last time having the dish and it was not as great as before. Other than that, we all finished our dishes and were satisfied. I definitely recommend Don Vino's as a must go in Porterville. The only things keeping me from giving it a 5-star review were the guac being a bit bland and the consistency of dishes being a bit off for my friend. Also, if you don't like super loud restaurants, this might be a skip as the acoustics in there are loud. Other than that, the servers are attentive, the drinks are delicious, and the food is good.

Salmon special, spot on. Delicious. I was going to order the salmon anyway. The side salad I…read moreordered was fresh and crispy. No brown lettuce. Perfect.

great burgers, corn dogs and fries…read more love the energy from these people. local burger joints are so delicious and this one takes it

Longstanding staple in the area because it consistently satisfies. Your vey basic grill dinner,…read moremostly burgers and sandwiches. And ice cream, love the soft serve. Been going there for decades when making the trip up the mountain, always got a good burger or BLT. Nothing fancy, but very decent fuel for the road.

Just love to eat here, they make me feel Welcome always…read morefriendly face always say hi, they even know when I haven't been there in a while have not had a single complain on the food they even remember my habits so awesome Love them all

I've been gate keeping this local gem for years. Reserved for weekend breakfasts and introducing…read morefriends and family from out of town. It's my go to for a good meal and great scenery. This restaurant is located within the local airport. So you get amazing views of aircraft land and taking off from the runway. Great entertainment for everyone, especially kiddos. From the moment you arrive, the staff are friendly and attentive. If you become a regular, the servers remember what specials you gravitate to, which only adds to its charm. Food is always consistent and I have yet to be disappointed. Whether having breakfast or lunch, it's always great! When available, I splurge for the steak and eggs special. Steak is thick, char grilled and cooked to your desired temp. The country potatoes are always crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, seasoned well. Adding bell peppers and onions adds to the experience. Eggs always cooked perfectly and toast soft yet crisp with plenty of butter. Highly recommend. The breakfast bowl is my wife's go to. A little bit of everything. Crispy country potatoes, sweet grilled onions, bell peppers, bite size sausage, bacon and plenty of cheddar cheese. Then topped with eggs cooked to your liking. I wish I could keep this place to myself but I can't. If you're ever in Porterville, give this place a try. You won't regret it.

We're staying in Porterville to see some big trees! Decided to order DoorDash for dinner and Super…read moreBurger looked good with decent prices... I got the double super bacon cheeseburger and my husband got the double super Texas cheeseburger, and they were both huge and delicious! I could only eat half of mine. We also got fries, onion rings, and zucchini and they were all delicious also! My kiddo got the kids cheeseburger which was much bigger than we expected, she didn't like the pickles but otherwise liked it, and she also got some nuggs and fries and loved them. The ranch is thick and tasty. Overall really good!! Might have to go again before we leave.

I had the best burger and fried mushrooms for a reasonable cost I don't feel too guilty! I'll be…read moreback over and over!

We were visiting bestest friends in California Hot Springs and they wanted us to try their favorite…read morelocal spot known as the Cowpuncher's Saloon at Fountain Springs. A local lunch and dinner spot for ranchers, locals, hunters and travelers coming and going from the Sequoia National Forest and surrounding areas. Place was busy when we arrived but we were able to be seated, great friendly staff who seemed to know the regulars and locals. Gretchen was our server happy smiling greeting us and ready to get us started with cocktails and reciting the evenings specials. Greatly prepared cocktails quenched our thirst from the Central Valley heat. Gretchen happily took our order as we enjoyed our cocktails and the western decor throughout the interior, full bar with high top seating and also outside seating under a covered patio. Our salads came out and I was very impressed with the quality of this dinner salad, delicious house made croutons were in the salads as well as fresh local produce but the pièce de résistance was the blue cheese crumbles. Plenty of them along with thick cut bacon. Not your average dinner salad included in an entree. The other salads were just as good with house made dressings. Our entrees came out and let me tell you there was plenty of them, Cowpunchers is known for their "Grandmas Green Beans" which comes with the dinner entrees and the best green beans I have ever had (don't tell my mom ). The chicken fried steak was outstanding smothered I. Country gravy, the butterflied shrimp was cooked perfectly and very flavorful, and my steak was cooked to perfection. A very good cut of meat and I would only assume from local sources because we were in cattle ranch country. Great seasoning on the steak with perfect marbling. The sides that came with our entrees were all perfectly paired with the proteins, whipped buttery mashed potatoes, good sized baked potato with the fixings. It was a delicious dining experience for us all, Gretchen checked on us numerous times with her pretty smile and happy demeanor. The menu is very reasonably priced making it very affordable in these unaffordable times. Great food located in a remote area, with friendly staff and cold libations the Cowpuncher's is like an oasis to anyone passing through or working hard in the Central Valley heat. This place is worth the trip and you truly will not be disappointed, well done Cowpuncher's. Bravissimo e delizioso tutti!

This place has a cool country vibe with a nice bar and great food! Always received great service…read morewhen we go .

Great food, family owned, and fast service. It's a nice place with delicious food. The owners are…read morealways welcoming. We have not been disappointed yet. Give them a try. Daily specials! The ambiance is simple and clean.

Had ordered my food on line and it said it would be ready in 20 minutes gave them 40 and my food…read morewasn't ready still upon arrival. The restaurant was dead, I was the only one there. So no excuses to why my food was t ready! As I came in I didn't know that the person who was eating at the table and dogged me was the cook! As she went to go and prepare my food I didn't see her wash her hands! Thank God I only ordered 2 tacos cuz I did not eat them! Customer service was bad and they are extremely rude! No wonder it's always dead! Never again! 0 stars

Every time we go, everything is absolutely wonderful. The food is on point every time, and service…read moretimes are always super fast. Absolutely love these guys and anyone serving is always exceedingly kind and courteous. Coming from someone that also works in food service, these guys always do the most for their customers. And we always leave satisfied.

Great food good service feels like home and they are fast and easy always happy to see you!!!read more

Nice little place. Server was super friendly and accommodating. Four of us got together to just…read morespend time together. I had Enchiladas Mexicanas and added chicken. I haven't ever found any restaurant that makes enchiladas like my mother-in-law. With the exception of too much chicken. . . these were just like hers. The rice and beans were good too. Chips were warm and the salsa had good flavor with just the right amount of heat. Friends had enchiladas, flautas, and sopes. Everyone had positive things to say about the food. They have alcohol (beer) and serve Coke products. The only problem. . . women be careful with the toilet. Very wobbly. I thought it was going to break underneath me.

With so many Mexican restaurants here in town it's hard to be a stand out but we really enjoyed the…read moretacos and nachos! Large servings and everything tasted fresh. We will definitely order here again.