Two of the best cadallac Margaritas ever! Super nice…read morepeople, got salsa! Loved it! Perfection

That Salsa Verde is Spicy! I love it! I didn't get to experience the service at the restaurant but…read morethe take out service was very nice! They made sure to give utensils and napkins, so plus side for that. Now for what I ate from here. I got an Asada Wet Burrito topped with Salsa Verde. The burrito itself looked really nice, the overall flavor was good; not great. Something about the Asada itself, just didn't really do it for me personally. It was shredded and sliced at the same time in different parts of the burrito, but it all tasted the same; plain. They made a pretty hefty burrito! So points for that! The show stopper here was the Salsa Verde on top! The sauce I topped my burrito with was the salsa verde, but they also do red sauce if you choose. Their was beautiful soft and meaty pieces of Chile verde meat on top and the sides of the burrito, that meat was waaaayyyyy better than the asada. So go for that meat choice instead! The salsa verde is spicy! Great heat and flavor to it! Pro Tip: order a side of salsa verde to go with your burrito. It tends to get dry after your first few bites, so keep an extra side of sauce for topping and dipping! The cost of the burrito is $13.99 and I do feel it is worth the price. I would definitely come back and try out another burrito, but next time with a different meat. I would even be so keen on trying one of the Tortas they have on the menu. Come check this place out if you're in Visalia and looking for another Mexican Restaurant to try out! They have a very nice sized menu with plenty of stuff for Everyone!

El Tapatio doesn't waste time with frills. You walk in, order at the counter, pay first, eat later…read more Respect. The staff is patient, even when you're staring down the menu like it's a test you didn't study for. The place fills fast. By the time I was halfway through my meal, the room was packed, heavy wooden tables, yellow walls, colorful figures scattered around, ranchero music cutting through the chatter. It's the kind of noise that tells you people actually want to be here. I went with the chile relleno. The rice? Basic, nothing to write about. The beans? Solid, especially with cheese melted over the top, the kind of detail that makes you nod mid‑bite. The relleno itself was the star: tender chile stuffed with cheese, soft breading, and a sauce that carried real flavor. Every forkful reminded me why this dish is a staple. Drinks come in to‑go cups, which threw me at first, but it fits the vibe, practical, no nonsense. El Tapatio feels like a place you can drop into for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and know you'll walk out fed, satisfied, and maybe humming along to the music. It's not trying to reinvent Mexican food. It's just serving it straight, and serving it well.

Been here a long time ago and recently came back and I've ordered tons of different items here most…read morerecently the shrimp ceviche it was delicious! All time favorite here is the menudo it's so good with a nice big serving

Hands down some of the BEST Mexican food around! Everything we've tried is amazing, but anything…read morewith the salmon is an absolute must, and the shrimp tacos are seriously next level. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and so good that we crave it all the time! My ONLY complaint... PLEASE get on DoorDash or Uber Eats!! We would order from you way more often if delivery was an option. I know I can't be the only one! Your food is way too good not to be delivered straight to our door.

One of my favorite places to eat especially when they have their Berry Bay salad. Unfortunately…read morethat's not very often or for very long. My son and husband love the burritos and my daughter and I love the salads. The staff is always super friendly and engaging and treat me like a friend (probably because I'm in here so often lol)

Best Mexican restaurant! Super clean, wonderful food and the staff are the absolute best!read more

I would give this place zero stars if I could. This place used to be good. But in the past several…read moreyears, it's completely gone downhill both in customer service, quality of the food, & its pricing. The portions have gotten noticeably smaller, however the prices continue to rise. What you are served is definitely not worth what Azul's charges you. This place used to be a regular go-to spot for myself when I am in Visalia, which is quite often. My sister & her husband were weekly regulars there & were (allegedly) friends with the owner. The last several times I've been there for a meal with my sister & BIL the owner has come over to say hello, but she has not seemed genuine or at all happy to see my sister & BIL. Instead, her "hellos" & the quick small talk that is expected of an owner greeting their regulars seemed incredibly forced & just completely inorganic. It was like she did not want us there, found it annoying that we were there, & did not appreciate our business at all. That made me feel very uncomfortable. The last time my family was there, it was my sister, mother, & their friend (a Visalia local) that were dining in. My mother picked up the check & paid by debit card & rounded up the just under $70 bill to $90 for the tip. When she looked at her bank statement a few days later, she discovered that the server had charged $100. My mom called my sister, who told her to call the owner & let her know what happened to make it right. They were trying to give the benefit of the doubt, but at the same time knew the chances of an experienced server mistaking a 2-digit total for a 3-digit total is highly unlikely. When my mother called the restaurant to speak to the owner, she kept my mother waiting on hold for the longest time. After the owner finally did come to the phone, she was very rude to my mom: didn't say hello or ask how she was. The owner completely dismissed the occurrence, saying that the server who ran the card was one of her best girls & longest employees & that there was no way that could have happened. The way she spoke to my mother, it was like she was trying to make my mother feel like it was her fault, & was making an issue out of nothing. My mom assured her that she had copies of the receipt with the correct total, to which the owner rudely said something like "okay, so what now? You want the $10 back?" completely dismissively. My mother tried to be polite--as this was a "friend" of my sister's & my sister & BIL were still at that point regulars--so she said the next time they came in to dine, they could discount that tab by $10. Obviously, that never happened. When my BIL found that out, he & my sister both decided they would no longer give their business to such a place. None of us have been back since. I do not recommend eating here. You will get mediocre food at an expensive price tag. Plus you will run the risk of dishonest servers over tipping themselves under the protection of an owner who clearly does not care & puts her customers down. If this was the experience of regular customers, I can only imagine how the non-regulars are treated...

Great Excellent place to eat Food is amazingly delicious…read moreexcellent Service is excellent most of All owners are amazingly nice great people

I love Mexican food and I'm 1/4 Mexican. This place has been around since 1976 so if I'm a bit…read moreharsh it's because they should know better. I checked Yelp but I neglected to sort by date. Some of the best reviews were many years ago. I ordered the chile verde burrito, wet, and my girlfriend ordered the fish taco Friday special. Chile verde has different sized pork chunks in a delicious green sauce but the meat was inconsistent in size with most pieces being rock hard, or fat/gristle. No pieces were tender. Chile verde should be tender. I can make better Chile verde in an Instant Pot with pork shoulder and a jar of Herdez green salsa. I trim my meat well though. No surprises. The fish tacos were attractive. They resembled fish sticks though. They had a bread crumb coating, were cooked earlier, and reheated before putting in the taco shell. Not beer batter fried aka Baja style. The taco shells were soft yellow corn tortillas with the texture of flour tortillas. These tortillas were really good! Avocado and fresh cilantro was a nice touch. No special fish taco sauce was used, but might improve the fish sticks. Rice was a solid hit for both of us. We make it like this at home with shrimp/tomato bouillon. The beans were ok. I ended up "returning" the inedible chile verde and they dutifully replaced it with a different burrito. The service was 5/5. The place itself is clean and neat and spacious. No complaints there.

Flan: It's pretty good. Maybe a bit more dense than what I'm used to, almost like cheesecake, but…read moreit was honestly pretty good. Beef Tostada with beans and beef taco: Also pretty good. The tostada is a bit flimsy, but that's alright. The beef itself is super yummy. The only turn off for me was that they used shredded colby jack (?maybe?) cheese instead of queso fresco. But every place is different, and it didn't taste bad at all. Jamaica: Also super yummy. The place is pretty clean, and the only thing I'd say is that when asking the cashier about what comes as a topping on your tostadas, make sure you ask about onions. She didn't tell me that onions came with the tostada but luckily I don't mind. She was pretty nice.

Huge Thank You to Alejandra for her always amazing customer service! So sweet and always treats you…read morelike family. Also a thank you to whoever was cooking this morning! The food came out super fresh, like piping hot fresh! Jess got the #6 which is the Enchilada plate "comes with beans and rice" and she got her Enchiladas with just cheese. I've been craving an Asada Burrito, so I opted to try again and get one this morning. Tortilla is always delicious! They packed the meat and rice in this thing for me so well! I also opted for no guacamole cause that comes standard and I also added rice for a little extra charge. The meat was still just ok to not really for me tbh. It wasn't really fatty, but either the cut or the seasoning they're using. It wasn't bad this time. I would definitely eat it if I was on the side of town and craving asada again, but I wouldn't make it my "go-to" burrito. The green salsa was the perfect amount of heat without being spicy. Nobody was mad making this one as we say lol. Today's experience was great and I know Jess will definitely be coming back for some enchiladas. I just gotta find a meat that works with me here. Cause it's definitely worth the trip when they're giving quality like today!

The new and updated Alejandra's is open since the tragic fire and it's beautiful inside! The food…read moreis still the same, with some new menu items and speciality margaritas. My favorite thing to order is their beans and rice with their famous chips and salsa! Some things to keep in mind: -Patio is now more enclosed and not pet friendly (service animals only). -Parking is free but extremely busy during lunch or evenings on the weekdays! You might have to make a few laps on main or try a free all day parking. -They don't take reservations, but they have a room to rent for bigger parties. They are definitely less busy since opening so there isn't such a long wait time and most of the staff is super friendly and nice! Happy to see a classic staple back on Main Street.

I know Alejandra's sadly burned down a few years ago, so I never had the chance to experience it…read morebefore the fire. This was my first visit to the rebuilt location. Overall, I wouldn't say the food is bad--it just didn't have the bold flavors I typically look for in Mexican food. If you're someone who's sensitive to spice or doesn't enjoy the smoky, rich flavors found in many traditional Mexican dishes, this may actually be a great fit for you. My biggest concern was that the prices didn't quite match the overall quality. The service, however, was excellent. Maribel took great care of us and was friendly, attentive, and made the experience enjoyable. I ordered the Tostada Compuesta with grilled chicken. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the guacamole was fresh and good, though fairly standard. The highlight of the dish was definitely the homemade fried tortilla shell. It was perfectly crispy, not greasy at all, and held together well, but I wished it had a little more seasoning. My son ordered a regular ground beef burrito, and we added cheese and rice (he likes to keep things simple). He enjoyed it, although he thought it had a little too much rice. Personally, I didn't mind since we had paid extra to add it. My husband ordered the Two-Item Combo with shredded beef. The tacos were on the smaller side and somewhere between soft and crispy. The rice and beans were decent, but neither really stood out. The complimentary chips and salsa were also just okay. The salsa was a bit runny and could have used more spice and flavor. The standout of the entire meal was the El Gran Patrón cocktail. Made with Patrón Añejo, Patrón Citrónge, and served with a side shot of Grand Marnier, it was absolutely delicious and easily my favorite part of the experience. Our total came to about $84 for the three of us, which felt a little expensive for what we received. The night before, I had spent just over $60 feeding five people at another restaurant and even had leftovers. Everyone values dining differently, but for me, the overall value just wasn't there.

Greeted warmly followed by amazing, quick service! Best place to support local and get a yummy…read moremeal! Always quick, fresh, fast and best service!

So, let's chat! Are you into breakfast burritos? Oh man! Okay let's go for a deep dive!…read more This is a small shop located on a street that gives off Main Street vibes in a small town. The ambiance is like a hole in the wall, but do not judge a book by its cover. The service is fast too! So, onto the goodies. I ordered the carnè asada burrito with both red and green chili. It had beans, rice, and cilantro inside! You can also request for cheese. The burrito had authentic Mexican flavors! Unlike the typical Karen burrito from California tortilla. I loved the spicy notes, the savoriness of the ingredients, and also the generous portions! I definitely will be back to try more burritos! This was a great breakfast to start my day.