I can't believe I never left a review. I've been coming here for over 30 years. The food tasted better back in the day but i still come. It's just a family tradition at this point when I visit Stockton. I love the deep fried quesadilla, it's the only place I've ever had it. I typically get the same thing when I come. Their lunch specials are available everyday and I love it. Service is hit and miss, sometimes they have long wait times and others, you get served quickly. It's a beautiful view of Quail Lakes while you dine. read more

Met up with a buddy of mine at this wonderful Mexican restaurant! Really cool location right off the lake and we had got a warm greeting our server Donella was very sweet and attentive. The portions as you can see from the photos were substantial we could barely eat the whole meal and I highly recommend it. read more

Arroyo's Mexican Cafe - Great combo meal chicken and beef burrito and enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Stockton, California

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*Returning Customer* Yummm Arroyo's is sooo good! I've been here 3+ plus times with my coworkers! The service is always Kind and Polite. They are fast at assisting you and always try to accommodate you! I love to sit by the water so whenever I go - I ask for a water booth! The food is equally delicious; I've gotten the gravy enchiladas and regular enchiladas : 10/10. I have also tried their Fried Quesadilla with Beef 10/10 it's sooo good! Such a beautiful restaurant to eat at and spend some time catching up with friends/family or coworkers! :) read more

Arroyo's Mexican Cafe - The view - Mexican Near Me - Stockton, California

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We love location, which is Perfect and the interior was very nice.Our Combination Plate was delicious. The Tortillas were EXTRA LARGE and Freshly Made! Stephanie was a Welcome Delight and a Perfect Server. We haven't been here in over 20 years and we enjoyed the visit. I have ONE REQUEST THAT THE STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS HAVE A LITTLE MORE TEQUILA & Strawberry, please We will return. read more

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Food was so horrible, so far worse Mexican food ever, meatballs soup taste like canned tomatoes, Chiles rellenos was no Chile relleno at all, los huevos rancheros a la chicana was the only thing we can eat and only because we where hungry. read more

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Very good, best homemade tortillas I've ever had! Very good rice and beans and I loved their steak chimichanga!

Arroyo's is a stockton staple that i've never had the chance to try until today. my boyfriends family comes here often for family dinners so we stopped by together for brunch. I love the decorations and atmosphere. Weekends tend to be busier but we came on a weekday afternoon. the water view is beautiful and adds to the pizzazz when you're eating with someone. it's the service was very quick and attentive. our server was so sweet! the food was also very good I would say not as salty as I would like but really good nonetheless, we both got deep fried quesadillas (yummm) and a horchata. they start you off with chips and salsa, love love LOVE the salsa it was perfectly spicy. the prices are also super good for the amount of food you get and the quality along with the service, we'll be coming back often :D read more

Arroyo's Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Stockton, California

Service = great Drinks = great (guava margarita 10/10) View = great Food = meh 2/10 at best, i didn't eat even half of my food; wasn't worth the calories; very disappointing read more

Hands down, the best enchiladas with the best sauce, the best beans, and the best flour tortillas I have ever had. I live in So Cal, and there is nothing that comes close to being as good as Arroyos. The staff always works hard and you never have to flag them down, they're always around. They could use some better chips and salsa, but that's about the only thing I would improve there. read more

I've been coming here for years. The food and service are great. The restaurant is located in a nice spot in north Stockton.

The food is delicious and there's a variety of dishes . The service is courteous and friendly, making one feel at home. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. read more

I placed a phone order. It was ready in 10-15 minutes. I ordered a beef quesadilla lunch. It was about $12-13 which is not bad for a full plate. I enjoyed it. The lady at the register was nice and offered salsa. read more

Arroyo's Mexican Cafe - Beef quesadilla lunch $11 - Mexican Near Me - Stockton, California

Service was great and so was the food. Endless chips and salsa is served. We had a great window seat seeing quail lakes too. The restaurant is clean with nice decor. read more

From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and an atmosphere that immediately made me feel comfortable. The view of Quail Lakes from the dining area added such a peaceful, relaxing vibe to the meal. Now let's talk about the food--wow. Everything I ordered tasted like it was made with love and tradition. I had the Chicken Enchilada, and it was absolutely delicious--creamy, flavorful, and satisfying. The portion size was generous too, so I even had some to take home. I also had a beef burrito and it was packed with flavor--perfect for sharing (though I kind of wanted it all to myself!). What really stood out to me was how fresh everything tasted. You can tell they take pride in their recipes and don't cut corners. The flavors reminded me of home-cooked meals I grew up with--rich, comforting, and made with care. The service was just as impressive as the food. The staff was so friendly and attentive and genuinely seemed happy to be there. It made the whole experience even better. Arroyo's has that special something you don't find in every restaurant. It's not just the food (although the food is amazing)--it's the atmosphere, the people, and the feeling that you're somewhere that matters to the community. You can tell they've been around a long time and have earned their reputation for a reason. Whether you're going for a casual lunch, a family dinner, or just want some good, old-fashioned comfort food, Arroyo's Mexican Cafe is definitely worth a visit. It's one of those places you'll go to once--and then keep coming back to again and again. read more

I ordered the fried chimichanga it was really good the service overall was great will be going again

I'd like to start by saying I thoroughly enjoy supporting local establishments. I would consider Arroyos a local Mexican restaurant that has been around for generations with a humble beginning. The food (5/5): I ordered the Chicken Enchilada Suiza. My partner ordered the Beef Enchiladas with their signature red meat sauce. I would say that what definitely gives this place 5 stars in food is the quality of the meat. The chicken in my enchiladas was very tender, large, juicy white meat. My partners beef enchiladas were incredible with huge chunks of beef with almost pot roast like texture that was very soft and juicy. Lastly I'd like to mention that the signature beef red sauce is wonderful. The shredded beef bits in the sauce are also of the same quality meat (NOT GROUND BEEF), also reminded me of pot roast like "chitlins". The service (5/5): Very friendly and attentive staff, we had an interaction with three female staff members and they were all wonderful and very pleasant people. Everyone was Very kind and greeted us with big smiles. I can tell the employees are happy and in their element. The food came out quickly, our drinks were never empty, and we were checked on at least four different times by staff. The ambiance (5/5), like your favorite local Mexican restaurant BUT BETTER, a phenomenal view of the lake with huge windows. For such a large establishment, it still felt cozy with the different levels and rooms with alternative seating. There is bar seating, diner seating, booths, tables. They could easily accommodate any group. All in all we had a very pleasant experience and I look forward to returning and supporting this restaurant and staff again. read more

Arroyo's Mexican Cafe - Beef Enchiladas with their signature red meat sauce - Mexican Near Me - Stockton, California

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Great location. View of the lake. Margaritas were delicious. Service was a little slow and the food came out warm and not hot. But still delicious. read more

Arroyo's Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Stockton, California

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Most of the time the service is excellent. The food is good pretty much all the time. I like that we can sit in booths overlooking the water. The owner can be a little entitled, but he's not around all the time, so that's not something I worry too much about. For good Mexican Food with a decent atmosphere and service, this is a go to place. read more

I feel bad to give 2 stars because the servers were really nice but the food was not good. This was probably the worst chile rellano I ever had, you can tell they don't make it fresh at all. The enchilada I ordered was dry and the meat in the crunchy taco was dry and bland. This is was my first time here. read more

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Very beautiful spot they are in. Server was very very nice. The food is ok. Idk if I would come and dine again. read more

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This was the place my boyfriend took me for our 1st date 4 years ago. The service was great and the food is authentic. read more

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The beef Fajitas were horrible and dry. Came as a plate with a little pile of meat and all the cold veggies around it that made it cold. If anything don't order the fajitas. Mabe it was an off night. Service was good. The ambiance was the place was not busy at all. read more

Ok first of all let me say we have been going here for years ! And food is a hit and miss !! Today we went and the service was great and my mechilada was excellent!!! Food was just ok!! Beef alil dry!! Salsa was great!! Tortillas was really good!! My granddaughter had chicken strip that were alil dry!! Ambiance water view always good!! Over all it was good and we will be back !! Like I said hit and miss so next time we hope better!! I'll put up pics so you can see!! It looks good lol but we love this place and will be back!! See u soon!! read more

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Always a pleasure to dine at Larry's cantina. Big ol' steaks, homemade tortillas, tamales, and beautiful view of the lake. Staff always friendly and nicely dressed in a traditional uniform. Try something different every time you go because why wouldn't you. read more

Sorry but this is a miss. Don't waste your time or money. Chili Colorado tasted like it was made with liver. Chicken used in taco and enchilada tasted canned. Rice and beans tasted old and bland. Sloooow but very nice staff. It's so bad that my husband and I actually left half our food uneaten. That never happens. The beer was the best thing about the meal. read more

Always a great place to visit. The food is made with great care like your mother would cook. The potions are large and the service is excellent, I would always recommend them. Thank you very much for a great meal. read more

The staff, facility and service were excellent. I had not been there in a few years. I was dismayed at how the food quality and amount had gone downhill. The beef taco had large chunks of three day old dried out pot roast. The chicken enchilada had no flavor and very little sauce. Very disappointed. read more

I saw this place on KCRA last night, as they were doing a story about businesses who were having a hard time with the pandemic. I decided to come down from Sacramento for lunch. I could get out of the house, show them a little support,and make this my 200th review. I walked in, and everyone was very friendly. It's a large well kept space, and some of the tables overlook the water. They also have a full bar. The food overall was good. They started me with a big basket of chips and salsa. The chips were good, not greasy, and the salsa had good flavor, and a definite "zip" to it. It definitely got my attention, without making me sweat or blowing out my palate. I decided to go with the basics. I chose the 3 item combo with rice and beans. I liked the rice. It was not mushy or bland, and the beans were good, also. I liked the flavor, and they had just the right consistency. Not too stiff, and not too soupy. The best of the 3 items was the beef taco. instead of ground or shredded beef, the beef was cubed. It was tender, and had a good flavor. The chile relleno was excellent tasting, but the fact that the breading was a bit soggy brought it down just a bit. The least successful was the shredded chicken enchilada. The shredded chicken was tender, but it was bland. The enchilada needed more sauce. With some salt, it was better. Thinking back, I should have either used some of the salsa or maybe some of my beans to "zhuzh it up" a bit. I did eat the whole meal, and I was stuffed. Overall, it was good. Lunch and a soda came out to $20 before tip. Yeah, you'd pay a little less at a "hole in the wall" at a strip mall, but for a nice place like this, it was reasonable. I'd like to try some of the other items on the menu the next time I'm in town. Thanks. read more

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This place is absolutely horrible. I called in and ordered 30mins before I arrive. They called me 20mins and said it was ready for pickup. The girls running the register were making multiple mistakes when I called to order... they kept getting my order wrong and it was a simple enchilada combo. I receive the food maybe 20-30mins after standing there waiting. There were no napkins, forks, or even chips and salsa in the bag. I guess now you have to pay for chips and salsa?? I get home to eat and I realize I waited all that time to spend almost 40bucks on two cold soggy beef enchiladas with nasty red sauce, hardly any beans and rice--I said extra beans and rice... Oh and they added salad anyways after I specifically said to the girl on the phone several times I wanted no salad! Don't even try their Horchata unless you wanna be in a diabetic comma. I beg of you newcomers to take your hard earned money elsewhere! The service at this place SUCKS, the service is very slow, and the food is just as bad--I'm actually considering Taco Bell over this place. Although very beautiful inside and has a great location, it'd be nice if a restaurant with satisfying portion sizes and good food could replace arroyos. read more

Arroyo's Mexican Cafe - Syrupy Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Stockton, California

Wanted to update after we tried the burrito and it was almost inedible. Too much red sauce and the shredded beef was dry which is odd when it was drowned in their red sauce. I'm sad this place was such a disappointment. read more

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Best place to eat. My wife introduced this place to me and not only do they have exceptional service, the owner is amazing! Even one time gave me free extra salsa (the $6 12oz one)! They are the best! Thank you so much again sir! I really appreciate it! God bless! read more

My coworkers and I had a chance to stop by and have lunch at Arroyo's. We were sat towards the back with a nice view of the water. The service we received was great as the hostess and waitress were attentive and energetic. Our meal consisted of a quesadilla, chicken soup, a salad and taco lunch. The salsa had a nice kick to it with crunchy chips. All were tasty and of great prices. We spent less than $60 for 4 of us including sodas. I am sure we will return again in the near future. read more

This used to be a favorite spot for me but saying I'm disappointed is an understatement. The food was severely overcooked and under seasoned. The lettuce tasted better than the food. The only thing good was the server. That was the third attempt over a period of time so I won't be returning. read more

Horrible service super slow with to go orders I waited 30min for damn soup when I asked where my order was they stated it would be another 10min I was on my lunch break and couldn't wait any longer! Thanks for making me miss lunch! I will never go there again and I have been a loyal customer for years! This place is complete trash now! read more

The service was bad, my food was cold, my drink have to resend it back but they bring me the same drink with the same straw so I know they didn't redo it, I ordered a ribeye and got fatting meat, ordered more cheese never came, bad service, bad drinks, bad food!!! I won't recommend to any one read more

Came here for my husband's team dinner, ordered a deep fried shrimp quesadilla it was more of an empanada but it was delicious. Service was good no complaints. Husband had shrimp cocktail and he said the flavor was good, could have used more shrimp for sure and a little less tomato juice overall good. Would recommend for quick dine in read more

Don't waste your money. The food is awful, and the servants do not check up on you to see if you want another drink or need anything. The owner is rude to boot! I went to medical facility there in the same location and my wife was starving so we stopped to eat. Just a bad experience in all! read more

So first of all let me say that this place used to be my favorite place to eat. I have given them several reviews over the past complementing on how great their food is. However, after my experience today, I will not revisit. We came out to eat with my husband, my mom, and my two kids tonight. They had their nerve to charge an 18% gratuity on our bill saying we are a party. WTF??? When asked what it was for, the waitress stated because we were a party! Whoa. Since when did they automatically charge a tip. I always put cash on the table for a tip so this was uncalled for. As you can see in the bottom of my receipt in the pictures, the waitress crossed out the tip choices and chose her own... This place must be losing money because they are ripping folks off. I tried not to make it about race but it's clear as day that my kids and my mom are African American and the discrimination was definitely present. When i asked to speak to the manager, I was totally ignored. Instead, she stated "if i didn't want to tip, i should have just said that" That's where i draw the line. And i started to snatch her up but my disabled mother was with me. And we ALL left her a tip anyway. Greedy ass people. I'd rather to go to nasty ass Cancun instead of this place ever again read more

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I ordered the chicken quesadilla lunch (deep fried) it was not worth $11. This plate came with rice and beans. Not only did they give a small portion. The rice was kind of hard and the refried beans tasted like it was 2 days old. The shredded chicken wasn't bad just sort of runny from the sauce. Very bland flavor. Just not impressed overall!!! 2 thumbs down read more

So depending what you get the food could be a Solid 4, or an ok 3. I leaning on 3 for myself when it comes to what I got to eat. I had a beef taco, cheese enchilada (red sauce) and a deep fried Quesadilla. The deep friend quesadilla is Amazing!!! Love the flavor and I would order again, maybe add some gravy on top next time. Now the two was ok, nothing to rave about. Enchilada was a little dry, maybe because went late the sauce had dried up, but not what I'm used to. My grandma had the Chicken Soup, she loved it. My wife had the Enchiladas Suizas, she liked it. Overall we were happy with the food, service was sometimes slow, but they were busy to be fair. All the servers had smiles. Do recommend coming here if just for the Deep Fried Quesadillas and a drink. We'll be back for sure, decent food overall. read more

Arroyo's Mexican Cafe - Beef taco, deep fried quesadilla and cheese enchilada. Beans were good, rice is a little bland, but some salt fixed that :) - Mexican Near Me - Stockton, California