Baja Fresh

Panchito burritos had zero flavor--No seasoning, not even salt. My wife and I had to add…read moreseasonings and salt to the burritos in order to eat them because they were so bland that they were difficult to eat. The nachos were soggy with 90% refried beans (I thought nachos were mostly chips and cheese? Where was the cheese?!?! ) I remember when Frank used to run the restaurant and his wife would cook--Those were the good old days. Unfortunately, I'm writing a review because this has once again been a below par meal we've had from here and may not chance our money here again. Sorry Frank, but it's just not the same place we used to love when we started going 23 or so years ago. Anyways, I wish the best of luck to you guys. Please strive to take this place back to its original standard.

We went to La Huerta Vieja 2100 Standiford Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 and really enjoyed our visit. I…read morehad the 2 chimichangas plate and Jovita had a single enchilada plate. The service here is amazing as is the food. I highly recommend coming here. Just know that Sundays can be very busy but everyone working is working hard. The restaurant is kept clean and has an inviting atmosphere.

Chile relleno in red sauce

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Ice water

Chili's

3.1(292 reviews)

1.4 mi

Chilis completely exceeded my expectations and is the kind of place I'd confidently recommend to…read moreanyone looking for a memorable meal. We ordered the ribs, sausage, and Cajun shrimp pasta, and every dish arrived piping hot, incredibly fresh, and bursting with flavor. The appetizer, triple dipper, set the tone right away rich, satisfying, and clearly made with care. And the dessert was a true highlight beautifully prepared, and the perfect finish to an already impressive meal. Service was just as outstanding as the food. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel taken care of throughout the entire visit, ensuring we had everything we needed without ever being annoyed. Place is nice and clean and feels at home. One of the best surprises was the portion size generous to the point that we left with plenty of leftovers, which honestly made the experience even better the next day.

Been going to Chilis since the 1990's and there was 2 things they were known for. Baby back ribs…read more(I want my baby back, baby back ribs jingle) and their fajitas! It's been awhile since Ive been to Chilis and was craving for their steak fajitas. But before I go into details about the food. Let me talk about Service- 5 stars. Andrew our waiter was attentive and got us refills on the chips and salsa and my soda without asking. Everyone was top notch. Even when we left, the hosts said goodbye as we left. 5 stars for all Now we had the bottomless chips and salsa- recipe hasn't changed so tasted like what we remember. 5 stars Now my steak fajita. First thing I noticed, NO GUAC on my condiments! I asked Andrew about that and he said they took that off 5 months ago. I could add it for a fee which I declined. Now the steak fajita - Lost its sizzle , the grill plate they used is different from the cast iron they use to use. The sizzle to the table was weak. As for the steak they used, it definitely has changed. Making the fajita without the guac definitely changed the taste on my fajita growing up. And for that, I give it 3 stars My wife got the ancho salmon, seemed like she enjoyed it. I gave her more of my Spanish rice since it's a small portion they give. As a Chilis reward member, we did get the chips and salsa for free. Nice reward. 5 stars Overall, my experience was great but I doubt I will get the steak fajita again since it's not the same. But they do have other things to try at a good price. For that, I give it just 4 stars

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La Familia Juarez Restaurant

4.0(82 reviews)

6.0 mi

Great food with a welcoming atmosphere. This place has been a staple in the community for many…read moreyears and has consistently maintained high standards. Will continue to support this business until proven otherwise.

We ordered take-out- the chili verde burrito to have with friends at our house. They were…read more delicious as always!! We have been going there for over 20 yrs and even though we have moved from the neighborhood , we still have to drive there when the cravings hit us. A forever favorite! Good food, good service, kind owners.

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La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant & Bar

3.3(461 reviews)

4.7 mi

Everything was delicious. The menu was excellent, and everyone was incredibly friendly and…read morewelcoming. The prices were very reasonable. I would definitely come back. Thank you! Todo estuvo delicioso, un menú muy rico y un trato amable y espectacular por parte de todos. Buenos precios. Regresaría sin duda alguna. Gracias!

The service was horrible at the Oakdale Road RESTAURANT location. It was very obvious that I was…read morebeing ignored and treated indifferent by staff. I arrived at 11 AM and never received my lunch. Finally, I decided to leave at 1:15 PM. I would not recommend this restaurant to any dark Hispanic, mixed race, or black families.

Decorations at the door

Molcajete Shrimp , chicken and asada I believe

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Baja Fresh

3.1(63 reviews)

6.8 mi

Love this baja fresh! Everything was hot and fresh. The new diablo sauce is sooo good. I tried it…read moreon the diablo crispy shrimp tacos. The chicken quesidillas, $11 burrito meal deal and fajitas here are also amazing. The mango salsa is my favorite at baja also. We will definitely be back!

Eric gave us great customer service and these days that's hard to come by at certain food…read moreestablishments . Thank you Eric !

Always Clean restaurant , Fresh Food :)

Grilled fish Tacos

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Diablo crispy shrimp tacos

El Rosal No 2

3.3(210 reviews)

5.2 mi

Been going here for years but never actually left them a review…read more So came here for lunch at 1 pm. First thing always is you have to wait to be seated. It can be hit or miss if you catch a waitress attention to get seated. As usual, it took a few minutes to get a waitress to seat me. Let's talk about the food. Our waitress was Cecilia, very nice lady. Asked for our drinks first and then brought the chips and the salsa and cabbage for our table. Salsa- I do like their salsa which has a nice kick and spice to it. Good thickness that clings to the corn tortilla chips well. 5 stars Their corn chips- not thin and not greasy. Can hold the salsa without breaking. I like it 5 stars I ordered the beef enchilada with red sauce along with rice and beans . Nothing too spectacular with the enchilada... just beef wrapped in the corn tortilla and adding red sauce and cheese. Overall good portion of rice and beans. Can't complain since I know what to expect from El rosal. Overall, I frequent el rosal enough to say that their food is good that I do come back.

This Mexican plan is surprisingly very good. Not sure why the reviews are bad here…read more We went to celebrate my future MIL's birthday. The server is very nice, she gave abundant chips, gave bean dips and salsa (only one serving of dips though, which makes sense but wants to make it clear). I have ordered a chicken torta, the chicken is pounded very thin, nice crispy and well breaded. Inside there's lettuce (not a big fan, should have asked not to put), tomatoes, nice bean spread. The bread is very nice and lightly toasted. The fries are ok though. Everyone on the table enjoyed their foods as well. The ambiance is average but food is very good. I will definitely visit again.

Carne asada quesadilla...Carne Asada is DELICIOUS

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Margarita...yum yum

Krépe Dog

4.5(170 reviews)

5.9 mi

Was in Modesto for my niece's swim meet over the weekend. This truck graced us with its presence…read moreand thankful that it did. Their menu is pretty inviting with the vibrancy of the photos and the originality of the items. Their menu is comprised of everything hot dogs and fries. From hot dogs topped with crushed hot cheetos to fries topped with carne asada. They even had a hot dog topped with a fried egg. You walk up and are met with a smile. They are more than happy to answer questions and accommodate as much as they can. They truly want you to come back and if I ever see this truck again, I would be hard pressed NOT to come back.

My my! Am I lucky this place set up shop at the Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock. After deciding…read moreon fair food, I felt the cravings of a hit dog and some fries; then I noticed a truck serving both... But with some flavor and style. Many of the choices carry a street-style Mex-American flavor along with some basics. For example they had some with hot Cheetos and sone with elotes, which is corn kernels off the cob. They say they are loaded hot dogs and yeah they are. I decided on the Messy Dog with onions, jalapeño, jack cheese, house sauce and carne asada, wow. As for fries, I played it safe with Chili Cheese Fries. This one came with nacho cheese so that was a plus for me. The Messy Dog was great, in fact I was offered a fork and I said yes, and luckily I made a good decision there, This came loaded, just as the picture showed, coming as advertised. When you see this thing, you may ask yourself, "Where is the hot dog?" It is there buried underneath by all the sauces, cheese and carne asada. By the time the hot dog shows up it was still hot and had a good crunch and texture to it, making it chewable and mouth-watery for me. The carne asada was chopped into tiny bits and brought another flavor and the onions had the right caramelization to back up the load, wonderful recommendation. The Chili Cheese Fries were seasoned well and maintained its crunch for some time. nacho cheese was melted and creamy enough to keep me from wanting to waste the boat. TBF, I was at a fair when I tried this place, so the prices were high, but fortunately there was a large amount of food served therefore it didn't come off as a waste of money ( around $15 to $20 , however the dogs and fries are sold separately, no combos or anything). Being in a fair it was the kind of environment expected at a county fair: Benches, canopies, hot weather and family entertainment. Yeah, I would try this place again wherever I may find them, Krèpe Dog. Loaded Dogs and Fries. Check me in.

Messy Dog and Sancho Dog

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La Morenita

3.5(279 reviews)

8.4 mi

I visited La Morenita after a really long time to have dinner with my sister. The prices since last…read moretime I visited have really gone up a lot. We ordered cheese enchiladas and chicken fajitas this time. The service was good. The waitress checked on us. We got seated in the garden patio and it was nice there. They kept it cool. The food was okay. The fajitas were served smoking hot with side of tortillas and sour cream, pico, and guacamole only. The veggies were well grilled and overall pretty tasty. I opted to not get beans. The enchiladas were okay. I didn't like them very much last time, and still didn't like them this time, either. We ordered the churro dessert. It came served with a side of ice cream and whipped cream. It was also okay. My visit to La Morenita was better this time than the last time, but still the menu felt pricier and probably won't come back. P.S. The chips and salsa were really yummy.

Stopped in for a quick dinner to go and ordered a burrito bowl (no rice) to go. Unfortunately, what…read moreI received was basically a cup layered with black beans, grilled chicken, cheese, and a small splash of sour cream. There was no lettuce, salsa, guacamole, tomatoes, or any of the other toppings you'd expect in a burrito bowl. I'm giving it 2 stars only because the beans and chicken tasted good. However, paying $23 for a bowl this bare is hard to justify. I even asked for salsa on the side, and it wasn't included with my order. For the price, I expected a much more complete meal. Unfortunately, this experience was disappointing, and I won't be returning.

Outside restaurant

Chile Colorado with rice and beans.

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Churro donut Dessert.

Taqueria El Compadre

3.5(219 reviews)

4.5 mi

Taqueria El Compadre is one of those reliable spots I've been going to for years. The menu has a…read moregreat selection, the prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous. The breakfast burritos are huge and delicious, definitely worth trying. My usual order is the steak super burrito. Most of the time the steak is tender and really flavorful. Every once in a while it's not quite as good as other visits, but overall it's still one of my favorite burritos in town. They also have a great salsa bar, friendly staff, and the setup is easy: order at the counter, then they bring the food to your table. The restaurant is clean, the restrooms are roomy and well kept, and there's plenty of parking. Good food, fair prices, and a place I'm always happy to go back to.

I thought I took a photo of my order. I guess I forgot. Anyway, I ordered refried beans and jack…read morecheese à la carte. It was a generous sized portion for about 4-5 dollars. I enjoyed them. The cashier was helpful and friendly. It was pretty busy inside. While I waited for my to-go order, I noticed they had a special board. I wish I would have seen it before ordering. They had a few different meals for around 11 or 12 dollars. I thought they sound good too.

The chips and guacamole are my all time favorite.

Birria - very good.

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Michelada, chips and salsa

Garcia JoJo's

3.2(318 reviews)

5.0 mi

I love Garcia JoJo's ! I've tried everything on the menu over the years and NEVER been…read moredisappointed in the quality of the food . This morning I had the Chile Verde Breakfast burrito. Very delicious ! It rocked seriously. It's now my " go to" . This definitely isn't Taco Bell kind of food . Might be a bit more pricey but it's well worth it . All the employees I've ever dealt with are very friendly and wonderful people ! I'll say it again . I love Garcia JoJo's !

I really wanted to give this place 5 stars but unfortunately I may have gotten the bad batch of…read morechips! Chips (which most places don't give with drive thru orders) were stale and I really wanted to enjoy them while eating my Egg & Bean Breakfast Burrito. The drive thru service was amazing. The lady who helped me was very helpful and extremely nice, which was cool and somewhat made my morning. They have some good specials during the week and every time I drive by there are plenty of people in both the drive thru and in the restaurant. Breakfast Bean and Egg Burrito was really good and the salsa that came with it was not spicy but it was flavorful which made up for it. I will be going back for both a daily special and a normal entree.

Seating inside from front door

I mean, were there flames? The husk is burnt through and the masa is actually blacked.

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Margaret G.

8 years ago

This place is awesome!!! The food is fresh and tasty. Very clean place and super friendly employees. They have a variety of food where to chose from. Im totally in love with this place! read more

Leeann C.

15 years ago

I love it. Eat out for lunch maybe once a week and that is where I go. I call in my order and them they know my name. Food there is perfect and service is awesome! read more

Terry P.

10 years ago

Great service and clean facility. Food was awesome so I ate to much. Front staff was pleasant and quick. They even help me to pick the type of food I may like read more

Lex R.

9 years ago

I waited over 20 minutes for a 4 dollar taco!!! Check out the pic of my taco!!! I have nothing else to write, except not coming back here again!! read more

Marcos S.

12 years ago

Good food here. Some say they are a little over priced though. The place is always clean and their food does always seem to be fresh.

Sandy P.

5 years ago

Was served a bad brown salad This place used to be good at one point not worth going there anymore read more

Marcia H.

3 years ago

The service is always slow even when there is nobody in the restaurant. Not sure how this can be.

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