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    4.3 (49 reviews)
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    Aime M.

    My go to place when I want a quesabirra. Always taste fresh & the consome is really flavorful. Very nice service that came to check on the table often.

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    Carolyn S.

    Yum! This hole in the wall will have you coming back and wanting to gate keep the spot! I'm not going to attempt to spell what I ordered because I definitely would spell it wrong HOWEVER their barbacoa and their pollo asada and carne asada are cooked perfectly. Not overcooked and dry which can be tricky with Barbacoa. Here, they steam the barbacoa which creates this amazing moist flavorful meat that just melts in your mouth. Service was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us the background on the restaurant. This place opened just a few weeks prior to Covid and managed to keep it going. During the down time they took the opportunity to revitalize the dining area, and the menu! Went from prepackaged and frozen items to fresh hand made quality dishes (so glad I can after the revitalization!) Chips and salsas are on point and I love anywhere that serves a bean salsa with a verde salsa - especially when they're amazing! 10/10 will be back (matter of fact I've already been back )

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    Rosa A.

    Very authentic! Got an order to go easy to order friendly service. Very small restaurant with modern renovations interior, but no windows. Probably be cozy for winter, but hot for summer to dine inside. Price is reasonable for this area, but not cheap. Based on the quality of the food it's worth it.

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    Cynthia A.

    I came here to try the birria ramen and it was delicious! The server was happy to tell us about their most popular dishes for next time (and there will be a next time). The chips were served with salsa and a bean dip. The bean dip left us wanting more. The birria ramen did not disappoint. It was quite the serving and the garnishes gave it so much flavor. The spicy salsa enhanced all the flavors. The server told us it would do so, and he was right. It's a small place with tv's. They play music which I enjoyed very much. They do not serve alcohol. Parking is easy in the lot. Although it's a small restaurant, I noticed a lot of takeout, which is always a good sign.

    Fish and prawn fajitas that my wife loved!
    David H.

    How would I sum up the taste of the food, the variety of dishes that are offered, the service and the friendliness of the owner in one word? A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. We've only eaten there twice (I had a carne asada burrito, my wife had some chicken soup and my bro-in-law had a bowl of birria the first time we were there) but today my wife had the prawns and fish fajitas while I had a barbacoa beef chimichanga. Our first trip there was excellent. Today it was nothing short of AMAZING. That is THE best chimichanga that I have EVER had in my life (and I've eaten a lot of them). The barbacoa was NOT too salty like it can be in some places. And the fact that they covered it with house-made queso and a lovely red sauce of some kind made it even better! My wife said that she would definitely eat the fish and prawn fajitas again! I can't wait to show the place to my sister. She'll love it just like my wife, bro-in-law and I do! Don't be put off by the outside appearance. The place is clean inside and Ruben (I'm not sure if it is spelled like that or Reuben) is a very engaging individual who is a joy to talk with!

    Better Oaxaca restaurant hosts a cool and clean eatery. I found my way here with a Yelp map.
    Deborah T.

    Best fish tacos I've ever had. Perfect! Not deep fried but cooked in a pan. The fresh tilapia came generously covered in herbs and spices. I don't know how the cook did it, but he or she used so little oil with the fish, that I did not see nor taste cooking oil. My server, a smiling lovely woman, suggested I might try their Aguas Frescas. They make a fresh watermelon drink with just a tad of sugar. She gave me wonderful table service, too. The chips were served with a warm bean dip and a green salsa, both quite delightful . The restaurant section is super clean and looks quite new. Also above the bar and the restaurant area they have some various fans going which move air quite nicely. I feel so comfortable having lunch here.

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    Lynne C.

    Craving tacos in a different city, 1st things 1st open yelp. I did a search and this place came up and looked really good. We pulled up and it's easy to find and parking right in front. Very modern inside, clean. The chips and salsa were different, and in such a good way. They give green salsa and a black bean warm dip. That was so good! 5 stars just for that dip & salsa. Between the two of us we got 4 regular tacos: 2 steak, 1 pastor & 1 carnitas and a can soda each and that was $23.98- I'd say that was a fantastic price for the food taste & quality.. and we're full. We're in this area a lot but have never stopped into this city/town and for sure will start coming by and trying more items. I believe they have homemade tortillas which is another added plus.

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    The food was nasty I really wish I can get my money back no seasoning and none of the meat and I feel like my stomach hurt.

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    Just what I wanted after a beach day! Delicious tacos, veggies, and sauces, casual and well priced!

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    Found this place on Yelp and was craving some Birria tacos. These were the best! Don't miss out and check them out!!

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    If you want to eat some delicious Birria Tacos... This is the spot. Nail it every time!

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    California burrito is a go-to for us and NEVER disappoints our cravings! Perfect comfort food.

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    Delicious food and prompt, friendly service. The place is packed for breakfast/brunch and they…read morehustle! Our party of 4 arrived at 10am on a Sunday and joined the waiting list. They have a great website that keeps you posted on wait times. Accurate w 30 min estimate. Upon our being seated, our server showed up within a few minutes and took our drink and food orders. Drinks showed up within minutes and food in another 10-15 min. We ordered: chilaquiles w smoked pork chop, chorizon con papas, churro French toast w eggs and bacon, and avocado and bacon benny. Food arrived hot with generous portions. Eggs ordered over easy were still gooey. All were happy and digging in. House unsweetened mango ice tea and mocha w Ghiradelli chocolate were standouts. They even gave us more coffee and iced tea to go. We'll be back for more breakfast as well as trying their lunch. Yay for small businesses that continue to deliver and in a prompt, friendly atmosphere!

    Chila Killers is such a great spot if you're craving a mix of Mexican and American flavors!…read more We ordered the steak and eggs and they were absolutely delightful perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I also highly recommend the Mexican Benedict...the meat was so tender and just melts in your mouth The place was busy (which says a lot!), but they had great music playing and the vibe was really fun. The servers were super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. And you have to try the French toast churros SO good! Definitely something to share because the portions are big and everything is perfect for sharing. Overall, the food was exceptional and I highly recommend checking this place out!

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    Marvin's Restaurant - One of the very reasons why I love it here! Such cuteness for my iced coffee

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    Marvin's continues to be my favorite breakfast spot to order chicken fried steak. It's made just…read morethe way it's supposed to be made. They use cube steak perfectly fried with a glossy gravy that's not straight out of a pouch.

    My sister has been here before and constantly raves about this restaurant. We decided to go and…read moregive it a try today. Service was super slow. We got there at 11 we were seated immediately and it took them about 30 minutes to take our order. Not to mention that the original girl who came to talk to us, was only able to take our drinks and she told us that another server would come back to get our actual food order. The mocha oaxaqueño was actually pretty good. The actual food I got was all right. To be honest it's a little strange when you go to a restaurant and the coffee is better than the actual plate. I got the chilaquiles, normally when you get this plate anywhere else, everything is kind of mixed together, which gives everything a good flavor. In this case the eggs were separated from the chorizo, which was also kind of separated from the actual chilaquiles. Since they were all separated, you couldn't really taste the flavor on the eggs or the chorizo of the Chilaquiles. Therefore, I was not a fan of the dish. I will say that while we were there, no one came to check on us or ask us if we liked our food or if we needed anything. The place inside is very loud and packed. Anyways, it was a little strange to eat somewhere where the server hardly talks to you in a restaurant that is kind of empty. I'm not really sure that the food was good enough for me to come back. But the coffee was definitely good. This would be something I would probably buy for a takeout.

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    Red Bird is our neighborhood bakery. We frequent this popular spot at least once a week. One thing…read moreto know about me is I am supposed to stay away from gluten whenever possible, so I try to find places with good gluten free pastries. Red Bird happens to have an excellent gluten free muffin, as well as a to-die-for gluten free brownie. This morning, I had the cranberry orange GF muffin and it was so good. The flavors felt very holiday and the muffin was the perfect texture. My wife loves their breakfast sandwiches, but she is not a huge fan of their English muffins so she gets them on sourdough bread. Red Bird makes all their breads and they are really great quality. If you ever come in for lunchtime then their artisan pizza is the main attraction. They make some really wonderful, unique pizzas that you can get a slice or two and enjoy! Red Bird also offers good coffee here (Retrograde!) and other hot drinks. Plus, they do cakes and desserts to order. We have ordered their Yule Log for several Christmas's in the past, and we order cakes here for birthdays. The service here is always friendly and helpful, and we love sitting at their long, wooden tables when there is time to eat at the cafe. I like their dining area, which feels very communal and fun. If you haven't been here before then come and check it out!

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