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    Big Sur Taco

    3.7 (51 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    6 tacos: 2 shrimps, 2 carne asada, 2 al pastors
    Lynn H.

    $4 per taco is on the pricier end. We got to try their shrimps, carne asada, and their Al pastors. Their corn tortilla was deliciously made, crispy on the edges with lots of cilantro, onions, and cabbages added. The shrimp and the carne asada were decent. My favorite was the Al pastor tacos. They were juicy and had pineapples in them too. When I come back, would definitely get another plate of all Al pastor tacos. 5/5 for the Al pastor tacos. Their orange/red sauce was definitely spicier than their green sauce. I preferred the green sauce, which complimented their tacos well. Overall, a great experience trying the food from the taco truck with many picnic tables out front to sit and enjoy at.

    Kalie B.

    Service was fine, nice people. I only ordered tacos, so this is purely a review for the Al Pastor tacos. Everything taste old; the tortilla fell apart and was hard like cardboard. The Al Pastor had zero flavor. I was disappointed because the presentation was looking like the tacos were going to smack, and they absolutely did not. The cutlery was nice.

    Kristina K.

    We chose the tacos specifically so that we could have handmade corn tortillas . They did not disappoint! My chicken tacos were very tasty . However, the pastor pork left something to be desired . It wasn't very flavorful , almost as if they hadn't roasted it on a spit but rather added some kind of pastor sauce later , which made the pork plain tasting . I would definitely order again from them but would skip the pastor. We ordered from one of their trucks , and I'd like to suggest that they put out a sandwich board with a bigger menu so that people don't need to crowd and squint at the small letter sized menu by the ordering window.

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    Tiffany C.

    It was okay. They don't take Google pay. We got the al pastor big sur burrito and it tastes like a veggie stew inside a tortilla. I think it needed sour cream.

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    Henry L.

    Legit Taco truck off of Del Monte Ave. recommend it to anyone in the area for a few reasons. First of all the Burrito has amazing and generous ingredients, and finely wrapped too. I especially enjoyed the shrimp tacos which had generous portions and flavored with just the right amount of onions, cilantro, and tomato. I also recommend the steak tortillas, which are just loaded up with beef and cheese, and include some good side items. Prices are reasonable and the service is quick. Don't miss this one.

    Big Sur Tacos at Lucia in Big Sur.
    Laura R.

    Delicious food, tortillas hechas a mano! It was an unexpected delight during a long bike ride in Big Sur.

    Next to Lake El Estero off of Del Monte Ave
    Miss E.

    You can't go wrong with the handmade tortillas. One of my new favorites. Their located on Del Monte near Dennis the Menace Park most days. Late evenings they make their way to Seaside next to Bank of America on Fremont street. Make your way at least once and you'll be hooked.

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    Best tacos in the known universe. Carnitas to die for! And everyone who works here is super friendly.

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    The best worker there is named tino, he was very nice to me. Also gave me a birthday present. Good food, Alright ambiance.

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    Sooo delicious! We had tacos and burritos and loved everything. Those handmade tortillas were amazing too.

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    I had the Big Sur burrito. It was good and service was okay. I'd go there again but not in my top 5 taco trucks

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    7 years ago

    Super good tacos, the tortillas were fresh and the meat tasty.. they were parked outside of Ryan ranch and made my lunch time better!

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    I give Big Sur Taco a five star review. They are truly superb! Great tasting taco's and very clean. In addition friendly staff!

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    Cultura - Carnitas taco, carne asada taco, & chicken tinga taco with a side of black beans & cilantro lime rice.

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    I visited Cultura with my greyhound, so we sat outside in the courtyard near the firepit tables…read moreshared with Vin, next door. It was a cool, breezy night, typical when the summer marine layer moves in over Carmel, but the propane heaters kept us toasty. If you prefer dining indoors, the interior bar and dining spaces had an intimate, funky, but very cool vibe. The host and servers were all extremely friendly and helpful. Despite being outside in the courtyard, they were also incredibly attentive, checking frequently to see if we needed anything. Their recommendations were spot on, too. I was wowed by the cocktail menu. I'll have to return to try more of their bar offerings. This trip, I took advantage of Happy Hour to order the blood orange margarita, and I was not disappointed. I ordered the ceviche appetizer. My greyhound thought it smelled as wonderful as I did. He rested his head between my feet in hopes of catching any ceviche dropping from my hands. This was so tasty, he was out of luck on the table droppings. I also had the chicken enchiladas for my entree. It was one of the best enchiladas I've had in a couple of years. My server, Mario, brought me out a small cup of their take on Mexican hot chocolate, made with oat milk, as an aperitif. It was so delicious, I almost wished I'd ordered a full cup as dessert.

    Eh...we really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, we're not fans and probably won't be…read morereturning. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, exactly what we were looking for. The service was pleasant, although at times it felt a little condescending. They have their own very specific tequila collection, so don't expect to see many familiar brands. That's not necessarily a bad thing. We're always willing to try something new. The margaritas, however, were very tart. Just too much lime juice. We ordered tacos and asked for flour tortillas, only to be surprised when they arrived on corn tortillas. When we asked about it, we were told they simply don't serve flour tortillas. Fair enough, but that would have been helpful to know when we ordered. The good news: the chicken tinga, barbacoa, and carnitas were all excellent. Unfortunately, we just couldn't get past the corn tortillas which fell apart when you tried to eat the tacos. Ended up using a fork. For dessert, we ordered one of our favorites, churros. They arrived warm, but were very dry and tough. A churro should make you happy. These made us wish we'd stopped for dessert somewhere else. There were definitely some bright spots, especially the meats and the cozy atmosphere, but restaurants generally get one first chance to make us want to come back. Unfortunately, this one didn't.

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    El Bistro By The Sea - Chilaquiles, green salsa, chorizo and Sunny side up egg

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    4.5(464 reviews)
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    The restaurant has a nice indoor area, but the patio is awesome. Covered from the sun and a sort of…read moresecret garden vibe. Very nice reprieve from the heat. We chose to share a Carnitas Omelette with cheese from the area and the salad was locally sourced farms. The service was quick and kind. Would come here again when in Carmel

    I looked up brunch places in Carmel for my sister's bday and El Bistro popped up immediately. Very…read morepopular place, quaint and modern with Bohemian accents. Full for a Wednesday lunch! Valeria waited on us. She was attentive and helpful. She asked if we needed anything else and answered any questions. Eats: Iced Cafe Mazapan Latte Chilaquiles Red Sauce with Chorizo Chorizo Burger By The Sea Omelette Caesar Salad add Shrimp Tiramisu French Toast Food was great overall. My friends love chilaquiles so I decided to try it out. I got red sauce over green. Excellent portion size. They gave a good amount of chorizo. While the dish was plated well and tasted good, I'm not a huge fan of soggy chips so maybe the chips could be piled on top or requested on the side. Dad liked the shrimp filled by the sea omelet. Caesar salad looked great and was satisfactory, according to Mom. Sis had the loaded chorizo burger with such tasty amazing fries! I love the way they cook them. Tiramisu French toast looked incredible. Barely sweet, the cream was lightly sweetened with a sprinkle of cocoa powder. Not much of a coffee profile. The brioche slices were burnt a bit though and flavor-wise it was missing something. Check out their Instagram account for the secret menu. I asked if they had churro French toast but it's no longer available. Street parking and possibly a few lots nearby. Take a walk on the cobblestone streets and do a little shopping after a nice meal. The Main Street goes all the way down to the water. Nice views!

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    Inside leading to outdoor seating

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    4.5(4.8k reviews)
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    I love the vibe of this place! I have gone over the weekends and they have someone that plays a…read moreguitar and drums and people start dancing! It's awesome! So festive. Food is great - they have the flaming cheese, which is exquisite. People are so welcoming when you come to this place - they have 2 other restaurants on Ocean Ave and all 3 of them have incredible food.

    Live music on Saturday night! It's pretty loud for those that might be sound sensitive, and also…read morevery interactive. They really encourage you to get up and dance! For starters, our party of eight shared the fried calamari, dolmas, baba ghanoush, and fried cheese. The fried cheese is fired up table side and is quite a sight to see! It's also very tasty. Loved the extreme smoky flavor on the baba ghanoush too. My fiancé and I split the grilled roasted vegetable salad. We were surprised the spinach was lightly sautéed to a wilt, but actually really enjoyed it. We also ordered the special of the day the veal chops: 3 chops cooked medium rare as requested with au gratin potatoes and a big helping of veggies. I wasn't a fan of the sauce that came with the lamb. I did like the potatoes and the carrots and string beans were fresh and cooked perfectly al dente. The rest of the table got some variation of skewers or salad and the consensus was all the skewers (chicken and beef) were dry. My SIL did say the salmon on the Caesar salad was cooked very well though. The entree portions are very healthy! We didn't have room for dessert, but our server made sure we got a little sampler baklava which was a perfectly sweet way to end the meal. Pricy, but what you'd expect in Carmel. Reservations highly recommended! Tons of parties on the waitlist hanging out outside for a table. Street parking only.

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    Sur at The Barnyard - Garlic cheese bread

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    4.4(2.1k reviews)
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    After multiple failed attempts to find somewhere to eat with our dogs in tow, we arrived at Sur at…read morethe Barnyard hungry, tired, and a little defeated. What a wonderful surprise. It was just me, my two girls, and our two dogs, and from the moment we arrived, we were met with genuinely excellent service. The staff was kind, attentive, and welcoming. The food was absolutely fantastic, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Sometimes a meal is more than just a meal. After a long day of searching for a place that would work for our little crew, Sur felt like exactly where we were meant to end up. We left happy, full, and already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend.

    We dropped in to SUR today after hiking a bit. We hadn't been there before, and since Scratch was…read moreclosed and this place a great reviews, we decided to check it out - and I'll chalk this up to anther time Yelp did us wrong. TLDR:: Meh.. I wanted something to drink that wasn't sweet, so I tried their raspberry ice tea. They used a sugary syrup to flavor the tea, and that was a strike out. It was sweeter than a soda, so it went back and I swapped it out for a plain unsweetened ice tea. Then we tried the cheesy garlic bread, which we were really looking forward to. Welp, it came out with mozzarella cheese and a ton of corn. No butter. No garlic. We all looked at each other when we tried it. Ok, let's try their brussel sprouts. Those are hard to mess up - but sure enough, they managed to. They deep fried them to the point they were black and charred. There wasn't anything left of the brussel sprout itself, it was mostly crunchy charcoal. At this point, we all ordered something we assumed would be safe for our main. I got the sliders and a side salad. I had the salad but only of the sliders. The cheese on it was queso, like you use to dip chips, so it was ran all over the place and the burger was a grease ball. I won't even get into what everyone else had, but they had similar experiences. Overall, it was pretty disappointing. Maybe there are other things or other times where this place is better, but it was a swing and a miss for us.

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    Signature Beet Salad and Fried Artichokes

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