On a road trip, my friend Denise and I were looking for a convenience store in roads that were not…read morepaved with cement nor were they in the center of a chic boutique and a hits-the-spot every time boba shop. Yes, we were basically on dirt roads that saw a few scattered homes here and there, and visible old school phone towers (the brown kind) connected with wires (where crows sit on a row) existed, and not much else. We drove around in some circles, looking for this fabled store and found nothing, not even a Bigfoot. We noted how the moment felt like we were on an Iowa highway because we saw expansive fields and experienced a Middle-America atmosphere. I wanted a small stalk of wheat in between my teeth. As we drove, we saw this place and decided that this joint would replace the store we were looking for. At this point I started to listen to Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas. If you know, you know. As soon as I entered I felt like I had stepped into a diner in the middle of nowhere, the type of spot where brothers talked about saving people, hunting things, you know the family business. My friend Denise did not know what I was talking about and when I tried to introduce the world to her with corny prompts she decided not to play along. Still for a fan the experience was nothing but a win!(chester). I cannot remember the person who helped us but she was a server who reported that she had lived in the surrounding area for most of her life. She was deepening the believe that we were on a route diner neglected by city reality. During this visit, I had fried okra for the first time in my life. It was weird to taste but not in a bad way. More like I had never tasted this texture before in my life. The texture that I had not tried before in my life was a gooey vegetable. Like the texture of the outside was exactly as advertised--- fried goodness. The actual okra was the gooey part. I do not want to sound crass, truly, I do not, but it did feel like enjoying something slimy, and I will leave it at that. Again, not wrong, just weird But I will not get it again. The server- the homegrown one- gave us fried pickles and these were much more to taste. Like, I i have had fried pickles before and I loved them but I had some that were not for me. But these, these, were pickle spears fried to brown goodness, and the mixture hit green- which does not mean go, more like Hulk enjoys, instead of smashes. It was a simple dish yes- green spear pickle fried but sometimes the goodness of a county fair is exactly what a roadtrip snack should be. The fair came to my table and I am not mad at that. On this trip I did have the Willow Dip which I feel is a close cousin to a french dip. What this place did well, at least I think, is putting it on an onion baguette. I am not sure if onion baguette is a middle-of-nowhere bread, but, I allowed it because the taste of the bread was, like tailored made for me, I am a sucker for onion, and not just because it gives me sexy breath. The food was standard, solid fare. Everything was just good nothing wrong with it, all good with it. The sauces were tasty, and added smoky sweet flavor that was welcomed. So this elevated the dish by addding a hickory taste. It did not save the dishes, but did make them better. The decorations were texas heavy. I should have taken more pictures. But sometimes the imagination allows for a space to feel more than at it is.

Mar 15 2026 - 3.5 stars 4 stars - restaurant cleanliness,…read moredecor, nice wooden vibe 4.5 stars - service - friendly, smiling staff, ready to answer any and all questions 3.5 stars - food, chicken sandwich, onion rings and fries were very good The ribs were dry, over cooked ? Not sure but saving grace was the BBQ sauce - if only the ribs were a little moist and juicy ! This is a good spot to stop when driving to or from LA along the I-5 Kid friendly ! We will be back !

Found a new place to eat. It is in Buttonwillow California and it is called Taste of India…read more The food was absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!! I WILL GO AGAIN. To start, the service was excellent. Older gentleman and he was great. Very attentive and nice. The decor and atmosphere were authentic Indian and it felt nice being there. Now the food. I had salad, Garlic Naan, Rice and Cheese Masala. The salad, rice and Naan were really good. However, the Cheese Masala was friggin superb. So much flavor packed in that little bowl. Was worth every penny I paid. I very highly recommend this place.

We stopped here around midday on a Thursday, expecting a quick and enjoyable Indian lunch on our…read moredrive to the Bay Area. The parking lot out front was packed, which briefly gave the illusion that this place was popular. Turns out it's just an employee parking lot cleverly disguised as a restaurant. Inside? Completely empty. We were seated and immediately put under pressure by an older gentleman who handed us menus and then stood there staring, apparently afraid we might run off with them. Asking for a few minutes to decide was met with silent judgment and continued hovering. When we ordered, we clearly said we didn't want rice -- which, of course, was added to our order anyway. Apparently "no" is just a suggestion here. For drinks, we asked for tap water and were told there was none, as if plumbing hasn't been invented yet. Bottled water was the only option, which we later learned came with a surprise charge. Transparency is clearly not on the menu. The food was... fine. Not bad, not memorable, and definitely not worth the price. I've had better Indian food at Bay Area buffets where you pay a fraction of the cost and don't get bullied into ordering extras. The real shock came with the bill: nearly $100 for three dishes and water. Yes, water. Between the empty dining room, pushy service, unwanted add-ons, and wildly inflated prices, this place manages to turn a simple lunch stop into an overpriced lesson in disappointment. We won't be back -- but at least now we know where all the staff park.

RIP OFF FOOD TRUCK!! Yesterday, March 21, 2026…read moreI paid for our lunch. The total cost was $41 This place automatically charged my card 25% tip. Which came out to be a new total of $52 2 burritos (no meat) 1 taco plate 1 horchata $52!!!!! NEVER AGAIN!! 1/2 star

Super tasty. Close to gas stations. Worth the hype. Def stop by…read more I got two pupusas and a horchata. Pretty big portion of food for me. In the future I would split 3 with one other person.

food was very delicious, the carne asada felt fresh, and the service was excellent, for one person…read moreworking 3 different dishes took only 10 minutes

This is my second time here. I ordered the horchata which is one the best horchatas I've had…read moreanywhere. In fact, I liked it so much the first time I had it here, I ordered it again. I simply devoured the tacos hondurenos. They remind me a bit of Mexican flautas , fried so they're crispy and there is chicken inside. Great sauce. Delicious! I'm so glad I returned here. The other dishes look equally intriguing. There are 4 different kinds of soups, including posole. The prices are very reasonable and people are always super nice! There are also picnic benches with a big canopy so it's comfortable to eat here.

Whenever I stay at Buttonwillow, CA, I noticed this small taco trailer with a nice covered patio…read morenext to it. I never have any interest in food trucks or trailers. Why-because in general they suck! BUT La Jalicience 2 at 20641 Tracy Ave, Buttonwillow, CA 93206 has one thing I normally don't see-a constant amount of customers regardless of time or day. My curiosity got the better of me so on my way out of town I visited it. The grounds were clean and the trailer was well maintained. I met two young ladies who were polite and had a great attitude. One told me that they use the freshest quality ingredients. The Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus tea) is what they are known for. OK, she sold me on a breakfast burrito, ham and potato. Absolutely the best I've tried with green sauce. The Tamarindo Aqua Fresca was unlike anything I've tried-excellent! I looked at the other customers plates of tacos, burritos and other items. Everything looked fabulous! OK, so here is a first- I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this Taco Trailer. Next time I'm through Buttonwillow, I'm definitely going to stop there and enjoy a meal.

One of the best taco pitstops otw down to LA imo! Got tripas and buche!…read more The service here is so nice as always. The tacos were delicious as always too - love supporting this spot. It was a bit busier at around lunch time from all the workers coming in. Def check it out if you're getting gas or charging in the area!

We stopped here on the way down to Newport Coast. Three of us... 2 burgers, 1 spicey chix sandwich…read more. The #1 burger was reported to be not so good-thin dry patty, the #15 burger was reported to be ok. My spicey chix sandwich wasn't bad. It came out hot & crispy. The burgers added the med/sized upgrade of drinks & fries for $2. more ea. With tax & fee of 4% service chg, it came out to $44.00 cash. If you want to use a cc, it's a 4% fee. The place is an older looking bldg & only outside dining, which it was too cold for. Would I come back? Probably not. We saw a taco truck very nearby that we probably would've enjoyed more. It was ok, we filled our bellies, but not something I'd choose as a destination again.

Stopped by on the back to LA. We got the Texas meal for 4 deal. 4 beverages, 4 Texas burgers and 4…read morefries. All in it was just a little over $50. The burgers were quite good size and the food was more than enough for all 4 of us. Fries were a bit over salted for my taste. But shaking some salt off was good enough. There's not much more in the area and Frosty King is definitely better than the big fast food chains. Service was fast, and everything was made to order. There's outdoor seating tables but we just continued with our drive.

Located at the same gravel spot as Titas Pupusas. A orange yellow truck behind them is Tacos El…read moreParaíso. We initially stopped over here for a quick McDonalds bathrooms break and saw a lot of taco trucks along the road. We've never been here before but the food was excellent for a taco truck! Super fresh, super flavorful with the right amount of Mexican spices done right! Not shown was the devoured especial 3 taco Plato and tacos dorados de papas! Highly recommend to try this place out if you're ever stopping off this way!!! Service was extremely quick and friendly. Ambiance of the place with clean tables with cute flower settings to keep it looking fresh. They have a pumping sink to wash your hands or they offer hand sanitizer at the truck when you're ordering your food. They take all major credit cards and zelle or cash! My husband has the Super Burrito de Carne Asada and devoured it within 6 minutes he's Mexican so he would know what tastes good! The fresh salsa was perfectly seasoned and medium spicy! Yummy! Definitely need to keep this one on my tabs if we ever go back this way!

We are superfans of Tita's (the long standing Pupusa truck off I-5 that occupied the same spot of…read moregravel as Tacos el Paraíso) so when it was closed yesterday, we tried Tacos el Paraíso instead, thinking they'd be comparable. Don't be fooled into thinking this too! We waited 40 mins for tiny pupusas (and they got our order wrong). The food itself was fine, but not at all worth the wait, and *nothing* like the heavenly food that Tita's usually provides. Two thumbs way down, next time if Tita's is closed we are going to get back on the road to head up to that Mexican place in the plaza at the Paso Robles exit.

One of my new favorite spots off of the 5. Really phenomenal taco, one of the better ones in recent…read morememory. The burrito was quite good as well, but not as standout as the shrimp taco. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the vibes were excellent. Made for a really excellent stop. Will surely be back next time I'm in the area!

I'm an avid Mexican cuisine eater. Specifically hole in the walls and taco trucks. This asada…read moreburrito was FIRE. I can't be more happy with my order here. Took about 10 or so minutes to make. The women there were super friendly. Have a little outdoor seating area. Their salsa wasn't hot but had a good flavor to it. The burrito itself SMACKED. I wish I was more hungry because I would've ordered two. I live in south Orange County and was driving through and might have to come out this way whenever coming north just to hit this spot. Cheers!

Lots of parking, clean bathroom and seating area. Stopped…read moreto get an Ice Coffee via the Mobile App offers, and use the Bathroom. Pricing at McDonalds can be hit and miss, but mobile app special pricing is a great equalizer. Helpful counter person took my order which made the experience less problematic given the App almost never retains my Coffee customizations.

Slow service and bathroom is not as clean as some reviews had mentioned. One bathroom stall lock is…read morebusted, I understand this is a high traffic location which makes it 1000x more important to keep bathroom clean, stocked up and nothing should be broken as an old saying how clean is the bathroom reflects how clean the restaurant is.

ChatGPT of all things, guided me here on an I-5 trip from LA to the Bay. Worth every minute of the…read moredetour and then some. It was the weekend, so I had a birria beef stew with fresh pillowy corn tortillas, plus an asada taco. Super satisfying, though I did need to pull over for a nap afterwards Prices weren't outrageously good, nor were they expensive. Very fair for the excellent fare. I will detour again!

My wife and I love this place for a pit stop: delicious food, exceptional service, and a clean…read morebathroom!