Casa Ramos

I visited after seeing good reviews, but my experience didn't live up to the hype. The chile verde…read moreplate was bland and overwhelmingly fatty. While some fat is expected, this was excessive and unappetizing. I was seated near the kitchen, where loud, nonstop chopping of lettuce made it difficult to enjoy the meal. The noise was nerve-racking and took away from any chance of a relaxing dining experience. Honestly, if you're looking for a good taqueria, there are many better choices nearby.

First: The food is delicious! It is flavorful, satisfying, moist and delectable. Lots of it. Served…read morequickly. Cashier guy taking the order and rang up the bill was nice, friendly and helpful. The server who wanted to be elsewhere doing something else just threw the food on the table then stomped off in a huff. Now the bad: The place is a dump. It's a dive. Not clean. Dining room is cramped. Furniture is uncomfortable crap. There are telephone, electrical, security camera wires dangling from walls and ceilings. The place looks like it was last painted in the early 1970's. I took a peek into the kitchen and storage area and wished that I didn't. It's awful. Looks like a hoarder's storeroom. I tried to use the restroom. The toilet was clogged, water running over the top of the bowl. I don't know the last health department inspection grade, if an inspection has ever occurred. Really, I've eaten at 100's of sketchy cheap eats dives in dozens of developing countries, this place is worse than most of those. Despite the yummy food I don't think I'd return. My spouse and her sister also loved their food but were disappointed with the room.

Excellent menu of this hidden gem in Lincoln.

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Exterior

Mi Pueblito Taqueria

4.3(204 reviews)

The food here is amazing, very great taste and is cooked fresh. The spicy salsa is a good actual…read morespice level, meat is tender, and is cooked fast. The service is awesome as well, the waitresses we've had are kind and will take care of you. The chefs as well, very charismatic and cares about his cooking. The restaurant itself has a very nice and warm feeling to it, highly recommend stopping here for some really good Mexican food.

We had the asada chimichanga and the chile relleno…read more Both items are supposed to be fried but I suppose they do not fry items? Because I believe they were both grilled. Flavors were just okay. Not too impressed. Some of the tortilla chips were stale. Some customers were offered various salsas but we were not. I did not know they had other salsa options until they offered someone else so I went up to ask for it. The staff/family working this restaurant are very very kind! Service was nice. I just wish the food was better. When I went to pay I saw their meats were cooked prior to the orders? seems on their large grill, the meats were cooked and slid to the side of the grill so that it may be reheated once ordered? I thought that was kind of lazy and not okay in a "fresh food" aspect of things.

Interior

Carne Asada nachos

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Counter seating

Los Gallos Taqueria

4.2(308 reviews)

1.5 mi

A simple basic Mexican Taqueria. It's clean, compact and somewhat outdated in atmosphere, but still…read morequite nice. It can get busy during lunch, keeping in mind there are a limited number of tables for eating in. There's table service if you get one, and the staff is very efficient and cordial. The menu is also quite complementary to this type of place, all the traditional items. Prices are not bad. I ordered a Torta with Carnitas (grilled pork) and the portion was quite large and filling. The bread and all the ingredients were fresh and absolutely delicious. It can get messy and I went through several napkins. There was plenty of hot sauce which satisfied my spicy taste buds. I liberally put it on the sandwich as I ate it. Chips and salsa came out first and both hit the spot. I washed it down with lemonade, tasted freshly made and refreshing for this type of meal. This won't be at the top of my Mexican gourmet list, similar to Zocalo, but for a good competent meal, yes! I will be back to try other items.

My favorite Mexican spot. Everything I've had from here is amazing and I always make a point to get…read moreat least 8 oz extra of salsa to take home for around $4.00 which is a steal for the quality. The food is always top quality and made in a very timely fashion. The staff is always amazing and many of them are bilingual so many people can order comfortably. The restaurant is small and most tables sit between 4-6 and I think there are 6 tables total, so be weary of the limited seating if you want to eat there.

Dining room

Cheese enchilada

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Front of the restaurant

El Portal Taqueria

3.7(248 reviews)

1.2 mi

We've been to many taquerias and this one always has us coming back. The staff are very friendly…read moreand welcoming. Take out or dine in. Fajitas, enough fur 2. Burritos, taco, combo meals. Fresh salsa. They have your typical red salsa. They also make green jalapeño and avocado green salsa. Prices are so reasonable. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed.

I used to love coming here with my family but more and more, the food quality and/or the service…read morehas been going downhill. I've started going to 3 Hermanos more because I think their food is better but today I happen to be near El Portal and short on time so I decided to pop in. It'll be my last time going to this establishment. The ladies taking orders and delivering food are unkind, give dirty looks and will talk crap about you. They don't even care if you hear them. They brought me shrimp tacos instead of fish and I kindly let the lady know that I ordered fish. I can't do shrimp unless it's breaded because of the texture. She started to argue with me a bit, and then gave me some dirty looks and walked over toward the kitchen. I was in the dining room across the restaurant and very loudly heard the girl taking orders talking about me and insisting I ordered shrimp. I was appalled by the behavior and got up and left the restaurant. Will not be returning because this is not a way to treat customers and I was nothing but kind while I was in there.

Chips and so many delicious salsa's.

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Inside restaurant

Omakase Por Favor

4.6(227 reviews)

This was my second time visiting and I felt compelled to leave a review. I do not post reviews very…read moreoften anymore, since my ex stalks my yelp and always ends up at the places I review but this place truly deserves the recognition. (Yes I hope he reads this lmao) Both times I have visited, the staff has been incredibly pleasant and personable. The food is absolutely chef's kiss. I love the Classico Tostada with shrimp. The chili oil adds the perfect touch. I also tried the ensalada de elote and it was delicious. It was surprisingly filling and satisfying all on its own. The cocktails are unique, which I really appreciate. I have tried several now and every one of them has been excellent. The Lincoln location is small and intimate. I have not visited the Midtown location yet, but since I live in Sacramento I will definitely make it there at some point.

The concept at Omakase Por Favor in Lincoln is really cool; the fusion of Japanese and Mexican…read morecuisines reminds me of a high-end fusion spot I've tried in Vegas. It's a very modern, small restaurant, and the bar seating is definitely the focal point of the space, though the overall vibe felt a little cold with minimal decoration. I'd love to come back to try their full omakase experience eventually, but the service was a real letdown. Even though we were the only two people in the restaurant most of the time, we felt like an inconvenience. At one point, I said out loud that we were ready to order; the staff including our waitress stopped for a second, looked at us, and then just went back to what they were doing without acknowledging us. It was as if we were on her time, and she was making it clear that she would get to us when she felt like it, not when we were ready. The wait for food was also way too long. Despite being the only ones there, I waited about 40 minutes for my ceviche mixto bowl ($22). For a raw dish that requires no actual cooking, that kind of delay in such a small space is hard to justify. We also had the broiled oysters ($15) and oyster shooters ($5), which were solid. I noticed the drink menu didn't have many sweet cocktail options, so I asked if they could make me a lemon drop instead; and they granted the request. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The food and drinks are great, but the service and kitchen speed really need to be more attentive to match the quality of the menu.

Inside restaurant

Octopus paired with Shiraz

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Oyster shooter with wasabi tobiko

3 Hermanos Taqueria

3.7(268 reviews)

0.0 mi

I've had five burritos from here over the past month and a half, and I have to give this business a…read morespecial shout out. Having tried a number of burritos from nearly every Taqueria from here to Roseville I've landed on this place having the best. I don't say it lightly as most are very middle of the road. Admittedly, I've only had the Super Burrito and always in pork, this time the marinated pork (Al Pastor) and the flavors were right on target. The meat was especially tender and delicious and packed full in the tortilla. I order online and for pickup. It's always on time, still fresh and warm from the short ride home, and wrapped perfectly for transporting it. The place is simple and basic, not overly decorated, but it's clean and service is friendly. It's the delicious burrito that makes it extra good.

If you're in Lincoln, you HAVE to stop by 3 Hermanos Taqueria for some of the best Mexican food…read morearound. This is my go-to spot when I want a legit meal at a great price. The flavors never miss, the portions are solid, and everything tastes fresh every single time. The carnitas plate is my absolute favorite -- perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. Pair it with their rice and beans and you're set. If you're hungry and anywhere near Lincoln, this place never disappoints. Best of all, the service is excellent!

Salsa bar

Beans and rice plate

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Burrito

Taqueria La Nueva Vallarta

4.4(601 reviews)

5.7 mi

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Excellent food with generous portions. Their bean are…read morehandmade and Spanish rice are well seasoned . We have beef tongue tacos . Meats are tender and well seasoned. Tow beef soft taco and one pull pork taco . One spicy shrimp taco . All are delicious. We also order one Steak Ranchero plate with rice and bean , sour cream , guacamole, pico de gallo , tortillas, cheese . Steak is a bit over cook . The side dishes are great . If I order the Carne Asade plate , the steaks are grilled whole and it looks better that way . I They have indoor seating and outdoor . A huge sauces station with free chips . Food are delicious and the waiters would deliver the food . She comes by to check on us to see how we are doing . The table will be cleaned by staffs after we eat . Overall a good dinning experience.

Super good authentic food. And wow the prices…read more Outdoor seating was very nice. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Salsa and chip bar was a very great addition. Lots of variety. Real Mexican! Try it.

Salsa bar. Excellent

06.13.24 Breakfast Burrito - Asada

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Exterior, in a strip shopping mall, a bit tucked away.

La Villa Cocina Mexicana

3.5(84 reviews)

The Food is AMAZING and the service is even better! The gentleman that works there takes pride in…read morethe food and service and it shows! This is a great place and have had a great experience every time I order! Oh and they have the best ice t

This place has great chips and their taco shells are amazing. However; I ordered 3 beef tacos at…read more4.25 a taco. This is what the meat looked like in EVERY taco. There not 50 cents of meat in all 3 tacos. Sorry, but this is the last time I will order from here.

Chimichanga & Taco Dinner

Enchilada dinner-so good!

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2 chicken tacos no lettuce with rice and beans

Urbano's Mexican Restaurant

3.5(175 reviews)

1.5 mi

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On a whim, I decided to try a new restaurant.... I decided…read moreto try a little wine and finger food place so I drove to a restaurant on Twelve Bridges. When I arrived, I could see that the place that I had selected was too crowded, too loud, for me so I glanced around the area and found Urbanos. I gave them a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere is clean and spacious, the staff is very friendly and accommodating, and I could tell that the ingredients were of quality, the flavors were amazing, the the prices are very fair. I discovered Urbanos on a whim and now Urbanos will be one of my regular restaurants.

Unfortunately, this place has gone so downhill over the years, this is my third DoorDash, hoping…read morewith each order that it will resemble somewhat of what it used to be even just a few years ago, but that is not the case they forgot items, and the items that I order are laughable. And it's not just DoorDash. I used to go to the Carmichael location and then when that closed down after many many years, I tried the Lincoln location and they disappointed right out the gate. And it's been that way ever since. Hey the lady at the Carmichael location may not have always been the nicest, but the food was legit. I don't know what they have going for them anymore. Unfortunately, this is my fifth attempt to still give them my patronage and it has disappointed wildly and consistently ever since.

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La Fogata Taqueria

4.6(267 reviews)

6.4 mi

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BEST MEXICAN FOOD AROUND!! This is a MUST TRY!! Im very very picky on Mexican food and this place…read moreabsolutely blew me away. From the amazing service, to the authentic food and ambiance, this is my new go to! If i could give them 10 stars i would!

My husband and I had to pick up a few things in Loomis today and were pretty hungry. We stumbled…read moreacross La Fogata on Yelp and decided to give it a try after reading the reviews. It did NOT disappoint! The food was delicious. My husband ordered fish tacos (pictured) and a marinated pork taco (consumed before I could get a picture) and had no complaints. I ordered a Carne Asada Super Burrito which was also so delicious. The staff were super kind and attentive. I pointed out to my husband that while there were many open tables, people were in and out for to go orders the entire time we were eating. It really speaks to how delicious their food is. If we ever find ourselves in Loomis again we both agreed we will be back!