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    Chalio’s

    3.9 (219 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours

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    CHALIO’S ATMOSPHERE

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    Divey
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Rice and beans
    Maria G.

    Good stop for a quick meal. We got the pollo, lengua, carnitas, and chorizo tacos. The lengua (tongue) and carnitas tacos were good because the meat was tender. The others were okay. They all could have been better if the meat were seasoned a little more. We also got the rice and beans which were your good basic sides. The food came out fast. Not very busy for their lunch time. Very roomy casual atmosphere.

    Plantlady5150 Y.

    Food was delicious fulfilling, and fresh! Stopped here on a long road trip Southern California all the way to Northern California. Needed something to eat so we stopped. We got a Barbacoa burrito and a Carnitas burrito. Everything was fresh delicious slow cooked to perfection. I'll definitely come back and I definitely will recommend. Stop here! Not oily just made right. Service was spot on friendly person who showed us the menu. Large place plenty of space.

    Taco regular - pork
    Janet T.

    Stopped by here for a late lunch. Prices gone up a little bit since the last time I came. But food is still great and I tried something new this time - Quesabirrias and it was delicious!

    Chicken Nachos
    Angela G.

    Ehhhhh. We went here because the kids needed to stop and there were so many good reviews. Honestly I don't get it. Now was the food bad no? The service was nice enough. But everything was just ok. The place is pretty run down. It doesn't feel super clean either. My husband and I were thinking maybe that would translate to some awesome food? But sadly no. The food was fine enough but it lacked flavor. We got tacos, chicken nachos, and cheese nachos which they made special for my child. Nothing really wowed us though.

    Menu
    Jahmal P.

    Chalios looks the part but it's lacks seasoning on their meats. The rice is ok Shelly vibrant color. The beans is boss though. Who ever makes those beans put that seasoning that time and effort into them and if they come out the can that's a damn shame. That they have move seasoning then the meat. Def when you open the birria tacos and you see how pretty they just sit there you'd think they hitting like they look like they would, but the cheese cilantro and onion is what you taste more so than the lackluster meat. The consommé was very greasy and yes I mean more than you'd expect. The flavor again was lacking yes you taste the peppers used to make it. Slightly but that's all.

    Mayra D.

    Stop by on a friday afternoon. The pro of this place is a min walking from an electrify America charging station so we decided to give it a try, while our ev charges. It took us longer to order our food than what it took us to eat. I feel like they could have a better system for ordering and paying. The food was ok. The meat needed more seasoning. The place needed a good cleaning as there was food on the floor in some places. I think this place has potential just needs a renovation from the inside.

    Jake A.

    Adding another review because Chalio's is still my favorite spot, the quality is still as high as ever, and the tacos are still the perfect road trip snack. Since last time they really cleaned up the bathroom and the main dining area as well.

    Breakfast burrito
    Ethan N.

    Open 24/7 which is cool but was run down and smelled bad. Food was pretty bland i was kinda scared eating it bc it looked old. It was ok though not terrible but not good. Convenient though

    Carnitas and Barbacoa tacos.
    Dave Z.

    The facilities are on the basic side, a little wirn around the edges, but the tacos are legit. I stop here whenever I drive up or down the 5.

    Dining room

    Great find for lunch traveling down the 5 fwy in kettleman. Quick service. Carnitas supreme quesadilla was delicious and loaded with meat. Very shareable. I had the asada and Barbacoa taco. Tasted fresh and moist. Could use a little more seasoning. Overall an enjoyable meal.

    Big California burrito
    C Q.

    The burrito was fine. I enjoyed it minus the fact they use a lot of gristle pieces of steak which I really hate. The burrito was big and tasted good. I would try again.

    Dining room
    Jessica H.

    I am stopping here to charge my car and came in for a taco. That people here are really nice. The service was fast and friendly and the taco is really good. Restaurant is clean and air conditioned. I appreciate having the restroom facility available here and that they're 24 hours.

    Tacos - chicharron, asada, and carnitas
    Brian V.

    Taqueria located in Kettleman City that serves tacos, burritos, etc. this place is also open 24 seven for the folks who want to grab a bite while on the road or trying to refill the gas late night. The place feels family owned and operated. The space itself is pretty large. There's a counter where you order what you want. There's a pretty good selection of different meats and decent selection different items. Not a lot of frills here. They dress up the tacos for you. You just asked for everything on it. I ordered a chicharron, asada, and a carnitas taco and asked for everything on it. The salsa had a pretty good kick... I started to break a sweat, ha ha. I thought the tacos were tasty. Parking is plentiful, and I think this might be one of the very few places that's not really a chain in the general area. Pretty good stop to grab tacos when you're in the area.

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    Great place for a quick burrito. Good prices and large portions. Very friendly service. Interior was a bit dirty and run down.

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    The burrito was excellent! Staff were friendly and had great service. Highly recommend when passing through

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