This was a nice surprise after sitting through traffic while on our way up to Mammoth. It's right off of the freeway, so you don't have to travel too far since there aren't a lot of sit down restaurants along this strip of Hwy 14. We were there in between lunch and dinner service, so a lot of the servers were just standing around and some of them were getting some fuel in before the rush. You get complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were freshly fried, but the salsa reminded me of store bought salsa. It was ok, but I was expecting something more authentic. I ordered the carne asada and they overcooked the steak. I wish it was more on the medium side. My wife ordered the shrimp enchilada and the sauce was really good. It was savory and slightly tart from the tomatillo sauce. It wasn't over powering and so that's how I like it. The restaurant does have a dingy smell and you can see how old the carpet is. I'm pretty sure most of the smell is coming from that. But I think the food is worth it though. read more

Big menu big services and delicious food. You've got a great variety and everything is fresh so when it's time to eat come in here and you will not leave hungry it's open all week long and open pretty late. Just swing by when you're ready to eat. read more

First time here and really enjoyed it ,drinks were very good food was delicious and service was excellent! Definitely recommend we had the chicken enchilada and chile relleno combo, chicken tortilla soup, an carne de res en chile colorado. read more

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We came in for a quick bite! Nachos were delicious, Camarones a la Diabla, and Cheese Enchiladas were filling and made well. Service was super fast, friendly, and informative. Our waiter was polite and answered our questions. Ambiance was old school Mexican and we liked the fountain by our table! Family friendly and decorated nicely. read more

Don Chato - Nachos Platter! ~$13 This was more than filling and had nacho and shredded cheeses! Shared this between two people. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Acton, California

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Service was a little slow and the food was bland. Reminded me of cafeteria food. Way overpriced for cafeteria food.

So My Partner (Bea Padilla) large Family has many Birthday's in late February early March. We agreed to have Dinner for All the Birthday Gang at Don Chato, Acton California. A Wonderful experience! Great Staff/Service and Great Food. Lots of Parking and Clean Bathrooms plus the Drinks are on Point! Saturday Night was Fun and I would Recommend the Chile Relleno ala Carte and a Bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup!!! read more

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On our way back home from Leona Valley cherry picking we stopped by to have lunch. I found them on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Once we walked in we were greeted by a friendly gentlemen that sat us right away. (Wish I asked for his name) once seated they brought us salsa and chips. I love it when the chips Mexican restaurants serve is warm. I ordered chicken flautas and a taco Al pastor. Both very delicious and flavorful. My sister in law ordered chicken and steak fajitas and again loved the seasoning. We enjoyed our food and will most definitely stop by again next time we are in the area Great service, wonderful ambiance, Delicious food, reasonable prices. ... .. What more can you ask for. read more

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Terrible and terrible service. Go to Mc Donalds across the street instead. You may not get mexican food but you will get better tasting food. read more

Loved their salsa. It was fresh, delicious, and so were the warm tortilla chips. Ordered shrimp and steak fajitas. I'd definitely go back if I didn't live over an hour away. Attentive staff and friendly. read more

The food is not that great and the service was the worst I've ever had. Our waiter was extremely rude and pushy. When he gave us the check instead of dropping it at the table and walking away for a moment for us to review and get our payment ready he waited at the table for us to get everything in order and said "any day now" while we got our money out. I'll never be back. read more

They have really good food and fast service. I like that you have the option of being at the bar or getting a table and any time we've gone its never been too busy, its calm and peaceful. read more

Come for the specials! Stay for the Flan! Always a great meal at Don Chatos. Stop by whenever you're ready for good times and good food. read more

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The best restaurant in Antílope valley the food the service When you arrive, you feel a sense of peace and tranquility; everyone is very friendly. I love their food and their attitude. 100% recommend read more

great service, updated interior, great location, easy to get too. Good food and large proportions

NOON the restaurant was empty, we went to the bar, there were about 10 seats at the front & 3 were occupied the rest of the front BAR HAD RESERVED SEATING CARDS, I said to the BARTENDER "THESE AREN'T RESERVED" because I have never seen a reserved bar its always been 1st come 1st served & he said yes they are! There is a group of old ladies that are there everyday, so they say, they could have easily occupied the entire corner of the restaurant including half of the section of the bar stools they were currently sitting at, leaving available the other half for others! (the back bar is undesirable, dark & has a cold vibe) that's where they should seat the OLD LADIES CLUB! We wanted to enjoy our lunch & socializing with others like the good ole days but they are long gone...We used to live in Acton and moved a few years ago and we were passing through. It used to be, the bar was filled with the locals and was genuinely a family community vibe! We felt like outsiders and walked out, BOO HOO felt very unwelcomed, this is no way to run a bar business! Will not return & definitely will inform our friends that live there, find another spot that caters to everyone! read more

We've loved Don Chatos since the day it opened. We try to eat there at least once a week and have never had a bad meal there. Great servers, great atmosphere. read more

This My stop Place on my 2 hour drive home from work The service is always Excellent and the food is fresh and delicious!! Ask for the habanero Salsa. Best little hidden Place In Acton!! read more

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Don't be waylaid by the food trucks outside near this place. This is the real deal! Delicious food, courteous service and great ambience. Will be back again and again. read more

This place is a typical Mexican restaurant. I had the taco and enchilada plate. Both of which were good. Their enchilada sauce is delicious. The taco was ok. Chips and salsa were served when we sat down. It's got a good, laidback atmosphere. The only complaint I have is that the waiter came by to take our order and dropped our food off and that was the last we saw of him. We had to ask the front desk to get our bill and I never got a refill of my drink. It wasn't that busy. I'd still go back because the food was really good. read more

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Been here twice and I'd definitely say that dining in is the way to go. We dined in once and shared the molcajete with a group of three and we could have shared the two person molcajete for 2 people with almost 4. We also had champanitas (I think that's what they were called). It was margaritas with champagne in them....loved it! Based off this experience we will definitely go back! However we did take out the other day and the same care was not taken or the food just didn't taste as good. Service both times was excellent and very welcoming! I'd definitely say dine in is the way to go and if my review had just been based on that experience I would have said 4 stars. read more

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Enjoyed the authentic Mexican decor. The atmosphere was very homey and comfortable. We ordered the sizzling fajitas which were excellent. The waiter was excellent and answered all of our questions and kept our water glasses filled! read more

Sea Bass fish taco! Chicken Tortilla soup! Grilled chicken salad! Pretty much my 3 go to's read more

Don Chato - Cadillac Margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Acton, California

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First... I almost never give a 5-star on my first visit... but this place... wow! Great atmosphere the chicken tortilla soup is honestly, after visiting 30 countries and 43 states, the beat soup I have ever eaten.... I asked the waitress to fill the Spanish fountain with it, and she thought I was joking ... the chicken enchilada and chili relleno combo was flavorful beyond description. I highly recommend this place based on those two experiences... oh and the servings are huge. I am ready for a nap but, instead I have to drive an hour home. I will be back... maybe even tomorrow. read more

Don Chato - Chicken enchilada and chili relleno. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Acton, California

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We have gotten to go good from here a few times and really enjoyed it. Their chips are thin, airy and very tasty. I'm obsessed with their salsa! We decided to invite friends to go dining in and it was very good . We've been back twice in a 6 month period because we travel a lot and it has been spot on each time we go. I enjoyed the fountain running inside near our booth. The server and bus person were helpful, attentive and kind. We really like getting our Mexican fix here anytime we are in town! read more

Don Chato - Invited friends to join us in the restaurant for yummy Mexican food! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Acton, California

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Whenever we come into town Don Chatos is a must! Service is professional and good authentic!

Went for late lunch on the weekend and the place was almost empty but we were not deterred. This used to be a Don Cuco, which was our Go-To place at other locations. Sadly, last time at Don Cuco, it wasn't up to par. This place served similar food but waaaayyy fresher! Not overloaded with too much cheese. Had great flavor. And the guy who served us, sorry I don't remember his name!..but he was awesome! Very friendly and professional. We will definitely call this our new favorite Mexican restaurant. Looking forward to going back! read more

The chicken tortilla soup did not disappoint!!!! We were a party of 5 and it was amazing all the way arrive from chimichangas to enchiladas and tacos. The service was fast and the food was hot!!! read more

I've only done take out here and done it about 5 times and each time was very enjoyable!! I love the molcajete here-it's a must! So much flavor and lots of stuff ingredients, I have to order it everytime! I am also a fan of the chicken tortilla soup, however I've had amazing to okay experiences with it. Rice and beans are always good. Fish tacos are delicious and so are their burritos. I have also had both their alcoholic and nonalcoholic margaritas and they too are delicious! Perfect amount of alcohol, without overpowering the taste of the drink! I am very picky with blended alcoholic drinks-always too much or not enough- but this place does it perfectly! Definitely need to try dining in here one day! read more

Don Chato - Delicious chipotle burrito - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Acton, California

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They mix a very good margarita.. my wife didn't stir hers and got to the tequila... lol. Her eyes got big!! Food is awesome and the people are very friendly. Quiet Spanish music playing in background, the ambience is very good. This is the perfect place to meet up when one side comes from SCV and one fron AV... just make sure to designate a driver.. the drive is shorter for everyone, but stay safe and enjoy. PS: don't let the freeway side of the road scare you... this is a locals stop and a nice restaurant... the inside is a getaway!! read more

Don Chato - Two locations with hours.. pretty good so far!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Acton, California

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Simply put: one of the BEST Mexican restaurants ever been too!! And I'm from L.A. so have the luxury of having good Mexican food almost on every corner. This was a Yelp find simply looking for the best rated Mexican restaurant in the area and Don Chato came up as the number 1 rated--thoroughly deserved. Everything from the decor to the service was/is impeccable. You will not be disappointed. Got the Molcajete and Fajitas combo--so, so delicious, especially the chicken and beef. The entrees came with choice of soup or salad and we got the Albóndiga and Chicken Tortilla soups--also very delicious and the perfect size. You immediately get served with chips and salsa--fresh, crunchy chips and non-spicy salsa. I recommend also asking for the spicy habanero salsa; has just the right kick and such a good smoky flavor. The Horchata is a true horchata: creamy and milky, not watered down at all or overwhelmed by cinnamon. You can taste the condensed milk, which tells you it's made there. Will definitely go back to try other plates. So worth the 40 mile, over 1 house drive. Will be back very soon. read more

I had a terrible experience with ordering food here and honestly the food really is not that great. But the service at the bar is good and good place to hang out locally. read more

Excelente service, excellent food I really recommend this place , they serve my food right away read more

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Great service Amazing food Will be back for the best chicken tortilla soup I have ever had in California. read more

Don Chato - Chicken tortilla soup - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Acton, California

We've been coming here for so many years, since this place use to be don cocos. We always loved coming here. Until today. The food was stone cold, and chewy. It's my mom's birthday we asked them to sing to her and they did but when my dad wasn't even at the table which made it awkward because he was the one who brought her here for her birthday. The vibe is so different now. All the servers are different. We were so used to coming when Victor was here and it was always a good vibe and good service. My family and I are very unhappy. read more

Talk about being pleasantly surprised. On a recent visit to Acton, CA my friends asked me to find a place for us to eat. The pickins were slim in our nearest vicinity other than a few fast food places and a restaurant with 2.5 stars on Yelp (eeks). Then I came across Don Chetos on here and the gang was all in. I was super apprehensive. Being Mexican and growing up on good Mexican food, I'm really cautious with Mexican food. I need flavor, authenticity, heart! Don Cheto's is located at the end of a small strip mall off of highway 14. The exterior is so misleading due to it's modesty. You open the door and enter a wonderland of Mexican culture packed into a decent sized restaurant. I immediately fell in love with the nopal (cactus) chandelier! I paused and took a photo right away. There were Mexican curios all over the small lobby. We entered the first dining area and there was a fountain in the middle! It was filled with colorful (artificial) flowers. We were seated and my eyes couldn't stop wandering over all of the Mexican decor. It was so authentic and colorful. Our server was humorous, pleasant and SUPER attentive. We really liked him! We were a party of 6 and we all loved our food. I had the enchiladas with a side of rice and frijoles de la olla. They were sprinkled with diced onion, cilantro, and tomato, just the way my mom would serve them. The food was flavorful and filled with authenticity. The food was made with heart and you could taste it. The dining area was filled with music to the likes of Juan Gabriel, Rocio Durcal, and Ana Gabriel. I almost felt like getting the broom out and cleaning because that was our Saturday cleaning music growing up. This restaurant was the most pleasant experience in a Mexican restaurant that I've had in a long time. It felt like home. I'm terribly sad that Don Cheto's is so far away from where I live but I'm super grateful to have stopped and dined here! If you're ever up in Acton or passing through, don't hesitate to stop and dine here! read more

We practically live here. Even when they're slammed service is on point and Victor is always welcoming!! And... the food has SUCH great flavor! The Molcajete is sooooo good! Also the Cream of Chicken or #26! read more

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Really good service and fast as well. The best thing they had was the nachos, the beef burrito and their beans were delicious. As you walk in, it feels like Mexico which I loved. The only thing small complaint would be upgrading their rice which I wasn't fawn by. It can be more authentic. The tortillas were cold but it's ok. Over all, I will definitely be back with my family again read more

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Omg...please don't waste your money...it's cheap but it's not good! Even my margarita wasn't what I was expecting... Just save it for your camping trip read more

Don Chato - Look at this chicken strip - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Acton, California

This Mexican restaurant came with high recommendations from one of my wife's lady friends at our gym. So today we finally gave Don Chato a try for lunch. Arriving around 1:30 pm most of their lunch crowd had cleared, other than a boisterous group in the bar area, the restaurant was mostly empty. We were soon shown to a cozy booth in a classic Mexican setting; a bit dark but every table candlelit. Our server and the entire staff were totally helpful and friendly. Given our lunch menus we decided on our dishes after several minutes. First up was our complimentary chips and salsa, a traditional barometer of ours to help determine what might be in store at a Mexican restaurant. And this combo tested very positive on our taste meters! Fresh crisp chips and spicy delicious salsa, with just the right amount of heat to be enjoyable. And next came my wife's order of chicken tortilla soup which she shared with me; quite tasty with maybe a tad bit too much tomato taste to it though. But still very enjoyable. Soon followed by my a la carte fish taco. Then finally my 2 chicken mole enchiladas combo with rice and choice of black beans. Along with her order of el taco grande(huge!). Overall my first time take on Don Chato was good but not necessarily great Mexican cuisine. Kind of a mix between very good and average, depending on what you order and that's true with many restaurants. Great chips and salsa, and very good tortilla soup. But my fish taco was somewhat disappointing with way more filling than needed, with very little fish(breaded). Good chicken mole, though the chicken was more on the dryer side than I would have liked. The rice and black beans were decent. Jackie seemed satisfied with her humongous beef taco which also came with rice and black beans, with most of it leftover to go. I saved an enchilada and a good bit of beans and rice for dinner tonight myself. Overall this restaurant warrants a future return visit in our book. We'd like to try a few other items on the menu. Our total came to $38.76. read more

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It was amazing. The food was so delicious that we will for sure be going there more, and the service couldn't ask for anything better. The waiters were on top of it, excellent service. The restaurant was clean the bathrooms absolutely everything there was not a bad thing to say about that place. My Sister and I both came from different directions and found that to be a meeting place and we will definitely be going a more often. I wish I remembered the waiters name and I would say thank you, even the waiter that was from the other table when he would pass by would ask if we needed anything and check on us when he had his own tables too it was nice how they all worked together and looked out for each other. read more