We love Don Quixote's! It's one of our favorite spots whenever we're craving authentic Mexican food. I usually order the shrimp burrito bowl, while the kids love the tortas and tacos. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and the portions are generous. The unlimited chips are always a plus, and the salsa bar is fantastic. I especially love the pico de gallo and the salsa verde they're some of my favorites. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food instead of a fast-casual chain like Chipotle, this is definitely the place to go. Friendly service, great food, and we always leave happy. They also do catering for tacos, which is nice for Super Bowl parties read more

I finally made it in to try their Quesabirria Tacos after reading online some raving reviews about them! Not only did it take forever to get them brought to my table, but they were rather disappointing. There was not a lot of meat in the tacos and the meat that was there had a ton of fat! They were also very bland in flavor. They also took out the Diet Dr. Pepper. So sad. I will be back but I'll be sticking to my chicken nachos. read more

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We've ordered pickup from here twice so far. The first time was excellent. The second time was disappointing. We received a steak-less steak fajita burrito, my salad for which we'd ordered extra dressing had none. We also specified the salsas we wanted, and paid for, and didn't receive them. The food is good, but when you order pickup, there shouldn't be this many mistakes. Since the food is good, I will probably try once more. I hope they can refine their pickup process. read more

It had been a while since we last visited, but we decided to do an online order to pick up lunch on a Saturday. Our order had a ready time of 15 minutes. It actually ended up being 10 minutes past that time. As we waited, we saw a burrito go out to be served at a table, but it was no one's order & carried back. It was actually ours & it finally got sorted out. We were offered a couple of free fountain drink beverages because of the wait. I appreciate that the to-go containers are wrapped in plastic wrap to protect from liquid spillage. The restaurant is small inside with close quarters seating at tables & booths at some odd angles. Large windows add brightness. There is more outdoor seating in front. Fountain drinks are self accessible & a bar with chips, salsas, & lots of accompaniments is self serve. Our order-- -Steak Chipotle Ranch Burrito with customizations, wet -Triple Item Combination Plate with Adovada Enchilada & 2 Chile Verde Tamales, black beans, orange rice The burrito was yummy, customizations were correct. The adovada was delicious, the enchilada sauce is uniquely tasty. We love the moist tamales with the pleasantly acidic & tender chile verde. Black beans had good texture & taste, & the orange rice is flavorful, but cumulatively the bites eat a little salty for me. We really like the large variety of salsas & accompaniments available, but the chips were mediocre & felt stale Overall, some tasty, satisfying food can be enjoyed here. read more

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After hearing amazing things about this place from my friend, we decided to give it a go!!! The outside area looked bigger and very inviting! Which is already a good sign of a good ambiance! I snapped a pic of the storefront I will post! It was just as beautiful inside as well once we went in. INSTANT smell of something cooking that was delicious I knew we were at one of the best spots in Rocklin! Service was excellent! Since our server knew my friend since he was a local, he was extremely friendly with us! We had the option to sit down and there was a generous amount of seating, we ordered our food to go because we were in a hurry but I would LOVE to go back there and go in to depth more with their menu because it was absolutely huge. I ended up getting some tacos and a drink when my friend had gotten something else that looked BEYOND delicious! Once we got back and set everything up it looked soooo good and I was right! My tacos were absolute perfection it was an overall great experience and I cannot wait to go back and enjoy another great time and get more options!!! 10 stars! read more

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If you are looking for fast casual with a nice vibe, kid friendly, and good value, this is the place. We found the prices reasonable for 2026 and portion to quality matched or surpassed the cost. They have a salsa bar and chips if you are dining in. And fountain drink machines with horchata. It really checks off all the boxes. Why the minus 1 star? Unfortunately the food. I'm not saying its bad, but it didnt match everything else that we spoke highly of. They had a variety of salsas but the majority of them were overly salty. The chips were good though. The food itself, we ordered giant puff taco and burritos, were ok to good, but not great. Again, nothing wrong with the food, but if you eat a lot of Mexican food youll know right away there is better. To sum it best, after several bites you it doesnt give you that feeling of just wanting to eat more even though you are full. Some places even though you are already full, the flavors are so great, you just want to keep eating. Again not bad food--just not great. I should add this was with the birria puff taco and steak burritos. Can't speak for the other proteins. The giant puff taco is very good value. For those who are from San Antonio TX and comparing the puffy tacos there--its not the same, but the essence is there. I would definitely come again despite my criticism. read more

Food is always good The service is hit and miss, well more miss than hit. Tonight it was pretty bad. My wife's order was wrong, no apologies, nothing, just picked it up and eventually bought what she ordered, put it down and walked off. Guys you really need to step it up. read more

Don Quixote's Mexican Grill - Loved my chimichangas! With the Verda sauce! And of course the big ice cold Coors light! - Mexican Near Me - Rocklin, California

Last night was my first time I went to this restaurant, I had seen it but never entered. Last night at a reunion with friends I could taste their wide variety of dishes they offer. I ordered a giant chicken and pork quesadilla recommended by the ladies in the kitchen. An exquisite taste. The super refreshing Jamaican water for a hot afternoon was the perfect drink for me. The patio is very bright and with a mist refreshment. Very good prices. The owner approached our table to ask if everything was okay with our order. She is very kind. I will definitely be back. Highly recommended this new restaurant after me but you are already 19+ years old in Rocklin. read more

I have been here several times and always have enjoyed the quality food and the taste they offer. I typically prefer the fish taco varieties specifically love the Chimichurri grilled Fish tacos!!! They have a great salsa bar as well from mild to extra hot and it's all good, there are even pickled carrots and jalapeños! It is a great atmosphere, both inside with plenty of seating and outside on a covered patio. Highly recommend this place as a go to for Mexican food. read more

Update: I normally go here on the evenings for dinner but today 3/30 I went in here for lunch because we had a house guest we wanted to take out. The girl making the food was kind of all over the place. Definitely made portions a lot smaller if the person wasn't watching. She made my chili verde burrito more into a "rice" burrito and sprinkled in some meat here and there. Very disappointing. I'll only go in the evenings now when more experienced people are working. read more

Don Quixote's Mexican Grill - If you're not watching, they'll put minimum meat. Stay alert. - Mexican Near Me - Rocklin, California

Alex was great! So welcoming, our first visit. We came in late on a Sunday. Got the ceviche tostada, grilled shrimp tacos. Delicious. The hand-shaken skinny margarita with fresh lime juice and agave was fantastic. We sat on the side with the bar but both sides or the patio seem great. Next time I snap a photo. "See you tomorrow!" read more

As a Latino I am PROFOUNDLY EMBARRASSED for the Latino staff the works here. What if we ripped off Chipotle but the food was terrible This is the 2nd worst Mexican food Ive ever had. The 1st being Bowling alley nachos in Montreal that was tortilla chips topped with marinara sauce american cheese black olives and mushrooms. This was 1st in a different category. Without a doubt the blandest most flavorless food I have ever had. Not a single food item we eat tasted of anything except textured air and water. Their spiciest salsa tasted of nothing I've had spicier tap water. Our 9 month old was able to taste every bit of "spicy" "chipotle" covered food we had and he didnt react. Are you whiter than the driven snow? Is Taco bell too authentic? Is Salt too spicy for you? They this is the restaurant for you. While this may seem like a dramatic joke the parade of 85 year old Karen cut regulars made it obvious this is their intended target audience. The price is reasonable for the portion size. The meat was dry but the restaurant was clean. However this is NOT Mexican food. Its an insult to insinuate otherwise. The best thing we were served was the Modelo in a pint glass that was only 2/3 filled. read more

I've been ordering from here for years. I found them on DoorDash and always thought the food was so good. I finally came in person a few months ago and it is even better when it's fresh! The workers are always on top of it and give you quality service and food. I get the combination plate with pozole every time I go and it's my favorite Mexican place in the area by far. The location is ideal and they keep the restaurant clean! read more

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The worst food you could ever eat!! The woman behind the counter is so extremely rude and rushes you when ordering. The rice is under cooked, the tamales are so dry and bland that I couldn't eat my food.The employees argue in front of customers which makes it very uncomfortable and unprofessional. I wanted to revisit thinking perhaps this was just a bad day for them and before I wrote about my experience. Unfortunately, it was a bad decision. As I was in line to order I had glanced over to a table behind me and I saw a rat running across the floor and that was it for me. I didn't order and just left feeling disgusted. There are so many other Mexican restaurants all around us and I will definitely visit an another! read more

The food tasted great. Overall super kick back atmosphere with tasty dishes and friendly service. They may have been short staffed on the evening we went in. There were quite a few tables that needed to be bussed, but all in all nice family style restaurant. His burrito came out super quick. My salad took a little while to make it to the table. Definitely recommend for freshness. It was all good! read more

Amazing experience! My brother owns a retail store across the street and is a big supporter - now I know why! My barometer of a great Mexican restaurant is always the chips & salsa. I went crazy with the homemade chips & salsa & fresh guacamole! My mom's dog was welcome on the patio- adorable sign out front even says so - as long as the owner is well behaved! Must order: carrot soup. Incredible. Fantastic lunch : my veggie burritos were filling. Thought I wouldn't be able to finish them along with the delicious rice & beans. Ate it all. Attentive service and thoroughly enjoyed everything! Look forward to returning to see my brother & having margaritas next time! read more

Don Quixote's Mexican Grill - Mom was well behaved. - Mexican Near Me - Rocklin, California

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Great food, salsa bar is top notch, and nice place to enjoy low key meal, will be back

It's about what you would expect from an average Mexican place. I'd rate it a little higher than a high class Chipotle. The music is authentic and the paintings and sculptures are nice. A little more with the roof would be nice though, maybe like hanging plants or paintings of people who have passed... And the employees are extremely kind here, I accidentally dropped a cap to the salsa and instantly with a smile on her face, an employee picked it up for me and handed it to me. It was heart warming and I enjoyed eating here with my family :3 read more

I thought this would be a full-service restaurant with waiters, but it's more of an order-at-the-counter and then sit-down setup. Don't let that stop you from trying it though--the food is incredibly authentic, some of the best Mexican I've had in a long time. The chips and salsa bar is a great touch. The outdoor seating was fine, but I'd probably choose takeout next time. It has more of a relaxed lunch vibe than a dinner spot. read more

Don Quixote's Mexican Grill - Quesabirria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Rocklin, California

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Ambiance was nice. Service sucks. Ordered our food 30+ still haven't received our food.Everything should be improved. I've been here before-never had such bad service. read more

Love everything about this place. Excellent food & drinks, nice happy hour selection. But word is out so it gets crowded and sometimes it's a wait for a table. read more

Yum, yum, yum... Imagine if Chipotle food was actually good, even then it won't approach the high quality, tastiness and just plain fun of this restaurant. I make the Chipotle comparison because this is a stand on line to approach the food making counter, you order, the team makes it, they slide it down the line, then you pay, find your table and begin to eat. The quality to price ration (QPR) is outstanding here. I got two enchiladas, beans, rice, salad for $12. It was a mountain of food. It was one of the best Mexican meals I've had in months. (I eat Mexican chow in family owned places at least twice / week). Totally unexpected as I walk through the parking lot of the typical Roseville / Rocklin modern strip mall shopping area. I thought, "oh no not another corporate chain crap emporium". To be delightfully surprised by a welcoming staff, clean dining room, bountiful food, sumptuous salsa bar. All good. This place is now on my list for regular visits. read more

The food is good! Salsa and chips is always a nice starter and we have loved their burritos and enchiladas. Even our door dash orders always turn out great from this place. The last time we were there the service was a little slow but they tried their best. It was very busy that day. read more

Highly recommend this place ! If you like the best of the best! I love this place! Good food,good people,good times!

I just love Don Quixote's! Excellent tortas, tacos, burritos and pozole. Great salsa bar with many varieties of salsa and fixings. You walk up and order at the counter, there's plenty of indoor seating with booths and tables and a large patio. They've recently opened a bar and it offers a dine in option. The service is excellent. The margaritas and cocktails are really good and you can sit down and order from the menu. The creamy cheesy beans with the chips and salsa is so good! Definitely give it a try read more

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The grilled shrimp tacos were amazing!! The service was so good too. Definitely would love to come here again! read more

Don Quixote's Mexican Grill - Grilled Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Rocklin, California

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We heard about this place from friends so we drove from Roseville. Arrived just after happy hour, food was delicious, drinks were tasty, and the three gentlemen tending bar were lovely. Will be back! read more

The BEST grilled shrimp! For years they have been our favorite place & have catered our holidays several times with many compliments. Friendly staff! Always clean and the option of indoor or outdoor seating is great too during the warmer months read more

Poor and rude service, empty dirty tables left unattended to by staff. Ambiance was horrible with very loud music making it difficult to talk to or hear your companions. Food was tasteless. Will NOT be returning! read more

I ordered take out enchiladas. They gave me two tortillas with beans and rice. Happy cinco de mayo everyone! read more

Don Quixote's Mexican Grill - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Rocklin, California

This is our go-to Mexican place! Their food is amazing and the staff is very nice. We're lucky to have them in our city! I hope they keep expanding. read more

If you're anywhere near Rocklin and NOT hitting up Don Quixote's Mexican Grill... you're seriously missing out. This place is hands down the BEST Mexican food in town. We're here at least once -- sometimes twice -- a week because it's just that good. The service is next level and they treat you like straight-up family every time. And don't even get me started on that bean dip... it should honestly be illegal how addictive it is. Absolute Rocklin staple! read more

I've been going here almost 10 years now - it's our favorite! Service is always friendly, the food is generously portioned and so delicious. I've chatted with the owner a few times and you can see the passion she has for the business. We've been to all locations and this one is our favorite. We even tried the now Don Qs attachment and really enjoyed it. We've gone here after golf, for date night, and even brought family and children. It's great for everything. read more

I LOVE everything about this little restaurant.. The employees are wonderful...the food is superb & location is perfect . I enjoy their top shelf margs with the orange dip... chips & all dips are the best! My fav little Mexican restaurant. =) read more

Hands down my favorite Mexican food in the area. So good. Love their cheese enchiladas.

Great spot for fresh, flavorful Mexican food at reasonable prices. The nachos are a standout--crispy and loaded with toppings. The patio is a nice bonus for outdoor dining. We come here often! read more

First time here! Had lunch with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. Everything is so fresh and the restaurant is fairly clean. There were a few tables that were dirty and my friend had to clean a few off so that we could sit down. He had the chili rellano platter minus the sauce with rice and beans and it looked very good. He said he was very happy with it. He likes it without the sauce because he doesn't like his rellano soggy. My chicken burrito bowl was very filling. I am doing low carbs so it was minus the rice beans and corn but there was so many other things that I had on it in its place. Even with all the rice beans and corn was still very filling. So many choices for both adults and kids. Yes, I would come here again read more

Don Quixote's Mexican Grill - Carb friendly Chicken Burrito Bowl (no rice , beans or corn). - Mexican Near Me - Rocklin, California

The refried beans taste like out of a can. The Spanish rice tastes horrible. The pork tamale was dry and in a green sauce yuck and the chicken enchilada was only cheese, the taquitos were only okay had better elsewhere. Will not be going back sadly read more

This place is pretty simple. Service is good and the food is delicious. It's not gonna blow your mind, but I've had almost the entire menu and everything is good. You don't walk away disappointed and I usually have leftovers It's hard to beat the burrito bowl , their soups are really good, and the wet burrito amazing read more

Still awesome! Special shout-out to employee Maria for making our meal wonderful. She truly shows what customer service is all about. First time trying their burrito bowls. I'd get it again. Love love love their Jamaica (hibiscus) drink. read more

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