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El Abajeño Tacos

4.3 (77 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Enchilada, taco beans, and rice
Daielle A.

Amazing Mexican food I had hands down in years! The enchiladas were so flavorful. Pricing was great! Will be back again!!

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Carol J.

My low review isn't due to the food. As for the food,I can only speak to the asada tacos which were street size and very tasty. Meat was lean and flavorful, with ample cilantro and onions. No salsa bar but they provided a bottle of their salsa verde which was good and had a nice little punch. Only downside of the food was the tortilla seemed barely warmed , if that. It was definitely a mom-and-pop place which I enjoy the best. So why low stars? I really didn't like how the customer who ordered after me was treated. It is tiny inside so you cannot help but hear what others order. I distinctly heard the customer ask for no beans on his burrito, and for the tortilla on his taco to be extra crispy. After he took a few bites, he took his food back to the owner because it had included beans. Instead of doing the right thing, the owner argued with him saying he had given him what he wanted, which wasn't true. The customer explained again that he had asked for no beans. and also mdntioned that his taco wasn't hot. The owner again argued with him, said his taco couldn't be cold and even said that beans wouldn't kill him (what if that customer had a food allergy or sensitivity?). The customer left in frustration, throwing his food away. To make matters worse, the owner then complained about him to the other customers. Not cool. So while the tacos were tasty, I am not motivated to return if that is how the owner treats people when there are so many other taco places to choose from. Prices were reasonable. A small hole-in-the-wall restaurant near Denio's, it has 4 small tables inside plua tables on their front outdoor covered patio. There is a parking lot behind that fits about 5 cars or there's some street parking availallble.

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Vlad S.

I normally never do reviews but once in a while I find the most amazing hidden spot like this and I have to speak up. This is the best Mexican food I've had in my whole life! The service is unbeatable as well the owner is one amazing human being! The vibes are immaculate and always top tier! I eat here 5-6 days a week and will never stop!!

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Federico M.

This place is so good. Birria is delicious. Tracks are great and location is awesome. Perfect way to end my day at Denios. The seating is nice if you get a table outside, which there's only about 4. Inside is one table or so. I wish the place had more seating area, but it is what it is. The food is great!

"Back in the day," this fine restaurant started life as a food truck.  Photo was taken back in August, 2007.
Eric R.

You don't have to wait for the weekend to enjoy deliicous tacos near Denio's Farmer's Market in Roseville, as El Abajeño Tacos is open six days a week - closed Monday - and serves amazing tacos, at a very reasonable price. When it comes to placing your order, El Abajeño Tacos takes a very different approach than most Mexican restaurants. You make your selection from the menu, posted above the kitchen, and turn around to a gentleman who is setting near the soft drink cooler, who you pay, and in return, he'll give you a number. He also answers the phone, as the restaurant does a brisk take-out business. The indoor dining room is super tiny, so most diners prefer to enjoy their meals outside, on the comfortable, covered patio in front of the entrance. You can enjoy your tacos and watch the activity of Atkinson Street, which can be quite lively on weekends. I went with "Tacos de Birria," I absolutely LOVE birria, so I ordered three of them; I probably cold eat six! At $1.85 each, I can afford to order more than one taco! The tacos start with a single toasted, regular size corn tortilla. Your taco is topped with the meat of your choosing - my choice was birria, which is stewed goat meat - along with diced white onion and fresh cilantro. The tacos are very basic, but they're amazingly delicious! Each taco comes with a small slice of fresh lime, just like in Mexico, so you can squeeze fresh lime juice on your taco to enhance the flavor. Muy sabroso! Birria has a reputation of being spicy, and it really isn't, as it's just plain flavorful. Like other Mexican restaurants, El Abajeño Tacos makes birria in a large pot, which results in a juicy, tender, flavorful cut of goat meat. In Mexico, birria is served as a stew, a main dish entree, or as a topping for tacos, such as I enjoyed today. The birria I enjoyed on my tacos was flavorful, not at all spicy, juicy, and delicious. If you love birria, you'll love these tacos! The tacos are delicious, the outdoor dining is comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the price is right. When you're in the mood for delicious tacos, pay a visit to El Abajeño Tacos, located on Atkinson Street, in Roseville.

Seriously love the birria here. Meat is always tender and never has that funky taste or smell other birrias have. Recommend!
Lesly J.

We come from Reno to have the birria and it never disappoints, It's always very delicious. However, the ladies in the register and kitchen seem to be in a bad mood. Especially the girls in the register they are just very mulas to us but anyways the food is good.

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Michael N.

This place is 100% authentic and legit. Everything tastes so good. I can't wait for my next meal, it can't come soon enough! Salsa is amazing too

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1 year ago

Best taco and Torta in Sacramento area. Owner and all employees are very nice and friendly. Thank you for your hospitality.

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1 year ago

El Abajeño has the absolute best tacos around! Highly recommend-we haven't found anyone that tops this.

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2 years ago

Great fish tacos, will try the shrimp tacos next. Not fancy but super friendly staff, clean, good prices and great food. We are regulars.

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3 years ago

Best Birria tacos, really good food and atmosphere, definitely will recommend this place

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4 years ago

Legit mexican tacos. It was muy delicioso!!! The service was very fast too and the price is cheaper than your usual mexican restaurants.

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4 years ago

Favorite Mexican restaurant in Roseville. This place is amazing and the staff is friendly. Highly recommend

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5 years ago

Very rude lady up front right when I walked in she was rude! Definitely don't go there and the food taste like shit not authentic at all

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4 years ago

I don't want tot give it away, but i have to! Fantastic crispy tacos. Flautas, second to none!

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4 years ago

so good food! very delicious and flavorful! great owner very welcoming. i very recommend.

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7 years ago

Wonderful food and wonderful service. Really enjoyed having lunch there with my wife. Hope you come back again.

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We had the crispy chicken and beef tacos. There was a sauce with lettuce on top- pure delicious! Very reasonably priced.

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