Food was good and tasted fresh. Wholesome hold in the wall. Stopped by and made a detour here bcuz…read moreit was better than gas station food.

The food is okay. It's located in a small town where choices are limited. The restaurant is small…read moreand a bit neglected as far as its cleanliness and appearance. I'd venture to say that for a small town their service is good for the locals as they may know each other but for those of us traveling through, the service was basic.

Small place with BIG flavors!…read more I tried a variety of tacos, all good, but the Asada was fantastic. The potato cheese and egg breakfast burrito is simple deliciousness. Green salsa from the salsa bar would be great on anything. Lots of locals. I would go out of my way on any trip on CA 41 between San Luis Obispo and Fresno to eat here again and again and again.

The food is delicious! The service is amazing. You feel very welcomed, ambiance amazing! Recommend…read morethis place, it is perfect if you are looking for authentic Mexican food, also they don't hold back on the amount on the plate.

This is really wonderful Mexican spot in Kettleman City. It's a great halfway point if you're…read moretraveling from North to South of Cali. It's as authentic as you can get with Mexican food. We had the wet burrito and it was delicious. Definitely has a spicy kick to it. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely worth a visit!

Do you own a dog? Then this is possibly your only viable location to stop that has actual grass…read more Everywhere else has wood chips or artificial grass. I've been interested in eating here for about a year. For about a year, we have been making Dunkin Donuts our mid-point stop on our way to the beach. Both to and from. That's because we always bring our dog with us. Plus my youngest always needs to "go" before we reach our destination.. Idk why I posted only this, but there's much more to talk about. Today, we pushed ourselves further than we should have and are in desperate need of food. The majority want Mexican, so I suggest Chalio's. There are other Mexican restaurants, but this one is in the main area and looks the most maintained. Looks can be deceiving though. Maybe at one time this was a decent sit down restaurant. Now it looks pretty run down. The restrooms are the most telling. I don't think anyone really cleans them. Probably just restocks them. The trash cans were overfilled, and the menu has also been taken over by bright paper covering old menu items and advertising new. Considering the size of Kettleman, this is par for the course, sadly. But the food. The food is great. We got the birria tacos and asada fries because they were out of nachos. What was supposed to be a quick to-go stop turned into a sit down because the kids asada fries took so long. I didn't mind. I was driving and needed time to eat. The birria tacos themselves were just OK in my opinion. Nothing a few squeezes of lemon wouldn't fix. But my friend from Ghana who traveled with us was blown away. He got the regular tacos, which have become his favorite food here in California. I guess if you've never had birria tacos before, these would be good. His eyes widened from his one bite, so it looked like he was experiencing something spiritual lol. If you're looking for clean restrooms and good Mexican food, park at Dunkin, do what you need to do, and walk over

I drive between LA and San Jose frequently on the 5, and I have stopped many places for food but…read morethis is my favorite. Located in the large gas station on the north west corner of where highway 5 and highway 269 intersect. Real food, good quality. They assemble the food for you to request. I've been about 5 times and haven't had to wait more than 5 ish minutes. They're pretty quick, you can tell they're used to being busy. I always get a vegetarian burrito because it's easy on my stomach during the long drive, and easier to eat while driving. Their salsa is very good!! But other people's food always looks good. I make a point to stop here when I can. Definitely recommend! There is some indoor seating for dining (shared with Subway). Ambience is it's in a gas station. (Very well maintained restrooms too) Looking forward to next time!

We decided to try this place based on the strong Yelp ratings, but unfortunately it didn't live up…read moreto the hype. We ordered three items: * Chorizo burrito * Chicken burrito * Chicken quesadillas The same lady who took my order was also preparing the food, and she seemed overwhelmed juggling multiple tasks and repeatedly forgetting parts of my order. When I asked for the pico de gallo on the side for the chicken burrito, she packed everything up and forgot it entirely. When I turned back to ask for it, she said it would be extra. The chorizo ended up tasting burnt, likely because she was managing several orders at once and left it on the cooktop too long. Overall, not the best experience. I'd suggest trying the taco truck outside of the Gas station or Subway next to it. They weren't too friendly either. The inside is clean! That's for the 1 Star

On our way to Morro my husband I were starving with our 2 year old. We had already passed…read moreeverything else, so we took a chance on this unassuming little place. Quiet sweet woman behind counter, simple interior. Hubby got Carne Asada Burrito, I got chicken burrito and we split chips to go. 1. Both meats had perfect *chefs kiss* flavor 2. Rice was on point and fresh and fluffy 3. Tortillas themselves were fresh 4. Chips were made on spot and handed to us warm 5. Salsa that comes with burritos is perfect accompaniment 6. Pico de Gallo that comes with chips is classic but they elevated it with roasted jalepenos. Overall, perfect roadside stop in your way to coast. Had to leave a review for this little place that deserves more business. It's legitmately SOLID! skip subway, and get the good stuff.

In California, quite often when I visit small towns, I like to sample the cuisine in the area,…read moreespecially Mexican dishes. I often ask locals of what is the best authentic Mexican restaurants and with the city of Avenal having a large Latino population, the area has a few Mexican restaurants. I decided to try Taqueria "La Piedad", a small restaurant that was a little crowded during lunch time. Most of the locals were watching the futbol (soccer game), while I quickly went in to see how things looked inside and it's your typical small town restaurant. No flashy decor, small town vibe (without looking to '80s). Just a place to order and get some food or place to site back and dine and the restaurant has a good number of offerings including burgers. But I was definitely not there for the burgers, I was there to check things out and so I went for a chicken burrito. Reasonably priced at $6.50. For the most part, the burrito was delicious, but felt that there was more rice than chicken but perhaps that was just me expecting too much. So, for the most part, a good balance of rice, beans and chicken with cilantro. The burrito was delicious but looking around me, patrons were not ordering the burritos, they were going for tostadas and tacos it seemed. But overall, the quick visit to Taqueria "La Piedad" was good and if you happen to be in the area, definitely a place worth trying.

Support local business! Yes, you may feel apprehensive but trust me El Vecino is a hidden gem and…read moreit's food speaks for itself in the best way! My family of 5 tried several menu items which included: chicken flautas, chicken tacos, chicken flautas plate, shrimp tostadas, chicken burrito and asada sopes plate. All menu items were a 10, fast, fresh and flavorful. Believe the reviews and go eat people

A "super" burrito without beans, sour cream, pico, guac, or sauce. Barbacoa and al pastor were…read morefine, and since was good, but that barely qualifies as a burrito let alone a super one. And--this is a small thing-- I like my burritos wrapped in foil, not plastic wrap on a foam tray

Made a pit stop here with my co-worker. The town doesn't receive a lot of visitors so when you open…read morethe door and walk into the restaurant, it may look close because the lights are off and you might not see anyone. But don't fear, it is open - just say "hello" very loud. This is a small mom and pop shop so the waitress will be taking your order and then making your food afterwards too. Not pictured, we're the tacos and I must say that the tacos were amazing especially the chile verde! Next is the fried tilapia and it was fried to perfection! Very moist with a nice browning. I only wish that it was seasoned with salt. The side dishes were just okay and weren't the best. But, I will definitely come back here to support the business and try other things or come back for the tacos!

Good service. Good prices. Great food…read more If you are in the neighborhood and looking for good Mexican fare. This is the place.

Officially our new must have roadtrip stop. The tacos de asada here are some of the best we've had,…read morewe even stopped here again when driving back. Definitely recommend!

Not a lot of options when you're driving down the 5 unless you're good with McDonalds or otherwise…read more This was a pleasant surprise as a humble restaurant attached to an ARCO. It's pretty small with maybe 10 or so seats and some little cultural decorations. The guy at the counter is nice and walks you through the what you're ordering. They have a pretty wide menu and we got the pollo supreme burrito which comes with rice, beans, onions, sour cream, and cheese. The chicken is a chipotle chicken that is tender and flavorful. They toast the tortilla which gives it some depth of flavor. We got it spicy which gives it some but not a lot of heat. Overall, a great spot to get some food on a long ride between NorCal and SoCal.

The food is very delicious and hot so be careful please. The service was delightful it was quiet…read moreand relaxing lunch for me! Lastly the workers were a pleasure felt like home.

Stopped into this very unassuming looking Mexican joint in a town full of unassuming looking…read moreMexican joints. The place was full. The tortilla chips were definitely house made, but sadly were not hot. The camarones a la Diabla had a great flavor. The sauce tasted of sweet roasted chilis up front and had some serious heat on the back. The beans tasted like my suegra's which was nice. The rice was kind of boring. The portion size on the shrimp was a little small. The corn tortillas with the meal were definitely house made and way above average. Service was fast and friendly especially considering how full it was. It's a good choice if your traveling I-5 and willing to go a little off the freeway to avoid fast food.