We arrived at 9:15 while driving South on 101. They welcomed us without any closing soon attitude. Everything was clean, staff friendly, and food great. Chili Rellono was great. Chips crisp. Wish I lived closer! read more

Food good. Service tonight was lacking. Usually it's very good. Sat at the bar and was mostly ignored.

Never a disappointment yet and I'm getting to be a regular. Good food good portions good Modelo dark...

By far the best Mexican food in Willits. Wow wow wow. Amazing fresh drink options. (Pineapple fresco!) Food was delicious. I had fajitas. Boyfriend had enchiladas. Mom had chile rellenos. I think we all licked the plate clean. Amazing selection of salsas ranging from no spice to very spicy.... And hot warm beans for dipping! Most places don't have a zero spice option. Loved that! Decor is nice and modern. Very clean inside and out. read more

SMELLS AMAZING once ya walk in giant yummy micheladas HUGE portions two plates is enough for like 4 people def coming back

Such a find!! Extensive menu, awesome assortment of salsas and mole. Really nice staff. Outdoor seating. Definitely a go-to for great food.

Super tasty burrito is way better than most. The staff were genuinely friendly. The outdoor seating area is covered/spacious and just needs a bit better (less harsh) lighting and ambiance. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! On the way to Eureka we stopped here. I am Mexican and this is homemade legitimate Mexican food! The waitress was SUPER friendly, super helpful. The interior of the restaurant is under construction. The food does not come out super quick because it is homemade. Eat here , the place doesn't look like much but it was fantastic and the place was clean. read more

Stuck in Willits overnight with vehicle issues. Ate dinner here night one. Outdoor seating with roof and patio heaters. Food came quick, very hot, big servings and all tasted great! Next day for lunch, we ended up here again due to logistics and weather. Again, quick service, good food, plentiful servings. Wait staff was awesome both visits. Glad to be headed home but if I were eating here one more time I would go shrimp fajitas! Shrimp was fantastic. Also had the nachos, chili verde and enchiladas- all great! read more

My wife and I went there twice. They completely ignored us. Said we will be with you in a minute and never came. No beer on tap which made for a worse experience. I've been to multiple Mexican restaurants and had way better service at those restaurants than El Chicano. Wife and I will never go there again. read more

Was fortunate enough to pass on the under renovation McDonalds to find this spot right down the road on our drive to Ft. Bragg. Post covid service was excellent! Fresh chips served with a variety of salsas to start. Ordered the carne asada fries and a couple pastor tacos to share. Food came out promptly and the carne asada fries were served on a hot plate. All of it was high quality and delicious. Portions were good, especially considering the more than reasonable pricing. Finished off the meal with hot and fresh churros that we had to try given the reviews. Overall, very satisfying lunch stop and a place we can visit again when driving through. read more

El Chicano Restaurant - Churros with vanilla ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Willits, California

I go here all the time. Wonder food, very fair priced great red beers SUPER NICE SERVERS!! Willits hit the jackpot with this place. Very nice outdoor seating. read more

Food is good and service is usually good. Lunchtime is best if you want the better servers, overall I give them 4 stars

I was really impressed, delicious food clearly made with lots of care. Generous portions, flavorful mole and salsas!

I wanted to love this place so much..Such friendly waitresses, staff, clean, good beer selection on tap and well organized..Unfortunately the food didn't live up to my expectations..It was okay but was hoping for so much more..The cheese in the Chili Relleno was like rubber, The pork burrito had large chunks of chewy pork and bland..Saw them using a microwave too..I'm sticking with Bravo Taqueria..Still the best in Willits.. read more

Me and my family love going here the service is great they always come to check on us and they are never rude. My mom loves it here. The food is excellent the cooks do a great job and it's very fast never a long wait. I would like to eat there more. read more

Absolutely great Pozole, not spicy, but can always add hot sauce, tons of pork, great soup you should try. My wife had shrimp fajitas with almost a lb of shrimp sautéed with grilled onions, rice & beans. Well priced for all you get. Good service too, read more

El Chicano Restaurant - Shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Willits, California

The place looks great and inviting. Food was okay, it could use more flavor especially for the salsas. Customer service could use some improvement, as the waiter was too serious and seemed to be rushing from table to table. A smile would make the place feel more inviting! read more

El Chicano Restaurant - Camarones a la Diabla - Mexican Near Me - Willits, California

This spot has the best carnitas Ive ever tried, I would definitely stop here again!! Good selection of beer on tap!!!

Absolutely the best Tortilla Chicken soup I've ever had! Tons of chicken in a tasty broth topped with sour cream and avocado slices (also included a side of Mexican rice to add to the soup as desired) along with a cheese quesadilla and I was in culinary heaven!!! This was the perfect meal on a very cold night sitting outside on the patio next to an outdoor heater (indoor dining was not allowed because of the Coronavirus). The food was out quickly and the staff was extremely helpful, couldn't ask for more! read more

Great food and very good service! Portions are very generous wide variety of beer on tap too!

The employees at El Chicano again are very nice and attentive! The food is excellent -- juevos rancheros, various salsas, eggs, crunchy hash browns, plump tamales, perfect nachos, Mexican hot chocolate, coffee, et cetera!!! The coffee and Mexican hot chocolate are served in beautiful mugs on top a napkin on top a little plate and with a tiny stirring spoon. Chips are served upon arrival with a little cups of beans and salsa, and are replenished if desired. The pork tamal we ordered was perfect with the right amount of masa and a generous amount of perfectly thick chunks of pork. The green salsa on top was incredible!! The over-medium eggs were great! The hash browns were perfectly crunchy!! Their prices are wonderful !! Thank you!!! This is our third visit this summer. The next time we are up that way, we will definitely eat at El Chicano, in Willits, CA! read more

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No Stars, service was terrible! Took 10 minutes to get seated and then another 15 to even get drinks and we didn't get drinks either young girl behind the bar had a shitty attitude and tables were hella dirty. The place was filled with smoke as well read more

Loved the sopes last night! A delicious meal under $10! we added a fresh peach drink full of a variety of very fresh berries and ice that we will be ordering in the future. Great service! read more

We'll stop here any time we're through Willits near meal time. They serve one of the better vegetarian burritos we've had. Good service, decent atmosphere. Prices are really quite moderate. (We don't recommend the covered outdoor area on a warm day--it's more like a solar oven!) read more

Doesn't matter what you do for Covid19, still doesn't help with the food! Better yet go to Taco Bravo, it's real Mexican food not that infused wanna be stuff they call Mexican, he'll Taco Bell is better by a mile. read more

We had the best Mexican restaurant meal here, on the way to San Francisco. Really, really good. I'm so sad that it is SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE MILES away! Seriously, the food was so good. We only got to taste two things but i would be there every week to explore their extensive menuu if i was closer. read more

The food was terrible!! The meat was way overcooked, and there was no flavor the only decent thing they served was the chips and French fries. They were understaffed and we're running around. They brought our food out separately! read more

Delicious food in a vibrant ambiance. The churros are filled with dulce de leche and come with chocolate ice cream, very delicious. We also had tostadas and enchiladas salsa roja. Delicious salsas, one reminiscent of Papalote's salsa in San Francisco. read more

Honestly best place to have lunch, breakfast or dinner. I'm from LA and, after spending 4 days in Mendocino county, this is the best place to stop and have a delicious lunch or breakfast. I was very disappointed with the services I got in fortbragg. If you are on vacation or traveling don't hesitate to stop at this place, Luis and Fernanda were very frandly and I'm sure kitchen staff are too. Thanks. read more

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Staff were very friendly and attentive. Price was very reasonable and food tasted awesome. I gave a 4-star because the dish I ordered was served with mushrooms, but that wasn't listed on the menu (Pollo al a Mexicana). I don't send food back unless it's totally wrong or burnt, etc, so had to pick out a bunch of mushrooms, otherwise the dish was excellent. read more

By far the best mexican food in the county ! Drinks are also bomb . Thanks again . We'll be back

My husband and I stopped in while traveling. Authentic Mexican food! We had the enchiladas Rojas & suites, both cooked to perfection.

One of many of my Favorite Mexican Restaurants here in Willits California Wooo-Hooo!!!!

The service was Super quick and friendly. The whole place has great atmosphere and really yummy food. Highly recommend. It's worth pulling off 101 for a quick sit down meal. The complimentary chips and salsa come with a small dish of refried beans and three types of salsa. So many little extras make this place a great place to eat. read more

The food is good here. And when the whole country was on lockdown,they provided a nice patio to eat outside and have a beer. My review is solely on service. In hopes that the owner sees this and can try their best to find some help. I understand we are in a time,where finding reliable help is very difficult. However, I watched this business suffer today while waiting for my food. There is only 2 boys working the FOH. A busser/food runner would have SAVED them. But these two boys are taking tables inside and outside, answering phones,making margaritas, exchanging money and are expected to clean tables in between. This is absurd and the business suffered greatly bc of it. The people were nonstop. The phones were nonstop. People were seating themselves at dirty tables. People were obviously upset. I'm a regular and have been in the restaurant business,so I'm forgiving and I'll be back. But some of those people I saw today,will not be back. And it's a shame bc the food is good. The boys that are struggling to hold it together, ARE GOOD. But they desperately need help. I hope the new owner sees this review and hires new help,or starts helping themselves. It's not fair to those two boys working their butts off. Remember...new business owners don't get days off! They should be present everyday to help out WHEREVER needed. And to future customers here, don't blame these kids. They are doing the best they can with what they have read more

Awesome authentic Mexican. Their El Chicano omlette is absolutely incredible for breakfast.

Absolutely fantastic. Even the bean dip for the salsa was out of this world. The produce was very fresh, the rice and beans taste fantastic, and the tacos were amazing. Very highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Fabulous Food, incredible service, great location, interesting entrees, what more do you want...??!!

Sweet, clean dining space! Great service, black beans were flavorful, tasty molegreat spot fir not cal style mexi