I didn't expect to write a restaurant review about black beans, but here we are. Everything we had at El Epazote Cocina Regional was good, and those beans were exceptional. When a side dish that usually gets barely a mention becomes a highlight, that tells you something about the care and quality coming out of the kitchen. That care carried all the way through dessert--we finished with a wonderful cactus pear sorbet. Authentic food, attention to the little things, and Maria was fantastic. She deserves a special mention for making our visit that much better. All this in an old Taco Bell building. There's something pretty great about that. This joint is well worth a visit. Come hungry, save room for dessert, and pay attention to those black beans. read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Sorry, was distracted by the food. - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

Food: I ordered chicken enchiladas, rolled tacos, and a carne asada taco. Plus, I was blessed with a complimentary carne asada sope. Everything was so delicious! The enchiladas, rice, and beans were so yummy and flavorful. The rolled tacos were nice and crispy filled with chicken. They came with fresh toppings and a black bean sauce that was an incredible twist to my typical dipping sauce. Nonetheless, a perfect combination that I will want again and again. The carne asada tacos and sopes were both good as well. The carne asada was full of flavor and juicy tender. Service: The lady at the counter was very sweet. I placed my order for pick up via door dash and waited for my order outside because I had my dog with me. She was kind enough to bring my order outside for me and was generous with offering the extra sope. Thank you! Ambience: Cute little place with some indoor and outdoor seating. Small place, but mighty in taste. read more

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Good food great staff. The building was clean and well taken care of. I will definitely come back. read more

This place is located in Madera. The service is great. The ambiance is pretty quiet. The restaurant is clean. The food is 10/10. I definitely recommend if you want good Mexican food. read more

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Small independent restaurant with good food. No a/c, though, so be warned if you come on a hot day. I had an al pastor lunch bowl that was very tasty. Service was friendly. read more

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Fantastic food, adorable outdoor patio, and friendly service. I ordered the Negro Mole with Chicken and it was delectable. The chicken was juicy and finely shredded. The mole was the true star of the show. It had a roasted flavor with a fiery kick. Each bite better than the last. I will definitely return! read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Negro Chicken Mole - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

The dude and I found this spot El Epazote Cocina in Madera and been eyeing to try it. Since I work at a school and had a break, I decided to try this spot with the dude and Kenny on his lunch break and I'm really glad we did. The staff was welcoming, kind, and genuinely warm from the start. As a vegetarian, the food was DELICIOUS. I ordered a mushroom dish that was resembled like a quesadilla but way more elevated. Flavorful, rich, and done right. You can tell the owner and staff take real PRIDE in their food. Everything tasted authentic, homemade, and thoughtfully prepared. No shortcuts, just quality. Such a solid spot in Madera. We'll definitely be back. Yummy food and serving sizes are fair too! If you haven't tried it then you are definitely missing out !! Sit on the patio and enjoy the view! You won't be disappointed at all! read more

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Small little spot, if you don't know what you're looking for you will miss it, but you don't want to miss out on this treasure! Great portions & amazing flavors!! The staff is super friendly & stay on top of dine in customers while running their to go orders out quickly! read more

Yummy food Chapulines nd tlayuda was sooo tasty. It was super busy so must be a favorite read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Tlayuda mini - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

This place is always fresh, delicious and i love that they have vegetarian/vegan options. The staff is very nice and the wait is not usually very long. Homey vibe. read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Menu for vegetarian and vegan - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

What what? I have not put comments here yet? Right on the corner of Gateway and fourth Street Walking distance from City Hall and from Madera Ford if you're truck is being serviced :-) The food here has always been excellent... The burritos, huevos à la Mexicana, Agua Fresca, to the handmade tortillas... And don't forget their Horchata! Excellent food for pick up, and great service at the tables as well This is a top spot in Madera for sure And to top it off they are actually open for breakfast! Quick stop off and on highway 99 as well! Much like my favorite place in Berkeley to have Mexican food at La Mission, I believe this is a former old school Taco Bell building with a cute patio outside and tables inside as well You should stop in whenever in the area... I know I do! read more

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Ok! Yes and yes and yes!!!! Super clean, clean food, savory, spicy to order and I love that I finally get to taste the spice! The quesadilla with the pumpkin flower BOMBIE! The Mole---yeeeez yum! The Cazuelita delicious! I loved the huge tortillas that looks like a pizza!!! I'm going to post pictures! Oh and the desserts--top notch. Applauding loudly! Ouch! read more

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We were on our way back to San Diego and wanted to stop by this place again. We first went when they opened and loved the food and of course the service. This time around, it was the same. Consosrency is challenging in the restaurant industry so it's much appreciated. Maria, was amazing as she was last time. The bowl we had was fresh and tasty! read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

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On our way from Sacramento to Madera to pick up my daughter, we made a quick stop at El Epazote... and let me tell you, BEST decision ‍ Ordered a michelada and a tlayuda and everything was the flavor, the seasoning, the meat... ufff, too good My boyfriend got fries and even those were on point.The place is small but super clean and cozy, and the service was amazing our waitress was so kind and attentive the whole time If you're ever in the area, don't think twice... 100% recommend read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

Excellent mole. A little spicy but rich and flavorful, sweet and the salsa and chips were super crunchy flavorful rich, smoky salsa.

I was in town and stoped by El Epazote. The mole plate was delicious. Highly recommend! read more

First time here and absolutely loved our food and service! We ordered the quesadilla huitlacoche and the chilaquiles con salsa verde! The highlight for me was the flavorful chilaquiles with carne, delicious churros and loveddd my cafe de olla. We will definitely come back again and can't wait to try the rest of their savory dishes! read more

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The best!Great service, very friendly, and all the Food we ordered are so delicious and fresh. Party of 9. (Huarache Oaxaqueno, Enmolada De Mole Negro, Tlayuda, Quesabirria, Salsa de Huevo, etc) Glad we saw this on the way home from a camping trip. Very highly recommended. Wish they're in LA too. Thank You! More power to you guys. read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Tlayuda and Huarache Oaxaqueño - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

This is not the first time we make an intentional stop. El Epazote restaurant serves traditional Mexican food from the Oaxaca region. From classic mole negro, tlayudas (google it), seafood, tamales, quesadillas, tacos to Lam and a perfectly cooked steak. read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - This is not the first time we make an intentional stop. El Epazote restaurant serves traditional Mexican food from the Oaxaca region. - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

This food is great I recommend it to anybody who is coming to eat authentic Mexican food. If you need to take your family or anybody anywhere with our visiting on the 4th of July bring them here this would be great read more

Good food along with nice people chil atmosphere Will come back when in town Simple menu read more

Is my second visit here, the food is authentic and so tasty! I love the chilaquiles, the huaraches ! Place clean and service is nice and fast! And i love that they made all from scratch, the beans are vegetarian! read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - vegetarian Huarache - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

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Nestled in what I remember as the old Taco Bell building, El Epazote sets themselves apart from all Mexican restaurants I've been to in the area. I must admit, I order the same thing usually because I crave the taquitos and one of their agua frescas. With tasty flavors that are simple yet somehow new and exciting. They put their own touch on Mexican fare and they do it well. Their black beans--so delicious...And you might be thinking, "how good can black beans be?", try them, you'll understand. Same for the Taquitos Dorados, simple, fresh and obviously made with pride and love. The owner and staff care about their customers and their product, as I was checked on various times throughout my meal to see if I needed anything and how my meal was, but they already knew the answer to the question--It's that good. Go try it!! read more

Read about El Epazote on Yelp and decided to stop by for lunch. Very glad we did. We both had the Enmoladas de mole negro, one chicken and one pastor. The mole was sweet and smoky, just as described in the menu. The restaurant was very clean, as was the bathroom. The service was great. The restaurant is not far off Hwy 99, and easy to find. Eat there- you'll be glad you did read more

The three plates we ordered were really good. We recently visited Oaxaca and we were craving the food, it did not disappoint. The mole was sweet and flavorful. Will definitely go back. read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Chicken Mole with rice - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

Always searching for an authentic Mexican cuisine and we found a gem in Madera. Maria was super friendly and gave us great recommendations. She was managing a full place almost by herself but with a smile. Thanks Maria for an awesome experience. The food was just fantastic. So clean and amazing flavors. We had carne asada tacos, a veg burrito, guacamole and salsas as well as one of their specials. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. Definitely go check them out and you won't regret it. Great job guys can't wait to come back! read more

What a delicious find! There is plenty of interior seating here. The interior is decorated nicely and everything is very clean. I ordered the mole tamales and they were great! The mole was delicious and smokey. The tamales were cooked very well and the chicken was great. read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Mole tamales - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

Great Service and ambiance. The food was amazing especially the Chicken burrito and fries! read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

What a surprise to find a Oaxacan restaurant on our way home from Los Angeles to Sacramento in of all places, Madera! It turns out Madera has a vibrant Oaxacan community! I had their Huiltlacoche quesadilla and my wife had their chicken mole tamales. The Quesadilla was exactly as I had in Oaxaca with fresh huitlacoche, Oaxacan cheese and fresh epazote. There was side of refried black beans that had a sweet hint of Hoja Santa. My wife's tamales were steamed in banana leaves which I prefer to steamed in corn husks. The mole tasted like the moles I've had in Oaxaca. There was a Mexican family next to us and the father had a huge tlayuda that must have been at least 16" in diameter! His wife had a bowl of seafood soup that looked great! One kid had the quesabirria tacos, which also looked very tasty. If you're passing through Madera, don't miss it! read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Chicken Mole Tamales - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

Fabulous fresh ingredients, superb staff and inviting atmosphere! Flavors were exceptional.

MmmMMM mmm!! Passing thru and found this yummy spot! Hostess was great and friendly, food was fresh and I don't feel all bloated and greasy like I do from other Mexican places. read more

On the way down to Central CA, our car found this spot and decided to try it based on the high reviews on Yelp, and we are glad that we did! It's a pretty small place, but we were pretty impressed with the food selection, as it had dishes some of which I had never heard of. I ordered the Tlayudita with asada, and what my colleague explained was pretty spot-on - it was like a Mexican pizza. Crispy tortilla bottom and a smooth bean spread with a good mix of cheese, cabbage, and tomato on top. Protip: don't bother using a fork and knife, just break off the pieces with your hand! The servers were also very kind, and we chatted on our way out. I'd definitely come back again to try some of the different foods that they have! read more

Over priced. One quesadilla with two pieces of flor de calabaza and cheese was $14.50. Albeit the tortilla was homemade corn but definitely not worth $14.50. It was their "special" today posted on the door. read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - Inside quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

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The food is amazing. I haven't been in a while, but never disappoints my favorite thing I always order huitlacoche taco. I'm not sure it's on the menu. They just know what I like. Service is great. The atmosphere is nice inside and out covered seating for winter and hot summer days. Must try every thing on menu is good i've went with different people and they've ordered different stuff and said the food was good. They go back. read more

El Epazote Cocina Regional - huitlacoche taco, with homemade tortillas, no cactus this time either way, very very Good the chef kiss. - Mexican Near Me - Madera, California

4.5 This was Maria's Taco Shop in its past life but a Taco Bell (one of the original designs) originally! The first thing you notice about this place is it's CLEAN!! The food here is excellent and if you're looking for something that is not your traditional "Americanized" Mexican food. We ordered the guacamole (it comes with cheese on top) and it is fresh! Then we had the mains: Caldo de Mariscos that was served Hot and had prawns, red snapper, clams, mussels, mixed vegetables and comes with homemade corn tortillas. Also had Mole Negro and the mole was very flavorful. Ordered a Ajua Fresca (watermelon) to drink and it was Fresh with chunks of fresh watermelon! Definitely will come here again as it's conveniently located close to Freeway 99 in Madera, CA! read more

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Food was very flavorful and service was great. Make sure to try their michelada with a little tequila shot, very good.

Great food and very friendly service, brought our two little dogs bowls of ice water with our order as well, relaxed atmosphere outdoor patio. read more

Authentic. Very nice staff with good recommendations. Mole is a must try along with the tacos al pastor and the lamb shank.

Tell ya what. Try this little place out!! Amazing food. Wonderful friendly folks here. It is very authentic and when I travel back this way I am stopping by again!!! read more

I found Tomas and this amazing restaurant through yelp. I was looking for a good place to order some trays of food to be delivered to a local prison. We aren't allowed metal, or glass, and Tomas responded that he was able to do this and today was the event. The food arrived on time, packed correctly with a cambro to keep the food hot for the 90 minutes before it was served. They sent a cambro and a cooler for the 200 tortillas we ordered. Seventy people enjoyed carnitas, beans, rice and carne asada, tortillas, salad, salsas, onions, cilantro, radishes, limes, and sour cream. Many of the incarcerated women told us it was the best food they had had in 20 - 30 years. We can't thank Tomas enough! Everything was fresh, delicious and hot when we served it, 90 minutes after it arrived. I am looking forward to going to the restaurant! read more