Every time I order to go, the order is wrong you call them, the hardly pick up their phone

I love this restaurant. You can dine in or take out. You order like it's fast food, but the food is far better than gas food. I've had several of the burritos, tacos, fish tacos and the yummy mango desert (the name is escaping me). Love them all. They have never disappointed me. read more

Food is consistently good that's why I am a repeat customer unlike other Mexican restaurants or Taqueria Quality is not the same when I go back read more

Well, not gonna lie I love El Forastero and I have been eating here about one or two here. Tonight was super terrible bad because they mess up my orders and the carne asada fries was super nasty this time because it soggy from the touch and super oily. And they didn't give me receipt and how rude read more

No mangos in my mangonada, kind of defeats the purpose..Food didn't taste too good either.

Drive tru service was horrible. No customer service. Food had no flavor. No seasoning. Bland. Too Americanized. Not good

I think this place is only good if you're buzzed/drunk. I've ordered the adobada taco when I first tried out this place and I thought it was actually pretty good. (I did have a few drinks prior) Came back a few times and got the adobado burrito and fish taco. Blehhhh no bueno. Most recent time I decided to get the adobado taco again since I thought it really good the first time, and ehhhh it's not as flavorful. I do like how they really pack the taco tho and was not stingy on the meat. Overall, the place isn't that great. Aldanbertos is better in my opinion. read more

El Forastero - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

We stopped in here on Sunday around 3pm and ordered the carne asada fries. We were the only people inside-apparently most people go through the drive thru at this location (Arden/Fair Oaks). They had the typical selection of salsas, fresh chips and soda. They also had fresh carrot and mango juice. So, I usually get the salsa verde because I'm a bit of a baby when it comes to hot salsa, but I love the flavor. This particular salsa was so damn hot I choked. I just ate the guac salsa after that-it was very mild. They had 2 red salsas-one was hot and the other had an odd chili or chipotle flavor I didn't care for. The carne asada fries were huge! Definitely enough to share between two people. The asada was bit overcooked and not super flavorful but good with some salsa on top. They came with cheese, guac and sour cream on fresh cooked fries. My only real complaint was that one of the employees decided that was the right time to mop the floor. Now, I appreciate a need for a clean floor but damn that chemical smell was horrid. I couldn't wait to get outside so I could breathe again. I would say if you're looking for a taqueria fix and you're in the area, go for it-but maybe go through the drive thru. read more

With so many Mexican fast food options around, I still chose to take the extra 20 minutes to come here instead. It's not the best. But it's still much better than a lot of other fast food Mexican joints. And they're open late. Some dishes are better than others, but that might just be based on preference. Still my go to location. read more

This is my favorite el forestero location (and I've been to 3 total!) The salsa are almost always on point, the beans blazing hot, the portions crazy amazing -- I have gone twenty minutes out of my way just to go to this particular el forestero location -- it is my favorite in town !! read more

My friends and I came here because I was hangry and wanted tacos haha. My friend raved about their burritos so I assumed their tacos were just as good. We ordered through the drive through, and got our food pretty fast. I had their chicken tacos with corn tortillas and my friend ordered a steak quesadilla. When I saw the tacos, I was surprised at huge they were. I was expecting street tacos but these looked like Taco Bell's hard taco's older brothers. I took a bite and at first I thought it was pretty good because like I said, I was hangry. Then I realized how greasy the chicken was and how my taco kept falling apart. I couldn't finish my 3rd taco because I started feeling sick. My friend who ordered the steak quesadilla, they forgot to put in the steak. She said it was still good, but how could they forget the steak?! At least they stuffed it with avocado? Overall: I'm really picky with my tacos and this place was so disappointing. Maybe if you had the munchies this place would be okay.... read more

This is the best inexpensive taqueria in the Carmichael area! Hands down. I love the adobadas with out pico with egg breakfast. We go here almost 3 times a week for the 1/2 and 1/2 it's bomb. If you want good crispy tacos this is your best choice read more

Not what it used to be. Grossly overcooked and tasteless. For example, fish tacos with two, tiny, burnt pieces of fish - I believe. Just awful this time. read more

So many of these places look the same. White, red and yellow buildings, with different names. They're all over town. However this is the yummiest of all. The super burrito is giant and you usually get 2 days of happily munching on left overs. All the other places also have huge burritos, but these taste the best of all, (so in this case size isnt the only determining factor. lol). They give you a few little green and red salsa cups each, and its also really good. Only thing I'd say is dont bother ordering a side of guacamole because its not very spectacular. But drive thrus never have really delish/fresh guacamole, so thats par for the course. Everything else is so good it doesn't even matter. But man, if they ever did start serving fresh mashed avacado with lime and salt that would be the icing on the cake (or should I say burrito?). read more

One of my favorite fast food place. But I just recently learned their flan isn't made in store I wished I would have ordered the the churros instead. :( lol read more

El Forastero - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

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No personality in drive thru. Just darn right unenthusiastic. At least she said thank you, but it was a chore. Food was meh, Burrito lukewarm. I've had better but at least it was edible. Extensive menu which looks good but I feel they cater to customers looking for less than authentic mex food. Sorry guys but I would rather eat at Jimboys. read more

The cheese wouldn't even melt on my bean and cheese burrito ingredients tasted very cheap I only could eat half

Ive had the steak salad and man the meat they put in this plate. The meat has great flavor and taste fresh and not to mention in my books its keto friendly. Its my go to meal from there. My daughter loves the rolled tacos with sour cream guac and cheese shes a picky eater but that she will definitely finish. read more

If you like greasy tacos this is your place!! I live close to this spot so I wanted to give them another chance. I should have returned them. Not worth $6.50 :( read more

El Forastero - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

I stopped reviewing on Yelp years ago when I found out how corrupt this company is, but this is for the owners of Forastero. I have eaten here regularly for the last couple of years. The regular carne asada burrito is pretty good and consistent. But more and more, the quality, if not the quantity, is falling. I've had a few wrong orders, as many other reviewers have noticed, but the biggest issue seems to be the prep. I had the carnitas plate last night, and it was about 20% fat. I've had the same problem with the chile verde, and the chile colorado, which was by far the worst version of it I have ever had. Forastero owners: train your counter people to get orders correct, and make sure you trim your pork and beef because chunk after chunk of solid fat is really a gross out, and I don't think I'll be coming by much anymore. read more

My mother wanted a taco. I reminded her that we were not in L.A. anymore, so I couldn't just go around the corner and get one. Then lo and behold, I run into this place at the junction of Fair Oaks and Walnut. As it's after work, I don't feel like getting out of the car, so points for the drive-through. The lady working the window was tart. The menu wasn't extensive. The food looked good--in the bag. The taste was bland. The price was right. Sigh. Pass. On to finding good Mexican food in Sac. read more

We have visited a few of the El Forastero places around Sacramento. This location seems smaller than the others. So if you have a big family order take out or stay when nobody else is there. The food was decent. At first I thought my first taco was perfect and great. Then I got to my second taco and it was basically fat and skin from the chicken. So I didn't end up eating the rest of my food as that grossed me out once I opened the taco and saw how it was. Next thing is when we came in (family of 6) we all ordered very simple. No side just tacos and burritos. We told them no extras just plain as my son has an intolerance to cheese and is just picky. When they gave it to us they gave us it loaded and with cheese. Had to send back. They made it right though with no complaints, so thank you. Lastly, my daughter ordered chicken and they gave her beef. She wasn't too happy as she really likes their chicken but at this point she just ate it. Nothing big, but when you order something, you just expect it to be made right. In all 6 orders they got 2 right. Other order was also with guacamole which we asked for none. Again they made it right. I am a Spanish speaker as it was my first language. So I know there wasn't a miscommunication and they also know English too. The lady wAsnt too happy about the messed up orders and she pointed out to the cooks what the order said and she was sorry. Not her fault but it seemed as though this wasn't the first time just from her reaction. They were very slow as when we ordered only 1 couple was there and they were actually leaving. Then just us. In all I give 3 stars. Food was decent, other locations seem to be better in food and in customer service. But this isn't a horrible place either. I'll give it another try and update. Maybe this was just a bad day for them??? read more

swagged out restaurant amazing service, food is great, and it has a nice atmosphere, i hope the churros are great

Decent carne asada burrito and they have salsa bar and free chips. One of the better hole in the wall Mexican joints in the area.

This place is a good place to go because it has good food and they are quick. Kids love the churros, burritos are great, green sauce is really good also. read more

Pretty good Mexican food. One thing that's cheap, funny, and doesn't bother me about the business owners are that they have Taco Bell tables and chairs. I'm sure when Taco Bell was vacating they sold the tables and chairs to the owners? Or they just left them there. read more

I went today to get a couple of tacos. When I got them home and started to eat them, they were inedible. There was so much salt on them that all I could taste was salt. If you want the El Forastero experience, do yourself a favor, save your money, and just eat a couple of ounces of salt. read more

Delicious and and fast! Every member of our family loved the food! Great, inexpensive Mexican food.

Sunday Taco Special $1.50 from 8AM to 10PM This is what the huge red sign in the front window advertises to their customers. For almost a year now I visit every Sunday after volleyball practice (which ends at 8PM) and order tacos with cheese and pico only. Most of the drive thru ladies know me because I'm consistently there. Well this Sunday as I arrive at 8:34PM and order 4 tacos I pull up to the window to be told my order total was over $13!!! I politely remind the employee that it's Sunday and the tacos are $1.50 each. She then tells me "No that ends at 8PM" so I respond "I come every Sunday at the same time ordering the same tacos because as advertised in your window, it ends at 10PM." She checks the window, agrees that is says 10PM, mentions it to the cook in the back and comes back and says "Yes, but we have new owners so it ends at 8PM. When did you last come, probably long time ago." I once again respond "No I was just here last Sunday but regardless your sign still advertises 10PM." She again talks to the cook and tells me there's nothing she can do (keep in mind my tacos are already made." So I say fine, but I'm not paying $13 for tacos so instead Id like to order 3 rolled tacos with cheese on top and a side of sour cream. She kindly says no problem and charges me my $5.34. I now watch them make my rolled tacos and the cook puts guac and pico on the rolled tacos! She comes to hand them to me so I ask "Did he put guac on these?" She says yes. "It was supposed to be cheese on top and a side of sour cream." Back she goes again to the cook. So now we have wasted 4 tacos ($13 total) and 3 rolled tacos ($5 total) all because they couldn't honor their advertised price for my original order! I'm blown away. I will say the window employee stayed calm and kind with her tone and body language but the fact that the cook refused to honor the 10PM taco special even though I come every Sunday after 8PM no issue and their sign still says 10PM just poor customer service. read more

The only reason why I gave only 4 stars is because of the prices. This restaurant has some -really- great food but they are a bit pricey for me. My daughter purchased their steak nachos and I ate them after they sat in the fridge the next day -and- the day after and they STILL tasted amazing! I was completely shocked! The sauce containers they provide are very small, wish they'd at least double the size...that would be perfect. The sauce however was so good, I literally waited in drive thru to purchase the sauce itself. The rep. acted like I was a bit crazy but it was THAT good so whatever lol. Due to the price, although I will return to purchase more food, it unfortunately cannot be as often as I desire. Regarding dessert, I have to now try to convince my daughter to actually -stop- going there. They have made her a huge fan of churros now and I am afraid she'll eat them everyday if she could get away with it. :) read more

I am so GLAD that the Taco Bell that was here went out of business. At first we were all sad, but now after experiencing the food, & service at El Forastero the neighborhood has rejoiced. I love that they are open 24 hours, and the drive thru is so handy. Everything on the menu is GREAT. The Carna Asada is the best I have every had. The tacos are crunchy and light. The portions are huge, and the food is traditional Mexican that you'd expect at a larger restaurant. The fresh salsa bar is nice, the chips are tasty & not greasy. So happy this is here. Cant wait to try more from their lengthy menu. read more

California Burrito was super authentic, delicious, and yummy:) I'm definitely trying Carne Asada Fries next time. Friendly staff fir sure:) I definitely recommend this place to everyone enjoys Authentic Mexican Food:) read more

My experience was definitely different than most of the other people's on here. I ordered a chimichanga, and maybe that's where I went wrong. The first thing I noticed is that it was completely soggy with sauce. A chimichanga should be crispy, not like a tortilla that's been soaking in liquid. I also noticed that they're guacamole is some gross green sauce that looks more like something you'd see at Taco Bell. I took my first bite, all chicken and wrap, not too bad I guess. next bite, a bunch of chicken and a little wrap....ok. Third bite, all chicken. The thing is just a bunch of chicken with a damp corn towel thrown on top with some green goop and some white goop. The chicken was decently cooked, but I did get a bone or very hard piece of cartilage in one bite. I couldn't even eat half of it, but my stomach did not feel normal for a brief period after that. Needless to say, I will definitely not be coming back here. read more

We're loyal Aldaberto fans, but we decided to check this place out. Service was prompt, it was clean and our food was tasty. I really liked the fried jalapeños offered at the salsa bar. I ordered the chili relleno burrito. They use fresh poblanos - NOT canned. It was very good but I would have preferred more chili and less filler, but even the filler was delicious. My husband ordered the carne asado burrito and he said it was just as goods as Aldaberto's. read more

Food is always cooked to order; side-salsas are delicious. Proportions started out huge; they have diminished slightly. However, this is still the best drive-thru, non-corporate place around that serves Mexican food: better than Adalberto's, Carolina's, Rodrigos, or any of the others in the Greater Sacramento Area read more

Love this place. Reliably great meal at any time of day or night at a fair price. Big fan of the first taco plate.

El Forastero is GREAT! This place packs a punch of flavor for not a lot out of your wallet. They scooped this location up, painted and freshened it up, Looks nice & clean. Fresh salsa bar, nice chips for you to help yourself. I had the shreaded beef chimi -so good! and my son had the special of the day chicken burrito and regular quesadilla. He said it was "the best queso I have ever had" My mom had the carnitas breakfast burrito, it was the biggest thing I have ever seen filled to the brim with shreaded carnitas....YUM! The menu has lots of variety of tacos, combo plates, breakfast! DRIVE THRU! Open 24/7!!!!!!!!!! That is a YES PLEASE with extra salsa.... read more

First time stopping by. I ordered: Chips & salsa w/cheese = a whole styrofoam container lined with yellow paper and filled to the brim with chips with some melted cheese and a mile high mound of pico de gallo salsa. You could share this with 4 people (quantity impressive over quality) Mini carne asada tacos came in styrofoam. 2 small white corn tortillas, meat (meh), and a bit of cilantro. Chicken quesadilla = OMG! This thing was the size of a football. Imagine a huge burrito sized tortilla stuffed with greasy cheese, shredded chicken and red sauce. You could feed 3 people with this. Again, quantity over quality. Could have used some grilling to give the tortilla some structure. $15 total (I should have had this with 4 other folks) Great for late night if you are out beyond midnight. Before midnight, this may come in handy as a local drive thru. Not the greatest or healthiest, but the most convenient. read more

This place will be the obesity death of me. We live very close to El Forastero and since Taco Bell closed and this place opened, we gotten take out at least once a week. I am going to die fat and full of Mexican food. Drive through is very efficient and the restaurant itself is open 24 hours. If you go in, you get free access to the salsa bar and as much chips as you want. We enjoy the fish tacos (which are battered and deep fried) and the shrimp burrito. Both pretty good but we really like the carne asada nachos. They also have some standard Mexican drinks that I overall find a bit too sweet such as pina and horchata - that being said, those are sweet drinks to start with. Overall, a good addition to our neighborhood and sure beats the heck out of Taco Bell. read more

The Fres loves him some El Forastero (and I know I called myself the Fres and it's not that my fat fingers missed the "d" key and hit the "s"!). It's good, solid Mexican food. For people from Southern California, it is way better than Roberto's in San Diego but not as good as Jalapenos down in Tustin and Irvine. It always hits the spot, it doesn't deplete the cash in my wallet, and they are open all the time. The bean & cheese burrito and the adobada tacos are my personal favorites. read more