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    El Jarro

    3.9 (361 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
    Jon C.

    El Jarro has been my go-to Mexican spot in the East Bay for years. Never had a bad experience and the food is always solid. I love their Enchiladas Verdes and the chips and salsa are always fresh. They also have the best chicken tortilla soup! Their extensive menu has just about anything you are looking for. Staff are always welcoming, friendly, and the quaint decor makes you feel right at home. Parking in Lafayette can be challenging but they do have a small parking area tucked behind the restaurant.

    Linda R.

    I've been to El Jarro a few times, with a friend and local business owner. She is a regular and I can see why. The staff is so friendly and the food fresh and delicious. I've had carnitas tacos, the Al pastor torta, enchiladas and chilaquiles. All were outstanding. One time they had a chili verde special that my friend ordered. It was so good, but sold out the next visit. If you don't find parking on the street, there is free parking behind the restaurant, down a very tight alley. Definitely worth checking this place out. Great food and service.

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    Flybee I.

    We usually place 2-3 takeout orders each week. My favorite dish is the vegetarian burritos with cactus, which are likely the best in the Bay Area. Occasionally, we dine in, and the service, food, and ambiance are all exceptional. The food is always filling without feeling heavy. There are probably only a few fine Mexican restaurants like this in the Bay Area.

    Chips and guacamole
    Jennifer C.

    Really nice lunch experience. Shared a chicken burrito which was stuffed with yummy beans and rice and pico de gallo (super fresh). Ingredients were tasty. Chips and guacamole delicious. Service efficient and friendly.

    Taco Salad CHICKEN ENCHILADAS..
    mitch l.

    Been going here for 10 years and have never had a bad meal. Easy parking out back , Amazing Service and the Food is incredible. if you Love Mexican food try this restaurant..

    Fresh yummy chips, salsa, and guacamole
    Gandalf W.

    My daughter and I went to El Jarro for lunch today. We are not from the area, but we enjoyed it immensely.. I had chicken enchiladas Verdes, which was delicious and my daughter had chicken flautas which she loved. The food was fresh with quality ingredients and yummy. Also, the chips, salsa and guacamole were exceptional very fresh and the chips were thin, crispy Give this place a try you will be glad you did Bon appétit

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    1 month ago

    Great staff. They remember you. Best carnitas around. Worth a try if you haven't. Marg's are good too.

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    3 months ago

    One of our favorite restaurants in Lafayette, we are regulars ! Love the staff and the service and the food...always a great experience.

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    The food is so delicious and the service is great. I love the back room. Prices are very reasonable.

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    Just really good foo at fair prices, with consistent quality served by friendly staff.

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    Panino tacos great. Green enchilada just the right amount of heat! Service is good and music and added plus.

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    BEST MEXICAN food in the East Bay!!! Great people work there, too!!! You just try this place!!

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    I love El Jarro! The food is delicious and the people are so friendly. Really good portions.

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    Great food/ great service/ been coming here for almost 5 plus years and never had a bad experience. Food is always fresh!

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    Comelones Tacos - Carnitas tacos with cortido and Horchata

    Comelones Tacos

    4.3(178 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    We got two burritos to go. I got the Carne Asada burrito, which is pictured. It was good not great…read moreat night. But I only had half of it. The next day I had the other half and it was beyond excellent. The flavors just all blended together. It was fantastic. The service is very friendly, and the ambience is fine for just sit down and wolf down some tacos, but I think most customers are takeout. They seem very dedicated to making really really good food, and I would certainly be back.

    I didn't expect there to be a contender for bomb Mexican food outside of the major Bay Area cities,…read morebut Comelones Tacos proved me wrong. I was here on a short business trip and stopped by for a meal because I was craving Mexican food. Looking at the menu, I was amazed at the different options and variety of drinks they offered. Had to try the Ube horchata, birria, burritos, and the tacos. Everything came out pretty quickly and the meats were tender, good quality, and filling. I would say the ube horchata was refreshing, but after a while, it felt too sweet for me. I'm not complaining about getting such a big cup of it, but I definitely think 2 people can share 1 drink and be really satisfied. I also got some carne asada fries (not pictured), and those were also bomb. Overall, I genuinely enjoyed the friendly staff, food, and was pleasantly surprised at my experience. Will definitely come back!

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    Tacos Walnut Creek - Quesabirria

    Tacos Walnut Creek

    4.0(569 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Vegan friendly

    I love Tacos Walnut Creek! Very tasty Al Pastor tacos! I've…read moreenjoyed everything I've ordered there. The salsa bar is great too. Try the pink salsa if really want something HOT;) Enjoy! You'll love it!

    When I walked in to pick up the food the atmosphere was pleasant, definitely crowded. Liked the…read morecool aesthetic. Customer service was slightly above average. There was a salsa bar, which turned out to be the best part. This place could never be a 5/5 right now for me based on the fact that I went on the restaurant website and was charged an extra $1 for lettuce and another $1 for cheese. Made no sense to pay for elements of a burrito that make a burrito what it is. Regardless of the economy lettuce and cheese should never be something you pay for in addition to the burrito. Let's not normalize paying extra for basic stuff. After I left, I went home and I ate the Super Burrito and Street Taco, both Carne Asada. Was it decent? Yes. Was it amazing? No. This is basic Mexican food at its core. The red sauce (not the super spicy crushed pink sauce or pico de Gallo) tasted fire. Whoever is in the back making that is doing a good job. Could be a tad smokier, but that person is doing some heavy lifting. The taco was decent, something I can make. The burrito was actually pretty good, but one side was cheese, guac lettuce and on the complete other end it was asada and beans. I never could take a bite with all the ingredients in one chew. Overall, could be better, but the free tortilla chips were a nice touch. Idk it was a pretty basic experience overall. Paid around $30something bucks for a Super Burrito, Taco, and Agua Fresca that could probably feed two and provide a little drinky drink. 3.45/5

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    Tacos El Patron - Street tacos (happy hour only)

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    4.3(1.7k reviews)
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    I've been to Tacos El Patron so many times--it's become my go-to whenever I'm heading to Costco…read moresince it's right on the way! Their fish tacos are incredible and the portions are huge. Honestly, one taco can be filling on its own. I've also tried the shrimp tacos and enchiladas, and both are really good. My husband usually gets a burrito, and that's always amazing too. Definitely recommend checking this place out! Try to come early, especially on weekends, because it gets really packed. It's not a big of a place so gets busy, ambiance is very casual.

    First I need to say that Jose rocks and was so so kind and the free birria taco he gave me was…read moreincredible. Best consommé I've ever had. Now for the bad news: I hate to write this review because everyone was so immensely nice but the super burrito was genuinely a let down and honestly difficult to finish. Problems: the burrito is enormous and incredibly mushy. So mushy that I literally couldn't lift it up without it flopping around. There is just zero structural integrity because the tortilla wasn't toasted/seared. The lengua was almost too soft which is crazy to say but the whole thing felt like baby food in my mouth. There was also no texture. Other than the meat everything else just tasted like one homogeneous mush. That also compounded with the flavors because they were all one mush as well. I couldn't tell there was sour cream in the burrito and it didn't taste like there was any salsa either. All to say there was nothing to cut through the fatty oily taste of everything else in the burrito. The tortilla was soft and oddly wet too. Overall, I cannot recommend the burrito here. It's not worth $20. How to improve: add more rice/lettuce/beans/something hard for texture (maybe even cook the meat longer to make it not so soft), and add more sour cream or lime or salsa to cut through the fat. Finally and most importantly grill or sear the tortilla at the end to give it some structural integrity. I really hate to write this review but I was just so disappointed after such an excellent experience in the restaurant. I'll be coming back but I won't be ordering the burrito.

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    Bar Camino - Camarones: Tacos shrimps with avocado, mango and plantains!

    Bar Camino

    4.1(571 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    We came to Bar Camino for a double date night and had been looking forward to trying it. The…read morerestaurant was busy, but the service never skipped a beat--our servers were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We started with the chips and salsa, and they were a great way to kick things off. The chips tasted fresh and were perfectly crispy. Both the red and green salsas had really good flavor without being overly spicy. We also ordered spicy margaritas, and the bartender definitely knew what they were doing. The drinks were well-balanced with just the right amount of heat. For our entrees, we ordered the burrito, carne plate, enchiladas, and the bee salad. The standout was definitely the carne--it was incredibly tender and practically melted in your mouth. It was cooked perfectly. The burrito was absolutely massive and packed with flavor, while the enchiladas tasted homemade and were comforting and delicious. Everyone at the table left happy. Overall, it was a great dining experience with delicious food, excellent drinks, and attentive service despite how busy they were. We'll definitely be back--especially because their brunch menu is next on our list!

    Food is okay, happy hour as gotten to be less happy since they opened (meaning more expensive and…read moreless options) but it's still a place with a nice outdoor seating area. The one thing that really stands out to me about Bar Camino though is their bartenders. Very friendly and 100% on top of their games no matter how busy they get. Most of the time my lemonade was refilled before I even asked, no matter how many tickets were on the rail waiting to be filled. A few menu tweaks, including seasoning, and they should be able to elevate their overall game on the backs of their strong staff.

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