What monster burritos and chimichungas! Both were turned into two meals. Service was friendly, our questions were answered with a smile, and the food was ready fast. I appreciated that the cashier/order taker/to go processor acknowledged us and mentioned he wanted to knock out 2 to go orders before taking our order so the food went out hot. Food was delicious! Wet steak burrito had tender meat, balanced quantities of meat beans and rice, sauce had a slightly sweet hint to it. Very tasty! Chimichunga survived the 20 mins ride home. Nice and crunchy, chicken was tasty. Small amount of guac and Pico left a little to be desired (thus the -1 star). Inside is fairly plain which was fine since we were a to go order. Besides, they focused on the food so I can deal with the boring Overall, well worth it. Fair pricing, big quantities and good service. We'll be back! read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Wet Burrito with steak, no guac. - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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Wdym I can get a chile relleno INSIDE my super burrito?! Hello sold! Okay I'm being silly but this was legitimately delicious. My husband likes street tacos and these were superb. The pastor is sooo flavorful. My chile relleno was tasty and crispy, and the burrito was flavorful from the tortilla to the fillings, PLUS they followed my special request (no rice). I'm afraid we were the rude guests who ordered ~30 minutes before closing, but they still did an excellent job. No corners were cut, clearly high quality right up to the closing minute. We truly appreciate the good service! And this salsa - the salsa roja is smoky and delicious but the salsa verde has my heart. It was perfectly limey, the teensiest bit of zing, but definitely flavorful. We were having the worst day before we ordered dinner, but having good food with family always softens the edges of a harsh day. The price was also a good value imo compared to how expensive things have become in general these days, so that's a bonus. Highly recommend and we'll be back again to try more things! read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Super burrito (no rice) stuffed with a chile relleno. - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

Everything about this place is amazing. From the staff to the food. Best burritos, nachos, and tortas I had. Thanks guys! read more

10/10 will recommend. Excellent customer service. I got steak super burrito fantastic. They had two different salsa. I got a cold glass of soda. Overall great experience and food. Highly recommended. read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

Working outside and came across this place on my Yelp! And omg Becky !!! Such a great find. I was greeted when I walked in by a beautiful smile and then asked about a California burrito (never knew there was one) and oh my word , it's probably my favorite now ... imagine good crispy French fries in a burrito, ingenious lol That burrito and a slice of flan over chocolate cake and was sooo good. The place is family friendly and a great place to give a try and you will appreciate the service and food as I did . read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Front window - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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This review is really about the character of the staff who work here -- we are truly in awe. They are honest, respectful, and genuinely good people. We only wish there were more businesses like this everywhere. My daughter lost her bag and wasn't sure where she had left it. Two weeks later, we returned to El Machete, and to our surprise, one of the employees immediately recognized her and brought out the bag. Everything inside was intact. My daughter was overjoyed to have it back with all her belongings safe. Thank you so much for your honesty and kindness. We are incredibly grateful and deeply appreciate what you did! read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Lost bag found by an employee - thank you! - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

This is the best Mexican well? homemade food on this side of Tijuana I definitely recommended this place. Absolutely delicious.

Great, consistent, affordable food and excellent service. Amazing pastor, chimichangas, burritos and tacos. Big servings and very flavorful read more

The other reviews don't lie, the burrito was massive! However nothing stood out about this burrito that made me say I want to come back. The salsa given was gringo spice. I need some heat!! But if you are looking for a fresh and standard burrito to fill you up, this is your spot. read more

If you're looking for super low quality ingredients that will leave you sick to your stomach and wanting to throw up... Look no further. This place has exactly what you're looking for. Just looking at it I had a feeling I shouldn't eat it, but my partner wanted to try it so here I am... tummy rumbling, and I have to go to work. Hopefully I don't vomit this horrible food on any of my customers. Thanks, Al machete read more

Ordered a wet burrito with no cheese to go. Got home and cheese on burrito. Tried calling and phone goes straight to voicemail and says mailbox is full. Wasted $14. I can't eat cheese. Couldn't scrape it off because it had melted into the sauce. Won't be going back. read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Wet burrito "with no cheese". - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

Long overdue for a review. I have been coming here for years. Food is always fresh and cooked to order. Prices are very reasonable and portions are a good size. This place is probably my go to spot in the area, and I have tried them all in the area. The staff is very nice and welcoming. I usually get my orders to go, but the dining area is pretty nice and a good amount of seating. The place always is clean too! read more

El Machete sure cuts it up and delivers good food. Today I was in mood for a torta. Served with your choice of protein, lettuce and beans, it's a near perfect torta. The refried beans, I believe, is what makes this plate so good. Service was great as well Such a small establishment in Antioch deserves more clout fr fr. Also, with my YELP Check in, I got a coupon for free drink read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Bro, this was a crazy food Torta - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

I'm only reviewing the food as I had it delivered via Uber Eats. This is my 1st time trying this place. Street taco was yummy - I recommend this. I had the carne asada My wet burrito was huge. They are not stingy with the mole sauce. Which is pretty tasty. I will say they are pretty heavy handed with the cheese - and coming from a person that loves cheese - that's a lot of cheese! I wish I could taste the Al pastor more but again so much cheese. So I give them a solid 3 stars & I would try them again. read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Carne Asada Street Taco - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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Hubby and I have been coming to this place since 2022 ish and it was good, but tonight it was great... the food is delicious I had the taco plate 10 dollars! Hubby had a burrito and tore it up! The ambiance is very chill! TV was on.. golf.. that won my husband over instantly... we also said hello to a couple who brought lawn chairs and ate their food on the side walk near the parking lot.. very cool! Last but not least is the service.. they are always polite, the team is joyful and I they appreciate each other...you can feel the love and taste it in the food! The owner is attentive...and cares about the total experience! Definitely visit this place..it is a total package! read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - One crunchy chicken taco and 1 soft taco with bomb bean and rice! - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

I've ordered from this spot a few times already & they are consistently good. I can honestly say these burritos compare to burritos from the city, that's how good they are. Ask for the spicy salsa! You'll thank me later! read more

Absolutely horrible customer service. Food was okay, still never coming back because of the hostile staff.

I ordered via Uber Eats & mdelivery was hot and delicious. Supreme grilled Chicken burrito - so flavorful. Chicken Enchiladas - they got my order wrong because I ordered cheese not chicken but whatever enchiladas sauce they're using makes up for the mishap. read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Burrito supreme - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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Delicious and Authentic Mexican Food!! My favorite item to order is the chilaquiles rojos with alpastor. You will keep coming back! The workers are always friendly and the place is very welcomin read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Chilaquiles Breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

4/5 Stars . Bomb Quesadillas! Reasonable prices and the food is well seasoned . Wish they were open past 8pm but it's understandable given the location of their restaurant. Will be back for sure . read more

Just went there, got their California Fried..... yoooo . Got the fries crispy and with Asada and Shrimp no Pico..... gooood lawd!!!!!! Top tier! Them being crispy and topped wooooo! read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - California fries with steak and shrimp... half eaten lol I couldn't wait. - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

Jose, the owner/chef is really good people. I started eating here because of my mom who recently passed. She loved (and my dad still does) the super burrito. My favorite is the shrimp tacos. But you won't be disappointed with any item you order. It's all good! read more

I have been to this taqueria more than 10 times. Service is good but I am not sure if a new cook has been hired but on 1/31/2025 I had a burrito supreme and it was one of the worst burritos I have had. First I ordered it with al pastor as the protein but got flavorless carnitas. But there were other issues. 1. It was not wrapped well so the whole thing started to sag and oil leaked out of the bottom. 2. I needed to finish like 5 large bites to get to the protein. It was mostly rice and beans. 3. There was hardly any pico de gallo 4. The sour cream and avacado were bunched up on each end of the burrito. When this happens I can't understand how cooks can construct the burrito so poorly. I have had a lot of good meals here. But something must be off. I would like to say this is an off day or they may have been training someone. But the person who prepped my bag had to see how sloppy it was wrapped. Quantity control needs to be better. read more

We've officially found our new obsession and honestly, we can't stop talking about it. Their burrito is without question IMO best in all of Contra Costa County. Perfectly seasoned, packed with flavor, and rolled perfectly each time . And the California Nacho Fries? Just as incredible. Loaded and messy in the BEST way, absolutely addictive. These two items have us so hooked that even though everything else coming out looks amazing, we keep ordering the same thing because nothing compares. On top of the amazing food, the owners/employees are always welcoming. Even when they're slammed on the grill with nonstop orders. You can tell they care about the quality. We're officially weekly customers (at minimum). If you haven't been yet, go. Immediately. read more

I called El Machete when our caterer flaked out at the last minute. I called the store around 7:30pm and a friendly individual answered the call. He gave me an estimate for my catering order for the next afternoon! I went in to pay around 8pm and they opened the door after they closed so I can complete the order. Next day, my order was ready when expected and everyone loved the food! I highly recommend this place for dine in or take out! Would order again! read more

The food is great but the service is even better. Can during the lunch rush and they handle it like absolute champs.

By far, the best Mexican food I've had in the area!!!!!!! I ordered a supreme shredded chicken burrito and a shredded chicken wet burrito. Both were delicious, well season and had the perfect balance of rice, meat, beans, cheese and pico de gallo. I am truly impressed, we can't wait to order from here again! read more

Best breakfast burrito in Contra Costa! I highly recommend the chorizo!!! Very clean and very accommodating. I have never had one bad experience coming to El Machete Grill for over a year now. The general manager, Jose has always accommodated every one of my orders personally. This is an absolutely go to! read more

El Machete has some delicious food. The nacho fries are packed and delicious. One thing I do want to try or request is to get the fries crispier next time. The al pastor with chile relleno burrito is the best combination. It is an extra cost to add the chile relleno. The downside is that they are not open late so get your fix before 8pm! read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Carne Asada Nachos Fries - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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I've been here a few times now and can say the service and food are consistently great. I think the gentleman who is usually behind the register must be the owner or someone who is involved as his investment shows. He talks to customers, takes orders, deals with the door dash alarm, answers phones and expedites food all while keeping a smile on his face. The restaurant is clean and has a lot of community members and workers eating their meals so if you go during the week or lunch on Saturday it will probably be bumping! This last time I got our order to go and after a reheat the tacos are not great so my advice, eat there or as fresh as possible for the best experience. That being said...the secret is in the sauce people! I love enchiladas and they have this beautiful sauce like a mole profile. You should really try it, and their enchiladas is 4 to a plate not 2 like others. All I know is go for a big delicious burrito or a plate of enchiladas but make sure you ask for extra sauce #ILIKEITSAUCY read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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This was one of my favorite spots but I will not give them my $$ any longer. My family would go at least 3 times a month but after our last visit, I'm no longer going back. Loyal customers should be valued and this place doesn't value them. read more

Ordered the shrimp tacos which were decent but for the price you can't beat it! The carnitas quesadillas was soooo yummy with sour cream/guacamole that I'll be going back for more. I also tried the steak quesadilla too, only half left in the picture. I'd love to see them get spinach tortillas! read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Half steak quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California

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The service and the pico was really good love the vibe the food really good I will come back to eat here again

I will give them 3 stars for the inconsistent Super Steak Burritos. 1 day my burrito will be full of flavor with a nice amount of steak with good balance, other times my burrito will be full of rice and beans with little or no steak in it. The small portion has no flavor at all etc. They need to step there game up with consistency. I got there a lot because it's close and convenient read more

So I came back; it's been a year and the other reviews convinced me to give it another try. This time I ordered a super grilled chicken (or supreme, is what is listed on the menu) no pico, cilantro and onion instead. The burritos are still huge, and the chicken had a great flavor (hallelujah!). However, I wish the ratio of meat to everything else was balanced. I had way too much rice and beans and not enough chicken or cilantro and onion. Also ordered an horchata (homemade not from the machine), which was really good. Their chips and salsa are really good too. Tried the homemade flan - I've had better (Cocina Medina has the best one in the area). Going to try them again and hopefully I'll get more meat. If so, this will be my new go-to in Antioch. read more

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no bueno for me. carnitas was soooo dry and the salsa is sweet. on top of that, everything you order has an upcharge if you pay by card. totally illegal as they are making tons of money off fees. charging way more than they get charged for processing credit card charges. 1st time, last time. read more

This place is amazing delicious authentic Mexican food, hands-down the best! Jose is super nice super professional and you have to try their nacho fries,it's scrumptious they have indoor seating very clean and parking is abundant. read more

I really like their food been back twice for the wet burrito it's so big I can never finish it in one sitting I do think the chip and salsa are a little over priced but the food is good tambien the horchata read more

Good food and service as always. They know both myself and my husband. This time the chicken burrito bowl had too much rice and black beans with little chicken. Not sure why it was prepared in the microwave when I walked in. Thank you. read more

I really enjoy the food & the customer service is exceptional. Give it a try and you will be returning. read more

El Machete Mexican Grill - Carnitas Dinner which came with tortillas & salsa. Yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Antioch, California