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El Maguey

4.1 (69 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Seafood, Burgers
Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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First time here came in to try the taco Tuesday special I got one of each
Gerardo C.

The restaurant was a little small but still very welcomeing, the service was great and the food came out fast and tasty. I got me a refreshing cucumber lemon water really hit the spot!

Lorena A.

The Micheladas here are amazing! I went with a non-alcoholic Tamarindo Michelada made with Mineragua, and it was so refreshing and flavorful. My fiancé ordered the Michelada de Camarón, and it was packed with bold, savory flavors. On top of the great drinks, the staff was super friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely worth trying!

Jessica P.

We came here yesterday for breakfast with Family and everything was delicious. We definitely found our go to place when we come and visit our family. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and the homemade tortillas were delicious! My grandma approved!

Marvin E.

The micheladas that Alejandra made were perfecto. The food was excellent and Vanessa always gives service with a smile.

Lots of large shrimp
Julia B.

Once again, I used a delivery service to place my order. Today I chose a taco salad with chicken as my choice of meat. Also an order of fries and a drink. The chicken taco salad was very good. The shell was very light and crispy. It had rice which I'd never had in a taco salad before but the flavors were quite good. On first glance it didn't look huge, but it was very very filling. Could not eat all of it myself, it was very filling. The fries were the skinny straight kind and they were nicely seasoned. I would order this again.

Sope de asada, arroz y frijol, molcajete

Everything was amazing, everyone was super attentive and food was so delicious! If you're in the area TRY IT! #feelingsatisfied

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Lorraine C.

My friends and I hung out today and two of us were so hungry that we wanted to punch walls. Haha jk We had quite a drive to Porterville so on the way there I Yelped a spot to have some lunch. We all knew that we wanted Taqueria style food so I checked this place and compared it to a few. El Maguey caught my attention with such great reviews and delicious looking food pics. The place was easy to find and we all placed our orders in a timely manner. The girls upfront were really nice and catered to my very demanding and hangry request for extra radishes and grilled jalapeños. The food was remarkable. I mean finger licking, swallow without chewing completely good. It was exactly what I was craving. My friends loved their food as well. If and when I am in the area again, I will definitely keep El Maguey in mind.

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Stopped here passing through town. Great service and amazing food! Highly recommend the steak rancheros!

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1 year ago

Food was amazing. Server Jasmin was great. Definitely recommend to come out and try this great restaurant

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1 year ago

The carnitas tacos were very good and the service was very good. The ambiance of the restaurant was very cozy and welcoming.

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Best server Jasmin the food was awesome she did absolutely amazing job with service us

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The food here is really fresh! I never have to wait too long and everybody is super friendly

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My parents love the seafood for sure but I really don't like the tacos not for me but the seafood awesome

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Good and affordable prices. Taco Tuesday specials and fast and friendly service. Variety of delicious dishes.

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So delicious; well priced and friendly atmosphere to dine in. Their to-go is equally amazing.

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J's Drive-In - Number 8 Combo Pastrami Burger, med fries, med drink. $7.59

J's Drive-In

3.4(40 reviews)
2.4 mi
•$$

They have a wide variety of food. We were really excited to try it. I got the wing dinner, and my…read morekids got the chicken strip dinners. I also got an horchata and a banana split. The food is hot, the sings were slightly over cooked yet still very juicy. I wasn't a big fan of the taste. They tasted a little old to me despite the juiciness and the crisps outside. The chicken strips and mozzarella sticks were good. Great cheese pull. They could have used a little seasoning though. Now the ranch was very strange, it tasted like ice cream and I'm not sure why. So we didn't get to try our salads yet. Horchata was good, my son said his banana split was good. The bread was good but it could use a little garlic butter. Over all ok experience. Probably won't eat here again though.

Being new to Porterville after living in San Diego has been a challenge. Yes the heat is maddening…read morebut finding a good burger in a new town is just as hard as tracking down a great auto mechanic. I have reviewed another burger joint here in Porterville and have given it top stars but I found J's on my way home after I spotted cars in the drive thru and a big J on the building. Good sign. So my dog and I turned into the shopping center and drove into the lane for ordering. I was driving. She was shotgun. I spotted a cheeseburger for $8.99 and had promised myself not to buy French fries and stick to eating healthy with the lettuce, tomato and protein from the cheeseburger. Wink. So when the mesmerizing and enticing drive thru voice asked me if I wanted french fries with my order, I immediately said no thank you. HOWEVER, I then spotted the SPECIALS sign which had cheeseburger, french fries and drink for the same price. I'd like to say at this time that it was J's fault for having that combo special on their menu that forced me to eat their fantastic fries. It also comes with a drink which I couldn't believe so I truly made the drive thru staff completely confused when I kept changing my order. IN ANY CASE, I was home within minutes and even had time to take pictures before I dove into drive thru deliciousness. Yum yum yum. I'm looking so forward to trying their recommended chicken tenders special. There is a special place in San Diego that has the best chicken tenders I've ever had (Lefty's pizzeria on 30th). I've even reviewed it. Let's see how Porterville holds up to the chicken tender taste test. Can't wait.

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J's Drive-In - The counter and menu board

The counter and menu board

J's Drive-In - A look at the seating

A look at the seating

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The Vault Bar & Grill

4.3(311 reviews)
1.9 mi
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Since I moved to Porterville, I have been wanting to try this place. Finally went there today for…read morelunch. Had the Vault Burger - great burger and all the food tasted fresh. Our server was attentive and the place has a proper beer joint vibe. Now I need to go back for beer.

The place was pretty much empty so seating ourselves wasn't a problem. We got service pretty…read morequickly but did have to keep asking for water refills. Our food came out in a timely manner and it looked really good. It looked like they cared what and how they made their food. I ordered their version on the BLT with avocado that had a pesto mayo and my husband ordered their special of the day, the Jalapeño smash burger. They were both good but my BLT was just okay. The bun was nice and soft but had very little of the mayo besto and for the size of the bun so I had to ask for more. They filled the bun with a good amount of avocado, lettuce, tomato, and red onions, there was only two thin pieces of bacon in my sandwich so my husband gave me two pieces from his burger to fill the bread to bacon ratio. The sandwich could have been better in my opinion if a shredded ice burger lettuce would have been used for the crunch factor since the bread was so soft and by using a thick cut of bacon for that sandwich. I don't know about my husband but I left there very unsatisfied and I was ready to by me some chicken stripe at the corner gas station.

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The Vault Bar & Grill - Broad beer and wine menu

Broad beer and wine menu

The Vault Bar & Grill - Tri tip sandwich and onion rings

Tri tip sandwich and onion rings

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Frosty Drive-In - Menu. Steak sandwiches, flour tacos and onion rings are still there

Frosty Drive-In

3.3(12 reviews)
1.3 mi

Sad to report that the carried over "Coleman's" flour tacos do not have the same filling that they…read moreused to have. The old filling was thick like a chili and seasoned well. Now the flour tacos are just plain hamburger meat. To top it off, they're only half the size they used to be. The "Coleman's" steak sandwich is now almost $10 just for the sandwich! It isn't even close to what the original tasted like. This place will be out of business soon. They have all of Coleman's old recipes handed down to them in a book. They changed every one of them or got rid of them to cut costs. I know this will be the last time I eat here and I've been eating here for 50+ years. Guaranteed I'm not alone. What's that old saying? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Despite the name change and shockingly bright paint job, my mind still thinks of this as Colemans…read moreso when I got a craving for the steak sandwich, this is where I had to go. Like other reviewers have mentioned there still are some of the original items from the old Colemans menu on this menu, which, I'm sure is appreciated by the people who grew up here. I ordered the steak sandwich combo, and it tasted pretty much like I remembered. It was very filling, it doesn't look like much, not too pretty, but it's a good sandwich especially if you want something a little different than a typical burger. People working at the drive-through window are always very nice and polite and I have not had an issue with any of my orders. You do need to wait a little longer than a typical drive-through, but I never mind. As I mentioned in a previous review I do wish it was easier to get in and out of the parking lot depending on traffic it can be a little tricky because of the location of the entry/exit spots and the timing of the traffic lights. They have a wide variety of foods so if you are feeding a family or group with different wants this would give you a pretty good choice of making everyone happy.

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Frosty Drive-In - Menu Board

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Frosty Drive-In - Sign

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Habit Burger & Grill - Santa Barbara Char Meal

Habit Burger & Grill

3.4(64 reviews)
1.1 mi

I've been going to Habit for a couple years now and it's one of my favorite burger spots. I'm not a…read morefan of the regular cheeseburgers, but their Santa Barbara, with avocado, caramelized onions, tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, and cheese on grilled sourdough, is addicting. I usually get the $10 Gotta Habit meal, which comes with half of a Santa Barbara, five piece chicken bites, and your choice of a garden salad, fries, or tempura green beans, and a drink. The salads are always fresh and packed; the tempura green beans are always light and crisp, and the fries are decent. Their new garlic, parmesan cheese fries are good with a funky flavor. When they had their tempura avocado wedges, it became my habit, they were perfectly fried, crisp on the outside and warm and creamy on the inside with a hint of citrus. Their dragonfruit limeade is also my favorite, but it's seasonal. The staff are always nice and friendly. I order ahead to beat the wait. It's usually chill inside even when it's busy. There it's outdoor seating and the place is kept pretty clean.

I ordered $140 worth of food for CVS and gave a tip. Jasmine in the blue shirt; with the BIG Dark…read moreeyebrows, the manager. She was rude to her employees and myself because i wanted to swap my fries for sweet potato fries. Girl if you're in that much of a bad mood go home or find another job. I would give zero starts if i could but the young lady helping the counter was nice and displayed patience.

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Habit Burger & Grill - Dragonfruit Strawberry Limeade

Dragonfruit Strawberry Limeade

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Kabob Land

4.1(82 reviews)
0.7 mi
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This is absolutely some of the best middle eastern food I have ever had. Hands down. I am from the…read morebay area and our car broke down in Porterville, so I did not know what to expect. The food was soooooo flavorful. You could taste the care and love that this kind man put into each dish. We had the combo plate with beef and chicken shawarma. Tatziki plate with pita, and three sweet desserts. The hummus with olive oil was amazing. The tatziki was incredible and had spices that were so well balanced and deep. There was a sweet girl who seemed very new but very sweet. The man who prepared our food put such love and care into all of it. It felt like we were eating in someone's home. On a separate note... many small businesses are really hurting in today's economy. One unnecessary, negative review can hurt a family trying to make a living. Please write reviews with this in mind. But seriously.... For those who know real middle eastern cuisine... You're going to love it. This place was phenomenal.

This place is seriously a hidden gem in Porterville. I don't get excited when my husband asks to go…read moreeat Mediterranean even though I know it's a nutritious option. My husband had been raving about this place and asked for us to go together so i was open to trying it. The two siblings working greeted us and were so welcoming. They offered us lentil soup with our meal which I'm not one to get excited over lentil soup but I would come in here for just that because of how delicious it is. We were told they make it every day and it is seriously so flavorful and yummy. Our plates were equally delicious and full as you can see by the attached photo. I will definitely be back. It was so refreshing to have a nice meal with such excellent service. I definitely recommend giving this restaurant a try.

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Kabob Land - Next To Starbucks In Olive

Next To Starbucks In Olive

Kabob Land

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Super Burger Express

2.5(13 reviews)
1.4 mi
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Stopped by after work and ordered the #2 Combo (single patty burger, fries and a drink). One car…read moreahead of me so had to wait a bit. Very nice girl at the window. The price was $8 something which is about what you'd pay at the burger chains. Got home to find I had the best tasting burger and fries I'd had in a long time. On first look the beef patty seemed thin but the burger had nice ripe tomato, pickles, lettuce, and lots of onion. The flavor was so good like the best backyard burger! I loved that all the toppings were fresh and in perfect amounts. The crinkle fries were hot and salty. Even though the burger patty had looked thin the burger was huge and I was so full it really wasn't a factor because it was so good! I'm definitely going to be making this place a top burger spot- I honestly forgot about it because it's location isn't near my normal shopping areas but I'm not going to forget the great taste so I will be back soon!

I was very disappointed with the customer service I received. The owner was extremely disrespectful…read moreand made inappropriate comments about how frequently I visit the establishment and my regular order. My child is on the spectrum and particularly enjoys the fries from this restaurant, which is why we visit often and frequently order them. I find it completely inappropriate and unprofessional for the owner to make fun of or belittle me for being a regular customer and ordering the same item. As a customer, I expect to be treated with basic courtesy and respect, regardless of how often I visit or what I choose to order. Unfortunately, this experience has left me feeling very uncomfortable and disappointed.

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Super Burger Express - Updated menu as of February 2024

Updated menu as of February 2024

Super Burger Express - Fries

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