El Palmar

Vacationing with my fam in Moss Landing and searched for breakfast burritos and oh my god!…read more The burritos weren't massively sized which I appreciated, but holy smokes did they pack a flavor punch! We got 4. 2 bacon 1 chorizo and 50/50 bacon/ham. Top 5 breakfast burritos I ever had. They have a green crema salsa that is mild/medium heat that is the most delicious sauce I have ever eaten at a Mexican restaurant. Service was very nice and friendly as well. Place looks like a happening spot for dinner and drinks with a full bar next door. Im definitely coming back. Maybe manana lol

There was plastic in my moms food, the meat was bland, tortas with asada are cold, and the fish…read moretacos have shrimp in them. Thats not a fish taco. Margaritas are good tho.

Jumbo quesadilla with al pastor

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Michael's Grill and Taqueria

4.2(346 reviews)

0.4 mi

We were visiting Marina and stumbled on Michael's . We tried the Blackened Burrito and Charbroiled…read moreSteak Burrito and both were excellent. The burritos, black beans and rice were delicious. We enjoyed our food so much that we went back and tried the traditional burrito. Another hit!

Food was good, service was excellent and the ambiance was clean and roomy. It's in a strip mall…read moreand when we walked in at 6:30 there was only 1 customer eating there. I was worried seeing only 1 person during dinner time. You order first and then sit down with a bowl of chips and salsa that I think is homemade. Prices seem affordable. We ordered the Taco Salad and Chicken Burrito Wrap. We were not disappointed with the meal. Taco Salad was fresh and generous. The burrito wrap was good and lots of delicious ingredients. Great Mexican food for a good price.

Blackened prawn tostada platter.

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Blackened chicken burrito

Aki Fresh Mex

4.6(288 reviews)

0.3 mi

Food amazing Service excellent…read more Ambiance cute and quaint Such a delicious meal!!! We ordered Nachos Fiesta, vampire tacos, Guacamole And Chips, and Aki Molcajete. We did not take photos because we were so hungry. Everything was delicious! For dessert we had churros with ice cream and the flan. I wish I were a local so I could eat here more often and try everything in the menu!!! If in Monterey drive to Marina it's so worth the drive, in my opinion. We would have eaten there again today but it is closed in Sundays.

Found this place on Yelp and it was right by our hotel so we stopped by. When we got there, we were…read morethe only ones, but within 15-20 minutes it was packed. One waiter but the service was still pretty fast and very friendly. My son was concerned that the birria plate was too expensive ($35), but I told him he should try it. So glad he did! He said it was the best birria he's ever had!! Would highly recommend the splurge for this one if you're into Birria. The churros were also great. Great little local place.

Interior

Calabacitas

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Los Chapulines (the grasshoppers!)

Sarita's Mexican Restaurant

3.3(160 reviews)

0.7 mi

This location is one of my mom's and I go to! I can't believe the stars are not higher for one…read more Have you tasted their food? It is delicious. Have you tried their breakfast? It is also delicious and I firmly believe that they have some of the best pancakes I have ever tasted. The lady who is the server who is literally always there always friendly always kind is amazing sweet friendly and inviting, when you walk in you see a classic Taqueria style restaurant beautiful colors no-frills just it is what it is and I'm thankful for that. I love this restaurant. We will always be back And I was just saying today that I was so thankful that they are consistent all these years later. My very first job was with my mom at a dentist office and we were next to the Prunedale location. The food was spot on to their other locations, same recipes, same service, etc. and the food taste authentically the same all these years later, if you want like fancy fusion style food, don't come here if you wanna eat some food like you're going to your Tias house come here I didn't say like your grandma's house. I said like your Tia's house and if you know what's up, you know what that means We love you Saritas Marina!

My wife had the chicken soup and thought it was fantastic. She thought it was funny to have the…read morewhole chicken leg in the bowl. I had the chili Colorado and the meat was fantastic. Huge chunks and lots of it. Really good food. I've had the chorizo Con Huevos in the morning also excellent. Service is fabulous.

Sarita's Mexican Restaurant - Soup delivered and all the juice is in the bag because they don't know how to change their containers so it don't melt out the bottom!!!

Soup delivered and all the juice is in the bag because they don't know how to change their containers so it don't melt out the bottom!!!

Why all the grease?

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Asada Burrito - just asada in a flour tortilla. meat was very rubbery and bland.

Papa Chevo's Taco Shop

3.4(388 reviews)

0.3 mi

Got three breakfast burritos all were fantastic chips and guacamole too for only $40!read more

We went here thinking it'd be a simple, easy drive thru taco place but we've never been back and I…read morewouldn't recommend this place because the prices are outrageous and the food was just ok. We were charged over $8 per taco for simple chicken street tacos !!!!! I've never seen anything like it, the prices were absolutely outrageous. Those prices weren't listed on the menu, but what happened is we ordered 3 chicken street tacos, the speaker guy said "and did you want lettuce cheese and salsa on that?" And we were like yeah sure, then when we get to the window we realized we were charged extra for saying yes to that- even though those are usually just things that come on tacos?? This area can be expensive, but there are certainly plenty of other places you could get better Mexican food at wayy more reasonable prices, even late at night. If you do try this place, please please be cautious.

Carne Asada Fries

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Chips and Guacamole

Annie’s House

4.5(118 reviews)

Stumbled onto this place looking for some Chinese food. Was a little concerned because they have…read moreChinese and other types of food that's not Chinese, but the food was outstanding and the owner was awesome!!! Definitely worth trying it! It's a small little house and doesn't look too appealing, but you must try it!

Ordered the family meal and everything was made fresh and was very delicious. The waitress was very…read moreattentive and friendly. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area.

Perfect for lunch or dinner for a delicious family or couples outing. I suggest call ahead for reservations on weekends.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Isidro's Taco Shop

3.3(233 reviews)

Isidro's Tacos exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was welcoming and inviting, and the…read morehospitality was truly fantastic. The two gentlemen working there were humble, respectful, and incredibly friendly--they made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The food was outstanding. The menudo and chilaquiles were hands down the best we've ever had--full of flavor and prepared to perfection. Everything we tried was delicious, and the overall experience was excellent. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience.

Wanted to try another new place so stopped by their drive thru!…read more The service is nice, I said I didn't like onions so she said the California has onion and recommended to get them removed. (This is why there's no guacamole on items, but got it on the side.) I also got the asada fries which were better! Total $32 for two items. The asada fries aren't too bad. The amount of asada given is good. I wish they added beans or more items onto it! Great amount of cheese. (3.5/5) The California burrito really lacked on the fries. Very little! But the rice and beans are good. (3/5) Overall it's definitely just a one stop kind of thing.

Carnitas burrito

11/22/24 Noticed this sign when I paid. $21 for 2 chorizo bfast burritos. Bring cash next time.

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El Salvadoreno Pupuseria

4.5(181 reviews)

I got their "chicken soup" which is basically a quarter bbq chicken plated next to a vegetable…read moresoup. But all together, it was the best chicken soup I think I've ever had. And I'm far from being a chicken fan. It was $26 for the privilege; but it was sizable and worth a splurge.

Really good food and the service was great. Friendly owner came to great us . I highly recommend…read morethis Salvadorian proud restaurant!! The atmosphere was cozy and really clean.

Interior and ordering counter

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Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

3.6(856 reviews)

1.2 mi

•$$$

We stayed on the property at the Sanctuary where this restauraunt is located and decided to stop in…read morefor happy hour before our dinner plans in a few hours. Although we only got a couple appetizers, I wanted to highlight the amazing service! We got 2 complimentary glasses of sparkling champagne at the front desk. The servers were super friendly and accommodating as we had our small pup with us. I would come back just for the garlic fries itself. Thick, garlicky with a mix of soggy and crunchy (just my type, judge me LOL). Would love to return and have a full meal!

Slow service. $42 scallops were luke warm. House made tarter sauce was weak in flavor - normal…read moreTarter sauce would have been much better. Salad dressing was uninspired. Did I mention slow service? Twice baked potato was good as were the asparagus.

Interior restaurant

Smoked artic char mousse

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Pinot noir * 08 June 2024

Tico's Breakfast and Lunch

4.2(467 reviews)

0.6 mi

Tico's never disappoints! I've tried many dishes here, one of my faves is the eggs Benedict I like…read moremy eggs poached hard instead of the traditional runny and they cook it to perfection every time. Everyone of the options of pancakes and waffles are another fave, they are all delicious. The inside is quaint and homey, on a nice day the outdoor dining is a nice option. This family run business is definitely one to support, they are kind and accommodating.

Went for breakfast with my wife. She ordered the apple fritter breakfast which I was super close to…read moreordering myself. I was glad she chose it. I went with Tico' breakfast with eggs over easy sausage and sourdough toast. Every single thing was cooked to perfection. Sausage was high quality and an area where many breakfast spots will skimp on quality. The patties were hand-formed and had great spice. The potatoes had great flavor and were evenly sliced to guarantee an even cook and crispness with each bite. The over easy eggs were cooked on both sides but had a runny yolk for my crispy sourdough toast. Breakfast may seem easy. But you can easily eff it up. Also, I stole one of wife's apple fritters. Yikes, were they good! First thing I'm checking is the apple cooked through. Im not trying to have a chunky apple in my fritter. They were sweet an matched the gooey inside. Outside, just a dashed of powdered sugar and a nice crunch from the fresh from from chef Tico. Well done, sir! Now for my nap on the beach!