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4.2 (440 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Margarita and wet burrito
Paul R.

Wow, wow , wow! First of all the food is absolutely out of this world! If you are around Newhall and have a craving for Mexican food you have to go to this spot! (and that's saying a lot because there are many many options nearby!) The ambience is great and definitely recognizable. From the moment you step in the doors, it feels like you have teleported somewhere else and immediately are greeted by the super friendly family that owns an operates this place. They are so kind and warm and welcoming, and really make you feel like you are part of the family as well. Please give this place a shot and come and visit them!

Homemade taco
Alexis B.

I had a really good experience at El Pato. I ordered takeout instead of dining in and everything was ready on time. The staff got my order correct which I really appreciated. The inside did however look nice & was very busy you can tell they get good business here. The crunchy taco stood out the most for me. It had amazing flavor and the shell had the perfect crunch. I also like how much cheese they put along with the added in sides of lime & radish. I also tried the homemade taco and thought it was just as good. The presentation was solid and I felt like I got my money's worth. I also ordered the asada burrito which was very large in size but unfortunately it was too greasy for my taste. Because of that I would not order it again but I can see how others might enjoy it if they do not mind a heavier style burrito. Overall I would definitely return for the tacos since they were the highlight of my meal.

They put cucumber and/or lemon in the water without asking.
Angela G.

My husband and I went here with a large group. It was our first time trying it, and we were looking forward as it seemed like a good place to get authentic Mexican food. They give you tostadas topped with well seasoned refried beans and cotija as an appetizer. They also have salsa in these little bottles. Both bottles have kick and if you're not a spice person, you may find it a little too spicy. It was fine for me and delicious. Heads up, their meals with the green salsa is different than the one on the table. Someone else got it and she could barely eat your food. So if you don't like spice and green salsa comes on your food you may want to ask for it on the side. My husband got the pineapple margarita and it was good and strong. (Well strong for us light weights so I don't know if that is saying much.) We got the chicken fajitas. They come with salad with very fresh veggies. The rice was soft and seasoned well. The beans were the same as on the tostada. My least favorite part was the chicken actually. But it wasn't bad at all. Like I said we were a big party, so there were a few mistakes on the orders. Also I asked for silverware but was not given any so my husband and I had to share. One thing I really liked was they put cucumber and/or lemon in your water without even asking. I definitely want to go back and try other things. The parking lot is small so it could get full at busy times. Oh and it's great for groups because they will make separate checks, then you go to the front to pay.

Happy Hour Anyone?
N A.

Can't go wrong with the Asada Nachos and an Horchata! Based on the picky clientele, the rest of the menu must also be good. Be sure to ask about any up-charges for hand made tortillas for example, as they may fail to mention the extra cost when they make suggestions.

Regular steak burrito
Michael A.

My sister and her husband came to this place to pick up food once before. I always seen this place whenever I drive to my local church in a small suburban town. I haven't been there until today. After 30 years of driving by this place, I finally came to try it out. It is Mexican cuisine, not my favorite, but my mood today said okay, I'll give it a shot. Inside, a beautiful interior with tvs, Mexican music, painted walls and a clean overall interior. Service was excellent. It was a kind and short man that was serving us. I ordered the carne asada burrito l, chicken taco and a wet burrito. Of the three, the wet burrito was huge, however; it was drenched with green salsa or a green sauce which made it difficult to eat with a knife and fork. The burrito cannot be eaten with your hands unless you want to have that slimy touch feeling to it. Overall, it was pretty tasty with the two sauces provided. One of which was incredibly salty and spicy. It was the red or should I say rojo sauce. The green avocado salsa was also added for extra cooling and flavor. The regular burrito was about $11 and for the size of it, it was well worth it. I enjoyed that the most and was the best value. The wet burrito was about $14 with steak. The taco, tasted the best and was $3. It was a basic chicken taco, but the shell was soft and had a warm and cozy bite to it. Probably should have ordered 3-4 of these with chicken as that protein was also added better texture. The steak had a slight tough bite to it and some fat was attached to a few pieces, overall it was big but I had better tasting Mexican burritos before. Especially birria ones. The ambiance was the highlight and service. The food was above average and although it wasn't the best tasting Mexican food I ever had, the burrito was pretty dang big. It filled me up at least and the two salsas provided added that punch of flavor the burrito needed to put it above average. I liked the value you get with it. Other items were a little bit higher than I would like so I didn't want to order it such as the fajitas and the shrimp or seafood proteins to add on.

Chicken Enchiladas
Mary ..

We just got here about 11:15pm tonight. We are not from the area but we yelped what's open. So glad we stopped in! We were greeted right away upon walking in. We got seated right away. The waitress/ server was super nice. The food choice was delicious. Very delicious enchiladas. Their salsa is spicy. The restaurant is clean and cute, they're setting up Christmas decorations. I recommend this spot to everyone!

Kathryn A.

Great breakfast burritos!! Called in an order and was greeted with friendly service. Ordered breakfast burritos - both chicken, no beans & added potatoes. Picked it up and the burritos are huge! The salsa that comes with it is really good too. The chicken was good but I think it would've been better with carne so will try that next time I stop by.

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Burrito lacked taste.. too bland and dry meat... Maybe food was sitting to long in the heat and as result dry meat... And too expensive....

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Great service, great food. Plenty of seating although we did come off hours. Exactly what I had in mind for a yummy meal.

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Nice cozy place with good food and nice micheladas!! Most items on the menu are great like the caldos and pambazos!!

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The service was great and very attentive. The ambiance felt like being at grandmas house. The food is amazing and homemade and fresh.

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The best and most authentic Mexican cuisine in town. Super fresh ingredients, excellent flavor profiles and great service.

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Egg Plantation

4.3(2.5k reviews)
0.2 mi
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Love this place! Even though they were very busy, we were seated within about 10 minutes. The staff…read morewas attentive, polite, and efficient throughout our visit. They checked on us regularly and refilled our drinks several times, while still giving us space to enjoy our meal comfortably. The food was excellent, and the outdoor seating area was especially nice -- shaded, fresh, relaxing, and very comfortable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we'll definitely be back!

This was my first time at this restaurant. They serve only breakfast and lunch foods with breakfast…read morebeing their speciality. I absolutely love breakfast burritos and felt this is a place where I could get a good one. I was wrong. The menu said the burrito contained bacon, sausage, egg and hash brown potatoes. Apparently, what they did was blend all the ingredients together into one bland concoction and wrap it in a tortilla. Not a single ingredient was identifiable. Also, the burrito arrived blazing hot so I assume it was also microwaved. It was served with a small bowl of salsa. I was with a fairly large group and it had taken awhile to get our orders taken and food delivered. To send back my food and order something new would have had me receiving my new order as the rest of my group were getting ready to leave, so I ate about half my burrito and kept my mouth shut. Everyone else at my table seemed to be pleased with their meals, so apparently I had selected a poor choice from their large menu. If you want a good breakfast burrito, I recommend getting one from a food truck and at half the price.

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Neighbarista

4.2(302 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

We had such an amazing experience here. The food was absolutely incredible, everything came out…read morefresh, flavorful, and honestly exceeded our expectations. But what really made our visit special was our server. We came in with kids, a lot of energy, and probably felt like a bit of a handful, but he handled everything with so much patience, kindness, and genuine care. Not once did we feel like a burden. If anything, he made us feel completely welcome. He even went out of his way to take a family photo for us, which meant a lot. And on top of that, we got to hear a bit about his filmmaking journey, which was such a cool and unexpected connection, those little human moments really stick with you. Our whole family left talking about how inviting the place felt. It's not just great food, it's the kind of place that treats you like family. We'll definitely be coming back.

I'm not really sure how I've lived in the area for the last five years, and today was the day I…read morefirst tried Neighbarista. I sure was missing out! This is the perfect little brunch spot. It seemed as though there were about 10-12 tables inside, and all the employees work with one another to wait on the tables. We showed up around 10:45am on a Saturday morning, and to our surprise there was no wait. We were sat immediately and ordered a cappuccino and Arnold Palmer to drink. Then, I ordered the Salmon Benny with home potatoes, while my partner ordered the Churro waffle combo. It did take about half an hour to get our food, but it was well worth how fresh everything tasted. My salmon benny came on an everything bagel with cream cheese, and the salmon was served cold (in a delicious/ good way, not like it was frozen. I just wanted to make a note of this because usually when eating a salmon benedict the salmon gets warm from the temperature of the english muffin and egg). Then, the home potatoes had onions, and bell peppers and I kept commenting on how fresh the bell peppers tasted. My partner had the churro waffle with eggs, sausage and bacon. They really nailed the churro flavor of the waffle. Both our plates were completely devoured with no leftovers to take home. For our two drinks, two entrees (and the added combo to the churro waffle) it ended up being $53, which we found to be extremely reasonable for the quality, portion size, and service provided. The only thing I would mention was the parking lot gets a little crowded. They share a parking lot with the other stores in the plaza, and there were several spots open only because there were a lot of bigger cars who were over the line. No fault to the restaurant itself, just something to be aware of.

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The Old Town Junction

The Old Town Junction

4.4(1.1k reviews)
0.4 mi
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Some places don't just serve dinner, they create evenings you remember…read more The Old Town Junction has that kind of atmosphere. Warm, inviting, and effortlessly charming. From the moment we sat down, the staff was attentive without hovering, quick to accommodate, and genuinely welcoming. The food is top notch, beautifully prepared and absolutely worth treating yourself. If you've got a little extra to spend on a date or a good friend, this is the place to do it. A special thank you to Danielle, our waitress, who was kind, courteous, and never rushed us. She even allowed us to linger a bit after hours to enjoy our final lemon drop, making the night feel unhurried and personal. Great food, great service, and an experience worth repeating. Highly recommend. El Yepista - Gabriel

Lovely spot for drinks and dinner in Santa Clarita…read more I was in the area running errands and decided to grab dinner nearby on a Thusday evening around 6:30 pm. I found this place on Yelp and dropped by for dinner. My party of 2 was seated immediately. Personally I thought the menus were hard to read. The gray lines in the background were quite dark and clashed with the actual menu items. My suggestion to the restaurant would be to reprint the menus with lighter background. They have an extensive cocktail menu with a lot of gin-based drinks. They also have good selection of wine and NA drinks as well, including some mocktails. I got the I'm Driving mocktail ($13), which I really liked. It had good passion fruit flavor without being too sour. Felt like a really nice tropical juice. My friend really liked his drink Bramblin' Man ($17), which had strong notes of bourbon and blackberry. I wasn't super hungry, but the braised short rib looked amazing so I got that for $43. It was very tender, but I personally found it bland especially on the inside. I asked for additional sauce so I could drench each bite in the sauce. My favorite part of the plate was surprisingly the potato croquette, which was perfectly crispy and well flavored. My friend got the chicken club ($23), which he enjoyed. I stole a bunch of his seasoned fries since they were so good. I would've loved to get dessert but was too stuffed. Next time!

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The Old Town Junction
The Old Town Junction
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Newhall Refinery

4.3(1.9k reviews)
0.4 mi
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Made a reservation for 4 because it was a special night as not only was it a double date, it was a…read moredouble date meant to ask my childhood friend to be my matron of honor. Which she said yes by the way It was casual but still a great atmosphere, drinks are great! My matron of honor and I had the raspberry mojitos while my fiancé and her husband didn't drink because well, they aren't much drinkers and they were driving, haha! I had the chicken, my fiancé had the apple pork or something? I can't remember the exact names because the night went in a blur. We were there for over two hours. Then my matron of honor had the fish and chips and her husband the burger with fries. They loved their food too. Everything was delicious and our server was very sweet and attentive. Will be back again!

We dined at Newhall Refinery after church on Christmas Eve. This was our first visit, and we were…read morepleasantly surprised at how well it all went, especially on an evening before a holiday when many places were closed. The food was well prepared overall. The highlight was the French Dip -- my husband found it all quite delicious. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed the Short Rib Ragu. My Pesto Pasta with Shrimp was very good -- I would have preferred a harder sear on the shrimp. Tammy was our wonderful server who took great care of us. Their Brunch Menu looks really good -- we may try that for our next visit!

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20 Rotating taps

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Fried Chicken Sando and Craft Burger

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The Loaf Bakery and Cafe

The Loaf Bakery and Cafe

4.8(347 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Sometimes I am a baddie but more often I am a cutie patootie and this bakery meets my cutie…read morepatootie tendencies. Now I have yet to visit the shop, but my sister who is a big fan of this bakery has sent me pictures of the shop and the aethetics closely ties in with the packaging I have pictured. It is sweet, cute, bright and whimsical. The Loaf Bakery is produced by Okayama Kobo, a bakery chain founded by Tsunetaka Kawakami, that is open in Anaheim, DTLA, Honolulu and Laguna Niguel. The Loaf has the same quality of baked good, made with flour from Hokkaido, Japan, having no additives or preservatives. It is recommended that you eat it the day of since it has a shelf life of a couple of days. Talk about freshness! I recently visited my sister and her family and she had a box to share with me. We had the following: Red Bean Salt & Butter Roll: Simple and delicious. Highly recommend, especially to those who like red bean filling. Not to sweet (a high compliment given by Asians when talking about desserts.) Chocolate Emoji: Soft bun with custard inside Amande: Croissant with a cookie topping, topped with chocolate chips. Textures are crispy but not as flaky where it would be a mess. Matcha Azuki An Pan: Earthy tea taste with sweet read bean filling. Overall, I love what I have tried. I would love to visit the spot for their savory pastries and coffee.

A Japanese bakery in the middle of no where…read more Lines were long for their fresh baked goods. So, we tried a bunch of items, and the only reason I'm giving this place 3.5 stars is because I think around here it's probably the best you're going to get. The custard buns were 3 stars. Didn't really like the bun very much. Custard was average. Yuzu tart wasn't very good. The pastry wasn't very flaky and the yuzu was meh. Didn't like this pastry at all. The best thing our group had was the strawberry croissants. That was 4 stars. Fresh strawberries and the cream was good and the croissant was flaky and buttery unlike the tart. I also had the matcha tiramisu, not pictured because I ate it but then threw it away. It came in a little plastic cup. Overly sweet and just not very good. That was 2 stars.

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The Loaf Bakery and Cafe - Cute interior

Cute interior

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Salt and butter roll

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Eat Real Cafe

4.3(245 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Eat Real is a really nice place for brunch, lunch, and everything in between…read more They have lots of breakfast options, salads, sandwiches. I also appreciated their smoothie and juice options and unique coffee and matcha drinks. The food is organic and there are so many healthy options. It was a 30 minute wait to be seated but the food and ambience made it all worth it. In the meantime, you can walk around the town and check out the other shops. Inside the staff are very nice and the decor is very warm and welcoming. This is a great place for a catch up with friends, dinner with family, or a nice treat for yourself!

This was my first time here to Eat Real Cafe and I was not disappointed. The food was very good and…read morethe boho vibe inside was very pleasant and relaxing. I ordered the Loaded Chicken Quesadilla to try something light. I had to get it unloaded due to diet restrictions and the server / host who took my order was very understanding. She assured me they would take my allergies and health considerations into full account. Even went back to the kitchen right then and there to remind the cook. The Quesadilla was very delicious. They loaded it up with lots of chicken and jack cheese blend. Even though I couldn't partake in all the fixings, it really held its own. This would make a good shareable appetizer for 4 people or a satisfying light meal for 1. Everything tasted very fresh. They chipotle mayo is made in house, as well as the guacamole. I was impressed with the extend of the menu for being a "Cafe". I will come back to try some more yummy dishes.

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Eat Real Cafe - Little corner booth for small group brunch

Little corner booth for small group brunch

Eat Real Cafe - Breakfast - Cheesy eggs with sausage

Breakfast - Cheesy eggs with sausage

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