Their homemade tortillas--both corn and flour--are absolutely amazing, and the overall flavor of their dishes is excellent. The owners are constantly there working, and they are extremely nice people. They have recently moved to downtown Fairfield, and I hope everyone continues to support them in their new location. Additionally, they offer catering services, which I have personally tried and found to be very good. read more

We always put our orders in and is always ready when we arrive. No worries to find parking. There's plenty. Street and lot. When we arrive, we're greeted every time. The place has a nice fiesta feel with the wall art and table set up. Very spacious as well. The staff are so friendly and kind. And can't forget generous with their food portions and salsa. So far I've tried their chicken tacos and carne asada super burrito with shrimp. Both were delicious. But I do favor their super burrito. Filled with so much yumminess that I ate the whole thing and forgot to take photos. Was super full the rest of the day. Definitely will try other times. The customer service and food is worth it! read more

El Pitayo - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

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We have loved this place since they were in Rockville Rd. New location,bigger space,plenty of street parking. Same awesome staff. They still serve the best homemade tortillas. I ordered carne asada burritos and it was delicious. They give you complimentsry chips and salsa. The green salsa was my favorite. read more

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Wowwww! Soooo good!!! I came across their restaurant on yelp and they didn't lie! Got 2 super burritos, so much flavor. I was reading that they have homemade tortillas which explains why their super burritos aren't your average. Definitely will be going back there again!!! Service was also great! read more

Loved it. Had to try different tacos. I usually get carnitas. But that carne asada was on fire. And the homemade tortillas - oh my! Homemade salsa/ yes. Great place to eat. read more

El Pitayo - Tacos. Carnitas, shredded Chicken and Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

Ambiance Restaurant is in the location where Crepes & More used to be. A fresh coat of paint makes the place look refreshed. Upon arrival there were a few napkins on the floor and our table needed cleaning but otherwise the place was clean. Service The wait for the meal seemed long but that could have been because I was starved. Lol. The server was obviously inexperienced and didn't know the answer to questions about the food. She also didn't disclose that the requested condiment would cost $2. She didn't smile or seem to be enjoying the job. The staff from the kitchen appeared friendlier - thanking customers for dining. I was impressed however with the server's ability to remember our order without writing it down. Sorry I didn't get her name but she was young and working the tables alone. Food The hubby had menudo and I had a carne asada burrito. The tortilla was light, fresh, and homemade! I don't typically care for tortillas off the grill because they can be thick and dry/overcooked. Not here! There could have been a little more meat in the burrito but it was delicious and the ingredients blended well. Two salsas (red and green) were brought to the table with a small amount of chips. The green salsa was a little spicier (and I like that) than the red but it had an ingredient that caused my palate to overact so I stopped eating it. The red is usually my favorite salsa but here it's very watered down without much flavor. So I requested jalapeños on the side which were served refrigerator cold. Hubby's menudo was served steaming hot and he said it was delicious! Said it was the way menudo was supposed to be. Lol. Overall a good dining experience, and we plan to visit again. read more

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We don't often venture to downtown Fairfield, so I consulted Yelp ratings before deciding on El Pitayo. Apparently they have just recently moved to this location....and it shows. The large room is very bare bones with almost no decoration: with large, open kitchen taking the whole left side. The first thing we all noticed is how cold it was. I would usually take the top layer off when sitting inside, but not at El Pitayo. The low lighting and lack of any background music did not contribute to the warm holiday atmosphere, which one would expect around this time of year. After we were greeted and offered menus, we were told to take any table, since they were not too busy. The drinks and food, along with the basket of chips came within the expected timeframe. However, the service was more on the mediocre side as the server did not check on us very frequently and forgot to bring more salsa once the plates came out. As some of the other Yelp reviews noticed, the salsa portions that come with chips are way below adequate :( Overall, the food was tasty and authentic, though lettuce and sour cream on tacos is not something that we consider standard. Their tinga plate, which I had, was very good and we all loved the handmade tortillas. While El Pitayo did not live to the high ratings, with some improvements I can see the potential. The food was very good, but the ambiance and service both need some work. Maybe they're still figuring things out? I won't be in a hurry, but wouldn't mind checking back in in a few months. read more

Order for pickup. The super burrito was one of the best I ever had. I will come back and try eating there as well. read more

El Pitayo - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

It's been well over 20 years since I last visited El Pitayo and I remember how amazing their quesadillas are. Since their relocation, it's easier to visit and just as delicious as I remembered it. This location is large and spacious, plenty of tables and can easily accommodate a large party. There's a large parking lot next to the building and street parking. When we arrived there was only a handful of people, we were instantly greeted and were asked to choose our own seats. The dining area was clean and well kept. The service was friendly and we ordered the breakfast burrito and menudo with hominy. The menudo was amazing and had the perfect depth of flavor that I've been craving for. I also ordered the horchata and it was delicious. The breakfast burrito was huge and worth every penny. I will for sure come back! read more

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First off I have to say the service is outstanding. I had a group of 16 people and we were all looking for a good place to sit down and eat and I wanted to go to this restaurant but it was closing in 30 minutes. I looked on yelp to find other Mexican restaurants I felt I could share with my friends and did not find anything. I figured I would call Eddie and see if he could fit us in with 28 minutes left before closing. Not only did Eddie let me know that they'd be happy to see us, but he promised me that we could come in there take our time and not feel rushed. A few of us went out after our boys baseball game and we had a great dinner Not only was the service described above wonderful, but the food was excellent as well. Homemade tortillas and Carne Asada that is so flavorful that I encourage everyone to try. read more

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Let's preface that I've ate a ton of burritos and this is probably one of the best I've had! From the homemade tortilla to the perfectly charred asada. This burrito hit on all levels! Amazing portion for the price and you will definitely leave full. Came with complimentary chips and salsa as well as a verde sauce (awesome) and better than the salsa. Service was okay and the restaurant is clean and efficient considering there was only one waitress. Overall a fantastic place and if you're in the area some of the best Mexican food I've had in awhile! read more

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Authentic, hamdmade to order corn and flour tortillas. I always order the sopes. Have never had a bad meal. The family is so welcoming and always remembers us. Even remembers my order now. I will say we prefer to dine in. please be sure to be patient and enjoy your company as everything is made fresh to order so it takes a little bit more time. Calling in orders, id recommend at least an hour in advanced especially during weekly lunch hour. Totally worth the wait, if you pay in cash its slightly discounted! read more

Wow! What an abundance of dishes! I needed to order to go and got a shrimp fajita plate. I tried some as it was piping hot and it was soooo flavorful. The shrimp were abundant and so so flavorful. This was perfectly seasoned and it came with rice and beans and tortillas! Wow! You can see the image that this is filled with flavor. Loved this dish and it tastes really good reheated as well. read more

El Pitayo - Shrimp fajita - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

Our first time in, food was freshly cooked and delicious. Service was very friendly. I had super burrito (carne asada) and my husband had fajitas (trio-shrimp, chicken, and carne asada). read more

El Pitayo - Carne Asada super burrito - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

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** They are now located in the downtown Fairfield area.** We love supporting this local family business. The food is always fresh, the service is always amazing and the place is always clean and welcoming. They use fresh, handmade tortillas which is always a plus. They used to be tucked off in a small little building but they recently moved to a much bigger location in downtown Fairfield. The place has a lot more seating but they still offer the same great food and service. Go support, you won't be disappointed. :) read more

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Excellent food. Asada super burrito came with all the typical ingredients, everything was fresh, large portion, asada was a little greasy but had great flavor, generous with the meat, ordered to go and the food came out in less than 3 min. Inside was spotless, all the workers were friendly. read more

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This was my first time to El Pitayo, as I understand it this is a new location for them. My husband and I stopped by for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. It was relatively empty when we fist arrived, but boy did that change. The location seems nice a big with high ceilings. There was one woman working as the hostess/server and the other employees were in the kitchen working. My husband ordered a burrito and I ordered a quesadilla. Wow was everything good! The tortilla on my quesadilla and the flavorful meat were delicious and totally hit the spot. The server was doing great managing all the tables, because by the time we left there was hardly an empty table. If I were local this would definitely become one of my regular spots. read more

Found this place on Yelp and decided to try after a jobsite visit. Chorizo with Refried Beans & Cheese was just okay nothing spectacular. The Asada Plate was okay, the beef a little tough. The service was good. read more

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A delightful surprise. My brother and I were meeting up, and in the mood for Mexican food. It was a cold and blustery day, and the server said to sit where I liked. I had a seat, then he came over with water and told me I was sitting in the coldest part of the restaurant and he'd show me a seat where the air wasn't blowing directly on me. Salsa was nicely spiced. We both had burritos, and they were tasty and reasonably priced, especially when seeing how big they were. Oh! and they were made with fresh-made tortillas! The server checked up on us regularly, and had suggestions when we asked. read more

The food was excellent! Everything was tasty and hot!! I ordered a shrimp taco and it was great! The super burrito was packed down!! There was calm music playing and the decor was pretty! A HIDDEN GEM!!! read more

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Stopped by for a quick bite. It was quite busy when we arrived but we were seated quickly. I ordered the sope with carne asada and gordita with chicharron. The gordita wasn't as crispy as I would've liked, but I enjoyed the sope. Hubs ordered tacos and a tostada and he liked them both. Kiddo finished off hus carne asada plate. The tortillas were good. Maybe because it was busy, service was a bit lacking. Had to ask for silverware and, when it was brought, not enough were brought. Also note - they charge extra if paying by credit card. read more

El Pitayo - Cafe de Olla - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

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Food is really good, GREAT customer service ! And tortillas are BOMB love this place and will be back

I hate to share because I don't want this place to get too busy. lol. They had the BEST chili verde that I have ever had!!!!! And the homemade corn tortillas are incredible. The service was kind and sweet as well!! read more

Service was meh, food was meh, and geezus the fajitas were not hitting. To ask for napkins when recieving my plate of food was a task, and when they found out I needed napkins they took there sweet ass time all while I am grubbing my super burrito because I was starving and had food guacamole and crema on my face. This place can be better if they tried. read more

The food is amazing! The service is so good! They are so nice! It is a great place to go get good food! 100% recommend!!

This restaurant had 4 stars and the pictures of the food looked good on Yelp, so we figured he'd give it a try. We ordered the food over the phone, and It was a 20 minute drive to go get the food. Pros: - hand made tortillas - real ingredients prepared fresh - staff is hard working and attentive and courteous - restaurant was very clean and inviting Cons: - food was bland. Adding salt helped but it still needed more flavor - my daughter got a super burrito and doesn't eat salty foods, and even she didn't like the burrito (she's usually easy to please) - I got a super burrito too with everything, added salt and salsa but still bland. Also, the ingredients didn't seem spread out evenly: lots of rice at the bottom, all the meat in the middle, all the beans at the other end. - someone else got the chile verde dish, and that was too salty. - yet another person got the Carnitas, and it was good (yay) - the tortilla chips were stale. Not sure if they were yesterday's chips, or chips that have been left out all day or what, but they were stale:( - the horchata (drink) was not good. It just wasn't good. - we got 1 glass bottle of coke for $5. Is that what a coke costs now? Ok. Unfortunately there's nothing compelling to justify going out of your way to this restaurant. :( read more

This place has been our go to restaurant for burritos and Pozole for a while! We recently came here in the beginning of summer. Haven't quite found a great burrito spot in Vacaville / Fairfield area. but we gave the place a chance and thankfully we did. Our usual order are 1 order of carne asada and shrimp burrito and sometimes ill do a surf and turf burrito every now and then. I love the carne asada is crispy and flavorful. sounds odd and irregular but it just works. sometimes i've had carne asada that's just too chewy. the shrimp is well seasoned. compared to other shrimp burritos, this place does a great job and there's a lot in the burrito. I noticed the burritos are well balanced and I believe they use fresh tortillas. I've tried the pozole and it's pretty good! The first time I've tried it, i forgot to mix from the bottom so it was not as flavorful and only ate the Hominy but the 2nd time it was better. Chips are always included. We usually order for takeout so I can't speak for dining in. It's unfortunate the recent reviews have been low. We have yet to experience what they have stated. I'd say give this place a try. We have been here multiple times and continue to do so unless things change big time! read more

El Pitayo - 2 super burritos!! Dinner time. Our favorite Mexican restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

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Not quite sure how this place has so many stars! Passing through Fairfield and made a pit stop for what I expected to be good Mexican. Being a Friday night and only one other table with guests at it, I should've turned around and walked out. I'll have a chicken quesadilla, no chicken. I'll have the fajita trio, no shrimp. I'll have beef enchiladas. Idk wtf that was but it was inedible and I'm being kind. No, don't worry, I don't need a fork. No, don't worry, I don't need a refill. No, don't worry, I don't want any chips. Seriously, how is this place open. Should've gone to Taco Bell...and I don't even eat Taco Bell! read more

Check out El Pitayo at their new location downtown Fairfield. Same friendly faces and a really inviting, and spacious dining area. Really glad the integrity of their food hasn't been compromised. The carne asada burrito we had was awesome, the beef is so tender and full of grilled flavor. Will definitely be back soon. read more

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Does this burrito look like it's worth $15 bucks? I think this is by far one of the worst burritos I've had. So disappointing. Not sure how this place even has almost a 5 star rating. No one knows how to make a good burrito around Solano county. read more

El Pitayo - Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

The owners are really friendly and the food is really good. I loved their chicken enchilada suizaas. The food is authentic and you can tell by the taste. Last time I was there the owners were saying they were going to be opening a restaurant in the Downtown Area. read more

My husband and I stopped by for lunch today. We both had super burritos, he had carne asada and I had shrimp. The homemade tortillas make all the difference and the shrimp was so flavorful....and they did not skimp! I'm already thinking about coming back and getting shrimp tacos cause the burrito was too much! Friendly and tentative service. And restaurant was open and clean. Will be back soon! read more

Worst service ever. Waiting 10 minutes before even being greater at the door then another 15 minutes after being seated being asked for drinks. Came back and finally took order. Took 30 minutes after that before food came. A party of 4 came in 30 minutes after we did and they all got their food. I brought that up to the person working there and they looked lost. They came and apologized then brought the food out. Mind you we ordered about as basic as you can get. Chile verdes and nachos. There was a huge party there of about 10 people which we felt bad for them because their food came out at different times and took forever also. They were offered of course free deserts and we weren't offered anything. Food was bland at best. Didn't say anything we just left the food and paid. Figured this would be the best platform to vent this horrible experience. read more

El Pitayo - Nachos and chille verde - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

Food & services I ordered a combination taco carne asada, with rice and beans. Beans were store-bought. They're not even freshly made. The rice had no flavor. The Carne asada was flavorless, and overcooked so it was dry. They put a guacamole like half of a teaspoon, and the guacamole was not freshly made - I can tell it was stored.. I had to ask for utensils, it was a kid who served us. Suggestion, teen needs to be trained to be more attentive to what is needed in tables. Example- napkins, forks, spoons and knifes. My husband ordered the chimichanga - no flavor! The meat was over cooked. It had the texture of Carnitas crispy. The attention to our table's need was not the greatest. We had to ask for utensils, "twice". We didn't even have napkins. We shared the one we had. So overall, $31 of food, not worth it. Ambiance was good. Good music. Our server must be a fam member, possibly a teen, not well trained. Unfortunately, not coming again. First and last time for us read more

This is legit home made Mexican food!!! If you don't try this place you'll never know how good it is!!! Fully recommend. read more

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Clean, legit Mexican food. Service was friendly and accommodating. My husband and I ordered the chicken tacos, chicken super burrito, and we enjoyed their free chips and salsa. The tortillas are handmade here and so dang good. The salsas are delicious. Will be back! read more

El Pitayo - Chicken burrito and chicken taco with added avocado! - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

First. I read the reviews. Sad to see the state of some of the reviews. My family are from SF and we KNOW burritos. My son is a connoisseur lol. He ordered the super burrito and I ordered the Carne asada plate. We didnt notice any music or the cold cause we were there to eat. The burrito did not disappoint my son. He loved it and voted the best one yet, even better than La Taquerias, wow. My steak was the bomb. Well seasoned, served on a hot plate with rice, beans and hand made tortillas. The customer service was good and the waitress checked on us a few times. Was it filled with customers? Dont know, I was eating good food not making friends :P I would recommend this place, there are two other mexican places in the vicinity but this one caught our eye an Im glad we checked it out. Def a new fan. Reviewers, please focus on food. Please. Its what I read :) read more

1st time at El Pitayo and it's really nice. High ceilings open area floor plan. House made tortillas and chips & salsa. Good guest relations. Will come back read more

El Pitayo - 1st time inside El Pitayo. - Mexican Near Me - Fairfield, California

We wanted to try a new place and seeing good reviews on here we said why not! Welp. Never again. Seriously made me so sick ! I had a feeling too as I was eating the food I got the platter that comes with nachos, flautas, and quesadillas. How can that go wrong seriously ? Was burping it all day/night & woke up middle of night to throw it all up. Just thought if anybody else were to try this spot beware ! read more

I visited their new location and it is spacious with good ambiance. I ordered a carne asada super burrito to go, and they made sure to offer me chips and salsa. The meat had great flavor, but also that crunch you get from well-grilled beef. They were so nice! Before I left, I chatted with the staff for a bit, and I knew I would be back if nothing for the prime service. I couldn't eat the whole burrito in one sitting, but it was delicious. Next time I'm going back for breakfast! read more