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    El Pitayo

    4.5 (660 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Carla G.

    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.

    Tacos. Carnitas, shredded Chicken and Carne Asada
    Teri G.

    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.

    Karen C.

    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.

    Breakfast burrito
    Lea M.

    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!

    Nic A.

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

    Super burrito!!! It's my jam! Add homemade tortillas and special Carne asada and you have a bit of heaven!
    Derek F.

    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.

    Sean Y.

    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!

    Shrimp fajita
    Natalie M.

    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.

    They are now located right across from Wells Fargo in Fairfield
    Kassandra P.

    ** 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. :)

    Carne Asada super burrito
    Lynette A.

    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).

    Menu Jan 2026
    Zack W.

    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.

    Chorizo with Refried Beans & Cheese
    Allan Y.

    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.

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    Michele T.

    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.

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    Followed them from the first spot to the new spot. Great customer service and amazing food! Me, my husband and 4 kids love it.

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    Best Mexican 10/10 will be a lifelong customer . Chile relleno burrito is my go to and fav! Love the new location :)

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    Best burritos in the area hands down! Their carne asada burrito was fiiiiiire. Def will be a weekly place to visit for me

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    Best burritos around. Even beats San Diego and I've lived there for many years. I was pretty shocked!

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    Amazing food and excellent service! We will definitly return for the incredible hand made tortillas when we are in the area.

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    Best burritos and tacos in Fairfield with fresh home made flour and corn tortillas. Good size for the price.

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    The BEST BURRITO in fairfield! Tortillas are amazing tasting and the food always hits!

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