Pretty solid Mexican restaurant. Good for a quick casual meal. It is just an order and pickup…read morewindow and is outdoor seating only, but it's all shaded/covered. The menu is very small, which is always a good sign. They give you a buzzer after you order. It took about 15 mins to receive our food. We ordered the street tacos (4) of al pastor, carne asada, chicken $12.50 and a lunch burrito with carne a la Mexicana with added avocado $13.50. The tacos were small, but can't complain when it's only $3 each. Al pastor was the best, chicken and carne asada were ok. The burrito was massive and had a ton of meat. I noticed there was regular beans and refried beans. Minimal rice. Guacamole was very fresh. Tortilla was possibly housemade. Well balanced ingredients overall. They said the carne a la Mexicana meat is spicy by default, but it wasn't spicy at all to me. They have a light green and an orange sauce. Orange sauce is mildly spicy. Prices and portions were good overall There is only 1 bathroom, but it is clean and fully stocked. Open seating. There's counter seating and some large picnic tables. They sell some beverages but most people brought their own. They only have a few parking spots of their own but there's plenty of street parking. I would go back for another burrito and try their birria tacos

We finally made it to La Chata in downtown Templeton after hearing so many good things, and it…read moreabsolutely lived up to the word of mouth. We had the chance to meet the owner, Erika, who is an absolute gem. She walked us through how she makes everything from scratch daily, and it truly shows when the plates arrive. The presentation was beautiful and the food tasted just as good as it looked. I ordered the red enchiladas and they were incredible. Erika was also so thoughtful and brought our son his own rice and beans to go along with my plate, which we really appreciated. My wife had the chicken taquitos and couldn't stop raving about how fresh and flavorful they were. Portions and pricing felt extremely fair, especially for the level of quality compared to the average North County Mexican spot. The downtown Templeton location is quaint and charming with easy parking. Between the amazing food and Erika's top notch service, we'll definitely be back often, especially once we move to Atascadero and are only about 10 minutes away. We're excited to have them nearby and will absolutely be passing along the same positive word of mouth! We finally made it to La Chata in downtown Templeton after hearing so many good things, and it absolutely lived up to the word of mouth. We had the chance to meet the owner, Erika, who is an absolute gem. She walked us through how she makes everything from scratch daily, and it truly shows when the plates arrive. The presentation was beautiful and the food tasted just as good as it looked. I ordered the red enchiladas and they were incredible. Erika was also so thoughtful and brought our son his own rice and beans to go along with my plate, which we really appreciated. My wife had the chicken taquitos and couldn't stop raving about how fresh and flavorful they were. Portions and pricing felt extremely fair, especially for the level of quality compared to the average North County Mexican spot. The downtown Templeton location is quaint and charming with easy parking. Between the amazing food and Erika's top notch service, we'll definitely be back often, especially once we move to Atascadero and are only about 10 minutes away. We're excited to have them nearby and will absolutely be passing along the same positive word of mouth!

My family and I wanted a quick dinner and from searching Yelp, I saw that this place was only a 5…read moremin drive from our hotel. There are no prices on the menu so I had to ask when I placed my to-go order. Burritos are $15 each, chicken quesadillas are just under $15. There's no extra fee for using credit cards or Apple Pay. We arrived to pick up our food and saw that Aliyah's is a humble shop located in the back of a convenience store. There are a few tables in a covered area. This is not a full service restaurant. If you want to dine in, you order at the counter and find a place to sit down. The lady employee was really nice and our food was hot and ready when we arrived. I asked for both the red and green sauce and they were both great, but just want to warn you that the red sauce is SPICY! I love spicy but this caught me by surprise. We got the chicken burrito, carnitas burrito, and chicken quesadilla. The burritos were pretty hefty in size and the quesadilla portion was big too! Flavors of all the food were fantastic, my whole family really enjoyed it! Definitely a hidden gem in the quiet town of Templeton, so if you're in the area, you should give it a try!

I was expecting a restaurant based on other Yelp reviews. So I was a little surprise to find…read moreAlijahs kitchen was a food stall with some tables under a canopy! You go up to the counter to place your order. They do not sell any beverages. You have to go to the liquor store next door for this! They do not publish any prices on the menu board so you have no idea how much each item costs. They bring your food to the table since we were dining there. While we waited for our food, we noticed lots of to go orders. The food was tasty and generous in portions except for the tacos. They were on the small side at $4 per taco! Taco came with just onions and cilantro. Would have tasted better if there was also some pico de gallo. The other food items were delicious.

Wow! I visited today for a late lunch break and was so impressed: the service, cleanliness & food…read moremade my day. I ordered a Chicken Enchilada Combo plate that included rice & beans. The enchilada was tender, flavorful and delicious. The refried beans & rice were also so very tasty & freshly cooked. Before my meal arrived I enjoyed a draft IPA and some complimentary chips. The green sauce salsa was delicious - setting me up in a good way for my lunch to follow. I mentioned to the wait staff that today was my Anniversary and she gifted my wife & I with a generous portion of their homemade Flan to go... my wife is going to be very happy! I will be back and will also recommend my family friends. (I would have posted a photo of the combination plate but it was gone the time I pulled my phone out to start my review).

Located in a strip mall, plenty of parking on a busy Friday night. Ordering was easy at the…read morecounter. Complimentary chips and salsa were self serve. Service was good. The gentleman helping us were patient and super helpful. There were a number of items out. The staff were apologetic and good at communicating with us after we had already ordered. The staff were also great about cleaning the tables as diners have to bus their own tables. The carne asada super burrito was a hearty portion. It served as two meals for me. The carne asada had great flavor. I'm a big fan of lettuce in my burrito. I should have read the description better and omitted that. Other than that, the burrito was good. The star of the meal was the fish ceviche tostada. Generous portion of fish. Excellent flavors. Love that there wasn't an up charge for avocado. The chips and salsa were complimentary. I don't know if it was just a batch that had been sitting out at the end of dinner rush, but they were on the stale side. The salsas were awesome.

Went in with low expectations as most taco places let me down. Man, was I wrong!…read more The tortillas are handmade. That's an easy way to make me happy. I got two tacos, one asada and one panela (cheese). The tacos were large and delicious. The lady who helped me was super nice and let me know the green salsa was spicy while the red salsa was less spicy. Both salsas were great. The panela taco is served with pinto beans and pico de gallo. The asada taco is served with onions and cilantro.

We had an amazing meal last night on the way to Cal Poly Arts featuring Kishi Bishi at Sensorio!…read more We stopped at Tacos Doña Mari in Paso Robles. Everything was cooked from scratch even the tortillas! We started with guacamole and chips and you could tell she had just made it right then! Perfectly flavored. Then we moved onto breaded fish taco, shrimp taco, which were all perfectly cooked and seasoned and the tortillas were outstanding. I had the Governator, which was crisp corn tortilla, smothered in melted cheese, and then sautéed shrimp, cabbage, pico de gallo, and a green sauce. I don't think I've ever inhaled anything so fast. I had an Al Pastor Sopes, a thick, round corn dough (masa) topped with cabbage, sour cream, cotija cheese, red salsa and green salsa. The beans complimented the pork and charred pineapple perfectly. I highly recommend Taco Doña Mari - The sweet ladies cooking for you is like going home to Abuelitas kitchen.

Touch of Mexico has the small town feel in Templeton, CA.. Food that tastes authentic home cooked…read more Mexican, Central and South American comfort food. I happen to be eating next door and noticed a steady trickle of people coming n going from Touch of Mexico. It peaked my interest enough that the next feeding time, we decided to dine there. Good decision. The staff was welcoming. The interior has simple ambiance. The vibes and food were also simply comforting. The Hubs ordered a crispy taco and tamale Combo. He liked both. I took a bite of the tamale. Yum. The menu stated ground beef but it was what I consider shredded beef. The beef was seasoned well, nice flavor. The sauce over the tamale was ah-mazing. I ordered a sope. I would have preferred the sope being fried a bit longer. It was on the softer vs fried crispy texture.

This is one of my favorite locations in San Luis County. The food is excellent , service is great…read more Small place in a small town but a great place with great food. This is a must place to try. Try it, you'll like it.

Great little spot for a quick bite on the run. The asada tacos are supreme. Not a single piece of…read moregristle to be found anywhere on our plates. Red sauce very decent. Waitress was pleasant & attentive. Small typical beer selection. Maybe a few wines to choose from. The bathroom was clean.

Fresh food great service. So many choices. Highly recommend. Best Mexican food in Atascadero.read more

Disappointed at how their hot food has declined in value over the years. Came in today for tacos de…read moretripa, asada, and barbacoa. All tacos were surprisingly bland? Why? Wondering if they've stopped seasoning their meat in order to cater to the demographic here in Atascadero.... Especially the carne asada I mean apart from having so much fatty meat, it had no flavor. The service is always great too, just a little disappointing. When I'm talking about flavor, especially for $4 a taco, I expect a hint of garlic, salt, pepper, lime, etc. I expect the meat to be marinated and flavorful. Maybe they already do that, given they do sell amazing carne preparada, but the hot food just hasn't been the same for the last 3-4 times I've gone. I like supporting local mexican businesses so I continue to go but today might've been my last. I don't think I'll be driving from Slo to Suprema Meat Market for their hot food again. The cold and prepared meats are of high quality though so this review is strictly for the hot food. I understand that they need to stay competitive with the market, but the total for 5 bite sized tacos was $22.... That's insane. For $4 a taco, I just expect more. I hope they review this and implement some change! I see that the owner reached out and I appreciate his response. Maybe I'll give it a try again.

Walking in, it's your typical Mexican market. They have alittle bit of everything you may need…read more There is a lot to look at but they have both produce and dry goods as well as some frozen options. Their meat counter has all kinds of different meats you may need for your Mexican needs. Everyone was helpful and friendly. We got the breakfast burrito and the chicken burrito. Both tasty. Will come back for sure.

We were passing through town and wanted lunch. We ordered our food at the counter and sat outside…read more There is a nice view of the ocean. Despite being outside, they checked up on us often. The meal came with Fantastic home made tortilla chips. I had the California burrito. Which was very good, but didn't have shrimp. My experience is the California burrito usually comes with Asada and Shrimp. We also had the chicken Taquitos and a side great salad. Overall, a great meal.

Things change and so do people, and so it is with what once was a wonderful, truly Mexican cafe…read morealong Hwy 1 outside of Morro Bay, CA. They use to serve GIGANTIC burritos, stuffed to bursting with homemade carnitas and other meats. Well, the crowds were no longer there and there was actually parking available immediately in front of the building. And the building looked like it had experienced some hard times. One man at the cash register taking orders. You could read the menu behind him posted on the wall. Very basic options and the interior seating was at 1950s style linoleum kitchen tables and chairs. Probably bought at a flea market. We were crushed. I had a combo platter of one crispy carnitas taco at $23. Ground beef. Very basic and lacked flavor. Outrageous for over $20. Wife had two enchiladas a la carte, cheese and green at $13. Mush. At least we have our memories and hope that someone will come along to resurrect it into at least something close to what was.

The food is delicious! Service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this placeread more

Not many restaurants allow me to order their food my way. The order at Don Pedro's requested no…read morejalapeños, yet it came loaded with them. El Rinconcito never turns me down and the order is always perfect! Thank you! The flavors of the carnival and shredded chicken are juicy and delicious. The staff is wonderful. Thank you making your food my way

Very cute outdoor patio. Came with my family for brunch and we liked our food. The service was a…read morelittle disorganized sitting down, but after that it was great and fast. Huevos Rancheros were great. Rancheros sauces was authentic. Needed some hot sauce but great. All eggs were cooked perfectly! We also got a Chulos plate, Al pastor bowl, a breakfast burrito, and Machaca. All were tasty! My mom got a michelada and it was way too spicy for her, but if you like spice, it was great! I would recommend, but you might have to wait a little.

Talk about a hidden gem! Tucked deep away in an office complex that will have you thinking you…read moremust've entered the wrong address, is Chulos Cafe and Cantina, a breakfast spot serving up some hearty Mexican/Latin American dishes. We got the Ranchero breakfast burrito and Mexican Benedict for two of us to share, and it was plenty of food. The burrito alone may have been big enough for both! My favorite of the two was the Mexican Benedict, the hollandaise was super flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The burrito was also really good, I just don't tend to get wet burritos, so it wasn't what I was used to. This spot was super quiet on a Saturday morning, we had the room that we were seated in all to ourselves! Great option if you're staying in Templeton or visiting some of the wineries near by, just prepare to be full afterwards!