Since Cut the Crab shut down and got replaced El Rodeo we've been wanting to try it out. We were surprised that the layout stayed the same. We showed up right before the lunch rush and got seated pretty promptly. We were offered drinks and our food orders were taken pretty promptly which was great. The service was incredible and it was a full team effort as we had several different people helping us out. The food was delicious. The cowboy chicken was grilled perfectly and my wife's burrito was very filling. We're sad it took us this long to experience El Rodeo but we definitely plan to be back as their menu looked incredible. read more

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Tex-Mex served by friendly staff in a welcoming space, with familiar and comforting staples reminiscent of places like La Casita and my childhood favorite, La Milpa (in Milpitas). Enjoy complimentary chips and salsa while you peruse the lunch or dinner menus. Chile verde here is perfect, as is the chicken and rice soup. read more

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The food we got, both of which were recomeneded as most popular (top shelf burrito and chicken with jalapenos), were just meh. Maybe because it was take out. Don't think I'll get food there again. read more

This used to be a cajun broil place and is owned by the same owner as Cabrillo Cafe a couple doors down. The interior is more spacious than it seems from outside and has a huge full bar and a nice industrial decor. Service is great and you'll find family members working here, the drinks came quickly and they checked in occasionally but did not hover. My wife prefers restaurant style Mexican and I like taqueria or food truck style but I can still find good things to order here. Asada Tacos Plate: Comes with rice and beans and a huge amount of guacamole and sour cream. I'm too used to these with onions and cilantro and should have ordered them on the side. The tacos were also larger than I'm used to and the Asada was cut much larger. Enchilada: My wife loves rice and beans and always looks tests them as a sign of quality. They are very good here, especially the beans. She finished the whole plate which is really rare. Kids Cheeseburger and fries: I had a bite of the burger and it was beefy and well grilled, fries were good too. The dish I was excited to see was Super Fries but I would not order them again. They use small fries that easily become soggy and it was a too oily with a layer of grease on the bottom. read more

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My thoughts: This is a traditional classic Mexican restaurant that is been around the Fremont area through out the up and down of the economy. And any restaurant can survive the harsh business world is A OK in my book. Plus they do serve good food and maintain a reasonable price. Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean but not up to date. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are below average . 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Mexican food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Mexico Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars read more

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Was craving some Mexican food and chose this spot at its one of the few sit down Mexicans spots I was able to find. We came in on a Friday and it was packed. Luckily we snagged a table before a wait started to form. My husband and I ordered the combo plate. I got mine with chile relleno and enchilada and my husband got the combo with enchilada, burrito, and taco and both came with rice and beans. I thought for the price, it was pretty decent and I enjoyed being able to have two different items and the combo versus just an entire plate of enchiladas, for example. I absolutely loved my chile relleno and my husband said his taco was delicious. The food was great but definitely Tex-Mex style versus more traditional Mexican food, but good nonetheless. Service was great and staff was very friendly. The inside had lots of cute Christmas decor as well. Food came out quickly and hot. Overall, will definitely be back! read more

El Rodeo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

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This whole time I've been in the area for coffee and didn't realize this was here. It's in the corner of the shopping center. Plenty of parking. I went with a friend because she mentioned that the chef from La Casita works there. Food is great. Service is great. Bathroom is nice, big, and clean. I went again on my own and sat at the bar. I honestly love it because the bartender recognized I just wanted to eat and enjoy the food. He took my order, came by once just to check on me, and it was great. I will definitely be back to try more items in their menu. read more

El Rodeo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

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The vibe here is good, busy and great service. The food is very authentic and delicious! My bartender Iban made my visit memorable. Will definitely come back again when visiting. read more

I love this place! The staff here is always very friendly and attentive. I have been here several times and I have ordered a variety of items, all were really good! I love the chili relleno and the Carne Asada tacos. Plus their prices are pretty fair. I also really appreciate the ambience of the place. It's very well decorated. It has a ranch meets your neighborhood bar/restaurant feel with a couple large TVs showing local sports! read more

My experience here is not one that makes me wanna come back. My mom and I wanted to try something new so we stumbled upon this Tex Mex restaurant which took over a previous seafood boil spot we enjoyed years ago. We enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa here, but the entrees were not great. Both the Roy Special and Tilapia Ranchero were super short of flavor. I had to douse everything in hot sauce. The chicken breast in the Roy Special was quite dry. Over $20 for some not-so-great tasting food, definitely not the best feeling! Portions are really big so I'll give them that. Service was good at first, but it seemed like we were getting ignored later in into the dine. Place itself was very country-bar like. Good amount of seating and possibly a good spot to watch the game. read more

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Last night, we had dinner @ this spot. It was decked out in holiday decorations & lights. Loved it!!! We were seated right away which is always a plus in my book. Chips & salsa=delish!!! I ordered a crunchy taco& cheese enchilada plate w/ refried beans, no rice. Food came out piping hot!!! The shredded beef taco-soooo amazing!!! One of the best I've had!!! It was the star of the plate!!! The enchilada was nice & cheesy!!! And the refried beans= soooo good!!! I always judge a Mexican restaurant based on their salsa, refried beans, & if they use white cheese & this spot nailed it!!! read more

El Rodeo - Taco and enchilada plate, no rice. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

I was feeling adventurous so I decided to give this place a shot and I'm so happy I did. We went on a Saturday evening and we were seated right away. The theme of the decor inside the restaurant matched the name of the restaurant which was pretty cool. The service staff were extremely attentive and friendly. In terms of food, my wife said her taco salad was one of the best she's ever had. The only thing stopping me from giving this place 5 stars is the chips and salsa. The chips were obviously bought in bulk and not made in house. The salsa was too liquidy and didn't have the burst of flavor that I was really looking for. Overall, this is a fantastic restaurant and I will be back. read more

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El Rodeo is the heart of Fremont. All the life long locals know this place. You can come in any night and see someone you know. Hands down the best service in the city, the family who operates El Rodeo treats you like family. They care, they have their hearts in the right place! If you know you know! BEST food hands down in this city, the Top Shelf Burrito is the king of local burritos. My favorite dish is the camarones al rodeo, OMG the sauce is fantastic! (If you like spicy) They make it daily! The Nachos are always a fan favorite! Flavor from the top to the bottom of the menu is there! The only thing I can really say is you need to try for yourself! The vibe inside is very mellow, TVs have the game on and the 360 of the restaurant will take you back to when life was easy. The old west vibe. Also, the margaritas are amazing! My favorite place in a city where you feel like every place you go, is just get you in and out with no concern if you truly left happy. We always leave happy! read more

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The food had great flavor and they had options that were super affordable. It was kinda shocking to see given how expensive it typically is to eat out. We loved the vibe. The moment you walk in you know you're going to have a good time. Our servers were nice and the food came out pretty fast. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Fremont Restaurant Week! I happened to be dogsitting in Fremont this week and had to support my old neighborhood, especially now that I'm in Hayward and only come to Fremont every so often. I ordered a carnitas chimichanga and my bf got the carne asada plate. DELICIOUS. Literally, no complaints from me. I like my burritos pretty plain so meat, cheese, rice, and beans is right up my alley. And deep fried?! Would definitely order again. Was surprised it was pretty quiet on a Sunday evening but definitely not complaining since service was super quick. Got sat down immediately and got our food within 10 mins or so while we were still munching on our free chips and salsa. Hope to be back again soon! read more

El Rodeo - Carnitas chimichanga and Carne Asada plate - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

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Found this place on Yelp due to the great ratings! Very surprised by the house margaritas! Delicious food and fire drinks!!! Highly recommended! read more

Great service as always. I tried the tilapia dinner, and it was quite possibly one of the best Mexican dinners I've ever had. Comfortable dining. Staff works as a team to make sure you have everything you want. read more

We checked out this place after patronizing the other location for breakfast a couple of times. We came during a busy evening and during a 49er game so had to wait for a bit while a table cleared. We used the time to look at the menu and had the kiddos pick their items. All the items we were good quality and filling but nothing extra special. read more

Finally came here to eat. The cook used to work at La Casitas in the Irvington district. Since I never had a chance to eat at that place, it was due time to eat. Had a massive Super Burrito. It sure was massive. Was able to finish it all. I plan to return in the future with a friend or two who used to eat at the original place. read more

Been here a couple of times because of friends inviting me. Have not been that impressed each time. The food doesn't taste authentic like other Mexican restaurants in the area. Their enchiladas has a slight off-putting flavor. Chevy's enchiladas taste better as a comparison. Portion size is large and is probably their best selling point. Staff was friendly and helpful. The exterior and interior are of a cowboy theme. Good for families and very casual dining. They have a large bar area but their drink menu has no pricing. Plenty of free parking in front. Overall, there are better places in the area for Mexican style food. Cowboy cuisine that tries to act like Mexican cuisine just doesn't cut it. read more

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Waited 40 minutes. Food was full of fat and tasteless. Super burrito was just slapped together, no sour cream. Waste of money. Also no cilantro on my son's tacos which we requested. My daughter's birria was nothing but fat. Do better for thethe prices. Btw.... after the 40 minutes they forgot my burrito read more

The food and ambiance is great!!!! Love the Country vibe and country music! The family is very welcoming and we absolutely love it there!

The Food was substandard. I usually finish my food; in this case I couldn't. Even the rest of table didn't finish there food. We had to ask for our silverware.They brought the food but we had to ask for our utensils.How embarrassing. I don't recommend this place. The Food was not worth going back or even recommending it to anyone who like good tasting food. The Manager should be going around and asking how was Your Food but they're quick to give you the check. What happened to pleasing the customer? read more

First time visit. I'm a little confused in the ambiance maybe cuz I'm a Californian don't typically see this type of decore. There is a large bar and lots of tables. You can tell it is a local hangout with the numerous people hanging at the bar. The service was good. They noticed we were first timers and gave us a complimentary small late of pulled beef super nachos, chips, and salsa too. I had the carnitas flautas and beef enchilada plate? Or vice versa as they only pulled beef for the enchiladas or the flautas. The flautas was home made as you can see the toothpicks hole when they fry it. I thought it was a bit dry. The enchilada had a good flavor and moist. For $19.95, I thought a little bit expensive. Friend had the seafood burrito. It was huge. Also tried huevos ranchero, sad to say found some sort of hard piece of what looks like plastic in the plate. We debated on exactly what it was and only thing we agreed was it was not edible. In the end stick with the lunch menu. You can try numerous different things for a good price. The food is ok but for us not special enough for the drive as there are a few other places with comparable food closer to us. read more

El Rodeo - Enchilada and flautas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

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When I dine here either El Rodeo or the Cabrillos next door I feel like I am family . I have been dinning at both since they opened . Love the food the generous portions and the family feeling . My go to Mexican restaurant! And they make a delicious Blue Thunder ! read more

The tacos de carne asada are incredibly tender and come with a delicious special sauce on the side. I highly recommend ordering a bowl of their fresh guacamole dip to share with the table. read more

Food: very good portion and flavors! We ordered a Top shelf burrito and their Roy Special. The burrito fillings are flavorful and nice amount of meat; the Roy Special won't disappoint you just like they say! The chicken is grilled tender and goes super well with the chili. Service: it's a little busy during lunch and they have many group customers. They are nice and helpful. Ambiance: Midwestern style of interior design. Suitable for family and friends gathering. read more

El Rodeo - Roy Special - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

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It was my first time trying El Rodeo, and I somewhat enjoyed my experience. I had a torta with carnitas and horchata. The horchata tasted pretty average. The torta with carnitas came with cheese and it tasted great. The meat was tender and bread was toasted well. The french fries tasted average as well. The server was attentive at the beginning of the dining experience, but towards the end I felt there was a lack of service. read more

El Rodeo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

Came with office friends who raved about this place. I asked them to order me a dish I just had to have. The Roy's Special - Two chicken fillet on covered with garlic sauce & potatoes & beans was definitely unique! The chicken was very tender & tasty. This is a specialty & may not be available else where. The dining room was spacious. We were seated in a booth which gave us privacy to chat. Service was attentive & friendly. Regulars get an appetizer which my friend got to share, a beef nacho. Yummy! read more

El Rodeo - Roy's Special - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

Went there with friends today. Enjoyed the ambiance. The servers were very polite and prompt. I had the chicken and rice soup. The chicken was tender. The rice was soft. The taste was too bland for my liking. read more

LA CASITA RETURNED!!!! For anyone unaware, the owner of El Rodeo hired the chef and some staff from La Casita after they closed. All the amazing La Casita recipes from over 30 years are here at El Rodeo! El Rodeo did an amazing job saving delicious food from disappearing from Fremont, while also creating a fun, new environment. The rodeo theming is adorable and appeals to many tastes, I'm sure. The family who works here are so nice. It always feels like home when we are here. I highly recommend the chicken & rice soup, enchiladas, and chiles rellenos. The rice and beans are legit as well! SO good!!! I cannot recommend El Rodeo enough!!! read more

This Mexican restaurant has average food. I ordered the enchiladas and it was ok, not great. I don't think I'll be coming back.

Ordered for delivery yesterday and the meals were delicious but the chicken and rice soup was excessively salty. Could not eat it. I do recommend El Rodeo as the portion size was large and service was fast. Just be cautious of the soup... read more

Was my first time dining in as I had only picked up to go twice before. Food, service, and drinks were all great. Need to go back for sure. My favorite are the fajitas and chili verde. read more

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I ordered the surf and turf taco. You get chips and salsa. The restaurant is clean and they are attentive. Everything was good but I was needing a little more flavor in the beef. I will return. read more

El Rodeo - Surf and Turf taco. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

Best food here Service is exceptional Grilled chicken is next level Margaritas are good too read more

El Rodeo - Tacos De carne Asada with chicken geilled - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

The restaurant has nice ambience. The server is polite. The bartender is very friendly. Lunch menu prices are reasonable. We will definitely be back again! read more

El Rodeo - Carnitas burritos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

First timer here but El Rodeo did not disappoint!! The food was fantastic and the decor is so cute. They have country music on the background, free chips and tasty pico de gallo and red salsa. Our sever was attentive, great and kept the salsa coming. We got carne asada tacos- were a huge portion/ the meat so tender and juicy! Also got fish tacos- fresh and home made flavor. The Chicharrones also were good!! read more

El Rodeo - Chicharrones Special - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

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Went here on a fluke, again my better judgement. The inside was very busy and the interior was nice. We thought we'd found a hidden gem. That was until I tried my food. I ordered a burrito that came with some sort of sauce on top, I'm guessing their version of a wet burrito. It was flavorless, rice was plain and mushy. And the steak was even disappointing. I picked through it and tried to finish it but it was honestly a waste of money. Won't be going back. When the reviews tell you a place has no flavor, LISTEN read more

Food - 3/5 Had a grilled chicken crispy taco. There was nothing special about it. Shared rice and beans and again rice was bland beans were just OK. For the price it was just ok. Service - 3/5 We were greeted when we came in. We were sat quickly. We accidentally knocked over a cup of water and I don't think manager because he just mentioned to us about why he didn't slide it across the table, but it was just an accident. Service - 3/5 The server she was pleasant, but nothing over the top, ordered our food, brought the food, we paid. Just average service Ambience - 3/5 It was loud. We were in a booth and I was raising my voice to have a conversation with my mom across. They were busy during lunch time. read more

El Rodeo - Taco combo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fremont, California

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