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Food was okay. I got the David's special which had carne asada, potatoes, avocados and tomatoes with a side of tortillas. The asada lacked flavor so I had to add some salt to it.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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!
Haven't been to a TexMex spot in awhile and lemme tell you, this absolutely hit the spot! Didn't know Fremont had this place, wish I had known earlier! Margarita Flight: 10/10 (will get you buzzed haha) Carne Asada Fries: 10/10 (the Carne Asada had that flavor) Top Shelf Burrito w/Carne Asada: 10/10 Service was great, everyone was nice! read more
I've tried a few Mexican places in town and this one is at the top of my list now! ( I've tried El Patio, Piñata, and Cantaritos) Came here for dinner on a Friday night and we walked right in. The ambiance is really cute and kitschy. Everything we had was delicious and came quickly. Margaritas, Fries, Fajitas and the Strawberry Cheesecake read more
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
3 days ago
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
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
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
11 months ago
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
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4 months ago
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
27 days ago
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
11 months ago
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
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
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
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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
4 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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5 months ago
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
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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
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
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4949 Stevenson Blvd
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Fremont, CA 94538
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