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    El Sabor Serano

    4.9 (107 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Wet salsa verde carne asada burrito.
    Oscar P.

    Delicious and savory wet burrito and tacos! Highly recommend this place. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the food itself.

    Lengue burrito
    Lorissa W.

    I really enjoyed my shrimp taco today. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and a good size and there were a good number of them. It went well with the salsa that was on it and some crunchy cabbage and avocado. I also enjoyed my basic chicharron taco. The chicharron at this restaurant is very gelatinous and soft. It's a real nice change from the crunchy kind. It's very comforting and melts in your mouth. My husband always orders their La plancha tacos which is crispy with cheese inside. His favorites are the brisket and chicharron. Today (Saturday), they had pozole for 17 dollars and change. We ordered it and enjoyed it very much for dinner. I had a ton of pork in it and full of hominy. There was not much liquid and so a little bit goes a long way. It comes with shredded cabbage, hot sauce, radishes, lemon, lime and their excellent crunchy tortilla chips. There was enough for four bowls of pozole soup. One of their daily specials was a chili relleno plate which I am very interested in getting next time for $21. The plating of the food is always very pretty here. The staff is friendly and efficient. And even though the cemetery across the street is not cheerful, it's greenery that you can see from the restaurant. The cemetery reminds you that life is short so eat some tacos. This is definitely my favorite taqueria in the Bay Area. If I didn't have to drive 45 minutes to get here, I would probably come weekly! Definitely recommend!

    Steak wet burrito with the spicy salsa.
    Aaron B.

    If you want some incredible food and service, you have to come down to this place as soon as you can. Family owned amazing flavors, greeted with a smile, prompt service, clean, this place checks all the boxes. Ever since the first time I came here nothing has changed. It's always the same, which keeps you coming back.

    Vampiros pollo and al pastor
    Jennifer U.

    Clean restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is right in front and they ste right next to s liquor store so you can buy snacks and drinks there as well. The cashier did an excellent job describing their food, fhe food came out quickly, and they checked on with us to see if there was anything else we needed. We tried the carne asada tacos, vampiros chicken and al pastor (we learned that it was just like a tostada, and a birria mulito. Food was excellent and my favorite was the vampiros. The owner recommended that we try it with chiccharon next time!

    Chips & salsa
    Gale B.

    Amazing stop that we'll come back to again!! We were craving a legit taqueria meal after spending a couple days camping in the area. Yelp helped us find this place on our way home from Napa. And bonus points for navigating us there via beautiful Silverado Trail. I ordered the carne asada plate that was loaded with meat and came with home made whole beans and rice, roasted onions, jalapeño, pico de gallo, and fresh avocado. Got it with 2 flour tortillas that were huge and perfectly warmed. My hubby ordered 2 of the specialty mulitas --a soft tortilla on the bottom that os crispy with cheese on top and is filled with meat, whole beans. He ordered his mulitas with carnitas that were crispy /not fatty (perfect). The plate included pico de gallo and a small chopped fresh cucumber bell pepper salad. And we had chips and homemade roasted green and red chili salsa (hot) that added to everything. Both plates were perfectly seasoned (not salty!) and delicious. Our meals were complemented by a pineapple aqua Fresca & Fanta pineapple soda--something i'd never seen & would order again. Fantastic local find and family run business. We will be back again as we love camping in the area & the food is that good!!

    Birria tacos and fish taco
    Ezekiel G.

    My husband and I recently moved to Napa from San Francisco, and while we've loved exploring the area, one thing we really missed was the abundance of authentic Mexican food we enjoyed in SF. We had our go-to taqueria there, and we had not found a similar place here--until we found El Sabor Serrano. After trying a few spots around town, we decided to give this small, family-run taqueria a shot, and we were absolutely blown away. We ordered the birria tacos and the carne asada torta, and both dishes were perfection. The birria tacos were crispy, with just the right amount of melted cheese, and the meat was flavorful, juicy, and impossible to put down. The carne asada torta was fresh, tender, and perfectly sized--not too big, not too small. The salsas were just as impressive: a mild and tangy salsa verde, a slightly sweet pineapple salsa, and a salsa roja that brought the heat without overpowering the flavors. We also tried two agua frescas: a pineapple one that was incredibly refreshing, and a mixed one made from hibiscus and pineapple, which was delicious. On top of the amazing food, the service made us feel at home. The woman taking our order was so friendly and even came by our table to check on us after we got our food. You can feel they care a lot about both the cooking and the hospitality here. We've already decided we'll be back soon--especially to try their pozole, which they serve on Fridays and Saturdays.

    Posole

    El sabor serrano is one of the hidden gems in Napa ca. Locate at 1017 coombsville rd. The people super nice is a family owned restaurant. So come and support them. We order pasole must try. 9.7/10 . We also order a wet burrito with refried beans 9.0/10 . So if you ever near here stop by. Highly recommend it!

    Burrito
    Patrick B.

    Fair prices and quick service. The burritos are on the smaller size but still plenty filling. The Volcans were a great deal and piled high with meat and toppings. My only complaint was I was wishing for a little more flavor, spice and acid.

    Fish, Brisket and Pastor Tacos, fresh and delicious!

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    10/10! We had the same experience as the other five star reviewers. Excellent food and warm and friendly service. We'll definitely be back!

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    Our go to Mexican food spot. Delicious food and excellent service! Hidden Gem in Napa!

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    Great tacos--fresh, flavorful, and made with care. Friendly vibe and quick service. Definitely worth a visit!

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    Friendly staff Fast service they have good food and reasonable price Keep us the tasty meals

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    Ask the Community - El Sabor Serano

    Is everything spicy?

    It totally depends on whether you choose it to be or not. We put the salsa on the side for everything.

    Is it expensive?

    Hey there, We believe our prices are fair. We believe that you have to try before deciding on whether it would be expensive or not :)

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