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    El Sabor Serano

    4.9 (91 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    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.

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    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!
    Kegger R.

    This place is amazing, many choices of meat and fish tacos, vampiros, a la plancha and alambre, all super tasty!

    Carne asada plate

    Authentic & delicious Mexican food! So many meat options besides carne asada, el pollo or shrimp. They have al pastor, lengua, birria, chicharon, chorizo, and so much more. It makes you want to try it all! They have mullitos, vampiro tacos, and so much more. Friendly, quick & great service. They even gave chips & salsa when we dined in. It's a small hole in the wall across the cemetery and we'll definitely be back to try the others!

    Vampiros with suadero
    Rachel h.

    Food & service was exceptional!! Suadero was tasty not greasy! Carnitas were perfect. Al pastor was super flavorful & tender. Vampiros, tacos al plancha & de alambre were fantastic!!! Well worth 5 stars!!

    Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Water
    Ashley Y.

    Found this place on Yelp and was in the area so I decided to try it. I had the shrimp tacos with a Pineapple water and everything was great! Not only was the food tasty but the service was wonderful. Definitely coming back when I'm in the Napa area again. Thank you for a great experience and for the stickers! God bless!

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    1 month ago

    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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    7 months ago

    Amazing food. The girl who takes orders was extremely nice and welcoming. This place is a hidden gem!

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    6 months ago

    Yummy little hole in the wall! Highly recommend! I especially enjoyed their rice! The woman who took our order was very friendly

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    Amazing customer service, quick, delicious, the hole in the wall you always want to know!

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    Friendly and engaging staff with delicious food. The tacos a la plancha are a must! Great service.

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