Their super burritos are great and packed with onion, rice, choice of meat, cheese, salsa, cilantro, and can be topped with red or green salsa. The salsa bar is limited to verde and rojo read more

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By far one of the best little spots this little city can have! Pleasant staff, fresh food, depends on the time of day that it will be busy or not. The menu is large enough to have variety, but small enough to know that you're getting good food. The price is comparable to other places but better than even some "upscale" places. I'd definitely recommend everyone come by!! Ask me what I've ordered and tasted... hmmm my family likes variety and sharing, so I've tried most the menu. read more

Was in town for work and stopped in. Ordered the beef burrito with everything. It was really good and big. Service was excellent. Stop in if you're in town. read more

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I have been eating here for quite awhile especially every Sunday is my go to for menudo it's delicious love the pata they put into it. they have chips and salsa it so good chip are thin and fresh. Other places I found chips are thicker and stale read more

Great service! Food is always good. Always tastes fresh and has a lot of flavor. It is always quick service also

Always consistent. Always friendly.. Food is excellent. I have never had a bad meal there. I work across the street so it's always nice to know there is a great lunch waiting for me! read more

Chicken Floutas, Asada Street Tacos, Chips and Salsa! Fantastic Customer Service! He was so helpful and friendly, served our lunch with a sincere smile and the food was AMAZING! The fresh tortilla chips were light and crisp-perfectly cooked The asada tacos were stuffed full of meat and I asked for extra cabbage on both floutas and tacos. The chicken floutas were FANTASTIC! More like taquitos-perfect crunch and tender chicken filling, we munched on tender pickled carrots, fried whole jalapeños and radish slices, and salsas so flavorful. Any wait to go back and try other items on the menu! read more

El Taco Rico - Chicken Floutas - Mexican Near Me - Porterville, California

The food is great every single time. I don't think I've ever had to wait really long for my food here. And the employees are very nice and friendly. read more

Food is so good .. the tostadas.. yum Call in order and they are fast . Customer service is always great read more

Best asada nachos in Tulare county must try everything on the menu is good give them a try.the service is great very clean place.

Usually this Mexican Restaurant is my favorite until this saturday. I order a Sopè and Chicken Taco, no chili because I do not eat chili ever. When my food comes , I see that the Sopè has chili , so I ask (nicely) is that chili , she replies yes . I say I ordered it without chili she said no you did not , I said yes I said no chili I don't eat chili, the girl says I guess I could remake it. I worked as a waitress for at least 8 years of my life and awesome/ good customer service is a must for me. I didn't appreciate her disrespect by arguing with me. Instead of just saying, I apologize mam and take it back. I will never eat there again , I would rather drive all the way to Visalia to Eat at El Tarasco , where the service is on point. If your service is shit , your restaurant is not a place many wanna be , people work hard and want to have dinner peacefully. Js read more

Food was great, but be prepared to pay for soda refills, request salsas at time of picking up your food, and no waiter service. The employees walk around and clean up tables, but thats it!! For such a big building and nice patio, too bad the service is horrific. Guess I was expecting more. read more

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I hate to leave this bad review here, but I ended up not enjoying my meal. I wanted some tacos but it was flavorless and was missing salt. Honestly, it was enough to not want to go back again. The service was great and everyone was nice to us tho. read more

Best Mendoza in town. Its always fresh n h.the paya is delicious with the gelatin part. We call it ranilla The owner n Tony are always there working hard. Love the place!!!! read more

I came to El Taco Rico for the Fish tacos. I love fish tacos that are battered, not the Tilapia tacos (gross). El Taco Rico is a great place for tacos and their menu is showcased with photos. Oh yeah I got a chicken quesadilla as well. Only one negative, our food took so long, but oh well people showed up right after the staff taking my order so I won't complain too much. Anyways the fish tacos came with a cream sauce, cabbage, salsa, and battered white fish, I thought cod, but the tacos were so good. And the tortillas were good too. The fish tacos were pretty good, that's all I can say. The chicken quesadilla was very good too. The chicken was seasoned and the cheese was tasty. The food was a not as hot, but still good. We just waited a little longer than we probably should have. Anyways you should eat their fish tacos, you will not be disappointed. read more

El Taco Rico - The glorious fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Porterville, California

Positives are large portions and a great condiment bar. The food is less than exciting. Prices are a little high for what it is. No Taco Tuesday specials... what Mexican restaurant does not have a taco Tuesday deal?? Their street tacos are pricey and didn't have much flavor at all. Very little if any cilantro or onion. A hard pass for me. read more

Mis compadres said I needed to try the carne asada fries so I agreed to go during covid to get take-out. Greasy. Oily. A plate of soggy fries with some sort of glop on top with a grey meat base. and a server with a bad attitude because apparently she had crudo and didn't want to be there. mis compas owe me a twelve-pack of modelo. this is what they SHOULD look like, no? read more

El Taco Rico - Mexican Near Me - Porterville, California

Nice authentic Mexican restaurant. I recommend the Menudo on the weekends. The Menudo was very tender and flavorful.. good for hangover that's for sure... friendly staff. read more

Really good tacos. Spacious interior. Quick food. Nothing to dislike about this restaurant. Such a great option and far superior to the plethora of fast food restaurants nearby. read more

Fresh and tasty sopes, tacos, and other favorites. Highly recommend if you are in Porterville.

Hits the spot, consistent in their food. The bathroom has never been acceptable, but the food is a go to. Pleasant service and decent prices. read more

I don't know if the girls that work here know us and don't like us but when we order by phone, we come in and our order is not ready. We have to come in person and order. I once waited outside and saw a few people come in and out with their orders in seconds! Don't get me wrong the food is good, but these girls who are on the counter sometimes act like they don't want to be there and the food making progress could be a bit faster. I'm willing to give them another chance when we order by phone. If next time l they don't have our order ready by the time we come in to pick it up, then they lost a customer and I will make sure they loose many more. Update: they somehow managed to mess up our order today and they didn't give us the vegetables for the tacos! read more

Staff and customer service are helpful and friendly, served food with a sincere smile and the food was amazing! Really good tacos, tortes, sopes, and many more delicious things. Highly recommend it if you are in Porterville. The place is small and nice. There are also tables outside in the front if you'd like to enjoy the fresh air. read more

First time trying menudo and it was surprisingly amazing despite the look. Keep in mind I've never tried menudo and the only Mexican food I've had are tacos and tamales so seeing menudo I was very scared. I was not a fan of the honeycomb meat (which turned out to be tripe) but I really liked the white circle (which turned out to be hommony). Although the meat scared me the soup is definitely worth it. The soup is spicy but it's not too bad. There's a deep flavor and not salty at all like most American soup. Other stuff at this restaurant is decent EXCEPT their Jamaica. There's no taste of bitterness it's pure syrup. Other than that food is amazing :) read more

El Taco Rico - Menudo Large, 2 tacos with rice and bean - Mexican Near Me - Porterville, California

Best fish and shrimp tacos in porterville. The quality has went down slightly but things they've messed up they are quick to fix without question. Very attentive boss/owner(?) seems like he trains well and pushes for excellence and cleanliness for the barn-restaurant at all hours of the day. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good taco and nice outdoor seating. read more

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El Taco Rico in Porterville Ca. Good food. Outdoor seating. We got the super burrito and nachos. read more

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The tacos made of shredded beef are delicious. The man who took my order was very professional and kind . I gave this restaurant 5 stars because I didn't have to wait and the food was delicious! The customer service is outstanding. I will definitely go back again. read more

I went there expecting high quality food, but it did not meet my expectations. The food was really blad and flavorless. I gave it another try, but it was the same thing, but to top it off, a hair came out in my food. Another thing is that the meat is mostly fat. One thing about the food is I don't know since I'm Mexican I have higher expectations for the food, or if the food is just flavorless. read more

Haven't been here in a few years and couldn't wait to get my favorite, nachos. Super bummed that they changed the chips to store bought I just remember the nachos being more authentic. read more

El Taco Rico - Mexican Near Me - Porterville, California

Good food, but they're wait time to get food is ridiculous. They tell you 15 min what they mean is 30 min. You go in just to wait another 15 min. read more

Best mexican food in Porterville. Never disappoints, never gets orders wrong , hole in the wall feel, good prices and they give you a lot of food! Oh and the menudo on the weekends is bomb! read more

Even though I do not speak spanish I like the name and the food what the Rico mean in spanish does it means very good food cause that is what this place sells. Gerthy Approved read more

So while driving down the street I see this http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YHCinThY0sgKGL9MF7vT9A?select=5AhGwB6qZm2jaR_cU8KDkw Voted BEST Tacos in Porterville in 2009!?, I've gotta check these tacos out so I ordered some Adobada & Asada tacos and while I'm waiting I do some sampling of their salsa's http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YHCinThY0sgKGL9MF7vT9A?select=BcQkvDh81DTak0uFhKlP9w which were real nice. Adobada - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YHCinThY0sgKGL9MF7vT9A?select=QyRPW68m5eJlUMLCibWBkg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YHCinThY0sgKGL9MF7vT9A?select=J6TdcagcPWUfuS_ifzLIaA moist and tender meat that had a bold flavor and was wonderful, and if you notice from the pictures they use yellow corn tortillas that have a great taste. Carne Asada - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YHCinThY0sgKGL9MF7vT9A?select=nTP1zuof6eJg49TUdWsCmA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YHCinThY0sgKGL9MF7vT9A?select=k93JcXb37bpMnrCYEXeHKw nicely cooked tender meat and very flavorful. These were some real good tacos though not the best I've had nor did I go to any other taco spots in this small town, so Voted Best?? I'm not sure but...they are good and would definitely recommend you give them a try. read more

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They have delicious food!! I am visiting from Ventura and made sure to go back before I left town. Great asada. Amazing rice and beans! Fresh chips, made to order!! The super torta is definitely super. The staff are so nice. I will be back next time I am in town. read more

Food is always delicious and the staff is very nice. Usually, on the weekends, they are very busy with many orders and people, but the wait is never long, and the food is always what I ordered. The place is small and nice inside; there are also tables if you want to enjoy being outside. I very much recommend it. read more

Good fast food service with limited menu. Dining area crowded with not much space between tables.

So sad to say this place is not the same. Its no wonder why its not as busy as it used to be. The food is not the same. I ordered an asada torta and the bread tasted old and hard the worst part was the meat they don't even chop it had nothingbut fat. You can tell it was made so sloppy. The restaurant was full of flies. Hopefully they get it together so its back to how it used to be. read more

El Taco Rico - Meat which was more like only fat and not chopped - Mexican Near Me - Porterville, California

First time here. Had an asada taco and chicken flautas. Pretty good. Got a good score in my book. The food takes a little time, but it's good! Will definitely be back to try different items off the menu next time. read more

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The food is ok. Some girls at the front are rude, not all, but some; It's hard to know when you'll get a nice person to attend you, but the guy at the front is always nice and takes orders very well. I don't like the salsa they have, it's mostly water tbh. They put big chunks of the tomatoes on everything so make sure to let them know if your not a tomato fan. The seasoning of the food can taste nasty overtime if you eat there too much but it'll tasty really good the first time you go lol read more

Flavor was good but every other bight was all FAT and no real meat. We are in town for a mini get away and wanted mexican food instead of burgers. Disappointed. Maybe even a 1 star. $40.00 down da drain. read more

El Taco Rico - All FAT - Mexican Near Me - Porterville, California