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    EL TACO YAMA

    4.4 (65 reviews)
    Open • 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed
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    Cristina P.

    This place is on Noble, across from the Valero and Rollertown. Due to the construction at the hotel next-door, business fell slow, the family that owns it is very friendly, if you come by, get yourself a gordita with Asada and an Horchata. I also love their shrimp cocktail. Please come by and support them when they reopen after construction, blue building, can't miss it.

    Asada Burrito
    Don C.

    Traveling to Visalia on business and looked up best Mexican and this place popped up. Very glad I stopped. Service was very good and friendly. Burrito was extremely tasty, with tender meat and just the right amount of rice. Great Chips and Salsa.. Good fresh food.

    Menudo

    If your are looking for good Mexican spot out here I definitely recommend cocking here. The food here was AMAZING. Me and my family were looking for a nice Mexican food spot around here since we are from LA. We found this spot and didn't regret coming here. The torta and Menudo were really good. The meat had a nice little flavor to it. The service was super good. We walked in and they greeted us and sat us down quickly. The waiters here are amazing. She keep coming to our table and making sure we were okay.

    Carnitas and Lengua
    Stella B.

    Had a hard time finding this place due to construction in the area. The big blue building was slapping me in the face. Can't miss the big blue building. The ambiance reminded me of a few wholes in the wall in Mexico. The staff was so friendly and kind. Very attentive to our needs and made sure our waters were always full. Being our first time we order a few different items off the menu. Shredded beef taquitos, wet verde beef burrito, super burrito, as well as some tacos. The food came out quickly and hit the spot. Our only complaint was the asada was almost ground beef, it would have been nice to have larger pieces of beef but would come back again.

    Michelada

    First time, good food and service, chips and salsa was tasty,definitely will be returning again

    Anthony T.

    We decided to eat here after seeing it on our way to another place the other day. It looks so festive and like it would have some great food. So the very next day we made it a point to give it a try. It's got some great reviews so it should be amazing. As I said it is very bright and festive on the outside and it flows on into the inside. It's a very open space type establishment. With table seating and a few booths. There is a huge menu behind the counter so you can order food to go. We chose to sit at one of the booths. We only saw one person working the counter and she brought us our menus. As I said it wasn't busy so I could understand not many servers working the floor. We looked over the menus as the young lady brought us chips. But no salsa. I thought that was strange. Most place bring chips and salsa together. I'm saying this because this type of thing continued throughout the visit. We had to ask for the salsa and it seemed like she forgot. Ok no problem. It happens. We looked over the menu which was really nice. With plenty of great choices. My wife opted for the enchiladas with beans and rice. But wanted green sauce on the side. Not on the enchiladas. I mean she had to repeat this several times before the young lady understood. Not sure why. But she just wasn't getting it. I ordered carnitas tacos with beans and rice and a Modelo Cerveza with lime. The Cerveza arrived promptly. No lime. I'm like wow really. Our food arrived before the lime. Which did get to me by the way. The food looked delicious. However my wife asked for green sauce on the side. She was brought red sauce. After repeating herself two or three times. It still didn't register with the server. I told my wife to say something. But she was like no it's ok and soldiered on with her food. Which she found to be bland. Void of any kind of flavor. I felt bad bcz she really wanted to try this place. My food tasted pretty good. The carnitas looked to be precooked like they got it from Grocery Outlet and just warmed it up. But it did taste good. The beans and rice were pretty mediocre at best. It wasn't horrible. But just had a weird taste. Maybe it was a bad day. Idk. But we won't be back. I hate to say that. Bcz this is just our experience. I'm sure other have had a great experience. I won't ever tell someone "don't eat there". Bcz they may like it. But again we won't be coming here again.

    Carne asada burrito (no rice). I like rice just not in my burrito ‍ pineapple  agua fresca
    Sandra V.

    I ordered a carne asada burrito, no rice and their largest pina (pineapple) agua fresca. It was delish. The burrito was super packed it fell apart. It was packed with meat too not just the extras like other places I've been to. The service was excellent. She was very polite, helpful, and nice. The ambiance is Mex, Spanish music. The place is large, fits a good amount of people. It's not a new place but it was super clean, even the restroom was very clean. Kudos and thank you

    Breakfast burrito
    Ileene I.

    Food was great! Service was great! Ambiance was great! I ordered two breakfast burritos thinking it would be small but no! Burritos are great size and they are fresh! I ordered the asada sope and breakfast burritos. The pina (pine apple) agua Fresca was refreshing and a good size!

    Natalie R.

    This place is a diamond in the rough. Quite literally. We were struggling to find a restaurant and came across this one from Yelp. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in. It is extremely spacious, colorful with a TON of personality. PLEASE DONT BE PUT OFF BY THE LOCATION, they deserve a shot. Trust me. The beer was cold (for my guy) I got a pina'nada and it was so delicious! We got the sope, Taco combo, ceviche, and my guy got a torta meal. Everything was amazing. The salsas were delicious, the meat was very good. The tacos were very small but we didn't go for the tacos. We will definitely be back The ONLY reason they get 4 stars is bc unfortunately the area has some bad passerby's that could definitely deter people with young children but give it a shot! You won't be disappointed. Not to mention it's extremely reasonable! Check out the menu prices I posted. They ask have an extensive list of protein options!

    Patrick E.

    This is a hole in the wall, that is AMAZING!! Service is great and the food is even better.

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    An absolute gem of a place. Delicious food paired with the friendliest service in town. My favorite Mexican restaurant in Visalia.

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    1 year ago

    Burrito of asada was good very full of meat beans and rice. Added onions and cilantro. Will return for sit down meal soon

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    Their Menudo has never let me down and I keep coming back for more. I can't post a picture of an empty bowl.

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    Everything is amazing. Staff is great. Everything is clean. Definitely found my taco spot. They also have buckets of beer.

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    Fantastic chilaquiles - I got rojo with asada; zero crowd for weekday breakfast. Easy location, great service, and good variety of salsas.

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    I ordered Pozole... got 2 pieces of meat and 2 small pig knuckles... for $14??? No wonder you have no one in your restaurant!!

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    The best Mexican food in Visalia and we have tried them all. This will be our new go to. And the service! Top notch!

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    2.7(218 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Huge Thank you to our waitress Joselyn, I do apologize if I'm spelling your name wrong. She was the…read moreabsolute Greatest, very friendly and inviting, got our drinks and our food fast! She was always attentive and super kind throughout our time here. Everyone was super nice, our hostess welcomed with a smile and seated us as soon as we walked in. 5/5 hands down for service alone. I started out with the Shark Attack Margarita and it was sweet and carbonated due to the soda water. Like having a mix between a Marg and a spiked soda lol. It was not bad and definitely sneaks up on you. Jess had the Presidente Margarita and added mango to it. It came in its own shaker which was awesome! You get about two and a half to three drinks from the shaker alone which was also another win. Bottomless sodas, lemonades and teas which is super nice and the mugs are a good size. We both got the Triple Dipper and it was really good but we don't know if it's $18 good. You have a nice selection of appetizers to choose from a few variations of chicken; tenders, wings "bone or boneless", mozz sticks, sliders and southwest egg rolls. The chicken and the mozz sticks all have three options of sauces to choose from, one of which is just plain. They do come with 3 dipping sauces as well; ranch, avocado ranch, marinara and I believe they have bbq. The Chipotle Honey BBQ was amazing! The Nashville Hot definitely sticks to its namesake. It's not "hot", but spicy on the tongue. Both give a nice kick in spice in their own way, the CHB was more sweet but so flavorful. Note: sign up to be a chili rewards member. You'll get free chips and salsa if you are. Otherwise it's $7 and change. The chips and the salsa are good, not amazing but still very good. Why wouldn't you want to get some for free and bottomless chips and salsa every-time you came down!? Overall with two margaritas, two beverages, two triple dippers and a side of chips and salsa was around $75 before tip. Definitely decent if you're wanting to go out and have a nice meal. Would I say get this to-go, probably not. But if you're close by so the food stays fresh, then absolutely. But $75 can be steep for a random Thursday night. Some people might wanna spend half of that at a fast food spot. But others might wanna come sit and enjoy a nice meal with a great person or your family and you'll definitely get that here.

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    4.2(37 reviews)
    7.6 mi
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    Taqueria Ana Maria's is one of those places that's been around for as long as I can remember. I…read morehaven't stepped inside since my elementary school days, but waking up wanting something familiar-yet-forgotten led me right back here. Driving past, the building almost waved me down, like it knew I owed it a revisit. Locals know this spot for one thing above all: tamales. Holiday season turns this place into a waiting‑list destination. People tell me they sell out fast, and every year there's a sign posted for tamale orders. If Farmersville has a tamale headquarters, this is it. Walking in hit me with childhood memories. The wooden tables and chairs looked exactly like the ones my grandma used to have, and of course the laminated translucent table covers, a staple in every Hispanic household. It felt like stepping into a time capsule. I ordered huevos rancheros from the breakfast menu. While waiting, they brought out chips and salsa. I always think of chips and salsa as a lunch thing, but honestly, I'll take them any time of day. The chips were average, but the salsa was the star, flavorful with a hint of spice, the kind that makes you keep dipping even when you know you should save room for your meal. The plate itself was alright. The rice and beans were standard, nothing to write home about. The sauce smothering the eggs started off just okay, but it grew on me as I kept eating. By the end, I appreciated it more than I expected. This place has potential, and maybe that's why I felt a little conflicted. They've been around forever, yet sometimes when I drive by, the lot looks empty. Maybe I'm passing through during slow hours, maybe it's just the rhythm of the town. Either way, I hoped for a bit more but I also can't deny the nostalgia and charm that still live here. Ana Maria's is a gem in Farmersville, even if it's a quiet one. The tamales are clearly the main attraction, and I'll definitely be ordering some during the holidays. And honestly, I might come back just for that salsa, it's worth the stop on its own.

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    So, I had high hopes for this place, but overall it was a bit of a letdown. I ordered 8 tacos (6…read moreasada, 1 chorizo, 1 chicharrón), 1 burrito, and 1 crunchy asada taco. The asada tacos actually had decent flavor -- although the meat was a little on the salty side. Not a deal breaker, but noticeable. The chorizo taco? Honestly, tasted just like the kind you buy at any grocery store and cook at home -- nothing special at all. I was hoping for that rich, house-made taste, but nope. The chicharrón taco was probably the most disappointing -- it was basically a cuerito taco. No real meat, just soft skin, so not what I was expecting. But what really killed the experience for me was the salsa situation. They gave me just two small containers of salsa for everything. The red one was tasty, and the green one was basic but good -- but come on, two little salsas for 8 tacos and a burrito? No limes, no radishes, nothing to help bring the tacos together. We ended up trying to ration the salsa, and without enough, the tacos felt dry. Everyone knows a taco needs to have that salsa dripping down and a good squeeze of lime to really come alive -- otherwise, it's just meat on a tortilla. I'm giving it 3 stars because the asada tacos had potential. But the overall execution, especially the lack of salsa and sides, really brought the meal down. Probably won't be rushing back.

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    4.2(222 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    I've been coming to Valhalla since I was a kid, back when they were located on Main Street. Now…read morethat I am an adult with my own family, we don't often dine out for breakfast, but when we do, Valhalla is my favorite spot. Lots of great places with great food, and friendly staff. But what makes Valhalla really stand out from the rest, is their in Äbelskivers (common spelling). They're basically little pancake balls, which you can get with a variety of jellies and powdered sugar. I like all the jellies and apple butter, with powdered sugar on top of the jellies. They're really outstanding. My two favorite dishes that I tend to switch between each time I visit are their Chicken Fried Steak and eggs, which is always delicious, and the Rande Omelette, named for the founding owner's husband. My family all have their favorites, like The Danish Breakfast, whilst some just simply order the (5) Äbelskivers, by themselves. The staff is always friendly, the restaurant and bathrooms are always clean, and the service is always fast. Valhalla also has a gift shop with lots of great items to peruse whilst you wait for a table (which usually doesn't take long), or after you've enjoyed your meal. They have a couple of different rooms for dining. One where you can have the room all to yourself if you have a large party, and another that used to be the (kids) "Train room". This room had a little Thomas the train and little toys and activities like felt boards and whatnot to keep kiddos entertained. My kiddos are grown, so I don't know if they still have that room set up for families with small kids or not, but it is a separate room off from the main dining area. There are two 1-seater bathrooms, off of the main dining area, and another bathroom closer to the entry/gift shop area. There is a small parking lot, but if that is full, you can usually find parking on the street out front, or there are a couple of free parking lots nearby. If you've never been to Valhalla Restaurant, in Visalia, you should absolutely check it out, for a unique and delicious breakfast experience. Oh, and they close at 2 PM, so breakfast and lunch only.

    Valhalla is one of those places you find on Yelp and think, Alright, the name alone deserves a…read morevisit. You expect Vikings, longships, maybe a horn of mead. Instead, you walk in and immediately wonder if you've stepped into the wrong business. Shelves of trinkets, cards, and knick‑knacks greet you first, a full gift shop, and for a moment you're standing there, confused, scanning for a hostess who never appears. Then you notice the sign‑in sheet. Write your name, your party size, and wait. It feels old‑school, almost nostalgic, like something from a diner that's been around long enough to earn the right to do things its own way. When they call your name, you're led through what feels like a maze, rooms inside rooms, hallways that twist, tables tucked into corners, and finally a dining room decorated with a Viking boat and family portraits that look like they date back to the mid‑20th century. It's quirky, unexpected, and strangely charming in a way only small‑town institutions can pull off. The staff is kind, the sort of people who've probably worked here long enough to know half the regulars by name. The placemats are printed with ads for local businesses, a reminder that this place is stitched into the fabric of Visalia. The menu is a long laminated sheet, the kind you flip over once or twice just to make sure you didn't miss anything. I ordered the keto plate, bacon, sausage, three eggs, and a small bowl of cottage cheese topped with avocado slices. Simple, straightforward, exactly what it says it is. The eggs were room temperature, which took a little of the comfort out of the dish, but everything else was fine. Not great, not bad, just breakfast. Valhalla is interesting. The name promises Vikings, but what you get is an American diner wrapped inside a gift shop, wrapped inside a labyrinth of rooms. It's the kind of place you try once because curiosity brought you there. Whether you come back depends on what you're looking for. For me, this was a last‑minute solo brunch, a little adventure, a new spot to check off the list. And in that sense, it delivered, an experience, a story, something worth writing about.

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