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El Valle Oaxaqueño

4.3 (16 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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picaditas & caldo de res with champurrado
Seleni G.

soooo good! i live nearby and finally came in to try it and i'm so glad i did. they give you such a big portion for the price and everything is freshly made. my mom said it reminds her of her hometown in méxico will definitely come again!

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Ana Sally B.

This is exactly what Salem was missing. There is lots of Mexican restaurants here but not one with authentic Oaxacan food. The food and the service were great. I would really recomend going for the items that you havent seen at other Mexican restaurants like the tlayuda, memelitias, or the molotes

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Demitri G.

Third visit and it's five stars now. I got the cheese empanadas and two tacos. The empanadas were still quite warm when I got home across town which means they were prob nuclear hot when I got them. That always makes me happy. Crisp, chewy and nicely flavored on both the chicken and the cheese ones. Especially good with green sauce. The pastor taco was good, the meat was moist and a little fatty (which I love) there could be more flavor but still solid. The lengua taco was good. Texture, flavor both good.

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Great, authentic Mexican meal in a comfortable environment! This new place is highly recommended!

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Stopped in for lunch the other day. Had three tacos, nothing else. Was okay, not great. Might try a combo plate if I come back.

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Driven past Alberto's for years and finally decided to stop in. After seeing it so many times…read morewithout trying it, I went in more curious than expectant. I left pleasantly surprised. My first impression was positive. The establishment was clean, brightly colored, and filled with natural light. The dining area is relatively small, with a modest number of tables and chairs, but it felt comfortable rather than cramped. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming. The employees were friendly, and the service was notably fast without feeling rushed. I ordered the chicken burrito for $8.99, genuinely unsure what that price point would translate to in size or quality. The answer was immediate. This was a substantial burrito, roughly 10 inches long, and packed from end to end with filling. Not one of those burritos that gives the illusion of size but turns out to be mostly tortilla. Once opened, the cross-section told the story clearly: generous meat, a good mix of fresh ingredients, and a burrito that looked thoughtfully assembled rather than carelessly thrown together. The flavor matched the appearance. It was hearty, satisfying, and exactly what one hopes for in a burrito. The chicken was flavorful, the ingredients worked well together, and nothing about it felt skimpy. The tortilla had a light browning to it, which added both texture and visual appeal. Just as important, it was wrapped exceptionally well. For a burrito this full, that matters. It held together while eating, keeping the filling where it belonged rather than turning into a mess halfway through. Another detail worth mentioning was the sauce selection. Having multiple options from mild to hot allowed for some customization, and they were worth sampling. They added another layer to the meal rather than feeling like an afterthought. What stood out most was the overall value. Quality, quantity, speed, and price do not always align this well, but here they did. For $8.99, the portion was generous, the food was flavorful, and the service was efficient. Add in the fact that Alberto's is open 24 hours a day, and it becomes even more appealing. In the end, what impressed me most was not simply the size of the burrito, but the fact that the entire experience felt solid across the board: clean setting, friendly staff, fast service, fair pricing, and food that delivered. After driving past this place for years, I can say it was worth finally stopping in. I would return.

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