We were visiting Monterey and craving good local tacos. After checking Yelp, we tried Deliciosos…read moreTacos and we're so glad we did! It's a small spot with 7 tables inside. It's clean and the staff was friendly. They're cash-only, but there's an ATM on site. The menu is straightforward and reasonably priced. We ordered the carne asada super burrito, two carne asada tacos, and two carnitas tacos. Everything was excellent. The meats were well-seasoned without being salty, and nothing was greasy. The carnitas were tender inside with crispy edges. While we were eating, three other people came in to eat. We left very satisfied and will definitely be back next time we're in Monterey!

It is located in a small business lot between a Chinese food place and a bakery, service was fast…read moreand very friendly but they only accept cash. We had the carne asada burrito and the Al pastor tacos. Prices were not too bad and the overall flavor of the food was average, could have been a little more flavorful. Serving size was decent and I was impressed with how fast the food came out, although we were the only ones there.

First time last night. This restaurant was so cute and had amazing service. Along with the amazing…read morefood! Everything was so great!

WHY I WENT HERE: - dinner…read more- LOVE that they have birria de chivo (goat) in addition to the birria de res (beef) * BONUS - I arrived here during happy hour THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on the corner of Merritt St and Sanchez St - street parking and parking lot parking available - overflow outdoor waiting area (bench seating protected from sun and rain) available at the front entrance - partially covered patio with awning and outdoor heater lamps available for outdoor seating THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - colorful art murals - industrial ceiling and flooring look - booths and standalone tables available - various Mexican genres of music playing (at least at the time I was there) THE MENU: - la especialidad (birria plates) - birria lovers - red tacos - pa'empezar el dia (breakfast) - el alivio: cerveza, draft beer, micheladas, margs/sangrias, wine, mocktails - pa'compartir (appetizers) - platillos fuertes (main entrees) - del mar (seafood plates) - los fines (weekends) - algo dulce (dessert) - para los peques (kids menu) - algo leve - tacos/quesadillas - burritos - bowls - tortas - sopes/tacos dorados - drinks - sides WHAT I ORDERED: - Quesabirria Tacos - Platanos Fritos THE TASTE: - everything was amazing! fresh, filling, comforting CUSTOMER SERVICE: - accommodating - attentive but not overbearing

Very clean, cozy and tidy place, delicious food and good customer service…read more.. I got the snapper Veracruz, my husband the parrillada. Both delicious! Comes with guacamole, rice and beans. Generous portions. Food came quickly! The cherry on top: freshly handmade tortillas! And don't miss the horchata, it's so creamy and has the perfect sweetness . One of my favorites now!

Yum! I was worried when I was the only one there during dinner rush, but I'm so glad I stayed. The…read morechips were thin and crispy, and the red salsa had an oregano-y flavor to it. My carnitas burrito was great. Well seasoned, with a great mix of toppings. The beans were sort of in between refried and whole, which added some great texture. I will be trying it again.

I had a really great experience eating at this restaurant. All the seafood was extremely delicious…read moreand flavorful. Restaurant was clean and the service was quick. It's one of those meals that just puts a smile on your face. Recommend checking in them out. If someone could please tell them to open a restaurant in Sacramento I'll be there for sure

The food here really rates 5 stars! Fresh ingredients, well prepared with just the right…read moreseasonings made the meal one to remember. The place is modest, but clean and comfortable. Our server was pleasant and efficient even though she didn't seem to speak much English. The stand out dish was the chile relleno. The chile was sweet with a perfect texture. Bathed in a savory slow roasted delectable sauce and the right amount of melty cheese. Chips and salsa were top notch. The whole fried snapper was crispy and well seasoned and was accompanied by yellow rice, beans, salad and two wonderful spicy sauces: one red and one green. The other dishes we had were tasty as well. Tacos & taquitos with rice and beans. I will definitely return when I'm in the area.

Los mejores tacos del condado. Food here is amazing have been coming here with family for years…read more BEST TACOS IN THE 831!!! I definitely recommend their tacos de adobada and their tacos de asada they are a classic, Perfectly grilled onions and their salsas are soooo goood, makes my mouth water typing this. Service and food is 10/10 the workers are so nice friendly. as for the ambiance the music they play adds to the lively atmosphere thats really relaxed.The food is so 4 tacos is not enough you will want to come back and try everything on the menu.

Worth every penny !!! Best salsa around everything we have ordered we loved !! We will drive out…read morejust for some tacos and when I say the best it's a fact. Great family friendly prices portions are on point everything tastes super fresh.

I really love Mexican food, and this place did not dissapoint. Staff were friendly, and really know…read moretheir menu. They explained very clearly what each menu item consisted of. So i tried their beef tacos. They were really packed with lots of beef. The shell was crispy and delicious. The beans on the side were cooked just right. I really like this place, and will definitely go back for more.

Hello there Party People…read more Let me start by saying Happy New Year My Husband and I were wandering in Castroville and ran across Olivia's. We have been craving Mexican food something awful and stopped in. This my Friends is a Diamond in the ruff. Be prepared to use your translation app on your phone because the staff speaks very little English and menus are in Spanish. Don't let that stop you from trying this place because you will be missing out on an authentic Mexican food experience....no Tex-Mex fusion here thank the lord We started with a Pork Quesadilla. It was stuffed to the max with a very tasty marinated pork, but you can get any meat you want. The tortillas are home made and incredible. It was an eye opener to what we loosely call Mexican food in United States....it truely isn't Mexican food and I know that know. I got the Steak Fajitas. It was teaming with veggies and once again the meat was seasoned with the subtle flavors of Mexico. My Husband got the steak enchiladas. This was interesting because the meat was served on the plate outside the enchilada. So the enchilada was just cheese with a nice lime verde sauce. I am a rice person and my husband is a bean person. I mention this because we are very picky and rarely find rice and beans that we like, but this place blow the top off the chart. The beans were flavorful and creamy without feeling like you stuck a spoon of lard in your mouth. The rice had good fluffy texture and nice flavor..very tasty So glad I found this place just proves that taking chances can lead to great experiences.

FREDO's TACO'S PLEASE COME BACK TO US!…read more I hope you guys are having fun in Costa Rica! LOVE your TACOS and TAMALES! I hope you come back one day soon! Great service, & friendly people. LOIS AND BILL :)

Service was great!…read more I got the Al Pastor and Asada tacos (they were unfortunately out of the mushroom at my visit). Both tacos were very flavorful and I LOVED that they were packed full of filling. Despite the steep price (3.50 per taco, which is about the same at most taco trucks/spots), the aforementioned factors made it worth it and I will for sure stop by again.

Don't let the gas station location fool you -- that's correct! This spot serves some seriously…read moreamazing food. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were incredibly generous. The hospitality was just as impressive as the food; the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. One thing to note: on holidays and busy weekends, they do sell out of some popular items, so it's worth planning ahead or getting there early. Definitely a hidden gem and absolutely a place I'd stop by again.

Its a pickup place inside a gas station, They have open…read morekitchen and make wraps fresh in front of you. Tried chicken shawarma wrap and food did have butter, but was tasty . It was more of frankie and not pita wrap. It wasnt busy so we could get food in 10-15 mins.

Having Monterey Aquarium season passes means we find ourselves down in Monterey every couple of…read moreweeks because my son absolutely loves the aquarium. And somewhere along the way, Phil's has become part of the tradition. The first few times we came down, we were on a mission to find the best cioppino. We tried multiple places that all made their own claims to the title, but after our very unofficial family taste test, Phil's was the clear winner. Their cioppino is what keeps us coming back -- rich, comforting, loaded with seafood, and exactly what I want after a day on the coast. We also tried the sea bass fish and chips, which were excellent. The fish was buttery and flaky inside with a nice crisp exterior, and the portion was generous with four good-sized pieces of fish. At this point, a Monterey Aquarium trip almost feels incomplete without a stop at Phil's. We may come down for the fish at the aquarium, but we stay for the fish at Phil's.

Not like it used to be when located in Moss Landing…read more On the plus side, there's pretty easy parking in the lot or on the street and barely a line to order. The cioppino is totally overrated, the clam chowder had zero clams in it. The entrees come with a side salad and garlic bread and are hefty portions. The seafood pastas are what are solid here. We got our food in a timely manner. Hospitality itself is pretty non existent though.

I did not know artichokes could be this good! My boyfriend and I passed by Pezzini Farms on our way…read moreback from Monterey, and we were so stoked that there was a food truck selling fried artichokes. I've only ever had them steamed, but this was a game changer. Bit pricey but granted it is a food truck. The artichokes were so fresh and delicious. I would come back if I was in the area. RECS: + Fried artichokes ($12) paired perfectly with garlic dijon sauce. Honestly I could eat the artichokes alone too because the batter was well seasoned

I ordered the fried artichokes from this food truck which was right outside of Pezzini Farms…read more The artichokes were pretty good, but I especially loved that they offered different sauce options. I went with the garlic dijon, and it was so good. It paired perfectly with the fried artichokes. It did take a bit of time for the order to be ready, but luckily I was able to look through the farm stand while waiting.