Great service, great food! Thank Yelp for another great…read morerecommendation! We couldn't wait to wait to eat, thus photo is after we chowed down. Food had great flavors and portion were good. -Thai fried rice: shrimp, calamari, scallops -Pad see ew: sliced beef, fat rice noodles and American broccoli stir fried with a lightly sweet soy sauce. -BBQ beef, large portion, side of cucumbers and rice. Location HIDDEN in backside of business center next to Indonesian grocery store. Plenty of parking. Ambiance

I went to dine at coconut cafe and I was incredibly impressed with the entire experience. The…read moreservice was excellent and everyone was very nice, attentive, and our food came out pretty quickly. The food tasted great, fresh, and unique. We finished every last bite and can't wait to come back to try more things on the menu, thanks!

This spot has funny names to their burgers, but the burger actually is pretty delicious. The…read moreseasoning is spot on and I feel like even with a single it's really filling. The fries were also crunchy, which is my personal preference for fries. I don't like fries that are super soggy. They did have a special the time that I went where they had like a barbecue burger/patty melt , which is the second burger pictured in this post. It's also pretty reasonably priced and in my opinion affordable. Service was really quick. They were packed when we were there and they were able to get out the food relatively quick. It's definitely like a burger joint you go you order and then you pick up your food there isn't that much customer service involved. Inside they have a huge painting of a burger, which I forgot to take a picture of, but they also have a really clean, which was nice. Anyways, I think it's really good. I would definitely go here again!

This is a super good burger. Very simple menu that is done well!…read moreThe burgers are smash burgers, that are seasoned to perfection. The fries and onion rings top it off. The establishment is very affordable and family friendly. The employees and always nice and super helpful. If you're in town please try Pretty Good Burger! Owners - I love the outdoor seating and we just need a few more tables and chairs!

If you're in Merced, be sure to stop by this food truck & bring cash!. Tacos and burritos are…read morelegit! Whenever I grub here, I wish I was in Mexico. Its almost as good as if you're in Mexico.

These were some of the best tacos I've ever had. Affordable and delicious! Unlike the most of the…read moretacos I've had in bay area... Sigh.

Mr. Pho in Merced is hands down one of our favorite spots! Every single time we come in they are…read moresuper fast and incredibly friendly. The pho Absolutely delicious. The broth is rich and flavorful. The portions are generous, the meat is tender, and everything tastes fresh every time. You can really tell they care about the quality of their food. If you're in Merced and craving amazing pho with great service this is the spot. Highly recommend!

Let's start with the service. Although we were seated right away, we didn't get out food until 45…read moremins later along with our appetizers... During this wait, the small venue was getting hot and smokey, my eyes were burning up at some point :( It is small and too chaotic for my liking, or maybe dinner time isn't the best time? Now food, my partner ordered some noodles with meat and the meat was burnt. This makes sense why the place was smokey. They need to make sure to change their pans or clean them often. :( My pho was ok but along with the vibes, I'll have to go back to Coconut Cafe around the corner or Noahs! Both are bigger and less problems. The server did apologize for the long wait and I appreciate it. I won't be coming back but it's worth checking out.

Still my favorite Indian buffet in the Central Valley. Not the widest selection, but everything is…read moremade excellently and fresh and the price is right. Very prompt service.

Royal India is absolutely amazing! The flavors are rich, bold, and so satisfying. We're total…read morefoodies and have tried several Indian restaurants in Merced, and this is hands-down #1. The shrimp korma add potato and cashews yum! Royal India nailed it perfectly. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Indian food with great service, this is the place. Highly recommend 100%!

Came across The Mainzer while staying next door for the night and of course I was curious thinking…read morethis was a German place based on the name. Apparently the owners might been from Mainz but that's about it. The ambience and food were great and so was their beer! Cheers

3.5 rounded up because the flavor thankfully was much better than the appearance. I stayed at El…read moreCapitan Hotel and was told by a friend who had been at this hotel previously to use the in room QR code to order from the Mainzer. It looked simple enough so I ordered a steak bearnaise with fries and a $5 vanilla shake, and then cleaned up the room while I waited 30 min for my food to be ready. When I went to pick up my order, they made the shake on the spot which was nice for freshness, and gave me my to go bag. Back in my room I opened my to go box to find that I had been utterly catfished by the photo on the online menu. This is probably one of the least appetizing meals I've ever seen, with the congealed yellow sauce on top looking like slices of cheese, and the fries were so overcooked yet soggy that they are orange and look like sweet potato fries. I ordered my steak medium and it honestly looks well done, but thankfully to my relief the steak was tender and actually pretty tasty. The fries were not great but still edible, each fry completely soggy. I don't know what went wrong here, maybe the timing that they put on Toast? Because I'd like to assume my steak and fries were done for at least 5 minutes before I picked it up, and the website only said it was probably ready when I got there. The vanilla shake on the other hand was perfect, and given that I was ravenous from a day of travel, I did actually end up finishing my meal, after scraping off some of the congealed sauce. Altogether there's something about the online ordering experience that needs to be fixed, as I'm sure the food would've been at least slightly better if I had it fresh. I had thought the 30 min wait time was long but reasonable if there were many customers, but when I went to pick up the food there were only three tables of people. The actual restaurant was very retro and nicely decorated, so maybe I'd advise to skip the to go order and dine in person.

Tucked away in Merced, this little pizza shack delivers legit New York-style pizza by the slice…read morewithout trying too hard to be "authentic" every five seconds. The slices are large, around $4.50 each, and worth it. I tried the pepperoni and the Tucci special -- roasted tomatoes, pesto, and ricotta -- and that one absolutely stole the show. Simple combo, big flavor. The inside is definitely on the smaller side, so don't expect a big dine-in experience, but the staff was friendly and the food came out fast. Great spot when you want a solid slice without the usual mall-food-court disappointment pretending to be pizza.

This spot has very minimal seating. It's more of a takeout place…read more However, the cheese pizza here is actually really good. It reminds me of New York style pizza. There's a bunch of cheese and they don't overdo it on the sauce. I also tried the Papas Island pizza personally, it was not for me. However, if you're into like sweet and savory together, I think it would be a good pizza for you. I didn't get to take a picture of the pizzas, but the slices were really big. Also, the staff is super nice here which is a bonus and they are quick. They had a line out the door and they were able to quickly get everyone's pizzas. I would totally come here again!

Excellent food at unbelievably great prices. I'm a vegetarian and they have a good selection of…read moremeatless foods (my favorite is the tofu banh mi). The service is always friendly and attentive. One of my favorite local places.

Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that…read moretomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today -- Thich Nhat Hanh Driving into a Central Valley town around 8 means you are hopeful to find a decent place to eat at, regardless of the hardship you might endure ;-) Noah's was an excellent find! Open later, in a decent area, with friendly service. Nd absolutely amazing pricing!! We got spring rolls, shaken beef, chicken satay and a salad for $37 dollars plus $9 tip. Oh, and that was with a Diet Coke too. Insanity. Food was very good with the favorite being the $12 shaken beef. A nice sauce, again at that stupid good price. This place is huge! I think a pizza joint in the past. Large screen tv and a consistent take out business. Street or alley parking. Food is probably 4+ stars but the pricing gets them a five!! Highly recommended in Merced.