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    La Esmeralda

    4.1 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican

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    Nick A.

    While not necessarily the best Mexican food in Fresno, it gets major points as the only "sit down" restaurant in the area for miles (other than a Denny's on Jensen,) with the only others being miles north downtown, or miles south in Easton. The only other lunch options in the area would be the Alberto's on the corner of Elm and Jensen, and the numerous fast food chains on Jensen, as well as the aforementioned Denny's. While there are numerous taco trucks in the area as well (that YELP refuses to add on here despite me trying numerous times,) all are pretty limited in selection in comparison to the rather large menu here. That's not to say this place is only good because there's no where else to eat around here- it'd still be a solid 4 stars if it were located anywhere else (well, except North Fresno/Clovis, where it would jump back up to a 5) and since I've been eating here from day 1 since it opened, I've learned what to get and what's better at the taco trucks. Speaking of eating here from day 1, the first time I came in, they didn't have their debit card system set up yet, and it was cash only. I didn't know this when I ordered, and kinda embarrassingly told the cashier I only had 2 bucks in my wallet so I'd come back some other time. He told me that was fine and let me have my order anyway. THAT is customer service and how you get repeat customers- hope all you business owners that publicly (and privately) BLAST your customers take note. Anyway, as far as what to order... I'd stay away from tacos and burritos here, they're kinda boring and you can get them at any taco truck. My personal favorites are the sopes, huaraches, and (surprisingly) the quesadillas. I'm not a big beans and rice eater, so I stay away from the larger combination plates. Oh, I forgot to mention that the prices you see are the prices you pay- tax has already been figured into the price. Nothing cleaner than just handing over a $5 bill and walking away ;) Would I recommend you dropping whatever you're doing and coming way the fuck out here? No, probably not. It is however, literally the definition of 5 stars- "as good as it gets" around this part of town.

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    4 years ago

    so good my friend told me about this place and it was yum definitely go and order from here :)

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    8 years ago

    This place can use some help in the prep work. Food tasted good but nothing to write home to Mom about.

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    9 years ago

    Fresh, hot and homemade. Give this place a try. Excellent chicken burrito. Terrific service.

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    11 years ago

    Fresh food. They prepare it fresh, wtf more do you want? Don't want to spend all night in the john, come here.

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    Enchiladas Michoacanas! That's all I need stepping into…read morethis restaurant. My sister introduced me to this place, and I'm actually waiting on her to come back to visit so that we can take another trip back together (it's been a minute)! It's got diner vibes to me. Booths, seats at the front counter facing the kitchen, and a few more tables in the center. It's not the most aesthetic restaurant but... it's on the corner of Blackstone & Dakota-- lol I didn't expect it to be. Friendly staff. Great chefs. Service is always good/quick. We've never waited long to have our orders taken or to receive our food. Now... those enchiladas! They're the closest thing to the type of enchiladas my best friend's mama makes (she's from Michoacan)-- she makes the best, most authentic Mexican food! SO, when I can't get them from her... I know where to go. They are cheese enchiladas-- served with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and sour cream.. sprinkled with cotija cheese. They also come with some bomb potatoes and your choice of chicken or steak-- we always go steak. Sooo good and the flavors are always on point! + They give complimentary chips and salsa-- very good. We use that same salsa for the enchis. Pair it with a crisp coke, chef's kiss! If it wasn't obvious, it's a yes from me. This little hole-in-the-wall family-run business needs more recognition!

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