Feeling very fortunate to have found this fabulous spot just off the 152. Whether you're local to…read moreLos Banos, or you drive through on your way to the Coast, La Gloria is worth a special trip! Mel was sweet, helpful, and prompt. She made some recommendations at our request and everything was fresh, flavorful, and made even better by the homemade salsa rojo and obviously scratch made guacamole. I am going to be thinking about the corn empanadas for a long time. One of the better dishes I've eaten in a while! My husband loved his taco Calle con chorizo, taco de manos con carne asada, and his taco birre. He also got the corn side dish that was fantastic. Our daughter was contended with her bean and cheese burrito- definitely welcoming to kids. Everyone else's dishes looked tasty and fresh. We will be back! Thank you, La Gloria! A new favorite for sure!

4 star food and 10 star desserts. I need to bump my rating up to five stars based off of one menu…read moreitem- " The papi churro cheesecake". On our last visit, Norma told us that Gloria owned a bakery in Mexico and handed down the recipes. Unfortunately Gloria is only with us in spirit now. However, Gloria must be resting in peace knowing that her creations are touching hearts and filling bellies. Move over basic ass Cheesecake Factory! There is a new favorite on my cheesecake radar -and that is courtesy of Gloria and Norma. On a side note, can I be adopted in the family?

I'm giving this place 3 stars primarily because of the beautiful atmosphere and the excellent…read moreservice. One thing I loved was the "Feed Me Tacos & Tequila" sign on the wall--it makes for a fun photo opportunity and fits the vibe of the restaurant perfectly. However, the tree branches partially block the sign, making it difficult to get a good picture. It would be great if they either lowered the sign or trimmed the branches so guests could fully enjoy it as a photo spot. Unfortunately, the cocktail was a major disappointment. It looked gorgeous, but it tasted like there was little to no alcohol in it. I'm a lightweight and typically feel the effects of a single drink, but I finished the entire cocktail and didn't feel anything. It was supposed to be made with mezcal tequila but I requested a substitution, so I'm not sure if that change was overlooked. The birria tacos were just okay. They were a bit dry and could have used more cheese for better flavor and texture. The salsa was also very thin and watery, which was underwhelming and didn't add much to the meal. Overall, the ambiance and service were the highlights of the experience, but the food and drinks fell short of expectations

Says they close at 12 and nothing specific about when they stop serving food. Walked in about 10:30…read moretonight and sat at the bar and asked for a menu. Bar tender tells me to wait and makes a couple drinks and then gives me a menu. I asked for a water and the bar tender puts his finger up and tells me to wait again haha. After I looked at the menu for a couple minutes the guy comes out from the kitchen with someone's food and then looks and tells me that the kitchen is closed already. This is the 2nd time I've been here and they've had some lame ass service.

This is my go-to spot when I roadtrip down to SoCal!…read more I didn't realize that I haven't wrote a review for Cotija Taco Shop yet. I've been stopping here every time I go to SoCal these past couple years now. I always stop in Los Baños for Dutch Bros, Cotija, and bathroom break at either Marshall's or Target. Lol This spot has some delicious tacos, nachos, carne asada fries, and more. My most recent visits was with my boyfriend a few weeks ago. We stopped by here on the way to SoCal and back! They do have a few tables outside where you can enjoy your food. There were times when I just took it to my car to eat so I can listen to my podcast. Lol The staff there are friendly, and they have a couple of parking spots too. I've also parked on the street as well in other times that I visited. If you're looking for a solid Mexican spot, you must try this place! :)

One word... DELICIOUS Two words... MUEY BUENO! Got the #3 special, ASADA BURRITO with rice and…read morebeans. And orange Jarritos. Best combo for me!

Just got food from here passing through the town and the staff was super nice and friendly. The…read morefood was also very good. They even did us a favor and warmed up my picky toddler daughter's chicken (not from them) that was very very nice of them. Not to mention they were already closing.

Fresh food. Tacos and burritos are great. The ladies are always super nice. I like that I can order…read moreahead and pick up. Wish the city would let them have the canopies so we could sit on the table and eat there.

It is about time that I give recognition where it is deserved. After my third visit here tonight, I…read morethought I would take the time to say thank you for a wonderful dining experience. I love this restaurant, This is Southwest cuisine done to perfection. Think Chevy's , but with an extensive menu and food that is actually really good. There was nothing I would change about my visit tonight- it was memorable and fulfilling. For starters , we ordered the Margherita pizza. Not quite Southwest , but it works - trust me! The pizza is wood-fired! The cheese , tomatoes and basil are fresh. Oh , and the tomato sauce they use is just right. Seriously, the pizza here rivals some pizza that I have tried at Italian restaurants. I can't wait to try more pizza creations. For my entree, I opted for the chile verde enchiladas covered in a smooth tomatillo sauce. This enchilada sauce was so tangy and the pico de gallo and guacamole topped them off perfectly. The entree comes with Spanish rice and charro beans. My wife opted for the ribeye steak fajitas , and they were fantastic. The steak was marinated well and it was tender. The only thing that could have made this dish better would be homemade tortillas . Espana's serves up high quality food. Everything that I have tried so far has been phenomenal. The service that we receive is always prompt and friendly , and the food comes out fast -but not too fast. Tonight's meal was a five star experience. Please look at the colorful menu items below and make it a point to stop in and try for yourself.

As avid Central Valley Giants fans we have passed through Los Banos annually on our trek to the…read moreballpark. I have a fond core memory as a child stopping on the way home at Espanas for dinner. I remember a big spacious restaurant that had that special ambiance of character that I didn't know existed in the small town. I remember the staff being friendly and the food being quick and consistent of expectations with what I ordered. Fast forward to yesterday, our annual trip to the game, this time with my own boys (3&5). It was getting late on the drive home so we needed to stop for dinner. I told my pops about my memory of Espana's and I wanted to stop to see if it was what I remembered. My expectations were met with exactly the nostalgic memories I had of the place. The ambiance, the staff, and food were all exactly as I remember as a child. It's really nice to have this kind of experience at this day and age where everything is corporately owned, cookie cutter, and rushed! See you again next year!

I went to Esperanza's and they had nothing that I needed to make Pupusa ceviche and tacos drove…read moredown the street to this little joint hole in the wall and they had everything even the chicharrón molido!! amazing. These guys are the best in town. Don't let no big name stores. Tell you any better in the food is popping!!

We stopped here on our way to Fresno and were grateful for the tacos and outdoor seating. When you…read morearrive, walk to the back to order to go and make sure to take a number! The people at the counter move quickly. Be prepared to listen for your number and quickly order in Spanish. There's an outdoor area to sit down and eat food in the shade and a bathroom onsite for customers. The place has a full market too if you need to grab any groceries while there. The food was good but not great, though very fresh. We tried both the chicken and pork tacos.

Good service, except one time a girl was a bit rude, other than that everyone else has been pretty…read morefriendly. Their alpastor is so good. We like that you can pick green or red salsa. Tried their super burritos in the past which are also very good. Decently priced.

My favorite is the habanero tortilla burrito sooooo good. And the service is always on pointread more

Holy burrito Batman! I was driving home from Fresno back to the Bay Area and stopped somewhere…read morefast. Definitely had to eat this once I got home, but worth the wait! The service was easy because I didn't have to get out of my car. If you do want to stop and eat, they have a nice seating area as well. A good stop for sure!

We regularly come here for fish tacos, but today I had an issue and the girl ignored me at the…read moredrive-through for like 10 minutes after which I got frustrated and pulled away and went to the window because she was serving two or three people at the window and another guy that pulled on the other side of the window after me, I walked up and asked her is your drive-through not open and she said no I went over there and you were gone. I just pulled away right now. I sat there for 10 minutes and you were helping the other guy who came after me? I'm very disappointed with that service and I won't be returning.