A friend and I stopped by for lunch. It's been awhile since I've eaten-in there rather than have takeout food. The table arrangement seems different. It looks more able to accommodate larger numbers of diners. The wood tables are simple, but serviceable. When we sat, one of the ladies gave us menus and gave us time to peruse them. Most of the time, I've gotten the al pastor tacos to go. This time, I ordered an al pastor quesadilla and my dining companion ordered a chicken quesadilla. While we waited for the food, we were given a complimentary small plate with house made chips , beans with queso bits, and salsa. This was very fresh and tasty! The chips were fresh and light, not oily. The beans and salsa, ditto. I also ordered a Pina Agua fresca (fresh pineapple) beverage, which was very good! The food arrived, and both of us fell to devouring our quesadillas. Very delicious! And very filling. Definitely something to order again. The food here is so good that the temptation is to always order the same thing., but exploring the menu is worthwhile, because so far, everything I have tried is excellent. read more

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Our neighbors invited us out to lunch Sunday, August 16, 2026. We had a fantastic time. It's always fun to hang out with them. They had never been here before, but got the recommendation from a friend. Located in Hollywood Park, South of Land Park. Check their hours before you go as on Sunday they are only open till 3pm. Every other day they are open till 7:30pm. Though I'm not sure I would like to be that neighbor after dark, but that is up to you. The car parked behind us was missing its windshield and the truck across the street towing the camper had a windshield, but it looked like a spiderweb. Their parking lot is very small. Many people parallel park on the street. Our friend is an expert at parallel parking. I was impressed. Lalo is part of a strip mall that including a laundromat which they keep 2 spaces open for. That makes total sense as who wants to drag their laundry up the block to take it to the laundromat. That would be so awkward. When we were there those two spaces were vacant. Apparently no one wanted to do their laundry on a hot Sunday Afternoon. As expected after reading several reviews the restaurant is hot. It was about 90 outside and it was very warm and stuffy inside. I'm not sure if they have AC and it wasn't blowing enough or they don't have AC and just relay on fans. They did have a couple of fans blowing, but it wasn't enough. It was so hot that I'm not much of a drinker and I downed a glass of ice water and Horchata. Both were very good. It would have been nice if it were chilled and then they added the ice. Unless you like the heat I suggest you save your visit to the fall or winter. We started off with chips, a spicy salsa and beans. I think they were complimentary, but I'm not sure as we didn't get an itemized receipt. That was a bit confusing as we don't know if they really took off the rice that never arrived. We're totally trusting them that they removed that. Next we received our drink. I ordered the Horchata and they split a large melon fresco, at least I think that's what they ordered. And we had ice water all around that we all drank as it was so hot inside. I enjoyed the iced Horchata. It was very flavorful, though I wish it was colder. I think it was room temperature when they put it in the glass and just added ice. It also helped to calm my mouth on the spiciness. Two of us ordered a two taco plate Al Carte. Beans and rice was not included. One of us ordered a side of rice, but it never arrived. My husband ordered the Chiles Rellenos De Queso. The Poblano Peppers were spicier than I've had in the past in other restaurants. He though thee plate was average, Even the beans and rice weren't standout. He though the beans and rice we had this past Friday at our local taqueria was better. And I thought the Chiles Rellenoes was better at Tower. So sadly we won't be ordering the Chilies Relenos again. I had a Barcacoa Taco, it was only ok. It was over $6 and not worth it. I found it flavorless and the spicy salsa didn't add to the flavor it was just spicy. On the other hand the Al Pastor taco was very tasty.I should have said not to the hot sauce being added to it as it didn't add to the flavor. The Al Pastor was under $4. They were generous on the meat for the tacos. You could easily split the tortillas into two tacos as you got two tortillas with each taco and could made 2 additional tacos, thus I could have had 4 tacos instead of the served 2 tacos. Our friend has the Chilaquiles which was a gigantic portion. The meat was piled on high. The only down side of this dish was it took so long to be served. The rest of us had about finished our meals when he got served. So, poor service on their party. There are so many taco shops and Mexican on restaurants around that there is no need to go to one more then once. Even though we have our local taqueria that we frequent all the time. We probably won't be back unless some other friends really want to go then we'd be all over that. The most important thing is spending time with friends no matter what or where you eat. read more

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This place has gone downhill. I chose to support this business instead of Taco Bell for a simple bean and cheese burrito. I use to love coming here. But how do you mess up a bean and cheese burrito? Came here when it was empty during the week. Burrito kept falling apart and the cheese did not melt so I was biting into a hard cold block of white cheese. It was an older lady and a younger girl that helped me out. I threw away my burrito. Very disappointed how bad this place has gotten. read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Bean and Cheese Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Tacos were so good, liked the salsa on top. The ladies were very sweet and welcoming. I'm not sure if it's a regular thing or if there AC was broken at the time of our visit, but it was very warm inside, they had fans going which gave a breeze and made it a bit more tolerable. Definitely will be back to try more things on the menu, maybe when the weather cools down a bit! read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

The brunch Bunch decided that we would give Lalo's a go, and stopped in at 10 AM for breakfast. The parking lot is almost nonexistent, and if you decide to go, be prepared to park on the street, down the block, or someplace other than in the small parking lot. The main restaurant has an overflow section, and you may end up there like we did. It definitely feels like an annex and not a restaurant. It's essentially a room with tables, chairs, and whatever basic things they need in the back. The wait staff is super busy, and yet they remain super friendly. Because they are so busy, service will feel slow. People traditionally we'll have breakfast/brunch here on the weekends because that's when they serve Barbacoa. Barbacoa can be purchased literally in either a half pound, a full pound or more. It's served on a large plate, with warmed tortillas on top, and a side of fresh onions, cilantro, peppers, etc. served in a piece of aluminum foil. Essentially, you make your own tacos. Some of the gang ordered the Barbacoa, and generously shared a bite. It's cooked well, but frankly, unless you're adding one of the offered salsa to it, doesn't really have much of a flavor. I would've been disappointed how I ordered it for myself. I just wanted to pack a flavor punch. You can order the consume on the side, and it's served in a big huge suit bowl. It's really more of a bowl of clear broth, and for me doesn't really go with the meat. We ordered the Cubana, and the fried quesadilla. The Cubana is by far the winner! If you're going to have breakfast here, get the cabana. It's a steal of a deal, and is a total taste sensation. The role that it served on is light, airy, and is actually the perfect bread for a Cubana. It's not hard, or hard to bite into. There are so many different layers of meat, cheese, egg, and all of it together made for a perfect bite every time, but it was stupendous. The waiter said that their fried quesadilla is the way to go. We ordered it with chicharron, and it was tasty. It was almost like having a super crispy taco with bigger pieces of meat in it. The meat wasn't as savory as I would've liked, but it was perfectly cooked, and overall it was better than a bland quesadilla. The fried aspect of it made it tasty enough to eat. The Agua Fresca, we ordered was a mixture of pineapple and some other items. It was OK, but definitely needed something more for the flavor profile. It was pretty much a weak tasting drink. It also was super expensive. Almost everyone else at the table ordered the Barbacoa and they enjoyed it. It's just not my jam. Again, it would have been if it was seasoned. This is definitely a neighborhood restaurant, and unless you know about it, it's probably not a place that most people would venture to. But if you're looking for an authentic experience, and a pretty decent deal, you definitely should try Lalo's. Remember, try the Cubana you won't be sorry! read more

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I heard about this place through the grapevine when asking for Mexican food recs. As far as the authentic Mexican experience goes, Lalo's embraces it fully. The outside signage lacks pedantic word fonts, the interior walls consist of solid warm colors, and they even have a fenced off pebble area that resembles the yard of a quaint desert home. The al pastor and pollo tacos carry an abundance of flavor that you'd typically expect from an authentic restaurant. I liked how the ones here were served quite dry so by the time I added my red and green salsas, they weren't dripping everywhere. I also tried the chicken tamale; a little too dry for my liking, but adding some red salsa did the trick. This establishment gives a cozy and homey vibe that I would like to revisit when I'm nearby again. Great sit-down place for a group! read more

Amazing tasting food and super friendly staff. Service was quick and super kind. Recommend this spot anytime

Amazing authentic Mexican Food!! Very affordable and will want to go back for more the next day. Sunday's hit different with the Birria and Menudo. Breakfast burritos are on point as well. read more

Amazing food and service! Parking lot is quite small and there's some street parking. We always get the Al Pastor burrito and horchata, both are a must! read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Super burrito with Al Pastor and Cubana in the background. - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place is my favorite for chilaquiles verdes. The coffee is delicious; everything is really good. I have never had a bad meal. I love how everyone is so nice and friendly. It's a small place, and sometimes you have to wait, but no longer than 10 minutes for a table, and it's so worth it. It's a family-owned restaurant, and they make you feel like one of their family members. Trust me, give this place a try, and I'm sure you will fall in love like I did. read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Chilaquiles verdes - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food was amazing and the people were super nice and kind great service I got the super burrito

The service was good they were very friendly. The food was decent. The barbacoa needed more salt and flavor. The tacos were bland and a little dry. read more

Lalos! My friend recommended lalo's years ago but I haven't had a chance to come until recently. My boyfriend and I were craving Mexican food and we wanted to try out different places. The Mexican food scene here isn't great, so we usually go to Stockton for our cravings. Upon arrival, it's right next to an unassuming gas station and the area is a little rough. Don't be fooled though, great food is right through the door! Hands down, one of the best horchatas I have ever had. Good horchata is hard to come by, it's usually too grainy or watery or not creamy enough. Lalo's horchata is fan-freaking-tasting. It was so creamy and perfectly sweet. I could drink a liter of it. Also the price ?! Amazing. I would come here just for my horchata fix. Their al pasta quesadilla is delicious, the meat is seasoned perfectly with bits of pineapple. It goes so well with the cheese and grilled flour tortilla. I have also had their deep fried corn quesadilla but not nearly as good as their grilled flour quesadillas. Make sure to ask for their delicious salsa to go along with your food! Shoutout to their complimentary chips and beans. I dream of those refried beans, it's so flipping good. I can't wait to come back! read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Service wasn't the best because we had to keep asking for things but food was great! Their fruit juices were made fresh to order and that was very nice to see since they also tasted great read more

Food was great. We got barbacoa, consomé, chilaquiles, and quesadillas, all were tasty. Pineapple agua was also very good and the staff was very nice and checked on us multiple times. read more

Lalo's Restaurant - To go - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food is AMAZING, and the service is spectacular. Their employees are super friendly. I love the barbacoa, menudo, pancita, quesadilla de huitlacoche and agua de guanábana. Thank you!!! read more

Their food is very authentic, the fried quesadilla is bomb! My family loved their plates, my father in law loved the fact the meat was tender and not greasy, even the caldo (soup) was not greasy which surprised him, he really loved it. Their agua frescas are so delicious and the melon one definitely gives me flashbacks to my childhood, they make it perfect!! The service was really good, every time we go in they are super busy but they are pretty fast and they make sure to check up on you. It also has a homey feel to it, almost feels like you're at your grandmothers house for breakfast! This place is a must try! read more

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The service here is amazing , so friendly and attentive. The seating is spacious & comfortable. The food is delicious, I had a asada sope . My mom had the quesadilla and they both were outstanding. I love how they serve you beans, salsa and chips. The prices are very reasonable. Stop by and check them out. read more

Great place and full of flavor ! A small hole in the wall but worth visiting ! All the food was hot and fresh full of flavor ! The service was great and fast ! The ladies that work there are sweet and attentive ! I will be returning for more menu options ! Definitely great for family dinners and large group gatherings. read more

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Great flavor in food. I added barbacoa to my enchiladas. It's a must try! They were busy but super accommodating. read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Barbacoa enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Hidden gem! Cheap, gives lots of food Enchiladas: a lil spicy, good even distribution of toppings. I like how its not overrun by rice. Beans look like canned refried beans but they aren't ! Tastes pretty good. They give you 4 large pieces. . Tacos: gave good amount of meat, very filling . Super Burrito el pastor: a lil spicy, very full burrito, well packed read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Taco el pastor and carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Delicious food! I love the barbacoa and everything else was super tasty (i had an al pastor taco and my husband the breakfast burrito). Couldn't even take a picture because we ate it so fast. Service was great, they were super quick and attentive. Will definitely come back again if we are ever in Sacramento. read more

Amazing food! One of the best in the whole Sacramento area. Their Al Pastor is divine, with tons of cilantro and pineapple! Service is fast and the staff is warm and welcoming. Spanish and English spoken. No outdoor seating, but inside is cozy and vibrant. Love Lalo's! read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Al pastor burrito with everything. The best! - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food was average Mexican. Ordered the popular barbacoa and it was dry and plain. Definitely needed the dipping sauces it came with. You have to order tortilla too separately also. It was served on tin foil. And another tin foil came with onions and pickles. Kinda old. I mean they could have used the paper plates that we got to eat with? Not sure why this dish is so popular. Also got a wet burrito with carnitas. That was better but it had burnt crispy rice instead of white. Not sure if that was normal. Also tasted very grainy. But the seasoning and red sauce was good. Also got a deep fried chicken quesadilla. It was nicely flavored and crunchy with a loaded topping of lettuce. The service was horrible. Unfriendly middle age women that didn't seem to care to serve us. Brought our food out randomly so we ate one dish at a time. It was not busy. When i went to pay the old woman didn't speak English or knew our order and didn't have our order slip so i had to explain what we got. A second woman came to help but still couldn't figure it out. Our waitress finally came over and got the my ordered sorted and took my card to pay. When I got the receipt I realized I didn't have to sign or fill in for tip so I asked, "How do I tip?" Waitress said, "cash". I said i don't have cash, that's why I paid with a card. She got annoyed, threw her hands in the air and rolled her eyes. I just waked away. I did find two dollars in my wallet and left it even though even she was rude. Overall, food was fine. Not sure why the reviews are so high for this place. Must be an off day. Oh well. I won't be back. read more

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Omgomgomg!!!! This restaurant is soooooooo amazing!!! We moved from california to New York and that was the very last restaurant we went to and it did not dissatisfy!!! My favorite dish is literally just the beans on the side. They are amazing. It's a nice vibe and authentic Mexican place. The service is good but could possibly be better if they spoke a little more english. I love this restaurant with all my heart soul and being! read more

We got a side of rice and beans, tacos (asada and pastor were my favorites), and horchata. I highly recommend everything I ordered. The service was fast and friendly, and it there are a lot of large tables inside. They have a parking lot but there is also a residential street you can park on. I will definitely come back to try other things. read more

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Uno de los mejores restaurantes mexicanos que he probado, el servicio es muy bueno, amigable, muy amable y sobretodo muy rico, la salsa es algo espectacular, altamente recomendado. read more

Best place to go to when craving for Mexican!! I crave this place once a week LITERALLY. I always order a Molcajete & Carnitas plate. It's always the same quality and it never changes every time I order here. read more

Was craving menudo on a Sunday morning and saw on Yelp that this restaurant was super close to me. The staff is friendly and there's lots of seating within the restaurant. I noticed immediately that a lot of the tables were occupied, but the food came out quick! The menudo was really good and it came with a lot of fresh handmade tortillas. The pineapple agua fresca was also delicious and refreshing. I've been wanting to come back here again, but I've been too busy. Hopefully soon! read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Come on, you guys! Like really? I mean, I haven't even tried any of my other food, but literal first bite and it's thins (partial pineapple when there's already not that much on my torta)? Left a bad taste in my mouth! read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Hawaiian(ish) Torta. - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

This was my first time here even though I have passed the restaurant for years. I finally went after my mother and I were talking about this last time we passed it. Parking is tight, but I was able to find a spot in the parking lot. As I walked up, I thought that the doors were very dark. But I was pleasantly surprised by all the light when I opened the door. I was greeted as soon as I walked the door. There were several groups of people already eating. I was asked if I was eating in ot taking food to go. As I was asked, Imy eyes caught the fresh avocado being cut for someone's order. When I saw that, I knew I was in the right place. I was given time to look over the menu and decided to order an al pastor burrito with everyone and Carne asada 2 enchilada platter. The burrito was huge., so huge that me, my husband, and son were able to eat from it. The enchiladas were good but needed a little more sauce. I loved how friendly everyone was! I will certainly be back ! read more

Lalo's Restaurant - The menu - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Lalos usually always hits . Not the best ive had, but definitely a good place if you in the area.

Decent spot for the price but definitely nowhere near the best around. Good setting and a nice staff. I only had the tacos and they were packed full of meat compared to most place around here but the flavor wasn't favorite. Still a good place to come and have lunch or dinner but I would recommend a combination plate if you're dinning in. read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Marinated pork and asada tocos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Excellent food and excellent service! The staff was super friendly and greeted us immediately upon entering. We ordered the chicken flautas dinner, 2 enchilada dinners and the Carne asada nachos which were fantastic. The flavors were spot on, absolutely authentic and the portions were generous. I definitely recommend Lalo's for delicious, authentic Mexican food. read more

Tried Lalo's for the first time today and loved it! All the meats were so flavorful and delicious! My friend had three tacos with three different meats. They were all great. I got a huarache with carnitas that was delicious and large. I also got a fried quesadilla with picadilla - a seasoned ground beef with potato mixture- that was so good! I don't know what made me order that with all the other meats to choose from, but the seasonings were warm and so delightful. We were so hungry we didn't take pics. I will try to get photos next time - we will be back soon! read more

The outside of place is a indicator of what to expect from food it wouldn't give them justice. Oh boy was I surprised they cook there own beans and rice so refreshing other places skip and you metal can taste in mouth after eating the beans. So many places cut corners hence I get sick afterwards. Nope fresh ingredients no after stomach sickness. read more

Good tacos for sure. A few months back they were $2.50, now $2.75. Good size tacos, good price, it's typically what I get. Once I tried an asada burrito, but it was salty, and I like salty food. It was too much salt though. It was still edible just less enjoyable. Their asada fries are really good. There are a few pleasant woman that operate the place. The inside space is also nice and comfortable. I don't do take out anymore because their tacos are hoooot coming right off that grill and they melt the styrofoam containers they use here. Not healthy! My dumb azz still ate them. But, now I regret those decisions. I wish they had a salsa bar but oh well. They're one of those places that determines which meats get green salsa or red, unless you tell them what you want; that gets old. Overall it's a good place!! read more

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This place is definitely a hidden gem. I came across this place from a good friend of mine who loves this place. Definitely go in a crowd or be prepared for leftovers. We usually get their weekend specials whenever we're there. It's their mocajete and another platter that is definitely (chef's kiss). The mocajete has a hot mixture of cheese, chili pepper, beef, chicken, and chorizo. It can be a little salty but when you eat it with a tortilla, very yum. The other thing we order is pork with tortilla. They also have literally made as you order fresh juices. They come in different sizes but be aware the large is really large. Heard of soursop? They got that juice there! This place gets busy on the weekend so try to go when they open or else be prepared for the wait. read more

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Came back after a long time and I am back to being a fan!!! My recent 3 trips have been perfect and a big plus, they don't seem to have raised their prices!!! I was able to get a burrito, chips w/ salsa and bean dip for less than the cost of a burrito anywhere else. I will continue returning!!! read more

Lalo's Restaurant - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Amazing food and the ladies working were so nice. We found our new favorite place. I am going to let everyone know how bomb it is.