Found this place after visiting a friend in Modesto, and I have to say, Sofias Bar & Grill is one…read moreof the BEST Authentic Mexican restaurant I have ever had, including the entire Bay Area!!!! Everything we had was PACKED with authentic flavors and perfectly made!!! There were so many items on the menu I wanted to order, but only 2 of us and still still ended up ordering 4 dishes. Chips with green and red salsa was very good. Margarita perfectly made!!! Agua Chile with fresh shrimp marinated in a lime juice, green chili sauce, crisp cucumber, red onion, and citrus slices. You can taste the ocean, that how fresh the shrimps were!!! Chile Rellenos with melted cheese-stuffed peppers with green sauce. Absolutely one of the best and the rice and beans were packed with flavors!! Combo Pacifico with tilapia & shrimps with garlic chipotle sauce, rice & beans was excellent. Quesabirria tacos with consommé, one of the best. The meat was tender and juicy!!! I would absolutely drive from the Bay Area to Modesto for this. People in the Modesto area, if you haven't tried you should!!! The service here is no exception, it was GREAT and attentive!!!

This place was OK. The Instagram page definitely makes a team as though it's more of a vibe…read more The bar section is absolutely stunning!! But the plates are not very presentable, not so tasty either. I got the combination of mole Enchiladas with chile Relleno- it was definitely different . It was a creamy white topping. Instead of the typical plate you expect to get. My husband got that fajitas plate, but it seemed as though there were five skinny pieces of chicken and a ton of onions and peppers. Instead of a typical good mix. Tortillas are handmade, and those are pretty tasty! The salsa they bring with the chips is pretty spicy, even for someone who likes spicy food. It's really far from where I am. And I made the drive thinking it was going to be a whole vibe. Unfortunately, we will not be back.

Beer and soda cold ! Waitress very nice and helpful ! I ordered a bowl rice beans salad with steak…read moreI did ask for scramble eggs on top. Love the bowl!!!! My wife taco salad was extremely good ! Very pleased with the food ! Ambiance well done very clean I highly recommend the place

I came here since I had time before the show at the Gallo theater which is across the street…read more Restaurant has a great location. The place nice good music too. When I got here pretty much empty as you can see in the pictures. I went to bar thought I get faster service, but no super slow. I got guava margarita, honestly did not really taste like one & glass for second thought it was a martini. The worst part I paid $17 for it. Now as for food I never got menu so why even bother ordering food at that point. Definitely this is a no go for me.

My go to Mexican joint to get a good plate of food. The taco oaxaqueño de cesina is my staple. It…read morecomes with a green avocado salsa that is soooo good and a nopal (cactus) fresh salad. Memelitas are great. Tlayuda de asada to die for. Them mole nachos are Always great service. I love this place.

I am so happy we got to try a new style of Mexican food. My family and I are from Jalisco and love…read moreall kinds of Mexican food, but Jalisciense food is definitely our favorite. We were on our way home from the 17-Mile Drive and wanted to get dinner before our long drive back. I found Padrino Restaurant on Yelp, and we decided to give it a try. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted and seated. I loved that they provide the table with a pitcher of water, but I do wish it was a little larger. We ordered the kids' food while we looked over the menu. This restaurant is a little more expensive than most Mexican restaurants. A kids' quesadilla was $8 with no sides included. We ordered a side of rice and beans for the kids to share since they were $4 each. My oldest got two fried quesadillas, and my youngest got one regular quesadilla. They don't automatically bring out chips and salsa, but they do offer them. I actually don't mind that because it can feel wasteful to give them to every table when not everyone will eat them. I understand the choice. I ordered the Stuffed Chilaquiles with beef. I loved the flavors. They were definitely different from what I am used to, but still very delicious. The asada was seasoned really well, although don't expect a huge portion of meat. I would give this 4/5 stars. My husband ordered the Enchiladas Rojas with a side of rice and beans (for an extra charge). He did not like the sauce at all because it was more like a dark mole sauce than the red sauce he is used to. I traded plates with him, and I actually liked it. It had a darker flavor than what I am used to, but it was still delicious. I would give this 3/5 stars. My mother-in-law ordered the Green Enchiladas. They were very different--they were more like flautas covered in green sauce. Still good, just not what we expected. I would give them 3/5 stars. I am happy we got to try it, and the service was great. I am just not sure if I would come back again. That may simply be because we are so used to the flavors and style of food we grew up with.

I love this place. I've been here several times. I definitely need to put a photo next time…read more Pros: It's away from the busy part of downtown Walnut Creek so its easy to park without getting charge. They have a big parking lot in the back. Its nicely done inside, clean and the outside patio is very quaint. Although the view is the street and the postal office, its still nice to sit outside on a nice warm day. Service is always warm and friendly. The bartender is always greeting people and the waitresses are always checking on you. The food is great! My husband always orders the trio enchiladas. I normally get the Arroz a la ezkina because it reminds me of a paella. I tried the street tacos and fajita too. Cons Sometimes the arroz can be salty. But I'm sensitive to it so it might be different for others. I still order it over and over again and let them know to go easy on the salt. Last time we were charge for chip refill. That's fine but surprising.

Hold the phone! This is our fourth visit to La Ezkina Grill & Cantina in Walnut Creek, and just…read morewhen you thought it couldn't get any better, they surprise you with something knew and absolutely scrumptious. This Spanish/Mexican restaurant is simply EXCEPTIONAL. It's located across from the Post Office in Walnut Creek, just a short distance from the swanky North Main Street restaurant and bar scene. "Ezkina" is Basque for the Spanish word "esquina" which means "corner," and you can spot the difference the minute you walk in: real cotton/linen napkins on every table - none of the polyester or paper nonsense. Order a drink. Every cocktail is top-of-the-line. My wife had a margarita, and I had a Manhattan. Did the bartender go to Harvard's Bar Tender's School? We savored every sip. We enjoy trying new dishes, so this time I had the Chicken Mole De La Casa, and my wife had the Huitlacoche Stuffed Chicken (Huitlacoche adds sort of a smoky, woody, mushroom, and black truffle taste to the dish). Both were out-of-this-world delicious. AND, as a surprise, they offered an off-menu dessert: Carajillo Bread Pudding (a rich spiked bread pudding with notes of coffee and Licor 43 topped with vanilla ice cream). So the next time you're heading to the Post Office, bring a thirst for something new and visit Ezkina... there's a ton of free parking behind the restaurant. Main Street eat your heart out.

They always make us wait a lot and plus u can't do a reservation bc they don't let that and I feel…read morelike it would be better bc they would have better organization the food is amazing but that's the only problem

Really yummy food, a gem for Modesto! I came for a work trip and barely ate for 2-3 because I did…read morenot like any food. I was very impressed by the food and it's delivery. A very cute spot for brunch, I highly recommend. The watermelon drink wasn't my favorite, but I would definitely try another Mocktail. My waitress was a darling and gave great service. the bathroom was also clean.

Had the tuna tacos with watermelon salad; too hungry to photograph…read more Amazing! My server was exceptional . Classy decor and ambiance Good experience all around

Came back again, mostly because my Amex benefit was expiring in a few days -- but I have to say,…read morethis visit definitely changed my opinion a bit! We came for lunch this time, and the lunch menu was SO much better than what we had for dinner on our first visit. We ordered the taco combination, and the tacos were absolutely delicious! I especially loved that they weren't greasy at all -- just really flavorful and well done. The cauliflower, which I loved the first time, was equally as yummy this time around. So clearly, that one is a repeat-worthy dish! They still have the 3% credit card surcharge, which I'm not a huge fan of, but... oh well. Lunch was free thanks to the Amex benefit, so I can't complain too much! Definitely glad we came back for lunch -- it was a much more enjoyable experience than our first dinner visit.

Actual garbage!! So bad. I got 3 different tacos with 3 different meat. All very dry maybe even old…read moremeat. Got a side of grilled veggies and somehow they taste like I accidentally got perfume/cologne in my mouth....how?? And why?? It is so bad. There is no favor and I would not come back.

I'll start off by saying I'd rate this a 4.5 if I could but ONLY because they DO NOT HAVE BEER!!!…read moreIt's enough to make a grown man cry. The interior is very spartan and nothing to comment on, the temperature was a little on the high side too. So the food will have to do a lot of heavy lifting. That being said the food 100% does. Homemade tortillas that could bring a tear to your eye no doubt the best I've ever had, carmellized onions, lots of meat options, and a pretty good menu. Highly recommend! One of the best Mexican restaurants in Fresno bar none! Oh I forgot to mention, the flan is also out of this world! Please Fuego, get a beer license and you'll be the best!!!!!!!

The best crusted lamb, haven't been disappointed in any thing there except the wait sometimes. One…read moreof my favorite.

I've been here a few times I believe a lot of their dishes and drinks are seasonal so I don't…read moreremember exactly what I ordered. However, everything I've tried so far was 10 out of 10. The overall ambience is very pleasant. My experience with the staff has been very positive. I prefer the chill atmosphere in daytime when it's less busy versus the evening because the bar and restaurant becomes more packed and lively. If that's what you're looking for then I recommend the evening for socializing.

The food was excellent. Our attendant Alma did an excellent job on checking in on us from time to…read moretime and prioritizing our requests and questions. The ambience was cozy and comforting. Highly recommend the place!

Leaving a second review because the service here is amazing every single time we visit! This time,…read morewe were helped by Roberto, who made us feel like family and truly went above and beyond. He was such a joy and provided exceptional service from start to finish. The food was amazing as well! This time, I ordered the green chilaquiles, and they were SO delicious! You can also add your choice of meat, which is a great option. It was my birthday, and since we came in for breakfast, Roberto surprised me with a plate of mini pancakes and a candle. He even had everyone around us sing "Happy Birthday." It was such a sweet and magical way to start my birthday, and it's a moment I won't forget! Thank you so much, Roberto, for making my birthday morning extra special!!! Side note: The music they play is always so fun, and the restaurant is clean, beautifully decorated, and has such a welcoming atmosphere. We absolutely love coming here and will definitely keep coming back!

First off, we found out about this restaurant through social media. We knew eventually we'd want to…read moretry it. Luckily, we were by the mall and made the VERY short 10-ish minute drive. Worth it! Walked into a very quiet, but colorful restaurant with only one other patron inside. The employees were so nice. We were told to pick anywhere, we were brought menus and instantly asked if we'd like anything to drink or if we wanted to look at the menu first... We asked for suggestions and the waitress offered the types of drinks they have. She brought us chips and salsa. The chips were homemade with a perfect crunch. The salsa was fresh, chunky and not spicy. The pepino cone limo aqua Fresca was the best aqua Fresca I've EVER had. Not too sweet at all and was SO REFRESHING. We also ordered an horchata and I was told that was just as good. The food... Where to start. We ordered an empanada and some quedabirria tacos. The empanada was HUGE, deliciously filling with fresh ingredients. It had great flavor. The quesabirria tacos were probably the best we've had. You order the amount you want. They are 5.99 each and oh so delicious. The meat tasted SO FRESH and flavorful. The creamy jalapeño salsa had a NICE kick to it. All meals come with radish and pickled onions as garnish, but eating them with the meal made it even more refreshing and delicious. They need more than one location, but until then we will be back! (Luckily, I heard they do catering.)

Ordered a carne asada burrito with no rice. Carne asada overall had pretty good flavor and texture…read moreto it. Smaller pieces, but very few were chewy so it was cut well. Avocado and sour cream made for a creamy balance to the carne asada and beans. Size wise was solid and for the price of $17 not bad at all. Overall I'd definitely come back 7.6/10