AUTHENTIC, HOMESTYLE TASTE…read more I was sold on this shop, from the moment I tasted the chips and salsa. I've learned from my travels, that a restaurant that puts effort into the free chips & salsa, will put effort into their main course as well. As Albert Einstein said, "someone who is careless with the small matters cannot be trusted with the important matters." When my mains arrived (quesabirria taco, chicken taco), they were amazing. Meats were perfectly seasoned and tender. I can tell this is a shop that caters to the Latino crowd and not white folks, so the taste is spicy and authentic. With nothing held back.

4 stars for yummy food and 1 star off for wait time. If they say 15-20 mins, it's actually 30 mins…read more Inside is cute with the hard carved chairs. Small spot but cozy.

5 stars solely for the French toast! I don't typically order French toast because most breakfast…read morespots make it with thin toast, dip it in some egg wash, throw some cinnamon sugar on it and charge $20 for it. This was the same price but SIGNIFICANTLY more worth the price. Thicc toast, caramelized bananas -- this did not need syrup! Would come back expeditiously for this French toast. If you have a sweet tooth... this is your kinda breakfast. Service was prompt, we had a very large party so the food took a bit to get to us but we were taken care of. We were told they were short staffed with one person still in training, so with all things considered it was still great. Seemed like there was only one experienced server on shift for the duration of our time there cuz he was everywhere lol. It was a birthday! So they came out with sparklers and shots lol like bottle service. Great vibes overall.

1 Star - Disappointing Experience at El Don Cocina and Cantina…read more We came to El Don Cocina and Cantina on a Friday night around 9 PM. Mind you, my boo had already warned me about the bad reviews, but I wanted to stay optimistic and give this place a fair chance, especially since he lives in the area. This restaurant kept popping up on my Instagram, so I was curious to try it out. We didn't get seated until almost 10 PM, which I was willing to understand because it was a busy Friday night. Honestly, I was mainly excited to see their Halloween decorations and try their special Halloween drinks. Unfortunately, the drinks never arrived, even after ordering them twice! The restaurant isn't even that big, so I found that especially disappointing. Maybe we just had bad luck with a confused server who seemed to neglect his tables and lacked basic customer service skills. Either way, this turned out to be one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. I completely understand that restaurants get busy, and I'm always willing to be patient. All I wanted was to enjoy a nice night out, have some good food and drinks, and experience the Halloween atmosphere. Instead, we waited almost an hour for our food, which was just okay. By the time we finished eating, the restaurant was already closing. And a heads-up: Google says they close at midnight, but our experience was that they were closing at 11 PM. Keep that in mind if you're planning a late-night visit. Would I come back? Absolutely not. Driving almost an hour from Sacramento to Lathrop just to have this kind of experience was not worth it. Unfortunately, the hype on Instagram didn't match the actual experience. I really wanted to like this place, but this was a hard pass for me. Good customer service matters just as much as the food, and sadly, this place missed the mark.

The place is great! The food is amazing, from breakfast to dinner! The staff is on point never…read morewaited for a drink or food! Have nothing but positive remarks for this place!! The place is great! The food is amazing, from breakfast to dinner! The staff is on point never waited for a drink or food! Have nothing but positive remarks for this place!!

We roll through Lathrop several times a year for visiting family and the Stockton Ports. We…read morenormally stop by the Lathrop Food Truck spot, but we don't feel like walking through 90 degree heat. The wife seen this place from the freeway a few times passing by. So we have decided to stop by. Great menu and options this location has! TVs, full bar and tons of food and drink options! I got the Breakfast Molcajete is BOMB! This is full of flavor and meat options! But what got me was the tortilla chips, chewy and soaked with the enchilada sauce! Oh I never knew I needed this! We stopped by again the next week coming back through Lathrop! This is a great Mexican food spot when it's too hot to eat outside! The service was wonderful and friendly. Stopped by the table at all the right times for refills and requests. Will be back again!

This is my go-to spot when I want something quick to eat! They make great quality food, the service…read moreis always friendly, and they're fast, even when they're busy. The location is super convenient, which makes it even better. I keep coming back because the food and service are consistently excellent(: ¡Muchas gracias a todos los que están en el truck!

We ordered the keto taco, taco tequilero and the nachos. I didn't love the pastor (but I also…read moredidn't like it... this just wouldn't be my go to for it if I had a craving). Both tacos were fairly good and the nachos I really liked that it's actually melted cheese and not the nacho squeeze sauce. The nachos came stacked with the ingredients but the chips themselves were just okay. Overall the meat just didn't have the flavor I was hoping for (though not bland at least). This is a place I'd give another shot if passing through and more of a 3.5 than a 3- just not something I'd go out of my way for.

This is our go-to Mexican restaurant now. If you're a volume eater, go here!!! They have high…read morequality food at a high quantity (the plates are HUGE). Everything is priced very reasonably, too. Food: Two enchiladas with carne asada: 5/5 -- I prefer the salsa verde, but you can do red or both! Their big plates come with rice and refried beans. Bean dip: 5/5 -- I could come here just for this! Warm refried beans with crema, queso fresco, and salsa verde. Chips & Salsa: 5/5 -- Some of the chips are nice and puffy, which is a fun and different texture as you go through the basket. I always ask for extra salsa to eat with my meal! Service: Our servers have always been friendly and attentive! Ambiance: They play a mix of different Latin music, and they don't blast it through the speakers. The decor is cute and their bathroom is always clean!

I thought I'd get some lunch to go. Ordered what I wanted…read moreplus the drink. I asked if I can get a couple of slices of Limes or lemons with my burrito that I had ordered at the counter.... The front counter lady said it would have to be an extra cost for a couple of slices of lemons or limes.....I asked her to run that be me again. She said it will coast extra for slices of limes or lemon. She said that Is their rule...it blew my mind That asked for limes for Mexican Food At charge . That was Greed and lacked any customer Satisfaction for 2 slices of lemon or lime. It is common practice that all Mexican Latino restaurants, taquerias, That serve Mexican food will Not charge for 2 slices of lemon or lime Cmon el Jardin you lost a good customer Over charging for lime slices...unbelievable It's the point of them just being greedy . Also on all Honesty el jardin manteca is priced way over the top for average Mexican food. !

We decided to have a Hot Cheetos Day and this truck pretty much carries it all. Sad I didn't get to…read moretry the Hot Cheetos burger but I guess that means I need to come back! I really enjoyed the tacos and the burrito, their steak fries were good too, I just favored more of the other 2 items We had suggested no to certain toppings which I asked to be on the side for me but I think next time without my cousin there, I will enjoy it with the toppings on next time for sure. The wait for the food wasn't bad at all. My cousin said the meat was a bit too salty for her but I liked it very much. We were lucky to snag a table close by and ate there. Some leftovers came home but was finished with it the next day I can't wait to come back Packing here gets crazy and it's a one way pretty much. We did come during an early evening and close to the weekend so probably why it was very busy yet I noticed it usually is busy here most of the time. So many food trucks to choose from but the hot Cheetos items really hit the spot here. I honestly think everyone should try a Hot Cheetos day like us. We shared among the 4 of us and the prices are very reasonable. Even to enjoy solo because if you end up with leftovers, you have another day to enjoy again

I had some of the tacos here one chicken& steak. Probably some of the best tacos in town that ive…read morehad considering the chicken had so much flavor. Im weird and dont like my steak chewy & fatty (i know i know, the best part) so I did prefer the chicken over the steak. Loved the salsa, but the red one was too spicy for me and I can handle a little kick. Would recommend trying this place out!

First time here,came because of reviews. The place was…read moredelicious. I will be back I ordered 4 tacos of different meats. The size of tje tacos where awesome. Also the burritos arw huge. Didn't get a chance to try themuendo but I seen alot of people eating it. I do recommend to eat here.

The food is disgusting!!!! Not recomend this place…read more Also service is super akward instead of gretting the coustumer the girl just looks at you hella confused...

This little place is a favorite! Always like coming home. Mama cooks right there in front of you…read moreand all is homemade. I had the Caldo de Rez which is available on weekends. Hubby had huevos con chorizo, his favorite. Elizabeth is owner with her mom and they serve you like you are family! It's a hole in the wall, but the food is great. Be aware it can be hot if it's a hot day. Not sure if the air works. It was overcast today and the fans were on so it wasn't bad, but on a hot day be prepared. We will be back!

The food is fresh, well presented, tasty, and perfectly prepared for max taste. I ordered…read moreenchiladas Rojas with sunny side over eggs. They hit the nail on the head with me. It was what I have been chasing for sometime now. The service was warm and professional . The dinning area is a bit dated but, very very clean and orderly. The menus and tables are all super clean, no stickiness at all. The bathrooms are clean and well attended. They have $1.00 tacos every Tuesday. This is going to be my go to when I want to eat out for breakfast. PS. The Coffee was very good.

The employees were all very nice. The salsa bar had several good options and all tasted fresh. The…read morechips were tasty. Unfortunately I paid $26 for the Al Pastor plate and was not thrilled because the meat was a bit dry and the rice and beans were room temperature at best.

I am discussed with business that do not have people that do not speak English…read more 3 times my orders are wrong. I ordered crunchy tacos to come home to soft tacos. I will not return The orders were printed correctly and 3 times in a row they failed You lost a long time customer.

Can't believe this place is only a 3 star?…read more Drinks and food were great and awesome service !!! A+

I've been a regular at Las Casuelas in Manteca for a long time, so this isn't coming from someone…read morelooking for a reason to complain. The food and the spot are why I keep coming back. But the recent changes to the Monday/Wednesday happy hour tacos caught me off guard. The deal now requires everyone at the table to buy alcohol, not just one person -- and the tacos themselves have gotten smaller, too. I don't really have a problem with the alcohol policy itself; that's pretty standard for happy hour. What got me was the service. I sat at the bar for nearly 20 minutes and the bartender ignored me the whole time -- no greeting, no heads-up about the new policy, nothing. Had someone just told me, I would've sat in the dining room from the start. No signage, no note on the menu, no acknowledgment at the bar. All around, a disappointing experience. I'll probably still be back -- back to my usual fajita salad -- but good things can't last forever, I guess.