Los Panchos

Some say, the salsa was the best. The food is good for Mexican but to me lacked some flavor. The…read moreservice was excellent, super nice and friendly. We stopped here before heading into Sequoia National Park. The bathrooms are clean and there is a patio if you have a furry friend with you. Also across the street is a park in which you can walk them around.

I loved the food, the quesadilla was delicious. The service was great and we were greeted with a…read moresmile. I will come back again soon.

The drink is great and services and food is amazing.

Enchiladas Beef and Chicken

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El Nuevo Tlaquepaque

3.4(37 reviews)

0.3 mi

Supreme Nachos? Or Hamburger Helper? Couldn't tell the difference... the supreme burrito was plain…read more Looks & taste like they just melted cheese on top of burrito and nachos. No tomatoes, no sour cream.. how can you call this a supreme plate. All around disappointed.

Ordered a taco salad with carne asada. It was almost all lettuce, with some foul smelling ground…read moremeat. I ate 4 bites just trying to stay positive but kept feeling nauseated. When the waiter approached asking if everything was good, I kindly told her there was something wrong with the meat and it smelled and tasted rotten. She said she had just had some and it was Good. She took the plate away and she didn't return. When I walked to the counter to pay, she charged me full price for both meals And Didn't offer to deduct or trade out for another dish or compensate in any way. I left the expected amount for the tip and walked out knowing I would never return.

This has a kick! You might like, but take a nibble first and wait.

My wife's salty fish fillets. The breading was undercooked.

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Watery Gucamole and stale chips.

Baja Mex

4.1(38 reviews)

0.5 mi

So, let's chat! Are you into breakfast burritos? Oh man! Okay let's go for a deep dive!…read more This is a small shop located on a street that gives off Main Street vibes in a small town. The ambiance is like a hole in the wall, but do not judge a book by its cover. The service is fast too! So, onto the goodies. I ordered the carnè asada burrito with both red and green chili. It had beans, rice, and cilantro inside! You can also request for cheese. The burrito had authentic Mexican flavors! Unlike the typical Karen burrito from California tortilla. I loved the spicy notes, the savoriness of the ingredients, and also the generous portions! I definitely will be back to try more burritos! This was a great breakfast to start my day.

Best carne asada tacos, carne asada nachos in town. This is our go-to for tacos. Meat is tender and…read morefresh, tortillas are always warm and fresh. They will add or remove sides to your taste. The service is friendly and fast and we have never been disappointed. Nice little outside tables for good weather.Easy access in downtown Exeter.

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Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito

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Bean and cheese burrito

Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.0(73 reviews)

0.3 mi

I had the shrimp ceviche which was so delicious (surprised me). It was lonely but food was…read moredelicious!

Vallarta sits in downtown Exeter, and when I walked in, the place was empty. No customers the…read moreentire time I was there, but the room looked nice, Spanish paintings on the walls, music filling the quiet space. The waitress met me fast, dropped menus, chips, and salsa. The chips and salsa were the best part of the entire visit. The salsa was full of flavor, full of aroma, with a spice that hits and fades just right, pulling you back in for another bite. I'd buy a tub of it without hesitation. I saw a daily special, two enchiladas with rice and beans, and ordered that along with a strawberry wine margarita, mostly out of curiosity. When it arrived blended, I expected a sangria‑tequila hybrid. Instead, it tasted like nothing. Just cold, blended liquid with no real identity. Before I could figure it out, the food hit the table, fast. Less than five minutes. The rice and beans had no flavor. Salt helped, but only a little. The tiny salad on the plate didn't add anything for me. But the enchiladas were solid. I got them with ground beef, and the red sauce was flavorful, the beef seasoned well. Pico de gallo on top isn't my thing, but once everything blended together, I ate it up. I tried the margarita again mid‑meal. This time I could taste a faint wine note, like a very light blended sangria. Not something I'd order again, but definitely an experience. Honestly, Vallarta shines in two places: the salsa and the enchiladas. If they ever decide to serve proper sangrias in a few flavors, I'd come back just for that, and a basket of chips with that salsa.

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2 enchiladas, rice and beans

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Dining and counter

La Cabana

4.4(31 reviews)

0.4 mi

Very friendly staff, food so good, excellent service. We come to Exeter 3 times a year visiting…read morefamily and look forward to eat a La Cabana restaurant.

Delicious food with portions big enough to split! Very clean interior and well-maintained…read morerestrooms. When we arrived we were the only people in the restaurant, but so long as that doesn't bother you, it is worth a visit! We had the quesabirria as an appetizer, which was very tasty. The appetizer was huge, which I feel justified the price ($16). For dinner, we split the two enchilada combo with rice & beans, which was also enjoyable. The green sauce was spicier than expected but overall we both were happy with it! Again, enough to split, so I felt the price was justified ($16). The only item we tried that I did not feel was justifiably priced was the churro and ice cream dessert. I've had fresher churros and ice cream from a local food truck for almost half the cost, and unfortunately the dessert just left a lot to be desired for the $13 cost. The churros were fairly hard and the ice cream had ice chips throughout; I'm guessing it's not a frequently ordered dish. Flavor was great, but for $13 I would have expected better quality. All in all it was a satisfactory visit and I wouldn't be opposed to coming back!

Outside La Cabana restaurant

Carne Asada Dinner

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Los Arbolitos

3.5(61 reviews)

3.4 mi

Good food. Perfect location to watch potential car accidents cuz it's right on the corner and some…read morecars just buzz on thru the 4-way stop. Wide variety of American and Mexican food for breakfast and lunch. Definitely stopping again on our way thru town from camping in Sequoia National Park.

Found this place through fate! 2 years back in the midst of the pandemic, my friends and I we're…read moredriving back from sequoia national park back to our Airbnb and stumbled upon this place by chance. The restaurant was closed at the time as it was night time, but we were attracted by the bright lights of the food truck! We enjoyed the tacos and horchata and have been raving about it since. Knowing we'd be in the area once more on another sequoia trip, we knew we had to re-visit. Our Airbnb was located in Visalia and it looks like they have another location there as well, however, after calling, I confirmed that it isn't the exact same menu and it's owned by different brothers. Knowing this, I knew I had to go back to the exact location we went to last. This time around, I opted for 2 carne asada tacos and 2 Al pastor tacos. The tacos each come with raw finely chopped onion, pico de gallo and guacamole, with perfectly grilled onions and jalapeño on the side. The carne asada meat was perfectly cooked per usual and it had a delicious smoky flavor and the al pastor was just as delicious! Horchata - not too overpowering and perfectly sweetened. If I ever find myself in central cali, I'll be back in a heartbeat! Also, please note that the truck names tacos way is the same exact food as the restaurant called Los arbolitos, the restaurant just has an expanded menu.

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Los arbolitos #4 in Exeter Ca

Taqueria Tooleville

4.8(27 reviews)

1.8 mi

Amazing al pastor tacos & we added avocado! They were plated with roasted jalapeños and onions,…read morealong with pickled jalapeños and carrots! Wow what a treat!! Too bad we were just driving through!!

1. Friendly service 2. Good Aguas Fresca…read more3. Homely 4. Good food: Yummy torta & Enchiladas 5. Breakfast all day 6. Kid's menu

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Menu above counter

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Monets Wine Bistro

4.3(391 reviews)

0.4 mi

Everything Amazing Very special place if you are wanting…read morefriendly, great service, personable Great food, special events... can't say enough about our experience there. Never a disappointment!

Loved the food, ambience and service. We used to go frequently but it was the first time in ages we…read morewere back in the area so we definitely wanted to stop by. Great wine selection. Make sure you save room for one of their speciality desserts all made by their chef.

There's a wider shot of the inside.

Raspberry opera layered cake

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Dozzy

3.0(13 reviews)

0.7 mi

I went in there trying to throw this place some business... I tried opening the door and this one…read moregirl saw me but did not even come to say hi or anything !! She didn't even open the damn door ! It said open and nope! She sure seemed to enjoy ignoring me, I even called when she was in there

This is one of my first stops when I come to visit family…read more (I go a little overboard and order way too much, but it is only because everything is so good!!!) Not sure why the reviews are not so great... my advice, ignore it and enjoy!!

"Spoon"

Outside Dozzy shop

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10 years ago

Exeter, CA Los Ponchos I did my review on Los Panchos it is a great place to eat and have a family dinner. They have great waiters and awesome food. Also, they have really clean bathrooms. It's really cheap for the amount of food you get. I consider you check it out and watch you will love it. read more

Blanca V.

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6 years ago

Great service and food. The waitresses are always so kind and attentive and the food servings are large and priced well.

Mr G.

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8 years ago

Bad service. 1 hour wait for my food. Also served the wrong food last time I eat here

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