My girlfriend and I decided to try Tacos Y Tortas Chalio's after she mentioned they had great…read moredrinks at reasonable prices, and overall we had a good experience. The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout service. There isn't a host stand, so you simply walk in and let them know whether you're ordering to go or dining in. The dining room was comfortable. It wasn't the coolest restaurant temperature-wise, but it wasn't uncomfortably warm either. The highlight of the visit was easily the michelada. It came with chamoy and Tajín on the rim, a tamarind straw, shrimp, cucumber, and a lemon wedge, all seasoned with Tajín. The presentation was excellent, and more importantly, it tasted fantastic. It's easily one of the better micheladas I've had in the area. For food, I ordered a vampiro with asada along with tacos featuring chile verde, carnitas, al pastor, and asada. The vampiro was different from the ones I've had in Mexico, but it was still very flavorful and came loaded with beans, meat, cilantro, and onions, plus grilled onions and a pepper on the side. The tacos were also very good and came with grilled onions, peppers, and lemon wedges. My girlfriend ordered the mixed molcajete with avocado on the side. The portion was huge, and there was enough left over for another meal the next day. Everything we tried was flavorful and well prepared. The biggest issue during our visit was service, though I don't think it was the fault of the employee working the floor. It appeared there was only one person handling the front of the house while also making drinks, taking orders, delivering food, and managing takeout customers. Once a few tables filled up, it became obvious she was overwhelmed. For example, when we ordered our first round of drinks, I also requested waters for the table that never arrived. By the time our food came out, I had finished my michelada and had nothing to drink while eating fairly spicy food. I had to walk up and request another drink and water multiple times before receiving anything. The employee was always polite, but it felt more like a staffing issue than a customer service issue. Another thing that stood out was the number of flies around the dining area. It wasn't enough to ruin the meal, but it was noticeable enough that better fly control would improve the experience. Overall, the food and drinks were excellent, and that's what ultimately carries this review. With a little more staffing, better fly control, and slightly cooler indoor temperatures, this place could easily be a five-star experience. As it stands, I would still gladly return and would recommend it to anyone looking for good Mexican food and excellent micheladas in Visalia.

Today is just not Taco Tuesday, it is Cinco De Mayo. What better way to enjoy the day with Tacos…read moreat Chalios. My favorite here are the Chili Verde Tacos. Their big chunks of Pork with a delicious sauce are irresistible. Most of the time I dine here,,I always order it. Be sure to also order a large refreshing Jamica to quench your thirst. At Chalios, you never need to worry about getting here before closing time as they are open 24 hours.

Not good. Like at all. $15 poorly made cocktails that arent served in the right glasses or even…read morehave the correct ingredients. All of the "sushi" rolls are different combos of cream cheese, rice, and meat. Hot Cheeto dust on a couple of them to boot. That's...not sushi. One star for marlin tacos and the chips and salsa they bring to the table. Pass.

Went last Friday for the first time and didn't want red meat, so I ordered some tacos gobernador…read morewith no mayo‑chipotle sauce since I'm allergic to eggs. They are basically grilled shrimp tacos with cheese. The server was nice and accommodating, and I didn't have to wait long for any requests I did. Really appreciated that. The tacos themselves were delicious and pretty big -- I should've asked for three instead of four because they were bigger than your normal taco. They came with sautéed onions and green jalapeños on the side, plus a good green salsa. The salsa tasted fresh, which is a big deal; sometimes you can tell it's been sitting in the fridge a while, but not here. The tacos also had fresh avocado which I loved. As far as the restaurant itself, I went on a Friday and it wasn't busy at all. The price was reasonable unlike other mexican restaurants on the same street which overcharge for mediocre food. What I'd change next time: more salsa and more limes. I wanted that extra kick so the flavors would mix into an even better bite. Still, the tacos were good, fresh, and enjoyable all around. Would definitely come again.

All the workers were nice and the food was good too. We were the last table and they didn't rush us…read moreout. Definitely will be back had a nice time there. Margaritas were good too

THE VERY BEST MENUDO! Love this place so much! I've been coming for years and the quality of their…read moredishes has not gone down at all. From their menudo (that I love) to their quesadillas, everything is just so delicious. Staff is so friendly and they always make you feel like family. They have a few arcade machines and a jukebox so it is just great for the whole family. Can't wait to be back! Good for dates as well as big groups

Great food, family owned, and fast service. It's a nice place with delicious food. The owners are…read morealways welcoming. We have not been disappointed yet. Give them a try. Daily specials! The ambiance is simple and clean.

Had ordered my food on line and it said it would be ready in 20 minutes gave them 40 and my food…read morewasn't ready still upon arrival. The restaurant was dead, I was the only one there. So no excuses to why my food was t ready! As I came in I didn't know that the person who was eating at the table and dogged me was the cook! As she went to go and prepare my food I didn't see her wash her hands! Thank God I only ordered 2 tacos cuz I did not eat them! Customer service was bad and they are extremely rude! No wonder it's always dead! Never again! 0 stars

We were at an event and Mariscos taco truck was serving up some great tacos! I had both kind of…read morepork and spouse ordered the chicken. Both were hardy and delicious!

I would say the food is ok. The restaurant is very clean and the service is great. I just think…read morethat Chile verde burritos are better elsewhere. I think if I ever came back I would get the carne asada torta.

The service was bad. Male waiters attitude was rude and even removed my plate before I was finished…read moreeating assuming I was done. It felt as if he didn't want to be there and never checked up on us. Food wasn't the best either.

Had the fajita quesadilla, flavor was great and fresh!! Service is family friendly and…read moreprofessional. To be honest everything looks good on the menu. Hey also have pretty good salsa which is really important at Mexican restaurants. I would recommend and definitely come back for more!!

Great food Always Service is great and the ladies there are…read moreso friendly My tacos were bomb and the menudo

This place is definitely a hole in the wall type of restaurant the food is divine and the customer…read moreservice is amazing as well! Highly recommend the birria plate and the shrimp tacos

I knew this place when it was El Presidente and I knew that it had closed. The land lord that owns…read morethe property is a friend of mine and wanted to meet me here. Like another customer stated that it had a funky odor and it was covered with bleach smell was true on my first visit and after talking with the owner of the restaurant, the menu sounded like it was worth coming back. I came back a second time and the owner recognized me and greeted me and directed us towards our table. There was no odor this time and it is an older establishment that actually was a house at one time. If you sit in the back area you can still see the crown moldings of the living area. We ordered the Marlin Empanadas- there is 4 to an order ($12). I wish I cut one so that you can see in the picture that it definitely is Marlin. Marlin is red flesh and I've fished in Cabo San Lucas and caught marlin and it's not the best flavored fish as it is dense and very oily. This definitely tasted like I remembered the last time I caught a marlin! Still this was good as I don't see marlin on the menu much so I usually order shrimp empanadas. We ordered Cooked Seafood Molcajete- Shrimp, octopus, crab, fish, and mussels. It came out boiling hot and I'm going to post video of the clay pot so you can see that it comes out hot from the kitchen!! Ordered a side of whole beans and homemade corn tortillas. Yes they do have homemade corn tortillas here and I definitely recommend! They also have a Tomahawk steak served with shrimp ($75) that I hear is a good seller!! Come support this restaurant! It's located on North Sante Fe and away from most businesses so you don't know it's there or has re-opened like I did!! Quality is good and everything had good flavor!

I'm very disappointed with my recent experience on 6/29. During our lunch visit, I placed a to-go…read moreorder for an "El Limonero" (fish ceviche) tostada along with our dine-in meal. When we arrived at my family member's house in Shafter and opened the container, the entire lime juice had leaked into the bag, and what was left was basically just a tiny portion of cucumber and avocado--definitely not a complete order. How was this almost $20 ($15 + Svc fee) I immediately took a photo and called the restaurant. Our server, Adriana, asked me to text the picture to the # I was calling +1 (559) 830-4004 so the manager could approve a refund. I did exactly as instructed, and they did respond after reviewing picture and said they would issue refund... but despite following up multiple times, no one ever processed my refund or even responded. Considering how expensive the food is here (plus added service fees), it's really disappointing to be treated with such unprofessionalism. All I expected was accountability and a resolution for an order that was clearly incomplete. Unfortunately, the lack of communication and customer care has left a very negative impression, and I don't plan to return.