My red snapper was good, just a little on the dry side. Could have used a bit more seasoning…read more The service was fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. We love places that make you feel you've stepped back in time. Very homey vibes. Will definitely return if we get the chance.

Wow finally found a delicious Steak in Merced! My family & I are in town visiting for my mom's…read morebirthday. By her recommendation we came to try it out tonight. We ordered filet mignon with baked potato & veggies, New york strip with mashed potatoes & veggies & Chicken piccata with veggies. Everything was full of flavor. Filet mignon was perfectly seasoned & tender. My carrots in my veggies were hard and dry. But that would be the only complaint. I however had enough delicious food on my plate to not care about missing out on carrots. My son ordered the kids pollo asado( grilled chicken) with rice & beans. Delicious. Wine is a generous pour. Service was friendly, attentive & all orders came out correctly. Restaurant was clean and country decor. Will definitely be returning to try out the breakfast & Mexican food.

5 Stars - Amazing Food, Delicious Flavors & Outstanding Customer Service!…read more Our experience at El Palmar Taqueria in Merced was absolutely wonderful! From the delicious food to the exceptional customer service, everything exceeded our expectations! We ordered the carne asada with extra onions, Camarones a la Diabla, and a cevichelada, and everything was absolutely delicious! The food was packed with authentic Mexican flavors, the portions were generous, and the presentation was great. You can definitely taste the quality and care put into every dish! What made our experience even more special was the outstanding customer service! Everyone was friendly, welcoming, kind, helpful, and easy to talk to. I especially want to recognize Perla, who truly went above and beyond with her kindness and hospitality. She consistently checked in on us, made sure we had everything we needed, and even took the time to interact and talk with my daughter, who is just about to turn one year old! As a mother, those small but meaningful gestures truly touch my heart. Perla didn't just provide excellent service; she made us feel genuinely welcomed and valued as a family. Her patience, kindness, and beautiful personality did not go unnoticed! It's not every day you encounter someone who takes such pride in providing heartfelt customer service. Perla truly deserves recognition for going above and beyond! Great food, amazing flavors, generous portions, and exceptional hospitality! We will definitely be returning and highly recommend El Palmar Taqueria to anyone looking for delicious Mexican food and a family-friendly dining experience. Thank you, Perla, for making our visit extra special! Keep up the amazing work!

Red tacos are the best! With delicious consume dipping sauce, I will fist fight Mike Tyson for…read moresome of that! Fast service and friendly staff is also appreciated. Never ate there but it looks nice. I think there used to be a pool room but maybe that was long ago. Tight parking lot. Get creative. Get red tacos!

Food was okay but my server/ service was amazing. I think her name was charisma ( bad memory). but…read moreshe was so attentive and on point! Her alone makes me want to come back with the family.

Me and my family had dinner here recently and this place seems like a very popular spot. As soon as…read morewe walked in we were greeted with a friendly face and was seated. It's not a very big restaurant, but when you walk in it seems there might be a private room immediately on the right side of entry, unless it's just a small area to the restrooms. Almost all the tables were taken, but these ladies hustled! As soon as we ordered the service was fast and they did not miss a beat. As soon as my son sipped his last drink, here comes the lady with another drink. I was so impressed with the service here. I watched other tables and she was on top of those tables too! The menu has so much to choose from that I didn't know what to get. I ended up getting a shrimp plate and I was sooo full that I didn't finish my food. They serve pretty good size portions here that I was anticipating eating all my food because I was hungry, but they came out with this big oval sized plate. I would love to come again. Service was amazing, it seems like a family owned business and they are super friendly and welcoming here. If you love Mexican food and you're from this are and don't know where to go, check this place out next time!

Coming from Los Angeles, this burrito was pretty awesome. I got a burrito for 8 dollars carne…read moreasada, and it was super good! The people here are so nice, and the ingredients felt super fresh ! Nothing canned or frozen! It was honestly super good and a good size too . They're open outside every FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY! Coming here to Merced for the UC it was a good refreshment to see this outside Mexican food place ! Highly recommend !

My boyfriend and I went there for a date night. I've been craving oysters and a Michilado for a…read morewhile. Excellent service, great food, low music and atmosphere. We need to go back for some more seafood.

This spot is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was so welcoming,…read morebright, and amazingly clean. The two young ladies working were super friendly and made us feel right at home. The food was beyond delicious, you can really taste the love in their freshly handmade tortillas and flavor packed salsas. We happened to stop by while passing through on a work trip, and the sweetest lady went above and beyond by gifting us two beautiful Mexican flower mugs. Her kindness totally blew us away! We could not be more grateful for the incredible meal and unmatched hospitality. Thank you for making our trip so special, we will definitely be recommending this wonderful place to everyone!

We found a new favorite taco spot! La Taqueria on Main St. These have to be some of the best tacos…read morein town. We split 5 mini tacos for $11 and it came with those thick chips and salsa. Most Mexican restaurants have the thin tortilla chips but on rare occasions you'll find an excellent Taqueria that's got those thick chips, I think they might be flour tortilla chips? The salsa is pretty good, too hot for me. The service is fantastic. The food was on our table in no time. The ambiance is perfect for a little Taqueria. Summertime warming, no ac in here but they have a bunch of fans going. Another heads up, a lot of the menu is in Spanish. Have a plan incase you can't read it. I suggest the 5 mini tacos.

Was seated promptly but then everything was down hill. Waitress was slow and not even professional…read more My sons came out but not mine. waiting for it but nothing. Chips and salsa were stale and cold . My son's omelet was warm at best. Waitress was not attending to our needs.Expensive food and bland tasting .They only take cash all in all a dissatisfied customer Will never return

Another first! Been looking at this place for a while now. Decided to check it out today. Glad we…read moredid. Had some friends come as well. The shrimp on the appetizer menu were Bomb AF! The rest of the food was delicious as well. This is a sports bar, so the music is pretty loud but good. I do recommend you to stop by and grab some dam good sea food. .

Needed a spot to get a quick bite this morning , I got the breakfast burrito with egg , potatoes,…read morechorizo, cheese & beans. It was pretty good , the chorizo wasn't burnt like most places I get it from so that's a plus , potatoes were soft and not hard . The burrito was huge!! & I love how they wrapped it up in the tortilla tight where the stuff inside won't fall out . The tortilla was a little burnt though . But other than that it was good . I was greeted right away btw.

I used to love the bean and cheese burritos from this taqueria, but that was a few years ago. I…read morestopped by tonight for a bean and cheese but it was no bueno. Not sure what happened but something changed. Maybe they put some weird salsa in it because it was spicy. I specifically ordered a bean and cheese burrito for a spice less meal. The service was great. The food was out quick. The ambiance is nice, taqueria decor.

Alejandra you and your brother were very nice. Thanks for making my night away for work so…read morecomfortable! Checking into my hotel room. Needed a beer. Looked up michelada and it led me to you. Your employee that came and chatted after you left was super move! And loved hearing about her life. Thank you. Food was good but I went per my search on Yelp on micheladas Glad I walked over!

I love the food and the people! Ask for red sauce enchiladas spicy:)!! It's all good:) full bar…read moretoo! Grab a michelada or my fav white coffee (vodka and water and lemon) haha enjoy!! Always a good Time at Fiesta!!

This is my favorite tacos/burrito spot in all of Merced. During lunch and dinner it gets wild!…read moreThere's parking in front of the truck and near the side of the Chevron where it is located. They have a couple of tables and chairs if you cannot wait to eat at home. They also take orders over the phone which is convenient. My favorite is the al pastor burrito supreme. The magical blend of spices, sparse--yet delicious chunks of warm pineapple(surprisingly delicious cause I have grown to enjoy this) give you that slightly sweet, savory and creamy flavor with contrasting textures of the meat to cheese, to fresh cilantro and onions ratio. The wonderful support from their salsa makes my taste buds fully invested. Top off every bite with a squeeze of lemon and once that runs out I dare you to bite the pickled jalapeño and squeeze the jalapeño juice over every bite. I enjoy the cabeza tacos as well. They got their stuff figured out and I am a loyal customer. Enjoy! P.s. sorry, no pictures!

They have a wide selection of options. I don't want to recommend this place because it already has…read morea lot of people. I also don't want to discredit their hard work and delicious flavors. This is by far my favorite taco truck. I recommend, asada, pollo, carnitas and tripas. They are usually served with several slices of cucumber and a grilled serrano. Give them a try and thank me later. Yes they take phone orders and debit cards.