The food was fresh, and so good. I ordered the menudo. It was super tasty. The tortillas were hand…read moremade-yum. My partner ordered the breakfast burrito. Also good. Good service too. Try it!

I really wanted to love this place. Food was ok, but I ordered chicken enchiladas and the inside…read morewas only chicken. No cheese or anything else. Super dry, unfortunately.

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.

Love having Breakfast there every thing is amazing good can't say enough about the love they put…read moreinto each and every dish they make tacos, enchiladas and Pozole all amazing food

A quaint and popular family-owned restaurant in Tulare touted for serving the best menudo in town…read more Mike and Sophia are husband and wife, the restaurant co-owners, and they handle all the food preparation, cooking (with the help of their son), greeting, and serving. Therefore, they bring all the recipes from home into the kitchen and every dish. I will concur the menudo, a peppery, very flavorful soup made with cow tripe, was delicious. The broth was rich and delicately flavored with chili peppers and the tripe tasted fresh and clean, while cooked thoroughly. Starchy hominy in the soup, along with a choice of flour or corn tortillas, adds to the heartiness of this comforting meal. The lemon wedges, diced onions, and chopped cilantro helps eliminate any traces of the pungent taste and smell of the tripe. I recommend ordering it if you have a palate for offal meats and enjoy soup for breakfast or lunch. The owners told me the other must-try dish is their chile verde - a slow-cooked pork stew in green tomatillo and pepper sauce (salsa verde). It is another traditional Mexican dish that is among my favorites. The meat was very tender as you would expect from the slow-cooked process. There was not that explosion of flavors in the sauce but it was still delicious and I would order it again. I recommend the dish I ordered. The Mexican plate is a combination of meat taco, cheese enchilada, and chile verde. It is served with beans and rice, and warm tortillas for the chile verde. Interestingly, the taco shell was a soft, but deep-fried corn tortilla, giving it a unique crunch and crispy exterior and a soft interior. I liked what they did with the taco shell. It was a fusion of street taco and the Americanized "gringo" taco, complete with ground or shredded beef (or chicken), chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, and diced tomato. The dish needed a little kick from the salsa but it was, nonetheless, an enjoyable, hearty dish. It is a good choice for those who want to try several of their popular dishes. The warm hospitality will make your dining experience even more special. Complimentary chips and homemade salsa with your dine-in meal. The restaurant is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch, open from 9 AM to 2 PM, Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Monday).

Came down from Los Angeles and we enjoyed breakfast at this restaurant. Our server Andrea was very…read morefriendly and efficient. I ordered huevos con chorizo and my husband got the machaca and eggs plate. It was very savory and delicious. Looking forward to returning to enjoy a dinner. The ambiance is nice too. Very clean, vibrant and well maintained. The murals are beautiful as well.

Great food and ambience. The service is good but can be a little slow then they are busy, so…read moreunderstandable. Would recommend this restaurant!

Fantastic service! Get the street tacos, you will not be disappointed. I will be back.read more

I came here today because I was craving a Chile Relleno and I read some reviews that said they had…read morethe best! I got my order to go because I had to run some errands, but the meal was wonderful, just wish they had a two Relleno option, felt like the portion of beans and rice was pretty small, but they were both very good! The service was wonderful and the inside was very cozy and comfortable. I'll be back!!!

Came here on a Sunday. Sundays are karaoke nights. It is a divey type of spot but it's lots of fun…read more Service is great-waitress are really sweet and check in on you often. Mixed drinks were delicious and in a large glass. I ordered the Mar y Tierra sushi, it's basically a Mexican-sushi fusion roll that included shrimp, carne asada, cream cheese, avocado, and spicy mayo. It was delicious! The dj they hire for music/karaoke is very animated and gets the crowd going. Had a blast here with friends.

Kept seeing this place on my social media so had to try it. We had the green aguachiles and mojarra…read moredinner plate. Also ordered a fish taco and it did not disappoint. All food was delicious. Will go back soon!

Staff is always very friendly and the food is SO good. It's just a good all around experience…read more Can't go wrong here.

The margaritas were excellent as was their salsa. We only had two ala carte tacos shrimp and carne…read moreasada, they too were excellent. The service was a little bit slow, but the servers were charming and witty. Be sure to have the mangonyada margarita. (Mango and chamoy). Excellent. The other margaritas our party enjoyed were excellent as well.

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.