Is this the Best Mexican restaurant in Sonoma County?…read more Don't let the simple, unfussy interior fool you -- Quiote is quietly doing some of the most exciting Mexican cooking in the Bay Area. This family-run Jalisco-style spot in downtown Petaluma sources quality ingredients (heirloom maize, Rancho Gordo beans, fresh local seafood), and it shows in every bite. And, of course, the staff is warm, personable, and genuinely happy to walk you through the menu -- take them up on it. Guac & Salsa -- I've had a lot of chips. These might be the best I've ever had. The raspadas are the move here: thin, crispy, shatteringly light corn chips with a texture unlike anything you'd expect. Not your standard tortilla chip -- closer to something airier and more delicate. The guac and salsa alongside are equally solid. Molotes -- Traditional Mexican street snack: golden, torpedo-shaped corn masa dough fried crisp on the outside, packed with savory filling (think potato, chorizo, cheese), and served with salsa and crema. The exterior crunch giving way to the warm filling is deeply satisfying. Highly recommended. Tacos ($7.50 each) -- Yes, $7.50. And yes, worth it. The 100% maiz handmade tortillas are the foundation everything is built on, and they're exceptional. I worked through a lot of the menu and didn't find a miss -- al pastor, barbacoa, cochinita pibil, carne asada, fish -- all executed with care. If you're not sure where to start, just ask. The staff knows the menu cold and will point you right. Quiote isn't trying to be flashy. It's trying to be correct -- and it nails it. One of the best Mexican meals I've had, full stop.

FINALLY tried Quiote (took me long enough), and the experience was amazing!…read more Obviously, the best part of dining with someone is turning the meal into a full menu sampling. We started with the Guacamole (a generous serving), the Spicy Tuna Tostada, and Shrimp Tacos. ALL of which were absolutely amazing. You could easily make a full meal from their shareable plates, but we decided to sample broadly on our first visit. For our main course, we split the Ribeye entrée. I must stress how shareable this portion is (it's a lot of meat, but for my protein-focused people, this would be a great one). The steak was prepared perfectly and came with charred grilled avocado and fresh tortillas. Everything, down to the side accompaniments and the great cocktails, was top-tier. On a more critical note, I highly recommend planning ahead: we made our reservation a couple of weeks in advance, which seems necessary as the restaurant clearly gets very busy in the evenings. Will be back to sample the rest of the menu since now I'm obsessed.

I have been going to Chunkys since I was a kid. It's always been good Mexican food. Large portions,…read morethey're definitely not stingy. Serve yourself some chips and salsa. The food and salsas are very flavorful and it's not a long wait to eat. The food comes out hot and fast. The pricing is very reasonable. I definitely recommend this spot for something quick and tasty.

We love this place and stop here often to eat cause I love their burritos and their delicious…read morehabanero salsa. The guys that work here are all really nice, helpful, attentive and totally on it!! --it really makes the experience great. Unfortunately, the service at the front counter has been consistently disappointing. The lady at the front is going to ruin it for this place though. She has zero customer service skills and just stares at me waiting for me to order. There is no greeting "hello", or "what can I get for you today?" Or "are you ready to order?" Anything!!! She didn't say a word just stared at me with RBF like she's miserable at her job and I'm so annoying!!! i was trying to give her the benefit of the doubt and hoping I just caught her on a bad day but my husband said she's like that all the time. I really enjoy the food and most of the staff, but I hope the customer service at the front improves because it doesn't match the quality of everything

Stumbled across this place while visiting my dad in rehab in Petaluma, and were amazed by the…read morefreshness, quality, and speed of service for our lunch. The chips and homemade salsa were great, and my burrito was bursting with smoky flavors. I never had a chance to try what my wife ordered - she gobbled it up before even offering me a bite (Thanks for nothing, honey). Seriously though a great find right in the heart of the theatre district. Will return and soon!

My first time here was for an event and I had remembered how fresh & flavorful the food is…read more My son and I came in for lunch today before a movie and enjoyed a perfect meal. The chips (housemade) and fresh salsa were delicious. I had an ice cold Corona which was so refreshing on a hot day like today. I had the avocado tacos - delicious although would have liked a bit more avocado. My son liked his steak tacos very much as well as the limeade. The presentation of the food is beautiful and the decor colorful. Even the dog bowl they keep out is Mexican pottery!

Immediately greeted and seated the staff was super friendly. We ordered…read more Fajitas. Do not get this for one person. Lively we only ordered one. You could split this with ; people. Didnot get a picture. Because I got this amazing margarita . Good service ambience

Authentic and Delicious -- What a Find!…read more This is exactly why I love Yelp--you get to discover authentic, local gems like Mi Pueblo thanks to the community. We ordered the albondigas soup and five al pastor street tacos, and everything was delicious. The albondigas was comforting and flavorful, and the tacos were spot on--juicy, well-seasoned, and satisfying. I also tried the tamarind margarita. It was a bit on the sweet side, but still enjoyable overall. Prices were fair, portions were solid, and the food felt genuinely authentic. Overall, it was a really good experience, and I'd absolutely come back.

The menu is full of amazingly tasty options. The staff are…read moresuper friendly and thorough. The vibe is classic and cultural, great ambiance. The Best Margaritas in Petaluma!

My friend and I had the Chicken Enchilada/Chile Relleno Combo and a Vegetarian Burrito Bowl, and…read morethey were both outstanding! The food tasted so fresh and delicious, and the presentation was delightfully beautiful! The owners and their children, who served us, immediately greeted and welcomed me, warmly as a new customer and warmly welcomed back my friend, who's a regular! I was impressed with their warmth and hospitality and felt very comfortable there. The owner was so gracious to treat us to a dessert of sopapias! I actually love their family's restaurant in Santa Rosa, Taqueria on Montecito Blvd. and am a regular there since it's very near my home! That is one of the best Mexican restaurants I know of! Will be back here, again!

I've had Mexican food in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Southern California, and Northern California…read morewhere I've resided for 50 years. Living in Petaluma my favorite Mexican restaurant was Mi Pueblo. However I highly recommend you try Plaza Tequila in Petaluma. We've had many different dishes but the carnitas are the best I have EVER had. Better even than my grandmother's. Crispy with no blobs of fat. And the food is not overly salted. They also have a discount on margaritas on Tuesdays. The top shelf one is unbelievably tasty. Clean, with excellent service. The staff is friendly and will explain anything you want to know about your dish. There's a parking lot (they're located in the old A&W, if you're old enough to remember). I don't want it to get so crowded that I have to wait in line, but you're missing out if you haven't tried them.

Used to be my favorite. Went today for happy hour. I was ignored the entire time I was there. The…read moremusic was blasting and the entire restaurant was LOUD, no one in the dining area but me. Everyone at the bar was screaming. I ordered a regular chicken burrito that was absolutely awful, full of rice and beans and literally tiny pieces of chicken I found 4 tiny pieces of chicken in half of the burrito after opening it up. No one ever checked to see if I needed anything. Awful service and even worse food.

This is special, because they have both grilled pork ribs and chicken pieces…read more Both are delicious! I get the combo plate, with two big ribs, two pieces of chicken, and choice of two sides. It's a lot of food and so good. The people working there are super nice also. Highly recommended!

What A Ridiculous Rating…read more Chicken was dry. Aqua Fresca...not sure what I was drinking. For the price point this was sheer disappointment. Hard pass for me.

We've been there many times with our Petaluma family and the food is good solid typical Mexican…read morefood with large portions & tasty quesadillas, tacos, tostados, & an especially enchilada plate with 3 different sauces, sliced avocados & a huge cooked vegetable side that was worth the whole meal. The service is efficient & friendly. I recommend this place for families, friends &/or relatives. They love feeding children here. The only downside is, because they are so busy, it is noisy & crowded but the food is worth it.

I can always tell if the food will be good by judging the salsa they bring out with chips in a…read moreMexican restaurant. This salsa was a def 10! Very spicy, maybe not for everyone but my party of 3 loved it!! My only complaint was the tamale. Too thick and not enough filling, like chicken. A little dry also. The beans, rice and cheese enchilada were delicious. I will def return just not order the tamales unless they change the texture. Thank you. We sat outside in patio which was fun!

Delightfully delicious food and great service. We ordered for pick up and the packaging was…read moreperfect... only what was necessary to get home to Dillon Beach, reheat and enjoy. We will be back often!

Sweet service. The pupusas were fresh and excellent. They come a la cart of the meal with rice and…read morebeans. The chips were a little too hard as I prefer them thin and crispy. Salsa was ok. The coke is bottled and has no high fructose corn syrup (cane sugar instead!) - parking lot is quite dark at night so be careful. The employees are all very nice here.

Nice place with huge portions and great food…read more Good price too! I had the chili verde burrito- mojado

Nice family owned taqueria, super burritos are $13.50 and large Mexican cokes in the bottle are…read more$4.50, lots of parking in front. Free chips and sala, when dine in. The super burritos ingredients were a bit light, but tasty.