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    Mothers Tacos

    4.3 (619 reviews)
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    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Michelle B.

    Authentic Mexican food at hits the spot. Delicious tacos & drinks. They serve Aqua Fresca in several flavors & made to order tacos. There are also a few alcoholic options. The hostess & order takers are friendly. You are given a table number & the food is brought directly to you. Outside seating, including a heat lamp for colder evenings. Ample parking at this family friendly location. If you are visiting Napa, go experience this local restaurant.

    Different Salsas they offer
    Will C.

    Visited Mothers yesterday and everything was amazing . The service was great , all the people were friendly and nice . Food is always great ,,, glad they are giving great service again .

    Michael S.

    So, I'm going to start this review off by saying that I am (well, was) not a huge taco fan. I have gone next door to Y & Y like a hundred times and always wondered about Mothers Tacos. But then I always go, nah, they're just tacos, right? Wrong. Definitely wrong. In a world where most restaurants exist solely to heat up whatever the Sysco truck drops off, something is different here. The carne asada was PERFECT. Cooked just right. The tortillas were the perfect texture to serve as a carrier for the contents of the taco. And whatever vegetably thingies were included were delish too - and that's coming from someone who doesn't typically like anything even remotely green except for pesto. Maybe they were onions, I don't know, but who cares. They were good. I don't know if it's fresh, quality ingredients or that they care about what they're doing or both but... y'all just made me want to learn to cook. Oh, and the margarita was excellent, too. No complaints there. Employees and owner all friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about providing great service and great food. I read some of the other reviews before writing mine and some people were complaining about the price? We're in Napa, fam - running a business around here is not for the faint of heart. No, it's not cheap. But you get what you pay for. Taco Bell is across the street if you want to save a few bucks.

    Napkins are a must
    Sha G.

    Driving up to Napa is always lovely. Some days, there's no traffic and other days can be chaotic. The Sonoma Racetrack had a race and traffic backed up. I was ready for a stop and snack. Mothers Tacos was calling my name. There has been some changes. Less food items on the menu and more drinks featuring a full bar for cocktails. A margarita with tacos is a delightful combo. The mushroom taco is still on the menu and it continues to be a solid choice. I actually enjoyed it more than the pescado this time. For me, I could never say no to the horchata. Maybe next time I'll try a cocktail. The outdoor seating is inviting, service is fast and kind, and the food is always made with care.

    Tacos with Asada and Tripa
    Kelly L.

    Came here for dinner after spending the afternoon wine tasting. I ordered two tacos with asada and two tacos with tripas (I believe the tripas are only available on weekends). These tacos were sooo good. I honestly wasn't expecting to find authentic tacos in Napa. I will definitely eat here again if I'm ever back in Napa. I wish we had this taco spot back home. After you get your order you find a table to put your number down so they know where to find you. The salsa bar was also great. They had two very good and very spicy salsas that I loved. They also had a non spicy green one for people who don't eat spicy. 10/10 tacos

    Local Nights Special
    Sharon S.

    Mother's Tacos hits the spot. A local place, this Mexican eatery gets packed during peak hours during dinner . So come early or a bit mater if you don't want to wait in long lines. Cleanliness 4 stars Service 4 stars Food Carne Asada 4 stars Pescadero 4.5 stars Al Pastor 4.5 stars Pollo 4 stars Elote 5 stars Chips and Guacamole 4 stars

    Mushroom taco, pollo asao, chicharrones
    Andrea Z.

    Visited on a Saturday around 2:30pm with a friend, restaurant wasn't very busy a few guests seated on the patio but lots of tables and seats available. Walked up and quickly placed our order. Food: Chips and Salsa - large variety of salsas so decided to add an order of chips to try the variety, verde was my personal favorite here bright, refreshing tomotillo with a little bit of jalapeno kick, the other salsas were okay Al pastor taco - solid, meat had decent seasoning but was hoping for more char but a solid Al pastor fresh pineapple was a nice touch Mushroom taco - not good, had an almost sour flavor, appreciated the cheese crust but the tart note from the mushrooms really put us off for this one Carne asada taco - fine, lightly seasoned, beef portion felt generous, salsa doing the heavy lifting for flavor but a solid choice Chicharrones taco - a bit disappointed, chicharrones wasn't super hot or crispy, was hoping this would be fresher but felt like the meat had been sitting for a while Service was fine, fast casual order at the counter and pick up your order from the pass when ready, everything else is self serve. Overall pretty disappointed by Mother's Tacos. Tried a variety pack of tacos and most under delivered given the rave reviews was expecting more. I was hoping to try the suadero but they were out so maybe braised meats are the way to go if you do visit would suggest visiting earlier cause 2:30pm seems like they food wasn't the freshest.

    Carne asada Waffle Fries_
    Stephanie F.

    Overall, the food was delicious. I was a fan of their asada fries. The pickled onions with it really hit the spot, along with the sauce they added on top of it. The service was definitely great, and we sat outside to eat it. It was a regular patio sitting. I would only since I'm from LA, the prices over here seem pretty steep compared to what I can usually get, and a lot more for the price. But overall, it was great to eat.

    Clockwise: Lengua, Cabeza, Tripa ($6 each) - Friday, Saturday, Sunday only!
    Cherylynn N.

    IF you like your tacos hardcore, the way you like.... NVM. Let me rephrase, if you like offal, you must visit Mothers Tacos on the weekends. And, if you don't like offal....sorry, you're missing out. TBH, I thought Mothers serves gentrified tacos but their CDMX offal tacos are bomb and IMO, rivals the ones in The Mission, Excelsior, and San Jo (haven't explored the taco scene in E Oaktown). Offal tacos are $6 each and only served Friday - Sunday. Fast-casual service and mainly outdoor seating. F O O D Tacos are served on a single handmade corn tortilla that had the texture of al vapor from the piping hot proteins. They're topped with diced onions and cilantro. * Lengua: Beef Tongue My litmus test for any taqueria or taco truck, this was some of the best lengua I've had. Juicy, meltingly tender, and deeply beefy...cut in meaty slices, not cubes which made every bite even better. We contemplated returning the next day for more but were still full from brunch. * Cabeza: Beef Head Rich and savory with some fatty bits...melt in yo mouff like beef butter. Like the lengua, it's cut in larger pieces so you can enjoy the meat flavor and texture at its peak. * Tripa: Beef Intestines The tripa is cooked dorado style...freshly fried and crunchy, not greasy. Like addictive chips. * Al Pastor ($4.35) Ehhhh, the pastor was dry, gritty, and intensely smoky from the seasoning. The fresh pineapple could not mask it. Maybe we got the shaved edges from al trompo? * Chicharrón Bites ($18) A heaping pile of freshly fried pork belly, with a crackly, puffed pork skin. Good meat to fat ratio. And, most importantly...they're easy on your teeth...not tough and hard like how some chicharrón can be. YAY for the salsa bar! Except most of the salsas were no bueno. Maybe an off-batch but there were all one note: * Salsa verde: Very very cilantro forward in a medicinal kinda way. * Salsa arbol: Hella smoky. * Salsa morita: Intensely bitter. * Salsa macha: Mildly spicy. Bummed they didn't have their aguacate (avocado) or orange salsa at the bar. * Jalapeños en escabeche: Pickled jalapeño, cauliflower, carrot, and onion * Cebollas encurtidas: Pickled onions The pickled veggies was perfect in-between bites for a fresh, acidic crunch to balance the rich meats. S E R V I C E Fast-casual, FOH staff were all business and a bit cold. Self-serve water. Bus your own tables. We received our order in less than 10 minutes (weekday lunch). Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised about Mothers Tacos esp given the social media hype and it was a great break from the wine country restos that will make you go broque.

    Marisol F.

    Four star because the price is too high. The Tacos's are good, they have lots of flavor. They only carry specials during the weekend . They are cordial and the restaurant is very clean.

    Robert W.

    For dining there, you order inside at the counter, they give you a number and you find your own seat. They will bring out your food when it's ready. There are a few bar seats inside, but all the tables were outside. Service was awesome, staff were friendly and asked how we were doing mid meal. Ordered 3 tacos, Carne asada, Al Pastor & Suadero on normal tortillas, 1 asada on a cheese shell, and 1 Hongo (mushroom taco) I like Suadero and Hongo tacos the most. I will definitely get those again. For my taste buds, the Carne Asada & Al Pastor could use more salt or more flavor. The meats itself were soft and tender. The homemade tortillas were Bomb.com If you want to substitute for the cheese shell, it's extra $ but gives a unique twist for a taco shell. It was a bit on the greasier side for me. I prefer their home made tortillas. There were options for different salsas, Spicy & Acidic. They also had carrots Another reason this was not a 5/5 spot for me were the onions. They cut larger pieces of onions on the tacos. It was a little overpowering and some were too raw. I definitely recommend this spot to others, tacos are on the pricier side but they give you alot of meat and you can't beat the homemade tortillas.

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    Brittany D.

    Came here to get dinner to go. It was my first time with my family. The team here were nice and kind, very helpful about exhaling the menu and their systems! My family got a few different things. Tried a miulita, and two tacos. I also got the watermelon Fresca. The place was clean and homey. I got the Al Pastor O.G. Taco, Carne Asada taco, and Suadero Mulita. Got different salsa as well - so good!

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    Darren S.

    I've seen this place featured on Social Media from a few people I follow, so I knew I had to match their energy and try this place out. I've been eating a lot of asian dishes + wine tastings in this time, that Mexican food has escaped me! NOT THIS TIME! I'm in California, and I will find good Mexican Tacos even if it kills me. The inside of this spot is no-frills. Go up to the counter, make your order, and if you're staying they will hand you a number to place at your table so that they can bring your food to you. Taco prices generally range from 4.50 to 5.45. The only exception? The fish taco --- that's gonna bite you at 7.75. If you want to upgrade any taco (except the fish) into a mulita (these are sandwiching meat and melted cheese between two warm tortillas, which are then grilled or pan-fried until the outside is crispy.), that'll bring each taco to $7.75 each. So if you're not careful and on a budget, you can easily splurge. The taste? Honestly, my "mexican food craving" was absolutely satiated at Mothers! So why the 4-stars? Well, I love cebollitas --- and I didn't get any!! I'm now looking at all the other photos of Yelpers, and they seem to all have that on their plates, except for mine. ALSO: as good as the fish tacos were, and they were generous (two pieces!), the oil at 6PM tasted a bit old. THANK GOD LIME EXISTS to cut through the fat. Most tables have all 4 salsas present; the jalapenos and pickled onions you will have to get for yourself. All-in-all, a great tasting taco, a clean establishment, and actually quite beautiful in presentation. This place does live up to the hype! If you're in Napa, check Mothers Taco out!

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