We ordered 3 different types of tacos. All were excellent Service was spot on Ambiance is all good with California sunshine feeling great to these Seattlites. Highly recommend read more

I saw several reviews for this place on social media and knew I had to try it. Once we arrived this was our first stop after picking up the rental car and boy...it didn't disappoint. We pulled up a little confused but we quickly located the spot and a few people walking up that we had a ball with. The gentleman and his mom had of laughing and he recommended a few things and one being the fish Taco. Once we were inside we took in the menu, drinks and atmosphere and the lady waiting on us was patient. We also met a nice older gentleman that struck up a conversation with us. He was extremely friendly and he let us know that everything on the menu was a winner. After ordering my taco, margarita and chips I later found out he was the owners son and he was in town visiting. He was a joy to speak with and his son was just as nice and friendly. The taco was a nice size and a 10/10. I would purchase it over and over again. My margarita was a 7/10. Overall, this business is legit and if your in the area you should check it out. read more

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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. read more

Mothers Tacos - Clockwise: Lengua, Cabeza, Tripa ($6 each) - Friday, Saturday, Sunday only! - Tacos Near Me - Napa, California

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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! read more

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The flavors on the proteins were delicious. My favorite was the al pastor with the pineapple on top. So juicy and has a nice hint of sweetness. They were generous and filled me up! It also comes with a very large onion on top which I had trouble eating but had good flavor. The loaded fries were decent. I wish it had more sauce as the bottom can get pretty plain with no meat or sauce. I would definitely come back. They were quick to bring the food out as well. read more

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Mothaaaaaaaaaaaaa of all the mothers! This was my first stop in Napa, and WOW, what a way to kick off my trip! Mothers Tacos is tucked at the end of a shopping strip. The store was clean, the staff was friendly, and all the locals we spoke to raved about the place and now I know why! I ordered tortilla chips, 2 carne asada tacos, and a frozen mango margarita. Hands down some of the best tacos I've ever had, and that Mango Margggggg... absolutelyyy unbeatable! ‍ If you're in Napa, this place is a must! Incredible food, refreshing drinks, and a vibe that screams local love! read more

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Mother's Tacos are our favorite taco place in Napa! I had them cater my baby shower and it turned out perfect! All my guests were telling me how good the food was especially the homemade tortillas! I'll choose them every time for my future event! The service was great! read more

I stopped by Mothers Tacos around 6pm on a Friday, and it was pretty busy - though we were still able to grab a table under the outdoor tent by the heater. I've heard great things about Mothers Tacos and was excited to finally give it a try! Having lived in San Diego I was very hopeful to find some great tacos in the area, and the vibe inside was definitely that of a classic taqueria - small but cozy, with an assortment of outdoor seating. I got a taco de lengua (only available Fri-Sun), al pastor, and asada. The lengua was excellent - tender and tasty though the tortillas did struggle to hold together a little due to all the juices. I'm typically a fan of al pastor more than asada, but the asada here is great - not too dry or tough as asada can be at some places, and flavorful. The al pastor was also good, with great texture, but not as flavorful as I expected. I love that the tacos come with a good amount of onion and cilantro, and the servings are very generous - 3 tacos was definitely enough for a good sized meal. They also offer 4 different salsas, pickled onion, and pickled veggies at a self serve bar inside! I also tried the pescado, suadero and chicarron tacos my friend got - these were also great and the fish was perfectly crisp without being heavy. Overall, Mothers Tacos is a great place for tacos, and worth a visit! I'll definitely be back for the lengua, suadero, pescado and asada tacos, and perhaps to try the Dirty Fries when I'm really craving a good plate of carne asada fires. read more

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This place is amazing. The first time I went here, what this place had to offer was spectacular. My favorites are the chicharron mulitas and the dirty fries. Mulitas are like a sandwich made with two quesadillas and meat filling with cheese and onions too. The dirty fries are waffle fries style with special sauce, pickled onions, cheese, and you can sub pastor meat for mushrooms. Food here is lit. The service is always excellent and the workers know what they have to do to satisfy us. The ambiance is amazing, you can sit outside too. The place is always with tourists or folks visiting Napa for a day. I am coming back here for sure. Food here is lit! read more

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Why is my Taco floating in oil? Now I cannot eat it. Gross. The customer service was great! Can you please stop adding oil to the bottom of your tacos please? read more

Mothers Tacos - My taco is floating in oil. This was before I put salsa on it. - Tacos Near Me - Napa, California

Stopped by for a super quick bite and was not disappointed! Both chicken and lengua were tender and delicious. I also love the branding and overall interiors of the restaurant. There's outdoor seating but it's covered and heated, perfect for the wintertime. read more

Mothers Tacos - Lengua and pollo asado tacos - Tacos Near Me - Napa, California

After years of my workplace being catered by Mothers Tacos, I finally had the chance to visit their store front and enjoy their food fresh. Loved that they had traditional green onion bulbs with their tacos but the star of the show was their pescado taco. Fried perfectly, good serving size, and a lot of flavor. The inside has limited bar seating but they have plenty of outside seating perfect for this upcoming warmer Napa spring weather to come. read more

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Good tacos wish they had grilled fish. The fried fish was tasty. Chicken had good flavor . read more

Mothers Tacos - Fish and chicken tacos - Tacos Near Me - Napa, California

Seen this place and finally had a chance to try. Tucked into the corner of a strip mall, we walked in and grabbed menus. There's a small bar and counter for ordering drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. We were greeted warmly by the staff and ordered some tacos and drinks. There's tons of seating outside with a covered tent and picnic tables. Food came out promptly. We ordered chicken and beef tacos, fish and chicharron. The tacos were packed and fresh. Rice and beans were also really great. Washed it down with a margarita and my husband had a beer. Really kind staff and chill place to eat humble well made food. Will definitely come back. read more

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When we first walked into Mother's, we didn't really get a warm greeting , they seemed to rush us straight into ordering. No one explained the chips and salsa situation, either. The food came out quickly, but overall, it was a bit underwhelming maybe a 2 or 3 out of 5. The tortillas were nice, but the meat and salsas lacked that bold Mexican flavor I was hoping for. I will say, it's impressive that the place markets everything as Mexican or Chicano-style, but it's worth noting it isn't actually owned by a Mexican. That might explain why some of that authentic Mexican taste felt like it was missing. read more

Craving Mexican food after day-drinking in Napa? Mothers Tacos got you! It was especially vibey when we came at night with the string lights on their patio and Bad Bunny music playing. We wanted to try a little bit of everything so between my husband and I, we ordered: dirty waffle fries, chicharron bites, 2 mulitas, 4 fish tacos, and 2 micheladas. This was definitely way too much food as we had plenty of leftovers. The chicharron bites were the only food that I would not recommend. When you think chicharron, you think deep-fried and crispy. Unfortunately they weren't that crispy and also could have used some more salt. Now onto the good. Honestly, the dirty waffle fries took the unexpected spotlight. Whenever I have any type of fry that has sauce in it, it's usually at the least, the tiniest amount of soggy. But here, the waffle fries somehow all remained ultra-crispy. And the sauce was fire; tasted like some type of chick-fil-a sauce variation. It was also our first time trying mulitas, which are basically just like taco quesadillas, in a sense. A bit too heavy for my taste, but if you love cheese you'd probably enjoy them. The fish tacos were good, but not the best I've had. I like how they give you a giant charred green onion per person which seems to be their signature mark. Additionally, they have pickled jalapeños, cauliflower, carrots, and onions that are available for you to just grab right next to their register. BOMB! The jalapeños were actually spicy. They also have an array of salsas at each table. read more

Mothers Tacos - dirty waffle fries, chicharron bites, fish tacos - Tacos Near Me - Napa, California

My favorite fish tacos in Napa! The orange sauceee they drizzle on it is something if and gives it a lil spicy kick. It's messy to eat, but worth it-- no one watching you eat it anyway. I'd order 4 if my scale wasn't giving and pockets weren't lacking tbh. Outdoor covered seating and uncovered seating to soak up the sun and pretend you on a little vacay with your horchata. If you have a picky eater and tired of ordering quesadillas. Get waffle fries + add meat for a change. Good enough for my 8 year old read more

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This is a fantastic taqueria which you shouldn't miss if you are nearby. We stopped off by Rancho Gordo to buy some beans and the staff directed us to Mothers - they did us a real favor. I grew up in Texas eating lots of tacos. I feel like I am fairly knowledgeable about tacos and this is really a great place. Top quality ingredients and lots of choices. I love Mexican style beans and rice and these were outstanding. Great chips and salsa. This is a place you should not miss. My only regret was that I didn't know what mulitas were. They are a corn tortilla with a filling of your choice topped with cheese and a second tortilla. All this is grilled sort of like a grilled cheese sandwich. I felt that the melted cheese overwhelmed the taste of the filling so next time I would order the regular tacos. read more

WOW. So many places to eat in Napa within a 5 mile radius but I needed a pet friendly places as well & since it was 90 degrees I wanted to be outdoors. And @MotherstacosNapa checked all the boxes. I was surprise of the location in a strip mall, but strategically located at end of building which gives them a nice side patio. I literally arrived about 2 minutes before the end of "Happy Hour" but that wasn't the selling point. This place is FUN, they were doing a fundraiser Lotería(Mexican Bingo) and Daniel Martinez @casamartinezwines was pouring his wines to boot. I ordered 2 tacos, pastor(spiced pork) and chicharrones(crunch pork pieces) what can I say I was on a pork binge. The presentation was great with 2 big perfectly grilled green onions too. I also saw people with a beautiful mango margarita, it was orange in color with tagine(spice)around the rim. I kinda had Margarita envy. But my regular Margarita was on point, tangy & salted rim that went perfect with the spicy salsas I added to my tacos. I'll add this was a drink made there, not premade. It was very, very good. The interior is small & industrial vibe, order at counter & they bring food out to the table. They do have some stationary stools by the large windows. Service was great. Everyone hard at work. And plenty of locals dining there. So glad I drove a bit away from downtown Napa & tried Mothers Tacos and met Daniel Martinez a Mexican, Napa winemaker too. read more

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What a hidden gem in Napa! In all the times I've gone to Napa we've always gone to Oxbow market for food since there are so many options. But today, I wasn't feeling anything at Oxbow. Mothers Tacos was only 8 mins away and had a lot of reviews. I was so happy we decided to come here instead because the tacos were so so good. They make their tortillas fresh right there in front of you. We ordered a side of tortilla chips and these are one of the biggest tortilla chips I've ever had but so light and crispy. There's 3 different type of salsa on the side and super fresh pico de gallo. Beware their pickled veggies are spicyyy. The carne asada was super juicy and delicious. Al pastor meat was a bit dry with the fresh pineapple on top was a nice touch. Will def be coming here for quick delicious lunch when we're in Napa next. read more

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All the reviews are spot on. This place is a gem of Napa. I had a variety of tacos and they were full of flavor and delicious. Even though there was a line of people it moves quickly and the staff are super nice. Mostly only outdoor seating with great music. I would not hesitate to come back. read more

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This is one of my go-to spots in Napa to grab food from. They actually grill the meat outdoors so you can taste the char. When I've gone everything has tasted fresh, but I will say the closer that you go to closing time the more risk that the meat has been off of the grill for a while. I haven't had issues with dry meat though so no complaints from me, a lot of places don't even grill their asada. I'm a fan of the carne asada tacos and mulitas, I like to get one of each. I've tried the suadero and it was decent, but for me it was a one and done. There are vegan and seafood options here too. It's in a shopping center so parking is easy. It's in between downtown Napa and Trancas St so I find the location to be super convenient. They do have a few high top chairs indoors but its usually to crowded for that to be enjoyable. Most of the seating is outside and I hate eating outdoors and defending my food against bugs. I order to go so that I can eat in my car or take it home. You can order ahead online and they also have an app. If you do enjoy the food then make an account so that you can earn rewards and get random deals. read more

Mothers Tacos - Carne Asada Mulita and a Carne Asada taco. Delicious! - Tacos Near Me - Napa, California

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Went here for the first time and omg, I thoroughly loved my Melitas! They were soooooo good and it was the best food to have after a long day in the sun visiting all of the wineries. In the future, i def just need to order one - they were soooooo big. This location was pretty casual too. Nothing fancy! read more

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Food was good. Meat was tender, the tortillas were fresh, the beans and rice were satisfying.

This place is a gem! The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and the staff is super friendly. The homemade tortillas make every bite fresh and authentic. I tried the al pastor tacos and they were honestly the best, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They also had a lot of salsa to choose from and I loved their agua fresca de pepino and it had chia seeds, so good!! read more

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We stopped by Mothers Tacos for a casual weekday dinner while passing by Napa. Dine-in tables are outside in the front or on the spacious area on the side. We were greeted and helped right when we got in. We got 3 asada tacos, 1 al pastor, 1 chicharron and side of rice and beans to share. The tacos were delicious! Meats were perfectly seasoned and grilled. Especially loved the grilled pearl onions. Rice and beans were solid although the rice was a kick dry. Overall, solid taco spot! :) read more

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Plusses: Great outdoor patio! Double corn tortillas for tacos. Lots of veggies on the tacos. Agua de Jamaica was not too sweet, and they gave me more drink than ice. Thank you! Minuses: Fish in the fish tacos was mostly breading, over fried, and hard not tender. Didn't find much fish in there. I'll give Mother's one more try but not for the fish tacos! And I LOVE fish tacos. read more

2nd time here and it was better than the first. Never had tripas this crispy before absolutely delicious. Probably the best Mexican food you'll get in Napa/St.Helena area read more

Mothers Tacos - Suadero back Tripas left Chicharron front Pica Rico right - Tacos Near Me - Napa, California

Holy delicious tacos!!! I'm newly Celiac and read online they are pretty gluten free choices. I went in and let the worker know I have severe gluten allergy and I didn't notice her write anything down, so not sure how safe the kitchen staff was. BUT, these tacos are going to keep me up at night they were so good. Had the pollo and asada, both were soo amazing. I added the rice and beans for a side; rice was perfect and the beans were decent. I cannot wait to come back!! Worth coming once, twice, always!! read more

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My wife really craved Pozole and saw Mother's on Yelp. When we arrived just at 5:50pm, my wife could hear the customer in front of us ask if they had Pozole and they said they had one order left! We got to the cashier to order and she said they sold the last one. My wife was so disappointed. We did put in an order for two lingua tacos, one tripe taco, an el pastor quesadilla and the crispy chicharones. As the owner called my wife for our take out order, she heard her ask if they still had pozole. She went to the kitchen and scooped out a container of the delicious soup and said here is a half order... on the house! She was sooo sweet and my wife was sooo happy. Thank you for the great gift. What a wonderful place and yummy food. read more

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Food was greasy, tasty and delicious. If this is what you want, come to mother's. She will take care of you. The setting was outside, in the sun, and nice for lunch. Come on down. read more

Mothers Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Napa, California

Much better than my first experience. I was happy to see that gloves were being used in the taco assembly area. My food was great. Service was excellent. The cashier was kind. The man who brought my salsa was prompt on cleaning tables and handing out salsa. The food runners were fast at bringing our food. Everyone worked as a team. Those homemade tortillas were excellent. They were soft and thick. I tasted the pepino margarita and it was very good. I liked the touch of tajin on the side. Outside on a beautiful day was a great. Lots of customers kept lining up to get a delicious lunch! read more

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Lunch review. Taqueria. Chicharron Bites Crunchy housemade fried pork belly pieces. Pastor Dirty Fries Waffle-cut fries, Oaxacan cheese blend, pastor, Mothers sauce, cilantro, pickled onions Elote Taco Pica Rico (Spicy Al Pastor) Handmade tortilla seared with our spicy salsa macha - topped with shaved pork trompo, pineapple, onion, cilantro, and Chile topping. Chorizo Mulita Housemade Chorizo, queso, cilantro and onion, sandwiched between two fresh corn tortillas Pescado Beer battered fried fish, shaved cabbage, pico de gallo, and chipotle mayo Overall, possibly best tacos in NorCal. "As good as it gets." --- Next time: Swap mulita to Pica Rico and cheese shell to chorizo. Try weekend specials instead of fish. read more

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What a difference the third visit makes... Since my prior visits to Mothers Tacos they've switched from an order-at-the-counter place to a table-service model (all tables are outside). They're also in the process of opening an outpost in LA, the stated reason for them being out of one particular beer we tried to order. I much preferred the previous set-up and question the need for the change. A tray of salsas now arrives at your table which left me missing the self-serve salsa bar of yore. I particularly liked the self-serve model as I could get exactly the salsas I wanted rather than an assortment of all. The menu has changed a bit too, since my last visit. My party of 4 still enjoyed fresh guacamole (mind-bendingly priced at $15) and chips and we each ordered 2 tacos in addition to drinks. What got good reviews? Al Pastor, Purple Potato, and Pescado. What got a lesser rave? The alternative, very spicy Pastor taco, which was good also, just excessively spicy for my tastes. Finally though, it was the state of the Carne Asada tacos that left me cold. Carne Asada tacos are a litmus test for me and on both prior visits Mothers' version had been excellent. On this day the beef was exceedingly tough rendering it totally unappealing. Two of us ordered the carne asada tacos and we both felt the same about them: not good. I'd like to think that two bad Carne Asada tacos couldn't cause me to change my mind about a place. The combination of this, with the other changes though, left me feeling it's time to find a new Napa taco place of which there's numerous others to choose from. read more

My go to for mulitas and fish tacos...the handmade tortillas are delicious and the jaimaica is so refreshin!

Visited Napa and came across this taco spot, so we decided to stop by for lunch. When we walked in, I thought the ambience was nice, it looked very authentic. I ordered the al pastor and fish tacos, both of which were delicious! They also offer a free taco if you download their app! Our food came out quick we only waited 5-10 mins. They also had a variety of sauces on the side to choose from. Enjoyed everything and left very satisfied! read more

Mothers Tacos - Al Pastor Pescado Carne Asada - Tacos Near Me - Napa, California

Trendy taco joint with super tasty/flavorful food options and great outdoor seating. The fish tacos comes with a nicely sized chunk of cod! The tacos are crispy! The Milito is almost like a birria style with a lot of cheese inside as well as crispy cheese on the outside! The chicarrones are crispy little fatty bites of skin, meat, and fatty layer; I found that dipping then in the green salsa was the best! We didn't have to wait long to get seating and get our orders taken. The outdoor seating area has a nice canopy for shade yet heat lamps for those chilly days. read more

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The day i went had a nice vibe w a dj and a classic car viewing in proximity. Primarily outdoor dining with old school ambiance. Tortillas were fresh and smelled amazing when walking in. Tried a bit of different items. Asada was excellent. Mulitas were a bit messy but delicious. Only thing was i wished the al pastor was cooked on a tromp for more traditional cooking. Other than that, if in the area, yes make a stop! read more

came back here and wanted a lighter lunch. Got the corn- bursting with flavors - sweetness from the corn , spice was from the chile, acidity and sourness from the lime and all that cheese on top! it was a mouthful for sure . the gal there is really nice and always so friendly . fish taco was loaded this time and i love the sauce on top ! read more

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The service here is amazing and the food is always delicious. The fish tacos are perfectly crispy and they're a good size too. They're definitely my go-to order, however, the al pastor tacos and asada dirty fries are just as incredible. My husband and I love coming here because the food is always consistent and the staff are so friendly. There's plenty of seating in the back too and it's covered so even if it's cold or windy, you can eat comfortably. read more

Mothers Tacos - Asada Dirty fries, Pescado tacos - Tacos Near Me - Napa, California

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