So glad I heard about these guys! I tried 3 different tacos and each one was delicious and full of…read moreflavor! The star of the show might be their "El Mero" steak and shrimp taco. Maybe the best street-style taco I've ever had. Fast and friendly service. I can't recommend trying their food enough.

The flavors of the food was amazing. Everything blended together becoming one dish. I ordered my…read moreone dish and was cook with a quickness. And the cashier greets you professionally , so that makes you feel welcomed and want to come back again. Drove from there to the East side and food was still fresh and crispy.

What a day I was invited to go grab a bite and after changing out of work clothes and into some…read moresneakers I headed out. This was my first time here, this place is small but don't let it fool you they have mad traffic. The service was excellent and the food was 10/10. Chill vibe, they offer beer, Jaritos and fountain drinks. My burrito was so massive that I could eat half lol. Walked it off at the bluffs and seen some shooting stars.

Absolutely floored by this place--it's a hidden gem!…read more Seating inside is pretty limited, but they do have outdoor tables and chairs, which honestly adds to the vibe. Parking is street only, but trust me... it's 100% worth the hassle. From the moment we walked in, the experience was great. We were warmly greeted and given the option to get recommendations or browse the menu ourselves, which I appreciated. After taking our time, we ordered the chicken quesadilla, nacho fries, and a California burrito, along with salsa verde, chubbie salsa, and chipotle salsa. The food? Incredible. A solid 10/10. Everything was packed with flavor, the meat was juicy (not dry at all), and the salsas absolutely stole the show. On top of that, the staff really made the experience stand out. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Great food, great music (nothing but bangers the whole time), and amazing service. I'll definitely be back!

EAT HERE! It's located inside the gas station store. It's the best hole in the wall restaurant in…read moreBakersfield!! Easy access to HWY 99!! Huge burritos $13.50 bacon egg sausage potato. Super good. She brought a bowl of. Chili verde salsa! Or you can ask for it to be plated Paid a little extra bit that's fine Chili verde is tender and flavorful. It's excellent and not spicy so you can add your own chile if you'd like. I ordered mine with two eggs over easy. Perfectly cooked. Refried beans with cheese flour tortillas. She brought a sample chicharon in chili! Delicious flavors. The drinks we purchased from the gas station $.99 for 32oz soda with ice cup. What a deal. I had to try the biscuits and gravy. Housemade. Very tasty You can always order to go if you're traveling. I had to tell Gus his food is delicious. You'll find him cooking up your order!! I will return when in Bakersfield or passing through.

I had no idea that this spot existed and I have driven past it 100 times !!! I ordered a breakfast…read moreburrito and the older couple cooking were very friendly and chit chatty , the burrito itself was huge! Machaca is my favorite morning meal by, beef, eggs, bell peppers, onions, homemade tortillas, I really enjoyed talking to the food Los as they made my food , the grilled jalapeños were hotter than a firecracker, perfect! Gus's place inside is great , just a reminder, it's inside of a gas station!

Finally got around to giving El Capitan another try, my wife and I were in the area running some…read moreerrands so we decided to grab a bite while we were there. Staff was friendly and greeted us on entry, got us seated right away and got drinks out to us. I had the combination plate with 2 enchiladas and a tamale, my wife had a veggie burrito. Everything was well seasoned, my wife really enjoyed her burrito, it was packed full with filling and she said it was tasty. It's a little on the pricy side but not the worst I've seen. The enchilada sauce is pretty run of the mill but it still had good flavor and the enchiladas were well filled. The tamale wasn't dry and the Chile Verde sauce was tasty. It was a better experience this time around and I think we'd drop in again if we were in the area.

Totally Underrated! LOVE the tofu tacos, even though I am…read morenot a vegetarian. Papusas are also good. The margaritas here are good, not just sugar and tequila! I have no idea WHY this place is always empty when we go for dinner, maybe it is a lunch crowd? Anyways, good service and warm ambience. Get dinner and go to the theater nextdoor that is also empty? it's an old lady's dream!

Ben Paca burritos are huge! I drove across town from the northwest to the southeast just for…read moreburritos! The service is amazing! They load up the burritos and leave you extremely full! The vibe just feels like home town mexican food place!

Hidden Gem. Food is delicious! We tried the nachos, quesa birria tacos, and asada burrito. All…read moreitems 10/10. Definitely recommend you try this spot you will not be disappointed. Service was friendly and fast. Family oriented. My kids loved the quesa birria tacos!

Wife and I dropped in for dinner the other night, we were looking for something new and were…read moreexcited to try out Vallarta after seeing some solid reviews. Staff was extremely friendly and the restaurant was nice and clean. It's a smaller place but little hole in the wall places are sometimes the best. I had the steak enchiladas, they were delicious. The sauce was flavorful, it had plenty of steak and cheese and the rice and beans were very good. My wife really enjoyed her meal as well and the staff checked on us several times to make sure we had everything we needed. Great little hidden gem and we'll definitely be back, if you haven't visited Vallarta Grill before definitely head over and check it out.

First time visiting Vallarta found it on yelp and they had a good score so we made the trip out to…read moreEB. Walked in a noticed right away the restaurant was spotless!! Great authentic atmosphere, got that old school vibe that is being faxed out by the BoHo Mexican food decor. Extensive menu offering both Mexican and Salvadorian dishes, my wife is Salvadorian so she of course ordered a pupusa and yucca with pork. I ordered the three item combo with crunchy taco, chili relleno and beef taquitos. Service was friendly and the prices are more than fair, bill $44 for family of 3 before tip. They brought out complimentary warm chips and fresh salsa, absolutely delicious but beware that salsa has some serious kick so small first bite! They brink your drink in a large mug so you don't have to ask for multiple refills!! Food was definitely made to order and fresh. Cane out and the plate was huge, I couldn't even finish my plate! Great presentation! My wife is a picky eater and she really enjoyed her food! My was delicious as well the taquitos were crunchy and came served with complementary guacamole and sour cream which is usually extra, flavor was great, next was to my surprise the star of the show, the crunchy shredded beef taco!! Wow! Last time I had a taco that good was in Mazatlan Mexico! Each bite was crunchy and the beef was so amazingly flavorful that I didn't want it to end!! My chili relleno was sadly just ok, the chili wasn't cooked long enough and it was really hard to eat and not so great. Rice and beans were amazing as well!! Overall one of the best Mexican meals we've had since moving here 2 years ago and that's saying a lot with so many great Mexican restaurants in town! We will definitely be back for more!! Also my son ordered a beef tamale but I didn't try it but it did look high quality and a good size!

Cars & Coffee hosted by So Cal Tamal & Churro Company on the corner of Pacheco & Wible…read moreFree delicious burritos and special coffees from the friendly staff. It's a nice turn out before the heat. Big showing of classic VW's with a nice mixture of corvette's chevelles low riders, trucks, only one Jeepster all enjoying the morning and music thanks to So Cal Tamal great event

pastor was burnt, ran out of churros i don't understand how they serve burnt meat, the line also…read moretakes forever and the menu outside at the drive thru is hard to read it has holes in it.

We went for Father's Day, and it was by far the worst experience. We got seated in a different…read moreroom, there was total of 10 of us so I get it but the room's floor was slipper to a point is a hazard. The chairs were the white folding ones so when you sat down, the chair glided across the floor. The buffet had very little options, and the options that were available looked like old food so I opted to order from their menu. I got the chilaquiles, and to my surprise there was a hair in the salsa. Service wasn't great either, didn't offer refills, and was basically chasing them down to ask to order food or get silverware.

The food has good authentic taste, friendly environment - just don't mind the old dingy look.. lolread more