I've always gone to the other Murillo's in town... not for any other reason but convenience. Last Monday, it was closed but saw this location was open. It may be our new go to! The food was excellent and fast- but the service was top notch. I wish I got his name, but a younger man (early 20s?) helped us and he was so friendly and welcoming. He even had great suggestions that some of the group ordered exactly how he suggested and LOVED it. There was 5 of us for lunch- everyone had a great time and it was affordable too! Will be back. read more

Murillo's is one of my favorite Mexican food spots in Vacaville, and it's a place I keep coming back to. The salsa and chips are a standout--especially their salsa, which is unique in the best way. It's warm and almost soup-like, unlike anything you usually get, and it really works. The guacamole is consistently good, and I'm a big fan of their tostadas. Honestly, everything I've tried has been tasty and satisfying. I've taken my family here many times, and the service has always been prompt, friendly, and helpful. The atmosphere is casual and diner-like--comfortable, unpretentious, and easygoing. It's a reliable spot with solid food and service, and one I'm always happy to recommend. read more

Went here with coworkers on a Wednesday night. I was told this was the original location, and they have a separate dining versus bar area. Parking was a bit tricky next to so many other businesses. All the tables were filled on this night, and I think it was also seniors night. The place definitely felt like a local diner/restaurant. Booths, older furniture, small bathroom. The staff were pretty nice and didn't give us any trouble for sitting all the way to closing and being the last table out. The food was decent, with pretty filling portions. But it wasn't something I'd rave about. It was also a bit pricey for the fajita plate I got, when I've been to other places in the area and have gotten more for less money, and served on a sizzling plate too. However, the refillable chips and salsa, with separate bowls for normal vs. spicy salsa, was nice. You can also pay with your phone by using a QR code on your receipt (which they also let us split 3 ways based on item), but can also pay cash. Overall I can see how it's appealing to local diners who are used to something familiar, but may not appeal to those looking for something a bit more than just familiar. read more

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I got the teak salad with ranch today! Super good. The steak was seasoned well and was tender. The salad and all the ingredients were very fresh. The location was clean and staff were very friendly and helpful. read more

Murillo's on Merchant - Steak salad with ranch - Mexican Near Me - Vacaville, California

I thought this place would be better than the Murillos on East Monte Vista. I was wrong! The food lacks flavor, and the fajitas came out like the picture. Not used to that; it usually comes on a hot stone. Anyway, we won't be back. The waitress wasn't very nice, but she was attentive. read more

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Food was OK. I took my granddaughters here after school. There was a ICE protest going on across the street. I was trying to explain civil disobedience and protests. Some loud older people came in yelling about THE PROTESTERS SHOULD "GO TO A PLAY GROUND". The employee/ owner said every week i'm i'm asked how I feel owning a mexican restaurant having the protesters out there, I feel like they take up to many of my parking spots. It's a large parking lot.There were plenty of spots. Wow. I think customers should be able to eat in peace without having it effect our dining. It wasn't pleasant. read more

Murillo's on Merchant - Protesters across the street. Not affecting this restaurant. - Mexican Near Me - Vacaville, California

We have been coming to this restaurant for ever but tonight was really bad. I had a chicken enchilada and the sauce had no flavor it was brown and like water. I love the sauce for the chips and again no flavor. The beans we so watered down and again no flavor. The rice was dry no taste at all. The waitress offered to remake our dinner and brought out the enchilada sauce they recently made to see if that was better no difference. She did say they have new cooks. My husband had the mini paco his favorite it had a strange taste not good. So sad read more

Picked up some food to go- The shrimp tacos are amazing and so is the Chili Verde!!The staff is so friendly too!

Overall just disappointing Ordered a fajita burrito and two supper burritos was already kind of confused as to how 3 burritos ended up being 65 dollars (not exaggerating btw was literally 65) but i digress, i finally get to eating the burrito and it wasn't even wrapped the ends open and overall just a sad experience. Service was good everyone seemed happy to be there and were happy to help. read more

The food is always great? The service is exceptional. Treat you like family. Always accommodating. It's like sitting in your own Dino g room. read more

The staff is always friendly and helpful! The beer and the icy cold mugs cannot be beat! We enjoy everything but most especially the paco special, crunchy tacos, carne asada soft tacos, and the chips & mild salsa when my kids choose where we have dinner, this is the spot! read more

Best shrimp salad ever! Delicious chips and salsa! Menu is varied and fair pricing. Wonderful service from Genalynne! read more

We have out-of-town guests. We wanted to meet our other friend who lives in Sacramento. Rather driving from the East Bay to Sacramento, we decided to meet half way. Hence, we met for dinner in Vacaville. We ate at Murillo's Mexican Restaurant. FOOD They gave us chips after we sat on to our table. I ordered the combo special, the Enchilada plate. My friends ordered the Paco Special, Shrimp Fajita, and Chicken Chimichanga. We enjoyed each of our orders. SERVICE Our waiter gave us an excellent service. I asked her to take a picture of us. She did. She seemed nice; she smiled throughout the night whenever she came to our table. AMBIENCE Though it was past 7pm, there was still a lot of people. Overall, I would come back to Murillo's Mexican Restaurant and would recommend it if anyone's looking for a Mexican restaurant to dine at. read more

Murillo's on Merchant - Shrimp Fajita - Mexican Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Hello, I consider myself a private Mexican Restaurant food critic with many years of experience. As I walked in to sit in a booth, I noticed that there was not a single Mexican person sitting or eating in the restaurant. I already knew the food wouldn't be good. I ordered the 4 soft tacos plate with carne asada & whole beans. When my meal arrived, the food looked good, but there was one ingredient missing that ALL Mexican restaurants carry, and that's CILANTRO! I asked for cilantro on the side, and the server said they didn't serve cilantro at all, and she couldn't tell me WHY they didn't serve it. Well, I didn't buy it, and it's degrading not to serve cilantro in a Mexican restaurant. They should change the name from Murillos to Barney's! read more

The food is awesome and I always get great service here at Murillo's on Merchant. My favorite is chicken enchiladas.

I called ahead for nachos fiesta w/ beef and this place did not disappoint when I got home it was delicious. The nice girl upfront taking the order was very friendly and her assistant. read more

The food was great. Their super burrito was about 10 inches long with a dollop of sour cream in the middle if you pick that over guacamole. It didn't take that long to get the food. There were a good amount of tables and chairs to sit at. read more

We ordered $110 worth of food, a few burritos and some tacos...we got about $10 worth of meat between the 3 burritos and 8 tacos, asada was unseasoned, no pico on the tacos, meat almost didn't exist, a small spoon of rice. I could go on and on but long story short, I will not be ordering from here again read more

I love Murillo's but stoped ordering from this location because of the service. My Togo order was wrong every single time I would come. One server seemed to be upset with me for asking for my order to be corrected as ordered and would remind me every time I came. So I go to the other now on east monte vista they never get my order wrong and are more generous with the chips and salsa Togo. read more

Everyone is always pleasant. We've been going there for 37yrs. They treat you like family and the food is amazing! I definitely recommend this restaurant. Thank you guys for years of amazing service read more

Best Mexican restaurant in Vacaville!! Their beef tacos, chicken enchiladas, tamales and hot sauce are great! Check out their lunch specials! read more

Stopped in this past Monday just for chips and salsa. Bomb.com. Can't wait to come back for lunch, I love their beans and hope they are still yummy! read more

The beans are great. I love going to lunch here with friends. The staff can be younger and immature. But everyone starts somewhere. Old dinner feel for an older mexican corner spot. read more

Terrible! I was so disappointed. They have been around for years so I thought they must be good. Nope! Low quality. No ambiance of a Mexican restaurant. Took an hour to get our food. All around no bueno!!! read more

A family favorite. We have been dining at Murillo's since 1979 (when we lived in Vacaville) and still make the trek from wherever we are currently living to enjoy their food. The original location was more like a converted small house on Alamo drive... to the much larger restaurant near the Nut Tree. Our favorite menu item is still the chicken avocado tostada ... no other Mexican restaurant comes close. We've ordered it for over 40 years ...at the old location, new location...and even their newest place in Dixon. The ambiance and service is always good too. Food arrives quickly and is hot and amazing. I've read mixed reviews about their salsa over the years (hot and mild are both served side by side and the mild is served warm). We happen to love it... no we crave it. It is unique to Murillo's and another reason we make the trek. We totally recommend this restaurant! read more

The food was so good, just like I remembered. I haven't been back here in decades because I moved away. But as soon as I got back I had to eat here again. The service was great. The ambience was good, the place looked the same but still good vibe. Brought back memories. I'll be returning to get more of my favorites. read more

Food was horrible no flavor. Don't know why this place is still open. Nothing authentic about this place at all.

Highly recommend. Surprisingly delicious flavor packed mexican food. Not greasy at all. Light. Tasty! Served us piping hot warm corn tortilla chips mild and spicy salsa which was homemade. Excellent service and food!!! The family has been here for 50 years. Two locations one by The Nut tree. This is the one by Fosters freeze. Apparently they are moving to Dixon read more

Murillo's on Merchant - Food was so delicious didnt fully document it - Mexican Near Me - Vacaville, California

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It's great!! Never been disappointed. Food is constantly great. Good service and atmosphere.

I had beef fajitas and it looked great but it was bland. I wish it had more seasonings and it would have been a delightful meal. read more

Murillo's on Merchant - Beef fajitas with rice and refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Vacaville, California

Worst visit to Murillo's in 40 years....Hostess attempted to seat us at a dirty table (cheese, lettuce, still there from the previous diners), only three tables were occupied so one would think she could pick a clean one....After we were seated she quickly left, no offer of "what would you like to drink"......Nerver received napkins or silverware.....Ordered Nachos from our waitress and after waiting 17 minutes we walked out.....Three employees in the kitchen were observed having a wonderful social conversation......When we left only two tables were occupied....AVOID THE DIXON location......Murillos seems to have over expanded and lacks the personnel and management that were the hallmarks of a fine restaurant in Vacaville.....In summary ....Service poor to nonexistent.....Ambiance fair.......Food nonexistent it never arrived read more

We ate here Saturday.The ambiance is nice but somewhat generic. Service was good and fast. The food was not so good. Starting with dry bland chips, we were given both mild and hot salsa, the mild tasted like straight tomato sauce, the hot was very hot! My taco salad was bland, bland beans, bland boiled chicken, bland pico, and lettuce..all bland! Usually, there is a layering of spices,salt, and flavorings in each ingredient. This taco bowl had none of it! If you have ulcers eat at Murillos, you won't be disappointed. read more

Omg! Ordered Chicana beef super burrito. This is what I got. Do NOT order to go!!! Very disappointed read more

Murillo's on Merchant - Ordered Chicana beef super burrito! - Mexican Near Me - Vacaville, California

Food is terrible. Burritos have no ingredients inside except some beans and rice. The owner is very cheap with food. Service is fine. Ambiance is ok. read more

I like the owners and the servers are friendly. The food is just ok something has changed this place was excellent years ago. Every time I go in there it smells like Clorox it's overwhelming I'm not sure where the odor is coming from. It's too bad because this little restaurant had a great following. I hope they can improve the place we really need to support them but it's hard. read more

Train your servers better....when I said pork server repeated PESTO??? No, p-o-r-k. Turned out she had to check. Item didnt come in pork !! Try the worst of the worst...I ordered 2 cheese enchiladas with beans & rice. Got home & they packed my order crazy..my enchiladas were on top of each other & beans were now on top of each other & all sauce was now in the bottom of my bag! My CHEESE enchiladas were CHICKEN!! How does cheese sound like chicken......& I dont like chicken!! I live in Fairfield otherwise I would have gone back. Ps. My other order was carne asada street tacos. U guessed it....they were all scrambled because packed wrong. Salad dressing lids were loose so dressing half gone to bottom of my bag. I was so upset i picked at it then threw in trash. What happened to using paper bags?? Plastic doesnt sit flat!! Upset to no end!!! read more

I grew up in Vacaville. My 1st Mexican food was Murillo's. Used to eat there a lot. I haven't lived there now for over 40 years but when I would go back to visit, I'd make it a point to have at least 1 meal at Murillo's. Well, I did just that yesterday. It was the biggest disappointment in restaurant dining I've had in a long time! I ordered Chili Relleno combination. Not only did it come out in literally 1 minute, it looked like a Swanson TV dinner! Every item on the plate was clearly pre-prepared--as in factory-made and nuked on the spot. Also, there was no sauce on the relleno. My wife ordered Menudo. Tasted exactly like the canned menudo she buys in the grocery store. What happened to the high-quality, delicious Mexican food of my youth? I don't know if Murillo's has sold to someone who takes no pride in serving quality food or if it is just the current generation of family owners who are just cutting corners to a quick and easy buck but this is NOT the Murillo's it once was. Murillo's, thanks for ruining this one aspect of my youth nostalgia... read more

Always great. And my server was amazing, but that's normal when I go!!! The paco is delicious and so is the chips and salsa.

A solid A-OK, like the astronauts would say. Great menu, super portions, flavors that keep you shoveling and a casual atmosphere where you can chat, drink and eat in peace. Met and old friend, now living in Vacaville, that I had not seen for more than 30 years. This was his choice for lunch. It was a good one. Small and practical, the location has been in business since 1970 and it is popular for good reason. Give their menu a scan. Very complete with traditional Mexican dishes and some Americanized versions. Flavor dominates. We both had his favorite, Paco's Special. They have a mini-Paco which we had and it was plenty. I challenge you to take on a full Paco's Special. The mini was huge. Full of slow-cooked chili verde, which are pork chunks simmered in a green sauce. Beans were added along with cheese, tomatoes, onions and guac. OMG...it was so good. Senior citizen discount and on Tuesdays there is a separate menu for seniors. Daily specials, breakfasts and alcohol is available. I would be a regular if we lived anywhere close. Come, eat, enjoy...and to heck with your diet. read more

not quite like back in the 70s,but still excellent! chile verde tacos beans and rice and the hot sauce,so good and served hot!