"Our server, Norma Leon, was absolutely amazing! They were so attentive and knowledgeable about the…read moremenu. They made sure we had everything we needed and even offered great recommendations. It was clear that they genuinely cared about our dining experience." So whenever you eat here ask for her.

Best carne asada in Soledad. Burritos and tacos are so good! Food always comes fast! The restaurant…read moreis nice as well.

Okay for a restaurant on the way, but quality at or below average. My fried chicken was too salty,…read moreway too salty. The soup was also bland, the burger patty very unseasoned and tasteless. It did the job though, as the job was to feed us, but wasn't like OMG that was some restaurant! The vibe is nice, a bit dark inside though, and too much of a bar vibe than a restaurant.

Didn't have high hopes for this diner, but I was proven wrong! This diner is located next to a…read moreMotel 6. It was very clean when we went. Customer service was very nice and attentive. The food was good for breakfast, like a diner kinda feel, cozy and warm! They also have pies that looked delicious but we were too full and far from home so couldn't take any to go :( We really enjoyed dinning here!

3 of us ended up here on a Tuesday at lunchtime because Taqueria Pacheco was closed for no apparent…read morereason. There was one guy eating by himself and one worker. She was very friendly, but not very communicative. We asked for a menu and were told to look at the wall where there were some photos and lists of dishes, but no prices. We were just trying to get some burritos to take on the highway, so we each ordered what we wanted. Then she went in the back, washed her hands, and made the burritos. The burritos were good and the salsa provided was decent. The inside of the place is dingy and uninviting and not even pleasant for just waiting for takeout food. Having just one person working made it slow even though we were the only customers.

Food is always served hot off the stove and prepared as soon as you order. If they're busy you may…read morehave to wait for your food. But it's worth the short wait. Maybe ten minutes. Drinks are either bottles or cans. Soda, beer, water, juice, you choose. They have karaoke in the evenings on the weekends which usually draws a fun crowd. The kitchen is open for orders too. They have plenty of tables and chairs as the restaurant is huge. The employees are always pleasant and ready to prepare your food. They take phone orders if you're short for time. I suggest you call twenty/thirty minutes ahead of picking up your order. They also have a restaurant with same name and menu in Soledad.

The restaurants exterior isn't the nicest. The exterior colors are bright and tacky. However,…read moreyou'll be glad you stopped once you try their food. We ordered one chicken enchilada plate and 2 chilaquiles plates. One chilaquiles plate was with green sauce and another with red sauce. All our entrees tasted very authentic and homemade. Neither of the rice or beans tasted canned or pre-made. The food had great flavor! We also ordered their agua fresca of the day which was pineapple. It was the cherry on top to a satisfying visit. It tasted very fresh without added sugar. Just natural fruit flavors. I highly recommend checking out this place if you're passing through Soledad.

We just got in from Downtown LA to visit my boyfriends family. They ordered all his favorite foods…read morefrom town as usual, however I of course was craving my usual aguachiles. I also ordered cóctel de camarón as an extra add on. I decided to try El Pariente. I'm super picky about my aguachiles so I was thinking they would just satisfy my craving. However, they were literally so amazing. Super enchilosos like I love them! The girl was super nice and obviously the cooks are awesome. I absolutely am going to stop by on my way back to LA to take an order back with me! The outside is so cute, lots of parking and the inside of the restaurant was so cute and authentic looking. They have a great selection of bottled Mexican beer. I had a modelo while I waited and it was super cold. All in all I give this place 5 stars for ambiance, food, cold bottled beer and very nice friendly staff. Next time we're in town longer I'll definitely go have a sit down dinner. Muchísimas gracias por mis aguachiles perfectos y deliciosos!

Yummy food Yummy drinks…read moreI enjoyed the shrimp cocktail Margarita flight and enchiladas. We were driving though and needed to Eat. Highly recommend.

Amazing delicious I ordered the Carne A La Tampiquena $22…read more Beef enchiladas with your choice of red, green or mole enchilada sauce, served with grill steak, cactus salad, guacamole, sour cream, rice and beans. BUT..... THEY DID NOT GIVE ME THE CACTUS SALAD and GUACAMOLE I felt ROBBED of my money! Will I be coming back? I don't think I will even though I really really love their food

On the way to Tachi Casino and I always stop here on the way from Salinas. Call in order passing…read moreSoledad and it's ready for pick up when I arrive. Consistent deliciousness! Everything on the menu is good. The family owned business is the place to eat!! Authentic.

I'm never disappointed when I come to eat here. I had the camarones a la diabla and agua de…read morejamaica. Both were delicious! The sauce on the camarones is spicy but not overwhelming and the shrimp are big. Their aguas frescas are also great. I finished my drink and thought about getting more, when our server came by without me saying anything. It's like she read my mind. She was very attentive and kind. My daughter had the kid's quesadilla and an agua de piña. She kept saying how delicious it was. Toddlers are picky, so the fact she said that of both things is genuine. My husband had the camarones al mojo de ajo and he stated they were some of the best he's had. I feel like this is a hidden gem, and we will try to come more often.

This restaurant is a manifestation of everything I love about Chinese restaurants. If it were in…read morethe bayarea, it would have been my monthly haunt. *Ambiance : is not spectacular, it's well maintained and clean though. They have a lot of plastic and plush toys behind the counter and some shockingly pink artificial orchids on each table top. *Food: this is where I went weak in my knees after sampling the spread in front of me. Such simple yet mind bogglingly delicious food! If it were not for the large amount of grease across the dishes, I would have rated this as my favorite Chinese restaurant in the bayarea. We got chicken fried rice, chicken chow mein, Mongolian chicken and chicken with green beans. Fried rice was moist and umami rich. The noodles had a thick delicious sauce coating them. The green beans were addictively crunchy. The chicken was soft and flavorful. I reached my happy place after this meal.

What a nice and cozy spot with such hospitable staff. We were not expecting such huge portions for…read moreunder 20 dollars each, but we got more than enough for what we paid. The flavors were solid especially with the sides in the dinner plate meal. This place offers variety of both traditional and western style Chinese food for the familiar comfort of Chinese cuisine no matter your experience with it. From image: The wonton soup itself was an absolute behemoth packed with enough food for two.

When in Gonzales, this is a go to stop when they are open…read more Shrimp and fish tacos may be one of the best tacos I have ever had. Servers don't speak English, so I had a hard time telling them how amazing they were. Also their agua fresca Jamaica is very satisfying. Great food.

Terrible service, prices are high and the food isn't good at all. would not recommend.read more