After strolling through the Claremont Farmer's Market, my husband and I came here on a whim. Best decision we made that day! Tacos and ceviche were DELICIOUS! I love a good hard shell taco and the carne asada was so flavorful and had the char-grilled taste that I absolutely love! The tacos were pretty big too which made me so full. The staff were super friendly! Will probably be back every Sunday from now on. Keep in mind, it is fully outdoor seating with picnic tables! But a perfect place for a quick lunch or dinner. :) read more

Petiscos - Carne Asada Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Claremont, California

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I've been coming to Petiscos on and off for probably the last 10 years, and I've seen the ownership change a few times, at least to my knowledge. The food and service have definitely had their ups and downs over the years. It's still good, but I don't think it's quite what it used to be, especially at the current price point. I stopped in on a Sunday evening when Claremont Village was pretty light. There were several families enjoying themselves on the patio, which is still a nice place to grab a bite and hang out. The biggest issue this visit was the wait. There was one person steadily working on fresh tortilla production, which I could appreciate, but the cashier was also the person cooking and preparing all the food. I had a larger order for my family, so I was already waiting a while when I watched another family walk up. They were acknowledged, but after waiting at least five minutes without getting a chance to actually place their order, they eventually left. While I was waiting, I went over to the self-serve salsa bar, which was pretty much dry. There wasn't any obvious sign of a fresh restock happening either. If you're going to have a self-serve salsa bar, it should be stocked. The fish tacos were the highlight for me. The fish was a nice thick cut, with fresh cabbage and a spicy sauce that worked really well. The nachos had potential, but the asada was overcooked and a little dry. Overall, Petiscos is still good, but the price is higher than I think it should be, and the wait time doesn't help. I've been coming here long enough that I know what I'm getting, and it's close enough to home that I'll come back when it's convenient. This isn't somewhere I'd take someone to impress or go when I'm looking for a really good meal. I'm not sure I'd even recommend it to an out-of-towner. It's more of a casual stop or a place to grab something with the family and hang out on the patio. Overall, still good enough to come back to from time to time, but it's shy of being one of the better spots around. read more

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This spot has become one of my new favorites. There's not a huge fancy menu. A big menu isn't necessary. Especially when you execute the items that are on your menu very well. We've ordered many different things from here. Today. I ended up getting the tacos. I personally have an autoimmune diet so I try to stay away from gluten, dairy and soy. The gentleman who took my order at the window was pleasant and helped me navigate the menu to make sure I didn't have any issues. You order at the window and they bring it out to your table. There's a small seating area in the back of the building where there's some picnic tables and a little fire pit. I really enjoy it. It's different from most places. Casual. There are water cups and a water dispenser and a little salsa bar. Their pickled onions/ all flour is really good, spicy! And there's typically three different salsas you can have. They're all really good. They're soft Tortillas are handmade. The meat tastes like you grilled it on your barbecue. I love that! It's not greasy or grizzly. Had a nice, light freshly grilled flavor. I don't think they're overpriced. I've gone to other places and paid the same price for soft tacos and got in street tacos that are gone in two bites. These are pretty Hardy and made with fresh ingredients so I think it's worth every penny. They do get busy so prepare to wait in a line and be patient for your food because it's a small establishment that is making your order fresh. They do a great job and if you're short on time, try to go before or after rush hour lunch or dinner time. read more

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This small casual eatery is a hidden gem- their breakfast burritos hit the right spot. No inside seating, but their outdoor dining area is cozy and secluded. They offer an extensive salsa bar with guacamole style toppings too. Service is quick, prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. Definitely will be back to try other items on the menu. Friend ordered a quesadilla but she is a regular here. My burrito wasn't all filler ingredients but put a lot of meat in there. read more

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Good times with friends and cold beer. The Lady addition to the crew was a welcome sight. Chips and guacamole to start and a carnitas burrito with no rice this time but that didn't seem to improve it much as there is no salsa or Pico de Gallo inside. The salsa bar is clean and has several items to choose from but only the salsa Roja has any real spice to it. Glad I brought my Tapatio bottle. We enjoyed the outdoor dining and had a good time. read more

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First time here, and I loved it! The al pastor tacos were delicious, and the nachos were great too. I'll definitely be back!

Much better experience from previous visit. This is a true hidden gem in Claremont. Small selection of tacos, burritos and quick Mexican food. Outdoor seating only. If you're not paying attention you will definitely miss it. read more

Petiscos - New sign! - Tacos Near Me - Claremont, California

I haven't been here in a while I think I'll have to come more often This breakfast hit the spot sausage egg bacon potato cheese and their green salsa Make sure to come The steak they were grilling over and open flame Can't wait to comeback Service was great and the ambiance read more

Petiscos - Breakfast Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Claremont, California

Visited Petiscos earlier this week, needless to say I had a very pleasant experience. I ordered the pastor tostada salad and enjoyed it thoroughly (hence my pfp), if you're a big fan of Mexican food and interested in a neat patio environment with activities and servers with quick service, it's definitely worth checking out. The only * worth noting is the self-service salsa bar, while their sauces are incredible- I would love to see a little more effort on the cleanness and availability of this salsa bar. Overall a very fun and delicious experience worth your money and time! read more

Petiscos - Al Pastor Tostada Salad (BRC Tostada) - Tacos Near Me - Claremont, California

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I arrived at 4:40 and they took about 10 minutes to attend me. This man with a beard took my order and wasn't helpful when I had questions about the menu. He didn't care about the customers time and honestly just rushed my order. I ended up getting nachos. The food was okay. But ambience was a little off they had a fly problem. read more

Petiscos - Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Claremont, California

If you haven't been here in the last six months, it's time to go back! Order anything on the menu, and be ready for fresh, flavorful food. The guy who took our order today did so with a smile and laugh, it was awesome. Love their outdoor seating in the shade, and the food is always delightful. read more

We came back again since our first visit was pleasant. I honestly think the 2nd time the meat asada didn't taste smokey like the first time we had but it was still good. I liked their burrito as well wish they put less potatoes though. Lastly the taco was okay. We will definitely come back again hoping we get that smokey flavor again! read more

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First time customer came in to give it a shot, and oh my Gosh !!! The breakfast burrito was so on point. The coffee is so good no sugar no creamer needed . The service is fast and friendly. I have found my new breakfast place even though they serve other foods read more

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Well attended. Service was great!! Environment was cool and well kept. Items were hot and made to order

We decided to have some tacos and Petiscos happen to be open on Easter day. We were surprised to see some of the upgrades, but the most shocking surprise was the two loud TVs playing baseball that no one was watching. To say that we were disappointed, was an understatement and reflected most people who sat around us. I am not sure what they were thinking when they decided to do this, perhaps they're trying to court a new sports crowd and if that's the case, I hope that they find it. Meanwhile, those of us who found it annoying enough to have a discussion over baseball that no one was watching will not come back. I know of a few of the restaurants who have TVs that are muted, but with close caption for those who are interested, I wish that this would have been a consideration here. Another oversight that I found a bit shocking, is that only a few tables have shade. So everybody wanted to sit at our table as most of the tables did not have any umbrellas. The calculus is a bit puzzling - - spend money on TVs, but not on shade... This is all unfortunate because I believe the shrimp tacos actually got way better! One thing for people who aren't familiar, is that you order your food at the little window and you pick it up when it's ready. This means that you also clean out your trash before you leave. So to recap, good food, nice layout (where you can find shade), and if you like loud TV with your lunch, this is for you. read more

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If you want some good homemade authentic Mexican food then you need to come here. The homemade tortillas and the fresh tortilla chips are amazing. I have been dreaming of those nachos since I left! Love all of the outdoor seating and intimate vibe it gives off and the staff are super friendly! Highly recommend read more

Petiscos - Chicken nachos - Tacos Near Me - Claremont, California

I'll begin by saying that this place is really cute and belongs next to the beach in Newport , like shake shack. At $5 a taco, it should be by the beach. The customer service at the order window was great. The young man was very nice and attentive. I ordered a carne asada tacos. I got 2 and they came with cilantro and onion. I saw that they have pickled veggies so asked for a side of those. My taco doesn't come with them, they made sure I knew this when I asked for it, but it should! The salsa was good on them but the tacos are nothing special. I can't say I'll return to this place because I think it's a bit overpriced for a taco, the most simple thing you can make. read more

Petiscos - Tacos, beef - Tacos Near Me - Claremont, California

Everything was excellent. The chicken was delicious! The patio area was great for the kids.

A return visit to Petiscos, and we were glad to have another great experience. Making a choice from their large extensive menu was once again a challenge. Husband ultimately had the Gringo Burrito with meat choice of el pastor. A huge burrito stuffed with numerous other ingredients, that he really enjoyed. I had the Mexican Street Corn cup which I also enjoyed. The backyard seating (the only seating) was pretty full, and food coming out to tables all looked good, and everyone appeared to be enjoying their dishes. We look forward to our next visit to this little Mexican food gem in Claremont! read more

I stopped by Petiscos and ordered a carne asada burrito. Unfortunately, the meat wasn't to my taste -- the texture felt off and the flavor just didn't hit the mark for me. I ended up picking most of it out and only finished about half of the burrito. That said, the beans were flavorful and the tortilla itself was solid. The space has a lot of charm -- it's a cozy little shack-style setup with a walk-up ordering window, a separate pickup window, and a decent outdoor seating area that gives it a laid-back vibe. Overall, the experience was just okay for me. I might consider coming back to try a different item, but it wouldn't be at the top of my list. read more

My family chooses veggie and pescetarian options, we are never disappointed. The outdoor space makes this place feel like your own hidden gem. Great salsas, try the guac salsa, cold beers, Mexican soda, and delicious grub. My favorite is the soyrizo breakfast burrito, the elote, fish or shrimp tacos, and the Chile relleno burrito. read more

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The location is so cute and cozy. You feel like you're in your grandma's backyard. We always go for the tamales and papa's bravas.

Came here for a birthday celebration & had excellent service! The employees were so nice and generous, they helped our party out immensely. Definitely recommend coming here, the food was delicious and served warm and fresh. The vibes were chill and everyone seems to be focused on their own tables. read more

The village needs more casual places to hang selling reasonably priced food like Petiscos. Too many uppity brunch spots where you feel like you have to be wearing a feathered hat and some heels or something, lol. Petiscos is perfect for a comfortable sit down, beer, food that's not going to break the bank. Was happy with the quality of food and prices, especially with how expensive things are these days. I've been to Petiscos sporadically multiple times over the years, but this last time I went this weekend I was impressed by how good the food and salsa was. I feel like it improved?? Before I never thought it was bad, it just didn't stick out to me. This time it did. Shout out to whoever is improving the recipes back there lol. I got an asada quesadilla and the asada was on point. I also love how they revamped the patio--it was a pretty hot day but they had misters going which was much appreciated, and tables with umbrellas, under trees. They also have a couple TVS now and they do beer pitchers. It seems like a chill spot to come back hang out with friends in the evening. My group all loved the our dishes. We got the papas bravas to share which was delicious, I recommend. read more

Recent reviews indicate this place is going downhill with how customers have been treated. I didn't have a problem the few times I've gone before, but today it was closed even though posted hours show open at 8AM. Hard pass on this place from now on even if they update business hours. read more

I've had tacos here before and they were *amazing* but unfortunately today @5:30 pm (5/20) the asada came out dry like shredded beef jerky, overly salty, and need a ton of salsa to be able to moisten and eat. read more

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This is such a cute fun place to hang out and eat. They have buckets of beer on ice for 19.99. Their food was amazing. Salsa bar was very clean and everything was so fresh and very tasty. They had just made a fresh batch of pozole, on a Wednesday which is my daughter's favorite. She loved it. They have heaters outside which is nice and 2 TVs . The guy working there even asked us if we would like the volume up or down or no volume at all. Very nice of him. Well since the baseball playoffs r going on of course we wanted volume lol who wouldn't . Great place and we would highly recommend. read more

What a great find on our visit to Claremont. Everything freshly made and reasonably priced. The pork tamale and carne quesadilla were very excellent, and the pollo taco was amazing...never had a better chicken taco. Looking forward to returning very soon!! read more

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Love the outdoor space. Food is always good, their tamales are the best. Wish they were a little quicker with getting food out but overall a good place to eat. read more

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We loooove Petiscos! Have been coming here for years and they consistently come through with some of the tastiest burritos, horchata, fish tacos (with the purple tortilla, classic), strawberry Fresca and so much more! Highly recommend to try, a literal hole in the wall and NEVER disappoints! The service is excellent, even when it's crowded they still move the food through quickly and efficiently! The ambience is so fun, and great for kids to walk around without feeling like they'll wander off. A place that continues to be fun, tasty and chill; all in one! read more

It has changed so much in a few short months and it's unfortunate because it was an absolute gem before. They say it's the same owners but there is no way they change the menu, the setup, the prices and food this much. Everything Petiscos was prior to this "upgrade" was amazing. The tacos were packed with flavor and meat. Not it's cold and half of what you got. The handmade tortillas aren't good, they are hard and fall apart. The hard shell is okay but I expected more. This is not the same Petiscos. Bring back the old grumpy guy who was rude as hell. At least the food was good. And $13 for pozole there goes my $6 bowl I enjoyed every week read more

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5 stars! Been coming here with my family for quite some time and they've revamped the whole place. It's very enjoyable, hole in the wall vibes. Come here for a very filling meal any day. Might have to wait, but that's how you know it's good read more

I came here during lunch one day with some co-workers and was pleasantly surprised at how fantastic the location was. I decided to get some tacos and chips and dips. You park and order at a small window, the same spot where the food is being prepared. The food did take a while to get, but that is probably due to the lunch crowd. The food was amazing and tasted great and it was large quantities of meat in the tacos. There was only outdoor seating from what I can see, I might be wrong about that. read more

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Love the tucked away patio area, lovely place to escape. Love the cactus tacos and the Nachos are the best!! The food is always consistent and service is good as well! read more

My friend and I had lunch there and it was good! I ordered the carne asada sope and the meat was so tender! I also ordered a potato taco and it was crispy and seasoned well! My friend on the other hand ordered the pozole Yum! She was happy and she let me taste it! So tasty and flavorful! It was a green chicken pozole! Definitely coming back! The patio was peaceful and relaxing! read more

The breakfast burrito is filling and is a good portion for two people. The service was great. The seating is outdoors, but there's plenty of shade. Definitely a cool spot to hangout and enjoy food. read more

Petiscos - Tacos Near Me - Claremont, California

Tucked into a tiny house with a backyard filled with picnic tables, this place serves up tasty tacos. It often takes over 30 minutes, but the wait is worth it. read more

Petiscos - fish taco - Tacos Near Me - Claremont, California

The tortillas/fish tacos were tasty, but the burrito was very disappointing. Very greasy (and I love greasy street food), very heavy on rice, and found a large and odd cartilage/tendon in burrito. read more

Petiscos - Inside the carnitas... - Tacos Near Me - Claremont, California

Found this little gem because I was craving tacos and it was totally worth it. Definitely a hole in the wall location. Food 4.5/5 - I ordered a cactus taco, a birria taco, pozole and a horchata. Everything was so flavorful!! Exactly what you expect it to be. Price $ - the price point was pretty good for all the food we got. It doesn't break your wallet. Service 5/5 - they were so quick and kind. Ambience 4/5 - there's patio seating which is really nice and intimate or lively depending on the crowd. Location 4/5 - it's a little shop in the Village area so there's plenty of parking on the street and you can walk in. read more

I would have rated this restaurant a cool nice small chill vibe mexican restaurant. But The problem was that the cook and people in the kitchen preparing food are doing it without gloves on. They are basically touching your food with bare hands. I thought this was gross, unhealthy unsafe and should be flagged. Occasionally they wipe their hands on a rug or towel that didn't look vlean to me. I dont know where they would come from before touching my food but i will never visit again till this is changed. read more