My go to Mexican joint to get a good plate of food. The taco oaxaqueño de cesina is my staple. It…read morecomes with a green avocado salsa that is soooo good and a nopal (cactus) fresh salad. Memelitas are great. Tlayuda de asada to die for. Them mole nachos are Always great service. I love this place.

I am so happy we got to try a new style of Mexican food. My family and I are from Jalisco and love…read moreall kinds of Mexican food, but Jalisciense food is definitely our favorite. We were on our way home from the 17-Mile Drive and wanted to get dinner before our long drive back. I found Padrino Restaurant on Yelp, and we decided to give it a try. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted and seated. I loved that they provide the table with a pitcher of water, but I do wish it was a little larger. We ordered the kids' food while we looked over the menu. This restaurant is a little more expensive than most Mexican restaurants. A kids' quesadilla was $8 with no sides included. We ordered a side of rice and beans for the kids to share since they were $4 each. My oldest got two fried quesadillas, and my youngest got one regular quesadilla. They don't automatically bring out chips and salsa, but they do offer them. I actually don't mind that because it can feel wasteful to give them to every table when not everyone will eat them. I understand the choice. I ordered the Stuffed Chilaquiles with beef. I loved the flavors. They were definitely different from what I am used to, but still very delicious. The asada was seasoned really well, although don't expect a huge portion of meat. I would give this 4/5 stars. My husband ordered the Enchiladas Rojas with a side of rice and beans (for an extra charge). He did not like the sauce at all because it was more like a dark mole sauce than the red sauce he is used to. I traded plates with him, and I actually liked it. It had a darker flavor than what I am used to, but it was still delicious. I would give this 3/5 stars. My mother-in-law ordered the Green Enchiladas. They were very different--they were more like flautas covered in green sauce. Still good, just not what we expected. I would give them 3/5 stars. I am happy we got to try it, and the service was great. I am just not sure if I would come back again. That may simply be because we are so used to the flavors and style of food we grew up with.

Loved the enchiladas and the drinks are delicious. They have amazing aguas frescas as well. Always…read moregreat service and fast delivery.

Found my new favorite Mexican restaurant in my area! I was looking for a place that had octopus…read moretacos and these are hands down some of the best I've had. We came on a Saturday and it was pretty busy but we were seated right away. The place feels like you've stepped into a portal right into Mexico, and I really appreciated all the decor and ambient lighting here. I can't wait to come back and try their corn cake!

Gina was absolutely wonderful! She was funny, professional, and had such a great personality. She…read moreknew the menu inside and out, and her recommendations did not disappoint! The food and drinks were delicious. She definitely made our girls' night out even more enjoyable with her charisma, attentiveness, and great energy. We had such a great time and truly appreciated her excellent service.

The food was remarkably delicious. And Gina was wonderful. One of the best Mexican restaurants we…read morehave ever eaten at.

I have only been here for brunch (2x) ... I had no idea it was also open for dinner, I will have to…read morecome back. Went on a Sunday mid morning, while the farmers market was bustling. It wasn't busy inside, they have tables outside as well. The interior is cozy and trendy but still inviting. The service is great, I believe it's a family run business. Service started slow (seemed to take some time to get our order in) but once our order was taken, it was top notch from then on! We had the hardest time deciding what to get. The food is slightly different from your typical Mexican dishes (though they may be the same name), the ingredients are very old world inspired. The coffee is amazing!! (I'm not a coffee person typically) I can't wait to come back for dinner and explore the menu some more.

Nothing to write home about... for the price, we were underwhelmed. The service was good but the…read morefood just didn't hit. The taquitos were the best part. The fish tacos were a bit too battered for me, and the fish was too large for the tortilla (a pet peeve of mine). The pozole was okay.

Tostadas Prime was absolutely delicious! We had amazing service from our waitress, Kim I believe…read morethat was her name. She was so friendly and had some amazing recommendations. I loved, loved, loved the Rockefeller oysters! Everything we ordered was very good, and the drinks were also delicious! The service made the whole experience even better. Definitely 5 stars! I'll definitely be back!

Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. It was my husband's birthday, and I was so…read moreexcited to celebrate here because of all the great reviews. After we sat down, it took nearly 30 minutes just for someone to take our drink and food .My cousin-in-law eventually had to wave someone down just so we could place an order. There was a server but he was more interested in the woman party than ours . The woman who eventually stepped in to help us was great and truly tried her best to accommodate us, and I really appreciated her efforts. However, this wasn't even her section. What was most disappointing was that neither a manager nor the server who was supposed to be taking care of our table ever came over to acknowledge the delay or apologize. For a birthday celebration that we were really looking forward to, the lack of service and acknowledgment put a damper on the experience. I completely understand that restaurants get busy, but a simple apology or communication would have gone a long way. Unfortunately, based on this experience, it did not live up to the reviews or expectations we had.

We were visiting from out of town, and our server Alma made us feel at home! She had great service…read moreand the food was 11/10!! We will absolutely come back again! Thanks to tostadas and Alma!

Amazing food and wonderful margaritas. Definitely would recommend this restaurant great service.read more

Had the tuna tacos with watermelon salad; too hungry to photograph…read more Amazing! My server was exceptional . Classy decor and ambiance Good experience all around

Came back again, mostly because my Amex benefit was expiring in a few days -- but I have to say,…read morethis visit definitely changed my opinion a bit! We came for lunch this time, and the lunch menu was SO much better than what we had for dinner on our first visit. We ordered the taco combination, and the tacos were absolutely delicious! I especially loved that they weren't greasy at all -- just really flavorful and well done. The cauliflower, which I loved the first time, was equally as yummy this time around. So clearly, that one is a repeat-worthy dish! They still have the 3% credit card surcharge, which I'm not a huge fan of, but... oh well. Lunch was free thanks to the Amex benefit, so I can't complain too much! Definitely glad we came back for lunch -- it was a much more enjoyable experience than our first dinner visit.

Wow! Absolutely mind blown by this Mexican cuisine restaurant. The menu is quite big but it's…read morefilled with dishes that you don't normally see in other Mexican restaurants. We got: 1. Octopus adobado 2. Chicken enchilada mole 3. Jericayas - Mexican flan for dessert They were so generous with the portion size. You get two huge octopus tentacle - juicy and seasoned to perfection! The creamy sauce that comes with the octopus pairs really well. The chicken enchilada mole usually is made with shredded chicken but the waitress was nice to substitute the inside to grilled chicken instead. The dish was tasty and packed with flavor. I made sure to clean every drop of the mole sauce. We weren't a big fan of the Jericayas, which our waitress described it as a mix of cream brûlée and flan. It was good but I don't think I would get it again. It's topped with strawberry and blueberry fruits. There were so many more dishes that I wanted to try here. I'll definitely be back soon if we're ever around the area. I highly recommend anyone to try this place. The ambiance is relaxed and there are plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. The staffs were all friendly and took the time to explain the menu.

Pre-Hispanic Mexican Cuisine OMG!!!! My sister visit me from…read morethe East Coast. So, we decided to visit this restaurant. I have revisited this restaurant five times and counting. The authentic Mexican food is always fresh, delicious and made with love. I would give this place a 10 star if allowed. Excellent, Wonderful, Professional service with a smile. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have a pleasant visit. I want to thank Miquel, Angel, Esme', Josue, and Cenoblo for their continuous kindness, warmth, friendly atmosphere that I always receive. Again, thanking you for you. See you soon. T (smile)

I've been going to all the Aqui locations for about 15+yrs. I love this place. They use…read moreseasonal+local ingredients, they were always ahead in competitive pay for their staff, and they have a separate menu that changes everyday to accommodate the changing produce that they get from their suppliers. You can often go there and never have the same thing twice. The core menu, which stays stagnant, is enough to keep me happy. But the fact they have the daily specials to keep things even more fresh and exciting is really nice. This is basically elevated Cali-Mex, but it's super affordable. With the laid-back atmosphere, it's perfect for big parties and families. As a community, we need to do all we can to keep this gem from disappearing. There are only four left, I believe.

Wow. Perfect value, the food seemed very fresh and is very delicous. They offer food that is in…read moretheir menu and weekly specials. They also have a very nice salsa bar to accompany your meal. Service is you pay after ordering, you pick up your food, get your own drinks. This is really a nice and affordable neighborhood restaurant.