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    Sarita's Mexican Restaurant

    3.7 (166 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Caldo de Res (Beef Soup with Vegetables)
    Rich R.

    We were supposed to go to a noodle place but they were "to go" only. We found this unassuming Mexican place a few doors down and we were quite pleased with the service and food. While waiting for our food, we were served chips and salsa. The chips were "the delicious" kind according to my daughter. Apparently, not all corn chips are made the same. The beef soup has good flavor and the veggies were fresh-very comforting indeed. The shrimp and octopus ceviche was seasoned well, the shrimp and octopus were freshly prepared. This is a solid Mexican joint.

    Omelette de Nopales (Cactus Paddles)
    Jerica H.

    Always friendly service making anyone feel welcome! A great breakfast can be found here! So much flavor in the nopales and a great portion! A small restaurant but plenty of seating!

    Ria T.

    If I could give 0, I would. Not very tasty or authentic at all. I was excited to try the flan and it was gross. It came in a soupy mess and was very hard like it had been sitting there awhile. Also the flavor was not right.

    Chicken Enchilada one item lunch combo
    Amy S.

    We popped in here by chance due to the positive reviews on Yelp and it was a great decision. Our entree were each around $11 and we ordered the chicken enchilada and the chile relleno. The flavors were delicious and chips seemed like the home made kind. The chile relleno I've had in the past has more typically had a red sauce. This one did not but had hella cheese. It was still delicious but atypical.

    Chorizo con Huevos
    Ashley L.

    Was staying in the motel across from the street with 0 breakfast options and walked over to Sarita's. Yummy food, fast service! I liked how they offered both traditional American & Mexican breakfasts. Chose to go with the chorizo con huevos. Can't complain

    Chorizo con Huevos
    Berenice L.

    Good food the portions were a good size and the service was great! The place had a nice and welcoming ambiance, the inside was very colorful and definitely more casual.

    Tacos

    Sarita's is definitely the "go-to" place for some of the best Mexican Cuisine on The Monterey Peninsula. The service is always so great, friendly/warm, and you almost feel like family The ambiance is so nice, the menu(s) are situated within the tabletops This is such a plus... that way if you'd like to order more, you can make another selection immediately. I personally recommend The Enchiladas (either sauce is delish) The Nachos are slamming too! Please NOTE: THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL FEE; IF YOU DO NOT PAY WITH CASH

    Whole fish entree with flour tortillas; comes with fries too.
    Terry T.

    We have been coming to this small place for awhile now and each time we have had a delicious meal and good service. Sometimes we opt for old favorites like tacos and enchiladas and other times, like last night, we try something different. I had a fish taco and chile rellano that was so good; I wasn't that hungry but I managed to eat the entire thing. Hubs chose the whole fish entree and it was huge and cooked so crisp and delicious. More than enough to share (had we known about portion size) but we took home and we'll use the fish for homemade sushi hand-rolls tonight! This Sarita's location is in a small strip mall, but don't let that deter you...it's worth a stop for homestyle Mexican food.

    David A.

    We like to go for breakfast. We get the breakfast special, eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, the regular stuff. Clean, Good food friendly service. Thanks!

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    I come here at least 3 times a week. I can't get enough of their great Good Morning breakfast and their cheese enchilada plate. So good.

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    The menudo was delicious!!!! So good service was quick. Ambiance is on brand. Wish I had a bolillo to sop up the caldo but miner details.

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    Las Cazuelas - Delicious tacos

    Las Cazuelas

    4.0(175 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    •$$

    The BEST tripas ever! Both my friend and I agreed that this was the most perfectly cooked tripas…read morewe've had. Normally we would have to ask places to make it extra crispy so it's not too chewy but even without asking the tripas came out nicely with a perfect balance of crispiness and slightly chewy. Tacos were loaded so the two tacos were enough. Refried beans had a good consistency but could had used a little salt. Rice was nicely cooked and seasoned. The order counter is located in the middle and you do have to order before taking a seat. They'll bring your food out to you. There is self served scoops and sauces station. Both chips and sauces could had use some salt. But the red sauce had a nice little kick. Service was good and they have multiple TVs that were showing the FIFA game with Mexico playing so that was fun to watch while eating. Good place to enjoy the food and watch the game. Vibe was there. Plenty of chairs and tables if you're wanting to dine in. The parking lot is a shared one with a lot of other businesses so it took a bit to find parking.

    Shrimp fajitas are the bomb. Pastor tacos also 10/10 and always always get 2 or 3 for easy take…read morehome meal for another day. Sadly the beans used are terrible and if canned at least wish they would try a different brand !!! If the beans improved we would eat here 2x weekly instead of 1x/month or less. The fresh salsa bar is a 10/10 and the mellow atmosphere great for quick eats & families without eating junky fast food.

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    Las Cazuelas - Chili releno; skin is a bit thick and hard

    Chili releno; skin is a bit thick and hard

    Las Cazuelas - Very generous with the meat and bacon

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    Very generous with the meat and bacon

    La Tortuga  Torteria  - Chorizo Cincronizada

    La Tortuga Torteria

    4.2(621 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Loved this place that was recommended via a friend of a friend. I had the shrimp fajita taco (2)…read morewhich were delicious. Fresh corn tortillas, great seasoning, well cooked shrimp. And their salsa is delicious. Next time I'll be trying their molé! Casual dining with a comfortable atmosphere. Order at counter, they'll bring it to your table.

    Where do I begin... First off, I'm highly disappointed and feel betrayed by the high reviews of…read morethis restaurant. I felt safe to eat here thinking it was more on the authentic side of Mexican food, but I have to remind myself to look at the reviews closely before deciding on eating at a place. I had ordered 1 Gordita, 1 Burrito Gordo (Asada), and 1 Huarache. The Gordita had probably to be one of the worst Gorditas I ate in my entire life. The tortilla was very hard and dry, practically snapping off when I took a piece off. The next was the meat... very, very dry and quite bland. I don't know how this restaurant cooks their meat, but I'm assuming they overcooked it by the lack of moisture. The cheese inside was also disappointing, not much flavor to it nor had a fresh taste to it. I tried saving the dryness of the Gordita by adding salsa to it, that didn't help at all. The green salsa wasn't spicy (or at least had a kick to it) and didn't really taste like tomatillos, so I tried adding the red salsa to see if it was any different, not really. If you closed your eyes, you wouldn't really tell the difference between the two. Now moving onto our next dish, the burrito. I'll keep this one short. Asada was bland, dryer than a dessert, and even with the salsa and sour cream on it, couldn't save my mouth from the dryness I experienced. So if you read this review of mine, thank you, and I totally understand how hard it is to make Mexican food in this area considering a lot of the ingredients needed aren't easy to come by or the cuts of meat, so if you ever feel like eating Mexican remind yourself what can you eat here that you know I'll taste good. Kat signing out :3

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    El Pollo Rey - Half Chicken Combo (super moist chicken and awesome beans) - 5/6/2024

    El Pollo Rey

    4.5(382 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$

    I had tried many of the "highly recommend" burrito and Mexican places in the area and have been…read moredisappointed each time. Finally, I found an actually good burrito at El Pollo Rey!!! I ordered one of their burritos and was very pleased with it. Excellent carne asada. Great flavor and loaded with good stuff.

    In a very Mexican part of town in Seaside near Monterey. I don't live in this area but I knew, as…read morewhen I was driving looking for this storefront, most of the surrounding businesses were all Hispanic based. I kinda had a feeling I was gonna like the digs here. They grill here. Over this massive open charcoal/wood grill. 2 cooks back there, engulfed in a waft of smoke and fire. They must have put a fresh batch of meat on that grill as that grill top was covered every square inch. They only grill 2 meats: chicken on the bone and carne asada. They also grill whole red onions and serrano peppers to go with those char grilled meats. 1/2 Chicken Combo ($15/4*) Upon receiving, it almost looks burnt. But upon tasting no bitter burnt notes just extremely well manufactured char. The chicken is marinated in something. Probably a seasoning salt and maybe a touch of lime. Nothing is spicy or peppery just a salty, charred chicken flavor. I liked it but I think I like El Pollo Locos version a tad more. As that is more slowly rendered where the skin gets crisp and there's more of a buttery nuance in El Pollo Locos version. I hate saying I'm siding with a big corporate but chicken-wise they've got the edge. Now where this place beats any chain are in the sides and details. First the freshly charred onions and serranos that go with most meat orders are damn perfect. Soft and easy to break apart, inherent flavors intensified from the grilling and the char-y notes that you can control cuz you can add as much of the burnt layer or as little. And the rice, beans and salsas here are real Mexican cooking, nothing fast and ready made. Fresh from scratch with ethnic soul. Carne Asada Combo ($27/5*) This is a full pound of freshly grilled Carne Asada (thin and marinaded meat), no rice or beans just warm corn tortillas, salsas, pickled onions and those charred onions and peppers. Upon receiving I felt like a kid who got his first gift from Santa. First they gave me the warm tortilla holder and all the condiments. I could have made a meal with those alone. Then the biggest pile of freshly grilled steak I've ever seen get served to me at one time. The aroma was intoxicating and was superseded by getting a taste. A little heavy handed on the seasoning but damn did that grilled meat flavor hit you like a bat. Slightly smoky with charred hits and THE most juicy and tender carne asada I've ever had. Usually the preparation can yield tough and overcooked meat but not here, there is some wizardry involved. I was putting whole pieces of meat in a rustic cowboy taco and you could still bite through the taco effortlessly. That's some serious mojo they are messin' with. I actually found a combo for the perfect steak taco here. Warm tortilla base; cut up and throw some charred peppers and onions; throw enough carne asada on there to your heart's intent; a few dabs of their tomato salsa with the charred flecks; then finally a generous sprinkling of their pickled red onions to gild the lily. THE BEST carne asada taco I've ever had. And I've had hundreds if not thousands. Trust. We just finished a substantial hike and was on route to a camping weekend. Had enough leftovers that we didn't have to cook on the first night, just heated things in foil over camp fire. They conveniently catered and we relished and feasted. A fiver relationship if I ever heard of one.

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    Las Marias Bar & Grill - Menu

    Las Marias Bar & Grill

    4.2(264 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    •$$

    I ordered 2 super burritos and a side of refried beans from Las Marias today using Yelp to order…read morethe takeout order. I was down the street shopping and stopped in to pick up my order. I met one of the Owners named Maria. I told her I was new in the area, and she shared her restaurant is family owned and operated. She was very friendly. I'm from San Jose and have had great Mexican food. These burritos were very big and flavorful. She was very generous with the meat, Al Pastor and Asada. Seasoned well and crisped on a plancha, these were great burritos. Now I always get a side of refried beans to see how well they are made. The refried beans at Las Marias were outstanding. I will be back to Las Marias to have dinner in the restaurant. The restaurant is fairly large and well decorated with artwork and a full bar. I'm looking forward to trying more items from than their menu on my next trip.

    Excellent service and really delicious food. Served hot and fresh. We were greeted by the owner,…read moreMaria who was very kind and friendly. She gave us some recommendations and we ended up ordering enough food for that night + the next night that we enjoyed at home. The chips and homemade salsas came out first. 3 different types (2 red and 1 green). All 3 were good but they are spicy. We ordered the mulcajete, crunchy quesa birria tacos, enchiladas, and a chille relleno à la carte. The mulcajete came out bubbling hot with tons of beef, chicken breast, shrimp, and all the veggies. My daughter said her enchiladas (1 chicken and 2 cheese) were extraordinary. The birria tacos were on par - she makes the tortilla with a crunch to it. They were wonderful. Everything else was also very delicious. The rice was fluffy and tasty. The beans were a little soupy but tasted great. I like my beans a little more dense and thick. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. Make sure you introduce yourself to Maria. She's a pleasure to speak with and she serves tasty food!

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    Las Marias Bar & Grill - Menu

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    Tacos California Grill Mexican Restaurant - Special for Valentine Day

    Tacos California Grill Mexican Restaurant

    4.3(351 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    Cute little mom pop shop that wasn't too far from our hotel. Decided to grab lunch here right…read morebefore checking in. Super easy to find. They have a pretty simple breakfast lunch, and dinner menu. Offering California style and Mexican food. We were greeted right away as soon as we sat down. And had our drink order taken right away. Hubby got water and I got Horchata drink it was so yummy. Hubby ordered the chicken tostada with rice and a salad and it got the Hawaiian torta with al pastor Meat served with fries. Food came out really fast, it was nice and hot, and the portions were a great size They have indoor and outdoor patio seating, and pet friendly.

    This is our 3rd year having our kid at CSUMB. Every time we are always looking for a good place to…read moreeat. On this trip we wanted Mexican food, a quick search on yelp we landed on tacos California. Unfortunately if you try to view the menu or website from yelp you get redirected to a spam website so we were going in blind expecting Mexican food. Get there to find the standard Mexican plates and also burgers, seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. They make their fettuccine sauce fresh in house so my daughter got that. I tried the garlic shrimp and it was way better than expected. The place is small and parking can be tricky but it was easy enough to find and inside was clean and server was friendly. We ordered everything to go but were given fresh chips and guacamole while we waited. Guacamole was fantastic Ultimately came for Mexican but ended up with different seafood and pasta dishes and was pleasantly surprised. Food was good and worth trying especially if you're looking for variety and can't decide

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    Tacos California Grill Mexican Restaurant - Wet Burrito

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