Taco Express is one of those spots that just gets it right--great tacos at a price that almost…read morefeels like a typo. The tacos are seriously good: packed with flavor, well put together, and exactly what you want when the craving hits. Now, is the service a little slow? Yeah... but let's be honest--it's Tuesday, tacos are $1.50, and everyone within a 5-mile radius had the same idea. You're not ordering fast food here, you're participating in a taco event. And really, at $1.50 a taco, what are we expecting--white glove service and a personal mariachi band? I'll gladly wait a few extra minutes when the end result is this good. Bottom line: great tacos, unbeatable price, and totally worth it. Taco Express proves that sometimes the best things in life are cheap... and come on a tortilla.

This restaurant heavily advertises fast, fresh food, and to their credit, they deliver on the…read morebaseline environment. The establishment is exceptionally clean, and the staff provides good, attentive service. The interior keeps up appearances, matching the pristine aesthetic you see plastered all over trending social media videos. Unfortunately, the culinary execution fails to live up to the online marketing, leaving a massive gap between the digital hype and the actual plate. The first red flag appears before you even order: carnitas have been completely removed from the menu. For an establishment branding itself as a quality Mexican eatery, erasing such a staple is incredibly suspicious. Every reputable Mexican restaurant serves carnitas, making this omission a baffling corporate choice that immediately sets a disappointing tone for the meal. Pivoting away from the missing carnitas, the next logical choice was the al pastor, ordered inside their advertised "Super Burrito." Regrettably, this heavyweight contender arrived completely stripped of its status. It is a super burrito that has essentially had its cape repossessed by the kitchen. The structural integrity of the burrito relies almost entirely on a massive, disproportionate filler of rice and meat. Key premium ingredients are either completely missing or distributed in minuscule, almost undetectable quantities. If you are looking for a rich layer of guacamole or a cooling dollop of sour cream to balance the bite, you will find barely a trace here. To compound the disappointment, the al pastor itself strictly ranks as C-tier. The meat lacks the vibrant, deeply marinated crisp and flavor profile required of a standout pastor, rendering the dense core of the burrito incredibly dry and monotonous. Fast and clean service cannot save a dish that lacks soul and essential ingredients. If you are chasing the flavors celebrated on your social feed, you will likely find that this spot offers nothing more than a hollow, heavily inflated internet illusion.

I finally stopped in to try this staple I've heard about for a while now and while going into…read morerestaurants with high expectations can be intimidating, Valencia's did not disappoint. You're greeted with a welcoming environment featuring pan dulce, a little grocery store next door, and an extensive menu. The bar area was pretty busy too with many customers watching a game, fun! The cashier was friendly and had some candies for customers by the register--really tasty watermelon chili candy! We ordered the super burrito with chorizo and the pozole and while we waited we enjoyed the chips and salsa bar. I like that they have avocado salsa available, it's the best. Everything came out in a timely manner and was accompanied by real cane sugar mexican sodas in glass bottles. The pozole was quite yummy! This isn't a dish that is typically made well in restaurants but theirs was fairly good with the exception of a lot of bones but that is also typically expected with pozole. If left without the option to make it at home, Valencia's pozole may just be the next best option. The super burrito was just perfect. Absolutely satisfying and tasty. It's huge too so you can very easily get two meals out of it. I look forward to trying more of their menu, I'd definitely come back!

For breakfast, I had the aporreadillo with green sauce, and it was delicious! Aporreadillo is a…read moretraditional Mexican dish made with dried meat that's fried to perfection, then mixed with eggs and sauce. Savory and packed with flavor, the kind of breakfast that definitely wakes up this Rex! And I couldn't leave without taking uchepos to go. These are one of my absolute favorites! Soft, slightly sweet fresh-corn tamales served with crema, queso fresco, and salsa. That sweet-and-savory combination is perfection. If you know, you know. And if you don't, this is your sign to try them! Rex Tip: They recently expanded the whole place, and it's much bigger than it used to be! You've got the restaurant, grocery store, bakery, and carnicería all under one roof. Come for breakfast and leave with sweet bread, groceries, and probably a few extra goodies. 5 ROARS from Focusaurus Rex!

My wife and I moved here just over 2 years ago, and we are so happy to have found this place! The…read morestaff are so friendly, and the food is so generous and delicious! Very refreshing place to stop by for a lovely meal.

My dad loves this place and frequents on his lunch breaks. Whenever I'm visiting I make sure he…read moretakes me since we don't have good mexican food where I live. The man who helped us Mario, was an absolute sweet heart and suggested his special Tamarindo margarita! He in himself is 5 stars! Such a cool person. The carne en su jugo here is soooooo good. I crave it all the time. My dad got the Cadillac margarita and carne asada plate. This place needs to open up in hawaii!

Overall service is quick but very friendly staff! Prices very competitive to other Mexican places…read more and great quality food! Second time I've been there and it's very consistent! Would recommend!

We went to Los Gordos again and had another great experience. Food was excellent. I had the steak…read morefajitas and they were flavorful and very reasonably priced. Service was quick and Thelma is just the best. Greeted my 97 year old mom with a hug and remembered her order. Great place.

El Tapatío in Citrus Heights is a little hidden gem serving up some seriously delicious, authentic…read moreMexican food! I usually get the albóndigas soup, and it never disappoints! Hearty, flavorful, and comforting, just like a good homemade Mexican soup should be. I've also enjoyed their wet burrito smothered in green sauce, a tamale without the red sauce on top, and a side of tamalito, a delicious sweet tamale! The perfect little treat to round out the meal. Everything is packed with flavor and keeps this hungry dino coming back for more! Now, this dino has traveled and experienced Casa Bonita in Colorado, and I'd call El Tapatío Citrus Heights' own little version! It's nowhere near as big or elaborate, but it has that same fun, immersive atmosphere. The colorful Mexican decor gives the place so much character, making you feel like you've been transported straight to Mexico. Pair that with authentic food, and you've got a dining experience that's more than just a meal! Rex Tip: Come hungry on weekend mornings because they offer a Mexican breakfast buffet! There are so many delicious, authentic dishes to choose from, including freshly handmade tortillas! Just be prepared for a line because this place is popular, and for good reason. We've happily waited our turn because the food is absolutely worth it! A little taste of Mexico right here in Citrus Heights that's definitely worth digging into! 5 ROARS from Focusaurus Rex!

El Tapatio in Citrus Heights is not a bad spot. Place was pretty spacious and wasn't too crowded…read morewhen I went. Got chips and salsa right when I sat down, but it was about 10 minutes before anyone came to take my order. Food came out in about 8 minutes after ordering though. I got the two steak tacos meal which came with refried beans and cilantro rice. The beans were actually a highlight for me, flavorful and piping hot. The tacos were decent overall and the steak itself was definitely the strong point, but the red onions weren't finely chopped and that was throwing me off a little. Overall not a bad spot if you're in the area and want some Mexican food.

First time to El Balcon, and it was fantastic. I ordered the chilaquiles w/green sauce + added to…read moreover medium eggs. Best I've ever had.

I'm writing this on my husband's behalf since he didn't want to make a fuss - but his issue was…read morelegitimately dangerous and worth mentioning. The other day he went to El Balcon to grab a shredded chicken burrito for lunch. After a number of bites he bit into a spot that he said tasted like tuna and immediately made him feel sick, and as he was noticing that he realized there was a curved shard of metal in his mouth. We were thinking because of the sudden tuna taste maybe it was part of a tuna can lid that somehow wound up in the shredded chicken container? How? How does that go unnoticed during the making of the burrito? If someone swallowed that it would cause pretty significant internal damage. He brought it to their attention and apparently they just offered him another burrito...um, no thanks. I would've at least asked for my money back but he's a better man than I and just let it go. I get that it's just a fluke and not all the food is gonna have metal in it, but it's more what it says about their quality control, and if it happened once I'm not willing to go back to see if it happens again.

Taco Exxpress in Folsom, CA. It's in the small plaza across from the Folsom outlets on Iron Point…read moreRoad and corner of Folsom Blvd minutes from Highway 50. Fast food. I was headed to Burger King but changed my mind when I eyed Taco Express across the parking lot. Well I spotted a large inflatable shaped as the Taco Express character waving his arm. As to wave us over. He was so darn cute. It definitely caught my attention and peaked my interest. Next thing I know I was in the drive thru looking at the menu. It was Tuesday, the special of the day was $1.50 crispy tacos. The meat choices were chicken, ground beef, and beef. I ordered four of those, a side of rice, and chips n salsa. The total with tax was $12 something. The green salsa had a spicy kickyness but without the heat. The red salsa had a lingering, bold hot spiciness. I tried it and it burned. The tacos weren't bad at all. The meats weren't greasy. The taco shells were fresh fried, without the greasiness. Also for the price I was envisioning small or mini sized tacos, but pleasantly surprised that they were regular sized. No skinny minis. Plus they didn't skimp on filling the taco with the proteins. They were topped with shredded cheese and lettuce. The person taking my drive thru order was great. Patient, helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. The order came out nicely packaged and with accurate items.

Hello Yelpers I eat here about 4x per week! My backstory is, I am from the deserts of Southern…read moreCalifornia, where Mexican food reigns supreme. So I am always looking for authentic tasting meals... And I'm happy to say that I work close by to a specific Taco Express on Iron Point Rd in Folsom, that is off the hook. I believe they make everything from scratch. I have never been disappointed in ANYTHING that I buy from them! My favorite thing is a crunchy taco... But, I can TRULY say that I have ordered almost everything on their menu and it's all AMAZING!! The customer service is EXCELLENT! THE LADIES AT THE COUNTER ARE ALWAYS SWEET AND ALWAYS SMILING. Quite often they play Mexican music in the restaurant and it feels like a party. Coming in to Taco Express for lunch is one of the best parts of my entire day! Thank You Taco Express and Thank You Lupe.

Tacos by Tijuana provides a great late night option for your taco fix!…read more Stumbled upon them and thought their food looked good, so we decided to try them out. We got three tacos: the pastor, quesataco, and chicken. The quesataco had the most flavor, and the rest were just ok. The chicken was overcooked, dry, and tasted old. I did find their salsas at the salsa bar to be very good, but the chips were stale, cold, and too salty. Overall, I'd still give them another try and would like to try more items here!

It's Tuesday!! So what do we eat ??? Duh !! Tacos !!! Glad I found this place , and its 5 min from…read moremy home !! Perfectly situated with ample parking and did i mention close to my home ? Got served by Jenny (she's kinda cool ) ordered 4 tacos (i think it was buy one get one !! - like a BOGO) and they were awesome!! Nicely seasoned and topped with guac!! Delicious!! Was hungry so also ordered the nachos ! Also delicious!! Needless to say - I definitely recommend and will definitely be back !!

STOP. Come inside & eat some great Mexican food…read more I'm from LA was passing by and was craving Mexican food. Immaculate tasting food This is NO JOKE, hands down, one of the best tasting Mexican foods I've had around this area. Their beans are vegetarian which is nice if you're someone who loves Mexican food & is vegetarian Food: Birria tacos- juicy, fatty, cooked to perfection. The consume is amazing, flavorful, & has pieces of meat. Steak plate- the steak was medium rare, little char grilling to it. Seasoned well & cooked nicely. The bed or grilled squash was hands down AMAZING. I don't know how they seasoned it, but the char on the veggies were perfect. Bone marrow plate- delicious, Juicy, fatty, and filling. The flour tortillas were the perfect touch to a filling plate. Just the right amount of food There is minimal seating inside. The area was clean. There is a restroom inside as well. Overall, an amazing hole in the wall, great Mexican restaurant. The owner took our order, was kind, & attentive to us. Definitely will be recommending this place to our friends who live close by!

We like to keep our reviews short and sweet so here we go:…read more 1 The place was not clean. Tables needed wiped, floor needed swept, no ice in soda fountain, behind the counter was disorganized 2 We ordered chips and salsa and burritos. They Didn't bother to tell us the burritos included chips and salsa (we would have ordered a different side) 3 The burritos were good but were mostly rice 4 The food was way overpriced for what we received. A lot more expensive than something comparable Dos Coyotes or Chipotle 5 fountain sodas were $4+ 6 There were no Latinos working there which I find odd for a Mexican restaurant Because the place was not very clean, there was no ice, and the poor value (my husband and I can afford it but we just felt like it was comparable to paying $2.50 for a can soda from a soda machine when most machines these days are $1 per can) we will not be returning to The Char any time soon.

I really like chandos. Their food is really good. It can be expensive for what it is. It is…read moreAmerican Mexican food. The part that disappoints me is I have to pay $0.75 for shredded lettuce which is almost free the cost is so low. That doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

I had originally went to their prior location off of Auburn thinking I had plenty of time to relax…read moreand enjoy my dinner. The new restaurant owner redirected me to the relocated Chando's on sunrise. It's in the same parking lot as Trader Joe's. I made it just in time It was almost closing time so some of the choices were already sold out. The lady was very friendly and helpful. She offered me salsa and chips. Even though they were closing she let me stay and eat my tacos without rushing. Delicious tacos! I went on taco Tuesday. Chicken, fish and pork. Yummy. I'll be back.