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    Taco Grotto

    3.1 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Burgers, American
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    A ketchup container that my beans and rice came in.

    Ordered a side of beans and rice and got a ketchup container full of beans and rice.I always get that without problems until I got handed a bird size container.

    Had me waiting 20 minutes for an order of cheese fries they ran out of nacho cheese and didn't tell me. They sprinkled chopped up cheese and said they'd heat up cold cheese and couldn't refund my order! Also said they couldn't make anything else in exchange because they were "closing" but helped the rest of the new cars coming in!

    Lil Hector S.

    Holy SMOKES!!!! That double cheese burger had me rockin and a rollin!!! They somehow missed my car in line while in the drive thru, so they gave me a large fry instead of a small. The burger was great, and to be quiet honest, this burger would probably be my top option for a last meal (if my auntie couldn't make her world famous gumbo). I mean HOLY TOLEDO!! This darn burger made me damn near cry it was so good. All in all it's the only good thing this small town probably has to offer, unless you want Pizza Factory.

    Maria C.

    This place is so good. Working out here for 3 days and came here 2 days, wishing I came here all 3 days. Owners are super nice. Not much to do or eat in Dos Palos but this place is a must have!

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    Cheesburger is one of the best around along with fries! This is a whole new level. Top notch and no comparision to others.

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    4 years ago

    Ordered carne asada tacos and made us throw up, took too long, and seats are ripped up.

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    8 years ago

    Slow service, pricey, greasy. I always order tacos and fries. They have good flavor but leak with oil.

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    Not bad, the fries and burger that I ordered were okay, feel free to go & try for yourself

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    the food is very good it gets you very full.i recommend the burgers and nachos

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    Just moved into Dos Palos, I tried the Asada Fries, and they are great!

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    Wayback Burgers - Double bacon burger combo. Liked burger, fries were bland. I'd ask for extra salt/seasoning next time.

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