Taco Grotto

It was a drive form where we live it added to the adventure got to see the pink moon on the way…read morethere. Fiancé and I ordered cheese burrher and a bacon cheese burger with fries and onion rings as well as a Pepsi and vanilla shake. And we spotted chocolate dipped cones! So got one for the ride back. The ambiance was cute just like a drive in brings you back to nostalgic days. Service was 10/10 swift and amazing. Simple menu simple ingredients. Fries were amazing fiancé loved them said they reminded him of McDonald's style fries. Loved the beer batter onion rings and it was a really amazing charbroiled burger. 10/10 will definitely be coming here again. Saw this on the number one burger recommendation on the Merced sun star. Loved it. Also been looking for chocolate dipped cones in the area for a hot minute

burgers are small, they are pricey. I can't afford a meal. but their milkshakes are delicious.read more

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Brew bird

5.0(1 review)

0.5 mi

I have been to Brew Bird three times now, and the food is always fresh and tasty. My wife got the…read moreChicken Salad and I had the Mushroom Burger.

Chicken Salad

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Dos Palos Donuts

4.3(18 reviews)

0.4 mi

I went to Dos Palos for my son's football game and stopped here for some coffee. the Vietnamese…read moreiced coffee was SO GOOD! we also got a plate of Chinese food and that was also obviously homemade and it was delicious as well. we got some donuts to go and those were delicious as well! had to come leave a review.

Combodian family donut shop + chinese food! Awesome combo. They load you up on the plate…read more Eggrolls are decent as well. They take cash and credit/debit. They have fountain drinks and reg can/bottled drinks. Con: no dining space inside. They need real asian hot sauce for their food. No public restroom.

Menu 8/2025

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First time here~ One of my favorites donuts stores in the areas~ THEY ARE VERY VERY GOOD DONUTS YOU WON'T REGRET~

In-N-Out Burger

4.3(299 reviews)

22.3 mi

This In N Out is located in Santa Nella, CA, where Interstate 5 and Highway 152 meet…read more This location has been here since 2011. To me, the interior and exterior still look pretty new. The parking lot is large. I usually use the drive thru versus dining in. They keep the lot and interior pretty clean considering the massive number of travelers pass through. The staff here have been great even when handling disgruntled customers that need a nap. The food and pricing is typical In N Out. Food is hot and nicely packaged. The burger patties are seasoned, having a good flavor. Grilled onions on point. Fresh fixings. Yum. FYI- Tesla and Rivian Network electric chargers are located across the street in the hotel parking lot facing Henry Miller Road.

There was a long line at the drive through so my husband and I opted to come in the store to place…read moreour order. We ordered six hamburgers and one French fries. We had at least 20 orders ahead of us. So we decided to go run a quick errand and come back to get our food. By the time we came back about 10-15 minutes, our order was ready. All went well! My husband and I were quite hungry! Eating our lunch on the road.

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Double double cheese burger

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Smash Bros Burgers

4.3(156 reviews)

23.1 mi

For a smash burger place what else can I ask for other than perfect mushroom burger, yummy…read moremilkshake or too sweet, and crispy onion rings. Clean, lots of seating, and more variety than In and Out. The restaurant was close to a Tesla charging station, which was perfect.

It wild how little their sandwiches are now. Won't back after this. This place needs to close. It's…read morealways dirty and the service is terrible.

New shake flavors

Classic bros

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Flat burger

Giant Burger

3.7(41 reviews)

13.4 mi

Love this place! We make it a point to come whenever we are in the area. Burgers are fresh, and the…read morefries are my favorite! Western Bacon Cheeseburger and taro boba are my go to order when I'm there!

Service is great, the pineapple drink was perfectly sweet and refreshing, the burgers however…read more.. left a lot to be desired. The bread tasted a bit stale and the cheese wasn't melted, not even a little bit. Place is cute inside though and plenty of parking.

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Mushroom Cheeseburger + Fries

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Chocolate Milkshake

Wayback Burgers

I stopped at Wayback Burgers on my drive back to Sacramento and decided to use my birthday reward…read morefor a free milkshake. Ordering was quick and easy through the self-service kiosk, and I was able to enter my rewards number without any issues. My shake was ready in about five minutes, making it a perfect quick stop before getting back on the road. The restaurant itself feels moderately updated and has a welcoming atmosphere. Inside was generally clean, although I did notice a few crumbs on some of the seats and spilled food around the top of the trash can that could have used a little attention. One of the biggest perks of this location is its convenience for EV drivers. It's located right next to a row of Rivian chargers and directly across from Tesla Superchargers, with outdoor picnic tables where you can relax while your vehicle charges. Overall, it was a good experience with friendly, efficient service and a delicious birthday treat. A little more attention to cleanliness would make this location even better, but I'd definitely consider stopping here again during future charging breaks.

I stopped by Wayback Burgers and tried a few things. The tater tots were really good--crispy and…read moreflavorful. I also ordered the chicken nuggets, which were a little greasy. There wasn't much meat inside, as they seemed to be more batter than chicken. The location is convenient since it's inside a gas station, which makes it an easy stop when you're on the go. Some of the tables were a little dirty, but it seemed like they had just gotten through a rush. The staff was somewhat friendly. Overall, it was an okay experience. I'd definitely come back to try the burgers next time.

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

What's your Flavor?

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Habit Burger & Grill

3.5(116 reviews)

14.0 mi

No sign of the college reject dweeb at the window…read more Things at the drive-in have gone well. They don't seem to ask for tips since "Einstein" moved on. Just beware, if you see more than 4 cars on line, think about alternatives. Especially Friday night, when you could literally be waiting an hour, with no hope of escape. Double Char Combo is now about $18.50. That's about 3 gallons of California gas. Sounds like some kind of Newsom formula.

Food - always flavor full Service . Jennifer was SUPER…read morePLEASANT, very kind & helpful . AMAZING customer service Ambience - always clean including RR

$6, $8 and $10 DEALS are pretty good-!!

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Pretty Good Burger

4.4(176 reviews)

23.4 mi

As a kid that grew up in Modesto, In-N-Out was always the best. I have been converted…read more This place blows In-N-Out of the water both in taste and prices. The staff are friendly and they have a good old-school vibe and always some kind of 90s-2000s show going on in the background. Fav's are: The Pretty Classic Burger, The Dough-boy and Onion Rings. If you're someone that likes to eat at In-N-Out or Jack in the Box and you haven't tried this place you are in for a treat.

This spot has funny names to their burgers, but the burger actually is pretty delicious. The…read moreseasoning is spot on and I feel like even with a single it's really filling. The fries were also crunchy, which is my personal preference for fries. I don't like fries that are super soggy. They did have a special the time that I went where they had like a barbecue burger/patty melt , which is the second burger pictured in this post. It's also pretty reasonably priced and in my opinion affordable. Service was really quick. They were packed when we were there and they were able to get out the food relatively quick. It's definitely like a burger joint you go you order and then you pick up your food there isn't that much customer service involved. Inside they have a huge painting of a burger, which I forgot to take a picture of, but they also have a really clean, which was nice. Anyways, I think it's really good. I would definitely go here again!

Pretty Good Burger in downtown Merced, California.

2 Pretty Good Burgers and Fries

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Pretty Classic Burger

Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant

3.4(2k reviews)

22.7 mi

Trucker German restaurant, I'm in…read more. Kendra is amazing. She catered to the bar patrons and made sure I was also taken care of in my little corner. BEST BARTENDER!! Missed Kelly.. GREAT REPLACEMENT KENDRA!! KENDRA!! KENDRA!!

The pea soup is delicious! Especially in the bread bowl. This was my second time visiting from…read moreCharlotte, NC, and I will return again when traveling this way.

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Liver and Onions Special

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Bar area

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Baudelio R.

16 years ago

Taco Grotto is a blessing due to theres a hand full of places for fast food in Dos Palos Ive been there many times for a quick lunch . A few time around lunch i have dropped by to see males worker in the back smoking away as soon i walk in he is in the front ready to take my order just makes you think as i just go home make a sandwich . You want to enjoy your food at Taco Grotto come in the evening were the women do not smoke and take your order with a smile . read more

Evan G.

8 months ago

It's pretty good I kinda like going to this place a little bit and a lot I would recommend this place to my friends and family

Ken B.

10 years ago

Food not only looks good but indeed smells good and tastes great. Regret going anywhere else before I went here. Keep it up.

Sam M.

8 years ago

Good food for a good price. Staff was cool and the food was fresh. Got my food within short time of calling in my order.

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