Taco Loco

Absolute hidden gem- You have to try their quesadillas. Service was great and food came out fast…read more Really good food

These are not really Mexican tacos these are just Salvadorans trying copy the tortillas are hard…read moreand the meat taste bad I think your better off eating at royal farms

Quesadillas, Burritos, Taco Salad, Nachos Supreme

Platters, Sopes, Papusas, Sandwiches-Tortes

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Kids Menu, Desserts, Drinks

Cinco de Mayo

3.7(185 reviews)

0.8 mi

My husband and I absolutely recommend this restaurant!!!…read more My husband and I ate here yesterday and the experience was phenomenal! We expected a longer wait time since it was a Saturday evening but nope we were seated right away. I love the colorful decor and the televisions to catch up on some college football games. We were greeted by ONE OF THE BEST WAITERS EVER JONATHAN!!! Jonathan was very friendly, patient, menu both food/drink knowledgeable. I wasn't sure of what drink to order after finding out about the millionaire drink (wink) too pricy for me last night but will return once the government shutdown ends to order the millionaire drink (another wink). Jonathan asked if he could suggest another drink for me and I obliged. When I tell you that was THE BEST MARGARITA I'VE EVER HAD! I the chicken/beef enchiladas w/rice and veggies. I can't really remember what my husband had but it looked similar to an enchilada but was steak and that steak was tender and seasoned soooo good! We had cinnamon churros with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream oh my goodness so delicious! This will be one of my regular places to eat and drink. Thank you Jonathan for making our night a wonderful night it so hard getting good service let alone good food out here each day. I am a federal worker going through this mess and I like many others must watch every penny I spend, but last night I can honestly say, I made an excellent choice patronizing this restaurant yesterday evening. Thanks again for the wonderful food, drinks and food service. See you soon!

Definitely Americanized Mexican food. Nonetheless, the dishes are tasty, just a bit on the dry…read moreside. The aguas frescas are clearly powdered. Portions are moderate and prices are fair. The interior is small but clean, and it's located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. Staff was alright overall, though our waitress did seem a bit annoyed since we had some indecisive guests. Decent spot, but nothing extraordinary. 3.6 stars for me.

Lil Chimis

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Al Pastor Tacos and side of rice and beans

Papa Joe's Mexican Restaurant

3.7(126 reviews)

0.6 mi

I'd give three stars for friendliness because the servers lacked that little bit of warmth that…read moremakes guests feel genuinely welcome. A simple smile and something like, "Welcome to Papa Joe's! My name is LaTasha or DeShawn, and I'll be your server. Can I get you started with something to drink?" would have gone a long way. Instead, a female employee came to our table without saying a word, placed the utensils down, and walked away. Later, our male server had much the same demeanor. We never learned his name. He wasn't rude just very robotic and flat in his interactions. I asked a couple of questions, we placed our order, and that was about it. For me, a Mexican restaurant should have a warm, lively, welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately, that was missing here. I honestly receive a friendlier greeting at Olive Garden. Now for the good news: the food was excellent. The chimichangas were delicious, and the birria tacos were absolutely outstanding. The dining room had a pleasant, neighborhood Mexican restaurant feel that I really enjoyed. That part alone makes the restaurant worth trying. I think the owner would benefit from investing in customer service training or hiring servers with stronger people skills. Social media marketing on TikTok and other platforms may bring people in the first time, but it's the hospitality that keeps them coming back. Westminster has plenty of good restaurants, so standing out requires more than great food, it requires making guests feel appreciated. As for me, I'm honestly undecided whether I'll return. The food was very good, but I also value a genuinely welcoming dining experience, and unfortunately, Papa Joe's fell short in that area.

Huge portions and great flavors. I really like the food. The restaurant ambience is low key and…read morehumble. But really, I'm not there for the ambiance I'm there for the damn good food! Service is always friendly.

The bar area in the middle portion

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Taqueria El Guacamole

4.3(72 reviews)

7.9 mi

The service was ok. The food was not the greatest and didn't taste authentic. It wasn't bad but…read morejust not as good as I had at other restaurants. The salsa was kinda brown like it had been sitting and the queso (yellow) was not tasty at all. I wouldn't go back but it's nicely decorated and clean

Delicious, authentic Mexican food. They have the best guacamole I've ever had. It's always fresh…read moreand perfect with their homemade tortilla chips. LOVE them.

2 tacos Al Pastor

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Lily's Mexican Market

4.0(1 review)

0.5 mi

Lily's is a great addition to Westminster's Main Street. It's sort of an like old style General…read moreStore ... except Mexican. You can get some dried guajillo's, a restaurant sized can of tomatillos, a big bag of dried hominy, AND a pair of boots all in the same trip. Honestly, besides the boots, I'm not sure what all was down the household goods aisle. But the grocery aisle was packed with a great assortment of all the stuff you need to prepare those authentic Mexican and Latino recipes in your cookbooks - and can never find in the local Safeway. And it was all very reasonably priced. Lily also had some fresh produce like carrots, tomatoes, avocados, peppers, herbs, and even nopale cactus paddles. There were bins of fresh bakery stuff as well. Recommended.

The menu!

Tinga de Pollo platter | HUGE PORTION | $8.47

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Aisles and aisles of specialty ingredients!

Restaurant La Jarochita

4.8(52 reviews)

7.9 mi

What a nice spot ! Very good authentic Mexican food . Everything was fresh and came out hot. Our…read moreserver was friendly and fast ! 5/5 stars ! We will be back .

I had the jalepeno and cheese and chicken tamale. Both were wrapped in banana leaves which gave it…read morea slight sweet taste. Came with a hot red and mild green sauce. The server explained that everything is made by hand. I also had a pork torta which had avocado, lettuce and tomatoes with grilled pork. Very flavorful and the bread was good. Prices are great and the ambience is quaint. I will repeat. Highly recommended.

Enchiladas Verdes

The best Mole I've ever had!

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Chilaquiles! Excellent!!

LunaZul

4.0(110 reviews)

7.6 mi

Pretty good, the food was good as far as my limited taste is concerned. The portions were good for…read morethe prices they charged. Staff were friendly and didn't seem to have any issues. The atmosphere was filled with Mexican or Hispanic leaning decor and music playing in the background.

Excellent Mexican food, great service and large portions. We started with chips and salsa. Their…read moresalsa is spicy and just the right texture. Not too runny, not too chunky. My husband and I ordered the Hot Winter and it was delicious! So much to eat that we took home lunch for the next day. Drinks were very good. We were just visiting the area but if we ever get back we'll definitely head to this spot.

A salad to go along with my diet , but in keeping with the delicious Mexican flavors.

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The Hot Winter platter

Cinco De Mayo

4.1(11 reviews)

7.7 mi

Came here with family, 10/10 place/ The staff were great and attentive. The food was equal if not…read morebetter than the staff. And the atmosphere was very nice, it was interesting to look around it.

By far, the worst service I've ever experienced. It took 20 minutes before the waitress came over…read moreto take our order for 5 people and there was only 15 people seated and the majority were already eating. Then it took another another 45 minutes before our food arrived, people that showed up 15 minutes after us had already eaten and left before our food arrived. When the food came out, all but 3 sides out of 4 entrees were cold and soggy and had to be sent back. On top of all of that the music was so loud you couldn't hear the person next to you talking.

Dining Room

Pollo bowl

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Melon Margarita. Regular margarita in the back ground.

El Paraiso Restaurant and Bakery

4.2(81 reviews)

13.2 mi

The customer service was nice and warm, the food tasted amazing!…read more The area is dine in or carry out however the space is small and intimate. The food is cooked to order (30-40mins) so it's best to call in or maybe do some shopping at the local shopping strip. Also there is one host whom takes the orders and serves the dine in guest she's very sweet but very busy so it could help to have a server that waits on the guest and one person to take the orders and help the clients that are walking in.

I went to El Paradiso on a whim after hearing about it through Yelp. It is a small restaurant in a…read morestrip mall. But it is worth the visit. I had the fried fish dish. I don't usually eat things down to the bone. But this was so good I ate everything except for the fish head. If you like hot sauce ask for the hot sauce here. It packs good heat. They offer Mexican coke bottles as well as regular can cokes here. There is an assortment of Jaritto's as well. The pastries seem popular here. Even though I didn't have any treats on this visit I will have to go back just for dessert. If you want to dine in there is a amalldining area. There is always a table available so don't be discouraged to stay for a bit. This place is very welcoming and gives the feeling of family dinner.

Homemade drinks

Pescado frito - it was so good. Highly recommend

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Excellent food, great service, fresh and flavorful, great lunch. Will come back for dinner and drinks.

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