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    Taco Roco

    3.1 (81 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Michael N.

    VEGAN EATERS HERE....Just LOVE this little place, tucked away in a discrete little shopping center in the middle of Solvang. It's super clean and organized, the proprietors are so kind and attentive, typically visiting every table to check on you, clearly proud of what they do and what they offer which, is fast, fresh, totally delicious and Mexican food. The diverse clientele tells the story, a mix of SYV locals, nurses from the nearby hospital, vineyard folk and all the rest. People EAT here, big plates of food, served quickly with an array of housemade salsas and toppings that is never less than fully stocked and fresh! TACO TUESDAY is probably our favorite day and we don't often miss a chance to take out of town guests and friends who are always glad they came along. Prices will surprise you too, there really ARE $1.25 tacos here on Tuesday and plenty reasonable on other days. Being vegan, the crispy potato tacos are absolutely amazing. Fresh from the fryer, loaded with greens and the aforementioned spread of toppings a few steps away. We also snag their super fresh guacamole and chips, no filler added here. Plenty of drink choices and, if you are an omnivore, you are well cared for. So grateful for this little place.

    Josh G.

    Have been going to this place for years. Went today for a little combo plate action, and as I got my food and sat down with a steamy plate of cuisine, I scooped some salsa with a chip and guess what little surprise I found. A bug, which resembled a small cockroach, was floatin around in there. I don't know if it fell in there and drowned, or if it just didn't get blended up when they made the salsa since they told me they actually use them for an added kick. When I asked them about it, they simply handed me a new cup for salsa. Ought to be shut down, what a disaster. Never forget

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    3 years ago

    I go there for the chili Colorado which they usually have only on Wednesday. It's really delicious! Kind of like Mexican Bolognese.

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    Service was slow, messed up 2 of the 3 items we ordered & the food was VERY bland. At least the inside eating area was clean

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    The food is Good!! The people working there are awesome!! just a very nice place to eat at. I know where to go for pozole now. Stoked!!

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    One of the few Mexican restaurants who make traditional dishes such as posole and menudo

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    VERY basic Mexican cuisine. The guacamole is mostly tomatoes. The beans are not house made...probably canned. Sad.

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    Worst Nachos I've had in 2021. Consisting of mostly refried beans and soupy quac, they simply have little no flavor and are uninspiring.

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    Don Nacho's Cafe

    4.5(204 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    My friend and I were craving Mexican food while in Solvang and decided to try Don Nacho's Café…read moreafter finding it on Google and I'm glad we did! The food took a little while to come out, but it was definitely worth the wait. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and full of authentic Mexican flavor. You can tell care went into the dishes. The only thing to keep in mind is the portion size it's a bit small for a Latin restaurant, especially at around $20 per plate. Still, the quality makes up for it. Customer service was okay. Since you pay before eating, they didn't really come by our table to check in, which felt a bit impersonal. The place is very quiet, nice decor. Overall, I'd recommend it just know the portions are on the smaller side!

    I finally got to try Don Nachos Café on Tuesday the 15th after missing out during my visit to…read moreSolvang last year when they were closed. This place is very tucked away--almost hidden. If you aren't looking up while walking or specifically searching for it, you could easily miss it. It feels less like a traditional sit-down restaurant and more like a casual, fast-food spot. You order at the counter yourself, and while they do bring the food to your table, they don't really come back to check on you. The space is very small both inside and out, with the outdoor seating area feeling especially tight. As for the food, the taste was excellent--fresh and delicious. However, I agree with other reviewers that the portions are quite small for the price. I paid $20 for my main plate and was still hungry, the portion was very small, so I ordered the beef nachos with all the trimmings. I have never seen tortilla chips so tiny and light at a Mexican restaurant. The beef was chopped into such minuscule pieces that it completely blended in with the beans, making it hard to find but you could taste it, just a bit strange I have to say. That being said, the flavor was still very good. While the prices feel a bit high for the amount of food you get, the quality is definitely there. Interestingly, while I left wanting a bit more, the portions were actually perfect for my girlfriend. For the first time ever after eating Mexican food, she didn't feel totally stuffed and didn't even need a Pepcid, which says a lot for her sensitive stomach! Again, the portions are small, she was happy with it, I was a bit too hungry afterwards and trust me, I've never felt hungry leaving any Mexican restaurants or Mexican at a fast-food place. I guess it will also depend on what you order, I read some reviews "so much food", I don't know how much they ordered and if they ordered many different plates of food to share and taste, where of course you can say "so much food", but if you order regular dinner for two people like we did, I still have to say "portions are small" and you will feel hungry afterwards that's why I ordered after my regular dinner plate nachos supreme, and I explained how the "supreme" was anything but; however, very tasty and worth trying it for sure, and I would personally order it again if and when I may visit Solvang again. Basically, order a few different plates if you want to fill yourself up, otherwise, you'll leave feeling good but still a bit hungry. Not knocking the place, it was just my personal experience as far as the amount of food or lack of, but the freshness was definitely there and for Mexican food, it was very light, and that's also a good thing. We both had room for a danish pastry and that was a good thing and still were not stuffed, which is also a good thing. Overall, if you are someone who expects huge plates of food at a Mexican restaurant, this place won't give you that. But because the food tastes so fresh and great, I totally recommend it, I enjoyed it and would definitely eat here again on my next trip to Solvang to try some different dishes.

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    Dos Carlitos

    4.1(701 reviews)
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    As vegetarians, my family usually struggles to find decent offerings at Mexican restaurants,…read moreusually settling for bland bean-and-rice burritos, cheese enchiladas that clearly were made haphazardly (if not out-right cooked from the freezer), or calorie-bombed nachos. This is not the case at Dos Carlitos in Santa Ines! Yes, my kids split the order of nachos, but the ratio of black beans, tomatoes, and guacamole to cheese made this mother happy. The vegetable tostada was loaded with grilled vegetables and the freshly-made tortillas were incredible! Finally, the cheese enchiladas (we're creatures of habit) were freshly cooked, with more of those in-house tortillas, and they were, according to my husband, some of the most delicious that he's had in a long time. Service was courteous and prompt, and we were greeted by the host in a very pleasant manner. I have to give a shout-out to our busboy, who was fantastic, ready with water or chip refills before we even thought to ask (whatever his name was, he was working Thursday, July 23 at noon). In short, Dos Carlitos is a first-rate Mexican restaurant! We love how it is not loud or overfilled with patrons. One might balk at some of the high prices, but in general I have to say it was overall worth it!

    It's been years since I was last here. This visit, some friends were craving Mexican and I…read moreremembered coming here a few times. Like prior reviews, it's more Tex Mex for me. But food is still good. It's a nice little restaurant right in the heart of Santa Ynez. A cute little town with restaurant and some shops. Theres plenty of parking along the street as well as a small lot behind and to the side. You'll find parking somewhere. There's both inside and outside seating. I personally prefer outdoor as it can get stuffy inside. It's not that big inside and the seating area are over sizes chairs so it can feel stuffy. Just my opinion. Regardless, the menu does offer pretty much loads of dishes. The salsa and bean salad that's brought out with chips is always good. Don't fill up on it though. Drink wise, it's was quite strong this visit so worth the money. Also, the guacamole was good. Decent amount for sharing. A few dishes were had. The grilled chicken salad which was quite nice with the dressing. Then there was the shrimp tacos. The shrimps were pretty big which was nice. Two tacos with a small sides of beans, guacamole and salsa. Also the chicken enchiladas with both rice and beans. And the carnitas meal with rice and beans. Food is good and flavorful. It's alway busy so they're doing well. Each visit, it feels like it's more of the locals that visit versus tourists. Overall, the visit was nice. Chips with the salsa and bean salsa were good. The meal was enjoyed as well as the margaritas. A little pricey for Mexican food but with location, it works. More Tex Mex in my opinion but much appreciated and enjoyed. Friendly staff and good service.

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    Craft House At Corque

    4.2(507 reviews)
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    The Central Coast Corvette Club likes to go to The PCPA Theater in Solvang each year and have…read moredinner somewhere before the show and for the last couple years as the group gets larger and less restaurants in the the area are able to accommodate us, The Craft House has never said no. There was a menu adjustment but was more than acceptable for a large group of our size. The first thing I look for when I enter any place serving food is (is this place clean)? YES! Food safety is very important. Food taste excellent. Service was Excellent. The personal touches they put into hosting us for dinner were over the top. This was one of the best dinning experiences we have ever had. Thank you so much.

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    4.0(184 reviews)
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    On a Sunday morning during my stay at Flying Flags in Buellton, I woke up craving some good menudo…read more With four Mexican restaurants surrounding the resort, I had a few options to choose from. After looking through photos and reviews, I decided to give Burrito Lalo a try. It was only about 1.4 miles away, right off McMurray. I ordered the menudo to-go and decided to go without "pata" (pig's feet), along with a bottled Coke. My order was ready in about 5 minutes, which was impressive. The young lady who helped me was friendly and packed everything nicely in a cardboard box, including all the fixings and a bag of chips. I have to admit, the menudo was very good! The broth tasted clean, flavorful, and delicious. My only reason for giving it 4 stars is that I would have preferred a little more hominy to balance everything out. There were also plenty of large chunks of tripe. Depending on how you like your menudo, that could be a positive or negative. Personally, I prefer my tripe cut into smaller pieces. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend Burrito Lalo to anyone looking for a good bowl of menudo in Buellton. My only advice is to make sure you tell them exactly how you like your menudo, especially the size and amount of tripe and hominy. That part was my mistake for not asking. Either way, the menudo was delicious, and I would definitely give Burrito Lalo another try the next time I'm in the area!

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