Very different, inside is greatly done and a good atmosphere. Give Duros which was a first but it's…read moregreat. Food was very good portion and fresh. Tortilla seemed to be made as well. Service was very nice and helpful throughout. I'd come here more often, menu is different than usual. Strongly recommend this place.

We celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary at Rosa Madera, and we truly had the BEST experience!…read more From the delicious food to the beautiful atmosphere and amazing service, everything was perfect. Nancy was absolutely wonderful and made our night even more special. Before we headed out, she surprised my husband and me with music ,the staff came to use with two shots and a beautiful rose. It was such a thoughtful gesture and the perfect way to end our anniversary celebration. We are so grateful for the amazing experience and the wonderful memories we made. Thank you, Rosa Madera, and especially Nancy, for making our 4th anniversary so special! She got us it was a true surprise.We can't wait to come back!

Everything is on point always don't miss out. You will be the one losing out no but they have good…read moreservice. Good food really good atmosphere especially if it's a nice day you can eat outside patio or whatever I recommend this place if you're in the area.

Started off with a Cadillac Margarita - balanced and nicely made. Their chips and salsa are a hit!…read moreI always appreciate a good tasting salsa. Enchilada verde with shrimp was very tasty. The verde sauce was good; not too salty. The whole beans were surprisingly flavorful. I would definitely order this again. Waitress was pleasant and checked on us several times. Outside seating is a plus.

Already 5 stars just based on the salsa bar- by far the most expansive and impressive array of…read moresalsas and mixed pickled veggies I've seen offered, all complementary! I had 3 street tacos, and I'd recommend the lengua and the shrimp. The lengua was succulent and plentiful. The shrimp had great flavor and some yummy char. Overall, I'll definitely be back to get Mexican food and use the amazing salsa bar!

I just ordered a carnitas burrito from Taqueria La Perla Tapatia, and it was honestly one of the…read moreworst burritos I've had in a long time. The burrito was below average in size, had meat covering less than half of it, and contained no sour cream. The portion and overall preparation were nowhere near what I would expect when paying for a carnitas burrito. But the most concerning part was the salsa. It had an extremely strong chemical taste and smell that reminded me of Fabuloso or mop/cleaning solution. It was so unpleasant that I genuinely questioned whether something had gone wrong with the preparation or whether the salsa had somehow come into contact with cleaning chemicals. I cannot say what caused it, but the taste was absolutely disgusting and raised a serious food-safety concern for me. This is why consistency and proper food-handling procedures matter. A restaurant can have a great meal one day and a terrible one the next, but customers shouldn't have to wonder whether something that tastes like cleaning chemicals is safe to eat. I hope management takes this seriously and looks into the preparation, storage, and handling of the salsa and other ingredients. If a product tastes or smells strongly enough like cleaning chemicals that a customer is questioning whether it may be contaminated, that is something that should be investigated--not dismissed. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend this burrito. Poor portion, poor execution, and a salsa that raised legitimate food-safety concerns. Consistency and cleanliness should be non-negotiable in a restaurant.

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!

Met some friends for lunch and this was our first time here. We were surprised how large the place…read morewas inside. We were seated back towards the bar area. There are TVs there to watch sports. There are big booths in the back and we were given menus right away. Our server came by shortly after to take our orders. Baskets of tortilla chips and salsas were brought to the table. Always love chips and salsa. We ordered margaritas to start. I had the enchilada plate and my friend had a salad. The food was good and there was plenty of it so was very full. When another group came in and were seated next to us the people kept moving around which made the seats our friends were sitting in move also.

Some restaurants feed you. Mayahuel kidnaps you - politely, and with excellent tequila…read more The patio is the move. Step outside and Sacramento disappears: warm light, color everywhere, and the sounds of true Mexican ambiance wrapping around the table - music in the air, the murmur of happy conversations, the soft clink of something good being poured. You don't eat dinner out there, you drift through it. It's a genuine gem hidden in plain sight. And the service? Our waitress was fantastic. Top shelf - and I don't say that lightly in a place built around tequila. Warm, attentive, always one step ahead of the table. Sacramento has plenty of patios. It has only one Mayahuel. Get the outside table.

We went in a Saturday around 2pm, the restaurant was not busy at all and we were seated promptly…read more The food at Tequila Museo Mayahual was good, and we enjoyed the flavors and overall atmosphere. Unfortunately, the service was lacking during our visit. One of our meals was forgotten and we had to flag down the server to let him know. Our server also wasn't around very often, so it was difficult to get refills or ask for anything we needed. When we requested a specific number of to-go boxes, we weren't given enough and had to get up and ask for additional boxes ourselves. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but I took away 1 star for the lack of service. The service could definitely use some improvement, especially since it wasn't busy when we went. With more attentive service, this could have been a much better dining experience.

This place is great I haven't tried the food yet but it's amazing 10/10 would recommend coming to…read moretry

True to their name. This really is my favorite sit down place in Sacramento for a plate of tacos…read more Best part is dinner for 2 people is under $40. Weekly specials currently include 3 taco plate with rice and cheese for $12.99. Order at the counter and then take your number to a table. They bring the food out so quickly, sometimes faster than you grabbing chips and salsa from their full salsa bar. We've been sticking to the regular tacos which are like basic street tacos with meat, onions, cilantro and their choice of salsa on two small corn tortillas. Asada tacos - my husband's favorite, so moist and delicious Al pastor tacos - my favorite, so juicy and flavorful Carnitas tacos - very filling and absolute perfection with a squeeze of lime Cabeza (head meat) - good to try at least once, but oddly dry, so I wouldn't ever order again Seafood cocktail with pulpo - the large is huge and took us so long to finish. It's packed with whole shrimp and a ton of octopus and avocado . Comes with crackers, extra cocktail sauce and hot sauce. Better with the tortilla chips tho It's clean and spacious inside. Parking is in the adjacent lot, but it fills up on Friday nights because of the pool hall next door.

Love the food!!! Have been coming for years. Service was great as well. Free chips and salsa was a…read moreplus! If you're thinking about it? Just go!! You will not be disappointed. Delicious food and big portions.

We ate at El Novillero in Sacramento and WOW--the portions are HUGE! Seriously, come hungry. They…read moreeven have a note on the menu saying they don't split plates, and once our food came out, I understood why they mention it. There is SO much food! Everything came out looking great, and the portions definitely make you feel like you're getting your money's worth. The chips, salsa and guacamole were a great start, and by the time our entrées arrived, we knew there was no way we were finishing everything. The restaurant itself is really cool. I loved the old-school atmosphere, colorful décor, tile floors, photos everywhere, and all the little details throughout the building. It feels like a place with history and personality rather than a cookie-cutter restaurant. Definitely worth checking out--but don't go unless you're hungry! Come prepared for a serious plate of food and probably leftovers!

My parents and I stopped in here for lunch on our drive back home to Reno and we were blown away!…read more The service, the food, and the restaurant itself were all incredible. Our server Brandon was SO kind and helpful with recommendations and even gave us some flan to end our meal. Each staff member we encountered was very friendly and made us feel like locals. I ordered the tacos de cazuela and omg it was delicious! There were so many complex flavors and spices that went together perfectly. There were some jalapeños on top that added a great spice, highly recommend. Both of my parents got bowls and they loved their food as well. We will definitely be back anytime we are in the area. Thank you so much Brandon and team!

The average Mexican restaurant in Sac has set up shop as either a stand or cozy establishment, but…read moreZocalo is far from average. It's an upscale establishment with a spacious grandiose interior and refurbished rustic exterior. Prior to this review, virtually every experience I've had with Mexican cuisine involved street food and a cheap place to sit down (or sometimes even stand up); little did I realize that I needed to experience the opposite end of that spectrum on occasion. The food begins with unlimited complimentary chips, black beans, and salsa. Our server Steven A. did an immaculate job refilling these starters and our water on time. I tried the taco de cazuela -- it's a cheezy culinary delight that tastes nothing like the typical street taco. Not for the faint of heart when it comes to spice levels but otherwise, it's a myriad of savory flavors combined into one bowl. However, it didn't blow me away enough to consider spending $24 on it again. Relative to its value, the food earns this restaurant 3.5 stars, but the overall experience and frequent service bumps it up to 4. Zocalo is the epitome of how non-food characteristics play a huge role in a customer's return.

Another amazing lunch at El Rincon. A couple of street tacos. I didn't want chips today but they…read moreare good so order them Roxy gets just meat and we both enjoy the patio. Love this little place.

MASSIVE super burritos filled to the brim!…read more Cute spot on a weird corner with a tiny parking lot but lots of street parking. This was the most shrimp I've ever gotten in a shrimp burrito. And was decently priced for a super burrito at a popular spot. Didn't love that the menu was all ai photos and stuff, hard to tell what things will actually come out. But overall was a good experience and a solid dinner (and lunch the next day lol)

Food and service was a 10/10. My server Shy was amazing super helpful. He helped me and my sister…read moreget our parking validated and was extra attentive. I highly recommend the mango slushies (super strong) btw

Out of all the places in DOCO, this one is for the win. Good Mexican food, good Mexican drinks!…read moreService is amazing, I always get seated right away or get serviced right away at the bar. Best dessert: the bread pudding!!!! I wish they closed later tho!