Taqueria El Gabon was recommended to me by Joshua, my irrigation guy…read more It was excellent....all 5 of us enjoyed our meal, especially ME. I had the Camerones Ala Diablo...it is spicy but great. The Wet Burrito w/Carne Asada was HUGE!

Had the one opportunity to give this place a try the other night, and the reviews were spot on…read more Food was amazing for a small restaurant, and the staff I encountered were great. As per some reviews, I had to try the crispy tacos, mine were pollo asado, and a bean burrito. Let me warn you, the two tacos were plenty of food on their own! That said, both items had exceptional flavor. If I was in town longer, I'd have definitely returned to try other options.

Food, Family and Fun! Food - Amazinggggg…read moreFamily - so sweet and kind. And went in with MY old Grass Valley Family! And Yuvi our server was so sweet and took this awesome photo of us! Fun - everyone who came inTo eat or pick up the most amazing takeout (which was a TON of people while I was there on a Sunday night) was as excited for their food as we were!! Thank youuuu El Milagro for the win!!!

Superb Mexican food served with class by Victor! Enough tables to seat you and small enough to…read moreensure quality service. There's no compromise on quality here.

We have truly enjoyed Maria's every time we have come here. This trip started out a little shaky…read more We were seated by a very friendly young man. When our server arrived is when it got a little dicey. Our server Cindy F seemed very rude and condescending. I never tip less than 20+% but this time I did. We all loved our food and Beth the manager truly made up for our servers rudeness. If it wasn't for Cindy this would have definitely been a 10 star experience.

Visited April 17 2026. See my receipt as always…read more It was a beautiful day in Grass Valley so my puppy and I enjoyed the dog friendly outside patio ( FYI..Grass Valley and Nevada City are VERY dog friendly!). I ordered my favorite..steak fajitas! Great sear on the steak and comes with rice and beans. SO good! As always enjoyed all their different salsas ( especially the habanero) and warm chips which are complimentary! Plenty of leftovers! All the employees are very friendly creating a great experience! Full bar and plenty of seating. My puppy enjoyed the calm atmosphere!

Amazing food and generous portions. Highly recommend. Self service sauce/salsa bar is a nice touch…read moreand makes it fun to try a lot of flavors

Stopped in at El Taco Loco on Union and got exactly what I came for. Carne asada tacos were…read morefantastic, meat had a solid char, good seasoning, fresh tortillas, no skimping. Real deal taqueria food. The salsa bar is the move. Big spread of house made salsas and condiments so you can dial in your tacos exactly how you want them. Family run, fresh ingredients, friendly service, fair prices. I'll be back next time I'm in Nevada City. Don't sleep on this spot.

Easily one of my favorite New Mexican spots in grass valley!…read more This place is so cute inside and seating is plentiful Service here is outstanding I have zero complaints We all ordered tacos and left here with the biggest smiles on our faces truly amazing food The drinks here are STRONG not a complaint just a warning I loved my watermelon margarita. This is a great spot for friends and family at any time of day we came here for dinner and will be definitely coming back soon for lunch

*review based on brief bar experience only - no food*…read more It was an interesting experience for us as we wandered in for drinks while we waited for our Thai food we ordered Nextdoor. The bar is directly at the entrance, and they seemed to have gotten busy just shortly after we arrived. We had someone take our order, then another person take our order awhile later stating it wasn't inputted. When asking the bar tender for recommendations, he was less than helpful. He seemed like he wasn't very experienced at the bar, and after observing for awhile we realized that everyone in the restaurant seemed to be wearing all hats. Seating, serving, tending bar, ect. I think they could definitely benefit from some structured responsibilities for the individuals on staff- you know what they say- jack of all trades but master of none. At the end of the day, our drinks were okay, but we watched them pour one directly out of a can. They also didn't ask if we wanted blended margaritas or on Ice, so I guess next time I should plan to specify. I would try this establishment again, and look forward to the whole dining experience, in a few months. I think they just have a few kinks to work out :)

" STOP SCROLLING - If you're in Grass Valley and haven't hit up **El Barrio Mexican Market** yet,…read morewhat are you even doing with your life?! I rolled up and ordered the **shrimp burrito**, expecting solid street-style Mexican vibes. Holy mole, was I underprepared. That FIRST bite? Straight fireworks - juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp exploding with flavor, fresh ingredients, that ideal tortilla hug. I thought, 'Okay, this is already elite.' Then came the second bite... third... fourth... and by the FIFTH bite? Pure transcendence. The flavors just kept building, layering heat, zest, and that addictive savory punch without ever overwhelming. It didn't peak early - it escalated like a boss. Every subsequent bite somehow topped the last, turning a simple burrito into an unforgettable flavor journey. This isn't just food; it's a revelation wrapped in a tortilla. Authentic, made-to-order perfection from a spot that's bringing real corazón to downtown Grass Valley. If you're craving Mexican that hits different, do yourself a favor: get the shrimp burrito at El Barrio. You won't just eat - you'll ascend. 10/10, no notes. Already planning my next visit!"

Came here for the first time today and it did not disappoint. Got the barrio burrito which has…read morepastor y asada and it was super good. Staff is friendly and just overall a cool place. lots of different stuff, things that may be harder to find in your normal grocery store and things that you only see in the Oxxo or Chedraui so that's a plus. Will definitely be back when we're in the area!

Food is fresh and tasty. The staff are friendly and helpful. They are very welcoming…read more This small place (it has 4 tables with 4 chairs around each) is full of beautiful colorful Mexican art and pictures of the homeland. Very inviting. Give it a try!

Overall, the best Mexican food in the area. Authentic recipes, quality ingredients, good portions,…read morenice variety of options, reasonable prices, quick and friendly service. For casual Mexican food, this place checks all the boxes. It's the real deal.

Annabelle / Anne is AMAZING! Super sweet girl and is so quick with her service! I will definitely…read morebe coming back again!

Supposedly they have a full bar but very few options for bourbon or whiskey. Actually only one…read moreoption for bourbon. No foot rail on bar. Food on floor in front of bar. Very disappointing since this is one of two restaurants close to home. Sopes corn tortillas were not fresh. Could be so much better. Need to have what your customers want otherwise how are you going to make money?

Good food with good portions. I recommend. I'll be back in…read moretime. This is a popular place for lunch and dinner

just bland food. maybe some of the dishes are good but for a burrito don't bother. No flavor at…read moreall. I used to eat here 3 times a week until something changed last year. Was in the area so figured I would try again. mistakes were made...

The food here is really good and authentic. I grew up in San Diego area and this taco shop is just…read moreas good. My favorites are quesabirria tacos with consume, carne asada burrito, rolled taquitos. Salsa bar is great too

Food: carne asada had no flavor but the meat was fresh and tender. My hard taco shell was slightly…read morestale. Both salsa's it came with tasted watered down. I went through the drive thru. The drive thru window attendant was unfriendly and actually rude. customer service was not good experience.