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Taqueria Don Sammy

4.7 (111 reviews)
InexpensiveTacos
Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Outdoor seating

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Chimichanga chile verde

We stopped by this hole in the wall that had the best Mexican food you can always find them in the hole in the walls. Locals kept coming in and out ordering they said the food is fantastic. The quantity was huge The Taste was awesome the prices were reasonable and the service was really nice and friendly. I recommend it if you're in that town stop by getting some great food.

Menu August 2025

The food was delicious! I had a Guadalajara and my husband had a vegetable burrito. Both were large and delicious. I saved half of mine for tomorrow. The restroom is next door in a market. Not a problem. The prices have risen since others posted so I am excluding the current menu. The service was pleasant and prompt. It's a nice small area to sit and eat.

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Tracy R.

5 stars for what it is (you don't go to a taqueria for the ambience) and good enough to take the ~5 block detour off of I5 for lunch. Food- Really good taqueria food. I had the veggie burrito - had fresh bell peppers and corn in it which was different and kind of nice. They took time to slice it and present it on a plastic plate with a sheet of wax paper under it. If there was cheese on it, I didn't notice it. Flavors were good. Husband had a plate - he wanted the Al Pastor and for whatever reason that was a special request as the plates only came with steak or carnitas, I think. But they did it and he was a thumbs up. Salsa bar had a lot of choices - all good. Ambience- 3 tables inside. Not particularly nice and you are right on top of the cooks. Bathroom is in the adjoining Mexican market next door. ~8 tables outside mostly in the shade. It gets very hot there and it's not a very scenic location tbh. Hey, it's Orland. Whatever. Service- very friendly and fast. I'll come by and get my food to go on my next trek to Chico. You should try it.

Ahogado Torta & Flautas
Mary R.

As others have written, the portions are huge and the staff are friendly. It is somewhere the locals eat which is a good sign. I enjoyed my bierra plate and it would have easily been enough for two people. We'd stop here again if we were in the area.

Chicken tacos on the left and an asada taco

The food was authentic and service was great! The salsas amazing! A little bit away from the highway but worth the drive; we will stop by every time we pass through.

Taco de Lengua ($2.99)
Kristen H.

My party of five stopped into Taqueria Don Sammy for a late-afternoon snack on a Monday at around 4pm. The tiny restaurant was empty, which was good for us, since there's only a few cramped tables sidled up against a counter where you can see the owners (who appear to be a family) cooking all of the food! While the space isn't large, the interior of the restaurant is quite clean and functional, and there's a bathroom in the grocery store next door available for customer use. Maybe it's because I'm from Seattle, where Mexican food has been price-gouged to the max, but in my opinion, Taqueria Don Sammy's menu is extensive and very affordable, and all of our food came out in less than five minutes. I ordered one Taco de Lengua ($2.99), which came in a corn tortilla (I think all of their tacos do). The tongue meat was tender and juicy, with a good portion of fresh cilantro and onions and a radish on the side, which added a nice textural contrast and crunch. The corn tortilla wasn't anything to write home about (I don't think they're made in house), but tasted like better quality than most fast food places. There's also a free salsa bar where you can sample one of their many flavors of salsa, which range from mild to what they labeled as "XXX" (which wasn't actually that spicy) - try their avocado salsa for a unique taste, or a pickled jalapeño for a spicy kick! My hungrier friends ordered a Shrimp Burrito ($12.99), a Quesadilla de Carne ($6.99), a Chimichanga de Carne Asada ($11.99), and a Taco Al Pastor ($2.29). The burrito was quite large and had a generous portion of well-cooked shrimp, Mexican rice, beans, and a huge dollop of avocado/guacamole. The Quesadilla was a great value, with plenty of melted cheese and carne asada stuffed between two large tortillas. The chimichanga was also huge (noticing a pattern here?), and came almost stuffed to the brim in a crispy, deep-fried tortilla exterior, with a side salad with fresh-tasting vegetables. Lastly, the Taco Al Pastor had tender, flavorful pork with a well-seasoned, smoky taste, and was paired with the same fresh cilantro, onions, and radish as my Taco de Lengua. Their Horchata ($3.99) was just okay, lacking the characteristic creaminess that the drink is often known for, but the cinnamon flavor came through, and the drink was neither overly sweet nor had too much ice. Overall, we really enjoyed our late-afternoon meal here - service is fast and friendly (speaking both fluent English and Spanish), it's a great value, and the food is tasty - I would definitely come back if I'm in the area again!

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Great authentic Mexican food! Good service and friendly staff. Very small place but it's worth it for the food.

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Great food, great service and great prices!! We had the steak tacos, super yummy!! We'll be back!!

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This place is always on point. The Orland burrito is why I keep coming back. Every time I drive through Orland I have to stop

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Had to Yelp! Fantastic food and friendly service! So glad we stopped! I would eat here again for sure!

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Excellent food! We stop whenever traveling on Highway 5. Authentic Mexican to go! Vegetarian burrito my favorite!

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