Went again when we were driving through Paso and this is the only place I'm ever eating in Paso. I…read moregot the veggie taco again; so big it's actually more like a tostada with soft tortilla. Whole beans, lots of lettuce, felt like a nice healthy lunch. At the salsa bar there was a salsa de habanero which was pink. I've lived my whole life in SoCal and never come across this salsa before. Hot, but so refreshing, lots of lime. Could not stop eating it! Clean, super friendly, quick, and really delicious.

Had a carnita torta and some salsa and chips…read more Torta was excellent, every ingredient tasted great, bread was hot. Just on the edge of crunchy, and wasn't greasy or soggy at all despite being fried. Chips and salsa were great as well. Place was clean, I believe the owner was working the front, she was very hard working, active and kind. Only downer is I'm just passing through, and probably won't be around here until next year. Highly recommended spot.

It's pretty rare that I update my reviews, but Fish Gaucho is getting an upgrade from 4 stars to 5!…read moreIt's quickly becoming one of my go-to's in Paso as the food and service are consistently good. We've only ever come here on a whim, and because of that we usually end up sitting at the bar, but most recently we did get a regular table on a Saturday afternoon. They do take reservations if you want to make sure you secure a spot when and where you want. Favorites are still the tacos and Aguachile, especially the short rib tacos. We've also gotten nachos, oysters, ahi crudo, and taquitos, all of which we would get again. Food comes out pretty quick, but still seems to be very fresh. So it's a great place if you want to sit down, but still get out quick to go back to the wineries.

We had dinner here after a long day of driving and an afternoon of wine tasting at Daou Winery, and…read moreit was a nice way to wrap up the day. The restaurant is right in the heart of downtown Paso Robles, making it an easy stop if you're exploring the area. We had reservations through OpenTable and arrived a little early. They seated us within a few minutes, and although outdoor seating was available, it was around 97°, so we were happy to wait for an indoor table. The inside has a really cool Spanish hacienda vibe with rustic wood beams, warm lighting, and plenty of unique décor to take in. It's a fun space with lots of character and is connected in the back to the tiki bar next door, making it easy to continue the evening with a drink. The atmosphere was lively without being overly loud, and we really enjoyed the classic '80s music playing softly in the background. The oysters were fresh and very good. My wife ordered the ceviche and enjoyed it. I had the hanger steak salad--it was decent, but I'd probably skip the beets next time and order something different. Overall, the food was good, but it didn't quite rise to the level of "great." Service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Overall, Fish Gaucho is worth a visit for its downtown location, unique Spanish-inspired atmosphere, and solid food. While there are probably stronger culinary options in Paso Robles, we'd happily come back to enjoy the ambiance, check out the connected tiki bar, and sample a few different menu items.

We stopped here for lunch. They have outside dining and an outside bathroom. The patio was clean…read moreand the tables were well kept. I had the Asada torta and my husband had the Asada burrito and both were excellent in taste, quality and in portion size. The service was fast and friendly. The prices were a bit on the high side, but I would definitely return here.

I LOVED the burrito. It was crisp on the outside with a good selection of sauces. The chorizo was…read morewell seasoned and mixed well with all the ingredients. My only beef was the wait. I wasn't the only one thinking it was taking forever. Another couple almost left. It took about 30 minutes for the burrito to come out. I'm usually pretty lenient when it comes to waits if it is communicated but there was no communication or even "sorry for the wait" said after. It was also a bummer because you tip at the counter when you order and I felt my tip was pretty generous but then didn't get the service I would expect. I really felt bad for the group of 6 people whose food came out one by one with one person finished as the last person got their food. Again a simple communication goes a long way. It could have been a bad day and their food made up for the lack of service so that's why they still get a 4.

We simply stopped by this place for dinner, and had amazing Mexican food! This place is huge with…read moreplenty seating! Staff was attentive. They gave us complimentary chips and green salsa to start with. That Green salsa is a bomb! I will visit this place again and again just for that sauce/salsa ! I had shrimp tacos. They look basic but shrimp was cooked to perfection! They know how to grill ! These are some amazing tacos , and they tasted wild after adding that hot salsa on top. I love it when someone serves me basic food right! We also had grilled fish plate which came with beans, rice, grilled fish and salad. This fish was grilled perfectly but it was bit bland. The amazing salsa helped to add more flavour. Overall, lovely place ! Definitely visit again!

Didn't have high expectations for this place, but it blew us away. Went here twice, because it was…read morethat good. We got 2 asada, 2 lengua, 2 shrimps, and 2 pastor -- all packed with flavors while it's hot and fresh. I love hot sauce, and it def hit the spot. Staff are always so friendly, tacos were not salty at all, and they always packed the food so neatly and just the right ratio of meat. They have their own parking lot to the side so if you can't find parking, park there. We ordered take out and even with the 17 min drive back home, the tacos still tasted fresh. I can't imagine what it would be like if we dine in. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting PR! Well worth the visit

Delicious...affordable price, excellent service and the place is Adorable!…read moreSuper location by downtown park as well. Highly recommend

Friendly service Birra taco plate flavorful and plentiful…read more Diablo shrimp tasty A bit pricey IMO

Rating: 12/10 Stars (I'm basically moving in)…read more Listen, we went into Finca Paso Robles expecting a meal, but I left wondering if I could legally change my address to their dinning room. This place is so aggressively cute that I spent the first ten minutes just blinking at the decor in a state of pure sensory overload. It's the kind of cozy that makes you want to wrap yourself in a blanket and take a nap right there on the tablecloth. Then there are the servers. I'm convinced they are actually angels sent from above to cure my cynicism. They were so incredibly nice that I actually felt bad for ordering food--like, "How dare I ask these wonderful humans to bring me a taco when they are already providing so much emotional support?" I walked in as a regular customer and left feeling like I'd been adopted by a very polite, very efficient family. The food was, of course, spectacular. The salsa was so good that I briefly considered licking the bowl, but the servers were so classy that I decided to maintain a shred of dignity. If you enjoy being pampered in a setting that looks like it was designed by a professional "coziness consultant," get yourself to Finco Paso Robles. Just be warned: you will leave feeling slightly judged by your own home's lack of charm.

Solid lunch pick on the more northern end of Paso Robles. Elevated, fresh Baja Mexican cuisine in a…read morefarmhouse style building within a shopping plaza. Appears to be family-run...I assume the order taker at the counter is one of the owners as he was carrying a baby :) Food was delicious. Ordered... * Guac & Chips -- Guac was one of the best I've had ever... chunky avocado with fresh herbs. Tortilla chips also tasted fresh and home made. * Grilled Salmon Taco special -- Nice fresh chunks of salmon with cabbage, red onions and crema on fresh corn tortillas. * Grilled Chicken Quesadilla -- Choice of flour or corn tortillas. We went with the corn tortillas. Chicken was good, but the quesadillas definitely tasted better with our side of guac. Looking forward to coming back to try the Baja Fish Tacos which appears to be one of their signature items.

The real deal. Mexican boxing in Spanish on the TV, PLUS Mexican music wafting from the kitchen…read more The best feature of the restaurant is the very cool mural painted on the ceiling of Mexican playing cards: a scorpion, for example, an Atlas, and many more. I had a bare-breasted mermaid ("La Siren") bathing over my table. There were only two-item combos on the menu, but the owner agreed to give me just one chili relleno with rice and beans for a fair price, which was just right. It was served on a scalding-hot plate, gooey with melted cheese, and pretty good, and at a very fair price. The beans do NOT have lard in them. Warm chips and rather spicy hot sauce were served as a starter. It's a mariscos (seafood) restaurant, but I didn't have any. Are mermaids considered seafood? I've been here a couple times over the years. No Michelin stars, but solid. Bueno.

I wanted to check out El Sol so I stopped in and ordered a carnitas burrito to go. It was prepared…read morein minutes and was huge. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was with rice, beans, carnitas, and green sauce. Unfortunately the ambience is more functional and institutional than a cool Mexican vibe which is why my order was to go. I'll be back to try the tortas!

The menu options and food was great! I also really appreciated the selection of Mexican sodas they…read morehad. The service was respectful. In terms of ambiance, it's kinda a hole-in-the-wall but has some cheery Mexican decoration.

I finally got a chance to try a tasty treat at Monarca…read more This restaurant is located next to the downtown Paso Robles Cinema. The outdoor seating and indoor seating is organized, clean and welcoming. The staff is kind and attentive and are bilingual I ordered the shrimp tacos to go. The tacos were well packaged and looked appetizing upon opening. I was surprised that the shrimp were not whole, I found that to be a bit odd. The food was tasty and the avocado was fresh. My to go order came with fresh pico de gallo and a red salsa on the side. There were also some small individual Tapatio, Tabasco & Chalula packets included with the utensils. I would return to try other items on their menu.

This is some of the worst tacos in town, I went there once and it was great, the asada was perfect…read moreand and nice little bit to it and you could tell it was good meat. Went again a week later and got the same thing and the meat had the texture of ground up beef Jerky and all you could taste was grease. A year later and I went tonight to give it another chance and the same exact thing, ground up mystery jerkey meat that clearly had been cooked days before. Its really sad when a business finally starts getting recognized then starts cutting corners to maximize profits. The 1 star is for the salsa which is the only thing that didn't make it to the trash after one bite. If you think im over exaggerating this is the only time iver ever left a review about food. Thats how bad it is!

Great tacos, solid salsas, really good service. Overall, I really enjoyed the food hereread more

Their Specialty is the Taco Pastor. Small street taco, but…read moregood. Homemade Flan...Delicious! Clean Restrooms/Separate Gender/Two private stalls in each.

I was craving a breakfast burrito, it came to the table with 2 types of UNMELTED CHEESE. Really…read moredisappointed, ate it anyway, mainly because no one ever came back to see if everything was ok. The chips and salsa were really good. Everyone else's burritos and plates were average.