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Taqueria La Esmeralda

3.9 (73 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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I've lived in Amador county for years and I am just now finding this GEM! The food is amazing, truly authentic Mexican food. Service is espectacular staff is very kind and efficient. Restaurant is clean and the salsa bar is always fully stocked. From the burritos to Menudo on weekends the food has never disappointed.

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Super good food. Fresh Salsa Bar. Always seems to be a long line to order! Fresh and fast. Near Cost Less.

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The chicken tortilla soup is so good! I think it's the best in the county. Easy to order to go and enough for two people.

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The best Mexican food in Amador county! I'm from the Bay Area so I'm very picky about Mexican food.

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Great food, have a few different burritos here! All have very well portioned. Service was fast and staff is friendly!

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Not reallty mexican . We had faijas big chunck of beef.flys alround.the service was ok.room for improved

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I absolutely recommend their Chicken Tacos, their fruit juices are very refreshing, and their staff is very friendly!

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Machaca chilaquilles are delicious. Enough for two! Fast, friendly service and good prices. Definitely going back for more.

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IMO Super Taqueria would dominate out here except for LA Esmeraldas, they stand alone as real quality authentic mexican restaurant.

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4.2(103 reviews)
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They sure do feed you well at this restaurant. Lots of food! I ordered the fajitas and hubby…read moreordered the Machaca. Both came with salad to start with plus chips that were efficiently refilled by our server. I'm on the keto diet, so I was looking for something that would work with that and the fajitas works great especially if you avoid the sides. It was plenty with the salad, though it also comes with a plate full of rice, beans, guacamole, and sour cream. The space was quiet for the most part- no TVs, or loud music. We went on a Tuesday and it wasn't too crowded. You walk in and whenever the server sees you, she'll instruct you to pick a table. The food comes fast- drinks followed by chips/salsa, followed closely by salad, and then main course. I was impressed at the steady stream of courses. They do seem to favor black pepper for their seasoning, but not to the point of it being obnoxious. I like perhaps a bit more "pop" to the flavor of the food if I'm being honest, but I generally like my food to be loud. The salsa is onion heavy (onions being the main flavor of the salsa), which would be a problem for some of my family members who are allergic. Payments are made at the table, though there is a register located at the front for takeout patrons. I was pleasantly impressed with this little restaurant and we will be coming back.

Great food... Amazing service!!!…read more My #1 place in Jackson Super yummy!!! Always comes with a smile

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El Torero

3.2(106 reviews)
2.2 mi
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First time eating here. There aren't many options in Jackson, Ione area but there are several…read moreMexican restaurants. It was busy but not too busy on a Tuesday night. We were a group of six diners. Service was attentive and accommodating. My husband had the #25 Shredded beef burrito and chili verde pork burrito. He enjoyed it. I ordered the Toatada Grande and asked for an extra portion of chicken to be added to it. I also swapped out the refried beans for black beans. It was good and I got all my protein and veggies. I asked for a side of salsa as dressing for the salad. It also came with rice but I didn't taste it. I would eat there again. Prices were reasonable. I'm surprised by their overall low rating on Yelp. I think it deserves more.

Food: No flavor or seasoning, very bland, tasteless, hard to chew, nothing special. Ordered 2 soft…read moretacos a la carte and flantas (one of each carnitas, beef, and chicken) with beans and rice. Only thing we liked was the flour tortilla chips. Service: Roughly handled by Sophia waitress and bartender taking authority when I tried to notify them of the issues with service and food quality. I was blew off and told that "I know not to come back" after gently venting my complaints. I was ignored, interrupted, not allowed to finish my statements, excused, blew off. The staff are in the mindset that they are one of the best Mexican restaurants in Sutter Creek for food and service; however, this I can NEVER agree with. I would rate them at the bottom of any Mexican food I have ever tried in my lifetime. My food was super late getting to us and was only lukewarm. The guacamole had to be requested twice, but by then we had eaten all our flour chips, so had to cancel. Ambiance was non-existent. Only positive was the spacious booth seating.

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Taqueria La Esmeralda - mexican - Updated May 2026

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