LOVE Taqueria Los Pinos! We recently became full timers in Arnold and I was missing our good "home style" Mexican food from Corralitos and Watsonville in Santa Cruz County........enter Los Pinos! Every bit as good as what we're accustomed to and just 15 minutes down the road from our house. The flavors are great, fresh, clean and oh so good. Stand out FAVS for us are the Birria Street Tacos, the Chicken Enchilada Dinner plates and the Wet Burrito! Reasonably priced too and fairly quick. You can even call ahead and pick up your food as you drive by on your way back up the mountain from a day of shopping in Angels Camp of Sonora. read more

Good tasty street food truck. The fish taco was fresh and delicious. So was the the Al pastor taco. Fairly priced.

What a great find! Riding our motorcycles over Ebbetts Pass and stopped for lunch at their food truck. My burrito bowl was excellent and partners wet burrito was a big win. There are shaded benches and plenty of parking. read more

Taqueria Los Pinos - Los Pinos - easy to spot off Hwy 4. - Mexican Near Me - Avery, California

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Possibly the best birria I have ever eaten. Hubby had a super wet carnitas burrito with green sauce. It was so tender and flavorful. The guacamole was excellent. We will definitely be returning. read more

Taqueria Los Pinos - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Avery, California

Always a sold hit with the family. Excellent legit Mexican food cooked on the spot. Very tasty and fresh. Will definitely recommend!

Great staff and very decent for the foothills! Some of the items are as good as Pablitos truck in Murphys. Can't beat Pablitos pastor though! The Los Pinos truck has kept their prices good and quality consistent! They are planning on reopening their indoor sit down restaurant next door...per SOME of the staff. read more

This is my family's all time favorite Mexican food local and beyond. Aldo makes the best super burritos! Such a great price for a meal out. They are great for catering too -- it was years ago but they were amazing for our taco bar at our wedding. Highly recommend! read more

Craving Mexican for dinner so we ordered takeout! From calling to arrival, our food was ready and prepared within 15 minutes. There's definitely a lot of indoor seating options available, although on a Saturday night most tables were empty. The lady who helped us was so kind and helpful, she gave us so many salsa options to try. We ordered shrimp and veggie burritos, each one came with salsa and chips on the side. The shrimp burrito didn't skimp on the shrimp, always a plus! I loved the taco salad, the crispy shell was delicious and didn't seem too heavy with oil. Portion size was great too. This place exceeded my expectations. read more

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We have eaten here a couple times, and really enjoyed it. They have excellent guacamole, and our meals are always good. Service is friendly and quick. There is several beers to choose from but I was a bit disappointed that the Sangria is not house-made, but that won't stop me from stopping in for dinner from time to time! read more

Taqueria Los Pinos - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Avery, California

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Great spot for a sit down meal in an area that lacks good ones. Great service. Authentic Mexican in the foothills.

My family and I were driving to the Big Trees State Park and we stopped at Taqueria Los Piños for lunch. The food was fantastic - flavorful and fresh! Our server was super sweet and attentive. Highly highly recommend!!! read more

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GREAT TACOS! Swung by on a snowy afternoon, they happened to be inside the building instead of in the truck, but I don't blame them, it was cold! The tacos were excellent! Fish tacos and pastor. read more

Taqueria Los Pinos - Tacos!! - Mexican Near Me - Avery, California

Food may be ok; but, the service is awful. We waiting a very long time to get food. We noticed that people who came in to pick up food got served very faster than those of us who were sitting at tables. Clearly their TO GO service is their priority read more

Best tacos I've had in a LONG time. Absolutely my new favorite taco truck stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Food is excellent but service in the restaurant is terrible. They one person serving tables, handling takeout orders, and acting as cashier. The tables are hardly attended to. Better off with a phone order. read more

Surprise! Good Mexican food in the Mountains near Arnold! I think the food quality is superior to the place in the center of Arnold. I had tacos, a Chile Relleno, and a tamale. The folks are nice their family run I believe. The salsa is very tasty but super spicy, almost couldnt eat it. Carnitas street taco very good. Chile Relleno was also excellent. Wasn't a huge fan of the tamale had hardly any filling in it but the flavor was good. The atmosphere is pretty blah inside but the food makes up for it. Beer and wine license only so no real Margaritas, unfortunately. read more

Wow!! We've had dinner here a few times. This place is awesome. Far and away better than El Jardin in Murphys. Tonight I had the quesobirria. So tasty. Cooked perfectly. Whenever I go to a Mexican restaurant I've always gotten cheese enchiladas . ALWAYS. But I had a taste of my husband's last week. And WOW. Husband had the carnitas. Delicious!! They will make flour chips if you ask. Warm and yummy. A+++ service. They're open Monday to Saturday. You get food from their taco truck if you're doing lunch. The restaurant opens up at l4. read more

Came on a weekday, pretty empty, service was great, food was even better! Get the fresh guacamole! It's amazing! Everyone loved their food!

For being up in the Arnold area this spot is not bad ...the al pastor is good and what I usually order in the wet burrito...it is a truck service with the sit down restaurant in the same lot ..I believe the restaurant has more food options..I live in the east bay near some of the best Mexican trucks/stands that are excellent but there are few Mexican places up here so it'll do ...you can call ahead if you're passing through on the way to bear valley read more

This is a review for their new restaurant next to their taco truck. Food is awesome and they are open often and late enough to get dinner or take out to bring home. Our favorites so far are the birria quesadilla, carnitas nachos, and fish tacos. Very friendly service! Food always taste fresh and homemade. Guac, salsa, chips & hot sauces are bomb too. This is a regular takeout stop for us when we don't feel like cooking dinner. read more

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My pop and I went to the taco wagon right out front for lunch. Great spot in the middle of the forest, just off the highway in Avery. And for dinner went inside to the new restaurant. Great family that is making some really good food. Super fast service and real friendly atmosphere. Just minutes from Arnold. IYKYK!! Will definitely be eating here again when visiting my cabin for the summer. read more

Los Pinos taco truck and restaurant is the place to go for authentic Mexican food in Arnold. The food itself has great flavor, you can adjust the heat with various sauces, but you have to know to simply ask. The atmosphere is simple but always has been clean, hence the 4 star not 5. The service is excellent, especially for return diners. They remember your favorite meals and have always been great at suggesting other items to try. It's not a first date spot, but definitely a staple for getting good honest Mexican food. read more

Great food, good service too. They have a few tables outside if you want to bring your dogs. But it's noisy out there, right next to the main road. read more

This permanent food truck is a staple of locals, seasonal crews and in-the-know vacationers. It's my first stop when heading up to Arnold. Food is delicious, service is quick and prices are reasonable. I love their fresh pico and my go-to meal is the Supreme Burrito with carnitas or pastor. Take it to-go or eat it there on shaded picnic tables. I'm salivating just thinking of this place...may have to go back again tomorrow. read more

Taqueria Los Pinos - Taqueria los Pinos - Mexican Near Me - Avery, California

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Wayyyyyu too salty!!!!!! Was looking forward to trying this place, but unfortunately I won't return.

So good, tasty food, at such a good price! We had tacos for the whole family that were incredibly tasty. Spicy, fresh hot sauce! Very nice owner read more

Food is great, plenty of standard options as well as some unique items. Service is slow, but that's the same everywhere else in the mountains. read more

First of all, the employees are very kind and they made us feel welcome right away. This is a family friendly establishment. The food is authentic and delicious! The outside almost doesn't look like a dine in restaurant but the inside has a comfortable feel. We enjoyed the vibe and we will be back. Ps. The taco truck across from this spot is off the hook. read more

So yummy! Local's lunch spot, gets busy. I get the super burrito every time, but have also tried the torta, it is pretty large too, and tastes good also. read more

Awesome food with tons of flavor! Great salsa. Love their mole and their flan-chocolate cake!

Recommended peaceful place to make an authentic Mexican food/420 pit stop. Comida es muy buena and they get 4 stars for the food....an extra star for the quaint seating arrangement. Once you stop, I guarantee you will be a regular. Easy on the wallet....... read more

Excellent Mexican food. Quick stop off Highway 4. Fajitas were delicious. Nice staff. Will be back!

I've had carnitas from their food truck parked outside a few times and enjoyed it. Today we decided to try some to-go from the restaurant and we're disappointed. Ordered carnitas plate which cost $18 and said no jalapenos. Woman confirmed no jalapenos on pickup. Got home and full of large jalapenos with the seeds which made the carnitas very spicy and inedible for my wife. Unfortunately they saute the jalapenos and onions with the carnitas. I also could have just got a carnitas burrito and received the same portions as the entire plate. Oh well. We're just going to stick to our usual Mexican restaurant in Arnold. read more

We live in a Bay Area town that has exceptionally good Mexican restaurants, and this little place was even better! Amazing chicken mole, wonderful enchiladas, nice people. Highly recommend! read more

i love this place. ask for their orange sauce. its the spicy and so good.

The salsa needs more cilantro and chilies. Food wasn't hot. Service was great. Ambiance was fine. Sauces could use some improvement.

Food was great! My burrito was not dry and so juicy. Great little spot up here in Arnold and would definitely recommend

First and last time better service at a Taco Bell : really hate to say that the waitresses were clueless and were more interested in dancing to music than serving customers. I have been to the taco truck and liked it so tried the restaurant but i won't go again to have to ask for water and your bill and have waitress stare at you until you handed her your empty plate had know idea what she was doing to salty and we ended up sick after meal. not sure but I know it was the meal read more

just when I thought our local Taco truck was great they opened a restaurant next door. went there last night and it was really really good both food with great flavors and the service was excellent. It's the first time I've ever seen a mega burrito that actually has a Chile Riano inside the burrito. Crazy good. read more

Surprisingly good for its location. The fish tacos are breaded and usually very fresh, since they're actually cooked up in a building next door to the truck. Good tortillas, beans and rice, not just out of a bulk can or box as far as I can tell. Everything I've eaten so far has tasted better than expected. read more