I just moved back to town and was pleasantly surprised to see this GORGEOUS tienda! I've never seen…read moreone so clean and so adorably decorated. They have a huge selection of authentic specialty food items, a takeout restaurant, party decor, home decor, and jewelry--- like you don't even have to go to Mexico. The staff is also the nicest, and in case you need English spoken, they do! I had a housewarming party coming up for about 45 people, so I had El Barrio cater for us without even first trying their food. (I know, crazy, right?) I'd fallen in love with the whole vibe of the store that I wanted to support them, so I took a chance. And I am SO GLAD I did! We ordered 45 taco entrees with 3 types of meat plus 2 types of salsas, rice and beans (--and omg, those pinto beans are to die for)! Every bite of the entree was delicious, and my guests were huge fans, too. We had SO much food left over that most of my guests took some to-go and we STILL had a ton left; luckily we'd bought a bunch of Tupperware just for this reason! I wish I had taken photos of the store and our catered food, but I just wanted to be in the moment and enjoy. Next time I go there maybe I'll record a video of the store and post it here. Till then, you'll have to go for yourself, and I hope you do!

" 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!"

We ordered out and could not be more thrilled with dinner. I had the shrimp and chicken enchiladas…read morewith Ranchero sauce and my head a dish with chicken and chillies. We both throughly enjoyed it meal and will 100% be back.

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!!!

We ordered via door dash, order was hot and accurate! Food was amazing! Portions were HUGE!…read more We got: super Burrito - my nephews words "this is the best burrito I've had in my life!" He's 13 Quesadilla - packed to the rim with meat! Smothered super burrito- also delicious!!

This place is absolutely delicious. This will definitely be My go to for Mexican food.read more

This is only the second review I've ever posted anywhere as we don't eat out that often. It was a…read morespecial get together with old friends and our group of seven had a large variety of different dishes including an appetizer and pitchers of sangria. Admittedly some of us had not eaten there in a few months but we immediately noticed that the sangria was very different and not nearly as tasty without the wonderful variety of fruits at the bottom of the glasses, as it did before. Disappointing! My husband suggesting eating at Diego's because he was craving his favorite dish, the grilled Mango Tequila pork chops on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes! It was actually his favorite meal in town. He thought it was that good! Sadly, that dish was no longer on the menu and instead a small dry flavorless pork skewer on white rice was offered in it's place. Needless to say he was more than extremely disappointed! I hope we can find something else there in the future he might like.

It was my first time at Diego's Restaurant yesterday, and I absolutely loved it! Everything was…read morewonderful from the moment we arrived. The food was delicious, and the drinks were excellent, large, and perfectly strong! The waitresses were amazing, very friendly, attentive, and fast. The service was truly excellent. I loved the atmosphere too. We were sitting out on the patio with our dog, enjoying the beautiful, relaxed setting. It was such a nice experience! To make the visit even more special, we met Diane, the owner of the restaurant. She was such a lovely and kind lady. She even came over to us and offered our dog some water. That little gesture really made an impression on us. Needless to say, Diego's is now one of my favorite places! I'm already looking forward to coming back. Great food, great drinks, wonderful service, a beautiful patio, and genuinely nice people. What more could you ask for?

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.

Fast, fresh service. We picked up the out the night before and decided to come back for breakfast!…read moreI am so glad we did. Service was polite, greeted us when we came in. You order at the counter and find a seat. The place is clean and table combination for two top to up to 6 seating. Plus there is outdoor seating. Food was delicious.

Great service, great location, great for vegans and vegetarians. A perfect place to grab a bite to…read moreeat if you like a craft beer, indoor/outdoor seating and dog friendly!!!

We used to love this place, but this experience was extremely disappointing. We ordered two burgers…read morecooked medium to go. When we got home and opened them, both were completely burned and well done. We called about 25 minutes after picking up the order, as soon as we saw the burgers. I explained that we had just come home from the hospital with our three-day-old newborn and lived 30 minutes away, so driving back was not possible. I offered to send photos that clearly showed how burned the burgers were. The person I spoke with still said he couldn't help us unless we brought them back. I asked to speak with a manager, and he told me there was no manager there. Mistakes happen, but asking us to make another hour-long drive with a newborn just to show them the burgers was unreasonable. We ended up throwing the food in the trash, and they lost loyal customers of many years over the way they handled this. We won't be coming back, and we definitely won't recommend this place again.

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!

Tucked away in the Fowler Center on Nevada City Highway in Grass Valley is a cozy little eatery…read morethat offers great values for good food. The service is friendly and quick. Be forewarned, it has only 4 tables, but take-out is available.

Food always arrives fast, staff is always nice, and the quality of food and amount they give you is…read moretop tier. Definitely my favorite Mexican food in the area. I almost always get something with shrimp, and they always add a good amount of it! When I go other places they barely put any shrimp. I go here all the time

I used to love this place! Best salsa in town for sure! And their rice was always so good! Now they…read moreadd frozen corn and peas to the rice, the asada tastes old, and the chile rellano I bought today was totally burnt. Please save your time and money. If you want quality Mexican food, I highly recommend Katarina's in Alta Sierra.

This is my second time here. Visited Dec. 15th..see my receipt as always…read more My new Fav place for budget friendly mexican food! I got 2 asada tacos for just under 6 bucks and they were full of meat! Flavors were awesome and enough to share! They have a complimentary salsa bar with chips and my favorite - pink habanero salsa! They have some other hot salsas ( all were good) plus mild options as well. They have indoor and outside dining along with a drive thru. They are located on Mill Street right off the freeway. They are well staffed and friendly. HUGO was pleasant and brought my food to go out quickly. Packed up some salsas and chips to enjoy! I am definitely coming back here more often! Good job!

This place gets my order wrong on a regular basis. They just served me a carnitas burrito... but…read morewith NO carnitas in it. When they get the order right the food is good.

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 :)