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Is this the Best Mexican restaurant in Sonoma County?…read more Don't let the simple, unfussy interior fool you -- Quiote is quietly doing some of the most exciting Mexican cooking in the Bay Area. This family-run Jalisco-style spot in downtown Petaluma sources quality ingredients (heirloom maize, Rancho Gordo beans, fresh local seafood), and it shows in every bite. And, of course, the staff is warm, personable, and genuinely happy to walk you through the menu -- take them up on it. Guac & Salsa -- I've had a lot of chips. These might be the best I've ever had. The raspadas are the move here: thin, crispy, shatteringly light corn chips with a texture unlike anything you'd expect. Not your standard tortilla chip -- closer to something airier and more delicate. The guac and salsa alongside are equally solid. Molotes -- Traditional Mexican street snack: golden, torpedo-shaped corn masa dough fried crisp on the outside, packed with savory filling (think potato, chorizo, cheese), and served with salsa and crema. The exterior crunch giving way to the warm filling is deeply satisfying. Highly recommended. Tacos ($7.50 each) -- Yes, $7.50. And yes, worth it. The 100% maiz handmade tortillas are the foundation everything is built on, and they're exceptional. I worked through a lot of the menu and didn't find a miss -- al pastor, barbacoa, cochinita pibil, carne asada, fish -- all executed with care. If you're not sure where to start, just ask. The staff knows the menu cold and will point you right. Quiote isn't trying to be flashy. It's trying to be correct -- and it nails it. One of the best Mexican meals I've had, full stop.

FINALLY tried Quiote (took me long enough), and the experience was amazing!…read more Obviously, the best part of dining with someone is turning the meal into a full menu sampling. We started with the Guacamole (a generous serving), the Spicy Tuna Tostada, and Shrimp Tacos. ALL of which were absolutely amazing. You could easily make a full meal from their shareable plates, but we decided to sample broadly on our first visit. For our main course, we split the Ribeye entrée. I must stress how shareable this portion is (it's a lot of meat, but for my protein-focused people, this would be a great one). The steak was prepared perfectly and came with charred grilled avocado and fresh tortillas. Everything, down to the side accompaniments and the great cocktails, was top-tier. On a more critical note, I highly recommend planning ahead: we made our reservation a couple of weeks in advance, which seems necessary as the restaurant clearly gets very busy in the evenings. Will be back to sample the rest of the menu since now I'm obsessed.

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Watermelon appetizer

Tortilla Real

4.3(250 reviews)

4.7 mi

Stumbled across this place while visiting my dad in rehab in Petaluma, and were amazed by the…read morefreshness, quality, and speed of service for our lunch. The chips and homemade salsa were great, and my burrito was bursting with smoky flavors. I never had a chance to try what my wife ordered - she gobbled it up before even offering me a bite (Thanks for nothing, honey). Seriously though a great find right in the heart of the theatre district. Will return and soon!

My first time here was for an event and I had remembered how fresh & flavorful the food is…read more My son and I came in for lunch today before a movie and enjoyed a perfect meal. The chips (housemade) and fresh salsa were delicious. I had an ice cold Corona which was so refreshing on a hot day like today. I had the avocado tacos - delicious although would have liked a bit more avocado. My son liked his steak tacos very much as well as the limeade. The presentation of the food is beautiful and the decor colorful. Even the dog bowl they keep out is Mexican pottery!

Guacamole, salsa & chips

Vegan tortilla soup

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Outdoor patio area

El Rancho Taqueria

4.4(373 reviews)

3.1 mi

This little hole in the wall is really great. The food is legit and the service was quick. It's…read moresmall inside, and the seating is pretty ordinary, but there are a couple murals that brighten up the place. I stopped in for lunch and ordered a carnitas super burrito which was not at all expensive. I walked outside to make a quick telephone call, and the employees had everything bagged and readdy to go when I returned. I paid $16.35 after tax and tip and it came with a bag of chips and some salsa. The burrito was huge and one of the better ones I've had in a while. It was so big I cut it in two and save half for diner. I definitely would have lapsed into a food coma if I ate the whole thing. It was filled with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and some tasty carnitas. The chips were fresh, crisp, and nice light brown color to them. They gave me a red and a green salsa which were loaded with fresh ingredients and a little spicy. I wish I had more of that salsa, I enjoyged every bite. This is definitely one I want to revisit the next time I'm in town.

Fantastic burrito! I went in on a Sunday just after lunchtime, so it was quiet. The place is a…read more"hole in the wall" however the staff was friendly, great value, and really good food. If I lived here I would frequent this place weekly...

Shrimp super burrito

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El Gallo Taqueria

4.0(152 reviews)

1.7 mi

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food…read moreyou get. All the food is delicious. Their sauce is so tasty and the best refried beans I've ever had. The owners are very friendly and accommodating to any special requests. I typically go and order take out but the restaurant is very clean and on occasions eaten inside. Don't forget to order the pupusas!

Just had 3 tacos and each was excellent! Owner said the use only fresh meat and for egg dishes, all…read morethe eggs are locally raised. Also, if you pay with cash, there is a cash discount! I'll be back!

Buenos Rancheros with Rice and Beans

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Beef Chimichanga with Roce and Beans

Àzalo

4.7(463 reviews)

4.5 mi

Yummmmmm!!! Found this place on Yelp and had been on my list to check out. This place has a small…read moreparking lot shared with various businesses. May luck be on your side and you find a spot when you come here. The street taco meat had flavor and my asada and pastor were authentic. Will happily come back after a visit to the casino.

Wanted to have tacos and glad to find this place close to our hotel. The review read best Mexican…read morerestaurant around hut was surprised to find that the menu was extensive. Choices included hamburgers, gyros, tacos and grilled plates. The tacos were perfect, meat tender and seasoned just right. The sauce was spicier than most other places I know, which is what I love. The ambiance is casual and service was timely. Overall, was satisfied with my visit here.

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Chunky's Taqueria and Grill

4.2(330 reviews)

2.5 mi

Delicious breakfast burritos Enjoyed the salsa bar…read moreYummy guacamole Friendly staff Will be back

We love this place and stop here often to eat cause I love their burritos and their delicious…read morehabanero salsa. The guys that work here are all really nice, helpful, attentive and totally on it!! --it really makes the experience great. Unfortunately, the service at the front counter has been consistently disappointing. The lady at the front is going to ruin it for this place though. She has zero customer service skills and just stares at me waiting for me to order. There is no greeting "hello", or "what can I get for you today?" Or "are you ready to order?" Anything!!! She didn't say a word just stared at me with RBF like she's miserable at her job and I'm so annoying!!! i was trying to give her the benefit of the doubt and hoping I just caught her on a bad day but my husband said she's like that all the time. I really enjoy the food and most of the staff, but I hope the customer service at the front improves because it doesn't match the quality of everything

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Chips & pico!

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Los Gallos Taqueria

3.8(190 reviews)

2.6 mi

Los Gallos is my favorite taqueria in town. The crispy birria tacos if absolutely amazing. Plenty…read moreof beers on tap to choose from along with the agua Fresca. They also have 2 new molcajete salsas that go with everything. I always get great, friendly, and fast service here. They offer taco Tuesday as well. Just a heads up cash is king here so bring some dollar bills to avoid card machine fees.

As usual I'm a glutton for punishment…read more Why did I return here after all my other poor experiences? Good question. I knew better to not order a burrito that's for sure. I walk in and immediately see only a few people here so not a real popular lunch spot. Looks like they got some new TVs everywhere. Big TV menus as well. The prices here have gone insane. Maybe the new TVs / electricity bill is driving up prices for customers? $4+ for a street taco. WOW! Clearly one of the most expensive taquerias in the area. So I get 3 small corn tacos for $16+ the price of an entree at other places? Naw Felicia. Down the street at el Pacifico is like $1.50 street tacos on Tuesday, $5 burritos on Thursday. Still wanting to find some salvation in this place, I stayed and ordered a Birria taco & a beer and it was $15 yikes! Ok so I did it anyway. I wait for the food and see lots of people order larger orders after me get called up to get those food but I'm still waiting. Ask someone and they bring it out to me hot so likely they forgot about me. But how was the food you ask? It was just ok taco, nothing to write home about. Galvans is much better birria taco for the price. Guess I'll be back in a year or two again to see if improvements come.

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Birria crispy taco

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Cotija's Restaurant

4.3(93 reviews)

3.1 mi

Fabulous service with a smile! Great food and relaxed atmosphere. Perfect to grab a bite and a…read morebeverage while waiting for laundry next door.

Don't sleep on Cotija's! This hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant did not disappoint! Sundays they…read morehave their homemade tortillas, so DEFINITELY get their tacos! The carne asada was perfectly cooked, and their grilled chicken was the best I've ever had - crispy on the outside but super juicy and tender on the inside. The horchata wasn't too sweet, and their shrimp cocktail was perfection. FULL of shrimp (perfectly cooked) and avocado. Their chips and salsa are the perfect way to start off the meal, and a small detail... their crema is delightful! If you're lucky, you'll get Karina Andrea as your server. She was so patient and kind, made recommendations, and really makes you feel T home at this family owned gem. Can't wait to go back, and when I do, I'll get pics!

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Taqueria El Manteca

3.6(22 reviews)

3.0 mi

This review is for the food truck in Monte stop at the intersection of Bohemian Highway and 116. We…read moreordered two pastor and two asada tacos. Both were delicious and came with cucumber, grilled onionsand jalapeno. The staff (owner?) was very nice and friendly.

Good product but if I ordered a burrito and it's cost that much I expect them to put everything I…read moreordered correct