this place was popping for a late lunch on a Saturday! you wait to be seated, but pay right after your order (but they continue to serve you after you pay). there was not much seating inside and a huge outdoor patio + "bar" seating area. the outside seating had a nice modern look to it. they give you complimentary chips and salsa, and the salsas are great! the green one is an avocado one which was yummy and guac-like, and the salsa was very tasty and not your typical salsa--not really spicy either, which i prefer. i got the piña tacos, it's a taco with al pastor (i subbed grilled chicken), pineapple, and a cheese skirt! it was very tasty and flavorful, and the chicken was really good and not dry at all. it was supposed to come with onions, cilantro, and guacamole, but i only noticed some onions and it came with a side of sliced avocado, so i wasn't sure if i actually got all the toppings it was supposed to have. it also came with a dipping salsa that was very yummy and paired well. the tacos themselves also didn't seem to have much pineapple in them, and the two roasted pineapples it came with on the side were tasty and nice to suck on, but mostly inedible which was unfortunate. i also got a side of rice and beans, which were very tasty too! the food overall was great and i would come back for it since it was well portioned, i just wish it was a bit more accurate to the description or they change the description to better match. the service was friendly as well and the server was patient with my questions! would recommend if you're looking for a place with a more upscale feel that serves good quality mexican food. read more

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We went on Friday night and arrived around 8 p.m. There was a line, but it moved quickly. Unfortunately, we weren't greeted by the host. They simply asked if we were a party of two and walked away, so we followed them to our table. After waiting about 10-15 minutes, we asked for two waters but were only brought one. The same person walked away before we could ask about the missing water, so I ended up going to the cashier to request another one. The waiter did offer to carry my waters to the table and then took our order. The food was good! I ordered the surf and turf tacos, and the drinks were good too. I also tried a margarita. One thing to note is that paying with cash makes the bill cheaper. Indoor seating is limited, so we sat outside. Unfortunately, it was windy, and I wish they had outdoor heaters to make the experience more comfortable. Overall, the food and drinks were good, but the customer service could have been better. read more

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I dropped by for lunch. most of the seating is outside, and the parking lot was rather cramped, but I did snag a spot. I thought this place was a bit more casual, and it is fairly casual; though, you get a server. Our server was very pleasant and helped guide some of our food selections. - complimentary chips & salsa & guac-ish dip: nice stuff for free. I liked the guac-ish dip, in particular. it wasn't really guac, but it had great avocado flavor. - octopus taco: this was my favorite taco. the octopus had a nice meaty & not-chewy texture to it. the cheese skirt went wonderfully with it. - grilled chicken taco: enjoyable. one of the better tacos. good, not great. - asada taco: kinda dry. but okay - al pastor: enjoyable. good, not great - a la diabla burrito (a la diabla shrimp, rice, whole beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese): this was okay. it was actually very heavy... I think it was all the cheese. okay, but wouldn't order it again. overall, it was pretty good. perhaps, I'll come back and try one of the other burritos. read more

Vallarta Prime - Tacos: octopus, chicken x2, asada, al pastor - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

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TLDR: Absolutely delicious from start to finish. The seafood was fresh and beautifully prepared, and the asada taco was a standout. Great portions, attentive service, and lots of flavor. Definitely will be back ASAP as this might be one of the best Mexican spots in this area. All the details (: : We had such a great dinner at Vallarta Prime. We shared the Perla del Mar seafood tower, a vegetarian burrito, a quesabirria taco, and an asada taco, and everything was delicious. The Perla del Mar seafood tower was such a fun dish. The seafood tasted fresh, and the sauce had a really nice balance of flavors without overpowering everything else. The mango added the perfect touch of sweetness to balance the seafood and sauce. The scallops were also cut and prepared really well, which made a noticeable difference in the overall texture of the dish. The asada taco was probably our favorite of the night. The meat was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. It was also loaded with meat- such a generous portion!! I honestly wish I had gotten a picture because it was one of those tacos that makes you stop and appreciate how much they give you. The quesabirria taco was also excellent. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the consommé was well balanced and complemented the taco without being overly heavy. The vegetarian burrito was delicious too, especially with all the fixings that came with it: sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, and cheese. It was filling without feeling like it was missing anything. Service was great as well. The staff was attentive and checked in on us without being overbearing. Overall, really delicious food, generous portions, fresh seafood, and great service. There wasn't anything we ordered that I wouldn't happily eat again. read more

My girlfriend and I were in the Freeport & 12th Ave. area on a Sunday evening, and decided to habe dinner for the first time at Vallarta Prime (VP). We arrived a by 8pm and were sat in the outdoor patio. After looking over the menu we ordered the following: Drinks: Watermelon Margarita Chips & salsa (Complimentary) Main course: Piña Nietos Tacos Surf & Turf Tacos The outdoor patio was nice and mildly quante. Not small but late enough to accommodate a number of assorted table sizes, arrange for large groups, and then bar stools style seating along the border of the patio. Facing outward towards the street and William Land Park. The staff were also really nice. There were bouts of silence from our server and staff, as I think they were routing very busy. Which I took into account when we weren't checked in on for as often for different things. But it did take a while at time ls to get baxes to go after we asked. Food was great. My tacos with being what they were (Piña Nietos Tacos) were messy, so definitely ask why wet wipes if they got them or just wash up after. They definitely were delicious though. Also so was the Watermelon Margarita. I ordered it iced but got it blended, which is fine, and definitely not worth teturning, and it was finished. Lol Overall: Great food, great prices, friendly staff, nice view is dining outside and facing the park. Would definitely come back and check them out again if in the area and looking for a place to eat. read more

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The staff were absolutely wonderful, and the food was delicious, but the handmade corn tortillas were truly out of this world! Fresh, flavorful, and definitely a highlight of the meal. The only thing that felt a little unusual was the atmosphere--the inside has more of a nightclub/club feel, which was a bit unexpected for a Mexican restaurant. Still, the great service and amazing food made for a really enjoyable experience. Definitely worth checking out, especially for those tortillas! read more

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Pleasantly surprised. Didn't know I would have the best ceviche in sac tonight. I didn't really read the description of the ceviche mixta and was surprised to see octopus. Do I like octopus? No. Was I gonna try it anyway? Yes. And I'm glad I did! The ceviche was delicious and fresh- octopus wasn't chewy at all, big shrimp, and everything else was perfectly seasoned. So good that I would order it again and I guess I can now say that I like octopus. We also ordered the quesabirria- bf thought it was ok but I'm not a big fan of them, carnitas plate- loved the handmade tortillas and carnitas were delicious and a fair serving size and overall would also order this again, and a fish taco- once again, didn't read and didn't realize it had a cheese skirt. I would prefer it without the cheese skirt. I liked the idea of bringing out chips and salsa for the table when you order but I wasn't a fan of the chips. Pros: would come back for the ceviche and the carnitas plates and to try other stuff. The decorations are on point- I forgot I was in Sacramento for a bit and felt like I was at a beach club. Cons: we asked for water and they never brought it out and we overheard the table next to us ask for stuff multiple times as well. It would be great and probably easier to have some sort of water access for diners so we could refill our own glasses :) read more

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First time here, the tacos and shrimp ceviche were so good. We sat outside since it was a nice day. The service was good but took a bit to take our order even though it wasn't that busy. You do pay right after you place your order at the table not after you eat which was fine just thought whoever is reading should know. I would go back. read more

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After seeing this place creep up on my IG reels, I decided to give it a try. And boy did it delivers You can taste the love, care and fire in every bite. The ribeye taco did not disappoint and worth the price of attendance alone. The Al pastor was also delicious. Great marinade and flavors. Service was fast. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu. The World Cu bronze medal patch up was playing. My only complaints is that the margaritas needed real tequilas. read more

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The service at Vallarta Prime was excellent! Everyone was very friendly & welcoming. The food, was even better ! I had birria tacos & a shrimp taco. Everything was great! My partner had a asada burrito & wasn't the biggest fan, so I definitely recommend the tacos more. read more

Very small inside, but large outside patio with small parking lot. The location is very close to the park and a few other establishments. Large menu with lots of options, but no appetizer section and a small drink section. I think the best dish we ordered was the carnitas plate. Tasty carnitas with tortillas, grilled jalapeños, and onions! (+beans & rice!) The drinks seemed not very "craft" more so basic premade mix, but the cups and chamoy/tajin rim were good. The service is kind and food came out very fast! read more

I wanted to branch out from my usual spots and a friend of mine told me this spot was pretty good so I figured, let's give it a try. I loved the last spot that was here but I hated the service of that place so I was hoping this spot would be solid. It was a Saturday though so I figured given its location I should probably get it to go as I wasn't feeling any fuss or muss. Warning (it's a tough parking lot) That being said, I didnt have any issues finding parking although a few land park residents particularly this one elderly couple in a red convertible did feel I didnt belong to be on this earth and tried to run me over. I grabbed my burritos and got outta there. It was a good choice on my part. the restaurant was packed. I didnt see one available table and pretty much everyone seemed like they were enjoying themselves with good sized groups. looks like how it was back in the fords hamburger days. packed! Pretty decent prices for a burrito - I got the california, it wasn't a standard one but it was great and def unique for its style. I loved it and this spot is def going on my go to list. Im absolutely going to be back and this place has earned a spot on my short list. as a secondary note... my kid had a bean burrito that they didnt eat so I had a cold one for breakfast and man..even that was great. good job on that. read more

We've been driving by Vallarta Prime for months, watching the progress on the construction, and today's the day that we went to the finished project. There is ample patio seating, and a small dining area inside. The overall ambiance is very comfortable. Our server was attentive and friendly. We both ordered the Mexican Torta with carnitas. Depending on whom you're with, I think that it could be big enough for two. It was tasty, although too salty for me, and just right for my husband. The menu is huge and varied. There's something for everyone there. Try it! read more

Vallarta Prime - Mexican Torta - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

Shoutout to social media for putting this spot on my radar. One post mentioned they had limited indoor seating, and they definitely weren't lying. Give them some grace, especially since they recently opened. They're still working through the logistics of seating guests, taking orders, serving drinks, and refining the customer experience. It felt a little chaotic, but in a good way. They'll find their groove, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of their dinner entrees. Table of 4 came on a Friday around 5:30 p.m. and were able to snag one of the four booths inside pretty quickly. There are only four booths, so I can only imagine how challenging outdoor dining can be without much shade esp with Sac summers. The place was packed, so I definitely felt for some of the other patrons, no shade and had to wait quite a bit for their food. The menu is extensive, with plenty of options to choose from. I decided to make it taco night. Surf & Turf - 6/10 I appreciated that it came with three tacos and plenty of protein, but the flavor was lacking for me. The meat was a bit dry, and while they provide lime and sauces, neither really elevated the dish. Ribeye Taco - 8/10 They're definitely not shy with the protein. The fresh cilantro, onion, and guacamole paired nicely with the ribeye, making each bite flavorful and juicy. Taco Gobernador - 6/10 Another generous portion. I went with the shrimp, which tasted fresh and was cut into bite-sized pieces with a light batter (at least I think it was battered lol). There was a little too much cabbage for my liking, but it added some nice texture and volume. The sauce was solid too. Octopus Taco - 7/10 I'm a sucker for seafood, and this one delivered. My only complaint is that I wanted more filling, but that's probably just me being greedy. Churros - 8/10 These were definitely on the denser, doughier side. Not overly sweet, which I appreciated, but I do wish they offered ice cream or a dipping sauce to take them up a notch. Aguachiles - 10/10 This was my friend's order, so I only got a few bites. Wow. Packed with flavor and freshness. Just be warned--it brings some heat. Raw shrimp, mango, and a punchy marinade. What more do you need? The lime margaritas were refreshing. I had two. Enough said. Biggest disappointment: the chips and salsa. The chips were dry, lightly salted, and tasted a bit stale. The salsas were... questionable. I wasn't a fan of any of them. Maybe that's a good thing, though... you won't fill up on chips before your meal arrives. read more

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I am thrilled that I stumbled upon this establishment. I ordered the fried fish taco and the marinated grilled octopus. The fish taco was just okay. There were more ingredients other than the fried fish in the taco. I absolutely love the grilled octopus. It was nicely charred and flavorful. Very tender as well and not overly chewy. I sampled my sister's birria taco and octopus taco. The octopus taco was just okay. I love the birria taco. Will definitely dine in again. read more

Vallarta Prime - Marinated grilled octopus - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place converted me to trying more Mexican food in the sac area. It is seafood galore! So far i have tried their Pulpa, ceviche mixto and now the shrimp Verde plate. The corn tortillas came hot and freshly made- for someone who normally prefers flour these were delicious and had a softer texture. I love that there's choices that are not too heavy-my food tasted very fresh and the avocado slices are always creamy with the plates it comes in. I dont normally love Verde sauce either haha but my fiance and I agreed this was the best Verde sauce we've ever had in the meal. It was super flavorful and the shrimps came out piping hot. Service is friendly and really quick to serve you. They are always really busy when we come too so it makes sense they take your order and have you pay beforehand. The layout of the restaurant is quite small so it can get quite full depending on when you come. read more

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Yowza! What a great space, service, and food. Newspaper article tipped me off about ribeye street tacos! Sign. Me. Up! So on a hot August night, I stopped in, took a seat on the patio and devoured my custom ribeye tacos. Your girl can't digest onions, so I picked alternate toppings from other items on the menu. "Can do. No problem." Fresh chips and two dipping sauces to start: a spicy red sauce and a mild and flavorful creamy avocado sauce. Patio seating is comfortable and not crowded. 10/10 will return often. Plenty of free parking. read more

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The molcajete is amazing. So many meats and it was enough to feed 2 people. It was very flavorful and I really liked the tortillas. I also had the ribeye tacos and they were solid. I give the tacos a 9/10 and the molcajete an 11/10. My only complaints are that they charge more if you're paying with credit versus cash and the service wasn't the best. I had to ask multiple times for the same item. read more

Vallarta Prime - Molcajete - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

Loved the cute cantarito my watermelon margarita came in. It was delicious and the chamoy around the rim was so so good! Had the ribeye tacos 10/10! So juicy and flavorful. Also tried the piña loca and loved it. So so good! Definitely taste the quality of the food here!! Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu! read more

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3/3 times solid experience. Thought this place was cursed, but they've broken the curse. Tacos, tortas, quesadillas, burritos, all v good. The restaurant we usually take visitors to is mayahuels, but now this is on the list, too. My partner who visited Mexico City recently said these were just as good as some of the high end spots there. I would describe this as a well-priced, high quality, not greasy, very fresh, casual mexican food establishment. Great prices, portions and service. Sometimes it can be slow, because they have a small staff, but just relax! It's worth the wait. Inside seating is very limited and I hope they'll add more shade to the outside because the outdoor seating is super cute. Shrimp quesadilla: the shrimp was so plump and buttery, not too salty just right. The second best to this I've had was at zazon del mar. Enough for two, tho I did eat the whole thing... I would say same for the burrito Their margaritas are a great price, tho the juice is very artificial in flavor. They haven't had aguas frescas any of the times we were there, but once they get it, I hope they'll use it for their margaritas! The sangria tasted p much the same as costco's kirkland sangria, which I like on occasion, but not sure if I will get it again. It is very sweet. Love their complimentary chips and salsa. They used to have three sauces and I liked the white one, too. The red salsa this last time was very mild, whereas it was very spicy in the past, used to have more of a really interesting sea flavor like clam juice or something. The green one I think is avocado-based, very good and mild. I think it's nice to have a medium spicy and mild dip. When you walk in, you can go up to the counter to get a number, then sit wherever you like. Once you place your order, you pay at that time (cheaper with cash), but you can order more later, too. We're close enough to walk but if there isn't enough parking there are lots of spaced in the surrounding neighborhoods. Hope this place lasts! And keeps their superb kitchen staff! I think they will do well enough to expand. read more

Read the reviews of the menudo and octopus dishes and was disappointed. The menudo is not the best in town, it needed to be cleaned a little more. The octopus was very tough and need a l;ittle more time in boikng water. The service was very good both times we were there. The place was very clean. read more

I've seen a few ads on Instagram for Vallarta Prime and a few friends have recommended them. We finally had a chance to give them a try after the Benson Boone concert was postponed at Golden 1 Center. Parking is pretty easy to find in their relatively large parking lot. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We opted for indoors since it was still a little warm. We were seated promptly and placed our orders a few minutes later. Our youngest had the children's cheese quesadilla meal and our oldest had the children's shrimp taco plate. My wife had the carnitas plate with a strawberry margarita. I opted for the asada and ribeye tacos. The tacos are served on homemade corn tortillas which were delightful. The meats are grilled over mesquite which reminded us of Tacos Los Chulos in Anaheim which we love. The chips and salsa were great. Service was attentive and prompt. The tacos were excellent and they weren't cheap with the meat portions which I appreciate. I hate skimpy tacos. The rice was great. The beans were okay; they were the only thing that didn't wow us. Overall it was a great experience and we'll definitely be back soon. read more

Vallarta Prime - Carne asada tacos with the works. - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

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So-so mexican food....upgraded surroundings, better than Dali's...maybe as they grow older. Nice helpful staff

Instagram had me excited to take my family here. So we headed out to sac after we watched the premier of Spider-Man BND. I'm sorry to say that it was not worth the gas to drive from Rocklin or the price of the food itself. The beans had absolutely no flavor at all. Like zero. The Spanish rice was like day old rice with some dried out vegetables in it. What was supposed to be the star of the show was ribeye tacos . The entire reason I came. They were bland and the steak was cut in microscopic pieces. And to top it off we were fighting flies INDOORS, the whole dining experience. And lastly, the waitress took nearly 20 minutes to return after asking for the check. I will not be back. I could've spent that $70 right in Roseville ‍ at Zocalo, and enjoyed my food. read more

Vallarta Prime - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

Went in on a Sunday night, my server was great with a positive attitude. They have a small indoor seating area, but a fairly large outdoor seating space. My husband and I ordered a chicken burrito bowl, shrimp tacos, and fish tacos. The food Came out at a fairly decent time, the flavor was very good on everything. Overall it was a pretty good experience, I will definitely be going back read more

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Immediately when I walked inside the lady that was working today didn't even say hi or welcome in, she immediately said "picking up or placing?" I then asked for a table and she handed me a menu and a number and I sat down. I kid you not I sat there for 15 minutes with no one taking my order.. (and it wasn't even busy) I had to get up and ask for assistance. For me when I get bad service automatically, the food's not gonna be as good because I'm not in the mood to wanna enjoy it. This place present itself as a one-of-a-kind, unique somewhat upscale-ish vibe on social media and its the complete opposite in person. I'm always rooting for local restaurants, but this one missed the mark for me. Even the smaller Mexican restaurant have better service than this place.. the girl with the nails, fake lip and tattoo should not be serving people with that attitude. And I'm not targeting her lips. I'm simply identifying her for the owners to see this.. I was a server for four years, so I totally understand the food industry. And as far as the food goes, it was decent Mexican food. I wouldn't go back to eat it.. the guacamole doesn't have a lot of flavor if anything it tastes like grass. I ordered three salad tacos and a plate of nachos and I probably only had one bite of the nachos. It went waste. read more

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The food gets. 5 out of 5!! But the service was terrible. Zero stars. They kept forgetting to bring us things we asked for directly. They did not check on us at all. They never brought us more than one carafe of water despite it being a very hot day on their outdoor patio. The patio had beautiful decor that made you feel like you weren't in sac anymore but they made it difficult to modify anything, seemed more concerned with the World Cup game than their customers. We were there right when they opened. If I were to go back, I would have to sit inside and hopefully the service would improve. They didn't seem to know their menu well. Price was a little high but the food was good quality. read more

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We had a lot of service issues. When we first arrived, they were very busy. The lady who greeted us was on the phone and had asked a young man to seat us. Totally understandable as they seemed under staffed at the moment. The lady that was in the phone came to take our order. She asked what happened to our number. After telling her we were given one, she started going off about the person seated us should have brought us a number with our menus. When our food arrived, the server apologized for once of the dishes didn't come with rice and beans. I said it's so funny that the server who took our order asked our choices of beans yet she belittled the young man who seated us about not providing us with a number. A short time later the lady who took our order returned with a statement of "I was told that my service was not up to your standards". WOWZERZZZZ!!! No matter if we like the food or not, that was completely inappropriate and made for a very uncomfortable dining experience. If the staff doesn't kill themselves, we will give them another try in a year. read more

We celebrated a family birthday at Vallarta Prime with around 30 family members, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so welcome and took amazing care of our entire group. Hosting a party that size isn't easy, but everything ran so smoothly thanks to their incredible customer service. We reserved the outdoor patio, and it was the perfect setting for our celebration. It gave everyone plenty of space to relax, laugh, and enjoy time together. I ordered the Prime Rib Aguachile and the Seafood Tower, and both were absolutely phenomenal. The seafood was incredibly fresh, the flavors were outstanding, and every bite was worth it. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. Our entire family had such a wonderful time, and so many of our guests commented on how delicious the food was and how attentive the staff were. They truly helped make my loved one's birthday feel special and stress-free. Thank you, Vallarta Prime, for making such an important family celebration so memorable. We'll definitely be back, and I'll be recommending this restaurant to everyone I know! read more

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Ordered a torta buchona, I thought they mistakenly gave me a burrito the way it was wrapped in the foil. The bread was smashed and rolled up in the foil like a burrito. Very soggy . No bueno read more

Vallarta Prime - Torta Buchona - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

I gotta keep it a buck, this place is mid at best. It's a small spot but they do have e patio seating. There menu is huge, and thats not always a good thing. I ordered the menudo, which I'm pretty sure came from a can. It was flavorless and I do not recommend ordering it. My have had the carnitas, octopus, and chicken tacos which were decent. The staff was nice but i really dont see myself returning to this restaurant. I will give them 3 stars for the tacos. read more

This is the first time ive been to this building since Ford's. The remodeling looks good. The patio especially. There is a curved metal fence surrounding it. The curve adds a lot. The tiled floor, comfortable chairs, made for weather tables all make this a great place to dine outside. Nice view of William Land Park also.The food is really good. The steak is seasoned and cooked to perfect flavor and tenderness. The shrimp is seasoned with just the right amount of heat. They provide chips and salsa. The chips were thicker than I like but still good. The red salsa has a hint of smokiness and a little bite of heat that made me like it more than I green which I usually prefer. They do ask that you pay prior to.your food arriving even though there is table.service. there are also two prices, one for cash and one for card. Service was on point. Fast and efficient. Everyone seemed to move with a sense of urgency and worked well together, uncommon in today's work space. In the time I was there I was ack owledfed by five different people. Very nice read more

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I saw this place on Instagram and had to try it. The vibe is definitely there. The restaurant was very clean both on the patio and inside. We tried the 3 breakfast tacos with chorizo. We added beans since that's what we like, and they were stuffed! We also tried 4 of the street tacos. Shrimp, carnitas, pastor, and ribeye. These were all veryyy good. Each meat was incredibly juicy which is rather rare for pastor and carnitas. The pastor was definitely the stand out. 11/10 for sure. My only knock is the price and service. Our server was a tad pushy and didn't fill up our waters. We had to ask a different server after waiting about 10-12 minutes. The price was a bit high as well. $9 for a ribeye taco was rather expensive. Overall, I would definitely come back. Just not as often since it is a pinch pricey, but I the food was very good. read more

Vallarta Prime - Ribeye Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Excellent!! 10/10 The food had both generous portions and was high quality. In addition, the service was very professional, friendly, attentive, and amazing. The ambiance was polished and felt clean. The AC was on high too which was nice in this hot weather. You pay initially after ordering, which allowed us to leave anytime we wanted to after finishing the meal. Would highly recommend this restaurant. And I plan to come back as well. read more

Vallarta Prime - (3) Quesabirria Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

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What can I say. We had the most delicious tasty tender menudo with homey. The broth was so tasty not fatty at all With hand made corn tortillas. We also tasted the chilaquiles green, red ; with egg and chopped chicken equally as delicious. We favored the green ones but the red are very good also. The place is very clean. The bathroom were very clean. The service was great. Don't walk here run. The food is very good!!!! read more

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This location has not done well since Ford burgers left, but I know all of that is about to change dramatically! Vallarta Prime has done a fantastic job remodeling the small restaurant directly across from William Land Park. While there only a few tables inside, there are so many tables outside all with the view of the park and the beautiful Sacramento sunny weather will make this patio a delightful Sacramento dining destination. They do have awnings coming, but Sac City's permits department is slow. This restaurant has only been open for two days and they'll open again next weekend and then plan to be open throughout the week after that. The menu is super large and ambitious. They do not really have the space at this small location to keep all of the seafood like don't crab legs, so super sad to report that unfortunately my favorite dish, the seafood molcajete not be on the menu, but they do have many other seafood selections. Today we went for an early lunch and we were lucky enough to get it inside seat because it's the first hot day in Sac in months. We ordered the three fish Tacos, standard street style and the Surf and Turf crispy taco set. The surf and turf has all three steak, birria and shrimp combined in each of the three tacos they taco shells were not as crunchy as I had hoped, but the over all flavor and the cheese made them absolutely delicious. Much like prior Yelp reviewers, we really did not like the salsas. They seemed to lack flavor. But that won't stop us from coming back to Vallarta Prime Restaurant; We'll just be bringing our own bottle of hot sauce. Tacos and other meals, come with chips and salsa chips are re-billable. They have Pepsi products on fountain and those are also refillable. They have bottled beers, including a Modelo Negra and they make fancy Micheladas. I can't wait to come back and try the Piña la Loca, the Seafood Tower and the Piňa Nietos crunchy tacos, all items that people dining were raving about. Since they just opened they were a little bit slow on the service but checked in often and Julio the owners/manager is the nicest guy ever! For 2 of us we did end up spending $25 per person with bigger tip for 3 tacos and a soda each. Vallarta Primr is such a nice restaurant and I really want this place to flourish in success! read more

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A solid joint. They are definitely experiencing some growing pains ( wait times, amount of staff etc. ) but the food was delicious. We ordered two Tostadas, kids tacos, tacos al pastor with grilled pina and a margarita. The margarita tasted premade and on the sweeter side so beware, the tacos were 10/10 bomb and came out HOT. The chevice was soooooo good and tender 1000% the flavor and texture I have been craving. Their menu is huge, I wish it was smaller and just core items, maybe to help with wait times? Idk, keep it simple guys and I think you will flourish here. read more

Vallarta Prime - Chevice mixta - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

I had a great experience here! The staff was so friendly and checked in with us often. They even gave us complimentary ice cream, definitely coming back again! read more

Vallarta Prime - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was excited for this New Mexican restaurant in Land Park. Beautiful, aesthetically pleasing restaurant, great vibe, chill patio especially for summer evenings. The ambiance is good but the service is questionable. I want give it benefit of the doubt since this is 2nd opening week. I don't expect the service to be perfect since they are still training their staffs. -- WAIT TIME WAS BEYOND RIDICULOUS -- We waited 1 HOUR for our food. Ordered food at 6:55pm, sat outside of the patio chips and salsa served at 7:15pm, food didn't come out until we have to walk inside and complain about the wait time then 5 mins later, food finally arrived at 7:58pm. The most ridiculous part was, a customer sat behind us that got there less than 20 mins ago already got his food. How did the food taste? Decent, but not worth 1 hr of waiting and have to hunt down the staffs kind of life changing food. TDLR: beautiful space, ok food, bitter experience of long wait, not worth the wait. read more

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For only 2 weeks in I'd say this place is REALLY good. The portions are reasonable and the price is right . The flavor is there . I was very impressed with the tostada mixta the Octopus was cooked right crunchy not slimy. The tacos were good the meats had flavor as well as the salsas. The service was ok could maybe work on a better system to take orders and sit people down as well as closing tabs but I think they will figure that out . Other than that I will be back to try the Chilaquiles read more

Vallarta Prime - Tostada mixta - Tacos Near Me - Sacramento, California

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