Best authentic Mexican food in town. I come here like 3 times a week and every time it's so good!!…read moreBest friendly customer service too. I love the guac and sauce bar

Went at noon on a Wednesday. Looking for low glycemic and shrimp and found the Cocktel. So…read morerefreshing and full of shrimp. The pickled jalapeños were a great addition for some heat with the Cocktel. I watched as the produce became a healthy and delicious beverage. Only downside was the music was constant and a bit loud. If you were there just to chow down, like the CalFire folks, no worries, but conversation was a challenge. Will definitely return.

The food is always amazing the cashier/server Daniela was wonderful and very nice definitely…read morerecommend this place never disappoints food is always delicious and service is always great 10/10

I haven't been here in a while and I was craving some tacos. I ordered the Quesa-Nacho plate again…read more It comes with 3 quesatacos and a half order of nachos. It was definitely a 5/5 star combo! The service is not fast but not slow. They make your food to order and it is fresh. I am not complaining. The sitting area is huge. You'll always find a table. It's also very clean inside. The parking lot is huge also. I'll be bringing my friends here when they visit Sac.

I have come in to sit down and eat once but have ordered plenty of times. The inside has more than…read moreenough space and they also have TVs to watch if a game or anything else is on while you wait for food. They also have some items on the side for purchase. The place is well kept and was clean the time I came inside to eat. I really love this place. The staff are really nice and so appreciative that we are able to support. How can you not though the food is really delicious. I have order different things on the menu: Chilaquiles, hot coffee, riguas de elote, order or plantains, tamales de elote/pollo, tacos -steak and chicken, drinks, and especially pupusas. All the items have been delicious. When you order pupusas you usually get curtido (pickled slaw), hot and mild salsa. My favorite are the revueltas - beans, cheese, and pork inside. Another also favorite are the beans. Every time I order here, I get some beans. They are just so smooth and flavorful. My kids also like them. I recently had their flan and now I know where to get some just the way my mom made it when I was younger. Can't wait to order more items to try. The staff and food always have us come back to this place. Thanks for always being kind and having great food.

This is where you want to eat pupusas. I made a large order to go, and everything was hot, fresh,…read moreand ready to go upon pickup. The service was fast and courteous. There's a lot a pupusa options in Sacramento, but I have not found many that are as good as they are here. My only wish is that they had spicier sides (salsa and cabbage curtido) but they are still very good as they come. There's also some grocery items specific to El Salvador that you can buy like fruits, candies and other items.

Already 5 stars just based on the salsa bar- by far the most expansive and impressive array of…read moresalsas and mixed pickled veggies I've seen offered, all complementary! I had 3 street tacos, and I'd recommend the lengua and the shrimp. The lengua was succulent and plentiful. The shrimp had great flavor and some yummy char. Overall, I'll definitely be back to get Mexican food and use the amazing salsa bar!

I just ordered a carnitas burrito from Taqueria La Perla Tapatia, and it was honestly one of the…read moreworst burritos I've had in a long time. The burrito was below average in size, had meat covering less than half of it, and contained no sour cream. The portion and overall preparation were nowhere near what I would expect when paying for a carnitas burrito. But the most concerning part was the salsa. It had an extremely strong chemical taste and smell that reminded me of Fabuloso or mop/cleaning solution. It was so unpleasant that I genuinely questioned whether something had gone wrong with the preparation or whether the salsa had somehow come into contact with cleaning chemicals. I cannot say what caused it, but the taste was absolutely disgusting and raised a serious food-safety concern for me. This is why consistency and proper food-handling procedures matter. A restaurant can have a great meal one day and a terrible one the next, but customers shouldn't have to wonder whether something that tastes like cleaning chemicals is safe to eat. I hope management takes this seriously and looks into the preparation, storage, and handling of the salsa and other ingredients. If a product tastes or smells strongly enough like cleaning chemicals that a customer is questioning whether it may be contaminated, that is something that should be investigated--not dismissed. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend this burrito. Poor portion, poor execution, and a salsa that raised legitimate food-safety concerns. Consistency and cleanliness should be non-negotiable in a restaurant.

Had the carne asada fries. Delicious. The fries are well done so it has a crisp and crunch to…read moreit. Love that! The asada also has some pieces with a crisp exterior. Not sure if on purpose but that made a huge difference. Overall this was delicious. It took about 15min but well worth it

Tucked away by the Power Mart on Watt Ave, there's a red and white oasis that feeds those searching…read morefor good Mexican food. And if you are as lucky as I am to have stumbled upon this truck, you would know the treasure that has been planted there. No joke this has become my go to ever since I've tried them the first time. They have everything from tacos w/handmade tortillas, to stuffed super burritos, to FAT quesabirrias, Bacon cheeseburgers, Tortas the list goes on and on. And the best part is the people who run the truck. Some of the best and nicest service. Everyone working there is great. You can take home a wonderful meal or pull up and eat outside at one of there tables but either way you know you'll be getting great service and great food. If you have not tried them, two words four letters.... DO IT!

Updating but keeping it at 5 stars because that's what they deserve! Great lunch spot! Reasonable…read moreprices and great service Had the enchilada, taco, rice and beans plate and it was great. They do get busy, but there are plenty of tables and everything is always clean. Decorated nicely!

UPDATED REVIEW! I've…read morebeen to El Palmar a few times, but have never been the biggest fan. My family and I went last night and unfortunately nothing has changed since the last time we visited. I ordered a Pork Tamale and Shredded Chicken Hard Taco a la cart. The Pork Tamale was okay, but they cover it in enchilada sauce which was new for me...the Taco on the other hand, it was so bland. The chicken had no flavor and there were 4 shreds of cheese on it plus a heaping pile of lettuce. My husband ordered the Fajitas Burrito and was not a fan either. My Sister in Law ordered one of their Shrimp plates and it was super fishy tasting - she ended up sending it back. She ordered an Enchilada plate instead and the meat was incredibly salty, she couldn't eat it either. Our server was great, attentive and patient though. Overall, I do love the ambiance of El Palmar and we always free welcomed when we visit, but I feel like the food is steadily declining each time we visit. I don't see us coming back unfortunately.

Came here for brunch to celebrate a friend. They don't accept reservations for groups smaller than…read more6, and since we weren't sure how long the wait would be, we decided to arrive around 9 AM. Surprisingly, there was no wait at all! Since we were one of the first groups there, all the food and sauces were freshly made. I think they have fewer selections compared to the Citrus Heights location, but they still offer a good variety, including an omelette bar, different soups like menudo and pozole, assorted desserts, and freshly made tortillas. I tried the pozole, and it was really good! The meat was tender, and the broth had great flavor. I also really enjoyed their freshly made flour tortillas. The buffet area is spacious, making it easy to walk around without feeling crowded. The restaurant is nicely decorated, and the food area is kept clean and organized. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely return, especially knowing that the wait isn't too bad even without a reservation!

It was my first time here and we arrived around 3pm on a Tuesday. They were running a special for…read moreTaco Tuesday. Each taco was $2.50 which you could make at their taco bar. We decided on the 2 item combo plates instead. Our server was great! Atrentive and pleasant and checked on us several times. The inside of the restaurant is nice and spacious. Reminded me of how El Toritos was with the ornate, festive Mexican decor. My plate included a cheese enchilada with a carnitas burrito, rice and pinto beans. Plenty of meat in the burrito and the enchilada was good. The beans were really good! My friend really enjoyed her ground beef chimichanga! The fried ice cream was delightful! The cream all around it was fresh and the shredded coconut added the final touch! The table next to us ordered the Molcajete. That was a steaming cauldron of meats and it looked and smelled delicious! We will return to get that next time. Plenty of private parking as it's in a busy shopping plaza.

I went back for lunch, and changed up my usual order and had a quesadilla with my side of beans and…read morerice. I was happy and full. The service was amazing as usual. Staff seem to really care about the diners. Not just myself, but looking around the room, when I ordered food to go. I think it was the manager/owner who greeted guests and made folks feel welcome. I had to tell him, this was my go to for Mexican food and he was very modest when he told me he appreciated that. Next time I crave Mexican food, I know exactly where to go.

When the 11th street location closed, I was devastated. Luckily we have this location for some…read moregreat Mexican food and excellant service. My go to dish is the chili verde plate. Succulent cubes of pork braised in an awesome green sauce... YUM! One of my favorites in the Sacramento area for Mexican food.