For breakfast, I had the aporreadillo with green sauce, and it was delicious! Aporreadillo is a…read moretraditional Mexican dish made with dried meat that's fried to perfection, then mixed with eggs and sauce. Savory and packed with flavor, the kind of breakfast that definitely wakes up this Rex! And I couldn't leave without taking uchepos to go. These are one of my absolute favorites! Soft, slightly sweet fresh-corn tamales served with crema, queso fresco, and salsa. That sweet-and-savory combination is perfection. If you know, you know. And if you don't, this is your sign to try them! Rex Tip: They recently expanded the whole place, and it's much bigger than it used to be! You've got the restaurant, grocery store, bakery, and carnicería all under one roof. Come for breakfast and leave with sweet bread, groceries, and probably a few extra goodies. 5 ROARS from Focusaurus Rex!

The BEST carnitas. The BEST chile rellenos. So much more. Huge servings. Thanks!…read more What more can I say? I'll be back!

I reached out to Christian just a week before my event. The communication was excellent from the…read morestart, and he was quick to respond to all of my questions. The drop-off was right on time, which made everything so easy and stress-free. Most importantly, the food was delicious! We had catering for about 30 people, and everyone really enjoyed the tacos and the overall quality of the food and still had plenty leftover! Everything was fresh, tasty, and perfect for my event. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for delicious food, reliable service, and a smooth catering experience. Would definitely consider for future events!

Today my husband and I went to an event at our local jeweler; they had locos tacos catering. The…read moretacos were delicious! We had carnitas, Al pastor, and chicken plus their green salsa. The meats were flavorful and super tender, the green salsa was the right amount of spice and paired well with their rice and beans. The two guys out there were so nice and were patient with explaining all of the options offered to the customers who were mostly elderly.

Very different taco experience... and very delicious! Tacos are smallish and have some sort of…read moredelicious crema in their sauce. Beans and rice are very good too... These guys beat Nix Taco in flavor, service, and value.

After seeing it as a top taco spot on one of Yelp's lists, I had bookmarked this place. The…read morerestaurant is next to 7-11 and there are only a few parking spots in front. The interior is bare bones. There are only four tables inside. We came at a good time- before the lunch rush. We walked to the counter to peruse the menu. There were several items that weren't available. I ordered the steak and the shrimp mix with chicken zip tacos. I enjoyed the exterior of the tacos because it was slightly crispy with cheese. Of the two, I enjoyed the shrimp one more. While I enjoyed the tacos, I don't know if they are far much better than other tacos I've had.

Honestly, my BF found this place and I was skeptical but it was SOOO worth it. I got the Al Pastor…read moreburrito and he got tacos with all they're different meats to choose from! They don't have tapatio or different hot sauces to choose from but they have fresh salsa, toppings that you can take with you and I LOVE spice so when I tried their pickled onion with chopped up habanero I loved it! Can't wait to try a different meat next time. (BF demolished his tacos lol) Grab some, so WORTH it!

Overall rating 8.5/10 so delicious! Only reason it's not a 10/10 is because the tacos are only one…read moretortilla, a delicious tortilla! But I like my 2 haha. Also they don't put the cilantro and onion in the burritos. I'm just a brat and don't like to unroll and re roll. Lol. It's honestly super good and the service was quick! They have salsa and other fixings on the table in front. The truck is really nice and looks super clean too! Will deff come back here. They hooked it uppp with meat too! It's super flavorful and the salsa are 10/10!! The meat is super flavorful, don't skip out on the pastor it's bomb.com. Comin back to try that papa rellena!!

First time here and it was amazing! Friendly staff and very clean! Service was amazing! The food…read morewas absolutely delicious! I got the carne asada street taco meal! Highly recommend this place and will be coming back for more

An amazingly great place. The service and food were top-notch. I love this place. I ordered the…read morethree taco combination plate and the service was great because they ask you details about how you want the dish prepared offering you options. Really enjoyed it.

We finally had time off again on a Sunday to come and enjoy thier yummy Sunday Brunch…read more Everything tasted amazing! Wish I could eat more I would of tried more dishes. Last time we were there I thought I was able to get just plain tortillas from the tortillas lady spot. But she looked confused then I asked for a few flour tortillas. She asked what meat I wanted to make street tacos. That's fine the pork tasted very good. But I like plain tortillas with the eggs and other dishes. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I guess next time we will ask the server. We started with the omelets this time. Very good and well made. We tried many things, hard to take pictures. It was very busy and carrying a plate didn't work well when taking pictures.

This place was the bomb before the pandemic. If you ever went here before that time you would know…read morewhat I am talking about. The portions have been cut in 1/2 for a lot of menu items here over the last 5 years namely the chimichangas but seems like everything else too. The chimichangas used to be twice the size they are now and were loaded with cheese. Now they have no cheese and 1/2 the filling so there mostly flour tortilla now. Very disappointing and the plates they use now are smaller, they used to serve the food on these huge platters. Anyway went there last night (1st time in 3 years) and this is the plate I got. The 2 chimichangas are now the same size as the tamale on the other side of the plate.The service was terrible too. We did not get our food until almost an hour and by the time the food showed up we were full from the chips and bean dip and salsa wich by the way we had to wave them down several times as we seemed invisible to refill the chips and our drinks. We wont be going back again for probably another 3 years. I highly recommend Felipe's in Citrus heights on Auburn blvd. Way better value and the food quality is on par with el tapatio but with five star service!

First time visit for lunch on a warm Saturday around 11:00 AM. Only a few other diners at the time…read morebut apparently it can get busy. Pros: - The tacos are delicious! Wife and I each tried 2: I had the chicken mole and crispy potato tacos, wife had the rajas con queso and spicy shrimp. All were very tasty. - Guacamole was excellent with a nice brightness from the lime. Super fresh tasting. - Service was quick and friendly. - Nice restaurant interior, not fancy and surprisingly dark inside but comfortable and had Latin music playing at a pleasant, low volume. Cons: - Expensive. Tacos are very small (about 4 inches) and cost 7 or 8 dollars each. You need at least 2 per person, possibly 3 or even 4 if very hungry. Guacamole is pricey for the size at $14. Total bill came to over $70 (after tip) for 4 tacos, 2 sodas and 1 order of guac. Verdict: - I would love to come back and try some different offerings, so many to choose from! Food is 5 stars but the prices are a little high so 4 stars and we would probably not visit often just due to the cost. Well worth trying at least once though for the tasty food.

This is such a nondescript location for such an amazing Mexican restaurant! My aunt brought my…read morebrother and I here for lunch, she had never been but it was recommended to her. Someone mentioned the chef is Michelin rated, which you wouldn't expect for a Mexican restaurant in a strip mall. After eating here I get it, everything was delicious and the service was great! They start you with complimentary chips and a set of 4 salsa's that are all delicious. We ordered Guac to start and we each ordered 3 different tacos. They were all delicious as well, I ordered the Quesabirra, the Carne Asada, and the Pork Belly. They were all good but my favorite was the carne asada, mainly because I like a simple taco and that hit the spot. The margarita's were good as well and our server was attentive throughout the entire meal. We capped off the meal with some churrros for dessert. They were a little crispy but still good. I like the ambiance of Nixtaco as well, it's dark and hip inside, and it doesn't feel like you are in a shopping mall while you are there. They also have a patio for outdoor dining. I will also mention that we dined here during happy hour and they have some great specials like discounted tacos, Guac, and Margaritas. I would return on a future visit, it exceeded expectations!

Came in today for a late lunch / early dinner with my husband he got a huge beer and I got a…read morewatermelon margarita and he got a huge burrito wet and I got the chile relleno plate with flour tortillas. The service is always good and they always make sure we're well taken care of. The restaurant and bar area are always clean. If you haven't been to this place yet I would recommend checking it out.

I finally tried this place out by my house. It was pretty good, I ordered a chicken super burrito…read more For the most part the burrito was good. I noticed a piece of corn in my burrito. When I asked about the corn, they said that they put corn in their rice. They did offer to remake it for me without the rice, but I just kept the original burrito. I do hate corn, but luckily they don't put too much of it in the rice, so it wasn't too bad. I would come back here to try some other things.

Best Mexican food I have ever had. Sooo fresh & flavorful. We ordered street tacos, nachos,…read morepapusas, & a quesadilla. We will back!

My original 5 star review in June 2024 still stands. I've been back 10 more times but not for dine…read more- in. I buy meat at the butcher counter, tortillas on the shelf, tomatillos and cilantro from the tiny carousel. Yeah and I'm thirsty so a can of guava juice, too. Today in addition to those items I bought a 1 lb container of the fresh ceviche. They ain't lying, it's fresh. Stays crisp in their fridge because it isn't drowned in sauce. I went home immediately with the goodies. Warmed up the tortillas, opened the ceviche, sprinkled some fresh lemon on it. Best light healthy lunch a grown man can get. Happiness.

STOP. Come inside & eat some great Mexican food…read more I'm from LA was passing by and was craving Mexican food. Immaculate tasting food This is NO JOKE, hands down, one of the best tasting Mexican foods I've had around this area. Their beans are vegetarian which is nice if you're someone who loves Mexican food & is vegetarian Food: Birria tacos- juicy, fatty, cooked to perfection. The consume is amazing, flavorful, & has pieces of meat. Steak plate- the steak was medium rare, little char grilling to it. Seasoned well & cooked nicely. The bed or grilled squash was hands down AMAZING. I don't know how they seasoned it, but the char on the veggies were perfect. Bone marrow plate- delicious, Juicy, fatty, and filling. The flour tortillas were the perfect touch to a filling plate. Just the right amount of food There is minimal seating inside. The area was clean. There is a restroom inside as well. Overall, an amazing hole in the wall, great Mexican restaurant. The owner took our order, was kind, & attentive to us. Definitely will be recommending this place to our friends who live close by!

We like to keep our reviews short and sweet so here we go:…read more 1 The place was not clean. Tables needed wiped, floor needed swept, no ice in soda fountain, behind the counter was disorganized 2 We ordered chips and salsa and burritos. They Didn't bother to tell us the burritos included chips and salsa (we would have ordered a different side) 3 The burritos were good but were mostly rice 4 The food was way overpriced for what we received. A lot more expensive than something comparable Dos Coyotes or Chipotle 5 fountain sodas were $4+ 6 There were no Latinos working there which I find odd for a Mexican restaurant Because the place was not very clean, there was no ice, and the poor value (my husband and I can afford it but we just felt like it was comparable to paying $2.50 for a can soda from a soda machine when most machines these days are $1 per can) we will not be returning to The Char any time soon.