“ Delicious food and friendly, fast service. Highly recommend the chilaquiles and birria plate. ”

“ One of my favorite places we've been there about 10 times or more never disappointed and always delighted. I always want to go here ”

“ Stopped in for a snack and was delighted to taste good Mexican food which is hard to find. Hand made fresh tortillas with great tasting fresh food. The only problem is it is a long way here from my home. ”

“ The queso birria tacos were delicious and filled with lots of meat! The consume was also very good. The service was quick and the place was clean. Would recommend to check this place out. ”

“ Our sons had a soccer game at Alisal High School. We decided we wanted Mexican for a late lunch so we checked Yelp for the nearest Mexican restaurant. El Chilacatazo popped up as being 3 miles away. We didn't notice the restaurant immediately because the font in the sign was not super clear. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. My son and I are on the hunt for the best quesabirria tacos so we put in our order for the 3 tacos ($16.99). Our friends ordered the enchilada plate and 2 asada street tacos. The servers brought us chips and salsa and glasses of water. Everything came out in about 10 minutes, hot and looking amazing. The presentation of the quesabirria tacos was beautiful! The tacos were crispy, they were full of meat and cheese and the consommé was not too salty. Our friends enjoyed their enchiladas and tacos as well. Our only complaint is that we were not checked on for water/chips refills. We had to ask on our own. When we checked out, they weren't sure what it was we had ordered, so they had to write it up again. We aren't sure what happened. Not really a complaint, but something to note and check for so you don't get charged for something you didn't order. Overall, we had a great post-soccer game late lunch. We would definitely come here again. ”

“ This place is so well reviewed that we had to try it. It's really good and may be the best Mexican restaurant in Salinas but I can't give it 5 stars. Things our group tried: * shrimp taco - outstanding. shrimps were juicy and plentiful, cheese was glazed on top, a kick from Jalapeno. If you don't have a big appetite, eat two and share the third. * shrimp fajitas - very good, the zucchini was a pleasant surprise and added a nice crunch. I would have ordered a different cheese than mozzarella. Shrimp was the highlight again. * birria - good. Liked the texture but wish there was more seasoning. The rice and beans were quite good. * pastor, chorizo, pollo tacos - ok. These are classic street tacos with a little lettuce cilantro and onion. None of the meat was remarkable and I didn't like the chicken. * Agua Fresca - nope. only one choice of flavor. Not sure what it was but it tasted very sweet. Staff was nice, some with limited English. Our restaurant Spanish was good enough. Spartan surroundings with only a few tables which may or may not be cleaned. ”

“ So we are getting to know the restaurant scene in Salinas as we are moving nearby in the months to come. Mexican food is a 'go to' cuisine for my wife and I. We were craving Mexican food today as we were passing through and decided to stop at this highly Yelp rated restaurant. Victoria (Vicky) greeted us and motioned us to a table. She took our drink order. I ordered a michilada. I've had 100s of michiladas, but this one was served with two freshly grilled shrimp. Although it took a little longer to get my drink, I understood once she brought this huge glass filled with a delicious michilada and 2 tasty, unexpected grilled shrimp. What a nice surprise and great way to start. Vicky also brought us complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa had a nice heat with good flavor. I ordered an asada huarache with beans and rice. My wife ordered 3 queso birria tacos. My huarache was as freshly grilled on a flat top. The masa was very flavorful. The Asada was seasoned and grilled a little crunchy. Fresh lettuce, red onions, tomatoes and cilantro added freshness and texture. Cojita cheese was sprinkled on top adding some saltiness. It was one of the best hurache I've had in a long time. Oh, and the beans and rice??? Don't miss these side orders. At the typical taqueria or Mexican restaurant, these sides are uninspired fillers. Not here. The beans have a savory and slightly smoky flavor. I would come back and just order a large side of refried beans. The rice was moist and tasty. My wife's queso birria tacos were also quite good. There was lots of birria filling. Crispy fried corn tortilla shells with melty cheese lining the inside of the tacos. The consumme was savory and had a slight allspice seasoning to it. Very interesting and tasty. She loved it. This was a great experience: Vicky and her colleagues were welcoming, the food was outstanding, and the michilada was memorable. We'll be back! ”

“ Nice little place in a small strip mall. Good Mexican feel with subtle Mexican music played in the background. Good service and clean. Tried a quesa birria, shrimp and fish taco. The birria was excellent with tender beef and a nice flavorful consume. The tortillas are homemade to order which makes all the difference. The fish and shrimp were super fresh, good size and well executed. Can't wait to stop by again!! ”

“ They have pupusas! All the classic varieties, and they're great. Loroco! A lot of places don't seem to have this classic, or are always out when you order one.! As of 2024 they're $3.99 each. Average sized, very tasty, great curtido, fermented as it should be. If you ask for homemade hot sauce they'll bring you some orange and some green sauce. The green is slightly hot, the orange, though it looks like straight habanero is actually pretty mild but sooooo tasty. Went well the the pupusa sauce. ”

“ This was pretty tasty. I got the shrimp tacos and these were plentiful. They come with guacamole and cheese, onions and peppers. The service was great. Staff were very quick to bring water and other items. It's clean and spacious. I tried the flautas and those were okay. Maybe the chicken needed a bit more flavor and sauce. I would try their other items! ”