Susy Kitchen, Authentic Mexican Food — Restaurant in Atascadero

WOW I just tried this place for the first time tonight and it's some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. I was a bit wary at first because there were literally just 2 people working in the kitchen on a Friday night, including Susy herself (I'm pretty sure). It's a tiny place, and I think calling ahead seems to be the best way to order, which I didn't realize, so I just showed up and ordered at the counter. Then I almost felt bad because it was as if Susy herself had to go cook an entire home-cooked meal from scratch after I put in my order. I joked to my husband that it's almost like, you order sour cream and then they go in the back and milk the cow. There weren't any other people at the restaurant while I was waiting which made me start to wonder, but two separate people showed up right as I got my food, who had clearly called ahead. Lesson learned for next time. Anyway I got home and we dove into the food and WOW, we were blown away. My husband was like "I think they made these tortillas themselves," and I was like "They did! She told me it would take 10 minutes." You can really taste all the effort they put into making everything from scratch, you really don't get that in typical American restaurants. I'm a little worried about how these guys can possibly do all this with such a small staff but that is some amazing food so we will be back for sure!! And will call ahead...

If you're within 60 miles of Atascadero and haven't eaten at Susy Kitchen, you're seriously missing out on a hidden gem. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the friendliest host who made us feel right at home. She even went out of her way to make two fresh salsas on the spot, and let me tell you—store-bought salsas can't even begin to compare to these. The flavors were bursting with authenticity and depth, something you simply won't find anywhere else.

We ordered the Al Pastor Tacos, the Birria Plate, and the Asada Plate, and each bite was an explosion of flavor. It was so good, I wish I could have kept eating, but I was completely full! The portions were perfect, and the food was incredibly fresh.

The outdoor seating was cute, cozy, and welcoming, making the entire experience feel even more personal and charming. It's a must-visit spot that will leave you wanting more. If you're nearby—or even if you're not—make it a priority to eat here. You...

We drove in from San Francisco, heading home to SoCal. Our family needed a quick stop and I randomly came across this restaurant on Google....and I'm so glad that I did. The atmosphere reminds me of home and visiting my Tias house. Everything is made fresh after ordering and is absolutely delicious, down the freshly made corn tortillas and spicy salsa. I had the Chile relleno, my children had the bean and cheese burrito and a side of chicken while my husband had the birria combo plate. This was exactly what we needed after a long day of driving. Hoping to one day be back here again. Thank you so much to the owner for a...