Alfonso's Authentic Mexican Food — Restaurant in California

Around 6pm on Friday, late August 2020 I spotted outdoor seating in front of the Alfonso's Authentic Mexican Food dining room which was restricted to take out only. I knew about the Subway and Pizza but this place was something new with an open table outside! My friend and I were relieved to be able to actually sit and get service for the first time in months! The service was top notch for an early experiment in County Health and Safety social distancing. They knew how to keep it small, with just 3 tables with space between us and the "to go" pickup inside. The menu was really spectacular! It was beautifully presented and detailed, one of the nicest I've seen in all of Castroville and Moss Landing areas. I studied it a while and then asked if they had a specialty not listed on the menu or the board: Menudo. I figured I'd be happy either way the kitchen could manage, but to my surprise an incredible serving was prepared - the best I have ever had! Absolutely beyond my expectations! This is the best Mexican dining experience I have had had since... Pepper's in Pacific Grove a while ago! Alfonso's is traditional Mexican fine dining menu that is done with seriousness and style that is up to par with the finer establishments on the Monterey Peninsula, and a full step above anything else I've been to in that area. Its priced a little higher than the other nearby spots, and its worth it! Highly...

This was an absolute disappointment. My family and I stopped by mainly because of all the good reviews. We ordered chili verde and 2 super burritos. The waitress wasn't very pleasant, she was monotone the whole entire visit, like she didnt want to be there herself. I just shrugged it off, we ordered. The burritos came out and they were terribly wrapped, first bite all the contents fell out the other side. The meat inside had no flavor. The chili verde was sweet. I have never......in my whole entire life tasted a chili verde that was sweet. Now I know tomatillos get sweet as they're overriped(toss them out!!!), which is NOT what authentic chili verde tastes like. Tomatillos have a tart and citrus profile, which is what chili verde is supposed to be. Tangy and spicy. I felt like they opened up a can of Las Palmas and put sugar into it. It was a huge disappointment, no one was satisfied with their food. I took 3 bites of my dish, let my husband try it, and sent it back. Then they tried to charge me for that. The beans had no flavor, and the rice was okay. The only positive thing I can say is, hurray to homemade corn tortillas. Maybe it was an off day, or this is this the only spot locals have to go to, so they assume its...

Amazing. Many elements were different than the status quo, which has effectively ruined the status quo for us both. Hubs had the pork chimi and loved every bite, especially the beans, which were whole beans in a creamier sauce than you usually find. It came with absolutely delicious guac too. I had a combo with a cheese relleno, pork tamale, and beef taco. The relleno was full Goldilocks-- just cheesy enough that you don't feel jipped, but not so cheesy that it's like, "I got some pepper with my cheese." The tamale had more breading than I expected but it was delicious AF. Salsas were very good, just the right amount of heat to please most palettes (if you eat jalapenos raw, even the salsa verde may be too mild for you), but I loved it. Keep in mind they only serve beer and wine there, and I got the impression they don't sell much wine, if you get my drift. But 5 stars anyway, which I usually don't do, bc it took forever to eat the food as we were so busy talking about how...