Trejo’s Diner — Restaurant in Clearlake

A quaint, little restaurant just off the main drag. Couldn't find much about it online other than still open on a Sunday night. Drove over to the location, not any signage so was difficult to determine this was the right spot. The dark parking lot could use some lighting. Was raining pretty well so we were scrambling to find the front door which was not clearly identified. Upon entering we were the only folks there and 4-5 men gathered around the kitchen area. We picked our seat and in short order a gentleman came and took our drink order. My iced tea was flavorful and full of ice exactly how I like it. We ordered an appetizer calamari it came quickly and was tender and tasty. We were somewhat nervous as the menu photos of food did not show it in a good light. I order the ribs and my wife ordered the fish and chips. My salad arrived it was on a small plate it was chilled it came with lots of different types of toppings like olives, beets and onions . The blue cheese was good and the salad was crisp and cool. My wife had ordered the macaroni salad and made the comment that this must be homemade as it tasted excellent. Our dinner plates arrived, good portions hot, and presented well. They kept our drinks constantly refilled and checked on our table consistently throughout the night making sure we weren't needing anything. The ribs were good and the meat fell off the bone, the baked potato was cooked perfectly, the fish batter was crisp and not soggy and the fish had a good flavor not heavily fishy. The server was friendly efficient and had good dialogue. Definitely a place we visit again went...

About 25 years ago in Taos, New Mexico, at the Thunderbird Lodge, I was a ski bum and dishwasher. There was a gringo cook who made a thing called huevos rancheros. I am slightly neuro divergent and fell in love with the breakfast treat. I am also a shining love, and when I walked in, the first thing I said to Manager Mauricio was, “We will eat here if you have huevos rancheros.” I cracked an inappropriate joke, and the cook, Antonio, said, “This guy,” and proceeded to make an off-menu offering that was so delicious. Lupe, the server, came back, and I am sort of an expert on this dish. I told her when she said red or green chili that in New Mexico, that’s called Christmas, and yes, that was what I would have. I don’t eat a lot, so I ate about a third of the plate and saved the rest for the day. I noticed that Manager Mauricio told a table of four Latin folks that they serve huevos rancheros. That is how love energy works. This gringo hippie made something that will probably now be on the menu. We love you guys, and by the way, your huevos eclipse the biggest...

The service was amazing and the waiters were attentive to drinks and new customers. Pleasant with each interaction and the environment was very relaxing and enjoyable. My complaint is with the food. My brother and I ordered separate items. He got the biscuits and gravy and couldn’t even finish one. I tried it and we both agreed the biscuits were crumbly and the gravy was starchy. I ordered the BLT with customizations and the staff followed my requests perfectly. While it was great my issue was that the food had been sitting out and was cold by the time it arrived. I had watched the staff be overly attentive to their new customers that they forgot to check the food counter. We ordered Mozzarella sticks as an appetizer and while they tasted great cold I know they would have tasted so much better warm but they arrived with the rest of my food with took 30 minutes to arrive. So the food is 2/5. I didn’t want to be rude and impatient but if I do go here again I will say something as I would like to try...