El Caracol Mexican Restaurant - Fairfield — Restaurant in Fairfield

I usually do not like to write bad reviews. But I have a feeling this place needs a health inspector visit. The green salsa right off the bat had a mildew/mold smell to it. The red salsa just tasted like ketchup. When the food came the smell of the mixed fajitas seemed off, the meats seemed old and like the meats were marinated together. As someone that has been to culinary school and worked in many restaurants and passed years and years worth of food safety classes, I know you are supposed to keep meats separate while raw. I took a photo of our food since I like to support local businesses. I didn’t notice until a day later that there appears to be a parasite worm sneaking out of the meat. Luckily my disabled father could not stomach the food because of the old smell it had. So I doubt he ate that worm creature. But please beware the salsa and meats appear old. Be careful if...

Bought a chorizo and carne asada taco with 1 Corona for $15.00 plus tip, resulting in $17. The price is very steep for 2 tacos and 1 beer and the meat was mediocre, very bland without the salsa. There was complimentary chips but the amount was minimal. There is street parking and its easy to access for anyone with special needs. I didn't try the entire menu out since I was vetting them out but based on their Asada and Chorizo meat, this place is not worth the price nor does it have any flavor. The service was fine and there was no wait time. If your willing to spend money on overpriced medicore mexican food than feel...

The pupusas where good. My daughter liked her enchiladas. Beans and rice where flavorless. My bistek ranchero was good but very dry. The tortillas where warmish so they broke easily. And they had a funny taste. The horchata is good. They had the ac on which is nice. But I did notice the prices overall where so much higher than neighboring mexican restaurants. I still wanted to try. But I dont think I will be back as their rice and beans where not good and mostly every dish has them. The staff was very nice and quick to serve. The place is...