Taqueria El Sombrero — Restaurant in Healdsburg

We absolutely loved the food at this cute local restaurant. However staff was not the most friendly nor did they smile or go the extra mile. They did their jobs just fine but there wasn't the typical hospitality that you would expect. I don't think we received a single smile the entire time! 😐

The chips and dip that are provided as complementary appetizers are fabulous. We enjoyed the outdoor seating that allowed us to let our dog join us during dinner service.

I got a super burrito with carne asada and it was as good as any super burrito I've ever gotten. Which means a lot because there are tons of Mexican places in California and this one was just as good as all the best.

My wife got the chili relleno and beef enchilada and enjoyed it very much. This was her special dinner after having surgery at the local hospital and she devoured more than she's eaten in weeks. It was very good and she said that the chile relleno was cooked properly the way it's supposed to be. She should know she is a chef at her own restaurant.

The guests were chatty and friendly which kind of made up for the sour puss attitude of the servers. We like this place and will come again and hopefully the servers will smile this time.

Maybe we should crack a joke and get them to...

All good things must come to an end and it has finally happened here for as long as I can remember consistency has been the reason for my continuous support of this establishment. I don't know if there's been a change in ownership or management but the quality is no longer there the food is not what it used to be the days of this being my favorite Mexican spot have come to an end but as always I suggest you try for yourself and see if you agree. This is a sad reality. If anyone involved in ownership or management reads this please examine the changes that have occurred and make whatever Corrections that you can as I would like to continue to support your business. Update 2/13/2024: Tried again last nite, it's gotten worse. Food was cold, there were hardly any beans in my burrito.I ordered the Al Pastor, not even close it was so bland it may have been Asada. So...

Our standby favorite for Mexican food in Healdsburg for years. A phone call gets you to the head of the line, but since it's a small store, it gets pretty busy with only one person at the register and a line waiting to order. So, when I call in I always say: "I'd like to make an order", instead of actually making the order. This allows for someone who might be waiting there in line to be taken care of before me. I order a take out Super Burrito with grilled chicken con todo once a week, religiously. The food and service are excellent! And they know my name, even when their only clue is my voice...