Mr. Taco — Restaurant in Los Banos

Let me start off by saying that this is absolutely an honest review...

Unlike many of the other reviews that claim Mr. Taco is the best tasting Mexican food this side of the border.

Back in the day, before Mr Taco was even a thing, we would have to stand in looooong lines at the Michoacana for HUGE burritos or combo plates filled with insanely seasoned yummy goodness. Seriously, the food would literally give you the meat sweats - that's just how seasoned the food use to be. The burritos were massive, and omg the plates were bountiful and abundant! Unfortunately, as they as they grew in popularity, the portions became smaller and smaller; the tasty mouth watering insanely seasoned meats (that I really do miss) became more and more bland; and the prices went through the roof. Sure, I get it - blame it on inflation. But that's not always the case. Just because they have a sign above their register that reads essentially everything is extra due to supply chain issues doesn't necessarily make it so.

Now when Mr Taco first opened up, the food was amazing. And much like the Michoacana, as it gained in popularity, the prices went through the roof, and the portions became smaller and smaller. And don't get me started on the quality. The quality of the food went in the garbage along with their bland asada. They hired less experienced cooks that only knew how to add fillers to every order. Now, the food is simply over priced and under seasoned tv dinner quality fast food.

To call it Mexican food would be disrespectful to truly authentic Mexican cuisine.

C'mon Mr. Taco...

Enough with the flavorless food and get back to serving food the way it use to be. Sure, times have changed - and gosh knows your menu prices reflect that. But at least give us something tasty so that we're not left with regrets at the...

10/8/2016 Start your engines!...cuz you'll want to 'drive-thru' this one. This is my San Joaquin Valley bracket for rating (not the greater Pre-US occupation of Mexico region) I heard the hype, saw the building. Today was the day. On my way back from a long 10 days in The City, I stopped by this Mr.Taco (Shack). It was perfect fair weather under the outside-shaded seating. I quickly received my 'REGULAR burrito' with Asada (4.99+tax), Bomb in my mouth . They didn't have whole beans, which is usually one of my deal breakers, but it didn't it bother me, the comfort levels for my taste bud were off the charts. My Coca-Cola had a weird taste, so I won't get that again, BUT for all you crushed-ice addicts, you've just found another supplier. The free salsa was a great pairing, I needed two, and a few squeezes of lemon for my taste. I'd probably eat in my car if it's too hot, or too cold. This is a eat in my car worthy spot, which many eateries do not...

This place is still pretty good, but I just find myself becoming more and more disappointed as we eat there on occasion.

I'm getting pretty fed up with seeing a listed price and being charged something completely different when I order. California Burrito: 9.99 as listed. 12.99 out the door? With no explanation as to why? I shouldn't have to ask; this overcharge mentality that small businesses keep doing in Los Banos is nerve-racking to say the least. And of course the generic receipts don't explain anything either.

Whatever, the food was good even if the price and service was a bit disappointing. The sauce is good, not as great as it was. And the In n Out style flavoring they added to the California Burrito is interesting but not bad.

I'd recommend if grabbing the Cali burrito and wanting a more classic taste, sub the burger sauce for their salsa and let the...