Taqueria Rancho Nuevo — Restaurant in Los Gatos

Soooooo... I hate to be "that guy" but I live in the neighborhood and want this place to be its best. So some honest addressable feedback.

They spruced up the old Unamas nicely, so it's an updated nice look and feel to it. The people were SUPER nice, welcoming and warm.

The food...was solid. Not fantastic, not bad (at all), just "solid." I say this as a self-identified burrito snob, and one who has lived in Northern California for decades. So my bar is probably kind of unreasonably high. I need to also say upfront that I suspect these folks aren't a volume burrito shop like many taquerias. They have a LOT of plated options, a good array of seafood options, and some clearly tex-mex items too. Much more tempting to sit down there and eat versus order-and-go.

My go-to in a new taqueria style place is a regular carne asada burrito – you get to learn a lot about a place through those. How the burritos are composed, rice/no-rice (good or bad rice), how generous they are with meat portions, what the meat is like, what their salsa is like, etc. Carne asada done right is amazingly charred but not over done. Solidly (maybe even aggressively) seasoned as well. This wasn't that. No char at all, "okay" flavor, but undetectable seasoning. Texture was fine for what it was (not tough). Bummer. The rest of the burrito was perfectly decent, but nothing outstanding.

I will also make a strong point of saying that two of the other three dishes (four total) we got were very well received by my daughter and wife. They were quite happy with the wet shrimp burrito (it was huge!) and chimichanga. The chicken California burrito verdict was similar to mine, but I will say that they do a nice job on the chicken.

I'll definitely go back to explore the menu a bit more given it's next to my neighborhood...but it wasn't a home run out of the gate. Maybe they are still getting their legs under them since they just...

A Hidden Gem in Los Gatos – Fresh Flavors, Warm People, and Impeccable Care

I recently discovered this new taqueria in Los Gatos, and I have to say—it’s a spot that instantly wins you over. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted not just with the aroma of fresh food but also by genuinely warm and welcoming people. The kind of service where you feel like a valued guest, not just another customer.

The food itself? Absolutely fantastic. Each dish is prepared with care, bursting with flavor, and you can tell everything is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Whether you’re a taco lover or just looking for a satisfying, wholesome meal, this place delivers in every bite.

What also stood out to me was the cleanliness. The kitchen and dining area are spotless, and there’s an attention to detail here that speaks volumes about how much pride the team takes in their work.

In short, this taqueria has it all—delicious food, wonderful service, friendly people, and a sparkling clean environment. It’s the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit....

Los Gatos just went up a notch in my view because of this new Mexican restaurant!

The food is amazing, the portions are generous, and the sauces have the right amount of heat! Those are the main things to know, but if you want to know more, read on.

The workers are super kind and friendly, they make you feel like you’re an old friend they haven’t seen in a while. The atmosphere is nice and the place is clean.

Plenty of parking, easy on and off highway 17 and highway 85.

In the wise words of The Terminator… I’ll be...