Tijuana Taqueria — Restaurant in Placerville

We read the reviews online and thought it would be a great place to eat. After running ragged all day, we were ready for a treat. I was first disappointed in the fact that it was counter ordering, and not served. This is, I guess, more of a personal preference, so I can't really knock it down for that. But it just felt...cheap or something. I wanted to sit and pour over a menu. Again- personal preference. But cheap it was not. None of us paid attention to prices, really. We ordered what sounded good and went from there. When we go the total, it was shocking! We immediately all thought there was something wrong, glancing at the prices, but as we got no receipt, we couldn't confirm other than the math in our heads. No one ordered alcohol, or anything pricey, or extra, it was just a lot to spend $65 for 4 people without being served was too much! The staff was decent, except when the gentleman at the front taking our order, stopped in the middle of taking our order to answer the phone and take someone else's order. That was rude. The callers order was processed before the people coming in. The food was good. And a lot. I can't really say great, since I've had better, but it was good.

Would I go there again? Nope. Just wasn't impressed. Reading the reviews I thought it would be...

After reading the reviews, I decided to try this place and was extremely disappointed! Not sure what everyone else is ordering, but our family order consisted of chicken enchiladas which were horrible!! Instead of using actual enchilada sauce, they simply poured Old El Paso salsa on top, the chicken inside was flavorless, and absolutely no.cheese. Worst enchiladas I have ever tasted . I couldn't even eat it, it was that bad. My son had the chicken & what was supposed to be beef tacos. And again, he said no flavor... that the tacos we make at home are a lot better. My daughter had the chicken quesadilla, which she said was good..but again, could have been better if the chicken had more flavor. Rice and beans weren't terrible, but again my family said what I make at home is better. So, don't waste your time or money .you could make better food at home, or go to "Tortilla Flats" for really good...

I have eaten here 3 times (so far). The food is good to very good. It is on the more authentic side of Mexican food. The owner is great & the servers are a mixed bag, some super & some indifferent. Very tasty food. I enjoy the colorful hole in the wall style. I have not been able to get/try tamales or chili rellenos yet. They have been out of them. I have had their tacos (2 types) & chimichangas. They were very tasty & good. The beans & rice are ordinary/nothing outstanding but still good. I am looking forward to trying more dishes. Mostly I was suprised to find pretty darn good Mexican food here, not outstanding but very good! I would not pass up this restaurant. It's far better than average, treat yourself! The flan is great! I am looking forward to trying more dishes there.... pretty darn good food but it is not top drawer. It is a bit pricy for a hole in the wall place. A very...