El Forastero — Restaurant in Rocklin

El Forastero knocked it out of the park! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a spotless, inviting space and genuinely friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The service was warm, attentive, and engaging—exactly the kind of atmosphere you want when enjoying great food.

We sampled all of their salsas and were blown away by the variety and balance of flavors. Each one brought something special to the table, with a nice range of heat levels that complemented rather than overpowered the food. Usually I didn't like at least one of the sauces at places like this - not this time!

I ordered two street tacos—one adobada and one shredded beef—and both were absolutely packed with incredibly tender, flavorful meat. The toppings were just right: fresh onions and cilantro that enhanced the tacos without overwhelming them. It’s clear they don’t skimp on quality or portion sizes.

The side of refried beans was unexpectedly fantastic—creamy, fresh, and full of flavor without being over-blended. A simple dish done exceptionally well.

This place gets everything right: food, service, cleanliness, and overall vibe. We’re definitely coming back. El Forastero is a standout in the crowded casual Mexican food...

We are in town to visit for an event and we were so hungry. We found this place and placed an order through phone. We got menudo, birria plate and 3 super burritos. I had the menudo. This is the only food I can eat from this place because I couldn't eat anything hard. I would say that this is the worst menudo I have ever tasted. Super bland. The meat or whatever you called it in the menudo tastes weird consistency wise. The kids say their burritos are okay. Birria plate is okay. I don’t recommend getting menudo...

Been there four times. 3 times the quesadilla I ordered was cold and the cheese wasn't melted all the way. Asked on the fourth time to make it hotter. Still came back with cheese unmelted. When I showed them the cook was passive-aggressive and made it so hot the cheese melted out of the tortilla all over the container. Do not recommend. The cashier was really nice and has always been but their problem is their cooks. It's a shame because they have so much potential. This place is local and not much 24 hour open...