El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant

4.1
1522 reviews

About

Mexican Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant
208 W Main St, Visalia, CA
93291, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
1,522 reviews
5 stars
891
4 stars
297
3 stars
109
2 stars
66
1 star
159

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

While many customers praised the food as delicious and authentic, others found it mediocre or overpriced, with some reporting issues like cold meals and stale chips.

Service Issues

Numerous reviews highlighted poor service, including slow response times, inattentive staff, and issues with order accuracy.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers expressed dissatisfaction with high prices and additional charges for items like chips and salsa, leading to perceptions of the restaurant prioritizing profit over customer satisfaction.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere received mixed reviews; while some enjoyed the decor and vibe, others noted cleanliness issues and uncomfortable seating.
  • RE
    Reuben Espinoza
    3 days ago
    5.0
    Awesome food and never a bad experience!
  • PG
    Perla Guzman
    Dec 28, 2025
    3.0
    Los meseros fueron muy amables y el lugar es lindo. Sin embargo la comida tardo demasiado y una de ellas la tuvimos que regresar porque la entregaron fría. El sabor de la comida se podría mejorar.
  • LL
    laura
    Dec 22, 2025
    5.0
    Always love the food at this restaurant. The staff is so kind and welcoming. And the food is delicious. Love the enchiladas & chile verde. Margaritas are wonderful and great atmosphere.
  • RS
    Rusty Shackelford
    Dec 1, 2025
    1.0
    $4 for extra chips $2.50 for salsa It’s not about the cost, it’s just about hospitality. That’s ridiculous. Won’t be back. ~$200 for 4 people.
  • DD
    Daisy
    Nov 30, 2025
    1.0
    We visited El Tarasco for the first time last night, and it was honestly one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had. We checked in as 3 adults and a baby, clearly asking for a high chair. They seated us without one, and even after reminding them, it still took 10 minutes for them to bring it—as if they had completely forgotten. I ordered the Quesabirria taco plate and specifically asked to confirm it came with rice and beans because the menu clearly states it does (I’ll attach the photo so others can see it too). Our waitress said she didn’t think it did but would double-check, then came back saying no. I asked for a manager. The manager, Javier, admitted that their menu is wrong and they “messed up” when they made it—but instead of fixing the issue or honoring what their OWN menu says, he argued with me and made excuses. That is false advertisement, and for first-time customers it’s extremely confusing and unprofessional. Instead of correcting it and making it right, he kept debating with me. I told him I wasn’t interested in arguing and that they need to fix their menu to avoid this with future customers. I ordered two other entrées and an appetizer. We got our entrées, but never got the appetizer. Our waitress disappeared without saying anything, so I told a different waitress that we were no longer interested since we were almost done eating. She said the appetizer was never even put in. At that point, I was just done. On top of all that: • The food was terrible • We were never checked on • Nothing about this place is “authentic Mexican food” as they claim • Overall, the service and experience were extremely disappointing For a first visit, this place completely failed. I will not be returning, and I don’t recommend wasting your time or money here.