El Mezquite And Grill - Riverbank

The food and service were excellent! The staff checked on us about seven times, and we received our meals quickly. We were in and out in around 45 minutes. The prices are very reasonable as well. I highly recommend this place!

I ordered sushi from this restaurant, and I have to say, it felt like they simply picked it up from Costco or another store, added some toppings, and drizzled on a bit of sauce. If you're running a restaurant, at least make the dishes you serve from scratch! The sushi lacked freshness—the rice was a bit hard, and there was hardly any filling. The only flavor came from the minimal sauce on top. For two rolls, they charged me around $55, which is outrageous. If I'm paying that much, I expect more, especially in terms of freshness and quality. Overall, the sushi had no flavor, the rice was tough in places, there was barely any filling, and it definitely did not taste fresh. I can't speak for the rest of the menu, but I certainly wouldn't recommend their sushi to anyone!

The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, but unfortunately, the food did not meet my expectations and was significantly overpriced. For the amount I paid, I was hoping for an exceptional meal, but I was quite disappointed. The meat had a sour taste, and the salsa lacked flavor and was too watery. They charge around $18 for just three tacos, which is excessive. There are plenty of nearby taquerias with much better food at a fraction of the cost.

I really enjoy molcajetes, but this isn't the right place for one. *It's bean-based.* If you're looking for red or green sauce, let me be clear: this is not the spot for a true molcajete. Unless you're a fan of bean soup. The chicken was tasty, so I’ll give them a star for that, but the steak didn’t impress me either.

The food at this restaurant was excellent and truly satisfying. I tried the California burrito, and it did not disappoint. Although it looks small, it’s packed with ingredients, making it very filling and bursting with flavor. I also had a quesobirria taco, which I highly recommend. It comes with consommé for dipping and has green sauce inside, making it a delicious choice. I will definitely be coming back for the quesobirria tacos, as they’re hard to find in this area. The salsa served at the table was a bit spicy, but manageable; the heat builds gradually rather than hitting you all at once.