Restaurants in Salinas

“Tye cookies were so good and i ate it up i 100% recommend for u guys

Kid-friendliness: I was so pretty and there was nothing that can harm anyone and my cousins loved it”

“Incredible food! The chicken mole was on special today and the chicken was literally falling off the bone, and the mole was some of the best I've ever had. We also got pupusas, which were yummy. And high quality chips and salsa. My partner wanted grilled jalapeños, which were not on the menu, and they agreed and then didn't charge us. Prices also very reasonable. We spent $30 with no drinks. At lunch on a saturday, the place was busy but still plenty of seating. Clearly the locals love this place too. And the waiters were all super sweet.”

“The best brisket and pork ribs I ever had!!!”

“Most cheerful counter person ever, probably the owner!”

“beautiful atmosphere, the food is delicious and the staff was amazing.”

“the food is always delicious.. I love when I have to pick up here and get to eat here”

“Best place to start your day having a great breakfast 😋”

“Everything I’ve tried has been delicious… love the bionicos, tortas & fresh juices.”

“I think this deli is one of Salinas's best kept secrets! I've driven by this deli hundreds of times, never stopping, but today I stopped. I was so impressed by the staff so polite, food so delicious, and so clean!!!
I had the chicken soup and trip sandwich =delicious!! If you can't eat a big sandwich, they'll let you order 1/2 sandwich. They have a drive up, too!! What I love best it their not cooperate!! Seems local owned!”

“la comida muy buena. La atención excelente 😉😉”

“Muy ricas las tlayudas recomendadas”

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!”

“The red curry with chicken - the BEST!”

“great customer service. the waitress Lucy was awesome”

“Wonderful evening for my wife’s birthday. Great service. Excellent food. Rigatoni bolognese was terrific. Well seasoned. Pasta was perfect. My wife’s carbonara was, she said, the best she had ever had. Great food, excellent service, reasonable prices. Doesn’t get much better!”

“Great First Friday dinner 04/06/22. Terrific food and friendly volunteer servers. Highly recommend.”

“Love their Menudo and Cajun Shrimp!”

“I love this place!! Butternut Squash Ravioli is amazing 😍”

“The owner and staff hold an annual Christmas Toy Drive to serve children with parents living with HIV/AIDS and/or HepC. Plus, you can't find better food, more friendly staff, or a really cool venue.”

“They're known for their pancakes yet I found them less than mediocre, a wee dry. Maple syrup is not available 😕. decent customer service”

“Always fast fresh and great value for what you get. We always order the family meals , pasta tray , salad and garlic bread come together!”

“I'm not from Salinas. So it's not fair to rank or rate this restaurant to others nearby. But I'd say it was quintessential and has an authentic style for California Mexican restaurant.How can you go wrong with local, small business?First time eating a pickled carrot. Tasty, tart and a hint of spice.The four Tacos #1 was amazing.AMAZINGIt's off a main road so easy access but also traffic noise.

Parking: Plenty of parking for the size of the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: Kids like food too, you know? Feed them

Wheelchair accessibility: Access.”

“Pumpkin curry and their tom kha soup were pretty good. A bit pricey but I realized the other Thai place in town is more pricey. Also since we had a delivery that made it a bit pricey but overall yummy Thai food.”

“Few things in life are as satisfying as tacos crafted with care, and the combination of tripa or lengua on handmade tortillas is a culinary experience worth savoring.

The tripa (beef tripe) is perfectly prepared—crispy on the outside yet tender and flavorful inside, with a rich depth that only proper seasoning and technique can achieve. The lengua (beef tongue) is melt-in-your-mouth tender, subtly seasoned to highlight its natural buttery flavor. Together, they create a perfect balance of textures and taste. Highly recommend them”

“Always have great food”

“Muy deliciosos los tacos de canasta. La salsa esta muy deliciosa igualmente! Muy recomendados!”

“Our corvette club had a great time here. The wine was very good and the hospitality great. Love that this is a family owned winery. A sweet young couple with kids just starting out. Please support their new and growing business. 🍷”

“Madeline was excellent. food was delightful”

“Been eating buche and tripas here for years. I was born and raised in Salinas and The Dove is hands down the best.”

“This place is great!!! Excellent food This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation and great great customer service I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again.”

“Awesome food my favorite every time I go Salinas 🏅”

“Staying in Salinas for the weekend and Alvarado on Main is a must. The bar staff was very friendly and food is amazing! Fresh sourdough for the pizza hits the spot. The hospitality by Kari was unmatched, thank you for making us feel super welcomed!”

“Good fast service. Servers very attentive”

“Good food & service. Very consistent.
Priced competitively.

Vegetarian options: Just ask your Server

Dietary restrictions: Just ask your Server

Parking: Located across the street from public two tier parking

Kid-friendliness: Food made to order.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp at front entrance, all tables and chairs are movable”

“This is just a great place, and a huge part of our neighborhood. Good food, drinks and atmosphere. Love it!”

“Healthy menu and great service”

“Best Mexican Seafood I have ever had! 5⭐️’s”

“Delicious food, they are very welcoming, if there is something wrong with the order they don’t hesitate to fix it. We come here often. I usually order a quesabirria or quesadilla. My daughter loves the sopes and tacos. My husband likes their asada burrito. I’ve had many of their plates and they’re all good. They also have Taco Tuesday. My dad’s favorite. Their food trucks are also good. One thing I do recommend is that they make more aguas frescas since they run out quick every time I go to the restaurant they’re out.

Kid-friendliness: They like having my toddler over. Always talking to her.”

“Olive Garden has a really cool full-service system catering concept! The shops are really cozy and you feel very comfortable. The food tastes really great! However, this is the US version of Italian food, it doesn't really have anything to do with Italian food. The service here was extremely friendly.

Olive ? Garden is always an experience?”

“Food was delicious and the waitresses were very friendly.”

“(Translated by Google) Very good food, I ordered steak,,arros,,comes with avocado,,and salad and beans 1/19/23(Original)Muy buena la comida,,pedí bistec,,arros ,,viene con aquacate,,y ensalada y frijoles 1/19/23”

“service was good, sushi has good flavor but is 1/3 what you get at other places. maybe 1/8th of a roll from Arigoto. For the same price. Up side is great service and never busy when I have been there. very good for last minute large groups.”

“Excelente experiencia 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍”

“It was very pleasant and the service was great.”

“Excellent Chinese food. Superior and less expensive to a Chinese restaurant I patronized in downtown Salinas.”

“Good place, good service, and good food. Waitress Jen was great always positive attitude. Thank you”

“It's Jack in the box, what can I say. Love the food and folk they drive thru seem cool enough for me

Parking: Tad bit tight when drive thru is backed up”

“The people at the time that I go, which is at 2:30 am, are very friendly and attentive, the bread is delicious and there is a great variety and best of all, it is open 24 hours”

“Very good food, has a "home cooked" flavor to it. I would describe this truly authentic as opposed to other Mexican restaurants in the area. Definitely worth a try.”

“Good food and fast service!!! Close to the freeway!”

“I love it 😻 awesome burgers and curly fries 🍟”

“I go often very late at night, after work. The staff is very friendly and patient. They always make sure to say goodnight and are always fast to get your food to you. As for the taste, well it's taco bell”

“Esta bien vergas todo mas lo taquitos”

“975 N Main St, Salinas, in Sherwood Gardens, is now my favorite Jack in the Box. Jack in the Box became my favorite fast food hamburger when they started using the more substantial split-top hamburger bun.By using the Jack in the Box app, every day in December until Christmas they give the "24 days of Jackmas" offers, with a minimum $1 purchase. Each day they've given different free offers: Bonus Jack, Large Curly Fries, Large Fountain Drink, Oreo Milkshake, Onion Rings, Jumbo Egg Roll.By using their mobile app I can buy 2 tacos for $0.99. Adding the extra cheese for $0.20 makes an order over a dollar qualifying for the free Jackmas offers. I also get the extra lettuce for free.This newer Jack in the Box's dining room is nice and clean and the parking lot is larger and well lit.This morning, my Jackmas offer gave me a free breakfast Jack with my two tacos.The manager, Veronica, greeted me today by name!

Parking: The parking lot is well lit.”

“Man the food was amazing... Got 3 tacos, and a bean burrito... For $24 sounds like a lot, but the burrito ? was huge, and the tacos were fresh. Being from Alabama and I love these food trucks, this the only reason I'll come to California. Even though I hate this state, but the food is worth it”

“We were passing by to take freeway and turned around to try these tacos .. boy were we surprised how good they are and beat part is home made tortillas on the spot A+ Absolutely going back next time in town Recommended takes a little time to get food but well worth it”

“It's simply amazing. Authentic French pastries for a great price. I can't say enough positive things about this place. Go here and have your taste buds dance in ecstacy! Cash or check only”

“it's a nice place to eat💯”

“Greatness 💯🔥. Very friendly. Good good food.”

“I can't being to express how delicious this place is. Every dish I've ordered has blown me away. It is easily the best Chinese restaurant in Salinas! Fried rice- superb, Orange Chicken- incredible! When in doubt order the combination plate, you won't regret it! 100/10 stars!”

“I love this restaurant so much the staff are sooo soo sweet and i love this wayyyy more than panda express i love their food service how considerate they are good prices also and their hard work i truely love it here i totally recommend to anyone !”

“The chicharron tacos are so good. I have also tried the jalapeno cheese tacos. Those are tasty too; however, are above my spice level.”

“We have lived in Salinas for over 50 years and can truly say Taquitos is amazing. The food is always on point perfect! The restaurant employees are always so nice. They make you feel at home. We highly recommend Taquitos Restaurant. Today was Father’s Day and the Fajitas were delicious! My husband had the best Father’s Day dinner out. Thank you Taquitos you are the best!”

“Taking a road trip up the coast and I finally got to stop here and eat/drink after enjoying some of their beers at home. It did not disappoint! Food was delicious, service in the beer garden was great, and as always the beer was on point. Had the Paloma Pizzazz which is good if you like grapefruit and their guest beer the Muddlin Forte was sooo good. The only negative was they were out of all their large t-shirts so I'll just have to go shopping online. Hope to be in the area again soon to try some more things.”

“Friendly service. Food was delish. We ordered chili Verde breakfast plate that came with homemade corn tortillas. Also ordered chili relleno on the side. Served covered in a delicious sauce. ? also had chilaquiles in red chili. Will definitely be back for more!

Kid-friendliness: Wide variety of dishes. American and Mexican food, will definitely find something that will please a crowd.”

“This place is SO GOOD. Very impressed.
Think I might become a regular now!
You can tell you are drinking quality coffee from this place and even better it is affordable. Had an iced pistachio latte, tasted way better than Starbucks.”

“Very tasty Boba drinks and Dole Whip non dairy. Highly recommend this place friendly service a must try”

“I order from here once in a while when Im craving hawaiian and I always get the BBQ mix but switch the grilled chicken for katsu and a order of spam musubi, food is good just kind of pricey for what they make but overall cool spot”

“Nice setting looking out the horses in the across the street ranch. No need to face the gas station. Friendly, courteous service. Nice guys there. Good delicious and on time. We’ll be back. Recommended.”

“Always fresh seafood. had me two cups of shrimp cocktail and one tostada fish”

“It's Dennys. Food's is consistent with every one have been to prior. Service is kinda homey. They are thorough and kind. Place looked clean. Locals atmosphere which we like.”

“This was our first time trying tacos, my husband ordered quesabirrias and we ordered tacos, I recommend them 100%, the tortillas are handmade and the meat was very soft, we will definitely return to this place..!!! Excellent service..!!”

“great pizza and Great customer service!”

“muy rico en verdad les doy super like fue exactamente lo que quería 😍 un desayuno como en casa”

“Love stopping by when I’m in the area. The food is always fresh and good, it’s always clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. It can get packed in there if you dine in, but there’s couple tables outside that help.”

“jst try everything!!! everything is delicious to be honest. and the price is perfect... perfect like they dam frappzzzzz!! lol”

“muy rico en verdad les doy super like fue exactamente lo que quería 😍 un desayuno como en casa”

“espera uno mucho tiempo pero vale la pena la espera 😋😋”

“places is FIRE!!! I had broccoli I also had some chicken three pieces two legs and a breast and some rice 🔥🔥🔥”

“Had a wonderful experience! 😊 Claudia was incredibly kind and welcoming, making sure our group felt comfortable throughout our visit 💕 The food was great 😋, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting🌟 I truly appreciated their hospitality and will definitely be coming back🤗 Highly recommend🙌🏽🙌🏽”

“I like to go on Sundays for the barbecue. The truth is that it is very good and they serve you well. You can almost always order a small glass of consommé to enjoy it while you wait to be served with handmade tortillas and it is very delicious.”

“If you have children, and don't mind noise, a lot of noise, you might like Angelina's. A LOT of kids teams were also there which is nice, but when there is already excess noise, it makes it tough. It was so loud my husband and I had to lean across the table and almost shout to hear eachother. Food was ok, not good enough to make a special trip for. Service...about 80% self serve, and had to chase down someone if we ever needed anything.”

“Been buying here since it was built. Love the food and the personnel.”

“good food. good musi. Service was wonderful”

“Lovely take out spot (also small tables for dine-in) Delicious food every time! We like their taco combos, burritos and chile rellenos. Clean place and excellent, friendly service. Recommend!”

“31st Grill has got to be one of the best American restaurants I've been to in a while. I ordered a Backyard Burger with some fries on the side, and everything tasted amazing. However, there was one problem when it came to my fountain drink. When I ordered a refill for my fountain drink, my server took way too long to give me back my refill, so I ended up having to ask one of the other employees to give it to me. Aside from that, everything else was perfect.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair parking is available.”

“Met friends here all our first time trying this place. Good variety of menu choices. Not the best Vietnamese food we've had but still good. Ordering was not so good an experience although we were seated right away with menus, we weren't offered beverages and we had to call out to get an order placed because the person was eating themselves and assuming we weren't ready to order because we were talking. Once we ordered, food came out pretty quickly. But think we will go back to our usual Pho place in Marina for better service.”

“todos los productos que venden es bueno comida pan jugos todo”

“My experience at this place is:
It took two hours from registration to receiving documents for the cargo. Which is very good considering the number of trucks that are loaded here.”

“Been coming here for a very long time. Some of the best pizza in town. Every one should try this place you will not be disappointed. The owner here is very nice and friendly.”

“Very nice and smart people. I love the veggie chow mein with lots of veggies and the veggie egg rolls are good too. The restaurant is always full when I stop by.”

“They always have what I want. Buns, sweet bread, flan, cookies. $6.50 for a cake made of ham or turkey with everything! They accept EBT Yummy, fruit eaters made right in front of you. I love the green juice. Nice, sweet ladies always there. Neighborhood store that I will miss when I leave Salinas.

They always have what I want. Bolillos, sweet bread, flan, claws. $6.50 for a ham or turkey pot pie and they accept EBT. Flan for $3, many breads cost less than $1.75. The fruit waters and green juice are so delicious.”

“The son of the owner was managing the place when I went. He was friendly and he was amenable to correcting my order after I submitted it.
The wings are yum, I recommend. The pizza is also tasty; I would prefer that they add less dressing on pizza and maybe more spice.
I hope they continue to do well (they opened just 4 months ago).”

“I go here for Caldo de res, and imo they have the best fried breaded chicken around. Their Menudo broth is a little fattier Mama Lupitas and Fish n Chips but comes with more than just tripe which I love, and its available regularly everyday. The lady at the register is always super nice and service is always quick. Prices are very fair for what you get.”

“Muy buena comida. En especial. Las corundas. Y pambasos pero toda la comida muy buena!”

“Absolute hidden gem in Salinas. Iced tea was delicious and both the avocado toast and the vegan muffins were amazing. Will be visiting anytime I'm in the area!

Kudos to the staff here, keep it up!”

“Always outstanding! I come here often as it’s close to my house!”

“Fast for pickup.
Good ambience.
Decent menu.

Fish menu items are worth trying.

If you are new, takeout portions are great, once they got to know me the portions went down :(

Vegetarian options: No idea if veg & non-veg are cooked in the same wok.

Dietary restrictions: I go for less salt and they did make sure of that.

Parking: Just avoid rush hour times.”

“I went out for lunch and had an Asian Chopped Chicken Salad. If you’re into salads, you’ll love this one—it was super fresh and made to order. Definitely a 10/10! If you’re short on time, I recommend calling ahead to place your order. I also picked up a double-baked almond croissant for my mom, and she said it was absolutely delicious. All the pastries looked incredible! I highly recommend checking out this gem!”

“Good place, good service, and good food. Waitress Jen was great always positive attitude. Thank you”

“Our first time here and won't be our last. We ordered the new item FISH AND CHIPS. Chips were seasoned and delicious and FISH was super. Coleslaw subperb. Waitress coul.dn't have been better. THANK YOU ALL... oh and they have desserts in cases that wow.. I had to run past”

“Great food, the best in town. I have been eating here for over 25 year, probably one of their original customers as I worked near by.”

“Mejor pan de toda la zona! Muy limpia la panaderia y el personal muy profecional. Tengo aqui viniendo mas de 10 años por el pastel de cumple años de Mis hijas.”

“Awesome food! Better seafood than anything on fishermans wharf. I eat here everytime im in salinas. Next week i'll be in town and definitely plan on having a great meal here.”

“This a wonderful place to order food . The crab was to die for a long with shrimp . Everything was better than I ever expected a five star salute to the people of the Crab Bucket”

“Been eating buche and tripas here for years. I was born and raised in Salinas and The Dove is hands down the best.”

“Very delicious comfort the red res mmmm Mmm Mmm.The very refreshing tissue. The very ayenta and friendly waitress. My milk chocolate served it very sparkling and warm. [Original] Muy deliciosa comodia el calo rojo de res mmmm buenisisimo .los chiles rrellenos de pollo muy ricos. el tejate muy refrescante .la mesera muy ayenta y amable .My chocolate de leche lo sirvio muy espumoso y calientito .Todo estubo bien definitba mente si greresamos...Gracias ..Letty por todo..”

“great pizza and Great customer service!”

“We were passing by to take freeway and turned around to try these tacos .. boy were we surprised how good they are and beat part is home made tortillas on the spot A+ Absolutely going back next time in town Recommended takes a little time to get food but well worth it”

“Tye cookies were so good and i ate it up i 100% recommend for u guys

Kid-friendliness: I was so pretty and there was nothing that can harm anyone and my cousins loved it”

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!”

“espera uno mucho tiempo pero vale la pena la espera 😋😋”

“They're known for their pancakes yet I found them less than mediocre, a wee dry. Maple syrup is not available 😕. decent customer service”

“31st Grill has got to be one of the best American restaurants I've been to in a while. I ordered a Backyard Burger with some fries on the side, and everything tasted amazing. However, there was one problem when it came to my fountain drink. When I ordered a refill for my fountain drink, my server took way too long to give me back my refill, so I ended up having to ask one of the other employees to give it to me. Aside from that, everything else was perfect.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair parking is available.”

“Incredible food! The chicken mole was on special today and the chicken was literally falling off the bone, and the mole was some of the best I've ever had. We also got pupusas, which were yummy. And high quality chips and salsa. My partner wanted grilled jalapeños, which were not on the menu, and they agreed and then didn't charge us. Prices also very reasonable. We spent $30 with no drinks. At lunch on a saturday, the place was busy but still plenty of seating. Clearly the locals love this place too. And the waiters were all super sweet.”

“Good place, good service, and good food. Waitress Jen was great always positive attitude. Thank you”

“Love the food! I've been waiting for one to open up in Salinas for over 25 years!”

“it's a nice place to eat💯”

“It's Dennys. Food's is consistent with every one have been to prior. Service is kinda homey. They are thorough and kind. Place looked clean. Locals atmosphere which we like.”

“Wow I was amazing the last couple cost was horrible but today it was something different and amazing. The food was amazing the service was wonderful. Thank you for this amazing experience let bring back a better experience in the day and also the night”

“After reading so many negative reviews, I was hesitant to visit. However my love of Chicken El Pastor overrode my concerns. Service was super fast and friendly, all ingredients were in stock and my burrito bowl was delicious!”

“nice place to go eat.. with familia”

“The red curry with chicken - the BEST!”

“the food is always delicious.. I love when I have to pick up here and get to eat here”