I wanted to try something new for lunch! And I never do that, this place was very clean and very welcoming when I walked in. I ordered the 3 chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. It was well cooked very moist. Rice and beans were spot on. 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
April Y.
I've been in this restaurant twice. The first time was hen I discovered it as a DoorDash driver. I picked up an order for a customer and was so impressed by my first visit to the restaurant that I knew I needed to return to experience it for myself. So, that's exactly what my husband and I did a week ago. Upon approaching this restaurant, it's not much, to be honest. You find a patio in front with several tables surrounded by a charming little wooden fence. Upon entry, you'll be pleased to see it's an impeccably clean environment. You can tell they take pride in their establishment by the way they keep it beautifully well kept. The tables are cleared and cleaned in a reasonable amount of time after guests leave. The floors are kept swept and spills are taken care of right away. This is definitely a plus in my book! Now, as for the food; I had the Super Burrito Bowl. It offers you your choice of meat with Rice, Whole Beans, Red Salsa, Sour Cream, Cheese, Lettuce, Guacamole, and Pico de Gallo (description copied from their website). I chose the birria and I was not disappointed! They use beef for theirs and stew it in a super flavorful broth that is well seasoned and not spicy. Yes, I'm a lightweight when it comes to spice/heat. You can spice this up if you like with their salsa or ask for spicy components to be added such as jalapenos, but it was absolutely perfect for me. I wish I could have had an entire mug of the broth to sip! It was that good! Now, my husband chose a couple of tacos with carne asada and the nachos. This is where they lost a star. The nachos are...well...mediocre at best. I'm sorry but that's just the truth. The cheese sauce is just awful. Our server even told us after she'd brought it to us and he started eating them that she doesn't actually recommend the nachos. Well, if she doesn't why didn't she tell us that to begin with? Hmm. Ok. In all, aside from the nachos, this was a pleasant experience, though. We will definitely return.
Roberto Ramirez
The food was full Flavored, exeded our expectations. Will definitely come back when visit Salinas again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eder Villalta
Excellent service, all very good, food, attention, I recommend it 100% whenever I rest I go to taste the tasty food they
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Camarones A la Plancha, Plato de Carne Asada, Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo, Camarones Con Tocino, Chorizo Con Huevo, Caldo de Res, Filete de Pescado A la Plancha, Filete de Pescado A la Diabla, Tostadas, Tortas de Milanesa, Chorizo Con Huevo Plate, Taco de Camaron O Pescado, Tocino Con Huevo, Machaca Con Huevo Plate, Plato de Enchiladas 3, 2 Flautas, Tostada de Camaron, Jamon Con Huevo, Plato de Carnitas, Pico de Gallo
Teresa Johnson Rizo
We loved the food and wonderful customer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Asada, Super Burrito, Enchilada, Chips and Salsa
Mijo's Only
Food is good. Staff are great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Verde, Chile Relleno Plate, Chavelas, Asada Fries, Tacos De Asada, Chilaquiles, Camarones a La Diabla, Plato De Birria, Guacamole, Super Burrito, Chilaquiles Verdes, Fries, Torta, Fish Taco, Quesabirrias with Consome, Enchilada, Veggie Burrito, Chips and Salsa
Mary A.
We love going to Rafael's. My personal favorite is the Big Taco-Fish or shrimp. I always get it and it always tastes fresh. My husband loves their street tacos especially the Pastor. We've had several others like the Flautas plate, carne asada nachos, molcajete, and other plates. So far, everything we've has been really good. We've been going there for 6 years now and it's still good. In my opinion, they have the best horchata. I don't like it when it tastes like sweet bubble gum or has that artificial taste. This one is really good. And I really like the decor, I know that they have made some changes, and it was for the better. I looks nice and clean there. Would recommend going to Rafael's for good food and even great service.
Christian Castro
Ate here before but this last time I got it I got food poisoning... won't be coming here again
Danni Mestaz
Stellar service, all 3 of our dishes were yum and so I would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gina Kim
Cozy mom and pop Mexican place with delicious food! We got the RMG shrimp special, mariscadas, Plato des 3 enchiladas, quesabirrias with consome, and horchata. Every plate was scraped clean!
Got the Torta Cubana which was excellent, nice and filling. Wife got the Camarones a la Diabla, again very good. Great friendly service and staff, definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Torta
E R
Great Mexican food and affordable!Parking: Everyone everywhere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burritos
Jared Dillender (Spark)
I always enjoy coming to this family owned restaurant. You can't go wrong with a taco or burrito. My favorite food to get is the super burrito. It's about the size of two softballs and is very filling.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chile Verde, Chile Relleno Plate, California Burrito, Asada Fries, Super Burrito, Burritos, Chips and Salsa
L Dillender
I always enjoy the food at RMG! From tacos to burritos to nachos and combo platters, it's all delicious. And it's reasonably priced!
Paige W.
Super friendly, awesome service, and wonderful food/ drinks. We come every week without fail. Angie and the whole team are great (:
I wanted to try something new for lunch! And I never do that, this place was very clean and very welcoming when I walked in. I ordered the 3 chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. It was well cooked very moist. Rice and beans were spot on. 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been in this restaurant twice. The first time was hen I discovered it as a DoorDash driver. I picked up an order for a customer and was so impressed by my first visit to the restaurant that I knew I needed to return to experience it for myself. So, that's exactly what my husband and I did a week ago. Upon approaching this restaurant, it's not much, to be honest. You find a patio in front with several tables surrounded by a charming little wooden fence. Upon entry, you'll be pleased to see it's an impeccably clean environment. You can tell they take pride in their establishment by the way they keep it beautifully well kept. The tables are cleared and cleaned in a reasonable amount of time after guests leave. The floors are kept swept and spills are taken care of right away. This is definitely a plus in my book! Now, as for the food; I had the Super Burrito Bowl. It offers you your choice of meat with Rice, Whole Beans, Red Salsa, Sour Cream, Cheese, Lettuce, Guacamole, and Pico de Gallo (description copied from their website). I chose the birria and I was not disappointed! They use beef for theirs and stew it in a super flavorful broth that is well seasoned and not spicy. Yes, I'm a lightweight when it comes to spice/heat. You can spice this up if you like with their salsa or ask for spicy components to be added such as jalapenos, but it was absolutely perfect for me. I wish I could have had an entire mug of the broth to sip! It was that good! Now, my husband chose a couple of tacos with carne asada and the nachos. This is where they lost a star. The nachos are...well...mediocre at best. I'm sorry but that's just the truth. The cheese sauce is just awful. Our server even told us after she'd brought it to us and he started eating them that she doesn't actually recommend the nachos. Well, if she doesn't why didn't she tell us that to begin with? Hmm. Ok. In all, aside from the nachos, this was a pleasant experience, though. We will definitely return.
The food was full Flavored, exeded our expectations. Will definitely come back when visit Salinas again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service, all very good, food, attention, I recommend it 100% whenever I rest I go to taste the tasty food they
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Camarones A la Plancha, Plato de Carne Asada, Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo, Camarones Con Tocino, Chorizo Con Huevo, Caldo de Res, Filete de Pescado A la Plancha, Filete de Pescado A la Diabla, Tostadas, Tortas de Milanesa, Chorizo Con Huevo Plate, Taco de Camaron O Pescado, Tocino Con Huevo, Machaca Con Huevo Plate, Plato de Enchiladas 3, 2 Flautas, Tostada de Camaron, Jamon Con Huevo, Plato de Carnitas, Pico de Gallo
We loved the food and wonderful customer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Asada, Super Burrito, Enchilada, Chips and Salsa
Food is good. Staff are great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Verde, Chile Relleno Plate, Chavelas, Asada Fries, Tacos De Asada, Chilaquiles, Camarones a La Diabla, Plato De Birria, Guacamole, Super Burrito, Chilaquiles Verdes, Fries, Torta, Fish Taco, Quesabirrias with Consome, Enchilada, Veggie Burrito, Chips and Salsa
We love going to Rafael's. My personal favorite is the Big Taco-Fish or shrimp. I always get it and it always tastes fresh. My husband loves their street tacos especially the Pastor. We've had several others like the Flautas plate, carne asada nachos, molcajete, and other plates. So far, everything we've has been really good. We've been going there for 6 years now and it's still good. In my opinion, they have the best horchata. I don't like it when it tastes like sweet bubble gum or has that artificial taste. This one is really good. And I really like the decor, I know that they have made some changes, and it was for the better. I looks nice and clean there. Would recommend going to Rafael's for good food and even great service.
Ate here before but this last time I got it I got food poisoning... won't be coming here again
Stellar service, all 3 of our dishes were yum and so I would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy mom and pop Mexican place with delicious food! We got the RMG shrimp special, mariscadas, Plato des 3 enchiladas, quesabirrias with consome, and horchata. Every plate was scraped clean!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesabirrias with Consome
Restaurantji Recommends
Got the Torta Cubana which was excellent, nice and filling. Wife got the Camarones a la Diabla, again very good. Great friendly service and staff, definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Torta
Great Mexican food and affordable!Parking: Everyone everywhere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burritos
I always enjoy coming to this family owned restaurant. You can't go wrong with a taco or burrito. My favorite food to get is the super burrito. It's about the size of two softballs and is very filling.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chile Verde, Chile Relleno Plate, California Burrito, Asada Fries, Super Burrito, Burritos, Chips and Salsa
I always enjoy the food at RMG! From tacos to burritos to nachos and combo platters, it's all delicious. And it's reasonably priced!
Super friendly, awesome service, and wonderful food/ drinks. We come every week without fail. Angie and the whole team are great (: