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[Bill Z]

Hi. I strongly reccomend Hacienda. Try to get service by a waitress named Laurie, haha i reccomend her too. It's very fun at that resturant; they always have activities going on and always trying to make sure you are pleased, also sitting on the deck can be very rrelaxing except for at night time when the mosquitos come out!

I've been to Hacienda. Yes , the deck is a great party spot. Their nachos are pretty darned good and go well with their Margharita's. But the regular menu, dining in the restaurant part, well let's just say, Hacienda isn't known for their great mexican cuisine.

[Dave Burrell]

Hate to say it but we went to Sol Azteca on the 15th and it was awful.

whew... I thought I was the only one who doesn't like Sol Azteca.. I can't deal with the bad service there and IMO the food is very bland.

[Dave Burrell]

The best in the area is in Old Roseville - Carmelita's http://carmelitas.ho...d.com/Menu.html

yes! carmelita's is fantastic - very authentic REAL Mexican cooking, done the right way

[stacycam]

whew... I thought I was the only one who doesn't like Sol Azteca..the food is very bland.

Me, too! I think their food is soooooooooooooo boring.

[Summer22]

Where is the best Mexican Food in Folsom? We are not familiar yet with the area.
Thanks

Everyone says that Hacienda isnt as good as it used to be, but i absolutley love it there. The waiters and waitresses are so much fun and really want you to be happy. i love going out on the deck! The staff is very friendly and it is a good place to go if your looking to have a fantastic evening.

[cafoothills]

Everyone says that Hacienda isnt as good as it used to be, but i absolutley love it there. The waiters and waitresses are so much fun and really want you to be happy. i love going out on the deck! The staff is very friendly and it is a good place to go if your looking to have a fantastic evening.

The original poster was asking what place had the best Mexican food, not where to go to hang out with fun waitresses.
It seems like if you really care about having good food, you should go somewhere else and Hacienda's is the place to go if you want to sit out on the deck having nachos and Margaritas in a party atmosphere.
I get the same feeling about the Riverside Sudswerks place. If you are going out with some loud friends and want to drink and "hang out" without paying much attention to the quality of food and service, it may be a place to have a good time.
If you want to focus on the food, then there are better choices.

[Ichibon]

We have not found a good Mexican restaurant in Folsom. There are lots of places that want to be but just don't cut it.

Along the food subject - I'm hungry - what happened to Black Angus? They had good lunches. Hate to see us lose dining choices.

[eVader]

We have not found a good Mexican restaurant in Folsom. There are lots of places that want to be but just don't cut it.

Along the food subject - I'm hungry - what happened to Black Angus? They had good lunches. Hate to see us lose dining choices.

What have you tried? Did it include Mexquite, La Fiesta, El Rey (next to Gold Miner but have since closed), Lolitas, or Las Cerros (in center but across from REI)?

[Chad Vander Veen]

We have not found a good Mexican restaurant in Folsom. There are lots of places that want to be but just don't cut it.

Along the food subject - I'm hungry - what happened to Black Angus? They had good lunches. Hate to see us lose dining choices.

Wait, you don't like any Mexican places here but do like Black Angus? There's no accounting for taste, or lack thereof, I guess.

[eVader]

Wait, you don't like any Mexican places here but do like Black Angus? There's no accounting for taste, or lack thereof, I guess.

I was thinking the same. On the plus side if they liked Black Angus lunches, Tahoe Joes is a good more local\small chain with much better food.

[Ichibon]

I think Mesquite serves left over food. I had a major GI problem after eating there. Yes, Los Cerros was ok but I like more of a restaurant not a Subway type atmosphere. Will certainly try La Fiesta. The one over by Safeway was ok but I don't remember the name.

There is a place on Greenback where I actually saw a mouse/rat run from the kitchen towards the bathrooms. So I'm obsessive about cleanliness.

As for Black Angus & taste, I don't know what you had there that was so awful, I just loved the zucchini appetizer. I can not afford Ruth's Chris every night.

[EAH]

I have to say, as a Mexican food snob, I have been pleased so far with Alejandro's. Great Chile Rellanos!!!!

[The Average Joe]

So who has the best huevos rancheros? I haven't found a great one yet (but then I am not frequently eating breakfast when I go out)... I'm looking for corn tortillas with eggs, cheese, fresh pico, fresh salsa (hot), and non-bland sauce with beans and potatoes instead of rice (diced or chopped with green chilis, spices and onions would be perfect).
Anywhere get me close?