Sarita's Mexican Grill Restaurants

I had a chile reilleno dinner delivered and it was absolutely delicious! Also, the chips and salsa....the salsa was excellent. I will definitely order from Saritas again.

Super disappointed. I think the place is under new ownership or they just changed their recipes. Whatever the case, they need to go back to how it was.
I hadn't had food from here in a long time, which I was looking forward to, but anytime I did, their shredded chicken tacos never failed me. However, today, I was surprised by the flavor and presentation. To me, shredded chicken doesn't come in chunks and you can clearly see in my photos that these are just chunks of chicken. Also, it tastes like they just boiled the chicken. Nothing special at all to it. I ended up picking out most of the pieces and saved the white meat, cooked it and added some seasonings and threw it back into the taco and burrito. Oh the rice too, was so so bland. Wasn't sure how to save that.

Definitely will not order from here again.

Sarita's is always a great go-to for some good Mexican food. I love their beans! They definitely taste homemade. My favorite menu item is the bean burrito with rice, cheese and salsa. (I know... beans and rice is pretty basic, but it makes a great lunch-on-the-go.)
Every time I've been in, service is fast and friendly. And, while I've never stayed to eat, Sarita's is clean and cozy.
My only complaint is that they are a little pricey. My beans and rice burrito is almost $14! But... I keep going back, so that should tell you something.

We live in Watsonville and this is by far our favorite Mexican restaurant. Worth the drive. Their chips and salsa are hands down the BEST and the whole family loves it. We get a variety of things and are never disappointed. My favorite is their enchiladas. Their sauce is one of my favorites I've ever tasted. Our little niece who is very picky was visiting wanted chicken strips and they were hand breaded and delicious. Great service, fresh and delicious food, and very clean atmosphere.

The meat burrito was not good ,chicken burrito ok , not very good overall ,
Hardly any chips too.

It pains me to write a less than stellar review for a local family owned restaurant. I originally thought they were associated with the Sarita's restaurants located in Seaside and Marina, but that is not the case hence the name Sarita's the Original. This Sarita's is located on Soledad Drive in the same strip mall as Elroy's. I was truly hoping for that great hole in the wall experience, but that is not quite the case.

I'll start with the good. The service was friendly and attentive especially considering there were only two people running the place - assuming our server and a cook, although I noticed our server doing some back of house tasks. It wasn't terribly crowded, but our server had a few tables (3 or 4 including us) and seemed to be able to keep everyone happy.

Prices are not high and portions are generally large. My combination plate, as well as my husband's burrito, was served with a heaping portion of rice and beans (choice of refried or ranch beans). Chips and salsa were complimentary and brought out almost immediately.

The not so good - the restaurant appears to have no heat. It was so cold it was really difficult to relax and enjoy being out. The decor was nonexistent aside from a few paper Easter eggs hanging at the front behind the bar.

The chips were greasy although still crisp. They could have used a bit more salt. The salsa was quite mild and almost pureed. The carne asada both on my taco and in my husband's burrito was very dry and really had little flavor. These were tiny chunks of beef, not the carne asada I've been served at other Mexican restaurants. I was a bit taken aback when asked whether I wanted flour or corn tortilla for my relleno, but chose flour. I almost think my relleno was not fried, but rather wrapped in a tortilla and covered with cheese. Again, not what I am used to being served. The refried beans were fine, but I did not care for the rice (again, I found it bland).

Even paying for the check was a bit odd. Once the check was presented, my husband handed our server a credit card. She asked if we could pay cash as they did not have enough cash in the register. I get that small businesses may prefer cash as the credit card companies have service charges, but then make that request prominent. We don't usually carry cash, so even though we were able to accommodate their request this time, it could have been an awkward conversation.

At any rate, I do wish them well. However, after our experience we won't be returning.

Super tiny fish tacos and super hot!! Not worth the
$$!!!
Weird greasy chips. Don't bother! Not authentic Mexican food at all!!

We catered Saritas for my daughters 1st birthday a few years ago and they were very nice and accommodating. The food was really good and whenever we're on that side of town and craving Mexican food Saritas is our go to!

Saritas was one of the best Mexican restaurant I've had the pleasure to indulge. The cheese enchiladas were scrumptious, the waitress was kind and professional, and the ambience was clean and cheerful. Outstanding!

Each time we come back it's with the knowledge we are about to have a great dining experience.

Their Carnitas is Outstanding!
Mamacita knows how to please... hunks of tender, perfectly seasoned Carnitas! OMG THE BEST! Grácias

The Guacamole is spot on! PERFECT!
Exactly the way it should be: buttery avocados, accompanying bits of fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, citrus, salt.
Nothing missing, nothing to distract.

Their house made thin tortilla chips are a wonderful accompaniment to the most flavorful, slightly spicy,
can't-get-enough Salsa! Love them!

And the Burrito on the Burritos Plate was massive, a 2-handed affair, stuffed
w/delicious shredded beef, rice, beans, sour cream, etc. AWESOMENESS!!

Yummy Cheesy Refried Beans, tasty Rice, & green salad rounded out the
to-go container weighed about 2 lbs
of Incredibly satisfying meal!

I'm serious, even though I didn't take pictures thus is unforgettable quality
& friendly service happily offered for a fair price. Do yourself many favors by visiting Sarita's on Soledad for the meal you wish you could find!

Thank you Sarita's we love it here.
Mamacita's in the kitchen waiting for you to discover the best Mexican food around...!! You WILL be a repeat here.
Take a friend!
~~~ Dee Dee & Mike Klus