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El Novillero Restaurant
Authentic Mexican flavors served with family tradition since 1970.
4.6(5 reviews)
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Authentic Mexican flavors served with family tradition since 1970.
El Novillero Restaurant is a beloved Sacramento institution offering traditional Mexican cuisine in a vibrant, nostalgic atmosphere. Known for its flavorful dishes, generous portions, and top-notch service, we cater to families and food enthusiasts seeking an authentic dining experience. With a separate vegetarian menu and classic margaritas, we blend heritage with modern touches. Our commitment to quality and community has made us a local favorite for decades.
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Authentic dishes like burritos, tacos, and enchiladas made with traditional recipes and fresh ingredients.
A dedicated menu section with vegetarian-friendly dishes, including whole beans prepared without lard.
Classic cocktails like strawberry margaritas, served in a lively bar setting.
Warm, nostalgic atmosphere perfect for gatherings, with large platters and friendly service.
Convenient options for events or meals at home, featuring our signature flavors.
My family has been coming here for years. Love their Mexican food! Service is top notch and the place is classy. Food comes on large, heavy and hot platters! No reservations needed, first come, first served.
We went there yesterday and had lunch. It wasn't too busy and the food was great. I ordered a shrimp burrito and the way it was made was not what I was expecting. It came with the flour, tortilla and shrimp and then all the fix-ins were on the side. So basically I had to make my own burrito. I ended up only eating half of the tortilla and just ate the rest of it which probably saved me some calories. We ordered strawberry margaritas with salt and ended up getting plain margaritas with Saul. That was basically the only mistake but overall I would recommend this restaurant to eat
It has been over two decades since my last visit, but things were just as wonderful. Traditional Mexican food, but with vegetarian options clearly shown in a separate section and they offer while beans.. No lard. Delicious.
The food was flavorful and large portioned. The service was spot on. This place is filled with family history and Mexican themed nostalgia.
I did not eat here. I waited 15min to be seated, but once the menu was provided I noticed lard is in all of their food items "to preserve the authentic taste". As someone who doesn't eat pork I was a little disappointed to find this out after 15min. The staff was not rude, but there's also nothing to praise there. The atmosphere seems to mimic a Mexican vibe but its a little dusty. Wish I could have tried them out.
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