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El Parian Taqueria, the premier Mexican restaurant in North Highlands, CA, invites you to experience the authentic flavors of Mexico in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Located at 4834 Watt Ave, El Parian Taqueria is a must-visit destination for anyone craving delicious Mexican cuisine. Our menu features a wide variety of traditional dishes, from mouthwatering tacos and burritos to savory enchiladas and fajitas. Each dish is carefully crafted using only the freshest ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques to ensure an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch, a family dinner, or a night out with friends, El Parian Taqueria is the perfect spot. Our friendly staff, extensive menu, and cozy ambiance make us the top choice for restaurants in the area. Visit us today and discover why El Parian Taqueria is the go-to Mexican restaurant in North Highlands. We can't wait to serve you!

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El Parian Taqueria delights with authentic Mexican flavors, generous portions, and friendly service. Guests appreciate the fresh ingredients and flavorful tacos, burritos, and salsas. The casual atmosphere and quick service make it a favorite spot for both dine-in and takeout. While seating can be limited during busy hours, most visitors leave satisfied with the quality and value. It's a great choice for anyone craving delicious, traditional Mexican food.

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Google: 4.5/5

Yelp: 4.0/5

Facebook: 4.6/5

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bartellj -Google user

2 years ago

Exquisite, Mexican restaurant! The chips and salsa were like none other! I had the super quesadilla, and it was definitely super! My friend had the enchiladas and the plate was gigantic. You could barely eat it all we walked away extremely happy.

Dan -Google user

Edited a year ago

My favorite Mexican restaurant it's the best .. excellent customer service .. very nice people very clean restaurant the food very delicious. Me and my son had a great time yesterday be back soon⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Salsa Bar, Super, Carnitas, Carne Asada TacosPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

DAE -Google user

5 months ago

Well, it's Sunday May 25, 2025 (FYI, that's 05 25 2025 which is cool if you like numbers as I do). And I arrived at about 5 minutes after 5 pm (so numerically I'm just geeking out, but enough about all that). I had just dropped off some e-waste at the NARS (thank you Sacramento, for making that recycling both free and convenient on a Sunday), and I hungered. Google identified this place when I sought "tacos near me" as I left NARS. I arrived and parked. Enough parking for the attendance, but it wasn't crowded. I stood for several minutes scanning the menu, and then ordered what I almost always default to--two steak tacos, and some nachos. Let's unpack that. Now, I often end up at another well known place, that I'll just call "JaneGirls." At "JaneGirls" that order is easily consumed quickly because it's not really a lot of food there. Not so at El Parion, my dear reader-eater. The tacos. I specified crispy which was 1.50 more than "regular," which interestingly brought the price to exactly what I pay for a steak taco at "JaneGirls." Here is the El Parion approach: Take two crispy corn tortilla shells, and apparently challenge two workers in the back to see which of them can stuff the most grilled beef slices into the shells until nothing else fits inside, then hide the packed shells under lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and ground parm cheese--and .... serve. The shells were both crispy and crunchy. (I couldn't tell whether they were fried versus baked, but I have a strong policy of not asking caloric questions when I'm enjoying myself and the answer isn't going to change my conduct.). Delicious. The nachos. Well, just as I was wrapping up the tacos, the super nachos arrived. Chips, meat, cheese, pickled jalapenos, pico, sour cream (hold the beans please). I had requested grilled chicken as the meat. Now, I only have one misgiving, and that is my fault. I'm ok-ish with chicken breast but definitely don't love it, so I really should have asked if I could get grilled dark meat instead. But I still loved the nachos. But alas, my love could only last a short while, in that after three bites I was stuffed. That is not what happens at "JaneGirls." Different quantities of food altogether. So, with a full tummy I carried the nearly full plate of nachos to the front. With a knowing smile (this clearly isn't the first time eyes exceeded stomach at this establishment) the nice gentleman asked, "To go?" And I smiled and nodded profusely. He put it in a to go container and I drove home contemplating how the nachos will become the base for some breakfast dish involving a very hot nonstick skillet and incorporating scrambled eggs and spicy salsa. I'll be back. I don't care that it's more than 15 miles from home.

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5No wait

Brianna Rodriguez -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

My two favorite things to order are the super nachos and the enchiladas with red sauce. I order enchiladas at every Mexican restaurant to fairly compare, and this place is currently at the top of the leaderboard. 😁 The horchata is delicious too, I've never...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20

J -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

Definitely a place worth the stop. I visit at least twice a month. I love their food, always tastes great. Amazing tacos, great service, good prices. If you are looking for something new this is the perfect place

Dine inLunch$50–100

Anthony Trujillo -Google user

5 months ago

Really good amount of meat,tried grilled chicken. Fabulous , total 11 and some change.

Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5No waitNot sureClearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingFree parking lotYes available.Yes, available

Becca Wright -Google user

a year ago

The service is fast. Awesome customer service. The foood! I see why everyone raves about it. Folks I had a ceviche tostada -fish. Fresh, and can't express. How delicious it was! It's become my goto now. Coming from the Bay area. When I come...Read More

Atmosphere: 5Salsa Bar, Chips, Carnitas, Cheese Enchilada and Giant Chili Relleno, Taco Salad, Taco Thursday, Super Nachos with Carne, Street Tacos

Ronald -Google user

6 months ago

Great service and wonderful food. We drive from Stockton to eat at our favorite spot

Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Salsa Bar, Chips, Molcajete, Cheese Enchilada and Giant Chili Relleno, Super Wet Burrito, Carne Asada Tacos, Taco Tuesday, Super, Carnitas, Taco Salad, Taco Thursday, Taco Vegetarian, Super Nachos with Carne, Campechana, Street Tacos, Grilled ChickenNot sureNo diet when you walk in herePlenty of parkingFree parking lotYes

Aydan Bill—Serpa -Google user

6 months ago

Food was amazing! I absolutely loved these Asda Tacos. Fresh yellow corn tortillas, chefs kiss✨ best lunch spot!!

Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Salsa Bar, Chips, Carne Asada Tacos, Super Wet Burrito

Allan Volkov -Google user

a year ago

One of my go to's for lunch and the go to spot for taco Tuesday. This place has it all, indoor/ outdoor seating, quick service, large portion sizes and most importantly delicious food that never disappoints. No matter what l've tried on their menu, plate always...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4

walterthegod -Google user

3 years ago

I've been to this place multiple times for the last 7 years and the quality is always getting better and the service is top notch. there is little to no wait time and your food will get to your table by the time your done...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20

Willis Murray -Google user

2 years ago

Amazing food I was passing this joint many times because it was so busy until I went in and beautiful women everywhere working absolutely a good combo while eating great food makes u wanna stay and order more excellent concept

Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5ChipsDifficult to find parking

mandie fenrich -Google user

2 months ago

We love this place and come here regularly for tacos and burritos! We even catered my birthday party recently with their food. We ordered a tray of half steak and half chicken, rice and beans (their beans are incredible), cilantro and onion, two salsas, and...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seatingPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Brian Hatt -Google user

3 months ago

We needed to stop for dinner on a long drive home. My sister-in-law directed us to what was supposed to be a nice taco place, but surprise!, it was just some dude hawking tacos on a folding table under a shade structure in a parking...Read More

Dine in$1–10Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseIndoor dining area

Samantha Flores -Google user

6 months ago

I have yet to have something I didn't like here. I am from Texas and our Mexican food is a bit different from what you find here in NorCal. But this place is AWESOME. The food is great, fresh, and super flavorful. They load you...Read More

Atmosphere: 4

Ty Williams -Google user

2 months ago

I'm picky when it comes to Carnitas and this place has, hands down, some of the best I've tasted. I'm looking forward to exploring the rest of the menu. This place is a "must try"...

Luis Santana -Google user

2 weeks ago

Love their menudo with home made tortillas they are quick and very kind people

$20–30Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredSuitable for all group sizesNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Mattress Adam -Google user

a month ago

Great food and full of flavor $1.75 tacos 4 meats at that price and I tried all 4 and free chips and salsas

Atmosphere: 4

Kelly Guo -Google user

5 days ago

recommens stopping in on tues/thurs for discounts on carnitas or grilled chicken tacos & a few other specials!

$10–20Atmosphere: 5No wait

Feliciano Perez -Google user

5 months ago

Definitely a surprise and surpassed my expectations. The burrito 🌯 I had was bomb and the service is amazing, quick food, high quality and very reasonable prices , free chips and a salsa bar

$1–10Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise3-4 peopleNo wait

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