Lalo's Restaurant

Lalos! My friend recommended lalo's years ago but I haven't had a chance to come until recently. My boyfriend and I were craving Mexican food and we wanted to try out different places. The Mexican food scene here isn't great, so we usually go to Stockton for our cravings. Upon arrival, it's right next to an unassuming gas station and the area is a little rough. Don't be fooled though, great food is right through the door! Hands down, one of the best horchatas I have ever had. Good horchata is hard to come by, it's usually too grainy or watery or not creamy enough. Lalo's horchata is fan-freaking-tasting. It was so creamy and perfectly sweet. I could drink a liter of it. Also the price ?! Amazing. I would come here just for my horchata fix. Their al pasta quesadilla is delicious, the meat is seasoned perfectly with bits of pineapple. It goes so well with the cheese and grilled flour tortilla. I have also had their deep fried corn quesadilla but not nearly as good as their grilled flour quesadillas. Make sure to ask for their delicious salsa to go along with your food! Shoutout to their complimentary chips and beans. I dream of those refried beans, it's so flipping good. I can't wait to come back!

The service here is amazing , so friendly and attentive. The seating is spacious & comfortable. The food is delicious, I had a asada sope . My mom had the quesadilla and they both were outstanding. I love how they serve you beans, salsa and chips. The prices are very reasonable. Stop by and check them out.

Amazing food and the ladies working were so nice. We found our new favorite place. I am going to let everyone know how bomb it is.

Best Mexican food for breakfast in the area. I always get it go so I can't speak to the service.

Their food is very authentic, the fried quesadilla is bomb! My family loved their plates, my father in law loved the fact the meat was tender and not greasy, even the caldo (soup) was not greasy which surprised him, he really loved it. Their agua frescas are so delicious and the melon one definitely gives me flashbacks to my childhood, they make it perfect!! The service was really good, every time we go in they are super busy but they are pretty fast and they make sure to check up on you. It also has a homey feel to it, almost feels like you're at your grandmothers house for breakfast! This place is a must try!

Best place to go to when craving for Mexican!! I crave this place once a week LITERALLY. I always order a Molcajete & Carnitas plate. It's always the same quality and it never changes every time I order here.

Come on, you guys! Like really? I mean, I haven't even tried any of my other food, but literal first bite and it's thins (partial pineapple when there's already not that much on my torta)? Left a bad taste in my mouth!

Food was average Mexican. Ordered the popular barbacoa and it was dry and plain. Definitely needed the dipping sauces it came with. You have to order tortilla too separately also. It was served on tin foil. And another tin foil came with onions and pickles. Kinda old. I mean they could have used the paper plates that we got to eat with? Not sure why this dish is so popular. Also got a wet burrito with carnitas. That was better but it had burnt crispy rice instead of white. Not sure if that was normal. Also tasted very grainy. But the seasoning and red sauce was good. Also got a deep fried chicken quesadilla. It was nicely flavored and crunchy with a loaded topping of lettuce. The service was horrible. Unfriendly middle age women that didn't seem to care to serve us. Brought our food out randomly so we ate one dish at a time. It was not busy. When i went to pay the old woman didn't speak English or knew our order and didn't have our order slip so i had to explain what we got. A second woman came to help but still couldn't figure it out. Our waitress finally came over and got the my ordered sorted and took my card to pay. When I got the receipt I realized I didn't have to sign or fill in for tip so I asked, "How do I tip?" Waitress said, "cash". I said i don't have cash, that's why I paid with a card. She got annoyed, threw her hands in the air and rolled her eyes. I just waked away. I did find two dollars in my wallet and left it even though even she was rude. Overall, food was fine. Not sure why the reviews are so high for this place. Must be an off day. Oh well. I won't be back.

Decent spot for the price but definitely nowhere near the best around. Good setting and a nice staff. I only had the tacos and they were packed full of meat compared to most place around here but the flavor wasn't favorite. Still a good place to come and have lunch or dinner but I would recommend a combination plate if you're dinning in.

Lalo's, a hidden gem, surprises with its outstanding Mexican cuisine. The unassuming exterior belies the exceptional dining experience within. Welcomed promptly upon arrival, we were given the freedom to choose our seats. The service was swift, with our orders promptly taken. I opted for the chile relleno, which surpassed all expectations - not overly fried, and the accompanying sauce was impeccable. The pastor and buche tacos were generously filled and deliciously juicy. My husband enjoyed a sizable wet burrito, and the portion sizes were impressively generous. The horchata struck the perfect balance - not overly sweet, yet delightfully flavorful. Remarkably, all this culinary excellence comes at an affordable price.