El Epazote Mexican Restaurant

Had my first dine in experience since forever here and it was a good one! Tables and dining area were very clean. I got the wet burrito,chilli verde with a Mexican coke and got through 3/4 of the burrito before I was full. If I'm in the area again I'll return.

Freshly made in house. They have the absolute best food and good prices. Super friendly. I'd eat here every day if I could.

First time trying the food. Over all the experience and food is a 5 but the food varied for us: huevos rancheros 3*- it had a tomato sauce that I didn't like Black beans 5*- we don't normally like black bans but these were yummy! Rice 3*- needed more Flavor Tacos de asada 4* Al pastor 4* Menudo 5* (so far the best menudo in Hollister for us). The man who took the order was super nice. Oh they only accept cash. We will be back!

We were very pleasantly surprised by this place. It's hidden behind traincars in a quiet industrial area of Hollister. We went there around 7:00 PM on a Sunday and we were the only people there. Food was amazing. We got Enchiladas and this shrimp in spicy sauce dish. Be warned: when they say spicy, they are not kidding around - the shrimp was right at the edge of our tolerance level. Highly recommended.

This Mexican food gem is tucked away by the train tracks in an industrial area across from the fire station. The warm and home made chips and salsa were a great start. The food was fantastic, served hot, and with friendly service. I tried the green enchiladas with rice and beans and the flavor was just right. Just a bit on the spicy side. Not complaining just warning the weak mouths out there. The wife had the garnachas, a tortilla topped with loads of yummy food in your choice of green or red sauce. She said the red is not as spicy as the green. The owner told us that he's been in business for over ten years. The quality and wonderful taste confirms it. This was our second visit and sure to return for more. Update: Third visit. Tried the super burrito with carne asada topped with red sauce and cheese. OMG, it's huge. I added a photo. Great flavor as usual. The usual beans are black and the rice is usually mushy. I like it that way although it deviates from the standard beans at other Mexican places. Update: Fourth visit had the bistec rojo. Thin cut pieces of steak with slightly spicy red sauce and potatoes served with rice and beans. Very delicious!

Excellent and tasty food, it was like having homemade food. This place is CASH ONLY however, which is probably turning away many other potential customers unfortunately

Patrick K

Great food and service too! Definitely a missing gem!!!

Victoria Chavarria

One of the absolute best Mexican food in the area

Rebekuh Ortega

We arrived as a group of 11. 3 families total, all from different areas, none local to Hollister. The owner greeted us immediately, arranged the tables to fit our party, and started service right-away with chips and delicious homemade salsa. The restaurant style is very humble and rustic, resembling many old homes/restaurants in Mexico, but don't be deterred. The owner is warm and inviting, happy to discuss his plants and the business they have had for 18 years! The food took longer than expected, but the owner made up for it by continuing to provide drinks and chips. But when the food arrived... just WOW! Our party had menudo, enchiladas de mole, chilquiles rojos, bistec rancho, a burrito, and tacos. Every single person loved the meal. Not one SINGLE complaint. This is the quality Mexican food you always hope for but rarely find. Recommend this restaurant 1,000 times over.

Rohan

Excellent and tasty food, it was like having homemade food. This place is CASH ONLY however, which is probably turning away many other potential customers unfortunately

Debbie

Freshly made in house. They have the absolute best food and good prices. Super friendly. I'd eat here every day if I could.

Mike M

Dropped in for dinner....it was great!! They only accept cash....small inconvenience...it's a one man show...the owner...Antonio....was the server and went out of his way to get us what ever we needed. He actually made 3 different salsas for us till we found one we like. I ordered a chili relleno...it was perfect...just like my mom would make me. The black refried beans were also very delicious...and I never used to like them. The wife had cheese enchiladas...very tasty. And best of all?.....iced mugs for the beer!!! Antonio was very gracious. We talked for awhile. We will definitely come again!

Jessica Macias

First time trying the food. Over all the experience and food is a 5 but the food varied for us: huevos rancheros 3*- it had a tomato sauce that I didn't like Black beans 5*- we don't normally like black bans but these were yummy! Rice 3*- needed more Flavor Tacos de asada 4* Al pastor 4* Menudo 5* (so far the best menudo in Hollister for us). The man who took the order was super nice. Oh they only accept cash. We will be back!

Rebecca Clare

This is a hidden gem. Go there and relax. My girlfriend from Texas ate there with her friend and loved it! The gentleman remembered them and what they drove. The food was delicious and generous. He took our order and then went into the kitchen and prepared our meal. It was enough food for 2 meal! Excellent!

Kenneth Corda

Had my first dine in experience since forever here and it was a good one! Tables and dining area were very clean. I got the wet burrito,chilli verde with a Mexican coke and got through 3/4 of the burrito before I was full. If I'm in the area again I'll return.

Xavier Funes

Am from the Bay area and I have try a lot of diferent food and diferent places but this one is 10🌟 so food taste food I will definitely recommend this restaurant

Gordon Byrnes

We were very pleasantly surprised by this place. It's hidden behind traincars in a quiet industrial area of Hollister. We went there around 7:00 PM on a Sunday and we were the only people there. Food was amazing. We got Enchiladas and this shrimp in spicy sauce dish. Be warned: when they say spicy, they are not kidding around - the shrimp was right at the edge of our tolerance level. Highly recommended.

Jesus Loves Us

This Mexican food gem is tucked away by the train tracks in an industrial area across from the fire station. The warm and home made chips and salsa were a great start. The food was fantastic, served hot, and with friendly service. I tried the green enchiladas with rice and beans and the flavor was just right. Just a bit on the spicy side. Not complaining just warning the weak mouths out there. The wife had the garnachas, a tortilla topped with loads of yummy food in your choice of green or red sauce. She said the red is not as spicy as the green. The owner told us that he's been in business for over ten years. The quality and wonderful taste confirms it. This was our second visit and sure to return for more. Update: Third visit. Tried the super burrito with carne asada topped with red sauce and cheese. OMG, it's huge. I added a photo. Great flavor as usual. The usual beans are black and the rice is usually mushy. I like it that way although it deviates from the standard beans at other Mexican places. Update: Fourth visit had the bistec rojo. Thin cut pieces of steak with slightly spicy red sauce and potatoes served with rice and beans. Very delicious!

The proprietor tried very hard, and was very attentive. The food was fresh and hot and presented nicely, but was very spicy for us, with more heat than flavor. As much as we like to support small businesses, I don't think we will be back. 😬

Thomas Sortino

The proprietor tried very hard, and was very attentive. The food was fresh and hot and presented nicely, but was very spicy for us, with more heat than flavor. As much as we like to support small businesses, I don't think we will be back. 😬

The man who works here is so sweet & the food always looks amazing, haven't tried it yet but, I'm sure it's great

Service was lacking, but food was great! I've never before said "these refried beans are amazing". Now I have.

Chanessa Hurst

The man who works here is so sweet & the food always looks amazing, haven't tried it yet but, I'm sure it's great

Justin Lance

Service was lacking, but food was great! I've never before said "these refried beans are amazing". Now I have.

Went there for lunch. The website said it was open, the sign in the window was lit up open, but the door were locked. There was an employee inside so we knocked to ask if we could go in. He had a very aggressive demeanor and told us they were closed. We told him that the sign said "open", then he yelled at us saying "we are closed and I'm not going to open because I'll do whatever I want!", then slammed the door in our faces. Needless to say, We are NEVER going there again. I would advise anyone not to go there.

I will never go back to this restaurant the food taste nasty and the service is horrible the guys that was there was aggressive and got mad when I told him my menudo tasted like can menudo and the meat had a horrible smell, I don’t recommend anyone going there,I wish I could give it a 0 stars

Gentlemen who work there open the door right as we got there and right away asked if we had cash . Then asked if we were eating there or to go and didn’t want us coming in if we were ordering to go . Definitely not how to greet or treat your customers sir and definitely will not be going back ever !

Emelina Gomez

I will never go back to this restaurant the food taste nasty and the service is horrible the guys that was there was aggressive and got mad when I told him my menudo tasted like can menudo and the meat had a horrible smell, I don’t recommend anyone going there,I wish I could give it a 0 stars

Oliver Ceballos

Went there for lunch. The website said it was open, the sign in the window was lit up open, but the door were locked. There was an employee inside so we knocked to ask if we could go in. He had a very aggressive demeanor and told us they were closed. We told him that the sign said "open", then he yelled at us saying "we are closed and I'm not going to open because I'll do whatever I want!", then slammed the door in our faces. Needless to say, We are NEVER going there again. I would advise anyone not to go there.

Angela Martinez

Gentlemen who work there open the door right as we got there and right away asked if we had cash . Then asked if we were eating there or to go and didn’t want us coming in if we were ordering to go . Definitely not how to greet or treat your customers sir and definitely will not be going back ever !