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Placentia - El Farolito restaurant
7.6

El Farolito

  • Placentia
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Mind-blowing flavor burst

At El Farolito, the chips and salsa are legendary, fresh, and amazing. The carnitas plate is tender and plentiful, while the enchiladas verdes deliver unbelievably moist chicken with a perfect spicy kick. It's a flavorful paradise with generous portions serving as the cherry on top.

  • Large Portions

    Generous portion sizes are consistently appreciated and highlighted.

Top 3 dishes at El Farolito

  1. 1

    Chips and Salsa 🏆

    The chips and salsa are often described as amazing, fresh, and tasty.

    Chips and Salsa dish
  2. 2

    Carnitas Plate

    Carnitas are well-seasoned, tender, plentiful, and favored by customers.

    Carnitas Plate dish
  3. 3

    Enchiladas Verdes

    Unbelievably moist chicken, fresh tangy green sauce, with perfect spice levels.

    Enchiladas Verdes dish

Vibe: Chaotic atmosphere make it hard

The vibe at El Farolito could be described as a bustling showdown. It’s noisy and stuffy, drowning out conversation, making it a challenge for any romantic endeavors. It's more of a loud fiesta than an intimate dinner.

  • Great Buzz

    Always bustling, full of energy; indicates a popular and successful restaurant.

  • Okay Drinks

    Mixed reviews on drinks; some good values, others found lacking strength.

  • Bad For Dates

    Loud and crowded, not suitable for a romantic or quiet date night.

Perks: Noisy but family-friendly perks

While finding parking is often a battle, the speed of service shines with friendly staff who deliver quickly. It's a kid-friendly space, accommodating families with excellent pricing but can feel cramped during peak hours.

  • Great For Kids

    Kids loved the food, excellent pricing, very family-oriented atmosphere.

  • Okay Service

    Service can vary, sometimes slow but staff are friendly and accommodating.

  • Hard To Hear

    Super loud setting, bad for large parties or hard-of-hearing.