El Lugarcito Restaurant

I love coming to El Lugarcito. Whenever I’m passing through King City it’s a must stop. I LOVE how it’s a family run business. I saw a review about a baby in the restaurant, yes he’s the next generation. I remember fondly growing up local restaurants playing with the owner’s kids. The food, INCREDIBLE. My favorite are the carne asada plate, Diablo shrimp, and garlic shrimp. And it is FAST. Like wow is it fast. Great service, love the food, it feels like family.

If I could leave a 10 star I would. Don’t listen to the outliers on this review section. This “little” place’s (lugarcito) food is unmatched. Some of the most amazing flavors combined together to make magic happen in your taste buds. Flexible menus that are simple and ready to go - this is a must try.

We stopped here last minute and it was super cute! With quick service. I love the salsa & chips.

Loved the carnitas tender and fulll of flavor this is a go too if your looking for a nice time with your family. I went with my bros and loved the food I'll try something new next time but for now thanks for the food 🙃

Very friendly, inviting family owned restaurant. Delicious food, one of our favorite spots to ride our bikes to from Coalinga

Service was fast and the food was great as always - had the chili verde and carne asada soft tacos

Honestly, this place impressed me. The food came out - when i say fast - I mean fast. Within 15 minutes our food had arrived to our table, the food is also made to order, hot, and super delicious. They give a generous portion for a really good price. They attended me fast and kindly. The restuarnt is quite spacious with a comfortable atmosphere.

The food is great! Service is just as good. We are family of seven and everyone was happy with their order. Atmosphere is very much a family restaurant. Highly recommend!

This place is a great place for lunch. Fast, courteous, and bilingual. I usually get a burrito. They make it extra spicy for me which is very much so appreciated. They are quick and friendly. In and out with a lunch order for 5 in less than 15 min. That's with placing the order over the counter and not over the phone.

Awesome tasty clean food. Great salsa and chips to go with your meal. Nice homelike atmosphere and outstanding fast customer service. Your drinks and food are delivered quickly and correctly, I am impressed and 100% satisfied

Their carne asada plate is my absolute favorite. It comes with carne asada that has fresh slices of jalapeños and onion cooked in it, a salad, beans, rice, and fries. Its definitely my go to. They also have the beat salsa. It's spicy just like salsa should be.

Great carne asada! Burritos or plates. I personally Loved the salsa flavorings - don't know exactly what the salsa spices were but my palate loved them!

great food!! highly recommended 👌 👍 👏 💯 🙌 😊

Best Mexi in a town full of Mexi restaurants! About 30 years ago when I first moved to San Luis Obispo from the bay area, my wife and I decided to find the best Mexican food in King City (It's a perfect stopping point between SLO and SF--plus you don't want to speed thru King City--it is ticket heaven).

We tried them all, and hands down this little place on Broadway was the best. When we first started going there it was about half as big (the patio was parking lot!) and the owner and I had a whole lot less grey hair.

The Chile Verde might be the best I've ever had, their Carnitas is top 10, and their Shrimp Dinners are awesome if you are looking for a little more food.

Do yourself a favor--don't settle for fast food--drive into town and have a little local flavor.

First time here. I got camarones a la diabla. The best I've had in a long time, beans were homemade tortillas were not but not a problem.Good customer service and will go back.

Great Mexican food restaurant! The prices are reasonable. Servings are very healthy. The atmosphere in the restaurant is nice and comfortable. Owner/cook makes excellent well prepared food.

One of my favorite places in King City. Can't go wrong with the Asada Burrito Combo Plate

When coming through King City there is only fast food and gas at the freeway, and a Denny's if you call that eating (?) well for me I take a drive up Broadway (only a mile or two) and find a gaggle of Mexican restaurants, taco stands and I think a chinese food shack too. I always giggle as I pass the 98 cent store, undercutting the 99 cent stores who undercut the dollar stores - oh my competition!
but back to Lugarcito - It was first recommended to me by a long time resident, and as far as King City this is the place. The service is nice, it you speak Spanish it helps, and the chili verde is smooth and goes down easy. The sauce has enough bite for me and I / We will stop again in when the travel through King City and the timing is right!

Amazing carnitas tacos, and good service!!

First time coming to this restaurant and food was pretty good. I recommend coming to this place if your looking for a good place to eat with family and friends.