El Novillero Restaurant
(916) 456-4287
4216 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento,
CA
95820
38.536
-121.4747
Neighborhoods: Southeastern Sacramento, North City Farms
Last updated 6.25.09
What People Are Saying About El Novillero Restaurant
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The Scene
The setting whisks you back in time to Mexico--there's a hallway decorated with ceramic bulls' heads, a wide-open plaza-style dining room with a fountain and a romantic sweeping staircase. There's even a stagecoach on the restaurant's upper level.
The Food
This is not the place to go for heart-healthy, yuppified Tex-Mex food. People come to El Novillero to pork out on "old-fashioned" enchiladas, tacos, tamales, chile rellenos, appetizer combination plates (with nachos, quesadillas and guacamole) and superb beans and rice.
What to Order
The house specialty is carnitas, and they are the best anywhere--amazingly tender, with crispy edges and a light but flavorful seasoning.
(5/99)
User Reviews
tomy1144
April 26, 2009
after calling locksmiths and tow trucks and getting high prices, my friend referred me to pop a lock, he had used them in the past and said they did not cause damage like a lot of other companies and had real good prices. when i called, the dispatcher took all my information and gave me a 40 min wait. 10 min later the pop-a-lock technician called and gave me the exact time they planned on arriving by my car (even sooner than i expected) and even offered to call upon arrival so i wouldnt have to wait outside. NICE! the tech opened the car in seconds, without causing any damage at all. the price was CHEAP, the service was FAST and tech was very PROFESSIONAL. i recommend pop-a-lock to all my friends and family for all locksmith services
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RobertDonahue
February 03, 2009
My wife and I went here to take her parents out and it was an absolute excellent dining experience. The area isnt the best and if it werent for the recommendations we received from my wifes co-workers we probably would not have gone, but this was one of the best dining experiences we have had in years.
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SACfood
February 03, 2009
I LOVE THE STEAK TACOS, VERY GOOD ENCHILADAS. I didnt like the tamales,very plain and dry.Good food, place been around forever and gets crowded. The prices are ok, not the best. I love the steak tacos. Probably best MEXICAN FOOD ON franklin blvd.Thank you
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Curious About Curios?:
Spend some time walking around El Novillero checking out all the funky little curios—this is a fun place to visit.
Made in Mexico:
If you enjoy authentic Mexican food, put Birrieria Bugambilias on your list as well.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Outdoor Dining
