El Puesto Cocina y Cantina

This is by far the best Mexican restaurant I've tried and I'm Mexican! Everything has amazing flavor and tastes homemade! The service is amazing and the atmosphere is outstanding! We tried 4 different plates and everything was a 10/10. The place is also super clean and it just makes you feel so comfortable! Perfect place for a special occasion or any occasion! Im so glad I found it and got to try it! Recommend 100%

One of Bakersfield's top shelf restaurants that serves Mexican cuisine.Friendly and welcoming staff and a beautiful setting. Great menu with surf and turf and vegan options. Every plate is a piece of art, well crafted and presented. Food taste delicious. You can also sit at the bar that has a great drink menu. Definitely a date night type of place.

Wow wow wowEverything about this place is absolutely awesome, from the music to the decor, the service and food is absolutely amazing, I came here for lunch and am extremely super happy. My server is Jackie , she is awesomeWhat a great experience

Passing through town and decided to stop here for dinner. Instead of chips and salsa, they give you Durós with hot sauce drizzeled over them and we liked them better as a starter since they are a bit lighter while still being super delicious. We shared an order of Quesabirria tacos and an order of Potatoe Tacos. Both were excellent, very filling and highly recommended. Angel, our waiter was really nice and attentive to our needs even with a packed house. If we are ever back this way we will definitely stop here again.

I ordered the chicharrones con salsa and my wife ordered the fajitas. So flavorful and delicious. We also ordered the frijole and al pastor appetizer, and it was delicious. Great service, great esthetic, and awesome margaritas. We will be back soon!

If you have been searching for AUTHENTIC Mexican food, your search is over!!! This is not you average watered down Mexican style restaurant. HECK NO!!! This place is like a little piece of Mexico in Bakersfield. The ambiance and decor are top notch, the staff is friendly and accommodating and the food is beyond phenomenal!!! You don't have to take my word for it, as a matter of fact i would hope that you would like to find out for yourself and visit the restaurant. AND if you need someone to accompany you; feel free to invite me. It would be my pleasure to visit and eat there again. ***UPDATE*** Visited for breakfast for the first time today (1-18-24) I didn't think this place could get any better! I was wrong!! The breakfast is awesome! Great big portions and full of flavor and great choices! Not only a great place for lunch or dinner, also a perfect spot to stop for breakfast!

Walked in without a reservation for a party of 3, 1 child, and a baby. They sat us immediately and brought some chips with salsa on it, not the traditional kind but very delicious. I ordered café de olla, it was the most delicious coffee I have ever tasted. We ordered Chilaquiles; Chorizo and egg plate with crispy chicharones; and a mixed Carne plate. The refried beans were as a hit with a hint of heat to them. Ordered a quesadilla for the child and ate it without complaints. The ambiance was straight out of contemporary Mexico. Dining rooms are beautiful inside and outside. Extremely clean as well. Everything was perfect for my 1st dining experience at this place. Will be revisiting.

There was a full house when I arrived. A DJ was playing music. We were served churros with Tabasco drizzled over them as we poured over the menu. I ordered Tonga tacos. Two semi crispy homemade tortillas with a touch of melted cheese and shredded chicken and onion that was stewed with garlic tomatoes and spices. It was served with beans, rice and a side of tomatillo sauce. The tacos were slightly fried. they were not spicy at all but were full of flavor. The beans and rice were perfect.