El Papagayo - Carmichael

If you're searching for a superb dining experience in Carmichael, California, El Papagayo is the place to go. This restaurant offers a unique and delicious menu that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning taste buds. One of the highlights of dining here is their exceptional manager, Kevin, who goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest has a memorable and enjoyable time. His attention to detail and warm demeanor make dining at El Papagayo a true delight. When it comes to the food, I highly recommend trying the soup and salad options. Both dishes were incredibly tasty and expertly prepared. The soup had a rich and savory flavor, while the salad was fresh and crisp with a variety of delicious toppings. Overall, I cannot recommend El Papagayo highly enough. With its outstanding manager, friendly staff, and delectable menu choices, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone seeking a fantastic dining experience in Carmichael.

When you arrive and enter the restaurant, you are greeted by stunning tile work and mouthwatering smells. I was pleasantly surprised to find out they offer a full vegan menu as well as a happy hour. The margaritas were fantastic - you don't want to miss out on them. I particularly enjoyed the mole, albondigas, and tostadas. The staff was friendly and attentive.

First time here! The restaurant is pretty inside and the staff are very friendly. The mango salsa is incredible. My bf ordered the chicken tostada, which was a generous serving. The tostada shell was light and flaky and he loved it. I ordered the sopes with carnitas. The carnitas were tender and juicy. The sopes had a sauce that had a little kick to it, which I liked. Definitely not your ordinary Mexican food (and I'm Mexican, so I know what I'm talking about). Had a frozen magonada that was delicious. Can't wait to try the mole!

I went to a vegan tamale-making class and they shared their delicious secrets on making amazing tamales. They have a vegan menu in the restaurant. This is such a huge plus to go to a nice place, with great customer service and eat great food.

Their vegan food was great, however one of our dishes was much better than the other. We ordered their vegan taquitos (amazing! and their vegan burrito (subpar . We suspect they might be under new ownership as some things tasted different compared to before COVID. Their margaritas were delicious as well! We definitely will be returning here and trying out their other dishes and hoping for the best!