Great Mexican food is definitely not scarce around Southern California. It seems like every town, no matter how small or large, has at least a handful of restaurants that consistently serve great Mexican cuisine! You can even find great Mexican food in Solvang, a small town that’s most known as the “The Danish Capital of America.” Nestled within the small town, there is one hidden gem that you’ll want to be sure to check out when you’re craving all your favorites from south of the border. A hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant in Southern California, Don Nachos Cafe is a tiny hidden restaurant that you’ll be glad you sought out when craving Mexican food in Solvang.

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Our travel experts and Not Your Average Bucket List podcast hosts, Sara and Marisa, discuss more about what to expect from Solvang, California, and the delicious Don Nachos Cafe. They even hear from the Don Nachos Cafe owner himself, Jose Alvarez! Click below to learn all about Solvang and this classically delicious Mexican restaurant.

A family-owned restaurant in the heart of Solvang, Don Nacho's Cafe is a true hidden gem. Serving up some of the tastiest Mexican food in Solvang (nay, Southern California), it's well worth making the effort to seek out!
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One of the best Mexican restaurants in Southern California, you'll find Don Nacho's right along Alisal Road in Jensen's Copenhagen Square. It may be small, but don't be fooled - this little restaurant is definitely mighty. They are dedicated to using the freshest ingredients available in order to serve all of your favorite Mexican dishes.
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The menu at Don Nacho's is simple but consists of all the classic Mexican dishes you're used to. You'll have a choice between a variety of tacos, tortas, burritos, and platters with delicious items like enchiladas, fajitas, and carne asada.
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The tacos are a customer favorite and come with carne asada, chicken, carnitas, al pastor, or buche. At $2.50 per taco, they are also affordable!
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For something that's as filling as it is tasty, you can't go wrong with a burrito. Stuffed with beans, mayo, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and your choice of protein, it's the perfect thing to fill you up after a day of exploring "The Danish Capital of America."
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Tucked away from view, Don Nacho's is about as unassuming as it gets. Give it a chance, though, and you're bound to be impressed!
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Ready to pay a visit to Don Nachos Café? Of course you are (and we do not blame you)! Before visiting, make sure to check out the Don Nacho’s Cafe website or the Don Nacho’s Café Facebook page, where you will find additional details about the restaurant’s menu, operating hours, specials, and more.

So, is Don Nachos Café the best place to fill up on Mexican food in Solvang? Have you visited this hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant before? If so, what did you order and how was it? What’s your favorite little-known dining spot in Southern California? Know of any other great Mexican restaurants in Southern California? Whatever you have to say, we want to hear it, so share your thoughts with us!

You will find much more than great Mexican food in Solvang, though. A locale that is more than worthy of a visit, the small town is brimming with charm as well as plenty to see and do. In fact, it is one of the best places for a day trip in Southern California.

To learn even more about the town of Solvang and Don Nachos, you can also watch our Not Your Average Bucket List podcast episode on YouTube!

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Don Nacho’s Café, 446 Alisal Rd suite # 5, Solvang, CA 93463, USA