Next time you find yourself craving tasty, authentic tacos, consider heading over to Tacos El Patron. This Pleasant Hill eatery has a following of loyal customers who swear its tacos are the best in the city. 

The kitchen’s signature taco is filled with shrimp, cheese, and pico de gallo, which reviewers say is a must-try combination if it’s your first visit to the restaurant. Other popular tacos are pretty traditional and range from carnitas, to pastor, to asada. If you visit with a group, consider ordering a few of each to mix and match. The dining room is casual, with a handful of tables scattered around the room and brightly colored curtains hanging in the windows. Place your order at the counter, choose your drink from the refrigerated case, and sit down at any table you like to enjoy your meal. Once you’re seated the staff will also bring you a complimentary bowl of house-made chips and salsa to nosh on while you wait for your meal.