Visited May 29 2026. See my receipt as always.

This place is in Princeton California. I have driven by this several times using the back roads from Colusa to Chico. The reason I didn’t notice it was a small restaurant is because there is no signage other than by their takeout window!

I am glad I stopped in with boyfriend and puppy in tow. Although the service was super slow it was worth it.

We shared the carne asada burrito that had plenty of meat and rice and beans in it. The flavors were really good and no chewey or fatty meat inside.

They do have inside seating but not pet friendly ( no outside seating). We took it to go and got back on the road.

The burgers and milkshakes looked amazing ! The locals told me to call in the order ahead of time to eliminate long waits.

Food was authentic and I will be back next time I drive through this area!

Btw..they have beer and sodas as well. Lady that waited on me was nice and apologized for the wait.

If you are looking for an authentic, no-frills spot that lets the food do all the talking, El Cazador is it. I stopped in recently and was reminded why these local gems are unbeatable.

I joined some friends for lunch and after deep diving the menu, I ordered the Al Pastor Super Burrito and added a fresh jalapeño. It was the game changer that turned a great burrito into the perfect meal, because I LOVE spicy.

Everything stood out on this meal:

The Balance: It’s rare to find a burrito where the meat, veggies, rice, and sauce are in such perfect proportion. Every bite was consistent.

The Al Pastor: The seasoning on the pork was spot on, and the added heat from the jalapeño provided that perfect kick to cut through the richness. This was not marinated in store bought adobo.

The Tortilla: Often overlooked, but the consistency here was perfect, strong enough to hold everything together without being gummy or overly thick.

The interior has that classic, rustic wood-paneled vibe that makes you feel like you’re in a true community staple. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch at the counter or sitting in one of the booths, the atmosphere is exactly what you want from a neighborhood spot.

The owner was there crafting the perfection. He is happy to adjust to your taste.

This is high-quality, honest food. I’ll definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu.
A Marc Tip: Definitely add that jalapeño to your burrito it adds a fresh heat that elevates the whole experience.

Excellent food for when passing by.

Nice little restaurant for a quick bite to eat even has an order to go window walk up.

Customer service was great and very friendly would definitely recommend to anyone as they seem to put special care into the quality of their food!