Location: Taft
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Where to Eat in Taft: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Taft (formerly Moron, Moro, and Siding Number Two) is a city in the foothills at the extreme southwestern edge of the San Joaquin Valley, in Kern County, California. Taft is located 32 miles (51 km) west-southwest of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 955 feet (291 m). The population was 9,327 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.1 square miles (39.1 km).
Things to do in Taft
1. Asian Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Trips4family - Taft, California
Stop by for delicious Thai food with the perfect spice level....mild to volcano. Pizza is good too. Veggie Rolls are the bomb!
2. La Salsa Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By wayne B - Taft, California
We live here in taft and eat here a couple times a month. Their food and service is always great. They have the best salsa in Taft and maybe Bakersfield . I had the chicken fajita salad and it was very big and very good. I would recommend this place to eat anytime.
3. OT Cookhouse and Saloon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Lenore F - Phoenix, Arizona
We visited for dinner on Friday night. We were seated right away. The steaks were cooked exactly as we requested and my medium rare porterhouse was very tender. Real bacon on the baked potatoes (that I'm sure never saw the inside of a microwave) and the salad dressing was homemade. The service was a tad slow and the décor is very, very dated but we would definitely go back.
4. Roots Eatry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Roger S - Northfield, New Hampshire
Had dinner there mid week and enjoyed some excellent BBQ. We split a 2 meat basket and had left overs to take home. The meat was well smoked and the sauce was complimentary. The sides were generous and included a corn chili muffin, a cup of chili beans (really way beyond that) and your choice of a third item (cole slaw, fries, sweet potato fries, etc). The menu also features burgers and sandwiches. There was bottled bear and draft beer on tap. This is a small place with about 6 tables inside and two outside on the sidewalk. I know Taft is a bit off the beaten track but if I was driving up I5 and wanted some BBQ the Roots Eatry is worth the detour.
5. Jo's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By ChetTraveler - Eureka, California
My wife and I at recommendations of friends ate our breakfasts at Jo's Restaurant. They are open for breakfast and lunch. The typical American style breakfast was large, delicious, and filling. I remember eating here 50 years ago when I was living in Taft.
6. Original Hacienda Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Nanski - Taft, California
This is the restaurant we visit the most, here in our hometown of Taft. They have a good selection of items to choose from, and not only Mexican food. I usually get a seafood dish, while my husband gets something different every time, as long as mashed potatoes comes with it. There is usually not too many people there, so you can get waited on quickly. The building could use some updating but even if it doesn't, the food is still good.
7. Mi Casita Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Terry M - Campbell, California
We were staying in Maricopa where the restaurant choices are very limited. Since Taft is only about seven minutes away from Maricopa, we decided to go there to Mi Casita. The staff was very friendly and our margaritas were delicious as were our meals. We both had the Enchilada Suizas. Usually we share a plate when we go out, but this time we each got our own. Good thing, too, since we ate practically everything on our plates! We had one enchilada each which was plenty. I recommend Mi Casita for the food, the drinks, and the service.
8. Tacos y Mariscos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By David R - Moscow, Idaho
The best of Mexican cafeteria-style food. A gargantuan salsa bar- everything fresh. Carnitas, lengua, mariscos... all the good stuff home cooked slow out of an open kitchen. Not the place to go if you want tablecloths or if you dislike Mariachi music in the background... but this is the real deal. The staff are generous, and the clientele down to earth.
9. Domino's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Nanski - Taft, California
Dominos makes the best pizza in Taft, and they deliver quickly too. I order from their website when I order my pizza for delivery.
10. Jacob's 24 Hour Burgers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By slc1jmh - Bountiful, Utah
My co-worker brought me back a cheese burger from this place...wow. If you are looking for a greesy burger with an amazing taste...go no further. The staff are friend and fast.
