Plaza Linda Restaurant

"The best salsa around. Very fresh and light. This little gem of a restaurant makes you feel like you are still at home eating your meal. The Puerto Vallarta was THE BEST enchilada plate I have had on the central coast, melt in your mouth delicious. I am looking forward to returning."

"Loved it! great place and the service was amazing! The food was delicious!"

"This cornerside Mexican dining is definitely upscale and spot on with creating an inviting ambiance. Located at the end of town walking distance from several hotels, it was an easy choice, especially after a local resident mentioned homemade Papusas. So we ventured a visit. Menu prices were a little steep, but the flavor impact made the blow softer. We talked with one of the owners, they are 2 brothers who appear to be successfully catering to the community and offering a specialty to all the visitors. There were regulars present at the bar, and many locals who shared stories about what they love on the menu. My wife ordered the Coyotito chicken salad which exploded with flavor pairings and included a perfectly constructed quesadilla as the crouton. I ordered the Two Papusas, which looked simple, but packed a punch, an amazing combination of flavor with the cabbage salad and tomato sauce. Let’s not forget the bar selections, they have a plethora of tequilas, which can be ordered individually, a la margarita, or in flights. We had a house margarita and a premium with Patron. They feature their homemade sweet and sour mix, but it was a miss for us, it tasted too watered down. All in all, we would return for more tastiness, I hope they continue to remain successful."

"Plaza Linda is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Carmel Valley Village, which shares its location with several wine tasting rooms in the East End Wine Row. It's the perfect spot for a great dinner after an afternoon of wine tasting. Every time we've been here the food and service have been excellent. They have a very nice selection of enchiladas, tamales, tacos, burritos, chile rellenos, pupusas, and seafood dishes. I recently tried the Puerto Vallarta, which is a platter with two crab meat and shrimp enchiladas cooked with a special blend of sauces cooked in white wine and mushrooms. A very tasty dish and probably some of the best enchiladas I've had in whole Monterey area. Most dishes come with rice and seasoned black beans, which are also nicely prepared and very tasty. Plaza Linda has a full bar, which is a nice feature when you consider that a lot of other Mexican restaurants in the area only serve wine and beer. It's great to have the option of a Margarita to drink with your dinner. They also have a beautiful outdoor seating area and a couple of tables have built-in fire pits in case you want some fresh air when it's a little nippy outside. Highly recommended."