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Best Food and Drink of El Dorado County and the Foothills

Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant

6840 Green Leaf Dr. Placerville  |  530-622-2303  |  www.casaramos.net

HUNGRY? Welcome to Casa Ramos, enjoy the RAMOS family recipes. Ranging from authentic classics like carne asada, chicken mole, and Borrego (lamb shank) to Mexican-American favorites like nachos, chimichangas and oversized burritos! Whichever dish chosen, you will leave satisfied!


Bricks Eats & Drinks

482 Main Street, Placerville  |  530-344-7757  |  www.bricksonmainstreet.com

Great Food and Drink meet at Bricks!   Gourmet crafted burgers, satisfying salads and hearty dishes will be sure to delight all appetites!  Bring friends and family to dine in our uniquely casual atmosphere, or relax at the bar with a cocktail and a savory appetizer!


The Independent Restaurant and Bar

629 Main Street, Placerville  |  530-344-7645  |  independentplacerville.com

The Independent presents an outstanding American fusion menu and a top-tier full bar. The scratch kitchen uses only the freshest, finest ingredients creating exceptional grill and seafood entrées. The bar prides itself on artisanal cocktails, fresh-squeezed juices and house-made mixers. Beautiful outdoor patio!


Cascada Restaurant & Cantina

384 Main Street, Placerville  |  530-344-7757  |  cascadainplacerville.com

Cascada is your Main Street Placerville destination for the finest Mexican Cuisine and Best Cocktails.  Stop by and take in the Bell Tower views while enjoying an authentic south of the border delight and a handcrafted cocktail! See why we are consistently voted a favorite by Style readers.


Heyday Café

325 Main Street, Placerville  |  530-626-9700  |  heydaycafe.com

Celebrating their 12th year in business, Heyday Café has been voted Best Overall Restaurant,  Best Salad Place, Best Casual Restaurant and Best Wine Bar! Heyday Café presents fresh California cuisine with international influences. Lunch 7 days and dinner 6 nights a week. Pouring over 40 wines! Reservations are encouraged.


The All New Tortilla Flats Cantina

564 Main Street, Placerville  |  530-295-9408  |  tortillaflatscantina.com

New owners have re-opened the former Tortilla Flats Mexican Restaurant in downtown Placerville adding a lively Mexican “Cantina” with a craft cocktail program and an exciting new menu featuring responsibly sourced ingredients. 

Originally opened in 1976, the now 40 year old staple on Placerville’s historic Main Street is still serving up traditional Mexican dishes with all new recipes, now rich with sustainably harvested seafood, free range pork and chicken and local eggs. The cocktail program has a focus on classic cocktails each with a Mexican twist. Tortilla Flats Cantina is open daily for lunch and dinner.


Thai Unique

1160 Broadway, Placerville  |  530-621-9559  |  thaiunique.net

Thai Unique offers El Dorado County Foothills’ Best Thai Cuisine as voted by Style readers every year! Come enjoy lunch or dinner or even a take home meal to savor. Indulge your senses in the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables perfectly prepared with exotic spices.