3700 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA9am–9pm daily · Fri + Sat until 11pm
(661) 489-3202
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El Puesto · Bakersfield

Mexican food inspired by Michoacán.

Family-owned and locally rooted, serving Bakersfield since 2022.

In motion

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A canopy of marigolds
Colorful mural and dining room
The California Avenue entrance
A look inside the dining room
Tables ready for guests
Fresh flowers at the cantina
An afternoon in the dining room
Orange blooms up close
Plants and warm details
A walk through the dining room
Guests sharing a meal
The mural in vivid color
Guests gathered around the table
Colorful mural artwork inside El Puesto.
Colorful mural
Green enchiladas topped with crema and sliced radish.
Green enchiladas
Pink cocktail in a stemmed glass with a flower garnish.
Rosy cantina pour
Outdoor dining area beneath a colorful mural at night.
Mural-lit patio
Melted cheese stretching from a hot skillet.
The cheese pull
Bright orange drink with citrus garnish in a patterned glass.
A citrus pour
Golden drink with citrus garnish and a chile-spiced rim.
Chile-rimmed glass
Shrimp and sliced vegetables served on crisp tostadas.
Tostadas with shrimp
Sliced grilled meat served with rice and colorful toppings.
A generous plate
Outdoor dining area at night surrounded by greenery and lights.
Garden-side dining
Dining tables beneath a brightly colored mural at El Puesto.
Gather beneath the mural
Tacos with fresh toppings on a colorful plate.
Tacos with fresh toppings
Warmly lit dining room with colorful floral ceiling decor
Inside the dining room
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