Sinaloa-style Mexican seafood and an item from their secret menu—The

Los Betos!

Los Betos may be new on the food scene in Northern California, but Humberto Sanchez has a long history in the food industry. By the time he was 12, Humberto was working alongside his father in the shrimp farms of Sinaloa, Mexico. It was there he learned the traditional style of Sinaloan cooking that has made their seafood recipes so popular around the world. Within a few years, he was ready to spread his wings and decided to bring the refreshing taste of Sinaloan seafood to our neck of the woods.

After moving to the area and working in both the local agriculture and restaurant industries for a few years, Humberto’s family encouraged him to go into business for himself. On November 6th, 2021 he opened the doors to Los Betos with the help of his wife, Hilda, and son, Angel. Together, they are offering some of the most flavorful Mexican-style seafood in the area.

Humberto’s Marisquera sauces are truly a work of art unto themselves. He imports the chiles directly from Sinaloa, and I can’t quite put my finger on what makes them so unique. Their menu includes delicious ceviche and cooked options like the Seafood Tower with cooked shrimp, cooked octopus, shrimp cured in lime juice, shrimp ceviche, fish ceviche, red onions, cucumber and your choice of marisquera, chiltepin, or mild sauce. If you’re looking for something a bit lighter, I recommend the Shrimp Ceviche Tostada. Another fan favorite is the Botana Sinaloense consisting of cooked octopus, cooked shrimp, shrimp in lime juice, red onions, cucumber, avocado, and your choice of sauces.

While the mariscos may be the spotlight of this food truck, they are offering traditional style taco truck offerings as well, and the barbacoa is not to be missed out on. One item that is not on the menu, and you will have to ask for, is The Governor—two yellow corn tortillas with melted cheese, grilled shrimp, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in one amazing taco with a side of chipotle sauce. It’s a secret menu item worth ordering each time you visit.

Not only is this family operation putting down some of the best mariscos in the area, they also play in a band together, and their music is a hit at parties and local events. In the future, the Sanchez family is looking forward to opening a brick-and-mortar location; I wouldn’t be surprised if it also had a stage so they could showcase some of their talents.

With their convenient location at 2049 Fair St. and hours from 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, there’s plenty of time to try them out for yourself. If you’d like to order to-go, simply call them at 530-774-5510. If you are interested in catering for an event, they’re one of the best around. Drop by today and see why we can’t get enough of Los Betos!

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