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Old Town Kern’s breakfast‑and‑lunch staple where the Ramirez family hand‑preps chile verde and crisp hard‑shell tacos. Spotlighted by SFGATE for seven decades of no‑frills tradition and deep neighborhood roots.
Authentic Cal-Mex diner serving chile verde, menudo, and mimosas
809 Baker St, Bakersfield, CA 93305 Get directions
$10–20
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Mediterranean plates like shawarma, kebabs, and hummus
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