Do you have a restaurant woven into your family's history to the point that it feels more like a…read morememory you can step back into rather than just a place to eat? For us, that's El Ranchito in Huntington Park. It's a family-owned, authentic Mexican restaurant that has had the community on its back for the last 6 decades. They hand-make the tortillas right in front of you, serve up fresh chunky guac, and make their iconic Mama Avila's soup fresh daily. It's rare that a soup has me hitting a stank face, but here we are. The Camarones al mojo de ajo is a can't miss appetizer. It's succulent shrimp sauteed in butter and fresh garlic, made to be eaten with the piping hot homemade tortillas. They have all the traditional Mexican dishes, my brothers go to is the chile relleno, but I always just run the fajitas. I'm sure I'll get clowned for this, but nothing heals my trauma and existential dread like a plate of sizzling fajitas. My pops has worked in the area for longer than I've been alive, so El Ranchito has seen every iteration of me, and of my family. For that, I am grateful. I'll be coming here until the wheels fall off. EL RANCHITO ALL STARS!!! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

This place is a legend! But, it may have slipped a little…read more Went there on a Wednesday night. The parking lot was a bit full but there was enough parking. We walked in and it was a few minutes to get recognized by the hostess. Not a big deal but that bled over into the waitstaff. We were sat and ignored for quite a bit. We waited and we got chips and salsa and someone came for drink orders. The salsa was some of the best I've had. Drinks came back pretty fast but they were average. Something was off about them. We ordered the food and we got it fast! I was surprised how quick it came! It was good Mexican food. Not great but good. All in all, it was a good place for a sit down dinner with drinks.

This was my first time actually trying mole out and it was extremely delicious! The complimentary…read morechips in mole sauce was a fun twist on chips and salsa. My dad ordered the Ceviche Nayarit, I ordered the Enchiladas La Casita Mexicana and my wife ordered the Enchiladas Tres Moles. The ceviche tasted fresh, but not really my favorite dish were had. I would say the Enchiladas Tres Moles was my favorite dish we picked. My only problem with that dish was that I wanted more. The plate they served it on made the 3 Enchiladas look small. Customer service was great. Food was great. The interior/exterior was really nice. If you have dogs the patio section in the back is where you'll want to eat from. Great experience. I'd come here again.

This place is not bad, but I went in expecting more. I heard about the owners, former chefs or…read moresomething, not 100% sure BUT something along those lines, they were making OG mole so I had been wanting to go there. I forgot exactly what I had, I want to say it was bistec ranchero or something like that. it was good, nothing bad, but also felt average. They served us chips with mole on top and I was like, why did they pour mole all over, bring a little bucket of mole and let me dip it on the side. That's what a good Christian would do, but no, they went with an anti-Christian practice here, communist almost. don't assume I want everything with mole. I would have been ok with it if the mole had been bomb ass good, but it was ok. I had heard this place used original Oaxacan mole or something so I was hyped. My wife had some eggs with whatever the heck a Filipino woman orders at a Mexican place and she's was fine. I feel bad about this review, maybe this place is a victim of its former reputation, and I was expecting very good Mexican food and all I got was OK Mexican food. Also, for a true Mexican spot, you need to have café Mexicano, with canelita and the waiter told me they didn't have any. How can this be? I do not approve. Maybe if you are white or non-Mexican or a fake Mexican, I think you would have a different opinion of this place, you might think is great, just like El Torito is. Am I confusing this place with some other restaurant because the place I heard of was in Bell and the cooks/chefs were this renowned chefs and I don't think that's the case here or now. For sure, this place is not bad and I don't think you will get bad food, it was just underwhelming.

First time visiting Guajillo restaurant. I went for the green chilaquiles with egg. Amazing! So…read moredelicious and they were very generous with the portions. Staff was very helpful and refills were provided. The restaurant was clean. Overall, we enjoyed all their dishes. Definitely coming back!

I don't like complaining, but damn what a disappointment. I seen this place on Instagram and…read morethought it was going to be good! But I was wrong, hugely disappointed. Aside from that, they make you pay first! Maybe so people can't complain of the food! I got the chilaquiles which look like they are just chips with tomato sauce, which costed 17$ alone, and the eggs or meat cost more to add! WTF! They are very stingy with their condiments, my mom got a menudo and only got a small piece of lemon for her bowl. Place looks nice, service is okay, but food is disappointing. Left hungry!

As soon as we walked in, we felt welcomed . The customer service was excellent. When the food…read morearrived, it looked like the perfect portion. It tasted AMAZING. We had the Tlayuda , Enmoladas de Pollo & huaraches. Everything was delicious. Clean and good environment. I highly recommend it.

Absolutely love this place! It's a cozy hole-in-the-wall spot with reasonable prices. The staff is…read moregenuinely warm and welcoming--some of the nicest people I've encountered. I've tried several other places in the area, but none compare to the experience here. The food is truly authentic, and it honestly felt like I was enjoying a home-cooked meal. They have some unique menu items you won't find just anywhere--like chapulines!! This place is a hidden gem, and once you find it, you'll want to come back again and again.

The food is good and good service. Really enjoy this place will come back again. The cali burrito…read moreis my favorite but everything they service is good. Highly recommend this place.

Food is top notch, picked up the food with no hassle. 10/10 would come back for more !!!!read more

I've been coming to A Huevo Cafe since they first opened, and seeing how much they've grown and…read moreevolved over the years truly makes me proud. From the delicious food to the beautiful new decor, every visit is a great experience. What really sets them apart is the genuine care they show their customers. We came in to celebrate my husband's birthday, and without us asking, the staff surprised him with a birthday announcement and a slice of cake. It was such a thoughtful gesture that made our celebration even more special. The team is always welcoming, friendly, and makes you feel like family. It's been amazing to watch this business flourish, and they absolutely deserve their success. If you're looking for great food, a warm atmosphere, and people who truly care about their customers, A Huevo Cafe is the place to go. Highly recommend!

Came across A Huevo Cafe on HeyLA and knew I had to try it, and it definitely lived up to the hype…read more The vibe is super fun and very LA, colorful, lively, and perfect for a brunch outing. It's not your typical brunch spot, and I liked that it had a unique Mexican twist on everything. I ordered their chilaquiles and a coffee, and both were solid. The chilaquiles were flavorful, well-portioned, and had that perfect balance of crunch and sauce. You can tell they put thought into their dishes. The coffee paired really well and didn't feel like an afterthought like it does at some brunch spots. Service was friendly and the place had a good energy without feeling overwhelming. It does get busy, so I'd recommend going a little earlier if you want to avoid a wait. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you saw it on HeyLA. Great food, cool atmosphere, and a nice switch-up from the usual brunch spots. I'll be back to try more.

Food is amazing I regret not taking pictures but the chips and salsa are good they have good flavor…read morenot spicy just tasty My husband and I both got the carne asada traditional plate medium well with tortillas de maíz it hit all the right spots meat is tender and juicy and well seasoned the cafe de olla is to die for and a complimentary concha The staff is very friendly and even though it was packed they were still very attentive refilling coffee and salsa everyone there is always so kind even when under pressure from all the tables they have to serve I love that they haven't changed the looks to the place makes it feel like right at home warm and cozy it's hard to find places that haven't changed and is still the same a lot of people wish they would upgrade but I think it's nice to keep things simple and how they used to be some things are better left as is and I think this is one of those it's perfect as is FYI portions are big and my favorite plates are the chilaquiles rojos with sunny side eggs over medium with carne asada, machaca plate, and the carne asada traditional.

Disappointed, have been customer for many years and the quality and quantity we received was very…read moredisappointing. Ordered 2 parrilladas The parrilladas Glorias for two and the parrilladas Veracruzana for two and paid $141.84 definitely not worth what we got. We usually dine in but we instead ordered to go. Definitely will not be ordering to go anytime soon. We had never had any previous bad experiences.

Muy buen servicio, tacos muy delicious very recommended it's our second time here and the food is…read moreamazing

Delicious food and great customer service, highly recommend. Nice and friendly family oriented…read moreenvironment

Brenda & her family are truly amazing and put their heart and hard work into making an amazing…read moredining experience for every customer. You can see all the details that make the lounging and dining area great. I had a date with my husband and they played good music to set the ambiance, the lighting was nice and dimmed and it felt very private. You can't miss with the food as it is all delicious but my favorites are the enchiladas suizas and the quesabirria tacos!

From the owner: My backyard restaurant is a modernized multicultural, mostly Mexican based cuisine. The garden…read moreitself was meant to represent Hispanic culture with the ambience of all the food represents the love that my family and I put into the work myself cook all the meals with the help of my daughter, and she takes part in making the desserts, and my son is serving the people we all love to cook and enjoy when people love to eat our food *The menu changes every week*

My dining bud and I split a bit of our food so this is the "after" photo. The had the huevos en…read moresalsa. They wanted to try the chilaquiles so we split them. I can't have dairy so we had them on the side. Their plate came with warm tortillas as seen in the red bin. I liked the potato slices, the beans, and the chilaquiles. I thought the carne asada was a bit burnt. Otherwise the food was great. I loved the service and ambience of the restaurant. You definitely feel like you're dining in someone's kitchen in Mexico. I'd go again. It's a great spot with great food, and a great deal of connection with the culture of Mexico.

Seriously was hands down!!! Great customer service !!! Food excellent very tasty perfect. The…read moreingredients were put perfectly in each of our meals. We definitely will be back with family and friends. Ambulance is very relaxing.