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    Carnitas Loya Fast Food

    3.9 (141 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 4:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    CARNITAS LOYA FAST FOOD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Super nachos (Al Pastor)
    Susie L.

    The bombestttt nachos, tacos, & sauces!! Service is always great, wait is never long, agua frescas are delicious & their hand made tortillas are amazing as well! Cash only !! Come try the food here you won't regret it :)

    Lovely!!!

    I don't normally post reviews like this, but this is unacceptable. We love supporting businesses amidst the pandemic but I almost missed this as I was eating. I get restaurants are trying to survive but come on... Vamos gente, necesitan mejorar la higiene. Esto es inaceptable. Entiendo pelos pero moscas, por favor.

    The tacos mixto!!the best in PACOIMA, But the best in the valley! Serious. Tortillas hechas a mano but the pico de Gallo hits the spot!
    Linda L.

    Best tacos in Pacoima, hands down. The prices went up is my only complaint. the chile relleno burrito is soooo good, get it without rice!

    2 tacos al pastor, 1 taco surtido , tortillas hechas a mano!!!

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    Ordered breakfast burrito full of rice less beans one egg . With a drink $18 really one egg in a big burrito rip off .

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    Stopped here for an awesome burrito. Service was great, and the price was reasonable.

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    Great food and the best carnitas in town a must try ! Mexican plates and breakfast are a must

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    3 years ago

    Great carnitas tacos. Love the service always very prompt and courteous. Will be a loyal customer

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    2 years ago

    Nice place and nice people. Food is great too. Wish nothing but the best for the people who run it.

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    Delicious food amazing family owned business best carnitas in town also love their tamales and champurrado !

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    Daisy's Restaurant

    Daisy's Restaurant

    4.8
    (83 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    OMG, the food is so good. They make tortillas fresh, and they are a treat!…read moreThis is a very small shop with tight parking, but I found it worth the effort and will return. Really kind and helpful staff.

    Delicioso!!! Food was delicious and very fresh. I definitely felt like I was at my Tia's house and…read moreshe was cooking for me. I could smell the flavor on the carne asada. I like it charred a little. I could have eaten a tub of their rice. So light, fluffy and flavorful. I'm not a bean person but even the beans were hitting the spot. So much I would order them again. Usually I try the beans once and that's it. I'm pretty sure the tortillas were homemade. I loved that they were thick enough to hold everything but soft enough to eat. Salsa was a little too spicy for my liking. Everything was seasoned well. Everyone was very nice! But I definitely had to use my high school Spanish. Between my Spanglish and her English it was no problem. It's a very small hole in the wall. Cases of beer were stacked against the wall. There were only about 5-6 two top tables. Not good for a crowd but definitely great food. I think there was one unisex bathroom. I didn't go in. Looking at the pictures online I didn't know there was an outdoor patio. Looks nice in the pictures. I'm not sure about a parking lot. We parked on the street on Parthenia which was a little scary because drivers don't care about people getting out of the car.

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    Tacos El Tijuanense

    Tacos El Tijuanense

    4.1
    (300 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    My friend recommended this place and honestly it was a 10/10…read more I got the quesabirria and it was so good I was so glad I ended up getting two. The margarita was spot on it got the job done if you know what I mean it wasn't too sweet which I like! I would recommend checking this place out

    In a city where Mexican food is probably the primary dining option; one might think that it is all…read morethe same: that a taco here is the same as a taco there. This line of thinking is completely false as each region and state in Mexico has distinct flavors, cultural preparations and unique ingredients. Luckily in the City of Angels; we have access to all of these styles whereas everyone can pick and choose their favorite! I was in the North Hills/Mission Hills area and decided Mexican was going to be the meal of the day - and thanks to the trusty Yelp app: Tacos al Tijuanense was the winner to satisfy my hunger pang. If you are a longtime LA resident or born-and-raised within the city limits and can swear to Tacos al Tijuanense sounding familiar/remembering that it was a food truck... Then your memory doesn't deceive you. Tacos al Tijuanense birthed as a food truck in 1987 quickly gaining popularity for its smoked meats and Tijuana-inspired flavors serving tacos, vampiros, quesadillas, birria tacos, etc; loaded with fresh toppings and offering a variety of meats for the protein selection. The LA love for Tacos al Tijuanense caused such popularity that the food truck expanded into brick-and-mortar locations with several now spread throughout the city. The North Hills location of Tacos al Tijuanense holds real estate near the Woodly/Nordhoff intersection in a small strip plaza shopping center that seems half sleepy and half eyebrow-raising. But, as most of us know, the hidden gems are usual the best spots so don't be deterred by such businesses like the sketchy massage parlor next door. In fact, diners will be pleasantly surprised when crossing the threshold of the entrance to find an airy interior with high ceilings, natural light, wooden accents and the combination of a trendy- almost gastropub sticking to the food truck theme (there is even a food truck motif behind the order counter) that feels like a party. Tacos al Tijuanense is not what you would expect from the outside! Tacos al Tijuanense is fast-casual meaning you order behind the counter and take a number to the table of your choice. After browsing the menu, my boyfriend chose a Quesadilla (13" tortilla filled with protein of your choice, jack cheese, cilantro and salsa with my boyfriend picking chicken - $13) and a Vampiro (toasted corn tortilla layered with jack cheese, choice of meat, onions, cilantro and salsa with al pastor - $3). For my order, I also went with a Vampiro but with chicken while also ordering Nachos to share with carne asada. When our plates arrived, we were surprised to see the size of the portions. Everything at Tacos al Tijuanense is large and in charge and they most certainly do not skimp! The fillings are overflowing with bright, fresh ingredients, toppings are numerous and the size overall makes everything shareable. My Vampiro was crisp with delicious guacamole that added a refreshing element and tender, tasty chicken. My favorite was my boyfriend's Quesadilla which was gooey, warm and perfect. You can't go wrong with a quesadilla! But we have to talk about the nachos because these nachos are HUGE! This is party size and could generously feed three people. The carne asada was heavenly and the chips tasted homemade. The only slightly "meh" factor was that the cheese atop the nachos was canned cheese and we would have preferred melted shredded cheese. This wouldn't have been such an issue had the canned cheese been in a rational amount but it seemed like a Costco-sized can poured onto these chips! These nachos were hidden under cheese glop! Regardless, they were still delicious. Tacos al Tijuanense holds true to its almost 40-year-old fame with affordable prices, delicious food, large portions giving you a bang for your buck and a surprisingly inviting ambiance. Tacos al Tijuanense is definitely recommended and the North Hills location is much recommended despite its odd plaza placement.

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    Poncho's Taqueria

    Poncho's Taqueria

    4.4
    (218 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    My daughter and her husband treated us to lunch and brought us to this wonderful place ... food was…read moregood and price were really reasonable. You will not regret it. The lady cashier is very kind and patiently wait for our orders. There are so many delicious food to choose from. The pictures would want you to order everything ! There is enough space for a big group as this is in a plaza . Until now I am still thinking of my order ... Quesatacos!!! With consome on the sides so delicious! We also ordered Fries with everything on it and it is equally good too . I gave them a 10! There are lots of plaza to look into since this is a plaza. If you are somewhere in Van Nuys come and visit them!

    I wanted to eat fish tacos .......i went to this location in Panorama city...i thought everything…read morewas good ....parking is ok ....so i order 2 fish tacos and 1 shrimp taco ....with everything on it .... 1 thing I noticed a young lady working as the cook ... I waited around 10 threw 15 minutes..... Everything was ok until I got home .... The 2 fish tacos had soooooooooo much salsa on them that you couldn't see the fish ...with extra secret sauce ....plus the shrimp taco only had 3 small shrimp on it with secret sauce all around the taco .......this is 1 of the worst fish and shrimp Tacos that ever had in my life .... The tortilla was cold ....and the fish looked like it was from a microwave.....and the shrimp was not cooked right .....i understand.....you should hire a real cook ....not someone that doesn't have experience in cooking ......remember there's a good cook for your location.....thank you ....

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