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    Carnitas San Juan

    3.2 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Torts ahogada
    Mary Ann C.

    Hmm.. Last minute decision due to convenience. I ordered a torta ahogada and ended up regretting my decision to dine here after it was too late. They have so many choices of meats to choose from and a large menu to order from. The torta ahogada was not what I was used. Very tasty but very spicy. In fact, so spicy it was overwhelming! And I have a really high heat tolerance when it comes to spiciness. But that's no reason for regret. I was worried about my health after eating here and observing the cook failing to wash his hands properly after handling raw meet, then cooked meat. Simply wiping his hands on the towel to take my card and charge me for lunch and then going back to the cooked meat and then raw meat and back and forth again... Can you say "health inspector?" I'll never go back again. Hope you have an iron stomach like me. You've been warned.

    Tacos de carnitas. After 2 I was done. And I came in there hungry!
    Eber A.

    Been here two times now. I was, and still kind of am, kind of skeptical about this place when it comes to sanitation. The first time I went there, nothing was covering the chicharron and as a result there were flies coming in and out of the container it was in. The meat is basically all together so I wouldn't be surprised if I got a little of a different type of meat, and I actually like that. The tacos I got were amazing. I hate cueros(fatty pieces) but when I found some on my tacos u actually didn't mind because of all the meat in them. There was so much meat I couldn't feel the cueros. The salsa they use is hot as hell so be warned. Their choices of meat are not small. If I were to rate it in flavor alone it would've been 5 stars for sure. But overall I still feel like a health inspector would have a field day here! However the fact that I willingly came back should say a lot am I right?

    Miriam R.

    I wanted to eat some bomb tacos de carnitas and my mom suggested this place. Its in small shopping center on euclid and palm st. When i saw the place i thought it was closed i asked my mom twice if she was sure the place was open lol. The place looks old inside and out. We walked in and the place is super small. They have tables but they're the foldable type. I only tried the carnitas. I ordered 4 but only ate 3 because they're huge. I ordered mine mix (surtido). The tacos are regular size tortillas, the carne, cilantro, and onions top with either red or green sauce. You sit and eat and you pay after you eat. From what i only saw they only had soda in bottle, and Kern's. For 8 tacos and 3 drinks i paid 28.00 dllrs. I left satisfied! We got there right before the line got long. Not a place for someone thats a clean freak but if you don't mind and like to grub then enjoy.

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    Friendly girl behind the counter but I don't know how they pass health/sanitation inspection... its straight out of TJ...

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    Whoever comes here needs to get passed what the restaurant looks like and just get in there, shut up, and freaking order a pound of carnitas.

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    We love Puesto and always enjoy our food, but last night was one for the record books. Not just…read morebecause the food was delicious, as usual, but because we had the incredible fortune of having Scotty as our server. Scotty took what was already a great date night and made it truly memorable. Not only was he the best server we've had since we started dining at Puesto, but I'd go so far as to say he was one of the best servers I've ever had anywhere. Scotty had a calm, understated demeanor that was part of his charm. He was genuine, attentive, extraordinarily kind, and somehow managed to keep my Diet Coke with lime full the entire evening. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and was always there at just the right moment. Best of all, he laughed at my dad jokes. While the food was outstanding, Scotty made the experience even better. His service elevated an already great meal into an exceptional evening. We will absolutely be requesting Scotty's section every time we visit Puesto Anaheim.

    Food was so good! We basically tried everything. We had the salsa and guacamole flight. Loved their…read morechips too! We had the chicken taquitos, potato flautas, short rib enchilada, steak taco, fried fish taco, carnitas and the chicken tacos! The only thing that took away a star because we had to stand and wait for 15 minutes to be sat. We had a reservation that I made five days ago. They say other parties before us and we had to still stand and wait even with a reservation The restaurant itself is so beautiful! Great spot for dinner with the family!

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    URBANA Mexican Gastronomy

    URBANA Mexican Gastronomy

    3.8(881 reviews)
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    Vegetarian friendly

    In a land full of amazing tacos I've always counted on (and bragged about) the fact that you can go…read morealmost anywhere and get a pretty good taco. Urbana proved me wrong. It wasn't that the tacos were "bad" it's just they were so lacking in flavor as to be non-existent. Like, if I already had some flavor in my mouth the taco would have sucked that out as well just to ensure that everything was completely devoid of flavor. Even the chips weren't salted. Are you mad at me? Service is really good and drinks are solid and the space is cute. Why 5 stars? Because the rating system is stupid but this place needs to get someone in the kitchen that is going to actually taste the food they're sending out.

    Cool spot with some great margaritas and cocktails!…read more Love this little Mexican restaurant located on the bottom floor of the Packing House. Came in for a little date night on a Saturday evening. The whole staff was friendly and accommodating, always quick to refill drinks or clear empty plates. We started off with some delicious and spicy oysters which were topped with a shrimp! We also had to try the Chori-brussels which are flash fried Brussels sprouts with chorizo, balsamic reduction, and Oaxacan cheese. For drinks we got a Santo Dia, a whiskey based cocktail with watermelon, lime, and fizz served over ice. We also ordered the Spicy margarita which had watermelon habanero, lime, and hibiscus flavors. They were both delicious and refreshing, the spicy marg had a good kick to it. For dinner we got a caesar salad, the ribeye plate, and the Urbana burger. We both loved the dressing on the caesar, it's made in house and it shows. The ribeye was cooked perfectly with a delicious herb butter on top, a really good steak sauce on the side, and thick cut fries. The ribeye wasn't the highest quality but it tasted good, the fries were perfect. My fiancé got the burger which had chorizo, melted queso Oaxaca, and an egg on top. Not gonna lie it was absolutely delish! I want to come back just for the burger. All in all we had a great time and I would definitely come back for some other menu items, especially to try more of their margs and specialty cocktails. Thanks Urbana!

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