The best tacos, period. This restaurant in Whittier just off old town is an institution. Plenty of…read moreparking. Minimalist decor. Comfortable seating. Outstanding food. The Taco Toreado (not for the faint of heart) is to die for. Though all the food is excellent. Ask for the Habanero salsa! Great for lunch or dinner and for small or large groups. Totally worth a drive to get here.

Celebrated my mother's birthday today with my family at one of our favorite restaurants here in…read moreUptown Whittier, and once again, we had a great experience! The food is always amazing. They start you off with fresh chips and salsa, and they're so good you'll want to order a second round before your food even arrives! My mom and I both decided to try their summer special, the Enchiladas de Camarón, and they were delicious. The portions were generous, and we definitely had plenty to eat. The service was also excellent. Our server Ericka was very kind and attentive, making sure our orders came out correctly and checking in to see if we needed anything else throughout our meal. I also really enjoy the atmosphere here. I've visited on Fridays when they have live mariachis, which makes the experience even better. We actually celebrated my grandmother's birthday here last year as well, and that was another memorable family celebration. This has become a special restaurant for my family, and it's a place we continue coming back to for birthdays and other occasions. Great food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Our sever Princese Elizabeth was so friendly! Very knowledgeable for noth drink and food…read morereccomendations and nothing was too kich trouble. The whole atmosphere was so relaxed and friendly, the food was so good and all the team were accommodating and made us feel at home!

Great experience, Everyone is welcoming. Staff is great and…read morethe photograph is very welcoming

Great food. Great service. Enrique served us and was more than welcoming and helpful. Wi be back…read moresoon

Fuego Cravings did not disappoint! We ordered the birria ramen, birria nachos, street tacos, a…read morepineapple agua fresca, and a horchata, and everything was delicious. The birria ramen was packed with flavor, and the meat was tender and perfectly cooked. The birria nachos were loaded with toppings without getting soggy, and every bite was full of cheesy, savory goodness. The street tacos were simple, fresh, and really let the quality of the meat shine. The pineapple agua fresca was light and refreshing, while the horchata was creamy with just the right amount of cinnamon. Both were the perfect complement to the meal. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and everything tasted fresh. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Food is great!!! The Camerons a La plancha are the go to must eat. They treat you like familia as…read moresoon as you walk through the door. During the FIFA World Cup season you can be guaranteed to see the current match.

This hole in the wall spot is so good it should be more packed ! The service is so good everyone…read moreworking here is so kind the pupusas are to die for and the crunchy beef taco is super fresh unlike other restaurants. The beef is super soft and smooth and the pupusas are filled with cheese. You can hear the lady in the back making the food by hand. 10/10 recommend I will be back

It's been years since I've dined at Panxa Cocina.. and after today's experience, I greatly regret…read moremy time away. We had family in town and needed a last minute reservation on a Sunday for 12 people. The qualifications: AC and delicious food. Panxa Cocina fit all of the above and the entire squad left the restaurant raving about their experience. Our crew shared a bit of everything fried squash, queso, ceviche, enchiladas, and their verde chilaquiles with over easy eggs and chicken. Each of these items were delicious, but I'd return for the ceviche and chilaquiles. The ceviche was a delicious mix of sweet and salty. Their tortilla chips are made fresh in-house and paired perfectly with the fresh cut fish. I was also impressed by their cocktails. With family in town, we visited a number of fan-favorite restaurants across the coastline. Panxa stole the show for best mixed drink: the watermelon margarita. Excited to live so close and make this a consistent haunt.

disappointed on multiple fronts - ordered carryout to consume in vehicle with kids:…read more 1. steak frites - bland and chewy, fries were soggy 2. Esquites - solid 3. squash blossoms - essentially fried goat cheese balls (little to no squash and was missing honey). Also, this is labeled as GF but this was not. Resulted in minor reaction w kids 4. mole enchiladas w mushroom / cheese - average mole flavor, nothing great and relatively bland allergen mislabeling is a major concern - reason alone for not returning

I've never wanted to leave a review before, but this place was incredible. My wife and I came here…read moreto celebrate our 11th anniversary, and out of all the anniversary dinners we've had, the staff, especially Lindsey, went above and beyond to make us feel celebrated. The short rib quesadilla melted in our mouths, the mole chips were incredible, and the chipotle pork belly was one of my favorite dishes. I grew up in SoCal, and it's disappointing that I haven't been able to find Mexican food this good in NY.

We used to love going to Ortega 120 and have missed it so much, so we had to come try Amore Tacos!…read moreOf course, we had to get the mole tots because we missed them, and they did not disappoint! Everything was delicious. Our server Lupe was amazing--so sweet, welcoming, and attentive. So happy we found a new spot to enjoy some of our old favorites!

One of the taco spots in Rodeo 72; usually I'm here when most stores are closed but since they were…read moreopen I tried them out. There's a kiosk to self-order, I ended up talking to the cashier anyways since there was no line. The ambiance is that of Rodeo 72, otherwise the storefront here is white and clean and nondescript. Tacos de canasta - soft, steamy, juicy, oily, and tasty. I got one of each (potato, chicharron, and beans), which were well seasoned and moist. Birria Mexican burrito - delicious. Maybe I have a small sample size but among the better birria I've tried lately, the meat is tender and juicy and falls apart without any weird stinginess. Comes with consommé which itself is super flavorful and doesn't feel like just oily, muddy meat juice. Salsas - pleasantly spicy, the tomatillo is my favorite. Maybe my experience was different from others since the food court wasn't busy at all. But I'll be coming back regularly when I'm in the area.

Visited Rodeo79 with my bf. It was our first time coming by since we very rarely go to Whittier…read more Tacos were calling for me, so I opted for The Basket Taco. I ordered the tacos dorado with asada for myself. Service was good and standard, so I have no complaints about it. I got notified via text instead of a buzzer. You have an option between frijoles or papas as your base. I went with potatoes. The tacos themselves were good. It was basically loaded potato tacos where they top it with meat. The confusing thing was the "tomato sauce" that they use. I have no reference for what the sauce was supposed to be, but it reminded me more of a salsa and it was too wet for my liking. The tacos already came with salsa, so I didn't think the tomato sauce was needed. Didn't really add much to my food other than drenching it more with the fixings that were already included. Solid taco vendor. They have other interesting offerings I'm down to try like their birria grilled cheese, so I'd probably return if I'm back in the area.

Went out for lunch on St. Patrick's Day and had such a great experience! The place wasn't too busy,…read morewhich made it even more enjoyable. Carlos took amazing care of us from start to finish--super friendly, attentive, and just has a great overall vibe. He greeted us right away, prepared our drinks himself, and kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect without ever being overbearing. The food was delicious, and the drinks really stood out--especially the spicy cucumber margarita, which was absolutely top-tier. Overall, fantastic service and a really enjoyable lunch. I'll definitely be coming back!

My friends and I had plans to go to ZAMA and found out it was closed so we had to find a new place…read more We ended up here just based off the pictures. Let's start with the margarita I got, I did not taste any alcohol in it (and I cannot have strong drinks! So that can tell you a lot) not worth $18. We basically paid for an expensive agua fresca! Then I ordered the carne asada skewers. The first bite was okay, not very flavorful, but I thought I could just finish it. As I go through the meat, I notice so much fat and very little meat. I grab another piece and bite into it, I start chewing and realize that it tasted like raw meat (with a hint taste of raw meat that spent too much time in the fridge) I immediately got nauseous and spit it out on a napkin. I told our server and he asked me what else I would like. I then ordered the fish tacos, he brought it out in less than 5 minutes (kind of fast if you ask me) I try a small piece of the fish and it wasn't bad, I give a piece to my friend and she only got fat. Why is there fat in my fish tacos! I tried to pick through it so I could atleast get full, but I couldn't do it. The server came to pick up our plates and asked me if I didn't like the tacos, I said no but that's okay don't worry about it. I was so disappointed because I was starving. My friend ordered the rib eye tacos and had to pick through it too because most of it was fat. The only good thing that happened was that our server did not charge me for the two plates that I didn't eat. We thanked him, paid the check and left. Unfortunately, this was not the best food and we were excited to eat and celebrate my birthday.

Sebastian is honestly one of the main reasons we keep coming back to Javier's. He is always so…read morefriendly, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. He treats us with kindness and respect and always makes sure we're taken care of. You can tell he truly cares about the people & those who come back to visit. Javier's is lucky to have someone like him! I could easily see him helping another location, like Pasadena, because he has the personality to make people feel welcome and keep them coming back!!!

WARNING: Please carpool. There is only $30 valet available…read more My first encounter with Javier's was in Cabo San lucas, Mexico. SInce I have been to Newport beach and Century City locations. However this location was not a nice experience. And with this early evening out experience, it was the first time I have ever pondered that tipping culture may be outdated and obsolete. I have really received better service from Denny's and iHop. When this is supposed to be fine dining I do expect fine service with it too. The food: It was good, but I order the same thing at all locations, the lobster enchiladas. So thumbs up with the consistency at the California locations. I do think the Cabo location has a little extra twist of tasty. Drinks: I don't remember them being this lackluster at locations. The restaurant is so beautiful and has a nice ambiance to it. It makes you feel like you have traveled somewhere outside of downtown L.A. but that is where the magic ends. Our waitress felt very matter of fact with us. She wasn't outgoing and welcoming. I wanted to try something different and was going to ask her for a suggestion, but she really made me feel like she just wanted my order and don't bother her with anything else. When it was time to collect the plates from the table, it was weird. The men helping to clear the table never said anything like excuse me when reaching across us. I am only 5'3 so me being chest to table is pretty normal. One of them came too close for comfort to my chest when reaching across trying to clear the tables. Slow down and pay attention to where you are reaching. At the end of dinner, we never even looked at the dessert menu because at that point we were just ready to go. Upon departure, we had to stand and wait for our vehicles. All 3 of use drove in separate cars. So, we spent almost what we paid for meals in parking. Please Javier group, figure this location out or give it up to a restaurant who is going to deliver food and service as beautiful as the place itself.