It was really nice to go to a place that serves awesome food takes their time and has great customer service. The setting of the restaurant gave old school vibes. The asada and fried chicken were and another 10 levels above anything else I've had. That's because the quality of the ingredients were top notch. So much flavor I didn't even have to put salt! Another thing to rave was the cafe de olla, algo bueno. The coffee was so rich, better than any Starbucks guaranteed! Don't believe me come check this awesome gem here in Pico! My family and I had a delicious breakfast here. Totally recommend the asada chilaquiles! Can't wait to come back to try some lunch next time! read more

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I had the most delicious plate. Everything was so good and had so much flavor. Highly recommend this place. Service is great as well. read more

Chef's Diner Taco's After Hours - Sol, Mar y Tierra chilaquile plate. - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

The end of an era. These USED to be my favorite taco spot. If anyone recommended a place, this is where I'd send them. Unfortunately, they've changed recently. The meat isn't the same, it's bland and fatty. The red salsa isn't as good as it used to be. They're barely give you any meat & to top it off they forgot the onion & cilantro making the tacos even blander than you can imagine. Sadly, the hunt for the best tacos continues. read more

Chef's Diner Taco's After Hours - Bland, - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Los Barrigones always hits the spot on a Sunday Night!! The tacos are always amazing, the asada and chorizo are so flavorful and my go to. I also recommend a asada mulita and burrito, something about the seasonings of the meat and cheese together hit! Oh and the night employees are always so nice and chill. Yall need to take some time to try them out on the weekends. read more

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Hidden gem alert in Pico Rivera! During the day it's Chef's Coffee Shop, but at night this place transforms into Los Tacos Barrigones -- and let me tell you, the tacos here are next level. The al pastor is perfectly seasoned with that smoky, sweet flavor you want, and the tripa tacos are crispy, clean, and absolutely delicious. You can tell everything is freshly made in the morning, from the tortillas to the salsas. Don't sleep on the horchata and jamaica either -- both are super refreshing and perfectly balanced, not too sweet. The crew here is friendly, and you can feel that late-night taco stand energy -- chill vibes, great food, and even better flavor. If you're in Pico Rivera and craving authentic tacos, Los Tacos Barrigones is a must-try. read more

Went for the first time a few weeks ago. The wait staff was great! The ladies were very attentive and accommodating. I had the chilaquiles. They were delicious! I love the diner vibe and ambiance. Next time I'm going to try the pozole/menudo bowl. Looked so tasty. read more

I saw this place on YouTube. It looked awesome. When I arrived, I was surprise it was rundown. I was the only person there. The food was horrible too salty you should bring chips and salsa before you order like any Mexican restaurant instead, they bring you food that was very disappointing. I will not be returning and I don't recommend this place. read more

Great service, delicious Cafe De Olla, and tasty Pozole. Our first time visiting Chef's Dinner but. Will return for more coffee.

# 143 Review for 2024 Tacos 5 Stars**** Service 5 Stars**** WARNING: Reveiw in Splanglish lol ** ¡Qué Bueno! Tacos Beyond Midnight** Where do I even begin? My recent escapade to Chef's Diner Tacos After Hours was nothing short of a fiesta for my taste buds. Picture this: it's well past midnight, the city sleeps, but Chef's Diner is alive and kicking with the vibrant energy of Mexico. First things first, let's talk about the tacos. They weren't just tacos; they were pequeños paquetes de felicidad (little packets of happiness) bursting with flavor! Each bite was like a journey to the streets of Mexico City, where the aroma of freshly grilled carne asada mingled with the sounds of mariachi music. And let's not forget about the salsa bar! Oh, señores y señoras, the salsa bar was a caliente paradise! From the mild to the picante, every salsa was a testament to the culinary prowess of the chef. You could taste the passion and dedication in every spoonful. Now, onto the ambiance. Chef's Diner transformed into a nocturnal oasis, where amigos and amigas gathered to celebrate the joy of good food and great company. The dim lighting, the lively chatter, and the occasional burst of laughter created an atmosphere that was truly irresistible. But what truly sets Chef's Diner apart is the staff. ¡Qué equipo tan maravilloso! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. It's like being welcomed into the home of a long-lost amigo, where every guest is treated like familia. In conclusion, if you're looking for a culinary adventure that transcends time and space, look no further than Chef's Diner Tacos After Hours. Con cada bocado, te transportarás a un mundo lleno de sabores y sonrisas. ¡Viva la comida mexicana! ¡Viva Chef's Diner! read more

It is so comforting to know that after many many years, the food is always delicious. The breakfast is my favorite, I always get the corned beef hash with biscuits and gravy. This dish reminds me of my grandma and my childhood. My husband got the steak and eggs, left a clean plate! You definitely cannot get this home style taste at Norms. Great hospitality as well. Thank you Chefs!!! read more

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Found this place on yelp. It is a hole in the wall type of place old-time diner. The owner herself works there. I ordered a Carna asada burrito. It was good they do close early. They make everything fresh to order. read more

Chefs has been my local favorite. I am glad it still exists keeping a vintage diner/coffee shop style with an American style breakfast with some Mexican dishes to add. The service and hospitality has been great ever since the turn around from Covid. The coffee is great and they usually have daily/weekly specials adding on to the menu. It is worth the try and experience... noting you'll be supporting local businesses read more

Came in to try the menudo which was good but at 17$ and change I felt was over priced. Place looked clean but definitely needs new tables.Nice waitress though. read more

They have really good tacos, definitely recommend and come check it out yourself. The food always hit the spot !! read more

This place has very good prices, and the portions are perfect! The food is delicious and high quality. This is my second time here and I enjoyed every bite! Cool spot, must try. I will be coming back! Thank you! read more

Really good tacos. My wife LOVES the tripas because they fry them to a perfect crispiness. As for the service, well this is a Tacqueria not a full service sit down restaurant. My wife and I had the same experience with the waiters. They took our order from the counter and brought our food to the table but didn't do anything else. If I were to describe the kind of restaraunt I would call it a "self serve sit down restaurant". Not a deal breaker for us. The delicious tacos make up for their lack of service. read more

BEST DAMN TACOS AROUND. Seriously you guys. I am pretty serious about my tacos and this is the spot to go to. They are open Thursday-Sunday and usually just after hours. They have Mexican bottled sodas and awesome salsas. read more

Chef's Diner Taco's After Hours - the counter area - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

The guy who takes the phone order is very nice and efficient! Our pick up orders always are filled correctly. The food is hot and good. The prices are fair. The tacos have plenty of meat. The only negative thing I can say is that we have to wait until 6pm which is when they open and I usually want to eat at 5pm. read more

So the taco service is available Wed-Sun and they are open till 1am. Delicious tacos, mulitas and burritos. The tortillas for the tacoa taste delicious; different from your traditional ones... They taste corny if that makes sense and they are dip lightly in oil. Green sauce is delicious is has a kick but good. Stop by its great! Been following them for 8yrs. Totally worth it! Formally "Los Barrigones" read more

Chef's Diner Taco's After Hours - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Just left this place with 3 Al Pastor tacos all I can say is bomb.com definitely will be returning but next time for a burrito can't believe I've been passing up this spot read more

Chef's Diner Taco's After Hours - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Food is good , servers are lazy. She refused to bring our check to the table instead waved it in the air behind the counter, after trying to get her attention for 15 minutes. read more

Killer after hour eats!!!! Solid flavorful asada tacos. Upon request you get grilled onions and chiles toreados.....Hearty tacos unlike that rip off king taco chain. I highly recommend the red sauce....para la gente que vaya BUEN PROVECHO. read more

Chef's Diner Taco's After Hours - Tailgating in the parking lot so our pup can join us for dinner - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

I received a mailout with some super fake reviews on it about how great the tacos are here, I never even knew this place existed so I said why not try these tacos since they are nearby. They looked great so I ordered 1 of each and was very disappointed, the meat almost tasted boiled and bland. I could not finish them and that's hard for me because I love everything. This was a few years ago so maybe I'll give them another try soon. read more

Ive benen lookimg for a good taco place all over the place and this is by far the best taco place around if you have not tried it . WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR !!!!! read more

Chef's Diner Taco's After Hours - Chorizo, chicken, asada, lengua, pastor ..... ALL OF THEM ARE BOMB !!! - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

My wife and I frequent this place, tacos are excellent!!! And always served hot! I recommend all their tacos, burritos and quesadillas read more

Chef's Diner Taco's After Hours - Tacos are excellent - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Love this place. Little hole in the wall but the food is amazing ! I been a few times since discovering it and always creates great. Highly recommend it read more

Always was curious about this place because it seemed to only be open at night. Finally decided to try it and it was worth it! The burrito I had was amazing. The flavor reminded me of a burrito I had a while ago and I've been looking for a replacement and finally found it here.. Definitely recommended. read more

This is our little spot. We love not only the food but the service. They are attentive, kind and keep the coffee cups filled. We love coming here. The biscuits and gravy are everything. May this gem of a business always overflow with customers and prosperity. read more

This place deserves 5 stars. Best carne asada super fries! Fresh guacamole on top and sour cream. Their taquitos are crunchy and light! Also great. If you haven't tried this place it's a must. Cheffs has the best food. read more

Good tacos! I had there tripa and asada tacos and they were both good. Especially nice with the grilled green pepper and grilled onions that were included with my tacos. read more

Chef's Diner Taco's After Hours - 3tripas 2asada tacos. Very good! - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

This is my favorite taco spot and always prepared in no time! The best asada I've had, totally recommend it to anyone who is looking for good tacos/quesadilla/burritos/tortas, etc.... read more

I don't know what to talk about first. The amazing tacos or exceptional service my boyfriend and I experienced. It was our first time and the owner was so personable and nice. He even let us try an el pastor quesadilla because we told him it was our first time, and let me tell you it was delicious. Their meat is amazing; well their food in general. We definitely found our new spot. So if you are looking for amazing food and good service you should check it out!! read more

I use to eat at their original Taqueria Los Barigones in South Gate. Heard about this place and I have to say its just what I expected. Their tripitas are crunchy and the asada is juicy and flaverfull. Was worth the 25 min drive to get here. U wana try some legit mexican tacos this is the spot. read more

I judge a good Mexican restaurant by its sopes and this place gave me a new standard! They give a good amount of meat and make everything on the spot. Service isn't slow per second but leisurely...just like the atmosphere. Still feels like a late night diner, which I love. Btw: the restroom is the "pipis room" :3 this is my new dinner spot. read more

Yessss!!! I love these tacos I used to go all the way to LA for some good tacos, but I could have come here all along!!! These tacos are so good !!! Los de tripa (make sure it's slightly crunchy !!) and the chicken ones !!! read more

Average taco place,, the tacos there are pretty tasty nothing that makes them really stand out but they are worth trying they also have burritos and quesadillas not a bad spot to try out if you want to get a quick bite,,, I would have given them another star if they had a better Chile the chili and salsa there is not good at all read more

BEST TACOS EVER. I love their tacos so much they are literally the best I've ever had.

This place is horrible I don't know who paid who to give them 5 stars. I had the menudo and it was Just average at best. My fiancé didn't like her food either and we never been back since. read more

So, we saw this place on the way to the tire shop around the corner. We dropped the car off and decided to eat breakfast there. My wife and I both ordered the Machaca breakfast. The diner is old but, the food was outstanding along with the service. Fresh homade salsa amd authentic Mexican breakfast with fresh squeezed orange juice. We will definetley return in the future. read more