Chema&#x27;s Tacos

I've been coming a few times to Tacos El Rey and it never disappoints!…read more Service is great, I usually call before to place my order and eat it at the restaurant. The staff are nice and polite. The food is great! I've ordered the tacos dorados and the camarones al mojo de ajo so far and I no complaints, I truly enjoy the food. The facility is clean and well located.

Came by for asada tacos, $2.99 ea , lil tortillas , which i like! The Al pastor was good too, i…read moreasked for "doradita" (pastor lil more crispy). They give you green and red salsa. I'd def come back. Service is really good, everyone is so nice. The music they play is good too, sets the vibe. You find yourself singing along.

They have beautified their dining area.

Dorados Tacos beef

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Bionicos

Taqueria Los Gueros #3

4.4(183 reviews)

2.0 mi

Stopped by after getting work done at the nearby mechanic shop…read more S & M auto electric and I loved the taste of all the food I ate. I had a burrito de al pastor, wife had birria quesadilla taco, consume on the side, all the salsas and chilies, def recommend stopping by. Service was great and ambiance was great.

I went on a taco run yesterday to try to find the best taco in Whittier…read more Started off the run with a keto taco mixed with asada and al pastor and then a regular tripa taco. Keto taco - toasted/grilled cheese instead of a regular tortilla - needed to be done a little more on one side as the cheese wasn't quite toasty enough to stay in place to slightly resemble the shape of a taco. Bit hard to eat, covered my hands in grease. Asada tastes almost boiled, and this being my 2nd or 3rd time getting the Asada here, it consistently tastes like it was boiled and not grilled. Unsure of meat quality or preparation, but there are no grill marks and it's a bit chewy. Same with the al pastor. Tripa taco was bizarre. Strips of flat skin instead of the usual roundish, cylindrical shape of tripa (intestine). Usually a saltier, fattier meat than asada, which is my preference but the one here was lacking in flavor and the texture threw me off a bit. Tripa can be chewy - unless requested extra done, which is how I normally order it - but there was no saving this tripa. I think it needs to be sliced differently, the cuts made it inedible. Brother shared some of his chorizo taco and it was the better of the bunch. Red chorizo, TJ style, although it was also lacking a teeny bit in flavor... onions and cilantro to the rescue! Still, mediocre. Salsas were ok, nothing out of the ordinary. Don't think the tortillas were homemade. Service was fine, cashier takes your order, dude at the counter was chill and had a friendly attitude. Seating was limited. Mostly bar style seating but the majority was in front of a window and it had so much heat trapped from the glass that it was kind of uncomfortable. Other seats are too close to the bathroom. Good for a quick bite or just pick-up orders. Wouldn't plan a sit down/dine-in visit. Parking is scarce and has really small spots, wouldn't come if you're driving a pick-up truck or anything like that. Food was reasonably priced, which is good, however; the food was lacking so I would not return.

Menu March 2024

Nachos Al Pastor

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Mami Felipa Cocina Mexicana

4.6(311 reviews)

3.2 mi

I had my first meal at the enchanted indoor garden in Mami Felipa Cocina today…read more Food: The green chilaquiles did not disappoint. They were fresh, crunchy, with ample green tomatillo salsa that was flavorful, making for a very authentic bite. The beans were very good and complemented the chilaquiles perfectly. Authentic Mexican flavors showcased well. Service: The waitress was friendly, attentive, and joyfully answered my questions about the menu. I also asked about the traditional colorful head piece located behind glass next to the register and learned that it is a Chinelo, a traditional iconic carnival character from Morelos, Mexico. It is clear, the restaurant owners are proud of their heritage and are sharing it with everyone. Ambiance: The small but cozy restaurant features an incredibly vibrant, maximalist indoor garden vibe that immediately makes you feel like you are dining inside an enchanted greenhouse. Dense artificial greenery blankets the walls and ceiling. The cozy, casual neighborhood layout is packed with personality, featuring playful multicolored floral tablecloths, festive flags, and unique lived-in accents. It's an energetic setting for a lively meal.

What a pleasant surprise. Meaning sometimes you read a lot of five star reviews and you leave…read moredisappointed. Had the Divorciad burrito for lunch and it was delicious. (See attached picture). This restaurant is in such an obscure location, I can't believe I was going to a Burrito Track across the street for so many years not knowing this place existed. Friendly staff and prompt service. The unfortunate negative is it's location and I'm referring to parking. There must be 8 business crammed into this lot. With a bar to the right and a laudermat on its left finding a parking spot is like winning the lotto. Now layer in one driveway and you have to make a 3 point turn just to navigate to leave. The short answer is I will absolutely go back to this place as long as there is a parking space to be had.

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Birria queso taco

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Chilaquiles rojo con carne

Reventaco

3.9(318 reviews)

5.1 mi

Had a great experience. Fernando greeted my friend and I very welcoming. Gave us recommendations…read moreand they were all delicious. My kids had carne asada tacos with rice and beans, my kids are very picky for food and they finished the whole plate. That alone said a lot, my friend had flautas and he loved his food. I had the ceviche and I loved it too. My kids had a great time and even enjoyed the playlist that was on. Definitely coming back.

The owner needs to take better care of this place. I've ordered from here before, but now after…read moregoing inside I don't plan on ordering again. Everything was filthy- tables, chairs, little buzzer thing. Meaning grimy and sticky. And there was only one man working there doing the food prep and taking orders so I'm not going to blame him. On top of that, it was crazy hot inside. I couldn't get out fast enough.

Shrimp quesadillas

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EL MOLCAJETE LOCO

4.5(75 reviews)

4.6 mi

Super good food and great atmosphere! Watch a game have a beer and try their delicious food…read moreincluding my favorite quesabirria tacos delicious and generous portions!

Mom and Pop place with good authentic Mexican food. I had the Mojarra Frita with a super nice…read moreserver and in authentic Mexican restaurant vibe.

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Tacos D Mi Lindo Oaxaca

5.0(2 reviews)

4.5 mi

You gotta try these tortas de Pastore they're fire. Best I've ever had gotta come check this place…read moreout. Very good. What are the best taco places in the Whittier area must try don't sleep on it.

Tacos were delicious! Had the Al pastor and asada. Hand made tortillas, variety of condiments to…read moreadd to the delicious tacos. Also tried the vampiros and mulitas. Great customer service, friendly. Definitely would recommend. I don't have many taco places around where I leave so I always have to drive for them. I'm glad a found this new taco stand.

Muy rico los tacos de pastor

Vampiros

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Tacos Y Que

4.7(340 reviews)

0.9 mi

the service was amazing id definitely recommend you to come here and try there delicious food! i…read morecome here after church and me and my family enjoy it! Id recommend the asada fries and burrito!

This place is amazing!!! I'm not from the area but the minute we walked in the service was…read morewonderful. Asked what was good owner explained everything. My husband and I ordered a chicken and carne asada burrito. Oh man the minute I took a bite out of my burrito I was extremely happy. The flavor of everything was on point. Loved every bite and I will definitely come back. Didn't get a chance to take a pic because it was that good. Anyone who goes here will not be disappointed

Horchata and Agua De Pepino

Carne Asada Burrito and the Taco Quesadilla Birria

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Front of the restaurant . Friendly and great service

Tacos Oscar El Gordo

4.3(4 reviews)

5.0 mi

I've been coming here for years and this has always been my go to when it came to Mexican food…read more Over the last year the food has gone down hill while the prices have gone up. Two burritos and two tacos- $44 !!! I just put the remaining half of the burrito down because the rice is old I can taste the difference of fresh rice and what I throw in the microwave and the beans are so cold it was still frozen on the inside.

Great food! Great service! Great taste!…read more Real Mexico taste. Give it a chance. Will be back for more.

Torta de pastor

Quesabirrias

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Burritos

Taqueria De Anda

3.4(223 reviews)

4.1 mi

Service was amazing can't complain Food no flavor I don't…read morethink it was carne asada in my burrito very disappointed

Taqueria De Anda was my go to spot 12 years ago when I went to community college in Fullerton near…read morethat location. A decade later and I'm happy to update that it is still just as delicious as ever. The Whittier location is tucked away off Mulberry and La Mirada Blvd. I was greeted by the friendly staff and aroma of assorted meats and cilantro and onion. The carne asada is some of the best in the taco game: tender and flavorful. In a taco or burrito you cannot miss with the carne asada. I also ordered carnitas which were full of flavor and paired nicely with their tangy salsa verde. The horchata was refreshing and ice cold with hints of rice and spice that was more than nice. Taqueria De Anda, muchas gracias! I'll be back soon.

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Al Pastor Taco Cabeza Taco

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Kellen W.

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3

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15 years ago

Tacos, Only Tacos, Only Authentic Tacos. All of them are just plain right, be it cabesa, asada, or al pastor. These are what tacos were meant to be, nothing more, nothing less. And there even priced like a taco should be, one dollar. If only the parking lot wasn't so tiny and ridiculous. Although, I'll happily risk a car accident for these tacos. read more

Ernesto P.

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3

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10 years ago

They don't accept credit cards. I ordered different kind of tacos for my family, but some of them tasted really bad. When I spoke with the guy in charge he told me that the flavor of the tacos was right. This guy didn't invest money in the business the bathroom was terrible. I'll never return to this place again. read more

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6 years ago

I love their tacos and so does my daughter!! She places orders over the phone and I have to pick them up! Haha I always order their al pastor tacos and my daughter likes the asada tacos. The guys working there are always friendly and courteous! Love Chema's tacos!! read more

Joshua R.

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16 years ago

Bomb tacos! The tacos are del carbon style...of course getting carne asada is a must, but I highly recommend trying the al pastor. Delicious... And the horchata is better than average, also highly recommend. As of July 2010, the tacos were $1.10. Not too shabby... read more

sheila Y.

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3

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14 years ago

I love Al Pastor tacos and Chema's were GREAT! Foe being a little whole in the wall joint, there tacos are some of the best I've tasted in Whittier. They may need a little work on the outside, but the food makes up for it. read more

Frank M.

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16 years ago

this place has the best tacos. the taste is just great and the service is fast. i went during my lunch break and the place was packed. the salsa taste is great too not too hot. This tacos are the best you can find. read more

Rafael h.

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15 years ago

tacos chemas has the best in carne asada tacos,, this place its very friendly service and good quality in tacos,, for my opinion on this place its the best tacos on los angeles co. read more

Alex G.

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12 years ago

Been here so many times and the food is very good. The place needs lots of cleaning up and the parking sucks. But the great taste of the tacos makes up for it. I'm a customer. read more

Jonathan G.

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5

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7 years ago

BEST TACOS EVER These have been my favorite tacos now for over a decade. I've yet to find any tacos that can measure up with them. They're tripas tacos are to die for. read more

Diego S.

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13

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13 years ago

Been coming here for years and have not been dissapointed the place is not very eye appealing could use a makeover but the tacos are good

Sylvia V.

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10

7 years ago

Total hidden gem. It's very small, So get it to go. Best street tacos around! They only do tacos, but they are hands down the best.

Mari L.

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14 years ago

Good tacos tried their asada and lengua, the hubby had about 6 asada tacos!! Loved their chile!! We will definitely be going back!

Yaz K.

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12 years ago

Great tacos and sauce simple and easy, not great on parking but calling in for pick up and taking out us a great option for that.

Frank S.

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3

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13 years ago

Best Tacos in the AREA! I have been coming here for years and I have always left with a big smile and a full stomach.

Bradley W.

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5

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5 years ago

Best tacos in town! And served with a can of soda. I wish they sold more than just tacos. Still Highly recommended!

Abner M.

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10 years ago

Great tacos I've been coming here since I was a kid they never disappoint. Quick fast service and prices are great!

Jayson M.

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5

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11 years ago

Tacos are delicioussssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

L L.

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8

4 years ago

Their menu is limited but their tacos are delicious and always fresh! The staff is always so friendly as well.

Felicia B.

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4 years ago

So delicious tacos are $1.85 and so good this was my first time trying them and I'm very happy with them

Rosa G.

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7 years ago

Bomb!!!! All they serve is tacos which is why they execute so well. Customer service is great as well!!!

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