I am vegan so I got the potato soyrizo taco place with rice and beans, it was delicious! My sister in law got the birria taco special which she also enjoyed. Their salsas are bomb and the two gentlemen working were very friendly. It was located at the center of a little shopping center which was clean and quiet. I would go back again. read more

Cilantro Lime - QuesaBirria Tacos and potato soyrizo Street Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been living in DTLA for a few years now and had never been to cilantro lime before, so I was glad I did and it certainly won't be my last. Whenever I want to start my day off well, I love to have a nice stacked breakfast burrito with all the right ingredients. They didn't disappoint. A friend of mine ordered the street tacos, which looked twice the size of food truck tacos, but they had a cheesy outer layer to give it a nice crunch! That's definitely something I would want to try next time. If you're not looking for it intentionally, you might miss the food court inside a building on Los Angeles St. bordering the fashion district. There are also two other food stalls worth noting. As a whole, the burrito was great, it came out fast, and the food court was clean and well maintained with friendly servers. Definitely give them a try when you're in this area!! read more

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Tasty catered lunch... now I'm on the hunt for their brick-and-mortar. These folks catered lunch at my office and brought an impressive spread of burritos, bowls, and salad bowls. I built a bowl with refried beans, rice, and beef, then loaded it up with pico de gallo, avocado, and their green sauce. The real surprise? The homemade chips on the side. I ate my bowl like it was fully loaded nachos... super satisfying and seriously flavorful. I've never spotted one of their locations in person, but if I do, I'm definitely stopping in. read more

The food is absolutely amazing The service was fast and very kind. Get yo the food court! read more

I honestly wish this place had its own location because I think they'd explode their business. They have good social media and that's how most people find themselves in this oddly hidden food court; seriously, you'd never just stumble upon this place. With their quality food, great hidden menu (most of them are the social media darlings) and top notch customer service I know they'd excel out on their own. The Birria pizza and Birria breakfast muffin are so good and filling, but I've not had one thing on their menu. I didn't enjoy. The food court is nice, quiet, clean and recently remodeled, but there are still many spots awaiting New restaurants to open. read more

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Horrible, don't ever go here .. food had no seasoning, drinks were HOT! The cashier didn't even know the menu, you're better off somewhere else. Have a great day! no I never called you guys, we came in and had lunch there. Here You Go Leo the bully, this is your restaurant! Take the L and do better MANAGER! read more

Cilantro Lime - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here on Thursday after walking around Santee Alley, my friend and I saw a post of this location on instagram and immediately thought of coming here. First of all the staff is very polite and friendly yet professional. We ordered so much food but the portions are enormous! Very tasty food my friend's favorite was the Birria Pizza! Amazing but to me the star was the Grilled cheese Birria Pizza Never thought those two would be a heavenly combination. The staff brings out your food to your table and are very attentive to needs Amazing food would be coming back soon!!! read more

Cilantro Lime in DTLA is a must . I got the asada fries and mexi papa tacos. The asada fries were loaded, flavorful, and a big portion -- the meat was seasoned perfectly. The Mexi-papa tacos had just the right amount of flavors and ingredients that hit just right. Amazing spot, good portions, and definitely worth stopping by if you're in DTLA. read more

Cilantro Lime - Mexi-Papa taco DTLA Famous Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Don't let their location fool you! Yes it's located right in the "food court" of Santee Alley. Hole in the wall you'd say. Yes! But don't let that stop you! Food court stand but their presentation and food was 10/10. The workers were jolly and they're fast. Looking at yelp prior to going I would have never thought it was a food court spot I was fooled I thought it was a stand alone restaurant lol. Especially their "for here" eating plates. We did Togo. They load their tacos up with protein and their carne asada fries. Everything tasted fresh and not greasy or overwhelming. They had a habanero salsa that I loved. I like spice!!! Side note: keep your receipt if you decide to use the food courts restroom. They have a facility lady waiting to collect a dollar from You to use the bathrooms if you're not a dinning customer. Lol odd, but yeah! Also, parking is just street parking or garage parking. We were fooled and saw a $3 sign for parking. Pulled in and it was told $3 for the first 10mins then $20 after that for all day. Like really? Hahah they hustled us but again we didn't have to roam too much for parking. read more

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I stopped in here at this modest little establishment hidden away in the market center food court and was pleasantly blown away! I am a connoisseur of chili rellenos so of course I had to try. As soon as I got my to-go order, I knew I had to rush home and properly plate this sucker - because I knew it was gonna be top-notch. If you like, Mexican food, I highly recommend cilantro lime. the service was also great. Accommodating. read more

Cilantro Lime - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Leo was great ! So friendly and explained the menu to me since I couldn't decide what to eat ! Service is everything to me. It's located in the heart of the fashion district . Total casual dining in the food court. Pretty excited about the "Lets Grub Tacos" with the shell made out of cheese and your choice of meat. Also ordered rolled taco special with a drink. Reasonable pricing and great for on the go dining. read more

Cilantro Lime - Crunchy Rolled Lets Go Grub taco (Cheese shell) - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Breakfast flauta and chilaquiles burrito for the win!!!! Love this spot!!! The owner was amazing and so welcoming. The food was sooooooooo gooooodddddd!! My kids loved the chilaquiles burrito and the carne asada fries also top notch!! Crispy fries, tender meat, fresh guacamole it had it all!! Check out the breakfast flauta and make sure to get some green salsa for dipping. Anytime I visit Los Angeles this spot is always a must stop! Support small businesses!! read more

Cilantro Lime - Breakfast flautas - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Dropped in after seeing a news segment about this place. Absolutely fabulous food served up by friendly and helpful staff who made us welcome. Carnitas burrito was outstanding. The habanero hot sauce is just as spicy as they warned me it would be, but very tasty if applied wisely! Very highly recommend this spot. read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was frustrating from start to finish. I think all these good reviews are fake. Food was literally microwaved. The manager Leo is a fraud (mr.krabs), the girl with the septum piercing doesnt want to be there clearly. read more

This place is awful. The owner tried to discredit my review. I reiterate it was freakin terrible. I ate here recently, the owner wasn't there if he was he was the invisible man. The food sent me right to the toilet, which I revisited all day long. Gross read more

This hidden gem is located inside of a food court. I've been here a handful of times and I'm never disappointed. My usual order are the Chicken Tinga Flautas which can be shared. The flavor is phenomenal and pairs extremely well with all of their house salas. They also include some complimentary chips. Today I tried the Chicken Tinga Grilled Cheese and I was amazed. They use a Texas Toast and even wrap it in cheese for a nice crunch. The cheese pull was real and I highly recommend trying it. My brother always orders the Birria and he absolutely loves it. The owner is awesome, always professional & informative This is the ONLY VENDOR in the food court that brings your food to you and busses your table. Their service is outstanding. If your ever in the fashion district, definitely give them a try!!! read more

Cilantro Lime - Grilled cheese Chicken Tinga - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Nasty tacos no flavor staff rude got mad because was asked for the cilantro and onion on the side . I sent my friend to get the food .. with that being said I wouldn't accept free food just based off on the no flavor read more

Cilantro Lime - Since I was told I didn't go in here's my receipt - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious! I had the potato tacos and absolutely loved it. My sister had the Asada fries and they were amazing! Salsa 10/10!! Can't wait to go back and try more off their menu . Amazing service . Lots of seating in the food court. read more

Really nice guys cooking mom's recipes! We got 2 burritos - breakfast and chile relleno were both tasty and generously prepared. Recommend seeking them out anytime you find yourself downtown read more

Just wanted to provide an update - their consistency of food quality a taste, along with the delightful service with a smile is appreciated! Can't get enough of their Al pastor especially! Thank you all! read more

Cilantro Lime - 2x Al Pastor taco, 1x pollo taco, 1x Barbacoa taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cilantro Lime's kitchen may be in the tiny corner of a food court. But that kitchen is mighty with Mexican flavors and inventive dishes. This eatery is a DTLA must for my boyfriend and I any time we are out there. Leo and the kitchen crew's hospitality is far beyond phenomenal. It's feels like I'm going to my tio's house for a meal. They have a regular menu but their instagram has a secret menu. Today we went with our favorites for my birthday, birria breakfast muffin, birria breakfast burrito, lastly chicken & waffles. The dinning area is spacious and Leo serves everyone with a smile. I am truly happy that his business is expanding. I say if you're near the Alley in DTLA definitely Treat Yourself to Cilantro Lime! read more

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Located behind Santee Alley in a food court. Their famous birria pizza was good. The trash can nachos were my favorite. read more

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I saw a video on you tube and it looked really good so I drove to downtown to try this awesome dish. It was delicious!!! I will definitely eat there again and try some of the other dishes they had on the menu. Btw I had the chilladillas with carnitas breakfast plate.. read more

Tried this place for the first time for lunch delivery, and it was great! I had chicken street tacos and chicken tortilla soup. The street tacos were really good. The salsas and sides (I got rice and salad) were good too. My favorite part was the soup though! It was amazing! This place is like a hidden gem in DTLA. Food is flavorful and has a homey legit feel to it. Would recommend trying it! read more

Cilantro Lime - 16 oz. Chicken Tortilla Soup - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The best Mexican food spot in DTLA the food the customer service is all top tier im here once a week at least lol me and others from the office we definitely appreciate the high quality food. If y'all ever in DTLA pull up catch a vibe and eat good at Cilantro Lime read more

Good is good and always warm thanks my favorite is the chicken flautas I just wish they had bigger salsa containers

I ordered a carne asada burrito, and guess what I got. A burrito that was 80% rice, 15% onion, and a whopping 5% steak! Yet this burrito was $15. So yeah, I paid for mostly rice and onions. At least their profit margin is high though! Great business model for ripping people off. read more

Cilantro Lime - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food wamazing service amazing fresh delightful and good quality I will be back for sure atmosphere was splendid

It's just okay. Tried the dtla famous asada fries and they were so so. Had a taco as well to try also just so so. Not bad food but definitely have had better for the same price if not cheaper. Wouldn't go out of my way for. I had it delivered since I was on my lunch break and it did the job but I probably wouldn't go out of the way for. read more

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Ordered: DTLA Famous Burnt Cheese Quesadilla (with added asada) There's no plaza parking and it's super hard to find parking but we found it on the street! Gotta pay for it though. It's inside a 'food court' and there's a sign outside featuring all the restaurants that's inside the court. You'll see cilantro lime on the sign, that's how you know you're at the right place. There's so much seating and you order up front and sit down, and they'll bring your food to you! The presentation was amazing, it looked so pretty and I've never seen the burnt cheese like that on a quesadilla before. The asada paired super well with the cheese, and was very flavorful. What I loved doing was biting a little piece of the burnt cheese off (super crunchy, not actually burnt, still delicious and edible), and then bite some of the quesadilla. Tasted the best. The few chips they gave were also so crunchy and crispy and delightful as well. Loved this meal! read more

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The staff here is what makes this place so great - so friendly and happy! I had an order of the Famous Tinga Flautas and a Burnt Cheese Taco. The flautas had a crispy exterior and was filled with shredded chicken + topped with crema, pico de gallo, cheese, and cilantro. The cheese taco is exactly what you would expect! A thin layer of crispy cheese holding up the asada meat inside - oily but delicious for all cheese lovers. It was a warm day out so I also got a strawberry lemonade fresca - delish! Cilantro Lime is located inside the International Food Court. read more

A hidden gem near the garment district in an unassuming food court was an unexpected find. The food was great but the warm welcome by Chef Leo and his brother and a visiting chef Chef Lovely was so welcoming. I didn't want to leave. My family loved the food, we ordered a variety of dishes I highly recommend this family owned business that is always serviced with a warm smile. Thank you again Cilantro Lime! read more

First thing, the spot is perfect and not too busy. Owner Leo is hella cool. The food, is damn great aka perfect! Best mexican food I've had and I've had a lot of mexican food since I live in Cali. Perfect place and area to sit and relax with no noise. This place is a must if you're around LA or DOWNTOWN LA. Phenomenal Leo, thank you! I'll be back read more

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I had to try out DTLA's famous wet burrito during my stay in LA. We walked over to this market place which has a bunch of small restaurants. I ordered the shredded chicken wet burrito and was not disappointed. The sauces on top were super flavorful and had a spicy kick to it. The filling was delicious; lots of chicken. It wasn't the type of burrito which is usually filled with rice. Score! The hubby was torn on what to eat as there were several items on the menu that he wanted to try out. He played it safe and opted for a burrito which he enjoyed; especially alongside their spicy salsas. read more

Cilantro Lime - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have to say that the staff here is so ridiculously gracious and kind. I was greeted with a very warm welcome. I ordered the street tacos and they were so good. The chips are pretty oily just the way I like chips (because if you enjoy eating dry chips, you're not my kind of people). I got extra rice on my plate no beans because I'm not a fan of beans, and the rice is SO good. It's not like typical mexican rice that tastes like someone just threw together rice and tomato but it is flavorful perfectly oiled while not being too dry or mushy. The texture of the rice remained clean. I also tried their strawberry lemonade and it was super refreshing!! It was more sweet than sour which is what I prefer. I hate when the lemonade overpowers the strawberry but there is no worry here. I can't wait to come back and try their burritos! read more

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Leo, the amazing business owner, offered for me to try the Spicy Fajita Burrito and what else can I say?? Of course!! I love spicy so was definitely looking forward to this and he did not disappoint!! This is one of the BEST burritos I've had in my life. I came around closing time and had no wait. My food was ready in 5ish minutes and came out piping hot! Burrito had rice, meat (I think it was chicken), nicely melted cheese, and green peppers definitely a 100/10 burrito! Spiciness level was solid!! If you like spicy this is what you should order. I still asked for 2 spicy sauces on the side because I love their spicy sauce. Chips were fresh and crispy this time too! As always, staff was very friendly and excellent service!! read more

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I'd give them 6 Stars if possible. INCREDIBLE food, the owners are so kind!! Love this place so much. The quesadilla is UNREAL

This is my first time ordering (Postmates) but after seeing other people's reviews I'm tempted to eat in one day.. I opted for the shredded chicken as they have different meat options. Not pictured are a red and green sauce that came included with my order. Now, I LOVE a good taco plate and this was amazing! While there was a tad too much rice for my liking (I like to have an even amount of rice and beans) i am pleased with the portion sizes. 5/5 I recommend this spot! read more

Cilantro Lime - 2 Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was the best food i have ever ate its so goood the chilaquiles were perfect taste and spice and everything.

The food was perfect best tacos ever and they cook it fast and treat u like they knew u for years recommend to come here