Best Mexican food in Los Angeles! I've gone to a lot of really fancy high-end and expensive Mexican restaurants and none of them can hold a candle to this one! read more

Freaking delicious! We love coming here when we are downtown. It's all so cheesy and the meat is good.

Cilantro Lime located at the International Food Court in Downtown Los Angeles. They are opened Monday through Saturday 9am to 4pm for take out by phone, walk up, or through their online platform. My favorite were the DTLA Famous Al Pastor Nacho and DTLA Famous Tinga Flautas - Chicken they are a must get when visiting Cilantro Lime. * Pambazo * Lets Go Grub Taco (2) - Asada & Al Pastor * DTLA Famous Al Pastor Nacho * DTLA Famous Wet Burrito - Red & Green Sauce, Asada * DTLA Famous Tinga Flautas - Chicken read more

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The best birria grilled cheese sandwich. There was a generous portion of savory and tender beef birria between two buttery, thick, cheesy, and crispy Texas toasts. Eat it with the senorita sauce...order the quesadilla too and eat it with a friend...that's all you need to know... read more

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

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Good is great! NEED BETTER SEALED PACKAGING FOR DELIVERY ORDERS. It's just not sealed enough to avoid people contaminating the food. Just better packaging for delivery read more

Cilantro Lime - Love you guys!!! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The place is in a food court that has seen better days. Don't let that fool you, the food is good and the service was great.

Tucked in the corner of a small fast food court, adjacent to fashion alley, is a heckuva Mexican restaurant that boasts deliciosa comida! This hidden gem deserves a place of its own. Judging from the constant flow of people ordering up its quesadillas and other delicacies, the word is out about Cilantro Lime. But would love to see it's own storefront with a name in front! read more

Cilantro Lime - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Every time I order a different item I never wanna change my order for the next time I order because it tastes so good. However the more items I keep trying the more I am sure this place place has 5 star taste. Everything from the chicken tinga flautas, wet burrito to birria burrito has great taste and has not disappointed once . read more

Cilantro Lime - Famous chicken tinga flautas. Couldnt wait, I ate half of them before pic. hahaha - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came to Visit from San Diego and this place has excellent menudo, tortas, and pambazos! It was my first time here and the service was beyond exceptional. So happy I got to experience this place! Definitely bookmarking and coming back! Thank you! read more

The food was amazing. The service was superb. The man that took our order was very nice and informative. They even had vegan options that were fire. We had the portobello fajitas. :) Would definitely be back! read more

I was determined to try this place and it did not disappoint. Now I was the only customer at the time but service was top notch! I walked in, placed my order and out the door in about two minutes. I ordered the Chorizo breakfast burrito. I thought it would be good to start my day with but after I finished it, I went back to my hotel room and took a nap! Delicious! A definite return trip is on the calendar! read more

My favorite go to spot for lunch! Service, prices, and food are ono! Carne asada fries, enchalides, and the pastrami tacos are bomb! read more

This updated review has been way long overdue. My original review was written after my first visit to this place which was actually more than a year ago. I've been back several times since then but shame on me for not updating my review. I do really love this hole in the wall restaurant tucked inside the food court in the Fashion District of Dtla. No matter how many times you drop by, you'll never run out of options because of the various tasty, delicious items offered here. From tacos to flautas, burritos to quesadillas, sopes to fries, and anything in between. Cilantro Lime offers the most affordable, authentic Mexican treats in this side of town. They keep on adding more and more items on the menu to prove how innovative this place continually is. Have you even heard of pambazo? Neither did I until I was served with this humongous wet sandwich packed with meat. That menudo which is offered only every Saturday? At ya yay! It's so good that I could probably eat a whole pot. Definitely my kind of comfort food. If you ever wanted to give this place a try, come by Tuesday when any tacos are only $1 each. Thank me later. read more

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Birria pizza and asada fries were amazing! Large portions and friendly staff. Located inside a food court.

Wow! What a discovery! This place is the bomb dot com! A couple of hungry friends and I descended like hungry vultures and left like docile doves after devouring several of Leo's Mexican homestyle creations. So many things to love...Leo's huge smile and obvious pride in his offerings, his friendly staff, his passion fruit aguafresca and, of course, the food! We ordered the menudo, $9.00 and on Saturdays only, chilaquiles, $8.99, taquitos, $9.99 and the esquite fries, $11.25. We loved it all! Leo, in a nod to childhood antics, puts Hot Cheetos on almost anything and it's a fun menu to share with friends. The traditional Mexican style platters are a wonderful touch. I'm a huge chilaquiles fan and this was right up there with the best I've had in Mexico. Delicious! Cilantro Lime is definitely a hidden gem that I'm sure more and more people are bound to discover. I'm glad I did and I'll be back for the affordable prices, large servings and yummy offerings. Thanks Leo, Mom Chef and the rest of the family/staff! read more

Located in DTLA off Broadway and Olympic in the International Food Court, Cilantro Lime is in a corner spot with one of the smaller kitchens. It was an absolutely great & innovative Mexican cuisine I've ever seen & tasted. Leo is the owner of this family run business. Leo OPEN ONE IN THE OC!!!!! Leo uses simple ingredients, but it's how they are used in combination creating some amazing dishes. The street taco type cuisine presentation is well done, placed on homemade clay pottery plates with some on a layer of salad or fries. Menudo on Saturdays only so we had a chance to try it. The tripe was soooo soft which is hard to do unless it's cooked for a long time. Not spicy so if you like it hot, add it or ask for the "crybaby"!!!! Quesadillas with hot Cheetos was different but a definite favorite. One set of street tacos used cheese as the shell. Leo said it was an accident discovery, haha, loved it. My favorite was the chicken fluentas. The flour tortilla was flaky and light yet held together without exploding in my hand. The fries topped with carne asada was a hit!!! Melted cheese all around topped with protein and guacamole. The chips are definitely made during the day. The green sauce is the hottest, but if you want 10/10 hot? Ask for the Crybaby. Highly recommend this place if you want great Mexican cuisine. That's right, cuisine, not food. Happy Eating and Fight On! read more

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Wet Burrito was really tasty. The sauce really has a good taste and adds to the flavor. read more

Cilantro Lime - Wet burrito. Really tasty. Sauce really adds to the flavor. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I could not wait to get home to write this review about Cilantro Lime! My experience was extremely pleasant so let's get into it. Service: 10/10!! Leo took my order and gave me different options based off of what I wanted. Everyone seemed pleased to have me there as a customer. That made me happy. Food: Super flavorful and tasty! I got the chicken tortilla soup and honestly I would go back tomorrow just to get more, it was that good! I also got the enchiladas, 2 asada and one carnitas. The enchiladas were also a really good dish. I told Leo before I left that they definitely have a returning customer, I can't wait to go back read more

Ordered the carne asada quesadilla, chilaquiles half n half red/green & an horchata. Everything was freshly made. The owner/cook & other employee were friendly & didn't complain when I asked for extras at different times (chilis, salsa & to-go container). Good food & service, def coming back! read more

Cilantro Lime - Carne asada quesadilla, chilaquiles half red/green w/ egg over medium & horchata. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Can't say enough good stuff about this place. We were starving and we couldn't leave our office today. We both got the carnitas quesadilla and man was it impressive looking! The food was amazing as always. One of these days we got to try that new damn decadent sandwich they have been blasting on social media! Cheers..... read more

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Back at one of my fave perfect casual breakfast or lunch spot to grub w/ your buddies over their delicious mexican food yummmm Always the best customer service & the softest best tortillas In LA Personal Faves: *Massive Salads *Tacos (Mushroom) Perfect Tortilla Goals *Taquitos In A Cup *Agua Fresca My try the tacos & loaded salads!! The taco tortillas are melt in your mouth delicious The mushroom taco is my personal fave. *Plenty of street parking read more

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Hello Downtown LA carne asada fries! The meat is cooked to perfection and the toppings on top of the fries are just delicious. The cheese is melty goodness. The staff will also customize it for you. I added ketchup and ranch to the fries, and they poured it on top like a sauce. It was so good! The location is a food hall in downtown LA, just like anywhere else in DTLA, it is difficult to find parking. But it is worth the meter searching. The fries are hot and can be served to dine in or take out. The other menu options in the restaurant also look so good, but one order of anything from this place will fill you up and you might even have leftovers to take home. The food is made to order and takes a little bit of time, it is worth the wait because it is fresh. I recommend checking this place out! read more

Cilantro Lime - DTLA Famous Asada Fries with ketchup and ranch 12.85 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

DEFINITELY WORTH THE HYPE! I started following them on Instagram a while back being drawn in by their pictures and videos of their mouth watering food. When you arrive, look for the address (not the name) as it will take you to a food court area where you'll find this place. I also suggest you place an order for pickup on their website since parking can get tricky depending on when you go. We ordered the Mexican pizza full of birria, the tinga chicken flautas with chile rellenos, and a torta. We LOVED the flautas the most and wish we got more because they are full of flavor and kept their crunch even from the ride home. Everything was tasty and still delicious as leftovers. This place is a must. read more

Cilantro Lime - Birria pizza - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cilantrolime is the pinnacle of modern Mexican street food! Leo the owner and operator is a mastermind of flavor. This is a culinary experience worth a Michelin star! Highly recommend the birria pizza! read more

Where to begin? If you only knew the enormous flavors that came out of this little food court kitchen you would already know what I am about to say. The food is incredible and the amount of pride that goes in the creation and execution of each and every dish in glaringly obvious. I wasn't even done with the food that I had when I was already planning my next trip. Now they have Cilantro 2.0 in Glendale and I know that I have to go soon. Don't cheat yourself out of some great food and get there a.s.a.p read more

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the food here is super flavorful, with a HUGELY extensive menu -- you're sure to find something that piques your interest and satisfies your cravings. the habanero salsa is actually spicy enough to make you hyperventilate a little which is my standard for habanero. the seating area isn't the nicest -- it's in a shopping center that looks to be somewhat abandoned but i always take my food to go so that's not an issue for me. the times i've been here, the cashiers have greeted and served me with a smile which is important! PS, they deliver and you can order over the phone for pickup :-) read more

Cilantro Lime - Tinga flautas w a side of rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

TRULY A GEM HERE IN DTLA! A MUST TRY! Placed an order this afternoon for lunch through Yelp and it came within 45 min. I had the pleasure of ordering the following: Taquito Special: 5/5 - This order came with a total of 6 barb/Tinga taquitos on a bed of lettuce topped with queso fresco, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole sauce. It was delicious! Each taquito was deep fried and rolled to perfection! Such a crispy crunch on the outside and nice juicy barb/tinga on the inside. It paired really well with the green sauce on the side! Volcano Tostada: 5/5 - By far the best tostada I have ever been served! It came with 2 corn tostadas with bean and cheese in the middle then it was topped with crispy cheese, choice of meat (I chose pollo and tinga), guacamole sauce, sour cream, Chipotle aioli, and pico de Gallo. Talk about YUM-DIDDLY-UMP-TIOUS!!!!!!! This tostada was massive! It also didn't fall apart like most tostadas do once you take a bite and it held up all the way to the end! It was everything you want, flavor, crunch, texture, juiciness, and comfort all in one! Just AMAZING! My experience overall was just out of this world! So glad to have found and tried this place, and can't wait to try other menu items! read more

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Craving tacos? burritos? tortas? fries?? quesadillas?? Cilantro lime located inside the international food court has it all. I ordered the wet burrito with carne asada that comes with half red and half green sauce. They have a mild spice level but, for that extra kick, it is topped with a jalapeño. The carne asada is tender and packed with flavor. All the ingredients inside the burrito packed a punch cause it was delicious !! My friend got the carne asada quesadilla and damn it looked good. The aesthetics of the "burnt" cheese on the top of each quesadillas is amazing. It also comes with a side of salsa, sour cream , chips and guac. Highly recommend trying this place out cause portions are huge and the owner is extremely friendly! He provided recommendations and checked up on us to see if we were doing okay. When you order, they provide you with a number and bring the food directly out to you! There is alot of street parking around the plaza that its located in. If there isnt any street parking, there are also some places that have $3 dollar parking. ( be careful cause some places say $3 but when you pay , its actually $3 for every 10minutes) Overall, loved this meal! Authentic and delicious Mexican food!! read more

Cilantro Lime - Wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I'm vegetarian and the food the have is very vegetarian friendly. They have fake meats like soyrizo and other vegetable-based vegan options, and their dishes can be customized to support different meats. I really liked the volcano tostado and the Memela tacos, with soyrizo. I've also had their quesadilla with soyrizon and it was great. If there's one piece of feedback I would give, it's that the online ordering system doesn't seem to allow for as much customization for other meat options. For example, I think the DTLA fries only allow a single meat option (carne asada?) but some reviewers have indicated that they had different meats, which may mean that this is customizable in person or over the phone but not on the online ordering page. read more

Definitely a hidden gem in the international food court here! I kept it simple with the Asada fries and two orders of taquitos--yes you can order individual a la carte! The flavors are well seasoned here and food tasted fresh and really good! I kept staring at the exotic hot Cheetos stuff but my acid flux was just not having it. I will definitely be back to try it out on another day!! read more

Cilantro Lime - Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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What a meal, the portions here are seriously incredible! We tried the Carne Asada Burrito which was loaded with tender meat and fries coated in an extra creamy sauce. The fries were an excellent touch that melted seamlessly with the cheese and rich sauce. If you like *saucy sauces* this is the one for you! The Al Pastor Nachos were piled with tender meat, jalapeños, cheese, onions, tomatoes, and more -- layers and layers of everything I ever dreamed of. There were so many flavors going on in each scoop and I kept going for more. The nacho platter was massive and definitely kept me full for a long time. This is a great option if you're looking to share with a friend or someone special! My favorite is the strawberry horchata which was made upon request (thank you so much)! I admit that this is the BEST horchata I've ever tried. It was the perfect level of sweetness and fruitiness that a refreshing drink should have. This one definitely saved me on a hot day. I'm a sucker for cinnamon flavored things, so this one hit the spot! If you get the chance, talk to the owner, Leo. He is the nicest guy who made sure our dining experience went perfect. He made us feel at home and checked to see if we needed anything! Amazing service from him and the team. read more

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MOUTH-WATERING, INSANELY DELICIOUS, ALL-TIME FAVORITE MEXICAN FOOD EVER!!! this place is a standout for all mexican food in la, a hidden gem that is impressively appreciated for their high quality taste, fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and overall wholesome food, experience, and service. i cannot speak high enough of cilantro lime, with plates comparable to javier's at just a fraction of the price!! upon my first bite of cilantro lime's DTLA Famous Burnt Cheese Quesadilla, i was literally in shock. like this food was so good it could have sent me into a coma. between all of the mouth-watering and appetizing menu items here, i was having trouble deciding between the burnt cheese quesadilla and the birria tacos, and the people here were so nice and accommodating that they actually made a combination of the two dishes specially for me!!! so imagine the famous burnt cheese quesadilla packed and overflowing with their tender and juicy birria meat, all dipped in a glorious, flavorful consomé sauce!!!! i literally could not imagine something better, and the taste of this overwhelmingly exceeded my expectations. hands down the BEST quesadilla i have ever had in my life, and quesadillas are my top 3 favorite foods ever!!! for the DTLA Famous Wet Burrito, not only did it live up to the name but it was so beautifully hand-crafted and plated that it looked like a dish straight out of a painting. jam-packed with exquisite taste and flavor, complemented with a delicious savory sauce, and sided with authentic beans and mexican rice - this dish is one for the books. not to mention the chips are fresh, warm, and crisp. this place is a MUST try for the yummiest, most delicious mexican food ever. honestly nothing compares to cilantro lime, they have nailed and perfected everything from taste, flavor, service, and happiness :) come here ASAP and expect nothing less than the best mexican food ever! read more

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This place passes expectations. It's amazing: wife was telling me for months to try it and I didn't listen. Highly regret it. Will recommend is to others. People were very friendly and made sure the food was good. read more

Cilantro Lime - Grilled Cheese with Birria - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Mexican food on steroids! That's how I'm going to describe it because omg everything here is insane. Who knew all this could be done? He keeps it O.G. here and then throws his own spin on top of it. You seriously have to pace yourself here because you'll be ready to order it all. The burrito pictured below is one I specially customized with Leo one day which has: Chile Relleno stuffed with Asada, Pollo that's layered inside a Cheesy Tortilla Shell topped with Cilantro Rice, Refried Beans, Pico De Gallo, with extra sour cream! This came out incredible! Leo is the man, you can seriously tell he enjoys doing what he does best every time you see him here. A true hidden gem here in the heart of DTLA! read more

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Decent Mexican food in a small food court. We ordered the carne asada fries, barbacoa street taco, carne asada street taco, carne asada cheese taco and an horchata. It was the perfect amount of food for 3 people. The asada and barbacoa was cooked very well and had great seasoning. It was the first time I've tried a cheese taco and it was eh, okay but my brother seemed to think it was the best thing he had out of the food we ordered. I just wish they had better salsa. The medium salsa was pretty good but the mild and spicy were lacking some flavor. Although spicy had a kick, it didn't taste like anything. Another thing to knock them on is the horchata, it was slightly too powdery! read more

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I ordered the asada street taco plate. Once I ordered, a worker suggested a taco made with a cheese shell, which I then added to my order. I never heard of such a thing. I figured since I may never come back because I'm not from LA, so I ordered that as well. You know the food is authentic when it tastes like your mom's cooking. I started with the rice and knew that I made the right choice. The homemade tortilla chips were flavorful and crunchy. The cheese shell taco did not disappoint either. The men who run the place are funny and very respectful. It is a food court, so you seat yourself, but the food is brought to your table if you eat in. The dining area was clean. If I am EVER in the fashion district, I will definitely return to Cilantro Lime. read more

Cilantro Lime - Cheese shell with chicken and all the fixings. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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WOW! We just found out go to Mexican in DTLA! And you know that's saying a lot with so many great Mexican places in LA! Through Yelp, we found Cilantro Lime and decided to order Huevos Con Chrizo and Chilaquiles and they were both the best we've ever had. Portions were more than generous and the taste was absolutely amazing! It was cooked to order so even after we got home, it still tasted very fresh and delicious. Can't wait to try their wet burrito and fries! read more

Cilantro Lime - Huevos con chorizo: chrizo was amazing and portions are HUGE! This pic is a bit deceiving because there's so much chrizo under the egg! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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All the food I got here was so good, I almost cried and would not mind coming back to get the same things and more. Starting with the beautiful looking Chicken TINGA FLAUTAS, I have never eaten something so decadently delicious before with the flour tortilla, cheddar cheese, tinga (rolled, fried, cut in 4), topped with sour cream, pico de Gallo and chipotle aioli on a bed of lettuce. Next, I got the BIRRIA GRILLED CHEESE that was highly recommended by my friend and it was seriously fire. Hope y'all see the pics I took of that cheese pull and dripping goodness here! Last but not least.. omg the CHILAQUILES Burrito! It comes with Tortilla Chips sautéed with red and green sauce topped with sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro, and 2 eggs. I absolutely love that there was a great fiery kick to it too. Overall, if you're looking to visit downtown LA and want to shop around the Santee Alley Fashion District area, I highly recommend visiting this hidden gem located within the food court! All the staff members there were also so friendly and personable. There's a bunch of $3 parking lots around and street parking. It can be pretty packed, but coming to this place for the amazing food and service is so worth it! read more

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The food here is amazing! We had the Famous Tinga Flautas, Al Pastor Malitas, Birria Tacos Dorados, Letsgogrub Taco, and Horchata! The food tastes just like how it looks, delicious. The owner Leo and his staff were extremely nice, so customer service here is an A+. We came here with the expectation of having a very heavy meal; however, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that the food here was not that greasy and did not make us bloat after. The Famous Tinga Flautas is a flour tortilla that is stuffed with shredded chicken and cheddar cheese. They are then rolled, deep-fried, and cut into 4 portions. Afterward, they are topped with sour cream, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, and served on a bed of shredded lettuce. The tortilla was extremely crispy, and the chicken was surprisingly moist even when deep-fried. The Al Pastor Malitas was kind of like a taco sandwich in a sense. It is al pastor sandwiched in crispy grilled tortillas layered in crispy cheese. The al pastor was perfectly marinated, tender, and the crispy cheese and tortillas made every bite flavorful. The Birria Tacos Dorados contain extremely tender goat/beef meat that is simmered in a blend of chiles, spices, and beef stew. It is served with onions, cilantro, and consome (a broth you use to dip the tacos in). Honestly, the Birria Tacos here were the best we have had and would 100% come here again just for them. The Letsgogrub Tacos is a cheese-shelled taco with your choice of meat, pico de gallo, and guacamole. These tacos are served with your choice of salsa and a side of chips. We chose Asada, and it was tender, juicy, flavorful, and not to mention cheesy. The cheese shell makes a huge difference in the taco's flavor profile, we highly recommend this item! Overall, this place is amazing! We highly recommend coming here! read more

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This place is tucked away inside the international food court and a little unassuming at first. But wow, the food! Not what you'd expect from a quick food court spot. The quality is surprisingly good and served nicely on decorative plates. Leo the owner is so welcoming and friendly. They have a great menu with so much variety, but also some yummy secret menu items. I had the tinga flautas and they were so crispy even after reheating my leftovers. The filling of shredded chicken was flavorful and not dry at all, and it was all topped with sour cream, pico, and a chipotle aioli over a bed of lettuce. Theyre cut into 4 pieces and served with tortilla chips also. This was my favorite! The DTLA famous asada fries were so loaded, you could barely see the fries underneath. The cheddar cheese, carne asada, pico, sour cream, guac, salsa, and secret sauce all came together like a flavor bomb. Wash it all down with a lemonade! I had the passion fruit since I love a tropical flavor. I need to come back and try everything on the blogger's menu! Street parking in DTLA can be a hassle but you will be rewarded PS. That green sauce is fiiire. read more

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

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