This is my old school location when I used to work in the building behind and lived in the neighborhood, but I don't get to this particular location often anymore. Still has the same charm to it, the salsa and chips are always super tasty and I can never figure out exactly what I want to eat because I always want four or five different things on any given evening, but easily always settle on something and always happy with the quality and flavor, not to mention being completely stuffed once I'm finished. I do also love the old school bar scene inside; makes for a good relaxing spot, whether your solo or with a small group: read more

Food is not that great. Ordered: 1) chicken nachos- chicken was cooked perfectly, chips were good. Beans overly salted. 2) Chicken flautas- salty yet lacked flavor. Tortilla tasted stale. Beans were extremely salty. Service was good. read more

The atmosphere is dark and cozy. Almost a little to dark when you're coming at 11:30am but I guess that's sometimes typical of Mexican restaurants. My fiancé and I started with the beef taquitos. They were extremely bland and somewhat soggy. read more

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My daughter and I came here for dinner after attending the Warner Bros. studio show event. We were craving for Enchiladas around the area and found this spot. My daughter ordered Lobster Enchiladas plate with Chicken Tortilla soup, and I ordered Shrimps Enchiladas with Salad and soda. Ambiance is nice, dark and all red. Service was good and staff was friendly and helpful. They have seating outside and inside. Overall, the food was good. read more

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A fav of ours for ages now . Solid Mexican food combos such as a hard shell beef taco and cheese enchilada were outstanding . White fish Vera Cruz had a nice tangy red sauce . Street parking is all over riverside dr. Outdoor dining or darkened inside works.outstanding service here too. read more

Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant - Seafood Vera Cruz - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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Overall I enjoyed this place . Me and my boyfriend were looking to grab a bite to eat after the Superman experience and one of the worker there recommended this place . When we arrived we got sat right away and immediately after we had water chips and salsa brought to our table . The chips and salsa was delicious and the salsa had the perfect amount of spice . For drinks I got the skinny margarita it was just okay it tasted kind of watery to be honest and didn't have much flavor . For food we ordered the chilis rellano plate to share and it was plenty of food because it came with the entree and also the house salad . The house salad was good and pretty standard . I did enjoy the chili rellano it had just the right amount of cheese and the chicken enchilada that came with it had good flavor . Our server was pretty good as well . Overall I enjoyed this place and I would come back read more

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Great first time at Don Cuco! Attended with a group of co-workers for dinner and it was the perfect spot for a casual meal. We came on Monday during peak dinner time and were seated immediately despite it being busy. We ordered the Mexican Pizza for the table and I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty it was! It would definitely recommend it - it was my favorite thing we ordered. It's basically a loaded open faced quesadilla topped with beans, chorizo, olives, guacamole, and sour cream. Super tasty and easy to cut apart to share! For my entree I ordered a Taco & Enchilada combo plate which also came with beans, rice, and soup. It was a ton of food but I would say appropriate for the ~$22 price tag. Only negative was the service which was slow to take our orders, bring drinks and check in throughout the night. read more

Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant - 13. Taco & Enchilada Combo Plate - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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The look, the color, the lighting of this place is straight out of a 90's Quentin Tarantino movie... and I was here for it! I believe this is the original Don Cuco's location, built in 1969! This location offers a small outdoor patio, bar area dining, and small dining room in the back. We sat in the back and immediately got served chips and salsa, yes! I ordered Chile relleno and cheese enchilada combo, which came with rice and beans. This was a huge plate of food and I liked everything, but it was a little bland. The plate was missing some flavor. Not in spice, but lack of salt and maybe some cumin? My kids really enjoyed their rice and beans and my wife did like her sopes, but also said they were lacking in flavor. I really enjoyed their salsas that came with the chips and their guacamole was on point. The service here was stellar and we were constantly checked on and drinks refilled. If I lived in the area, I'd probably be at the bar here a couple times a month. read more

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The quality has gone down over the years. The only thing that has remained consistent is their salsa and alcoholic drinks. My mother is a huge fan so I have no choice but to come here for family celebrations. I used to love the chicken fajitas. Idk if the quality went down or the ingredients changed, but they didn't have much flavor this time. Also, I could be wrong, but it no longer appears as though they're using white meat. My husband ordered the Colorado Burrito. It was ok. The one I make is significantly better. I don't think we'd order either of those dishes again. The only winner was the deep fried ice cream. Parking in the area is free. Depending on the day of the week and time of day, it may be a challenge to find parking. But you're bound to find something. read more

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Food 4/5 This is classic "California Mexican" - it's not street food. But it's really good. I get the fajitas and they are fresh and plentiful. The soups are usually really good too! Service 5/5 staff is attentive, kind, and fast. Food came out really fast last time we were there! Ambiance 5/5 super fun! Dark on the inside with a mess style. It has character and a vibe. Private booths. I I've this place. Conclusion I've probably been going to this location for 30 years now on and off. It's a Burbank/Toluca Lake staple. Close to Warner Bros and the towers so back in the day this was a prime spot for industry lunches and lunch meetings. Great place for a simple date or a fun lunch. Bonus, if you live near by walk there and get some steps in :) read more

Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant - Front - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

I finally had a chance to check out Don Cuco. I was staying at the hotel next door and they recommended this place, especially their fajitas and margaritas. I opted for a chicken burrito with black beans and it was ginormous and delicious! My coworkers and I also savored a few of their strawberry margaritas. Service was very friendly, fast, and attentive. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm in town. read more

Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant - Strawberry margerita - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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First time at this location. We had a large party and they were able to accommodate. Chips and salsa at the table with no extra charge. The tacos and other dishes were tasty and delicious. The restaurant is a little dark but over all is cool. The staff was friendly and willing to assist from the hostess to the servers. We will be back. So yummy. read more

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OMG. Food Drinks Atmosphere Service AMAZING!!!! Just an incredible place to enjoy Mexican Food read more

I have worked near to this place and always wanted to try it but never got the chance. Now that I was in the area prior to a movie I said fuck it let me check it out finally. So I dont know what the parking situation is here but it pretty much non existent unless theres something in the rear. I got luck and snagged some street parking in the front. Upon entering the decor is old school mexican american vibes. Vibrant colors and subtle lighting. Intimate booths perfect for date nights. However the place as a whole a very small. Its hard to pass through the one aisle due to limited space. Our server was very nice and fast. They took our order and food came out promptly. Chips and Salsa - The salsa has a good flavor and is a little on the spicier side. Good and on par with other spots. Carne Asada + Enchilada - The New York strip was ehhh. The seasoning was missing. The cook on it was aight. I was not impressed by the steak at all. I ordered whole beans but got black beans? Oh well. And the rice waqs a bit over cooked but I really liked the flavor and I dont mind overcooked spanish rice. Michelada - I order mine with Bohemia. Decent. Needs more of a kick in my opinion either lime or spice whichever direction you want to take it in. Don Cuco is a nice and subtle mexican restaurant with your basic mexican food fare. Nothing to really brag about but nothing bad at all. read more

Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant - 29. Carne Asada w Cheese Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Very low quality Mexican food Bad service Never go back My drink order didn't arrive until after the brought the food. One meal was cold only the plate was hot. The rice wasn't cooked well. Carbs asada was disappointing read more

This was THE favorite Mexican food of my late friend, and a group of us always come here in his honor. The guacamole is amazing! I really like the chicken quesadilla and chicken taquitos. read more

The food was... fine. Not bad, but not memorable either. Tacos were a little bland, salsa lacked a kick, and the rice tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. As for the cucumber margarita--basically just a regular margarita with a few cucumbers floating in it. If you're starving and nearby, it'll do. But if you're craving really good Mexican food, keep looking. Had a birthday dinner here and they brought out the big olé energy! Got to wear a traditional Mexican sombrero while the staff sang their hearts out. It was cheesy in the best way and honestly made the night extra fun. If you don't mind a little attention, it's a festive touch. if you're planning for a larger group, maybe think twice. We had a party of 9 and were packed in pretty tight. It didn't feel very comfortable or spacious, which took away from the overall experience. Great for small groups, not ideal for anything bigger. read more

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We've been here twice, I want to highlight the best parts of both nights. The customer service was absolutely AMAZING! They were very serviceable and always checking up on us. The food came out quickly and hot. However, the flavors were a bit lacking. The first time we got the macho burrito and the tacos dorados plate. The burrito portion was big, enough to share between two people. The burrito kind of tasted like a chimichanga and didn't have a strong flavor that stood out. The tacos dorados were flautas, so you can't really mess those up. We decided to come again for a birthday and ordered a parillada for two. This was a huge disappointment the meat portion was so small! We got 5 strips of steak, 5 strips of chicken and 4 shrimp. It didn't feel like a lot of meat for the price we were paying and unfortunately there also wasn't a strong flavor profile. The ambience of this restaurant is amazing & private enough for a date. But as someone who enjoys flavorful food this wasn't it for me. Others have really enjoyed this place, so don't knock it before you try it. read more

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Super friendly and attentive staff! The food was phenomenal and the quality of service is what was the icing on the cake! I got the chili Reno, my son got the burrito and my daughter got the fajitas . I also added a Tecate Michilada that was delicious too. Parking was a headache, but overall everything else was great . read more

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Friendly fast service, upbeat festive staff. Had the vegetarian Burrito since I am Vegan they replace cheese with avocado, super tasty! My roommate had a bean, cheese, and rice burrito they were very accommodating and pleasent! Definitely worth a visit id you craving Mexican food in a cozy and enjoyable setting. read more

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I'm not sure why this place doesn't have 5 stars?¿ I thought everything was great besides the beans, wasn't a fan. But their salsa that comes with the chips is alone worth going back again. Nice waiters and good meat. Sat outside and it had heaters that worked perfectly wasn't too hot. read more

We had a great brunch one Sunday at Don Cuco's. We haven't been here in years. Great place for an intimate lunch or dinner. We decided to have a relaxing day at Don Cuco's after a round of golf. Everyone that visits a Mexican restaurant knows it's all about the salsa. They have the most delicious and addicting salsa. I wanted to eat everything with it. It's super light and refreshing. I made sure we had tons of salsa so when our entrees came out, I can eat everything with it! LOL We started with the Guacamole. Our entrees came with a choice of soup or salad. With my Shrimp Yucatan, I chose the Albondigas soup and with his Plato de Carnitas, he had a salad. The Albondigas soup was heavenly, just like my mother-in-law's! Just a savory meatball sitting in it's juices. It couldn't have gotten any better. Mainly meat and not much filler - you can tell by the texture. I love how lightly seasoned the meatball was. The Shrimp Yucatan came with a side of beans, rice and garlic bread. The Plato de Carnitas came with a side of beans, rice and corn tortillas. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the shells came out of them effortlessly. They are perfectly drenched in butter and garlic. Delicious! The side of beans were my favorite. They were not refried beans! So happy for that! They were stewed to perfection and tasted great with the rice. His Plato de Carnitas were moist, tender and juicy. He was in love with the Carnitas. The juices will seep into your tortillas making each bite rich and delicious. We had the best server, Alfredo, and he was a lot of fun. He was such a pleasure to meet. We hope we see him again next time because he was a lot of fun and was so attentive. With that being said, he offered a couple of great Happy Hour drinks. I had the Patron Skinny Margarita and he had a Pink Cadillac Margarita. The vibe is so romantic so we made it a point to hit Don Cuco's for our special date nights! We really can't wait until we visit again. Next time we'll get the Queso Fundido. It is melted cheese, which typically has chorizo, mushrooms, or poblano peppers. It also takes about 15 minutes to make and is usually served in a sizzling hot plate. We made the mistake of not ordering and ordered the Guacamole instead. That will be our next visit, for sure! read more

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Spicy salsa that I ask was delicious, but Cadillac margarita was a little too strong if you're light weight me . Cheese enchiladas was yummy. Service was excellent & ambiance was cozy. read more

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There is plenty of seating inside, as well as some seating outside. The restaurant is so dark that I struggled to read the menu. There were a lot of options, though, so that was great. Our food was out promptly, and the staff were very friendly. I was annoyed by our neighboring table, whose two girls kept making wretching sounds -- this made our experience unpleasant. Luckily, they arrived as we were finishing our meal. I had hoped my meal would be a lot more tasty, but sadly, it was only average. I had a beef taco, rice, and refried beans. My husband had the carne asada, and he said it was average as well. read more

Don Cuco has been one of my family's favorite restaurants for years, and we always have a wonderful experience every time we visit. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The service is always friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which makes every visit even more enjoyable. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. I highly recommend Don Cuco to anyone looking for delicious Mexican food, excellent service, and a beautiful dining experience. I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

We came here on a Saturday night for a party of 11. They were able to take reservations which we felt was great, until we got to our seat. I was about to sit down til I noticed water splash marks on the seat and table. Not a big deal I figured they just cleaned the tables, until.. I was shot at by water. When we told them about it, their solution... place a to go container with a rag to catch the water. So instead of moving us, they kept us there. The seat I was sitting at, had water dripping from the ceiling so I literally had to eat away from my food. Soda was flat as if it came out of a 2 liter. I had asked for a salad with ranch that they forgot about. It was nothing fancy but I expected better. It was your basic bag of lettuce with watery ranch. We had all gotten our food except my child. It wasn't even a packed night. They hand wrote our total to include a 20% tip for what? The service was pretty mediocre. We stared at the bill wondering where the decimal was supposed to be at. The manager didn't even acknowledge an apology for the water leak or anything. Restrooms were ok. Parking is horrible. read more

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I'm cuco for don cuco That's right this restaurant made me like fall in love with Mexican food again. Like that on ex you can't get enough of I'm going to stuff my face with these nachos every single day. Anyways while there go ahead and get the burritos don't tell don I told you that he likes it when you ask nicely and ask him to make it wet first. It's really yumma the parking here is really bad but the service and line here is great . I def reccomend this place for dates esp with that ex you can't get enough of. Anyways enjoy the tasties read more

I absolutely loved this place. We went for my brothers birthday at the recommendation of his friends and it did not disappoint. Margaritas were delicious, the food was delicious, non stop chips when we were getting low, the service was amazing. Fernely was our server, he was so sweet and funny and such a treat to have as our waiter. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Located in the heart of Toluca Lake of Burbank. It's got a very cool and classic Mexican Restaurant vibe inside. Service was excellent. Unfortunately the food is mid. I think it fits your stereotypical family-style Mexican restaurant. If you're looking for that then this is your place! I got the Huevos Con Chorizo and it was lacking spice and oomph. Nothing here had spice to it... which again, if you're into that, this is the place. read more

Food was amazing!!!! The ambience was amazing and did not have to wait when I went on my lunch break. I definitely will come back again for lunch. read more

I ordered take out for three people. Two are very gluten intolerant, like run to the bathroom all day intolerant, not just a preference. I specifically ordered corn tortillas, and they gave me flour. I called to complain but they insisted they were corn. The only one that tasted like corn was on the enchilada. I had to throw maybe 8 out. And they lied about it. read more

This place is definitely a vibe! You're transported back in time and the kitschy decor is just fun. The service is wonderful, you are well taken care of here. They are fast and friendly, the chips and salsa are tasty, so are the drinks. We really enjoyed our meals as well, portions are very generous and price is fair. Great option for Mexican food in the area. read more

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What an awful experience. From now on I'm making the extra drive out to the Simi location, truly the only location with good consistent food and service. How many things can possibly go wrong on a slow Sunday lunch? We sat in the very back, the very last booth, and completely forgotten about all throughout service. I had to walk over to the server station area to flag someone down to take our order. Even after that, impossible to get anyone to swing by to check on us. Ordered a beer and they didn't bring a glass for it. AND the beer was WARM. Food came out warm at best with missing toppings. Service was just unbelievably bad. Get up to ask for literally everything, and they never came to check on us. Water refilled zero times. Then we get up to get someone to bring us boxes, and they plop it down, no bag. Get up and ask for a bag. Lol. Literally self service. Never, NEVER coming back here again. They were good pre-pandemic but fell off completely since then. I'm nearly a 20 year Don Cuco patron, mostly Simi Valley's location. And my recommendation is to make the extra drive out there for a legit experience. Not this trash. You would think that when you see a customer having to get up to ask for everything, you might have a manager swing by or ensure the server stays on top of things after the first mishap, but no. No one cares here and it shows. read more

A charmer with hidden gem ambience, attentive service, and great prices. One of the best cheese enchiladas I've ever had. In a town that does Mexican food exceptionally well, this is my new fave. read more

This place has great flavor and very reasonable prices. The salsa was already at our table as we were sat. Chips were fresh and the salsa was very tasty, decent amount of heat and a nice amount of seasoning. The food came out very quickly as well. First time but will def be coming back. read more

Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant - Chicken and enchiladas & carne asada al carbon - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Met a friend for drinks yesterday at Don Cuco, cramped and dark, but interesting. While I did not have anything to eat, I did have a couple well made margaritas. Our server, Joel, was awesome! He was attentive, friendly and took care of us. I shall return! read more

Such a cute restaurant, and the decor makes you feel like you're in vacation in Mexico! Service was amazing and the food was delicious, I'm glad I checked this place out and I will definitely be returning. read more

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It can be hard to find great authentic Mexican food in LA sometimes because of all the fancy, modern places around but Don Cuco hit the spot! We sat outside to avoid the 25 min wait for inside but the interior was real cute, next time we'll try to sit in there for sure. Chips and salsa were tasty, chile colorado was delicious, and chipotle burrito was good too. Waiter and bussers were attentive and helpful, and food came out fast. read more

Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant - Chipotle Burrito and 49. Chile Colorado - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Great Mexican food from start to the finish. All had flavor and was super fresh. We went there 3 times in a week. The manager was amazing. He knew everything about what was gluten free for my daughter. Nice bar, holds about 10 chairs. read more

Great restaurant! The food was solid overall. I had the combo plate with a cheese enchilada and a hard shell chicken taco -- both were tasty and came with beans and rice that were equally good. Lots of delicious, melty cheese! The chicken was chargrilled, which I love, though it could've used a bit more flavor. The chips and salsa were spicy and really good too. I'd definitely recommend this spot for a casual, satisfying meal. read more