El Antojito

3.8 (690 reviews)

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Closed • 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Food was so amazing I actually levitated off the floor. I've never had such an amazing experience , there's nothing like taking a bite of some fresas con crema from el Antojito. Whoever made the fresas con crema needs to get their peach ate on a daily basis . My best complements to the chef.

Angelica S.

This tostada de ceviche is hands down the best one I've had in a really long time! I came here around 9:30 pm for some late night cravings for mariscos. I ordered 2 tostadas de ceviche and 2 tacos de al pastor and it did not disappoint one bit! They pack a lot on the tostada and tortilla. The only downside I would say is that it is pricey. Each tostada was roughly $10. I'm not sure how much the tacos were. They served us pretty quickly and there was a lot of people here enjoying some tacos or ice cream. I would def come back!

Russ L.

Delicious and authentic. Live the tacos, ceviche, equite and the,agua frescas. It's a good place to go with family and friends. The atmosphere is lively with the outside dining area. Service could use improvements.

Aqua de Fresa con crema and aqua de sandia

Lola B.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: 0/5 It NEVER fails. The ladies serving the drinks inside are ALWAYS yapping and acting as if they don't have customers. It can be super empty and they just yap yap yap and ignore the customer. I am big on customer service and the ladies serving inside deserve a BIG fat ZERO stars . There was one guy waiting while we were inside and he had been waiting 5 minutes and the ladies never moved to begin to fix his drink which all that needs to be done is pour the pre-made drink into the ice filled cup. SMH! The dismay is how they look at us, customers, as if we are bugging and interrupting them. If you don't like your job, go elsewhere because you chose to work here. So do your job and work. Food: 5/5 Customer service here is 5/5 in the taco truck Drinks: 5/5 Atmosphere: feels a bit sketchy at times but it's almost. Place is always clean. Parking can be a pain. We come at night or during the day. It's 9:20pm right now and there are at least 25 people out here chillin and eating. My stars are based on the service. Otherwise this place would be 5 stars. I've been coming here for years and I don't know what it is with the women that end up working inside the drink area but they all, just ignore customers. It's really disappointing. The elote and treats are great. The drinks are amazing. I want to give 5 stars but it's hard with the continued service being the same year after year.

Lauren A.

highkey the $5 equite might have been the best purchase of the month for me. ceviche was mid but the service was super fast + there was a random mariachi band just playing music the entire time at like 11 am on a thursday loved the vibes

Authentic delicious mexican food, tacos, ceviche and esquite!

Lori N.

Delicious authentic Mexican food! Love the tacos, ceviche, esquite and agua frescas. The dessert bar is great too! Fast service.

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Stephanie S.

118

8 years ago

Great Mexican food the tacos are the best in town love there tortas they sell everything for a great price a must try if you want good Mexican food read more

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Aysslin M.

9 years ago

Best torta there can be, the corn, fresas con crema and chamangos the aguas... omg, best 10/10

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Anna H.

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16 years ago

This place is good. One of the best taco places I've ever been to. I had a chorizo taco, pastor, and asada each $1. I also tried their seafood cocktail and shredded beef torta. Everything was delicious and left me wanting more. You order food from the truck at night and there's a sitting area where you can order dessert and drinks. From my understanding they're open during lunch time too. This place gets pretty busy in the evening, so come a little early- around 6:30 pm. I don't know what time the truck sets up shop but it's there daily at night and lunch time. I recommend everyone try this place at least once. The only downside is that they accept cash only. read more

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Vivianna A.

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10 years ago

Cash only, aquas frescas are a little processed but they're still pretty bomb. Prices are reasonable. Had to get their elote cause it's rare to find it in cups!! read more

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Ruby G.

12 years ago

Hands down this is the best Food Truck I've been to in the area. Prices are reasonable, food is delicious. And the portions are not bad either. I personally love the fact they give you grilled jalapeños and lots of pickled carrots. read more

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Lucy T.

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12 years ago

Great spot for Mexican food, ordered chicken quesadilla which was absolutely delicious. Very authentic because there are bands playing music and a shop on the side for Mexican candy and dessert. Close to my work so I'd definitely go back again. read more

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Elsa T.

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11 years ago

I have to come back and try the food ! Had the fresas con crema ! Delicious, the small cup is $5.00 read more

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Nancy P.

328

10 years ago

ESQUITES!! My favorite. They are not skimpy on any of the seasonings and if you want more, just ask. I didn't have an issue at all. It's in a pretty sketchy location, but whatever. I'm definitely coming back this week. No longer do I have to wait to see the elote cart. My go to for all my Mexican cravings! read more

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Jonathan C.

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10 years ago

The idea of ceviche out of a food truck was a little to sketchy to me but after trying El Antojito's shrimp and squid ceviche, I regret never trying the ceviche stands in Ensenada during my youth. I have had many fish tacos in Baja, but the ceviche scared me. The ceviche here makes me very curious about some of the other items they offer here. I will definitely come back to try. One miss here was the burritos, I ordered a pastor burrito, but it was the size of a jack in the box breakfast burrito, It was also more like a bean burrito with a sprinkling of pastor. I think I will try the tacos next time, and maybe the shrimp ceviche tostada too. read more

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Brian V.

10 years ago

The reason why I'm not giving this a one star is because there food is good not great... but I recently bought food here and a hair came out... not eating here again just coming for the ice cream that's it... read more

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Yesenia E.

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9 years ago

Are usually really enjoy myself here, the food is usually so good. But today the ceviche was definitely disappointing!!! I'm sorry but it tasted like the shrimp was tossed in water instead of lemon! read more

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Kerry B.

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12 years ago

Yum!! A lot of other taco trucks have the smallest tacos ever with marginal trimmings. They also have great flavor. I love this place!! Everything is sooooo good including the fresh strawberry and milk drink and I LOVE THEIR ICECREAM!!! So good and fresh! The only thing I am not a huge fan of is the chicken tacos. They pale in comparison to the rest. read more

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shaneka w.

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11 years ago

Okay, okay!!!! I damn near ordered every thang on the damn menu... But when I got to the register, she was a straight Biaaaaaaatch!!!!!! Whoever the owner is need to change cashiers. Bitch!!!!! Food good af though. Yummers!!!!!!!! Need a bigger lot so I can park that bitch. read more

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San G.

10 years ago

The food is good, prices are good, there is soooo much to try. I want to go back and try everything. Parking is BAD.

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Mike S.

Elite 17

10 years ago

The best Taco Truck in the Gardena Area!!! Maybe even in all of LA.

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Javier M.

10 years ago

the service is very bad, workers do not like their work, they are always in a bad mood. I seen that dispatchers are sometimes rude to customers read more

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Cathy B.

10 years ago

This place is so BOMB. Paletas, esquites (elote in a cup), and aguas. I love the carne Asada torta and shrimp cocktail! I went here once a week for 4 weeks straight. read more

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Mary O.

7 years ago

Very good tacos but very poor service, came on a Wednesday because I'm always looking to avoid crowds but the people behind the counter are extremely slow. read more

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Kimberly T.

115

15 years ago

When my friend asked me if I wanted to try another taco place, I felt like it would be cheating on Taco Dollar, my normal taco spot, but then she told me they have esquites here, that was the deal maker for me. I tried the tacos when we got there, they were good, the meat was flavored nicely, but their salsa could use some work. I found that if you ask for the salsa on the side it tastes a little better than when you have them throw it on the tacos for you. Aside from the tacos you can also go into their dessert/snack area where they have esquites, fresh juices, popsicles, candy, and various other delicious treats. My favorite juice is the watermelon, it's SO good with big ol' hunks of watermelon in it. The esquites are great, just the right amount of mayonnaise, butter, chili and lime. YUM. I come here whenever i'm craving esquites, and while i'm there i grab tacos and a drink too. read more

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Teofilo C.

15 years ago

Torta cubano with sauce on the side is the best, the lengua tacos are also my favorite also for desert try the bionicos. Sometimes hard to find parking also no mens restroom only womens read more

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Patty M.

115

12 years ago

I absolutely love this place. Every thing I have tried here is delicious! Best tacos in town! You should know it gets incredibly busy around typical lunch hours, etc and especially on weekends! It's definitely a must though especially if you live in the area. Antojito fan for life! read more

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Brennan R.

12 years ago

I've always loved their burritos, they just fill ya with happiness, I've never even tried their other stuff

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Letty O.

12 years ago

awesome, delicious food! i had the coctel de camaron and the lengua tacos with una agua fresca de sandia. My companions ordered lengua plate, tortas, and aguas de fresa y horchata. always good food everytime we come here! read more

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Patty Z.

12 years ago

Love to come here when the kids and I have the munchies! Deliciousness!!! The fruit goodies are fresh and yummy. We make it a special treat when we come here. read more

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12 years ago

strawberry ice bar was YUM tacos - lengua -Yum tacos barbocoa -Yum meat is tender and tasty read more

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Michael D.

102

12 years ago

Order four carne asada tacos and realized it was only a $1 each. Tacos were good, but I've had better. Ill be back to try all their other dishes. I didn't know i had this Mexican food gem right next to home. read more

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Anne P.

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11 years ago

Uhhh.. This review is solely for the corn.. TYBG for mexican street corn. I mean, I guess its pretty hard to mess up, but I was craving it and this was the only place that sold it near me. Was everything I wanted and will most definitely come back for the other goods. read more

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Matt S.

11 years ago

This place has the best tacos in all of LA. The inside place has THE BEST HORCHATA known to mankind! Also the strawberries and cream are to die for! I can't believe I lived in the south Bay my whole life and never knew this place was here. Literally heaven. read more

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Bret P.

11 years ago

FOOD POISONING!!! The first time I went there was fine. The second time I had terrible food poisoning!!! I threw up all night and dry heaved when there was nothing left to throw up. I also had terrible diarrhea at the same time! read more

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Cesar H.

10 years ago

Hands down the my favorite taco spot. There tacos are prepared and are always awesome and they are only a buck. But my favorite food item here is the torta cubana. By far the best I've had. It is so fucking good, I have to have it at least once a month. The service is okay but the food puts them over the top. Also for dessert the fresas con crema is amazing. read more

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Edgar T.

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9 years ago

They have great food but the lady's here are rude and Sometimes I have to be really nice to them to at least get some pleasant service. I didn't know this was a cash only place because my parents would always buy me and my brothers something. She rudely told me "no, cash", took out her hand in a rude manner, and gave me incorrect change but at that point I just wanted to buy my food for my family and leave the place. read more

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Ricky R.

7 years ago

The place is nice but the food from the food truck sucked the meat was super hard. I got a burrito meat was bad

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Che C.

9 years ago

Great food here! And the food is fairly priced. Amazing tacos btw. I had Al pastor, Carne, and Cabeza. They were all delicious.

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Joseph V.

8 years ago

This place is the business. $1 tacos. Bomb burritos. Agua sandia is my favorite drink to get from there. On a budget, out with the fam or the homies. This is the spot. You won't regret it. Parking Sucks. Stay near the corner of the truck. Further down under the bridge is a little sketch. read more

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Hervey V.

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9 years ago

I love this place because the variety of food. Truly authentic, and the prices are good. Not over priced like many other Mexican food spots. I will only go in the morning because at night looks a bit sketchy. :) read more

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Shay A.

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OMG the Watermelon juice is to DIE for. Make sure u get a large. I got a Medium because it's my first time here. I'm so mad at myself! Lol

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Larry M.

10 years ago

Killer food, killer service, killer prices. Two Antojito employees cutting in front of the entire line, to place their own food orders? Not killer. read more

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Carmen M.

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14 years ago

This places lives up to it's name antojito... cravings! They have a taco truck that also has seafood and their food is pretty tasty but I come here for the food across the parking lot! They have home made ice cream and fruit pops, chocolate covered bananas, fruit juices, all sorts of goodies and they're all very tasty. Whenever you have a craving for something sweet, salty, sour and just yummy this is the spot! read more

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Sindel A.

13 years ago

I love their tacos and quesadillas! Everytime I go I want to try their Tortas, but I end up just getting tacos they are 1 dollar on the weekends! Can't beat the price for good tacos, I just wish they had green salsa... but even with red salsa they are great! read more

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Crissy S.

12 years ago

Perfect place to go for some yummy Mexican snacks!! Loooved the Carne asada torta and taco. Shared the fresas con crema with my sister....it had a nice cinnamon hint to it! Reasonably priced and reminded me of Mexico :-) read more

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16717 S Figueroa St
Gardena, CA 90248
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What time does El Antojito open?

El Antojito opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does El Antojito close?

El Antojito closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.El Antojito closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)Fri-Sat 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Does El Antojito take credit cards?

No, El Antojito does not take credit cards.

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Does El Antojito have catering options?

Yes, El Antojito does have catering options.

Does El Antojito have a happy hour?

No, El Antojito does not have a happy hour.

Does El Antojito serve alcohol?

No, El Antojito does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Antojito allow dogs?

No, El Antojito does not allow dogs.

Does El Antojito have TVs?

Yes, El Antojito has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Antojito have bike parking?

Yes, El Antojito has bike parking.

Does El Antojito have parking?

Yes, El Antojito has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does El Antojito have free WiFi?

No, El Antojito does not have free WiFi.

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Craving tacos, tortas, mariscos, ice cream, fresh fruit or all the above!? We have it all! This is the place to satisfy "the craving." -El Antojito It is a true Latin dining experience. You can make your way to a variety of street tacos, tortas and mariscos. Then head over to order your own custom made agua fresca (fresh fruit juice) or veggie juices. Finish your meal by visiting our dessert bar with mouthwatering homemade ice cream, fresas con crema or our well-known tostilocos! (Don't know what this is, come try it out!)

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The corn in a cup....like elote, is it just as good? OK Thanks everyone! Got my answer :)

Yes! Just make sure to ask and see what all they put in it.

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Vaquero Mexican Grill

This place SUCKS, food is poorly made and has no taste, salsa tastes like from a bottle and the…read moreservice is extremely bad. NEVER EVER AGAIN I only rated this place with One star only because I had to in order to make this post

It was a chilly, cloudy day today and I took my mom to Vaquero, and we had their caldo de res--beef…read moresoup with big chunks of potatoes, carrots, and super tender beef. I loaded it up with spanish rice, onions, cilantro, lemon and chili. I didn't try the pozole today, but it's always a hit, and the menudo is great too--just ask for hominy since it doesn't come with it. And those corn tortillas? So good --they taste like homemade.

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My dinner date

Theyre supposed to carne asada nachos

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Goat birria

MAI Coffee & Tea House

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

We ordered a Strawberry Matcha and Ube Cream Matcha, and it was the BEST matcha ever omg. I…read moregenuinely did not want to let it go. I could keep talking about it forever but i'll save y'all the earful. Just know their matcha (esp ube matcha) is top tierr!! The Nutella Croissant is a bit under-filled, perfect if you don't like much sweetness, but unfortunately I do, so.. Service is great though, the staff were very helpful!

Walking into Mai Coffee feels like visiting your cool, stylish older cousin's house--the one with…read moreamazing taste who says, "Let me make you a matcha," and you instantly trust her. Their matcha has that rich, umami flavor that lets the quality shine without being overly sweet. The space is cozy, thoughtfully designed, and feels like somewhere you'd want to hang out for hours. If you appreciate a more authentic matcha experience, this hidden gem is definitely worth a visit.

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Brown Sugar Cream Coffee!

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Black Sesame Cream Coffee and Double Matcha

Woowa

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

음식도 서비스도 최고! 주차하기도 너무너무 편해요. 사장님도 너무 친절하시고 로제수제비, 소떡,…read more크림파스타, 떡갈비정식에 디저트로 돼지바어이스크림까지 너무 배불리 잘 먹었어요. 양도 많고 음식이 하나하나 다 맛있어서 대만족입니다

I came here several times And the owner is always friendly…read moreAlso the food?? Yeah the food is always good The owner cooked all the times You gotta try delicious food here I highly recommend here !!!!!

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Ssamjang Pork Jowl + Hwayo = the ultimate combo. Special promotion! Hwayo is 50% off every Tuesday , see you for that midweek glow-up

Every unforgettable night starts with Moët & Chandon or Veuve Clicquot . Paired with Woowa's delicious food.

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Oil Korean Gnocchi

Triple-T

We're very happy with Triple-T's rebrand!…read more We got the banh mi chaos and a Vietnamese coffee; they were both great. I also loved that they served fresh baguette with the skillet. The prices weren't absurd and pretty justified. We're definitely coming back for more.

Food was so good. Ambiance was nice. The interior was very clean and elegant. Perfect place for a…read morenice meal and chat. The drink menu was also big, and they offer a lot of authentic flavors. Service was exceptional.

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Yeems Coffee

Came earlier this week and got the Vienna Latte with oatmilk and it was so good I had to come…read moreagain! Service was quick! When I came earlier in the week on a Wednesday it was pretty empty inside but on Saturday the line was out the door. On both days the service was quick and the coffee was delicious. Nice vibe inside, some seating and free wifi. Need to knows: There's a parking lot with plenty of space, some parkings in front but not as many.

Went around 10 am on a Sunday. Small line, went fairly quick. Ordered a lavender latte and a cold…read morebrew with vanilla and soft top. Both drinks were good, tastes like any other good coffee shop though. Maybe I would wait in a line for this cafe if I got one of the specialty drinks, otherwise I would venture somewhere else if theres a line. Nice inside, small, very limited seating. Its clear they work fast.

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VIENNA LATTE - Excellent!

Line went outside

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Another perfect Flat White

Otafuku Restaurant

Otafuku is gass. Everything I had was insanely delicious. There were 5 of us and the appetizers all…read morehad 5 pieces which was perfect. The first thing I tried was the Sizzling Mushroom Gravy over Crispy Rice; The dish was to die for and my personal favorite thing I tried. I don't even know how to describe how flavorful and well put together the gravy was with mushroom pieces that were perfectly soft and easy to eat. Next was the salad which was so fresh, citrusy, and tasty; It was salty and all the flavors complemented each other so well forming a perfect citrusy salad. After that was the shrimp tempura. It was not too fried/flaky. It was kind of like a taquito. The shrimps flavor was very fresh with a complementary umami flavor. The Sardine Sashimi was super high quality. It was super soft and fatty and ended with a heavy pleasant fishy flavor. The miso grilled cod was great. Not much to say about it was almost creamy and the miso was good. I ate the skin too and it tasted great. The main part of this place is the soba. The kikouchi soba are thicker 100% buckwheat noodles that were very well cooked and pleasant to eat. The Plum "Ume" broth was so refreshing and nice. I ate it cold; I probably would have preferred it hot but the is just a personal preference. The Ginger Pork was great. The pork itself was super gingery without being too pungent. The shredded cabbage was super easy to pick up and eat and the side of noodle salad and miso soup were great complements to the meal. I can tell no corners were cut anywhere and that Otafuku puts a little of effort into every meal they prepare. There is great care for all of the preparations and it was a very special meal. I felt like I was in Japan for a second as the feel of the restaurant is very "homey" and the ambiance is a nice cheerful atmosphere.

Super authentic. Great service. Literally like I'm teleported to Japan. Had amazing dinner…read more Everything was perfect. I wish I could eat here everyday. If you've never been here try it! Won't regret! Guaranteed!!!

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Additional dining area.

Grilled Wild Sea Eel with Wasabi & Japanese Plum Paste - @rayz

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Eel and vegetable tempura

Sweet Rice

- just moved to the area and found this hidden gem. It definitely hit the spot. I noticed a lot of…read moreThai places surrounding does not have Thai boat noodle so this made me soooo happy . Very flavorful and delicious, excited to try more things on the menu next time! Lady at the counter was very friendly and welcoming.

Kaosoi noodle soup Packed with ingredients, rich in flavor. Fresh Ingredients I love it.read more

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Noon Korean Bingsoo House

Locally owned & operated

Minority-owned & operated

The four of us shared two bingsoo -- we got the Matcha and the Blueberry Yogurt. You order at the…read morecounter, and they'll let you know when your order is ready. When you're done, just bring the tray and dishes back to the counter. The bingsoo is soft yet fluffy, infused with condensed milk, and not too sweet! I didn't think we'd be able to finish it, but it was all gone. I love how there's even more toppings layered in the middle of the ice. They also have drinks and brick toast that I can't wait to come back and try! We visited on a Sunday afternoon and had no problem finding a table. There's shared parking on the ground level and underground in the plaza.

Portion of the single-serve is perfect - not too much, but definitely larger than the typical scoop…read moreof ice cream you'd get from Cold Stone or elsewhere ($9.50) Lots of flavors to choose from, and when we picked out the black sesame, I truly thought it would only include toppings on top, but I was very pleased to find that the toppings were LAYERED within the shaved ice. Loved the black sesame flavor and I have zero complaints. Shaved ice likely also incorporated condensed milk, so that was also a plus Interior was clean, restroom was clean, ambiance was not too loud when I visited during afternoon hours

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Spoon House Bakery & Restaurant

Japanese Italian cuisine is served here and it is delicious- the pasta is perfectly al dente and…read morethe sauce is light but flavorful. It's a small restaurant and they don't take reservation but the way isn't too long. They have both counter seating and a few small tables. Service is quick and friendly-many people have been coming here for years and the kitchen consist of brothers who have been making the pasta for a long time. I enjoyed the clam pasta, and my boyfriend got the spinach bacon pasta, which he says he orders every time! They are simple but delicious.

Great spot that's on the corner of the street! My parents have been bringing me and my sister to…read morethis spot for years. This was one of the spots they went to when they first started dating many many years ago. It's definitely nostalgic every time we eat here. So glad to see that they're still here and thriving. There's a small parking lot in the back and street parking available. The restaurant is pretty small and only has 4 tables, but lots of bar style seatings. Lines can get pretty long but service is pretty quick. Crazy since they still have their $1 salad still available! It's such a good deal and the salad dressing is delicious. All of their pastas had been delicious. They have a lot of fusion pastas.

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Entrance Area

Japanese style clam sauce with mushroom

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Japanese Style Clam Sauce Shiitake & Shimeji mushrooms

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Demri L.

153

3 years ago

sO we've been going to this spot for years and it's Hit or miss. But what really has bothered ME! Is the Cashiers at the Counter inside. When placing Our order for Juices and other stuff the girls look less than Happy I literally said Thank you to them several times and all I got was the Death Stare... seriously How hard is it to be kind to your Patrons??!?? The last 2 times we've gone I've said this is the Last time, not worth it. I hope the Owners have a talk with all of their employees maybe remind THEM that we can go elsewhere. Seems like many people have complained and nothing is getting fixed DO BETTER BECAUSE YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE UNHAPPY read more

Vargas Glez M.

4 years ago

Basura los salchipulpos crudos y las papas remojadas y carísimo para la basura k venden.. aparte los todtilocos no están para nada bien servidos también le compre un churro Ami niña y tampoco estaba bueno estaba banadisimo de aceite y remojado paresia de 2 días y vuelto a freír de verda no entiendo como es que venden tanto solo la gente tonta vuelve k les gusta regalar el dinero ... ya lo reporte ala ciudad y le tomamos fotos a todo ... no lo recomiendo para nada regaré la voz!! read more

Jessica T.

16 years ago

the carne asada burrito is the shiznit. i've been to other taco trucks, but this is the best. the tacos are good too. it's funny because they do not have choices of salsa or hot sauce except for the tapatio on the tables but oh well. and people please don't hate on the location. it's not ghetto it's just dark, although i'll leave the family at home if going here at midnight or so. the strawberry creme is this shiz too. if you want your southbay roach coach fix, go here. read more

Leomar M.

11 years ago

This is where you can find the best taco in town and I can't believe how affordable it is...and the burritos are amazing it's filled with meat, onions, beans, and El Antojito's special sauce. Another must-have here is the pineapple water, it's delicious. I've already recommended this place to my friends and nobody got disappointed so far. Not only that the food is great but the service is good too. read more

Julie A.

10 years ago

BEST place to eat customer service has improved too a level that I enjoyed they even open up to Windows to take out orders which is GREAT no more waiting long for our orders. Everyone looked nice and desecent in there work outfits . I can say BOMB TACOS AND WATERS ECT.... read more

Daniel M.

7 years ago

There gang members going there messing with people. I came once with my girlfriend & a couple of those people started messing with us & claiming some gang. They didnt even come by to eat, thats sad i just hope they dont mess with no one else read more

Chloe K.

11 years ago

If you wanted greasy, authentic tacos then this is the place. This little spot also offers Agua frescas and Mexican desserts including paletas and churros. So if you're looking for real, authentic street tacos...this is your place. read more

Gabe C.

11 years ago

This place is delicious! Amazing food, best food truck I have ever been to. Also doesn't hurt that they have natural juices, very good as well. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Mexican food. read more

Sabastian M.

8 years ago

love the food this is a great place if you want to go out and have some good quality time with friends and still snack around I recommend the Umbrellas best drink you will ever have Mango is the best one read more

Armida D.

9 years ago

This is a really good place, and with really good restaurants- comes a lot of people. I dont mid the wait if the food is worth it. Highly recommend coming before 12pm on a weekend :) read more

Klaudia P.

6 years ago

employees have been exposed to covid-19 employers hid it and refused them pto do not eat here employers hid covid-19 exposure and they did not disclose to their customers read more

Hanna B.

9 years ago

I've been here soo many time. Theres the usual parking problems and theres alot of people so there's a wait. I used to love this place but lately it's been going down. read more

Juan C.

8 years ago

Awesome and great place for Tacos. Been coming here since day one. Management are professionals and employees are great with customer service . read more