Starting this week, they just rolled out a $0.99 taco special pricing on both TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS! Valid on all meat tacos (except for tripa tacos, it is $2.25 regular price). All their tacos tastes great, and I still like their tripa the best so I'm good with paying the regular price. Even at regular price, it comparable to street vendor night stand tacos so their pricing is awesome. This place has slow service, takes 15-20 minutes to prepare your order (they have a sign stating it too) but they do grill your taco meat and orders AFTER you order them instead of having a tray of meat precooked and sitting there. I actually timed them the past couple of visits, and they do take 13 to 14 minutes to get my order ready. Don't know how long their special pricing will last. It was at $1.49 taco Tuesday special past weeks but now down to $0.99. I'll be passing by this place frequently for sure rather than spending hours cooking in the kitchen. read more

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Love love this place , located in a huge plaza with other restaurants. , I come every weekend since I work near here ! I've tried everything from their posole, tortas, tacos , and burritos and everything has been fresh and delicious ! Definitely love the tortas Milanesa ! So good !! Ohhh and their Mexican hot chocolate , so good !! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Theres lots of tables to dine in at , I usually do take out[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the staff here is always helpful and so nice ! A must check out for Mexican food ! read more

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Great local spot in Hacienda for a quick bite. Good service and good food. El Bukanas is now my go to spot for Mexican food in Hacienda. read more

El Bukanas - Nacho Fries and potato (3) Tacos Dorados de Papa - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Tacos were pretty good. Definitely would recommend if you need to satisfy your cravings! read more

El Bukanas - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

This establishment makes really good food. I have tried it before several times. My favorite is the tacos gobernadores. There melted shrimp onions, tomatoes, and cheese tacos with a little crust. They're really tasty. The tacos al vapor are really good too, the meat is steamed and always fresh. The service and ambience is comforting. I'll have to make back again. read more

Local here! I always get my Tacos from Bukanas! It's Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) and they take phone, online and in person orders! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I always order through the phone for a party of more than 4 and my order is usually ready with in 20 mins! The meat is hot, fresh and juicy! And the tacos Gobernador Oozing with cheese and you have to dip it in the sauce they provide! The Tacos Al Pastor mmm delish! So flavorful and juicy, I usually eat 5 since the tacos are a bit on the smaller side but you might want to get more! read more

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Was very disappointed on the quality of my order . Bread was falling apart with hardly no avocado on my sandwich. The end of the tomato on my torta did not help. The meat was too chewy for my liking. read more

El Bukanas - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

I just left bukanas and got home :: to an utter disappointment.... For so long I've purchased from here I have been a regular for years now.... My order 2 asada plates. And 4 gobernador tacos 60 dollars.... Which is fine they have always been fair with the portions... I call the restaurant and tell them hey I just left the restaurant and I open the asada plates and the meet portions are super small... His answer.. well this is what we are serving so ... So you basically are charging a lot for food and cutting people short.... I will no longer be recommending this place nor going back.... They charge you almost 20 a plate dollars for and I get it things are expensive is La.. but come on guys get better seriously.... Would have been better way better at CASA JIMENEz!! Right next door!! read more

El Bukanas - This is a disappointment -.... This is the asada plate .. - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Really good food and coffee. Excellent and fast service. Love the ambience and happy music. Very clean place. The menu has options for everyone. Specials tuesday and thursday. Definitely coming back. read more

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This is my favorite place, staff is always very happy and the service is great, the food is always on time and the salsas are to die for. Thank you Johanna, Lili and karizma read more

El Bukanas - Sope, asada torta and some chillies - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Tacos are good, but my problem is that they're way too small for what they charge. I ordered 4 tacos de asada al vapor and paid almost $9 for them. The tacos are ridiculously small and I finished them each in about 2-3 bites. I wouldn't order the tacos if you're very hungry because they are more of a snack rather than a meal and won't get you full whatsoever. Something else I didn't like was that the employee told me he could only give me 1 small salsa container for my 4 tacos. I don't see what's the problem with giving more out when they have huge trays of self-serve salsa for customers who dine in. So what's the issue with giving me more salsa? This just came off as super stingy to me. Tacos weren't bad, but I wouldn't come back unless they lower the prices because paying $8.73 for 4 small tacos is insane. read more

El Bukanas - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

For the past month I've had lunch here at least once a week. In the past, I would come once or twice a year. As someone who works across the street, here is my case for why I'm here all the time... The chicken value menu: This is not what the menu is called but this is what it is named in my head. Value is a tough thing to quantify as costs have skyrocketed in the past year or two but for my money's worth, there is big value here. My go to is their market salad which is a great lunch sized salad that fills me up every time. The salad has onions, cilantro, pico, lettuce blend, and a chopped up chicken patty/cutlet with this orange sauce that has a nice kick to it. I am a fan. They also have a 3 DOLLAR chicken sandwich that is decent sized and comes with fries as well. That's some 1999 prices right there. The pro tip: Call your order in as food is made to order. It usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes for your order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I don't eat there in person and take my food to go but the ambiance is nice, clean and well lit to quote Hemingway.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Taco Tuesday and I am in the mood for chicken tacos. I ordered four chicken tacos @ .99 each and a large horchata. I am soooooo hungry and I am ready to eat so I take a seat and wait for my food with great anticipation. I wait five mins, ten mins, fifteen mins, twenty mins (are you serious!??), twenty five mins. I look at the female employee with THAT look of, " why are you doing this to me?" and she advises me that the food will be out in a minute. I say "ok" and wait another five-minutes. The female employee finally hollers out those magical words, "your order is ready " and I almost sprint to the counter to pick up my order. Out of my way everyone is what is on my mind when I realize that I am the only one in the restaurant. As I return to my table with my food, I start to think to myself, "that sure took a long time to receive my food. Thirty mins total from the time I placed my order was simply wayyyyy too long". This is Taco Tuesday, i am hungry and I am the only customer in the place besides two guys who are seated next me talking about a pending divorce and throwing out F-bomb's left and right. The tacos themselves were tasty as was the horchata but I don't think I'll be coming back here bcos of the outrageous wait time and the over 50 F-bombs from the two knuckleheads I had to endure waiting for my food. One, two maybe even three F-bombs is cool but double digits was simply too many plus the long wait for my food and I was done with this place Not a good dining experience. read more

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I come for the menudo . It's so good .. Service is also good .. The young lady , the cashier is very friendly and professional.. Got to Love her .. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is nice and clean they upgraded the place and looks very nice..[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

El Bukanas - Menudo it's the best !! Always fresh!! - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

The quality has gone downhill, the wait was long and they served me brunt fish tacos. One of the ladies tried to say that's how they are made, but I been a coming to this stop for years and never have I had brunt fish like this. Super disappointed the quality is not the same anymore and the staff cooking dont care to make the food well they will burn the food and not take ownership on it. Would not recommend this place anymore it use to be my favorite stop not no more read more

El Bukanas - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Taco Tuesday $0.99 This is my second Taco Tuesday. Amazingly delicious with great value. Las week I had two Al Pastor tacos to go, the meat were well seasoned but left too much sauce on the taco shell. Today, i decided to dine-in. I had three Asada Tacos with chopped onion and cilantro on top, added a little hot sauce, put a few extras from the sauce bar. Wow so tasty! Neighborhood Taco Tuesday, simply friendly, they will not break your bank. read more

El Bukanas - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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I was craving some cheap and delicious food on a rainy night. At first I was headed to El Sazon De Las Gorditas but their truck was nowhere to be found. Then I tried Pepe's Red Tacos but they informed me they were out of meat. So I settled on El Bukanas. I ordered one of each of carne asada, al pastor, birria, and chicharron. The first three looked like typical street tacos, with the double layer tortilla, meat, chopped onions and cilantro. The chicharron taco was golden and folded up and topped with sliced onion and chopped cabbage. The meat was a bit lackluster, as I could not really detect much flavor from any of them (and I don't have COVID). The meat texture was good and soft without any chewy bits. The chicharron was kind of like ground meat, it was not at all what I was expecting. Kind of hard to say these are good compared to the ones I've gotten from Los California Tacos in Pasadena. They give you optional mild/hot salsas, with the mild one being a green salsa and the hot one is a habanero flavor. Overall I want to rate this higher but 3 stars is all I can give because I doubt I'll be back. read more

El Bukanas - Carne asada, al pastor, birria, and chicharron taco - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wow! This little hole in the wall looks like a family owned business... So good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My dad was craving TACOS DE VAPOR. Went to a place in La Puente by his house and they didn't have them.Next closest EL BUKANAS. Had trips and carnita tacos as well as a wet carne asada burrito in green sauce. Hands down the best I've had I. A while. Will definitely go again. The habanero salsa was a great recommendation as well for the young lady that took Are order. Sorry no pictures. Next time I'll share pictures. Best tripas I've had read more

I randomly found this spot while working in the area. Nachos are fire and salsas are really really good. I don't live in the area but it's worth the drive. My wife likes it here too 5 stars. Service is good too. read more

Always love coming here to Eric's warm greetings and wonderful service. Favorite place to get a wet burrito after a long work day. Will continue to support this local business and hope the neighborhood does as well. read more

This is my GO TO for business catering! I always order from EZ cater & they NEVER disappoint. I even get calls from clients asking me for their (El Bukanas) contact info. Also, offices request it when booking a working lunch. The food is always amazing, they are always on time & orders are always correct! [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you go there & eat in it's even better!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is typical.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If I could give them 10STARS I would! They also have a huge coverage area for catering. If you want quality Mexican food this is your place.... (This is a unsolicited & non-paid endorsement) read more

Only 1 egg in chilaquiles...not good for business How much more can it actually cost them to add 1 egg??one star because girl at register had an attitude. I had to pay extra for egg.Every other restaurant I've been servesc2 or 3 eggs with any breakfast read more

Fish tacos and birria burrito where great 10/10 recommend. Place recently got renovated and its a nice lowkey spot

Food is cooked on the spot. PERFECT..!!! The service is friendly [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is really laid back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small place with a big bite to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Worth the wait once you order your food. Theres other options but this place takes the cake. Highly recommend This place!! read more

Tacos, tacos, tacos... Pick your night, open that DoorDash app and place an order. Shrimp, BIRRIA, carnitas...asada is ok. They have all the Mexican favorites, tortas, tacos, burritos...it's all good. This is my go to place for quick tacos. Ask for extra salsa, the habanero is actually pretty spicy. I've only ordered via door dash but it has always been good. Enjoy !!! read more

Disappointed. I've been coming here off and on for a couple of years, but yesterday was my last visit. My father and I ordered over $70 for 5 people (overpriced) [[HIGHLIGHT]]went over to the salsa bar, no small cups, or containers or bags[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], ok so I went over to the kitchen and asked young girl with lip piercing if I can please get some onions. She said they're at the salsa bar and handed me a small plastic bag. I noticed they had 2 types of onions, pickled and grilled, so I asked for a second bag, she tells me DO NOT take them all. I thought she was joking, so I smiled, but she wasn't and actually rolled her eyes at me. Out of line and unprofessional. Who do they think they are, king taco? Relax. I do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

the best food and service in the town The personal is very professional The food very good port and very good taste read more

Yummy food is alway good staff friendly .......................................thank you my kids love tacos

I have mixed feelings about this review. The service was great and the tacos are very tasty. It's just the meat was a little crispy. The reason being the fish and shrimp are freshly fried tacos the other meats were reheated. The sign says they are Vapor prepared tacos as far as I can tell mine were not and had a variety. It was still very good but they didn't have that just made fresh flavor. The host was very friendly and service was on point. The place seemed to have a steady flow of customers just not overwhelming busy. Would I try them again possibly. I think this is more of what we will see as the pandemic continues to linger. read more

El Bukanas - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Came here because a friend recommended the 2 for $5 Fish Tacos. Mentioned they were better than Taco Nazo so I had to stop by. I wanted to try something else so I asked the lady, "burrito or torta?" She said, burritos are good but I'd recommend the Bukana Torta. Comes with carnitas, milanesa, ham, avocado, beans, tomato, and lettuce. It was a no brainer at that point. Customer service is excellent. Very polite and helpful. Spanish speakers. Social distance enforced. Only three tables to eat inside, others blocked off (small place). If ordering to-go, they ask you to wait outside once order is placed. I Recommend ordering before so order is ready upon arrival. Everything was great. I will be going back. read more

El Bukanas - Bukana Torta - Mexican Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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Food is very good ! Short lady with mole gets passive aggressive when you ask for salsa tho. Makes it uncomfortable every time

Waited 25 mins for 8 tacos quesadilla and two hard shell tacos. To get home and realize they didn't give me tacos drive back to have to wait another 5 mins for my food. They did not apologize nor offer a refund or comp anything. I could have went across the street to the taxi truck. and less time and got bigger and better tacos. read more

This is a cool little spot to eat, food is good, service is also good, I give and 8 only because [[HIGHLIGHT]]few tables were not clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and there were 3 employees, only my self and an two more people were eating at that time so they had time to clean but no one did. BTW, I was there for about an hour. read more

Ordered to-go through Door Dash delivery! - Shrimp quesadillas - Carne Asada tacos - Carnitas tacos - Ham and carnitas sandwich - All meat chicken burrito with guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, & onions - Mexican rice Shrimp quesadillas are pretty good. The tortilla wrapping for the burrito and the soft taco shells were good. The carne asada, carnitas, and chicken meat were all too salty and overcooked for my liking, though. Overall, the food is just OK. Probably wouldn't order from here again. read more

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No star here I ordered 2 bean and cheese burritos to go and when i cane home the cheese wasn't melted and hardly any beans plus no flavor The chili relleno was bland read more

Randomly stopped here with a friend today for lunch and was just amazed at how fresh and good the food was. I ordered guacamole and chips and 1 chicken tacos for my friend. My order took a while... but it was because my chips were freshly made (like oil still on them lol) but so fresh! And freshly pounded guacamole with super, super fresh herbs. My friend said her tacos were just amazing too, flavorful, and really authentic. This food was really exceptional... read more

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The food was amazing and had me coming back frequently. The restaurant worker Eric provided exceptional service and goes above and beyond to ensure every guest feels welcome. His dedication, efficiency, and friendly demeanor makes coming to El Bukanas memorable. read more

This time I'm going to mention something about one of my favorite "Mexican Restaurant-El Bukanas". For more then 5 years, I been coming to this place, and never have an experience like this! Yes, it was my surprise, the chef is from "Venezuela" his name is Luis. You guys know the Mexican food is been famous for be tasty food. Now let me tell you way it's so special for me, if you ordered a "Sope" in California, you can't find a place where the cook it in the right way. But this guy did it! Now I have to recommend this place to eat good Mexican food. read more

I love their baked potatoes and their tacos el gabanator. That chipotle sauce is amazing get extra.

This was my first time at this location and I absolutely loved it. I've been to the other location multiple times but my friend and I decided to try this location because we were around the area. The workers at this location are sooo nice and friendly! They even have menudo on the weekends which we will have to come back for :-). Food comes out pretty fast. I also the different types of chip selection they have near the register. You can add your own limon and Chile for your liking. Will definitely be back to this location~ read more