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    El Caporal

    4.3 (256 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood, Burgers
    Open 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    EL CAPORAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Quesa- Birria Taco with a side rice and beans

    Stopped by after my hike at Mt. Wilson and found an absolute hidden gem. From the moment I walked in, it felt like I stepped straight into my Tía's house for Sunday lunch. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and the staff make you feel like you're part of the family. The quesabirria tacos were amazing! They're so rich,flavorful, and so fresh it felt like they handled everything start to finish that same day. The agua de tamarindo was perfect refreshing, balanced, and not overly sweet. My family ordered machaca, beef tacos, and a shrimp cocktail and they all agreed the food had true authentic Mexican flavors. You can truly taste Puebla, Mexico right here in SoCal. Next time I'm in the area I'm stopping by, I'm going straight for the mole! Puebla style mole is straight fire!

    Franky T.

    I'm never one to leave reviews and this has nothing to do with the service but more so the food and amount paid for it. I don't think $16 for a salad like this is acceptable. Therefore I'm leaving this review in hopes that they either fix their pricing or food quality. Pricing there was a bit much however I don't complain cause it is what it is. I paid almost $45 for a salad, torta and coke. Don't know if it has to do with location or anything but just thought I'd leave this review.

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    Gigi N.

    Best Mexican Food in the area! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this hidden gem! Super delicious food/ extremely kind staff/ super cute interior! My birria plate was mouthwatering good! Don't hesitate to come eat here !!! Solid 10/10!!!

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    10 years ago

    Food is good but kind of expensive. Quesadillas are $& an d not even that big. Too pricey in my opinion.

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    11 years ago

    This place is pretty good. Shrimp cocktails are huge. The lady at the counter is always nice. Good customer service.

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    10 years ago

    Love the food always fresh and flavorful molcajete is my fav and great customer service

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    13 years ago

    Excellent Molcajete and good tacos. It's a dive but it is exactly what it should be.

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    Is the menudo available during the week or on weekends only?

    Weekends only

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    I am sorry we don't serve alcohol

    Is bell peppers the only ingredient you guys have for an omelette?

    No we have onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, cheese, sukini, mushrooms that would be a veggie omelette and then we have bacon, sauges, and ham. What happened on Sunday was a misunderstanding when the waitress told you we didn't have any mushrooms she… Read more

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    El Caporal - mexican - Updated July 2026

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