My family and I love to come here as often as we can, the service is great, the food is even better! I would say it's the best Mexican restaurant in the whole city! Family owned by genuine people who appreciate their customers. Cooks in the back know what they are doing! Love it here. Everything I've ordered tastes great. Kid friendly as well for families with children. read more

This place never disappoints! It's one of those family owned and operated places you are looking for when you want a local favorite. The owner is always present making sure everything is made to perfection and I have tried most of the menu there. I can't think of a single item I didn't like. Plus she bakes her own hand made deserts including Tres letches cake that is the best I have ever had. My wife and I go here at least once a week to get our fix. Can't say enough good things about it. read more

Mexican food really sucks where I live so I try to get all I can when I am in east La and Boyle heights. This place is closer to my house and it was really delicious. Quesa birria tacos were so good, crunchy tortilla from flat top, super tender birria, nice cheese and the consommé was very flavorful and not salty. The combo seafood tostada was bomb. The octopus was very tender, still tasted like the sea but was not fishy. The shrimp was also well cooked. The chicken mole was also very good. Not sweet but more savory. It's hard to find good mole. read more

Family run Mexican Resturant. You could easily drive past this place. As the surrounding area is a hodge podge of random businesses. Consistently good food . I love the carne asada wet burritto and pollo mole enchiladas are a good as well. It's super casual with indoor seating and some outdoor as well. I usually get mine to go. Parking is in the rear. I like supporting the local neighborhood business. read more

Just ordered on Postmates and this place is very good. I ordered their pescado sarandeado (not super traditional but still pretty flavorful) chilaquiles (average but okay!) aguachiles good flavor but super tradition either. My favorite was the fish, I was craving that specific type, and in this area this is the closest to authentic. Unless you go out to very gentrified mexi areas paramount , etc I would order again if I was craving sarandeado thank you! read more

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This was my second time ordering from El Caporal and again everything was delicious. Went with some new items this time. Chicken enchiladas de Mole and the Camarones El Caporal. The shrimp were absolutely delicious. Garlicky and a bit spicy. Their rice has no veggies in it, so that's a win for my kids. Keep up the good work El Caporal! read more

El Caporal - Camarones El Caporal! Delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Altadena, California

Best Caldo de Res and rice Love everything and I always call it in 20 Mins before. Yummmy in tummy read more

First time dining at El Caporal---recommended by a friend who lives in the area. We came for a late lunch. I had the beef flautas (appetizer/ a la carte $6.99). Came with a tiny dollop of sour cream and guacamole. It was fair...a bit greasy. Bf ordered the large menudo (9.99). He asked for the "pata" which they charged extra for, but he said it was really small. Menudo was clean, but too greasy. He would not order it again nor recommend it ...He loves good menudo! Ambience is nice---relaxed and pleasant and service was good. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant. Prices are a bit expensive for what you get. Therefore, El Caporal gets a "3" for food and value. read more

After a good morning in Descanso Gardens, my husband and I found this restaurant.Really nice service, typical Mexican place, great food, clean, the restrooms are traditional. The price is wonderful cheap. The food? Awesome! A homemade Mexican food. They are doing takeout and delivery. read more

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Decided to come here for dinner with a friend since she was craving soup. I was curious about their quesobirria tacos too since I just recently discovered them and would always be on the lookout to try them. Each one was $4.99 and they were larger and appeared to be a lot more oilier. I think 2 with a side would be enough or 3 without a side. Taste was ok. My friend appeared to have enjoyed her seafood soup which came with a side of tortillas. We also ordered dessert of plantains which come with a choice of dipping sauce-strawberry or condensed milk. The plantains were sweet on their own so we didn't think it needed a dipping sauce. read more

Everything on their menu is amazing. My favorite are the chilaquiles, reminds me of how my mother makes them.

Always get great breakfast burritos here...great way to start a Saturday morning and get the weekend going!

Machaca and shrimp tacos are amazing here. Carnitas are also very good. Best Mexican place in this area.

I ordered a late takeout lunch from El Caporal today. I had a chile relleno and hard taco combo plate The food was very good. My relleno was a wonderful balance of coating, cheese, and a very flavorful poblano pepper. The sauce it was placed in was just enough to keep it moist and rich making it soggy. The Mexican rice it came with offered a rich flavor sautéed garlic and tomatoe sauce and chicken broth. The refried beans were good but I wish they had been a bit more creamy and less brothy. My wife had two hard shell tacos, one potato and one chicken. She thought they were very good. Both were well seasoned and the taco shells were crunchy and held the fillings without falling apart. . My taco was equally delicious. All and all our dining experience from El Caporal was very good.we plan on revisiting this place regularly as it is not far from where we reside in Altadena. We also encourage others to give El Caporal a try. If your looking for good basic Mexican food it is worth giving tho mom and pop place a try. read more

Great tasting food. Got a michelada an birria plate after a long hike. That hit the spot.

Wow, I was really impressed by this restaurant. Cute little vibes inside with great music and friendly customer service. Had to try their Bacon avocado cheeseburger (Because how could you mess that up) and it was on point! The Horchata was really good too. Will definitely be coming back to try their other offerings as their waitress suggested. read more

El Caporal - Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger - Mexican Near Me - Altadena, California

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This place is a little drive up from us but we are glad we found it. The lady working there was super nice from the moment we walked in. Very nice Mexican decor. They have plenty of parking in the back. I ordered two shrimp ceviche tostadas and my boyfriend had two tacos. They were very good. The ceviche tasted very fresh. Their Jaimaica is also very good. Only reason I am giving them 3 stars is because I thought we were over charged but apparently those are the correct prices. $27 for 2 tostadas and tacos. A little too pricey for the type of restaurant. Sorry. read more

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This is a solid choice when looking for Mexican food near Pasadena. The menu is standard, but the flavors are authentic as they come. The serve birria de Chivo and their Chile verde is tasty, it has sliced onions which I pushed to the side, but the Chile itself is very tasty. It looks like it's tu by a family, so it's nice to support a neighborhood spot. Portions are normal. read more

We ordered fajitas, tacos to go. The food is pretty delicious and tasty, very nice. The place is way up on Fair oaks Blvd, Pasadena. It serves local for so long, it must have good reasons. I like their tortillas, it must be home made. read more

Neddy, is very attentive of her restaurant and customers. It's a family owned business and I have seen all hands on deck myself. Her Husband and Older Son cook while her other children help out as well. Neddy herself loves to talk about her baked goods, which she is very proud of. If you like muffins, she's got muffins (flavors keep growing literally). The food is very delicious and I have no complaints whatsoever. The family is from Jalisco and Puebla. Really nice family and we did enjoy our time there. Thank you so much for being attentive of us. The atmosphere is very authentic to Mexico. read more

Stumbled upon this place via Yelp after hiking the dawn mine trail. Firstly, the lady who seated us and took our order was attentive and sweet. Wonderful service. Second, the menu options is large and everything sounds so good!! We had the quesadilla, the taquitos and some chicken and lengua (tongue) tacos. All were delicious! I was very pleased with the quality of the lengua as it is hard to come by. It was hands down the best one I've had in SoCal. If I'm ever in the area I will definitely make sure to stop by and I highly recommend it! Parking in rear! read more

El Caporal - Lengua (tongue) taco. Amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Altadena, California

I've tried many of their dishes and they all have the perfect seasoning and are well served. Been going here for years. I love that they have their own parking lot in the back too. read more

Wonderful basic Mexican food. Friendly service. The Chile rellenos were hot and fresh. The carnitas were delicious. There are also beautiful homemade desserts including Pastel tres leches, flan, and carrot cake read more

El Caporal - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Altadena, California

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Super good food, 6 of us were in town for a soccer game and everything was so good.the flan is a must.

Stunningly overpriced. The serving sizes are small and the prices are high. Skip it. Food is okay.

Best authentic Mexican food in LA. Try their chile verde, menudo, birria, mulitas, tamales and more. The staff is always nice and usually there is no waiting, at least on the weekends. This is a must try. read more

Here's the deal... we are all quarantined. We cook 6 days a week. 1 day per week we order in. We ordered bacon wrapped shrimp, rice beans, chips and sliced avocado. Overall...just OK. shrimp were tiny and dry. No salad dressing, and the delivery guy banged on the door like the grim reaper. No one answers the door right now! No need to pound. Just LEAVE It!!! Also ...we got a text that food arrived. Why did he feel the need to pound? read more

5 stars food and service bomb! The cook is outstanding very professional. Will come many times would bring more people but covid :-( read more

El Caporal - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Altadena, California

food is soooo good awesome service good price there shrimps al coporal and a la diabla are to die for

Great little family run restaurant. A bit hard to spot from the street. Everything I have had has been delicious. Everything in made from scratch Parking lot in the back read more

the campechana with shrimp and octopus, michelada with modelo, and enchiladas were amazing!!

Amazing food and service! We ordered a lot of food for a big party and they were very nice and understanding!!

Great food definitely coming back. Great service and give chips on the side for snacking

My experience this place is bomb. have to tried wet burrito with special request both kind of sauce red and green Clean and fast quality food read more

El Caporal - Mexican Near Me - Altadena, California

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The food is ok but in my opinion $18.50 for burrito (on the small side) and medium drink is a bit much for a fast food restaurant.... I guess that explains why every time I drive by the place looks empty. read more

Stingy on portions and charging above market price . It wont hurt to put a bit more meat on the food. Dont be stingy.Food is ok, not wow , not worth the price . Service is soso. Will no go again - just saying La comida esta mas o menos , cobran mucho y no dan casi nada. Solo digo si van a cobrar buena feria que den buena cantidad . read more

Ordered chilaquiles, too little and too dry. For a $12 plate of chilaquiles (which is just chips and salsa, no meat nothing else) it was about a hand full portion. The beans were the only thing that I actually enjoyed, rice and the hash browns were under cooked and for some reason the the hash browns were soggy. read more

El Caporal - The size and quantity of salsa is a joke. Used the ketchup packet for scale. I received those servings of salsa for two main plates. - Mexican Near Me - Altadena, California

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The food is good but way too expensive! I ordered 2 kid cheese quesadillas and I couldn't believe how small the quesadillas were! Come on!??? Like I said the food is good but not worth the prices! read more

El Caporal - Kids Kid's Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Altadena, California

I live fairly close to El Caporal and have become addicted to their chicken burritos! The owner, Letty, now knows me by name - and order. This great little mom and pop restaurant is a local treasure. I've never had a bad meal and their customer service is always top-notch. Friends who have visited with me had always had rave reviews for both the quality and the price. Plenty of parking in the back. Call ahead for to-go items! The kitchen is fast - my order is almost always ready when I get there. I'll keep supporting this great little gem especially in these hard times. read more

El Caporal - Chicken burrito just the way I like it! Chicken, beans, rice, and cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Altadena, California

Edit: I called El Caporal, indeed it was not them who overcharged us. Their bill was $26 all-in. Watch out for delivery.com, because they are who tripled the price. These tacos were delicious. Here's my original post: Wow, $72 for 12 street tacos which would normally cost between $15-$30 (on the very expensive side). My friend assumed these would be giant tacos. They are standard $1.25-2.50 street tacos. Also, no salsa (3x tiny tubs - enough for 3 tacos) and four slices of lemon. STAY AWAY RIP OFF! read more

El Caporal - The 12 tacos that cost $72 - Mexican Near Me - Altadena, California