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    El Huero

    4.0 (1.7k reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Food Stands
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    My favorite drink

    I always love getting my burritos here. I appreciate the service and the way they treat me. Always make sure my food is good and they have good sauces. A lot of choices. Good drinks my fav one is hortchata and melon here. Asada fries are the best here too

    Arturo M.

    I ended up at El Huero on one of those cold misty LA evenings where it feels like the universe is giving you a complimentary facial and every outdoor chair is just moist enough to make you question your life choices. We wiped ours down and honestly it didn't even matter because the vibe here is immaculate. The lady working the front was incredibly sweet, the kind of person who makes you feel like you're about to eat something special. She set the tone for the whole experience. Now let's talk tacos. Los Angeles has officially decided that five dollars for a taco is the new normal and I've stopped resisting because the tacos at El Huero make it easier to accept my financial destiny. They were genuinely great, the kind of greasy deliciousness that makes you forget you said you were going to start eating "lighter." I can't complain about them at all. The agua fresca was not perfect, but the tacos carried the entire meal on their back. We only tried the tacos so I can't speak on the rest of the menu, but judging by the crowd, this place is clearly doing everything right. There were USC students everywhere, and plenty of people who weren't Latino absolutely devouring their food with enthusiasm, which honestly tells you its own story. If you can stay busy near USC with a mixed crowd like that, the food is legit. The wait was totally fine, but it is one of those places where you have to stay alert because they call your order like a low-key mission briefing. It adds a little adrenaline to the meal. The real win, though, is the parking lot. In LA, finding parking is usually a full psychological battle. El Huero actually has a lot and there were spots available because so many people walk in. That alone felt like a blessing. Overall, El Huero has everything going for it. Great tacos, great vibe, super friendly staff, and parking that doesn't make you question your life decisions. I would absolutely come back, and honestly I probably will because once you find a taco spot that makes you forget you paid five dollars for a single tortilla of joy, you don't let it go.

    Not one of the best in LA burritos
    Monique B.

    The burrito mad mushy no type of solid form to it the beans are I guess refried they don't put rice in the burrito only protein which I ask for asada and they put pico, guac so basically tomato avocado and refried beans with meat! I tried to give my son the burrito he's 7 and prefer Taco Bell! They done fell off it's not how it used to be!! I asked for rice and they put NONE even though they don't charge for the add on but I guess.

    Justys L.

    I was always looking for some good Mexican food (I'm from Chicago) and I finally found my place. I don't have to travel too far. The food is 10 out of 10. I got their Carne Asada burrito, rice, and beans with a melon agua Fresca!! 10/10 I came back immediately the next day!!

    Worst  pastrami fries ever
    Ulises B.

    Worst fries ever definitely not recommend this place. Also cost way too much for the food and perspectiveness of there

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    Stephanie K.

    Nachos were so good we came back again. Horchata was delicious great place for lunch.

    Burger
    Jose Y.

    I came here because thinking it would still be good as there was a line and plenty of customers dining. I also came because I use to eat here as a child but it was called Chanos at the time. How times have changed. I got a regular burger which almost 10 dollars but I was hungry. The burger was so thin and not the best tasting but they were quick and got my order within 10 min. The parking is limited but they do have a drive thru

    Hibiscus 24 oz. Fountain Drink
    Yana's P.

    Good Street Food! My friend recommended the hard shell tacos. I got hard shell taco meal that came with beans & rice. And a Hibiscus drink. I got chicken. It was pretty good. I had few little pieces of over cooked chicken. But over all good.

    Few minutes south of Crypto.com Arena.
    Russ C.

    Great 24hour option for Mexican food by USC or DOWNTOWN LA. Use to be Chano's years ago. Might be a tad better nowadays. Quite often, I get the Signature Burrito with carne asada, al pastor or sometimes chicken. But you can build your burrito here too. Seems like a pretty solid choice at Midnight or 3am since they are open 24 hours. Beef Tacos were pretty good also. They have many vegetarian options on the menu as well. Small parking lot if you want to park and eat at the few tables but the drive thru is my go to. Grab and go is how I roll from here.

    Wet chicken burrito with double rice.
    Chris P. B.

    This place is situated near the Felix Chevrolet & near USC. I got the wet chicken burrito with double rice. The food tastes great, with only outside seating. The knife they give you is so thin & flimsy, you have to ask for a spoon to hold the burrito. They don't have a bathroom for customers to use. In addition, there was an older Latino guy playing his music loud while I was eating my food. A it ghetto if you ask me but overall it was fine.

    Crap awful picture, but they have a vegetarian menu...
    Charlene S.

    Caveat- this is only based on cheese fries: Vegetarian review. Cheese fries were definitely cheesy, but the fries themselves were kind of undercooked. This is not because they were soft from the mountain of cheese- they were in it of themselves slightly underdone. Still good, but not great. The wait is pretty impressive. We sat at the drive-thru for so long without a response that I got out of the car to order at the window. It was a race to order- one person in the drive-thru and one person in line. Over the course of many many minutes, the drive-thru ended up winning.

    Pastrami chili cheese fries with thousand Island and jalapenos not even close to the best Tam's is way better and cheaper

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    2 months ago

    Bomb authentic food, must try!! Great service! Would recommend anyone. Best prices in town

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    Good service, good food, i come here often and the workers are always nice and quick and friendly, i recommend others to come here !

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    Great service and bomb food !! Never miss with the late night cravings amazing customer service

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    Good Food and service especially the wet burritos are real good and they are friendly

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    Every time I come here, I always go for the nachos fries. Big enough to share with someone else. Quality never misses.

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    Horrible got a burrito the meat was so salty and grainy i got sick within 20 minutes.

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    Best tacos in town amazing drinks real fast service will recommended to all my friends and family

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    Is the carne asada USDA Ranchera beef?

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    Do you guys accept calfresh ebt card?

    Yes we do

    Do any of the taco meats contain soy sauce or any other gluten? Which items are safe for people who can't eat gluten?

    I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to people on a strict gluten-free diet. I don't even think most of the employees know what gluten is. I'm a regular customer and on several occasions I've ordered items from their "vegetarian menu" and have found… 

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