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    El Mariachi Loco

    4.2 (177 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Steak Fajitas Plate

    Authentic Mexican food with great customer service! Everything was delicious. We ended up getting a steak fajitas plate, green chicken enchiladas, and huarache. Adding this place to my favorites.

    REALLY GOOD

    really good place to go eat must try good service and good place to enjoy with ur family come check them out

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    Luis M.

    Menudo was fire with hand made tortillas I also had a huarache de asada I gotta give it a 9 out of 10

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    Daniel W.

    Best carnitas tacos in town!!!! The customer service was fantastic tand the ambiance was okay but the carnitas tacos were simply amazing!!! I'll definitely be back!

    Sopes al Gusto. Delicious with the Valentina sauce!

    One of my favorites Mexican restaurants. The ambiance and design of the place makes it feel like you have teleported to another county! The food came out hot and nicely displayed.

    Green wet asada Burrito Mojado en Salsa Verde

    The food is always delicious! The environment feels like family. Great food great service!!!

    Good sized dining area
    Big John K.

    When in Rome do as the Romans do. One of my favorite things about Los Angeles is the Mexican culture and the gift of their cuisine. While running some errands in the area I found this place on Yelp. Pretty typical of a family owned Mexican restaurant. A bit warm inside as the air conditioning was on but not working very well. Overall clean but a bit disheveled in some capacities. Two small children running all over the place apparently unsupervised until mom came out after what seemed like forever. I'm sympathetic to understanding having to have your children with you at work but perhaps keep an eye on them when there's customers inside and in general. I decided to go with some tacos, 1 each of the following: El Pastore, Carnitas, Carne Asada, and Pollo Asada. Street tacos, small with onion, cilantro, and hot salsa. El Pastore was solid , nice spicy with just enough sweet, Carnitas was decent but didn't blow me away , Pollo Asada was tasty but a bit dry , and lastly and their strongest of what I tried the Carne Asada was tasty a nice char and a well balanced flavor. I washed it all down with a Diet Coke and felt over all a decent experience. As I love to Yelp I began to snap photos to which I was asked why I was doing so to which I informed them with a smile "For Yelp " they asked if I had a card.... " no, I just love to Yelp" Sorry guys in this day and age we Yelpers can either be your best ally or worst enemy. Good folks , perhaps just an off day. I'd give it another go but definitely take it to go this time.

    a burrito wrapped in aluminum foil

    I got the carne asada burrito and was disappointed. I'm not usually picky specially when it comes to supporting local businesses. BUT the asada in the burrito was too salty. That wasn't it, the rice in the burrito smelled and tasted like it was more than 4 days old. I thought it was just me so I had two more bites prior to my last one but no the rice just tasted OLD! the beans in it were ok.The only good thing was the green salsa. Not spicy but good However if you use your card to pay they charge you a extra $1 without letting you know, I didn't care about the extra dollar but they don't tell you about it.

    Martha G.

    I don't give up fives very often. But this place blew me away. I've seen this restaurant many times and look like any other Mexican restaurant. Today one of my friends made me go in there for dinner. I ordered the Chile relleno plate and my friend had a burrito. I only spent around $18, which these days it's a bargain free meal like this. Specially for two items that come in, big portions. I also forgot to add that my plate came with homemade tortillas. When I saw the tortillas I knew this place was going to be amazing. I have never had Chile rellenos that come with onions and grilled peppers on top. My plate came with two chiles and Some of the most tasty red sauce I have ever had on top of them. You can definitely taste spices and seasonings in the sauce it self. I was not expecting the size that I got for only $11. This is not to include the fact that this was the best chili relleno I have ever had. All I was eating my dinner, It was in explosion of flavors in my mouth. It was seriously a home-cooked dinner. I loved the mother and daughter duo. It was like having my grandmother cook for me and the detail in their meals is fully noted. Also try their salsa as they speak for themselves. This is seriously a hidden gem on Sunland Boulevard. Do not knock this place, you have to try this authentic Mexican place

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    Omg! I asked for a carne asada burrito and it was the bomb.com. I'm going there right now again to get two of them! Food is awesome.

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    Poor quality, overpriced food. Extremely disappointed. Ordered the fajitas and it was inedible. Will not return

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    9 years ago

    One of the best mexican restaurant in town. I come here all the time. Its definitely worth trying.

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    11 years ago

    Wow! Their carne asada tacos were BOMB.COM!!! I've tried Penas and some other Mexican places in the area but these were the best hands down!

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    My cousins husband brought us tacos from here and they were soooooooo delicious!! And still hot! Yummmy tacos al pastor :)

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    12 years ago

    Great prices and service was good. Not loud and dark like most places... nice little hole in the wall

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    7 years ago

    I love this place. Right down the street and I eat there all the time! I recommend the tacos :)

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    Good authentic Mexican food! You have to try the carne asada nachos and the sopes delicious great flavor!

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    8 years ago

    The wet burrito was great! The spicy guacamole sauce was excellent. Good family vibes and the arcade games are a nice touch. Authentic.

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    8 years ago

    This place is a hole in a wall that's got fire tacos this is my second visit this wk. I love the salsa bar. It's a must stop!

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    8 years ago

    Best customer service & good prices Couldn't ask for a better Mexican restaurant! Best in tujunga

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    Love this place. I go there more then I go to my parents house. I would live there if I could.

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    Great street style tacos! I havent tried much else off the menu. theyre open late so its perfect for a late night, after bar snack.

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    Mi Casita - Chips and salsa

    Mi Casita

    4.1(280 reviews)
    1.5 miSunland
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    I placed a pick up order at 11:05 am. Nobody picked up the phone until after a few rings gone by. I…read moreordered the Fajita Quesadilla Carne Asada but the employee said it was the quesadilla fajita carne asada or carne asada quesadilla fajita or carne asada fajita quesadilla. It was just worded differently than on the menu. I ordered it because there wasn't a picture of it on the website. It's a flour tortilla stuffed with mozz/jack cheese, grilled onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and carne asada. It's served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo. The sour cream is on top of iceberg lettuce. It came with complimentary chips and salsa since it's under antojitos. I assumed I'd get one quesadilla but I got what looks like three. Each quesadilla was filled with carne asada, cheese, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. It made me full by the second quesadilla. The restaurant was dimly lit so the atmosphere was intimate. Nobody was in the restaurant yet because it just opened. The employee said it'll take 10 minutes to make and I got there after 11 minutes went by. It was already done. I was greeted when I opened the door. He asked if I was there for a pick up order and I said yes. I gave my card. Payment was processed and two receipts were printed out. I signed my name on their copy. In the restaurant, there is a waiting area. There is a soda fountain on the side. There were at least 5 booths against a wall. Mexican music played through a speaker. Sometimes decorations would be on the tables. I saw what looks like a paper mache guitar on a table. I'd order here again.

    Been coming to mi casita for a few years, they serve delicious food, amazing margaritas and oh my…read moregoodness the flan is so delicious, service is always amazing and appreciated, ambience is perfect setting and welcoming I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good Mexican food, great service and delicious margaritas and flan !!!

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    La Cabañita

    La Cabañita

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    Full bar
    Locally owned & operated

    This was our second time eating here, and once again, they did not disappoint. The first time we…read morecame, I had the chilaquiles for brunch, and they were really good. What surprised me most was how much I enjoyed the food because I wasn't necessarily expecting such traditional Mexican flavors. But honestly, one of the best ways to judge a Mexican restaurant is by the salsa--and their salsa is seriously good. On our second visit, I ordered the carne asada plate, and my wife got the beef fajitas. Let me start with the carne asada: the flavors were authentic, the meat was delicious, and the handmade tortillas were a standout. They were so soft and fresh that I honestly think they were one of the reasons I kept going back for another bite. Everything just worked together. I also tried my wife's beef fajitas, and they had some really good, bold flavors. The vegetables, beef, and seasoning all came together really well. Overall, we've really enjoyed both experiences here. Great Mexican flavors, fresh handmade tortillas, excellent salsa, and food that feels authentic and full of flavor. We'll definitely be back.

    After watching a movie at The Regal, a buddy and I decided to eat here for Sunday Brunch. The…read moreplace had a nice authenic Mexican atmosphere and was quite busy so I figured this place was good. I ordered the carnita plate and my friend ordered the asada plate with enchiladas. The complimentary chips were tasty and the green salsa was one of the best salsas I've ever had. However, the red salsa was kinda disappointing. So my carnitas came out with a bed of Spanish rice which was nice and fluffy but the beans were kinda salty. The carnitas were juicy and they served a good amount so I took the left over home. The service was good, and there's one more thing I forgot to mention and that's the homemade tortillas. They were way too thick. Other than that, I'd come here again and try some other dishes.

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    Casa Córdoba - Patatas Bravas

    Casa Córdoba

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Romantic vibe

    100 out of 10, can recommend!…read more Dine LA brought us in the door. The impeccable vibes of the (deceptively large!) restaurant, chill live music performance on the patio, the varied regular menu, plus our server and Chef Erik convinced us to try more. I've got no regrets. It's easy to have a great time here if you bring good company, and to have a great meal. Located in a nice part of town, as well, if you want to take a post-meal stroll. Dine LA was a promotion that ran from 08/14 to 08/28 and it was $45 per person, not including tax or tip and each person selected four items from a pre-determined menu. We had: - Patatas Bravas (diced roasted potatoes drizzled with garlic and red pepper aioli) - Albondigas (moroccan spiced beef and pork chorizo meatballs in tomato sauce topped with manchego cheese) - Berenjana Frita (breaded eggplant topped with honey) - Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo (creamy croquettes of chicken and serrano ham) - Champiñones y Trufas (sauteed mushrooms, truffle oil, garlic, cream sherry, bread crumbs and chives) - Gambas al Ajillo (white shrimp cooked in mojo de ajo, butter, grilled bread) - Churros con Chocolate (churros with chocolate dipping sauce) I closed my eyes in delight and felt like weeping during several 'first bites' of these dishes. Is this really how Spaniards dine? I'd order everything again and then some. The eggplant, mushrooms, and potatoes were a standout. Everything is so balanced with sweet and savory in each bite, though. Those are smaller items part of the special offerings, and you can order off the regular menu, so we had: - Pulpo Casa Córdoba from the tapas del mar menu (tender sherry-braised spanish octopus served atop potato pavé with smoked paprika aioli, olive oil and sea salt - Pintxo de Vientre de Cerdo (sherry-glazed crispy pork belly pintxo, fried goat cheese, fig jam atop grilled focaccia - Flan de la casa (creamy flan served with thyme macerated pears, marcona almonds and cinnamon tuile) - Tarta de queso (Basque-style cheesecake, house strawberry jam, orange sumpreme) The pulpo was the star, and thankfully my friends told me about the documentary My Octopus Teacher after the meal. I may not eat pulpo for a very long time- if ever again. For postres, their cheesecake was a no-bake cheesecake. It was ungodly good, as was the flan. Our total bill was well over $45 per person, expect to pay more like $80-$100 per person, easily if you're dining out and ENJOYING yourself and/or having a cocktail, as well.

    It's rare for Me to take such issue with a restaurant but I was pretty disappointed with there…read morequality of food here. We ordered some eggplant drizzled with honey, and it was pretty lack luster, in that there didn't seem to be any seasoning in it whatsoever. The Paella we ordered was also pretty flavorless, in that the rice was oily and overcooked and somehow the duck was dry, though there wasn't enough of it to really lodge a big complaint about it. For how much the dishes cost here, my expectations are are elevated, and they really fell flat. My girlfriends birthday was today, and they gave us some rather poor quality ice cream to finish the meal with, that was very likely blue bunny. I'm very bummed that I don't find myself coming back here again. The price just isn't justified here to Me. To top it off, neither or our drinks were good either. Overall just a terrible experience. Cheers.

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    Los Amigos Bar & Grill - Enchiladas Rancheras

    Los Amigos Bar & Grill

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    6.7 miMcNeil
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    Visted Los Amigos Bar & Grill for the first time ever on Saturday night for a friend's birthday…read morecelebration. When I turned the corner into the street next to the restaurant I easily found street parking, just keep an eye on the street signs so you park during appropriate times. We were seated outside which was perfect weather and it was great the tables could be pushed together to accommodate as many people as would arrive (our group fit in 4 tables pushed together). To start, the bean dip and salsa! That bean dip is so delicious and spicy! If you told me they were sold out and all I could eat is chips and bean dip I would have been a happy girl and just sat there eating the bean dip! Yummm! For the main course I went with the Steak Tostada Salad and it did not disappoint! The tostada was fluffy and crunchy, and the inside was filled to the brim and had nice thick pieces of steak on top! I did not feel an ounce of guilt as I gobbled down the whole thing and I even splashed some of that bean dip onto the top for good measure! In looking around at everyone's plates everyone's food looked amazing with very very generous portions. The waiters were very attentive to our group coming around frequently keeping our waters full and refilling cocktails for anyone who had ordered one. I definitely recommend Los Amigos Bar & Grill for a very delicious and authentic experience!

    I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, this is some of the worst Mexican food I have ever tasted…read morein my life! I ordered the Shrimp a la Scampi, light garlic, with rice & beans to go. When i got home, I realized the shrimp was sitting in a greasy pool of garlic-laden oil, which leaked all over everything. Thank God they use a plastic bag; otherwise, that garlic mess would have been all over my car. The beans were so salty & weird tasting (the worst ever), I think the chef must have been in the Mortons family. The rice was okay, but had no flavor at all, so my doggies will love it in their food tomorrow. The chips, which are now in the bin, were completely tasteless. They don't include tortillas(?), so I paid for an order of them, but they had so much grease on them from the pool of oil that leaked, I had to throw them out. The only thing I rescued from this expensive meal was the shrimp. I pulled them from the greasy garlic pool and am planning to rinse them off tomorrow and put lemon on them. Hopefully they will be edible. The young gentleman who got my order ready was a sweetheart, so I will say one nice thing. After the overwhelming garlic smell, the mess I had to clean up because of all of that leaked oil and my disgust with the waste of money, I ended up having watermelon at home for dinner.

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    Los Amigos Bar & Grill - Quesadilla de Pollo $13 so good!!!!! With Pico de gallo, sour cream & guacamole

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