El Mariachi Loco

The food , service and atmosphere never dissapoint! It feels like Home when you walk and are…read moregreeted by everyone. It's the first place I take friends visiting LA

I really enjoyed my birthday dinner of steak fajitas. I love my favorite server, Luis. Always…read morefriendly & kind. Thank you Joselitas

Deep fried ice cream

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Outside patio is the place to sit!

Lichis Mex

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1.3 mi•Tujunga

Very cute spot to stop for lunch or dinner Friendly team…read more First time here while waiting for later appointment. Street Tacos were full of tasty chicken and al pastor. I had the hot salsa & chips. It was spicy which was good. But if you do want less do the medium choice. Steady flow of in-store pick up orders.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in this area! The food is very well executed!…read more Simple ingredients! Wonderful flavors! Not too greasy! Tonight I had the beer battered fried fish taco and it was delicious! Cabbage, their sauce and lime perfectly balanced! I also ordered a quesitaco with birria with a side of consumé. FIRE! Meaty. A little cheese. Onions and cilantro. The consumé is the right amount of saltiness and you can tell the broth has been stewing! The restaurant is super clean and the restroom is very well maintained! The music and ambiance is fun and cultural! It's a whole experience! The customer service is always A1! I'm in the world of hospitality and I can attest that they have never failed me. Smiles. Quick! The cooks are crushing it! They have a happy hour from 2-5pm. You should come!

Birthday Celebration

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Mi Casita

4.1(281 reviews)

1.5 mi•Sunland

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 !!!

Celebrating birthday

Carne Asada-yes!

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La Cabañita

Locally owned & operated

The food that's always good, the service always pleasant. Our happy place. Not as noisy as…read moremany restaurants these days, I could still take it a little quieter. I can't recall that we've ever had a bad experience.

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.

Toastadas and flautas

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Chips and salsa

El Rincon Mexicano

4.3(39 reviews)

0.1 mi•Tujunga

This is a small family-owned Mexican restaurant in Tujunga and a hidden gem. We've stopped by here…read morefor lunch in the past and today we tried their breakfast burritos. This place serves amazingly delicious food. The restaurant is located inside a shopping center so there is plenty of parking. Their business hours are 9AM to 2PM but when I talked with the owner, he said they are looking to expand their hours past 2PM. There was a sign inside the restaurant that said "Cash Only" or Zelle but when I asked the owner, he said we do accept credit cards also. I assume they charge a transaction fee for credit cards, but I am not sure. Overall, very happy with this place and we will be back to try other items on their menu.

Updating. This place…read moreis *not* closed, and if I misled anyone, I am *very* sorry. I recommend this place. It's local and family run. For my money, so much more a deal, not just in the quality of its food, but for the fact that you (and they) are giving back to the community and not to the chains that take the money out and run with it. Do go there!!

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View from one side, its in a little strip mall type place.

Pena's Tacos

4.2(469 reviews)

1.7 mi•Sunland

If you are in the mood of Mexican food I recommend when we…read morewalked in we were greeted by friendly staff. I ordered tacos, Carne Asada burrito and carne asada quesadilla. The food was delicious and both the red and green sauce are good they both have a little kick. It is not very loud and great for dinner. You need to stop by

I remember getting tortas from here a while ago and they were some of the best tortas I'd ever had…read more We were in the area and decided to order some food and see if the quality is still as we remember. We ordered the torta with asada, nachos with chicken, wet burrito, shrimp tacos, plain quesadillas, asada tacos with rice and beans, and horchata. We didn't have to wait too long for our food, and service was good. Everything was very fresh and you can tell it was just prepared. The one thing I like about the torta here is that they have a good ratio of bread to filling. You don't get too much bread and it's actually nicely toasted and crispy. The shrimp tacos were battered and lacking in flavor but weren't bad over all. My husband enjoyed the wet burrito, and my kids liked the nachos, quesadillas, and of course loved the horchata. Overall, I think the food here is pretty decent and their tortas remain some of the best I've tried in the area.

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Shrimp cocktail 10/10 Chicken taquitos 10/10

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The set up! So awesome!

Birrieria Las Gemelas

4.5(27 reviews)

0.8 mi•Tujunga

Food was great. Portion sizes were great. The people running the location were friendly and…read morepolite.

The food was average, but the 2 stars is for lying to my face when I asked if there was an extra…read morecharge to process a credit card. Not sure why they thought $1 was worth lying about. And no, there was no room for misinterpretation. These people just have bad ethics. Would not recommend!

Decorated for the holiday season!

Big ass Torta con Queso, de asada

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Casa Córdoba

Been going to Casa Cordoba for years, and even though the place has gone through changes, the…read moreexperience never disappoints. The Spanish food is some of the best you'll have in SoCal, and the ambiance is both romantic and relaxing. Our go-to's are the pulpo, the ensalada de remolacha, and the paella. Don't sleep on the jamon iberico. Pairing it with the manchego cheese is a must. I also enjoy their albondigas, berenjena frita, and pintxos. For dessert, I recommend the flan and basque cheesecake. Also, don't miss out on their excellent selection of sherry wine. Roberto is our guy! He always provides 20 out of 10 service, and we enjoy seeing him when we visit. They used to host a special tablao flamenco show on occasion inside the main building. I hope they bring it back. They still have a guitarist play on the weekends. Oh, and the place is pet friendly! Always looking forward to our next visit.

After not seeing each other for weeks upon weeks due to conflicts and being out of town, we decided…read morea date night was needed. We had been to this small quaint and beautiful little restaurant in Montrose before and wanted to try it again. We loved their little Spanish style courtyard, the tapas, paellas, and the setting felt so good for little date night after being away for so long. Unfortunately things did not go as planned. We made reservations for 7:15pm and were hardly even greeted by the hostess that seemed she'd rather be elsewhere then to welcome us to Casa Cordoba. Problem was though even after setting the reservation time and arriving exactly at 7:15pm we weren't seated for 15min even though we saw our table being cleaned and set and just sit there unoccupied for over 15min. So we waited. When we finally sat down...our server didn't come by for another 10-15min. But we were patient and we waited. Alvin finally came -- brought us water and opened the wine we brought. A special one for this type of occasion (corkage fee was $30). We ordered the paella with squid ink and seafood since it takes up to 45min to prepare and sat down to enjoy the wine and take in the setting. That night they had live music -- a guy on an acoustic guitar playing some cool songs, from Maroon 5 to Backstreet Boys on a 12 string...at least it was live. It was pleasant. The server didn't attend to us much and just had an air about him. Idk -- they may have been super busy but wasn't sure. Finally the paella came. It was...good. Not plentifully. 7-8mussels, a quarter of an octopus tentacles, and a couple of calamari. If you're thinking that much it and rice then you're right. It was mainly rice. No vegetables accompanying it but that's the dish. That was $57 for the small version. I've made paella before. It takes time and it's a production -- but at least at home I can make one for half that price for 8 people. Maybe that's why we don't go out so often bc it ends sometimes like this. We expect a nice meal, a welcoming host or hostess, a server who enjoys the food and atmosphere and makes us feel at home, and food that we could never prepare at home. It's suppose to be an experience that you are happy to pay for. This wasn't. We were disappointed and just felt like wanting to leave. The last straw was when I signed the check on a toast machine and asked for the printed copy. The server, Alvin just left the toast machine with us and left -- attending to others and leaving us with this machine. All I wanted at the end was a thank you for dining with us and the printed copy. We had to flag another server for that copy. He eventually came, with disdain written all over and just handed me the copy, as if I had taken his time to get my the receipt which I asked. That pretty much did it. I asked to speak with the manager and was told--"oh sure. I can get him--he's the chef, give me a minute." I was floored!! No wonder!!! The chef. The back of house manager is also the front of house manager!! That says a lot. You're front of house and your guests are not being taken care of? What kind of restaurant is this? With these prices? Regardless that was it. We left -- had some great ice cream and spoke about the whole experience all the way back home. Great date night eh? Not returning.

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Pulp de la casa - Sherry braised Spanish octopus with potato pulp, chorizo, garlic, parsley, onion and lemon, topped with tomato salsa.

Chiguacle Sabor Ancestral y Tortilleria

4.4(330 reviews)

5.0 mi•Sun Valley

I've been here several times now, and it's always amazing…read more Today I had their fish fillet with mole negro! The cocktails were very good too.

Wow, this place is so random and looks like a whole in the wall until you walk in. I was like wow!…read moreThis place is huge and it's 3 restaurants in one. The borrego was to die for! Plus the tacos gobernador was amazing Don't forget to ask for then black sauce!!!! That's the secret to the very dish, trust me!!!!!!!

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Los Amigos Bar & Grill

4.3(1.3k reviews)

6.7 mi

On the corner Los Amigos restaurant is on Olive Ave near NBC studios…read more The servers are always attentive & acknowledge you as you enter. There's a cool bar vibe & I have enjoyed their margaritas. Check them out for lunch or happy hour.

Haiku Review ****…read moreReprieve from the heat Hey! Bean dip comes with the chips All went down easy

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The bar area with high top tables

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Eric H.

194

9 years ago

Mariachi Loco is the best Mexican food in the Sunland Tujunga area I love their carne asada burritos they are the best in Sunland Tujunga by far and I love to eat there as well because they have great service and very fair and reasonable prices their prices have remained the same over the years to whereas most other places have raised their prices on the carne asada burrito for example for years they've always been five bucks generally five bucks was about what you paid for carne asada burrito in Los Angeles County but now if you haven't noticed the average price for a carne asada burrito in Los Angeles County in the current year of 2018 is generally about 8 to $10 average but Mariachi Loco has kept their price the same as it always was which is $5 and $0.50 so there you have it cheap prices good food good people oh and try their homemade flan it's to die for read more

Robert F.

9 years ago

Great place to go for Mexican Food. Love the tacos and burritos, and there many plates. Especially love the chicken they use. It's flavorful and juicy. Amazing customer service, super friendly, clean, and very attentive when you eat here. Would definitely recommend coming here if you haven't already. Love that they are open until 11pm now. Going to also take advantage of their $1 tacos on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 5 stars to you guys!!! read more

Peter H.

8 years ago

This is the best place for authentic Mexican food with nice music to listen to while you eat the food. This place also seems to have a nice family restaurant vibe. I've been coming here since I was 6 and after all these years the food still managed to have good taste. Dont listen to that bad reviews. They just hate and only see what they wanna see, the people here are neat and clean read more

Clyde O.

8 years ago

Authentic Mexican food I love this place so happy that I found it. I used to go to the Tamale house over on Burbank all the time because it's hard to find those tocos the way abuela used to make, that place closed down when they redid the mall. Now I drive over here to Tujunga for this place. This place is amazing. Mark R. Doesn't know what he's talking about. read more

Amy M.

8 years ago

1/22/19 ORDERED - 1 Asada Nacho - 4 Asada Tacos. For Nacho, I requested NO BEANS!!! But guess what? I found so many beans in the Nachos. Furthermore, Nacho and meat were overcooked! Even though we ate with onions, we were still able to taste the overcook. I dont know how they serve this as food. read more

Eamon V.

9 years ago

Best tacos I've found in Mariachi loco place ! Homemade tortillas The carne asada Is never dry. The people are always nice. I've never had an issue with the line i think I just get lucky. But I hear it does get pretty packed. Trust me it's worth it if you wait. read more

Jennifer G.

8 years ago

I'm Mexican and struggle to find Mexican food that I like now that I don't get my Mom's home cooking. A friend recommended this place to me. I was hesitant but gave it a shot. Overall I really enjoyed it and went back multiple times while I was in the area. read more

Farmond S.

8 years ago

when you get it to go, they package all the radish and toppings for you; also, take tacos home for the next day and microwave them! they're still so good. also, get the horchata; its delicious! read more

Aida F.

9 years ago

Great spot. Combo fried rice was great, good portion size. Fried egg roll was basic. Interior is nice, pleasant. Busy in here, but enough seats. Will come again if in area again. read more

Mike S.

13 years ago

place did not have beans when i went to order what kind of meixcan place does not have beans lol i will not be ordering from this establishment again what joke no beans read more

Chris A.

8 years ago

Besides the food always being great (great quality and great taste), the service is always above and beyond. And, and you can't beat the price for what you get! read more

Jack D.

11 years ago

Good street tacos. Nice location, service etc. I will be coming back and then i will update you on how my 2nd experience was. but it's def worth a try. read more

Yesenia G.

107

9 years ago

This place is the greatest very friendly people great food excellent service . Ingredients very good quality fresh salsas all the time excellent prices read more

Joe V.

209

11 years ago

Went to this place because no one stays open late , good think I did! Very clean very good very fast! I will for sure be going back

Lsseth H.

9 years ago

Everything is fresh if in a hurry you can always order by phone. They close at 11 pm .Tuesdays and Wednesdays tacos are a 1dlr

Diana N.

9 years ago

amazingly delicious food, exceptional customer service, man with guitar sets ambiance. I'm coming back.

Alberto C.

5 years ago

That shits nasty, threw them bitches rite out the window only white people give em good comments

Claudiaa S.

243

8 years ago

Good customer service ! Very polite ! Food feels just like at home ! Will defiantly come back !!

Ann C.

11 years ago

A M A Z I N G !!! Always get the Asada burrito . Friendly staff !!(: And it's always fresh read more

Erin F.

8 years ago

the restaurant has good food, there asada burritos are the best. everything is well placed

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This place needs more reviews. It's a good little spot on foothill. I've been going to then since…read morethey came up to Sunland. They have good prices, good tacos and burritos. I normally get the al pastor meat. The people that work there are nice and quick. They have all the other sides you need to put on your food. I'll b back again

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