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    El Nayarit

    4.1 (137 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    EL NAYARIT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Amy L.

    First time here and will be back! The service and food is amazing. Place is very well known with the locals so there may be a wait. But worth it!

    Ordered a breakfast asada burrito but then they just gave me an Asada Burrito like:/ it's like they had no eggs or something

    Updated menu. 05/07/2025
    Louie T.

    Updated menus and prices. Great food and customer service. Chile verde is good and the enchiladas.

    Carne de puerco en salsa verde.
    Rosie L.

    Great food. Very authentic. Service was slow because the tables were full & there was only 1 server. But be patient... she tried hard to get to everyone.

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    This place is the truth and it's affordable. Homemade tortillas are on point. Salsa always fresh and spicy.

    Lengua and costillas de puerco.
    Juan G.

    A gem in the San Fernando valley, great authentic food. My favorite is the tongue, machaca con huevos, chorizo con huevos but you really can't go wrong. Also the costillas de puerco are excellent but I was not impressed with the menudo but most everything else is very good. Excellent service very friendly as it is in Mexico. You don't come here for the ambience you come here for the food. This is as close as you will get to eating in Michoacán.

    Delicious chilaquiles, rice and beans and an abundance of oregano. I ordered without cheese:)
    Roxy L.

    I feel like I just finished eating grandmas cooking:') absolutely hands down the best restaurant chilaquiles. Spicy and still enjoyable. The salsas and vibes are super authentic. Great customer service. HOMEMADE tortillas, enough said:)

    Huevos Rancheros
    Arlene L.

    I just have to. When we talk about authentic Mexican food, this is it! This is this little hole in the wall with tremendous flavor. A special spirited woman runs the place. She is deeply rooted to her culture. She was welcoming and accommodating to your needs. We had the gorditas for breakfast. Not your average breakfast but everything was made from scratch. The taste was proven so. CHEFS KISS

    Enchiladas of shredded beef

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    Small place. Rice and beans were very good. I had the cheese enchiladas because they don't offer chicken. My husband loved his food.

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    6 months ago

    Full house and no acknowledgment or we will be with you in a moment or nothing. Disappointed to say the least. Place looked dirty as well.

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    3 small tacos for $15. I thought it was expensive given that there were no sides. They were just okay.

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    Waitress are rude they look manly. Too scary plus no refill on the coffee They want you out of there as soon as youre done

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    Fantastic food. Everything tastes like it was made from scratch. The home made tortillas were perfect

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    Tengo años volviendo! El mundo, Biriria de chivo y gorditas están riquísimas! Siempre me atiendes muy rápido y con mucho amor.

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    1 year ago

    So good !! Tacos dorados 10/10 recommend!! And service is always so friendly never fails to satisfy us !!

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    Ready good home style food here. The refried beans are amazing along with the tortillas. The chilaquiles are the best.

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    Great friendly service & Excellent homemade cooking. Every plate we ordered was delicious!

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    Amazing enchiladas. Authentic home made Mexican food. Not to many place out there like this restaurant. Weekends are busy with there menudo.

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    Tacos El Vampiro - Vampire Fries! Are the best loaded fries I've ever had!!

    Tacos El Vampiro

    4.7(537 reviews)
    1.0 miSylmar
    $$

    Recently came here on the way up the 5. Been here before and was a big fan. I seriously should…read morethink that I should just make a trip here every time I'm driving through, lol. As the name suggests, they specialize in vampiros. They have a lot of other items on the menu as well, but I've ordered the vampiros each time. It was a Friday afternoon before the dinner rush so the place wasn't too crowded and the vibe was chill. Service was friendly as usual or expected. I got a couple of vampiros and a taco. Loaded them up with toppings and just enjoyed a fantastic, reasonably priced meal.

    Found out through a friend they do catering and we hired them to do our son's birthday party. I am…read moreso happy that we did. We had about 40-50 guest total and God damn the food was bomb AF! Their presentation, their service, the food, the sides, the agua fresca's were all fantastic. I've never drank so much jamaica in my life. The tacos, the vampiros and mulitas were all chefs kiss What stood out to me above and beyond the great food and presentation was their service. They were connecting with all my guest just chopping it up, smiling, laughing, and just became part of the party. They kept checking with everyone ensuring the food was good, they reminded people to come get seconds, they made what we paid for their service absolutely worth it. At the end I didn't even want them to leave and just hang out and enjoy the party with us because of how personable and friendly they were. I am so glad I got introduced to them like this and will definitely make it a point to go into their restaurant more often cause everyone at my party loved their food and service. I wish them continued success!

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    El Abuelo Restaurant - Chicken mole plate with rice

    El Abuelo Restaurant

    3.5(294 reviews)
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    This charming restaurant is a real treasure in San Fernando. It is not a corporate entity, but a…read morefamily owned business. My family has enjoyed eating here for over 20 years. Enter from the back, enjoy the paintings done by a well known San Fernando artist, a US Vietnam vet, the late Federico Blanco. Continue down the hall to the dining area. Beautifully decorated with warm colors, culturally significant and welcoming. There are booths around the perimeter of the room and plenty of tables and chairs. We are always greeted and seated upon arrival. The menu has great choices. The food is authentic and delicious. So many choices! Chile relleno is one of my favorites. But there are wonderful beef and pork selections. Recently a friend loved her chicken mole! The desserts are also great, so save room for cheesecake or carrot cake. And next door is a little bakery, so pick up something to bring home! This is a great restaurant to have a party or family get together. I have done both. I hosted a Cinco de Mayo luncheon with 35 ladies, some of whom had never been to that part of the valley. They loved it. Go and enjoy! Parking in the back. Support small local family businesses.

    It was meh. It didn't impress me that much. My bro and his family come here often. I guess it's…read morejust not go to place for Mexican food. The service was ok, generic you can say. The ambiance is a 7/10. I don't know what it is but something about this place lacks something but I can't put my finger on it. I'll prob come again to try another place and then maybe update my review.

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    El Abuelo Restaurant - Chicken and beef taquitos

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    El Abuelo Restaurant - Housemade corn tortillas!!

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    Housemade corn tortillas!!

    Ceviches - Ricas tortas de pierna,asada,y Berria Riquisimas acompańadas de su delicious chocomilk o jugo de naranja

    Ceviches

    4.4(205 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I can't believe I've lived in Sylmar for almost 6 years and somehow never noticed this little gem!…read more From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've escaped to a little beach town in Mexico. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and exactly where you want to be on a hot summer day. The seafood was incredibly fresh and refreshing. I ordered the campechana kora, and my husband had the Aguachiles, both were absolutely delicious and perfect for the heat. What really made the experience special was the staff. They were so kind, patient, and welcoming. My husband has been practicing his Spanish, and instead of making him feel self-conscious, they were incredibly encouraging and sweet with him. It made the whole meal feel even more authentic and enjoyable. Great food, wonderful service, and an atmosphere that makes you forget you're just minutes from home. I can't believe it took me this long to find Ceviches, but it definitely won't be six years before my next visit!

    I was looking for highly rated seafood restaurants on Yelp, and this restaurant was on the list…read more After reading the reviews, I got excited to give it a try. Parking was easy to find, which was a plus. The ambiance was casual, relaxed, and family-friendly. They have multiple TVs throughout the restaurant, and during my visit, they were showing a soccer game. I always like it when a restaurant broadcasts sporting events, even if it means the place sometimes gets very packed. I was really looking forward to trying their shrimp ceviche, but to my disappointment, they had run out by the time I arrived. I decided to go with my backup option instead: the camarones a la diabla. Camarones a la diabla is a dish consisting of shrimp cooked in a spicy red chile sauce. This restaurant also serves it with rice, toast, and a side of vegetables. As the name suggests, the shrimp are supposed to be spicy. As a spice enthusiast, I'm always on the lookout for the best spicy dishes. The shrimp were cooked well, but they had a sweet taste. It almost seemed as if they had used ketchup in the sauce to tone down the heat. I'm honestly not a fan of mixing sweet with spicy, at least when it comes to protein. The vegetables that came with the dish were soggy and flavorless. The rice was okay but could have been better. The toast was pretty good, it was buttery, garlicky, and crispy. Overall, this dish wasn't bad, but it also wasn't the best. The service during my visit was good. My server was attentive and helpful. He frequently stopped by to check if everything was okay. Overall, this experience didn't turn out exactly as I had expected, but it wasn't a bad experience by any means. I might return one day to try their shrimp ceviche. Ratings: Camarones a la diabla - 3/5 Ambiance - 4/5 Service - 4/5

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    El Nayarit - mexican - Updated September 2026

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