Out and about in NoHo, a friend invited me to his favorite taco spot, which surprisingly I had…read morenever heard of. Of course, I had to check Yelp first, and it looked promising, so we gave it a try. I decided to order tacos... a little shy moment. I got two asada, one chorizo, and one al pastor. My friend ordered an asada and cheese burrito. My favorite was definitely the asada tacos. The meat was so juicy and flavorful. I also loved that they came with grilled onions, little potatoes, and a grilled serrano pepper. There's a toppings bar with all the fixings, so don't miss the pickled onions, habaneros, and especially the red hot sauce it has some serious heat! I also tried a bite of the asada burrito, and honestly, it was probably my favorite thing. The rice and beans were delicious, and they definitely don't skimp on the meat. It had the perfect balance of everything. The service was great, everyone was friendly, and the staff were vibing to the music the whole time, which made the atmosphere even better. I'd definitely come back!

Ever since I discovered Tacos El Tigre through Yelp, I haven't eaten tacos anywhere else. This taco…read morestand is located in North Hollywood directly across the street from the Fernando Valenzuela mural on Burbank Blvd and Lankershim. There's plenty of street parking and this taco stand is the best bang for your buck. It's cash only but you can also pay via Venmo or Zelle. I recently got an order of three tacos and one burrito, the total was $21. There's also tables and chairs if you prefer to eat here. Overall their service is quick and the food is cooked fresh right in front of you. What stands out about Tacos El Tigre is the buckets of salsas and vegetables that you're going to use to top off your plate.

This was our first time trying Angel's Tijuana Tacos in North Hollywood. We were already in the…read morearea looking for tacos and usually go to stands farther west around Northridge or Granada Hills, so we figured we'd try something different. We got six tacos between the asada and al pastor, plus a queso burrito with asada. Everything was really good. My fiancée noticed that they were making the tortillas by hand right there, which was a nice touch and definitely made a difference. I especially liked the al pastor, and the queso burrito was really good too and pretty filling. I also liked that they actually have a big menu with the prices clearly posted. Not every taco stand makes the pricing that easy to see. The tacos were $3.25 each and the queso burrito was $13.50. Our total was $36.22 after tax. I will say the tacos are a little pricier than what we're personally used to. At some of the taco stands we normally go to, we're used to paying around $2 to $3 per taco, so $3.25 stood out a little. That said, the food was good enough that I didn't feel disappointed with what we paid. The only other small thing was the salsa. They ask if you want everything on the tacos and put the salsa on for you, while we're more used to taco stands giving you salsa on the side at the end. I'm sure you can ask for some separately, but since we were taking everything home and didn't ask, I just used some salsa we already had. Not really a complaint, just something I'd remember next time. Overall, we really liked the food and would come back. Since we're still trying different taco stands around the area, we'll probably keep exploring too, but Angel's was a good first stop.

I honestly thought this was a sit-down restaurant, but it turned out to be more of a street food…read morespot. That was a bit disappointing because I ended up paying almost $40 for two quesadillas, which feels pretty expensive compared to other street food places in the area. The food was okay, but I wouldn't call it especially tasty or memorable On the positive side, the mango juice was really good, and I enjoyed the outdoor seating it had a nice atmosphere and was a pleasant place to relax. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but I don't think the food justified the price

Great food! I…read morecalled in a big order for my group of folks. We were on vacation staying at an AirBnB around the corner. They took my phone order and told me it would be ready in 30mins. I got there and the whole order was completely ready. I noticed only 2 people working there and a group of people dining in the dining room, so I was pleasantly surprised at how quick they were. In fact, one person in my group forgot to make a special request for their order, so I had to drive back up there to order a new item, and they really rushed my replacement order so that I wouldn't have to wait. I really appreciated that! The food was amazing! I personally had a chicken quesadilla, and I loved every bite of it. It was perfectly cooked, the chicken had great flavor, and the guac was perfect! 10 out of 10 in my book! If I lived in town, I'd be here on a weekly basis.

Customer service is terrible. The man working there is rude, unprofessional and hangs up the phone…read more Then proceeds to cancel the order when their website specifies a certain thing, and they tell you something completely different. It doesn't matter if your food is good, if your staff is terrible and has no customer service experience

The birria was heavily seasoned, particularly with cumin, and the meat was quite tough given the…read moreprice. The flan was dry and firm, as if it had been stored in the refrigerator for too long. Overall, the quality of the food did not justify the cost.

Let me admit something annoying (perhaps even snotty?) about myself: I try to go against the grain…read morein most things. I prefer things that are underground, independent and not mainstream. When EVERYONE loves something; I tend to scoff. I am this way with most forms of art, places and even food. I simply question trends and prefer to rely on my own opinion. So, when fellow Yelper and dining partner Michael B. suggested we try North Hollywood's Birrieria Familia Castro (only minutes from my apartment!) which received the coveted #1 position on Yelp's Top 100 Taco Spots list - I was hesitant. I wanted to hate it. But there is no way to hate Birrieria Familia Castro because they deserve their title. Let's explore... Birrieria Familia Castro is located near the Oxnard/Vineland intersection close to the Noho Arts District in a teeny tiny strip plaza next to a smoke shop across the street from a tire shop. Being the literal definition of 'hole in the wall'; don't let this environment detour you from dining at Birrieria Familia Castro because it is these hidden gems that are often the best (and obviously in this case). Birrieria Familia Castro is a family-owned eatery that is the baby of Anthony Castro and his parents opening the venture in 2022 and focusing on homemade recipes passed-down generations of their family tree focusing on layers of flavor and hours of marinading and simmering. Anthony begins his day with a prayer and takes nothing for granted with each patron who walks in the door. Those who Anthony welcomes will find a tiny dining space in terms of square footage and super-hot in temperature (their AC isn't the most consistent so they need to open the door as the day-long cooking heats the space); but it is clean and cozy enough. The menu at Birrieria Familia Castro is rather simple focusing on what they are good at: breakfast, tacos, various birrias (quesatacos, vampiros, mulitas, dorados) and some a la carte plates. I personally enjoyed the smaller menu as I tend to get overwhelmed with too many choices. For my dinner, I chose two Quesatacos (crispy corn tortillas filled with meat, mozzarella, onions and cilantro - $5.25 each choosing one birria and one asada) while my dining partner chose two Birria Vampiros (toasted corn tortilla with meat in between burned cheese on top, onion and cilantro served with beans and rice - $13. 49) plus, Birrieria Familia Castro's famous birria consommé. Our dishes arrived rather quickly and were served on gorgeous, culturally-authentic clay plates that I thought were a lovely touch. My desire to go against the popular fan-favorites is out the door because Birrieria Familia Castro is sooooooo goooodddd! My quesatacos were fantastic: perfect texture tortillas made by spreading the consommé fat on the tacos because throwing them on a hot griddle with tender, amazingly-flavored long-simmered meat. Even the little picked onions were marvelous. The birria consommé was to die for: an orchestra of harmonious flavor with chunks of meat swimming in the broth: I could consume a bucket of this! Yelper Michael B.'s Birria Vampiros were, by his account, delicious and "a win": hard shell with burned cheese that was a perfect combination with the pickled onions and tableside salsas and birria consommé. Micheal even mixed some of the consommé with the rice and beans which was "an extra treat". If the amazing food wasn't enough; we had a pleasant chat with the main man Anthony, himself. Anthony is hyper-focused on not only offering delicious food; but genuinely caring about his customers and how he can improve. Anthony reads all Yelp reviews to see any areas that need finessing and cares about small details of his business: remember those clay plates I am obsessed with? Anthony curates those from an artist in Mexico and he even orders plates with dividers for those who don't like ingredients touching on their plate. It is this concern and attention to detail that helped land Birrieria Familia Castro as Yelp's #1 in the nation. Although limited in hours (closed Mondays, some days closing as early as 5pm due to overhead costs and competition); Birrieria Familia Castro is highly recommended. Top-tier food, customer service and priced well - truly deserving. Don't be stubborn like me and find out why Birrieria Familia Castro is #1

I've lived down the street from this taco truck for more than a decade and today I finally decided…read moreto try it. My husband ordered 4 asada and 4 Al pastor tacos. I got a carne asada quesadilla plate (comes out rice, beans, and a salad). There are no prices anywhere, which I don't exactly like, but alas. The total came out to 42 dollars. Service - very friendly girl took my order. Salsas - there were 4 or 5 and they were all delicious! I think my favorite is the spicy, very watery red one. Asada tacos - my husband said they were good Al pastor - my husband did not really care for these. He said it tasted like warmer tray pastor rather than fresh trombol pastor, which wss probably true, as I saw no roasting meats. Bummer. Quesadilla - probably one of the best I've had in a while! The perfect amount of cheese and meat. Some places overdo it and you can't even pick the thing up without it falling apart. Some places are skimpy on the meat. This was just right. Rice - flavorful and cooked well Beans - probably my new favorite beans. They're on the loose side and have great flavor. Salad - I didn't really eat it. It was just a little plop of shredded lettuce, a few diced tomatoes, two slices of avocado, and I think sour cream. I ate the avocados and that was it. Overall, glad to have finally tried this spot. Will definitely be back to try sopes and a couple other things. Wish they had posted prices and that my husband liked his Al pastor more so I could actually get him to go back, but alas. It'll just be my spot.

I didn't really finish the torta. Maybe i ordered the wrong item but my torta de asada was quite…read morebland and the meat tasted a little funny. The salsas are nothing to rave about either. For $12 I could've gotten a torta at el Huarache veloz. YMMV but I won't be a returning customer

What negative things can we say about this place? Nothing!…read more From the start, we were greeted by a friendly and personable employee. We were asked if we've been here before. We have not, but the gentleman helping us asked if we had any questions on the menu and continued to recommend some items. Based off what he recommended, we ordered: -Lomo Saltado -Birria Plate -Chicken Quesadilla We loved everything we ordered and they were all full of flavor. The Birria Plate compliments well with a side of consomé. Dip all the tacos into this amazing concoction and it's a party in your mouth. I can't recommend this enough! I wish we got the name of the cashier/server. He was great and kept checking in on us. The food came out quickly too. We will definitely be adding this place to our rotation.

I had an outstanding experience at Pobalito in Van Nuys! The food was absolutely delicious, but…read morewhat really made the visit special was the exceptional service from Marco. He was attentive, friendly, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire meal. His warm personality and attention to detail really stood out. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and Marco's service made the experience even better. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to, and I highly recommend asking for Marco when you visit!

Delicious tacos! They work really fast but they do have a long line... Tacos are small good quality…read moreand very tasty. Also love their salsa bar

This taco spot is open on Mondays! Their suadero is great…read more Try all their salsas...if you dare! Recommend to try their al pastor but we'll done. Delicious.

El Cocinero is magic. Plant based, mouthwatering, food coma portions MAGIC. You're gonna want to go…read moreagain and again so you can try everything! I still have so much to try. Been blown away by everything. My bf who has been scarred by some 100% vegan restaurants in the past tried a bite of my bowl and went back for at least 10 more bites. The true test.

There is a term you say in Hawai'i that when something is good, it "broke da mouth." AND THIS…read moreVEGAN Mexican dinner by El Cocinero BROKE MY MOUTH! I recently tried out El Cocinero's food at an event that they catered to. As a person who eats meat and is not restricted, I would come here for the good food. The vegan al pastor had chunks of pineapple and it is seasoned and cooked to taste just like the meat version. The texture is just a little bit different but it does resemble a lot like meat. The vegan pastor also tastes just like the meat version, just less "smoky" and the texture is softer. The rice is flavorful and fluffy. The beans are seasoned just enough to have flavor but not compete with the other dishes. The creamy chipotle sauce was perfect topping the rice and beans. I do like vegan food but the only reference I had with Mexican vegan are places that try to add fake cheese and lean heavily on beans and rice. This business shows that you can still have all the flavors and not rely on cheese and meat. They focus on the flavors and not what would make non-vegans feel comfortable. Initially, I was going to give this first time experience a 4 star review so that it encourages me to go check out the restaurant so I can add the service and the ambiance. However, I was lucky enough to bring home leftovers and as I was eating it, the food tastes better. Had to add the extra star!

I had an amazing experience at Cemiches Yoyo! The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and made…read morewith quality ingredients. Every dish was well prepared, and the portions were generous. The seafood tasted fresh, the homemade flavors really stood out, and everything arrived perfectly seasoned. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was clean, the service was fast, and the overall atmosphere was friendly and inviting. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food and delicious seafood, I highly recommend giving Cemiches Yoyo a try. It's definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Five stars!

Was looking for a spot to eat in panorama city and came across this place on Yelp. Arrived in a…read moreparty of 3 and ordered the carne asada fries and 2 orders of chilaquiles. The price is certainly worth it for how much you're getting and it was very filling. The place was small, but the staff were very welcoming and friendly. We were surprised to see that the restaurant was not very busy because the food was so tasty!

Leo's taco truck may be my new obsession! The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, the…read morecustomer service is great and the food is amazing. So far the burritos, asada fries and alambres are my favorites. The alambre was a pleasant surprise: a container of your choice of meat (I went with half asada and half al pastor) with...wait for it...cheese...and some some veggies (although I don't recall what kind...think fajitas). They provided tortillas, salsas and a small container of beans. I had tacos for days!

Leo's Taco Truck has the best Pastor around! Asada is also great. The Chile Green, RED, Guacamole…read moresalsa tastes great. The burritos are big. Overall the food is great tasting. Great prices! This is my go to taco truck. I been to the Leo's taco truck in Echo Park and Hollywood they are also great you can't go wrong going to a Leo's truck. They also have a hand wash station a BIG +. They also have tables and chairs with canopies covering so it's a great place to have lunch without being in the sun.