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    El Sobrino

    3.8 (46 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Menudo

    In the area and looking for spot to have some good menudo. Stop in here to check it out and found the menudo here is very good. Staff were great. Authentic Recammened stopping by

    Dirty and sticky tables
    Jackie M.

    Absolutely NOT! We saw this place on TikTok. The videographer did a good job selling this place. Greasy! Dirty and sticky seats and tables. A simple little bowl of menudo is $15. They give you 3 little tortillas. If you want more thats an additional charge. Missing seasoning. Had to add salt because it was just flavorless. No hominy in their menudo. The Birria "ramen" $10 was greasy af too. Its just instant cup of noodles!!! I thought actual ramen noodles like i've had at other places. Your cholesterol will be high after eating this. Do not recommend this place. Plenty of better places, even the cans of Juanitas is better. Such a disappointment.

    Birria Ramen
    LAURA E.

    Absolutely delicious!!! Such friendly service, everything we ordered lived up to the hype. The cleanest and most delicious menudo broth . the birria and tendon taco was off the charts tasty. The handmade tortillas, ever so meaty and tender birria mixed in with the yummy tendon was awesome. Then came the birria ramen. Another delicious broth, ample tender birria. I am in love with this place. Been aware of it for about a month and I finally checked it out today. We loved the clientele, the music in the background, the cleanliness and at-home vibe. We will be back, very soon!

    Menudo and Taco Birria
    Michael D.

    Went to try their famous Menudo and I wasn't disappointed. It is one of the best Menudo I ever had. The Generous amount of Tendons and tripes are so fantastic plus the broth is the BEST! Their Tacos are soulfully tasty and yummy! Reasonable price that fits the budget. Everyone should check this place out. Miguel was so friendly, courteous and fun to talk to. This place is a go to joint to fix your Menudo cravings! +AAA

    Tania Z.

    Finally tried out the birria tacos, ramen and quesadilla! Super delicious and friendly staff, thanks for opening Downey

    Had to dump out all the broth to find the best part mind you this was to orders or a full pot
    Alejandro S.

    Went this morning after seeing all the good reviews, paid about 50 for 1 Hoya full and 2 birriah tacos the tacos were good lots of flavor , but the menudo was a rip off they promised nervio and Pata. We literally just got broth and 1 Pata very lil nervio and stomach. I also thought I paid extra for hand-made tortillas and ended up getting store bought wtf is that about . Anyways i feel I deserve a refund

    This is the best menudo I have ever tasted it reminds me of my mom used to make this kind of Menudo the only thing they don't put Harmony just put some Harmony in it it is so delicious

    This is by far my favorite menudo in Downey. I've gone a few times and i'm never disappointed

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    Best menudo and birria I have ever had. Customer service is awesome . Positive environment I love it

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    I think is the best menudo in California. Good portion, good flavor pata and tendones.with hand made tortillas good service too.

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    Tacos Don Goyo Downey

    Tacos Don Goyo Downey

    3.7
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    The wife and I were craving some tacos, we heard some good things about tacos don goyo so we…read moredecided to try it out. We got there on a Friday at 12pm and when we arrived to the location, the parking was ridiculous, they do not have any parking for customers other than in a very small cul de sac which is French for a dead end. They have 1 parking spot for handicap. It is obvious that the neighboring houses complained to the city about their customers taking all the residential parking so they built a wall in the middle of the street, crazy right! Anyways, let's get into the food!!! So we got the tacos, 4 pastor and 4 asada and a horchata, came out to about $50. Pretty pricey, worth it? I don't know. The tacos were great, the asada has a char flavor and the pastor is freshly roasted and served with pineapple, the tortillas seemed to be made by hand as well and gave it that real authentic flavor. The horchata was a bit too sweet. I would recommend this place, but make sure you go when it is not busy. The staff were polite and helpful when ordering, they did not rush at all. They have 3 benches in the shade available to eat on. It is an outside dining in a clean environment.

    Great place to eat if you're in the Downey or LA area. I'd say it's one of the best taco spots--my…read morewife and I really love it. I highly recommend the tacos, especially the carne asada and al pastor--they're the best on the menu. I've tried the quesadillas, but they weren't as tasty, and the tripitas weren't the best either. For the best experience stick with carne asada and al pastor. They have about three small tables on the side to eat, but there's no parking or restroom available. Bring hand sanitizer and be ready to park wherever you can (without causing any trouble). It's the LA area, so parking is always a challenge. But don't let that stop you from trying these tacos. Cheers!

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    Hand made tortilla tacos asada al carbon y tacos al pastor con su piña todos con guacamole!!!!

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    Hand made tortilla tacos asada al carbon y tacos al pastor con su piña todos con guacamole!!!!
    Senor Birria

    Senor Birria

    4.4
    (743 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    Happy mother's day to all moms…read more After church brunch for my wife who's a mom. Bring her to one of her favorite places. Busy as usual and shout out to the young lady counter staff. Vibrant personality bilingual so knowledgeable. Basicly she's got this counter handled! Great customer service. Oh and she is wait staff as well My Wife ordered Birria tostada bowls and I went back to the wet burrito. Horchata is blended well. Hispanic music flowing makes a comfortable sit in. I may have mentioned before They are POS by clover. That have beer, bottled sodas and cans. That have a unisex restroom Small salsa bar. If you want consomé to go they have 3 sizes. They have high chairs as well. This place is hard to find just look in the left corner of the strip mall and there they are. If your in a rush be patient the food is made to order so that means it will take a few. This mom and pop prides themselves on good food that also do catering and today I have seen a lot of pick ups of trays of Birria Wow Tostada bowl is awesome well plated shell looks quality. My wet burrito is the bomb with avocado sliced on top. Haven't found a place to top this. Food taste fresh and good taste This establishment is clean and cozy yet booming. One of my wife's and I spots we recommend

    I was in search of some Mexican food and saw the high ratings for this restaurant. The place is…read morevery hard to miss as there is only a small sign in the corner of the strip mall that distinguishes itself. It was empty when I walked in and was happily greeted by the cashier. I had ordered the birria plate and went to pack some salsa and pickled onions at the salsa bar. Food came out pretty quick which was great. The birria was good. It was very juicy and had a kick. There was a pretty big portion of meat too. The pickled onions were a great addition of flavor. The rice and beans were fine, but forgettable. I don't feel very impressed, but the whole meal was just decent. Overall the food was 3.5/5, but round up for the friendly service.

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    Tacos Gavilan

    Tacos Gavilan

    3.8
    (665 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $

    Tacos Gavilán means "Taco Hawk" in English, so if you're a hawk for well made…read moretacos/mulitas/burritos or sopes set to a lively, thrumming soundtrack of South American music all at reasonable prices...then make like their namesake hawk and dive bomb your way to this restaurant! Your favorite Yelp correspondent was in the Downey area for a medical appointment when hunger pangs happily coincided w/ my need to kill a little time for traffic to abate. I ordered a mulita asada, a pair of asada tacos, my obligatory Diet Coke and a flan. The latter item would make my wife and doctor cringe because of my diabetes...So I ordered it solely for research, to give you fellow Yelpers an appraisal. My doctor and wife will be pleased to know I only sampled two bites of the flan. Tacos Gavilán features a well-provisioned self serve bar, brimming with all manner of flavorful sides. From refried beans to queso to finely minced onions y cilantro and multiple salsas, there's no shortage of items that'll elevate your order to Flavortown. The service is quick and friendly. The caliber of the food is good, tho not stellar. Certainly will fill you up and that's all you can or should expect at their (reasonable) prices The flan, made for Tacos Gavilán by a company called Flan-Tastic, is, true to its manufacturer, fantastic. Super moist, drenched in caramel with a bouncy, jello-like consistency. ALMOST as good as my best friend Mick's Cuban wife makes for special occasions. For my entree, two tacos, medium fountain beverage and dessert I spent $19.95, incl taxes.

    I tried this location for the first time and it didn't disappoint!…read moreVery delicious food and drinks. I loved my asada sope very tasty The tacos al pastor very also on point! Great customer service Nice and clean restaurant

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    Cabeza tacos rice beans plate
    Fatima's Grill

    Fatima's Grill

    4.5
    (2.8k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Driving from out of town, I ordered food on Fatima's website. I received a text that my food was…read moreready for pickup, but when I arrived there was a sign that said closed. I tried talking to the person inside, but they rudely shouted "we're closed." I explained that I had ordered through the website, but he said it didn't matter. I asked for a refund because I couldn't wait until they reopened, and he refused. It wasn't until I raised my voice that he said he cancelled my order and that I'd get my refund in a week. Horrible customer service. Management needs to take this opportunity to retrain the staff. Update: The owner reached out to me, acknowledged what happened, and made sure everything was taken care of. It's clear he genuinely cares about the customers. I appreciate the quick response and the effort to make it right.

    This is one of the best Mexican food places that you can find. The hype is real…read more On top of it, their meats are halal, so we know the quality is better than ordinary meats. During my many many many visits here, I have tried: -Asada Signature Hot Cheetos Burrito -3 Meat Burrito -Macho Man Burrito -Birria Crunch Wrap -Asada Street Tacos -Street Birria Tacos -BBQ Brisket Tacos -Double Decker Chicken Zinger Wrap -Doritos Flamin' Hot Burger -BBQ Brisket Fries -Birria Fries -Birria & Relleno Quesadilla -3 Meat Nachos I am sure I am missing some stuff that I've already tried but can't remember off of the top of my head... by now you probably get the point that I am a fan and they have mouthwatering and flavorful food. The portion sizes are ginormous and you cannot leave hungry from here and sometimes will have leftovers even if you only order a single item. I wish they had a bigger seating area. Also the ice-cream (pre packaged, not store made) selection is weird but not wonderful. I guess those are an acquired taste. If they open a location in South OC, I will go at least once a week if not more.

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    Nice and clean Restaurant
    Chicken taco, onions, cilantro and green sauce
    Chicken taco, onions, cilantro and green sauce
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