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    El TIjuanense

    3.8 (412 reviews)
    ModerateTacos
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tacos Estilo Tijuana (choices of asada, adobada, birria...other choices include pollo, cabeza, or lengua +$0.50)
    Thu-Ha T.

    We normally place orders online or call in for pickup. I like the Tacos Estilo Tijuana (including the asada, adobada, and birria. Other options to choose from which I have not tried yet are the pollo, cabeza, or lengua +$0.50). The birria quesadilla is also really good and take the left over portions to work the next day. They give generous amounts of wrapped condiments: sliced radish, lemon or lime and choices of red or green sauce. Service is friendly.

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    John H.

    Outstanding Carne Asada street tacos, very tasty and very well filled with meat, onions, cilantro and salsa. Some of the best Mexican chow the wife and I have had in ages. The only draw back was the nacho's, their chips do not hold up to all the yummy ingredients and soon become quite mushy. I'm thinking they're old or from a bag, not made in house on those tortilla chips. All in all we look forward to trying more of the menu, we hope you will investigate this place as well.

    QuesaTaco birria
    Emily L.

    This is my favorite taco spot! Tijuana style or regular--both are great. I always end up ordering way too much Honestly, their birria is the best. Whatever you order from the menu, get the birria and a consomé on the side. The only downside is they don't have restrooms.

    Nice lunch for under $10
    Michael Aaron N.

    They get a 5 for FLAVOR. Go! Go! Go! Go! You must go here to try their Tijuana style tacos or their amazing birria quesataco. FYI- "Tijuana style" means all the additional toppings and guacamole added. The flavors here are exactly like Tijuana and prices are very kind to the wallet. They are some of the best tacos I've had in SFV, and their birria and steak are well flavored dripping with moisture. Thank you El Tijuanense!!!!

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    Vijay C.

    I still remember when this place was basically a wanna-be Panda Express. It changed over to this and only now did I have a chance to check it out. The menu isn't large but has all you need. It's nice inside, service is friendly and quick and you pick up your order in a window. I got a carne asada burrito and came out to $14.66 after tax - note there is a credit card charge so it'd have been cheaper if you used cash. Wife got 3 burritos and chips and beans on the side. She forgot to ask for chips, so make sure to do that if you want that as well.

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    Chris C.

    I have lived in Southern California my entire life, so to say I have had a few tacos would be an understatement. This place has some of the best food around. Their street tacos are absolutely the best. The beef is chopped into tiny pieces and grilled to perfection with the edges charred, just the way I like it. Fresh, fast and delicious. The restaurant is clean and the people are friendly. Highly recommend

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    Te-see B.

    I have been to the Woodley location several times but never to this one. It happened to be "Taco Tuesday" and this girl was craving tacos. There was already a line at 5:00pm but it seemed to be moving quickly. They had a special for "TT" so I ordered 2 Queso Birria tacos, 2 Chicken Tacos and a side of rice/beans to go. (I would not want to sit and eat at this location...ZERO ambiance and not a lot of seats). The staff was very friendly and because I paid with cash they offer a slight discount. I waited maybe 10 minutes until they called my number and then I was out the door. When I got home 30 minutes later, my tacos were still warm. I loved the Birria...Yes, a bit greasy but most Birria Tacos are...I ate 2 of the Birria, 1 chicken taco (also good), and some rice & beans...I was full! I would go back again but I think I would try something else. No prices were posted on the main menu which I found annoying but not gonna stop me from going back. *Plenty of parking in the lot

    Where's my guacamole!!!!
    M R.

    They ALWAYS mess up my take out order. I drive away and I'm home now. Check your food every time!!!! Warning!!!!! They mess up ALWAYS!!!!

    Marshay D.

    Ok I came here since I heard a lot of hype!! So overall the food was decent...3/5 for me! I ordered the queso taco and I felt it could have had a tad bit more seasoning and less grease. It wasn't too bad but not really what I thought it will taste like. However, maybe I should have tried the street tacos, something simple and what they are popular. But the service was good and fast! It's small inside but enough seats. They do have many food options to choose from and they have menudo on Saturday and Sundays. I will come back here to try something different. My rating may be different!! -Marshay D.

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    CritDicks ..

    We were brought here by our LA local family. They said, "there really is no good Baja style take out here in LA". I think I should've got a burger from next door at Bob's. Ok, but not my findings of a good Baja Mexican take out. Seems the further away from the TJ boarder you go, the more distant I feel from the So Cal Baja Marxian flavors and textures. Very mediocre CaliMex interpretation. I've had much better from a far lesser known establishment; even with the beans and rice that filled the Carne Asada burrito. The plain cheese quesadilla (and yes, I had to repeat "cheese only") was made with the most flavorless white cheese ever (I'm guessing Jack cheese was used). And just who puts protein in a quesadilla??? Very unsatisfying after an evening of drinking. CritDicks

    Elika Z.

    This place is one of my mom's favorites! It was recommended by a friend and since then I couldn't stop. Anything on their menu is hands down so good. I always get the asada tacos or burritos with everything. Warning-- they do add a spicy salsa so you can ask them for non-spicy as well. Highly recommend! Service is fast and all the staff is so nice. They always give you big portions!

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    Adonis M.

    Tacos el Tijuanense is always a great spot to go to! They get real busy, but their service is always fast. I also appreciate it that you can order online so I am not waiting or hoping I get there before a crowd. If you catch a crowd there is plenty of seating and the inside is designed to look like your food is coming from a food truck which is very creative, at least by the low tables. I am not a huge fan of Tijuana style tacos, but the ones you get here are good. If I am ordering from here, I am always getting a Torta or a Burrito. The asada burrito is magnificent and the business always adds a generous portion of meat! What keeps me coming back is the charred flavor you get from the asada. Plus the Al Pastor is always very flavorful. The torta itself is also amazing, however, the bun is too soft for me, I'd prefer a bit of a crunch on the exterior. Yet, still a good option. Both salsas are delicious! The green salsa is more acidic, but smooth, and the red salsa is my favorite offering some level of heat. You definitely can't go wrong with stopping by.

    Tacos tijuana
    Nancy Q.

    Delicious tacos, I love the tijuana style! Whether you are eating here or getting to go, start by ordering at the front. The food comes out quickly. Even when crowded, seating will open up bc it's a quick and casual place. I tried the tijuana style asada tacos. It was delicious. I liked that the tortilla wasn't too thick but it held up to the job of holding all the asada. The meat was juicy. And I love the guac on top. It was phenomenal!

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    The most delicious birrias I have ever eaten! Great service and the prices are very affordable.

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    Ask the Community - El TIjuanense

    Is the guac extra or included like typical TJ style tacos?

    Everything is extra.

    Do they have keto tacos with a cheese shell?

    No they don't.

    What's the location?

    Van Nuys (food truck) and Northridge

    Do you offer taco Tuesday specials?

    No specials listed

    Any vegetarian options?

    Yes. Nachos and quesadillas if you can eat cheese. It's not on the menu but I'm sure you can order a rice & bean burrito.

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    My friends have taken me here and every time it hits the spot. It's located in a parking lot and…read moremost of the time there is some parking available. It is a 24 hour spot so anytime I'm enjoying a night out I need a quick snack or a meal, I stop by here. Their lines go pretty quickly if you're visiting during meal times, but they have their whole set up to be as efficient as possible. When ordering, you'll go up and order your items I always get tacos, but I've heard the other items are delicious as well. You get one free potato per person and I highly recommend grabbing one. Once you grab your potato, you'll head over to the cashier while you'll pay for your items. If you want any drinks, you can order it as well. Once you're finished paying, they have a salsa bar with onions and cilantro and limes. My usual is their Al pastor tacos! It's a tried and true method for me. Note that there isn't any seating, most people stand up and eat or head back to their car and eat on their trunks or inside their car. There's trash cans all around and I believe there are some porta potties. It's a great spot to hit up if you're hungry and need some tacos in your life. Make sure you clean up after yourself. This is a great spot!

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    Asada taco, Pastor taco, Lengua taco, and side potato
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    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    22.5 mi
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    Tacos, simple and executed to perfection…read more Steak is definitely the stand-out protein, but don't sleep on the barbacoa if you're coming on the weekend. I definitely had some FOMO not trying the queso tacos. Nevertheless nothing but good things to say, especially the service -- I forgot to get a barbacoa service and they were nice enough to add a complimentary one for me since the order was already in progress.

    100% BEST LA TACOS! There is a reason why they were on the 2026 Superbowl Halftime show…read more I recently did a taco tour and well VILLAS HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK! It is just favor, beyond flavor, beyond flavor. Yes the tacos Trios both meat or vegan, or just one taco is more pricey than the usual taco truck, but there is a reason. The portions! They are generous. The box is made of paper, not styrofoam. Cheese, yes please, but with or without it is great. The tacos are hand made blue corn tortilla, real guacamole, the cheese. They don't skimp, and with their Jamaica pink onion toppings that are sweet.... it just all goes together so well. A fiesta in you mouth just like the party going on inside the store. I do worry about the people cooking and working there. I hope they are wearing ear plugs or hearing protection because it is LOUD! Be prepared. The line goes fast, it is worth the wait. I LOVE VILLAS! they taste delicious, the ingredients are fresh... just BOMB Comparing to pool party taco man and tacos 1986 which I ate recently. Villas is the winner

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    4.3
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    21.1 mi
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    Hands down, the best tacos I've ever had. The meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly…read morecomplemented by fresh, authentic toppings. As a native New Yorker, this place reminded me why I fell in love with Mexican food in the first place. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the quality really stands out. Huge thanks to Angels for raising the bar so high--you've officially turned me into a taco snob! BB

    Delicious and authentic Mexican food and tacos at this street spot! Among some of the best and a…read moregood stop for visitors in LA! I came here for dinner on a week night and my experience here was pretty good. I had the asada and al pastor tacos with all the toppings and they were both so good and full of meat and heat. The toppings can be spicy for some, so be warned. My favorite of the two was the all pastor which was flavorful and I did like the thinly shaved meat. It was not dry at all and was fresh. I also tried the mulita with al pastor meat and that was also soso good. Cheesy, meaty, and indulgent. The additional topping section had good variety with pickled onions, cucumbers, etc. and everything seemed pretty fresh. Unfortunately, they were pretty much out of the roasted pepper and grilled onions at the time I went. To drink, I had the horchata and that was also very delicious. It was huge, sweet, and creamy. I also loved how it was not grainy at all. A good pairing with the rich foods. They also have a good amount of seating at the stand with a long table and multiple chairs. Parking is tricky since its street parking only.

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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos
    $12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

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    gotta get the chorizo and asada y chorizo mixto. not sure if they usually chop up the chorizo, but…read morethey were very kind towards the end of the night and just gave us the whole pieces. worked out well bc it's a lot less crumbly and super meaty! the workers here are always friendly and get a kick out of my spanglish lol. ambience is casual and smoky. parking is a little tough but doable in the neighborhood / main street. we like salsa on the side bc it tends to be pretty spicy. no restroom, but the laundromat next door is open late and is a quarter to use the restroom. def in the top 2 la taco spots for me! happy i came back and gave it another try after my spicy first experience years ago. :)

    My friend said, this place had bomb tacos and tacos are my favorite especially when coming to LA,…read morehowever this place fell short on my expectations. The tostada was very hard and chewy thought I was going to brake a tooth. Asada meat and guacamole on the tostada had no salt. The only thing I was able to taste was the spicy salsa, which it's extremely spicy. My chorizo taco cold and the mulita was okay. Tortillas hand made which that's a plus Agua fresca de pineapple tasted water down too much just tasted the water with hint of pineapple. If you new to this place just know that you can ask for frijoles de la olla on the side they are free. I did like that they had grill onions and it's self serve. Street parking available, but know area not the best to be in. Tables have about 3 incase you planning eat there, & if super hungry know you will be waiting for a long time. It's really cool know it's a tire shop during the day and a taco shop in evenings. This place is very laid back attired unfortunately no music playing.

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    Was hoping this spot would give Tacos Tamix (Arts District location) and Brothers Cousins a run for…read moretheir spot in my al pastor standings since I saw a trompo with pineapple, but that hope has been squashed. I do like how they grill their meat though and they use the tortillas to scoop up the meat on the grill. Thought the al pastor was a bit salty and the cheese did not add much flavor to it, but that's probably a good thing considering the saltiness of the meat. Also, make sure you ask them for pineapples since they did not include it until we asked. They do have them sliced up in a container by the meats. Ambience is very casual and it's a stand while eating type of situation. Service was quick.

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    Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

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