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!

Absolutely amazing! I'm not vegan, so I honestly didn't know what to expect, but El Cocinero…read morecompletely surprised me. The vegan Mexican food is packed with flavor, and the tacos are incredible honestly, they're so good I'd choose them over regular meat tacos! The service was top-notch from start to finish friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The ambiance is also fantastic, with a great atmosphere that makes you want to sit back, enjoy your food, and stay awhile. You definitely don't have to be vegan to appreciate how good this place is. Great food, great service, and great vibes. I'll definitely be coming back!

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.

People of the valley, hear me out on this small business. I saw this pop up on my Yelp feed as a…read morerecommendation. I was craving simple comfort Mexican food and decided to give it try. And it totally hit the spot. Comfortable, simple, and clean restaurant. Surprisingly large selection on the menu. Food was actually really good. And if you like spicy, ask for their special homemade super spicy sauce. I wish I can handle spicy, but this special sauce had really good flavor. What made it five star was the service. Gabriella and family made you feel like family. She's like your favorite Tia. We were welcomed and served just like when you visit your favorite aunt's home. The hospitality is enough to bring me back. So, I hope you experience that when you visit. Parking is small and spaces have a time limit. But I'm not sure they strictly enforce that. Clean restrooms.

Small, casual family place in a strip mall…read more Ordered for pickup, they said 20 minutes, get there at that time, and food order hasn't even been started?!? So I sit and wait. And wait. No 'sorry', no free drink while I wait some more, NO BUENO!!! Guess they don't want my business? Bad for them, because I pick up big orders for my co-workers. Oh well, there's plenty of other burritos en el mar.

The service was lovely. The food was oh my gosh delicious the Duran Dorado tacos and cheesy tacos…read more Yum Yum good. The atmosphere was pretty terrible unless you don't mind sitting on the side of the street. We're sadly UnHoused frequently live. it has a faint smell of urine. But otherwise, it was a delectable delicious experience

I came here 1st time today to get birria tacos for my husband, I am not familiar with quantities of…read moretacos per order in this place. I asked this young woman how many tacos per order comes and I mentioned that I want birria tacos with soup, she was acting super WIERD like I am a beggar asking for food and beside that she did not want to explain anything, and she was using SPANISH words to a person who doesn't speak Spanish, and I have no idea why she assumed that I will understand that and expect her attitude towards me. Also, when I sled her again because I didn't understand duh, she got annoyed by that! She charged me extra for the birria soup in order of BIRRIA tacos! For two tacos and a soup I had to pay $15 this is INSANE!!!

Top notch hole in the wall Mexican food…read more The burrito was huge and the carne asada was full of flavor and super tender. Baja fish tacos were also delicious. Staff was friendly and food came out pretty quick. Just an excellent experience all around and will definitely be back

The fish tacos are really good but I've had their burrito and quesadillas and they're very mid…read more Unfortunately, the Mexican food I've had wasn't good. They burnt my quesadillas, I live far so I didn't bother going back.

One of the better quality tacos in the Sherman Oaks / Van Nuys area! The crew working here are…read morealways so nice and friendly. A+ for vibes! Ordered 4 birria tacos and 4 Asada tacos and they were 10/10. The price was steep for this order coming in at $32, which is the reason for -1 star. +points, right in front of Tesla Superchargers to charge and eat.

Tacos Tacuba has been providing me with late-night life-saving birria tacos for years. All of their…read morestreet tacos are fantastic and always receive rave reviews from any friends we bring here. I love the pickled onion and radish they provide, and the salsas have a great depth of flavor and quite a kick.

BEST CEMITAS IN THE WHOLE VALLEY!…read more I've been coming here for a while and honestly they're 10/10 their cemitas are super bussin no joke I always get the cemita adobada .4 and I pair it with the boing mango drink. The employees here are super welcoming and friendly. The whole place is super welcoming and clean. As soon as u walk in you know the food is about to hit! I also enjoy that there's free parking in the back if you're in the SFV I totally recommend checking them out

Had a great sandwich. Heard about cemitas many years ago and finally got to try one. Small shop…read more Clean and tidy. Very friendly staff. I was especially impressed by the woman who took the orders. Everyone else spoke Spanish and all of the signs are in Spanish so I thought I might have a challenge ordering. I speak very little Spanish and most times when I do folks start laughing. Maybe I don't really speak Spanish??? Anyway, she took my order in perfect English and when I thanked her for that I heard her story about ESL classes. She was a scholar, it seems. I took the sandwich to go snd when I ate it it was the most enjoyable sandwich. Looking forward to trying another. Had the #3 this time, with chipotle.

My daughter and her husband treated us to lunch and brought us to this wonderful place ... food was…read moregood and price were really reasonable. You will not regret it. The lady cashier is very kind and patiently wait for our orders. There are so many delicious food to choose from. The pictures would want you to order everything ! There is enough space for a big group as this is in a plaza . Until now I am still thinking of my order ... Quesatacos!!! With consome on the sides so delicious! We also ordered Fries with everything on it and it is equally good too . I gave them a 10! There are lots of plaza to look into since this is a plaza. If you are somewhere in Van Nuys come and visit them!

I wanted to eat fish tacos .......i went to this location in Panorama city...i thought everything…read morewas good ....parking is ok ....so i order 2 fish tacos and 1 shrimp taco ....with everything on it .... 1 thing I noticed a young lady working as the cook ... I waited around 10 threw 15 minutes..... Everything was ok until I got home .... The 2 fish tacos had soooooooooo much salsa on them that you couldn't see the fish ...with extra secret sauce ....plus the shrimp taco only had 3 small shrimp on it with secret sauce all around the taco .......this is 1 of the worst fish and shrimp Tacos that ever had in my life .... The tortilla was cold ....and the fish looked like it was from a microwave.....and the shrimp was not cooked right .....i understand.....you should hire a real cook ....not someone that doesn't have experience in cooking ......remember there's a good cook for your location.....thank you ....

From all places of this company I like this location most. Staff here very polite, with…read moreunderstanding and very human attitude to people. Big thank you to worker Imara, she very kind and helpful, I really appreciate this. I like this assortment very much, please bring it here more again. Management also very good. Thank you, all the best.

I've been wanting to try this place for the past year since moving to the area, but every time I…read moretried, it was either closed or parking was difficult due to construction. I finally made it in, and I'm glad I did. The first impression was solid. The entrance and dining area were clean, and the staff were all wearing uniforms, gloves, hats, and hairnets -- a nice touch for anyone who pays attention to hygiene. The place is quite spacious. I especially liked the self-serve bread station with fresh bolillos and plenty of empty trays with tongs so you can grab what you want and bring it to the register. Fresh fruit drinks are also available right next to the counter. I asked the cashier what's their most popular torta, and she recommended the Torta Chubana. I waited about 15 minutes, which I thought was perfectly reasonable since it meant the food was made fresh. Unfortunately, the flavor didn't match my expectations. I was hoping for bold, exciting flavors, but it fell a little flat. It wasn't bad, but the meat tasted pretty flavorless. It could definitely use more salt, pepper, spice, and a bit more cream or sauce for balance. They've got the seasonings -- just use them! Overall, the spot has a great setup and good vibes. I'll likely be back to try other items and hope the tortas get a bit more seasoning next time.

I've been here twice now and ordered the burrito with pastor - it is truly unreal!!!! One of the…read morebest burritos I've had. Such an unpretentious spot. Loved the red salsa too - can't wait to come back :)

In a city where Mexican food is probably the primary dining option; one might think that it is all…read morethe same: that a taco here is the same as a taco there. This line of thinking is completely false as each region and state in Mexico has distinct flavors, cultural preparations and unique ingredients. Luckily in the City of Angels; we have access to all of these styles whereas everyone can pick and choose their favorite! I was in the North Hills/Mission Hills area and decided Mexican was going to be the meal of the day - and thanks to the trusty Yelp app: Tacos al Tijuanense was the winner to satisfy my hunger pang. If you are a longtime LA resident or born-and-raised within the city limits and can swear to Tacos al Tijuanense sounding familiar/remembering that it was a food truck... Then your memory doesn't deceive you. Tacos al Tijuanense birthed as a food truck in 1987 quickly gaining popularity for its smoked meats and Tijuana-inspired flavors serving tacos, vampiros, quesadillas, birria tacos, etc; loaded with fresh toppings and offering a variety of meats for the protein selection. The LA love for Tacos al Tijuanense caused such popularity that the food truck expanded into brick-and-mortar locations with several now spread throughout the city. The North Hills location of Tacos al Tijuanense holds real estate near the Woodly/Nordhoff intersection in a small strip plaza shopping center that seems half sleepy and half eyebrow-raising. But, as most of us know, the hidden gems are usual the best spots so don't be deterred by such businesses like the sketchy massage parlor next door. In fact, diners will be pleasantly surprised when crossing the threshold of the entrance to find an airy interior with high ceilings, natural light, wooden accents and the combination of a trendy- almost gastropub sticking to the food truck theme (there is even a food truck motif behind the order counter) that feels like a party. Tacos al Tijuanense is not what you would expect from the outside! Tacos al Tijuanense is fast-casual meaning you order behind the counter and take a number to the table of your choice. After browsing the menu, my boyfriend chose a Quesadilla (13" tortilla filled with protein of your choice, jack cheese, cilantro and salsa with my boyfriend picking chicken - $13) and a Vampiro (toasted corn tortilla layered with jack cheese, choice of meat, onions, cilantro and salsa with al pastor - $3). For my order, I also went with a Vampiro but with chicken while also ordering Nachos to share with carne asada. When our plates arrived, we were surprised to see the size of the portions. Everything at Tacos al Tijuanense is large and in charge and they most certainly do not skimp! The fillings are overflowing with bright, fresh ingredients, toppings are numerous and the size overall makes everything shareable. My Vampiro was crisp with delicious guacamole that added a refreshing element and tender, tasty chicken. My favorite was my boyfriend's Quesadilla which was gooey, warm and perfect. You can't go wrong with a quesadilla! But we have to talk about the nachos because these nachos are HUGE! This is party size and could generously feed three people. The carne asada was heavenly and the chips tasted homemade. The only slightly "meh" factor was that the cheese atop the nachos was canned cheese and we would have preferred melted shredded cheese. This wouldn't have been such an issue had the canned cheese been in a rational amount but it seemed like a Costco-sized can poured onto these chips! These nachos were hidden under cheese glop! Regardless, they were still delicious. Tacos al Tijuanense holds true to its almost 40-year-old fame with affordable prices, delicious food, large portions giving you a bang for your buck and a surprisingly inviting ambiance. Tacos al Tijuanense is definitely recommended and the North Hills location is much recommended despite its odd plaza placement.