This is my favorite restaurant. Five stars isn't enough for this place. THE BEST VEGAN FOOD IN SFV…read more I wake up every morning and go to sleep thinking about their al pastor burrito. I also recommend the birria tacos. AMAZING. The pozole 10/10. If i could eat here everyday I would. I recommend this restaurant to everyone vegan, vegetarian, or not. The food is just THAT good. Service is amazing. This place deserves all the success in the world.

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!

Serving size is ample for what you're paying. The Asada…read moreFries in particular are so filling that I skip dinner because of how much I get out of it. The flavor is also very great. Everyone here is friendly and is willing to serve you even if you don't speak Spanish. I'm even slowly being taught Spanish by the owner here since I come so often.

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.

Super good birria queso tacos! The cheesy tortillas are atill hot and crunchy after delivery. The…read moreconsomme is beefy and strong (no weak flavors here). The salsas could do a better job at keeping up. Overall extremely happy eaters!

I've been on a bit of a Birria kick lately. Birrieria San Marcos was so good back in 2019, I had to…read morecome back for another visit. Everything is packaged to-go, as there is only one lonely table out front to eat on the spot. I came in again for their delicious Consommé, a Taco Dorado, A Birria Soft Taco and a Birria Burrito. As expected, everything was excellent. The Birria is so tender, with just the right amount of kick. The service is friendly and they do a good job loading up your order with plenty of salsa and condiments. If you have never tried Birrieria San Marcos, you are missing out!

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.

TACUBA My family and I just had a wonderful experience at…read moreTACUBA. The servers from the young lady at reception to the men bringing the food were so kind and did an amazing job. Our waitress, Pauline was fabulous. The food was delicious. My wife and I live in Los Angeles and wish that this restaurant was in LA. I hope that we make another opportunity to come back on this trip. Everyone loved our dishes. Including the guacamole and chips and pico de gallo. We ordered extra orders. The street corn was sweet and fresh and spiced delightfully. Again we ordered more. I met the owner who was such a delight. I highly recommend coming to eat here. The atmosphere is perfect.

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.

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

The food here is so fresh and delicious. Simple vibes, nothing fancy because the value is…read moredefinitely in the food. The folks running the spot are very nice and friendly...ask the question if you are trying to figure out what's popular. They don't mind.

I've been going here for years. Their speciality is popular for a reason. The quesobirria tacos are…read morethe best in the valley period! They sear the tortilla perfectly. It's not soggy and it holds its shape. The birria consomé itself is something I come back for by itself. You can definitely taste the cloves. I reccomend asking for more lime. They've definitely improved a lot service wise! More than a year ago it took my and my friends more than 20-30 minutes to get our food. It was really off putting but the birria was enough to come back and I live really close. Last couple times I've gone this year and late last year they have improved to less than 15 minutes depending on the size of the order. Their baja fish and shrimp tacos taste just like the ones alongside baja california (i know since i did a roadtrip along that coast) If you like fish tacos it's a must try!! Come here please you won't be disappointed!! Your Mexican parents won't be disappointed either (mine loved it) On a side note, la plaza del valle is an open area concept. They only have outdoor seating so plan accordingly since it absorbs any weather. They have multiple murals and wall art/decor to honor mexican culture and other latino cultures in the plaza (of which I am so proud of) Parking is nice and easy in the back. Check it out!

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 ....

This place always has the best service. Right as you walk in you are greeted with a smile and the…read morestaff is very attentive and extremely helpful. Today, I stopped by for lunch and Maria was amazing!!! Highly recommend Gallo Giro for Pan Dulce and for nice lunch.

I paid nearly 19$ for an asada burrito... what on earth justifies that price for a basic burrito…read moreyou can get at any street corner. There was nothing wrong with the food and the ambiance inside is decent, but i cant justify paying that much for a simple burrito! Makes no sense.