Was looking for a brunch spot in the area and finally got the chance to try Homestate, a Tex-Mex chain that's been on my list to try for a while! They have an indoor dining area as well as a spacious covered patio. I also loved that their drinks are served in mason jars! Water, utensils, and napkins are self-serve. The service was excellent, and one of the managers (?) even stopped by at the end of our meal to offer us complimentary to-go drinks, which was so thoughtful! Their menu has a great variety of both breakfast and regular tacos, and you can choose between flour or corn tortillas - both types of tortillas tasted so yummy and freshly made. Everything we ordered was so good! - Trinity breakfast taco (eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheddar) - definitely a classic breakfast taco - Brisket taco - comes with a juicy and tender brisket - Queso (served with chips) - great for sharing! - Cookie milk iced coffee - made with chocolate chip cookie-steeped oat milk and wasn't overly sweet which I appreciate There's a small parking lot with about four spaces, otherwise, street parking is plentiful nearby. Overall, a great spot for brunch or a casual meal! read more

HomeState - Brisket taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Quick order in a fairly short line. The guy behind the counter who took our order was very friendly and accommodating, especially as I asked if I could order my Migas with no onions (no problem-yay!). My husband got 2 tacos, brisket and chicken and a side of chips. I through in a side of crispy potatoes. This was a nice cool Sunday evening around 6pm, the vibe was full-ish but still places to sit. There's a big bar around the cook area inside where you order or a covered patio outside area (with heating if necessary). We had a lovely evening, so we sat at the end of a bench. Our food came to our table I'd say within 10-15 minutes of ordering. I honestly could have shared mine. It was a lot with those potatoes, and even my husband who's a thin guy said one of those tacos would have been sufficient (and he could have helped me with mine...haha). We were just in the area visiting our kids, we come down frequently from NorCal, so we will definitely hit up this place again now that we've found it in the near future. So good and super relaxed and easy. read more

HomeState - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Homestate I love you but PLEASE bring back the old sauce (squeeze) bottles. These glass ones are awful. When you try to get the salsa out, only liquid pours onto the tacos and you don't actually get any of the salsa goodness until you wack the bottle SO hard and then it comes FLOODING out. I ate my tacos sans salsa because I couldn't even get it to come out of the bottle. What a bummer because their salsa is delicious! I got my usual brisket breakfast taco and it was just sopping wet. I don't recall it ever coming out that juicy. It was delicious, but super soggy. I also ordered my tacos on the corn tortillas which were good, but their flour tortillas are definitely the star. One soggy taco isn't going to deter me from coming back, I do love the food here. Just wanted to provide feedback on those sauce bottles! Love, A salsa girlie read more

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Everything is great here. Love there breakfast Tacos the best The outdoor seating is also so pleasant read more

If you're craving breakfast food but want it served quicker than a typical breakfast spot HomeState is perfect. They specialize in breakfast tacos. I ordered a mushroom quesadilla and egg and potato taco. The service was quick. The waiter cleaned my table for me without me having to ask. I like the large patio because sometimes it's just nice to get air. Healthy food with a reasonable price. Will come again. read more

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As promised, I went back after a couple of years. HomeState didn't get any better. I had a chicken salad and a side of flour tortillas. The ranch for the salad was extremely bland and watery. It tasted like a nondescript white dressing. The salad needed a good, tangy ranch. The chicken... just protein. And who doesn't love a good, homemade flour tortilla? We've all had them at Sonoratown and Casablanca... who doesn't want to eat like 10? The flour tortillas here are seriously like cardboard. I had to spit mine out. Who makes tortillas like this? Especially homemade flour ones! HomeState just doesn't get it. This time I'll never return. Darn. read more

HomeState - Gorgeous patio. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Tried to give this location another chance and got a sloppy joe? So much oil and water that I had to eat it with a fork read more

HomeState - Ugh another fail for this location. Absolutely full of grease and a soggy lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Yummy food that is fresh and super flavorful. We tried several breakfast tacos and they were all delicious. They are about 5 bites each so the portions are good sized to be able to try several different kinds. Service is good and there is ample seating inside and out. Small parking lot but street parking typically can be found. read more

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Incredible breakfast tacos and Migas! I live far away in NorCal but every opportunity I get to visit LA, if I'm anywhere near a HomeState I will happily get my breakfast taco fix. This was my first visit to this location. There was only one person ahead of me when I lined up to order around 9:50 am on a Monday. Loved the chill vibe of the outdoor seating area, which was quieter than inside where there were a few tables. Service was friendly, and they bring your food out to you after you order at the counter. I ordered the Lonestar Migas (5/5) that was packed with brisket, cheddar, and pico de gallo. It's delicious and pretty filling on its own! For breakfast tacos, I got the Don't Mess With Texas (5/5) which is a MUST try. A perfect breakfast taco! I also got the Guadalupe (4/5) which was good but I realized I'm less of a chorizo fan and prefer the brisket or bacon I had with my other menu items. The outdoor area is also dog friendly! I fully enjoyed having breakfast here and getting to see a few sweet, well behaved dogs was a bonus. I wish we could get a HomeState in the SF Bay Area! I can't wait to come back for more tacos. read more

HomeState - Migas and Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

First timer here! Gotta say, for TexMex it's pretty frickin delicious! Prices are not too bad because we're in Sherman oaks. The star of the show is definitely the Brisket Taco. Portions are generous with the meat. Love the Glass Mason jar. Ambience is wonderful not too loud. It is a busy place though, but they get the food out quickly as possible. The establishment is very clean. Would definitely recommend and definitely would love to come back. Only thing I wish they would change is that they would not wrap the tacos completely in tinfoil because it defeats the purpose of a crispy taco shell. It tends to get soggy inside but other than that the food and everything was wonderful. I would definitely come back. read more

Got some tacos to go and they were great. Favorite is the Tijuana Panther. They said the chicken was a "lil spicy" on the menu but in my opinion it wasn't. Paid with InKind and the person at the register was very nice about it even though it takes a couple extra minutes to go through. Will be coming back to try the breakfast for sure. read more

Lizzie was super sweet and gave us the best recommendations. I would absolutely come back especially since she was so inviting and made the experience as seamless as it was. The food was awesome and vibe was great. read more

Tortillas are so fresh, offer free coffee refills, self-serve water in a glass; delicious breakfast spot. The outdoor dining porch was very comfortable, cooled by ceiling fans. I got the eggs, bacon, potatoes snd cheese taco and it satisfied. It's my second time to eat there. I go every time I visit my son in Studio City. read more

Great spot for tacos! They have an outdoor patio with seating, casual vibes. Good for a meetup with friends or a casual date. You order and pay inside and they bring out your food when it's ready. I got three tacos on their house-made flour tortillas. I got chicken, brisket and Fort Worth (chicken with bacon and jalapeños). They come individually wrapped in foil. They were pretty generously filled! Beware the tortilla gets a little soggy and messy depending on the taco you get, so be prepared with napkins. I liked the brisket one the best by far. Next I liked the Fort Worth, the chicken was a little bland. I recommend adding hot sauce and their salsa to the tacos too, gives it more flavor and kick. Nice service here too! read more

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This is the first time that I have eaten at the HomeState location, usually I grab the tacos to go. So first, let me say that I loved the vibe. It is a perfect spot for a summer meal. They offer open seating which was not at all crowded. The weather was great and it was just such a relaxing evening. The ordering process is pretty straightforward. Walk up to the counter, order your food, they give you a number and deliver when it is ready. On the subject of drinks, expect an awesome variety of interesting beverages. On the night that we went, they had two varieties of margaritas, one was spicy and so interesting. The staff was incredibly helpful and even offered us tastings to ensure that we didn't order something we wouldn't like. The menu is fairly simple. I always order the potato tacos, at five dollars you cannot beat it. They are absolutely delicious. So whether you want to dine in, or take out HomeState is a perfect option if you're looking for a reasonably priced delicious meal. read more

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Heard about this place . So glad I decided to give it a try. Their breakfast taco called trinity was AMAZING! Highly recommend this place .

HomeState is a wildly popular, expanded taco stand that aims to satisfy a wide array of cravings and succeeds from breakfast through dinner. The indoor/outdoor set-up, featuring counter seating, 2-tops, 4-tops and larger, communal picnic tables, makes it easy for singles, couples and larger groups to nestle into whatever arrangement works for them and start having a good time from the get-go. You order at the counter and get a number, so this is a fast casual spot, but it's upgraded well beyond the norm in this category. The decor is rustic and convivial, with faux incandescent string lights giving the place a warm, homey feel. They've got a liquor license, so beers and wines and slushy cocktails are also on the menu. You can definitely have yourself a time. The menu of tacos is straight forward and relatively simple, but all the ingredients are top notch, and the flavors are memorable. For breakfast, I had the Pecos Taco, which was fresh scrambled eggs and a slow roasted brisket that pretty much melted in my mouth. I chose to add some cheddar cheese; it was a nice bonus, but the taco would most definitely be fine without it, which is how they have it on the menu, as if they know something about it I also grabbed a side of their crispy potatoes with tomatillo ranch. There's nothing earth-shatteringly new about these spuds, but they are fresh and crisp and nicely seasoned, and a perfect compliment to the tacos. The house-made ranch gained a touch of flavor from the tomatillos, but I could have taken even more flavor to make it a bit more special. A duo of house-made salsas are brought with your order: salsa verde and salsa roja. Both offer great flavor without too much heat, but other hot sauces are available if you want to boost the fire. This is a great place to kick back with some simple, well-prepared and very tasty food. And the covered patio offers a perfect cross-breeze in the morning. read more

HomeState - Pecos taco and crispy potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Service was fast! Order at the counter and receive a number for food to be brought out. Self seating with indoor and outdoor patio options! Heaters are available outside. The tacos were fresh, decent size. Queso was the star of the show for me! Great taste, taste like real cheese! Salsas were also super fresh tasting! My favorite taco was the ground beef and the breakfast one with potatoes, beans, and bacon. These are definitely not hispanic style tacos, they have a different flavor style! More like texmex, maybe? My partner got the brisket quesadilla and said the brisket was good! We also tried the cookie and cookie milk latte. Cookie was good! The latte was your average latte! Overall a good brunch! read more

The vegetarian and vegan tacos involving soyrizo and potatoes are pretty good, as are the house made red and green salsas. But that's about it. Sometimes the meat tacos are cold inside, and the portions of migas are very small. The patio is a nice place to sit and enjoy a quick lunch. Remember, this is urbanized Tex Mex, so don't be surprised by the tacos made of flour tortillas. They're actually pretty good. read more

Great breakfast place with good pricing and great quality. I don't normally enjoy breakfast. When I eat a homestate taco thing, I do. I love how they have a parking lot that appears to have 3 spaces... but it has 6 (maybe). It's very fresh and they make their own flour tortillas which are pretty filling and potentially calorie heavy but they are good. So I recommend getting 2 tacos and the best options on the menu in my opinion are the chicken or brisket. So Then you have to ask yourself... am I a chicken or steak person??? The ambiance is good, I've included a photo or two. Great place, great value. read more

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Really enjoyed this spot. It's casual, easy, and exactly what you want for good Mexican food without feeling rushed. We ordered the queso, chicken quesadilla, two Tijuana Panther tacos, and two large margaritas on the rocks. The salsas were a standout -- lots of flavor and variety. The tacos were definitely the favorite at the table, and the margaritas were strong and refreshing without being too sweet. It's an order-at-the-counter setup, but the staff was friendly and welcoming. We had no trouble finding street parking right down the street, which was a nice surprise. The covered patio has heaters and is dog-friendly, making it a great spot to hang out, especially in the evening. Would absolutely come back -- solid food, chill vibe, and an easy place to meet up with friends or a small group read more

HomeState - Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

When I'm in LA, HomeState always finds its way into my dinner rotation. The Sherman Oaks location is a new fave: the patio looked lovely from the inside, and the employees were so lovely! The interior section was spacious, with an open kitchen - you might see them making tortillas as you wait to place your order, a fun touch. I had always wanted to try their loaded queso, and I wasn't starving, so today was the day. They certainly did not skimp on any of the toppings, and the brisket was fab. The portion was big enough I had some leftover. I opted for the Chicano Batman taco, which had nicely seasoned potatoes. The real star, however, was the frozen strawberry margarita. If you're there when it's in season, try it! You will not be disappointed. It's was perfectly refreshing on a warm day. read more

HomeState - Chicano Batman (vegan Optional)Loaded Queso Big Frozen Margarita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Okay, you know those greasy little bags of breakfast tacos that you can only get early in the morning at Tex-Mex joints in small towns south of Austin? Yeah, well this is the closest I've come to that outside of my home state. (You see what I did there?) So proper respect to this homage to those greasy little bags. But this is less grease, more flavor and some killer brisket to boot. I've yet to have the migas but they're on my dance card for this weekend. All this to say that if you love tacos - breakfast or otherwise - this could become a habit. Love the outdoor patio - a little cleaner and more posh but still reminds me of the Posse East in the early 80's. IYKYK, baby. read more

The food really exceeded my expectations. I find from my experiences that Tex-mex places can be spot on with the flavors or completely miss the mark. Well they execute everything here beautifully. Sticking true to Tex-mex and not trying to pass off as Mexican food. Our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomachs as we ordered a ridiculous amount of food. We ordered 7 tacos; one of each of the anytime tacos on their menu as well as one Tijuana panther and one Chicano Batman. We also ordered the loaded queso with soyrizo and the frito pie in a bag with brisket as they were running low on ground beef. Honestly ALL of their proteins were delicious even the chicken and soyrizo. We opted for flour tortillas and were pleasantly surprised with how generously they're served with meat and toppings. The queso had great flavor and the frito pie was so so good. They have red and green salsas both of which were yummy though neither were spicy at all. To drink we got margaritas on the rocks. A little sweet for me but boy are they potent lol they have both indoor and outdoor seating; the patio is more spacious and they have heaters. The service was good, we were helped by Miles who was friendly and chatted with us when he could. The prices are a little high but the food is really good. They do have a happy hour as well read more

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My friend recommended Homestate to me so I came by to try them for lunch. It is a pleasent establishment with counter service and a decent variety on their menu. I was turned off at first because of the price for their tacos not expecting them to be so much, however when our order arrived at our table I understood why. Their tacos are quiet large. One is almost enough for a whole meal. I tried the chicken and Picadillo tacos enjoyed them both. However, I'm not a fan of massive tacos like these. It almost felt a bit like a chore to eat just one due to their size. All of the ingredients were great and the tortilla suprisingly held up but it was definitely a bit of a mess. I also tried their Queso and Guac both of which were fantastic. I ordered a big queso cause I thought the lil might have been too small and boy was I wrong. A lil would've been enough. Overall, Homestate is a nice place with friendly staff and some decent food. read more

HomeState - Big Queso, Lil Guac, chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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These are my favorite tacos in LA and the queso is the closest thing to Texas style queso I've had in Los Angeles. 6 stars!

Beans were SO yummy ~ I didn't think I'd like beans like that but these are my favorite! Andy's (soyrizo was also tasty) , crispy potatoes were solid potatoes. Potato taco was pretty good but was a nice reprieve since it had the most veggies compared to the other items. The food was delicious! I was just SO exhausted afterwards bc it was all sooo heavy. ‍ Would definitely eat here again if I was passing through, the atmosphere was so cute just like Austin! read more

HomeState - Andy's Potato (vegetarian) Chicano Batman (vegan Optional) Crispy Potatoes, black beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

My first time here. Go up to the counter, order your food, take a number, find a seat. We tried a nice variety of tacos, including the Tijuana Panthers, Ft. Worth, The Brisket and the Picadillo, all with there special flour tortillas. We also had the Cowboy Cup with charriso and beans. Everything was flavorful and tasty. HomeState has a good product and the service was friendly and helpful. Ok, I get it HomeState. read more

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Ate next door walked by here and was able to get this big margarita on happy hour ! Asked for a tahin rim ! Yummy spicy and I hear it has more alcohol than the rocks .... Whoa !! Sat pn the patio nice cozy vibe . Would come back for sure ! read more

HomeState - Big Frozen Margarita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Just came here to say Megan was really helpful when my family and I were in today!! I downloaded the app and she helped me retroactively put points on my profile. Also had a really seamless ordering experience with her. We had several complicated orders and she didn't make me feel bad for any of them. She cared about my allergies and was just overall lovely and super helpful. Hope management recognizes her!!! read more

I am so happy that Home State in now in the Valley! Best breakfast tacos EVER. Try the Trinity (egg, potato, bacon, cheddar), try the Blanco (egg white, mushroom, and cheese), try the Pecos (eggs and brisket). For lunch, DO NOT MISS the Frito Pie!!! Always be sure to check out their Band Tacos. I currently love the Fort Worth taco: spicy achiote chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, tomatillo ranch. The Tijuana Panther is also fantastic: shredded brisket, queso, potatoes, pico de gallo I am sad that they took away their Bunuelos except for special occasions. Maybe HomeState will bring them back if I beg them. Pleeeeeeeeeaasssse bring them back! The vibe here is always happy and fast. Good eats and good times at HomeState, authentic Tex-Mex! read more

HomeState is a local staple at this point. The Trinity tacos are my absolute FAVORITE. The taco comes with Bacon, Egg and potatoes. They also bring two bottles, one red and one green, to top your taco with. Please spare yourself the Cholula, TRY THEIR HOMEMADE SALSA! It's not spicy but it adds PLENTY of flavor to everything. The service is always very quick and friendly. Their price-point is a bit above than average but they invest in their ingredients by providing pasteurized juices and Vital Farm pasture raised eggs. I recommend ordering 1-3 tacos. I typically got with 2 and a side of spuds with their tomatillo ranch and am absolutely STUFFED.. Please get the spuds, they're to die for. Especially with the queso. We go here on a weekly basis for breakfast and occasional early lunch. read more

First time and last. Food is overpriced! Breakfast tacos are a joke because they should be called finger food tacos since they're so tiny! The chairs are so uncomfortable, I left with a back and bottom pain! Never again. read more

Fantastic place for delicious tacos & much more! Whether you prefer corn or flour tortillas- they make them fresh everyday and they are delicious! My favorite taco is the pico which is slow roasted brisket and scrambled eggs in a tortilla. The service is always a 10/10. Everyone is super friendly. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating with a small parking lot right on the side of the restaurant. It's a very open & airy space. There's something for everyone here. read more

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After another visit to HomeState and another amazing meal. I gotta say... this place is the spot! Great food, service with a smile and the ambiance is very refreshing. If you haven't had an opportunity to have a meal here.. you are missing out. I will be returning!!!! Get Some!! Enjoy! @jshoeats #jsho read more

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God I loveeeeee this place. The flour tortillas are incredible. Just walking in, the scent of this place is salivating. I think the quesadilla is slept on. Super affordable and absolutely delicious. Wasn't a fan of their coffee but who cares, it's a Mexican place. It's like a better Chipotle. Took my mom here and she loved it! Will be back. I need to try the alcoholic slushie drinks. read more

HomeState - Quesadilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

This review is a long time coming. I love this place--- if you want authentic Mexican tacos, this place is not it. BUT... you want interesting tacos with homemade tortillas, then this is your place. I'm a Mexican and I go to HomeState twice a month lol The people working here are phenomenal. So friendly and outgoing. My friend and I were eating and she got my new baby some clothes. One of the employees saw what was happening and brought me a gift! She gifted me a HomeState pullover. How thoughtful! Love this place! read more

Got the Trinity and Brisket Tacos - the Brisket was my favorite! T hey have good chunky guacamole and excellent chocolate chip cookies with sea salt. I was able to get a spot in the lot when I got there. It's order at the counter and self seating -- there's a huge patio space so it's a great place to hang out. Highly recommend! read more

Glad this location is still around- their breakfast tacos and drinks are so good. I forget that they're on Ventura sometimes- need to make it out to Sherman oaks more often. read more

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Yeah, this is the second time I've had a problem with this place in a row last time. Their whole recipe was different than normal and it tasted off when it came to the beef and ground beef tacos and I'm here right now and they literally served me cold tacos. The meat is cold. The cheese is cold. That's foul man. This place should definitely be taken out. Also, I'd like to say when I brought it back to the counter for them to remake it they offered no apology and gave me the vibe like it was my fault. Honestly, this place went downhill quick. I wouldn't eat here if I was you, I will not be eating here ever again and you can expect that they're gonna go out of business very soon. read more