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    Juanillo's Mexican Grill

    4.3 (62 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's left of my carne asada wet burrito.
    Michael L.

    Excellent food and great service. Came here out of the blue and I am glad I did. Had a carne asada wet burrito and my partner had carne asada street tacos. Both were spot on! So glad we came here. Definitely coming back when we are in the area.

    HANDMADE TORTILLAS
    April C.

    FOOD IS AMAZING!!!! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!! GREAT PORTIONS!!!! TALK ABOUT HOLE IN THE WALL!! Show support to local business's, this is a hidden gem! They serve chips and salsa if youre eating in. Their salsa was soo good! Their horchata was PERFECT. My chile relleno plate came w handmade 3tortillas definitely going to have to make more trips here.

    Carne asada tacos with the green salsa
    Tay N.

    I can here on a Tuesday for the 1.25 tacos let me tell you they are bomb! The gentleman who helped me was super helpful. I had two carne asada tacos, two carnitas tacos and a side of guacamole. The tortillas are homemade, the meat? Omg! Quality meat! The asada was excellent you can tell it was not cheap meat no grizzle, the carnitas was not fatty or greasy. The guacamole was also excellent as well. They have 4 different salsa I only tried two and both were good. I heard the fried ice cream is off the chain and the menudo is excellent. FYI this place is located where the fish market was, than the wing place, I am just hoping this place will stick around. Really good food.

    a plate of mexican food
    Julien B.

    Huevos Rancheros from here really hit the spot yesterday. Everything was prepared to perfection and the green salsa was so tasty. The corn tortillas were thick, hot and homemade. I will be back to try other dishes. It's an unassuming store front in Compton, but stop in and try, the cook is good and the service is nice. They have two tables set up outside para aquí and of course you can always get your food para llevar.

    Guac side rice
    Christian B.

    This is a hidden gem in compton, seriously. I have driven and passed several times and was always skeptical about trying it out. The location was just kinda sketch, but be hold i have found thee best authentic mexican taco. The tortilla was soft, i would say handmade, the meat nice and finely chopped up, meat has very nice flavor and the salsa perfect for me not too spicy. I always drove way out to DTLA area, Downey, Bell area to get mexican food. Wont be doing that drive no more, with this spot here.

    Torta de milanesa con papas fritas y una sangria
    Kiara S.

    The food was very yummy and staff was very friendly!! I will definitely be coming back. Relatively inexpensive food

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    4 years ago

    The food was great! Not the best surroundings, but they consistently have delicious, fresh food and are always friendly.

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    6 years ago

    Just moved to the neighborhood and have visited 3 times already! Great machaca burritos!

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    7 years ago

    Delicious Authentic Mexican food definitely giving them a 5 star review and will be coming back for more. Super friendly people as well.

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    5 years ago

    I was referrednto.this place by my sisters. Cheese enchilada, beef taco, rice and beans! All very good, but that taco was the bomb!

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    7 years ago

    I'm a CPT native but I just found this joint. Really cute lil spot with great food and nice people! Great cook!! I'll be back very soon.

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    7 years ago

    I love this spot....right around the corner from my house and have the best asada tacos and burritos. Very nice staff and great prices.

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    8 years ago

    This place is great the food is great everything is great. Come this place a try. The Asada nachos are bomb!

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    5 years ago

    I like coming here for my lunch. I can just call it in & the food is literally done in 10 mins. Nice people. Would recommend this place !

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    4.9(97 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Grab-and-go

    Came here with my family and friends, the food and drinks were delicious!!! 10/10 recommend! The…read moreagua frescas are freshly made & they have many drink options available. The food is mouthwatering. The ambiance was amazing, fantastic music, and the service was excellent, you are made to feel at home. And you are greeted with smiles! I ordered tacos dorados, it comes with salsa and consome. Let me just say... the consome absolutely filled with so much flavor. The tacos were crunchy!

    Another Eat the World LA Find That Delivered…read more Weekday workday, only an hour for lunch, and I was craving soup -- so I decided to try another Eat the World LA find: CH Y La Birria in Compton. As usual, it did not disappoint! Since I don't normally make my way to this side of town unless I'm working, I've been making a point to explore restaurants near work. I ordered the Birria Ramen online, and pickup was super easy. My order was ready promptly and ahead of schedule. The staff was friendly and even gave me a helpful tip: ordering over the phone is actually cheaper than ordering online. Definitely good to know for next time! I brought my ramen back to work and enjoyed it there. They also offered chips, which ended up being the perfect addition. I used them to scoop up the birria and consommé first, then went back to the ramen. The 16 oz serving was generous enough that I even had leftovers for lunch the next day. I'd definitely order the Birria Ramen again, but I'm also curious to try some of their other offerings next time. Another successful Eat the World LA recommendation!

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    4.7(191 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    Love any place that gives free chips and salsa! I got the sope trio and it was good - but I'm more…read moreof a taco/enchilada person so I'll need to come back to try them. The establishment was clean and spacious. Service though really stood out. Everyone was so welcoming and accommodating. I didn't even notice my cup had a chip but the server (ugh - I forgot to get his name) saw it quickly and switched it out. That is attention to detail that anyone else would have missed. I will definitely return!

    We came right before noon on a weekend. There was no wait to sit down but the parking lot was still…read morefull since it's so small and many other locations have spots blocked off. That is the downside of this place: parking. It's in a center with a lot of great places so you may want to find street parking before coming in that's mostly what gave the star rating for this in addition to the food taking a while to get to the table. They bring out chips and salsa which was great since they will take a while to get your food. Other tables that would come in later would get their food sooner. I got the green chilaquiles thinking it would come out sooner but it was the very last thing to arrive. My partner got their food before mine and I still sat there as other tables for their chilaquiles first. It took about 20 min get our food. The chips and salsa they give table side are tasty. Don't eat too much of it esp if you get the chilaquiles since it's a lot of chips. The salsa is not spicy at all! My partner got the Birria omelette. It was pretty good but the egg itself was a bit overcooked. It was a strange combination but the Birria was tasty by itself. He would come back to try the meat in a taco. Could have used some sort of lighter element. Everything was too savory on the plate. The plate was screaming for something fresh on it. The cafe the olla was so good. A little on the sweet side but that is what is is. The chilaquiles were good too. I would say maybe add more salsa or get something else because it was way too much chips. This is def something you would share for the table a not got for yourself. I would come back to try something without chips. It's really cute inside. So well decorated but I can see how they can have a wait if it fills up since it got fully crowded while we waiting for the long wait to get out food.

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    Ancestros - Very tasty chicken tamale with salsa verde, super moist and flavorful. They don't skimp on the meat.

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    Top Shelf Tacos

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    This review is mostly based on customer service. Service to me is almost always more important than…read morethe food itself. Haven't been here in a while. They had a food truck parked out front. We asked if they had any plant-based or vegan options. They only sold burgers however the lady that helped us was very sweet, polite, and kind. She told what they had and what we could order inside instead. We walked in and the gentleman named Oscar G. cashed us out. He was also very friendly! Very professional and knowledgeable about the menu and non-dairy items. Provided us with what we needed right away, the container for the salsa and brought out fresh ones for me. Very nice guy. The food came out right away. The portions were big in my opinion. The prices were decent, the portion was great, and best of all the service was good. Their self-serve condiments was a PLUS! I've been to a lot of taco spots and these were by far the freshest and crispiest cucumbers, fresh cold salsa, onions and cilantro was also fresh. The food was good and filled us up. It was simple but fulfilling. Will definitely be back and highly recommend it. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seats as well.

    I stopped by Top Shelf Tacos in Carson on Taco Tuesday, where tacos were only $2 each. At that…read moreprice, it was easy to try a little bit of everything. I ordered the asada, carnitas, al pastor, tripas, cabeza, and lengua. The asada was tender with a nice grilled flavor, but my favorites were definitely the tripas and cabeza. Both were a little greasy, but in a good way--they had a lot of flavor and were probably the standouts of the meal for me. One thing I liked was the condiment bar. You can load up your tacos with as much onion and cilantro as you want, plus they have radishes and lime wedges available. They also offer two salsas, a red and a green. Both tasted good and had solid flavor, although I was hoping for a little more heat. Overall, it's a solid taco spot, especially on Taco Tuesday. Good variety of meats, reasonable prices, and plenty of toppings to customize your tacos. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area and craving some tacos.

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    4.4(131 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$
    Speaks Spanish
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    Taqueria El Taco Loco really hit me with a wave of nostalgia. I stopped by for breakfast because I…read morewas craving chilaquiles, and I walked out feeling like I had just eaten at my grandmother's table. My plate was loaded, the kind of generous, no‑nonsense serving that tells you they cook with heart, not shortcuts. Every bite had that strictly authentic, home‑style flavor that reminded me of family, childhood mornings, and my grandma throwing down in the kitchen. The spot itself is super casual, eat in or take out, nothing fancy, nothing trying too hard. But honestly, the food and the service are the only "decor" this place needs. If you're craving something real, comforting, and made with love, this taqueria delivers. Miguel C.

    Restaurant is surprisingly spacious inside despite looking very inconspicuous from the outside. The…read moreparking lot isn't too big, but I've never had issues with parking since the other shops around aren't too busy. We normally call ahead to order our food, and it'll take roughly 10 - 15 minutes. Service is always solid - the workers are friendly and helpful. We normally get the carne asada/pollo fries and they're awesome. Fries are cooked perfectly (I swear there was a period of time where they coated the fries and that wasn't it, but thankfully they stopped), comes with the usual toppings like guacamole, onions, cilantro, etc. They top it with a hefty amount of juicy meat - both carne asada and pollo options are solid. Recently though I've been straying from fries and getting different dishes like the chicken flautas, enchiladas, and mulitas. Chefs kiss for each one. The rice and beans + salsa combo are also flavorful and pair nicely with the entree.

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