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    Las Golondrinas

    2.8 (419 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    I had a very bad experience with Emma, one of the managers at Las Golondrinas. She was extremely rude and unprofessional toward me. She came up to me saying I was "in here for free," which made no sense to me. When I asked what she was talking about, she brought up something about a Facebook post involving her daughter, which had nothing to do with the restaurant or her job. I asked her to show me the post since she was making it such a big issue, but then she said, "Never mind, forget about it." At that point, it felt like she started a problem for no reason and then refused to explain herself. She was yelling, being disrespectful, and creating an uncomfortable situation. I've had issues with her attitude before, and it's disappointing that complaints about her behavior don't seem to be taken seriously. A manager should know how to speak to customers with respect and professionalism. This experience made me feel unwelcome, and I hope ownership takes this seriously.

    Betty G.

    I ordered five (5) tacos: 2 shredded chicken, 1 carnitas, 1 shredded beef, 1 egg and potato. Got my tacos but couldn't find any salsa in the bag. Ran back in and asked them "where's the salsa?" Answer: no salsa! Wow, never heard of a Mexican restaurant not providing salsa with tacos order? Seriously? The tacos are good; however. All the meats are tender. Shredded chicken is actually a bit weird as tacos came with some kind of red sauce. I thought it was a mistake at first. But it tasted good so, okay, fine then. Food is inexpensive, salsa is not! It's $2.50 for a small serving (as pictured) that you would usually get for free at other restaurants.

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    Conor B.

    I'm not going to lie. Most of the time I come to Las Golondrinas for a bag of their tortilla chips. They're just that good. They don't need salsa or anything. Just right outta the bag. I especially like getting them during the holidays when they dye them green and red. Nice little festive touch. But beyond that, their food here is just delicious. They taste homemade and are packed with flavor. From their breakfast burritos to their chicken burritos, they've just never done me wrong. This particular location is small and somewhat tucked away which helps keeps it less crowded than other locations. It definitely has a 'locals only' feel to it as the customers all walk in knowing exactly what they want as if they come here on a regular basis. That only helps prove that this place is no joke.

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    David W.

    This place used to be great back in the day. Haven't been in years. Brother asked me to pick up two pints of salsa for SB party. Two pints of tomato water 24 dollars with tax. Nothing in it but liquid. Disappointed and disgusted. Lesson learned.

    Gotta have the seasoned chips
    Steve O.

    Staff: They were nice but no name tags to acknowledge anyone in particular. Quality/Quantity : We got 2 orders of taquitos, 2 hard tacos, carne asada burrito, chips, and 2 Mexican sodas. The food was good but the salsa was amazing. I got the hot one. Portions are okay to me. Value: Fair as everything I listed above was $38. However, they didn't give free chips and salsa. To me if I am buying Mexican food from a restaurant that should automatically be included for free. Overall: I thought it was good and would return.

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    The mini bean and cheese burritos are the best. They have guacamole in different sizes available for purchase.

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    Authentic Mexican food at very reasonable prices. Take out only. Very good salsa and chips for sale. We are regular customers.

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    Always a good last minute meal. Love their chips and guacamole! Everything else is average.

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    Love Los Golandrinas! Their bean and cheese burritos are fantastic. Highly recommend if you're craving some solid Mexican food!

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    Came here for Father's Day for the first time. Sat inside-- service was good. Interior is okay, old…read moreand outdated. Food was great. Salsa and chips came right away. Tasty and fresh. Ceviche with shrimp for appetizer. $24 Carne asada plate-- husband enjoyed it. $25 I had the Avilas soup with two crispy tacos beef/chicken $21 --The tacos were super crunchy and delicious. Priced pretty high for mediocre environment. Although, the portions were generous.

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    The bar. I like it.
    The bar. I like it.
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    They've got the best salsa in town! Always bring a quart home.
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    Baja Fish Tacos

    Baja Fish Tacos

    4.0
    (764 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    The Charbroiled Fish Burrito is a winner. The size is convenient when I'm hungry and want the tasty…read moreburrito, which includes pico de gallo, jack cheese, shredded lettuce, guacamole, and beans. I choose black beans but the option of pinto beans is available. Customer service here is efficient and polite. The restaurant is clean and the noise level can be on the higher side because of its popularity but I still eat here. Note: In my previous review the location was mentioned as being in a plaza with VONS. Now it is by Smart and Final Extra.

    I will preface this to say that the food is very good with decent portions and my kids love it. We…read morehave been going for years and despite never getting chips with our order ( what is that about?) I have yet to have an issue with the food. However, tonight the line was crazy. I get it - early dinner rush it was hot, no one wants to cook. But they had ONE register open. So it took even longer than needed. My friend met us and jumped in line with me when I was at the front so our kids could order at the same time. The young guy taking our order proceeded to chastise us that he saw her come to the front of the line with me and made a big deal about it. Was she supposed to wait for 30 mins like I did because they don't have enough people taking orders?? Furthermore, in the time it was taking for him to argue this he could have just taken her order and MOVED THE LINE ALONG. Collectively, we spent over a hundred on food between our two families and it was her first time there so it was honestly EMBARRASSING she was treated that way. Also, just give us the chips with our combos! It adds to the experience!!

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    Shrimp taco combo plate
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    El Cortez Mexican Bar & Grill

    El Cortez Mexican Bar & Grill

    3.4
    (542 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    we had a very good experience during happy hour yesterday. a…read morevery talented woman played guitar and sang during our visit. the meals were delicious. we had chicken mole and an enchilada plate. very tender pieces of chicken with a lot of sauce to enjoy with the tortillas. beautifully garnished enchiladas were so good we cleaned our plates! we had a very nice and competent server. the restaurant is really spacious. it's sectioned in such a way that it feels intimate which i like. the menu has plenty of offerings so we will return.

    I went to El Cortez last week and here is my experience: SCAM! Terrible in every way! Swindlers!…read moreBait and switch service by the bartender and the owner. DISHONEST! Read all the one-star reviews; they all say the same thing! Watered-down drinks (I'd bet my left bicep that all of the high-end alcohol in those displayed bottles has been replaced with either water or low-quality booze), hard sales pitch on upgrading the alcohol and selling extra shots (which we declined), but when we got the bill, it showed drinks we NEVER ordered plus dishonestly upcharged alcohol that was never ordered and then added on to the bill! Prices on the menu different than what they charge--they play dumb and have been for years (check all the reviews). Felt like I was back in Mexico--muy autentico! This wasn't a "one off" because it happened again on a different visit, to a large group of us. And when we complained, the bartender gaslit us and refused to remove the wrong charges and dishonest upcharges to cheat us out of our hard-earned money. Criminals! Thieves! Scam artists! We vowed to never, EVER return again because this is clearly part of their standard dishonest "business practices." The owner is one shady individual (a nice elderly couple outside told us that this restaurant is known in this area for being highly dishonest and disreputable), and the greedy owner clearly doesn't care about the people who dine here. Bait and switch is the name of the game at this establishment, plus tiny portions of subpar but overpriced food that gives stomach issues (AKA FOOD POISONING) as a bonus, stale chips, extra charges for everything possible (hoping the customer won't notice), different prices than listed, bartenders who are told to water down drinks and tack on lots of extra charges to the bill to cheat customers, servers who seem terrified of the volatile and hostile management (we saw the owner screaming at staff), dirty crumbs all over the chairs and seats because there apparently is no working busboy to wipe up the tables and booths properly...I could go on. The ONLY good thing about this place was the salsa--muy spicy with good flavors. Other than that, there was nothing to redeem this squalid little hole in the wall. Watch your bills carefully, people! And ask yourselves this question: how does a business like this stay operating for 30+ years when there are never any people dining there (it's empty 90% of the time), they open late and close early, they serve inedible food, they don't care if diners never return due to terrible food and watered-down drinks and false charges, and they play games with the alcohol, drinks, and pricing in order to CHEAT customers? Plus they don't care if a cockroach or two lingers about? Hmmm, seems I should get my laundry done there... maybe the owner should "tell" me about the "car?" ;) Maybe this place should be investigated by law enforcement or elected officials, if you know what I mean. (Uh oh, hope I haven't jeopardized my life by telling the truth about this place, lol.) Final verdict: Dine (or drink) here at your own risk.

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    El Cortez Mexican Bar & Grill
    El Cortez Mexican Bar & Grill
    El Cortez Mexican Bar & Grill

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