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Got the carnitas family pack here on a Sunday and what can I say is I'd come here again just for…read morethat. My buddy and I came here on an off chance cuz initially went to Key Burger but it was closed and we stumbled upon Carnitas Don Cuco. They had a great family pack deal for $25 with beans, rice, salsa, a bowl of carnitas and fresh pressed hand made corn tortillas. Carnitas - great flavor savory and smoke notes to the pork. Also, just the right amount of fat and lean meat. Not overly greasy compared to other carnitas I've had. Beans - great flavor of beans. Not from a can. Great seasoning on it. Corn tortillas - real deal fresh pressed and homemade style corn tortillas to go with our carnitas. This was definitely the highlight of the entire pack and put it all together. All in all I'd come here again just after my match. Go with cash only. They love that. Cash is still and always will be king.

My company catered with them and the experience was fantastic!…read more Drinks were on point, the lemonade was flavorful. Service was excellent as the food and drink were delivered to our office quickly and without issue. I did not dine in at their restaurant yet but I am now hoping to stop by if I am in the area! Thanks Carnitas Don Cuco!

3 taco combo plate served with fresh hand made corn tortillas and rice and beans

Cinco de Mayo special 5 tacos for $10.00 $$ only Al Pastor Carnitas Pollo 747-225-0825 10979 Glenoaks Blvd Pacoima Ca, 91331

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Carnitas Don Cuco storefront

Antonio's Tacos & Kabob

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0.0 mi•Pacoima

DE-FREAKIN-LICIOUS! Ahh it's the standard chicken breast kabob plate for me that really does it…read more Chicken is grilled to perfection, and the rice is fluffy! I chose hummus as my side, gotta love the hummus here man. I could eat a whole tub of that. Oh and the pita bread arrives warm! Nice portions, good service, and it's close by. You'll find me stopping by here AT least once a week. Antonio's I love you. Lol

Food is delicious, service is always great and it's always a delicious meal…read more Their whole menu is amazing Enjoy

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2.1 mi•Pacoima

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These are no ordinary tacos...they are monstrous tacos! They are piled high with meat and topped…read morewith cilantro, onion, and hot sauce. I mistakenly ordered 4 and was SO stuffed. I ordered to go so I could go eat at the park near the museum, but the place seemed casual and clean. The lady was nice and helpful. The order came out super quick.

Clean tables

Hard shell Asad tacos. Somewhere under this pile of goodness.

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Taco asada and chicken taquitos

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A good spot with okay prices and good portions!…read more Has a small parking lot but TONS of seating inside. Not much ambiance but it does have TVs if you're trying to watch a game. Service was good! They were kind and helpful with our order. Their salsa bar was clean and well stocked, I appreciated that the onion & cilantro was separate, most places have it combined these days. Food was great. The Papas Nachos are a huge portion for the price so I highly recommend getting that. The tacos were great as well. Would happily come back.

Carne asada taco was so delicious…read more Came here on a whim with wife. Loved their carne asada and pastor tacos

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Tostadas de Ceviche de Camaron

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3.9(76 reviews)

0.6 mi•Pacoima

Great service, food portion is more than enough. Their salsa is fire. Just need to pay in cash.read more

I went for the first time and ordered chicken enchiladas, and chile verde…read more Very disappointed! The enchiladas were dry and the enchilada sauce tasted like stale sauce. Out of 3, my mother only ate half of 1. The chile verde was nothing close to tender... the meat was hard and chewy it was just terrible. I had three bites and walked away. Worse was no prices. No receipt was given to me for two plates two drinks. It was $50. I do not recommend this place and the ambience was not giving. I will never set foot here again,

Huevos a la mexicana

Chiles rellenos

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El Dorado Sinaloense Restaurant

4.5(64 reviews)

2.1 mi•Pacoima

Such amazing service and food! Super delicious! We went in for a quick bite and we will be coming…read moreback! All the dishes we tried were so delicious. The restaurant was so inviting and just had the most friendly staff! Enough seating and comfortable seats. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant.

SO delicious and authentic! We didn't even order anything fancy, but even the bean dip that comes…read morewith their chips and the meatless burrito con papas y huevos was REALLY good. Haven't been this impressed in a while with Mexican cuisine when not about the portion sizes, but rather the quality. Everything tasted fresh, made to order, and best of all, tender! Sometimes I feel the meats get overlooked when buried in a taco with salsas, but not here! Ate it on its own and was juicy! Thanks and we will be back again! We were greeted very well by the lady, and by the simple yet meaningful decor. Go Tomateros!

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Pozole de puerco servido con lechuga, rabanos, cebolla y limon. Tortillas hechas a mano o tostadas.

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Was on the way to Kaiser and saw there tent. I tried the pineapple and and pork tamale!…read more So so good. The tamale was soft full of flavor and amazing

A friend of mine bought me to this place after church the building just looks like you know the…read morefood is good. My friend had us get the beef tamales, as well as for my first time the dessert tamales of the strawberry as well as the pineapple. The tamales are such a nice size that you can get full off of one of them as a woman. It was my first time trying a dessert tamale and oh boy oh boy it is so good. I love that concept. If you would like to eat on location, there are a couple tables in the back. We ate there twice and had such a great time. There's no doubt that this place will be here forever.

Tamales

Pumpkin tamales

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Veggie tamale

El Michoacano

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Dang can't believe 28 years living in the valley never tried it here till today never going back to…read moreel pollo loco again the half chicken combo was perfect for me and wife to share chicken so juicy def worth checking out

El sábado pasado fui a comer con mi esposa,no se si cambiaron de dueño pero nos dieron el pollo…read moretodo seco y parecía que nos dieron godornis unas piezas muy pequeños por el precio que pagamos,la verdad no volveré a jamás a ese lugar y no lo recomiendo,lo único bueno son las tortillas

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Clean little family owned restaurant. Couple table tops outside and about 10 tables inside. Very…read moreclean. The two women employees were very sweet and helpful. We ordered asada burrito, and caldo de res . The soup was full of flavor, veggies were cooked perfect. The burrito was stuffed full of delicious quality food. The tortillas are homemade.

DO NOT EAT HERE -- VERY DISGUSTING EXPERIENCE…read more I came to this place and can honestly say I will never come back again. I ordered a burrito, and I noticed what appeared to be fly poop on the meat. It was absolutely disgusting and made me feel sick. I went back inside and showed the employee what I had found. She offered to replace the burrito, but what really shocked me was that she asked me not to say anything because they could get in trouble. I understand that mistakes can happen, but something like this involving food safety is not something I can simply ignore. Customers deserve to know what they are being served and should be able to trust that their food is prepared in a clean and sanitary environment. I will never eat here again. Please be careful and think twice before ordering from this place. I strongly recommend being cautious about eating here.

Fly poop

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Café Escondido

3.2(108 reviews)

3.6 mi•Lake View Terrace

What a great place! The food was so good and tasty, nice portions and fresh ingredients. The smell…read moreof fresh tortillas lingers throughout the place making it feel like you're eating home cooking. The jungle/country vibes are great, the first thing I told my partner when we got here "this place is giving jungle cruise vibes". The staff was friendly and got our food very quickly. Will definitely be back.

Food and vibes were great but not worth coming back. They have potential if they changed their…read moresystem. I rather wait 1-2hr to get seated for quality service. This place rather seat people and have them wait untill they could service them. The issue is theres a 20min wait time for any acknowledgment, items on the menu become sold out/ unavailable, n then have 1 waiter for ton of tables. (Took us 2 hrs to get food and never got water that a requested more than 4 times) The restaurant would benefit from seating only as many guests as they can properly serve. Maybe close off 1 section of the establishment Also the host kept trying to seat people under the sun knowing the service is slow. Every time each party asked to be seated elsewhere creating a new problem. Literally this place is a hot mess but I wish them the best of luck.

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Steve V.

3 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Lenchita's Mexican Restaurant, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. Their menu is a testament to the rich and diverse flavors of Mexican cuisine, and I absolutely loved the food. From the moment I perused the menu, I could tell I was in for a treat. The variety of dishes offered was impressive, from classic favorites like tacos and enchiladas to more unique and regional specialties. It was a tough choice, but I decided to start with their guacamole, which was fresh, creamy, and bursting with flavor. For the main course, I opted for the carne asada tacos, and they did not disappoint. The tender, marinated beef paired perfectly with the handmade tortillas, and the garnishes added just the right amount of zest. The portion size was generous, ensuring that I left with a satisfyingly full stomach. The service at Lenchita's was warm and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and offered recommendations, which I greatly appreciated. The ambiance of the restaurant also added to the overall experience. It was cozy and had a welcoming atmosphere that made me feel right at home. In summary, Lenchita's Mexican Restaurant is a true gem for lovers of Mexican cuisine. Their extensive menu, delicious food, and friendly service make it a must-visit. I left with a smile on my face and a craving to return for more of their mouthwatering dishes. If you're in search of authentic Mexican flavors, this place should be at the top of your list. read more

Monica L.

11 years ago

Actually amazing restaurant if you end up choosing this place for breakfast. The tortillas will take you to heaven and the food has that authentic mexican taste to it. The waitress are always attendant and very helpful with everything. The price was good. This is a good place to come right after church or even after waking up. The only reason why this place gets 4 stars and not 5 is because the coffee tasted like water. No flavor at all. Thanks and i recommend this place to anyone looking for a authentic mexican food taste for breakfast. read more

Puppy L.

17 years ago

I frickin love this place! I go there often when I'm in the valley, and I must say I have never been disappointed... They have handmade tortillas that my dad goes crazy for. I would recommend the carne asada quesadillas to anyone! This restaurant is a bit hideous and sort of dirty, but the food is so stinkin good, definitely going back. read more

Gabriela R.

14 years ago

My parents have always brought me to Lenchitas since i was a child I've always love all their stews especially the chicken stew! So yummy and they hand make their tortillas!!! Never order their gorditas i tried them once and didn't like them at all! Oder there stews instead! Five stars for their beyond good stews!!!! =) read more

America M.

7 years ago

The best place to eat in Pacoima!! Las tortillas son hechas a mano. If you are looking for authentic mexican food here is the place to go. The menudo is the highlight of my visit, well besides the tortillas, which are handmade. And the staff is really friendly. Even the atmosphere is family oriented. Loved everything!! read more

Monica L.

113

15 years ago

This restaurant is absolutely DELISH!!! I would have given them 5 Stars if it wasn't for the bad service! The waitress are so slow and you have to remind them about your order. The area is also not so nice (ghetto-ville) but so worth the risk. LOL! The sopes and the freshly made tortillas are the BEST! read more

Mason A.

10 years ago

I don't like this place it smells funky and the bathrooms are super nasty. The food is good I will admit and the service is OK everything is hand made which is a plus and they do cook with care but they really need to clean up the place it's just got a gross vibe. read more

Jose E.

5 years ago

Everything on the menu is good, I go here often with my family. The tortillas are handmade, one of the main reasons I like this restaurant. The service is great, all the lady's are very kind. read more

Chris N.

3 years ago

Everything is pre made frozen the only thing made there on site are the tortillas which are undercooked the dough separates make sure you ask for them to be thoroughly cooked they still read more

Luis David M.

10 years ago

Someone found a tick in their food while I was there. Have not gone back since and never will. Food isn't that great anyway, don't understand why people like it. read more

Benancio G.

8 years ago

Hi my name is Benancio, from spain and this mexican restaurant is great like no other, i will refer this place to all my family Thank Silvia you are the best. read more

Karla P.

10 years ago

Bomb!! Need more parking, drinks are good .. Prices are better than anywhere. If I had one wish it would be to have another location near me. San Fernando read more

Zaira E.

4 years ago

This place has the best authentic food. The service is amazing and the lady's here are hard working. I highly recommend it. Also the ambient is welcoming. read more

Rose R.

11 years ago

Love the food and hand made tortillas yummy yummy to my Tommy it gets busy but it worth waiting for the food fresh and so delicious

Ismael R.

2 years ago

The handmade tortillas are the best here. Nice place to bring your family and eat. Quality authentic Mexican food! Service is ok

Loreine M.

12 years ago

best place i ever eat even we have to pay with cash it is worth it i love them hand made tortillas thank you so much

Freedy H.

3 years ago

Llame 15 inches veces No tienen quien conteste o que? Que mal atención al cliente Deberían de tener recepcionista read more

Ana H.

4 years ago

I have been coming here for YEARS now the food is always so good, I will for sure be coming back as usual

bruce b.

172

7 years ago

Simply the best. Gordita are the best around. Cant be beat. Lenchitas for President of the U.S.A.

Annel F.

9 years ago

This is not the same food I remember I'm not sure who's running it but the quality is very poor.

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