Oh Conchita's, you have my heart! Came to say "see you…read morelater," not goodbye I can't wait to be back in the area. Tacos? Absolutely next-level. My favorites: buche and carnitas. That green salsa is hands-down the best, and those fresh tortillas? Simply perfect. Every. Single. Time. If you're near this spot, do yourself a favor DONT MISS IT!

Located in Northridge, in a Target parking Lot, this gem right here, I stumbled upon driving by on…read morea Facebook marketplace deal. This is by far one of my 10/10 places to get tacos when in Northridge. The food is amazing and the service is great , with a chef who makes good jokes and is funny consistently. The ambiance is quiet and calm and peaceful, I'm always treated with lots of Love and enjoy this place. I hate to gate keep this Place so here's another recommendation with a phenomenal menu! Enjoy !

Met some friends who live in the area and highly recommended this place. We were soo satisfied with…read moretheir friendly service and amazing food! We started with a round of Ahi Tuna Toatadas and I had to have a second order! The tostadas are completely covered with the most deliciously marinated Ahi Tuna and are completely mouth watering! We also started with their Watermelon Hibiscus Margarita and regular Margaritas. Perfect for sitting on the pet friendly patio. We also tried their Oaxacan Old Fashioned that came smoked, always a treat. We had their Chopped Salad with Salmon, the most amazing Shrimp Fajitas, Suizias Chicken Enchiladas and their Carne Asada Plate. ALL were top notch and cooked/seasoned to perfection!

First time here, it's was recommended by several people. Jesus our waiter was really nice, very…read moreattentive. Outdoor patio, and plenty of parking. The margarita was okay. I would stick with either just Chile mango margarita or Chile pineapple margarita, not both flavors together, you couldn't taste any of the flavor. The patio door and the front door should be closed or put some kind of air condition fan because there was a lot of flies flying around. Doesn't queso fundido comes with chorizo? I was charge extra for chorizo. It was good. The enchiladas were tasty but they added too much sauce and cheese on top. My son loved the rib bye steak tacos. The carne asada with a chimichuri sauce on top was delicious. I didn't want rice and beans so i ask for a side salad. Was charge extra for the salad but it was good. It was pricey

All of the tacos, but especially the birria, are amazing. Flavorful, but can get soggy (but that's…read moreexpected from birria). The tacos are small so order one more than you think you'd eat. I normally order for pickup and it's always prepped on time. I normally pick up lunch and leave, so I'm not the best person to provide feedback on ambiance.

The flavor of the burrito was really good, and I was excited to try it. Unfortunately, almost every…read moreother bite of the carne asada was nothing but fat and gristle. I ended up having to pick it apart, and eventually it became too unpleasant to eat, so I couldn't even finish it. It's disappointing because the seasoning and flavor were there, but the quality of the meat completely ruined the experience. I hope this was just an off day, because with better-quality carne asada, this could have been a great burrito.

I've been here twice now and ordered the burrito with pastor - it is truly unreal!!!! One of the…read morebest burritos I've had. Such an unpretentious spot. Loved the red salsa too - can't wait to come back :)

In a city where Mexican food is probably the primary dining option; one might think that it is all…read morethe same: that a taco here is the same as a taco there. This line of thinking is completely false as each region and state in Mexico has distinct flavors, cultural preparations and unique ingredients. Luckily in the City of Angels; we have access to all of these styles whereas everyone can pick and choose their favorite! I was in the North Hills/Mission Hills area and decided Mexican was going to be the meal of the day - and thanks to the trusty Yelp app: Tacos al Tijuanense was the winner to satisfy my hunger pang. If you are a longtime LA resident or born-and-raised within the city limits and can swear to Tacos al Tijuanense sounding familiar/remembering that it was a food truck... Then your memory doesn't deceive you. Tacos al Tijuanense birthed as a food truck in 1987 quickly gaining popularity for its smoked meats and Tijuana-inspired flavors serving tacos, vampiros, quesadillas, birria tacos, etc; loaded with fresh toppings and offering a variety of meats for the protein selection. The LA love for Tacos al Tijuanense caused such popularity that the food truck expanded into brick-and-mortar locations with several now spread throughout the city. The North Hills location of Tacos al Tijuanense holds real estate near the Woodly/Nordhoff intersection in a small strip plaza shopping center that seems half sleepy and half eyebrow-raising. But, as most of us know, the hidden gems are usual the best spots so don't be deterred by such businesses like the sketchy massage parlor next door. In fact, diners will be pleasantly surprised when crossing the threshold of the entrance to find an airy interior with high ceilings, natural light, wooden accents and the combination of a trendy- almost gastropub sticking to the food truck theme (there is even a food truck motif behind the order counter) that feels like a party. Tacos al Tijuanense is not what you would expect from the outside! Tacos al Tijuanense is fast-casual meaning you order behind the counter and take a number to the table of your choice. After browsing the menu, my boyfriend chose a Quesadilla (13" tortilla filled with protein of your choice, jack cheese, cilantro and salsa with my boyfriend picking chicken - $13) and a Vampiro (toasted corn tortilla layered with jack cheese, choice of meat, onions, cilantro and salsa with al pastor - $3). For my order, I also went with a Vampiro but with chicken while also ordering Nachos to share with carne asada. When our plates arrived, we were surprised to see the size of the portions. Everything at Tacos al Tijuanense is large and in charge and they most certainly do not skimp! The fillings are overflowing with bright, fresh ingredients, toppings are numerous and the size overall makes everything shareable. My Vampiro was crisp with delicious guacamole that added a refreshing element and tender, tasty chicken. My favorite was my boyfriend's Quesadilla which was gooey, warm and perfect. You can't go wrong with a quesadilla! But we have to talk about the nachos because these nachos are HUGE! This is party size and could generously feed three people. The carne asada was heavenly and the chips tasted homemade. The only slightly "meh" factor was that the cheese atop the nachos was canned cheese and we would have preferred melted shredded cheese. This wouldn't have been such an issue had the canned cheese been in a rational amount but it seemed like a Costco-sized can poured onto these chips! These nachos were hidden under cheese glop! Regardless, they were still delicious. Tacos al Tijuanense holds true to its almost 40-year-old fame with affordable prices, delicious food, large portions giving you a bang for your buck and a surprisingly inviting ambiance. Tacos al Tijuanense is definitely recommended and the North Hills location is much recommended despite its odd plaza placement.

Stopped here for the first time on the way through the valley…read more The service was quick and friendly! The decor is standard for a SoCal taco place, despite how far it is from the actual beach. The food itself is excellent. I had the two chicken tacos (standard and jerk sauce) as well as a gourmet beef taco. My favorite was the jerk sauce taco as it had a great assortment of toppings, with a good balance of sweet and savory. I had the other chicken taco spicy, and it was surprisingly potent.

Extremely disappointed with the food . . . I used to eat at this location when it was Lola's Tacos…read more The food at Lola's Tacos was so delicious and the portions were very large. I haven't been there since they changed owners and decided to give it a try. Apparently, the chef and the waitresses are the same so I was thinking the food would be the same as before. This time when I went, I ordered the chicken taco and shrimp taco. The chicken taco was cold and contained small pieces of dark meat thrown into a taco. Usually tacos use shredded or stewed chicken so this was not the norm for me. The minute I bit into it, I could taste the chicken was old and gamey. I bit into a large piece of grissle from the bone and almost threw up. I took one bite of the shrimp taco and could not identify the flavor. It definitely wasn't cilantro, but some other kind of herb I didn't recognize. I ended up throwing it away. I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately, I will never go back. I'm sorry, but I cannot recommend this place

My second time visiting this taco spot. My previous review talks about how much I like this place…read more But my first time here I only got the tacos. On this trip, I got my usual go to at taco trucks which is a couple of tacos and a mulita! Just as delicious as I remembered. I came through on the later side, so there wasn't that long of a line. The place was really chill on the people were really friendly. This place is located in Sylmar, which is where the 5 and the 405 converge. So if I haven't gotten food yet, it's a great stop on the way up to see my folks in the Bay Area. So glad I did. I think I should start making a tradition whenever I drive up.

It smelled like a completely different truck, and I was told it's under the same ownership--but it…read moredidn't feel that way at all. The truck itself looks different now, and unlike before, there were no prices posted outside, which was a red flag. The green sauce had an off texture. The tortillas were still good, but they were out of key meats like asada and cabeza, and no one could explain why. That left me ordering chicken (which was bland), pastor, and lengua--which ended up being tough. Overall, the experience was disappointing compared to what it used to be. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back.

Solid Mexican eatery in a very nondescript building in Northridge, Tierra Caliente brings a lot of…read morefire with some tasty food and beverages. Don't let the exterior of the building deter you from checking out this hidden gem. Once you enter, you are greeted by an incredibly friendly staff and some authentic Mexican decor. The menu is stacked with a lot of traditional staples. The food overall is simply tasty and the portion sizes are large. Prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality of food and drink. A special note is the chile relleno, any burrito, and the molcajete, which is filled with incredible chicken, steak, shrimp, cactus, cheese, and wonderfully-spiced vegetables that is perfect to share. The spices and flavor are on point and delicious. Fun atmosphere is perfect for couples and families, and a bar with a big screen TV has the latest live sporting events for those patrons. Plenty of parking in a retail lot and the restrooms are clean and well-stocked. Tierra Caliente is bringing the very best of Mexican cuisine in the area and Northridge is at the epicenter of this fire. Check them out!

The only real complaint I have is that I didn't discover this place sooner!…read moreThe decor immediately sets the tone; warm, welcoming, and perfectly matching the vibe of the staff. Our servers were attentive without being pushy, making the entire dining experience effortless. As for the food? Outstanding. Every single bite was bursting with bright, vibrant flavors that remind me why I love the Valley's food scene so much. As a chile relleno connoisseur I'm glad they didn't ruin my favor didn't dish. We will definitely be back.

Hands down this has to be my favorite spot to get an al pastor tacos/burritos. My mom and I have…read morebeen coming here for quite some time. Honestly nothing has truly compared to the pastor here, and that is the main reason why we find ourselves coming back. Truly, if you're reading this you should check this place out and give it a try.

came in feeling a burrito that wasn't chain thought i'd come to my favorite carne asada fries…read moreplace! one they blast music you cant even order with how loud they blast the music they charge 75 cents for card usage. a burrito with a drink is 20 dollars when you order the cashier cant hear you and doesnt confirm orders just assumes when confronted gave me an attitude! used to love this place but obviously they don't know what they doing. burrito was really dry can get way better else where!

Food was amazing and so was the service!! I had the surf n turf quesadilla with rice and will…read moredefinitely be coming back.

Found this little place on a random walk and went way above my expectations. Food and service were…read moregreat and decently priced, definitely coming back.

We were passing through and did a quick search for a decent local spot. This restaurant makes…read moreEXCELLENT tacos. You must try the vampiros tacos. But get this! They make keto tacos and those were just as excellent. Fresh ingredients and so much flavor! I'm from the SF Bay Area, and we've got great taco spots too. So I feel like that says a lot about Tacos El Vampiro. If you're in the LA area this place is worth going to!

I love this place. Since it opened, I've been coming here. I used to do my laundry next door and…read morewould walk in every single time after I was done. A few years have passed, and the food has stayed consistently good, honestly, even better now. The service is always great, everyone is friendly, and it's clearly a family‑owned spot. I've never had a bad experience here. Thr restaurant it's self is small but don't let that stop you from stopping by. My food always comes out exactly how I ask for it. Always tastes great, always consistent with the flavor. I'll admit I'm a little biased because I usually stick to the tacos al pastor they're my favorite but the asada is really good too. I've had the burritos as well, and even though I'm not a big fan of Mexican rice (I know, what can I say), the burrito itself is still really good. The salsas are fresh every time.