Really like the food, the drinks, and the friendly staff, but not necessarily in that order. And don't forget the guacamole.

Our food and drinks were top notch. Our server as always was so good to us. We love the guac and the margaritas are the best in town.

Food was good, service was good. Fun decor. I feel like getting a table side guac is the way to go here I definitely want to come back and try their Monday and Tuesday specials. Their hard shell tacos look amazing. I definitely want to try to couple different flavors of the margaritas. read more

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Finally made it to Los Gringos Locos to celebrate their 30th Anniversary and have some yummy $1 tacos. Came with a couple friends to introduce one to this hidden gem. Busy lunch service in the bar area with the 30th Anniversary promotion. Service was friendly and attentive. Food was delicious as usual. We started with drinks including the medium cucumber margarita (huge!) and an order of the tableside guacamole. Then on to our tacos (table orders included the shredded chicken, barbacoa and picadillo). No room for desserts this time. Would love to see carnitas, fried fish and birria included in the taco specials and taco Tuesdays for a change. Looking forward to next visit. read more

recently dined at here ,hoping for an authentic Mexican experience, but unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations. Having spent my entire life in Los Angeles, I have a deep appreciation for good Mexican food, and this restaurant did not deliver. The food was a significant disappointment. Many dishes arrived either uncooked or poorly cooked, lacking the flavors and textures that make Mexican cuisine so vibrant. For instance, the tacos were soggy and bland, while the enchiladas seemed like they were hastily thrown together with minimal seasoning. It was disheartening to see such potential squandered on poorly executed dishes. The only redeeming quality of the afternoon lunch was our waiter, who was attentive and friendly. He tried to make our dining experience enjoyable, but even his efforts couldn't salvage the meal. Overall, I cannot recommend this place for anyone seeking authentic Mexican cuisine. There are far better options in Los Angeles that truly capture the essence of the flavors and traditions of Mexico. I left feeling unsatisfied and paid a lot of money for cheap food. read more

Thought I'd come back for some Gringos food. This time we tried the veggie fajita tostada and the poblano soup. That soup was super delicious and the tostada was loaded with grilled vegetables. Always great experience at Gringos Locos. read more

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We have been going to Los Gringos for a long time. It's a great place to meet friends for dinner because the food is delicious, the service is excellent and Omar's margaritas are the best. They have Margarita Mondays where Margaritas are half off and Taco Tuesdays. You can join Gringo Rewards to earn free food & promotional deals. They also recognize customer birthdays. My husband went there on his recent birthday and the Celebration made him feel so special. Omar, the bartender, and our waiter sang happy birthday to him. Thank you Los Gringos. read more

Los Gringos Locos - My husband enjoying Omar's margarita. - Mexican Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

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Complimentary hot chips & salsa!!! Yesh plz!! It was my first time here so it was a lovely surprise. The portion was great. They even asked if we wanted refills. Yay!! Yumm lol Our waiter was great. He seemed to be the nicest one there lol he greeted and looked happy to be there. A smile can be dangerous...it can brighten up someone's day or change the vibe of the atmosphere. His smile made us felt welcomed. We ordered the famous guac. For $15.99 with a show, it should be worth it. However, the flavor didn't hit. Maybe the avocado was the problem. I dunno...the staff who made the guac let us try the guac to see if we wanted any adjustments. That was nice. We asked for more lime and a bit more tomatoes. However, it only helped a bit. We ended having left overs and didn't Togo it. As for the mains, we ordered the enchiladas, chile verde, and steak fajitas. I enjoyed my chile verde. The chicken was so tender and flavorful. The green sauce had a good amount of sour to it. The rice was yummy as well. I didn't like the cheese beans much. It had a smell that I m not used to. I had it at other restaurants before and enjoyed it very much. My mom got the steak fajitas. It came with the rice, beans and etc. My nephew and I thought the steaks tasted pretty good. For some reasons, my mom didn't enjoy it as much. My nephew got the enchiladas. He thought it would be the ones with the red sauces on top. He said it was a bit dry, but he was still able to finish it. That was a good sign. It wasn't bad. One minor problem...I only ordered a tea for my mom, but our waiter brought out 2 and charged us for 2. He prob assumed that we both wanted teas or misheard me. It got pretty busy so our server was a bit slow. We had to wait a while for boxes and for the bill. Kudos for our waiter to remember about my $20 coupon. He included the discounts on the bill. We didn't have to go back and forth with the bill. Thanks a bunch!! Overall, we had a great dinner. I don't mind returning. Parking avail Nice restaurant Portions were big RR avail read more

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I love their taco Tuesdays! Crispy shredded beef tacos and the carne asada street tacos are delicious!

I've been coming to Los Gringos Locos since they were in a smaller spot across the street. It's one of my favorite places for Mexican Food. (See my previous review.) I'm updating my review to rave about how fantastic Ignacio is. My uncle and I came here for dinner and we were fortunate to have Ignacio as our server. He was polite, friendly, and attentive. I noticed the menu has been paired down and mentioned that I was sad they no longer had Shrimp Diablo. He told me they can still make the classics upon request (Arroz Con Pollo, Garlic Shrimp...). Uncle ordered the Chile Verde. I also got a skinny margarita to go with my Shrimp Diablo. (Their margaritas are made from scratch.) Ignacio brought us warm chips & salsa to start. The shrimp came with rice, beans, & house made flour tortillas. The tortillas were soft & warm, the beans were creamy & tasty, and the rice had a nice flavor. The shrimp was fantastic! I loved the spicy sauce. Uncle loved the Chile Verde. Both portions were generous. We couldn't finish. *Vegetarian, Vegan, & Gluten free options available. read more

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I dined here for the second time about a month ago and had a very similar experience to my first visit. Los Gringos Locos is a convenient spot in La Canada/Flintridge, especially after a long hike. After finishing nearby Strawberry Peak, a group of about ten of us came here for a late lunch/early dinner and it worked perfectly for our needs. Our server, Ignacio, handled our large group with relative ease. He was attentive, friendly, and efficient which of course is no small feat when juggling multiple orders of draft beers, margaritas, sodas, and waters. Service here has consistently been a highlight. But, when it came time to order food, I was a bit surprised by the pricing. A simple bean and rice burrito runs $14.99, grilled flautas are $19.99, and a la carte tacos and tamales are $6.99 each. Even a side of sour cream is $2.29. While the food itself is solid - classic Mexican staples, satisfying but nothing particularly elevated - the cost feels a bit steep for what you get. Even so, the convenience of the location, the consistently good service, and the ease of parking still makes Los Gringos Locos a reliable choice, especially with a group. It's not a spot I'd call a bargain, but it's one I'm sure we will return to in the future. read more

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Whenever my husband and I have a craving for Mexican food, we always think of Los Gringos Locos. Whenever our grown children come for a visit with their children, they always ask for food from Los Gringos Locos. We usually do takeouts and the staff (Lauren and Susie) always package our food the way we ask for. read more

I still Los Gringos (yes, that's how I'm starting every sentence now, apparently). This place checks all the boxes: family-run charm, service that makes you feel like a regular and food that laughs in the face of boring combo plates. The flautas with barbacoa, tableside guacamole, the margaritas - all are great. But let's talk about that mural. I don't know who commissioned it, what it means, or why it exists, but I can't stop staring at it. Random? Absolutely - absolutely brilliant. Of course I'm coming back - the food is great plus that mural... read more

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Flavor and taste was definitely just a 3/5 for us but the 5/5 service by staff made this a 4 stars out of 5! Decided to check out this spot being in the area! The name was interesting and we decided why not to having some Mexican food. Walking inside, there were plenty of seats but you can see that there was still a very lively vibe to it. The bar area seemed very upbeat with sports playing on the TV. We got seated at the back near the kitchen. I got the "I'm not sharing" birria tacos because I was curious on how many tacos there would be. I wish the menu showed how many tacos were included. It came with a side of rice and beans, but I feel like it would have been better al carte because the TWO tacos did not feel like it should have been worth $19.99. The flavor was alright and it felt subpar in taste because I've tasted better birria elsewhere. The pinto beans just didn't pair well also with the tacos. The side of consomme was also in a small 4-6oz cup. You automatically get this once you sit so I tried the salsa and chips and found the tomato salsa to be alright. They gave so much chips that we could not finish it all. The "Classic TJ street" steak tacos (3 count) was $18.99 so for $6 a taco they were all dry and needed to be dipped in the alright salsa or doused with the hot sauce bottle on the table. In terms of taste, it was also just alright. The plus sides (despite the okay flavors) are that they stuffed a lot of meat in the tacos given so we were content with that. *lots of seating, large space inside *lively *clean and modern bathrooms *lots of staff read more

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The wait staff was friendly and attentive, the food was delicious, the portions generous, and the whole overall "vibe" of the restaurant was perfect for our needs! So happy to be able to pop into a local restaurant after a long hike with old friends visiting from the east coast! The salty chips and cold beer were the best way to start! read more

Great staff and tasty food. I really enjoyed my enchilada, especially the creamy sauce. It's a bit loud inside. The margarita was okay. Very boozy. I was surprised with the bit of spice in the guacamole. read more

Tristin who works in take out so nice and friendly An asset to restaurant Please promote him to server Makes it nice to pick up food from a friendly person read more

Food and service is always amazing. Los Gringos is our go to Mexican food restaurant We highly recommend.

I would like to address a recent experience at your establishment. I encountered an issue with the temperature of my food, and upon requesting to speak with the manager, Jesse, I was met with an unhelpful and dismissive response. Jesse implied that I had a history of similar complaints and suggested I seek an alternative dining venue, which I interpreted as a directive not to return. I was not given the opportunity to explain the situation regarding the food's temperature, and I found his demeanor to be unprofessional. Furthermore, I observed that the food was served cold and that the the husk of tamale appeared to have fungal growth. I believe these issues warrant immediate attention to ensure a positive dining experience for your patrons. read more

So me and the girls went so taco, tuesday at the most amazing place on the planet!! LOS GRINGOS LOCOS! Killer Strawberry Basil Margarita's (0.0 alcoholfor me) aaaand the BEST Carne Asada tacos! And OMGAAAAAWD... their GUAC is made right at your table, to your preference... so... IT'S PERFECT!! I LUVLUVLUV this place! Go give 'em a try... u will be hooked read more

Finally made it to Los Gringos for a post-softball dinner! It lived up to the hype! The good: - Margaritas, especially from Omar, were great. Good flavor and strong! Just how I like it! - Guac Cart - this was delicious guac. Made table side just how we liked it! The OK: - I ordered the flautas, and they were fine. Other Mexican restaurants seem to have better main courses, but by no means was this bad. I'm looking forward to a return and for sure can't pass on the Margarita or the guac! Nice local restaurant that serves good food and reasonable prices. Service was very fast, and the bar is a great place to watch the any sports games that are on TV. read more

Is this the absolute best, most authentic Mexican food that you're ever going to have? Nope. But it has very solid food, really friendly service, fair prices, huge drinks, good guacamole, bottomless chips, and a kid friendly atmosphere (with booths that helpfully have high walls between them). Parking is also abundant and free. For a young family trying to find an easy dinner spot, it's a very good option. We'll be back! read more

Good Mexican Foods and we love the Staff also. Favorite is Chicken Fajitas, table side Guacamole and Rice and Bean. Really tasty Salsa Nice and close to Our Home read more

Always special to eat at Gringos. Great staff and good generous servings of freshly made authentic Mexican food that could be found in a home or the country itself. Tableside guacamole perfect for someone allergic to chile (capsaicin). Green corn tamales a true seasonal treat. Very clever emails, full of joy and appreciation for staff and customers. read more

ignacio made our party of 16 a pleasure Our patio room was wonderful and private enough to enjoy a Baptism after st Bede read more

Food is always delicious and well prepared. Margaritas are worth the money. Lots of options and they're pretty strong! Servers are attentive and efficient. Ignacio was amazing when he served us. Friendly and polite. Love this place. read more

The food was served nice and hot from the kitchen. The food was delicious and the service was helpful and friendly!

Over the past 30 years, I've been going to Los Gringos Locos and it just keeps getting better. I was impressed how the restaurant pivoted during COVID, and made sure all its customers were safe and doing the right things. Since the COVID pandemic, I've been going to Los Gringos Locos more for their crispy taquitos, which fulfills me somehow. I particularly enjoy the reception desk for takeout, as they are so friendly and provides me with hapiness everytime I go in. When the family does dine in, we make sure we get their guacamole (mild) to make our experience at the restaurant special. Keep up the good work! read more

Sam is one of our favorite people and is a fabulous server! She really knows how to connect with her clients! My wife looks forward to the table-side guacamole and the kids who make it (sometimes the servers are a bit older, but for the most part, they are pretty young) do a wonderful job; it is delicious. I have a different meal each time, and my salad last night with the grilled fish was superb! My wife has her chile relleno, and she is always satisfied. Los Gringos Locos is our go-to dinner on Wednesday night. read more

The July special skinny margarita was excellent. It had been a long time since I had a burrito and the carnitas burrito, wet was very good. I would like to see a special pork chile verde burrito. My wife enjoyed the Hernandez salad and table side guacamole. Ignacio is a great server read more

Amazing service and vibe. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Good drinks and had a nice hot plate of food. Would come back again for sure read more

Food and service VERY GOOD, HIGHLY RECCOMEND We sometimes go there with friends but mostly order and pickup to take home. Like the Hernandez chicken salad, carne asada tacos and the great table side handmade guacamole. read more

The tacos and pineapple margarita were delicious. Amazing service! This restaurant is a personal favorite and is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. read more

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I was craving chips and salsa and I remember Los Gringos Rapidos was very popular when I was in high school, and Los Gringos Locos (I assume the same place but leveled up to a sit down restaurant all these years later) is popular with some of my coworkers, but I had never been. I got a chicken wet burrito, which was a good size but overall, pretty bland. The chips also could use a hit of salt. The salsa is chunky and heavy on the cilantro. It also took forever for someone to bring my check. Everyone i interacted with was friendly, but the food is pretty lackluster and nothing I ever need to try again. I feel like this might be a spot that stays open and busy because it appeals mainly to the locals and the elderly. read more

Thank you for letting me use the patio area, for the amazing server who was so kind to us (Jennifer?). Chicken fajita was tender and juicy, it was the perfect Valentine's dinner. Every time I go to Los Gringos I feel like a valued customer, besides enjoying the food. Thank you for all your hardwork, very much appreciated. read more

The service was exceptional, the food was great, and it was a fun taco Tuesday night out for us. Yay!

Delicious food, great atmosphere, best margaritas in town & very friendly attentive waiter.

We ordered several items for a Cinco de Mayo party we were having. Our last minute order was ready 15 minutes after our call. Food was delicious, margarita's were perfect. Parth reviews were glowing. Thanks Gringo's, we did it again! read more

We went here last Thursday night . The place was full . But not to loud . We started with guac and chips made table side. We ordered the medium size Cadillac margaritas . They were large schooners . Wife had veggie fajitas . I had my favorite go to . Chili verde . Everything was great . Friendly staff . We will return . Look for a reel offer . Bogo entree . Great deal . read more

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Good food, good margaritas, and excellent tableside guacamole. There is ample parking. The birria tacos are great.