Food was great and so was the service Our waitress Aurora was on top of everything and gave great…read morerecs 10/10. Definitely coming back for the barbacoa tacos!!

My wife cousin invited us to dinner at Chulita in Venice to get away the heat and feel coolness of…read morebreeze from ocean not far away from the restaurant. When we arrive at the restaurant we notice people waiting outside the restaurant waiting for a table or meeting other people to get together at the restaurant. Finding parking in this tight Venice community can be frustrating due the neighborhood and also businesses in surrounding area. When we got to the restaurant we seen there's a line to get a table hostess say it's about an hour but she we sit by the patio with the great view of the street and everyday life. Sitting at the patio was very nice with the crowd noise from inside the restaurant. The waitess hand us the menu and look at it see what fuzzy about this restaurant. We look around and smelling the amora of the food that people enjoying it. We looking at the menu my wife cousin decided to order the Barbacao tacos with Borracho black beans and my wife order the chicken tings quesadilla and I got the cheese quesadilla. We notice everybody is having a good time with family and friends enjoy the food. Our food arrived it looks so good I took a bite of the chees quesadilla I was very impressive with the level of flavors in quesadilla the sauce is amazing full of flavor is classic technique to make the sauce go along with quesadilla. The queso Oaxaca add it more intense,savory to the dish I love. My wife fell love with chicken tinga quesadilla say flavors brought harmony to the dish very much. Her cousin enjoy her Barbacao tacos but her Borracho black beans were to salty but enjoy the meal. We order the pumpkin spice churro it's vegan/gluten-free dessert we're surprise how good was it so much flavor. The churro were light and crispy sprinkles with cinnamon sugar comes salted coconut coffee sauce very good we enjoyed the dessert. We like thank our waitress and the staff being friendly and kind. THANK YOU.

Time really does fly…read more After more than 35 years, I finally made it back to Casa Blanca Restaurant in Venice Beach and it felt like stepping back in time. Some places lose their magic. This isn't one of them. The atmosphere still has that classic charm, the food is just as satisfying, and one of the best traditions is still alive: watching fresh, hot tortillas being made right in front of you. The service is still warm, friendly, and welcoming. In a city where so much changes, it's refreshing to see a place that has stood the test of time and continues to deliver a great experience. Here's to the restaurants that become part of our memories and keep making new ones for generations.

SENSATIONAL AMBIENCE AND AMPLE DISHES…read more "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world," the organizer of our women's group picked this one. Wow, am I glad she did! I never would have noticed this cute Mexican restaurant on the corner of Rose and Lincoln. There's a small parking lot on the side of the building, but I had no trouble finding free street parking for a week day lunch. I felt like I was back on a movie set as soon as I entered this thematic eatery. Within seconds, I was shown to our table for 10 near the bar, where Humphrey Bogart kept an eye on us. While we waited to "round up the usual suspects," I tried one of the Casablanca homemade tortillas with their mild salsa. Yum! Once we had all gotten comfortable, our friendly waiter took our orders and accommodated us with separate checks. I was tempted by so many dishes. Ultimately, I went with Mexican Specialty #5 - one cheese enchilada, one hard shell beef taco, rice and beans ($16.99) - which was good and filling. If it weren't daytime, I would have had a margarita, too. My companions seemed to enjoy their food and the remarkable decor. There are so many nooks and crannies to explore! Even the restroom was aptly named "Ingrid Bergman." "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." Relishing another night in Casablanca! "Here's looking at you kid."

I Love this place. Parking can get rough, but it is worth it…read more I usually come for the nachos, chips and salsa, margaritas and beer. When I do get the food, it is great too. Great atmosphere right near the Venice Pier.

By far one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. This place needs to be shut down…read more Find a taco truck it's a way better experience..., From the moment we walked in, the service was horrible. There were at least 10 open tables outside, yet we were told it would be a long wait. Inside was hot and sweaty, so we eventually sat outside. The waiter was incredibly rude. The $15 Margarita Flight Thursday advertised on their Instagram? "We don't do that here." Okay. Then our order was completely messed up. We received rice we never ordered, a $7 side of guacamole literally the size of my pinky, and we were charged extra for salsa even though the menu says unlimited chips and salsa. The worst part? My friend's taco was forgotten. We reminded them, they put it in, and 30 minutes later we were still waiting. When we finally asked, we were told it had supposedly been brought out and sent back. No one ever brought it to us. Then they brought us a taco that had apparently been sitting on the counter and literally threw it down on the table. No apology. No check-in. No hospitality. Meanwhile, the manager was standing there being incredibly attentive to the table next to us and never once checked on us. And the food? No flavor. No spice. The shrimp tacos were terrible, and the margaritas were basically straight sugar.

Such a wonderful Father's Day dinner. Great food. Great service…read more We left a pair of sunglasses and didn't notice till 3 days later. When I called they found them. Parking can be a challenge but worth a great quality meal.

I took my mom for a nice lunch on Thursday…read more We were shocked the food was not good. I feel sad I have been coming here with my family for years since I was a little kid. The food had no flavor. I feel like you used canned beans. The fresh tortillas were the best and the cup of albondigas was good. Please get better. Are there new owners????

Really quick service, the restaurant has great vibes. I ate outside after ordering take out but…read moredeciding to sit down instead. The carne asada wet burrito was great! A little on the pricier side being $18, but I thought it was worth it because the quality of the meat was great. I feel like often times with carne asada you can get some chewy pieces but this one was quality and VERY meaty. The horchata was also great.

We were so excited to try this neighborhood spot and walked there on a beautiful early evening,…read morehoping we had found a local hidden gem for Mexican food. Unfortunately, the experience was incredibly disappointing. After getting settled, I was questioned about my service dog simply for trying to use the restroom, and after reluctantly having to explain and describe the service she provides, the interaction turned mocking and dismissive. As someone who has lived in this community for over twenty years, it's disheartening that people with service animals still have to endure this kind of treatment and judgment. To make matters worse, the restaurant was nearly empty, the food was mediocre at best, and the overall experience felt far more like a TSA screening than hospitality. I'll gladly stick to Lula's on Main for similar quality food without the judgment, interrogation, or embarrassment.

We visited this location as my friend invited us and had tried it at a different city. We came…read moreduring happy hour and Sebastian helped us. He was friendly, patient and professional. With the happy hour options we were able to try a variety of foods. We had the ceviche, the ribs, the pork belly and the taco. 10 out of 10 for all. We also had a beer and a margarita flight 10 out of 10 as well.

We had a wonderful time with our family, and the food was absolutely delicious. The photo they took…read morefor us became a wonderful keepsake and made our visit even more memorable. Thank you for a great experience!

This was our go to brunch place. Came today and it was closed…read more My wife and I are heartbroken. We would like to thank the amazing staff and manager. We will miss you.

Kalaveras Marina del Rey continues to be one of my favorite Taco Tuesday spots. We've been here…read moretwice in the last couple of weeks, and every visit reminds me why it stays so busy. Taco Tuesday is always packed, but the staff does an impressive job keeping things moving. The process is simple--you get your ticket and the team serving the tacos does most of the heavy lifting. Even with the crowds, service has consistently been fast, efficient, and attentive. The food is very good, and the energy is always lively. My most recent visit was no different. Everything ran smoothly, the tacos were great, and our servers stayed on top of things throughout the meal. The only odd part of the evening happened as we were getting ready to leave. I stopped by the bar and asked the bartender for a cup of ice. He acknowledged me but never came back with it. While I was waiting, another guest next to me mentioned he was also having trouble getting service at the bar, while other customers appeared to be getting helped. I don't know the circumstances and don't want to make assumptions about why that happened, but it definitely felt strange. After waiting several minutes, I went back to my original server and she had the ice for me in about a minute, which reinforced my overall impression that the service team is generally very attentive. I don't like pretentious bartenders and I know their job is busy as heck. That again felt weird. Despite that one awkward interaction, the overall experience was excellent. Great tacos, a fun atmosphere, and a staff that usually does a fantastic job handling the Taco Tuesday rush. I'll definitely be back.

The name seems fitting enough. Let me explain. I'm of the opinion that food in Venice Beach…read moregenerally sucks. And sometimes you just want tacos. Please. Tacos, por favor. Every restaurant in Venice is grimy, tourist-ridden, overpriced, vegan or just plain average. You can drive 10 minutes inland and find better. Your wallet will thank you. Your taste buds will thank you. Tacos por favor is pretty much the take-out Mexican spot you grew up going to (often out of convenience). It's Thursday night and Mom doesn't feel like cooking. Or it's lunch, and you and your broke high school friends have each scraped together $5 change for a burrito. These types of restaurants always exist better in our memories, they make us sentimental, they remind us of a simpler time when all that mattered was who had the latest video game, or who's house you could chill at, or wether you had a bike or skateboard to get around town. A few years later topics shifted to booze or weed, and eventually: chicks. All throughout, some things never change, and that's a preferred taco spot, which you cling to the way you would a favorite sports team, a religion or treasured family heirloom. There's another taco spot across town that may be better, but you would never admit that to anyone, not even yourself. As we age, these types of affiliations become a thing of the past. We move to new cities, and with that, the chance to re-invent ourselves. We try different foods. A $20 chicken combo plate from Erewhon? A salad pizza from Abott's Pizza? A late-night chicken Gyro? Like a tortilla chip left out in the sun, the novelty of new foods grows stale, albeit still salty. We crave comfort, we crave what we know, we crave the foods that remind us of home. Sometimes, we feel lost. Los Angeles beats us down, leaving us wandering the boardwalk like bitter, weakened versions of our former selves. Everyone in Venice seems to have a cure. Have you tried an astrology reading? Hot-boxing your house with sage? Palm readings? Weekend yoga retreats? Raw water? Adaptogen-infused smoothies? If you have half a brain and a penchant for seasoned meats, head on over to Tacos Por Favor.

Food: I got their menudo and it had an okay amount of tripe but it was also less than $15 so not…read moremuch to complain since I was full with the tortillas. The red salsa was really good but I miss when they had self serve pickled carrots. Overall, I probably wouldnt come back given all the other tasty food in LA. Ambiance: A little run down, some of the seats were peeling and such. They unfortunately did not have AC and with the recent heat waves, it was a bit uncomfortable. Service: The service was not bad, a little slower than I expected.

I am an avid fan of El Tarasco from a takeout perspective, but they do supply outdoor and indoor…read moredining as well as counter service. It has been here as Long as myself and the food remains reliable and stellar with Gicela happily taking my order! Tonight I had the Mixted ($21) plus a side of rice ($6) and as always, I get my compliment of three (3) Salsas for a total of $29.63 plus a cash tip of $7 for excellent, helpful and fast service! Located at 109 Washington just a block from the beach, you cannot go wrong on any menu selection as the kitchen is clean as well as the seating areas as everyone is friendly and helpful. The number is (310) 306-8552 and you can't go wrong when seeking quality Mexican at very reasonable prices. No doubt one of the best places for Mexican takeout anywhere. You cannot go wrong! RECOMMEND - A NICK FAVORITE!

I've been coming to El Tarasco for over 30 years and it's consistently one of the best casual…read moreMexican places in the area. They have seating but the vibe is more take out. Recently, I prefer Chihuahua down the street but they're closed Sunday and I needed a burrito fix. Wife and I shared a Super Deluxe with carnitas. Half was plenty of food. Good thing, as it was a shocking $18 before tax and tip. I think the big burritos were more like $12 not too long ago. Also, bit down on a piece of pork bone. At least that tells you it's made from scratch! Delicious food, and the Folks were fast and friendly too.

Love everything here. Lovely owners. Always accommodating…read more Wonderful-food Wish there was seating.

Who would win?…read more Location: Venice, California Goal: Fresh outdoor ceviche super spicy protein packed elevated Mexican cuisine without having to cash out some of your 401K to have a fantastic meal Contenders: Guisados vs. La Isla Bonita Winner: Hands down ... Drum roll please ... La Isla Bonita! Winning formula: Family owned Fresh ceviche at reasonable prices. Burritos for the truly hungry Offers both both surf and turf Solar powered to avoid exacerbating climate change Pro tip Read the menu first for ordering, ceviche is either affordable or pricey