Nitropod

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.

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.

Outside - The truck

Burrito de cabeza

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No Diet Coke, lol... just real deal Coca Cola made with sugar cane.

Barbecue43

4.7(47 reviews)

My husband attended a concert that included Barbecue43 food truck present. He ordered the brisket…read moreto bring home to me. I did not have high hopes. Good BBQ is rare. However, this brisket checked all the boxes: Smoky, succulent, a lovey bark over a perfect fat layer...and this I determined from sampling a cold portion stuck in the fridge overnight. Warmed, it was outstanding. Yes, I wanted to be alone with this. Somebody in the kitchen understands both the art and science of excellent BBQ.

After chasing this truck for weeks I finally found realbarbeque43 at a brewery but was…read moredisappointed. The brisket fries were horrible and way overpriced on top of that. Few chunks of tasteless meat overpowered with a jalapeño aoili sauce on frozen fries. Unsatisfying is an understatement

Smoked barbecue ribs

Spicy buffalo wings

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Pulled pork sandwich

Nico’s Burgers

4.9(172 reviews)

0.8 mi•Sylmar

Food is always great here and they're always super kind, it's a nice grab in the area.read more

I'm not a big food truck person but this is probably the only one I've actually come back to…read moreseveral times. I'm a suckered for chili cheese fries and there's is soooo good. It's not greasy and it's pure meat. It taste freshly made. When I'm having a cheet day, this is my go to. The burgers are very tasty too. No pics because we wolfed down the food as per usual. I'd recommend this if you're in the area. Be sure to bring cash or you can Zelle because no credit cards are accepted.

Updated Menu! (August 2023)

Bursting full of stuff.idk what to explain but the silence while I eat this.

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Supreme burger is a must have

Fried Rice Los Compas

4.9(44 reviews)

1.7 mi•Sylmar

I've gotten the plates from here a couple times and they are totally worth it. Huge portions and…read moredelicious flavor!! On Wednesday they have a plate special, steak and chicken with veggies and fried rice for $28. It's literally so much food! The service is also great. This will definitely be one of my go to hibachi spots.

Amazing food! Isn't expensive! And great customer service! 10/10. They are relatively quick.read more

Menu

Chicken bowl comes with rice or noodles

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Chicken & shrimp platter (w/fried rice and veggie option)

Los Chilakiles

4.4(31 reviews)

If you're looking for Chilaquiles this spot is bomb and you will get what you ask for…read more great portions enough to feed two people.

I found this place when I visited the coffee shop across the street. The chilaquiles are so good, a…read morelot of places don't make them spicy but the red salsa is perfect. We were the only ones in line and waited 5 minutes. Definitely worth a visit!

Served in these awesome Chinese takeout boxes!!

Chilaquiles mixtos with egg and chorizo

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Menu board on 11/2024

La Pizzeria

4.9(226 reviews)

0.9 mi•Sylmar

The team arrived right on time. They were customer experience focused. The pizza and salads were…read moredelicious! Will definitely use them again.

We had a great experience with LA Pizzaria Company. Although they do seem a little busy on call…read morereturns (assuming they are slammed due to high demand) the over all experience was smooth and the food was great. We used them for our sons birthday party and all the guests really loved the pizza and the salads. The 2 man team came in (during the rain) and set up and pumped out pizzas for two hours like bad asses pizza masters. I would highly recommend them, in fact several of our guests mentioned want to use LAPC for future events. Price = 5 Food = 5 Set up = 5 Fun = 5 Contact = 4

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Becky G

MichexGod

4.5(111 reviews)

0.9 mi•Sylmar

Oh MichexGod you do tacos so well I wish you were open every single day. Want a good meal and bang…read morefor your buck -- this place won't disappoint. Nuzzled in the neighborhood of Sylmar ( yes you heard right ... Don't let it fool you it's worth it, fer real), you'll find this gem. Now I won't call it a whole in the wall but I will say this place knows what it's doing. It's hip in its own special way. Tucked next to the Sylmar branch library. Even better, go get a book and read and eat some delicious tacos. I'm not an expert at Mexican food but I am definitely picky when I eat Mexican food. Unless it's home made ... By my Brother- in-law's mom, I'm probably not gonna even try because I'm just not eating my calories in things I'm not sure I'll enjoy. It's my form of a healthy diet . You'll have to convince me otherwise. This is me convincing you that these are worth it. There's also a mural that will welcome you and put a smile on your face. Ambiance and seating: Day date worthy with a friend or whoever. Seat yourself either inside or outside. Parking: the lot is small but there are designated spaces. Street parking also available. everywhere you park just watch the signs. I can only speak of the Tacos as I only order these because they're so good every single time. Now it's not a small taco. For I think it's $5 now a taco you'll get a cheese lined flour tortilla open faced taco packed with so much meat of your choice and some semi spicy sauce that just makes you want more. Shrimp tacos: fave. The only thing I wish is that they deveined the shrimp but it is loaded with flavor that get over that quick. And I can also devein of I really wanted to lol Fish: oh this is so good. It's fried but not deep fried and it's a filet so I like the way it separates in each bite. I am full off two tacos but I always want to eat more lol. Shout-out to my coworkers for showing me this place cuz it's a go to in the Valley for us.

Amazing food everything is always so delicious! And staff is always so nice…read more 10 out of 10 Will never get tired of this place

Art

La Jefa

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Parking / outdoor dining area.

Aji Teppanyaki

3.5(109 reviews)

Everything was cooked to perfection! the spicy yum yum sauce is a hit, and that ginger sauce on the…read morerice and veggies took it to a whole new level. Shout out Ruben, he is a top Teppanyaki chef and he does his job well with entertaining and dialed-in service. Chicken needs a bit more seasoning !

The filet mignon plate was really good. Medium rare so tender. Packed with veggies and the rice was…read moreseasoned well. Love the ginger and their white sauce. It paired so well.

Filet Mignon

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The meal I ordered

Birrieria Tecalitlan

3.4(11 reviews)

1.2 mi

I ordered the quesatacos and they did not disappoint--actually cheesy with plenty of meat, not…read moreskimpy at all. The horchata was solid too. Also worth mentioning (because I wasn't sure myself): they're open on Tuesdays. I'd definitely come back and I'm already planning to try the goat birria next time.

Terrible customer service. I had a coupon for 10 tacos dorados for 30 dollars. So I ordered 15…read more Once I gave the lady the coupon she tarted to acting all strange. She gave me the total and said it was 48 dollars for the 15 tacos. I proceeded to pay with my debit card and she was like oh no if you pay with a card I will charge you 10% more so your total is 58 dollars . I was like Wtf this lady was seriously trying to charge me 20% more for using my card simply because I was using a coupon that they had provided two weeks ago. That is ridiculous. I took my business elsewhere. Will not be returning.

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Tacos Dorados and Consome

Birrieria La Mera - Mera Del Valle

2.8(93 reviews)

I'm torn on this one. Had the pleasure of buying their food at a concert night in the park. The…read morefood itself was great. I got a birria pizza and a taco plate with 3 tacos. Food had great flavor and everything turned out to be very delicious. My only gripe was the price..... I spent $50 for my items and it blew me away. As much as I enjoyed the food, I didn't feel that it was worth that much money to be honest. Would I eat here again, probably yes. Would I complain about the price again afterwards.... absolutely. So it's kind of an awkward situation here as I did really enjoy my dinner, but really hope they do some about the pricing. Don't want to forget to mention that the service though was very good. The lady that took the order was super sweet and everyone cooking and handing out food was great as well. If they could get better about the pricing I think they will thrive even more.

This was a very yummy and cheesy quesadilla. I loveee asada so it's hard to get it wrong. I enjoyed…read morethe asada and I LOVE the fact that I got onion, cucumber, and a chile! That's a plus, I loveeee veggies on the side. My only issue was that it was so oily, you can tell it was cooked on top of a lot of oil cause you could kinda taste it and you could definitely see it underneath.

Chatsworth and White oak on Friday night

Double-fried after calling her out for giving me regular fried tacos.

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Karen T.

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12 years ago

Amazing...I had just finished this treat when I realized that I was NOT eating ice cream but a VEGAN SORBET! The avocado lime sorbet was so creamy and smooth. It tasted better than most ice creams! And meeting Scot (founder) was an extra treat. He answered my questions and once I realized that this was truly organic and natural, I had to get it. Am excited to introduce this fine dessert to my fellow belovedfoodies. Y'all need to try this, it really is different from the desserts you've eaten... read more

Conan E.

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7 years ago

One of the best ice cream places I've been to. They have a great selection of flavors and the service is amazing. Had a great experience and will be back for more. Highly recommended for everyone! read more

Inka S.

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12 years ago

Best Ice Cream EVER! And most awesome staff and owner!

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