Top notch hole in the wall Mexican food…read more The burrito was huge and the carne asada was full of flavor and super tender. Baja fish tacos were also delicious. Staff was friendly and food came out pretty quick. Just an excellent experience all around and will definitely be back

The fish tacos are really good but I've had their burrito and quesadillas and they're very mid…read more Unfortunately, the Mexican food I've had wasn't good. They burnt my quesadillas, I live far so I didn't bother going back.

Okay I haven't been here in about 2 years but I just moved back to the valley and can't wait to go…read moreback here. The service is pretty fast and convenient. To be honest this spot came through so many times after a night of too many drinks and needing something to come back to life. Their tacos de burrito are so good and the tortilla is kind of fried, sirven bien doraditos los tacos, so they don't fall apart when you dip them in the consomé (broth). What I used to do was get a few tacos and a larger order of consomé and then use that broth to make ramen with and omg, so good! lol it was the gift that kept on giving. Can't wait to go back. They usually have tables as well so you're able to enjoy your meal while it's hot and go on your way.

I've been to their Northridge location before, and one day while driving through sherman way. I…read morenoticed they also had a taco truck set up. I had to stop and check it out. The food is delicious and very authentic Tijuana-style street tacos done right. I've tried several items from the menu including the torta, quesadillas, tacos, dorados de birria, and carne asada, and everything has been flavorful and satisfying. The birria tacos are definitely a standout. Service is always great and fast, which makes it an easy stop when you're craving good street food. If you're in the area and want authentic Mexican tacos, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

My friend recommended this place and honestly it was a 10/10…read more I got the quesabirria and it was so good I was so glad I ended up getting two. The margarita was spot on it got the job done if you know what I mean it wasn't too sweet which I like! I would recommend checking this place out

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.

My wife and I were (once again) in the mood for a breakfast burrito while we were in the van Nuys…read morearea this morning. I was put in charge to find a place close. I stumbled upon Monarca on Yelp and we decided to try it out! We arrive and are nicely greeted by one of the employees at the counter. The inside was clean and well kept which we love. My wife and I ordered 2 breakfast burritos and the green chilaquiles. She got the Deluxe burrito and I got the chorizo. We bring them home and open up the bag and these things are MASSIVE! In the best way! We begin taking bites and are both amazed. Me a little bit more. I really really enjoyed this burrito. Maybe because it has rice instead of potatoes, I'm not sure, but it was delicious. My wife also really enjoyed hers; she gave it a 7.5 out of 10. I give my burrito a 9/10. Our chilaquiles were a whole other story and flavor profile. The carne asada that came with it was life changing. Whatever seasoning they used on tha carne asada is perfect. My wife was deeply impressed. The sauce, the chips, the eggs, beans and rice were all very very good as well. All complimented each other very well. If you're ever in the van Nuys area, please stop here for breakfast, you won't regret it!

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Pretty solid place to have decent burrito with restaurant setting instead of food truck. Carne asada was decent come with chip and salsa which is a plus. Parking is easy and food came out fast.

My daughter and her husband treated us to lunch and brought us to this wonderful place ... food was…read moregood and price were really reasonable. You will not regret it. The lady cashier is very kind and patiently wait for our orders. There are so many delicious food to choose from. The pictures would want you to order everything ! There is enough space for a big group as this is in a plaza . Until now I am still thinking of my order ... Quesatacos!!! With consome on the sides so delicious! We also ordered Fries with everything on it and it is equally good too . I gave them a 10! There are lots of plaza to look into since this is a plaza. If you are somewhere in Van Nuys come and visit them!

I wanted to eat fish tacos .......i went to this location in Panorama city...i thought everything…read morewas good ....parking is ok ....so i order 2 fish tacos and 1 shrimp taco ....with everything on it .... 1 thing I noticed a young lady working as the cook ... I waited around 10 threw 15 minutes..... Everything was ok until I got home .... The 2 fish tacos had soooooooooo much salsa on them that you couldn't see the fish ...with extra secret sauce ....plus the shrimp taco only had 3 small shrimp on it with secret sauce all around the taco .......this is 1 of the worst fish and shrimp Tacos that ever had in my life .... The tortilla was cold ....and the fish looked like it was from a microwave.....and the shrimp was not cooked right .....i understand.....you should hire a real cook ....not someone that doesn't have experience in cooking ......remember there's a good cook for your location.....thank you ....

Daughter took us here for a quick dinner. Huge sidewalk food stall setup outside of CVS. There are…read morepeople queued up so you know the food must be great! Ordering can be a little daunting given there isn't much guidance from the staff. Tacos are the specialty. Hand made fresh tortilla are pressed and cook on a flat top right in front. All the proteins are in trays or a boiling pot or the spinning "trompo". Cooked and fresh add on ingredients are all on display to add onto your selection. Rice, beans, onions, etc. At the check out table they have additional add ons. Marinated peppers, slivered onions, radishes. We watched folks place their order so we were able to figure out what to order. We ordered... Asada tacos Al pastor tacos Asada queso burrito Tripa queso burrito Tacos are nicely portioned, future son in law ate 5. Wife at 3. The taco was soft but firm with great corn texture. The Al Pastor is the champ here with the pineapple dang it was good!! The queso burrito was da bomb. The cheese is slapped onto the flat top to brown and build a bit of extra flavor. The tortilla was set on top and then filled with your meat, rice and beans, green onions and your choice of salsa. OMG. The cheese was so flavorful it really heightened the flavor of the other ingredients. Try it!! So good We got one watermelon drink which was made with fresh watermelon. You can taste the grittiness of the melon in a good way. Maybe had sweetener added but dang it was good Outside seating is provided which gave it the street fair vibe. Parking was easy in the CVS lot. You get a decent amount of food for the money which is high on my list when we go out to eat.

I honestly thought this was a sit-down restaurant, but it turned out to be more of a street food…read morespot. That was a bit disappointing because I ended up paying almost $40 for two quesadillas, which feels pretty expensive compared to other street food places in the area. The food was okay, but I wouldn't call it especially tasty or memorable On the positive side, the mango juice was really good, and I enjoyed the outdoor seating it had a nice atmosphere and was a pleasant place to relax. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but I don't think the food justified the price

TACUBA My family and I just had a wonderful experience at…read moreTACUBA. The servers from the young lady at reception to the men bringing the food were so kind and did an amazing job. Our waitress, Pauline was fabulous. The food was delicious. My wife and I live in Los Angeles and wish that this restaurant was in LA. I hope that we make another opportunity to come back on this trip. Everyone loved our dishes. Including the guacamole and chips and pico de gallo. We ordered extra orders. The street corn was sweet and fresh and spiced delightfully. Again we ordered more. I met the owner who was such a delight. I highly recommend coming to eat here. The atmosphere is perfect.

One of the better quality tacos in the Sherman Oaks / Van Nuys area! The crew working here are…read morealways so nice and friendly. A+ for vibes! Ordered 4 birria tacos and 4 Asada tacos and they were 10/10. The price was steep for this order coming in at $32, which is the reason for -1 star. +points, right in front of Tesla Superchargers to charge and eat.

Papa Juan's offers an exquisite, fresh take on classic Baja grill cuisine. The atmosphere is…read morevibrant yet comfortable, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed meal. The dishes are bursting with flavor, especially the grilled seafood, which truly captures the essence of Baja-style cooking. The staff is warm and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience from start to finish. Overall, it's a delightful place that I highly recommend and look forward to visiting again.

Had lunch with my wife here one day. T'was also our first time here. Heard about this place from…read morean instagramer SFeats and it looked good so we have to try this one day and i'm glad we did. Place is small but we were seated quickly as they weren't busy that day. Place is clean. Our orders include their asada quesadilla, asada and al pastor taco and their tuna tartare. Anyway we enjoyed that tima tartare and their quesadilla. The taco not so much. It was on the salty side a bit but flavorful. It was a good dining experience for us and would come back if given a chance. Recommended esp for all taco and mexican food lovers!