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    Paco's Tacos Cantina

    3.5 (974 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chips n salsa
    Joycedw1230 ..

    Dang! Been at least a year since I've been here. I used to eat here every weekend....but now...now...it's just too expensive. Mexican food is usually cheap and tasty. It's still tasty but no longer cheap. Pacos no longer gives refill on their chips n salsa! That's the fun of going to a Mexican spot - chips n salsa and margaritas! If you want more chips, $4.50! Yuuup! $5 for some extra chips when they would just keep em comin! Oh, and no more free flan for your bday! Lol nope! .....does that mean no more putting on the bday hat and signing ? My combination plate used to be about $18 ...now $23 for the same exact meal. Drinks are still good but imma have to get a 2nd job just to eat at my former favorite spot! Lol See ya in a few months Pacos...unless I can find unlimited nachos somewhere else!

    All  canned ingredients, not worth $31
    Marisol R.

    I honestly don't understand who's keeping this restaurant in business. Everything tastes absolutely canned and the prices are ridiculous. $10 for a dollop of guacamole. The nopales looked canned as well, not even a sprinkle of cheese on them. The place looks rundown. I asked if they had dessert and would sing happy birthday since we were celebrating my dad's birthday, guy looked at me confused and hesitant so I just told him never mind. This was clearly not our first choice today and won't be at all again.

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    Peter M.

    My exposure to Paco's Tacos was not at their home base in Los Angeles. Instead, I attended an event for which they catered tacos for 150 people. They had a colorful, well distributed and presented spread of enticing choices. While you could get chicken or al pastor tacos, the crown jewel here was the birria tacos that came with consommé. This was an absolute hit, from the meat, to the outer taco shell that was toasted on a grill before serving. There was also Mexican rice. Furthermore, a wide array of fresh condiments. How could you have tacos without cilantro, grilled onions and jalapeños. There were several salsas to provide the kick to any preparation. Overall, a superb experience that provides the impetus, to make that trip to LA and dine in at their flagship restaurant.

    A bean and pork burrito
    Annie T.

    You are greeted with warmth and smiles from the moment you step foot into the restaurant. The interior is ADORABLE with the decorative intricacies of a Mexican courtyard. And during December, you also get a combination of Mexican and Christian Christmas decorations. There was an area where a woman made homemade tortillas the entire time we were seated - and OMG were the tortillas unbelievably good! I am gluten-sensitive, and I could not resist! The flour tortillas were soft and doughy...like an unsalted version of roti prata! I was in Food Heaven... and later in food coma! Haha The portions were huge, and the menu had everything under the sun. The prices were decent, considering the amount of food you get. We also ordered horchata, which was freshly made and sweet, though the glass had too much ice for my liking! The free corn tortilla chips and 2 kinds of salsa were yummy. We sat in a comfortable booth that allowed us to look out into the main part of the restaurant. It was a very fun atmosphere, and the service was incredible. My cousins whom we were there with loved it so much, they ate there twice in one weekend!

    George T.

    Paco's fumbled the bag. We struggle at first mess up a taco then brought a soft taco when we wanted a crispy one. Then the got frustated so I just ordered a taco to go to give it to her. My meal was fine. I am used to having a good experiences here but we will see next time.

    Chips and salsa
    Alaina S.

    I was in LA and in the mood for a margs and tacos...these were disappointing. The host and waiter were welcoming and the restaurant's vibe had a very homey casita feel. The chips and salsa were honestly the best part of the meal--both fresh and tasty. The margarita and tacos were a let down. The margarita was strong but had a weird flavor and consistency (made with what I assume was a packaged mix)...this was my first time going to a Mexican restaurant and ordering just one marg. The tacos were bland and I knew they would be as soon as they came out (they were made edible by adding a little salsa to them)...the Mexican rice and refried beans were alright.

    Delicious chips & incredible salsa
    Ad G.

    Best food and margaritas in town. Come by and try you will not be disappointed. Check out the pics

    Justin B.

    They were closing at 7, they let us come in at 7:10 anyway! Super Bowl Sunday even! Amazing food, chicken tacos were Great! Very friendly service, amazing decor! Anna is the best!

    Lisa F.

    We had dinner with some friends last night! We came here for a few time! It's always busy , it was not too crowded last night! The food was good! The workers are friendly!

    Giant Carnitas Burrito, guacamole, chips and salsa
    Karen L.

    We just weren't feeling it this time for Paco's Tacos. We went on a Thursday night last week and the first thing you see on the table is the notice of the change of prices. Of course, everything has gone up in price and down in size. (like the rest of the world). Paco's food hasn't gone down in size but up in price. A second basket of chips is now $3, which seems crazy for a Mexican restaurant that has chips by the barrel-full. They no longer give a free birthday dessert either which is neither here nor there for me personally, but it was, kind of a nice touch. We also paid $3 for a small side of sour cream. My husband had the chicken enchiladas which he said were just okay, not as good as usual. I had the carnitas burrito and we shared the guacamole. My burrito weighed about 3 pounds and I could only eat half but it was just okay. I would not order it again. Service was very slow (it's usually not) as well. We probably won't be returning on the future.

    Lady making fresh tortilla
    Marko C.

    Neighborhood Mexican restaurant. The experience this time was different. Not my favorite. Arrived and looked in the lobby for a friend that I was meeting for dinner. The host / server just looked at me. I mentioned that I was looking for someone that I was meeting. My sentence was cut off by him rudely saying "if your party is not all here, we won't seat you". Ordered the chicken chimichanga for dinner. It was dry chicken in a dry deep fried tortilla. Topped with sour cream. Dry and no flavor. I asked the waiter for some salsa verde. He said there is none - despite there being dishes on the menu with it. I ended up asking for sour cream. That didn't even fix the dryness of the dish. Not a fan of this place.

    Fresh basket of chips and salsa
    Andrew K.

    Have been coming to Pacos for many years. Absolutely love this place. Always a good time. Don't usually have ti wait too long to be seated which gives you time to wait in the bar area and start off with some drinks. Once you're seated in the dining area you are greeted with a nice fresh basket of chips and salsa. The servers are always friendly and welcoming. The food has been consistent for the last 20 years which is pretty rare these days. It's a very big restaurant with a great little traditional Mexican cozy feeling. The food is absolutely delicious. Not to mention they have the best homemade flour tortillas. My family and I always have a great time when we come here. If you're looking for THE BEST Mexican food in the Los Angeles/Inglewood area this is the place. Must try!

    Don't worry, you won't be rushed out. And no, this isn't what my plate looked like. This looks more appetizing.
    Alex J.

    What has gone wrong with this restaurant? I'd say that it has gone downhill, but that would infer that it was on a hill in the first place. Prior to this last visit, the food was average. Now it's subpar at best. Coming here was convenient because it was close to home. Definitely not a destination for fine cuisine. It was a place where you could get filled up and not be worried of the consequences. That was then, and this is now. If you intend to visit Pacos, be prepared to encounter the new reality and the drastically sad consequences. I mentioned the food earlier, and now it's time to expand on that. I ordered the #5, one taco, and one enchilada. They serve it with obligatory rice and beans. My plate arrived with a thin enchilada buried in rice and a taco thrown on top. By thin, I mean that the sauce was thicker than the entree itself! Trying to eat the thing was as difficult as finding it on the plate. The cheese was like chewing gum but with no flavor. The taco? Well I had to eat it with a fork. There was no chance of it holding together after sitting on the gumchilada sauce. What a farce this place is. I thought that I'd save the best for last. For my plate of food substitute, and let me remind you, one enchilada and one taco, rice, and beans.....are you ready... $19.95! Talk about dropping a bar of soap in the shower! Get ready, it ain't gonna be pretty. Give this hole a wide berth. It's nothing but a stain on the map of culinary experience. Quick Tip: We called to make reservations, remembering that on Saturday nights it could get very busy. But again, that was then, and this is now. We were told that they could accommodate a party of nine with no problem, no reservation needed. We should have taken that as motivation to seek another option. I wish we had. As it turned out, they could have accommodated five groups of nine. There was that much availability. Or maybe I should say, that many crickets.

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    2 months ago

    Best place ever. Top tier vibe, waiters, food and drinks. As good as it gets, never misses!

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    Food is average, drinks especially margaritas Cadillac margaritas, in fact, excellent.

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    2 months ago

    Very good food but noisy. If that doesn't bother you, go on in and bring a good appetite.

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    Update: Oh, no! I've always loved Paco's Tacos, but I got a mild case of food poisoning on my last visit!

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    8 months ago

    This is very great spot if your looking for some delicious authentic food please come they have locations in every city.

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    Do they have taco Tuesday specials?

    No, they don't need to do it - they are busy enough as it is. ;-)

    Do they have a private room (20 people)?

    I'm not sure but have lots of room it's a big restaurant. Always having large parties.

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