It has been a long time since I've been to Poquito Mas. Honestly it's been maybe 20 years since I've been here. Back in the day I would get some nachos and go to town on it and remember it being very good and filling, but I wanted to see if it held up or... did it go downhill and is the location months away from closing like everything else in this city, particularly this area I'm happy to say that these nachos hit. I paid $20 for a plate of steak nachos and a fountain drink that of course I wish had more guac and steak but I was honestly more than content. I couldn't finish the meal because it was very filling, it should easily be for two people I'm not a nacho connoisseur but these may have been the best nachos I've ever had in my life. Almost every piece was coated with cheese and even the ones that weren't still tasted seasoned and good. Would smash again. I usually don't rate chain fast food type restaurants besides In N Out 5 stars, but it exceeded by expectations. I'm sure some random taco truck by someone's house comes more loaded and is only 10-15 bucks, but this was great. Thank you Poquito Mas read more

Poquito Mas - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I visited this place for the first time today, and honestly, I was put off by the person who served me. I am shocked that they would have someone with such a terrible body odor working in customer service. I do not recommend this place and will never return; here is my receipt with the name of the person who took my order. read more

Poquito Mas - The worker's name is Xiomara; I hope you take action on this matter, as I am very upset. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered a carnitas burrito for take out. When I got home to eat it, the meat inside was NOT carnitas, but something resembling ground chicken. It was also nearly tasteless. Carnitas is pulled pork that has been slowly braised. I ate barely a quarter of the thing before giving up in discust. If the restaurant wasn't so far away, I would have gone back to complain. read more

I brought home a classic steak burrito at $16.95. Very disappointed. Where was the rice, cheese and beans? Are these all extras now? I used to love this place. Won't go back. read more

First timer here and my first impression was seeing the fresh handmade tortillas being made upon walking in. I got a classic chicken burrito with beans/rice and a carnitas quesadilla. The food didn't take too long to come out, and I happily packed various salsas from their salsa bar while waiting. Both items we got were delicious and even better with the fresh salsas and free chips on the side. Service was really great even though we were getting take out. Excited to return from my great first-time experience here! read more

We were in the area and missed the old days when we went to poquito mas fairly regularly, so we decided to give it another try and I'm so glad to say they got their quality back under control! We went back few weeks later when we happened to be on that side of town again and it was very good again - so it wasn't an isolated incident. Servers were kind, they brought refills of chips and were attentive and friendly. read more

the saddest shrimp taco i have ever had for $7 each. Make sure you order something to drink, as its so dry. read more

Poquito Mas - Shrimp Tacos San Felipe™ - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There are many locations around Los Angeles, this one is just east of Sawtelle. I would say the food is solid, there are better tasting options around the city, but it is always really fast and convenient here and they always get the order right. Inside has a lot of tables to dine in, but most people choose to go, which is what we did for our order as well. There is a large free parking lot attached with plenty of spaces and the food is always ready quickly. This most recent visit I ordered the Steak Burrito and really enjoyed it. I wish it would have had more meat inside, but still the flavors were overall pretty good. It's not my favorite Mexican spot in town, but I would say I enjoy it and would recommend. read more

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I just tried the farmer's market burrito from your West LA restaurant and was horribly disappointed. The ingredients were not fresh. It was basically a portion of mushy tasteless butternut squash with a couple of leaves of kale stuffed into a burrito. No rice,no cheese, no beans. For $14.00. I have eaten at this location many times and it is my favorite place to get a burrito. But this was by far the most dissapointing meal I have had in a long time. If this is the best you can do for a "farmer's market" version why even put it on the menu. It was a waste of my money and I hope you will see fit to offer me something iin compensation. read more

If you're looking for causal and solid Mexican food, this is a good option. This is a counter service situation and there's a salsa bar. You can also see the kitchen making fresh tortillas. I'm pretty sure I've been here before, but I came with some family members while visiting LA. I ordered the chicken mas mucho burrito which came with chicken, salsa, beans, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole. My biggest pet peeve with these kinds of burritos is when the fillings aren't evenly spread out, and that unfortunately happened. After 2 bites, I had one gigantic gob of sour cream, and then no more sour cream throughout the burrito. That said, I still did enjoy it, especially with additional salsa verde and red spicy salsa and hot sauce. The service was quick, and the servers brought out chips fairly quickly. There isn't a ton of seating for how busy it gets inside, but there is a lot of outdoor seating. read more

Every so often I make a stop at this place because I absolutely love their broiled shrimp San Felipe burrito. Try it without the cheese. It's so delicious and the shrimp tasted very fresh. They've cut back on the amount of shrimp though, for sure. They also make a fried scampi version. Their quesadillas are great too, especially with chicken. The salsa bar has a few wonderful fresh salsas that you serve yourself. It looked pretty good today, but they used to have more of a variety of salsas. They will give complementary chips, but make sure you ask for them. If you dine in, they give you a number and today they actually brought my food to the table, which was nice. I remember a couple years back when they were being very cheap with the chips. In fact, back then I asked for chips and one of the employees looked at me very seriously and said "really? people usually don't want them anymore". So today I asked right away "there are chips included, right?" They have a few comfy booths in the back against the wall that are great to sit at with a friend. There's also outside seating and I love the Mexican music. Easy free parking right in front in the lot, but it gets really full. A lot of the spots are reserved for the mini mall's banks . Enter on Westwood Blvd. If there's no room in the lot, you can usually find parking on Westwood Blvd. at a meter. read more

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Don't expect to get chips unless you beg as they now have a no chips policy. They will take your money but don't want you to have chips

Well, I have gone to this mini restaurant on Westwood blvd several times. Service is friendly but extremely SLOW. I would say the food is 80% good. DO NOT EVER ORDER THE TORTILLA SOUP. My soup looked like it was topped off with tap water. And there was hardly anything in it. The burritos are good if a bit anemic compared to some other places. If I were to go back, I would try their plates.. AVOID the salsa bar (I saw someone using their hand inside the salsa .. eww) But beyond that, go for it. read more

Best one ever!!! Been coming here since 2001. Ahi burrito is sooo good and I'm picky! Homemade tortillas u can watch them make... salsa bar and warm chips free of charge. Don't go to Burbank location - totally different... Westwood blvd is the only one I go to! read more

Poquito Mas - Ahi burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Holy cow.... The degree of lack of capacity from the woman who answered the phone was unbelievable. I wanted to order a burrito, take out the pico de gallo, and add tomatoes. The app doesn't have that option, so I called to ask. I asked if I could remove pico de gallo and add only tomatoes, and she said "you can take out anything you want". I explained that that's not what I was asking. I said I wanted to remove the pico de gallo, and she jumped in and said, "that burrito already comes with guacamole". I said I wasn't asking about guacamole. She kept interrupting me to tell me I can take out anything I want, and put in anything I want. I said, "I know, but the app doesn't give the option to add tomatoes," she said, "I don't know about the app....". Obviously. I repeated what I wanted, she responded, "you can take out the pico de gallo and add guacamole." Then I asked her to put her manager on since she wasn't comprehending. Instead of putting her manager on, she held the phone to her neck, and spoke to the manager repeating everything she'd said to me, just as incorrectly, without handing them the phone, which is what I requested. She was completely incapable of understanding me, and failed to do the simple task of giving someone else the phone. So if they wonder why some people go eat somewhere else, which is what I did, get functional staff, or take them off any customer service tasks, and hand them a mop. read more

I used to love this place. But every time I come, they either mess up my order or don't bring it out after such a long time. Especially OLGA. She's always SO RUDE and never wants to be accommodating to her guests. She has an attitude and always gets my order wrong. And then acts like it's my fault. This has happened a few times with her. I won't be coming back. Sorry not sorry. read more

I have a complaint about a member of the staff, a cashier named Xiomara, whose name I saw on her cap. The food is very delicious, I like everything about the restaurant, and my children love it, but this woman is very unhygienic. She has very long, dirty fingernails, and she also has bad breath. Honestly, I won't be eating there anymore. I already filed a complaint by phone with a woman named Rosi, but I see that nothing has been done about it. And when I go to eat there, the managers are always on their lunch break. I'll have to file a complaint with the health department so they can investigate and take the necessary action. I'm very upset because, at the very least, they should tell the woman to wear a mask. I'm sorry, but I won't be returning to the restaurant! read more

Great place to enjoy Mexican food. I got the carne asada burrito and it was tasty/flavorful. Come and check this place out! read more

Poquito Mas - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food is okay, definitely had better but it's solid. The quesadilla was a nice size too. The salsa is good and so are the chips. Staff is great and place is clean read more

First time to this location. Plenty of parking, it is on a busy street, but there is a parking lot. Lots of seating inside. Line moves quickly, very clean. Lots of options, very fair prices. Friendly helpful staff, highly recommend this chain and would return to this location. Larger portions. Worth the price. read more

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Worst burrito I've ever had. Got the small burrito with steak for $15, which I already felt was overpriced for the small one. Then once I tasted it, it felt like I got scammed. The burrito was ice cold with very few small chopped up pieces of steak and filled with guacamole and a tiny sprinkle of cheese. It was missing the pico de gallo. The flavor was extremely disappointing. Maybe the other menu items are better, but I'd stay away from the burritos for sure. read more

Craving Mexican food? Poquito Mas is an option! While it wasn't the best Mexican food I've had, it certainly did the trick for my cravings one evening. Portions are generous, with plenty of chips that'll keep you going for several days. My spicy shrimp burrito San Felipe was nice and packed full of ingredients, but I did find the rice dry and not as spicy as I'd hoped it would be. All the same, decent Mexican food should you be in the area! read more

Poquito Mas - Shrimp burrito San Felipe - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We order from Poquito Mas at least 2 to 3 times a month. The employees are very knowledgable and appear to really love where they work. The cooks work very hard as well and it shows. The food is absolutely delicious! We try out new dishes occasionally and have never been disappointed. Always fresh and delicious! Currently my favorite dish is the taquito plate. The taquitos are made fresh when ordered and are SO BIG and SO TASTY! My husband says the chicken burritos are the best! My son is hooked on the Tazon bowls! I know Mexican restaurants and pop up stands are very common, especially in Los Angeles. Still, when anyone asks me for recommendations on where to go for great food, Poquito Mas is always on my list! read more

Incredibly dry Ahi tuna, seemed like it was way past its expiration date. The manager was really nice, apologized and gave us new ahi tuna tacos. They looked a little better but still a bit dry and bland. The only reason I gave stars was because the manager was nice. read more

Poquito Mas - The first expired and dry "ahi tuna" - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

How about poquito mas flavor? Holy crap flavorless, horrible quality meats & this will be the last time we ever waste our money here! Horrible establishment read more

Very good food, service was great, great portions. Nice salsa bar I couldn't eat all my food there was so much. The price was very reasonable and great menus read more

The food was so incredibly bland that I started to worry that I might have Covid while I was eating it. I doused it in hot sauce and it still tasted like nothing. Tacos were dry, the chicken bowl was made with unseasoned white rice and just chunks of tomato ("pico" lol). For Mexican food in Southern California, it's embarrassing. I honestly would have preferred chipotle. Portion sizes are decent (despite the menu being slightly confusing - I ordered the "classico" size but probably could have gone with the petito). read more

Poquito Mas - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We ordered 2 watermelon juices, a shrimp bowl, and a cheese enchilada plate. Since many mexican restaurants tend to drown their enchiladas with red sauce, I requested my enchilada plate with less red sauce so that I can taste the cheese & tortillas. It wasn't until after the order was placed that I looked at the receipt and noticed an additional $2.95 for requesting less red sauce. The employee confirmed that charge is correct. The shrimp bowl was alright. The watermelon juice tasted as though a sweetener was added. The enchilada plate included rice and black beans. The rice was good. The black beans were barely at room temperature. The only saving grace were the enchiladas as they did taste very good. But next time, I'll order the enchilada plate without any changes in order to avoid the $2.95 surcharge. I'll just scoop off the excess red sauce. read more

Horrible food. No taste. Looked bad, but thought it might taste good. Nope, tasted worse than it looked. Even the chips were tasteless- it's HORRIBLE. read more

Seafood and Ahi tuna is the only and a great reason to come to this restaurant. I'm sure, most fast food Mexican restaurants that you've been to don't offer seafood. Baja fresh and Poquito Mas are the only cafés that offer fish as far as I know. Their Ahi tuna tostada salads are totally worth a visit for lunch. One of my favorites, as a matter fact. Dish quality at Paquito Mas is very inconsistent though. Depending on a cook on duty you may get a pile of garbage in your plata but often you do get quality meal out of the visit. Portions got a lot smaller over years too. I remember coming here 10 years ago and these tostada bowls were a lot bigger than they are now. Would I recommend Poquito Mas? For certain seafood dishes - yes. For everything else - no. read more

Poquito Mas - Grilled Mahi Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow I love this place, crazy how they have a 3.3 rating. The food is enjoyable, the portions are large enough for a big guy like me. The parking is easy so that's nice. The staff is very friendly. One cashier Claudia was very helpful, the rest of the staff behind the grill is also very polite. I remember crying there one day unable to order and they were very respectful. Ambiance is typical Mexican place, nothing too special. That being said, it's always a pleasure to come here. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

I have a "like/hate" relationship with this Poquito Mas. I like the "healthy" idea of ahi, shrimp, protein plate, fresh tortillas. But I HATE how slow and how long it takes to get the order, I hate that they consistently get my only modification of no sour cream wrong, and when they give me a choice of black or refried beans, they get it wrong and the food is very salty! Also, depending on the time of day, the street level parking lot is hell. Will I return? Probably, but not until I forget why I don't like this place! Basically I'll go here once or twice a year. If they got their act together, maybe 4 times a year read more

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Every time I'm in LA I have to come here! My order is incredibly simple - the bean and cheese burrito with pinto beans. I'm obsessed with the beans. The rest of the food is top notch and everyone I con in to bringing here loves whatever they get. I wouldn't even say the bean burrito is the best on the menu it's just what I crave. Their salsas are all also 10/10 with the green being my favorite. They make their chips fresh and give them to you WARM. The chips I think EVERYONE gets obsessed over. read more

Disappointing! The food wasn't good at all, look at the burnt shrimp and just cut up chunks of veggies, no flavor whatsoever. Presentation is unflattering. Service is average! Don't recommend! read more

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I have mixed thoughts about this place. I used to come here once a week, but things have changed for the worse. I tried a new item to me, the shrimp burrito San Lucas, and was an instant fan. Ordered it the next time I was in, and it tasted like a totally different item. And same with the time after that. For $15, it's got to be consistent. Same experience with the San Filipe burrito. And the chicken enchiladas have a new red sauce, with no flavor. Additionally, this place does not give you chips anymore - that should be automatic. For a $65 order, you don't even give a customer chips? That's just cheap. Not sure if I'll be back - too many other places. read more

Why does this place have such bad reviews?!?! I love this place! I always get the ahi tacos with beans and rice and it comes with free chips, fresh salsa, and you can ask for a free water cup...for $13.09!!! That would be like $100 at Tito's Tacos lol. A guy got a tostada salad and that looked really good, maybe I will get that next time but it's hard for me to order something different lol. read more

Poquito Mas - Ahi Tuna Tacos :) There's also a free salsa bar for fixins :) - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

MAS, MAS POR FAVOR One of my off-site colleagues brought me lunch from Poquito Mas. The classic steak tacos with tomatoes, onions and corn on flour tortillas were meaty and tasty! Fresh Pico de Gallo spiced up the chips. Yum! Ready for poquito mas. read more

Poquito Mas - Steak Tacos for Lunch! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am not a big fast foodie ... having said that, I am trying to be more open about experiencing ones I know nothing about... no expectations... so, when my partner invited me to see a one woman show in Santa Monica, he suggested we meet here. It is in Westwood, which is in my local community so I said " okay "... Sometimes, I order the wrong thing off a menu I am not familiar with. Such was the case. I had soft tacos ( steak and chicken) which were okay. His quesadillas definitely looked and tasted better. The establishment is clean and the staff were wonderful! Even though I did not love my choice, I will return to try other options. This franchise is the only one on the westside, and I want to support it! read more

Absolutely Horrible Experience - What Happened to Poquito Mas? I never thought I'd say this about Poquito Mas -- a place I've supported for over 25 years -- but the Westwood locationis a complete disgrace to the brand. If you value good food, decent service, or even basic respect as a customer, do yourself a favor and avoid this place like the plague. I came in with my wife around 7:00 PM on June 21, hoping for a quick, familiar, satisfying dinner. Instead, we walked into what felt like a parallel universe where Poquito Mas forgot everything that made it good. From the moment we walked in, the staff looked at us like we were a problem just for showing up. Cold, disinterested, borderline rude -- it was like walking into a place where customers are considered a nuisance. We ordered a protein plate -- a regular go-to of ours -- and what we received was a sad, flavorless version of what Poquito Mas used to serve. The chicken was bland, the carnitas were dry, and the vegetables I specifically asked to be well-done were practically raw. And don't get me started on the portion size -- it was a joke compared to what we regularly get at the Studio City location. Oh, and the chips? Apparently those are optional now? We ordered guacamole and weren't given any. When I politely asked the cashier, she looked at me like I'd just asked her to cook me a five-course meal. Irritated, confused, and reluctant to help -- not exactly what I'd expect for such a basic request at a place I've supported for decades. Then came the final insult: the salsa bar. Completely neglected. The Salsa Verde was empty, the rest looked like they'd been sitting there since lunch (or maybe yesterday), and the whole thing was just dirty and gross. At that point, we couldn't take it anymore. After a few bites, we left our food behind and went somewhere else to eat. Yes, it was that bad. It honestly breaks my heart to write this. I've loved Poquito Mas for most of my life -- from the old Sunset Blvd spot to years of loyal visits to Studio City. But the Westwood location is an embarrassment to everything the brand used to stand for. Unless something changes drastically, I'll be warning anyone I know to steer clear. Do better. You just lost two lifelong customers. read more

This place continues to go downhill unfortunately. I love this style of Mexican food. The fish tacos have less fish And more sloppy sauce each time I go. Used to love it here. Gonna try Baja Buds instead read more