Christine provided amazing service! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we…read moreneeded throughout our meal. She truly made us feel welcomed and made our experience even better. The food was delicious and fresh, and the rest of the staff was also friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be coming back!!

Do you have a restaurant woven into your family's history to the point that it feels more like a…read morememory you can step back into rather than just a place to eat? For us, that's El Ranchito in Huntington Park. It's a family-owned, authentic Mexican restaurant that has had the community on its back for the last 6 decades. They hand-make the tortillas right in front of you, serve up fresh chunky guac, and make their iconic Mama Avila's soup fresh daily. It's rare that a soup has me hitting a stank face, but here we are. The Camarones al mojo de ajo is a can't miss appetizer. It's succulent shrimp sauteed in butter and fresh garlic, made to be eaten with the piping hot homemade tortillas. They have all the traditional Mexican dishes, my brothers go to is the chile relleno, but I always just run the fajitas. I'm sure I'll get clowned for this, but nothing heals my trauma and existential dread like a plate of sizzling fajitas. My pops has worked in the area for longer than I've been alive, so El Ranchito has seen every iteration of me, and of my family. For that, I am grateful. I'll be coming here until the wheels fall off. EL RANCHITO ALL STARS!!! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

The food is great but I think it's ridiculous how they charge a per item fee for using your card…read moreinstead of paying cash. As if card fees aren't bad enough they take it a step further and charge you a fee per item, that has to be illegal.

Absolutely delicious. We big backed our way through CA and this spot is an absolute gem. Delicious,…read morepretty fast, and super STUFFED! We tried the asada, tripa, panela, pork belly, and skirt steak. There were no misses. We ate in an outdoor seating area, and whether inside or outside the vibes are always right. The staff is always super nice and helpful. Definitely come if you've never been!

If you guys are craving comida casera, this is the place to go! We brought my mom for her birthday…read morelunch, since she heard they were new in town, and the service was delightful! The girls were attentive and super helpful! The environment is also very pleasant and clean! My mom and dad both were super pleased with absolutely everything, which is rare, lol. The cherry on top was when the girls surprised my mom by playing a happy birthday song and brought out a small dessert for my mom! :) Highly recommend if you're looking for great food and a chill vibe with your family!

Dropped in for lunch here after a site visit (work) in the area. The decision to stop in was made…read morelast minute - spur of the moment even making an unsafe turn into the parking lot off the main street. Heading back to the office, needed food but drove past a few places because they didn't have parking. This place did, in a private, free for the strip mall. There's some signage but I don't know what it said because I parked in other spots. Walk in, walk up to the counter, order then find a seat. No host, no table service. Want anything else, head up to the counter. Even from the counter, the staff was friendly. Did follow up though when clearing other tables. As for the food - see pics. Inexpensive for the portion size. Steak and eggs prepared as requested. Good. Not mind blowing. Not tough or bland too. The sauces added to the flavor of the eggs and Asada - though the "hot" sauce wasn't as hot as warned. Good flavor - a little smokey complimenting the steak. Liked everything about the experience. I'd even go back if/when I'm doing another site visit in the area.

Another Eat the World LA Find…read more La Casita Mexicana -- another Eat the World LA find that did not disappoint! I first visited while I was in the area with my best friend, who is also half Argentinian like me and does modeling as a hobby. She had just finished another successful photoshoot on the Eastside of Los Angeles, made great connections, and got some amazing content. It was getting late, and we wanted to start heading back home toward the freeway, but we were starving. We both love food and get the munchies now and then, but we also wanted to celebrate her latest milestone, so I suggested La Casita Mexicana. The ambiance was like stepping into a little casita in Mexico -- bright, colorful, vibrant, and welcoming. The staff were friendly, too. We tried an appetizer and shared the Enchiladas Tres Moles. Granted, I've never had truly authentic mole, but I've had versions of mole that were not good. The mole here, however, was out of this world delicious. Even the mole that came with the dinner chips as their "salsa mole" was fantastic. I remember thinking, I feel like I'm experiencing Michelin-star-level food in the middle of the LA barrio. And honestly, that's the beauty of the barrio. There are culinary diamonds all over Los Angeles -- you just have to give them a chance and be willing to try somewhere new. I've since returned with my boyfriend, and the food has never disappointed. For a little personal context, I'm half Argentinian and half Mexican. Although the Mexican side of my family is from Guadalajara and Sonora, I didn't grow up eating Jalisco-style cuisine, so exploring different regional Mexican cooking has been especially fun for me. It's always interesting discovering flavors and traditions that are part of my own heritage but weren't necessarily part of my upbringing. La Casita Mexicana is definitely one of those places I'm glad I ventured out for -- and another successful Eat the World LA discovery.

Celebrated my birthday dinner here with family, and it turned out to be a great choice! I got the…read moreTres Carnes plate, which comes with carne asada, cecina, and chorizo, so you basically get a little bit of everything on one plate. The chorizo was a bit too salty for my taste, but the cecina more than made up for it and honestly was my favorite of the three. The carne asada was solid too, cooked just right and full of flavor. Before the food even came out, they brought us chips with mole, and those were perfect on their own, a worthy palette opener while we waited! Service was great the entire meal, our server checked in often without hovering and made the whole experience feel special. For a birthday dinner with the family, it was just right.

Gloria's never disappoints. Cinco de mayo and where better to go than to the most authentic Mexican…read morerestaurant in all of Southern California. Service is second to none! The food, the drinks and the vibes always exceed expectations. Still my favorite restaurant. And the portions?? Huge! Always a goodie bag to take home.

Disappointed, have been customer for many years and the quality and quantity we received was very…read moredisappointing. Ordered 2 parrilladas The parrilladas Glorias for two and the parrilladas Veracruzana for two and paid $141.84 definitely not worth what we got. We usually dine in but we instead ordered to go. Definitely will not be ordering to go anytime soon. We had never had any previous bad experiences.

Pescado Ceviche was very good and very big plate.... All in…read moreall, a big ol Ten! Very nice

The food here continues to be amazing. It's delicious and never disappoints. This morning we…read moreordered the chilaquiles verdes AND rojos and the car fish soup, as well as menudo. Phenomenal Cafe de olla here is amazing. Service is great every time. Will definitely keep coming back.

What a great place. The Gorditas were super fresh, filling and tasty. I even brought one home for…read morelunch for the next day. With the complimentary and freshly made chips and salsa, a side of esquite, we left feeling quite satisfied.

If you ever find yourself wandering through Huntington Park and your stomach starts whispering…read more"feed me something real," this spot is exactly the kind of family‑owned gem you hope to stumble into. I swung by on a whim, and honestly, it felt like I walked straight into someone's home kitchen, small, cozy, and run with genuine pride. The horchata was cold, creamy, and refreshing, the kind that makes you pause mid‑sip and think, "Okay, they're not playing around." Horchata The ceviche and shrimp tostadas were the stars of the visit. Fresh, bright, and loaded, none of that sad, tiny‑portion energy. The tostadas had that perfect crunch, and the toppings tasted like they were prepped that same morning. Ceviche Shrimp tostadas. This spot is tiny, like "if you sneeze, you might hit the back wall" tiny, but that's part of the charm. It's clean, simple, and clearly cared for. No fancy décor, no trendy neon signs, just straight‑up authentic Mexican cooking. The service was warm and friendly, the kind where you can tell the people running the place actually care. They treat you like a neighbor, not a transaction. I walked in looking like I was just "passing through," and they still fed me like I was a long‑lost cousin. This is one of those spots that proves you don't need a big space or flashy presentation to deliver great food. If you're in Huntington Park and craving fresh ceviche, crunchy shrimp tostadas, and a horchata that hits the soul, this place is worth the stop Miguel C.

I'm a long time fan of Apache's Carnes al Carbon. I used to go to their location in Boyle Heights…read moreuntil they closed. I was sad when they closed. I was working in South Gate a few years ago and discovered this location in Huntington Park. I started coming here for their most delicious sopes, tacos and burritos. The restaurant's ambience is simple. There are two counters and a table. People come here for the authentic and delicious food. I'll sacrifice ambience for amazing food any day! The meat they serve is pork and they grill it over lump coal so the edges are crispy and charred but the meat itself is juicy and porky. The beans are fried up perfectly, just like homemade. The salsa is simple but very tasty. Today's was fire and addictive. I had a taco de chorizo ... yum. I also got a jamaica to help cool things down. I got a couple of burritos to go. I'm really looking forward to chowing down on those later. I know they'll be delicious as always. The sope shells are handmade and fried up fresh to order. They're thin and crispy but hold up well to the fresh toppings. The first one was so good that I ended up ordering a second one. Asusana was working the counter today. She was very kind and accommodating. ¡Gracias Asusana!! I know I'll be returning for my fill of authentic sopes, tacos and burritos. Thank you Apache's Carnes al Carbon for offering some of the best food in SoCal. You are one of a kind!

Delicious burritos here. I was a little sad I came in 30min before closing and they didn't let us…read moresit inside but it's okay. We ate in our car and it was delicious! There was a lot of people just picking up to go.

I waw in the city of Huntington Park and was looking for some good Authentic Mexican food. I have…read moreto say I was very impressed with El Chamizal. As soon as I arrived I was greeted immediately and given a table by their stage. I ordered their Camerones Chamizal (Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and a Michelada. The food was absolutely delicious and the Michelada hit the spot perfectly The service overall was great from beginningtoend. I was also told that the restaurant is under new ownership and that starting April 23, 2026 they will be having live Mexican music every Thursday night. I highly recommend this place to everyone looking for great authentic Mexican food restaurant.

The manager is a piece of work, I Oder tortillas and took a bit so I asked another server about my…read moretortillas again and they brought me tortillas twiced and charged me I told the manager and he didn't care and placed the tortillas on the table and said I'll have to pay and he also proceeded to give himself a tip which I didn't authorized. I felt disrespected and I was with my family that's the only reason I didn't cause a scene but I will never return to this place again may I add when I went to the restroom someone was doing coke and in the back where you park the employees restaurant staff was also participating in drugs use. Pleas avoid this place at all cost and the food was horrible I got diarrhea the next day

Hidden little gem Super tasty…read moreService is super nice and adjust to your special orders if you want to adjust or add any ingredients in food. Small spot but they are very quick to serve you. Highly recommend come check it out always get the wet burrito and French fries can not get enough

Muy rica la comida, la verdad si recomiendo este lugar . Todo súper rico, probé el mole muy…read moresabroso yo ordené el cóctel de camarón muy rico , mi hermana en Cristo ordeno los sopes y dijo que estaban muy deliciosos !!!!!