My first time at Ernie's and I had a really good time and experience. The food was good and the…read moresalsa and chips were. I ordered the grilled chicken tostada and I give it a 4/5. The chicken was very juicy, flavorful, and tender. The rice was good but I wasn't a huge fan of the beans since I like beans super smashed. However, it was good !! For my drink I ordered the happy hour margarita ( which they have happy hour mon-fri 3-6pm) the drinks were really good and not too sweet!! The service was top notch!!! Our server Ericka went above and beyond yesterday. She was very amicable and very attentive with a good personality! She knew the menu well and offered good suggestions. Also, the manager even came by to ask if we needed anything!! Which is a huge plus ! The ambiance is not too modern but dark inside and spacious. They have a nice size bar area and a lot of booth seatings. They menu is huge with lots of options as well. I will come back here to try again for sure!! -Marshay D.

I love the vibe of this restaurant! It reminds me of Mexican restaurants from my childhood that…read morehave been hard to come by. It's dimly lit inside with string lights, fun decor, and classic shiny red booths. Fresh chips and salsa are delivered to you when you're seated. The food is good too! It's like an Americanized Mexican food kind of vibe, but still pretty good and flavorful. I got an asada burrito and the meat was tender and the tortilla for the burrito was nice and toasted and delicious. The rice was good too. The chips and salsa were good. My only complaint is we were offered to start with guacamole and we agreed and the guacamole was good but cost as much as our lunch special (around $15.50) which was insane. But otherwise, I would definitely come back here. I really enjoyed everything overall.

These are my comfort tacos. Honey chipotle chicken with…read morecrispy shell with beans and rice! I've been getting them since I was a kid I've watched their menu change and their taco shell change in that time--but the honey chipotle has stayed the same and is delicious

I want to love Hugo's Tacos, but most times it just disappoints…read more On my most recent visit I ordered one fried tofu taco, and one potato taco, with a side of rice and beans. The fried tofu had zero seasoning, such a shame! The potato is like stewed potatoes, and with very little flavor. The rice and beans were also quite bland, and the pico was like tomato water. Also, not sure when they closed the small dining area, but now there's no inside seating, bathroom/or place to wash your hands. Bummer on so many levels.

The birria was heavily seasoned, particularly with cumin, and the meat was quite tough given the…read moreprice. The flan was dry and firm, as if it had been stored in the refrigerator for too long. Overall, the quality of the food did not justify the cost.

Let me admit something annoying (perhaps even snotty?) about myself: I try to go against the grain…read morein most things. I prefer things that are underground, independent and not mainstream. When EVERYONE loves something; I tend to scoff. I am this way with most forms of art, places and even food. I simply question trends and prefer to rely on my own opinion. So, when fellow Yelper and dining partner Michael B. suggested we try North Hollywood's Birrieria Familia Castro (only minutes from my apartment!) which received the coveted #1 position on Yelp's Top 100 Taco Spots list - I was hesitant. I wanted to hate it. But there is no way to hate Birrieria Familia Castro because they deserve their title. Let's explore... Birrieria Familia Castro is located near the Oxnard/Vineland intersection close to the Noho Arts District in a teeny tiny strip plaza next to a smoke shop across the street from a tire shop. Being the literal definition of 'hole in the wall'; don't let this environment detour you from dining at Birrieria Familia Castro because it is these hidden gems that are often the best (and obviously in this case). Birrieria Familia Castro is a family-owned eatery that is the baby of Anthony Castro and his parents opening the venture in 2022 and focusing on homemade recipes passed-down generations of their family tree focusing on layers of flavor and hours of marinading and simmering. Anthony begins his day with a prayer and takes nothing for granted with each patron who walks in the door. Those who Anthony welcomes will find a tiny dining space in terms of square footage and super-hot in temperature (their AC isn't the most consistent so they need to open the door as the day-long cooking heats the space); but it is clean and cozy enough. The menu at Birrieria Familia Castro is rather simple focusing on what they are good at: breakfast, tacos, various birrias (quesatacos, vampiros, mulitas, dorados) and some a la carte plates. I personally enjoyed the smaller menu as I tend to get overwhelmed with too many choices. For my dinner, I chose two Quesatacos (crispy corn tortillas filled with meat, mozzarella, onions and cilantro - $5.25 each choosing one birria and one asada) while my dining partner chose two Birria Vampiros (toasted corn tortilla with meat in between burned cheese on top, onion and cilantro served with beans and rice - $13. 49) plus, Birrieria Familia Castro's famous birria consommé. Our dishes arrived rather quickly and were served on gorgeous, culturally-authentic clay plates that I thought were a lovely touch. My desire to go against the popular fan-favorites is out the door because Birrieria Familia Castro is sooooooo goooodddd! My quesatacos were fantastic: perfect texture tortillas made by spreading the consommé fat on the tacos because throwing them on a hot griddle with tender, amazingly-flavored long-simmered meat. Even the little picked onions were marvelous. The birria consommé was to die for: an orchestra of harmonious flavor with chunks of meat swimming in the broth: I could consume a bucket of this! Yelper Michael B.'s Birria Vampiros were, by his account, delicious and "a win": hard shell with burned cheese that was a perfect combination with the pickled onions and tableside salsas and birria consommé. Micheal even mixed some of the consommé with the rice and beans which was "an extra treat". If the amazing food wasn't enough; we had a pleasant chat with the main man Anthony, himself. Anthony is hyper-focused on not only offering delicious food; but genuinely caring about his customers and how he can improve. Anthony reads all Yelp reviews to see any areas that need finessing and cares about small details of his business: remember those clay plates I am obsessed with? Anthony curates those from an artist in Mexico and he even orders plates with dividers for those who don't like ingredients touching on their plate. It is this concern and attention to detail that helped land Birrieria Familia Castro as Yelp's #1 in the nation. Although limited in hours (closed Mondays, some days closing as early as 5pm due to overhead costs and competition); Birrieria Familia Castro is highly recommended. Top-tier food, customer service and priced well - truly deserving. Don't be stubborn like me and find out why Birrieria Familia Castro is #1

Was looking for a brunch spot in the area and finally got the chance to try Homestate, a Tex-Mex…read morechain that's been on my list to try for a while! They have an indoor dining area as well as a spacious covered patio. I also loved that their drinks are served in mason jars! Water, utensils, and napkins are self-serve. The service was excellent, and one of the managers (?) even stopped by at the end of our meal to offer us complimentary to-go drinks, which was so thoughtful! Their menu has a great variety of both breakfast and regular tacos, and you can choose between flour or corn tortillas - both types of tortillas tasted so yummy and freshly made. Everything we ordered was so good! - Trinity breakfast taco (eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheddar) - definitely a classic breakfast taco - Brisket taco - comes with a juicy and tender brisket - Queso (served with chips) - great for sharing! - Cookie milk iced coffee - made with chocolate chip cookie-steeped oat milk and wasn't overly sweet which I appreciate There's a small parking lot with about four spaces, otherwise, street parking is plentiful nearby. Overall, a great spot for brunch or a casual meal!

Quick order in a fairly short line. The guy behind the counter who took our order was very friendly…read moreand accommodating, especially as I asked if I could order my Migas with no onions (no problem-yay!). My husband got 2 tacos, brisket and chicken and a side of chips. I through in a side of crispy potatoes. This was a nice cool Sunday evening around 6pm, the vibe was full-ish but still places to sit. There's a big bar around the cook area inside where you order or a covered patio outside area (with heating if necessary). We had a lovely evening, so we sat at the end of a bench. Our food came to our table I'd say within 10-15 minutes of ordering. I honestly could have shared mine. It was a lot with those potatoes, and even my husband who's a thin guy said one of those tacos would have been sufficient (and he could have helped me with mine...haha). We were just in the area visiting our kids, we come down frequently from NorCal, so we will definitely hit up this place again now that we've found it in the near future. So good and super relaxed and easy.

This place is new and so fun! Who doesn't love a crunch wrap. I'm lactose intolerant and this place…read moreuses vegan cheese, randomly, for everything. Yet they serve meat. For me, it's perfect. Plenty of seating and cute vibes! The nachos were awesome. And super loaded. The chips had a really yummy seasoning all over them. The agua fresca was so tangy and delicious as well. It's frozen blended so that was a fun surprise, Self-service. Can't wait to come back.

My partner and I recently tried out Little Lenny's after driving by and noticing there was a new…read morerestaurant in town! We were so excited when we arrived! We were warmly greeted! The menu choices, flavor combos, easy digital ordering, indoor vibe and service checked all the boxes. We got our food and had two simultaneous feelings: 1) We couldn't believe how delicious it was! And 2) We were a little sad at how small the portions were for the price. Initially we weren't too surprised at the price just because, it's LA... foods expensive these days. But the portions felt unusually small. We were almost sad leaving because we knew it was a bit too pricey to return. We felt like we could have gone to a sit down dinner for the same price. I hope you consider maybe updating your portion sizes if that's possible or adjusting some prices. Again I want to reiterate, we loved the food, staff, service, and cleanliness of the restaurant! Thank you.

Food was amazing, I would come here again. In fact I am coming here every time I come to the…read morevalley. The food was great, amazing! The guy helping me was soooo sweet I even went back to tip him again. Parking is easy, nice vibe and atmosphere. GREAT FOOD!

Que Ricos Fresh Mexican Kitchen is a family-owned Mexican spot with multiple locations around LA…read more Affordable, hearty portions of classics like tacos, burritos, chilaquiles, quesadillas, and combo platters. Food was flavorful and service was quick. Got the Fiesta Platter which is a popular sharing/combo item that includes: * 2 tacos (choice of protein) * 1 Super Quesadilla * 3 Taquitos * Chips The asada for the tacos did feel a bit overcooked though. Salsas stand out positively. The green salsa (salsa verde) was fresh and mildly spicy--not overwhelmingly hot--while still tasty and authentic. The red salsa was also praiseworthy, savory, and complementary. Chips and salsa are a common starter. Small location with decent amount of seating both indoors and outdoors, place is popular for takeouts and late night cravings. Plenty parking available on the adjacent lot.

Love this place. I come here almost every week. Great food and great service. Folks are very kind.read more

Decided to check out a random taco truck, and I'm so glad I did. This little taco truck packs a…read morepunch. I tried their carne asada torta, and I am so glad I did because it is so freaking good. It came with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and even a jalapeno tucked in between. It tasted homemade, which is the best part. It had its own unique taste that I have yet to taste anywhere else. I topped it off with some of their delicious green house salsa and some horchata, which was okay but still good. The torta, though, was the main attraction. It was a great price too, for about $11. They have seats and a salsa bar, and their prices are overall good! They even serve wings that I need to try next time around. This place is just missing the foot traffic. Hopefully it comes because they deserve it! 10/10

5* Service 3.5* Food…read more4* Ambiance Established in 1995, this restaurant is well maintained and does not appear outdated. The first time I dined here was 1999. It is still clean and relevant. A Studio City staple, which requires a little attention to revamp it back to it's days of glory. The margaritas we ordered were average; the tajine rim had garlic and cumin which left a strong aftertaste. We ordered the tacos and carne asada. Both were flavorful and enjoyable. The carne asada was tough and dry. However, the tacos were spot on and delicious. We ordered one cripsy and one soft taco. Both perfectly prepared. Plenty of street and back alley parking, making this restaurant an easy, unpretentious cantina.

I feel like it's kinda hard to screw up Mexican food - this one just didn't hit the mark. Maybe it…read morewas an off night ? We came as a large group for a business dinner and the consensus was the salsa and guacamole were good but food was meh. Their margaritas seem to be hit and miss (first round was good allegedly then second round was bad). I ordered the ahi tacos upon recommendation of our server - it was gross. It was totally raw with a funky sweet sauce I didn't like. I couldn't even stomach finishing it and coming home, my stomach is upset .... It was also hella warm inside - they definitely needed some AC cranking on a hot 95 degree day. Service was also not terribly attentive. I would've like a refill on my coke but no one ever came by to ask me or offer it. The only positives were plentiful free parking in the back and reasonable prices. But honestly there are so many good Mexican places, I would be hesitant to come back here.