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    Taco Azteca Original

    4.4 (54 reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Awesome shrimp cocktail with loads of fresh guacamole
    Ieda A.

    January 2026 - it's Sunday night and craving Tacos but your significant other always wants a burger. Taco Azteca aka Norms burger dinner is the place for you. Burgers/ American Menu not available after 3pm was disappointing but the Mexican food was so good we didn't mind. Loved.... Butche taco (pork stomach wall meat) Carne Asada Taco LA fries loaded with your choice of meat Shrimp cocktail loaded with fresh guacamole Laid back place and open till 1030 pm on a Sunday night. Please have skirt steak taco available in the future .

    Cabeza, buche and lengua (+$0.50) tacos were very very good
    Val G.

    If you're like me and drive to Taco Azteca and decide, we'll just eat at Norms.... well you are at the same place. I guess after 3:30 PM Norms turns into Taco Azteca. I was giving them a hard time asking for a pastrami when my daughter said, "Dad, cut it out, we both said we wanted tacos". And I will say the tacos were very good. I had one each of cabeza, buche and lengua tacos. The green sauce was sooo good. My wife and carnitas tacos and ended up ordering one more. My daughter had the asada quesadilla and was not super happy with the red sauce that came inside but I tasted it and it was pretty good. This place is small but has some outside seating area. Looks like your typical Greek hamburger joint that we all have in our neighborhood.

    Carne Asada x Al Pastor
    Isabelle V.

    I was really excited to try authentic tacos in Burbank, and it was cool to see that this place is Norm's / Diner American in the day, and Mexican food in the evening. I ordered 2 carne asada and 1 al pastor tacos -- they were pretty solid, though I wish the al pastor had come from the spit (trompo) and had more of that burnt flavor, but otherwise was quite flavorful. The carne asada I wouldn't write home about, since it was missing some of that charred grill flavor that makes me love street style tacos. Also felt that it could have been seasoned better. Service was quick and good, and prices were fair. Appreciated that they open late, and would still go after a long flight home landing in BUR. Might try the lengua next time!

    Laura C.

    Favorite cabeza tacos I've found in Burbank! I always wanted some good tacos near me and the Taco Gods answer my prayers with Taco Azteca because they're literally down the street from me. Lengua is my second favorite. The carnitas are delicious too. I also tried the fries and they're a solid pick. The burrito is good too. Not a huge fan of the nachos but I'm also not a huge nacho cheese person so that's on my preference. Staff is always friendly and service is fast. I usually call in my order for pick up and my food is ready in about 10 minutes. Taco Azteca takes over after Norm's closes and the place is open for dine in as usual. The outside tables are cute with the string lights for decor. They offer two salsas: red and green. Both are tasty but the red does have a bit more kick to it. 10/10 for me!

    Chicken Burrito
    Chris S.

    I wondered in a bit confused. A highly rated Mexican Restaurant at the Norm's restaurant. Turns out they she the location. American food in the AM and Mexican food at night! I ordered a plain old chicken burrito. It was good, though a but heavy on the beans. It tasted good though. The salsas were great. The staff were friendly and helpful. I think I've found a new favorite.

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    Joe Z.

    Welcome to the neighborhood, Tacos Azteca. I was hearing good things about this hot new business, so I made a point to try it out. Ordered a taco, burrito & nachos. Everything hit the spot! Their ingredients are so fresh and they definitely use a good amount . I tried both salsas and the green was my favorite. The staff were super friendly and were doing an excellent job keeping the flow going. Indoor/outdoor seating. For those that aren't familiar with the area . It's at Norm's. They take over after Norm's closes. 330-1030pm closed on Wednesday's

    Lengua!!!
    Samantha E.

    Just so y'all know, Taco Azteca Original takes over Norm's Hamburgers after Norm's closes for the day. So, if you think you are in the wrong place, you aren't. I love lengua and I'm glad we found this place. It's so good. It's hard to find good lengua on the menu, so i had to try it. I'm a pretty light eater and I scarfed down three tacos without blinking. Yeah, I was full, but I really wanted to go for round two. The guy at the register said the cabeza was good, but I couldn't. I will have to get it next time because there will be a next time. It was great weather, so we ate in the little patio. It was really nice. Nothing pretentious, just some good food. Yes, I will definitely be going back.

    Taco asada plate , was hungry so didn't get a full photo
    Jo G.

    Fave taco place in Burbank! Meat is perfectly seasoned , tender , and doesn't have any fatty pieces . I've had the asada taco plate & asada burrito & I was happy with both :) . Fast & friendly service too :)

    This is my 4th time here and I love it! Great customer service and super tastey asada tacos! Def recommend trying them!

    Marisol M.

    So great to have a good taco place in Burbank & with a drive thru! I was so excited to try them and they didn't disappoint. On our first visit we tried the Asada tacos and Asada Burrito and they were delicious. I told my In-laws about Azteca and we went back and tried the shrimp cocktail and the ceviche on a hot day, soooooo good! I highly recommend you try them if you're into authentic Mexican food!

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    Nice service, good was great, you get what you expect. Also good came on time without long wait time

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    Pretty good tacos. Pleasantly surprised the carne asada was seasoned well and juicy. Love the drive thru and how it's opened late.

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    Their food is great, the only problem is parking very hard to find parking, and a small dine in area.

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    Crazy good tacos. We're addicted to this place. Love that we have such delicious tacos right here in Burbank!

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    Great tacos!! Really happy they're in Burbank. Definitely my new favorite spot. Their salsa rojas is addictive.

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    My boyfriend and I came here to watch a World Cup match and were some of the first customers…read moreinside! We were immediately struck by how cool the decor is! Employees were super friendly and we were excited that they were showing the telemundo World Cup coverage. The menu was great. We split the carnitas plate and got Long Island iced tea. The brought out complimentary chips and salsa as well. The salsa was so good! The carnitas plate was awesome. It came with rice and beans and plantains. It was perfect for us to split. If we were still hungry, we already had planned on ordering à la carte tacos, but the plate was perfect. We were pleased. The menu was great, food was good, drink was good, and we had a nice time! I'll definitely come back!

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    I forgot exactly how I first stumbled upon Cafe de Olla, but I've come here with my family a few…read moretimes, and we've definitely decided this location is better than the Monrovia one. First, their cafe de olla is absolutely delicious. This remains one of the only places where I genuinely enjoy ordering cafe de olla. Second, their food is incredible. They serve excellent portions, everything tastes fresh, and the food is just so good. I've had their taquitos and chilaquiles, and both were delicious. The only downside is that every time I've come, there has usually been a bit of a wait, especially because the restaurant itself is pretty small with limited seating. The inside is cute, but small, so we usually end up sitting outside. This is where their Monrovia location does have the advantage because it has much more space. Parking can also be tricky. Good luck finding a spot close enough where you don't have to walk far. We usually end up parking in the residential area around the corner. That said, the staff are wonderful and always try to be as accommodating as possible despite how busy they are. Highly recommend this place if you're okay with possibly waiting a bit for seating. The food and cafe de olla are worth it.

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    Arrived Saturday just before 10am. I expected a line , but no. During our stay, I did see some…read morepeople wait maybe 10-15 mins. I didn't look inside , but likely the outside area is similar as the inside as to regards capacity. tortas very good. Moist compared to other restaurants. Chilaquiles . Super good. Only knock - the tortilla chips were already saggy by the time I got the plate. (The chilaquiles came about 10mins after my wife's tortas. ). A few minutes later (After my wife got her plate), a worker (maybe the manager?) asked what were you waiting for ? (I didn't complain) I told him , and about 5 mins later my plate came. I never saw him again. As for the tortilla chips - maybe that is their style . Big portions, I ate about half my plate. Service was above average overall. Not great. Maybe they were short staffed- idk. Didn't bother me. Parking in the lot and street. Don't think there will be a big issue.

    Saturday morning review*…read more There was alot of people waiting at 10am but within 30 mins we were called into the patio. Seated & had a question for the waiter, but she was unsure, said she'd be back with the answer and disappeared for 15-20 mins and came back with no info, she had forgot what I had asked her. It was a simple question, just asked if they still had the Birria quezadillas, she had said yes & I asked for the price becus I couldn't find it on the menu, thats when she said she'd find out the price and didn't return for a long awhile. Then when she came back she forgot and just said "they dnt sell um anymore" She seemed disconnected and so unsure. A waiter should know the menu & what is discontinued. Or at the least find out and return quickly with the info, not take long and come back having forgot to even find out. But ok, no problem we just got our drinks and the café de Olla was good. The food arrived and the rice stood out more than the Chilaquiles. The pancakes were small for the price & didnt have much flavor, once the toppings were gone the pancakes were bland. Came here becus I saw comments online, but I dont think I'd go back, there are many other places with outstanding food & service. The Mexican rice & Café de olla were the standouts of the meal. If you live nearby I could see this being a good place to enjoy a meal, but to come in from farther out isn't worth the drive.

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    The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a charming ranch-style atmosphere. There are plenty…read moreof interesting paintings throughout the space, and the overall vibe is warm and inviting. I ordered the mixed fajitas, which were delicious and came with cilantro rice and black beans. It was a very generous portion. My husband ordered the cochinita pibil, and he absolutely loved it. My only complaint is that chips and salsa aren't complimentary or automatically brought to the table, you have to order and pay for them, which was a little disappointing. On the plus side, there is plenty of parking in the front lot, and the service was decent.

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