Stopped here for the first time on the way through the valley…read more The service was quick and friendly! The decor is standard for a SoCal taco place, despite how far it is from the actual beach. The food itself is excellent. I had the two chicken tacos (standard and jerk sauce) as well as a gourmet beef taco. My favorite was the jerk sauce taco as it had a great assortment of toppings, with a good balance of sweet and savory. I had the other chicken taco spicy, and it was surprisingly potent.

Extremely disappointed with the food . . . I used to eat at this location when it was Lola's Tacos…read more The food at Lola's Tacos was so delicious and the portions were very large. I haven't been there since they changed owners and decided to give it a try. Apparently, the chef and the waitresses are the same so I was thinking the food would be the same as before. This time when I went, I ordered the chicken taco and shrimp taco. The chicken taco was cold and contained small pieces of dark meat thrown into a taco. Usually tacos use shredded or stewed chicken so this was not the norm for me. The minute I bit into it, I could taste the chicken was old and gamey. I bit into a large piece of grissle from the bone and almost threw up. I took one bite of the shrimp taco and could not identify the flavor. It definitely wasn't cilantro, but some other kind of herb I didn't recognize. I ended up throwing it away. I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately, I will never go back. I'm sorry, but I cannot recommend this place

Oh Conchita's, you have my heart! Came to say "see you…read morelater," not goodbye I can't wait to be back in the area. Tacos? Absolutely next-level. My favorites: buche and carnitas. That green salsa is hands-down the best, and those fresh tortillas? Simply perfect. Every. Single. Time. If you're near this spot, do yourself a favor DONT MISS IT!

Located in Northridge, in a Target parking Lot, this gem right here, I stumbled upon driving by on…read morea Facebook marketplace deal. This is by far one of my 10/10 places to get tacos when in Northridge. The food is amazing and the service is great , with a chef who makes good jokes and is funny consistently. The ambiance is quiet and calm and peaceful, I'm always treated with lots of Love and enjoy this place. I hate to gate keep this Place so here's another recommendation with a phenomenal menu! Enjoy !

Food was amazing and so was the service!! I had the surf n turf quesadilla with rice and will…read moredefinitely be coming back.

Found this little place on a random walk and went way above my expectations. Food and service were…read moregreat and decently priced, definitely coming back.

I've been here twice now and ordered the burrito with pastor - it is truly unreal!!!! One of the…read morebest burritos I've had. Such an unpretentious spot. Loved the red salsa too - can't wait to come back :)

In a city where Mexican food is probably the primary dining option; one might think that it is all…read morethe same: that a taco here is the same as a taco there. This line of thinking is completely false as each region and state in Mexico has distinct flavors, cultural preparations and unique ingredients. Luckily in the City of Angels; we have access to all of these styles whereas everyone can pick and choose their favorite! I was in the North Hills/Mission Hills area and decided Mexican was going to be the meal of the day - and thanks to the trusty Yelp app: Tacos al Tijuanense was the winner to satisfy my hunger pang. If you are a longtime LA resident or born-and-raised within the city limits and can swear to Tacos al Tijuanense sounding familiar/remembering that it was a food truck... Then your memory doesn't deceive you. Tacos al Tijuanense birthed as a food truck in 1987 quickly gaining popularity for its smoked meats and Tijuana-inspired flavors serving tacos, vampiros, quesadillas, birria tacos, etc; loaded with fresh toppings and offering a variety of meats for the protein selection. The LA love for Tacos al Tijuanense caused such popularity that the food truck expanded into brick-and-mortar locations with several now spread throughout the city. The North Hills location of Tacos al Tijuanense holds real estate near the Woodly/Nordhoff intersection in a small strip plaza shopping center that seems half sleepy and half eyebrow-raising. But, as most of us know, the hidden gems are usual the best spots so don't be deterred by such businesses like the sketchy massage parlor next door. In fact, diners will be pleasantly surprised when crossing the threshold of the entrance to find an airy interior with high ceilings, natural light, wooden accents and the combination of a trendy- almost gastropub sticking to the food truck theme (there is even a food truck motif behind the order counter) that feels like a party. Tacos al Tijuanense is not what you would expect from the outside! Tacos al Tijuanense is fast-casual meaning you order behind the counter and take a number to the table of your choice. After browsing the menu, my boyfriend chose a Quesadilla (13" tortilla filled with protein of your choice, jack cheese, cilantro and salsa with my boyfriend picking chicken - $13) and a Vampiro (toasted corn tortilla layered with jack cheese, choice of meat, onions, cilantro and salsa with al pastor - $3). For my order, I also went with a Vampiro but with chicken while also ordering Nachos to share with carne asada. When our plates arrived, we were surprised to see the size of the portions. Everything at Tacos al Tijuanense is large and in charge and they most certainly do not skimp! The fillings are overflowing with bright, fresh ingredients, toppings are numerous and the size overall makes everything shareable. My Vampiro was crisp with delicious guacamole that added a refreshing element and tender, tasty chicken. My favorite was my boyfriend's Quesadilla which was gooey, warm and perfect. You can't go wrong with a quesadilla! But we have to talk about the nachos because these nachos are HUGE! This is party size and could generously feed three people. The carne asada was heavenly and the chips tasted homemade. The only slightly "meh" factor was that the cheese atop the nachos was canned cheese and we would have preferred melted shredded cheese. This wouldn't have been such an issue had the canned cheese been in a rational amount but it seemed like a Costco-sized can poured onto these chips! These nachos were hidden under cheese glop! Regardless, they were still delicious. Tacos al Tijuanense holds true to its almost 40-year-old fame with affordable prices, delicious food, large portions giving you a bang for your buck and a surprisingly inviting ambiance. Tacos al Tijuanense is definitely recommended and the North Hills location is much recommended despite its odd plaza placement.

Hands down this has to be my favorite spot to get an al pastor tacos/burritos. My mom and I have…read morebeen coming here for quite some time. Honestly nothing has truly compared to the pastor here, and that is the main reason why we find ourselves coming back. Truly, if you're reading this you should check this place out and give it a try.

came in feeling a burrito that wasn't chain thought i'd come to my favorite carne asada fries…read moreplace! one they blast music you cant even order with how loud they blast the music they charge 75 cents for card usage. a burrito with a drink is 20 dollars when you order the cashier cant hear you and doesnt confirm orders just assumes when confronted gave me an attitude! used to love this place but obviously they don't know what they doing. burrito was really dry can get way better else where!

I am beyond words to express my gratitude for this incredible couple and their food truck. After I…read morelost my wallet at the store, they took the time to drive all the way to my home to return it. Their kindness is as incredible as their food , it is absolutely delicious. Both are full of heart. I will never forget this act of generosity, and I urge everyone to visit their food truck. They truly restored my faith in humanity. Estoy más allá de las palabras para expresar mi gratitud por esta increíble pareja y su food truck. Después de perder mi billetera en la tienda, se tomaron el tiempo de manejar hasta mi casa para devolverla. Su amabilidad es tan increíble como su comida es absolutamente deliciosa. Ambas cosas están llenas de corazón. Nunca olvidaré este acto de generosidad, y animo a todos a visitar su food truck. Realmente restauraron mi fe en la humanidad.

I stopped by this taco truck today that is parked on Balboa and close to Chatsworth near El Pollo…read moreLoco. Our usual taco spot was doing a private event so I looked at other tacos place near us and remember this place. I passed it so many time and never tried it so today was the day. I found parking on the street, I parked right in front of the taco truck. I got three carne asada tacos, my wife got her mulita asada and we got two lengua taco for my sister. The price is reasonable. They have all the condiments in the front of the truck and you pack it yourself. It didn't take long for my order to be ready. I took it home to eat. They'll give you some pinto beans with your order. The carne asada taco is okay, I didn't really like the red salsa. My wife thought her mulita was just okay as well and my sister like her lengua taco. Customer service was great, I didn't have any issues.

I went here for the first time while visiting my mother. Found them on Yelp. The tacos were great,…read more especially the Birrieria and Al Pastor. The service was fantastic as well. I will definitely be going back to try some of the other menu items.

Avocado sauce had no flavor and tasted noticeably old , but the tacos were good…read more The quesadillas were good, but the chips were stale like they were left out and not bagged over a period of time. We've ate here multiple times and it's always been good except this time. What's going on?

My friend invited me to lunch at XOCHIPILLI on Saturday, and this restaurant was seriously SO…read morecute!!! From the adorable decorations to the delicious homemade-style beans, something about this place reminded me of my grandmother and instantly brought me so much joy. I ordered a mix of cheese and chicken enchiladas, and WOW the chicken was cooked perfectly and everything was delicious! My friend ordered the chilaquiles with verde sauce and asada. The meat was great, although personally I wish the verde sauce had a little more spice. She also ordered the Café de Olla and let me try it... SOOOO GOOD!!! I already know I'm ordering my own next time! I also had the chance to meet the owner, and he was incredibly attentive to both his customers and employees, which I loved seeing. Overall, XOCHIPILLI is such a cute little hidden nook with delicious food, great drinks, welcoming service, and affordable prices. I seriously can't wait to go back just writing this review has my mouth watering!

I went in there on a Sunday around 11am with my 7year old. I don't know what's up with these…read morerestaurants now a days but service was shitty. She was even rude to my daughter. She had a nasty attitude and no smiles at all. I asked if they sold sopes I asked where on the meñu was it? So I can look at my options. The server told me it wasn't on the Meñu. In my head I'm like "how do you not have it on the meñu but yet sell it ?" I didn't make it a big deal but for some reason she seemed annoyed. I also asked one of the other servers if they can bring a lemonade for my daughter, she had said yes she can do that. But.. We got our food 35 mins later (keep in mind it was one plate) we were waiting on. & we still hadn't gotten our lemonade I had asked for. The cook brought us our plate & he was nice and asked if we needed anything else. I said " I asked one of the servers for a lemonade and it still hasn't been brought." & he mentioned he would let them know. Then the server comes back with an attitude and places it on the table, not even a word said. I even thanked her multiple times and nothing was said, no "you're welcome" or anything. She never even checked up on us or asked if we needed anything else. If you can't handle being a server why even work as one? Simple as that. This is what ruins a restaurant's reputation and makes people not want to go back. No tip was deserved.

This place really gives you that "mi casa es tu casa" feeling because the food tastes just like…read morehomemade cooking. The only thing I would recommend is homemade tortillas, other than that food is delicious ! Honestly, you can't beat this place. Highly recommend!

Solid Mexican eatery in a very nondescript building in Northridge, Tierra Caliente brings a lot of…read morefire with some tasty food and beverages. Don't let the exterior of the building deter you from checking out this hidden gem. Once you enter, you are greeted by an incredibly friendly staff and some authentic Mexican decor. The menu is stacked with a lot of traditional staples. The food overall is simply tasty and the portion sizes are large. Prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality of food and drink. A special note is the chile relleno, any burrito, and the molcajete, which is filled with incredible chicken, steak, shrimp, cactus, cheese, and wonderfully-spiced vegetables that is perfect to share. The spices and flavor are on point and delicious. Fun atmosphere is perfect for couples and families, and a bar with a big screen TV has the latest live sporting events for those patrons. Plenty of parking in a retail lot and the restrooms are clean and well-stocked. Tierra Caliente is bringing the very best of Mexican cuisine in the area and Northridge is at the epicenter of this fire. Check them out!

First time here and my experience was overall positive; would give overall a 4.5/5. Despite what…read moreother reviewers said about there always being a line, I was fortunate that there was no line when I came on a Saturday afternoon. The staff were all friendly (from the person who took my order to the person who handed me the order) and my order came out correctly. There's enough seating inside, but me warned that they have no restrooms for customer use (not sure if that's even legal). Anyway, onto the food... 1. Regular Taco (4/5) Going to any taco establishment, it's a must to try their original taco. I got it with carne asada. The tortilla is corn-based and it comes with onions, cilantro, fresh tomato salsa. Overall, not a bad taco, just not the best, best. The overall flavor profile was pretty solid though - you get the beefy flavor from the shredded beef, the refreshing-ness of the cilantro, salsa and freshly squeezed lemon juice. 2. Birria Tacos (5/5) Corn tortilla lightly fried in birria broth; this version is between the regular taco and the dorados. It gets soggy quickly from the juicy, flavor-packed broth, so eat this first and fasssttt! The beef was flavorful and tender. Onions and cilantro were fresh. It not only looked good, it tasted great! 3. Dorados (5/5) This is their "crunchy" taco, which I got with shredded beef (default, but can change to other protein options). That crunchy shell was just sooo satisfying with each bite. Flavor wise, it's pretty similar to the Birria taco described above. I love the fresh radish slices they offer on the side. It's crunchy and a nice palate cleanser in between each taco.

The flavor of the burrito was really good, and I was excited to try it. Unfortunately, almost every…read moreother bite of the carne asada was nothing but fat and gristle. I ended up having to pick it apart, and eventually it became too unpleasant to eat, so I couldn't even finish it. It's disappointing because the seasoning and flavor were there, but the quality of the meat completely ruined the experience. I hope this was just an off day, because with better-quality carne asada, this could have been a great burrito.