A friend of mine would go here all the time and send me pictures of his delicious food and drinks…read more I told him to stop teasing me and we should meet here for dinner. that night finally came and I meet him and I am in LOVE!!! The service, chips and salsa, tasty huge portion plates, the beautiful clean bathrooms and lots and lots of big parking spaces. I first started with the mango margarita, then the beef tamale with cheese enchilada combo plate. so yummy!! I love Mexican food and this was perfect and it totally hit the spot. I told my friend that we should meet here on a weekly basis so I can work down the menu.

Service at the bar top was amazing! Attentive and perfect. Food was delicious and margaritas were …read more P.S. - Don't forget to get the margarita bucket to go!

First time trying El Pariente and we'll definitely be back! Simple menu with tasty choices. We had…read morethe carne asada tacos and a cheese quesadilla, and both were so good. The salsas were absolutely delicious and brought everything together. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and you can tell this place is popular with all the foot traffic and constant orders coming in. Great food, great people, and a great overall experience!

I was in the area and wanted to try something new to me and the reviews and food of this place…read morelooked promising There is a small parking lot out back or it is in walking distance of the parking garage The menu was small but that's fine and I liked that right at the register they translated the different protein options - very helpful for me The person working the register was very nice and they were very busy. Steady stream of phone calls for takeout but my order was taken quickly We got asada, carnitas and al pastor tacos and a small rice and beans . They have two salsas a spicy red - it had great flavor but was very spicy and a flavorful green mild salsa I took a seat and waited for my order. There are several tables to sit at and A TV with soccer playing. My order was done fairly quickly and packed very well. The tacos were all labeled The tacos were stuffed with meat. At other places I usually order four so that is what I got here but I was full after three! The rice and beans were very tasty as well. I reheated my fourth taco later that evening and it was still good I definitely want to go back and try the tortas and other items

Lily was very sweet, polite, and patient when taking our order…read more Food was very delicious

The best food service and food you'll ever get. Customer service is always on point as well with…read moretheir food orders. nothing ever comes out wrong here. Ive been going here since a little girl and hopefully bring my kids here!

This is a hidden gem that everyone should experience. You can tell a hot spot when the chips are…read morecrisp and fresh. The fajitas were sizzling when it arrived at our table the flavor was truly authentic down to the beans. This will be my go to.

Visiting our old stomping grounds in Santa Clarita California and met up with friends at Dario's…read morefor lunch. Nice casual atmosphere and staff is always friendly and welcoming. I decided to try the carnitas tostada - the refried beans with carnitas topped with lettuce tomato and cheese was full of flavor. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Santa Clarita, California.

Heard about this place from an online Reel and had to try it since we (hubby and I) go to SCV…read moreoften. Thought it odd and unique that this little restaurant is housed in a gas station convenience store, but it works! Super clean store and restaurant. Behind the counter was spotless!.... we were greeted warmly and the meal suggestions were great. We got 2 carnitas taco's and the taquito plate and split it. I loved all of it! It was fresh, the tortilla's were thick and soft and the carnita's were a great mix of soft and juicy and crunchy... I could have another! The taquitos were also made to order, we chose beef and they were delicious and loaded, just missing a good dollop of fresh guacamole. Lots of seating available on clean tables and comfy chairs and we even got to watch some of the France vs Sweden Soccer game. Just a couple blocks off the 14 freeway and Newhall exit, worth the jump off for a quick, delicious, home made meal!

If you blink you will miss this hole in the wall located INSIDE SHELL GAS STATION…read more This is a great great find and I implore you to go in and try ANY of the MANY items. I appreciate the work they do on the breakfast burrito. It is a great equal blend of cheese, bacon, shredded hash browns, and salsa, that hits perfect. It's only $9 as well. You will not be disappointed if you stop here, I guarantee. The workers were polite and diligent too which is always a plus. Thanks guys!!!!!

We visited for Father's Day with our family, and it was our first time dining here. The food was…read moreexcellent, and everyone at the table enjoyed their meal. The flavors were great, portions were generous, and everything came out fresh and delicious. The service was also outstanding. Our server, Leo, was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable from the start. He had a great personality, checked on our table regularly, and always seemed to know when we needed something without us having to ask. His recommendations were excellent--the carnitas were delicious, and the Watermelon Hibiscus Margarita was amazing. Overall, the combination of great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere made for a wonderful family dinner. We'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this place to others.

I was told great things about this restaurant, so I decided to go to see what it was all about. My…read morefriend and I waited about 15 minutes to be seated, so I knew that was a sign. I only saw a bar tender who doubled as a server, and one busman in the front of house. I don't know how many were in the back, but this explains why the wait was so very long. Once seated, it was another 15 minutes to get our orders in. Once the food arrived, it was served hot as expected. My friend's chicken chipotle was delicious but my birria wasn't great. There wasn't much of it, and what was there was largely tasteless. I was given two tortillas which wasn't enough. Their salsa was outstanding though! I wanted more of that and practically drank it. Unfortunately, given my experiences, I won't go back. Management needs to hire some employees so the wait won't be so long.

Service, ambiance, & customer service 10/10 as always! Called for a last minute birthday…read morecelebration & definitely did not disappoint. I walked in ahead of my party to find Lorena & her staff already set up a birthday banner for us which was beyond amazing i appreciated that so much was so thoughtful. Our food & drinks were delicious as usual, service quick & easy i come back every time for their amazing hospitality & service. Best in the valley!!!

The service is great, the people who work there are nice. But I must admit they don't pay very good…read moreattention to your quarter order corn tortillas you get flour tortillas in order taquitos with beef, you get chicken taquitos. Well I tried again had menudo. It was terrible the flavor was off. I had a sample before I ordered thinking well maybe once I put all the trimmings in it it'll taste better. But it didn't. Sorry to say. And had the nerve to charge $16 for a bowl. No so I suggest no menudo. But I tell you what their carnitas are excellent. I guess it all depends on what you order. But I wouldn't say it's authentic Mexican food like many of you have.

This hole in the wall deserves ALL OF THE ATTENTION!…read more Located near Main St. in Newhall this small spot packs a load of authentic flavor! The customer service is insanely on point, and the restaurant is clean and welcoming. The food is amazing, with bursts of robust authentic flavors. They also make fresh juices, and dreamy smoothies. Cannot wait to come back and try other things. Oh and that drip coffee, it's good. Give it a shot Yelpers you won't be disappointed! Xx

The easiest way to sell me is a breakfast burrito, so naturally when I saw their breakfast burrito…read moread, I went running. The staff was so friendly and the restaurant was very clean. The burrito was massive and delicious, I added carne asada to it only thing missing is that it needed more cheese.

What a gem!! Sunday late lunch. 6 of us. Large room with high ceilings....80's videos playing…read more(what's not to love?!). Greeted and sat right away. Excellent service. Every day of the week has a special. Sundays the special is soup....but too hot for soup so....tacos for the win! House margarita....on point! El pastor wet burrito - epic! Diablo shrimp - dynamite - hot and delicious! Tacos....we ordered one of each of every protein available today = 5. All served with 2 street taco tortillas each....LOTS of protein, so made 2 tacos out of each one. Jalapeno cream sauce VERY tasty. Red hot chili....more hot than flavor. Did not love. The chorizo tacos might have been my favorite! There is a lot we still want to try. Will definitely be back!! Great food, friendly staff, and a good hang!

This place was kinda chill but empty, but is relatively new to the area, so I stopped in for a…read moredrink and small bite. Plates here all are priced around $16-$20 a plate, with lots of different traditional flavors, and a host of specialty drinks with a full bar. It's not huge here, but it's one of the few bars in the area, and I would probably make it a staple given the cantinas in Newhall. I tried their sopes, which was 1 for $9.99 and was so friggin huge(I didn't even finish it), and the flavors were dialed in. Fresh and robust ingredients. Salsa was enjoyable too. I was initially craving a Michelada, which was what brought me here, and they happened to have the "Michelada Loka" which was pretty epic for $20. A Modelo and a Corona Michelada, upside down, in a large glass, adorned with shrimp, tajin, and chamoy. Totally my style, and reminds me of "Dos Pistolas" from "Los Originales" down the street, but I digress. I loved the drink but it was a bit pricey, but will definitely be back for it again. All in all, worth the $30 something bucks, I will be back, and if I was in my 20s I'd be here weekly. You should've try it if Hispanic bars are your thing. To each his own. Cheers'