My friend recommended this place and honestly it was a 10/10 I got the quesabirria and it was so good I was so glad I ended up getting two. The margarita was spot on it got the job done if you know what I mean it wasn't too sweet which I like! I would recommend checking this place out read more

Tacos El Tijuanense - Quesabirria - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - North Hills, California

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In a city where Mexican food is probably the primary dining option; one might think that it is all the 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. read more

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here we go!!!!! another take out order messed up!!! carmen promised it was all there and i just got home and they gave me the wrong order !!! do i have 2 drive back and say something!!!! this so aggravating read more

Food is alright, birria not bad and good beer selection, but the FLOCK cameras, not worth the pint. (ICE, COV, Migra, Border Patrol. Surveillance) read more

Tacos El Tijuanense - Tacos okay but the Flock (ICE) cameras may not be worth the salsa. Keyword: ICE, CPB, Migra, Immigration - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - North Hills, California

Taking advantage of the cash discount on taco Tuesday. It's very clean, friendly staff and lots of seats My taco cabeza was delicious. The dorado was good but oily for me. It's worth a return trip and for you to try. read more

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I stopped by this Tacos El Tijuanense restaurant to pick up a surprise dinner my wife. I saw their instagram video and was tempted to try their Tacos Estilo Tijuana. I called the restaurant but no one picked up so I waited and tried again where someone finally pick up. There was some communication problems because the person couldn't understand my order correctly so I had to repeat it a couple of times. I got the asada regular tacos, asada tacos Tijuana, Pozole (my wife favorite), dorados which is their crunchy taco and mulitas. When I arrived to the place, I found parking in the plaza it was in but it was a late Sunday night. I had to wait a little inside the restaurant for my food to be ready. You get your own salsa and sides. My wife loved her Pozole when I brought it home. The tacos you have to eat it while it's hot for the best taste. The regular tacos were delicious, the taco Tijuana was whatever to me. My aunt loved the dorados and my wife said the only thing missing with the mulita was the cheese. read more

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We love the food here and decided to drive from pretty far away to eat yesterday only to arrive at a closed restaurant at 6pm with yelp showing it was open. We want to go today but they aren't answering the phone and we don't want to make the drive for nothing. Is something going on like the place closing down or starting renovations or something? I would rate the birria pretty high, asada just ok, and al pastor in the middle. The salsa is great too but it seems like everything is unavailable read more

Very authentic Mexican food, definitely a place locals go to. Inside is colorfully decorated with Mexican paper and murals inside. They have decent prices too. I recently went to a Mexican restaurant and it was $15 per taco, so it was a breath of fresh air to get $4 tacos here that had great portions, and very filling. Two tacos and I was full, very satisfied. They have a salsa station Thats self serve and horchatas, beer, soda fountain. Chips were good too. My critique: too many flies inside!! Flies everywhere, landing on food and drinks. That needs to be taken care of. Besides the fly situation, it's a very Mexican place here. Decent prices and good portions. read more

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Lengua, cachete, asada tacos get it ! I'm a picky eater when it comes to my heritage food and this one does it! Best I have had In valley and dare I say LA read more

This is definitely my favorite spot to get birria in the valley. I usually get the tacos dorados with cheese and a side of consome, and it never disappoints! It's the birria is alway super juicy and has so much flavor. They have some specials during the week, and they also serve beer here. The ambiance is very casual and there's lots of indoor seating. Service is great too, the servers are always really sweet. read more

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Food is good! They have flock cameras on the sidewalk nearest the restaurant, do not go.

When always go to this place when we are craving for Birria. We always order 3 Tacos Dorados with consome. We love the food and service. read more

Tacos El Tijuanense - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - North Hills, California

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You gotta try this place. I ordered 2 regular Chicken Tacos and 2 Birria Quesatacos. They were absolutely fabulous. I've passed by this place maybe a thousand times without thinking twice. Today, I had to pop in. Boy, am I glad I did. Everything about Tacos El Tijuanense is what you'd hope for. The interior and exterior are appropriately decorated for this college area. The service is equally up for the 5-star task. I wish I had remembered to take pictures of my food. Unfortunately, I scarfed it all down before it crossed my mind. Oh, well. I guess that means I'll have to come back for more. As much as I enjoyed my food, returning should not be a problem. read more

Stopped in while in LA. This place opens at 9 am! The restaurant is cute and is decorated like a typical restaurant in Mexico. The decor and music are on point. The restaurant offers a wide range of Mexican specialties. Their main thing are the Tijuana-style tacos, hence the name. I'm ordered 3 carne asada tacos, Tijuana style. This means the tacos came with cilantro, onions, fresh tomato salsa, and guacamole. The guacamole is what makes them Tijuana style. The restaurant offers a wide variety of drinks including fountain drinks and aguas frescas. The tacos were delicious. The meat was tender and flavorful - I was in heaven!! The restaurant has plenty of seating and can easily accommodate large groups. They also offered adult beverages, including various flavors of Michelada's. The staff was very attentive and friendly, and the kitchen prepare prepared my order pretty quickly. The food was nice and hot. I am definitely going back to this place when I am in the area for work and recommend this place to anyone who wants delicious authentic Mexican tacos. I'm looking forward to trying other things they have on the menu. Enjoy! read more

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I loved the tacos here; they were very delicious. We came right when it opened so it was empty but I'm sure it gets busy. The decor is really cute and the place looks super clean. I would love to come back even if it's not super close to me. read more

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I really love the Corbin location but today I decided to try this location for the first time. It's very cute and clean inside with a fun ambiance. The music brings more of a vibe to go along with the neon lights and lively environment. The staff was very nice and pleasant and there's plenty of parking in the private lot. I ordered the carne asada torta with no beans and was kind of disappointed. The meat was extremely tough and the bread was super soggy. I would recommend getting the salsa on the side. I would definitely go back to this location and give it another try. Maybe it was a just a bad batch of tough meat. read more

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*Delayed post from Feb '25 This restaurant took my love of Mexican food to another level. I've eaten birria ramen in Cozumel, Mexico before, but these tacos are something else. The tacos dorados were so crunchy and greasy, but in the best way! The quality of the meat speaks for itself, but I also loved how many options they had available in their toppings bar. The inside has such a cool, modern street vibe with the wall art, neon signs and colorful banners. There's plenty of parking in the lot and lots of seating inside. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. read more

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This restaurant is literally a hidden gem in the valley, Mexican food , drinks and sports all in one location. I had been to their Northridge location so new their mulitas de cabeza , quesatacos de asada were going to be good and they were. I love how this location has so much more going on. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The vibe was great , they had the dodgers game do that was a plus they have a few football games on schedule we might be coming for. The sangria was good I recommend if your a wine person. read more

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Some of the best tacos I've had in a long time. The Birria Tacos and the Consommé are excellent. The Dorados tacos are also great. The Bean & Cheese Burrito with everything is delicious. iThe salsa bar has a couple of nice offerings, and there are plenty of napkins everywhere. The service is extremely efficient. Not the friendliest, but efficient. I've been here a couple of times and I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Delicious tacos, caldos, and food . Great salsas at their salsa bar, serves alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages Music is great and atmosphere is nice read more

We came back for tacos! This time I had the carne asada tacos and tried the birria taco -- both were delicious. I also had a tasty michelada to go with my meal. The food is so flavorful you don't even need salsa (unless you want that extra kick!). I brought my cousin along this time and she loves it too -- she's already on her second order of tacos! read more

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These tacos are not all they're cracked up to be. Sure there's guac but the meat has no seasoning. I had to add salt. The tacos are expensive and I've had better at hole in the walls without all the IG fuss that's in there. read more

Picked up my order last night from here, returning customer. I placed an order for a michelada, two queso taco: one birria and one al pastor. The birria taco was much more stuffed than the al pastor but both were great in flavor and cheese. The michelada was perfect with Pacifico beer and tasted delicious. read more

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I've tried a few taco places here in the valley, but keep coming back to this place, the tacos are simple but so good, the guacamole is fresh, the quesa tacos are delicious, the tortas are very good. I've only eaten at the restaurant once, the dining area is clean. Normally we order to go, and we must be lucky because we have never received an incorrect order. read more

The tacos here are fantastic! The pastor is my favorite, so flavorful and juicy! I love their salsa as well as the tortillas, you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Service is quick and they are always friendly and hard-working here. Prices and portions are fair. Highly recommended if you are looking for an authentic quick meal in the area! read more

Stopped in with family after rave reviews from my dad. Decent sized menu and they offer alcoholic drinks too. What they are missing from the menu is non- meat options because I love a good fish or shrimp taco. We ended up ordering two plates of various tacos, asada quesadilla, and cheese nachos. I thought I ordered a margarita but after a bit of waiting checked the receipt and they didn't catch that while placing the order. The food alone came down to $60+, I don't feel like the portions or quality equated to that price but the food was fine, nothing special. read more

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Easily 5 stars for me! Hands down best birria tacos in the San Fernando valley. The birria is super tender and the tortilla was crunchy. The meat is not lacking in any flavor and perfectly seasoned/ marinaded. They have a salsa bar to grab all your sauces and condiments. The food came out super fast. They also have beer here and tvs if you want to watch any sports showing. read more

Tacos El Tijuanense - 3 Tacos Dorados - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - North Hills, California

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The food here is always amazing! Service is quick, friendly, and efficient, and I really enjoy the décor inside. The restaurant is always spotless, which makes the experience even better. Definitely recommend! read more

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The Birria is amazingly good! Too Spicy for my liking but it did not stop me from eating it, it was so so delicious. The staff was friendly and explained all the different types of food they offer and what they suggest. We had eaten there and they had a nice grass wall and comfortable seating. read more

The food is just delicious, the place is nice and clean with music playing at all times. There's a very good amount of food options that are all delicious, I loved their birria tacos and their al pastor tacos. Food comes out very quickly and staff is very friendly! read more

I stopped at this spot a few times. The tacos are soooooooooo good ! Seasoned to perfection , crisp taco shells , very flavorful and so tasty sorry guys I gobbled them up before o could get the photo out , stop by and give this place a try , you'll love it ! read more

Tacos were solid but pricey still for the size, meat was good, no fatty pieces, salsas were bomb but only 2, give small containers to get it in. Servers didn't like me, I didn't love them either feeling is mutual. I was annoyed I had to wait like 10 min for my beer which was brought 5 Min after they said last call for alc bevs. Would be back for the $10 pitcher of beer. read more

Tacos El Tijuanense - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - North Hills, California

This place is fire, I love their tacos. Birria is always excellent, in any fashion. I recommend the green salsa as well.

I can't believe I've never written a review for this place. I stumbled upon it one random Sunday morning when I was craving good tacos near my house, and I've been hooked ever since. Hands down, they have the best birria tacos. They offer pozole and menudo on the weekends which is incredible, the tortas are fantastic and the asada tacos are phenomenal. The service is outstanding the girls are always so warm and welcoming. I was going almost every other day for about a week before I had to tell myself I need a little break . They have a great fresh salsa bar and if I remember correctly, they used to or still do have a DJ on Mondays that comes in around 3 or 4 until closing, which adds to the fun vibe. Taco Tuesday specials cash only on the TT specials although they do take credit cards and Apple Pay. They also have other locations in Northridge and Sherman Oaks near the CVS off Ventura and Kester. There are plenty of tables inside whether you're dining solo or coming with a large group. I recommend this place like it's my job. The quality of food is truly top-tier, and they never miss. read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel this is important to share. After eating at this restaurant, three of us became sick with fever, diarrhea, and body aches within a short time. We strongly believe it may have been related to the food or possibly the lemon that was served with our meal. This was very disappointing because we were looking forward to a good experience. Unfortunately, getting sick afterward was stressful and uncomfortable. I hope the management takes this seriously and reviews their food handling and hygiene practices to prevent this from happening to others. read more

They ended there Taco Tuesday that's when I would go. I liked there tacos , last Tuesday I ordered my usual and poof no more taco Tuesday . I told the young woman behind the counter keep em, and split. read more

The food and service are great. I got two quesotacos (Quesabirria tacos), a taco de asada, consomé, and a coke for about 20 bucks. Will be coming back. read more

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First time coming here yesterday. The service and food was amazing. Super delicious. Definitely worth your money. Definitely worth coming back. Absolutely love this place. It was loud with upbeat music. Different genres. It was amazing. Felt like a young vibe in there. Music was great! Everything about this place was great! Cute little spot. read more

Tacos El Tijuanense - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - North Hills, California

Found this place next to my house. Ordered carne asada tacos and birria noodles to go. They tasted GREAT- until I bit into some strange texture. Took it out my mouth and it looked like raw chicken flesh. Normal cooked fat has a more brownish look and soft texture . This piece was very pink and a bit tacky/ tough. It ruined my appetite to see. I'm afraid to finish my food. I'm praying i don't feel sick. But at this point I'm scared of what I ate. $40 down the drain. read more

Tacos El Tijuanense - Meat - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - North Hills, California

Hands down the best tacos I've had in over 10 years. The avocado sauce was great. We'll be back for sure.