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    Tacos Gavilan

    3.8 (474 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    They say at 3, the kitchen closes and no orders can be taken and only drive thru is available. If you don't have a car, they discriminate against that and say they can't take your order because "it's too dangerous". Even when you arrive at the drive thru window on foot and wait through the whole drive through line. Absolutely idiotic and disgusting how corporate put that rule and the guys getting paid minimum wage go through it. My money is green and valid. Only difference is not motor with 4 wheels is attached to it. Absolutely pathetic the workers. Si vas después de las 3 y no tienes caro, discrimina y dicen que ya no puedes entrar. Legueo no dicen que no pueden tomar la orden por el drive thru "porque es peligroso" aunque llueges hasta la ventana de recibir la comida. Que tonto ese eso no?

    Asada mulita split, beans with toppings, lemon lime Jamaica
    David L.

    Best tacos in town! Food is always consistent in flavor and serving size. I don't think I've ever been skimped on meat in any of my many visits... The service is always fast, it's good for both when ur in a rush or if u feel like sitting down to eat and enjoy their salsa bar and unlimited drink refills.... They recently changed to music videos and music on their screens, makes the meal much more enjoyable. My usual order is an asada burrito with cheese and crunchy tortilla... but lately, I've been getting a Mulita de asada and splitting it into 2 cheesy tacos... so good... and the self serve beans make any snack into a full meal... My favorite drink here is a mix of 3/4 sprite and Jamaica.. You gotta try it. (Lemon lime Jamaica)

    Chicken burrito
    Rhiannon N.

    Good food, options, prices & open 24hrs. I usually get the supper burrito, their plates & tacos are good as well. Both the carne Asada and chicken are tasty. I wish they had a mild salsa, I have used the green salsa when cooking a pound of meat for tacos at home. I do like the fact that they have cheesecake on their menu however it's a little lackluster and could use some toppings like fruit or a caramel drizzle.

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    Melanie V.

    I love this specific taco Gavilan it's delicious and the best part they have drive thru great costmer service

    1 jalapeño for 4 people
    Nabil N.

    Love Gavilan but this has got to be the absolute worst location. Spend $100 on food for 4 people and they'll give you 1 lemon wedge and 1 pickled jalapeño. Not just once. This happens all the time with this location. It's also very wasteful with its packaging.

    I really like the carne asada nachos at Tacos Gavilan. They are a generous portion and the meat is flavorful. I usually or
    Frank H.

    I really like the carne asada nachos at Tacos Gavilan. They are a generous portion and the meat is flavorful. I usually order the carnitas tacos, which have great flavor. The salsas are flavorful, and I love the packaging. The food is priced well, and you get a good amount for the price. I would recommend this place for quick bites.

    The meat went missing like my appetite when I opened it.
    Rafael M.

    They rip you off. I asked for a carnitas burrito. No carnitas. I got a rice, beans & sour cream burrito. I don't know if my Spanish is so bad they heard me say "Vegetarian" or if they think I'm fat & have had more than my share of carnitas, but this was a huge disappointment.

    Tacos! Delicious!
    Typhanie B.

    When you have a taste for some delicious tacos, this is the place to go. The selection is great. The food is seasoned well every single time. Although the restaurants are new, this taco shop has been around for a very long time. They know what they are doing and they do it well. The burritos are super delicious too. They serve the best horchata, Jamaica, and pineapple agua fresca. The service great! The restaurant is chill, and quiet because everyone is enjoying the delicious, fresh Mexican food. Only time it's loud is if a baby is fussing because they aren't getting fed fast enough. Please note: The tacos come with everything on them if you agree, I added cheese, salsa and peppers to my tacos. I went in!

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    Tawny V.

    Although Tacos Gavilan is a chain, I have to give them kudos with consistency. You can go to any of their 14 SoCal locations and expect to get the same great flavor, size and customer service. The al pastor burrito slaps and is super flavorful, pair it with a hint of lemon and salsa, goooodness! They are reasonably priced and offer taco Tuesdays! Inside is always clean and service fast! Give them a try if you ever pass by one! Pre-covid they offered an amazing salsa bar, where one can get cilantro, onions, pickled jalapeno and carrots, radish and salsas. This time around I visited the drive thru but a few months back the salsa bar still wasn't open.

    Ray M.

    Great food, very nice and friendly employees, good prices and great service via the drive-thru. Huge parking parking lot, easy access on Washington Blvd. I had a chicken and bean burrito (no rice), large horchata and red sauce. Soooo good! A good place to grab a meal if you are in the mood for Mexican food.

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    This restaurant is amazing, and the meat is sweet, they don't put yo much mayonnaise, just the right amount of avocado and beans. I

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    4.4(2.3k reviews)
    1.2 mi•Downtown
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    Not sure what the hype is really about…read more I love the hatch chili but the burrito has too many beans not enough meat. Great tortilla but feels like not flavorful enough. I expected a burrito that is the top rated in LA to be assaulting my senses with great flavor. It seems rather straightforward like "this is a decent burrito " but nothing special imo

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    Family-owned & operated

    My parents were visiting from Florida for their annual family trip, and I wanted to treat them to a…read moremeal and introduce them to the diverse food scene in Los Angeles. Since they live in an area with limited Mexican cuisine, I chose Guelaguetza, a James Beard Award-winning restaurant with authentic Oaxacan recipes, something completely new to them. They were excited to try something different, as they don't have many Mexican food options where they live, and I wanted to expand their culinary horizons. We were greeted with complimentary chips - some were drizzled with mole and Oaxacan cheese, which we requested refills of, and others were served with red and green salsas. The green salsa had a nice kick to it. For our meal, we shared two large dishes: the Festival de Moles ($53.00) and the Tlayuda Guelaguetza ($27.50). The Tlayuda Guelaguetza, which is also called a Mexican pizza, was layered with bean and chicharron spread, queso fresco, cabbage, quesillo, beef tasajo, pork Cecina, and pork chorizo. While I've always wanted to try Tlayuda, this one wasn't good, and I wouldn't recommend it. The pork chorizo was particularly unappetizing, and neither my parents nor I enjoyed the dish, feeling it was a waste of money. The Festival de Moles ($53.00) featured four individual moles - negro, rojo, coloradito, and estofado - with a choice of shredded chicken breast or pork spare ribs. We opted for a mix of both and found this dish to be excellent, and we would definitely order it again. They were very impressed with the moles, and enjoyed them for the first time. The only minor complaint was a lack of tortillas to dip with the mole, though they did provide some rice. We ordered several drinks, which significantly increased the bill. I was surprised we spent $200 on lunch for three people with only two meals. I started with the Pasion De Oaxaca ($16.00), a mezcal, tequila, passion fruit, grapefruit juice, and tajin cocktail that was excellent, perfectly balanced, strong, but not too sweet. For my second drink, I had the refreshing Aquas Frescas - Jamaica ($6), which was perfect after my meal. I even took it to go, and they kindly provided a cup. My dad ended up taking it, as he needed it with his medication (they're old!). My parents, who were trying mole for the first time, were very impressed and really enjoyed it. Our only minor complaint was the lack of tortillas to dip in the mole, although they did provide some rice. The food took a little longer to come out, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. I imagine this type of cuisine is labor-intensive, and you can't rush the cooking time for mole. You just have to trust the process! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Guelaguetza Restaurante and will definitely be back. I can see why they're a James Beard Award-winning restaurant; you can get authentic Oaxacan flavors in LA! We're lucky to live here.

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