This is within a few miles of my daughter's place and she was not even aware of it but said it will…read morebe her next go-to. We were welcomed as soon as we walked in. The atmosphere was immediately welcoming and comfortable. We received homemade corn chips, tasty salsa and bean dip, and offered queso. The queso was thinner than I prefer but not a huge deal. I had the Al Pastor quesadilla. First time for me. I took the first bite and knew it will be one of my go-tos. It is plenty big enough as well. I brought 2 pieces home. My daughter had the street tacos and was pleased with hers. The owner came and spoke with us , which is always welcome by me. It tells me that customers are important. If I lived closer This would be my go-to.

Finally found a half way decent Mexican restaurant. The chips and salsa were the best. Honestly I…read morecould just eaten the chips. Great and fast service. Will go back

My favorite Mexican place. I just wish they sold merchandise, I would totally buy an El Muchacho…read moreshirt, or better yet the branded mugs they use for some of the drinks. Please.

Great authentic Mexican food and offers a variety of choices. The pollo piña was creamy and cooked…read morejust right. Very busy during the rush hour but staff anticipated all needs. The jamaica was really good and not watered down.

Went here for taco Tuesday and it happened to be Cinco De Mayo! Was super packed inside considering…read moreit being a holiday and Taco Tuesday. Luckily I was able to get seated and a waiter took my order shortly after. I ordered a birria quesataco, 3 tacos, and a horchata. Overall, everything was super delicious! The birria taco was well seasoned as well my 3 other tacos. I'll definitely be coming back here!

I come to Taqueria Tijuana pretty often for Taco Tuesday, and they never disappoint. I usually get…read morea mix of tacos like lengua, pastor, asada, carnitas, and they're always so good. I would also recommend agua de horchata, it's really good and goes perfectly with the tacos. The food and flavor are consistent, and it is one of those spots I know I can count on. I'll definitely keep coming back.

Love love love the food here. Very nice staff and even though they were extremely busy the wait…read moretime was worth it because the taste of the food was amazing

We had been suggested this place by a friend and it came highly recommended! I enjoyed that…read moreeverything seemed to be made fresh to order and that it came out pretty quickly. The tacos I had were very warm and very filling, I was able to take some home for lunch the next day. The Cantarita was ok, seemed like it wasn't something that is usually made and it seemed more like it came in a bowl than the typical dish ware. The servers were very friendly and was able to help out when we had questions. The place itself was very well decorated and didn't seem cluttered. They have a lot of metallic art so that was pretty cool.

Cute little restaurant in a kind of shady part of town. But the food was soooooooooo gooooodd!!!!…read more I mean delicious and authentic and plentiful, but high quality! And the lady was so sweet!! I'm coming back again for sure!!

Really great hole-in-the-wall place. Family owned, food was great and very tasty... Homemade guac…read morefor chips was a must!

I am drooling just thinking about this food. Staff were very nice and menu is good sized. Ordered…read morethe pina agua fresca which was perfect balanced and not overly sweet. I ordered the chicken sope and they give you a red and green salsa for the table. I threw the green on top and it was amazing my husband also loved the Cali burrito. Rice and beans were great too. As a Mexican food snob I highly recommend this place and will be coming back.

1. Great tacos de lengua. 2. The guacamole they put on the…read moretacos is so yummy 3. Horchata is tasty 4. Plenty of inside seating 5. Street parking can be difficult to find at times 6. Never have had a bad experience with their staff

My boyfriend's family and I visited Hacienda Real, which is a family favorite of theirs, and I was…read morehighly impressed and had the best experience dining here! Not only is the food incredible, but the staff are the absolute best and the ambiance is very welcoming and comfortable. We started with some chips and dips, and the queso was delicious. It was the perfect amount of spice but still creamy and cheesy. The salsas were also very flavorful and a great start to our meal. I chose to get the carne asada for dinner and it was absolutely AMAZING. The steak was so juicy and tender, and seasoned to perfection. I was so impressed, and it was perfectly paired with some tortillas de maiz, the guacamole, and rice and beans. I would absolutely get this meal again. Not only was the food delicious, but the staff were incredibly sweet, helpful, and provided great recommendations. I will absolutely be returning here again!

We came here before a concert and it was very good! The waitress was very friendly and very…read morepersonable. She was willing to give us extra time and really good suggestions. The tacos were very good! And the enchiladas were fantastic. We both had margaritas and they were very tasty and the tequila sneaks up on you quick! The place used to be an Old Chicago, so it's a little funny being in there but it was clean and well taken care of.

This place was fun! They bring chips and salsa right to the table, we didn't get any refills. The…read moresalsa had some heat and the chips were crunchy. The menu is full of classic and traditional Mexican cuisine. I tried the pollo Puebla and it was pretty good! Thick, juicy chicken covered in fresh veggies. The beans were good, the rice was decent. They have a good selection of drinks too, for a very reasonable price. They have a good happy hour too (Tues-thurs, 3-7PM). The margaritas looked really good. I liked the wide open seating and the beautiful bar. They had a sweet stage and DJ booth too

Such a hidden gem! I wasn't sure what to expect given the location, it's in a strip mall in a less…read morefrequented area. We walked in and the decor was bright, cheery, and fun. I loved the colorful paper banners and the paintings. We went at about 5 pm on a Saturday and were seated quickly. By 6:30 when we left, it was starting to fill in and there were a couple big parties so we left at the right time. The menu was pretty extensive, lots of different offerings. We were given complimentary chips and salsa, then our waitress offered more but didn't tell us it was $2 for a refill. Not a huge price, but we weren't told it was extra. I got a frozen classic margarita and my husband got a classic on the rocks. One and done! It was strong, your basic pre-mix flavor, and I loved the glasses! There was another drink on the menu called a cantarita (similar to a Paloma), which I can't wait to try sometime. I ordered the birria tacos and they were so good! The shell had a light crunch, the cheese was perfectly proportioned and melted, the meat was tender and flavorful, and the broth had the perfect amount of season, onion, and cilantro without being too overpowering. Everything was SO filling, between the drink, chips and salsa, I had to take one of the tacos to go. The salsa is made in house from fresh ingredients but the chips and tortillas aren't. She said they get the dough and it's cut up prior to making the tacos. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful, but the service was a little slow even though it wasn't too busy most of the time we were there. We didn't mind because we had time, but something to consider if you're in a hurry. Authenticity was 6/10 based on the overall vibes, music, taste of the food, but it was a bummer the tortillas weren't fresh made and the margarita was pre-mix.

Honestly so good, and some of the most unique and authentic options of any place I've been. They…read morehave a cute set up for photos and it's so bright and cheery inside! The service was fantastic, and it felt like a true family restaurant. The chips were so good, and the salsa was spicy but not too much for people with sensitive palates. I love this style of chips, not a thin restaurant style but a thicker, more savory bite. We went through one portion before our food got to us and they brought more out when I asked. I highly recommend the tacos. I made a mistake and asked for birria not quesabirria tacos, so make sure to specify that if you want quesabirria (with cheese). But, the birria was good anyways! I also got the taco macho (see the pic for what's inside), and wish I would've ordered 2 of those! My husband got the huitlacoche and squash blossom tacos and they were both so good. I was so impressed they had huitlacoche as an option, I've never seen that before! The drinks were ordered and delivered from the server, but she said since they're working on a liquor license they have a bar next door that makes them. If you order a drink with your food, they charge for the drinks and food separate for that reason. I liked my jalapeño margarita! My husband got a cantarito and said it's the best one he's had from all the places we've tried to far!

Wandered into Mexitili spur of the moment because they were open for lunch on Memorial Day and I…read morewas in the area. The streetcar boondoggle is not affecting their block so parking is available. Decor is calming. I did not opt for an adult beverage as they were a bit pricey and I needed to retain focus. Settled on chicken enchiladas. Very tasty with some kick. The cheese was drizzled on top rather than baked through. Service was exceptionally friendly, I suspect from the bartender/proprietor. Would definitely return if in the area, but for now I am generally avoiding streetcar construction chaos. If you are downtown anyway, go.

We ordered takeout. We got the beef fajitas for two. Wow they give you a lot of food! We each had…read morethree meals out of this! They told me the beef they use for fajitas is sirloin. It was seasoned fairly well wasn't as tender as I would have liked, but it was still enjoyable! It came with all the fixings which was nice. I enjoyed the flavor of the refried beans, although there were several beans that were not cooked and were very crunchy. Was easy to order with them and only took about 10 minutes to be ready.

El Vallarta is hands down the best mexican restaurant I've ever been too! They have a wide variety…read moreof menu items and you can't go wrong with a single item on the menu. Not to mention their margaritas and patio scene! Service is always very friendly and fun!