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    Taqueria El Tapatio

    4.0 (463 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Crunchy Taco.
    Eric H.

    Tiny little spot, but solid. I ordered the chicken and Carne Asada Soft Tacos, which were tasty. I also ordered a Crunchy Asada Taco and a Bean & Cheese Burrito. The shell for the taco came out cracked and split down the middle. This made eating it difficult, but it was still good. The burrito was my least favorite, as it didn't really have much flavor at all, but I still ate it. The salsa bar has some decent offerings. Both the roja and verde salsas were very good. The service was friendly and the place is clean. No complaints. Taqueria El Tapatio is A'OK!

    Price # 1 menu
    Eric C.

    Ate here a few times before food is good , service was great the only complaint here is to watch out for what they charge you for they have 2 menus with price listing meals right above in display as you enter , but they are both wrong according to staff, versus what the actual cash register charges you it's super confusing and annoying , the girl working there was super nice and apologetic when I asked why I was being charged a complete different cost ?? There's actually 3 different prices she mentioned they where going thru a transition not sure of what ?? But the manager needs to get their job done right to avoid confusion, I also noticed the portion very small compared to other times ,taste was great , NOT the multiple price confusion and their smaller portions , honestly I was just hungry to go elsewhere, but definitely I won't be back there - I hope this helps someone out there.

    Breakfast bacon burrito with less egg
    Princess B.

    Consistently delicious and friendly service! My go-to is the veggie taco salad. I haven't found a better one anywhere else in the area. YuM! I recently tried their breakfast burrito and ordered it with "less egg" and I swear each bite was like heaven! They have a salsa bar which is always fun, too.

    Rachel S.

    Pretty good spot for tacos! We were at the indoor kids gym next door and decided to get some food for lunch. We both got taco plates - I got 2 beef and one chicken, hubby got all chicken. Plates cane with rice and beans. Decently priced a d the food was yummy! Staff was friendly! Would come back!

    Super Taco - Carne Asada
    Emily H.

    We came here since we saw they had lengua on the menu! We got Lengua tacos, Al Pastor tacos and Carne Asada Super tacos. The regular tacos comes with onion and cilantro. The Super tacos actually has guac, sour cream and cheese along with the onion and cilantro. The menu needs to be updated since it has the same description for both items. The Al Pastor was delicious, great flavor! They skimped out on the meat for that if you ask me, but probably because it's so good. The Lengua was good too. The Carne Asada as a Super Taco really puts it together. I recommend getting at least 1 Super Taco. They also have a salsa bar with 3 types of salsa, limes and radishes. Love when restaurants have this!

    Lengua Burrito
    Laura F.

    I'm still dreaming of that lengua burrito. The tortilla is thin but still holds all the ingredients well. The meat is in a sauce and not dry. The rice does a great job of holding everything together. Ahhh, until we meet again Tapatío. I'll be dreaming of you. Also, their chips are really good.

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    Mike P.

    Small restaurant serving Mexican food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Typical fare of burritos and tacos. Enjoyed the breakfast burrito which we split between the two of us. Definitely was sufficient to satisfy both our appetites. Prices are pretty reasonable and the food is delicious. Seems mostly like a carry out place although they do have a number of tables inside. No outdoor seating and parking is in a lot shared by several stores

    Small size burrito. I only took one bite

    I've been going to this place for years now. Last two times I was there, I've been disappointed with their food. It used to be tasty, big portion and great service. I'm not sure if there is a new management or they just changed things up but the burrito was half the size it used to be. They lacked on the ingredients and I felt like I was biting into nothing but plain rolled up tortillas. They hardly put any onions and cilantro too so it lacked flavor. Salsa was watered down with no flavor. This happened last time but I thought it was just that day. I gave it another try and it actually got worse. The price of this sad burrito was $13.45. It's not worth the money. I rather go to a restaurant or a taco stand like tacos el venaydo.

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    Very little food. My burrito was tiny won't be coming here again . The worst part is I hardly got any meat and it was just beans

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    This is the real thing, everything we tried reminded us of Mexico and how good the food can be! Yummy and authentic

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    Used to be good. $18 only chicken and cheese burrito. Small and terrible chicken. This place is a ripoff. Ill never go again.

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    Me gustó mucho la comida . El lpastor está muy bueno y el ceviche también . Las cajeras son muy atentas el restaurante muy limpio .

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    Papa’s Meat & Seafood

    Papa’s Meat & Seafood

    4.8
    (168 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Yup, another 5 star! You know if it's a butchers, the meat is going to be good... but these people…read moreknow meat! Quality is king and they wear the crown. First, it's not in the menu yet, but the A5 CHEESESTEAK is FIRE... go now and get it! You'll see in the picture, it's the real deal. Like a bomb of nest and cheese exploded in your mouth as the meat melts faster than the cheese! Then, the pastrami was better than most LA delis (no lie). Perfectly dressed with all the right fixens. You've read enough, go see for yourself why they have a fan base. I'll drive across the city for this!

    Papa's Meats and Seafood located in Burbank, CA, has a wide offering of fresh seafood and meat as…read morewell as various dishes. If you love pastrami, knishes, rye bread, and this is the place. The draw back is this place is very crowed during peak times and it a little too small considering the amount of customers that come. I've driven past Papa's Meat and Seafood on Glenoaks Blvd a dozen times, on our many trips to the area. We alway promising that we would stop in, and I'd finally stop in. Honestly, my only regret is waiting this long. I ordered the Luka Sandwich, which is loaded with their 14-hour smoked pastrami brisket, cheddar, pickled cherry peppers, iceberg, and Papa's aioli on toasted sourdough. The pastrami itself is a work of art--smoky, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and seasoned perfectly without being a total salt bomb. The pickled cherry peppers give it this incredible, bright pop of heat that cuts right through the richness of the beef. It's a messy, beautiful monster of a sandwich.  My wife went with the Surf 'n' Turf Bowl, which comes with their marinated "Crack Shrimp" and grilled angus beef over rice with a fresh shirazi salad. The beef was incredibly tender, but those crack shrimp stole the show--snappy, heavily seasoned, and completely addictive. You can clearly taste the quality of a high-end butcher shop in a casual, quick-service lunch.  The only reason I'm knocking off one star is the wait time and the seating is also pretty limited, so it's much better suited for a grab-and-go situation than a sit-down date night. That being said, the quality of the meat here blows standard sandwich joints completely out of the water. If you're in Burbank and want a lunch that actually feels high-quality and satisfying, do yourself a favor and drop in. I'm already eyeing the A5 Wagyu Cheesesteak for my next visit!

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    Fresh Italian sandwich stacked with deli meats, tomato, romaine & zesty dressing on focaccia. Bold, colorful, and packed with flavor.
    Fresh Italian sandwich stacked with deli meats, tomato, romaine & zesty dressing on focaccia. Bold, colorful, and packed with flavor.
    Juicy beef patty, melted cheese, and savory layers in a soft bun--this handcrafted burger delivers bold, satisfying flavor in every bite.

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    The Boiling Crab

    The Boiling Crab

    3.9
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    The Burbank location is usually pretty crowded so this time I decided to place a pickup order over…read morethe phone. The process was quick and easy, they took my order and let me know it would be ready in about 20 minutes. I received a text when it was ready! I ordered 1 pound of shrimp and fries and both were really good! I appreciated that they included bibs, limes, and butcher paper with the to-go order which made it easy to enjoy at home. They forgot the salt and pepper but it wasn't a big deal since I had some at home. The customer service was great over the phone and in-person. It's located by the AMC and there are different eateries in the area.

    A fun ambience, love crawfish from my Louisiana days and so I couldn't resist. Delicious but you…read moreneed a lot to have your fill! Glad I got corn to go with it - should have had 3-4 1/2 cobs and not just one!! Remember to wear appropriate clothing or you WILL get messy. I hadn't plan to go here and so I was wearing a dress shirt (dumb!!!!) but luckily they provide bibs and gloves but the crawfish are so slippery the gloves are not very helpful. The staff were friendly and helpful but ordering is a real challenge - but we did it. Maybe 30% of my crawfish were a good size but the majority were so small it was virtually impossible to get the meat out and remove the intestines (esp with gloves) and actually have something left to eat. Maybe I'll try the crab next time? Yes we will be back

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    The Boiling Crab
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    The Capital Grille

    The Capital Grille

    4.7
    (142 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    We came back for another visit to the bar and had a great experience…read more Our food was great, as were drinks. Star of the night was server, Syd, who was just the best. Celebrated a friend's birthday and CG was lovely in their acknowledgement. We love the look of the place and tge bar is great. So happy they were on the A game!

    We Burbankers don't like to brag, but it's all birthday cake and candles at Burbank's new high-end…read moreoutpost of The Capital Grille. Don't forget your wallet, as you're in the hundo range, per person, once that crisp napkin is placed in your lap. Worth it? Yes! A beautiful, beautiful restaurant with a classic (and classy) dining room, private rooms that look very cosy (and were all full when I stopped in for a birthday dinner), and a mile long bar with booths, tables and of course the bar. From the host/hostess stand to the servers to the runners, everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Valet and tons of street parking adjacent if you're not in heels. It's a steak house at its core, but do not sleep on the salmon -- super delicious and you're getting the omega-3 fatty acids for healthmaxxing. Robbie B tip: the happy hour. Reduced price wine glasses and small bites (but actually pretty big portions) of fancy bar food. Sliders, fries, mini lamb chops; it's a whole meal in there. Perfect place to quit your job and celebrate.

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    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.
    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.
    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.
    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.
    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.
    ViaSelfie Fusion Kitchen

    ViaSelfie Fusion Kitchen

    4.7
    (324 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$$

    Wanted to try out a new place in Burbank, on Saturday early evening…read more Initially we parked on the street , seems to have plenty of parking around on a weekend. But when we walked in we saw the parking lot, so we moved the car. (Rare for a restaurant to have a parking lot. About 12 parking spots ) The drinks were tasty. I got the lemon drink, wife got the sweet white drink. .(forget the names) Appetizer. Mexican corn ribs. Funny name. Was super tasty. Was going to order the lamb kafta , but a few minutes later the waiter reported it's unavailable tonight. Instead I went with the dolma . I have had grape leaves in the past , my mom would make them. These were amazing. Packed with loads of flavor. No regrets ! My wife ordered the lamb chops, excellent. Service was great. Ambience was good, nice enough for a nice date night. Would return.

    Found this place in an effort to avoid the parking nightmare in downtown Burbank. It should be more…read morepacked in this place. It has a great vibe. I didn't take pics or walk around the whole restaurant because I was on a date, but will be returning for more. I had a short rib, beet, cabbage soup of sort. My first bite was a bit more beety tasting than I was expected, but then added the dollop of sour cream provided, and it was like magic. It was a unique combination of flavors. Perfect for a dreary night. Filling and warming, and delicious . The presentation was beautiful as well. My date ordered a steak that also came with vegetables. He enjoyed, and it was cooked perfectly Our waitress was great. She had a good sense of what level of attention each table needed as I watched her. My only regret last night was not ordering some pistachio cheesecake that a table next to us ordered when seemingly just coming in for a quick dessert. This is a great place for a family dinner or a date, or something a little bit more upscale. Love that they had a parking lot, as well as there was plenty of street parking. I'm excited to return to try some more things on the menu. You can also call for reservations, although it was surprisingly not very busy for a Saturday night.

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    Spanish octopus
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    Fish King

    Fish King

    4.4
    (1.6k reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    Fish King is an excellent place to get some fresh and delicious seafood. I've only ever ordered…read morefrom their "galley", which I think is what they call their kitchen, but I know they also sell raw seafood as well, in addition to a few other things in their small market. One of my favorite things to get at Fish King is the plate with the swordfish skewers. This dish is honestly so unique, and I haven't found anything like it anywhere else. It's basically two shish-kebab style sticks of seasoned swordfish, peppers, and tomatoes, and it's served with a few sides in addition to fried veggies and shrimp. I also really enjoy their tacos. They also have very generous servings of poke (I personally don't get the poke from here because it's already mixed in with raw onions and I don't like raw onion). Prices are all very reasonable--the swordfish plate I mentioned earlier is around $15 and a pretty large amount of food. Fish King does get pretty busy especially around mealtimes so it's better to order in advance and pick up so that you don't have to wait around as long. I think if you order in person, you can expect a 20-30 min wait when it's busy. There's a small lot on the side of the market and sometimes you can find street parking too. There are some tables on both ends of the market so you can dine in, it's very casual.

    Fish King has been in business it seems forever. We love the place. It has the best service. I…read morethink it is family owned and Joe is great. The entire staff is great. They know everything about their fish and even the things they sell that you want to use to make your fish. The place is always clean and fresh smelling. The prices are very fair. The wait for service is never long. They have the best salmon and white fish around. They clearly get fresh fish daily. We have never had a bad experience. They even have a place to eat and they make prepared food for you. It is wonderful. Parking is easy and the staff is the best so have fun and go there. You will not be disappointed.

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    Fish King
    Fish King
    Hawaiian tuna poke bowl! $10.95

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    Hawaiian tuna poke bowl! $10.95
    California Fish Grill

    California Fish Grill

    3.9
    (343 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Sustainably caught fish that's fresh & affordable. You can be as healthy as you here with ample…read moreprotein & veggies and even cauliflower "rice". You can also be as wicked as you like with their fried fish items. I've been here a bunch of times, but most recently on a Friday night at 7pm and it was PACKED! Which meant the wait was 20 minutes for my two grilled fish plates. The staff was hustling! I saw more than six cooks in the kitchen and four staff at the counter. I do think their touchscreen self checkout slows things down a lot. It would be faster if someone else input the order. The fish (salmon & Branzino) is done American-style, which means a bit crisp on the edges and overdone by this Asian person's standards. All in all though, a good, healthy fast food option that's well-priced.

    We stopped here before hitting the 4DX theatre to see GOAT. The boys chose this place out of all…read morethe options and for the most part, it was pretty good but I did have a few issues. Parking wasn't one of them because it's surrounded by several restaurants and shops which all share the same parking. It probably gets busy on a nice sunny day but it was pretty empty during the rain. However, the 1st issue was, with it being my first time here and not being aware that you can only order at the kiosks, I was standing there for a few mins looking at the worker behind the counter waiting for him to call us up as he was looking at me. The manager finally told his employee to help me order on the kiosk and then that's when I realized you can only order through the kiosk and I told him I got it. Secondly, most of the tables were clean but the one booth we wanted in the corner so I cleaned it and we got our seat. Lastly, the fries were over cooked and a little too crispy/hard. They were seasoned good but just way too crispy and hard. Now for the good! The Lobster Rolls were really good! I ordered the two lobster roll combo with fries and a drink and the boys ordered fish & chips kids meals. It seemed like they had no issues and liked their meals. Overall, I would 100% be back for the lobster rolls but they need to clean up the area a little better. They also need to take the fries out sooner than they did. This place would be solid with a few fixes. OOOC 3.5 out of 5 Afros

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    California Fish Grill
    California Fish Grill
    California Fish Grill

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    Ca Del Sole

    Ca Del Sole

    4.4
    (1.6k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    For our last dinner on our Studio City trip, my sister and bro-in-law booked Ca Del Sole, an…read moreItalian restaurant in Toluca Lake they always wanted to try. Toluca Lake is an expensive area in LA, but the actual lake is fenced in and not available to the public. I even had trouble finding it on Google Map, but I did see the Hollywood Reservoir, LOL! The restaurant is good-sized and very trendy yet welcoming for families. Parking is $7 valet. They have a surprisingly big kid's menu and have a good mix of seafood and meaty entrees. Highly recommend the grilled Spanish octopus with white beans. Very tender. The Bruschetta was also very good - crispy at first bite but then super soft and melts in the mouth. Wife and I both got fish entrees. She had the chilean sea bass special while I went for the excellent bown-sugar smoked Scottish Salmon. It was a nice thick piece, but very moist and tasty. Our 6yo son got the penne pasta with butter sauce and chicken, one of his favorites. An excellent Italian restaurant for date night or family dinner. Their big menu and excellent service are 5-star worthy.

    Stopped by for dinner!…read more They have valet parking but there is metered street parking (free after 6p just verify the signs). We shared some squid ink linguini, seafood soup, and burrata. We told the waiter we were sharing so he split the dishes for us! Food was great tasting, presented well and appropriate portions. We sat inside and the booths were comfortable. We walked by the patio area and it seemed pretty lively on a Friday night.

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    The ceiling is made with sound-absorbing acoustical panels -- unique, clever, and effective!
    The ceiling is made with sound-absorbing acoustical panels -- unique, clever, and effective!
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    Tartar Tartare Di Tonno E Limoni Canditi
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