The kitchen is small, but you have small space inside and outdoor to dining. I ordered the shrimp taco, which was really really good, but I think I like it more without cheese for a started they gave me nachos and beans, which was really tasty. So I think the taste without you would be much better. The girl who is serving is Fernanda is really fast, friendly, and serves you good. The cook called Antonio he should be given tip. They don't Cater but you can order and come to pick up. read more

Today I stopped by el tapatío after doing some laundry. Went in wanting a burrito de asada but I wanted them to add shrimp as well but that was not going to happen due to being informed that adding shrimp will be an additional $20 plus the cost of the burrito $13 a total of $35 for a asada burrito with shrimp added I said heck no and went with the shrimp taco which was very bland no flavor nothing I did add some chipotle from home to give it some taste other than that no flavor it taste at all !! Normally they do charge for shrimp extra maybe $3,$6 but never $20 insanneeeee read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Shrimp taco - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

When I come out to Reseda, I tend to come back to this spot. It's a little hole in the wall. They always greet you and are friendly. As soon as you sit and order they give you chips with beans on top and their green sauce for free ! The food is well seasoned. I've had the carne asada tacos plate and their burritos. The burritos are pretty big! I do recommend for them to have more variety of salsas. They currently have one kind of salsa. read more

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I don't know who said they have the best Al pastor tacos is Cali, but please don't believe the hype!!! I didn't get Al pastor I got asada, but I know if the asada tasted like uncooked meat and had no flavor I can imagine what the other meat taste like. I'm from California and we have the best TACOS, this is place had great customer service but TACOS nope! read more

This is a little hole in the wall place that is excellent. We had tacos Al pastor and carne asada tacos as well as a carne asada burrito supreme. Tacos are typical small size - meat, onion, cilantro and some green salsa. Recommend 3 per person - the are pretty generous with the amount of meat in each one. If you eat in the restaurant (counter seating), they'll give you a complimentary small basket of chips with some beans and green salsa on top - delicious! They take credit cards (used to be cash only). Definitely a locals kind of place - no frills for sure but very delicioso! read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Carne asada burrito supreme - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

It's a very small shop with about 4 seats inside and a table outside. The food was really good and portions were generous. Places like this is what makes LA food scene so amazing!!!! Will decently be back there and it's 3 minute drive from Tapanga mall. Plenty of street parking. read more

Burritos are over priced and they don't offer (wet burrito option only dry) for 17$ it's not worth it That's how much I pay at for a wet burrito at a sit down restaurant. And they gave me barely any chips the bag is near empty. read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

A true hole in the wall! A small shop with a few counter seats facing the kitchen. The man taking my order was very kind and quick. Right after I ordered he gave me a complimentary delicious plate of chips covered in beans and salsa. Great start! The carne asada burrito ($14) was not rolled well but the inside was delicious. The quality of the meat was so good. Much better than a lot of these taco trucks. Portions were huge and the value is there. I will be back when in the area. read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Carne asada burrito Really good filling - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

UNDERRATED!!! this is a GEM location the food is very delicious. I ordered a Carne Asada burrito and some Menudo. Some of the reviews are older so let me clear things out. They do take Apple Pay and debit and credit card also Menudo is not only served on Sundays, but on Saturdays the weekend is for Los crudos. I went in the morning and there was not really a line so get there early. My wife found this this restaurant She drove by it and saw the line was long like the Indiana Jones ride lol so the food must be GOOD!. Really nice people. The location is really small but it makes you feel like you at home if you know what I mean.its a must check it out i will be going again. read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

OMG, no matter where we travel these are the best tacos in the world. This place is our barometer for tacos when we are traveling. This is what we aspire to find, but rarely do. So we always go home to our old neighborhood and our first stop is Taqueria El Tapatio. I love how they chop up the meat and then sear it on the flat top until it has crispy bits on it. Then they top it with their amazing Salsa Verde, onions, and cilantro. I love the chips, beans and salsa they serve with each order that you eat in. It cannot be beat. Thank you for taco heaven!!! read more

Just a heads up paying with atm card they will clone your card as soon you pay and leave their place, yesterday march 9/2026 per yelp review choose this place first time and last to eat here, we finish eating pay our check 15 minutes after we left I received an alert from my bank of a charge for door dash order, and never order on this app and don't have acct with DoorDash anyway it was the restaurant who use my card! Immediately call my bank and cancel my card, is a hassle no one should go through this, please be careful and pay cash I know I should pay cash since we are not from the are where they at and never had a problem before at any restaurant... BE AWARE!!!!!!!! read more

Very excellent service you can see the food being cooked in front of you . Cook and server were both very nice . read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Chips with beans and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

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Haven't been here in nearly a decade. Was on my way to El Big Burrito (the #1 taco spot in the Valley, no debate) and said screw it, let's give this place another shot. Honestly forgot what it even tasted like. it's a total hole-in-the-wall pit stop.. feels like the outlaw days with tumbleweeds in the back. They start you off with free chips and refried beans, topped with their infamous verde salsa. That salsa? Their version of in n out spread where you always ask for extra. It ties everything together. I inhaled it. Insanely good. Even better refried beans than Salsa & Beer. Ordered 4 tacos and this is the *first* taco spot where the chicken outshined the asada. Insanely flavorful. Sliding this one into 2nd place for best tacos in the West Valley. Certified heat. read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Custom taco: chicken, guac, queso and refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

La comida muy rica pero el cosinero de las tardes muy aburrido se enojo por Que le pedimos cortar en dos partes el burrito Que la proxima vez no iva tomar nuestra orden read more

Honestly I thought it was going to be a restaurant but it turns out it's just a corner small shop but regardless of that the foods great ! I went for a carne asada torta , ended up taking home some nachos , a burrito and some tacos . A-little bit of everything super fire !! The lady is nice and the chef cooks quick and clean . read more

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The Shrimp tacos are Delicious , The restaurant is Clean . The Employees are very Friendly!!! read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Taco de Camarones - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

My daughter had two performances at the Taxco Theater. She had about 45 minutes between shows. She was hungry and I found Taqueria El Tapatio was right around the corner. This place is a hole in the wall. I would have driven right by this establishment. Inside is maybe 6 barstools at a counter. This is definitely a take out spot. The kitchen area is very clean. I ordered 3 carnitas , 2 lengua, and 2 al pastor tacos. The food was cooked quickly. The tacos were topped with cilantro, onions and salsa. Once back at the theater everyone had a taco. I had a carnitas taco. The meat was seasoned well. The meat had some crunchy, bits, some squishy bits and it was a really good. The salsa has great flavor, with a little kick of heat. If we are in the area again, I would definitely return. No pictures this time because we all scarfed down our delicious food. read more

Food is trash. Asada is nasty. Doesn't even look like asada. Burrito had mainly cheese barley meat. Nothing else inside it. Rice was hard not cooked all the way with no flavor. Cook doing everything with bare hands and touching his face then putting food into the plate. Hole in the wall place. Don't understand how they have so many 5 stars. And have an A on window. Disgusting place. read more

Second time coming for the tacos. Really good plus free chips with beans and salsa. Got 11 tacos, 3 aqua frescas and a jarritos soda for $35. read more

Fast and friendly service. The food is fire; I got super nachos and a pastor taco (one bite in). Don't sleep on their salsa. read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Super nachos - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

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Yummy food, great service, cute decor. Love this place! Everything I have has here was delicious

Just happened to be in the area and after reading the yelp reviews, my husband and I decided to stop here for some quick food. We got a carne asada burrito and it was really good. Definitely a hole in the wall spot. The service was great as well. The lady at the counter continued checking in with us while we ate. Definitely would come back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

If you're looking for a real, honest-to-goodness mexican meal....go to EL TAPATIO on Jordan Ave and Sherman Way!! You'll get a smile when you walk in, a quick family-feel prepared meal made with only the freshest ingredients!! Eat in or take it home...Either way, your tummy will be full and you'll be telling all your friends about it tomorrow! DON'T MISS OUT!! Tell 'em Stephanie sent you!!! C YA THERE!! read more

If you're on Instagram, follow us. IG: @Yelpfam Like I said before, this place is the ish. Check photos for reference. read more

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Hard to find, not even a sign, no tables, just a handful of stools at a counter with the grill and prep table in plain view. This place off Sherman Way in old Canoga Park is all about the food. Excellent menudo, no hominy, a legit pata if requested. ... huge burritos, carne asada, pollo and al pastor (no trompo) the favorites but lengua, suadero and cabeza as well. Breakfast burritos add two eggs and a handful of shredded hash browns, but the meat choice is still the star, along with the heft. ... tacos are great, quesadillas crisp from the flour tortilla on the grill long enough for cheese to melt. Lot of takeout but sitting at the counter gets you homemade chips drenched with whole beans in broth and salsa. No alcohol. Friendly cashier/server. Worth a visit for a quick, authentic no-frills meal. read more

The food was absolutely delicious and staff were the most friendly people Ive ever met. Got 4 tacos and an al pastor torta and the meat portions were so full. Their horchata is also delicious! Flavors was one of the best in the valley. the place is small like a grab and go station but there is seating at the bar to watch the chef and a small table out front. Overall would recommend and definitely will be back! read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - chicken, asada, and pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

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Always fresh , always fast , always delightfully enjoyed!! My sons & family all enjoy their good customer service and attention to detailed orders , the restaurant is a dive in spot small and family oriented , highly recommend you come by yourself or order to go / pick up! You will not be disappointed ;)) read more

Amazing service, asada burrito was so yummy & the size is unbeatable!! Will definitely be back & recommend to others (: read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Asada burrito size - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

The girl at the register that looks like Frida Kalo is extremely rude. You can smell her bad attitude a mile away. Plus she grabs the chips with her bare hands after handling money without washing them prior to. The guys that used to work here many many years ago were very very nice. Always greeted you and you felt the warmth of this place. I had not been there in maaaaany years. Now this place has a negative Vibe. That girl is transmitting her bad aura and vibes. Bring back the guys. I asked her for another kind of salsa for my tacos and she rudely rolled her eyes right in front of me. She did not even fake it. As is she is doing me a favor. Customers are the ones doing her a favor. We pay her wages. read more

This is my favorite taqueria in the valley, love their asada & pastor tacos. If you're near Canoga Park & want some solid Mexican food check them out. read more

This place is very clean. I came with a former health inspector and she said based on the hood above the stove, it's very clean. Food was simple and delicious. They bring you chips with beans and salsa on top when you first come in. They have lemonade and horchata aqua fresca. I paid with my card. Everyone was very friendly. read more

Food is Fast and delicious. the staff is friendly and kind. It's a small restaurant so we got our food to go.

Yummy yummy is what I have to say, I haven't been here in years and so happy it's still around. The service is still amazing and it feels very welcoming. I got the quesadillas combo to go and it was so delicious. The salsa they give on the side is the best, always ask for an extra one. Their food is inexpensive and super delicious. Can't wait to go back and get their tacos, next time ima sit down and eat there to get the chips with beans and salsa. Tip they do take cards now so it's cash and card. read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Quesadilla combo - Mexican Near Me - Canoga Park, California

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I love this place great tacos and rice and beans are so amazing!! They also give you chips and salsa which make it a hit you can not go wrong I hear their breakfast is awesome too read more

Rating this place based on the following: price, quality, dining and sanitation. Spoilers - place is cheap, but go at your own risk. Price - easiest 5 star rating I can give. They are a really competitive location with very affordable prices. Under $2 per taco and burritos are more standard. Quality - 3.5 stars. Docking points mainly on the fact that everything is pre-cooked and just being warmed up later. E.g. the pastor is not on a shawarma grill, but taken out to be reheated. Aside from that, the meat is pretty average. Dining... honestly it's a takeout store. It's structured like a bar but even pre-covid, it's easy to see that many people don't eat the food there. There's just not enough seats for a fast-paced restaurant like this. Hence, 1 star. Sanitation is a 1 star. Workers do not have masks or gloves on. They use the same hands to cook, plate food, exchange cash and use their register. In the times that I have went, I haven't seen a single worker sanitize their hands. Go at your own risk. I still went because it reminded me of good old taco trucks on the street. read more

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What a find! A small place off the Main Street, but worth it. Came here based on a Yelp search and was not disappointed. Was hankering for a burrito and I got a great one. Had the carne asado burrito and they made it right away with all of the fixin's Two guys were inside and they helped us with the menu and our burritos were quickly cooked and served. Not much seating space inside so we took it to go. Once we got home we devoured the burritos. Totally recommend this place if you're looking for a good treat! read more

Food is great and service to match. Everything I ate here is always delicious! Thank you

The food and service are great. The place is small, and the A/C does work well, so it can be very hot if you eat in. I was happily surprised by how good the burritos were here. As I sat there, the employees were so kind to me and every single person that walked in. Every interaction seemed like they were people's friends. The place has an A rating, and is very clean, but cramped, and the A/C wasn't really cooling the place down. However, The employees and food make up for the tight, hot space. read more

Great small counter service Mexican hole in the wall with a limited menu of fire food. The place is clean, staff is friendly and quick. They're well organized and professional and seriously very clean. This is my new go to spot in this part of the valley read more

The food was close to work so I tried it. I was pleased with my food and they were kind and quick. I just couldn't see myself eating there no fault to staff or restaurant it's the location and environment around it read more