When Tocaya first opened, they were great. The ingredients were fresh. The portions were a good size. Now, they are awful! We just picked up our order and the portion of guacamole and salsa is a joke. I only ordered black beans and rice for my dinner and the beans are under cooked and cold. The rice is flavorless. It's inedible. Close your business already if you are going to charge high and serve crap. read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - A tiny bit of faux and salsa, total joke. - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Everything is always great here. The food fresh the ambience and amazing service. My go to anytime I want something filling!

I absolutely love this place. It's not *authentic* Mexican food so to speak. It's more of a healthier modern inspired version of it. But my wife and I love this place because of their clean ingredients. The Sonora steak bowl is my fav. Very well run with great staff! read more

Update: after serving me completely raw steak and promising a refund "in two hours" the day I came in, the charge is now on my account a few days later. I call to try and get the refund and the guy has no idea what i'm talking about and "can't find" the charge. I am appalled at the ridiculousness of this situation. As a local business owner as well this is incredibly unacceptable to our community. I will be doing everything I can to make sure everyone knows about this horrible experience. Just ridiculous that i'm now having to chase them down for this refund. Disgusting and disappointing service read more

Had a wonderful dinner at Tocaya the other day. First I need to mention how much I enjoyed the folks who run the place. The person who took my order, the manager, and the person who removed our plates -- A plus plus plus plus plus! My partner and I found ourselves in conversation with each of these folks, and the conversation was a real treat. It is rare to go out to eat and just be in a good vibe. Many many thanks. The food. Oh my goodness. I need to express a giant heap of gratitude for your many vegan offerings. It is such a treat to go out and have many things to choose from. In this case there were so many I had no choice but to order all of the things. This time around I had the cauliflower taco, a Baja tofu taco, the queso dip and chips, guac, salsa, all of the things -- delicious. Then I was so happy to also have vegan dessert options. The Churro bites were delightful and the fruit and Tajin was also fabulous. I really enjoy how much Tocaya continuously offers new menu items. This really keeps me coming back. But on this day, it really was the amazing service that was the shining star. Also, there is a lot in the back that makes parking a breeze. Once again, big big gratitude for all you do to make Tocaya a joyful place! I look forward to returning sooner than later. read more

Came here twice in a week. That's usually a no no for us. We came here in a pinch and based on convenience. Our food came out fast and it was excellent. On top of it the girl who took our order was just an exceptional employee. We came back again and Karla was working. The whole floor to herself. Is she a floor manager or a gm or a server or all 3? She seems to be all 3?! Anyway. Our food again. Delightful. From the sandwiches to the soup. I dont know why I've been skipping on this place this whole time. Karla again, exceptional, I don't think she works at any other speed. Extremely attentive and pleasant. If she isn't already a floor manager or agm. Give it to her. Ty Karla. read more

I missed the happy hour by 3 mins. So my 5.00 margarita was 9.50, the girl at register said happy hour drinks were only 3.00 off. Ad said $5.00 margaritas from 3 to 6 . The discount goes by the time stamp at register. Manager gave me a fruit bowl for the difference. read more

August 2022 - Overall, the food was fine but service could be better. Food/Pricing - Ceviche Side, $8.95 - Decent to order if you're not too hungry. Passion fruit Margarita, $7.95. Strawberry Margarita, $7.95. Both drinks were refreshing! Service/Ambiance - Unfriendly environment. We ordered one dish. After 20+ minutes with no update from the staff, I went up to inquire but mid-sentence the employee cut me off with a curt "it's coming out". Call me sensitive but it felt pretty rude. There were probably 3 other parties inside so they weren't super busy. Parking - Street parking. There's also a parking lot in the back. read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Ceviche ~$9 - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

I've been on a health kick lately and thankfully LA has many healthy options. I recently stumbled upon this place and man I'm adding this to my rotation now. Service is great; the server that took my order was patient with me as I scanned the menu and even recommended me the bowl I ordered. Food is delicious, perfect macros and calories for most items are below 1,000. I went late on a Sunday night and the ambiance is chill and relaxing. Parking: There's a small lot in the back of the restaurant along with some street parking. Highly recommend coming here! read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Salmon tacos and Al pastor plate - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

This is officially our new favorite Taco Tuesday spot! And we are big TT goers. We tried this spot for the first time last year and thought it was great. My partner is vegan. And I'm not. But they have options for both of us. Delicious options. Their guac is to die for. The pomegranate seeds add something extra I've never tasted before. Their happy hour is amazing too. $5 margaritas. 3 flavors. Can't beat it. They also have a bunch of other locations. Our other fave is in studio city. However, we choose this one because of the people. The staff are all SO friendly. I always see the manager on the floor helping out. It's a team effort. Even the bussers are sweet and look like they enjoy their job. It's pretty nice because you can order at your seat through an app. You can also scan a QR code and see what music is playing. Because it's all hand picked which is rad. There's also indoor or outdoor seating. Both are great. And the location is prime. Really can't have anything bad to say about this place. OH! And they have a rewards system. Download the app. You get $15 off as a new customer. And $10 off for every $100 spent. They've earned a solid customer in me! read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Great for a work lunch! Light and healthy meals. Complimentary valet parking. Lots of options

Food is always great here. Prices have gone up over the past couple of years but, the food is still great and the staff is always nice. Outdoor patio seating in Burbank is always a vibe. read more

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This was a spontaneous decision to check out because it had great reviews. However, it was a bit complicated because I wasn't sure where to park since everything said " reservation". The parking lot behind the restaurant was also very limited. If available, there is also street parking. Luckily, I was able to find parking in the back of big boys burger lol. When checkin in on Yelp, I received a coupon for a free chips & salsa. Surprisingly, I was able to do half of their chips & half of the fried plantain chips. Best of both worlds! As for my meal, I got the 2 tacos that included 1 side & a drink. I got the Asada taco (vegan) & the Baja taco (vegan). For the side, I went with the chili corn with no cheese or sour cream with my drink option as the strawberry margarita. The chips were really good. They were tasty & crispy. However, the salsa was very lacking in flavor or spiciness. It tasted more watered down. For the tacos, they were both good but nothing special. The chili corn was fresh, spicy & delicious. The margarita was very flavorful. I did enjoy my margarita but I could hardly taste any of the alcohol due to the sweetness. It did lack on giving me any type of buzz. I do appreciate that there are vegan options but the tacos were something that I can easily make at home. For the price point, I do think it's more pricey then going somewhere else but that's also because everything that is served is organic. This wasn't a place that I will make my way for coming to again but it was a nice first time experience trying a new place. read more

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This place is great. Sometimes you even may see someone famous having lunch. There are some complaints though. They used to sell this CBD drink called unicorn tears. They don't sell it anymore and is the main reason why I don't really come back. Also, I highly recommend that you don't order fish here. I ordered a salmon meal one time and I saw parasites in the fish. Other than that, I highly recommend. Also, I know the other reviews say that it's a little pricey, but to be honest, as far as Los Angeles prices go and what you're getting, it's pretty fair. read more

The food here is good -- great selections especially if you have a begetarian bias. However, I am happy to write this review NOW only because recently I've been getting amazing service from the team in Toluca Lake. I've had an issue happen twice where I got the wrong order (which is likely caused by shortcomings from the app or website rather than the crew -- ex: getting Batter-fried Mahi Mahi instead of Batter-fried Mushroom), and the team has had to rectify the situation either on the spot or even a month later (because I went out of town). This last visit, it was Jose who was the super-friendly lead that helped me. After he vetted that I wasn't trying to pull a scam, he gave me the right burrito free of charge (he even did one more QA before handing it over). While this in particular isn't anything special, and it's something that any other restaurant would do, I have to hand it to Jose (and the team here in general) that they seem to have much more of a sense of ownership now than a year or so ago, and as a customer you feel more valued. read more

Really good food with a nice atmosphere and comfortable seating! Food Allergy/Sensitivity friendly - good options. Indoor and Outdoor seating. The tacos are amazing. read more

I tried this with my daughter on a Tuesday night and it was reasonably busy. It's organic Mexican that brings some new twists to old favorites. I had the asada bowl. The meat was so flavorful and tender. A purple potato surprised he but it was tasty. My daughter had a kale bowl which was also delicious. I used my Upside app and save a few bucks, too. I'll be back. read more

I've never been to the actual storefront but I've ordered twice via Postmates. There are a couple things I don't particularly like about this place, the main one being flavor. It doesn't taste like Mexican food. It's very reminiscent of chipotle. In fact I would categorize it at the same level but significantly overpriced. The portions are so little for the price, they send out a bowl that is about 1/4 filled. I ordered a street corn bowl, that basically came with less than a handful of corn that wasn't dressed like street corn. It was just corn. If you're looking for a light salad-y, "Mexican inspired" meal this would be your best option. read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Street corn bowl - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Tocaya always serves up great food, but during this horrible wildfire crisis, they have really stepped up and helped so many people. They were kind enough to donate 20 boxed meals to our volunteers at Bunny World Foundation for an adoption event. Hector was so giving and happy to help. The Altadena home that typically hosts the event is inhabitable because of the fires, and many rabbits who were being fostered in Altadena also need new fosters quickly. Thank you Tocaya for such generosity and compassion! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1138598511215145 read more

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Always great food and drinks. I go here frequently on Taco Tuesday for the deals. Parking is super easy in the back or on a side street-free also. High suggest the Fajitas Bowl and Tinga Tacos. read more

Strolled into Tocaya to celebrate a co-worker's birthday one lunch. Very hip on the inside with a lot of plant life. Makes the whole place feel even more organic than it already is. I checked in on Yelp and low and behold I got a free side! Things are starting out well. I come to the front and order my food. I really felt like eating a quesadilla so that's what I ordered but didn't really feel like having meat so I asked if it could just be cheese. I showed the free side and asked for that to be guacamole since someone else ordered salsa and queso sides to split across our whole table. The guy behind the counter took legit 6 or 7 minutes to figure out how to discount the free side to the point that I offered to pay for it and he kept saying he was going to figure it out, meanwhile the line behind me was getting impatient and I could feel the bad vibes of "Thanks for making us wait so you can have free guacamole" being breathed down my neck. Whoever he called over figured it out with two taps of the register and I finally was able to sit down. Our sides came out and we snacked on those. The salsa was great, guac was okay and the queso was way too runny. Then came our food and I was sad to see that my cheese quesadilla had chicken in it. Considering it was the second to last dish to come out and my one co-worker waited a full 5 minutes more for her meal, I chose just to keep it with the chicken. It was a good quesadilla, but not worth the price I paid for it. I wouldn't be opposed to coming here, but am not craving it. I appreciate the 'organic' perspective but I'd rather go to Don Cuco's and have some enchiladas. read more

after leaving sushi down the street, I felt like I need it another bite. My friend said there was a chipotle syle spot close by. I didn't realize she was referring to Tocaya which I was never really a huge fan of but interaction at first sight with Jose made us stay and we enjoyed ourselves. He gave us recommendations on what we should try. My friend and I both got burritos. The fajita burrito is so amazing and I recommend the Diablo one. They have a variety flavored margaritas, which are good. The jalapeño definitely has a kick but in a good way he also recommend that we come by on Tuesdays for the taco Tuesday special., Jose is hilarious but his friendliness is seriously what made us spend even more money as he kept recommending things to try and have my friend and I considering going back soon. I have worked in the service industry for over a decade and I love employees like Jose . The customer service is top-tier I will be back. read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Got it delivered. Got the guilt free quesadilla, chicken soup and street corn. I am so disappointed by the first two I am afraid of even trying the street corn. I honestly think that was the worst quesadilla I ever had. The concept is great achiote chicken, mushrooms and queso. The presentation and flavour, were atrocious! The mushrooms taste like they were canned, the chicken is kinda bland and the queso is still good but the quesadilla is barely warmed up for it to melt otherwise it tastes and feels like a cold tortilla with stuff inside that is disheartening in flavour. I had to use the pink sauce that it came with to make it eatable but for that what is the difference between this and a cheap generic Anglicize "Mexican"restaurant where you have to depend on the sauce to make the food bearable... So this quesadilla came in with all the guilt. The guilt of having to had order it and pay for it. I can't say I would want to give this place another chance it was too depressing to even try to eat their food. I skipped the soup all together cause it was just a solid thing my spoon could stand straight on. It was beyond bisque thick. I usually save food for later but this is going straight to the trash. Maybe the corn will be better but I am skeptical. read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - This is not a soup. Is more solid than liquid rip what was supposed to be a chicken tortilla soup - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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Their vegan tacos are super good! Highly recommend coming on Taco Tuesday. Very good deals! There is a parking lot, their corn tortillas are very good. Always high quality ingredients and very tasty. read more

Still really good. Got another burrito because I can't help myself! They added a new item to their dessert offerings which I wanted to try - churro bites. They were vegan so I had to try. The only downside is that it's literally a chopped up vegan eggs / waffle with churro seasoning. I wish it was actually looking like a real churro. The taste and flavor was good, I just wish the presentation was more of a churro. Just a suggestion for their management if they can eventually swap out the waffle for a vegan churro. read more

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Pricey delicious savory organic Mexican style cuisine... supporting dietary needs to the highest level even in adult beverage form.... is the spark notes of this joint off Riverside Drive in Burbank/Toluca Lake perpendicular adjacent... I first experience Tocaya Organica at a birthday for a close friend last fall where everything was catered.... Though the never showed up and we have to go get it ourselves.... The veggie and vegan options are mouth watering, loaded with flavor and low sodium. The vegan picadillo (beyondmeat) is excellent... I love the vegan chicken as well. The vegan chipotle crema sauce will leave you wanting a bucket full. The platano chips are great on their own... not really as banana-ish as you would hope for or maybe the store bought Trader Joe's brand has spoiled me with my chip to plantian balance... Even the sides have a lot of zest and kick to them... Like the black beans and cauliflower lime rice.. The second time I was able to enjoy Tocaya was also at a party and when food ran low.... those sides, chips, dip and tortillas were cloud 99. I still haven't walked into the physical location that is very laid back and inviting from the outside, though blends in with neighboring businesses.. I have passed by so many times usually heading to Forman's Tavern or that Trader Joe's lol. The Postmates I order was one of my favorite meals from T.O. Very much still hoping to try their margaritas and other plant based options in person in solid and/or liquid form.... Might even be today! read more

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We came here all the time ! Nice stuff good food ! We love coming here! Taco Tuesday is must try such a good deal! read more

Great service ,Great food , Highly Recommend . Carne Asada super gas !!!!Vegan Chipotle Jack CheddarFajita Del Rey Bowl all great organic food! read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Strawberry Basil aqua Fresca - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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I don't know why I avoided going into Takaya, but I sure am glad I went today! The food was fantastic. So fresh and inventive, I truly truly enjoyed my meal. The Baja tacos were so good with a side of freshly made chips and queso. Finished it with a fresco of cucumber mint. I'm going back soon.! read more

My goodness.. what a place! Their food is amazing but their service is beyond that. Jose at Expo, making sure it's all looking great, he made takeout orders and in venue orders come out with equal excellence! And Roella at the counter making very tasty margaritas on this TACOOO TUESDAY (as Roella says, "remember Tocaya is Happy Hour all day on Tuesdays!) bring your laptop to Tocaya on any given Tuesday to create a better vibe! - love letter by a taco lover. Thank you for all you do Team Burb Tocaya read more

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There's a new manager/GM named Hector and man did his touch make a big difference. I just had an amazing Tocaya salad substituted carne asada and it was yum! Big salad, nice presentation, and the steak was freshly made. Last time I came here was a year ago and that salad was meh - the protein was cold and the presentation sloppy. What a difference management can make. I'll be back sooner than a year now. read more

Had a nice experience here. Parking lot in back along with plenty of street parking. If you don't wear a mask inside, the cashier does ask for vaccination status. They had a bottle opener up front- read a review where they said they didn't have one at the front. Salad was good. Healthy. I would have preferred some more dressing but still good read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Tocaya Salad - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Tocaya Organica has several locations in los Angeles. Gave a try with Burbank location and gotta say the workers very nice. First time there so the gentleman behind the register explained how it works very nice and friendly and the server very nice guy. Got a choice of salad, bowl and you choose the protein and anything else you like in it or not. They got burritos and tacos also with side chips and guacamole. It's a Mexican restaurant but more hip style. They also got beer, wine, and margaritas with 6% alcohol. Ordered the fajita bowl with diablo chicken not that spicy but good spicy. Ask for there hot sauce it's really good. read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Fajita del Rey with diablo chicken - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

When they first opened in Burbank, it was amazing food. I've tried it a few more times and the food is still good but seems changed. And I love the decor and light, but the music is too loud and thumpy to dine in and chat. read more

Tocoya Burbank is truly a hidden gem. Everything is delicious and refreshing. A mixture of vegan and non-vegan options for the whole family, best of all wheelchair friendly. Friendly reminder - cashless* read more

My wife stumbled upon this place today. She was looking for some healthy for me. I have been trying to eat healthier. I had the Shredded Kale & Quinoa Salad shredded kale, quinoa salad, crispy baked chickpeas, lime pepita seeds, white beans, pico de gallo, sliced avocado & red wine vinaigrette. chef recommends: adobo tofu + vegan chipotle jack. My wife opted for the Cali avocado-onion salsa. chef recommends: chicken tinga + queso fresco Barrio roasted tomato salsa, avocado, diced red onion & cilantro. chef recommends: beef chorizo + jalapeño jack Both with Carne asada, served with beans and cilantro rice. I truly enjoyed my food and I am looking forward to ordering from them again. read more

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Tocaya is a great organic lunch spot that offers very healthy bowls, salads and burritos. We tried two of their salads, the new verde bowl, and a veggie burrito. Their food is light and refreshing but some dishes needed more salt? We found parking right outside on the street but this Tocaya location looks like it's in a poppin' food location with tons of similar restaurants nearby that offer competition! read more

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Went to this restaurant last week with a large group of families. The cashier was very unfriendly and inpatient when my family was ordering. I had a couple questions as this was our first visit but he seemed very bothered by the questions. Later that night I became extremely sick from food poisoning. The next morning others in my family were sick, as well as many of the other families who had dinner with us. One of the other families contacted the restaurant and was told by the representative that they would provide refunds, which is the least they could do considering how many of us got sick. As of this posting there have been no refunds processed. Getting sick to the point of vomiting was bad enough, but it is really disappointing that the restaurant has continued to provide poor service. I would definitely mot recommend this place. I had an opportunity to read some of the other bad reviews and noticed similar instances of customers getting severe food poisoning. The food handling at this restaurant needs some serious attention. Update: No follow up from the business after 08/27 which doesn't really surprise me. At this point I learned an $80 lessen not to ever visit any of their restaurants again. Same goes for the four other families that were with us. My recommendation to anyone else would be to skip this place and save yourself the headache. read more

Organic Mexican food with a twist. Healthy menu options. The variety of choices can be a little daunting but it gives you the freedom to customize your order. Made fresh! The juices and teas are all refreshing, try it! Don't forget to check into Yelp for free chips and salsa. Parking can be a challenge at times and sometimes service is slow, but that's because there are lots of customers waiting for some good food. Also wish there was a better ventilation in the restaurant. After leaving, I could smell the aroma of the food in my hair and clothes. read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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tried out @tocayaorganica for the first time and ugh I love!! I got the Tocaya Salad with Diablo Chicken and Queso Fresco for an appetizer we got a side order of street corn and a half guacamole with plantain chips!! overall, the food here is very satisfying with a large portion of a healthy salad. The flavors are amazing and I would DEFINITELY eat this again, so delicious and SUPER filling Tocaya Salad- $12.95 Guacamole (1/2 portion) $3.95 Street Corn- $3.95 read more

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