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    Tocaya Modern Mexican

    3.9 (354 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    SONORA STEAK BOWL
    Shraina C.

    Joined my friends for happy hour at Tocaya! Margaritas were $9 i believe! The guava one is INSANE. So good we all got two. Guac was solid. Elote was okay! Salsa was also okay! Asada bowl was super yummy! Steak was tender and seasoned well. Loved the potatoes in it! Plenty of indoor seating plus limited outdoor seating! Fast service!

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    Richard A.

    This was my first time visiting this location. I'm a regular at the Toluca Lake location by my job. Tocaya does a wonderful job with their decor and color choices at their restaurants. This location is beautiful. It's spacious, has comfortable seats and is located in a very beautiful shopping plaza!! I received great service as usual, I asked how the horchata is and was quickly given a sample! Love the baja tacos and vegan queso dip!!...it's hard to believe it's vegan!! Great chips as well. The horchata served in a cute glass mug was delicious!!...good for them that they don't offer free refills! My tacos were definitely well done, but luckily for them I'm a big fan of crunchy !! Great salsa and the blue corn tortillas rock!! It's a very tasty taco! Nobody's perfect, but Tocaya rarely disappoints and today was delicious!

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    Hetal P.

    Good tasty food overall. Very tasty La Flor Taco and Cauliflower Taco. Horchata made with almond milk...mmmm...yummm.. Corn Toritilla Soup tasted soooooo goood. Delicious. I added the side of Corn in the soup. So filling and delicious. Definitely going back again. Also recommend this place to try atleast once. Quick service. And ambiance is also very clean green and fresh.

    Noel F.

    Excellent taco Tuesday! 3 tacos, a margarita, and chips and salsa weren't more than $25. The food was super fresh, my cauliflower taco was stellar. I wish I had gotten two. I'm usually not a fan of corn tortillas but these were very soft. I only knocked off a star because my food came super quick, but it was 10 minutes before my friend's came. Not a huge deal, but definitely noticeable to the point we almost went up to the counter to check it hadn't been forgotten.

    Grilled Chicken Taco, Steak Taco, and Cauliflower Taco
    Vonpato D.

    Food is amazing, delicious. Started with the Taco Combo: Cauliflower and Queso Birria (melted jalapeño escabeche) , it was rico - Guacamole and Chips, Guacamole has pomegranate and roasted pepitas seeds. Wife order also Cauliflower and Taco Dorado with Chips and Salsa Roja Guajillo. I asked 3 more tacos - Steak, Grilled Chicken and another Cauliflower... mmm Yummy. Table service, staff is friendly will do good recommendations. Ambience is familiar or for a date night.

    Catalina T.

    The food was really good and the margarita also .but the wait was to long The employee at the register was very polite with a great smile

    SONORA STEAK BOWL and spicy margarita
    Suzanne F.

    First time trying this spot. I always pass by when I go to my appointment near by. Came on a Friday night and it was not busy . Love the decor . The sonara steak bowl was delicious . We also got the guac and chips . My friend enjoyed her birria bowl too. Spicy margarita hit the spot . Reasonably priced too . Will definitely come back again. They are cashless fyi

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    Anita X.

    Great food. Wonderful presentation. Kameko the cashier was very pleasant and sweet. The interior is relaxing and classy. Parking, however, is not too great. But the food is delicious!!!!

    quesabirra tacos
    Jessica G.

    I placed my order through their mobile app for pickup and it was super easy. I ordered two quesabirra tacos and a tortilla soup. The tacos were cheesy and topped with pickled carrots and onions on a blue corn tortilla. The tortilla soup comes with avocado, corn, and black beans which makes it perfect for a cold day. Everything was very tasty!

    Adriana P.

    Great food and service! I had the cauliflower taco and the mahi mahi , both were delicious. The ambiance is really nice, and the staff is friendly. The only downside is parking they charge $3 every 15 minutes after the first 90 minutes.

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    Sabrina L.

    My brother comes here for Taco Tuesday every week. The deals are great and the service is awesome. The staff here is very nice and efficient. My husband loves the birria street tacos and the birria torta. My brother loves the chicken tinga, guacamole, and street corn. My daughter and I love the chicken achiote street tacos, guacamole, and street corn. Unfortunately, you can't order the taco Tuesday deal in advance for pickup, but the service is usually pretty fast, so you don't have to wait long for your order, especially if you dine in. There is a parking lot for the mall, which offers 90 minutes free parking.

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    There is a reason it has a 3.9 is because it's a disaster ran by morons. They literally screw up every order.

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    Really good place. Can't say anything bad about it, comfortable seating, Good food, and good pricing.

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    Love their vegan bowls. You can also request anything from their menu to be vegan. Cruelty free and delicious.

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    Really good food and great customer service. 10/10 recommended especially their tinga bowl

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    Mexicali Cocina & Cantina - Combo 2 Fajitas

    Mexicali Cocina & Cantina

    3.9(1.9k reviews)
    0.9 miStudio City
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    The food is very good, the skinny margarita is very good!…read more I suggested Mexicali after a scheduled lunch at Casa Vega was canceled due to an issue at the restaurant. I find Mexicali so much better, food wise and price wise. I had the Enchiladas Verde and it was so tasty, the Salas has just the right amount of kick. The service was excellent we had two servers anticipating our every need. We will be back!

    I feel like it's kinda hard to screw up Mexican food - this one just didn't hit the mark. Maybe it…read morewas an off night ? We came as a large group for a business dinner and the consensus was the salsa and guacamole were good but food was meh. Their margaritas seem to be hit and miss (first round was good allegedly then second round was bad). I ordered the ahi tacos upon recommendation of our server - it was gross. It was totally raw with a funky sweet sauce I didn't like. I couldn't even stomach finishing it and coming home, my stomach is upset .... It was also hella warm inside - they definitely needed some AC cranking on a hot 95 degree day. Service was also not terribly attentive. I would've like a refill on my coke but no one ever came by to ask me or offer it. The only positives were plentiful free parking in the back and reasonable prices. But honestly there are so many good Mexican places, I would be hesitant to come back here.

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    Margarita pitcher... worst margaritas we've ever had

    Casita - Tacos

    Casita

    4.5(2k reviews)
    1.5 miSherman Oaks
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    First time visiting Casita! Decided this would be our anniversary date night, wanted to try…read moresomething new! We loved the Birria Nachos with cashew cheese! Very unique and delicious, highly recommend! Next we tried the taquitos, these were okay, a bit overly fried, but okay! Next we tried the Tinga tacos and we liked them, was expecting a lot more flavor from the chicken itself aside from the toppings! Had a glass of Rośe, it was good. Definitely coming back for the nachos and trying something outside of the Happy Hour menu which runs from 5pm-6:30, decent menu and options! Service was okay, ambiance was lively and happy!

    So glad to finally check this off my valley list!! Took advantage of the dinela and boy was it so…read moremuch food!!!! On top of the meal ordered the spicy mango margarita. Flavor wise delicious but definitely lacked any spiciness. Also appreciated getting a celebrity sighting! At first we were seated by the window but given the heat and lack of being able to feel the AC we were able to get moved to a different table which I greatly appreciated. I can't even describe all the food we got but my favorite for sure was the pulled beef taco, the chips and assortment of dips, and ahi tun. I absolutely will come back. I'd say desaert was my least favorite as the cake park of it was too dense for my liking. Parking was no sweat there is valley but costs a lot.

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    Casita - Yellowtail Crudo.  Completely underwhelming.

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    Yellowtail Crudo. Completely underwhelming.

    Anejo Cantina and Grill - Best Mexican food in Los Angeles

    Anejo Cantina and Grill

    4.0(3.1k reviews)
    2.5 miSherman Oaks
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    Lovely spot for Mexican food with fun vibes!…read more I came for Sunday brunch/lunch with some friends. I made a reservation through Yelp a couple days beforehand and there was plenty of availability. The restaurant is located right off Ventura Blvd and has an attached parking garage in the basement which can be accessed via the parking lot behind the restaurant. There were plenty of spots available Sunday afternoon when I came. It's a bit hidden, but there is an elevator from the garage to the top level where the restaurant is located as well. We had two babies in strollers with us, so I requested a table with plenty of space nearby for the strollers. They seated us outside on their covered patio, and indeed, we had plenty of space. I peeked inside and there's also a nice lounge area with a beautiful flower wall as well as a proper dining area. When we arrived, there was a live DJ spinning tunes. I assume he's there during brunch hours, as he left around 3 pm when brunch ended. I started with a frozen lime margarita ($12). It was okay; it felt like it was only half frozen as the ice wasn't blended that well. For my main, I got the famous Anejo carne asada and shrimp plate for $40. Yes it was pricy, but the portion size was also huge! I was starving and somehow managed to finish the plate, but it'd be a great dish to share for two people with small appetites. I really enjoyed it as well. I asked for the steak to be cooked rare, and they didn't overcook it. Each bite was super tender and flavorful and paired well with the rice. Everyone else also enjoyed their dish. One friend got the wet chicken burrito for $15 and it was massive! Another got the veggie fajitas with steak added and really enjoyed her dish as well. Solid food all around. I would love to come back on a weekday and try their happy hour! Sipping on $5 margaritas and $6 sangrias sounds like my idea of a great time!

    Great experience! Authentic food so delicious. I like the dish of sautéed vegetables it's healthy…read moreand yummy Karen was so amazing and helpful! Thank you

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    Anejo Cantina and Grill - This is their idea of queso...a bowl of unmelted cheese.  My 6 year old niece could make this and it would taste better.

    This is their idea of queso...a bowl of unmelted cheese. My 6 year old niece could make this and it would taste better.

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    Bomb !!!

    Anejo Cantina and Grill - Happy Hour food menu 8/12/15

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    Happy Hour food menu 8/12/15

    Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill

    Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill

    4.3(422 reviews)
    0.1 miStudio City
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    This particular location is stellar. Consistently terrific food prep, a wonderful team, and free,…read moreeasy parking. Let's start with the salsa bar -- AWESOME selection and all are delicious. My favorites are the KILLER HOT and the SHARKY'S salsas. Their AVOCADO salsa is also very tasty. GO-TO FAVES include the Grilled Fish Taco on a corn tortilla. Seasoned and grilled to perfection on a regular basis. I get mine with no Pico de Gallo as I like to layer on some very hot salsa instead (KILLER HOT) and I get it without the cheese to keep it lower in fat and calories. NEVER disappoints. Their Nachos are a treat when I'm breaking my diet. :) Shrimp Tacos are really good as are the protein plates which can be customized and are a very healthy, well-prepared meal every time. You order at the counter -- and a nice touch is they ask if you want chips while you wait. Their water is also a nice touch -- it's got lemon, cucumber, etc. in the water which gives it a refreshing spa-like feel. They also have really good iced tea. You grab your own beverages and I highly recommend both the water (free!!) and the iced tea. The staff here is wonderful -- an active management team that works the floor, checks in on guests, and generally just makes everyone feel welcome, along with the hard-working kitchen team and the young team that takes the orders and puts together the take-away options. They are a smooth-running, very friendly and kind operation there. I love Sharky's. I grew up in this area and remember when it was Twain's. Sharky''s is a great addition to the area - good, solid Mexican food with plenty of healthy options. Something for anyone in your group here.

    This location Coldwater/Ventura Blvd. is the favorite for my wife and I…read more The people, so welcoming, the food, so tasty. The ambiance laid back yet an attentive, and very friendly staff. Always our Sharky's.

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    Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill
    Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill

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    Casa Vega

    Casa Vega

    2.9(3k reviews)
    0.6 miSherman Oaks
    $$

    OK wow!! I stopped by again but this time, it was my first time in their outdoor patio. And wow…read more.. it's like a whole other restaurant! It's absolutely stunning back there. It feels really high end and just lovely. Perfect for a date night or for a celebration. We ordered the molcajete and the fajitas. Both dishes were delicious! I also got the casa vega margarita which was good but on the small side... Good stuff but on the pricey end. Beautiful ambiance outside though. Definitely try and sit outside!

    I have been going to Casa Vega since the late 1980's. It had always been a high quality authentic…read moreMexican restaurant with a premium price. I moved away from Sherman Oaks but have made it a priority to go back to Casa Vega a few times a year. I have to say over the course of the last several years the quality has slowly declined. The original owners retired or passed on and new management took over, the daughter i believe. We went tonight and there was little resemblance to the food we used to enjoy. First, the salsa recipe is different and not nearly as good. I have to ask why would this be changed when it was the best in area? I ordered the empanada burrito with carnitas inside. This used to be a burrito with casa vegas excellent refried beans that is oven baked with ranchero sauce and a light amount of cheese on top. Instead the burrito did have beans inside with the carnitas but they were not as good as they once were, being more chewy and less flavorful. And the burrito was drowning out in melted cheese and somewhere some ranchero sauce was on there. My wife ordered a chili relleno combo. A chili relleno is a poblano pepper stuffed with cheese and fried with an egg batter. Not any more. There was no cheese inside! There was a minuscule amount of cheese on top. The house margarita was still top of the line and the chips were still very good. In summary, what was once a top valley Mexican restaurant is now mediocre at best. That food no longer warrants a premium price. I struggled to give it a 2. Sadly I will never return.

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    One are in the dining room. Casa Vega

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