The food is great but I think it's ridiculous how they charge a per item fee for using your card…read moreinstead of paying cash. As if card fees aren't bad enough they take it a step further and charge you a fee per item, that has to be illegal.

Absolutely delicious. We big backed our way through CA and this spot is an absolute gem. Delicious,…read morepretty fast, and super STUFFED! We tried the asada, tripa, panela, pork belly, and skirt steak. There were no misses. We ate in an outdoor seating area, and whether inside or outside the vibes are always right. The staff is always super nice and helpful. Definitely come if you've never been!

Do you have a restaurant woven into your family's history to the point that it feels more like a…read morememory you can step back into rather than just a place to eat? For us, that's El Ranchito in Huntington Park. It's a family-owned, authentic Mexican restaurant that has had the community on its back for the last 6 decades. They hand-make the tortillas right in front of you, serve up fresh chunky guac, and make their iconic Mama Avila's soup fresh daily. It's rare that a soup has me hitting a stank face, but here we are. The Camarones al mojo de ajo is a can't miss appetizer. It's succulent shrimp sauteed in butter and fresh garlic, made to be eaten with the piping hot homemade tortillas. They have all the traditional Mexican dishes, my brothers go to is the chile relleno, but I always just run the fajitas. I'm sure I'll get clowned for this, but nothing heals my trauma and existential dread like a plate of sizzling fajitas. My pops has worked in the area for longer than I've been alive, so El Ranchito has seen every iteration of me, and of my family. For that, I am grateful. I'll be coming here until the wheels fall off. EL RANCHITO ALL STARS!!! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Food was delicious Service was over the top excellent…read more Christine our waitress was exceptional. She made sure our food was given to the right person. She notified us that the plates were HOT and to be careful. She asked if we needed anything else several times which is a great sign of a good and caring waitress. THABK YOU Christine! Ambiance was great. Loved the music!

I'm a long time fan of Apache's Carnes al Carbon. I used to go to their location in Boyle Heights…read moreuntil they closed. I was sad when they closed. I was working in South Gate a few years ago and discovered this location in Huntington Park. I started coming here for their most delicious sopes, tacos and burritos. The restaurant's ambience is simple. There are two counters and a table. People come here for the authentic and delicious food. I'll sacrifice ambience for amazing food any day! The meat they serve is pork and they grill it over lump coal so the edges are crispy and charred but the meat itself is juicy and porky. The beans are fried up perfectly, just like homemade. The salsa is simple but very tasty. Today's was fire and addictive. I had a taco de chorizo ... yum. I also got a jamaica to help cool things down. I got a couple of burritos to go. I'm really looking forward to chowing down on those later. I know they'll be delicious as always. The sope shells are handmade and fried up fresh to order. They're thin and crispy but hold up well to the fresh toppings. The first one was so good that I ended up ordering a second one. Asusana was working the counter today. She was very kind and accommodating. ¡Gracias Asusana!! I know I'll be returning for my fill of authentic sopes, tacos and burritos. Thank you Apache's Carnes al Carbon for offering some of the best food in SoCal. You are one of a kind!

Delicious burritos here. I was a little sad I came in 30min before closing and they didn't let us…read moresit inside but it's okay. We ate in our car and it was delicious! There was a lot of people just picking up to go.

Food is delicious, consomé is delicious, aguas frescas are normal tasting, place is neat, the lady…read moretaking orders is kind, and attentive, food prices are justified in my opinion, they sometimes they have Spanish music playing, other times the t.v. And other times it's quiet but it's nice if you wanna watch a show on your phone. Food comes out quick.

They don't update there hours n days of opening online you have el drive there and see if it's open…read moreor not

This was the place I was searching for tonight when I got a chance to hang out with the South Gate…read morepolice. The place they suggested was fine but not spectacular so the great Al Pastor search continued. Now these guys know how to run the show. Fifteen or twenty people standing around eating. A line 5 deep. A half dozen employees grilling and chopping and trimming. And the smell coming off this place ..... It was like meat perfume. It was a good thing that the service was quick 'cause it would have driven you mad to stand around smelling that awesome scent and not be able to dig into a plate full o' food. The Al Pastor was crispy, juicy, slightly sweet, piggy perfection. But what's the story with the beer? The not entirely legal taco stand wasn't enough for you? You thought you'd throw in a blanket full of bootleg DVD's and while you're at it why not pass around a few beers! You know what, I frankly don't care. When the ATF comes around to bust you just offer 'em a couple tacos. They'll be so busy groaning and sighing that they'll forget why they came.

This is a great little taco stand that comes out at nights in the parking lot next to Alliance High…read moreSchool. The pastor is great, tripas are clean and delicious, and the cabeza is off the chain. Solid salsa selection, especially the spicy marinated cucumbers which are wildly addictive.

Why We Keep Coming Back We've tried a lot of taco stands,…read morebut we keep coming back to this one because of the tortillas. Their yellow corn tortillas are incredibly flavorful and make the quesadillas stand out from the competition. The Food We usually order the adobo quesadillas with cheese, cilantro, onions, salsa, and avocado. They don't have the largest selection of meats, but the adobo is excellent. The quesadillas are a good size and always taste fresh. Fresh Tortillas Made to Order The process is simple. You place your order, then move down the line where fresh tortillas are prepared with cheese, followed by your choice of meat and toppings. It's fun watching everything come together right in front of you. Ordering and Payment The ordering system is straightforward and efficient. After your food is assembled, you pay at the register. They accept cash and Zelle, which makes payment easy. Extras and Toppings They offer a selection of salsas along with grilled onions and grilled jalapeños that you can grab with your order. These little extras add a lot of flavor. Parking and Convenience Parking has never been an issue for us. We usually find meter parking right in front, and many customers seem to grab their food and go. It's a quick and convenient stop. Ambiance This is more of a grab and go spot than a place to sit and hang out. The atmosphere is casual and busy, with people lining up for fresh food and taking their orders to go. What it lacks in seating or extras, it makes up for with the smell of fresh tortillas cooking and the lively taco stand experience. Customer Service Customer service is simple and efficient. The staff keeps the line moving and gets orders out quickly.

best TJ tacos i can find locally! i showed up a little before opening (5:30pm) and when i came back…read morearound, there was a line! so come with patience the servers were amazingly quick and kind. their agua de sandia is my recommendation, paired with tacos of asada con todo

The food and service here is amazing! Highly recommend it, it's my new favorite cafe!read more

Service was quick and ready to go, without making me feel pressured. Lots of seats with a mixture…read moreof tables and booths. Delicious iced peach tea.

The main 3 meats you have to try here are AL PASTOR, CHICKEN & ASADA!…read more Al Pastor: If you don't want to try anything else, this is the one that's a MUST! For a crispy bark taste. Tell them to grill it more A.K.A. DORADITA and of course have that pineapple added on there! Chicken: My second choice here. Good and with the right sauce taste even better. Green or Habanero Asada: Although its not really considered "Asada" since there is no grill. Its still good, but there has been some times that it was EH. As far as the aguas frescas... I've tried all and recommend any of them but if I had to... I would go for Cucumber

Their coctel de camaron is very delicious. They also have a set up outside where you can order…read moredelicious tacos! I recommend the pastor tacos which come with fresh piece of pineapple and the tacos de tripa dorada which few places carry or know how to cook well. They also have a big selection of aguas frescas. I have tried several tacos spot in the area but always return to this one for their quality and flavor. This place is also very reasonable priced and the staff is always very helpful. Give them a try and you won't be disappointed. You can sit inside or you can order to go. The ambience is very friendly.

La comida y el servicio estuvo 10/10. El muchacho que nos…read moreatendió fue muy buena persona con nosotros, y nos hizo sentir como si estuviéramos en casa! Probamos tacos de barbacoa y no decepcionaron! Las salsas fueron el star del show! Estan muy ricas. Nosotros no podemos esperar al volver y probar el resto del menu

Service was good, flavor is pretty good specially the salsas however I feel that a lot of items are…read morehighly priced for such small portions, ordered two quesadillas $10 a piece and they're small, a smoothie for $8 in a plastic cup where mostly was frothy I mean for that price I expect a darn good smoothie in an appealing cup. The best thing are the barbacoa tacos those are the best on the menu and reasonably priced. Also, we ordered some tacos dorados now these tacos look like flautas these had no flavor and highly priced $17 for four small tacos with little chicken inside and nothing special about them. I suppose I'd come back just for the barbacoa tacos maybe just maybe I think it's too pricey for such small portions.

I was stopping by to visit some friends, and dinner time just hit, so we figured we should grab…read moresome food. Since they lived in the area, they recommended this place. It's a super small shop, so there was not much more than a few tables. This just means the food is good, right? Since it was my friends' recommendation and I figured they'd been here a few times, I let them handle the ordering, and I had no regrets. Everything was delicious! The menu is pretty minimal, which is always a good sign that they specialize in what they serve. We got a few things: tacos dorados de birria, chicken flautas, and soft tacos. The highlight of the meal was definitely the chicken flautas; they were just so good! The cheese, lettuce, and all the toppings really made it an experience. It was a refreshing change from the heavier, more meaty, and greasier options we tried. I'm not saying the other dishes were bad, but after a few bites, they did feel a bit heavy. The consommé and the red and green sauces helped balance that heaviness, and the chilies provided were perfect for cutting through it. They were a wonderful addition to the meal. Overall, the chicken flautas really helped lighten up the meal and provided a nice, flavorful contrast.

I've came here multiple times and I am never disappointed of the bomb tacos and the service. It's…read moreone of my go tos when I'm near southgate or when it comes to recommending a birria taco spot.