We really enjoyed our tacos from here. They were super flavorful, juicy, and really satisfying. We…read moreall ordered the chicken tacos and the meat was excellent -- honestly the best part. I wish I had ordered more. The menu is small but solid, which I actually appreciate. Next time I'm definitely trying the chile relleno burrito. Customer service was great, the food came out quickly, and the tacos are very reasonably priced. Happy to add this spot to our regular rotation.

The tacos here are absolutely delicious! Service is wonderful, very friendly and hard-working…read more Prices and portions are very fair and they had a little set up in front of the truck to sit at. Packaged very nicely to go, the flavors were authentic and delicious. Great option if you're looking for affordable and authentic Mexican food in the area!

Great little family-owned, hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. The space is small and simple; the…read morefood is delicious and the customer service is kind and warm. Tacos, freshly made salsas and a delicious fruit smoothie because why not?! I'll be back!

Overall: Americanized tacos, friendly staff Food: Tacos came…read morewith lettuce instead of street-style; quesadilla arrived with guacamole and sour cream. Salsa tasted bland and looked like it had just been pulled from a freezer. The main positive was that they don't skimp on the meat, which was a pleasant surprise. Service: Staff were friendly. Atmosphere & logistics: Limited seating -- not good for groups. Bottom line & tip: Not recommended for authentic Mexican; if you want something better than Del Taco, come solo or with one other and skip group outings.

There is a term you say in Hawai'i that when something is good, it "broke da mouth." AND THIS…read moreVEGAN Mexican dinner by El Cocinero BROKE MY MOUTH! I recently tried out El Cocinero's food at an event that they catered to. As a person who eats meat and is not restricted, I would come here for the good food. The vegan al pastor had chunks of pineapple and it is seasoned and cooked to taste just like the meat version. The texture is just a little bit different but it does resemble a lot like meat. The vegan pastor also tastes just like the meat version, just less "smoky" and the texture is softer. The rice is flavorful and fluffy. The beans are seasoned just enough to have flavor but not compete with the other dishes. The creamy chipotle sauce was perfect topping the rice and beans. I do like vegan food but the only reference I had with Mexican vegan are places that try to add fake cheese and lean heavily on beans and rice. This business shows that you can still have all the flavors and not rely on cheese and meat. They focus on the flavors and not what would make non-vegans feel comfortable. Initially, I was going to give this first time experience a 4 star review so that it encourages me to go check out the restaurant so I can add the service and the ambiance. However, I was lucky enough to bring home leftovers and as I was eating it, the food tastes better. Had to add the extra star!

First time at El cocinero, planning on coming back again and again and again!!!!!!!…read more I was informed it was all and everything is vegan which I love tacos and to find a vegan Mexican spot that is all vegan came in clutch. This place had everything you'd need and tastes so good for a vegan spot. You would be able to fool me and tell me this is actual meat and I'd believe it. That's how good it was! I got the quesadilla (half asada, half al pastor) omg that was the best thing I have ever had. The cheese melts and pulls just like regular Cheese. The meat was so juicy and good flavor. I'd get it again and again But I'd probably try the tacos next time along with the quesadilla tbh. I also got the flan which was tbh less sweeter than a regular flan. But hey I still loved it, I don't complain about it. It was still delicious. (Funny incident, I ordered the flan at the front and paid for it.i wasn't told anything else by the guy at the register. SoThen went back to the table and Waited and waited and waited for a good 20 minutes, till I asked about it and was told that I can just grab it out of the refrigerator!!!! Smh, as much as I was upset as much as I for some reason just found it funny. So don't do the same mistake I did and just go grab it right after you pay for it.) Overall, I loved everything and all the things about this place. Nice seating areas, nice environment , helpful workers,convenient parking! And most importantly, delicious food. Definitely be visiting this place again!

Tacos were The handmade tortillas were so fresh…read more The quesadillas were amazing Some of the best Al pastor and cabeza I've had

I'm more than happy to support taco stands and street vendors if it's clean, but what I saw when…read morethey were making my food was concerning. First, I saw a young man dump out precooked chicken from grocery store plastic bags onto the grill. My food had lettuce on it and there wasn't any cut up, so he got a whole head of iceberg lettuce... unwashed... and started chopping it and then put it on my food. Lastly, the man I paid was wearing gloves and cooking meat. He took my money with the gloves still on. After the transaction, he used hand sanitizer on the gloves and continued cooking. While these in and of itself are concerning, I'm more concerned about the food prep that I don't see. I paid for and took the food, but I couldn't eat it after what I saw. These people are obviously hard workers and have tasty food -- I hope that they have continued success while maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Just ate here for the first time - 10/10. The food was delicious, we got the salsa and Guac and…read moretomato salad to start ; they were both fresh and flavorful. I really appreciated that they had a vegetarian impossible taco for a main. Our server Tiana was so personable and took great care of us. We will definitely be back.

Casita Restaurant was such a great experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely…read moredelicious, the atmosphere had the perfect vibe, and everything just felt welcoming and well put together. A special shoutout to Ana, she was amazing. So attentive, friendly, and genuinely made the whole experience even better. You can tell she really cares about the guests. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend to anyone looking for great food and a fun, relaxed vibe.

I've come across Pablitos Tacos in the wild for years but never came in to this location. If you're…read morefrom the valley you probably already know this is as good as it gets, but if you're not from around here do yourself a favor and stop by here. Great people, better food. The absolutely aces lomo saltado burrito pictured below

I had a really disappointing experience at Pablito's in Van Nuys. I placed and paid for a burrito…read moreorder, but unfortunately wasn't able to pick it up that same night. I returned the next morning simply asking for a reasonable solution--either a fresh remake (since it's food) or a refund. Instead of helping, the employee was extremely rude and dismissive, and refused to offer either option. I wasn't asking for anything extra--just what I already paid for or my money back. It's frustrating to be treated this way as a paying customer. Situations happen, and good customer service is about how you handle them. This could have been resolved easily, but instead it turned into a negative experience. I would recommend management take a closer look at how situations like this are handled, because this was unprofessional and unacceptable. There's nowhere on their website that states a policy for not being able to pick up the order.

Quick order in a fairly short line. The guy behind the counter who took our order was very friendly…read moreand accommodating, especially as I asked if I could order my Migas with no onions (no problem-yay!). My husband got 2 tacos, brisket and chicken and a side of chips. I through in a side of crispy potatoes. This was a nice cool Sunday evening around 6pm, the vibe was full-ish but still places to sit. There's a big bar around the cook area inside where you order or a covered patio outside area (with heating if necessary). We had a lovely evening, so we sat at the end of a bench. Our food came to our table I'd say within 10-15 minutes of ordering. I honestly could have shared mine. It was a lot with those potatoes, and even my husband who's a thin guy said one of those tacos would have been sufficient (and he could have helped me with mine...haha). We were just in the area visiting our kids, we come down frequently from NorCal, so we will definitely hit up this place again now that we've found it in the near future. So good and super relaxed and easy.

Homestate I love you but PLEASE bring back the old sauce (squeeze) bottles. These glass ones are…read moreawful. When you try to get the salsa out, only liquid pours onto the tacos and you don't actually get any of the salsa goodness until you wack the bottle SO hard and then it comes FLOODING out. I ate my tacos sans salsa because I couldn't even get it to come out of the bottle. What a bummer because their salsa is delicious! I got my usual brisket breakfast taco and it was just sopping wet. I don't recall it ever coming out that juicy. It was delicious, but super soggy. I also ordered my tacos on the corn tortillas which were good, but their flour tortillas are definitely the star. One soggy taco isn't going to deter me from coming back, I do love the food here. Just wanted to provide feedback on those sauce bottles! Love, A salsa girlie

Loved it. Guy at the counter was super, good weekly deals we came back for. Quick and easy outdoor…read morestand smells good when you swing around the corner. We ordered Asada tacos and birria tacos. They were amazing. Moist and tender meats, good portions of lime cilantro and onions . 10/10 we will be back soon

I've been on a bit of a Birria kick lately. Birrieria San Marcos was so good back in 2019, I had to…read morecome back for another visit. Everything is packaged to-go, as there is only one lonely table out front to eat on the spot. I came in again for their delicious Consommé, a Taco Dorado, A Birria Soft Taco and a Birria Burrito. As expected, everything was excellent. The Birria is so tender, with just the right amount of kick. The service is friendly and they do a good job loading up your order with plenty of salsa and condiments. If you have never tried Birrieria San Marcos, you are missing out!

Tacos 1986 is hands down one of the best taco spots in LA. The carne asada tacos are incredible…read more the beef is perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. Every bite tastes fresh and authentic. On top of the food, the service made the experience even better. Fatima was an amazing host -- super welcoming, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect for us. She really brought great energy to the place. If you're craving legit tacos and great hospitality, Tacos 1986 is a must. I'll definitely be coming back.

Service: Horrible! Food: Not good…read moreValue/Price: Expensive Quality: Low We arrive and the window was closed, so we started ordering on the tablet. A gentleman arrived and complained about the girl not helping and being inside on her phone. We didn't know what to do, but he did knock on the window and order. We ordered the $50 4 person taco plater even tho we are only two. We saw the cook putting our order together and letting the girl know. She then got busy with a guy that lost his wallet on Monday, she then spend about 10 minutes with him trying to see in the cameras what had happened. We then had to step in and ask to please be provided with our now cold order. She passed us the bag and we had to again ask for the plates, utensils, napkins and our drinks. We got home and the amount of food was very small, the cucumber was cut into humongous chunks, and honestly the flavor was not to die for. We will never ever visit the place again and I recommend you don't. I actually don't even give a single star to this business.

Parking: This location has a free private lot in the back,…read morethe parking spots are tight, but I was able to fit my truck into one of the spots. 4 stars Staff: You have to walk up to the stand to give your order, the staff were fine. I ordered, they gave me a number and asked that I sit down and wait at a table, then they brought my food out. 4 stars. Food: This is the best Mexican food I have had in California so far. I'm on a diet right now, so I've been trying to eat less, but I pigged out at this place, very good food. 5 stars. Bathrooms: Everything worked, not the cleanest though.. 3 stars. Ambiance: Light music in the background, this location is great for conversation meals with friends and family, not super fancy place, but it's relaxed, so a good place for a chill date. 4 stars. Overall: I like this restaurant, I will definitely be back. (4+4+5+3+4)/5 = 4 stars.

I've been to this restaurant several times. Most recently, i stopped by last Saturday…read more This place has become my favorite Mexican restaurant. When I come here, I usually order the cheese enchiladas. They're the best I've ever had. Perfect flavor, cheesiness, and consistency (thickness/density). This time around, I decided to try out something different, the Carne Asada plate. It was fantastic. Usually, restaurants use cheaper cuts of meat like skirt or flank steak for their carne asada. Maybe I'm losing my mind, but the carne asada I had looked and tasted a lot like ribeye steak, which happens to be my favorite cut of beef. For my drink, I had the horchata like I normally do. The horchata here is something special. It's thicker and creamier than your average horchata and packs a cinnamon punch. The only knock on this place is the parking situation. There's limited parking relative to the size of the establishment. You may have to find street parking around the park nearby. But don't let something like that discourage you from checking this place out. This place is worth it. I drive up to the Valley from the South Bay just to visit this restaurant.