first time, great food, great service, love the vibe and music most definitely coming back! super delicious and amazing service from zaida sol valeria quick and helpful read more

Top Five Mexican cuisine I've ever had, great wet burrito, classic fundido, chunky guacamole and spicy margaritas! Thank you Valeria and Zaida, haste luego! read more

Great food and great service! We love taco Tuesday's here! Their al pastor, carne asada, birria, Ensenada fish and pollo are our favorites! Their salsas are so good! Zaida and the rest of the team are all amazing! read more

Sadly, I have to lower my rating. I came here when it first opened. At the time they kept several dishes from La Fuente's menu to make the regulars happy. Now they only have a La Fuente Combo. Chips are no longer freshly made. Instead, they taste store bought & stale and are no longer free. The prices are on the high end as well. The place was empty at 8 pm despite Argentia vs Jordan playing on the big screen. My friend & I ordered chips & salsa and the Shrimp Turnovers to share. I also got the Xurave (watermelon-lavender, tequila, & lime) and my friend had a beer. As stated, the chips were disappointing, the salsa was meh, and even though neither of us had eaten since the day before we only took a few bites of the Shrimp Turnovers. My cocktail was ok but not something I'd return for. The service was also slow. We both agreed we won't be back. read more

Came here on a Friday evening with my family. We were seated in a timely manner. The place was pretty busy but the service was good. We were helped by Zaida, Sol, and Valeria they were all great and came by to check on us often. The food was all good too We tried the Al pastor sliders, guacamole and some of the tacos. The place is decorated great. The tables were big and spacious. Plenty of parking on the lot and street read more

Wow, this food was soooo good!! Picked this place based on other reviews as we were passing through the area and we were impressed! The guacamole was fresh and flavorful. The empanadas were piping hot and some of the best we've ever tasted. The bacon-wrapped shrimp tacos were amazing. Very filling and so delicious. Service was good and we enjoyed the vibe of this restaurant. Would definitely dine here again. read more

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Was looking for some authentic Mexican food while visiting LA. Everything is sooooo good and full of flavor and authentic. They give you two kinds of salsa and chips complementary. Guac was so yummy and full of flavor. The shrimp mango passionfruit ceviche was out of this world amazing. We ordered wet burrito with asada and two sauces and it was great. The octopus tacos were so fresh and yummy. The Kesobirria taco was also super tender meat and just the right amount of consume and all. We also really enjoyed the steak plate, steak was so tender you could cut it with just fork. Service was impeccable and has a cute decor inside. Very causal and kid friendly as well. read more

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Best guacamole that I have eaten anywhere! Excellent service and amazing drinks! As a vegetarian, they even customized the menu for us read more

Xecora - Los Angeles - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was attending an afternoon event in Glassell Park so I wanted to find a restaurant for lunch before the event. I chose Xecora which is on Colorado Boulevard in neighboring Eagle Rock situated in a small outdoor collection of shops. I was seated in the large dining area and right after I sent a group of mariachis started to perform for the diners. The interior has some large Mexican art with a beautiful bar. The menu had a number of very interesting items to choose from and I started with a cocktail, XURÁVE - Watermelon-lavender, tequila & lime. My drink was brought with hearty tortilla chips and a tasty and spicy salsa. Very friendly waitstaff took my order of two tacos: ENSENADA STYLE SECRETARIA - Bacon wrapped shrimp, stuffed with cheese, cabbage, pico dressing with a handmade tortilla. TACO AL PASTOR GOBERNADOR - Marinated pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro & avocado with a handmade tortilla. They were served on handmade corn tortillas and were both the largest filled tortillas I've ever been served. The Secretaria could barely be picked up and slightly folded with the large bacon wrapped shrimp generous and large. It was delicious and while I had to put it back on the plate after each bite, the tortilla held up and I finished this taco. However with my gobbling most of the chips & salsa with the refreshing coctail, I had to say no mas and take the Al Pastor taco home which I ate the dinner. I would have loved to try their ceviche & mole but that will have to wait for next time. I know your are thinking, one taco, what a lightweight. But this taco was a meal in itself. The Mariachi's completed a nice set that accompanied my meal beautiful. Gracias Xecora. read more

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Found this hidden gem in a plaza in eagle rock. We were craving ceviche but didn't want to drive too far. We ordered three different kinds of ceviche and each one was AMAZING! Our servers Zaida and Sol recommended the best options. We loved how honest she was and understood our dilemma when we had walked in. We had recently had ceviche elsewhere that just didn't hit the spot, so we have been on a mission for a few days for some GOOD ceviche. Their recommendations did not disappoint, and their portions are HUGE! We also got 4 different tacos and the grilled pulpo. Again, ALL AMAZING! I'm a firm believer that if the salsa and sauces aren't good then the food isn't good. The salsa that comes out with the chips....if I could buy that in jars from them I could easily drink them.....Please please please, check them out and don't sleep on this spot! We will definitely be back! read more

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Parking was tight, but we found a spot by the grace of God! We arrived and everyone in the restaurant spoke to us! People even came out the kitchen to say hello. We were told to sit where we wanted. A waiter immediately came and gave us menus. We ordered our drinks (we ordered Pineapple agua fresca - the fruit tasted like it was just cut and super fresh), and happy hour does not start until 3 p.m. btw. We ordered: 1. Secretaria - the food tasted amazing 2. Charbroiled Octopus - very exquisite to my taste buds and authentic 3. Kesabirria - warm, and tender. We also ordered chips and salsa and it was fresh, authentic Mexican food including the chips. We also ordered guacamole and it was fresh, and everything was chopped fresh and in squares. SO GOOD. Ricardo was amazing and he took great care of us. I would definitely return here again. read more

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Great place! My friend and I met for Brunch there today. The waiter was so friendly and tended to us well. They had decent prices bfast/brunch specials. They served chips and salsa free, which I find is slowly going out of style. The food was delicious as well as the coffee. My friend ordered an espresso martini and the waiter made sure that she got the full drink and topped her off when it was low. I later spoke with the waiter and believe he was the owner. He was kind and the space was friendly colorful with TVs for games. I would definitely come back again! read more

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Bad customer service at all...waited all night for salsa roja..dead place ...was watching the game and it just turned off and no one cared to turn it back on. We need karaoke back.. the only thing good about this place is Darwin!!!! He knows how to get a place jumpin. read more

These are the best shrimp tacos I've had in recent memory. I went back to confirm, and yes - they are. Their happy hour is great! You get two-for-one house margaritas, which is a great deal at $15. The margaritas are STRONG and so tasty. For both food and drinks, their happy hour (M-F from 3-7pm) is the way to go. Their guacamole is delicious and heavily discounted during happy hour, as are their delicious tacos. I'm OBSESSED with their shrimp gobernador tacos. I will always bring a lactaid for them. Outside of happy hour, they include rice and beans, which are very yummy. Their fajitas are excellent and are generous enough for multiple meals (or multiple hungry people to share). Their citrus salad is lovely, and I love the herby dressing that comes with it. Both times we went, the place is clean and bright with friendly service. Sports games are usually on. Good vibes all around. I'll definitely be back for happy hour!! Parking is a free lot in a plaza with other businesses. read more

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We had a great girls night out at Xecora! Great HH deals (drinks, guac and tacos) and creative cocktails made for a fun night! Loved the signature Xecora drink and classic marg. Zaida and Sol were fantastic hosts! read more

Xecora - Los Angeles - Xecora signature cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We love Xecora! We go every taco tuesday. Their handmade corn tortillas are the best. And 2 for 1 margaritas too Whats also our favorites are the Chili Verde, Albondigas Soup, and Mango Ceviche Zaida on their staff is the best! read more

The good was that my Wet Chili Verde burrito was delicious. However, my wife's Carne Asada plate made her quite sick that night. Service was great and the atmosphere was very nice. read more

first, the food was amazing. The Gobernador tacos were bomb, and Zaida was attentive and super friendly. She helped us with the amazing menu great spot! Thank you. read more

The food was very good and great ambience. Really enjoyed the pozole , chicken burrito and shrimp plate . The dessert was delicious. read more

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Saw a lot of rave reviews so I had pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, it was a letdown for us. The taco trio were runny and greasy and salty. The fajita mixta was also quite salty and the beef was tough and chewy. read more

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Best meal we had while here on vacation. Can't say enough good things. Happy hour menu was incredible. My wife literally said "I think this is the best Mexican food I have ever had." The salsa alone is worth coming for. To top it off our server Zaida was so amazing, beyond words, so so good! Best service ever! 5 star flavor 5 star service. read more

Ceviche trio is delicious! Definitely recommend the happy hour. Zaida and Valeria are awesome.

The food and the drinks were amazing! We came with a big party and celebrated a birthday & the service was exceptional! Valeria was so patient and provided such great service for us. She went above and beyond all night with our million requests since we were a big party. Would definitely recommend and come again! read more

I don't usually leave reviews like this, but I feel like I should share what happened after a recent meal at Xecora. I ended up developing meningitis shortly after eating there and I was hospitalized for four days. I believe the cause was the shrimp aguachile that they served. Just to be clear, I'm not writing this to attack the restaurant or its owners. I actually hesitated to post anything at all. But I think it's important for others to know about my experience, and for the restaurant to be aware in case there's anything they might want to look into with food handling or their suppliers. I went to Xecora for lunch on October 22 with a friend. We shared only two dishes--the shrimp aguachile and chips and salsa. The shrimp tasted a little off to me at the time, but I didn't think much of it. Later that same day, both of us started feeling sick. My symptoms got progressively worse until I finally went to Kaiser Sunset, where I ended up being admitted and diagnosed with viral meningitis. I was there for four days. My friend also got sick, though thankfully his symptoms were milder, and he didn't need to be hospitalized. I truly hope no one else has to go through anything like this. I'm sharing my experience in the hope that it's helpful. read more

Xecora - Los Angeles - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this spot so much I not only dine in I also DoorDash from here pretty often. Why you say? I'm from San Diego and I've been looking for good rolled tacos AKA taquitos and Xecora is the best at it!!! Perfectly deep fried and the meat is generous. No matter if I order another dish I always order the side taquitos to feed my palate with deliciousness!!! Everything is worth trying. Also the flak is to die for you must try it!!! I'll continue being a loyal customer for time to come!!! read more

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Food was excellent! Beautiful presentation! Aside from the amazing food, customer service was excellent as well! Definitely recommend this restaurant and we will be returning! Thank you! Gracias Ricardo! read more

Xecora - Los Angeles - Carne Asada plate with vegetables - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a hidden gem! The staff and ambiance is awesome. You must try the ceviche and handcrafted margaritas. The service was great and the food was delicious! I definitely recommend their happy hour! If you haven't been, its a MUST! We are enjoying FIFA, and the games. Stop by! You won't be disappointed! read more

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The service here was really pretty amazing! Valeria was suuuuuuuuuuuuuper nice! I'm a margarita snob and the margaritas we had were delicious and way too easy to drink! Oh and the salsa with the chips & salsa was so delicious!!! These are my two areas of expertise and I'm impressed! Definitely will come back again when I'm in town. This was our first stop in from AZ! read more

Xecora - Los Angeles - Hibiscus margarita made with fresh juice - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We had a great experience! We had the rib eye steak sandwich (on garlic bread, yum) and mixed fajita plate. It comes with flour tortillas (also yum). Zaida was a great server. Our first interaction with her, we commented on how professional she was, and how great of a server she was instantly. Sol was the hostess and was super friendly. 10/10 service. Just good Mexican food. read more

Xecora - Los Angeles - Mixed Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Zaida and Sol were so attentive during my dinner with my family. They were efficient in taking our orders and made sure that we were well taken care of. The food is always amazing here! Will always go back here whenever I'm craving for some bomb tacos. read more

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Xecora restaurant is amazing! Zaida, the bartender, and Valeria, our waitress, were both so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was delicious. We ordered the tacos dorados and they were cooked to perfection -- crispy, flavorful, and so tasty. And the tamarind micheladas were off the charts! Great service, great drinks, and a really good atmosphere. I'll definitely be back! Girl, let me tell you girrrrl, you better get down here, pronto!!! read more

Xecora - Los Angeles - Tacos Dorados! Michelada! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food is incredible and the service top notch. I attened a large gathering with friends at Xecora last night. We were a party of about forty. I had the Secretaria tacos, my sister had the enchelada with salsa verde, friends had ceviche, zarandeado fish, and many other dishes to name. Food came out hot and the flavors made it hard to not overeat. We had fruit as appitiezers as well as their chips and homemade salsa. Our waitresses kicked butt serving us and my salute to the chefs who busted their humps to cook and prepare solid food. The overall atmosphere is great and the prices are quite resonable. And I will plan on visiting again. read more

This place is great. A welcome addition to the neighborhood. The food is great! We loved the shrimp gobenadors. The happy hour is killer! And the service wow! Zaida was our server and she was just a joy. Will definitely be back! The vibe of the place is really nice, too. read more

Really nice atmosphere with a guitar player to boot on a Friday after 7pm. The food was seasoned and presented well but (and here is the big but) but if you order a shrimp taco or fish ceviche - you will hardly get any seafood. The ceviche is cut very fine, as well as the shrimp In the shrimp taco. We asked the waiters why there was only one or two tiny shrimps in the taco and so little fish in the fish ceviche. The response wasn't - "oh let us correct that and bring you a little more shrimp or fish. " Rather, it was about how they prepare all the food measured in certain amounts. This upset us even more. I wanted to say that for $14-$15, customers deserve more than one tiny Shrimp and more than 4-5 strands of fish. What a way to pull a fast one on people wanting to really love the restaurant. Disappointed. read more

I absolutely love this place!!! The food and ambience are so chill and inviting! Zaida was our waitress and she is awesome!!! Super nice and friendly! I would highly recommend this place!!!! read more

Food is disgusting! I mean come on,no lettuce tomatoes or cheese in the boring tacos? Wait staff needs to step it up. And watch out for their ranch dressing.... mine was was warm. The prices are ridiculous. Not worth it. Beans were burnt. The only thing they have going for theirselves, Is the beautiful bar. Drinks ard so so. They should have spent that money on a better cook!!! Just sayin.... read more

The lack of consistency is horrible in this place. They advertise one thing and then when you order they change the price of things. Sad that it is a neighborhood restaurant under new ownership that is not clear. They do not honor what they advertise. read more

Xecora - Los Angeles - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

An old favorite! We tried the Eagle Rock location for the first time after visiting them in Montebello for many years. We enjoyed the Lilikoi ceviche as always. Zaida was lovely and made us feel at home. read more

Menu is not enticing I miss La Fuente high end prices tried it for the first time today, 1230pm, Sunday with mariachi band absolutely empty 2 small tables place was empty when it was La Fuente Sun breakfast-brunch is solid packed bring back La Fuente menus. Happy to see Leovig. Ordered carne asada wet burrito its just okay nothing to brag about. Sorry. read more

Amazing food, amazing service. Valerie and Zaicla are the best. laid back happy hour will be back