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    Yuca's

    3.9 (893 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Bean & Cheese Burrito.
    Eric H.

    Est. 1976- On this particular visit, the credit card machine was down so they could only take cash. I was a little short, but the nice lady took what I had and told me, that next time, I would owe her $1.70. After she took my order, I went to my car and was able to scrape together enough change to cover my food. I asked for some salsa to go. She didn't have any little containers, so she just gave me a 1/3 full bottle of El Yuccateco hot sauce. How cool is that? 5 stars for that service! As luck would have it, my food was also excellent. I had the Conchinita Pibil Burrito. The shredded pork, pickled onions, pinto beans and salsa was so very tasty. Also amazing is the Bean & Cheese Burrito. It's simple but so delicious. Yes, they use American cheese slices, but the beans and the tortillas make up for the simple cheese. I really enjoyed it. Regardless, this little Yuca' hut has been doing something right for almost 50 years. That's better than most, with or without cheese slices! I'l be back.

    Regular Cheeseburger (under the hood). A single burger is $6.50- get a double cheeseburger for only 0.50 cents more: $7.00.
    Cindy S.

    Established in 1976. I been stopping by Yuca's for years! My parents introduced me to Yuca's; and now as an adult, I bring my husband and children to this little cute taco shack- they love it. I was happy to hear that they are recognized by the James Beard Foundation. I personally get and recommend : the COCHINITA PIBIL BURRITO. Yuca's does not make fresh tortillas on the premise, but they do source it from a local well - known tortilla factory called Tortilleria La California. My second recommendation is their CHEESEBURGER. Try it. You wouldn't think to order a cheeseburger from a taco shack, but just do it. One of the best cheeseburgers around. Very simple and made perfectly- don't ask for them to customize it, order it as is. Tip: the burgers are on the small side (tiny), so maybe order TWO cheeseburgers if you are hungry or don't want to share! :D Lastly, am not a fan of the tacos here or carne asada. I stick to the cochinitas pibil burritos and cheese burger. Just my preference. -Cash and Credit accepted. -Parking available (private lot). -Second newer location in Pasadena.

    Double Cheeseburger
    Roberta T.

    If Jonathan Gold recommended it, I will eat it!! This place has been on my list for YEARS!! Because it's down the street from my Pilates studio, I never want to go because I'm just done being healthy and I get a cheeseburger?!?! But I felt the urge last week and loved it. It seriously was gone in five bites. Adorable little hut from which the magic is created. Burgers are freshly made so it takes a short minute but so worth it!

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    Valerie C.

    Yuca's gets lots of love from her neighborhood. Either we didn't get the right things, or it was an off day, but I thought what we had was underwhelming. We got the chili verde and pollo burritos. Both were small in portion and bland in taste. The location is convenient as it is basically a stand in a parking lot. It's seems like the locals all know they are cash only. I didn't know prior coming, and was told they don't take cards. Thank goodness I had cash on me that day.

    Pollo Taco, Machaca Taco, Carnitas Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Cochinita Pibil Taco
    Kellen P.

    The service was super friendly and helpful. They had great recommendations! I ended up getting 2 of each taco - the carnitas were my favorite by far. There's not a lot of additional fixings to add but you really don't need to. The vibe is chill. The place is basically located in a Silverlake parking lot with a lot of outdoor seating, mostly under an awning. I would go back!

    Carne Asada Taco
    Celine K.

    steak sandwich was the standout from the three items we tried. loved the ingredients inside and the meat. the carne asada taco and hot dog were good but not too memorable. there's plenty of parking and made relatively quickly

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    Elena A.

    One of my favorite places to stop in for a quick bite , I get the same thing all the time the Carne asada burrito. It is so delicious! It's located in a small parking lot next to a liquor store , they have a couple tables outside. Family owned , great service , very friendly staff. Placed my order run to the liquor store to get a drink by the time I come back my order is ready .

    Nathalie A.

    First time trying the tamale de asada ohh sorry I mean asada burrito. A small flat burrito with very little meat but it's good. Way better asada burrito than Baja California Tacos down the street on hillhurst and Franklin

    Chili Dog w cheese
    Dustin E.

    I saw this place on television and made a note to visited next time I was in LA. They did not disappoint! I got a chili dog with cheese and onions, and it was amazing! The chili was very dark and I've been cooking for hours . I think that I might like a little lighter chilly, but this was amazing! I also got the award-winning Cochinita Pibil taco. It was fine. Tasty. But my least favorite thing I tried. My wife and I agreed that the double cheeseburger was the clear STAR of the show!!! Holy Cow!! THIS is the cheeseburger you have been looking for. Thanks to YE Hamlet O. for the heads up on that. Wow! We'll be back. This place is special.

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    Christian K.

    Was driving around this neighborhood, and found this little small taco restaurant and had to check it out. I usually assume that these 'hole in the wall' or small mom and pop restaurants be hitting different, or just to support local family owned businesses. Today my mom and I got a asada burrito and a carnitas burrito. The lady that was taking our order was very nice and patient, she was overall sweet. The food was pretty good, very flavorful and you can tell that the burritos were freshly made. However, the main knockoff for this restaurant is the lack of food. I think we paid like 20ish dollars for the two burritos and these burritos were very small. I honestly expected a lot more food to be inside the tortilla. I may not be cultured, but I was surprised that there was no rice inside the burrito. I think it would paired well with the quality of meat and overall flavor of the burrito combined with the Spanish rice *chefs kiss* Overall, the food was really good, the customer service was amazing but for the amount of food that you get, I would say try it to give your own honest reviews.

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    Thank you for the love! Very excited to have you back!

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    7 months ago

    Great tacos! Burrito not much meat, basically mostly beans and too salty. More expensive in general than Tacos Delta.

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    10 months ago

    Best burritos in Los Angeles! Been going here for years and have never been disappointed.

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    Food is good . Didn't like how the prices say one thing and they charge you another thing . Burrito said 12.50 and charged me $15 .

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    Awful service lady was mean taking my order .! She took my order in a very sarcastic way

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    tacos were well made! the steak was great coming from an orange county native. loved the spot tiny but remarkable

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    Ka'teen

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    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    2.6 miHollywood
    Outdoor seating
    Private events

    We were running late to our reservation due to parking, but the concierge kindly checked if tables…read morewere still available and seated us right away. They placed us at a table with a fireplace behind us, which was perfect since LA can get chilly at night. A special thank you to our waitress, Salma, who made our night even more memorable. She was very personable and attentive, and she even guided us to the rooftop Desert 5 Spot bar, which truly made the evening feel special. The food was top notch, and the ambiance of the place is absolutely stunning. Overall, it was a fantastic experience.

    This was my first time dining at this restaurant. The server was great, the food was delicious, and…read morethe atmosphere was amazing. However, the reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the valet parking experience. First, I was charged $25 even though the sign clearly stated that valet parking is $17 for the first 3 hours, and $25 after 3 hours. Our reservation was at 6:30 PM, we arrived on time, and we left before 9 PM, so the charge did not make sense. When I asked the valet attendant, he kept saying, "because you dined there," without giving any clear explanation. If it is actually a flat rate for restaurant guests, then that should be clearly stated upfront to customers. Second, when I got into my car, I noticed that someone had touched the navigation settings because the compass direction and display were different from what I normally use. I do not understand why there was any need to adjust or touch my navigation system at all. I really think the restaurant needs to improve and better manage its valet parking system. Honestly, it felt like I was being charged a random price just because I was told, "you dined there." If there is a flat valet rate for restaurant guests, that information should be clearly communicated upfront instead of leaving customers confused at the end.

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    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    5.5 miDowntown
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    I am so happy I finally got to try Dama! I absolutely love Antonia LaFasso so I've been dying to…read moretry one of her restaurants. Now when you pull up originally you might think, "am I in the right place" but once you park and get into the courtyard, it is LOVELY! Amazing ambience! There is a bocce set up, string lights. It is a little slice of oasis in the middle of the fashion district. The restaurant itself - beautiful. I couldn't ask for more. Absolutely perfect in my book. Beautiful plants hanging, perfect Spanish music in the background (any place playing Natalia LaFourcade is a win). The drinks were great! I had the jungle bird which was fun. Food was so good too. The whipped beans are the star! We had the guacamole which was tasty, great tostadas with it. The arepas were good but the pork belly was a little too fatty (I know pork belly is always fatty) to the point the fat muted the flavored for the arepa a bit, but still delicious. The empanadas were great and as someone who lived in South America and ate empanadas every day, these really took me back to my Paraguay days. The squash blossoms were light and perfectly fried. Unfortunately my friends had gone to Funke the night before so they were comparing the squash blossoms and Funke won out, but they still liked Dama's! Small plates were enough for the 3 of us. The service was quick and attentive. Parking was easy for us. I will definitely be back!

    We've probably been to Dama two dozen times. It's one of our regular spots and we love it…read more First of all the service is always great. The staff are lovely humans who really seem to care about their customers. We have some faves on the menu. The bean dip is fabulous and I'm addicted to the baby gem salad. They have recently amped up the filling in the delicious crispy squash blossoms and I love the acidity and heat. The fish is also a hit in my books. One dish that doesn't work for me is the lamb chops, which is a shame since it's my favorite protein. I've ordered them multiple times with clear instructions on temperature and have found them overcooked and tough. The beef tostada was just ok. Whilst I loved the pickled veg on the side, the beef was underseasoned. It wasn't bad - just not up to the standard of other dishes. The vibe in the place is welcoming and the restaurant is nicely appointed. We will continue to be regulars and it's really worth trying if you haven't been yet.

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    Mirate - bar downstairs

    Mirate

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    0.5 miLos Feliz
    Private events
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    Parking: street parking if you get lucky, there's also valet around the corner…read more Food: We had 1 of each taco Ceviche Mixto And the tuna tostada Appetizer side of guac All of our food was amazing, I was not a big fan of the tuna tostada, the red/orange sauce was too much for me. However, the mushroom taco was delicious it had so much flavor! As well as the gobernador taco (the one with shrimp). The fish taco was okay but thought it was cute that they wrap it in a little tusk. I would mention the drinks but I'm not sure what my friends got and I got a mocktail. The service was delightful, from start to end! I don't recall our waiters name but she made sure we were taken care of. Overall this place was very cute! The pillows were so comfortable! The food was amazing! Service was great, will definitely be back

    Firstly, I want to say the food was just as good as the first time we visited. Unfortunately, my…read moresecond experience here...bringing my mom for Mother's Day ...was extremely disappointing because of the service. We initially had one server who brought us water and took our appetizer order, but then disappeared for quite some time without checking back in. At that point, I even went looking for a manager or hostess and couldn't find anyone available. Eventually, we were given a new server, but she came across as extremely rude and inattentive. What upset me most was the overall lack of communication and attentiveness throughout the experience. It made what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day outing feel frustrating and disappointing. Sadly, this experience soured my impression enough that I don't see myself returning.

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    Tu Madre - Los Feliz - Brisket street tacos

    Tu Madre - Los Feliz

    4.3(769 reviews)
    0.3 miLos Feliz
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    Every once in awhile while traveling to a new neighborhood you end up someplace really great. Tu…read moreMadre is one of those places. Stopping for a bite on our was the the Greek for a show, my bestie and I had dinner and cocktail here in Los Feliz. Our hostess and bartender made the most delicious and fresh mango margaritas. At the recommendation of another reviewer we had Potato taquitos. Amazing. Sweet corn and a variety of the worldly flavored taco proteins. Outdoor with heaters and indoor. In a lovely walkable neighborhood. You can walk up to the Greek or Uber 10 minutes up the hill. Super friendly staff. Variety of patrons: girls having a meetup, families, coworkers, friends of all ages. We felt so comfortable and it was money well spent. One complaint: do something about your bathrooms. Great experiences don't end with gross bathrooms.

    tu madre was honestly just alright to me. it wasn't horrible but i probably wouldn't get it again…read more i ordered it through doordash, and got a carne asada burrito, a carne asada taco, and a birria taco and they gave chips on the side. they had good reviews on doordash so i was excited to try the items but everything was truly just... ok. i didn't feel like the flavor was really there for any of the items i got, and the sauces they provided weren't that great either. i love a spicier sauce but they only gave me milder ones that were pretty average flavor-wise. the carne asada taco had a crumbly cheese on top that just didn't go well with the rest of the taco. the tacos were also packed in a paper food tray. this was fine for the carne asada taco but for the birria taco, it soaked into and stuck on the paper tray. the burrito had a poblano ranch slaw that seemed to overpower the rest of the flavors. unfortunately, that meant the primary flavor of the burrito was bland. the food at tu madre was truly just very forgettable to me, and so i'd probably just recommend passing on this place.

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    El Tepeyac Cafe - 7/28/24: Okie de Pollo Burrito -- fireeeeeee!!!

    El Tepeyac Cafe

    3.8(2.9k reviews)
    6.7 miBoyle Heights
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    It's been many decades having this goodness…read more Quality value flavorful authentic supporting local business fresh plethora goodness The chili relleno burrito I pass on as there was a thicker egg batter than chili that was quite small in comparison to size of burrito The original hollenbeck absolutely hands down tender spice stuffed goodness Rice beans guac stuffed away Their veggie burrito also worth the value All burritos very shareable or leftover worthy or have an amazing happy belly Would certainly purchase and try other goodness!

    I work in East Los often, this is one of those places the locals always recommend. On a couple…read morelunchtimes I ordered through DoorDash for pick up, quick easy and convenient. The building is an original piece of the City's history, boasting a menu that features their famous burritos that vary in size from a regular to a huge party size beast that can feed several. I tried the Hollenbeck and the Okie burritos on two separate occasions via pick up, as aforementioned, the service was quick, convenient and the pick up window is seamless, parking is located next to the structure and I haven't had problems getting there. Hollenbeck was good but I definitely enjoyed the Okie burrito more, I ordered the "original" size once and didn't seem to learn my lesson the second time, these burritos can feed two in Original size. They offer a "Mini" version which would be satisfactory for one person. My favorite thing about these burritos is how "home-made" they are, the salsas and meats are fresh and taste like they came out of an abuelitas kitchen. I still need to try the crunchy tacos and nachos which look great, I recommend trying this classic establishment at least once if you're in the area.

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