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“First time at this location. I usually go to the one in DTLA, this location was nice had a good inside and outside seating area, service was great and food was delicious, I had the chicken fajita burrito and a side of guacamole and planting chips. My buddy tried out the salmon salad and the taco sampler. We enjoyed all of it. The service was quick and great ??. Only downfall about this place was that parking was a bit difficult to find.Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp for wheelchair ♿️ access“
“Great dining in a beautiful atmosphere. The service was very attentive. The food was spectacular and the cocktails were fantastic. Great selection of mezcals, tequila, and other Mexican alcohol. The portions of food are definitely to be shared.“
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“After visiting Hijo de su Madre several times for their award winning and phenomenal Yucetecan vegan greatness I was quite excited when I saw on their IG they were adding a vegan burger menu. It just launched a few days ago, but is already my favorite burger (got the Phat Hass Burger) in LA and I have had them all. Even more profoundly, they have the best loaded frots I’ve ever had by a landslide! Run don’t walk to try the new menu (will be on the delivery apps soon!) and then keep coming back because everything on the menu is perfection. 5 stars!!!“
“I was blown away by Sonoratown. Everything we got there was incredible, especially the steak tacos, juicy with an incredible smoky flavor from the grill and the salsa. On that note, their salsa deserves a special shoutout. I had the pleasure of walking in just as a fresh batch of red salsa was made. Everyone working there was so excited about how good it came out, laughing and dancing around, and their excitement and enthusiasm was infectious. I could feel what a good working environment it was, and how much passion they put into their food. Please do yourself a favor and give Sonoratown a try.“
“Our waiter was friendly and fantastic. The venue itself is very cool. But cool in temperature too. The whole front of the place is open with no wall and we had to keep our jackets on the whole time. The food was very tasty and we loved the trio of guacamole. The filet tacos were too smokey flavored. We finished with the flan and it was amazing. Big enough to share!“
“From start to finish Teddy’s was a 10/10. I got the deluxe plate and was not disappointed in the least. Everything was made to perfection and the consume was wonderful. The salsa had the perfect kick to it and you can’t beat the staff and ambience. I unfortunately am only visiting the area so I’ll just have to dream about eating their tacos on repeat.“
“Just stumbled onto this place, what a Mexican taco place should be. A simple hole in the wall with some phenomenal excellent food. Coming from a Mexican I will tell you that this is good authentic Mexican food. Their tacos are Stupendous‼️ Best place for Mexican food on Melrose.“
“Great vegan restaurant in Melrose. The food has plenty of flavor and tastes fresh. Prices during happy hour are very affordable, and it’s a great for big groups to share bites and drinks. Atmosphere is nice, especially outdoors on the patio. The highlight of the evening for me was the olive oil brownie — a must try!“
“ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!! One I was able to schedule a large party of fifteen 3 days prior, where I wasn’t able to elewhere. Others restaurants required someone to call me back, a contract etc. Sasual took my large party not once but twice that week. You really kept me out of a bind where I was hosting a group of executives from Boston and New York. The service and food was out of this world. I moved to California 6 years ago and this was hands down THE BEST Mexican food I’ve eaten since I’ve lived here. Our servers were so accommodating and fast, I don’t know how you did it with such a large party. It was so good we came back a second night the same week. You are now my favorite so I will be back with the wife and I will recommend to every person who asked me. I get a lot of people who ask, where should they go to eat and this will be my #1 recommendation. Thank you Sausal.“
“Okay first, the salsa with the chips and salsa they serve is SO good. Spicy, but with flavor. The vegan quesadilla and the Beyond burrito were also amazing. All the veggies in them were super fresh and cooked perfectly. Also, get a black iced tea. Maybe the friendliest service as well. 100% recommend this place.“
“I ate here for the first time today I had a burrito and my friend had a quesadilla. The food was delicious it had that real authentic Mexican taste &’ and you get a good portion for the price you pay they have good salsas overall everything was amazing. Their customer service was astonishing they made me feel at home super friendly staff they go above and beyond for their customers I will recommend this place to people from now on I can’t wait to come back :) such a hidden gem in LA best of all it’s Latinx-owned!“
“I love the vegetarian tacos here! Especially the calabacitas, frijoles y queso, nopales and the quesadilla! The corn tortillas are so fresh and taste great. I recommend the Jamaica to drink, it's authentic and not too sweet (def not the premixed kind full of sugar).“
“One of the best Mexican spots in the states!Been blown away by their chilaquiles & machaca burrito! Literally the best chilaquiles I’ve had in the states and I’ve had over 30 different spots from, Cali to New Mexico to Texas.Service is great as well! Highly recommend if you’re looking for the highest of quality Mexican food.“
“Nice place. Its complexity, its structure, a little piece of land far from its place of origin, is great. That's what it feels like to be there. Its decoration also adds a touch of memories. I loved the band that was playing that night. The diversity of people in this place is fantastic.“
“This was easily one of the best dinner experiences of my entire trip to California.The queue is long, but who cares? Just stand in line and salivate at the thought of insane tacos, or perhaps a stupidly large burrito that can feed a family of three. Or you know, just get there earlier. The servers were super cheery and helpful as well, which is always a pleasure.The food is so flavourful, it even managed to retain its flavour when cold! Did I mention the food is amazing? It's amazing.“
“The menu is a delightful exploration of fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared with exceptional skill and care. From the succulent lobster tacos to the tender octopus, and the delightfully refreshing ceviches, each dish is a testament to the chefs' mastery of combining bold flavors and textures. While the prices may be somewhat steep, the quality of the food justifies the cost.“
“you MUST visit this spot! Had an amazing experience at Tlayuda LA !! The food was delicious, I have never a caldo de pollo that tastes like the one back home in México! Also had mole and green enchiladas and everything had authentic flavors !Service was great and friendly! Definitely going back !“
“Amazing, authentic, organic ingredients make a difference. I loved the Mexican food here better than if I was in Mexico.Every dish we ordered was amazing. Highly recommend the Queso fundido, quesadillas, must add a side of guacamole. I do not remember what I had to drink because I was so in love with the food.The service provided by our server Lisbeth was outstanding. If you go to this restaurant, ask for Lisbeth.The ambiance was great, it was turning to evening and the weather was unseasonably cold for this time of year in LA. Despite being seated outside, it was not an issue. The restaurant had heaters that made the atmosphere feel warm, and cozy.Whenever I visit LA., I will always dine here. Mexican food is my favorite.Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options, review the menu and ask the Manager for confirmation to ensure you are satisfied.Parking: Parking is free at the restaurant“
“El Mercado has many delicious plates this is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants it’s really hard for me to find a good Mexican restaurant and this is one of the best I recommend this place a lot. My favorite plate is carnitas and el flan is such an delicious desert. The chef Luis makes all the plates amazing !“
“Excellent food! So happy we found this place. Staff is great and they offer indoor/outdoor seating. Great selection of coffee, drinks, baked goods. Yummy and fresh Mexican fusion menu, delicious breakfast offerings as well. Street parking, small below ground lot and small parking lot.Vegetarian options: You can make most things veggie with easeWheelchair accessibility: If you have wheels you can easily enter and exit“
“Absolutely love everything about this place. Experience the rich flavors of Yucatán while relaxing and enjoying the ambiance and decor. Every dish is made with intention and heart well thought out and full of culinary creativity. The drinks are amazing as well. A must try.“
“The food was very good. My favorite thing was the spicy Pescado tacos. The chorizo scramble on toast was not as good as I was hoping it would be, but I did love the mimosa option with a flight of juices to kind of make your own mimosa. got there fairly early so there weren't many people and there, so the noise level was low and the atmosphere there is very charming and warm..“
“Wow! Wow! Wow! ? Absolutely yes ?? The food is absolutely phenomenal. It’s is fresh, flavorful and vibrant. I tried most of the tacos and all of them are top tier!!! Customer service was refreshing and responsive!!!! HIGHLY HIGHLY SUGGEST THIS WONDERFUL SPOT.Vegetarian options: Cauliflower tacos are sooo delicious ?“
“First tacos in LA and these didn't disappoint! Al pastor tacos were really delicious and served with great showmanship. Great selection of self serve toppings. Tacos were 2.50 each. There's a big line but it moves fast and there are a few stools around a long table to eat at. Highly recommend!“
“By far the best Mexican food fairly priced in the area. My friend and I stopped by to dine in got to catch the Lakers game on the TV and the food was amazing. Will be back soon! The service was amazing the gentleman that served us was the best ever. 5 stars for everything. By the way, the beer... ICED COLD, COULDN'T BE COLDER. ?“
“Nice Mexican restaurant in the Los Feliz neighborhood in LA. The restaurant had great ambiance and attentive service. We had an assortment of vegan and vegetarian sides, including flautas (made vegan), beans, rice, and fingerling potatoes. The dessert options included vegan sorbets and vegetarian churros.Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian options with a clearly labeled menu. Many of the Vegetarian items can be made vegan.“
“I placed an order to go and it was ready on time, which is super important for me. The burrito i ordered initially seemed a little pricey for me, but when I took that thought back when I saw how huge my burrito was. It was freshly made and so delicious! It also came with a side of chips and salsa, which I appreciated. Worth every penny, 10/10.“
“listen: its west LA, there are a *TON* of options... but none of them are as good as this. start with the chilaquiles -- they are *chef's kiss* incredible. and anything else you order will be impeccably seasoned, full of authentic flavor, and fresh. everything is “
“Really impressed with the food at this restaurant.. great flavors and simple menu items. I was a huge fan of the red salsa .. will definitely be asking for a bucket next of it next time. Fair warning the "black" salsa is HOT.. use with caution. Can't say much about the ambience since I ordered take out but the location is super cute! Lots of window shopping around the area.“
“SOOOOO soo good!! Always look forward to stopping by whoever the truck is at. Highly recommend the Classic burger and also the Chicken katsu sandwich. Thé gorgonzola on thé burger is DELICIOUS. The veggies are crisp and fresh. And the sauces are homemade, so so delicious. A MUST try“
“I wish I knew what made their carnitas so special -- I'm convinced they're made by some sort of god. I have never had them this good. Exceptional food and attentive service. I have been to the 3rd street location as well and it is just as good. I dream about your food!“
“Quiadaiyn is one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles, truly. The food is excellent. I love the vegan mole enchiladas, molcajete quesadilla and fajitas.The service from everyone is exceptional. Kind, friendly, attentive. I’m always happy to see them and they’re always very happy to see my mother!The decor is fun and lively, make sure to come around Dias de los muertos!I’m sad to be moving away from Quiadaiyn, yet I will be back to visit!Bendiciones Quiadaiyn familia!Vegetarian options: Vegan mole. Enough said!!“
“I really like it here. We somehow always end up here any time we are in LA. The food is delicious in that very specific Los Angeles style Mexican food kinda way. The margaritas are strong and I wish I could remember the name of our waitress. I know she's been there a long time because she always seems to be our waitress no matter how many years have passed since our last visit. She's awesome. I find the prices to be very reasonable and the quality of food drinks and service WAY better than Casa Vega. Just sayin.“
“This restaurant is the Epitome of Taco paradise! They have the most amazing meat, it's so fresh and delicious. The restaurant is in an interesting location, but it's so fun! The staff is very attentive and gracious. You order from the monitors on the wall and they bring the food to you. Their details are impeccable, they have to go dishes out for you to grab if you need them and various condiments and such. Go early, parking is just street parking and that's very rare to find. Also, their birthday celebration is very cute! Go for your Bday and try it out.“
“Socalo is consistently great. Everyone I introduce it to ends up returning on their own. Everything is great here, the food especially of course (the menu is innovative with kind of a classic base and the ingredients are very high end). Somehow though, they manage to keep the prices reasonable. The staff is really nice, the design and atmosphere are beautiful both during the day and the evening. I love that it's an all day restaurant so you can even grab a meal or a snack during in-between hours. This place is kind of a sleeper favorite and because it seems to be under the radar a bit, getting a reservation is always easy. I truly love this place.“
“I have been to so many restaurants in my short 23 years of life but I have to tell y'all that this is the #1 best restaurant I've ever been too! The food was soooo freaking delicious. The service was top notch. And the atmosphere was great. Everything was so tasty. I 100% recommend this place!!! The drinks were so good too!!“
“I personally had the best experience here with my family! The staff was so nice and accommodating we had 2 senior dogs that we needed to bring with us because they have heart issues and can't be left alone I had them in a HUGE stroller and the staff helped me so much and gave me no hassle in bringing them in the patio area. They gave us a spacious table like I requested and I loved it! The food was amazing! Huge compliments to the chef we did the 3 course lunch meal and it was perfect! We have an autistic child that usually hates eating everything and they made him a chicken quesadilla that he devoured! This was a huge delight and was very much worth it! They even have valet which made it extremely hassle free and accommodating. You should definitely check this place out the vibe, food,decor, and staff, are all perfect!“
“I don't even eat at gracis senor, but I am writing this review because there is a local law firm called Davis Wright and Tremaine that has been harassing the local taco vendors for the past few weeks in the Pacific Palisades. Apparently the law firm has delivered threatening letters to Gracias Senor (the daytime taco truck), as well as the nighttime pop-up tent-based taco vendors, and perhaps the other trucks as well. There are clearly a coalition of palisades karens who have nothing constructive to do with their time and therefore seek to destroy the hard work of local businesses, lessening the beauty of the Palisades in the process. These same anti-taco-truck karens are probably the same types of people who yelled at people for not taking covid vaccines two years ago: the type of people who thrive on the oppression of the free will of other human beings and live to control others, for it gives them a false sense of empowerment and meaning. These anti-taco karens would clearly like for every single establishment in the palisades to be bland, overpriced, licensed and regulated by some nonsensical city governing body, and close early. The good news is that for every one of the anti-taco Karens who seek to oppress the small business owners, there are twenty more people who support the taco vendors! Don't be intimidated by Davis Wright and Tremaine and the karen army.“
“We live a few short blocks away…. lucky us. This is a wonderful addition to our neighborhood. Food is delicious. Their fajitas are delicious. And happy hour is a definite treat.Parking: Some spots right in front of restaurant. And revere is street parking depending on times.“
“This new spot on 8th Street is exactly what we needed. In Downtown, it's difficult to find a spot with fresh food that's delicious and quick. Because this spot is new, there is a bit of a wait for the food but not more than you would expect for food that is being prepared for you on the spot. Everything tastes fresh, not frozen. The staff is friendly and the store is clean. We had a lunch catered for the office. Everyone was pleased and that's sometimes difficult to do when you have 10 people with differing tastes. This means there's one more place where I can grab lunch that's not fried food. My favorite side is their broccoli! I'm definitely going to be a repeat customer.“
“Ate here over the weekend before seeing a movie. I ordered two chicken tacos - they were very filling! Good flavor, a little spicy, which I enjoyed. Service was fast. They had a long line to order but it moved quickly and the tacos came out fast. They have indoor and outdoor seating, tucked into the shops at Playa Vista. It was nice to have a quick healthy food option instead of a sit down meal at the surrounding restaurants.“
“Food was amazing, service was amazing. Our precious lil server lady was joking about how famous and non famous people always try to get them to put their photos up on the wall, but they don’t do it. and then it actually happened while we were sitting right there. 10/10.“
“What a great place, we flew in from Mexico & we felt like we didn't get enough Mexican food. So we came here & this place did not disappoint. We got chilaquiles, machaca and eggs, and huevos divorciados, and two cafe de hollas ? I got the huevos divorciados & would have liked them a bit spicier, but that's just me. The machaca and eggs might have been a little dry according to my husband, but delicious. The portions are pretty big, we took some chilaquiles home. The place is super welcoming & I loved all of their attention to detail. Great place to enjoy a wonderful breakfast.Vegetarian options: Lacto-ovo vegetarian friendlyWheelchair accessibility: First floor, wide space to maneuver between tables & chairs can be arranged for wheelchairs“
“My family loved this wonderful Mexican Restaurant that we found while exploring Manhattan Beach! I had the shrimp tacos, and they were perfect. The flavor was excellent! We also loved the salsa, chicken tortilla soup, and the tacos and enchiladas. The folks who run this restaurant are the most friendly and provide the most amazing service! We will definitely be back! Thank you Jose (the owner) and Rosario (our server)!!“
“Third time here and we're loving it. The staff are all amazing, very friendly and attentive. The food is absolutely delicious and the vibe and the happy hour makes it top-notch. Beautiful decor! We are in love with the pool table. We had the chicken flautas this time and the chicken tacos but I forgot to get a picture of the flautas. We scarfed them down so fast lol. Fresh ingredients and good portions. Sophia was our server and she was perfect and then TJ and Casey just made the whole experience wonderful! Shout out to Ray as well. She's our favorite! Highly recommend this place! See you soon!“
“Super fun and lively vibe and incredibly nice staff. Patio is dog friendly which is a major plus. Honestly my favorite thing about this restaurant is the tortilla they give you when you sit down - none of the food I've ordered has measured up to that level of deliciousness! That said it's all been solid and would definitely recommend if you're in the area.“
“I saw this place and thought it had a nice view from the street over to the ocean so I figured I would eat there. I honestly thought it would be a tourist trap type restaurant because of the location, however, it turned out to be amazing food. I ordered iced tea, which had a lovely and fresh taste to it, not like it came out of the can. Guacamole fresh salsa is fresh, and I ordered fried snapper fish tacos were excellent. The rice was also good, being very flick as opposed to just plain tasting rice. I was pleasantly surprised at the service was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“
“One of new go to Mexican restaurants! Don Antonio's is a lively restaurant on pico. When you walk in, you see that the restaurant is divided into two sections. One half has a bar where the other half is mainly just the restaurant. The staff is really nice, greeted us and gave us the option of sitting wherever we felt comfortable. For food, I ordered the fish tacos plate and a Cadillac margarita. The fish tacos were cooked to perfection and it was such a large size that I had to take portions home. The drinks had just the right amount of alcohol in them and were delicious. This is the perfect spot for a date or even to just kick back with some friends.“
“I adore this place. Chile verde burrito ? is excellent. Hot salsa, great chips. Staff and family that run the restaurant are incredibly kind, and they’ll include a piece of gin with the check. A gem of Venice. Grateful to have them as neighbors.“
“Hello once again. I have been coming to SOL for the past 3 years. And we always get to ask for CARLOS He is an amazing, outstanding serve. CARLOS goes above and beyond speciation. We will be coming back and tell friends about SOL CUCINA Glad we decided to come to SOL. thank you CARLOS. See you soon“