AMBIANCE Amor Y Tacos has a wide indoor and outdoor space with Mexican art, wood decor, a tortilla maker, and Michelin recognition 2021 & 2025. The place had a healthy amount of customers around 3pm. SERVICE I placed a take out order with the friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff at Amor Y Tacos. I gladly accepted an offer of water while waiting. FOOD I couldn't decide just one taco to pick from, so I ordered The TOUR DE TACOS (five tacos with rice and beans): 5/5 SHORT RIB (tender) habanero crema, grilled onion, cotija, pickled radish (tart), cilantro CARNE ASADA salsa de arbol, guac, cotija, grilled onions, pico, cilantro CARNITAS (tender) amor & avocado salsa, pickled onion, cotija, cilantro, chicharon (crisp) AL PASTOR avocado salsa, (sweet) pineapple, cotija, cilantro Rice and pinto beans (has pork) here hits different read more

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Great food, spacious and loved the decorations. Our server was amazing and very attentive. Ceviche tostada was appetizer to start with. Tacos after that were tender and tasted just right. Great recommendations from our server. read more

Amor Y Tacos - Birria, chicken, asada tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Stumbled upon this place on my way to Ralph's thinking it was going to be a quick little taco spot... only to realize it was an actual sit-down restaurant. So naturally, we stayed lol. The vibes were really good right away. They had upbeat Hispanic music playing, a decent-sized bar, and the whole place just felt lively and welcoming. Our waitress was super friendly, and since it was our first time there, they brought us a little sample of their chilaquiles for free, which was such a nice touch. I ordered the green cheese enchiladas and they were BOMB. The tortillas were handmade, which made them extra filling and honestly so much more delicious. My boyfriend got the taquitos de papa, and not only were they good, but the presentation was surprisingly boujee lol. Like these taquitos came out looking fancier than me on most weekends. Thankfully, they tasted just as good as they looked. read more

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Came here after a school night activity with my kids. Had been here before. The Mexican themed wall arts and indoor decor still draw my fond attention. If you come during the day, you may be able to catch the worker making the fresh tortillas by hands. We ordered the trio tacos and the wet burrito. Great flavor. The burrito is of generous portion that you could save the uneaten portion for a second meal. The servers are attentive. Will definitely return. read more

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Amor Y Tacos in Cerritos is a hidden gem. The brunch menu features Birria Benedict, Birria Machaca, and lots of other unique and delicious dishes. Service could use some improvements. read more

Amor Y Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

I stopped by for a late-night bite. We were in the area, and feeling a bit hungry. We were craving some Mexican food, and we saw that this place had good recommendations, so we decided to stop by. There was no wait, and we were seated right away. It looked like there were only two front staff working that night, just a waitress and the bartender, who seemed to handle pretty much everything. I wasn't expecting much, but the hospitality was on point. I didn't catch his name, but the bartender was one of the best servers I've ever had. He was super friendly and went out of his way to accommodate our order after it came out not as expected (I'll get into that later). We ordered a few things: chips and salsa, the wet burrito, and the chipotle agave pork belly. The chipotle agave pork belly was hands down the best thing we ordered. The pork belly was tender, a little salty, and a little sweet from the glaze. The potatoes that came with it were amazing. IT was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and just delicious. Everything in this dish was just so well balanced. On the other hand, the other two dishes we ordered were just okay. The chips and salsa were standard. The salsa was a good light starter to the meal. I did want to mention that the chips were huge, practically entire tortillas! They were unsalted, but strangely addictive to munch on. As for the wet burrito, it had the potential to be good and would have been a hefty meal. It might take two people to finish, or if you're extra hungry, you could tackle it solo. We got the burritos with carnitas, but it came out too salty. It was noticeably salty, and even the other fillings and sauces couldn't balance it out. The bartender offered additional condiments to help cut the saltiness and even asked if we wanted it remade. However, by the time we figured out why it tasted off to us and concluded it was the saltiness, we were pretty much done with the burritos and our meal. We decided not to have the kitchen remake the burrito, as we didn't want to waste food, especially since we wouldn't finish a 2nd burroito. We barely took a few bites of the first and just thought it would be too much of a waste. Overall, the experience was solid, and the bartender's excellent service definitely stood out. read more

Amor Y Tacos - Wet burrito + salsa - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

Everything was phenomenal! Every single staff interaction was warm and welcoming. Plenty of parking. Great for large groups. The food was slight pricey for Mexican food but everything was so delicious!! They even make their tortillas fresh for the tacos, which makes such a difference. I would recommend the Mole Tot, Short Rib Tacos, and the Chipotle Agave Glazed Pork Belly which just melts in your mouth! They also have a bar and margaritas flights! read more

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Amor Y Tacos is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant with Mexican flavors. I've been here many times and my favorite items are their mole tots, their tortilla soup, and their shrimp enchiladas; however, my favorite time to come here is during "Dine LA". Amor Y Tacos gives one of the best pre-fixe menus in LA County and it's a great time to try things. Unlike previous years, portion sizes for the pre fixe menu were reduced to individual-sized portions; however, I think that they still gave tremendous value for the price. The Dine LA Menu is available through Friday, February 6 and it comes with chips and guac, street corn, your choice of tortilla soup or mexican clam chowder, an entree of your choice, and churros with horchata ice cream. For $35, it's a no-brainer. The tortilla soup and mexican clam chowders are flavor bombs. For my entree, I went with a wet burrito with chicken tinga and mole sauce. It's hard to go wrong with street corn; however, I thought that the churros were pretty standard. The burrito was massive and I'm still picking away at it a few days later. If you're looking for a great dine LA pick, then this is a great local option; however, I think it's also a great spot to check out on a regular night. Their margaritas are flavorful and strong, and you'll definitely be able to find something rich in flavor. read more

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Taco Tuesday hangout. Come on out, relax, and enjoy a couple of tacos with us. We're serving homemade tortillas and toppings so you can build your tacos just the way you like them. Good food, good vibes, and a good time--this is the place to be for Taco Tuesday. read more

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Came here to experience their Dine LA menu. I wish I took pics of everything but I was just way too hungry to wait. The guacamole was good and the soups were delicious. My husband and I each ordered one and I think mine was the chowder. Definitely hearty and flavorful! Let's get to the tacos. I ordered the pastor, short rib, and asada tacos. The asada ones were pretty salty in my opinion. The pastor had pineapple which was a great complement to the taco. The short rib tacos were super tasty and tender as well. All the tacos were so good and I was honestly too full to finish them. The churros at the end were the perfect end to my meal. They weren't too sweet and the churros were warm, which went well with the cold ice cream. Also, if they have the sandia agua fresca, I'd highly recommend it. It's sooo good and tastes so fresh! read more

Amor Y Tacos - Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I've been here, and was impressed, before so naturally I came back just in time for their Dine LA menu. Still amazing and till great value especially if you make it to their happy hour! (2-9 on Tuesdays, 2-5 other days) 64 Impala - solid Cadillac margarita to pair with all the bites, spirit forward but still refreshing Guacamole - typical guac nothing else to say Esquites - creamy and salty pairing with the sweet corn, a favorite Mexican Clam Chowder - hearty and flavorful with a little kick Taco Plate - asada on the salty side but still good, al pastor is tender with pineapple slices to compliment it, short rib was flavorful with radishes a good pairing to cut through the fat, Salted Caramel Churros - not too sweet with perfect texture of crispy outside fluffy inside Service was also really fast and friendly considering how busy the restaurant was. Will definitely be back! read more

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Really enjoyed this location. I saw another post that said they would definitely come back and maybe even rate this place a little higher if it wasn't for the prices and I'd have to agree. Everything we had we really enjoyed. Would try other things on the menu that sounded interesting before I came back to them, but would definitely order all of it again. Run off the bat chips and salsa about five bucks if you want that so no complementary chips. So that let us down the road to try one of the appetizers we did the Papas Bravas. The crème in it was fantastic in it! Highly recommend this for you to kick your meal off. For our Maine, my wife did Birria tacos and I did pork belly. She liked her tacos but would try something else before going back to these. I throughly enjoyed the the short rib tacos, the watermelon was a nice touch. The beans and rice were fresh and good add. Regular beer Modelo, ran about $8. Service was OK. There was a bartender running back-and-forth to try and help our tables. It definitely took a while to get things like drink refills. There was a ladies single and mingle event happening there. Families were filling the place as well. So lots going on. Appreciated they had ladies hockey on in the bar; I'll give that big win for the environment. If I get the opportunity, I'll be back. But cost versus what you get is a little on the pricier side. read more

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Why didn't I know about this place?! It was LA restaurant week and this restaurant was on the list and not too far. What a great way to try a new place! I had actually already seen this place before I just had never tried it. Finding parking for lunch time was hard as there are other brunch businesses around all sharing parking. When we finally parked and walked in, we were sat pretty quickly. They place is very welcoming and the staff is friendly. The seat I got sat on was slightly dirty with crumbs from a previous guest but nothing major. We chose the 1 dine LA menu and ones la carte since we thought it would be too much food and we are glad we did that! The chips and salsa to start were good. The salsa had just a hint of kick which works for me. I don't eat avocado so my bf got to enjoy their guacamole. The tortilla soup was tasty and just enough of a portion. For the wet burrito, I wasn't sure which salsa I wanted red/green and they were kind to let me know I could do 1/2 and 1/2. Now that I've tried both, I prefer their green salsa as it has a bit of a kick and for sure savoury. Their red salsa reminds me a bit of mole, it has a unique flavour in the background and I just prefer the other one. I asked for an al pastor one and it was delicious! It had some pineapple in it, beans, rice and I added cheese which was an extra fee (worth it!). To close our experience, we had the icecream and churros. The ice cream was creamy and tasty. It honestly reminded me of vanilla ice cream with some cinnamon. The churros were small but multiple of them and enough to share. After looking at the menu, we need to be back and try some interesting dishes we saw. I know my bf was really interested in the chile relleno burger. read more

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It's now 10pm and I am still full from eating their Dine LA deal at 2 (and subsequently the leftovers at 6:30). The deal is a LOT of food at a pretty good bang for your buck of $35, excluding tax and tip. Service was extremely efficient and attentive; our waitress got us started immediately with the courses where we don't need to make decisions, then came back to us for our later courses while we enjoyed the starters. The chip texture is phenomenal, with a perfect crunch while still having a little give to it. The guac is a little more jalapeño forward, so people who are sensitive to spice should be a little more careful. Street corn was a little saucy but perfectly balanced between sour and sweet. I have no idea what I expected out of the clam chowder but I honestly shouldn't have been surprised. This was a good palate cleanser after the street corn but honestly probably the least memorable dish out of all of them. The burrito is absolutely humongous and it's not my favorite burrito, but it was well-balanced among all of the ingredients without feeling too strongly of any particular one. The best part was that the ingredients were well-distributed throughout so I never felt like I had a bite of pure beans. The birria was a little bit more dry than my preference, though. The churros could've done with less sugar on the outside but the crunch contrasted well to the horchata ice cream, which was truly the drink in ice cream form. read more

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Just tried the Dine LA menu and was very surprised at how good everything was. It's had even many years since I last ate here so I did not know what to expect. The portions were very generous and tasty. I loved the Mexican clam chowder and the tacos trio were great. Highly recommended giving this place a try. Though they were very busy, our server did a really great job. Hint: Recommend making reservations if you go during the weekend. read more

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Deliciousness today at Amor Y Tacos. Maria was friendly and swift as she brought us our tacos and taquitos. Everything was unique and tasty. Then the manager Jesse came over to the table to see how we were doing. He was really nice. Their dining room was buzzing with activity, guests, and playful kids. Such a great place for brunch and dinner. Makes sense why they have a Michelin Star. Can't wait to go back next time!! read more

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Review is solely for their happy hour which has extended hours on Tuesdays from 2pm-9pm!! We went around 6pm and while most tables were filled, thankfully we didn't have to wait long for our party of 2. Upon walking in, there was a lady making fresh tortillas- amazing!! Ordered the short rib tacos, carnitas tacos, Brussels sprouts, mole tots, and esquites. Out of the tacos, my favorite was the short rib. Though the tacos don't look too large, they do pack the meat in so it was more filling than I thought it would be. The mole tots were also a highlight for me. I've had them here in the past and thought they were a little too salty but this time the balance was just right. The tots were very crispy and with everything mixed together, it was such a lovely combination of flavors. The esquites portion was just a small cup so not big but for the price, it seemed decent. Definitely would come back for happy hour and also curious about their regular menu. read more

Amor Y Tacos - Happy hour menu - January 2026 - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

I've dined here many times for lunch and happy hour. The food and atmosphere have always been great, and you cannot go wrong with any menu item. This place is known for its freshly made tortillas, refreshing cocktails, delicious tacos, hearty burritos, and enchiladas. On a recent lunch visit, we were celebrating a family birthday, and our large party was accommodated without a problem. We made reservations the day of, and they had our tables prepared promptly when we checked in. Our primary server, Stefani T., was excellent, patiently taking everyone's order and providing attentive service throughout our meal. The rest of the staff was great at helping out. My go-to menu items are the tacos and enchiladas. On my recent visit, we shared some starters like Mole Tots and Papas Brava, both of which were very good. The quacamole and salsa with chips are always tasty too. The Agua Frescas of the day were sandia (watermelon) and horchata. I ordered the sandia, and it was refreshing. For my entrée, I went with the Taco de mi Abuela, and it was the perfect amount for me. The beef and chorizo mix was flavorful, the light, crispy shell was easy to bite into, and the rest of the ingredients kept the dish fresh and light. I would order this again. It was a little messy to eat, though. Since many ordered entrèes with rice and beans, it was served family style. The rice was good but I prefer refried beans style, and the beans here are whole. Overall, it was another pleasant and satisfying visit to Amor y Tacos. Can't wait to return. read more

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Happy hour is a great deal. Fish tacos were quite good, esquites are tasty, taquitos on point, and good prices for booze comparatively. Excellent service from Sam in the bar area. She was on top of things and personable. Funny how in a city with a sea of good Asian restaurants, the first place I recommend to anyone in Cerritos is Amor y Tacos. read more

No wait on a Thursday evening! Food was a little pricey but good. I would come back. We shared the pork belly tacos and quesabirria tacos (not pictured here). The quesabirria tacos are the most popular item on the menu, according to the waitress. They were really good and quite heavy. I actually prefer the pork belly tacos over the quesabirria tacos though, as I found the pork belly tacos to have a more unique and interesting flavor profile. The pork belly was crispy and plentiful. The watermelons were an interesting addition. Mango con chile was also a tasty drink. Ambiance is more laidback and casual. Lighting was dim. Service was standard, nothing to write home about. read more

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I've been to this spot for a couple times in the past month. Parking can be a challenge on Tuesdays. Tacos are amazing. Meat is always tender. They have really good red salsa. A little kick of heat. Taquitos, crispy shell, tender meat or chicken. Good sauces for the taquitos, fresh garnish too. Service, amazing. Back to the burger, I think it just needs to be reconstructed. The idea is there, but it's just messy to get your hands around, and the breading just falls apart on chile. I'm not a huge fan of food waste, which is why I ate as much as I could for that burger. Definitely going to stick with the taquitos and tacos next time! read more

Amor Y Tacos - Chicken Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

Oh yes!!! I'm so glad I found this place--everyone I bring here becomes a fan! It's a fantastic spot for slightly upscale Mexican food. I absolutely love their salsa! The pork belly with agave honey glaze is amazing, and their fish tacos are sooo good. Even the spaghetti is surprisingly delicious! Their freshly made tortillas are fantastic, and the chips from them are incredible--I've never seen any place serve whole round chips! I keep coming back and always end up completely full--but I just can't stop eating until it's all gone. Their service is excellent too! read more

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Kyle the bar tender was super friendly knowledgeable and attentive. Handling tables and still working the bar. Food was delicious as expected overall a great dining experience. read more

Amor Y Tacos - Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

Came here on a Tuesday night right before closing. I was grateful they let us take a seat despite being 45 minutes from closing. Because it was Tuesday they had happy hour till closing. We ordered a few things including but not pictured- fish tacos, esquite and a margarita. The short rib was lacking a little flavor but it was loaded with meat. The esquite was good. The Brussels sprouts had a nice kick and were nicely crisp. The margairta was weak and tasted like it was all juice. The service was great and the server was very attentive. read more

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One of the best dining experiences in a long time! Every employee was delightful. Our server William was terrific. Salmon tacos were delicious and wet burritos were huge and yummy...great leftovers! Red sauce was too spicy for my mother in law and they switched it out for her in a snap. Hubby said his margarita was spot on. Exceptional service especially on a busy Mother's Day. 10/10, will definitely go back! read more

Absolutely delicious! Lunch meeting with a client & they highly recommended Amor y Tacos! They were right, everything from the guacamole to the chips to the enchiladas w rice & beans, the watermelon agua fresca & desserts were amazing! Our server Gianna was very welcoming , had a beautiful smile & was very familiar with the extensive menu! The ambiance was wonderful from the decor to the fantastic playlist! The mole enchiladas were my favorite..so flavorful! Finished with both their churros and bread pudding w orchata ice cream! Already looking forward to my next client meeting since we already agreed we'd go back to Amor y Tacos! read more

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Amor y Tacos is one of those spots that draws you in with creative takes on familiar dishes, and overall the experience had some definite highs. We started with the guacamole, which was fresh and well balanced, exactly what you want to get things going. The mole tots were the standout of the meal. Such a fun and unique spin on a classic appetizer. Crispy tots coated in rich, flavorful mole made for a combination that felt both playful and deeply satisfying. The mole itself had great depth without being overpowering. The Tijuana style Caesar salad with strip steak was another strong dish. It felt reminiscent of the classic versions you get in Tijuana, bright and refreshing with bold flavor. The steak was nicely cooked and added substance. My only note would be that it leaned a bit heavy on the dressing, but the overall flavor profile was still enjoyable. Unfortunately, the enchiladas were the miss of the night. The tortillas seemed to be aiming for something closer to tamal masa, but the texture landed somewhere in between. They were too firm and dense to resemble traditional tamal masa, yet not cooked or structured enough to feel like the softer masa tortillas typically used for enchiladas. The texture contrast threw off the balance of the plate and did not enhance the dish. Amor y Tacos clearly has creativity and strong flavors working in its favor, especially with dishes like the mole tots and Caesar salad. With a bit more refinement on certain plates, it could really shine across the board. read more

Service was great! I may have just had high expectations for this place based on the reviews. Food was good, but not anything standout. read more

Amor Y Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

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First off - the food was delicious and came out pretty quickly - I had three tacos a la carte (carnitas, short rib, and al pastor) all of them were yummy but the carnitas was AMAZING. I especially liked the pickled onion/radish that came on two of my tacos. I'll also say that they had of unique menu items that I would be interesting in trying if I come back. As far as service goes we had to wait for a while for a server and eventually a different waitress came to take our order - I'm hoping this was just a one off weird incident and hopefully not how things normally go (but hard to say since this my first time coming) - after that mishap we got our order and the first waitress we were supposed to have came - the rest of the service was fine after that. The rest of the atmosphere is fine, nothing super impressive but not dingy and gross either - all in all would come back for the food not the aesthetic. read more

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Found this restaurant through the dine LA website and saw it was Bib Gourmand so I decided to check it out. The food representation is nice, however I thought the food tasted okay. I did enjoy eating the street corn esquites. During my visit I noticed fruit flies constantly flying around.. not sure if this was due to the corner I was seated in. I didn't notice other customers waving their hands to get rid of the bugs read more

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Service is quite good and standard Ambiance - a little on the louder side, buzzy and lively Food - the shrimp special was great! The taquitos were pretty good The Brussels were also pretty good but not a standout Shrimp was definitely a standout with the handmade tortillas read more

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With all the Michelin talk, my favorite restaurant that isn't over the top on price but exceeds flavor! The execute the task of delivering a mouth watering meal. The staff is so friendly and the atmosphere is inviting! Thank you Jesse and staff for an amazing lunch! read more

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Food is Absolutley great tasting! Service is every time amazing! Atmosphere is so relaxing and enjoyable. The $ is worth it, believe me I don't usually give five stars unless I'm impressed around the block. read more

Amor Y Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

A local favorite. Everything on the menu is great. The chips and salsa are a favorite.

My fav spot for happy hour!! Best food and drinks all my friends love coming here. Been coming here for years. read more

Amor Y Tacos - Short rib nachos - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Came here last-minute for Valentine's breakfast with my girlfriend and walked straight into a Mexican time machine. Fresh tortillas being made, piñatas overhead, Chespirito and lucha libre legends on the walls, and a beer lineup featuring caguamas, Bohemia, Sol, Victoria, plus Mexican Coca-Cola like it's a museum of happiness. Food? Steak & eggs perfectly seasoned, medium-rare is the move. Chilaquiles verdes with chicken straight up flavor festival Sweet black beans + tangy salsa = unexpected power couple. Drinks stole the show too the Pomegranate and Amor margaritas with Tajín rims were insanely refreshing and dangerously good. Vibe = authentic cantina nostalgia. Only downside: restroom graffiti looks like three Sharpies got into a fight and lost. Picasso they are not. Verdict: Come for the food, stay for the vibes, sip the margaritas, ignore the bathroom art critics. read more

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I'm coming to this location for years. The Ambiance is fun and I like upbeay music. I've had a variety of dishes here and everything has been absolutely delectable. It's better these days to make reservations. That's something that you did not have to do before the pandemic. I think it's a bummer that they don't offer complimentary trips and salsa. And it makes me sad how much the prices have gone up since the pandemic. But overall it's a place that still enjoy coming to. You can't beat the huge portrait of Cantinflas on the wall. I love it! read more

Amazing food and great drinks. Staff is really great -especiallyMaria she is super. read more

I love coming to Amor for a late lunch. Lupe was the waitress and did an excellent job with the order. I've never had a bad time here and the staff is always friendly and well-trained. I got my usual, which is the Ahi Poke Tostadas and Short Rib Red & Green Enchiladas. read more

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Wow! I was thrilled to win a contest for this lovely restaurant, this was such a pleasant surprise and the perfect excuse to come back again. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff is incredibly polite, knowledgeable, and happy to explain the menu or make recommendations, which really adds to the experience. The food is absolutely delicious so fresh, well prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. I had a wonderful experience overall and can't wait to return, use my gift card, and try more of their amazing dishes. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food and excellent service! read more

Amor Y Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cerritos, California

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