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    Aqui Es Texcoco Pico Rivera

    4.7 (29 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Agua de tamarindo - DELICIOUS!
    Melinda B.

    I returned to try more things. The last couple visits I've tried their tacos. I've tried tacos de cabeza, pancita, asada and a quesataco de barbacoa (lamb). It was hit or miss, honestly. My least favorites were the cabeza and asada. The cabeza had a really strong game flavor. It almost tasted like blood or like ... bone marrow. I didn't enjoy it. The asada was kind of tough and had a strong beef flavor. The pancita was maybe my favorite. I liked that it was tender and a little bit sweet. I'll say that by itself it had an off aftertaste I didn't really like but with onion, cilantro, lime and salsa it was very good. It covered the aftertaste. The quesataco de barbacoa was excellent. It was a nice big size. I loved the crispy cheese. The barbacoa was very tender and juicy with great flavor. Oh, I also had an agua fresca de tamarindo and that was EXCELLENT. It was refreshing, made fresh, tart and sweet but not overly sweet. Perfect drink. I do still intend on returning to try more things. Their menu is unique for sure and I appreciate their food is fresh and I can tell their food is the real deal. I'm just not a fan of those very gamey flavors some of the meats have. Oh! I LOVE their consomé with the garbanzo beans. It's DELICIOUS and hot.

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    Nick C.

    This marvel of a restaurant just recently opened in my childhood neighborhood and I couldn't be happier for the community. The diversity in flavors and tradition in preparation is unmatched by anything in the area. The staff was incredibly friendly and offered pro tips and suggestions for ordering and consuming. We were waited on deftly and never wanted for anything. I highly suggest the lamb barbacoa (cabeza) and you should absolutely get the flautas. The huitlacoche quesataco is incredible and should be tried by all! All of their salsas have their own unique flavor and offer so much to the dishes they're intended for. Can't wait to come back and pig (lamb) out again!

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    Tiffany C.

    Wow! That's the first word that comes to mine when I think about Aquí Es Texcoco. this restaurant is a gem to Whittier and has only been around for a few months. my boyfriend and I came in very hungry and left very satisfied. We ordered enough food for a small family four but it was just us two. The service was immediate and the place was empty. The environment was great for family's and very welcoming.

    Barbacoa enchiladas in mole sauce
    Paul E.

    I heard about Aqui es Texcoco listening to a podcast with Jonathan Gold, where he raved about the restorative effects of the restaurant's lamb barbacoa. So I made the drive out from Whittier to this new-ish branch of the small restaurant chain for a comforting lunch on a gloomy, rainy SoCal Friday. This restaurant is large with plenty of seats, suitable for large groups and parties. Since I was only picking up to-go, I immediately dove into the menu looking for something to bring home and share with my wife. I ordered two items: the barbacoa enchilada in mole sauce and one quesataco with huitlacoche. Both were delicious and survived the ride home, though I imaging the quesataco would be better if eaten at the restaurant before it loses its crunch. The enchiladas were delicious in the mole, and I can't imagine having the enchiladas in any other way. If I had to order again, however, I probably would want to sit down in the restaurant and have the family size barbacoa or the quail, which look great in photos!

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    Friendly staff, great food - Would definitely recommend - Thanks and will be back soon

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    All I got to say is I've never heard of a Mexican place where they don't serve alcohol. Food was ok, service not the best.

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    One of the best things in pico Rivera can't miss it big suggestion to go if you want authentic Mexican food

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    Best barbacoa de borrego in town. The meat is juicy and savory. The tortillas are made just right and the horchata is really refreshing!

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