Great burgers. Great potatoes…read more Great conversation. And it Just goes to show - from Frank's street corner in the Marina, that you don't need fancy decor to make a delicious burger!!

If you haven't Franklin it up yet you are missing out. It's one of those neighborhood, if you know,…read moreyou know places. I've been there twice, and every few weeks my boyfriend will be like, let's go there, and I have to remind him it's not open on a Tuesday. Friday, Saturday and Sundays, maybe. You have to pay attention if you want these awesome burgers.

Let your nose lead the way! This place has a couple of basic plastic tables for standing,…read moreotherwise you can also take to go. They take cash or zelle (for transactions at least $10). $2/taco I got chicken, al pastor, and chorizo, all delish although the chicken was slightly dry.

I've been to this taco stand & never had a problem. But after getting a carne asada quesadilla and…read morecarne asada taco ($16), that I was unable to eat, because the meat tasted like gas. I had ingested several bites of it, (with hot sauce), but I couldn't take another bite. The meat was chemically contaminated & I got sick not long after for the whole night. It was important for me to tell the person that runs the stand. I had the best of intentions to help this business and wanted nothing in return. I walked up to the stand & asked the woman who takes the cash, (with the sharp eyebrows), if I could please speak to the person in charge, (or owner). At first she ignored me & then said, "I don't understand - no speak English." I asked who speaks English and she sent me to the back of the line by the cooks. I stood there for another 10 minutes and no one wanted to talk to me or answer my question. I told them that there was a big problem with their meat the night before & had brought back the entire meal, so they could try the meat. No one did anything except talk to each other in Spanish, (which I understood). The cook graciously offered me a replacement meal & tried to problem solve. The tall man, who spoke English, (as shown next to cashier Karen in the photo), was going to give me a replacement meal. I waited 15-20 minutes. I asked for the chicken quesadilla, and the vitriol that came out of cashier Karen, who said she didn't speak English was unbelievable. She refused to give me any food and said I had to pay $6 for the replacement taco. I tried to tell her that it was a replacement and she kept yelling aggressively at me and said, "no - you pay $6. You're not getting anything " and that I, "never bought any taco." She became angry and verbally abusive because I was getting a replacement meal, as a solution to my getting chemically poisoned. She was a bully and aggressively yelling at me to humiliate me in front of the other customers & personnel. By this time she had no problem speaking English. (A group of young ladies started talking to me, felt bad that I was the focus of cashier Karen's rudeness. They complimented me & wished me a good night.) The guy next to cashier Karen handed me the bag with the quesadilla. I asked cashier Karen for her name and she ignored me. Then I asked the guy next to her what her name was and he put his hands together like duck lips and rudely opened and closed his hand at me, (meaning that I'm talking to much) This was extremely inappropriate & as soon as I left, I threw the food out, because I didn't trust or hold it past any of them to have put something nasty in my food. By the way, there was never a possibility that I would be refunded. By this time I was so upset, I was sorry that I had generously tipped them the night before. Even cashier Karen's response to the tip had been of surprise; but then I remembered she had not even acknowledged it or said thank you, after receiving it. What this staff does not, is that I owned and operated a successful fine dining restaurant & wedding venue for 17 years. I have done consulting for small restaurant businesses, pro bono, in order for the businesses to financially thrive. I know how food is cooked, how it should be stored, when the oil needs to be changed, marketing, accounting, et al., as well as the health dept's requirements, in order to keep the public healthy and well. What I believe happened to the meat and reason I took my food back to the taco stand; is because they had been out of chicken. Since there was a meat shortage, more carne asada needed to be barbecued quickly. An abundance of lighter fluid was used to quicken the process & it possibly got on the grill, where the meat is placed; and the cooking process started well before the coals were ready. It shouldn't matter whether you go to a restaurant, food truck or taco stand, customers should be treated with respect, kindness & consideration - and it's called customer service. A customer shouldn't be lied to, yelled at, insulted and humiliated by any employee of the business. It should be run in a transparent and professional manner. I'm 64 yrs young & have never written one negative comment or review about any restaurant. Nor have I ever been treated with such disrespect, malice and ill intent. I felt it important to tell my story because nobody should experience what I did; in eating compromised food and then being made to feel like I did something bad. This is what bullies do and I've never had a problem in clarifying right from wrong, as well as responsibility and accountability. I didn't have a choice and had to give a star.

I have been getting tacos at this spot in front of Whole Foods Venice for years. I think it's had a…read morefew different names. Folks working there are always quite nice. I only get tacos, haven't tried the burritos. Tacos are now $3 each. Plenty of meat. I love the asada and pastor. The suadero is good when it's available. Excellent salsa choices. When there is a line it moves quickly.

The al pastor lives up to the hype. Their tacos are delicious. Pineapple is very juicy and sweet…read more Mild green salsa was TASTY. The meat tastes amazing. It's very slightly dry, so I'd rate it 8/10. There is limited seating available at a picnic table. Also, if you're looking for this place on Google Maps, I think it's listed as Tacos Chidos.

Awesome Westside taco stand with grilled and beer battered fish, shrimp and calamari…read moretacos/burritos/quesadillas/mulitas. They're located in Venice on Lincoln Blvd at Palms Blvd across from the 7-Eleven and Staples. They're open only Friday and Saturday nights, as the chef's main job is grilling those fine burgers at Hinano Cafe. Parking is easy in the lot behind the building where they set up. The seafood items are very good. They're grilled or deep fried to order in front of you. They can put together a nice Ensenada-style fish taco for you, with a good light beer batter. I prefer the grilled shrimp and calamari tacos. The cheesy shrimp burrito is another delicious item. They have pollo and asada for non-seafood proteins, and offer a surf 'n turf burrito if you like. No pastor trompo or cazo of carnitas or suadero here; you're here for the seafood, anyway. Service is excellent, the staff are super friendly. This is my favorite Mexican seafood stand on the Westside.

Surf & Turf perfection! Grilled shrimp + seasoned asada = flavor bomb. Chef Mario (from Hinano)…read moremakes Lupita's burrito an instant classic.

Yelp, you've done it again. I searched for "fish burrito" near my locale and the La Isla Bonita…read morefood truck came up on Rose Avenue. Fish in the burrito was fresh, seasoned and cooked well. It's the best fish burrito I've had on the west side. Additionally, they did not skimp on avocado and it came with a bag of pickled vegetables which was a great palate cleanser. $16 well spent (+$1 tip). I'll be back for more.

Who would win?…read more Location: Venice, California Goal: Fresh outdoor ceviche super spicy protein packed elevated Mexican cuisine without having to cash out some of your 401K to have a fantastic meal Contenders: Guisados vs. La Isla Bonita Winner: Hands down ... Drum roll please ... La Isla Bonita! Winning formula: Family owned Fresh ceviche at reasonable prices. Burritos for the truly hungry Offers both both surf and turf Solar powered to avoid exacerbating climate change Pro tip Read the menu first for ordering, ceviche is either affordable or pricey

I was at an event a few doors down and needed a quick bite before heading home. Found Amigos Birria…read moreTacos and I'm glad I did! Ordering was easy on the touchscreen, and I grabbed a table outside on a warm Friday summer evening. I ordered the birria taco plate, which came out quickly, fresh and hot. The tacos were absolutely delicious, packed with flavor, and exactly what I was looking for. Great little neighborhood find with quick service, a casual atmosphere, and really good food. I'll definitely be back!

Stopped by around 5 PM on a Friday for a quick bite, and it turned out to be a great choice. The…read moreordering process was smooth, the food came out quickly, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit. The tacos were the highlight of the meal: flavorful, fresh, and packed with delicious birrrias. We also enjoyed the Aqua Fresca, and it was a nice bonus to find out that Fridays come with free refills. Overall, it was a pleasant and satisfying meal with great service. If I'm visiting Venice again, I would definitely come back for more tacos.

$2.00 tacos in this economy? I didn't even think this was possible! My friends and I stopped by…read moreBrothers Cousins Tacos on a Thursday evening around 8:00 p.m. and there were only a few people in line in front of us. I ordered four tacos in total: two al pastor tacos, one lengua, and one cabeza taco. You start by ordering on the left side of the stall, pay for your food, and work your way right where all the garnishes and sauces are. Of the tacos I tried, my favorite was by far the cabeza. The meat was fatty and rich and melt-in-your-mouth tender. I would definitely recommend a squeeze of lime and raw diced onions to help cut the richness for a more balanced bite. With the al pastor, Brothers Cousins has a bunch of meat already sliced and diced up on the grill top, which unfortunately means unless you're getting the pieces of meat that are directly contacting the grill, you're not going to get the crispy bits that make al pastor so delicious. You do get a piece of pineapple with the al pastor, so that's a nice touch. Not my al pastor, but far from the worst. Overall, I cannot recommend Brothers Cousins enough if you're in this area -- the tacos here are seriously delicious and you're getting insane value. I hope they're able to maintain the $2 price point well into the future.

We got tacos and everything we ordered was delicious! We tried the asada, pastor, cabeza, and…read morelengua, all the meats were so soft, tender, and cooked to perfection. It's a popular spot, but the line moves fast, and the service is friendly and quick. I love that they let you self serve the grilled onions and peppers. The pastor tacos also come with pineapple on top, which I love. You can park in the CVS parking lot, so you don't have to stress about finding parking. I'll definitely be back, and I want to try their burritos next time.

Family run high quality and intimate little spot with excellent Oaxacan classics. Every option of…read moremeat(and they have some rarer ones) is delicious, large portions and very reasonable prices to boot. Open late with a healthy population of mostly blue collar, hard working clientele who know a good deal for great food when they find it. Mexican food on the west side can be rather daunting with all the choices but this place truly stands out as a family bringing their culture and cuisine to share with the world. Highly recommend giving it a try, I would suggest the tasajo or cecina in whatever form calls to you, torta, burrito, tacos, quesadilla, they even have mulitas which are a rare find and always delicious. Great aguas frescas to wash it all down as well.

Lord have mercy. Simplicity and complexity in Chorizo and Cabeza. No longer must you travel to…read morethe valley or have a late night taco Safari to find the glittering signs and trucks of our great city. (Yes you should still do this)- but this is a very special place!) This miraculous micro spot will well your deepest desires for blissful taco Joy. Come inside to sample the meats and sauces of this Oaxacan Ohana. Bravi tutti to these chefs! I know I mentioned the flavorful chorizo - I just can't stop praising this local spot. Yummmmmm.

To be honest, this is the BEST smash burger I've ever eaten!!! The sauce added onto the burger was…read moresuper amazing and tasty. The meat did not disappoint in flavor and I chose the Double Wagyu burger. It was perfectly made. The reviews here don't disappoint!!! I made sure to check @gamgam_burger on Instagram to make sure they were here since it was July 4th weekend. Their usual days are on Thursday-Sunday. Check if it's a Friday cuz sometimes they are closed. They were open so it was perfect!!! The fries were crisp and tasted great. We had a side of ketchup with our order. PS Make sure to have napkins!!! There's a small table with 4 seats next to the tent with no shade, but my girlfriend and I walked down the street to sit at a bench to eat. This was such a delicious lunch in the area!!! Easy to walk up to and order. They take Apple pay. Once the food is on the grill, the smells are HEAVENLY!!! - we parked on the streets around the block, but there's also a public lot to pay at

Great burgers and fries. The owner was very hospitable. Can't wait to go back…read more I wish the seating was a little better. Small baby steps, I get it. Still, an excellent burger and fries meal.