I am sad! They are officially closed. This was my go to burrito spots. I can tell business volume changed after Covid. It was nice while it lasted. The family owned shop was always nice to me. Good thing burritos blvd is their other spot. read more

This location is in the middle of a fallen portion of the city being right by the biggest drug rehab in the United States. Stay Alert!!! The place is safe and chill, and the best part is their food. I love the chorizo and papa's burrito in the morning or an easy asada with a red and green chile bath. Nice service, clean place, great value for exceptional ingredients. Be sure to try Burritos El Chavo if you are a "burrito soldier," like me. lol. Cheers to wonderful food!!!! read more

Burritos El Chavo - $12, make ya holla, asada with a dunk. Perfect just as is. - Mexican Near Me - Tarzana, California

"Combination Burrito" to go. Tasted great, fresh filled with meat onions, peppers, R & G salsas topped with red sauce & cheese. Great. Warm fresh and rewarding. Very attentive and friendly service. Very clean place. read more

Burritos El Chavo - "Combination Burrito" to go. Tasted great, fresh filled with meat onions, peppers, R & G salsas topped with red sauce & cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Tarzana, California

Sadly this location has permanently closed. BUT fret not! The same folks who ran it have relocated to Burritos Blvd. on Ventura (formerly Bronco Burrito). Same great food. read more

I wanted Mexican food today and didn't wanna travel too far for it. I usually go up the block to Melody's but I wanted to try another place as the same place can get old with your taste buds. I found that this place which was even closer. I've actually been here before but a long time ago (10yrs). I think I remember asking for a chimichanga and the cook made it for me even though it wasn't on the menu. Today, I looked at the comments on Yelp and someone recommended the combo burrito so that's what I went with. It hit the spot! Slightly different flavors from Melody's which is what I was looking for. I'll definitely come back again. read more

Absolute worst service I've ever gotten from any restaurant. Don't waste your time going here. They gave me the wrong order and tried blaming it on me, refusing to refund or work anything out with me. Very unprofessional and owner gave me such attitude just for asking for something to accommodate my time and gas wasted. They waited 15 mins to call me back saying I had the wrong food. I paid for someone elses order which was twice the price. I checked the receipts to see if it was the right order and of course, the receipt had no information about my order. The receipt just had the amount due. There's so many other Mexican spots that don't way better with amazing customer service. I've never had such a terrible time just trying to get some quick food. read more

Tengo que darles un 10!! Encantada con mi burrito de carn asada. Rica y jugosa carne asada yummi.. Los mejores burritos de valle.

I've been a patron of this delicious and authentic Mexican restaurant for 30 years. Literally the very best carne asada in Los Angeles. Anyone can try me on this claim. Lean, flavorful & filling!! The carne asada burrito wet is unmatched. Don't take my word for it, see for yourself. Note: The grills are clean and look brand new read more

The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. The tacos were packed with flavor, the salsa had just the right kick, and the portions were generous. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere made the experience even better. read more

My favorite carne asada burrito for decades! This family run business is clean, friendly and has amazing fresh made salsa. Can't get enough

Well, well well. I was really curious about the reviews regarding service from the lady at the register after my visit, and all I can say is, 'wow!' No surprise that a half dozen other people have mentioned her and I didn't even go that far into the reviews. This was my first, and last time visiting this local spot. I tried a few items just to get a feel for the menu and the food wasn't much better than the service unfortunately. The hardshell tacos are a click up from the tacos at Jack-in-the-Box, but unlike the 2 for $1 Jack-in-the-Box tacos from youth, you'll never crave these tacos again in future. These are equally greasy, but with more meat and less flavor. While the food was par for the course and wouldn't bring me back for a return trip, the arrogant energy from the lady up front is what really brought me here to share with fellow Yelpers in the community. An average food experience will always yield an average review and possibly warrant a return visit to try again, but there's zero tolerance for sub-par service. Pricing and competition is steep these days, and what separates establishments sometimes is simply the people and experience read more

Burritos El Chavo - Hard Shell Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tarzana, California

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I've been coming to El Chavo for years. I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really like their carne asada burrito and tacos. Made very classic with beans, rice, carne asada, and cilantro (and whatever else that may be in it), everything is evenly distributed so that every bite is delicious. I get it with no spicy sauce. It's always consistently good, particularly when the women of this family owned business prepare it. I've never tried anything else here, so not sure how the other menu items taste. They are located on reseda and Oxnard (next to Baskin Robbins). Their is ample free parking available. read more

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Work in LA. Love to find a good roadside 'taco' spot. I was driving by hungry so I decided to pull in. I thought maybe I interrupted the most important meeting of all time by the way the two women talking in the back looked at me. I had to greet them by saying hello lol. The rudeness from them was honestly laughable. No greeting, no manners, no customer service. I was kind, please and thank you. Came home and told my wife so she looked it up. Clearly I wasn't the first person to feel this way based on the reviews. I've only left a couple reviews in years of having Yelp but decided to give people a heads up. Clearly the other reviewers were pretty spot on from my experience LOL. Thought maybe I caught them on a bad day and the food would outweigh the service. Nope, there are plenty of other mom and pop shops in LA who appreciate your business much more. Don't bother stopping unless you have to. When she gave me my food, I said thank you and she literally said 'bye' read more

The best food in the valley burritos, the Asada, it's the best burrito I ever tried guys come and check it out. You won't regret it. Good people good service. It's the bomb. read more

Impressed! Two man show and they took orders and made DELICIOUS food so fast you'd think there was a kitchen full of chefs! Despite being busy the gentleman at the counter was attentive and friendly to everyone! Had sopes and a green burrito! I'd recommend both. This place is a gem and I wish they'd have been open the next day so I could try their menudo. I will definitely drive the distance from Baldwin Park to eat at this location. Parking is a bit tight. If you can find street parking, do that. It's worth it! read more

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They need to fire the lady at the counter. Their food is not good enough for her to be treating people the way she does. She was super rude and unprofessional! read more

Fantastic street tacos and a very large yet affordable menu. Their horchata is the best I've ever had- not too sweet and so refreshing! I prefer places where you order at the counter and seat yourself. I like being able to just relax and focus on quality food. The owners are very kind and quick with service read more

Burritos El Chavo - Street tacos, burritos - Mexican Near Me - Tarzana, California

Favorite Mexican food in the valley. Best part is they have two locations and they're family run and owned so there's consistency in the food. The salsa is life, I literally order 5 extra sides of salsa for every order. Hard shell beef tacos, enchiladas, and the shredded beef burrito is amazing. They do it the right way without adding rice to the burrito but their rice is so flavorful that I always add rice. You can't go wrong here. Enjoy! read more

Love the burritos. They have an Old recipe I believe from a grandfather in Mexico for the chicken & beef I believe both. Both great (I mostly only get beef now they're chicken tends to have too many onions and peppers in it) It's a family owned spot. It's clean inside service is fast and people are really nice folks. And quality is there! Price is a little high considering few ingredients in they're classic burrito & everything I require in my burritos lol like $1.25 x3-4 things cilantro, rice, cheese salsa tends to run like $17-19a burrito when I'm done; typically each person ringing you up, doesn't quantify the same, so the price does tend to fluctuate often lol. oh and tostada is not a tostada the crispy shell you want, you don't get. Simply because how it's composed they place one crispy on the bottom of the composed delicious saucy meat, beans and veggies basically Theyers a nonexistent crunch because the crunchy tortillas soaks up everything & you don't even see it lol. I literally went back one day because I thought they gave me something different. read more

Best burrito I've had! 10/10! Everything in the burrito was fresh. A must try when near the area.

Ive only had the beef and chicken burritos so far but they were amongst the best I've had! I get the crispy kind and boy are they crispy, packed and flavorful! Next up... Burrito! And Rudy is friendly and gives good service! read more

I really like their chicken hard tacos, the kids have liked their enchiladas and street tacos. I never grab a picture but they are so good.

Not sure why the bad reviews. Is it beautiful? No. Is the customer service spectacular? No. Is the food good? Yes. It's a very typical Mexican food joint, with great quality food. Would come again. read more

I've been a fan of their food for sooooo many years. I originally was going to their Valley village spot but since I relocated I've been going to the one in Tarzana. My girls are still there holding both locations down- their food is so bomb. They're super clean and they've always been extremely friendly to me. I compare all Mexican food to theirs- and even all the bougie places I've been to don't compare to the level of flavor they serve. They got a customer for life! Thanks to my girls! read more

It's been since 1981 when I first arrived in Tarzana and started to go to EL Chavo for the best Mexican food in the SFV. I left the area a few years later but always remembered how good the food was. Fast forward to 2024, my family and I coming back from LA to Ventura are starving and on a whim looked up EL Chavo and wow same delicious chips corn burritos tacos and tamales same recipes and well worth the detour, service was fast and friendly, and it's just off the 101 Reseda exit read more

Exactly what type of Mexican food is this? I came here looking for the taco truck/stand that's supposed to be here. This is the worst "Mexican" food. I gave 1 star because the chile relleno was ok. The tacos al pastor are so weird. Everything taste slightly rancid. Like rancid grease. Sorry ladies you need to do much better. Will not be coming back here. read more

They have a delicious food and awesome customer service. I love their breakfast specially read more

Burritos El Chavo - Mexican Near Me - Tarzana, California

Really good burritos and great service!!!! All the times I have been there has satisfied my hunger.

I love El Chavo El Chavo has always been our favorite place to pick up Mexican food. I started going to the Sherman Oaks location about 20 years ago and we were happy to find the Reseda location when we moved out this way. Our son loves the asada tacos and we've always gotten the vegetarian burritos "wet" (with the green and red sauce on top) I haven't tried the whole menu but what we have tried, we love. It's a great little family business and our favourite splurge. read more

I typically only eat here as a last resort since I work very close to them. Today was 1 of those days but since this is the 4th time in less than a year that the food was sub par but coupled that w/ ordering a simple eggs, chorizo, potatoes & light beans burrito and having someone come in w/ a Carne asada burrito & 3 tacos plus 2 drinks order after me but that person's order was made then given to him as I continued to wait for my food. After asking the cook (assuming the son of the older man who took my order who was not wearing a mask or gloves didn't notice till after I ordered since he walked out of the back) why my food was made after the previous customers & he replied ‍. The food is always below average & severally overpriced. $9.50 for a eggs, chorizo, potatoes & light beans burrito???? This is the last time I'll ever eat @ this rathole! read more

Food seems like it's be pretty good. Unfortunately I'll never know because when I came by to try it, they seemed nice, but after watching the lady handle cash & change, then cough covering it with her hand all, THEN handle the food, putting those same hands in the toppings buckets...I couldn't. Cmon guys, please wash hands before touching what people put into they're mouths... read more

Food was awful service was awful. They did not have correct order and refused to refund my family our money.i would give 0 stars if I could, cashier had a bad attitude, she was dishonest and unappreciative of our hard earned dollars. Gas high enough, so I use my gas to go get food and the food is nasty and I get no refund and have to drive home I've wasted so much money on the visit to this location and the food here is trash, I'm starting to think they pick and choose which customers they want give good service to. Because the majority ratings are either scored 1 or 5 which is pretty night and day, BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE read more

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This place is walking distance from my house So I recently tried it and the food isn't that bad tbh.... The only problem in my opinion/experience is that the need to work on their customer service..... Lady in the kitchen gave me bad attitude For no reason....not once, not twice but every single time I go .....it's like" bruh", I just wanna eat in peace. read more

The food isn't worth the price the meat is salty and the woman that works there is rude.

This is the best homemade Mexican food in the valley!!! The family that owns the restaurant is kind, community oriented, and cares about their customers. I had the pleasure of going to the valley village location with an old friend of the family. I was immediately welcomed and the food was made with love. I now frequent the location in Tarzana with great pleasure!!! Thank you for your years of service in the community!! read more

People in the Tarzana area do not go to the taco tents that you see near Ralph's etc go to this place instead. 3.35 for a soft taco. I get one of each. Pollo Carnitas and Asada. ITS SO GOOD!! The very nice gentlemen that run the place make me feel like walking into a barber shop where people gather to chat. When you see hard working landscapers line up for their food you know it's the best read more

I'm so mad! Just lost nearly 30lbs and then found the best burrito I've ever had, ugh! Seriously, this place is so totally yummy, fresh and great quality.....Enjoy! read more

This place is more than just food. In classic LA fashion this family run Mexican restaurant is wedged between an out of business Baskin Robbins and a pop + mom Indian restaurant in an unassuming, almost overlooked strip mall in the San Fernando Valley. I've been coming here (and the Valley Village location) since I was a kid so I'm obviously biased but I will say they have perfected the beauty of simplicity: the ability to extract all superfluous elements and focus only on precisely what is needed to communicate flavor and texture. Similar to the outward appearance of the location, the food is unpretentious yet inviting. The interior decor of the restaurant feels as authentic as the carne asada. A place for any passerby Angeleno of any color or background to stumble in off the street and greet destiny. The staff is warm but in the kind of way an old grandfather war vet might be; a stoic and formidable being whose trust and respect you must earn to gain access to the true experience of what it means to be human. Sorry I'm kinda of rambling about the people here bc they are in part what make this place outstanding. Back to the food-- it's better than good. I usually get a carne asada burrito wet no beans add rice with a hard shell chicken taco. I've been ordering this now for the last 5-7 years; some of my best friends who have also been going to this place for over 20+ years have their own orders bc there is no one right choice here-- each persons specific order becomes an extension of who we are as people. The food is like the porridge from Goldilocks and the three bears-- the one that's just right. There is not too much or too little of anything in each bite. The food has been perfected over generations and now in 2018 customers consume the accumulation of so much hard work, creativity and love for the food and the people that eat it. I can't come here without being flooded by both hope and sadness. Hope that there are still people out there beyond the distractions of life who still care to do good for the sake of doing it. And sadness...well bc it's humbly beauty makes me wonder why life is made so complex. The food here is similar to music in the way it attaches itself so strongly to the senses and memory. Like the song you share with someone close that brings nostalgia and longing. It reminds me of how in this messed up world spinning a million miles an hour out of control there is still reason to fight for what we truly believe. read more

Just went to get tacos and it wasn't worth it asked for chips in my plate and gave me 2 little pieces,small portions and overpriced!!!

Wow! I'm shocked at the negative reviews of this place. I used to go here as a kid decades ago. Now I live in the Bay Area and can only dream of amazing So Cal Mexican food. I was here a few weeks ago and it didn't disappoint. Solid enchiladas, fantastic Crispy tacos, great refried beans. I'd absolutely kill for this place up here!!! read more