Carnitas Michoacan

Top notch hole in the wall Mexican food…read more The burrito was huge and the carne asada was full of flavor and super tender. Baja fish tacos were also delicious. Staff was friendly and food came out pretty quick. Just an excellent experience all around and will definitely be back

The fish tacos are really good but I've had their burrito and quesadillas and they're very mid…read more Unfortunately, the Mexican food I've had wasn't good. They burnt my quesadillas, I live far so I didn't bother going back.

Shrimp Nachos

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El Cocinero

4.6(926 reviews)

1.7 mi•Van Nuys

El Cocinero is magic. Plant based, mouthwatering, food coma portions MAGIC. You're gonna want to go…read moreagain and again so you can try everything! I still have so much to try. Been blown away by everything. My bf who has been scarred by some 100% vegan restaurants in the past tried a bite of my bowl and went back for at least 10 more bites. The true test.

There is a term you say in Hawai'i that when something is good, it "broke da mouth." AND THIS…read moreVEGAN Mexican dinner by El Cocinero BROKE MY MOUTH! I recently tried out El Cocinero's food at an event that they catered to. As a person who eats meat and is not restricted, I would come here for the good food. The vegan al pastor had chunks of pineapple and it is seasoned and cooked to taste just like the meat version. The texture is just a little bit different but it does resemble a lot like meat. The vegan pastor also tastes just like the meat version, just less "smoky" and the texture is softer. The rice is flavorful and fluffy. The beans are seasoned just enough to have flavor but not compete with the other dishes. The creamy chipotle sauce was perfect topping the rice and beans. I do like vegan food but the only reference I had with Mexican vegan are places that try to add fake cheese and lean heavily on beans and rice. This business shows that you can still have all the flavors and not rely on cheese and meat. They focus on the flavors and not what would make non-vegans feel comfortable. Initially, I was going to give this first time experience a 4 star review so that it encourages me to go check out the restaurant so I can add the service and the ambiance. However, I was lucky enough to bring home leftovers and as I was eating it, the food tastes better. Had to add the extra star!

Beautiful ofrenda

We ordered 2 burritos: al pastor and a mushrooms. With lemon, salsas, and mayo sauce on the side.

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Mariscos Corona

4.3(554 reviews)

1.2 mi•Van Nuys

We discovered Mariscos Corona's refreshing ceviche at Yelp's Whimsy Fest, and what a delightful…read morebite! It was light and refreshing without feeling heavy, yet still satisfying enough to take care of our hunger. The staff were super friendly, and the service was impressively fast, especially with a crowd of hungry festival-goers waiting in line. I really enjoyed the ceviche and will definitely be keeping an eye out for Mariscos Corona the next time I'm in the area!

I rarely ever remember to leave Yelp reviews, but this restaurant was EVERYTHING. The place was…read moresuper clean with such a cute aesthetic. The waitresses were so pleasant and attentive the entire time. Now let's talk about the food... 10/10. We ordered aguachiles, mango shrimp ceviche, tacos gobernador, camarones rancheros, and enchiladas. Every single dish was well seasoned, juicy, fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. Definitely worth coming back for.

Coctél de camaron

Botana para dos

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Seafood cocktails large and medium and a cup ceviche to go

Monarca Mexican Restaurant

4.6(77 reviews)

2.5 mi•Van Nuys

What Devine delicious place to eat at big portions great tasting great carne asada burrito will be…read moregoing back anytime I get a chance for lovely Mexican food and also the man that took my order was very helpful and new all the different sauces they put on it great place thank you so much

My wife and I were (once again) in the mood for a breakfast burrito while we were in the van Nuys…read morearea this morning. I was put in charge to find a place close. I stumbled upon Monarca on Yelp and we decided to try it out! We arrive and are nicely greeted by one of the employees at the counter. The inside was clean and well kept which we love. My wife and I ordered 2 breakfast burritos and the green chilaquiles. She got the Deluxe burrito and I got the chorizo. We bring them home and open up the bag and these things are MASSIVE! In the best way! We begin taking bites and are both amazed. Me a little bit more. I really really enjoyed this burrito. Maybe because it has rice instead of potatoes, I'm not sure, but it was delicious. My wife also really enjoyed hers; she gave it a 7.5 out of 10. I give my burrito a 9/10. Our chilaquiles were a whole other story and flavor profile. The carne asada that came with it was life changing. Whatever seasoning they used on tha carne asada is perfect. My wife was deeply impressed. The sauce, the chips, the eggs, beans and rice were all very very good as well. All complimented each other very well. If you're ever in the van Nuys area, please stop here for breakfast, you won't regret it!

Ordering counter. Clean and well kept. Easy to order.

Deluxe Breakfast Burrito! Comes with eggs, potato, bacon, onions and cheese!

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Order our Coctel De Camaron, perfect dish for these hot summer days. Made fresh daily, Now available for only $16.50 (M)

Anejo Cantina and Grill

4.0(3.1k reviews)

3.0 mi•Sherman Oaks

Lovely spot for Mexican food with fun vibes!…read more I came for Sunday brunch/lunch with some friends. I made a reservation through Yelp a couple days beforehand and there was plenty of availability. The restaurant is located right off Ventura Blvd and has an attached parking garage in the basement which can be accessed via the parking lot behind the restaurant. There were plenty of spots available Sunday afternoon when I came. It's a bit hidden, but there is an elevator from the garage to the top level where the restaurant is located as well. We had two babies in strollers with us, so I requested a table with plenty of space nearby for the strollers. They seated us outside on their covered patio, and indeed, we had plenty of space. I peeked inside and there's also a nice lounge area with a beautiful flower wall as well as a proper dining area. When we arrived, there was a live DJ spinning tunes. I assume he's there during brunch hours, as he left around 3 pm when brunch ended. I started with a frozen lime margarita ($12). It was okay; it felt like it was only half frozen as the ice wasn't blended that well. For my main, I got the famous Anejo carne asada and shrimp plate for $40. Yes it was pricy, but the portion size was also huge! I was starving and somehow managed to finish the plate, but it'd be a great dish to share for two people with small appetites. I really enjoyed it as well. I asked for the steak to be cooked rare, and they didn't overcook it. Each bite was super tender and flavorful and paired well with the rice. Everyone else also enjoyed their dish. One friend got the wet chicken burrito for $15 and it was massive! Another got the veggie fajitas with steak added and really enjoyed her dish as well. Solid food all around. I would love to come back on a weekday and try their happy hour! Sipping on $5 margaritas and $6 sangrias sounds like my idea of a great time!

Great experience! Authentic food so delicious. I like the dish of sautéed vegetables it's healthy…read moreand yummy Karen was so amazing and helpful! Thank you

This is their idea of queso...a bowl of unmelted cheese. My 6 year old niece could make this and it would taste better.

Bomb !!!

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Happy Hour food menu 8/12/15

Casita

4.5(2k reviews)

3.1 mi•Sherman Oaks

•$$$

I had such a great experience at Casita in Sherman Oaks! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was…read morecute and welcoming, and the overall experience was even better because of our server, Oceana. She was so friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. She was genuinely kind and made us feel very taken care of without being overbearing. Great service can really make or break a dining experience, and Oceana definitely made ours a memorable one. I'll definitely be coming back!

We had a small misunderstanding regarding the seating. I had called ahead and requested a table…read morenear the window, but unfortunately, there was some confusion when we arrived. Thankfully, the management was very kind and understanding and quickly resolved the situation, making sure we were seated where we had originally requested. To make up for the misunderstanding, they also kindly took the first string off our bill, which we really appreciated. It was such a thoughtful gesture. In the end, everything worked out perfectly. The atmosphere was great, the food was enjoyable, and we had a wonderful evening. We really appreciated how the management handled everything and made sure we left happy. We would definitely come back!

Indoor seating

Little Gem Salad

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Yellowtail Crudo. Completely underwhelming.

Salsa & Beer

Assuming you can be seated right away, if you're in a rush and want your food in less than 30…read moreseconds, this is your place!! We still laugh about this - we literally ordered our fajitas and 2 chicken tacos and mine came out in no joke, 30 seconds and my husband's came out in 1 minute. Our friends who ordered 2 veggie burritos, theirs came out in about 3 minutes. It was unbelievable!!! And everything came out piping HOT. The biggest portions of my life. Their salsa bar is nice and love that it's accessible to everyone to get their own. We came on a Thursday at 6:30 pm and it took us 8 minutes to be seated indoors, but outdoor had ample seating. The last time I came here was at least a decade ago and now they have so many locations! I'll definitely be back sooner than that.

Had friends in today from out of town who were craving some good Mexican Food so we made our way…read moreover to Salsa and Beer! Despite it being the middle of the day and a Tuesday it was still hard to find parking and we parked on the side streets and walked. The main entrance is not well marked and we were pointed to the side door. On entering it was nice and air conditioned and we were seated quickly. Menus are on the qr codes on the table but the menu is hard to scroll through because you have to click each different items to look at and then scroll down and up. We asked for regular menus to make it easier and we were given menus that had hole punches throughout from punching out all the prices because I'm assuming prices have gone up. I hope that they could make the virtual menu a little easier to look at since i think they might be phasing out their physical menus. While we waited on our order we were given delicious chips and spicy bean dip which were excellent. So delicious. For salsa we were directed to the salsa bar. While I think the bar is cool, the tiny cups to get salsa are too small. I would have liked the bean dip sized bowl to get enough, instead of having to get several tiny cups which are hard to scoop from with the chips. I orderd the #7 which was a cheese enchilada, a crunchy beef taco, and rice and beans. My friends ordered two different taquitos plates, one orderd a fajitas plate, and the youngest got cheese quesedilla. My food was delicious but the portion was so large that I could only eat the taco and take the rest to go! Same with My friends, everyone ate maybe a 3rd to a half of the plate and then we all needed to go boxes. Overall a very delicious visit!

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Steak and shrimp fajita. Can't go wrong with the classic!

Los Tres Hermanos

3.6(570 reviews)

0.8 mi•Van Nuys

•$$$

This food is absolutely amazing. It's delicious, filling with the best service around. I highly…read morerecommend coming here with family, friends or even a nice date. It's an absolute must! If you can ask for Debany she made the experience 1000 times better. I will never forget how she made us feel.

Food was amazing! Really enjoyed everything. A huge thank you to Debany who took care of us and…read moremade our experience here so enjoyable

Sizzling Enchiladas (Steak)

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La Fogata Mexican Restaurant

3.8(1.3k reviews)

2.1 mi•Sherman Oaks

I love this spot. I'm from up north and has Been my third time eating here. Food is delicious,…read moreservice is great. I love eating in the out patio.

Just a quick note: I usually have Tacos carnitas as part of my order. I tried the Fogata Carnitas…read moreTaco and the Fogata Asada Taco as a change of pace. Though slightly more expensive, they were delicious! They will be my regular order items going forward. Yummy!!

Strawberry, Lime, Hibiscus, Spicy Jalapeno

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Taco Salad

Tierra Caliente Tacos & Beer

This place really gives you that "mi casa es tu casa" feeling because the food tastes just like…read morehomemade cooking. The only thing I would recommend is homemade tortillas, other than that food is delicious ! Honestly, you can't beat this place. Highly recommend!

Solid Mexican eatery in a very nondescript building in Northridge, Tierra Caliente brings a lot of…read morefire with some tasty food and beverages. Don't let the exterior of the building deter you from checking out this hidden gem. Once you enter, you are greeted by an incredibly friendly staff and some authentic Mexican decor. The menu is stacked with a lot of traditional staples. The food overall is simply tasty and the portion sizes are large. Prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality of food and drink. A special note is the chile relleno, any burrito, and the molcajete, which is filled with incredible chicken, steak, shrimp, cactus, cheese, and wonderfully-spiced vegetables that is perfect to share. The spices and flavor are on point and delicious. Fun atmosphere is perfect for couples and families, and a bar with a big screen TV has the latest live sporting events for those patrons. Plenty of parking in a retail lot and the restrooms are clean and well-stocked. Tierra Caliente is bringing the very best of Mexican cuisine in the area and Northridge is at the epicenter of this fire. Check them out!

Plato de Carne Asada

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Creamy Chicken Sour Cream Enchiladas

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Nikol H.

754

285

280

7 years ago

This is my local taco spot, and it's just what I need after a morning of stiff drinks at the dive bar next door. I am particular to the lengua and asada tacos. They don't skimp on the meat and I like their salsas so much that I went in once and tried to buy some of it but they said I couldn't. (Hey, guys, please make your salsa for sale! I want to drink it, okay?)The same dude has been working the counter every time I've been there and he is very pleasant to deal with. He has exactly the right level of light banter that makes for an enjoyable customer experience.The place is always clean and the prices are appropriate. To the man who posted a review with his picture of his hand and a taco to demonstrate how tiny the tacos are: Dude, your hand is way higher than the taco, so at that perspective of course the taco looks small. Photography 101. The tacos are normal taco size. read more

Don B.

1

2

0

7 years ago

This place is as good as it gets! Everything down to the surtido was perfect! The menudo was just right and the owner's a really nice guy. My wife had a chile verde wet burrito and carnitas tacos and didn't leave anything on her plate! I'll definitely be coming back! This place is my new goto and the new management is doing a great job! read more

Richard G.

0

5

1

7 years ago

I've been coming here for over a year and they keep delivering great food and a great price. I just tried their all meat burrito and it was AMAZING (My new favorite) plus their tacos are always on point. Great Cabeza, Pastor, and Chicken. I haven't tried anything I didn't like!! read more

Richard G.

325

5

0

7 years ago

This place is great! Their red wet burrito was to die for and I loved their chicken tacos! Good prices and I left FULL. The owner said they also do catering, so I might give that a try one of these days!! I'll be back to try one of their breakfasts and the menudo. A++ read more

Artemio R.

11

3

39

8 years ago

If you want to have a good breakfast this is the spot. I tried the green Mexican chilaquiles they were so good. Finally I found this place I defenely recomend it. It is under new management the service its good and the employees are very polite.... read more

Laura M.

0

6

0

2 years ago

The food is always very delicious fresh and the service is very welcoming as well will recommend I love going to this place

Yesenia L.

0

9

3

4 years ago

La comida está deliciosa y siempre frescas las carnitas y el servicio es muy atento. Lo recomiendo a todos mis amistades

Flavio R.

0

1

0

8 years ago

They have really good MEXICAN food and great service I recommend u coming her if u love good food

Gladys L.

0

4

0

4 years ago

The food is okay just okay the prices are a little bit high would probably maybe come back

Ted P.

380

8

0

4 years ago

Carnitas are very good, employees are super nice as well. They sell carnitas by the pound

Ethan G.

102

8

2

9 years ago

get the nachos. you won't regret it.

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