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Cilantro Fresh Mexican Grill

3.3 (64 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Rob A.

Been meaning to update this review. The experiences have been much better over the past year. One of the benefits of this location is for the hundreds of LAX workers in this side of the airport. It's a convenient spot directly across from the cargo activity that lines the entire south ramp. Very each to hop on a car and pick up something for you or your crew. A burrito to go, sometimes eaten in the car, hits the spot and satisfies the hungry while boosting the energy to get you through the rest of your shift. Build your burrito or bowl from across the counter. They keep the counter clean and the food always looks fairly fresh. The burrito are flavorful and a never level off high spice. They are a favorite stop for many.

Chicken bowl
Bryan G.

I have been coming here for a while and lately choosing this over the chipotle on Sepulveda. They are quick to attend to you and the food is always flavorful with great portions. The staff is very friendly and the place is always clean. My go to order is a chicken bowl with a calypso lemonade. Guac is extra and that's okay

Chicken tacos
Dani N.

Before heading to my flight at LAX my boyfriend and I stopped here to use the restroom and grab a small bite to eat. Disclaimer: They have no bathroom but the Asian food joint next door does. They do, however, have reasonably priced, tasty, small bites to grub on. I ordered 2 chicken tacos with everything on them except sour cream and onions, and my boyfriend got the chicken bowl with everything on it. My tacos were scrumptious and the chicken was perfectly dense packed with a variety of flavor. Not too salty or dry, just the right amount of tense texture. I really enjoyed the tacos but would definitely not recommend getting the red salsa if you're looking for something mild as it will blow your tongue off. The bowl was alright but definitely a little too moisture dense for our liking. At first impression, Cilantro is a little sketchy looking and the openness of the toppings as such scared me a little bit but the final product was delicious and I did not get sick so no complaints there. The staff were kind and worked very quickly which was considerate of them. I'm sure they get a ton of people, like us, coming in right before a flight on a time crunch. Overall would recommend for a quick bite to eat but maybe not a family sit down dinner. Not the most cozy environment and definitely not enough seating for a big group. Try it out on your next journey to LAX!

Maruko X.

Fast service and ordinary food, ordered steak quesadilla with pico de gallo and sour cream on the side, large tortilla loaded with cheese, ok taste, recommend carnitas taco with lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream, very tender meat.

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It used to be good and cheap. Now that charge $.75 for a small pinch of cheese. They've lost a customer

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great food, service, price! was blown away not expecting anything but don't underestimate this small restaurant

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This place has so many options to choose from (proteins and toppings) and everything is delicious with Great prices!!

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This place is the bomb. It's better than chipotle. The staff is super friendly and I enjoy eating here almost every week.

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