Always a good experience at this clean restaurant. They serve tasty food and their Aguas frescas…read moreare very tasty too! The chips and salsa are a bonus. Taco governador is one of my favorites! It's delicious but can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Their salsas are good too!

Should've taken the sign, that it was dead empty on a Saturday evening as a bad omen…read more Service was 10/10, the cashier was friendly. The food quality was the reason for the 2 star. The asada meat is more fat and cartilage and al pastor meat was okay but I've had better . The tortilla for my taco seemed reheated in the microwave. Quality and price do not match. Would not recommend.

Yes this place is worth it. Despite the hype, yes this place…read moreis the bomb-bay! Yes parking lot sucks big assssss Street parking even worse! I recently went on a late Saturday morning & it was packed as hell. The last time I had been here was maybe 5 years ago on a weekday late afternoon & it was kind of empty. I ordered a chile relleno burrito & they gave me an electronic thingy that would vibrate when my food was ready, like Olive Garden. I drove to a nearby liquor store & chilled in my car prob 15 min. Orders aren't fast in other words. So I eat it at home, it withstood the travel & the time. The tortilla they used is greasy & pliable yet firm It's a small Size in my opinion. Like if you ordered a 6 inch at Subway , you know you're scarfing it down. So this burrito I finished it & didn't feel like a pig after. The hot sauce they give as an accompaniment had tons of flavor, not a lot of heat technically but a lot of flavor. All in all the burrito was very, very delicious & I will still return & recommend but if you're starving or hoping that you can make this into two meals, it ain't gonna happen! I forgot the price, but I remember not feeling shocked when I tapped my card

Food Too Good! Always Great Service. All The Burritos on…read morefire never un satisfy..Family own business

Food was absolutely phenomenal. For $10, I got a MASSIVE fish & shrimp burrito (Baja Burrito) and…read morewhen I tell you every bite was heaven, i'm not exaggerating at all. The people taking the orders were so kind as well! Ok, now the "negative" stuff. Says it opens at 9:00 but they didn't start taking orders till 9:30 but I didn't really mind tbh because the food was worth the wait. Might've just been that day I went and hopefully it's not a normal occurrence? Other than that, amazing place!

Over rated. Not impressed with their food…read more Will not be coming back. Will not recommend them

Another Eat the World LA Find…read more La Casita Mexicana -- another Eat the World LA find that did not disappoint! I first visited while I was in the area with my best friend, who is also half Argentinian like me and does modeling as a hobby. She had just finished another successful photoshoot on the Eastside of Los Angeles, made great connections, and got some amazing content. It was getting late, and we wanted to start heading back home toward the freeway, but we were starving. We both love food and get the munchies now and then, but we also wanted to celebrate her latest milestone, so I suggested La Casita Mexicana. The ambiance was like stepping into a little casita in Mexico -- bright, colorful, vibrant, and welcoming. The staff were friendly, too. We tried an appetizer and shared the Enchiladas Tres Moles. Granted, I've never had truly authentic mole, but I've had versions of mole that were not good. The mole here, however, was out of this world delicious. Even the mole that came with the dinner chips as their "salsa mole" was fantastic. I remember thinking, I feel like I'm experiencing Michelin-star-level food in the middle of the LA barrio. And honestly, that's the beauty of the barrio. There are culinary diamonds all over Los Angeles -- you just have to give them a chance and be willing to try somewhere new. I've since returned with my boyfriend, and the food has never disappointed. For a little personal context, I'm half Argentinian and half Mexican. Although the Mexican side of my family is from Guadalajara and Sonora, I didn't grow up eating Jalisco-style cuisine, so exploring different regional Mexican cooking has been especially fun for me. It's always interesting discovering flavors and traditions that are part of my own heritage but weren't necessarily part of my upbringing. La Casita Mexicana is definitely one of those places I'm glad I ventured out for -- and another successful Eat the World LA discovery.

Celebrated my birthday dinner here with family, and it turned out to be a great choice! I got the…read moreTres Carnes plate, which comes with carne asada, cecina, and chorizo, so you basically get a little bit of everything on one plate. The chorizo was a bit too salty for my taste, but the cecina more than made up for it and honestly was my favorite of the three. The carne asada was solid too, cooked just right and full of flavor. Before the food even came out, they brought us chips with mole, and those were perfect on their own, a worthy palette opener while we waited! Service was great the entire meal, our server checked in often without hovering and made the whole experience feel special. For a birthday dinner with the family, it was just right.

If you're looking for an authentic hidden gem, this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is…read moreabsolutely worth the visit. They serve some of the best mole I've had in a long time! The meal started with complimentary chips served alongside both a sweet mole and a savory, tangy mole sauce. It was something I'd never experienced before, and it was incredibly delicious. I ordered the chicken enmoladas, and they were generously stuffed with chicken and smothered in rich, flavorful mole. Every bite tasted authentic, comforting, and incredibly satisfying. For dessert, our waiter recommended the plantains in tequila sauce paired with a café de olla. They were so amazing that we completely devoured the dessert before I even remembered to take a picture! As first-time visitors, my guests and I were genuinely impressed by the quality of the food, the authentic flavors, and the warm service. We'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend giving this place a try if you're craving authentic Mexican cuisine.

8/5/26 Read the reviews and it looked promising. This is a hole-in-a-wall mom n pop type of eatery…read morein the heart of Bell Gardens, home of La Diosa del Molé. Service is attentive, the food has its charm with in-house made tortillas. It really was a hard review to write because all the elements of a great restaurant is embodied in this hidden gem. I chalk it up to ordering the wrong items. The flavors did not pop for me. Hubby opted for the chorizo and he said it was decent and he described it as "diet chorizo"--that he'd probably needed to go back to Sinaloa to capture the true essence of "real" chorizo, the way it's meant to be. The star of his meal was the in-house made flour tortillas-now that's authentic! This is/was the reason that it leaned towards a 4 star. These looked and tasted phenomenal. The aroma took me back to the times when we visited Rosarito's Puerto Nuevo, as the lady made the tortillas by hand & pressed them in the comal, ahh, good times. I ordered the vegetarian omelette with beans & potatoes. The omelette was decent with fresh bell peppers & onions but the seasoning was so mild that I requested for salt & pepper. The potatoes appeared well seasoned in color but lacked that oomph that salt & pepper couldn't fix. My apple pancakes were average. While I appreciated the strawberry compote, there was no apple or apple taste in them. To wash everything down, I had cafe de olla, that was good. The aroma of the brown sugar & cinnamon was ever present. Estrella, our server was very welcoming, attentive and friendly, she gets 5 stars for her service with a smile & hospitality. Their lunch & dinner menu looked very appealing but we wanted breakfast items. We wish we were both molé enthusiasts then perhaps we would've better appreciated & enjoyed those offerings. Both indoor & outdoor seating (front & rear), parking is free & shared with their liquor store at this corner small plaza. Beware, no restrooms available. I'm glad we gave this little shop a try.

I'll admit, I was a bit hesitant to try El Buca Restaurant. I've driven past this location on…read moreFlorence Avenue many times over the past year, but for whatever reason, I never felt compelled to stop in. After finally giving it a chance today, I can honestly say I'm glad I did! I'm actually surprised this place doesn't have more pictures and reviews because it truly deserves the recognition. Located along the busy streets of Florence Avenue, El Buca completely exceeded my expectations. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a spotless, clean, and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is also much larger inside than it appears from the outside. I also have to give a special thanks to Edith, my waitress, who made my first visit that much better! She did an amazing job making me feel welcomed and comfortable. Great customer service goes a long way, and I always appreciate recognizing people who genuinely take pride in what they do. Thank you, Edith, for helping make this such a wonderful dining experience! The menu was another pleasant surprise. They offer just about everything you could ask for from a Mexican seafood restaurant, along with an impressive selection of traditional Sinaloa-style Mexican dishes. Today, I tried the Ceviche Hawaiiano, made with cooked shrimp, mango, and pineapple. Paired with their Culichi hot sauce, lime, and tostadas, this dish was absolutely phenomenal. Not only was the presentation beautiful, but the combination of flavors was incredible. The sweetness of the fruit, the freshness of the shrimp, and the kick from the sauce came together perfectly. Hands down, this was the best ceviche I've ever had in both presentation and taste. Simply amazing! Feeling a little hungrier, I also ordered the Bistec Ranchero, a delicious, hearty Mexican classic. To wash it all down, I enjoyed a Modelo Michelada, which paired perfectly with the meal. Would I come back? Absolutely! Do I feel a little guilty for not supporting this amazing local business sooner? Without a doubt! Sometimes the best places are the ones we drive past every day without realizing what we're missing. El Buca is proof of that. Between the incredible food, spotless atmosphere, extensive menu, and outstanding customer service from Edith, this restaurant made a fantastic first impression. If you're in Bell Gardens or anywhere nearby and looking for a great Mexican seafood spot, do yourself a favor and give El Buca a try. This local business deserves more love, more recognition, and definitely more customers! I'll definitely be back soon!

The place was empty, thought it was closed, however we got there too early and no one was there. We…read moreloved the Molcajete. The flavor was good, the serving size was as well. The waitress was attentive and very polite. There's a cute bathroom (for girls) with a nice selfie opportunity. Definitely will be recommending and visiting again.

You must try their quesadillas with handmade tortillas, they're delicious and so it's the spicy…read moresalsa. Definitely recommend

Pretty good.and nice staff. It's a giant space and I don't think they have any clue what to do with…read moreit. That being said food is good

Chile Rellenos in Salsa Verde and the Pozole are both very delicious. I usually order from…read morePostmates or Uber and my food always arrives very hot, which makes it that much more savory. The sopa de fideo that comes with the Chile Relleno isn't good, I'd much rather a home made sopa. Either way it's not a deal breaker, the chiles are worth it.

Worse place to go eat ... sat down ordered 2 drinks a horchata and one agua de limon added a…read morealcoholic beverage one beer dude ... food was disappointing not fresh but when the bill came I was like wtf 74 dollars for WHAT never ever again . PLace is a joke I would never ever walk in there again nor recommend this place to anyone just drive to In n out it chalios on Atlantic. It's ok to pay even 100 for good quality authentic food but not when it's dry meat pre heated . And clean the place make it look inviting instead of a haunted house

If you are missing the mother land food from El Salvador please come here to eat! There's ban dulce…read morehere too with coffee. It was so good and delicious. The pupusas tasted like home. Everything made fresh. Customer service 10/10, lovely workers and very helpful. Please come here to eat. The restaurant was big, it was like I was in El Salvador again. Ambiance was good.

ordered 2 pupusas revueltas and a side order of plátano con crema - the pupusas were enormous and…read morepretty hefty. Very satisfied with the service when i picked up my order - staff was welcoming and polite. The ambiance was pretty chill for a weekday during lunch time! I asked for salsa mexicana on the side for my pupusas. All in all, I'd recommend and come back!

Had a late lunch at this spot. The carnitas are moist and flavored nicely…read more The ladies at the counter are nice and helpful. One word of caution bring cash. They do not accept debit or credit cards.

Muy delicioso el burrito de asada con todo muy rico. Muy…read moreamable el servicio. Good service , place looked clean.