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    Don Cuco's Restaurant

    3.8 (352 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    DON CUCO'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Lauryn T.

    I hadn't been here in years and was craving it and we were not disappointed. The inside is decorated and lively. Beautiful windows, fun lighting, and red leather booths. We got the chicken enchiladas and the shrimps tacos. I didn't get the picture of the enchilada and I had already eaten one taco before I got a picture. The shrimp tacos are not on the menu but you can ask for them. Let me tell you how amazing these were! So much shrimp in each taco and they were cooked prefectly. They have two different types of rice the traditional and garlic. I opted for traditional. Everything was so fresh. Our server was very nice! We will be back more frequently for these shrinp tacos!

    Child verde

    I haven't been here for a while so decided to visit. I ordered the milanesa steak. They make it really well. Have tried it before and it's just as good. They give you chips and salsa when you sit down. Arrived at like 4:00 pm so wasn't busy. After I sat down they started setting up tables and chairs for a large party. Re: service - two waiters stopped by four times to ask if we needed anything. The ambience here is quiet and the lights are low. They have a large bar and a few screens show sporting events. Free parking outside. I forgot. They serve hand made flour tortillas. Unusual to see those these days.

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    Sophia S.

    I visited with a friend who loves the chicken tortilla soup at the Don Cuco in Burbank, but we soon realized that there are two different chains(?) of Don Cuco, each with a number of locations. Unfortunately, this meant that the experience we had here was very different from what we were expecting. To be fair, we only tried a few things, so don't let that stop you from visiting, but here's my recap: 1) Azteca Tortilla Soup: my friend knew it wouldn't match up immediately. The odd white squiggles are sour cream, and you can see that the chicken is not what you'd expect in chicken tortilla soup. She ate it, but was absolutely disappointed and wouldn't recommend this. 2) Taco al pastor (a la carte): the seasoning was ok, but the meat was a bit tough. This taco was $7.50, and while the guac was a nice touch, my friend let me know that it was not tasty... she wasn't able to finish it. I would not be able to recommend getting this. :( 3) Hibiscus Margarita: this was solid! It was pretty strong and pretty sweet - I was happy to finish my drink. I would consider stopping in for a drink with some chips and salsa. The ambiance isn't bad, nor is the service, so I can see this being a decent spot to have a drink. Overall, I wouldn't be too optimistic about the food, but I would go for margaritas.

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    Gr8 service, delicious delicious delicious crispy beef taco I highly recommend Don Cucos in Valencia

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    Staff all super nice and helpful. Food 4/5. Fresh chips salsa not too spicy! The bacon wrapped shrimp are delicious

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    4 months ago

    Food and service were perfect. Best Mexican food in the Santa Clarita Valley. Try it!

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    5 months ago

    Good service and great food at lunchtime. Love their chips and salsa! Chile Relleno is my new favorite lunch and they didn't disappoint.

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    Don comics is awesome! Food is good service is good!! I just miss their Sunday brunch!!

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    The service is pretty terrible. I won't return even though the good is pretty good. Get better servers!!!!

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    Great food and service. Great margarita. Delicious and cozy and comfortable. Loved the chili relleno.

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    Ask the Community - Don Cuco's Restaurant

    I grew up coming to this restaurant!! We'll be traveling in from out of town and I was wondering if the kid's cuco burgers still have pineapple on them? They were Soooo good!!

    The regular cuco burger still has pineapple but not the kids cuco burger, but we can make it available upon request

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    We visited for Father's Day with our family, and it was our first time dining here. The food was…read moreexcellent, and everyone at the table enjoyed their meal. The flavors were great, portions were generous, and everything came out fresh and delicious. The service was also outstanding. Our server, Leo, was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable from the start. He had a great personality, checked on our table regularly, and always seemed to know when we needed something without us having to ask. His recommendations were excellent--the carnitas were delicious, and the Watermelon Hibiscus Margarita was amazing. Overall, the combination of great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere made for a wonderful family dinner. We'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this place to others.

    Absolutely fabulous food! Some of the best in Santa Clarita! Been here probably a dozen times. Each…read moretime I get something different. I've never had a clunker in the bunch. My current favorite is the chicken mole. It's nice to find somebody who really puts their heart and soul into making a good mole. Nutty and chocolatey undertones give way to a nice subtle spice. Absolute perfection. Another favorite is the shrimp enchiladas. The shrimp were incredible and tasted like wild shrimp. I asked the owner what type of shrimp they use and sure enough, they use wild caught shrimp. I chatted with the owner a bit and she is super passionate about her food. They do have their hard liquor license. The skinny cucumber margarita is superb. Definitely one of the best restaurants in the Santa Clarita Valley.

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    It's time for Taco Tuesday!…read more Every week, my wife and I decided to try a different place for Taco Tuesday. Last night I decided to try El Pato Mexican on Lyons Avenue in Newhall based off searching for Taco Tuesday. Even though my search showed that El Pato had Taco Tuesday, they did not. I almost left. However, I was committed and in search for the best Tuesday Tacos. Therefore, I ordered 6 Carne Asada street style tacos. The young lady at the register told me they put a few pinto beans on the taco, is that okay? I found out in Central Mexico (Mexico City) and parts of the north, I.e., Sonora & Chihuahua Mexico, this is part of the culture. The southern regions they tend to use black beans. Anyway, the young lady told me that they use the full size corn tortillas when in fact, they use the street style corn tortillas. Two out of my 4 tacos were loaded and the other two were very small and fatty. The first two were really tasty though. At $3.89 a piece plus tax = $4.27, it is way over priced for the value for a street taco. They even charge $11 for a basic Bean N Cheese Burrito. This is my ranking: Taste - *** Price/value - ** Service - ***** Cleanliness - **** Atmosphere - **** Respectfully, Taco man Wedo!

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    It was Mother's Day, and my kids asked what I was craving for brunch. Chilaquiles immediately came…read moreto mind, and luckily there happened to be a spot serving them right around the corner from the ice rink! The place already had great reviews, so we figured we had to give it a try. I'm so glad we did! The gentleman who took our order was incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating from the moment we walked in. I also appreciated that they offer slightly lower pricing if you pay with cash. We all ended up ordering chilaquiles--one plate with green sauce and the other two with red sauce--and got our eggs over easy. Let me just say: these were hands down some of the best chilaquiles we've had in the area. The flavor, texture, and portion sizes were all top notch. I also loved that they have an open salsa bar along with complimentary chips for every order. Little touches like that really make the experience even better. There's also plenty of seating inside, and they have a restroom located in the back, which is always convenient when dining with kids. The ambiance is very casual and laid back, making it an easy and comfortable brunch spot. We'll absolutely be coming back again soon!

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