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    East LA

    2.9 (544 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Tacos
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Tacos (4 per order) Frozen Margarita Flautas
    Natalie T.

    I never have any complains about East LA. Our server took a few minutes to take our order, but he was very busy and extremely apologetic. He ended up being very attentive of us the rest of our time there. The frozen margaritas are strong and will definitely sneak up on you! They pair really nicely with the food and we ordered the steak schoolyard nachos, fish tacos, carnitas tacos, and beef flautas. I thought the textures of our dishes were nice in their contrast, everything hit the spot. It comes with a lot of food too so we were able to bring extras home!

    -Marvin W.

    This place is good for people, who do not know what authentic Mexican or Tex Mex is or suppose to taste like. The order of nachos, the cheese was only melted only on the top. We took those off the ticket. The chips were not fresh for the salsa and the chillie con queso, the cheese tasted like it came out of a can. The only saving grace was the bartender Letti. She was excellent. But I could have had better "Mexican" food at Taco Bell down the street.

    Beef Enchiladas
    Angie Y.

    A bustling mexican eatery off a main street, inside has approximately like 10 tables and on a Friday night me and my party of 2 were asked to wait 30 minutes. Food was ok -- nothing great nothing too special, everything came out relatively quickly and tasted as you would expect. We ordered flautas which were kinda dry on the inside, quesadillas which just tasted like your standard chicken and cheese quesadillas, and enchiladas that were seriously lacking sauce. All dishes came with a good portion of pico, guac, and sour cream. Chips and salsa were included in the meal. Margaritas are strong but not the tastiest. Ambience is fun and laid back. It's almost like dining at a taco bell/ mexican diner.

    Chicken Quesadilla
    Marisa M.

    This is a cute place and it was very busy on a Friday night. We waited for 30 min to be seated, though the time went past pretty quick. The waiters were very friendly. The drinks were cheap, most margaritas $10. Even just one got em a bit tipsy, though they are very sweet like other reviews say. My favorite drink was the chambord margarita with sugar on the rim. I knew that was going to be sweet and it was but a very good kind of sweet and I enjoyed it a lot. They give complimentary chips and salsa. We ordered flautas, chicken quesadilla and enchiladas. Everything was decent. The quesadilla was not as filled with chicken as I hoped but it had good flavor. The flautas were a bit spicy but very crispy and overall good. I liked the rice and refried beans that came with the enchiladas. There was two enchiladas on the plate so perfect to share between two people. One downside is they added the tip automatically 20% for a party of 2, which is pretty unusual. I would have given 20 anyway but I would like the choice. 2 clean single bathrooms in the back. Overall very fun and colorful inside and would go again

    Tee G.

    3.5 maybe even 4 is fair. It's average commercial Tex-Mex food but the beef tacos were pretty good and the chorizo & chicken were average. The beef fajitas were good and beef was not tough. The rice and beans at Mexican places are rarely any good or maybe we are just not fans of bland rice and refried beans. The margaritas however were pretty dang good! It was not too busy on a Thursday early evening, therefore the service was excellent and attentive.

    East LA chips and Margaritas

    I first went to East LA in 1991 for their legendary Margaritas and to sign the offer on my first condo in Hoboken. For over 3 decades this Hoboken classic has been locally owned by the same family and now operated by Chris Son, Nephew and Grandson of it's original founders The Roberts Family Housed in a historic former Ice Cream Parlor this eatery unabashedly serves great quality Mexican food with a menu that you can rely on without trendy changes and shifting whims... The very best Chips, Salsa and Guacamole- if you have a question its likely the owner will come out and answer it... The outdoor cafe is the place to be seen and also spot various celebrities walking down Washington St during our various films being produced here recently! EAST LA defies the restaurant industry trend of opening, changing and closing- mainly because the one thing you can be sure of it's not going to change. 34 years after my various homes in Hoboken have changed, but this legendary spot stays comfortably and proudly exactly the same! Tony Hoboken

    Exterior/Outdoor seating
    Sandy F.

    My friend and I were in the area and asked a traffic officer for a good happy hour spot and he recommended East LA. There was a wait for an inside table but opted for outdoor seating. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with recommendations from the menu. We were served complimentary chips and salsa which was great. We ordered frozen margaritas, wings and fries which didn't take long to come out. Loved the margaritas! You definitely have to order the wings with chipotle sauce...it's delicious! I can tell that East LA is the go to spot of the neighborhood and with good reason. It's really a good vibe! If you happen to be in Hoboken, stop by to eat, drink and enjoy!

    Came here for lunch with my parents, this is the best spot in hoboken. Not only incredible food and drinks, but outstanding service. Margaret had been out waitress for our last few times here and has made our experience so memorable. She is so so attentive and kind, at NO point were we left to wait. Margaret is the BEST!!! We will absolutely be back!! BEST SPOT IN HOBOKEN

    Sangria margarita
    Kerry T.

    Great food - had the guacamole, queso, shrimp fajitas, chorizo burrito, steak quesadilla. All really solid. Great chips. Margaritas are fantastic - definitely stronger than you would expect given all the flavor options. Love the relaxed yet colorful vibe. Service was outstanding. Zoni is the best - so friendly and fun, and professional.

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    Great burrito, great queso, great marg. Came hungry, left full. crazy quick, nice service.

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    Service was awesome and food is exactly what I was looking for from a typical Mexican restaurant

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    Love this spot. The hospitality is Amazing and margaritas are out of this world. Love east LA.

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    3.9(2.2k reviews)
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    I love everything about Taqueria except for the exceptionally long wait times on the weekends. But…read moreit's because the food, the drinks and the vibes are so incredible that you kind of don't mind the wait. I've waited every time I've come but last weekend was by far the longest. We put our names down around 7:30, grabbed a few margaritas from the bar inside and waited outside on the sidewalk for about an hour and a half. A couple tips to make your wait bearable! -If you are staying close by, grab some margaritas at the bar and hang out. -If your wait time is expected to be over an hour, I promise it won't be less than that so you might as well walk around or grab drinks elsewhere and come back. After we finally got in, we were seated in the enclosed back patio space (it's still cold out, but this is usually a lovely spot for dinner during the warmer months). Get the guac! We got a medley of a bunch of different tacos but my favorite was the fish and the lengua. Loved everything and have declared every time that I leave that those are the best tacos in the area. Worth the wait (to an extent) but just go on a weeknight if ya can!

    Absolutely terrible experience from start to finish. My boyfriend and I came here excited to try…read morethis place for the first time, and it ended up being one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. The moment we approached the host stand, the host outside was immediately rude and dismissive. We asked for a table and were told there were "no tables" and that they were "not taking any names for the rest of the night." We were told the only option was takeout and that we could eat outside. Fine, no problem. We got on the takeout line and politely asked if we were in the correct line since it was our first time there. One of the male hosts responded condescendingly, "It's here, buddy." First of all, who are you calling buddy? Completely unnecessary attitude for a simple question. We ordered 8 tacos and 2 margaritas. While ordering, there were TWO empty seats at the bar. My boyfriend asked if we could sit there and the woman taking our order flat out said no. Two minutes later, two guys came up speaking Spanish and asked for those exact seats. No only she interrupted me while ordering. She said, yes in Spanish. Still...it's fine. We proceeded with ordering. Still trying to enjoy our night, we waited quietly with our drinks while our food was being made. Then we watched another couple walk up and ask for a table. This time the hosts said YES and quoted them a 45 minute to 1 hour wait. Meanwhile, we had just been told they weren't taking ANY tables for the night. At that point, we genuinely looked at each other in disbelief. To make matters worse, the margaritas were awful. I went back inside to order sangrias instead and check on our food. Then suddenly the woman taking orders tells me we "can't eat or drink our takeout outside." That directly contradicted what the hostess originally told us -- which is the entire reason we agreed to order takeout in the first place. When I tried to clarify because I was genuinely confused, she responded rudely and said we'd have to finish our food and return the bag before ordering drinks. At this point, we don't even want to eat the food anymore because of how poorly we were treated throughout the entire experience. No meal is worth being made to feel unwelcome, dismissed, and disrespected from the second you walk in. This wasn't about price, waiting, or inconvenience. It was about the attitude, inconsistency, and complete lack of basic customer respect at every interaction. I have genuinely never experienced worse service than this. I'd rather eat shit than ever returning or giving this a second chance. Save your money and go somewhere that actually values customers.

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    Orale Mexican Kitchen

    3.8(361 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    This delivered wonderfully. Everything was delicious and the portions were big! Prices are a bit…read morehigh but definitely worth it, we really enjoyed this meal. The yuca fries were crunchy and came with a tasty sauce. The sauces they gave us from spicy to smoky to creamy were all great. The machin - bone marrow taco was AMAZING. The takes juan to know juan was also really delicious, especially the sauce to pair it with. Lastly, the esquites with the barbecue pork nachos were a cherry on top. Would love to try this place in person one of these days.

    Ordered delivery from here today. First time trying it. We are both impressed and a little…read moredisappointed at the same time. We ordered: Borracho Tacos (fish) $22 Esquites Gratinee (corn) $10 Truffle Ribeye Burrito $27 Black Chili Crunch Guacamole $14 The borracho tacos aka fish tacos were very small and disappointing. They are very overpriced for what we received. One small piece of fish per little taco shell. Flavor was ok. Are they worth $22? Absolutely not. We will not be reordering these. The Esquites Gratinee corn side dish was bigger than the guacamole portion and flavorful per my boyfriend. I don't eat corn so I didn't have any. My boyfriend really liked it. Said it's unique and 10/10. He would get this again. The truffle ribeye burrito is delicious. Though I didn't get any truffle flavor? If it was there, it's minimal. I didn't taste it at all. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and it's a good portion of meat. Tender and flavorful. No chewiness. Sauce on top is amazing. Rice and beans cooked perfect. Would order this again. It's worth it. Even without truffle flavor. Great portion size too. The black chili crunch guacamole is the star of the show. While it's a small portion, it's very flavorful. Love the garlic. Love the crunch. Fresh avocados. This is worth it. We would definitely order it again. Highly recommend the guac. Small but mighty haha.

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