January 2026 updated review Super tasty food!! Everything I have tried was delicious. Food doesn't disappoint. Service is amazing!!! Which is why I keep coming back. They really remember who the regular customers are. Ambiance is great! Nice songs playing in the background. Restaurant is clean and just realized they have the cutest changing table in one of the restrooms :) TYSM El Buen Gusto!!! read more

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Came here for a post gym workout meal, and I have to say the burrito was really good. I didn't really like the cafe de olla, it tasted like it had been reheated multiple times and tasted burnt. Because I came during lunch time, they served complimentary chips and salsa. I gotta say the salsa was fresh and had a nice smokey taste to it. I really enjoyed the outside seating area, and their decor for the valentine season was super cute. read more

El Buen Gusto - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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Delicious food and excellent service! El Buen Gusto is a cute little restaurant located in Whittier near the Rose Hills Cemetery. The owner is kind and goes above and beyond in making sure you are happy. I love the atmosphere, so peaceful whether you choose indoor or outdoor. read more

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Tranquil ambiance with amazing authentic Mexican food. Service was flawless. The young server was extremely attentive and answered all our questions with great ease. We had the green chilaquiles with green sauce and asada and the red wet burrito with asada. Everything was delightful. We will be returning and look forward to sampling more of the options this little gem has to offer. read more

What a lovely space to arrive to after a looong day at Rose Hills in the worst traffic for Dia de Muertos! El Buen Gusto welcomed our party with a clean, quiet and inviting space for our tired feet and grumbling stomachs. Best of all, were the starters and that so basic and essential of Mexican cuisine: chips and salsa -- crunchy warm chips and flavorful salsa (ask for hot because the standard is for those who don't dare...) House Horchata -- you can taste it :) Latte!? Yes, they make them and they're great! Flautas -- yum, yum, yum, .... and, can do with less crema. Menudo and Pozole from family got two thumbs up! Next time im in Whittier -- im there! And to the locals -- you're lucky! read more

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Great place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. Awesome place with really authentic Mexican dishes with a twist. Very clean and awesome service. read more

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I have to give this place the recognition it deserves The food here is honestly AMAZING everything was fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. You can tell there's real passion behind every dish. What made the experience even better was the owner, who was super kind, welcoming, and truly involved. It's rare to see that level of dedication and heart. It honestly surprised me that this place isn't more packed, because it absolutely should be. If you're looking for great food and genuine hospitality, this spot is definitely worth checking out read more

El Buen Gusto - The food here is honestly AMAZING everything was fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. Definitely worth checking out! - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

We have lived down the street from this restaurant for years and finally stopped in. What a hidden gem. Very cozy feel on the inside. Food was delicious. Very authentic. Separates itself from your typical Mexican restaurant. Prices were reasonable. Will definitely come back. read more

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My local fave place to eat! El Buen Gusto is so good they serve authentic Mexican food with the best service! The new interior is so cute and perfect for date nights. I got the beef flautas and they were delicious. A friend got the torta and fajitas and they were so so good! If you're in Whittier you need to stop by! I am excited to come back to try their breakfast & many coffee options (mochas, cappuccinos, frappes). Thanks El Buen Gusto for being a gem in Whittier! read more

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The staff is wonderful and so is the food. We always order the chile rellenos con crema served like nowhere else with beans, white cilantro rice and huge horchatas. Their empanadas are also excellent. read more

El Buen Gusto has the kindest, warmest, and most welcoming staff. I feel as though I'm stepping into a warm little hideaway. This is also the cleanest restaurant I have ever seen. The restroom is actually beautiful and fresh. Today we had breakfast burritos. I asked for the Machaca without the tortilla. The tortilla chips and salsa were delicious. We had Café de olla, which had a wonderful flavor. The price is reasonable and the quality superb!! For Father's Day, they brought a delicious cheesecake. read more

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So cute! Clean & affordable! Loved the simplicity of the restaurant & food. Was very welcoming & comforting. Service was great & attentive. Would go back! Definitely a place to stop in if you haven't. Chilaquiles were great read more

Owner is from Guadalajara so flavors reflected that. Chips and salsa were homemade - very good! Had cheese enchiladas w red sauce, rice & beans. The enchiladas were very tasty (not too spicy - just enough). Beans were very good - puréed pinto beans flavored very nicely. Rice was good. Also had a bacon breakfast burrito; putting their salsa on it gave it a nice flavor. The customer service was excellent! The owner's son spent time w us and was very attentive. read more

This place might have the best Mexican food in Whittier. The nachos are incredible; I am obsessed with their beans, chips, and salsa. love the beef taco plate. The staff are friendly and the restaurant is always clean. Plus the seasonal decor is always cozy and inviting. A great place all around read more

Heard this place had pretty good food so we decided to try it out. We were greeted when we entered and got some chips and salsa. I loved how the salsa was warm! The ceviche was pretty good but it needed just a little salt. The fish tacos were big and the fish was hot and delicious. Before we paid the bill, the waitress brought us some Mexican candy which was really good. I'd definitely come back! read more

El Buen Gusto - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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I can't helped it lol I 'm trying to pick different dishes from the menu, I usually enjoyed the same things so it's time to try different things. I order huevos con chorizo and they are delicious! cafe de olla as usual and corn pancakes Yummy!! My mom order menudo and is really good you have to try it! This home made food it's the best!! I give them plus *** reasonable prices*** read more

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The first thing I noticed was their outdoor patio frames with lots of greenery! Small tables outside are very welcoming. Interior decor is all new with a basketry theme. So charming! I was warmly greeted by the owner and waitress and was seated immediately. My order of Tacos de Camaron was so delicious! It was two tacos of tempura shrimp in warm corn tortillas with mayo chipotle dressing, cabbage, cheese, and pico de gallo. So good! I also was pleasantly surprised to find out that they serve café de olla! It was delicious! The staff made sure I was well taken care of. I'm definitely returning!! read more

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El Buen Gusto is an authentic Mexican restaurant. I was so impressed on how pretty and beautiful the patio was. The food was 10/10 I got steak and eggs and an authentic cafe de la Hoya amazing and top of finish my breakfast off I got a lemon pie slice. read more

El Buen Gusto - The business name and a piece of lemon pie - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

Had breakfast with our family just now and really enjoyed their food. Their chilaquiles are super good and their cafe de la olla was delicious. Their children's plates with Micky Mouse Pancakes were a hit with our grandchildren. Amazing service too! read more

I had some super tasty homemade Mexican food at El Buen Gusto in Whittier. The chips came out warm and crunchy, and that smoky salsa? Incredible! I polished off the chips and salsa right away. Then we kicked things off with an amazing tamal. Seriously, I've tried tamal before, but this one was on another level. It had layers of crema, pico de gallo, cabbage, and queso fresco piled on top. Light and delicious! For my main course, I went with a carne asada wet burrito that was perfectly seasoned and slathered in sour cream and salsa verde. It's so good! To top it off, the service was friendly and warm. It was like visiting family. Looking forward to coming again this weekend. read more

Food here is delicious! I come here regularly and no matter what my wife and I try, it's always extremely well made and taste of traditional recipes passed from one matriarch to another. I know the chef/owner is from Guadalajara and the food here represents the city well. Carne en su jugo is a must try as well as the torta de milanesa for lunch. Come and have a date night inside their very beautiful dining room and try a taste of expertly executed Mexican cuisine! read more

The service was great and welcoming. The food was delicious and all made in house. Even the kids menu was food made fresh in house, which was a welcomed surprise. read more

Just tried this place and it was delicious. The coffee was amazing. I tried a hot Vanilla latte and definitely one of the best coffee's I had. Their chips and salsa are fresh and good and their Pozole was delicious and full of flavor and meat. To top it off the service was great. Will definitely be coming back. read more

This is our second time coming for dinner at the newly reponed and remodeled El Buen Gusto in Whittier. Wow, I must say the food quality, presentation and overall feel of the place has greatly improved by the new ownership. This time we ordered the shrimp cocktail, fish tacos and chicken flautas. The shrimp cocktail was amazing, huge, delicious fresh shrimp and the sauce had so much flavor, i didn't need to add anything to it The fish tacos are amazing, we got them the last time I came and I wanted them again. This time we tried the chicken flautas and they were super tasty as well. The aqua frescas with cucumber and lime are the bomb, very fresh and it's not super sweet which I really like. It's a huge jar and I could have had more. Seriously, if you have not been here in the past few months, then you probably have not had the food from this new owner. I'd highly recommend it. FYI they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well. I need to try their breakfast, sounds really good and they do some cool coffee as well. read more

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Great food service, food was delicious 10/10 kids love the breakfast also the Agua frescas were refreshing

The food is so delicious and you can see the family takes pride in this little gem. The decor is current and the place is very clean! I pay attention. read more

El Buen Gusto - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

The food here is really good. Price to quality ratio is what makes this place a no brainer. The price is about 15% more then other places but the quality of meat and serving portions substantiate the pricing. I had an enchilada plate with a empanada and oh man it was delicious. I was super full but ate everything. My wife had the Asada burrito and she enjoyed it. She said the meat tasted like ribeye and seasoned really well. FYI: the albondigas soup is a hidden gem. It's flavorful and hearty with tons of veggies and delicious meatballs. I highway recommend this place if you like quality Mexican food. read more

El Buen Gusto - Albondigas soup - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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The food was delicious had really good flavor. Lots of options to choose from and the attention to service was great. A place I would definitely recommend. read more

New owners and a new look. This is our neighborhood spot and so happy these women are here. We've been twice and will continue to try everything on the menu. They are from Guadalajara and you can tell their recipes are authentic. Nice menu and not your typical. Regional favorites featured and outstanding. We haven't been disappointed and the beans are worth the trip. Highly recommend. read more

El Buen Gusto - Chilequilles - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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Omg chef Toño is the God of empanadas! The best most flavorful and filling flavors. Super fresh always consistent. I highly recommend! Perfectly seasoned and they ever have vegetarian options which is so hard to find. Simply the best, I cannot recommend them enough . You have to come try. I also love their salsa I've had many salsas throughout my life and I have to stay this one is the best salsa for a chip it's just so fresh and perfect spice to where you can eat so much of it lol I wish I lived closer so I can come by more often but whenever I'm in the area my dad always brings me some because he knows it's just the best. Love buen gusto! Everything here is so bomb and consisten , super hard working husband and wife duo and you can taste the authentic and exquisite chefs touch they have :) read more

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Very quiet and cozy little spot. FOOD WAS AMAZING. You can tell the cooked everything themselves. read more

El Buen Gusto - Albondigas & Menudo we're ridiculous. Definitely should be more busy, hidden gem. - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

Absolutely delicious food with a beautiful ambiance to match. Every dish was full of flavor and clearly made with care. The atmosphere is inviting and cozy, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a great meal. On top of that, the owner is incredibly kind and sweet, which truly makes the experience even more special. I can't wait to come back! read more

Came back for the second time with my mom and sister. Haydee is great and is on top of all the details. Small place and very welcoming. Have to come and try it. They say that sometimes they have tamales read more

We have lived in the area for over twenty years. This restaurant is under new ownership and by far the best! The food was authentic and delicious. The chips were cut fresh and salsa was warm and tasty. I had the verde chicken enchiladas that came with rice and beans. My husband had a beef tostada along with two crispy chicken tacos. Everything was so fresh and the presentation was on point. The restaurant has been updated and has a very warm and cozy feel to it. We were served by one of the owners who was pleasant and very welcoming. We wish them the best with their restaurant and we will definitely be back! read more

Some of the best mexican food in all of LA!!!!! The wet carne asada burrito, the beef hard shell tacos, shrimp coctail. They dont miss. Please trus tme when i say you need to try this spot!!! read more

Ownership changed around last may 2024. The new owners use their own recipes and they are exceptional. My husband loves Menudo. I don't like to make it. There is tasty it's savory. It's very clean and my husband is very happy with the Menudo. I have had several of their breakfast and I have been very happy I will definitely be returning. read more

Great food. Our first time back in years. New ownership and food is amazing. Give it a try.

I was pleasantly surprised after my very first visit. Since new ownership the inside of this establishment is updated and very clean. The food was delicious. Very fresh. Their lattes are delish as well. Service is very good. read more

Under the new ownership, this place becomes my fav eatery in Whittier. New authentic delicious Mexican dishes 100% that can not find everywhere. I had for breakfast the chicharrón with eggs highly recommend, the menudo and pozole wow.!!! The new decor is very trendy but the food is the best.! read more

Very tasty crunchy chips and salsa. Quick friendly service. Pleasant Mexican music. We both had tostadas which were very tasty. They were served on one flat crispy tortilla in what seemed a traditional style. We will be back to have this again. Make it a combo if you are especially hungry. I was a regular with the old owner. The new folks know what they are doing. It was so good most of it was gone before we thought of photos. read more