El Cancun Mexican Restaurant

Came in during the week for a late lunch for some tacos…read more Parking is available on both sides of the restaurant and also street parking. Walked in and greeted. Order is placed at the front counter and once ordered a number is given so server can bring it right to you. Ordered 6 Tacos $6.75 Tacos de Carne Asada with queso $ 5.25 Small Horchata salsa Bar available + fountain drinks Inside is nice and fresh with plenty of seating options for small or large groups ( No booths)

First time in a while that I've dined in, I was in the area this morning so I stopped by for…read morebreakfast. I ordered ham & and eggs and a coffee. Food was good. Not sure what time they opened but it filled up very quickly after I ordered and found a seat. Ambiance is good. Customer service is still great, everyone is always very nice. I see that it continue to be a popular place!

Las Fuentes

Substitute of chips instead of tortilla

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Tierra Caliente Tacos & Beer

Pretty good spot for classic Mexican dishes!…read more They have some booths, tables, and a bar area with tvs. They have beer and wine and their cocktails are wine based, so for tequila they will use agave wine. Tried some shots of reposado agave wine and it had the essence of tequila but not as strong. You are greeted with complimentary chips and salsa (always a plus) anddddd bean dip. The chile Relleno burrito, fajitas, and shrimp burrito looked good but whenever I see CARNE EN SU JUGO on the menu, I have to have it- slices of meat cook with onions, bean, and bacon in a green sauce. You eat this in a bowl with tortillas , almost Like a soup and it's just hearty, "spicy", deliciousness. The shrimp that we tried on the carne asada plate was plump, juicy, and well seasoned. I think I will get that shrimp burrito next time. They also serve breakfast all day which is convenient. I'll be back!

10/10 You have to visit and experience Terra Caliente tacos and beer for yourself…read more bring the whole family or visit for any occa Every single plate is better than the last. You'll be welcomed and waited on by exceptional staff service. Mission style bar, booth and table accents really make your appetite feel at home. Try anything on the menu!!

Plato de Carne Asada

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Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

3.9(119 reviews)

0.6 mi•Reseda

My hubby and I had a really nice dinner at this Mexican restaurant tonight. I ordered two tacos:…read moreone carne asada and one lengua. Both tacos arrived with a generous amount of meat; the taste was superb. He had a platillo de costillas en chile rojo (pork ribs in red spicy sauce) with a side of rice, beans, and tortillas. We got complimentary chips and salsa. He was super happy with his Mexican dish, and so was I. You definitely get that authentic Mexican family owned vibe. Everyone behind the counter was super nice and welcoming. The food was ready right away and arrived fresh and hot. We will definitely be back for more. I forgot to take pictures because we were super excited to eat dinner.

We've been coming here for almost 2 decades and still our most favorite Mexican Restaurant in SFV…read moreup to this day. Maria and the rest of the staff are always friendly and welcoming. Food is is always muy delish! It's a small hole in the wall little restaurant but their food is the best, ever!

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Huarache de carne asada.

Joey's Tacos

4.6(294 reviews)

0.1 mi•Reseda

This place is cool! sweet wholesome family is running it. They made an effort to make sure I was…read morebeing taken care of last time I went and that goes along way. They have a good taco Tuesday special. I might go today!

I got a wet carne asada burrito with a "medium" coke. Got to say, not particularly freat. The…read moreburrito was uninspired and the drink was a child's cup but about $5... The inside was odd but not bad. Apparently they sell protein drinks or something like that as a parallel side business? Might as well, I guess. Not authentic. Over priced. Don't.

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Fast food Mexican with complimentary chips? Awesome!

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Menu Feb 21, 2026

Melody's Fresh Mexican Kitchen

3.9(977 reviews)

0.6 mi•Reseda

I really enjoyed the chicken enchiladas that ordered from this restaurant! It was delicious, and…read morethere's a salsa bar on the side with chili peppers, onions, and other items. The employees were very kind, too. The food got out within 10 minutes after we ordered, and the place has a nice ambience. I'll come back next time.

Little spot with loads of flavor! Highly recommend this…read moreplace for authentic hard shell shredded beef and chicken tacos! Loads of cheese on tacos and a delicious tomato sauce! The beans are pretty delicious as well! Their side order of chilaquiles is no side order, you can definitely share and they're pretty tasty! Service is good and ambiance is chill!

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Salsa & Beer

I love their burritos & enchiladas! Amazing food definitely recommend to visit any time of dayread more

TLDR: Hall of Fame Mexican spot with massive portions and incredible flavor-if you can handle the…read morewait and parking. Salsa & Beer easily belongs in my top 5 best Mexican spots ever. I'm salivating just writing this review. The flavors are incredible, and every single dish I've tried here is packed with flavor. The complimentary bean dip served with the chips is pure magic. Pair it with their orange salsa at the salsa bar for an absolutely dynamite combo. Portions here are massive. I have never finished a plate in one sitting, so you're guaranteed to leave with a to-go box for later. My absolute go-to orders are the Guadalajara Fajitas or the California Burrito (loaded with chicken, steak, and shrimp). Pro-tip: the California Burrito isn't on the official menu anymore, but they'll still make it if you ask! The only real drawbacks are price, parking, and wait times. Prices have definitely gone up over the years, making it more of an occasional treat than a frequent visit. Waits range anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour and a half depending on when you go. The parking lot is tiny-especially since they expanded with outdoor patio seating-so I usually just park near the school a bit past the restaurant and walk over. (Honestly, the walk back helps after eating this much food!) Despite the wait and higher prices, the service is fast, friendly, and the food quality is untouchable. I'II never stop coming here!

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Steak and shrimp fajita. Can't go wrong with the classic!

Castillo Mexican Restaurant

4.0(117 reviews)

1.4 mi•Reseda

Still one of my favorite go to Mexican food! I ordered the Rancheros Wet Burrito. It is very…read moreconsistent, the taste, the portion but the price did went up though, I paid $15+ (tax included). The service has always been great for me so far! Friendly and nice people. Ambience is the same and nothing's changed.

Located in a small plaza on the corner of Wilbur and Roscoe, next to Spiceland. The driveway into…read morethe place could be a little confusing since you could enter through Roscoe (by the 7-11), around the corner off of Wilbur, but there is another drive way that has been closed off which leads there the Plaza Signage is located. I had this location saved as one of the local mom and pop restaurants that I wanted to visit since I truly enjoy local small family restaurants. No table service, but able to order at the counter towards the back of the restaurant. Once the food was served, great customer service. The young lady kept checking in on us if we needed anything else. We ordered Menudo which was a little more oily than normal, a bit bland. The meat was fatty, no hominy, and about half of the bowl had meat. Served corn tortillas and with side of cilantro, onions, chile de arbol, lime, and oregano. Also ordered a combo of Chile Colorado with rice and beans. The beef was tender, tasty rice, but the beans tasted like from a can (not homemade), and 4 corn tortillas. 2 large drinks (size of cup were the almost the size of napkin holder - A+). Overall, it was ok.

Their menu July 2025

Rancheros Wet Burrito 5/05/26

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Menu as of 5/05/2026

Tamales House

4.1(527 reviews)

0.5 mi•Reseda

Family-owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

I had been here before to have typical mexican breakfast, i just never had the tamales before, I…read moreknow, im slow. I came in today and ordered the #2 2 tamales Arroz y frijoles, ‍‍ I currently cant breathe, or am in a food comma, possibly. I ordered 1 chicken and 1 pineapple tamal, they were finger licking good. I liked the chicken so much, I went mid meal and ordered a bunch of chicken to go. It felt like my mom or grandma just made them. I highly recommend you stop by and try these tamales for yourself. The staff was nice n sweet. It is a cozy small restaurant but clean, no issues, they play music as well. Coming back to try the other choices. The Horchata is bomb too. Thanks guys. Its now called Wow Tamales.

Cold day in the Valley had me craving some warm comfort food, so I finally checked out this spot…read moreeveryone keeps talking about for their tamales. Of course I had to order the 2 tamale combo plate. I went with the Chicken Verde and Pork Chile California. First off... these tamales are HUGE. I couldn't even finish everything! The masa was super soft and moist, not dry at all, and they packed each tamale with a generous amount of meat. The salsa on the side added the perfect extra flavor too. The beans and rice were honestly so good, those were the first things I finished. Everything tasted homemade, like a true comforting home-cooked meal. Definitely recommend trying the tamales if you stop by!

Pineapple Tamales

Canela con pasas( Cinnamon and raisin) Tamales

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Fresa con crema(strawberry and cream cheese)

Mas Mananitas

4.2(481 reviews)

2.6 mi•Woodland Hills

Would rate 4.5, bumped to 5 bc of service…read more Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing restaurant with even better service and palette of food. Came in last night to celebrate a friend's birthday (they have happy hour all day Mon-Wed) and was pleasantly surprised. My friends started off ordering the HH guava margaritas, which they enjoyed. I ordered the coconut margarita (not on HH) a must !!!! Not overwhelmingly sweet and tasty! We ordered and rated the following dishes: Guacamole: 9/10 HH tinga Nachos: 7.5/10 (flavor was there but most chips were burnt) HH Taquitos papas: 9/10 great flavor and sauce HH steak tacos: 7.5/10 the corn and portion of meat to the taco was very good. The steak a little well done for my liking. Enchiladas verde: 9/10 great portion honestly enough for two to share. Rice and beans were okay. Beans a bit salty and rice was a bit bland. Would definitely come back for the apps and drinks! They also have brunch which looks like fun.

I came here yesterday for a late lunch with a friend…read more It's a beautifully decorated restaurant. There are a lot of photo ops. It's definitely IG & TikTok friendly. When we got there, there was a DJ playing 80s/90s throwbacks. It was good music and vibes, but it was quite loud, we could barely hear ourselves speak. Luckily he wasn't there too long, as brunch-time was over. We ordered Mango margaritas, chips & salsa, birria tacos, tinga taquitos, elote, and chicken enchiladas with green sauce. Every single thing was delicious. I was highly impressed. This place will definitely be in the rotation. If I didn't live so far away, I would go for happy hour.

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Sol y Luna

3.9(3.1k reviews)

2.5 mi•Tarzana

Make sure to check in through Yelp to save your spot! I always do this and never have any issues…read morewhen I arrive. The tableside guacamole is the best, and the Cadillac margarita and molcajete are must-orders every time I visit. The service is always great, and you can tell the staff works hard to keep everything running smoothly. The atmosphere is lively and busy, especially during peak hours, so be prepared for a crowd and possibly sharing a little space with new people. Overall, the food, drinks, and service keep me coming back!

I came here about 10 years ago and didn't understand the hype back then. Decided to give it another…read moretry recently, and unfortunately, I still don't understand the hype. The food was honestly terrible. Nothing we ordered tasted good, with the exception of maybe the chips and salsa. The shrimp taco tasted burnt, and the tortilla looked and tasted store bought and was served cold. The service was just as disappointing. We were a party of five and honestly not a needy table at all, yet we could barely get water refills and were met with a lot of attitude when we did ask for something. Parking is another headache. There's practically no parking, and having to pay $10 for valet on top of an already disappointing dining experience is ridiculous. Between the food, service, and parking situation, it really felt like they were more interested in taking your money than providing a good experience. I'm glad they're still in business after all these years, but I genuinely don't understand how or why this place continues to get so much hype when there are plenty of other Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles.

Molcajete Sol y Luna. An absolute favorite!

Salpicon Tostada paired with chips, salsa, your favorite beer, and a refreshing Strawberry Margarita.

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Chips, salsa, house margarita, and fresh tableside guac are always a must!

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Maribel C.

10 years ago

Un lugar con la comida fresca , limpia y calidad y un pequeño equipo de trabajo excelente estoy orgullosa de mis empleados siempre dando lo mejor de ellos en su trabajo para cada uno de nuestros clientes se vaya satisfecho mis empleados son los mismos desde hace 13 años que estamos aquí read more

Mike S.

14 years ago

Best seafood in the Reseda area,and good prices.I work 2 blocks away from the restaurant,i just wished there were more EL Cancun's because i live in Valencia .I go with my family and at times with my co workers.always leave cancun full and happy. read more

Leo G.

4 years ago

You can't go wrong with this place authentic Mexican mariscos my family been coming here for year the waiter Josefina is the best

Amber S.

142

8 years ago

The seafood cocktail was serve too warm and too sweet. but they do serve a cold glass with your beer.

Sheer B.

7 years ago

Loved this place first time here and service was great and the food was great, will come back again.

Chris C.

14 years ago

Best sea food in the area,got to try their seafood with a cold michelada!

Marcus K.

101

11 years ago

Good good good

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