This is my go to spot love the food all of it that I have tried so far a hole in the wall but a hidden gem!!

I wasn't aware of this place but have stopped in a couple of times whenever I'm nearby. El Caporal had tasty tacos and cerviche. I have never waited in a long line, the prices are fair and the customer service is always pleasant. There is a large inside seating area, low level ranchero music in the backyard and a cart to pick your sauces The shared parking lot is small and located on a busy intersection but hits the spot. read more

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Best NACHOS SUPREME I've EVER HAD!!! I crave them every weekend... I drive 49 min to get these and all there food is good! Parking is HORRIBLE but the food is so WORTH it! They have indoor seating fyi and u won't regret it! read more

El Caporal Restaurant - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Sylmar, California

Amazing flavorful asada, very fast service! Tiny parking lot but most people leave quickly. The habanero salsa is nice and spicy.

Every time I go, the low quality of food and fewer ingredients, without a doubt it is in decline read more

El Caporal Restaurant - Only meat and lettuce - Mexican Near Me - Sylmar, California

Me encanta su comida su amabilidad y como tienen todo limpio!! Gracias por la atención read more

Not impressed. I tried it just to try it. I normally just go to Tres Hermanos. First, this place offers hardly any parking area. The woman who took my order was not pleasant, as if she wanted to be elsewhere. I got the mojado burrito. Lots of red sauce. Problem is, it was too spicy. I can handle spice, in fact I love the heat and the flavors, but not being spicy hot just for the sake of being hot. This is the latter, useless, uncalled for hot. I just finished 3/4 of my meal. I'd like to be close to milk when I finish the rest. The chips are old. And, the salsas were not marked at all, as to which is mild. Remember, all kinds of people eat at public restaurants, not just Mexicans. If you calibrate it just for Mexicans, then you exclude other potential customers. And, I guarantee you, even for a Mexican, this place was unreasonably spicy hot. I don't recommend at all. Avoid. read more

El Caporal Restaurant - a sign on the wall - Mexican Near Me - Sylmar, California

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The food here is amazing and they have great service! A great place to get Mexican food if you are craving it!

Hit and miss with this restaurant in order the same breakfast burrito all the time. It's the mechaca & eggs. However, the last few times, it's chewy and dry. It's to expensive to continue to purchase this burrito and not to be satisfied. read more

Every since my grandparents came to the US they have found it hard to find good Mexican food that reminds them of their home town but they have had a hard time finding one. But when we moved to Sylmar, me, my grandma and my mom found El Caporal and we were curious if it was good so we came to try it and it was delicious. My grandma said that it was so good and it reminded her of home. I know for a fact that the food is good because the service we get and my grandma goes out of her way to talk with the cashier every time we go. Another time when I walked from school the cashier went out of her way to make a conversation which was nice. When it's just me and my mom going by ourselves we find the ambiance really nice and calm because no one is every eating their. This place is definitely one of my family's favorite Mexican places. read more

Got sick from the goat birria,"muy ceboso" very greasy they need to clean it after it cools down by removing the top fat from the soup.

Love menudo in this place ! But seems like every time they serve u less meat and more caldo u need to chase menudo with ur spoon

Bad service, lady wasn't friendly very cold, maybe a bad day? Palce my order and when I open my order at home as I'm eating find a hair in my order. I call and same lady who seems to not wanna be there answers said to come back. After a long in the restaurant she says weird the hair doesn't match anyone as if I planted a hair in my own food really? She immediately says she will replace it and does. Get home and order isn't what I asked...not coming back again. read more

El Caporal Restaurant - Hair in wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - Sylmar, California

This is my go-to Saturday morning restaurant. GREAT food. Highly recommend the Chilaquiles.

One of the best places in Sylmar to enjoy aunthentic Mexican food! Different options to pick from, can't really go wrong with any. Friendly service. Parking lot is not big but we'll worth the try. read more

I've been having food here for as long as I can remember, always a pleasure to eat here and enjoy their food! I personally like their Asada, Tripa, Al Pastor, Tacos. Horchata is fire as well here. Enchiladas, and even their Shrimp Cocktails are great too! read more

I've been coming here since I was a little girl, it is fireeeeee hands down. Best enchiladas I have ever had. I come here 3 to 4 times a week my boyfriend is addicted he gets the menudo every weekend along with his favorite tacos de cabeza. They cook everything just right. The horchata and pina are addicting, very refreshing. If you guys are in town come get this. When I go visit my family up north they always ask for their burritos. read more

El Caporal Restaurant - Best enchiladas I have ever had, I added the queso fresco when I got home. - Mexican Near Me - Sylmar, California

Hands down this place opens early and their tortas carne asada is flavorful and meat is good. The chef or owner is always on point. Recommend this place for Mexican food. Try the Jamaica drink! read more

El Caporal Restaurant - Torta carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Sylmar, California

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants! Super fast and super delicious and for a great price too! read more

El Caporal Restaurant - Full menu - Mexican Near Me - Sylmar, California

I thought this place was good the first time, but my whole team got sick eating the carne asada the second time we decided to eat at El Caporal. The service is great but the food is inconsistent. read more

For good mexican food, this is a place to grab and go. I have nothing bad to say about the customer service or food. My Girlfriend's family always visits. I came with them! My three stars are for: * The parking is absolutely horrible! * The salsa station was horrible messy * The table / seating section wasn't clean at all read more

No bueno no bueno no bueno!! Came in tonight and this place has definitely lost some of it's steam or maybe it was just an off night for them. I had the carne asada tacos and I was pretty disappointed when comparing it to the previous times I've been here. The meat was dry AF and not seasoned all. The tortillas were dry too and didn't taste very fresh. It's sad they used to be so much better. Come on El Caporal! I know you're better than this!! Step up that taco game!! P.S. Parking still blows! read more

I normally don't speak of parking but this tiny lot shared with several other businesses is a mess! I actually stopped in on 10/04/12 which was National Taco Day, it's Taco Day EVERYDAY for Pancho but just thought I'd throw that in there. Grabbed a few tacos - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-caporal-restaurant-sylmar?select=7lNeAT8-Z_3hSVtIixfz7w#1v57VFIXCxEK9vvii6MwAg Got some salsa from the salsa bar, two thumbs up! Carne Asada - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-caporal-restaurant-sylmar?select=7lNeAT8-Z_3hSVtIixfz7w#h2DgsgGelITtnYe6yFGrZQ Though it was nicely cooked, good flavor, it was too fatty. 2.5-Stars Al Pastor - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-caporal-restaurant-sylmar?select=7lNeAT8-Z_3hSVtIixfz7w#YENtpbnQA9oof5kpSg2Q6g Nice flavor, liked the little pieces of caramelized onions, very good but not as good as nearby El Faro. 4-Stars Carnitas - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-caporal-restaurant-sylmar?select=7lNeAT8-Z_3hSVtIixfz7w#3o49CnOe9QAliw-u5zhoTA Moist with good flavor, did not get any crispy pieces. 3.5-Stars Machaca - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-caporal-restaurant-sylmar?select=7lNeAT8-Z_3hSVtIixfz7w#-n_vHha_DYAhuq3Y8mq7IA (shredded beef) for those who don't know, it was good but could have had better flavor. 3.5-Stars Pescado - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-caporal-restaurant-sylmar?select=7lNeAT8-Z_3hSVtIixfz7w#7lNeAT8-Z_3hSVtIixfz7w I'm VERY picky about my fish tacos, before ordering I always ask how it's made. I was told the fish they use is "Talapia" and it's bettered and deep fried, "I thought" they made their own, this is definitely a frozen "Fish Stick".... surprisingly the fish was not bad at all but the couple tiny pieces you see in the photo was all I got!. To top it off they use lettuce instead of cabbage and NO crema. 3-Stars read more

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Meat is so dry it tasted like jerky. They got my order completely wrong. I asked for Pastor and they gave me asada instead. I'll never comeback here again, why? When the Valley has so many other great Mexican food joints, especially in Sylmar. read more

I been coming to this place for years, and it is bomb. Well at least what I get. Lol I usually get a Gordita de asada with everything or their tacos de papa with their special super hot sauce! It is bomb! I have never had an issue here, and the front lady is always super sweet and super nice. If you're ever in town, and you want Mexican food, I totally recommend this place. read more

Solid, flavorful Al Pastor but he thing that really sets these guys apart is their salsa. The carrots, onion, jalapeno mix has cauliflower and entire heads of garlic! I love it. I confirmed it was made here and consumed an entirely inappropriate quantity considering my tiny order. Had some more, then a little more then finally pulled myself away after just a little more. Mmmm. read more

I am a regular. Like 3 times a week for the last 2 years regular. I make the drive from Santa Clarita every time. I've also been a regular customer for the last 15 years. They say the kitchen closes at 945. I called at 9:18, was told by the lady that she can't take my phone order but that I can come in and order. I told her that I'm coming from Santa Clarita, she said OK. I get there at 9:40, lights off, she's at the counter counting the money. I told her through the door that I was the one who had just called and she said that they were closed. So why say that the kitchen closes at 945 and that restaurant closes at 10? Very disappointed. read more

DAMN...now this is good Mexican food!!! Ive been here 3 times this week and I'm seriously considering going back tonight for the 2nd time today! The Carne Asada burittos and tacos are hella good, authentic and made fresh. They serve home made corn chips with all of their food, and thats my only complain, they always try to skimp you on the chips, I always have to ask for more, usually only getting 4 or 5 chips initially. The fresh salsa bar is also delicious, tasty and spicy, just like mom makes it. The parking is a pain in the ass. It's a tiny lot with about 8 spaces all bunched together. There is only space for one car to maneuver at a time, so if you are coming in or going out, you gotta be careful you don't hit other cars. The staff could be a bit friendlier, not that they are rude, but they don't go the extra mile by smiling or asking you how u r doing. Last but not least, they don't accept credit transactions, only debit using your pin. I really hate using my pin at anywhere except the bank. I'm bringing cash next time, you should too! Amazing food!! Everything else is Eehh...OK. read more

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Basura! Don't waste your money coming to this place. It's awful and you rather just go to Taco Bell. Not even the bathroom has a lock...lol. What a joke of a place! Poor quality food and tasteless. Run don't walk from this place. read more

I've lived in Sylmar, coming on two years, and have driven past this place everyday. I hesitated to try this place. On a Saturday my wife and I went out for the night and my parent's baby sat our son, my father was in the mood for a burrito and took it upon himself to try this place out. He ordered a carne asada burrito and my mom got a chile relleno, along with some other stuff that they devoured. My father left half his burrito and my mom was too full to eat her chile relleno. I tried the burrito and was surprised by its delightfulness. I went the following day to get dinner for my family and was again flabbergasted by the mouth watering flavors. I got the carnitas burrito, my wife got the chicken burrito. I returned yet again the next day and ordered a carne asada burrito, chicken burrito, nachos supreme and a quesadilla for my son. All were awesome. This place is a hidden treasure and inexpensive. I highly recommend this joint read more

El Caporal Restaurant - Left Side of Menu - Mexican Near Me - Sylmar, California

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Not even 11 pm which is closing time I come into the parking lot at 9:50 and the lady cleaning makes eye contact with me and turns off all the lights ... okay lol read more

This place is great! Their carne asada, al pastor and carnitas tacos are DELICIOUS and LEGIT MEXICAN. My favorite is the carnitas. Especially a burrito with carnitas, so damn good. I hit this place up at least once every couple of weeks. Staff is super friendly and inviting. I'll take 1 star off because of the crappy parking. It's a TINY parking lot. Lot is a big word to describe it though. More like a handful of spots. They share these spots with a ghetto ass smoke shop and a Subway. Other than that, you should give them a try! read more

I love their food it's always yummy and it's always prepared fast. Staff is always friendly. I love their cauliflower with jalapeño always fresh and good. read more

I been going there for 18 years and very please with food and service. Specially with Memo the cook who always provides great service. read more

Been coming here for years!!! Years I tell you! Family owned business that's filled with delicious toras ahogas estilo Guadalajara, tacos dorados de machaca and their tacos de tropas are crispy and delicious. Parking is terrible; totally worth it though. Don't forget to order a side of the torta ahoga chile to add to your tacos. You can also take a pot and they will serve you delicious menudo! read more

Came in last night for a quick bite, my boyfriend and I both got their asada taco and Burrito plate the whole plate itself had rice, beans, salad, and chips on the side. For everything we spent about $19.95 I was thinking it was going to be a bit more pricey. Anyways when the food arrived it was so fresh and delicious the meat didn't have any fat at all it was amazing. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for quick and quality Mexican food. read more

Love the food here. I always have to ask for more beans and chips. There's not even enough in the combos. But the food is good and the staff is mostly nice. I always get the carnitas plate #15, with a burrito and taco. And love the pineapple drink they make fresh. I've been back many times and will continue to. read more

Came in tonight for a wet burrito and waited like 20 mins this had never happened before a burrito with no condiments at all. You guys need to train your cook at night. The day staff is on it but at night I don't know what's going on. Sorry but you guys lost a customer. read more

Good tacos but just not great. Pretty much your run of the mill tacos. Their carnitas is probably the best out of the meats, al pastor is good just a little to greasy and the carne asada is below average. Just seems a little too much grounded up and not flavorful. There's 2 kinds of red salsas they're both super hot and I prefer the green salsa. Cashier is always very attentive and never messes up orders and she'll gladly thrown in a bunch of chips with your order. There's tvs inside usually with a soccer game on and a few video games to keep the kids entertained. Parking lot is a little small and could get jammed up. read more

El Caporal Restaurant - World cup pinball machine from 1994 - Mexican Near Me - Sylmar, California

My favorite place for a torta! All the workers there are so friendly. The food is just amazing read more