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    El Carpintero

    4.5 (433 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed • Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Yummy food !
    Dana T.

    Little whole in the wall authentic Mexican food we give it a 10/10 Definitely coming back !

    Chile Verde with Eggs
    Fernando G.

    I normally write a review if they deserve it and this Gem definitely deserves one. Everything at this place went well, the Food, service and ambience. Everything I requested was granted, like I ordered the chile verde with some eggs on the side and I also ordered one hard shell taco. It was delicious Highly recommend

    Homey interior
    Alec C.

    When you walk into El Carpintero you feel like you are in someone's well kept home, which I love because it's a unique and not sterile environment. The chips were warm, the salsa spicy. Their Chile relleno was fresh and delicious. The batter was super light and fluffy. The chile cooked perfectly - not too hard to cut into. Their carne asada is served with a great cheese enchilada. I asked for medium rare which can be difficult since carne asada is usually a fairly thin cut, but they delivered with a nice pink color throughout the inside. The quality of the meat was far superior to most carne asadas at other restaurants. Our server was attentive and very helpful. All in all El Carpintero is a fantastic option if you're looking for a great Mexican meal.

    Hard shell taco - one beef one chicken
    Amanda C.

    Cute little hidden gem near the studios! Love the abundance of plants outside and the colorful and vibrant decor inside. I ordered the hard shell tacos, and they did not disappoint! Even though I got them to go, they had wrapped them so well that everything stayed super fresh. The shells were perfectly crispy, and the fillings were flavorful. Each bite was a delightful crunch followed by a burst of goodness. The portion sizes were just right, leaving me satisfied but not overly stuffed. Prices were super reasonable, which is always a plus in my book. If you're in Burbank and looking for a place with great food and an awesome ambiance, I highly recommend checking out El Carpintero.

    Beef taco with chicken enchilada
    Jenna H.

    Super cute place. We sat outside and enjoyed be day. Chicken enchilada and beef taco were superb! Chicken taco and chilies rilleno great as well. Definitely recommend!

    Enchilada Ranchero
    Melissa R.

    The food was so amazing and delicious. We are from Fresno. Just got off a cruise and stop by here on our way home.

    Super cute charming place next to WB studios. I got the cheese enchiladas plate and my husband got the chile Colorado beef burrito and everything was delicious!! Love their salsa and chips too. The service was amazing and so were the owners. A must try if you love authentic Mexican food!

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    I've been here twice, and the food has been so good each time and the service is great.

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    4 months ago

    BEST Mexican food in Burbank, and I've tried them all. Try the carne asada tacos, grilled chicken burrito and horcata!!

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    Great little place, honest prices, delicious food and abundant servings. The waitress was attentive and kind. Highly recommended!

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    Excellent food & delicious homemade salsa with a bit of spice. Nice portions, great prices & very friendly service.

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    The food was amazing and our server was excellent. We were visiting from Florida and had an amazing afternoon. Would recommend to all.

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    Just tried this place for the first time. Excellent food. Crunchy tacos were so good. Good salsa. Great service.

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    My go to local spot for Mexican food. For me, it is the best in the Toluca / Burbank area. Nothing fancy just good food.

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    Los Amigos Bar & Grill - Enchiladas Rancheras

    Los Amigos Bar & Grill

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    0.9 mi•McNeil
    •$$

    Visted Los Amigos Bar & Grill for the first time ever on Saturday night for a friend's birthday…read morecelebration. When I turned the corner into the street next to the restaurant I easily found street parking, just keep an eye on the street signs so you park during appropriate times. We were seated outside which was perfect weather and it was great the tables could be pushed together to accommodate as many people as would arrive (our group fit in 4 tables pushed together). To start, the bean dip and salsa! That bean dip is so delicious and spicy! If you told me they were sold out and all I could eat is chips and bean dip I would have been a happy girl and just sat there eating the bean dip! Yummm! For the main course I went with the Steak Tostada Salad and it did not disappoint! The tostada was fluffy and crunchy, and the inside was filled to the brim and had nice thick pieces of steak on top! I did not feel an ounce of guilt as I gobbled down the whole thing and I even splashed some of that bean dip onto the top for good measure! In looking around at everyone's plates everyone's food looked amazing with very very generous portions. The waiters were very attentive to our group coming around frequently keeping our waters full and refilling cocktails for anyone who had ordered one. I definitely recommend Los Amigos Bar & Grill for a very delicious and authentic experience!

    I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, this is some of the worst Mexican food I have ever tasted…read morein my life! I ordered the Shrimp a la Scampi, light garlic, with rice & beans to go. When i got home, I realized the shrimp was sitting in a greasy pool of garlic-laden oil, which leaked all over everything. Thank God they use a plastic bag; otherwise, that garlic mess would have been all over my car. The beans were so salty & weird tasting (the worst ever), I think the chef must have been in the Mortons family. The rice was okay, but had no flavor at all, so my doggies will love it in their food tomorrow. The chips, which are now in the bin, were completely tasteless. They don't include tortillas(?), so I paid for an order of them, but they had so much grease on them from the pool of oil that leaked, I had to throw them out. The only thing I rescued from this expensive meal was the shrimp. I pulled them from the greasy garlic pool and am planning to rinse them off tomorrow and put lemon on them. Hopefully they will be edible. The young gentleman who got my order ready was a sweetheart, so I will say one nice thing. After the overwhelming garlic smell, the mess I had to clean up because of all of that leaked oil and my disgust with the waste of money, I ended up having watermelon at home for dinner.

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    Los Amigos Bar & Grill - The bar area with high top tables

    The bar area with high top tables

    Los Amigos Bar & Grill - Quesadilla de Pollo $13 so good!!!!! With Pico de gallo, sour cream & guacamole

    Quesadilla de Pollo $13 so good!!!!! With Pico de gallo, sour cream & guacamole

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    Kalaveras

    Kalaveras

    3.9(433 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    My boyfriend and I came here to watch a World Cup match and were some of the first customers…read moreinside! We were immediately struck by how cool the decor is! Employees were super friendly and we were excited that they were showing the telemundo World Cup coverage. The menu was great. We split the carnitas plate and got Long Island iced tea. The brought out complimentary chips and salsa as well. The salsa was so good! The carnitas plate was awesome. It came with rice and beans and plantains. It was perfect for us to split. If we were still hungry, we already had planned on ordering à la carte tacos, but the plate was perfect. We were pleased. The menu was great, food was good, drink was good, and we had a nice time! I'll definitely come back!

    WARNING: Not all Kalavera's are the same! I've been to many locations from silver lake, Santa…read moreMonica, marina, puente hills, and this location is the worst by far. Completely different menu. Food was beyond sub par you can make the food at home and would taste better! Save your money. Everything we had from two orders of "taquitos", "esquite", quesadillas and a blood orange mojito. The only thing with a bit of flavor was the esquite, but again to pay for roasted corn on the cob with just mayo and cheese? For $13 ? NEVER AGAIN. I have a problem with the way they name their items which is a bit misleading. For example, they have an item called taquitos, meaning you would expect a rolled fried taquitos. What came was tacos dorados so why is it named taquitos? They DID write on the menu that it's fried tacos..but again why are they not just calling it TACOS DORADOS? Same with esquite typically esquites are corn off the cob but this was on the COBB and yes it was described on the menu as on the Cobb but again why not call it ELOTE instead of esquite. Clearly this is semantics but just frustrating. If you want authentic Mexican food there is a Don Cuco's around the block that is WAY better than this place. They are at a different tier than this Kalavera's location. If you're a drinker perhaps that would make the food taste better...so disappointed and a waste of money!

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    Kalaveras - Inside of the restaurant

    Inside of the restaurant

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    Kalaveras - This is what I believe is called "the flight". It is a Margarita sampler.

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    This is what I believe is called "the flight". It is a Margarita sampler.

    Cafe De Olla - Today I am having their French toast and coffee

    Cafe De Olla

    4.3(3.9k reviews)
    2.5 mi•Northwest District
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    Honestly? Best chilaquiles I've ever had. Shoutout to our server Jesus, he really took care of us!…read moreProbably a new must-have in my circle of family and friends. Can't wait to eat here again!

    Cafe de Olla is a small, cozy breakfast spot that gets busy for good reason. The atmosphere is…read morecasual and welcoming, and despite how popular the place can get, the service during my visit was friendly and attentive. If you come during peak breakfast hours, I would definitely expect a wait. I ordered the wheat pancakes with fruit and granola. I also ordered their basic breakfast, which includes three eggs, and I opted for fruit (although you can get home fries, hash browns, and other sides as well). The pancakes were warm and fluffy, and the fresh berries went really well with them. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were great, and the meal came out hot and nicely prepared. The eggs were prepped over medium, as requested. The eggs plus the fruit made for a quick and healthy breakfast, complemented perfectly by the pancakes. Overall, this was a great breakfast experience. Good food, great portions, welcoming service, and a comfortable neighborhood atmosphere. Parking and seating can be a little challenging because of the restaurant's size and popularity, but the food makes it well worth the visit. I'll definitely be back to try some of their Mexican breakfast dishes, especially the chilaquiles.

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    Cafe De Olla - Chorreadas

    Chorreadas

    Cafe De Olla - Oatmeal Wheat Pancakes

    Oatmeal Wheat Pancakes

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    Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant - Tortilla soup

    Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant

    3.6(735 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Don Cuco is such a fun and lively Mexican place in Burbank! We went for dinner, and had about a…read morefive minute wait, which was not bad at all for a Saturday night! I'm not sure whether this place takes reservations or not by phone but they do not have online reservations. Either way, the wait time is usually not too bad, so you can just walk in. As soon as you enter, you feel like you have been transported to somewhere in Mexico City. It's so vibrant and colorful and has some very beautiful designs. They have a grab tortilla station, where you can see the chefs making fresh flour and corn, which was so cool, and made the experience more authentic. The drinks were also really delicious. I got the mango margarita with a tajin rim that was so delicious. I could keep drinking those all night! For food, I got the beef fajitas. My boyfriend got the steak encebollado, and our friend and her boyfriend got a chicken taco dish, and a chicken with onions dish. Overall, the food was excellent, my only complaint would be that they put a very few and small pieces of steak and veggies ob my fajitas dish. I was just expecting a much bigger amount for the price point. Other than that, our server was attentive and friendly, and we had a fantastic time!

    Love the interior, they designed it very well. The menu itself is pretty big, lots of different…read moreoptions to choose from. We came on a super hot & bright day so walking in here where its dark and cool made it so much better. I forgot the name of our server but he was very nice, very attentive and had plenty of suggestions for us. I got the asada plate, not exactly what i pictured however the flavors were good. My husband said his enchiladas were good.

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    Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant - The bar

    The bar

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    Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant - Busy Friday night.

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    Busy Friday night.

    Mex Cocina Cafe - Carne asada with Camarones Al Ajillo

    Mex Cocina Cafe

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    2.0 mi•Northwest District
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    We've been driving by Mex Cocina Cafe for over a year, and this place is ALWAYS packed. We were…read morecraving breakfast on a rainy day and finally decided it was time to see what all the hype was about -- and now we completely understand why it's always so busy! We waited about 45 minutes for a table, which honestly wasn't a problem at all. They're located in a plaza with parking, and there's also plenty of street parking nearby. First, let's talk about the Café de Olla. We ordered two, and WOW. It's their signature coffee, brewed with cinnamon, raw Mexican brown sugar, and spices. We normally drink our coffee black, but this was easily one of the best coffees I've ever had. Seriously, do not skip the coffee here! For breakfast, we ordered two dishes and shared everything. We had the Breakfast Skillet, loaded with country potatoes, eggs, bell peppers, mozzarella, fresh avocado, and ranchero sauce. We also ordered the Chilaquiles à la Bandera -- crispy tortilla chips with half tossed in their green salsa and the other half in red salsa, topped with mozzarella, Mexican cream, Cotija cheese, and eggs. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. And because we needed something sweet, we added the Crunchy French Toast Sticks, drizzled with caramel and Lechera. SO GOOD and the perfect sweet addition to our breakfast. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves! The service deserves its own mention. Our server, Liliana, was an absolute doll! She was so sweet, attentive, and genuinely helpful. She helped us decide what to order based on her own favorites and recommendations, and everything she suggested was spot on. Our Café de Olla came out within probably a minute of ordering, and once we placed our food order, I don't think we waited more than five minutes. Considering how packed the restaurant was, we were seriously impressed. Liliana definitely made our first visit even better! Everything was perfect -- the food, the coffee, and especially the service. Definitely recommend Mex Cocina Cafe for breakfast or brunch. We will 100% be back. In fact, we already can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

    Arrived Saturday just before 10am. I expected a line , but no. During our stay, I did see some…read morepeople wait maybe 10-15 mins. I didn't look inside , but likely the outside area is similar as the inside as to regards capacity. tortas very good. Moist compared to other restaurants. Chilaquiles . Super good. Only knock - the tortilla chips were already saggy by the time I got the plate. (The chilaquiles came about 10mins after my wife's tortas. ). A few minutes later (After my wife got her plate), a worker (maybe the manager?) asked what were you waiting for ? (I didn't complain) I told him , and about 5 mins later my plate came. I never saw him again. As for the tortilla chips - maybe that is their style . Big portions, I ate about half my plate. Service was above average overall. Not great. Maybe they were short staffed- idk. Didn't bother me. Parking in the lot and street. Don't think there will be a big issue.

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    Mex Cocina Cafe - Chilaquiles del rancho

    Chilaquiles del rancho

    Mex Cocina Cafe - Pozole (weekends)

    Pozole (weekends)

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    Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Chips and guac!!

    Celia's Rancho Restaurante

    3.7(198 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a charming ranch-style atmosphere. There are plenty…read moreof interesting paintings throughout the space, and the overall vibe is warm and inviting. I ordered the mixed fajitas, which were delicious and came with cilantro rice and black beans. It was a very generous portion. My husband ordered the cochinita pibil, and he absolutely loved it. My only complaint is that chips and salsa aren't complimentary or automatically brought to the table, you have to order and pay for them, which was a little disappointing. On the plus side, there is plenty of parking in the front lot, and the service was decent.

    Excellent Mexican food from an underrepresented region in LA - the Yucatán!…read moreWe found about this place through the inKind app, and we were very excited to find a new Mexican spot in our area. We really enjoyed our lunch here. The place is situated right next to the equestrian center for Griffith park, and has a fun ranch vibe, from the look of the area to the outside of the restaurant, and you really get the vibe once you step inside. This place looks like the old west in the best way, complete with wagon wheels for the light fixtures and a killer bar area. It's really something you have to see yourself. So it's safe to say my wife and I were awed with the vibe of the place. I will say we were pretty hungry when we came in, and did hope they were going to drop some chips and salsa on the table, like most Mexican sit down spots do. However, that was not to be. The chips and salsa are extra. That was our only disappointment of the afternoon, as it was otherwise a fantastic experience. We tried the cochinita pibil, a shrimp taco, and the fajitas. They were all excellent, but man I'm still dreaming about the cochinita pibil. What full flavor, with a terrific sauce...both the plates came with cilantro rice, tortillas, and black beans, which made for an excellent combo. We will be coming back - hopefully for their taco Tuesday when my family comes to town next month!

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    Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Back room

    Back room

    Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Tacos Olivdados de Pulpos and a Modelo Negra con limón!

    Tacos Olivdados de Pulpos and a Modelo Negra con limón!

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