Outstanding place to eat ! Food is amazing every taste of it is mouth watery ! Oh my geez! One of my go to places ! Molletes plate 5/5 -4 tacos de asada 5/5 -French toast with strawberry 5/5 -Torta de asada 5/5 -French fries 5/5 -2 Taco de la abuela with tasajo and chorizo 5/5 -Chocolate del leche -Champuraro -Ice water -Horchata oxacena -Mole chips -Pan del llema Perfect customer service! Welcoming , friendly staff , polite and nice. 5/5 Great inside seating available/ two different sides to choose from . Also we have outside seating available. Great decorations , nice and bright color's inside . Restrooms available. Parking available in lot Also street parking is available. *Live music (Spanish ) singer instrumentals as well Definitely Recommended Friends and family I will be back soon for more ! read more

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Everytime I come here I've been in a group and I've got to tried a lot of their goodies such as chocolate, tlayudas, cafe de olla etc. Everything has been pretty solid too. What I dislike is the wait time outside, but this place is very popular among the Oaxacan community and the Oaxacan food lovers like me so there's that. The staff is very attentive and the ambiance is pretty family style. They have live music and they play beautiful classic songs from some of the best Mexican singers. This place is also a little more expensive than any other places around the area but they've been in business in forever so what isn't expensive these days though. I'll keep coming back for sure. Clean restrooms and good luck finding parking on site. You're better off at parking on the streets nearby. read more

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Wow Javier and everyone is amazing we had a good time but Javier was on top everything we need it thank you so much we will be back

Please save your time and go else where place went down so much cold food clamped up cheese bad service save your time and money read more

El Chapulin Restaurant - Please save your time and go else where place went down so much cold food clamped up cheese bad service save your time and money - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was good. The service was horrible. When I came in the servers didn't even acknowledge us they were too busy talking amongst each other. To top it off very long wait time to receive half our table order and later on I received my plate when my party had finished. Not coming back. read more

Went to Expresión Oaxaqueña ( el chapulín ) last night (Tuesday) and wow--the La Quebradita de Tres Carnes did not disappoint! Every bite was full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and just downright delicious. On top of that, they had a live musician playing, which made the whole vibe even better--great food, great music, what more could you ask for? The service could use a little love--our server didn't really check on us--but honestly, the amazing food and live tunes made up for it. If you're looking for tasty Mexican food with a fun, lively atmosphere, this place is a must! read more

Authentic Oaxaca food! The portions are huge! Our waiter was nice and always ensured we had what we needed. read more

Also knows as the Chapulin Restaurante, written in larger font at the front. It is located in a plaza with other shops. So there is plenty of parking, but it fills up quick so be prepared for that. Orrr just walk to the location cause you're about to eat good! I recommend going on a Sunday. They had someone playing corridos on their guitar, which was nice. A band plays in the evening during the weekdays. But Saturday and Sunday also has patio seating available. Staff was welcoming and attentive. Decor gave off a homey feel. The chairs are wooden, so not completely comfortable. For drinks, I recommend the licuado or horchata. If you're looking for something stronger, the Café de olla is delicious (according to the coffee conosseirs with me). And you can take it to go! It took a while for the food to come out, but quality takes time! This place gets really crowded between 11am to 2pm so plan accordingly. There are a lot of food options; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I recommend trying out the following: tlayuda, chapulines al mojo de ajo, la quebradita, the moles. The chilaquiles disappointed; made with chips instead of tortilla. The molotes were tasty and filling. They're large-portioned so be mindful. Looking to try some genuine Oaxacan flavor? this is the spot to go to. read more

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They gave my mother a nice cake for her birthday with the mariachi hat thank you guys the manager was very nice he didn't want to sell more drinks after my 3rd I made it home safe thanks. read more

Went to have lunch with my parents. The got an order of their café de Olla. They LOVED it. I got the horchata, it was amazing. Food: Tamale de mole. Amazing Sopes: AMAZING I personally got the Enmoladas the mole was amazing chicken was a little too dry for me. Tortillas underneath was good. 8.3/ Totally recommend this place. PARKING is a nightmare. I suggest looking for street parking. read more

El Chapulin Restaurant - Enmolada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Man oh man.... This is my first time trying Oaxaca food... simply amazing. I've seen a lot of YouTube videos, and my bf told me about this place. Nevertheless I really enjoyed our meal. I ordered a Tlayuda and it was delicious. It came out piping hot and I especially loved the cheese! We also ordered a atole blanco, and champurrado which were both good. This appears to be a popular spot as a lot of people were coming as we were leaving. The service was also friendly as fast. Also I enjoyed the live music! Overall I enjoyed my experience and would highly recommend this place if you want to try some amazing Mexican food from a region a lot of people are not familiar about. read more

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The restaurant has a nice family ambience and they had a live musician playing some great music. Customer service overall was very well done. The food quality was not bad at all. I will definitely return. One of the only drawbacks there is parking, it can be a little bit of a challenge . Otherwise I recommend it. read more

My friend Paul ordered a takeout from here for our late lunch. This charming cafe serves up a variety of delicious homestyle dishes, including tortas, mole, and other traditional Oaxacan dishes. We had Tlayuda, sometimes spelled clayuda, a handmade dish in traditional Oaxacan cuisine, consisting of a large, thin, crunchy, partially fried or toasted tortilla covered with a spread of refried beans, asiento, lettuce or cabbage, avocado, meat, Oaxaca cheese, and salsa... SUPERB... We also had a tamale like no other topped with their mole sauce that was spicy and soo delicious! I can't wait to actually go to the restaurant. I am just so excited that I found this new place that totally ticks many of my culinary boxes! ;)) read more

We tried this Oaxaca Restaurant for our 1st time. For what we paid, I was hoping for a wow type of experience. I tried their chicken mole, it was ok, could have been better with some rice & beans. Just the chicken on some corn tortillas & mole wasn't that great. Husband tried the molcajete dish, not that was delicious. Now onto the waitress, she wasn't attended to us at all, never came by our table after our food was brought out I had to keep flagging her down. You work for tips, don't you?? Next time be a little more attentive to all your tables, not just to your regular customers. We're all there to enjoy food & waitering. read more

El Chapulin Restaurant - Dry piece of chicken on some corn tortillas in mole - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was very impressed!! I 100% recommend the Chapulines Mexicana if you never tried crickets before! It's sautéed with tomatoes and spices, so it was very flavorful! The Quesadilla was also very delicious. It was both cheesy and crunchy, and the beans and rice that came with it were also wonderfully done. Everything was so fragrant, I just wished the prices were more affordable! The quesadilla plate was fantastic but I'm not sure if it was worth $15.95! read more

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Good authentic Mexican food. The pollo mole is really good. I recommend you try it. The staff are really nice and helpful...though most of them speak little English, so please bring your translator app. read more

We enjoyed a delicious Molcajete Oxacaqueño and a tamale de Mole! The taste buds were on point 10/10 There was a line when we arrived, but we were seated quickly. Lastly, the only thing I would keep in mind is parking. We took the bus because there two bus spots are near the restaurant. However, I saw that the location is shared with various spots, which limits parking. Just a heads up. Overall, we will be back to try more of the menu! read more

22 dlls por un chile relleno que no tiene chile, el arroz duro le dije a la mesera y me dijo que así eran que cuando los limpiaban el chile se desaparece literal es una rajita de chile con queso capiado de huevo read more

Used to be a regular here but last time I came in it was not it. $8 for an orange juice, ordered a cocktail, it never came, charged tip automatically without saying. There's better spots but they went down hill read more

El Chapulin Restaurant - a plate of nachos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very good food. At least what we had. Fresh, tasty, nice service. Very good. Next time I will try another dish.

Our friends from Oaxaca recommended us this restaurant, we remembered we visiting it a few years ago when the only name was Expresion Oaxaqueña. That time we didn't have a good experience and that's why we never came, but our friends recommended it a lot and since it seems to be under a new name and probably new management, we decided to give it a try. The decor of the restaurant is nice, the servers were friendly and prompt with their service and the food was really good. The food does take a long time to get to your table, they might be short of staff or probably they don't have space for too many cooks. That the one downside, so I recommend you don't go starving because food will take quite some time to get to your table, ah! and parking is also kind of difficult in the area. We"ll visit again to try more items from their menu. read more

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I want to say that the service of the waitress Dulce was not good. I came in and she had very rude additude. This would be the last time I come because of her service. read more

loved the food. not greasy. good friendly service. Much better than other popular Mexican Restaurants. Looking forward to returning . yummy and good size portions read more

So glad this place is walking distance from my home. This place is very clean and everyone that works here is very friendly and attentive. I shared a chilaquiles omelette and some appetizer that I can't remember the name but was very tasty. Good size portions and the coffee is so sweet and good. Can't wait to come back and try other stuff read more

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My boyfriend invited me twice and we both got the tortas, we both got the milanesas and they were both really good. The price is great compared to many other places where Oaxacan food is being sold. Love this place and will be back. read more

El Chapulin Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Este mensaje. Va para Carlos con su comentario muy negativo será la competencia?? Digo x que yo he venido a este restaurante por muchos años y el servicio y la comida. Esta super buenísima será que te equivocaste y querías pedir un esspreso donle. O un maquiato. Pero aquí era café de olla y es injusto gustar al personal que todos son muy amables y atentos . Creo que todo comentario se agradece y ayuda a un negocio. Pero cuando lleva insultos. Eso lleva tinta de envidia y de la mala.. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants! I have been coming to this spot since I was a kid and I always come back. The taco de abuela and tlyuadas are to die for! read more

Been coming a few times every other week for brunch. I like to come when it's not crowded, the staff is nice and attentive. Have try many variations of their food and been good sold. I had been to many Oaxaca restaurants some good and some not impressed. They some really good Tlayudas and their Cafe de Olla is really good. The atmosphere is good, as mentioned I don't like to come when it's crowded, if you don't like big crowds avoid the weekends, there's a long wait time. read more

Came in for a dinner date on a Sunday evening. The food was amazing. Had the molcajete which is served sizzling with grilled cactus, chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, cecina, tasajo, green onions, jalapeño in a delicious sauce. The molcajete is served with a side of black beans, salsa and two handmade tortillas. My companions had an empanada de flor de calabaza and chicken soup. The drinks we chose were agua de mango, champurrado and a café de olla. The service was second to none and the server kept checking in on us to ensure everything was to our liking. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

Great traditional food! Great service! The margaritas are delicious live music playing! This place is unforgettable! Will definitely come back to visit! read more

An incredible place to spend the night, I recommend the Tlayuda so delicious, the customer service is incredible, in addition to the fact that everyone is always in a good mood, the food is delicious, the atmosphere of the place makes me feel like in Oaxaca full of joy thank you I will come back soon without a doubt! read more

El Chapulin Restaurant - Tlayuda. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I LOVE their carne asada torta, it's the best thing I've never had, that's the only meal I get when I go there. Amazing 10/10 I LOVE YOU read more

El Chapulin Restaurant - Torta - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was okay, not much flavor for a Oaxaquena restaurant; the place is very busy and had a wait. People were cutting in and not waiting their turn. The staff had preferential seating, so they would allow people they knew to cut in and not wait. Very aggressive people tonight, and not what im use to. Overall the ambiance was okay and i probably wont be coming back. The parking is very small and its a nightmare to maneuver around. I wouldn't recommend it if your are trying to have a peaceful diner. read more

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Good food love to. Come often love the carne de borrego plate and horchata recommend for sure try it out

Delicious, easy to eat Oaxaqueña food to satisfy your cravings. Tlayuda's are a good size and the tasajo, chorizo and cecina are marinated perfectly, a real tasty dish. Now serving liquor, the mango margaritas with mezcal are thirst quenching- worth getting three! Cute decor all around and un chapulín- grasshopper- greeting you at the door. read more

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Was denied service because of my service dog and the fact that I don't look disabled enough! (Whole interaction is in spanish, since the workers/owners don't speak English) My partner went in first to see if there was tables and let them know that I have my service dog with me. They proceed to ask a lot of questions to him about my need for a service dog and to show proof so he calls me in to come talk to them. I come in and was told that my "pet" was not allowed. I kindly told them he is not my pet he is my service dog, The manager then asks why my dog doesn't have a vest and proceeds to ask what he does and he says since i'm not in a wheelchair or blind so he's not a real service dog .... I reiterated because my dog is vested does not mean that he is not still my service dog and that not all disabilities are visible, and I mentioned to them legally I don't need to explain why I need a service dog, I'm a veteran of the military ( I even showed my ID) and have PTSD which my dog helps mitigate the issues that causes me. Needless to say don't come here if you have a service animal and I will NEVER be coming here. read more

Absolutely love this place. The mole coloradito and mole negro are excellent and my husband is obsessed with the quebradita, a folded tlayuda which makes the quesillo taste even better. They also have a great kids menu that our daughters love, including memelas and a quesadilla with queso oaxaca. The space is bright and busy, very vibrant and enjoyable for lunch on weekends. The service can be slow at times but has gotten noticeably better in recent months. Highly recommend. read more

Food's good, their mole was super tasty, and the service was super friendly and accessible. I'm a gluten free goth gay and I was on my way to a party, definitely needed a bite before I hit the venue and I had so many options to choose from! Definitely stop by this place for a great, quick, and informal meal. read more

Place had expanded. Place is busy on Sundays so parking is limited at times during brunch hours; if you're there at opening time, there's more parking spaces in the lot. The food is very good. Café de la olla is very sweet! It's the best so careful you don't fill up on it! I haven't been disappointed with any of the items I've ordered on the menu. I've mostly ordered breakfast. read more

La comida es excelente, el lugar esta perfecto, el servicio es muy bueno. Hay musica en vivo y toda la comunidad Oaxaquena come aqui los fines de semana. Hay que probarlo todo. Las porciones son amplias y los chips con mole coloradito con queso para comenzar-ni se diga. Muy buen lugar para desayunar, lonchar y cenar con toda la familia. read more