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El Grullense

4.1 (25 reviews)
InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Tacos: $1.50 each
Paul V.

My quest for a favorite taco spot in South Los Angeles is seemingly as endless as the options, so on a Thursday night I opted to visit two different stands within a few blocks of one another to compare and contrast in a heads up review: El Cihualteco vs. El Grullense Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? You've got two different setups here with El Cihualteco being a small taco shop and El Grullense a more typical taco truck. The folks at both were exceptionally nice, with a leg up to El Cihualteco for accepting credit cards and a nod of the cap to El Grullense for having my tacos out in literally under a minute. Stars all around. El Cihualteco - Star (1) El Grullense - Star (1) Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Interestingly enough, while El Cihualteco is an actual brick and mortar shop and El Grullense is a truck, the tacos at El Cihualteco were actually slightly less expensive at $1.45 each (with tax) compared to El Grullense's $1.50 each. Either way, both were still well under the reasonable price point. Stars all around. El Cihualteco - Star (2) El Grullense - Star (2) Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? So it's here that our two contenders deviated, with El Cihualteco running away with the competition across the board. The tortillas at both shops were good, but that's essentially where the comparisons stopped. The meats at El Cihualteco were moist and flavorful, whereas those at El Grullense tasted rather generic and bland. While I liked that El Grullense gave me the option of either spicy or mild salsa, El Cihualteco put both in the bag without even asking, and both were absolutely sensational. El Cihualteco - Two Stars (4) El Grullense - No Stars (2) Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? At the end of the day I wouldn't say either of these shops are better than some of my favorites in the area (notably Tire Shop Taqueria), but if you're stuck between the two, El Cihualteco is the way to go. El Cihualteco - No Star (4) El Grullense - No Star (2)

Gary K.

First, cash only. If you got plastic keep moving. This place is quintessential south la hole in the wall joint. No one speaks English and food is cheap. Solo Carne burrito with cheese, pastor taco, and a jarritos for $10.25. I was disappointed with the pastor taco because it really reminded me of beef jerkey which is great out of a bag, but not in a taco. The burrito definitely did made it up as it the Asada was flavorful, delicious, and had a slight kick. Lemons and carrots on the place are a nice touch. Overall not bad and tasted pretty good.

Segun un burrito de Asada

Nombre yo se que esta cañon ahorita las cosas con la carne que esta cara pero no se pasen, de la mitad para abajo era puro arroz...

Lorena C.

I love this place. I've been coming here for years. My girlfriend and I use to ditch school just to drive over here and eat. Definitely worth the drive. It's delicious. Be careful with the red sauce it's very spicy.

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Food is delicious! Specially the asada burritos are top tier with the red hot sauce. Strongly recommend!

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2 years ago

I had 2 chicken tacos 10/10! Really good quality and the tortillas I think were homemade! Service was great as well and clean inside.

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3 years ago

Era buena comida antes, el dueño cambia los precios cada semana , los empleados se creen los dueños

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3 years ago

Mal servicio no regreso mas a este lugar. +La Lonchera debería de aceptar tarjetas no solo cash.

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I love this fucking place this is literally the only mexican place i eat now...the prices are great and the food is delicious

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9 years ago

I have been coming here for years. I would really recommend their asada burrito with no rice and no beans. Of course with extra red sauce.

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8 years ago

Best burritos and tacos there meat is just right I love it favorite spot to eat no matter what

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