Goodness me. First time, not the last. Friends highly recommended this place since they've been coming here for 20 years - and it's legit. The service is outstanding - the minute we walked in we were greeted with a smile. No other customers there yet (they flooded in about 10 min after), and the gentleman at the counter helped us choose what's good! I got the vegetarian burrito which was huge, fresh and I was happy that it wasn't overly salty. Husband got the enchiladas pollo with green sauce and he loved it, especially with the two sauces that were brought to our table. Red = SPICY. Green = good kick, more sour. Chips and salsa were fresh along with the accompanying salsa. I was fully immersed in the decor - colorful, clean, plenty of tables, and candle merch that I enjoyed looking at - like, The Shut Up candle! We look forward to coming back with family and friends! Street parking, but plenty available. read more

El Mariachi Loco - Veg burrito, mandarin jarritos - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

Authentic Mexican food with great customer service! Everything was delicious. We ended up getting a steak fajitas plate, green chicken enchiladas, and huarache. Adding this place to my favorites. read more

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really good place to go eat must try good service and good place to enjoy with ur family come check them out read more

El Mariachi Loco - REALLY GOOD - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

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The food was delicious, everything was absolutely amazing, we tried the sopes and the nachos. The service was also excellent. Their staff is very friendly as well. read more

Absolutely delicious! We got the enchiladas with green sauce and their chicken burrito. New favorite spot in town! I'm already dreaming about those enchiladas again read more

Food was so good got tacos de cabeza and they were amazing the worker even gave me a free juice for coming by to try their food 10/10 would buy again they also have different things you can buy inside and it's so well kept very maintained would come again only waited 10 mins for my food read more

Menudo was fire with hand made tortillas I also had a huarache de asada I gotta give it a 9 out of 10 read more

El Mariachi Loco - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

What a nice spot, my wife and I went today for lunch and it was delicious. We got the shrimp tostadas, as well as trying the carne asada, carnitas, and pastor tacos. It was all amazing, with the shrimp tostadas standing on top. So good! Cozy inside c with some outside seating, may very well be our new casual taco spot. read more

Best carnitas tacos in town!!!! The customer service was fantastic tand the ambiance was okay but the carnitas tacos were simply amazing!!! I'll definitely be back! read more

El Mariachi Loco - the front of a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

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One of the best restaurants in Los angeles is real authentic mexican restaurant the services incredibly good at the restaurant is very clean

First time here and I really liked this little Mexican food restaurant! It kind of reminds me of a Rodeo Mexican Grill in Echo Park. It has (wet) burritos, tacos, enchiladas, menudo, fried fish, etc. and a salsa bar. I got the fried fish and it was huge and very meaty on both sides. It also came with 3 flour or corn tortillas. I will def get this again! The menudo was also good. The sauce they provide on the side is actually surprisingly spicy--and don't get me wrong, I love spicy... but this was SPICY. Hahaha so watch out. :) They also give you chips and salsa for free while waiting for your meal. That's a total win for me. read more

The carne asada plate was delicious. The meat was so well seasoned and cooked perfectly. However I got a carnitas quesadilla and it just had such a weird texture and flavor. I couldn't even finish it. Might try this place again. read more

One of my favorites Mexican restaurants. The ambiance and design of the place makes it feel like you have teleported to another county! The food came out hot and nicely displayed. read more

El Mariachi Loco - Sopes al Gusto. Delicious with the Valentina sauce! - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

The tacos and burritos are good, the service is also good, the only issue is they don't have a taco plate with beans and rice

The food is always delicious! The environment feels like family. Great food great service!!! read more

El Mariachi Loco - Green wet asada Burrito Mojado en Salsa Verde - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

Little gem Mexican restaurant. We always order from Pena's tacos but they were closed so gave a try at El Mariachi Loco and was fire. This place was really really good I can probably say better then Pena's. Ordered asada torta extra toast on bread they lacked on that but the toppings and the asada meat was flavorful good quality meat not chewy. One torta will get you full. Ordered chicken torta also very flavorful and one torta will get you full. Al Pastor tacos was also really good very good flavored marinated. I will be back to try some burritos they also have a Vampiro have to try that next time. read more

When in Rome do as the Romans do. One of my favorite things about Los Angeles is the Mexican culture and the gift of their cuisine. While running some errands in the area I found this place on Yelp. Pretty typical of a family owned Mexican restaurant. A bit warm inside as the air conditioning was on but not working very well. Overall clean but a bit disheveled in some capacities. Two small children running all over the place apparently unsupervised until mom came out after what seemed like forever. I'm sympathetic to understanding having to have your children with you at work but perhaps keep an eye on them when there's customers inside and in general. I decided to go with some tacos, 1 each of the following: El Pastore, Carnitas, Carne Asada, and Pollo Asada. Street tacos, small with onion, cilantro, and hot salsa. El Pastore was solid , nice spicy with just enough sweet, Carnitas was decent but didn't blow me away , Pollo Asada was tasty but a bit dry , and lastly and their strongest of what I tried the Carne Asada was tasty a nice char and a well balanced flavor. I washed it all down with a Diet Coke and felt over all a decent experience. As I love to Yelp I began to snap photos to which I was asked why I was doing so to which I informed them with a smile "For Yelp " they asked if I had a card.... " no, I just love to Yelp" Sorry guys in this day and age we Yelpers can either be your best ally or worst enemy. Good folks , perhaps just an off day. I'd give it another go but definitely take it to go this time. read more

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$18 for a burrito? And no alcohol license was disappointing. The service was good and atmosphere was fine but the prices are a bit overpriced. read more

I got the carne asada burrito and was disappointed. I'm not usually picky specially when it comes to supporting local businesses. BUT the asada in the burrito was too salty. That wasn't it, the rice in the burrito smelled and tasted like it was more than 4 days old. I thought it was just me so I had two more bites prior to my last one but no the rice just tasted OLD! the beans in it were ok.The only good thing was the green salsa. Not spicy but good However if you use your card to pay they charge you a extra $1 without letting you know, I didn't care about the extra dollar but they don't tell you about it. read more

El Mariachi Loco - a burrito wrapped in aluminum foil - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

I don't give up fives very often. But this place blew me away. I've seen this restaurant many times and look like any other Mexican restaurant. Today one of my friends made me go in there for dinner. I ordered the Chile relleno plate and my friend had a burrito. I only spent around $18, which these days it's a bargain free meal like this. Specially for two items that come in, big portions. I also forgot to add that my plate came with homemade tortillas. When I saw the tortillas I knew this place was going to be amazing. I have never had Chile rellenos that come with onions and grilled peppers on top. My plate came with two chiles and Some of the most tasty red sauce I have ever had on top of them. You can definitely taste spices and seasonings in the sauce it self. I was not expecting the size that I got for only $11. This is not to include the fact that this was the best chili relleno I have ever had. All I was eating my dinner, It was in explosion of flavors in my mouth. It was seriously a home-cooked dinner. I loved the mother and daughter duo. It was like having my grandmother cook for me and the detail in their meals is fully noted. Also try their salsa as they speak for themselves. This is seriously a hidden gem on Sunland Boulevard. Do not knock this place, you have to try this authentic Mexican place read more

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El Mariachi Loco is a typical local Mexican joint you can find all around the Sunland-Tujunga area. Tacos, chile rellano, nachos, caldo and the like. This is good solid Mexican food that's reasonably priced and the service is fast and friendly. I was troubled by the guy with the pit bull sitting beside his table - clearly not a service animal but I'm not sure what the rules are about that. The space is brightly lit and clean and my rating accurately reflects our experience - A-OK. read more

El Mariachi Loco - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

First things first, the restaurant is adorable! I love the ambiance. They have chirping birds in a cage and a water fountain I got there and had to wait 20 minutes for a taco plate, it was early for them and they were just setting up. Nice plate though, and the beans were creamy style and delicious . A very hot avocado salsa with the chips. Too hot for me, but the red sauce for the tacos was just right. Worth the wait. read more

We were craving tacos and looked for a place local to us and came across this restaurant. It was clean and inviting and the gentleman at the counter was very friendly. The tacos were delicious, and they use homemade tortillas. They also have many Mexican dishes, and several different soups. The prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for good Mexican . Update : I tried the tortas and they are amazing! read more

Ambiance is cute and cheerful. Very clean! Also, they are open late when you're craving tacos!! read more

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This cozy restaurant has left the best impression! The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. We have visited at 10 pm and the food is absolutely amazing. We have order Camarones al Ajo garlic shrimp, chicken Fajitas, Enchiladas and Chiles Rellenos. I recommend to try this restaurant to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again. read more

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This is the LA taco truck or cart experience, but in brick and mortar form. My order: two or three each of the asada, carnitas, and lengua, with lots of the green and avocado salsa and limes from the salsa bar. Grab a Mexican Coke, Jarritos, or something else from their wide selection of cold drinks and you're good to go. Inexpensive and delicious. The decor inside is really hard to describe. A wall-mounted TV showing old movies in Spanish in the corner. Three arcade machines beckoning you to play Metal Slug or some super retro soccer game I'm forgetting the name of. You enter and feel as though you're half in someone's home and half in some otherworldly dimension. From a time long ago? A time that never was? These are the things I ponder while wolfing down tacos. I've never tried anything but tacos here. They have a lot of plate items like quesadillas and burritos, the nachos are supposed to be awesome. read more

El Mariachi Loco - 3 asada, 3 lengua, 3 carnitas :) - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

Tucked away deep in Tujunga is The Crazy Mariachi, a nice little Mexican spot that is clean, friendly and tasty. I had Carne Asada Tacos, the Chicken Burrito Mojado in red and green salsa, rice & beans and chips. The tacos were great and the meat was flavorful. The salsas (Roja & Verde) on the chicken burrito were also very good. The chicken was minced, not shredded as I expected, but that's okay. The rice and beans where pretty normal, they tasted fine but nothing extraordinary about them. The chips were a bit greasy for my liking but that's just my opinion. The salsas were all very good. This place is plenty big to come in with a group for lunch and as I said, the service was friendly and efficient. A nice little spot in Tujunga, I will definitely be back to El Mariachi Loco. It's A-okay! read more

Will write more soon. The ambiance feels like you're in Mexico. The guys are so sweet. They have a dog Mariachi that I want to be mine. Again, I will update review about food soon! read more

Service is friendly, even at Sunday 9:30pm! Food was awesome. I ordered a birria soup/stew w goat meat and a lengua taco. Free chips, awesome salsas, housemade hot sauce, pickled carrots and onions. My brother got some green enchiladas w cheese. I loved all the food. I will definitely be going back here more than once. This is one of the best authentic Mexican restaurants I've been lucky enough to try in the area. I'll try the pastor tacos, sopes, and whatever else they recommend. Maybe a wet burrito read more

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Food is a hit or miss. Mostly HITS. I notice consistency isn't their strongest point, but when they are hitting that sweet spot someone is bound to get their taste buds pregnant. The hand made tortillas are God sent. Don't forget to wear protection when entering this joint. read more

This place is always good. Good service with a smile. Hard working people. Good and plenty of food reasonably priced. I would recommend. Try their Tacos Al Pastor. I always get them to go. Call ahead of time to order. Their Chile rellenos are also good. Hummmmmmmmmm! read more

I am the most picky eater EVER and this is BY FAR some of the best mexican food I have tasted in LA. I live in the SFV and have driven to Inglewood for YEARS to get good Al Pastor....and I am happy to say it is right here in Tujunga. Carnitas, carne asada and chicken were all great too Tacos, burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas have all been amazing! Cant wait to try something else. This place is clean and lots of smiling faces! So glad I finally stopped in. read more

First time here! Love it! Friendly employees. Food is Excellent! I had the pastor tacos & carne asada, tortes we're very good as well! We are coming back again! read more

Been coming here for years, never reviewed, literally the best tacos in all of Tujunga/ Sunland area. Salsa is always made fresh as well as the food. BEST al pastor tacos I've EVER had. Literally amazing read more

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This place is really bad from the inside and outside as soon as you enter the restaurant it smells really bad! I don't recommend this place also the food not good! read more

Wow. This whole in the wall in Tujunga is awesome. You will completely miss this place unless you carefully look for it. My co-worker and I observed this whole in the wall and decided to give it a shot. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We sat down and I ordered the green chili enchiladas and my buddy ordered the tacos. This place is so good and legit. I wanted to order more but i knew my limit. The price is great ($1 tacos) and the choices are plentiful. Do yourself a favor and check out Mariachi. You will not be disappointed. Must Haves: Green Chili Enchiladas, Asada Tacos, Tripa Tacos, Pastor Tacos read more

El Mariachi Loco - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

I came on here to review right away. They had birria both beef and goat. I took home a plate, and straight pounded the rice and beans. The tastiest I have had in a very long time. The birria was good too, had a couple chewy pieces and others were fall off the bone. Am going to go back? Ya damned right I am. read more

The most authentic and hands down best tacos I've had in Los Angeles. Family run and this place is as good as it gets. Must try!

Two things that this place makes amazing - carne asada burritos and carne asada nachos! The burrito is really good cause it's made fresh. The nachos on the other hand, I honestly can't figure it out. It's the cheese, the chips...? I have no clue but it's seriously soooo good!! Their prices are really good and the service is pretty decent. The only reason I deducted a star is cause it literally takes like 30 minutes for a burrito. When I make a bit of a fuss about how long it takes, they said to order over the phone beforehand. I ordered over the phone at 10pm... They said it'll be ready in 10 minutes. Cool, so I get there at 10:13, and wait til 10:27 for a burrito. I can't really complain cause I know it's being made fresh... But seriously.. 27 minutes for a BURRITO? Lol. It's a little much. Also they have limes that have no juice. It's a silly thing to complain about but if the lime has no juice, why even put it out..? Lol. It's like putting out a cup of ice and saying its a cup of water... (Bad correlation, but you get the picture..). Anyways, service is ok, food is great, wait time sucks. You make the decision of it's something you'd want to go for! read more

El Mariachi Loco - They have this amazing guitarist that plays some beautiful music for ppl! - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California

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This is my go-to place for some Mexican food right by my house. Family owned and operated and you can taste the family tradition in their food. Prices are fair, lady at the cashier is super nice and pleasant and I enjoy dinning here. read more

El Mariachi Loco - Mexican Near Me - Tujunga, California