This is my old school location when I used to work in the building behind and lived in the…read moreneighborhood, but I don't get to this particular location often anymore. Still has the same charm to it, the salsa and chips are always super tasty and I can never figure out exactly what I want to eat because I always want four or five different things on any given evening, but easily always settle on something and always happy with the quality and flavor, not to mention being completely stuffed once I'm finished. I do also love the old school bar scene inside; makes for a good relaxing spot, whether your solo or with a small group:

Food is not that great. Ordered:…read more1) chicken nachos- chicken was cooked perfectly, chips were good. Beans overly salted. 2) Chicken flautas- salty yet lacked flavor. Tortilla tasted stale. Beans were extremely salty. Service was good.

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!

I forgot exactly how I first stumbled upon Cafe de Olla, but I've come here with my family a few…read moretimes, and we've definitely decided this location is better than the Monrovia one. First, their cafe de olla is absolutely delicious. This remains one of the only places where I genuinely enjoy ordering cafe de olla. Second, their food is incredible. They serve excellent portions, everything tastes fresh, and the food is just so good. I've had their taquitos and chilaquiles, and both were delicious. The only downside is that every time I've come, there has usually been a bit of a wait, especially because the restaurant itself is pretty small with limited seating. The inside is cute, but small, so we usually end up sitting outside. This is where their Monrovia location does have the advantage because it has much more space. Parking can also be tricky. Good luck finding a spot close enough where you don't have to walk far. We usually end up parking in the residential area around the corner. That said, the staff are wonderful and always try to be as accommodating as possible despite how busy they are. Highly recommend this place if you're okay with possibly waiting a bit for seating. The food and cafe de olla are worth it.

Let's start this review with the parking situation. What's up with not having parking at a lot of…read morerestaurants? We pay an arm and a leg and they can't even provide parking? My friend and I went into this Cafe De Olla on the 17th of this month at 2pm. She met me there and lives in Burbank. I have been here once, I believe back in 2018. It was pretty solid in every way. We were warmly greeted by Erick--the host, standing by the podium and right away he got us a seat inside. After like 5 minutes, Elsa, our server approached us to take our order. My friend and I both felt like we were being rushed through our meal. Food came out hot and quick. We opted for a few of their dishes. Tacos Mananeros, came with 4 tacos ($18.95), with 4 complimentary sauces. 2 of the sauces were very spicy and Elsa didn't warn us. We also got the Veggie Omelette with tomatoes, onions, spinach, mushrooms, Jack cheese, topped with avocado and a side order of hash browns. They made the hash browns perfectly. Told her nice and crispy on the top and that's what we got. (18.95). We also shared their French Toast topped with Strawberry, Blueberries, and Blackberries. ($16.95) topped with lots of Whipped Cream (which I love) and a side of syrup. We needed to add more syrup to make the French Toast more moist. The French Toast was a bit dry for our liking. Even the people sitting next to us who ordered the same thing were saying the same. On the flip side, the other 2 dishes tasted fresh and delicious. Great portions for the prices. We also got this drink called Powerful from their smoothies section of the menu. It was called Green Smoothie. Ingredients were the following: blueberries, honey, Greek Vanilla yogurt, avocado and Almond milk. It was simply very refreshing and delicious. My friend wanted some sort of Latte, Espresso, Americano, etc..but they didn't have any of those drinks. All they had was regular & decaf coffee. At first, I asked for Cranberry juice, and Jose, said they only had Apple and Orange juice. We found it a bit odd not to have any of those drinks. Going back to our server Elsa, she was a bit aloof and forgetful. I asked for a bowl of fruit, and it never made it to our table. After we were done eating, I asked for two to-go boxes and a bag, she forgot that too. We had to ask the other employees to get them for us. The same with to-go containers for our sauces. She forgot to bring napkins too. Jose, (our busboy), needs a raise and promotion! This young man read all the ingredients on the Taco menu which came with: bacon & egg, chorizo with potato & eggs, machaka/eggs, & nopaitos/eggs. The writing in their menu was very small. Another server by the name of Angel, truly was an angel. Checked on us while Elsa was taking orders over the phone. They have another location in Monrovia, a gender neutral restroom, place was very clean. Inside was small. It had 10 tables and nice couches with cozy, inspirational decor and pillows. Lovely music playing over head with a nice patio seating. Will I return? Yes, but not anytime soon! Also check for their business hours..

The absolute BEST chicken quesadilla I have ever had in my life. The meat is marinated to…read moreperfection and the portion is very generous. The tortilla chips can be on the oily side but the sauces and tasty guacamole help to disguise it. Friendly staff. Basic table seating.

As all of you who follow me know, I like going to grubberies on the recommendations of others -…read moreespecially those of you who truly enjoy and know food. I was getting a haircut at my friends POB and as it was Tuesday and she's a Burbank local I asked her where I curls go for some tasty tacos? She ran down a few places but the first was this spot. So I went with it. It's a hole-in-the-wall place - which is meant to mean literally small. But don't let that throw you off. They offer an impressive array of salsas, chopped onions, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños as well as FRESH WHOLE jalapeños! The menu is pretty extensive. Good variety of options. The service was apropos. Friendly enough.

5* Food 5* Service 4*…read moreAmbiance Time capsule carrying the charm of an authentic '80's Mexican restaurant. I've been going to Don Cuco's for so many years that it feels like home. A bit outdated and dark, the ambiance can use a makeover, but I find it charming and nostalgic. The food is classic. You can't go wrong. Endless warm chips and salsa, add guacamole to make it a good start. Whether you order the carne asada, fajitas, or quesadillas, you can't go wrong. Everything on the menu is excellent. My personal favorite is their enchilada. The classic red sauce or salsa verde enchilada suisa are both authentic, flavorful, comforting, and perhaps the best I have had in LA. I'd skip the dessert here... it is good, and the flan is decent. Plenty of street parking, hospitable service, old Mexican charm, and delicious Mexican classic food... this is a Toluca Lake staple you should try.

Great food and strong margaritas... what more could you ask for?? Pro tip: get the large margarita…read morefor a buck more! UPDATE: 8/2/26 - the food is delicious as always. Miriam, Hector and Priscilla are always the best!!!

Their food is great…read more Their carnitas tacos are magic and gigantic. Salsas are all fresh and tasty.

4* Food 3* Service 3*…read moreAmbiance It is hard breaking having returned to this original location after 20 years and witness the demise. From a very friendly, customer oriented place, to a poorly maintained, dirty, and unfriendly establishment needing a makeover, new management, and breath of fresh air to revive this once beautiful space serving the best tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Wishing for better days for this once beloved establishment.

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.

Saturday morning review*…read more There was alot of people waiting at 10am but within 30 mins we were called into the patio. Seated & had a question for the waiter, but she was unsure, said she'd be back with the answer and disappeared for 15-20 mins and came back with no info, she had forgot what I had asked her. It was a simple question, just asked if they still had the Birria quezadillas, she had said yes & I asked for the price becus I couldn't find it on the menu, thats when she said she'd find out the price and didn't return for a long awhile. Then when she came back she forgot and just said "they dnt sell um anymore" She seemed disconnected and so unsure. A waiter should know the menu & what is discontinued. Or at the least find out and return quickly with the info, not take long and come back having forgot to even find out. But ok, no problem we just got our drinks and the café de Olla was good. The food arrived and the rice stood out more than the Chilaquiles. The pancakes were small for the price & didnt have much flavor, once the toppings were gone the pancakes were bland. Came here becus I saw comments online, but I dont think I'd go back, there are many other places with outstanding food & service. The Mexican rice & Café de olla were the standouts of the meal. If you live nearby I could see this being a good place to enjoy a meal, but to come in from farther out isn't worth the drive.

I love this food I live in Palmdale and when I come to the valley I have to stop and eat thereread more

This place was built up to me by a friend of mine so when I was in the area I stopped by…read more Now I am not going to lie the food was good but I am always disappointed when I go into a place with such limited protein selections. I am lengua, tripas, cabeza kind of guy. For me that's what brings me in. I go for the stuff that not everyone has.