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    El Rancherito Restaurant

    4.3 (217 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Plastic

    their foods usually good , today I got chunks of plastic in my burrito , called to get a refund , they gave me a number to send pics and message , I got no response back . I won't be wasting my time chasing down 20$ I just won't go back .

    taco: al pastor, carne asada, lengua
    Elaine D.

    The taco meat was perfectly seasoned, gratefully not over salted and the sauce complimented by their sauces. loved the authenticity. mostly Latinos come here so you know it's good. loved the attached grocery and butcher shop. just such a vibe and they sell everything. kinda like a one stop shop. Also loved the horchata. it's not overly sweetened. it's just right. and the outdoor seating is pretty good ambiance. my only complaint is that i don't prefer their tortilla. taste and good but just prefer it less crunchy

    The best Menudo on Saticoy in the San Fernando valley.  Always fresh and so good.Great hangover cure 101.
    Milton T.

    Best menudo in on saticoy. Amazing service amazing salsa bar. Great chefs in the back and great meat market.

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    Mysterios M.

    Es un lugar con mucha variación la comida es sabrosa y la atención al ordenar es excelente más todo los precios son justos

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    Nadine T.

    This place is a legit Mexican joint. Here at 730am on a Saturday morning and there's a line out the door all mexican workers here for desayuno

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    The best tacos and tortas in the San Fernando valley! It's a must grab! You won't regret it!

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    Home style Mexican food and market. Great food, great value and really nice people. I love their tacos dorados plate and the super burrito.

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    This place has good tacos and the beans and rice are good but my favorite thing is the watermelon drink a+ for this place

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    Great customer service - the carnitas and albondigas soup was excellent - very large menu lots of choices!!!

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    Fire food. Great customer service. The fish soup is amazing. - must try. Plátanos fritos too

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    Xochipilli Taco Bar - Chile en Nogada, simply delicious made with love.

    Xochipilli Taco Bar

    4.7(470 reviews)
    1.1 miLake Balboa
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Family-owned & operated

    What an AMAZING experience! All there tacos are delicious. Such a fun atmosphere and love the…read moredecor and energy of the place with amazing family vibes. They serve breakfast all day. Happy hour weekdays from 3pm to 7pm with a fun drink menu with a nice bar section next to the kitchen and ofcourse you gotta have menudo and pozole on the weekends. They also have hot soups (Caldos). We ordered the Taco Fiesta platter that comes with 4 tacos (protein of choice-seafood extra) and rice/beans and the chilaquilles platter with carne asada and 2 eggs sunny side up. Everything came out hot and was sooooo tasty. There seafood tacos are choice of grilled or fried tilapia or shrimp. I love there beans and rice! Everything is authentic and the chips and salsa varieties are yummy. The service is on point and humble. The CHURROSSSSSSS ... are dangerously delicious New location coming soon and make sure you check out there awesome website

    I went in there on a Sunday around 11am with my 7year old. I don't know what's up with these…read morerestaurants now a days but service was shitty. She was even rude to my daughter. She had a nasty attitude and no smiles at all. I asked if they sold sopes I asked where on the meñu was it? So I can look at my options. The server told me it wasn't on the Meñu. In my head I'm like "how do you not have it on the meñu but yet sell it ?" I didn't make it a big deal but for some reason she seemed annoyed. I also asked one of the other servers if they can bring a lemonade for my daughter, she had said yes she can do that. But.. We got our food 35 mins later (keep in mind it was one plate) we were waiting on. & we still hadn't gotten our lemonade I had asked for. The cook brought us our plate & he was nice and asked if we needed anything else. I said " I asked one of the servers for a lemonade and it still hasn't been brought." & he mentioned he would let them know. Then the server comes back with an attitude and places it on the table, not even a word said. I even thanked her multiple times and nothing was said, no "you're welcome" or anything. She never even checked up on us or asked if we needed anything else. If you can't handle being a server why even work as one? Simple as that. This is what ruins a restaurant's reputation and makes people not want to go back. No tip was deserved.

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    Xochipilli Taco Bar - Delicious Mole Enchiladas.

    Delicious Mole Enchiladas.

    Xochipilli Taco Bar - Huevos Divorciados. A taste of our red and green salsa.

    Huevos Divorciados. A taste of our red and green salsa.

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    Delicious Breakfast options. Mollete

    Las Fuentes - Carne a la Tampiqueña. Mmm.

    Las Fuentes

    4.1(2.3k reviews)
    1.3 miReseda
    $$

    If you're on the hunt for a seriously satisfying wet burrito, Las Fuentes absolutely delivers--and…read morethen some. From the moment your plate hits the table, you can tell you're in for something special. The burrito is massive, perfectly wrapped, and completely smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce that strikes that ideal balance between bold and comforting. Every bite is loaded with well-seasoned meat, fresh ingredients, and just the right amount of cheese melted over the top. What really sets Las Fuentes apart is the depth of flavor. The sauce isn't just an afterthought--it's the star, tying everything together with a savory, slightly tangy kick that keeps you coming back for more. The rice and beans on the side are just as impressive, clearly made with care and not just filler on the plate. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the overall experience feels authentic and satisfying. Whether you're a wet burrito lover or trying one for the first time, this spot will raise your standards. Las Fuentes isn't just good--it's the kind of place you start craving the second you leave. The inside has a great Spanish decor.

    Nice experience! Super cute on the inside and a delicious looking menu!…read more I got the tostada with flour shell with carnitas. Amazing- big portion. Had everything I wanted! And a nice bean with cheese bottom of shell Can't find this fish plate on the menu and the sides were delicious, but the fish could've been more seasoned. Will come back!

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    Las Fuentes

    Las Fuentes - Substitute of chips instead of tortilla

    Substitute of chips instead of tortilla

    Las Fuentes - Inside of the restrauant

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    Costa Grande - Battered fish and shrimp taco.  Salsa was delicious and literally on fire.

    Costa Grande

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    3.1 miVan Nuys
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    Decided to stop by to get some seafood tacos since it was Friday. Food was great. The batter…read morewas just the right amount and not overpowering. I was waiting them to call me and pick up my order from the counter but was pleasantly surprised when they brought out it to my table. It was literally 5 feet away and could have called me up but took that extra "mile" to bring it to me. Loved the fact that they were blasting the AC since it's was so hot outside. Felt refreshing and it helped with the spicy but delicious salsa.

    I'm coming back but it's not a 4star. Why? I'm a chilaquiles snob. They didn't ask how I wanted my…read moreegg and they made my egg huevo en torta (not usually a fan). They did ask me green or red sauce.the green sauce that I chose was on the sour side. To sour for that type of egg in my opinion. The tortillas in the chilaquiles were soggy. I like them crispy. BUT. THE INGREDIENTS THEMSELVES ARE GOOD. The red sauce is tasty and a perfect spicy! (On the hotter end), and their beans , rice and table chips on the side are good! AND THE ASADA, omg. their asada is fyeee. The horchata was decent as well. Do you see my dilemma? The things I'm coming back for: THE ASADA AND THE FISH BATTERED TACO CASA GRANDE STYLE. The fish battered WAS PERFECT. the slaw and tortilla that came with it were mid. BUT I AM COMING BACK TO EAT THAT PERFECT BATTERED FISH TACO NO TORTILLA hahaha. The chipotle sauce one was ok. But the texture, fluffy, crispy ratio was heavenly.

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    Costa Grande - Shrimp Nachos

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    Monarca Mexican Restaurant - Al Pastor/Asada Hurache

    Monarca Mexican Restaurant

    4.5(71 reviews)
    2.3 miVan Nuys

    My wife and I were (once again) in the mood for a breakfast burrito while we were in the van Nuys…read morearea this morning. I was put in charge to find a place close. I stumbled upon Monarca on Yelp and we decided to try it out! We arrive and are nicely greeted by one of the employees at the counter. The inside was clean and well kept which we love. My wife and I ordered 2 breakfast burritos and the green chilaquiles. She got the Deluxe burrito and I got the chorizo. We bring them home and open up the bag and these things are MASSIVE! In the best way! We begin taking bites and are both amazed. Me a little bit more. I really really enjoyed this burrito. Maybe because it has rice instead of potatoes, I'm not sure, but it was delicious. My wife also really enjoyed hers; she gave it a 7.5 out of 10. I give my burrito a 9/10. Our chilaquiles were a whole other story and flavor profile. The carne asada that came with it was life changing. Whatever seasoning they used on tha carne asada is perfect. My wife was deeply impressed. The sauce, the chips, the eggs, beans and rice were all very very good as well. All complimented each other very well. If you're ever in the van Nuys area, please stop here for breakfast, you won't regret it!

    Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Pretty solid place to have decent burrito with restaurant setting instead of food truck. Carne asada was decent come with chip and salsa which is a plus. Parking is easy and food came out fast.

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    Monarca Mexican Restaurant - Ordering counter. Clean and well kept. Easy to order.

    Ordering counter. Clean and well kept. Easy to order.

    Monarca Mexican Restaurant - Deluxe Breakfast Burrito! Comes with eggs, potato, bacon, onions and cheese!

    Deluxe Breakfast Burrito! Comes with eggs, potato, bacon, onions and cheese!

    Monarca Mexican Restaurant - Order our Coctel De Camaron, perfect dish for these hot summer days. Made fresh daily, Now available for only $16.50 (M)

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    Order our Coctel De Camaron, perfect dish for these hot summer days. Made fresh daily, Now available for only $16.50 (M)

    La Corona Bar & Grill

    La Corona Bar & Grill

    3.9(815 reviews)
    1.5 miLake Balboa
    $$

    I had an appointment earlier and decided to meet up a friend…read morefor dinner. They mentioned this place which is fine as I've alway enjoyed each visit. Plus we were meeting early which also happy hour was still happening. I think it's from 3-6. Even at 5 in the afternoon, there was no parking in the lot. And the residential parking was pretty much packed. As I had my little pup with me, we needed a table outside. It's been a while since I was seated outside. Usually it's been in the bar area. They have a back gate at the patio but it was locked. First off, the place was packed. It's been a while since it's been like that. Or maybe I've only been coming during happy hour. Also, it's somewhat seems to be a thing where you have to ask for the happy hour menus. Anyways, their items are pretty decent for prices. Drinks specials and some of the food items are worth it. We alway get a pitcher of beer for the table to share. Food wise, a couple of the ceviche. Either fish or shrimp and that's served with a tostada chip. For 12.00, it's pretty decent in size and quite tasty. Between the fish or shrimp, I prefer shrimp better. Also, two street tacos for 5.00 with many choices of protein. Lastly, the loaded fried nachos for 12.00. Let's say when they mean loaded, it was loaded. That too comes with your choice of protein which I went with the al pastor. The food was great. Reasonable price and well portioned. Plus the chips and bean dip to start off. They also accommodate some salsas with chips which is nice. Before it would alway be the bean dips and you would have to ask for the salsa. If you want fresh guacamole, they have someone that will prepare it table side to your liking. This visit, there was also the mariachi band walking around asking people if that wanted any requests. The service was great, the staffs all are amazing and friendly. Some familiar faces which is nice.

    Very good service! All the plates…read more We had was very good ! And was very clean ! Definitely recommend this place !

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    La Corona Bar & Grill - Pina Colada and chips

    Pina Colada and chips

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    Camarones Imperiales

    La Corona Bar & Grill - Sunset sky.

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    Sunset sky.

    Salsa & Beer

    Salsa & Beer

    3.9(3.9k reviews)
    1.0 miLake Balboa
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Full bar

    One of my favorite places to eat!…read more I love the beans and tortilla chips they place at the table as you look through the menu. They also have a self serve salsa bar. Overall, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu, it's all so tasty and affordable for the amount of food they serve. Something I find odd is how big and chunky their pico de gallo is but honestly I don't mind it lol Tip: if you don't mind sitting outside, do that. It tends to get very smoky inside since people frequently order fajitas (which come out sizzling hot every time). Parking can sometimes be a struggle depending on how busy it gets. Oh and if you could, pay in cash. They add a little extra to cover transaction fees.

    Salsa & Beer is an iconic Valley staple. I still have memories of the line being out the door over…read more10 years ago. They are pretty popular to this day and I'm pleased business is thriving. Unfortunately, the prices have skyrocketed. I guess it's a sign of the times like a lot of places. S&B used to be known for good Mexican food at an affordable price. The food is still delicious (I love their beans and bean dip, and my bf really likes their rice). Just not in love with these prices. To get the most value, if you order one of the burritos, you can easily split it into two meals because they're pretty big. Got the chicken fajita burrito and had half for lunch yesterday and today. Suddenly, an almost $25 burrito turns into a couple of lunches for under $15.

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    Salsa & Beer
    Salsa & Beer - Steak and shrimp fajita. Can't go wrong with the classic!

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    Steak and shrimp fajita. Can't go wrong with the classic!

    El Taco Llama - Moldy radish

    El Taco Llama

    3.9(122 reviews)
    1.2 miLake Balboa
    $

    I've been coming to El Taco Llama since I was 15 years old (I'm 31 now), so this place holds a lot…read moreof nostalgia for me. Over the last 4 years, I honestly felt like the quality across most locations had really gone downhill -- the meat didn't taste the same, the passion in the food wasn't there, and the employees often seemed rude or just completely over it. I stopped going altogether for about a year. Recently, I moved near this location and decided to give it one more shot... and I'm SO glad I did. This location brought back the early 2012 Taco Llama vibes. The food tasted fresh, the meat quality was on point, and everything felt like it was made with care. The employees were genuinely kind, quick, and efficient -- which already stood out. But what really impressed me was even the cook. At most locations, the cooks look angry or like they can't wait to clock out. The cook here, along with the short woman working with him, looked like a solid team. They were focused, calm, and actually seemed like they cared about what they were doing. You could feel the difference. Yes, $14 for a burrito is on the higher side -- I won't lie. But honestly? It was worth every dollar. The flavor, the nostalgia, the whole experience hit. I've been to over 6 different locations, and this is the ONLY one that truly brought back the original Taco Llama feel for me. 10/10. Highly recommend this location.

    Over priced and the chicken tacos I got were not very good, and they gave us radish that was moldy.read more

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    El Taco Llama - Asada burrito no rice, pinto, cheese, cilantro and onion. So good!

    Asada burrito no rice, pinto, cheese, cilantro and onion. So good!

    El Taco Llama - Mmmm still tastes the same

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    Mmmm still tastes the same

    Mas Mananitas

    Mas Mananitas

    4.2(481 reviews)
    3.5 miWoodland Hills
    $$

    I have been meaning to try this restaurant for quite some time now and finally got the chance to…read more Went there to celebrate my mothers birthday. Let's start off with location wise it's very centrally located in the valley so you can get to it fairly quick. Parking was not it's best. It is on Ventura Blvd so street parking is very difficult. They do have onsite parking in the back but there's only about 5 spots only and it seems like most of them are take either by staff or delivery vehicles. Now walking into this place you are def transported into a very lively Mexican culture that is undeniably amazing. I loved the decor and how you just feel at home. They are playing music the whole time loud enough for you to feel the vibes but still be able to have conversations. Now the food let me just say 10/10. I had the mole the presentation is amazing and the taste of it is even better. My fiancé had the aguachiles con mango which he says are also a 10/10. Finally my mother ordered the queso birria tacos which were pretty good as well. The margarita flight was def my favorite, I am not a big margarita fan as they tend to be a bit sweet for my liking but these were actually pretty well balanced and delicious. Overall I had a great experience the service was good. Will def be coming back and will recommend.

    Would rate 4.5, bumped to 5 bc of service…read more Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing restaurant with even better service and palette of food. Came in last night to celebrate a friend's birthday (they have happy hour all day Mon-Wed) and was pleasantly surprised. My friends started off ordering the HH guava margaritas, which they enjoyed. I ordered the coconut margarita (not on HH) a must !!!! Not overwhelmingly sweet and tasty! We ordered and rated the following dishes: Guacamole: 9/10 HH tinga Nachos: 7.5/10 (flavor was there but most chips were burnt) HH Taquitos papas: 9/10 great flavor and sauce HH steak tacos: 7.5/10 the corn and portion of meat to the taco was very good. The steak a little well done for my liking. Enchiladas verde: 9/10 great portion honestly enough for two to share. Rice and beans were okay. Beans a bit salty and rice was a bit bland. Would definitely come back for the apps and drinks! They also have brunch which looks like fun.

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    Mas Mananitas
    Mas Mananitas

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