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    El Ruby Cafe

    4.3 (137 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 6:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Combo Plates Nov 2025

    Menudo, burritos, flautas, caldos, all good. Takeout is quick, the people are friendly.

    Huevos rancheros
    Leslie S.

    This is a little gem hidden in a small shopping center at the edge of Glendale . Had the huevos rancheros and they were awesome . We came on a Sunday morning and they were getting busy. Staff was friendly and attentive. Gotta give props to the crunchy tacos combo (just like Mom's, very crunchy and slightly greasy). The rice is tasty and fluffy. The refried beans are creamy and on point flavor wise. The Horchata and cafe de jolla super tasty. Come and get it!!!

    Marc A.

    Wow...Tucked in a small, strip mall next to Vons, we found this gem or a restaurant. I always see it when I park when I go to Vons or the Dollar Store, but never stopped in to try it. I realized I have been wasting time and money on other Mexican restaurants... El Ruby is great on all levels. Great Service. Great Value. Menu with many offerings. Free chips and salsa! Pictures are one thing but the taste is phenomenal! I got the carnitas wet burrito and my wife got the taco platter. With a side of radish, deep fried jalapeños and lemon wedges...You couldn't ask for anything more! Even beer for $3.99 a bottle! If there is anything about my visit that I was not fond of was the taste of the refried beans. Maybe it was just me, but they didn't taste like traditional beans cooked in lard. They reminded me of vegetarian beans. Not to say that it is a bad thing, just not my cup of tea. Ambiance 9/10 Service 10/10 Food 9/10 Bathrooms 8/10 Cleanliness 9/10 Value 10/10 Will I Return? Si, Si

    Chilaquiles verdes (green chilaquiles)
    Maddy T.

    I'm so glad I found this place on yelp! Was craving chilaquiles verdes so headed over after placing an order online. Pickup was super easy and the people working there were very friendly! If u have the time it seems like a very nice place to dine in at, their menu options are really good! Chilaquiles are usually hit or miss but this place was amazing! Beans were so good, rice was so good, Egg was cooked perfectly runny, and chilaquiles were yummy! I do wish that the chips were a little more crunchier but that's what I get for ordering ahead of time. I also feel like there was some sort of flavoring lacking but u couldn't figure out what it was, maybe spice?? Regardless I would try it again!

    2.50 taco
    J V.

    Friendly service but the food and portion for the price is very questionable. Restaurants need to make sure they make good impressions especially in this economy. I dont think i will be coming back to this place. Spent 17$ for the food in the pics.

    Yummy chips and salsa, salsa was perfectly seasoned, lightly spicy, and perfect!

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    Great homemade style Mexican food at a great price.... parking is bad but when do great food places have great parking! Jaja

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    Staff and food is amazing . Great authentic Mexican food . My favorite is they're huarache de asada .

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    Best items so far are Cuban torta, burritos, tostada ceviche husband loves, chilaquiles. (Must try green wet burrito)

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    Love this place. Great food and consistent service. I always get the super nachos they are very good here. Owner is a very nice guy too!

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    The food is delicious very authentic Mexican food. I loved their mole and beef stew. You have to come and try it fir yourself.

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    La Cabañita

    La Cabañita

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    5.3 mi
    •$$
    Full bar
    Locally owned & operated

    This was our second time eating here, and once again, they did not disappoint. The first time we…read morecame, I had the chilaquiles for brunch, and they were really good. What surprised me most was how much I enjoyed the food because I wasn't necessarily expecting such traditional Mexican flavors. But honestly, one of the best ways to judge a Mexican restaurant is by the salsa--and their salsa is seriously good. On our second visit, I ordered the carne asada plate, and my wife got the beef fajitas. Let me start with the carne asada: the flavors were authentic, the meat was delicious, and the handmade tortillas were a standout. They were so soft and fresh that I honestly think they were one of the reasons I kept going back for another bite. Everything just worked together. I also tried my wife's beef fajitas, and they had some really good, bold flavors. The vegetables, beef, and seasoning all came together really well. Overall, we've really enjoyed both experiences here. Great Mexican flavors, fresh handmade tortillas, excellent salsa, and food that feels authentic and full of flavor. We'll definitely be back.

    After watching a movie at The Regal, a buddy and I decided to eat here for Sunday Brunch. The…read moreplace had a nice authenic Mexican atmosphere and was quite busy so I figured this place was good. I ordered the carnita plate and my friend ordered the asada plate with enchiladas. The complimentary chips were tasty and the green salsa was one of the best salsas I've ever had. However, the red salsa was kinda disappointing. So my carnitas came out with a bed of Spanish rice which was nice and fluffy but the beans were kinda salty. The carnitas were juicy and they served a good amount so I took the left over home. The service was good, and there's one more thing I forgot to mention and that's the homemade tortillas. They were way too thick. Other than that, I'd come here again and try some other dishes.

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    Frida Mexican Cuisine - Tres tacos

    Frida Mexican Cuisine

    3.1(2.6k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    •$$

    On Saturday evening, June 27th today, I had dinner at Frida Mexican Restaurant at the Americana at…read moreBrand in Glendale. We ordered the Nachos Grande, enchiladas, and shrimp tacos. The nachos were absolutely amazing--one of the best parts of the meal. Before we even ordered, they brought out chips with green and red salsa, and even those chips were delicious. However, the enchiladas were not good at all. Still, the nachos were so good, with guacamole and cheese coming together perfectly, that I would definitely go back whenever I'm craving nachos. Lately, I've been really enjoying watching World Cup soccer games, and it was fun to watch and cheer together while having dinner there. One thing I noticed: the women's restroom was not well maintained at first. There was no toilet seat cover and no toilet paper in one of the restrooms, so I felt it could have been cleaner and better managed. However, when I went back a second time, I saw a staff member actively restocking supplies, handing out toilet seat covers and toilet paper to others, and communicating with housekeeping over a radio about what was needed. That made me feel better about how they manage the facility. Overall, from the hostess who seated us to the servers, all the staff were very friendly, which made the experience even better. And, the nice atmosphere is a plus.

    I just wanted to have a good classic burrito. Oh boy, it was the most tasteless dry burrito. If I…read morehave to pay $30 for the burrito (with tip & tax), please don't serve anything like this ever. It's seriously offensive.lol The meat was hard. The burrito was barely warm. I didn't know the burrito was going to be this bad. My boyfriend ate half of his food and left it. Also a couple of waiters were watching a soccer game and chatting because they barely had any customers. I don't need to come back here ever again.

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    El Sol Family Restaurant - Burritos

    El Sol Family Restaurant

    4.0(293 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    •$$

    (Dined/Drank 06/15/26 MO @ 4:00pm): El sol brillaba intensamente sobre este restaurante familiar!…read more An old friend from elementary school reached out to me out of the blue and invited me to El Sol Family Restaurant to catch up and to also see other longtime friends and former colleagues over happy hour. Apparently, my friend and other mutual colleagues/friends still kept in touch with each other on a regular basis (I wasn't good about that) and met here fairly often on Mondays. My schedule was always difficult, but on this fateful date, I was available and geeked to hang out with people I haven't seen in over a decade easily. Having served Montrose since 2002, they have since become a pillar of the community with their family recipes and fresh homemade cuisine. I was surprised I'd never heard of this place since I grew up in the area and still relatively frequented it. Would my first time at the sun be my last, or would the family feel (and happy hour!) bring me back!? PURCHASE(S) Chips & Salsa (COMP): Both homemade, the chips were crispy and warm while the salsas were spicy and warm - arriba! Blended Mango Margarita Blended ($7.00 HH): Mango flavor throughout with enough tequila, this was a nice way to start my imbibing on this hot day! Asada Street Tacos 2pc ($5.00 HH): Marinated tender beef with diced white onion, this was simplicity at its best! Carnitas Street Tacos 2pc ($5.00 HH): Same as the asada tacos but chicken! Strawberry Margarita On The Rocks ($7.00 HH): Fruity and sweet with just enough tequila but more ice than I liked. Bean & Cheese Nachos ($5.00 HH): Hot beans and melty cheese, this was very basic but served its purpose. Peach Margarita On The Rocks ($7.00 HH): Refreshing but same as the strawberry version. Cheese Quesadilla + Chicken ($5.00 + $1.00 HH): Another dish that helped to absorb the alcohol with a decent amount of chicken. Bohemia Pilsner Beer 4.7% ABV 12floz Bottle ($5.00 HH): Bright amber color, malty aroma, light body, malty sweet warm watery flavor, crisp finish, and light malty sweet watery aftertaste. A slightly elevated Mexican cerveza - salud! Pacifico Clara Lager Beer 4.5% ABV 12floz Bottle ($5.00 HH): Bright amber color, malty salty aroma, light body, malty warm watery flavor, clean finish, and light malty watery aftertaste. An easy-breezy beer! SERVICE Warmly greeted by a young gentleman who ended up also being our server. I was the first to arrive, and when I mentioned my friends' names, he took me to their standard booth, gave me a menu, a glass of water, and complimentary chips and salsa. He returned moments later, took my first of many orders, and as our ever-growing party kept showing up, he was on us with such ease while he kept his head on a swivel as orders came from all directions. He was the bomb - muchas gracias! PARKING (FREE): They shared parking within a small strip mall that featured a handful of other businesses such a laundromat, a liquor store, and more. Otherwise, there were many spots along the main drag of Honolulu Ave. - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A casual clean somewhat packed floor plan with two dining areas (the main front and the side) filled with a mix of booths and partitioned tables, I didn't notice an actual bar, and minimal cultural decorations added some splash along with some 2026 World Cup fever. Plenty of natural lighting entered through the front doors and windows while an assortment of electric ceiling lights would've covered the rest as it got darker. There were several low-volume TVs throughout while I couldn't recall any background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had a fun time at El Sol Family Restaurant mainly because I caught up with so many people I haven't seen in so many years and to be introduced to a new business to me with a very good happy hour. I hoped to join them for more happy hours and actually try their full menu. The food was yummy, the prices very affordable, the menu was rather sizable, and the service was awesome. Plus, I preferred to support small mom & pop businesses whenever possible. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $60.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

    Ate here 8.13 2026…read more Shrimp Diablo platter. Ate ALL of it i was starving I did notice that the shrimp were not cooked.All the way - the hot sauce on top was covering it Super sick soon after. I missed my flight this morning as I was worried, I would continue to be sick on the plane. I will post a copy of my receipt showing what I ate. I can't imagine what else it could have been because I only had rice and beans and a side of lettuce.

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    Interior (06/15/26). @ElSolFamilyRestaurant #Montrose #MexicanFood #HappyHour

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    Brick and Flour

    Brick and Flour

    3.9(2.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$

    Quick and friendly service Salsas taste great…read more Carne asada fries were really good couple seats inside would consider it more of a carry out spot would visit again when im in the area

    1 star Extremely…read moredisappointed with this experience. I ordered a breakfast burrito around 8 PM, planning to eat it when my husband got home around 11:30 PM. When we finally cut into it, we realized they had given us a completely different burrito/order. I immediately called the restaurant, and I was told that corrections or refunds could only be made the same day. At that point it was already around 11:45 PM. I live about 20 minutes away, so driving back would have put me there after closing. I even offered to send a picture of the incorrect order, but was told they couldn't access the email. What made this even more frustrating was how unaccommodating the employee was. Knowing there was no realistic way for me to drive 20 minutes back to the restaurant before closing, I expected at least some effort to find a reasonable solution. Instead, I felt like I was simply being told there was nothing they could do. When I said I would contact upper management for a resolution via email, the employee even seemed relieved, rather than concerned about resolving the issue. I understand mistakes happen, but the restaurant made the mistake--not me. The least they could have done was offer a refund for an overpriced burrito that I didn't even order. It's now past midnight, and I have to drive way out of my way just to find somewhere that's still open to get food. Very disappointing customer service, and unfortunately I won't be ordering from here again.

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    Casa Córdoba - Patatas Bravas

    Casa Córdoba

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    •$$
    Happy hour specials
    Romantic vibe

    100 out of 10, can recommend!…read more Dine LA brought us in the door. The impeccable vibes of the (deceptively large!) restaurant, chill live music performance on the patio, the varied regular menu, plus our server and Chef Erik convinced us to try more. I've got no regrets. It's easy to have a great time here if you bring good company, and to have a great meal. Located in a nice part of town, as well, if you want to take a post-meal stroll. Dine LA was a promotion that ran from 08/14 to 08/28 and it was $45 per person, not including tax or tip and each person selected four items from a pre-determined menu. We had: - Patatas Bravas (diced roasted potatoes drizzled with garlic and red pepper aioli) - Albondigas (moroccan spiced beef and pork chorizo meatballs in tomato sauce topped with manchego cheese) - Berenjana Frita (breaded eggplant topped with honey) - Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo (creamy croquettes of chicken and serrano ham) - Champiñones y Trufas (sauteed mushrooms, truffle oil, garlic, cream sherry, bread crumbs and chives) - Gambas al Ajillo (white shrimp cooked in mojo de ajo, butter, grilled bread) - Churros con Chocolate (churros with chocolate dipping sauce) I closed my eyes in delight and felt like weeping during several 'first bites' of these dishes. Is this really how Spaniards dine? I'd order everything again and then some. The eggplant, mushrooms, and potatoes were a standout. Everything is so balanced with sweet and savory in each bite, though. Those are smaller items part of the special offerings, and you can order off the regular menu, so we had: - Pulpo Casa Córdoba from the tapas del mar menu (tender sherry-braised spanish octopus served atop potato pavé with smoked paprika aioli, olive oil and sea salt - Pintxo de Vientre de Cerdo (sherry-glazed crispy pork belly pintxo, fried goat cheese, fig jam atop grilled focaccia - Flan de la casa (creamy flan served with thyme macerated pears, marcona almonds and cinnamon tuile) - Tarta de queso (Basque-style cheesecake, house strawberry jam, orange sumpreme) The pulpo was the star, and thankfully my friends told me about the documentary My Octopus Teacher after the meal. I may not eat pulpo for a very long time- if ever again. For postres, their cheesecake was a no-bake cheesecake. It was ungodly good, as was the flan. Our total bill was well over $45 per person, expect to pay more like $80-$100 per person, easily if you're dining out and ENJOYING yourself and/or having a cocktail, as well.

    It's rare for Me to take such issue with a restaurant but I was pretty disappointed with there…read morequality of food here. We ordered some eggplant drizzled with honey, and it was pretty lack luster, in that there didn't seem to be any seasoning in it whatsoever. The Paella we ordered was also pretty flavorless, in that the rice was oily and overcooked and somehow the duck was dry, though there wasn't enough of it to really lodge a big complaint about it. For how much the dishes cost here, my expectations are are elevated, and they really fell flat. My girlfriends birthday was today, and they gave us some rather poor quality ice cream to finish the meal with, that was very likely blue bunny. I'm very bummed that I don't find myself coming back here again. The price just isn't justified here to Me. To top it off, neither or our drinks were good either. Overall just a terrible experience. Cheers.

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    Casa Córdoba - Pulp de la casa - Sherry braised Spanish octopus with potato pulp, chorizo, garlic, parsley, onion and lemon, topped with tomato salsa.

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