Not sure how this place is sitting at 4 stars, it should be 6 out of 5. Hands down, the best burritos money can buy. I'm an LA native and I've tried just about everywhere, and nothing comes close to El Sauz. The carne asada is juicy and packed with flavor, exactly how it should be. And the sauces... honestly, the best you'll find anywhere. Nobody does it like they do, which makes the name make perfect sense. read more

As long as this place exists, cash will always be king. My father was treated to a burrito here last week by a very cheap and picky lady. He's also not easy to please when we talk about carne asada. It was my first time here and I'm not a burrito-eater, ever. Burritos are for men; Working men with big appetites. But I decided to eat like a man today and ordered the carne asada burrito con todo. Holy mother of baby Jesus! It was soooo damned good! I don't want to call it "flavorful" like any other peasant. Just come and taste them yourself. You'll leave feeling happy to be alive during these shitshow times. Even if temporarily. The fact that people of all ethnicities and sexes come here convinced me this is not your average taco joint -- Firemen, day laborers, Armenian men and women, young and old, phone orders that are non-stop... this explains why the existence of this restaurant has not been squashed yet by Big Boring Building thieves. I'll definitely be back. I did not see my favorite meat of carnitas offered, but the carne asada can be my Sancho. And prices are reasonable. read more

Food was mediocre, but the worst part was the service when I showed them the piece of stone size of my fingernail came out of my burrito almost breaking my tooth, the guy was looking at me like wanting to stab me instead of saying a fake sorry at least!!! This was maybe a year ago, but I just couldn't let this go simply because of the rudeness not even for the nasty thing happened Damn it, I still remember the feeling like I ate mud and got humiliated for that!! read more

Good hole in the wall taco spot. Being a Bay Area native, I had to come here and compare the asada burrito to what we are blessed with up North. Although this is very different than what I am used to, I must admit that the asada burrito is great. The meat is juicy and flavorful. The tortillas are real good, maybe handmade? Tacos are pretty small, but at $2.50 each you cant really complain. Pescado ceviche sucked lol, tasted like tostitos salsa. I would come back for another asada burrito when I come back to the area read more

Simply the best, always on point. Not only bang for your buck but Fucken Delicious! read more

Blown away at the first bite! Incredibly delicious! Definitely a hole in the wall you don't want to miss out on. I think they have the best authentic burritos in town- the meat was juicy and flavorful. Very generous amount of meat too which I appreciated because it was clearly the start of the show. Cheese and beans paired well, everything was well balanced. Their salsas are great and not too spicy. My favorite is the red salsa. And I do have to give their chicken tacos a shout out, definitely underrated and not dry at all. You have to check this place out. Cash only. read more

This was the closest authentic Mexican restaurant that I was near during my quick vacation in LA. I was specifically looking for a breakfast burrito and they did not disappoint. I specifically look for bacon breakfast burros. Im glad I came across these guys as the burrito hit the spot. Loved all of their salsas as well. They offer the fresh radishes to go too. Will certainly come back here if im ever in the area. read more

El Sauz Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

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Went here around dinner time and had to try there tacos after all the hype I've heard! This place sucks! Five people ahead of me and had to wait a half hour for them! Little tacos and not that great! You are better off going to el tapatio in Burbank! This place sucks you've been warned! read more

10/10 recommend. Everything here is delicious. My personal favorite is the carne asada tacos and bacon breakfast burrito.

I'm all about authenticity, and El Sauz never disappoints--seriously, their tacos are legendary, the kind that make you question all other tacos in life. But please... for the love of tacos, change the tiles and the floor! Maybe give the tables and chairs a makeover too--they've been the same for 20 years. The food is amazing, and a fresh, updated look would make us love you even more and keep coming back! read more

El Sauz Tacos - Asada tacos. - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

Smallest torta ever! For $12.00 you get a soft billion with 10 beans and hardly any meat in it. Oh and ONE slice of an avocado. Portion size was crazy for $12.00. Lots of mayo, huge disappointment. read more

El Sauz Tacos - Small torta - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

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Very good tacos very popular in the community would highly recommend their food. Not the clean place but worth going

Amazing food been going here for 20+ years. I'm giving 3 stars because they don't answer phones and when they do rarely you still have to wait 20-30 minutes. read more

My all time favorite taco place! Highly recommend to get steak tacos and fish tacos! The service is great and super fast! Have to pay cash or can use the ATM in the spot! read more

I've been going to this spot for years and had to stop by for some tacos and a burrito on my visit to CA . Per usual food didn't disappoint. My chicken burrito was delicious! Tacos were great too. This is a popular local hang out with simple but solid food. It's always busy . Service was great and quick . Will be back on my next visit to Glendale. read more

El Sauz Tacos - Chicken burrito - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

El Sauz is truly delicious and authentic food. I always need to stop here when I'm in the area. It's a cash only spot but they have an ATM inside for the convenience. The service is also good here they people are very friendly but it's almost like a familial friendly. I highly recommend this little spot. Good amount of seating too! read more

El Sauz Tacos - chicken tacos and asada burrito - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

Here's an update. STILL the BEST tacos in Glendale. I've tried a bunch. Tents, trucks, stands, whatever... El Sauz (no. 1 on Chevy Chase and San Fernando) is by far, the best around. Carne Asada Tacos Quessidilla Ceviche Carne Asada Burritos Breakfast Burritos! The second best taco place in Glendale: El Sauz (no. 2 on Colorado and Pacific) read more

Places like this are one of the many reasons I LOVE CALIFORNIA!!! Small hole in the wall spot for amazing street tacos! Fresh tortillas with all the fixings. Fresh homemade salsa. Cash only so come prepared. Nothing fancy here just AMAZING tacos! read more

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Had a craving for tacos and found this place. Tacos were great! Friendly service. Cash only and parking available read more

El Sauz Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

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Carne asada burrito was drier than a pile of dead leaves and had zero seasoning. A microwave burrito from 7-11 would be better.

I am sad to give 1 star to this place, because it used to be one of my go-to spots, and won't be going anymore. I don't really post on yelp unless I have had very negative experiences multiple times and/or it's unsafe - Bad service example: Ordered horchata with food. Food was ready to grab, there was no horchata. Asked where's horchata. They said no more horchata. I said... Okay, then how long will it take to make new batch? They said they'll give Jamaica instead cuz that's available. I said I don't want Jamaica, I ordered and paid for horchata. Why didn't you tell me there was horchata before? They do a BIG SIGH and AUDACITY TO ROLL THEIR EYES then comply to make new batch... THAT TOOK 30 MINUTES. Unsafe examples: I've found plastic in the food. I've probably unknowingly consumed them thinking they were onions (see picture). Also, the meat tastes funky/old at times. There were babies/kids in the restaurant, so was very upset to think they might've consumed plastic and funky meat. read more

El Sauz Tacos - Plastic in food. Thought it was onion at first. - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

I've been coming to El Sauz Tacos in Glendale for years, and it's hands down one of my favorite taco spots. The food is consistently great--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want from authentic Mexican street-style tacos. My go-to order is the asada burrito and a few tacos on the side. They never disappoint. The staff here are always friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better every time I visit. They also have a good amount seating that's comfortable. That said, there are a couple of things that can be a little inconvenient. First, El Sauz isn't available on any delivery apps, so if you want their food, you have to make the trip to Glendale. It's worth it, but sometimes I wish I could just order in. Second, they only accept cash, so be sure to bring some with you because they don't take card payments. Despite those small drawbacks, I keep coming back because the food and service are that good. If you're in the area, definitely give them a try! read more

Don't understand the hype for it tbh. Got three tacos, an horchata, and a water bottle.. 30 BUCKS!? The asada tacos were IGHT. i've had better. the pollo tacos were salty.. and the horchata.. SO POWDERY! The salsa isn't even spicy it's more salty seasoned than spicy. Had to put the entire sauce on my asada tacos cause it gave it more flavor. Only ordered from them since I was craving tacos and wanted to find the best... Don't get fooled by the reviews Coming from a Mexican-American AND an LA native... read more

Loved the pastor burritos from here and I would definitely come back to try more items! The red salsa pairs well and I love that they offer jalapeños and radishes on the side. Just remember it's cash only! read more

El Sauz Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

I was in the area and we were craving tacos like usual and I went on yelp and found this little place. I walked in on a Friday around noon time. There was a few people ordering and eating. This place is CASH only, but do have an ATM on site. The young man, I believe the owner is super friendly and welcoming. I appreciate how kind he was and he made sure everyone was acknowledged. We tried the al pastor and the asada. Both were good but my al pastor didn't have much sweetness from the pineapple as we'd like. Food came out pretty quick and if I was in the area, I would definitely come back. read more

El Sauz Tacos - $2 tacos. - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

The best tacos in Glendale! I would never go anywhere else. Their flavor is unmatched.

This cash-only spot is a gem both in price and quality. I got a taco of almost every kind of meat, and each meat was cooked perfectly and uniquely. The chicken had its own flavor and seasoning, as did the carne asada, the cabeza, etc. I also love quesadillas, but I've never been so blown away by a flavorful, meat-filled quesadilla before! For only $10, I definitely got my fill, and it didn't feel like globs of cheese with some lackluster meat pieces strewn about. It was a good balance between onions, cheese, al pastor,... El Suaz Tacos really knows what they're doing. As I was waiting for my food, I overheard some regulars talking about the restaurant, saying they've been going here since childhood, they trust this location, they love the service, and the people know how to cook. This place is their taco home, and I can see why! They have their own parking lot, so parking was easy, and they have 7 tables that seat 4 people each, but most people were just sitting down waiting for their food. ATM machine located inside as well. Really happy that I stumbled upon this place during my quick trip to LA! read more

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A spot in Glendale, ca that's been there since the 90's. Bomb burritos, tacos. Small spot. Can only fit like 10-15 heads for dine in. CASH ONLY!!!!! They have atm inside. I've been coming here for a minute. I always have dealt with the nice Latin lady at night. There is a youngster that I've seen also That has great customer service. I do recommend. I know there are a few taco spot in Glendale, but el Sauz is one of the O.G's. They took Gina's tacos out!! Come try. Any one correct me if I'm wrong but the ONLY taco spot that has 2 locations in Glendale,ca. read more

Solid tacos for under $2 at this cash only spot. We got the asada, lengua & cabeza. Partner loved the lengua and cabeza and I thoroughly enjoyed both the asada & lengua but preferred the asada. Good salsas & the prices can't be beat. Food came out fast and service was good. Would def stop in again when in the area. read more

El Sauz Tacos - asada, lengua & cabeza - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

Love there tortas. And there salsa are great sometimes are spicy and it hits the spot with the torta. read more

Only ate here once, got some tacos and they were barely decent. Cabeza and al pastor were super bland, asada was a little better but still only ok, salsas were not great either. They did not cheap out on extra stuff though like grilled peppers and salsas so that's a plus. The lady at the counter was nice. Especially for the price not worth it at all. Or maybe I just got really unlucky, judging by all the positive reviews. One more thing - cash only, really? Why make people jump through hoops to pay you, come on now. Even the guys who sling mixtapes out on the street take cards these days. read more

Great place to eat. Their torta is good and the hot sauce has the perfect level of spice. Both salsa verde and salsa roja.

BEST BURRITO OF MY LIFE! From the moment I walked in and heard only Spanish, I knew this place was going to be good. The inside is quaint, clean, and welcoming. I got a combo breakfast burrito for only $11 and it came with all fresh ingredients, well rounded flavors, gooey cheese when you take each bite, warm meats and scrambled eggs... just, amazing. Exactly what I wanted. I will definitely go out of my way to visit this place again. I do need to mention though that this place is CASH ONLY which was a little inconvenient for me since I never carry cash with me. They did have an ATM but I didn't have my debit card. Thankfully, another customer had cash, so I Zelled them in exchange. Overall, definitely worth it. I also got the horchata which was the perfect finish and super great pricing as well. read more

El Sauz Tacos - Combo Breakfast Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Glendale, California

No frills, just great food. Love their al pastor. Cash only. They have an atm in the restaurant.

i had no idea this taco spot is located in glendale. as a new customer, i am most definitely hooked on this place. i will be coming here more often as a regular. ahah. this taco spot gives off super chill vibes as you walk inside. you notice everyone chit chatting & enjoying their food. love the welcoming atmosphere. the gentleman that helped get our food ordered was wonderfully kind. i can tell he enjoys satisfying people amazing food and lovely helpful attitude. i had the chance to try their tacos & quesadilla. 3 el pastor tacos & 3 carne asada tacos and wow! absolutely delicious and i love love love that they can add cheese on top! the meats were nicely seasoned. not chewy at all. i don't like chewy meat. their quesadilla was really good as well. a bit too spicy for my palate but to each their own. they have outdoor parking which is convenient. indoor seating which is nice but tables are limited when it's busy. read more

El Sauz has hands down the best tacos and burritos in Glendale! The flavor is truly authentic Mexican, and every bite tastes fresh. On top of that, the service is always friendly and welcoming. read more

Pretty solid Mexican food! They have been at this corner for many many years. I haven't had them in a while but was looking for a good breakfast burrito in the area and I wanted it with carne asada (instead of ham, sausage, or bacon). El Sauz to the rescue and it was just want I wanted! Burrito was pretty filling with a good amount of meat, beans, eggs, potatoes with chopped tomatoes and jalapeños, and cheese. It was pretty evenly divided ingredients wise. I do wish their salsa had a little more flavor but the grilled chiles seranos made up for it! No picture this time because I was hangry BUT I'll def be back and snap a pic! read more

My go to for Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Burrito. Fresh and the Meat is something special. read more

Tacos were really good, all of them! Both sauces were good! Tostadas were okay. They gave us lots of radish and grilled serrano peppers, chef's kiss! Definitely will go back to try their burritos. read more

My first asada in my life i try at this spot. If you are not a Mexican food expert and you want to try something special. I recommend you go this place. Service is really good and fast. They have couple tables inside also outside price and quality match. I love this spot sometimes I'm driving from North Hollywood to Glendale just to take my lunch. read more