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El Taco Rapido

3.1 (88 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed • 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Hawaiian torta and jugo vampiro

The kind lady took the time to explain the juice ingredients. I got the Hawaiian torto, which was loaded with onions, carnitas, jamon, fresh pineapple and more. The vampire juice has all fresh fruits and veggies and tasted so yummy. It was a surprise for how much fresh veg was in it. The lady made the juice fresh in the juicer. The salsa bar is significant, too!

Enchiladas with rice and beans $12.99
Georgina A.

I wouldn't recommend this place unless it's your last resort. I ordered Enchiladas with rice and beans for $12.99 the rice was probably cooked yesterday and the enchiladas were really greasy the salsa bar was meh service was slow . No ambiance sorry but not worth the price. We also got a Milanese torta and 2 tacos . There no menu you have to ask if they have one they gave us a old menu with old prices.

Plato de Chicharrón Verde with fresh handmade corn tortillas! You have to try this!!
Angelica D.

It's a Mom & Pop small owned restaurant that serves very authentic Mexican Food! For all you Menudo Lovers let me tell you I'm not very fond of Menudo but I can't eat this Menudo every weekend and don't get me started on their Chicharrón Verde with fresh handmade corn tortillas! OMG!! Trust me you must try it!!

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Theresa Renee W.

Came here for there bean and cheese burrito there awesome maybe you can go wrong qith a bean and cheese but im good with there's, there the cabeza tacos and asada were good. The elote tasted nasty the butter they used or something was off. I bought 2 hot cheetos corn on cob but we threw one out and barley finished the other. The staff is friendly

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Wendy Moon A.

Came down here to get my car's window fixed after a break in and saw this little shop on the same lot with all the fixes. Looked on yelp and saw a mix of reviews about rude service, don't come here blah blah blah ect. So we ended up walking down the street to Don Chente's because honestly sometimes I let Yelp make the decision for me on where I'm gonna go next based on what's nearby. After the window was fixed, we decided on going next door and getting an alarm on the car. A few hours had passed and got a craving for a raspado. Despite the mediocre reviews we decided to come just try it out for ourselves. To our surprise, this little joint had a huge line of people inside. Tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, Tostilocos, bionicos, natural juices..I mean the list goes on and a little bit of everything was being requested by their clientele. Quickly realized it's one of those joints where the workers are just focused on the task at hand and not even promoting their shop or asking for some yelp reviews. So decided to write this hopefully boost the rating here because for one, every single employee was very nice to us. Making sure our table was clean, thanking us for coming, I mean we really were confused as to why the ratings were bad. The majority of clientele they get here are old school parents who probably don't even know about yelp, and young teens who are too busy on IG. I'm all for helping little businesses like this where you see everybody working hard and trying to satisfy their guests. And I'm not talking about full on 5 star butler services or a server doing table checks. It ain't that type of joint. Just your traditional mexican snacks and sweets cafe where the women who not only take your orders, go get your drinks, make your order and so on. Overall, we really enjoyed the atmosphere here, our snacks and raspados were very tasty and we wished we would've came here instead of walking down to Don Chente and spending $70 lol NOW YOU KNOW!

Hot Cheetos elote
Rocsi B.

I was disappointed when I tried the hot Cheetos corn on the Cobb. The pineapple drink was good and refreshing though. I wouldn't go back.

Torta !
Johanna P.

Omg !!! This is the best torta I have had by far ! I will definitely come back !! I had a Hawái torta and a agua de pina !

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Joel R.

Great place for tacos tortas burritos Also for snacks tostilocos esquites They have raspados made with natural fruit flavors Hand made tortillas Smoothies Juice bar They got everything here

Alan C.

Omg One of the best Mexican food here in the area I can't believe I couldn't finish my tortaaaa omg the flavooorrr is tooo muuucchhhhhhh

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I love this place, the carne asada tacos, are the best. The pineapple drink was delicious. Good services

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This place may not look like much but it's super good I would definitely recommend. I loved the tacos and esquites!!!

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Tortas are delicious and I just try their burritos it was good can't complain it was satisfying

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Raspados are the best and the food is good. They have a lot of places to sit even outside

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i really love this place, everything is clean with fresh fruits everyday with great smoothies, my favorite is the watermelon smoothie.

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4.1(1.1k reviews)
10.4 mi•Hollywood
Outdoor seating
Private events

We arrived a little early for our 5:30 PM Saturday reservation and were immediately impressed…read more KATEEN is absolutely stunning in person and honestly looks even better than the photos online. The lush outdoor setting feels like a hidden oasis tucked away in the middle of Hollywood and creates a unique atmosphere that's perfect for a relaxed dinner. The food was excellent across the board. We started with the oysters and ceviche, both of which were incredibly fresh, bright, and full of flavor. The guacamole was delicious and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The standout dish of the evening, however, was the short rib tacos. Tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, they were easily our favorite item of the meal and something we'd order again without hesitation. Our server was fantastic. He was knowledgeable about the menu, offered thoughtful recommendations, and answered every question with confidence. Great service can elevate a meal, and he definitely contributed to an already excellent experience. One thing guests should know is that the scent of sage throughout the restaurant is quite noticeable. It may not be everyone's preference, but we personally enjoyed it and thought it added to the restaurant's unique ambiance and character. Between the beautiful setting, fresh and flavorful food, and attentive service, KATEEN exceeded our expectations. We would gladly return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Hollywood.

This was my first time dining at this restaurant. The server was great, the food was delicious, and…read morethe atmosphere was amazing. However, the reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the valet parking experience. First, I was charged $25 even though the sign clearly stated that valet parking is $17 for the first 3 hours, and $25 after 3 hours. Our reservation was at 6:30 PM, we arrived on time, and we left before 9 PM, so the charge did not make sense. When I asked the valet attendant, he kept saying, "because you dined there," without giving any clear explanation. If it is actually a flat rate for restaurant guests, then that should be clearly stated upfront to customers. Second, when I got into my car, I noticed that someone had touched the navigation settings because the compass direction and display were different from what I normally use. I do not understand why there was any need to adjust or touch my navigation system at all. I really think the restaurant needs to improve and better manage its valet parking system. Honestly, it felt like I was being charged a random price just because I was told, "you dined there." If there is a flat valet rate for restaurant guests, that information should be clearly communicated upfront instead of leaving customers confused at the end.

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4.4 mi•Downtown
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I am so happy I finally got to try Dama! I absolutely love Antonia LaFasso so I've been dying to…read moretry one of her restaurants. Now when you pull up originally you might think, "am I in the right place" but once you park and get into the courtyard, it is LOVELY! Amazing ambience! There is a bocce set up, string lights. It is a little slice of oasis in the middle of the fashion district. The restaurant itself - beautiful. I couldn't ask for more. Absolutely perfect in my book. Beautiful plants hanging, perfect Spanish music in the background (any place playing Natalia LaFourcade is a win). The drinks were great! I had the jungle bird which was fun. Food was so good too. The whipped beans are the star! We had the guacamole which was tasty, great tostadas with it. The arepas were good but the pork belly was a little too fatty (I know pork belly is always fatty) to the point the fat muted the flavored for the arepa a bit, but still delicious. The empanadas were great and as someone who lived in South America and ate empanadas every day, these really took me back to my Paraguay days. The squash blossoms were light and perfectly fried. Unfortunately my friends had gone to Funke the night before so they were comparing the squash blossoms and Funke won out, but they still liked Dama's! Small plates were enough for the 3 of us. The service was quick and attentive. Parking was easy for us. I will definitely be back!

Wonderful escape right in the heart of downtown. Plenty of street parking. There are lots around…read moretoo Love the outdoor area They have permanent benches that are cushioned with backrests too So enjoy the outside protected from the wind Most tables are shaded with the buildings surrounding too so you have this nice alcove feel Enjoy your mimosas and cocktails!!

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4.2(1.1k reviews)
9.5 mi•Los Feliz
Private events
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Parking: street parking if you get lucky, there's also valet around the corner…read more Food: We had 1 of each taco Ceviche Mixto And the tuna tostada Appetizer side of guac All of our food was amazing, I was not a big fan of the tuna tostada, the red/orange sauce was too much for me. However, the mushroom taco was delicious it had so much flavor! As well as the gobernador taco (the one with shrimp). The fish taco was okay but thought it was cute that they wrap it in a little tusk. I would mention the drinks but I'm not sure what my friends got and I got a mocktail. The service was delightful, from start to end! I don't recall our waiters name but she made sure we were taken care of. Overall this place was very cute! The pillows were so comfortable! The food was amazing! Service was great, will definitely be back

Firstly, I want to say the food was just as good as the first time we visited. Unfortunately, my…read moresecond experience here...bringing my mom for Mother's Day ...was extremely disappointing because of the service. We initially had one server who brought us water and took our appetizer order, but then disappeared for quite some time without checking back in. At that point, I even went looking for a manager or hostess and couldn't find anyone available. Eventually, we were given a new server, but she came across as extremely rude and inattentive. What upset me most was the overall lack of communication and attentiveness throughout the experience. It made what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day outing feel frustrating and disappointing. Sadly, this experience soured my impression enough that I don't see myself returning.

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4.3(765 reviews)
9.6 mi•Los Feliz
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Went to Tu Madre and honestly... everything was SO good…read more I ordered the margarita flight, the asada burrito, a chicken taco, and the Korean BBQ taco and they did not disappoint. The margarita flight was super cute and actually strong lol every flavor was good. Perfect for trying different drinks instead of just picking one. The asada burrito was packed with meat and flavor. The steak was juicy, seasoned really well, and the portions were worth it. The chicken taco was simple but sooo good and flavorful, but the Korean BBQ taco??? Yeah that was my favorite. The mix of sweet and savory with the sauce was insane. The vibes were fun, the food came out fresh, and the staff was really nice. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again. 10/10

tu madre was honestly just alright to me. it wasn't horrible but i probably wouldn't get it again…read more i ordered it through doordash, and got a carne asada burrito, a carne asada taco, and a birria taco and they gave chips on the side. they had good reviews on doordash so i was excited to try the items but everything was truly just... ok. i didn't feel like the flavor was really there for any of the items i got, and the sauces they provided weren't that great either. i love a spicier sauce but they only gave me milder ones that were pretty average flavor-wise. the carne asada taco had a crumbly cheese on top that just didn't go well with the rest of the taco. the tacos were also packed in a paper food tray. this was fine for the carne asada taco but for the birria taco, it soaked into and stuck on the paper tray. the burrito had a poblano ranch slaw that seemed to overpower the rest of the flavors. unfortunately, that meant the primary flavor of the burrito was bland. the food at tu madre was truly just very forgettable to me, and so i'd probably just recommend passing on this place.

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El Tepeyac Cafe - 7/28/24: Okie de Pollo Burrito -- fireeeeeee!!!

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3.8(2.9k reviews)
5.6 mi•Boyle Heights
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It's been many decades having this goodness…read more Quality value flavorful authentic supporting local business fresh plethora goodness The chili relleno burrito I pass on as there was a thicker egg batter than chili that was quite small in comparison to size of burrito The original hollenbeck absolutely hands down tender spice stuffed goodness Rice beans guac stuffed away Their veggie burrito also worth the value All burritos very shareable or leftover worthy or have an amazing happy belly Would certainly purchase and try other goodness!

I work in East Los often, this is one of those places the locals always recommend. On a couple…read morelunchtimes I ordered through DoorDash for pick up, quick easy and convenient. The building is an original piece of the City's history, boasting a menu that features their famous burritos that vary in size from a regular to a huge party size beast that can feed several. I tried the Hollenbeck and the Okie burritos on two separate occasions via pick up, as aforementioned, the service was quick, convenient and the pick up window is seamless, parking is located next to the structure and I haven't had problems getting there. Hollenbeck was good but I definitely enjoyed the Okie burrito more, I ordered the "original" size once and didn't seem to learn my lesson the second time, these burritos can feed two in Original size. They offer a "Mini" version which would be satisfactory for one person. My favorite thing about these burritos is how "home-made" they are, the salsas and meats are fresh and taste like they came out of an abuelitas kitchen. I still need to try the crunchy tacos and nachos which look great, I recommend trying this classic establishment at least once if you're in the area.

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