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    El Tarasco

    3.6 (506 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Breakfast burrito
    Derek T.

    El Tarasco can always satisfy a burrito craving. Whether it is a breakfast burrito or a California steak burrito they always hit. I also love the big chips and salsa that come with the burrito. I make sure to ask for extra salsa so you have enough for the burrito and chips. This time the breakfast burrito seemed to be a bit smaller than usual and wasn't as filled as the burritos usually are. I love that they opened this location on the west side. Service is always friendly and it's a great place to take out food. I like to bring the burritos to the beach and enjoy them there. Ambiance is also great and feels authentic and homey inside.

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    Robert K.

    Staff very friendly and helpful. Clean bathroom place is very clean. They have ground beef tacos highly recommend they also have orange bang is a major plus. Parking also free and many spaces.

    Chips and Salsa 32oz Pacifico
    Armin S.

    Awesome food, awesome service. Requested fresh peppers and limes, delivered to the table, fresh Sarno peppers & limes wedges. Can't wait to go back, hopefully soon!

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    Dee T.

    Got a breakfast burrito from here. Not too bad but they were chill with the service and the place was clean. I'll probably go back to check other dishes out. It was next to a job I did so I decided to check it out.

    Chips and awesome salsa
    Rick H.

    I'm one of those people that will stick my head in a dozen restaurants, Reading menus, deciding what I want to eat. I stumbled onto El Tarasco purely by chance, and saw chilaquiles on the menu. I love chilaquiles! The restaurant is long and narrow, clean, quiet, plenty of tables, but with a decidedly local vibe. Service was immediate and friendly. The chips were fresh and warm, and the salsa was really excellent. By the end of the meal, I had sweat running off me. The chilaquiles came on a hot earthen platter, easily enough food to share. The portion was very large. I added asada for $3, and was very pleasantly surprised how much asada they piled on. The meat was tender and tasty, eggs were fresh and perfectly cooked, rice and beans were tasty. Coffee was fresh and excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this meal, and I will definitely return to El Tarasco. If you haven't eaten here, I highly recommend you give it a try.

    Junior Super Deluxe Burrito w/ Carne Asada
    John S.

    El Tarasco in Los Angeles is a culinary delight. I went for the daily special, the junior super deluxe burrito with carne asada, and it did not disappoint--full of flavor, every bite was a treat. The service is prompt, attentive, and clearly aimed to please. Food arrives quickly, piping hot, and the portions are so generous they could feed a small village. A must-visit for anyone craving delicious Mexican cuisine that is in the area or just visiting LAX!

    Meh
    Sara S.

    Honestly i didnt think it was possible to have bad Mexican in LA but this place showed me it is possible: I ordered u er eats and it was late so i didnt expect a lot. I was happy that they had a bean and cheese option because im vegetarian and for some reason mexican places have a hard time allowing you to subtract meat from ordering online Anyway but.. burrito was soooo mushy and beans were sooooo light and i didnt even finish it. The side of rice was big like a full plate almost.

    Wow great margaritas and food thank you cruz you rock I love this place !!!
    Debbie D.

    So amazing the food and margs are giving yessssss highly recommend thank you Cruz for making an excellent experience for all of us !!

    Bacon Breakfast Burrito
    Tiffany M.

    I came in after seeing some pretty bad reviews. I just wanted some quick breakfast and got the bacon breakfast burrito. They use actual papas (potatoes) not hash browns and it tasted like my mom made it. I was so surprised, I wasn't expecting it to be this amazing. There is so much bacon and it's PERFECTLY cooked. I EVEN GOT A CHEESE PULL!!! 10/10 recommend!

    Flan
    Jordon C.

    Nacho best place to eat. Let's taco 'bout my disappointing experience. The ground beef was a texture so strange that I questioned whether it was genuinely meat - spongy and overly salted, yet somehow still lacked flavor. The chips were soggy, mucky, and stale. Two sneaky cubed potatoes ended up in my nachos? - I'm still confused as to how and why. I opted to get the flan for dessert and was throughly disappointed by the insufficient taste. I'm not a dessert girl, but this was a bland and sad excuse for something sweet. Cheers for portions and pricing - on that same note, you get what you pay for. Diners beware.

    It's been a while since I last ordered from here and thought why not give it a try. Food used to be good. Chicken burrito was bland and completely soggy, not even worth the money they charge. Save your money and go elsewhere. Even taco trucks taste way better!

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    Excellent Food! VERY consistent! I've been coming here since 2000! Hot fresh food & ICE cold beer on tap!

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    The price is too high. $30 for 3 carne asada tacos, rice, beans fountain drink. It's good, but not nearly that good. Maybe $15-$20 TOPS.

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    The pork and potato chilli verde is excellent! They take cash or card and are always kind when you come on

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    Always my first go to for chicken tacos or chicken tostadas. Service excellent and ambiance is simple clean and comfortable.

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    Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken - Surf & Turf Burrito

    Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken

    4.5(3.6k reviews)
    1.2 mi•Westchester
    •$$

    Benny's Tacos and Rotisserie Chicken was absolutely amazing! Hands down, these were some of the…read morebest enchiladas I've ever had and I love enchiladas. I ordered through Uber Eats, and everything was so good. The rice was delicious. I didn't eat the beans because I simply wasn't in the mood for beans, but the meal also came with lettuce, avocado, and crema. The avocado and lettuce were both incredibly fresh, and everything tasted amazing. If I lived closer, I would come back a million times probably every day! I highly recommend this place.

    I was in the mood for fish tacos and found Benny's a short drive from my home. Excellent service…read moreupon picking up my order. I got home to find two giant pieces of lightly fried fish atop tortillas, and basically a full (almost ripe) avocado sliced in half, not cut up. All the other fixin's were on the side so you assemble everything yourself (cabbage, pico, chipotle sauce). Once everything was assembled, which took a while thanks to the tough avocado, I was hugely let down. Despite the large quantity of food, the quality was just not there. The fish was flaky and not overly fried, but it tasted like the ocean, not in a good way. SO so so much salt, yuck. Also disappointed by the sides. The black beans were quite runny, more liquid than beans, and the rice had a bunch of random veggies in there that took away from the dish. I'm sure there are many good things on the menu, but their fish taco meal just ain't it, sadly.

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    Provecho Calimex - Breakfast burrito with chorizo and bacon

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    4.8(210 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    THE BEST MEXICAN BREAKFAST SPOT I've had on this side of the 405. Really incredible food being…read moreserved here. If you haven't stopped by, YOU NEED RUN HERE ASAP. I stopped by for brunch with my sisters and wife and we all agreed this was a new favorite of ours. We stopped by around noon and snagged up the last table as this place was busy. Service was good and very friendly. Menu is of a good variety but we ordered dishes such as there chilaquiles, Machaca con huevo and the breakfast burrito and they were all incredible dishes!! The Machaca con huevo was just phenomenal and the star of the plates. Quality and flavor and portion was truly a 10 out of 10. Thank you Provecho Calimex for the incredible food! Cant wait to come here again, till next time!

    Unfortunately, our experience here was very disappointing. The service was inattentive and…read moredisorganized, and we waited approximately 35 minutes for our food. When we mentioned the long wait, the servers seemed dismissive and gave us attitude rather than addressing the concern. The coffee was also very watered down. When we asked for it to be stronger,they just took out ice n added more water , but instead of correcting the coffee, it was simply diluted further. When we brought this up, we again felt that our concerns were not taken seriously. To make matters worse, our receipt was given as one combined bill without clearly itemizing the individual charges. We realized afterward that we may have been overcharged. I have called the restaurant multiple times over the past four days trying to get clarification, but no one has gotten back to me. The food itself was not the main issue--the customer service and lack of accountability were. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and improves both the organization of the service and the way customer concerns are handled.

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    La Fonda of Inglewood Restaurant and Cafe - 2nd dining room

    La Fonda of Inglewood Restaurant and Cafe

    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    Stopped for a quick lunch running errands in the area, be warned the parking lot is small but…read morethere's some decent parking in the surrounding areas. The wait wasn't too bad, it was pretty busy as we came in during lunch hours. Staff is very friendly, ample seating and give really good recommendations. The menu is easy to access whether you was ok looking at digital or want a physical menu. From ordering to receiving food was very fast, and pricing for the portion and quality is reasonable! The tacos were perfect and the rice and beans complimented everything well. I was so full after my plate. My friend said her chilaquiles were cooked to perfection and very good as well. Definitely a place to stop for some good Mexican food. It hit the exact craving we were looking for

    This message is to give Cane some mad props. He is fantastic! Great dude, and I hope it's a…read morewin-win there. Like, I hope they appreciate him, and he likes his job. As always the food is good. Great chips and salsa, and of course great service. It gets busy for events at SoFi or the Forum, but it's still pretty quick. I'd say if you're looking for a good meal I. The neighborhood before you go to an event, this will fit the bill So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

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    Hacienda Del Rey - Special Burrito - Chili Verde Burrito

    Hacienda Del Rey

    3.8(436 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Westchester
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    Enjoy this standard mexican affair. Usually get enchilada combos, the beans are pretty solid…read more Recently, I had the seafood enchilada which had shrimp adn crab and a decent green sauce (but I think I prefer the red). Fajitas smelled super good and will be the order next time. Green and red salsas both good with the chips, but prefer the green, red slightly spicier. Bar works and they have an outdoor area.

    A good friend's birthday called for homemade tortillas, so we set out for Paco's on Centinela…read more Unfortunately, when we arrived, we discovered they're closed on Mondays. Not ready to give up on our tortilla mission, I remembered that Hacienda del Rey also serves homemade tortillas. It had been years since my last visit, so we decided to give it a try. When we arrived around 12:30 p.m., the restaurant was surprisingly quiet. The empty dining room raised a few red flags, especially since I remembered this place being much busier during lunchtime. Still, we were decided to give it a shot. Service started off a little standoffish, but things warmed up as our visit went on. The waitress confirmed they had homemade tortillas, and we ordered a basket of flour tortillas along with a 3 lunch specials. The tortillas warmed on the griddle (not made on the spot) and they were yummy. Between the three of us, we sampled quite a variety: chile relleno with rice and beans, chile relleno with a tamale, and a tamale paired with a cheese enchilada. I'll admit I was a little hesitant since it had been years since my last visit, but the food quickly put those doubts to rest. Everything was flavorful, served hot, and arrived remarkably fast. Of course, no birthday lunch is complete without margaritas. We ordered three, and while they were not very strong, they were enjoyable for an afternoon celebration. As the meal progressed, the service became noticeably warmer, and after learning it was my friend's birthday, the staff surprised us with a complimentary flan. While the restaurant was much quieter than I remembered, the food was delicious, the prices were reasonable, and the birthday surprise added a thoughtful touch. For three people, our bill came to about $100, including three margaritas, three entrées, the tortillas, and dessert. Hacienda del Rey may not have been our original destination, but it ended up being a pleasant birthday detour. If you're in the mood for homemade tortillas and comforting Mexican food, it's worth a visit.

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