This spot has a fun patio to watch a game on. I prefer the daytime to the nighttime vibes. Solid queso, tacos, margaritas. read more

El Tejano - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

The staff was very nice, and a bunch of people there seemed like they were having a good time. However: The Tacos that I got as part of the Taco Tuesday special were absolutely horrible unedible grossesness. They were playing music extra loud through a shitty blown speaker, but honestly it was the tacos. They were bad. read more

It's a bar. It's nightlife. Nothing crazy going on here. The floor is super sticky, unsure if that's normal but it was my first time here. They have a chip and salsa bar, self serve, for free. The salsa and chips are basic but it's free! Bar tenders are quick, drinks are ok but made quickly so there isn't much waiting. Music was good. Not a bad spot. Would be a good spot to catch a Dodger game and a beer! read more

El Tejano - Bar area - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

The carne asada burrito was pretty good! The flavor was on point and the portion was HUGE , definitely could've easily split it between two people. The atmosphere was lively with loud music, but honestly, that's exactly the vibe I expected walking in, so no complaints there. Overall, a good experience and I'd definitely come back! read more

El Tejano - Wet carne asada burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Food is okay, margaritas are really good and pack a punch. Ambiance is a hit or miss from the few times I've been there. Depending on what day and what time of the day you go is something different anytime. As for service it's really nothing to rave about. read more

It's always a hit or miss on Wednesdays or Thursdays but when it hits... it hits & it's the best time of your life. The margarita hats are perfect when you wanna relax & loosen up with someone else. Karaoke Wednesday is a vibe for sure read more

El Tejano - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Power tripping security guard aggressively grabbed me because I couldn't understand him. I don't know what kind of authority he thought he had but he's literally a clown playing dress up. Ain't no way he should be grabbing any sort of customer the way he did. How it went: I had been in this bar earlier this night. My group and I left for a bit to check out the other surrounding bars then decided we would return to this one. While going through security I saw that they were checking everyone's ID's but not everyone was getting searched. My friend went ahead of me and didn't get searched so I started to follow however I was stopped which was fine. I know the rules. I don't mind being searched at all. What went wrong is he signaled to spread my arms so he can scan me which is fine but i thought he wanted me to face away from him. This was not case because when i turned to face away from him he aggressively grabbed me to turn me around. I told him I'll turn around but don't grab me. He got disrespectful and said "what you thought you were gonna come in here and not get checked?" I said "no i'm fine with being searched but don't grab me" He then finished searching me and cleared me to go in and I said "thank you but you should've never grabbed me" and i started to walk in. He then yells and says " yo aye you're out" and then told the security guards outside. They remained seated because they could obviously tell I was no threat as I immediately turned around to leave because screw this guy and screw this place. They asked me what happened I told them and they did nothing which is whatever but they tried defending him by saying well he is a security guard and allowed to grab me. Well thats why i attached the screenshot because a quick google search can train these losers better than the lack of a brain cell apparently did. Only come here if you're a balding creep who has mommy issues. You ain't finding a husband here Becky unless your standards are lower the Mariana Trench. This place stinks! read more

El Tejano - Training for the losers they call security - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I was honestly not impressed with my experience here. For a place at this price point, I expected much better service. The setup felt almost entirely self-service. Once our food was delivered, no one came back to check on us, ask about our experience, or see if we needed anything. Even something as simple as checking on the table would have made a difference. And honestly, who wants a margarita served in a beer mug? Please give me my pretty glass! The biggest concern, however, was the security staff. I personally witnessed a Black male being refused entry because he only had a paper ID. Within about five minutes, I watched a Hispanic female being allowed inside without an ID, and she did not appear to be of age. The inconsistency in how the security staff was enforcing the rules was extremely concerning. I immediately brought it to their attention because I felt this needed to be addressed. Unfortunately, things got even worse when I ended up having an issue with another male patron, and the security staff did nothing to intervene or assist. There was a DJ inside providing some ambiance, but the outside atmosphere was very dull. Overall, I think management really needs to take a serious look at the staff--from security to the female bartender I encountered, whose attitude was unpleasant and unprofessional. There is definitely room for improvement in both customer service and the way security policies are being enforced. Based on my experience, I will not be returning, and I cannot recommend this establishment. read more

Fun vibes here! The outdoor area had some lawn games but we decided to stay inside which kind of had a warehouse vibe. I liked the murals, very interesting. I got a virgin pina colada which was good! Then the queso and chips which were PHENOMENALLLLL. Outstanding queso. And I love that you can get free chips and salsa at the water stand behind the bar in the little drawer and more chips on your own if you're running low. Next up was the street corn which is incredibly hard to eat. It also was a bit too spicy for me. I had to wash my hands like 3 times but at least the sinks are on the outside of the bathroom which was very helpful! Lastly, I got the fried avocado taco which had almost no flavor unfortunately. I don't know if deep fryers and avocado go together but I love the ambition! Overall had a pretty good time! Would definitely come here to chill again and just shovel chips and queso in my mouth read more

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I had come to the place before in early 2021 and had the complete wrong idea. Now that it's fully open, I never noticed how spacious and inviting this place is. I came on a Monday night to watch the Lions v Ravens and I had a great time. They have $5 Margaritas on Mondays and I had ordered the burger and street corn as well which were amazing, loved the jalapeños in there. They even let me bring in my dog to sit and chill. The staff were very accommodating and nice as they had also brought my dog a water bowl with ice. Will definetly be back. read more

El Tejano - Cantina Burger and Street Corn - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

This is a cool place to go only once. It's not a place I would be excited to go back. There is indoor and outdoor dinning area. It's better to sit outside, if people want to have conversations. If you're there for drinking i recommend sitting inside . Drinks are ok nothing special. Frozen margarita did not tasted like the other frozen margaritas that I have tried. I would give one star. Nachos was good. I would give it five star. P.S There is security outside. They check the bags and pockets. read more

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Wow. Stopped for lunch.. they had a special for chicken wings..I ordered plain...!!DAMN!!! the were THE BEST wings I've ever had. They were nice and crispy and I ordered ranch on the side. So good so much meat..I'll definitely be back and bring some friends ds because they have a " game yard " with cornhole. and other games to play..great place if ya want to get out and have dinner, a snack. Or a beer..nive people too...till next time!!Oh yeah service was fast it was very clean the bathroom weren't bad either. read more

El Tejano - Look how good and crispy and lots of meat this wing/drumstick has...mmmm. crunch!!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Start of the World Cup and they only have ONE bartender. Took 30mins standing in line just to get a drink

I am sharing this because no patron should be subjected to aggressive, intimidating, or inappropriate conduct, especially in a space (aka the WOMENS RESTROOM) where women should feel safe and respected February 21, 2026 at approximately 1:00 AM I was patiently waiting in line for the women's restroom, speaking respectfully with others in line. As we approached the front, a male security guard abruptly barged into the women's restroom, forcing the door open aggressively while shining a flashlight directly at us (as shown in the attached photo). The door was pushed with enough force that it struck the women standing directly in front of me. I immediately warned him that he was pushing the door into women and that his behavior was aggressive and unsafe. He showed no concern and instead proceeded to shine his flashlight directly into my face. He then allowed a different group of women who had been behind us in line to enter ahead of us. It was alarming and inappropriate for a male security guard to forcibly enter the women's restroom in that manner, physically push the door into female patrons, and use intimidation tactics like shining a flashlight directly into my face. After I spoke up out of concern for the women who had been pushed by the door, his behavior escalated further. While my friend stepped out briefly to understand the situation and defend me, I proceeded to use the restroom. At that point, the same male security guard again shined his flashlight directly into my face and then escorted me out of the bar, despite the fact that I had not acted aggressively, violated any rules, or done anything to warrant removal. I was respectful, compliant, and simply trying to use the restroom. Being singled out, intimidated, and removed without cause--especially after a male guard aggressively barged into the women's restroom--was shocking, humiliating, and unacceptable. I am sharing this because no patron should be subjected to aggressive, intimidating, or inappropriate conduct, especially in a space where women should feel safe and respected. read more

El Tejano - male security guard abruptly barged into the women's restroom - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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This review is for last Friday the 8th. We Made it here just in time for happy hour. Happy hour ends at 7 so we were able to get the night started with margarines and there happy hour tacos. They are really good the drinks were strong tacos were good kinda spicy but good The DJ is playing Jams all night and they really start to get busy around 10 read more

El Tejano - Drinks anyone - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

El Tejano is a fun spot with great vibes! We had a great time, drinks are reasonably priced, and the food is very good. Parking, however, can be a real challenge, especially on busy nights. Also, I really wish they never removed the billiard table, it was a great touch that added to the atmosphere. Still, it's a solid place to hang out with friends, enjoy good food, and sip on drinks without breaking the bank. read more

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My friends and I came for taco Tuesday and the 3 tacos for $5 dollars was definitely worth the slightly rude service. I wouldn't not come back. Plenty of TVs and cool indoor/outdoor place. read more

El Tejano - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

This place can get busy at night but around 7:30pm on a Saturday it's completely chill. We enjoyed micheladas and a Baja taco and it has been so delicious! Highly recommend. If you want more of a party atmosphere just come back later at night. Also very chill. read more

El Tejano - Baja taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

From the moment I arrived and was greeted by two bouncers lounging in chairs and enjoying their meals, I knew this wasn't going to be my kind of place. Talk about a warm welcome--if by "warm" you mean as inviting as a refrigerator! Once inside, my bartender seemed to be more interested in her phone than in serving drinks. After a delightful wait, she finally took my order for a Hendricks and tonic. At $14.00 for the drink, I guess I was paying for the ambiance of a distracted bartender! To add a twist, there was a mysterious $0.42 service charge that I'm still trying to decipher--especially since I was paying cash. Isn't it nice when they throw in surprise charges? After tax, which was $1.41, I paid with a $20 bill. She handed me back $4.00, despite the fact that my change should have been $4.17. Now, I'm not losing sleep over the $0.17, but it does make you wonder how many other coins might be going missing behind the bar. A bartender's little tricks can leave you questioning what else might be slipping through the cracks--like honesty! After finishing my drink, I decided it was time to make my exit and find a place where the service is as refreshing as the cocktails. read more

El Tejano - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

1 star. Came to El Tejano on Magnolia Blvd for a simple takeout order and was turned away at the door. The reason? Their bouncer decided that a lighthearted exchange we were having with a bouncer at a neighboring bar was a fight. It was not. It was casual banter -- the kind that happens between people on a busy street. They did ask us what was going on -- but it didn't matter. They had already made up their minds and simply didn't care what we had to say. No benefit of the doubt, no reconsideration. Just a flat-out refusal to let us in -- not to drink, not to sit down, just to pick up food. I wanted the kale! steak dish! The kicker: we walked straight over to the bar we were allegedly "fighting" with and were let right in without a second thought. Because there was never anything to begin with. We didn't go back to El Tejano. If your door staff is turning away paying customers over imaginary conflicts and ignoring their explanation, you don't deserve the business. read more

El Tejano reminds me of the vibe of Papas & Beer so if you want a white linen fine dining experience go somewhere else. But if you are okay with a casual and fun atmosphere to watch some sports, definitely check this place out. The SALSA was SO good. Like actually fresh and home made with a lovely amount of heat. Surprisingly, one of the best parts of our meal was the sautéed kale that came with the chicken bowl. The guacamole and pico were a little sad, however. I am looking forward to my next visit to try the famous massive margs. read more

El Tejano - Salsa - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Came here for taco Tuesday. The taco Tuesday 3 for 5$ deal that they offer is very misleading to what they show on their social media. We ordered tacos and we were served mini tostadas with a flat hard shell. Don't say that it's a taco when it's clearly not. If I wanted a tostada I would've ordered tostadas but I wanted tacos. We asked the bartender about this and he said it was 5$ for a regular taco. And the meat was mushy too which is not my favorite. However, the big cowboy drink we ordered was delicious and they have boombox bingo on Tuesdays which was very fun. Also the female security guard talked very low when we entered. I couldn't really hear her with all the loud music going on. And the table was dirty too. There's no one cleaning tables. read more

El Tejano - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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I always have problems with the security guards out front. They always fucking belittle me. I can't even get inside to actually review the whole place like I used to. I used to go there all the I recently had to renew my ID and they wouldn't accept my Dmv papers two pictures on my old lady. I had to be a current one. I don't understand what's going on with their security team, but they need to ship up read more

El Tejano is one of those places that changes like day and night, literally. During the day time the flow of customers is the usual of what you can expect from a restaurant. Come in with a small group. Grab a table, have some food while enjoying some drinks. But then when the sun goes down, El Tejano becomes a different beast. This place gets jam packed and becomes one of your stops if you're bar hopping in NoHo. My buddy, TAP and I used to come through all the time. Every time we've came it was during the even when things we're live. Although you could order food it is quite chaotic to find a table in the first place. I think if you are a night owl and enjoy the busy night scene, come for a visit during the evenings on the weekends. Then come back and give their food a try. They have some large platters of goodies. Parking: metered street parking VERDICT: Rinse and repeat read more

Cool little neighborhood bar near the NoHo arts district. I've been to this spot numerous times to catch games and it's always a vibe. Bartenders are always attentive and nice but what I like is the crowd is always pretty diverse. I haven't gotten the food much but the items I have had were solid, nothing amazing but not bad either. If you're looking to grab a drink in a chill atmosphere I definitely recommend. read more

El Tejano - At the bar - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Horrible place. The bar tender is ok, but the food is really bad. Really disappointed on the quality and the taste. I also found what i thought was a piece of plastic in their food. The place smells of apilled alcohol, and my friend was harrased by a couple of drunk individuals. We talked to the manager and he did nothing about it. People get violently attacked there when they close. Management does nothing about it. I regret going there and will never go back. read more

Been going to Monday night trivia for almost three years, now.The staff is friendly, the food is pretty good and the portions are generous. Parking sucks, though. Be ready to walk a few blocks. read more

It's our local go-to spot. Best food in the world? Maybe not. But absolutely comforting after a long day at work. Parking sucks as expected, and it gets super busy on game nights, but we love it here even as non-drinkers. read more

I really wanted to like this place because they have the right atmosphere but every time I've been here there's always been fights and the food is ok at best :( read more

The food here is terrible i order 4 things and they all were awful! they should only serve drinks . I wish i could get a refund since i threw all of it away. read more

An excellent fun dive bar and glad to see it survived the pandemic! I wish they had their old prices but even with pandemic inflation their prices are still pretty reasonable, especially since you get the bang for your buck with their margs & beer growlers. Not to mention their tex-mex food is a home away from home. I also loved how they have legit outdoor heaters that actually work and it's still a fun place to go on a weeknight or weekend read more

El Tejano - Cadillac Margarita Growler - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Great outdoor space with speedy service, powerhouse kitchen, and a wide assortment of frozen margaritas, each more tempting than the last. I got the cucumber small size, which ended up being $17 as I was told the cucumber has an extra shot, making it more alcoholic. It definitely was, and I demolished both of the made-in-house salsas. I came with a group and we got an order of nachos for the table, easily fed 10 of us, I was very impressed. A big fight was on and the crowd was enthusiastically watching, and as someone who's not into sports it was quite intoxicating, I got sucked up into the fun as well. Great place to spend some quality time with friends in, and they bring DJs in around 9-10 if you wanna stay and dance! read more

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Tried to get a table/bottle service for a group bday. They do not answer their phone. We arrived after spending some time next door and the bouncer eddy was really creepy and on a power trip denying people he saw come out of the bars next door. read more

This place is so fun! I had my birthday party here once and everyone had a blast. The margaritas are amazing and the food is a lot better than I expected! They also have a bar where you can just grab your own chips and salsa. Super convenient and a very fun atmosphere. I had a great time playing life-size connect and the beef. Crunchy tacos are the bomb. read more

El Tejano - Such a fun vibe - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Came here for a friend's 40th. Definitely a party vibe and filled with people. Despite the crowd I got my watermelon margarita pretty promptly. Margarita was tasty and I enjoyed the free chip and salsa station. The DJ was getting going when I headed home so I missed the party going up a notch, but if you want a party, this place won't disappoint. read more

Our first time here I went to order something for my friend and I, and something to go. Either I didn't say it or he didn't hear me, but we got the wrong order. By the time we addressed the manager (Patrick) with our issue, he took care of it right away. This guy has been bartending serving food, cleaning tables. He's all over the place. I would hire this guy in a heartbeat. I felt very welcomed here. I will definitely come back and bring my friends and Fam. Great looking place. Great drinks, delicious IPAs bomb chicken quesadillas and nachos. The Reds salsa is delicious too very fresh. By the way, I got the chicken tostada for my roommate to go and it looks massive size. They hooked it up with salsa and chips. Looks fantastic. Thank you read more

El Tejano - Everything was cleaned out the bloody Mary was bombed. - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I used to come here with my brother and his girlfriend they introduced me to this place and honestly kalaveras is way better food,drinks and service 1000%. I had an awkward experience when I was trying to host a get together with my friends and this time it was the younger security guard. Not sure if it was because my bf is tall and the guy was very short and it seemed like he was going through the Napoleon complex and taking it out on my date. First off he is a veteran and this man at first accused my bf of having a fake ID only because he failed to recognize it was indeed a legit veterans identification. Anyways he even tried to grab the ID so he could confirm but nobody should be touching anybody's belongings and if you are not good at your job please ask for more training before accusing people of having fake IDs when they don't. It wasn't even that he failed to recognize that it was real,tbh it was the things he decided to say that we're not necessary such as "why you acting hard for" "I know a lot about ID's and that's fake" or "whatever go in and enjoy yourself since you know so much" etc etc like where did all this hostility come from? You literally tried to come at one of the nicest guys for what???? I can't think of anything but him feeling jealous or inferior to my dates height which is so sophomoric and petty. Never again I'll stick to kalaveras. read more

Bartender rang my drink up but I saw 2 things on my receipt and he immediately made it so I only saw the total. Which was $17 and me having been there before knew it wasn't right. After it gives you the option to text your bill to you. Why did this he add a "Texas size" which is additional $3 and the girls next to me pointed at a cup bigger than mine and when I confronted him he wanted to try and grab my cup and say if you don't want it like what do you meaaaaan run my over charged drink back sir. Will not be going back. read more

El Tejano - "Texas size" on left - Tex-Mex Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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45 minutes for a drink. Music was mid. Typical NoHo pick and choose their customers. Bartenders and bouncers seemed new, idk.

Went to this place with 2 of my friends and literally left after 5 minutes! We ask the bartender (female short hair) if we can start with water, her being so cheap only gave us one cup, and told us that there's water fountains in the front and back like if we were dogs. That's so disgusting. We were just thirsty. We were gonna order more but the way she spoke to us was so rude. read more