Nice, out of the way hole in the wall shop. I was working in town and wanted authentic food, and this was it. Ordered a lunch plate and it was a lot of food, tacos, sopes and taquitos. Everything was tasty. read more

The last time I order machaca burritos they came out soggy and wet, the quesadillas were still raw since the cheese is suppose to be melted and not hard texture. I did not like the salsa, the owner needs to add more variations. The chimichangas came out ok, they were toasted good but they can come out better. Would not recommend coming here since they are not always consistent with food delivery orders. Please try another spot and avoid getting rolled tacos too please. I believe more lighting is needed for the location for food safety reasons and for easier perceptions. Please avoid getting rolled tacos. (This is an update to the original review) read more

Flautas y Sopes in Calexico is a Mexican eatery hidden in a no nonsense, large strip mall. Walk up & belly up to the counter, look up at overhead lit up menu boards that feature 7 different combos or Antojitos/appetizers. Then order & pay. There are no house made Aguas Frescas nor Horchatas, that I could see, just bottled drinks like Fanta, Coke, Dasani filtered water. Only service is bringing the food to your table that you find yourself. Big plus is that they provide a bottle of hand sanitizer at every table.  There is no Hospitalidad Mexicana, just form follows function practicality so that most customers just do take out. If you're lookIng for charm or friendlier service, very nearby Briseida's Kitchen may be a good alternative, but it closes at the very early hour of 5pm during the Pandemic. Combinación Mexicana #1: $8.39 Salsa provided in a side dish is a viscous blend of mostly Tomatillo, touch of mild, red chile, garlic. 1) Three Flautas/flutes, which may also be called Taquitos, rolled tacos else where, are corn tortillas rolled round Deshedrada de Res/stringy beef and deep fried for crispness. 2) Tostada is a fried, flat, corn tortilla topped with a Guisado/long braised "stew" of what may be the same meat as used in the Flautas. Also a tad bit of creamy Frijoles de Pinto is incorporated into the mix. 3) Sope is a circular tarte of soft corn meal Masa grilled and topped with the same Guisado mixture & Frijoles. . 4) Taco de Machaca: "Machaca was originally prepared most commonly from dried, spiced beef or pork, and then rehydrated and pounded to make it tender. The reconstituted meat would then be used to prepare any number of dishes. Drying of beef with chilis and other native spices was developed by the ranchers and cowboys of northern Mexico. Most machaca dishes now are made from beef that has been well-cooked, shredded, and then cooked in its juices until the desired consistency is achieved, which can be soupy, dry, or medio." Good grill toasted, chewy, stretchy flour tortilla surrounding the dry Machaca mixture that seems to have finely chopped carrots, onions cooked in its own juices & the Machaca. Generous garnish of finely shredded fresh cabbage to add healthful plant fibre and phytonutrients. Scattering of dry, aged, pleasant dairy funky, crumbles of Cotija cheese. Thank the Gods that they didn't use grated "yellow plastic", chunty, industrially processed cheddar cheese which is so prevalent in Los Ángeles. Flautas y Sopes' Store Motto is "En la Salsa está el Sabor" = In the Sauce is the flavour. This may be a local practice, but the entire plate containing all the food above is drowned & swimming in a tasty, light tomato, red chile, garlic, possibly chicken broth which makes all the fried or grilled tortillas get soggy. The crispy Flautas limp out, the Tostada loses its crunch, the flour tortilla soaks up the sauce and becomes gummy & pasty. The only item that may benefit is the Sope that becomes creamier. Next time I will ask to have the light Salsa on the side. Basic flavours at Flautas y Sopes are good. The use of the Guisado in almost all the dishes does not make for a varied meal, but at $8.39 for a filling meal, it's a deal.  3+ stars. read more

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Really good home cooking brings you back to old grandma meal. And everything is made fresh

My fiancée and I went to visit Calexico. She and I knew little about the area, but heard the food was good. The food was good. The walls were primarily white. Some generic paintings hung around and a there was a TV in the corner. My fiancée ordered 3 machaca tacos. I ordered a number 5 and a large horchata. The server was friendly and everything came briefly with salsa included. Tables could be a little cleaner, but the food couldn't get much better. The flautas were crispy throughout the entire meal, up to the last bite. The sope, tostada, and machaca taco were all delicious, but the flautas stood in a class of their own. There was a light orange salsa, that I wasn't aware of until nearing the end of the meal. When I tried it, it bursted with heat and flavor to the point that I thought it was too much, but then it gracefully subsided, maintaining its intensity for the duration of the bite, but refused to overstay its welcome. For that reason and the fact that I would come back from Orange County for any one of those items, I give this 5 star review. read more

Flautas y Sopes - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Calexico, California

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Found this little gem in the corner of a strip mall in neighborhood / industrial area in Calexico. No glitter or glam but never disappoints -- flautas and chimichangas are awesome. Shouldn't eat a half dozen let alone a full dozen but once you get started it feels like a race and I always get carried away. So "I'll take a dozen!" Then the salsa. This stuff is on another level! It will get you sweating, but you can't help yourself. Most importantly fast and not overpriced. They kick @ss! read more

Family owned and delicious food, we love it all my favorite are the flautas and omg the salsa is delicious. It's always a place we visit when we go to Calexico. read more

Tacos de machaca are the best ! The salsa for the flautas is bomb ! Honestly everything here is great tase delicious. Jamaica is to die for read more

Love it so much that it deserves way more recognition it's clean and delicious. The chimichangas are juicy and savory! Everything about it's homey feel is just what you need on a rainy day! read more

I love their chimichangas! They are pretty small but really tasty. Their meat inside their flautas are pretty bland tho! But there tacos de machaca are pretty good!! Their agua frescas are pretty good too, the horchata never fails. read more

Location is not the best but the food is very good! I ordered flautas and they where good. My mom order a combination and she like it, her favorite was the machaca taco. You should try it read more

Don't have to go to MXLI anymore... this place is Bomb.com no need to go to a cenaduria south of the bleeder anymore... sope, flautas etc.... the shit! read more

Flautas y Sopes - Mexican Near Me - Calexico, California

One of my favorite spots in the Valley for authentic Mexican food. Combination plates have a lot of food, great for sharing. Flautas are delicious and homemade salsa makes them even better. Enjoy them with a refreshing Jamaica. Definitely recommend this place to anyone driving through Calexico. read more

Flautas y Sopes - Flautas with lettuce instead of cabbage - Mexican Near Me - Calexico, California

Tacos de machaca are amazing!!! The Flautas are the best around and the salsa is mind blowing! I need one in San Diego!

Omg. Great food if you are looking for home style flautas, tostadas or sopes. We were on our way back to San Diego from a weekend trip to Mexico and took a chance not knowing the area very well. We were not disappointed. Great fresh home style cooking the way it should be in SAn Diego but is hard to find. My mom got some competition from this place for sure. Stop by if you're in Calexico. read more

delicious Flautas, quesadillas with fast, friendly service. The quesadilla with meat is my favorite. They always give you two sauces, the flauta soaker & a spicier salsa, love both read more

Flautas y Sopes - Restaurant front - Mexican Near Me - Calexico, California

This place is great. There aren't many options in Calexico so it's nice to have this restaurant around, we usually go eat there or take out. The salsa is delicious and the sopes, tostadas and flautas are very good. The machaca tacos unfortunately, are consistently way too salty. We have politely asked the cashier to mention this to the chef, but time and again it's just too salty for our taste. We will not be ordering this item from their menu again. Otherwise, good food. read more

Every time I'm in town, I make an effort to eat here. If you've never been, this is a place you must try! I recommend the flautas, which they cover in a flavorful tomato sauce. They aren't very big. I can usually finish 6 flautas. Their carne asada quesadillas are also delicious. The flour tortillas they use are fresh and tasty. read more

Awesome Menudo and flautas. Machaca was a little too salty last time I ate there but for the most part it's very good. Gotta try the salsa maniaca, its hotter than the devils crotch!! read more

Food was ok, nothing special really, I would only recommend this place if you're craving flautas which there's isn't much to choose from in this town, but the girl cashier had a really bad attitude. read more