My party of seven had reservations for a Friday night and were seated right away. The chips were complimentary, but beware that the guacamole is so tax. It was still good and the presentation was honestly very artistic. As it darkened outside, the overhead lights dimmed inside the restaurant and their colored lights grew stronger! We ordered several frozen margaritas and they were generous sizes for a decent price, but were very melted by the time they were served. They were also a bit bland: not very tart, sweet, or strong. I shared a plate of the flautas (two steak / two chicken) and three chicken enchiladas, which both came with rice and beans. Everything was made well and the flautas were super crunchy, so that was a huge plus! It was enough to have plenty of leftovers if you're not too hungry. We were celebrating a graduation and didn't know there was a cake holding fee of $15, which I personally feel is on the pricier end. The food service was a bit slow, but we all got our food around the same time. Our servers were also very attentive and accommodating. It's genuinely a nice place to have dinner if you're at the Americana at Brand. read more

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Ok. Don't let those good drinks you got at the bar that one time fool you. I should have "listened" to all those other reviews. The food is not good. There was little to no seasoning. The food came out tepid at best and then left a greasy taste in your mouth. The flautas were weirdly covered by excess shredded lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream (to cover up the ridiculously thick tortillas covering the tasteless meats inside, no doubt). The carnitas were lacking in flavor. The drinks bought to the table lacked the flare (and the flavor) of those we had at the bar. The space itself, is weirdly expansive. The mirrored ceiling makes the empty coldness even worse. Top tip, don't go and wait for a table - any table - anywhere else at the Americana. read more

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It's tough to judge any restaurant on its performance on New Year's Day, with its staff surely tired and not wanting to be working, but Frida is a multi-location operation with all things, no doubt, standardized, so the outcome should have been better. Host was very friendly, but our server seemed miffed to be anywhere other than where they preferred to be. Chips were fresh and salty good, and the two salsas were fresh and tasty. A good start, but that was the end of the excitement. I ordered a Carajillo, which should be a blend of espresso and Licor 43... the drink was not shaken, so the espresso floated atop the liquor, and there was no blending of flavors. Seemed like a very lazy preparation. My meal was a duo of tacos: carne asada and carnitas (with chicharron added). Neither had much flavor, and you'll see in the photo that the steak taco had half as much meat as the pork, which is just transparently cheap. My wife's steak quesadilla ($27!!) was generous of size but equally lacking in flavor. It seems that despite the upscale decor and elevated prices, the kitchen is cooking for the least common denominator diner, serving food that offers nothing in the way of ingenuity or taste. I have no motivation to ever return. read more

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This place was so so nice. The food was delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was really fun, the vibe the folks walking by and all of it-GREAT! I had the Chiles Rellenos and it was just humongous. I could only eat less than half and had to take home, but absolutely delicious. The quesadillas were stuffed with the fillings. It wasn't just cheese, like it really had the fillings that they said would be in them, shrimp had shrimp and steak had steak and you didn't just feel like you were eating a tortilla with cheese inside. Overall I'd go back again in a heartbeat. Great location, great service, great food. read more

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Who has a 48oz steak in their menu and has no steak sauce whatsoever!!! It's like having salads and no dressings read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - 48oz w out steak sauce - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

The fajita steak was very good. The fajita came with rice, beans and guacamole, which everything was tasty. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

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My experience here was GREAT! The food was good and delicious and filled me up very good. The service here was nice and good. Our waiter was very nice and sweet. He helped me out because I didn't know what to order, but my girlfriend knew what she was gonna order. Pozole all the way for her! Omg she loves Pozole! The ambiance here was very spacious and can seat a lot of people at least 100+ or so. Great for an Anniversary Dinner, eating out with friends or a birthday celebration. Would definitely come back here. Thank you FRIDA MEXICAN CUISINE! read more

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What a beautiful restaurant we came across while passing through town. We were hungry and one thing about me I like trying new restaurants and I was hoping it was similar to the one we tried back in New York. We had great service, the restaurant was pretty empty so that was nice to beat a crowd. We got our food pretty quickly too, and boy was it a lot, I couldn't believe how big the portions were here. The food was tasty and full of flavor, the salsas that they give with chips is for free and we loved them both, they were hot and flavorful. I really liked this restaurant and I'm glad we stopped. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

Honestly, I don't understand why this place was empty on a Friday night when every other restaurant around was packed. We had already eaten somewhere else, but my girl wanted to give it a try, so we stopped in for some drinks. Definitely not worth it. They gave us chips and salsa, but the chips weren't fresh and the salsa was super watered down -- that alone was enough for me not to order any appetizers or food. To be fair, I didn't actually try the full menu, so maybe I'm wrong about the food, but that first impression was enough for me. On the positive side, the service was good and the staff were super friendly. read more

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Frida is one of my favorite restaurants to dine at while at the Americana! I have been coming to Frida for years and it's such a solid spot. Think of like a more expensive, higher quality Acapulco. It's usually chill on week days for lunch but dinner time does get busier. Weekend nights for dinner is even more busy but I've never had to wait longer than five minutes. Service is fine, on busier nights they do tend be a bit slower. But that is as expected. They have complimentary chips and salsa and the chips aren't too deep fried which I love. Their drinks menu is mostly focused on margaritas. Can't go wrong with their strawberry or mango margaritas. I specifically come here for fajitas. They're get healthy but packed with a ton of flavor. The rice and beans don't taste greasy at all. And lately I've been enjoying the chefs special menu. There's a BBQ chipotle short rib on there served with creamy jalapeño mashed potatoes and asparagus and it's delicious. The short rib is so tender and juicy, it falls off the bone. Something along the lines of it is slow roasted for five hours. Please add this to the permanent menu! Other items I've tried are the flautas, tacos and esquites. Again everything is fresh and has a phenomenal presentation. Check this place out! read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

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Elizabeth willl make you the absolute best Mezcal margarita ask for her!!!! Her service was top tier!

We brought the family on New Year's Eve, we ordered pozole, fajitas and shrimp cocktail. To drink we had sangria and margaritas. Our server was Miguel Mendoza and he was fast and super friendly and kept up with our loud family . Our food was delicious and our orders came out quick!! Chips guacamole and salsa were delicious, we ended up getting churros and flan for dessert. come on by and give them a try!! Great ambience and delicious food!! read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Shrimp cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

The location of this Frida's is great, being at the Americana and feeding off the energy and foot traffic all around. We sat inside and it was nice, the windows/doors were open to the outside so there was a nice general atmosphere. Service was pretty good. They seemed a bit busy, but our server got our orders quickly. I shared the carnitas plate with another person and had more than enough to eat (of course combined with the amazing chips and salsa). The flavor of the carnitas wasn't exactly what I was expecting or hoping for - a bit on the drier side and a tad too sweet for my taste. That said, the appetizers and bites I shared with my group were pretty good and I would come back to try something else on the menu, as there were a bunch of other things that looked tasty. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Carnitas Plate - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

Frida is one of my to go to Mexican Restaurants. Food is ok and they are smaller in portions compared to the other Mexican restaurants. There are plenty of seats outside and indoor and they usually ask inside or outside. Service can be slow at times. They bring the chips and salsa sometimes you don't see the waiter/waitress for a while to place order. Ambiance is really nice. If you seat outside, you get to see the people walking. For parking, you can park in the mall or park in Americana parking. read more

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Such a lovely restaurant with plenty of seating inside and outside. So many menu options to accommodate all diners. I really enjoy the Happy Hour menu and the convenience of shopping since it is located at the Americana. I have mixed reviews about service. I've had excellent service where the food came out in a timely manner and had attentive staff, but also had a time where food was really behind and our server was no where to be found-we never got around to ordering a second round of drinks. Would still come back and give it another try. read more

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We recently came to dine here over the weekend. What happened to this restaurant? For starters it was not packed as in the past. The hostess had no personality and robotically told us we would have to wait 25 minutes even though I saw some empty tables. However, the manager was attentive and we were seated within 10 minutes. We found out that some of the plates we used to order were not listed on the menu anymore. Also, the waiter was nice but not attentive. He never asked us if our order was right. As a matter of fact, I had to flag another waiter to get his attention. The food was OK but not as good as it used to be. Unfortunately, I no longer recommend this place. Note to the owner - improve your food and service. Otherwise, you will lose clients like me. I noticed that I am not the only one saying this in yelp. read more

If you want to spend 11 dollars per mediocre taco, go ahead. Our bill was 200 dollars for the most bland and basic meals. 3 people. The most ridiculous pricing and terrible food. We didn't even get a cocktail. Insane. read more

I highly recommend the chicken enchiladas with green sauce and the taquitos appetizer. It's so fire and you get both potato and chicken taquitos. Both were so good. The rice was okay that came with the enchiladas, it was more firm than I'd like. But I'd absolutely get the chicken enchiladas entree & the taquitos to start again if we're ever back. Delicious. The chicken mole and jalapeño margaritas, I'd consider skipping that. The ambiance is clean. Parking inside the Americana Garage was $7. read more

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We visited because it's well known as a tourist spot in San Diego. The staff were friendly, but the area was quite noisy, and the tableware didn't seem very clean. The food was decent, but it felt a bit overpriced for what it was. read more

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Frida is an exceptional Mexican restaurant that consistently delivers a great dining experience. The food quality and service are top-notch and have remained consistent over the years. We enjoyed some cocktails, chips and salsa, salad, and octopus. For anyone looking for a great Mexican cuisine and great service, Frida is the place to go. It's the kind of restaurant you can rely on for a wonderful meal every time. Hasn't changed over the years. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

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Many times we go to this place but the last time we are going to this place customer service was worse than

3.5 stars for the food (a little better than average), good vibes, and good service. Prices are high, but the large portions of appetizers and entrees serve 2-3 people. The free chips and salsa were good. Both salsas were mild spicy. The dark red one was smoky with a chili pepper flavor while the green one was citrusy, oniony, sweet, and sour. - Classic Margarita on the rocks ($12). The flavor was good and very lime forward. I could taste the alcohol, but it was on the weaker side. - Queso Fundido ($15.95 + $2.95 added chorizo). The melted oaxacan cheese was just alright, a little bland. We added chorizo at our server's recommendation. I appreciated that the chorizo wasn't salty, but it did not have a distinguishing flavor. The queso was served with warm flour tortillas, which I think were sonoran style. The overall effect was like DIY hand-torn quesadilla bites. It was a little heavy to eat before an entree. - Carnitas Platter ($24.95). The pieces of pork on top were dry. The meat got juicier towards the bottom of the pile. The pork in the middle was dry like chicken breast, but not tough to chew. At least the flavor was good; it was savory, and I could taste the beer. I gave the chicharron to my bf. I liked the rice, which had some pieces of carrot and zucchini in it for health. The pico de gallo was okay, but didn't really taste like pico de gallo. It was more like a sweet tomato salsa. I liked the avocado salsa better. The refried beans were good, as were the housemade corn tortillas: they were thick and chewy with a slightly earthy taste. read more

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This restaurant was very clean and had a friendly atmosphere. The staff greeted us quickly and were very polite during the whole visit. The food came out fast and tasted fresh and delicious. read more

Ate here for my wife's birthday on Cinco de Mayo. We had an early dinner so the place was not too busy. Hostess immediately welcomed us and we were seated on the patio. Waiter quickly came over and we got started with some great Cadillac margaritas. Wife ordered the camarones (shrimp) and I had the chicken mole. The food was good, maybe even very good. The salsa and chips above average. The service excellent. One more point I'd like to clear up; This restaurant is located at the Americana on Brand in Glendale. This is not a tourist area. Looking around at the other diners, everyone appeared to be locals like us. The reviews that claim mostly tourists eat here are wrong. read more

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. None of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. There were no hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor & outdoor seating available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was eating my food with a friend from this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently do have happy hour. It's Monday - Friday from 3PM - 6PM. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking garages for this establishment are dispersed all around. There are several parking garages all around the Americana / Glendale Galleria. Take your pick. I would highly recommend parking at the Glendale Galleria's parking garage and walking over. The parking garage at the Americana is small and tight, so if you drive a big or nice car, you have been warned! Also, this restaurant is located right next to South Brand Boulevard, and BevMo is right across the street from it. I lowkey got lost finding this restaurant because on Apple's Maps, it said it was located behind the Cheesecake Factory when in fact it wasn't. SMH Food: I ordered the carnitas enchiladas, which came with Mexican rice and refried beans. Enchiladas are one of those foods that, when done correctly, you can't stop thinking about The enchiladas that I ordered were packed with carnitas. I was decently surprised by that. They totally didn't skimp. The carnitas were soft, rich, juicy, flavorful, and extremely tender. It was so fricken delicious. The corn tortillas that encased the carnitas were warm and soft. They weren't soggy thankfully. Both the green and the red sauce had a good consistency, and they both weren't spicy at all. I loved both sauces. The refried bean that came with my enchiladas were rich and creamy. The Mexican rice was cold and disappointing, but thankfully that wasn't the star of the dish. It was the enchiladas, so I didn't really care for the Mexican rice at all. I also ordered a sangria. Slightly disappointed with my sangria because it was definitely watered down, but it still fruity and tasty. Staff: The staff here are very friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, helpful, welcoming, and polite. Gabby was our server, and she did a fantastic job serving us. Amazing customer awareness. She knew that I was undecided on which sauce I wanted for my enchiladas, so she told me that she would make sure the kitchen put half red and half green sauce on my enchiladas. Perfection! Excellent communication skills. She listened to my friend and I and asked all the right questions to ensure that we got the dining experience that we wanted. Overall, my friend and I had a phenomenal experience dining at Frida thanks to Gabby and her outstanding customer service. I honestly would have given this place 4 stars because I think their sides for their entrees and sangria could have been better, but Gabby was the saving grace for this review. She is the reason why I am giving this place a 5 star. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. read more

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Great experience all around! If you can, request Gabby as your server! & if management is reading this, please, please acknowledge Gabby for her exceptional dedication to taking care of her diners. She deserves a raise & all the accolades. She truly was the reason why my expericne was phenomenal. Also, manager Fabian really knows exactly what he's doing. The restaurant fires on all cylinders & runs like clockwork. The entire (hostess, servers, assistants, management) staff give the genuine impression that they take great pride in what they do & everyone there truly knows how to treat its diners. I very much appreciate that. I had been wanting to go here for a quite awhile & every time I pass by -especially on the weekends- it seems like the this is the place to be, especially come evening. I made reservations via their website (about 2 weeks in advance) so I'd highly recommend doing so just for good measure. Although we dined outside, the quick glimpse of the beautiful decor has convinced me to definitely come back & have dinner indoors. That said, I'm very happy that I dined al fresco - in the perfect L.A. weather of 5pm (that magic Summertime when you don't need a jacket). It also helps that they have plenty of patio heaters. One thing that I appreciated off the bat is that ordering a flight of any of their tequilas & mezcals - especially the top shelf items, allows you to try things without having to go in on an entire bottle. I went with a flight some of their top 3 mezcals: - Burrito Fiestero, Cenizo - Quiereme Mucha, Cuishe - Quiereme Mucha, Tepextate Instead of shelving out what would had been $61 - I got to try a slightly smaller sample of these 3 premium mezcals for a very reasonable fraction of the price. Which also included a sample of house sangria as a chaser. As far as food goes, I knew that I wanted the Frida Molcajete (pictured) & it didn't disappoint. It's a great way to sample a great array of the delicious foods that they have to offer. I also highly recommend ordering the additional (3 prawns for 12.95) Come for the food, come back for the service! I'll definitely be coming back very soon & thank you for a very lovely experience, Frida Mexican Cuisine. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Molcajete Frida with Prawns - A definite must try!!! - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

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WOW WOW WOW!!!! Delicious! Ask for Miguel Mendoza. What an incredible service! The food was amazing. We were in town for the Rose Bowl and decided to stop by! Absolutely worth it! I dont know how they are not 5 stars. Drinks were to die for. Food was fresh and delicious. I asked them to make me just steak and shrimp fajitas and they were mouth watering. What a way to celebrate my new years eve. If they were closer to home I would be a regular! read more

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I tried their lunch special on a weekday. One side of the card has their lunch specials and the other side has the happy hour specials. Happy hour doesn't start till 3 and it's basically the same drinks/food as the lunch special but cheaper. The margarita was good. I also enjoyed my enchilada which had both green and red sauce on top. The sauce was nice and tangy. Wish the enchilada came with rice or beans but it was literally one enchilada. read more

Went with a friend for dinner, first time here for me, but not her. We shared the esquites and munched on the included chips and salsa. The green avacado based salsa was a nice change from a more typical green salsa. I had the octopus chefs special, amazing! (yes I often choose octopus when it's on the menu!), my friend had the chicken enchiladas (her go to here) and we finished with the churros for dessert. The drink menu had some really good options, I went with the spicy margarita made with my favorite ancho chile liquor (Ancho Reyes) The place was quiet on Thursday so we didn't need reservations, but they get packed on the weekends, so they are recommended. Would definitely go back if I'm in the area again. read more

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We came here after having dinner nearby and Michael was helping us. He provided excellent service during our visit. We sat at the bar and only had drinks, but he was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcomed that we ended up buying a dessert! Although our visit was brief, the experience was great. We'll definitely be back! read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

Went in at almost closing (didn't realize, we were walking around Americana and everything else was packed). The staff is super friendly and was able to accommodate. At sit in, you get an order of chips and salsa. Due to the business of a weekend shift, it took a little longer for the food to come out. It's a nice lively restaurant to sit and have drinks and tapas. Not to sit and have a full meal. Nacho portion was huge, but 1 standard taco is $8. Food was good, but nothing crazy or different from an average Mexican restaurant or taco stand. read more

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I really wanted to like this place! :( Sadly, I found the food to be pretty bland. The potato taquitos did not have much flavor. The chips were also a bit stale and are not unlimited (it's about $3.50 if you want more!). I ordered the carnitas taco and found the meat to be pretty tough. I did like my strawberry margarita though! While the ambiance of the restaurant is nice, the service was a bit slow. Overall, the food costs didn't feel worth coming back for! read more

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The food here is truly terrible. Honestly, I do not know how they haven't closed down by now. They have a good location and a lot of tourists come by to try it out, but other than that, I don't know anybody who is a repeat customer. Also, the service is not great, but I've seen way worse. Please do yourself a favour, and don't come here. read more

As I was sitting at the bar, as I still am sitting at the bar, the owner, the general manager and the higher ups are sitting at the bar as well babysitting everybody that ended up, kicking out a underage kid that had water because she was tired and resting with her head down, so the general manager came over and told her that she has to get out. They're having a nice little meal and enjoy yourself until the general manager ruined it because he had approved to the owner and he's doing his job which he should've asked first before taking them out. I would not recommend being here when owners are here because the workers are on point and they do whatever they have to do and they make everybody feel very uncomfortable. I feel very uncomfortable with the GM looking around, trying to find a problem or trying to see what he can do to please the owner. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - This is a photo of the general manager sitting with the owner and one of the head cooks. - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

This used to be my go-to-spot for special occasions, birthdays or family outings. The prices have skyrocketed! The restaurant used to get PACKED during the end of the week or weekends. It is now usually at 15 - 25% capacity, and most of the time it's usually tourist dining or locals that are there just for the drinks and to watch sports. The inside of the restaurant is nice. The restrooms are usually kept clean and they have big private stalls to do your business. The drinks are not bad and they have a large variety of alcohol. Where they started to fail is the quality of their food. The times I have gone, they tried to pass some stale chips to me and my party. The guacamole used to be good but now it has little to no flavor. The vegetables that have been served to me are hard and dry. The quality of food is a hit or miss at times, depending on who is working the kitchen. The waiters are usually nice and friendly, but at times forget about you, in which you will have to flag them down to get some assistance. For the prices you are paying, the experience could be better. read more

Fridas is a staple when going to Americana. The waiters are always the best there. I ordered the chicken tacos and it comes with jalapeños and an avocado salsa. I ordered mole sauce on the side because the chicken tacos tend to be bland. The mole sauce is incredible but without it, I feel like the chicken tacos are very basic and are not the best. The ambience and the music in the restaurant is amazing and i've never had a bad experience. Lot of seating too! read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - chicken tacos with mole sauce on side - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

Today I visited bacardi for the first time with my family and Ailyn was very helpful and very friendly. She complimented my outfit which was very nice to hear sonce noy all hostess interact with the clients. we need more people like her and her team read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

Took myself on a date here for a self care day. It was a hot day and people watching was nice on their outdoor section. Though, because of how their glass wall is situated, it caught a lot of heat so it was really uncomfortable to eat there in a hot fishbowl while I was slowly sweating like Al pastor at a taco stand. The food was also okay, but a drink and an enchilada plate coming out to $50 with a tip is not it, even for this area. The peach mojito was sweet. That's the flavor it was. Sweet. Couldn't taste the peach and the mint was muddled, but didn't taste minty. Nothing mojito about it. The cheese enchiladas had the perfect amount of cheese but I was disappointed the chicken enchilada didn't come with cheese inside it. The sauces are also different than what I'm used to, but it's whatever. read more

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I was short on time and needed a quick lunch so I popped in here. When my server, Jaime, found out I was in a hurry he did everything to expedite my meal so I could enjoy it instead of rushing. I wish the food had been as good as his service. I think the chips are very good, and I liked both the smoky salsa and the guacamole dip. Unfortunately, the chicken and beef flats were a little dry and overcooked, almost impossible to cut with a knife. I eventually just scraped the meat fillings out and ate them alone. But I like sitting on their patio and watching American shoppers pass while sipping a margarita. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Great chips, salsa, and guacamole dip. - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

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Everything was great, but the hostess greeting is rude. There needs to be someone who is pleasant, cheerful and smiles.