Convenient location with a lot of other businesses around and street parking. They have good deals for happy hour and daily specials. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. I appreciate a business that remembers you when you come back and they engage in friendly conversations. Food was delicious. I had the carne asada plate and it was a good amount of meat and the rice and beans were good too. My sister was craving pozole but they sold out when we went on a Sunday for lunch, so she opted for the Caldo de Res instead. She liked the soup but thought the meat was a little on the tough side. But overall, we had a good time and thought everything was flavorful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is fun, it has a bar in front and there is also more seating at the back for larger groups as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Juquila Restaurant - Caldo de Res - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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so good!! all the food is super good and filling, tbh we all had leftovers! the service is nice, sometimes multiple people take your order but the food comes eventually! [[HIGHLIGHT]]everything is super good and the ambiance is really nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Juquila Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A lady next to us had glass in her drink, I suspect they used a glass cup that chipped to scoop ice vs a metal ice scooper. Once I heard what happened to her I was so turned off to this place and left. That's literally so dangerous read more

Went here last night for a bday party and was sadly let down. I had high expectations as this place specializes in Oaxacan cuisine. I ordered the mixta plate, an horchata, and a shot of Don Julio añejo. For $37 the mixta plate had very little protein and both meats were overcooked and dry. The horchata was probably one of the worst horchatas I've ever had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was karaoke going on in the back but it was so loud and the speaker quality was so bad that it was sometimes unbearable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My bill came with 20% auto grat due to being with a large party, but then the server swiped my card which brung up a screen to tip? Seemed a bit scammy. The service was slow but I will not fault the server since they were busy. Would not recommend this place with the abundance of less expensive Mexican restaurants with better food & better service. read more

I remember being here a long time ago... they gave us chips with Mike sauce and quesillo instead of chips & salsa. This is the only reason I came. Things have change since... but we were still able to order. However, they don't have quesillo I was a bit disappointed. They have a happy hour menu. The tacos are good. The margaritas are mild, so that is good (in my personal opinion). The server was attentive and polite. The dinning room is small, but clean. My carne asada was good. All in all - it was a good experience. read more

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The best Oaxacan food I've ever had! I tried the mole chilaquiles, tlayuda, and huevos rancheros--every dish was absolutely amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was lively, filled with great music and a happy crowd.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for incredible food and a vibrant environment. read more

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When I get my nails done a couple doors down I like to grab breakfast here. My favorite is the chilaquiles. The green ones have a real spicy kick to them which I love! During earlier hours there's usually a lot of seating and quick service. Their cafe de Olla is a perfect match to go with breakfast I have to have 2 cups minimum. I've had a lunch there twice and I would recommend stopping by to try if in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's even patio dining in the back if you'd like to sit out there and enjoy fresh air, but it's close to the parking lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The parking lot is behind the restaurant and is city owned so you have to pay. There's also limited meters out front. read more

Food is good the prices are outrageous! $14 for guacamole are you kidding me!!!!???? The prices are as if they think they're the only Mexican restaurant in LA. read more

Stopped in on Christmas Eve on our way home for a quick bite to eat and a cocktail and Ivette was awesome so attentive we asked her to just pick a awesome plate for us and it was by far so delicious! She was very attentive and accommodating even on Christmas Eve!!! I'm definitely coming back here! Oh, and by the way, they are open on Christmas all day read more

This is a great place although not perfect. The carne asada was delicious. It's not the best in LA in my opinion but I bet most people would really like it. The chips and salsa come out right away and it's really fresh. It was rather mild for a place that is so authentically decorated. The place is small and there isn't a lot of seating but that wasn't a problem. I bet they do a lot of takeout business. I wasn't impressed that a virgin margarita cost $8. Dinner for 1 person cost me $35. That's 1 Diet Coke, 1 virgin margarita, and 1 carne asada plate. The staff was pretty much "down to business". Not overly chatty and nothing was missed. That's kinda a big deal nowadays. I will order from them in the future for sure. read more

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Great little restaurant! The food and drinks are delicious and the service was great! We'll definitely be back!

I'm so glad I live right down the street from this place. I stopped in the other night because I was craving a wet Al pastor burrito and some chips and salsa. The place was pretty clean inside and I was greeted right away. She gave me chips and salsa within a couple minutes of sitting down which was perfect. They have a back patio also which gets pretty lively. I had a passionfruit drink with my dinner which was so good. Can't wait to come back here for happy hour! read more

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Been going here practically since they opened and now they have a full bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love everything about this spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Juquila Restaurant - Juquila old fashioned - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Growing up in LA I've been blessed to be exposed to some incredible Mexican food but this might be the best al pastor taco I've ever had in my life. You're doing yourself a disservice if you don't try these at least once. About to make this a regular visit read more

This is an Oaxacan Mexican restaurant so people should understand it is not typical Mexican fare. I was not happy with the meat in my entree(too chewy and leathery)but the server did honor my request to replace it with a fish taco which was only average. Prices are high with my meal costing me $25. The ambience is nice with nice decor and bar but it's a small dining area and it was too cold and drafty. read more

Juquila Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good food and good drinks. This is a great spot for a casual lunch or a dinner. All the food was yummy and filling and we got a pitcher of mango margarita that was equally as refreshing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Would definitely recommend to sit in the back if you get a chance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only downside is that this place can be very roudy if there are college students.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Mole. That's why I went. That's what I got. It was great. Look. I'm from the Midwest. Is it "authenticity mole? Don't know, don't care. It was delicious. Do it, get it, and get some more. Price. Was fairly price. Service. Simply okay. Atmosphere. Nonexistent. read more

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I enjoy going here when I'm in the area. Food is excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and ambiance is authentic![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very friendly people! :) read more

Fun spot for bottomless mimosas with an outdoor patio for larger groups. It can definitely get rowdy on the patio with Juquila being a popular spot for local college students, so be prepared. Tacos ($2.99 ea): I got the al pastor, chicken & asada served with cilantro, onion & salsa. Pretty solid tacos, not the juiciest like the street tacos drenched in marinade but not too greasy & oily either Burrito mojado verde ($16): Served with rice, beans, onions, cilantro and salsa topped with red sauce. Juicy, flavorful, and fully packed with flavor! Breakfast burrito ($13): your choice of chorizo, ham or bacon. Plus free chips and salsa! The food isn't mind-blowing but acceptable if you're just here for the mimosas read more

The fact that I found this authentic hidden gem on the Westside of all places is crazy! The Al pastor tacos are FIRE it's better than king tacos'! I'll even go a step further and say it's better than el taurino's in ktown (IFYKYK). Juquila's is the Greatest Mexican Oaxacan food, period!!! It's legit real Mexican food, not that white boy flavorless crap scattered all throughout the westside, they pack the meat, onions, ciltantro, lime, salsa! Old school east la kind of food and the fact that they're on Westside! I scored!!!!!! No more far af drives to the east side. I love you juquila!!! read more

Juquila Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This restaurant is so good!! I sat at the bar and had great service. I loved the strawberry margarita and enchiladas. read more

Juquila Restaurant - Strawberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We stopped by for happy hour and caught it about 30 minutes before the end. In that time, we only received one drink (server never returned until after the hour mark). Complimentary chips and salsa were great. We ordered the nachos, too, which proved to be too many chips. They weren't well layered with ingredients, so it was like a pile of chips with beans and sour cream on top. The drinks still came out to be basically normal price, despite the happy hour - I wonder what they are normally?? read more

Staff was extremely friendly fast service but we did not expect to pay $101 for two adults and a 2 year old that only had eggs and beans . We Didn't think cheese that's supposed to come on the food and meat would be charged as extra read more

Juquila Restaurant - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food is amazing, flavors are there,! Authentic "comida oaxaqueña" the atmosphere is great music was nice. We sat at the patio. Service was a little slow, but besides that I love the place definitely coming back , funny thing there was a guy arround and he offered me and my friends a mezcal. Not once , but twice or a third time. So I was like yeahh fine bring the mezcal. He insisted that for a minute I thought it was gonna be on the house . 30 dolllat later I realized it wasn't on the house z but yes . Very recommended try it but don't fall for ten mezcal lesson learned. read more

Best taco Tuesday ever. I'm dying to try their mole but I'm addicted to their margaritas and tacos.

My first time at this restaurant and this is my experience. Prompt and friendly service. I ordered the tilapia and red mole sauce with frijoles and rice (not on the menu this way but they accommodated me). The food was delicious! I also ordered and got real guacamole which was freshly made (not blended) and delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is the real deal![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lastly, I needed to plug in my computer. Jose Louis, the manager, brought me a power strip to make this happen. I was very pleased and will definately visit this restaurant again. read more

La comida estuvo deliciosa y el servicio. Excelente. La música definitivamente mi estilo. Totalmente Mexicano.. muy limpio y la decoración sumamente impresionante. read more

Juquila Restaurant - Chilaquiles Con Huevos y carne asada y no podían faltar los frijolitos , crema y y queso y una agua fresca de Jamaica. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My spot in Santa Monica for authentic Mexican food! I came in this time for the Chilaquiles!! read more

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Ahhh found a gem. We were in the mood for tamales, looked at what was around, and this place had what we were looking for. I was super excited about the mole one, but the chicken one was the star. The nachos were excellent, too, and the Carne asada was so good, my man went back again a couple days later to get it in taco form. The second time I got the cheese and chicken enchiladas, and damn, blown away again. Even the beans and rice were better than usual. And the portions are so big, it can last for a couple meals. Lo encanta. read more

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The food here is so good! We usually get mole dishes and they're always delicious. Staff is friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

First time ordering. I didn't spend much time in the restaurant itself (less than 30min), but even in that time, I was able to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship behind the scenery of the establishment. The service was friendly (though a bit annoying that you can't split a check), and the food was ready faster than expected. I got the chicken burrito + wet with salsa verde, & it TASTED and LOOKED like a QUALITY burrito. Even driving 30 minutes to the beach, it wasn't too soggy, either. I quite literally inhaled it while enjoying the sunny California coasts and pondering many, many things. But anywho. I WILL be coming back. And I reccomend you come too. read more

Terrible experience here. Each of their meats was bland and tasteless and rubbery to chew. Chips and salsa are cool that come with table except that they're stale. Asked for fresh ones which never came. Our food came out cold. Our table brought up our concerns with the servers who then got the GM/owner who were rude and could care less. In the land of authentic and flavorful Mexican food save yourself the trip. You're welcome. read more

My favorite hidden gem on the west side. The food always hits and the happy hour marg prices cannot be beat. The workers here are very nice as well. The wet burritos are so so good! read more

Unfortunately I have to be the bad guy this time, the food taste really good till I saw a hair in my food, I asked the waiter to change it politely and he took it away but he brought the same food with the same hair . He said I didn't had to pay for it and he said he erase it from my check but he only erase 7 dollars when I actually pay for it with meat but all that aside I feel that lying to your customers is not fair. I will never go back to this place . read more

La comida no me gustó, ordené una carne asada y me dieron un comal lleno de cebollas y chiles donde se perdían unos cuantos pedazos de carne, mi esposo pidió unos tacos pastor y no sé quién les dijo que ese chorizo guisado es carne al pastor read more

Was craving a torta after some long post-vacation unpacking and decided to order from here. Got a torta de milanesa and took a few bites when I felt something taste weird. Opened it up and the bottom bread was burnt. The other half was equally as burnt in the bottom bread. Was really disappointing given how good reviews this place had read more

Juquila Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went here with my family after my sisters ceremony for a bite and they served us a "memela" but when we got the food there was a hair on it, they took it back and we thought you know mistakes happen, but when they brought it back we found the hair again. It's kind of ridiculous that they would make the same mistake twice. Now we had gotten a wet burrito to go and we had specifically said "no rice" and when we get home and give to the person who ordered it, there was rice found in the burrito. Also the waiter just seemed like he didn't want to be there and wasn't very helpful. The guy looked annoyed and service was bad. This sucks because I had been going here since I was a kid and this never happened. I do not recommend this place to anyone moving forward. read more

Dinned in on a Friday afternoon. Ordered an horchata- do not recomen because it is the machine kind. Food was okay, not too impressed. Parking can be challenging. read more

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Horrible service. Food was expensive and salty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music was so loudly and waitress wasn't helpful at all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She forgot to give me extra napkins. Zero customer services skills. Don't waste your time and money here! read more

Juquila has been a favorite for the past 4+ years - finally getting to a review! Really just a good spot across the board - big portions, good margaritas, friendly service. I've been limited to takeout in the pandemic and have missed the atmosphere. For dinner, I usually end up with a burrito (often enough for two meals). Their mole is a hit, too. Breakfast is the real under-the-radar gem, though. Order the huevos rancheros or breakfast burrito, but you probably can't go wrong with any pick. If you can't walk over, parking is on Santa Monica Blvd or in a convenient Pay by Spot lot in the back. read more

Juquila Restaurant - Huevos rancheros for breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California