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    La Bufadora Baja Grill Irwindale

    4.0 (372 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Gloria G.

    It's located inside the Jack in the box shopping center off Irwindale and Arrow Hwy. It is a small place with about 6 tables, it's clean and the service is quick. We wanted to try so we ordered the fish taco. It's a Baja Style menu and it lives up to that! The fish was breaded and fried, topped with cabbage, pico and creama. It was freshly made and the first bite made me want more! The combo comes with chips and guacamole with a small drink, this meal was very filling if eaten alone but we shared so we could try the shrimp burrito. The burrito was filled with fluffy perfectly cooked rice, frijoles de olla/ beans, cabbage, pico, creama, and grilled shrimp. We cut it in half and you can see how packed this burrito was, YUMMY! I was not impressed with the outside of the place but the food will definitely have me coming back!! This place is a must!

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    Dar C.

    Been frequenting La Bufadora for a few years now... every visit is special because the food is so good. Today I ordered their Potato Tacos, these were amazing, absolutely the best! My husband usually gets their Fish Tacos which are also excellent.

    Amaya P.

    Love grabbing food here. The specials are back! It's been awhile since they had their specials. Wednesday are their fish tacos for $3. I remember it used to be around $1.25 to $1.50 bit with inflation it has gone up a bit. It's ok though normally with 2-3 fish tacos you're full. It's quite loaded and very tasty

    Found a bitten piece of fish in my Wednesday Fish Taco  I live in Irwindale and I definitely wont eat here again.

    Disgusting bitten piece of fish in my fish taco. Thanks employees for being horrible Food service workers.

    Asada, grilled shrimp, + fish tacos
    Mirrella B.

    I was craving fish tacos and found this shop on Yelp. They're located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. They also make tacos and other dishes with different meats and shrimp. The customer service is good. You're able to place your order at the counter, directly next to the entrance. Once your food is ready, your order is called. You pick it up from the pick-up counter and can sit down to eat on one of the tables they have. I ordered a fish, a grilled shrimp, and an asada taco. The tacos were delicious. The standout taco was the fish. I appreciate the nice ratio of fish to breading. There was more fish than breading, which is perfect. The breading is also light and crispy. The shrimp were large and seasoned well. The asada was flavorful. The tacos come with a grilled pepper and different salsas. I will be back when I'm craving fish tacos.

    Potato Taco
    Katie R.

    Grabbed a quick bite to eat here as it is next door to the doughtnut/shaved iced place. Ordered a burrito and potato taco. The burrito was decent but nothing special. I enjoyed their potato taco, it was pretty good. Service is friendly and there is seating inside. Nothing wowed me about this place but it seems like a decent quick Mexican food eatery to stop by.

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    Bartley R.

    First time stopping here, the service was pretty good and pretty fast, the inside of the restaurant is a bit small and tables get snatched up rather quick. The food was good but not gonna lie $2.50 for this little cup of rice was kinda insane to me. The tacos are definitely worth the trip here, the tortillas are slightly crisp and hold together well, their sauces are very good and fresh, the meat isn't fatty which I appreciate. Would definitely come back!

    Asada tacos
    Knox J.

    I got 4 asada tacos, fantastic. Would have given 5 stars but the woman taking the orders was very distracted with other things going on around her. I will bypass her and call order in, but I will return for the food.

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    7 months ago

    Good food good cuttings customer service. I go especially for the fish tacos on Wednesdays, they have them on special that day

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    10 months ago

    Fish tacos and shrimp tacos always hit from here. They are always playing good music too.

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    Always the very best fish tacos anywhere in SoCal You must must must true the fish tacos

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    Diarrhea, nauseous and stomach pain, after eating their street tacos Tuesday!! Never again!!

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    The lady who took my order was super nice. The food was soooo good! Especially the potato tacos!!

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    Shrimp tacos are a MUST! They have a $6 taco special that includes a soda that fits any budget.

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    4.2(631 reviews)
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    Delicious! Got the lengua, al pastor, and cabeza. They give you free chips with it as well and…read morethere is a topping and sauce area at the front. Loved all the tacos, but the favorite was the e al pastor. All the meats were tender and well spiced. Service was fast and the interior imhas lots of seating.

    Updated review: I've been here 4 times and have ordered through grub hub At least twice. This place…read morehas good food but their employees lack customer service and have slow service. One time I ordered 4 tacos, 1 burrito, a drink and churros and it took them longer than 25 minutes to be ready. The people who dined in that were behind me in line were served first. This defeats the purpose of takeout... also they burnt the heck out of my churros and still have them to me like that. Their employees are rude especially the girl with the fake red hair. She' s vulgar talking to coworkers instead of customers and a rude attitude. She was rude with an attitude when asked her about drink prices (not on the menu) and a question about the salsa bar . She made me feel like I was a bothering her after spending over $50 in their establishment. The way she behaves makes you think she owns the business. Another thing is that they don't listen or pay attention to your order. Both in person and for delivery they end up messing up your order. It was simple no onions on 3 tacos and they always mess up my son's food. Now I have an angry and hungry little kid on top of the experience. I keep going back because their food is good and kind of hope to have a better experience. I don't I'll go back, it's a shame but it's not worth it anymore. Gave this place many chances to support a small business but they don't reciprocate the love back. This place could be a 5 star but their employees hinder the restaurant back from being that.

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    4.5(233 reviews)
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    OMGEEE I'm sorry EL CANTON I was unfamiliar with your game!! I thought you were new here turns out…read moreIM NEW HERE cause what in the world!?! This place is popping anytime I drive by and I just had to try for that alone. We had a larger party and were accommodated pretty quickly! It is a smaller on the inside but they have seating outside as well. The buffet they have on Sunday's is what draws the crowd. We skipped the buffet option but it looks like a deal! We have to come back to try that out as well. All the food was flavorful, the table went silent once our plates arrived, so that's always a good sign! My plate had a little bit of everything I was craving I love that they give you this option because their is waaaaay to much to choose from. This was a hidden gem I am so glad to have recommended a good place, we will be returning soon thank you La Patrona!!

    It's great when restaurants use skirt steak for their asada. El Canton De La Patrona gives you a…read moregenerous portion with excellent beans and rice. Their hand made tortillas are delicious and come out piping hot. When I saw the plate, I assumed that it would be a 5 star meal. Everything looked so perfect. I've actually had to give it some thought and concluded that I would have to rate it 4 stars because of how chewy the meat was. I found myself having to work very hard to finish the last few bites. The asada was medium rare and that might be undercooked for a cut like skirt steak. I'll be back to try their ribeye, which would be perfect medium rare.

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    Max's Mexican Cuisine - Tacos dorados

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    3.6(597 reviews)
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    Stopped here for lunch while in the area, and my wife and I were pleasantly surprised by our entire…read moredining experience. We arrived shortly after the restaurant opened for the day. Everything looked so clean, well-organized, and inviting. The restaurant itself is lovely, with plenty of seating for a party of one or many. There is ample space for special occasions, a large bar area, a large dining room, clean bathrooms, and AMAZING staff. Every single employee welcomed us to the restaurant. Employees were very friendly, polite, hard-working, and engaging. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the "Martha Salad" while my wife had the Pozole Verde. Both were delicious, perfectly made, very tasty, and filling. The chips and salsa were so good that we ordered a second serving, which is rare for us. We plan to invite family and friends in the very near future so that we can reserve the private group area and have our own party :)

    We recently tried this Mexican restaurant and unfortunately the food and drinks were very…read moredisappointing. The margaritas were honestly some of the worst we've had -- they tasted like straight margarita mix blended with ice, and we could barely drink them. The enchiladas were also very underwhelming, especially for the price. It was basically shredded chicken in tortillas with sauce, rice, and beans, and for $20 it just wasn't worth it. The food tasted very Americanized and lacked authentic Mexican flavor and seasoning. That being said, the customer service was amazing. The two ladies who helped us were incredibly attentive, kind, and kept checking on us. They offered extra drinks and multiple items, which we normally appreciate because when we go to Mexican restaurants we usually order multiple rounds and end with Cadillac margaritas. Unfortunately, the drinks were so bad we didn't want to order anything else, but their effort and service did not go unnoticed. One small disappointment was when I asked for hot sauce to add more flavor to my green sauce enchiladas, and I was brought the same red enchilada sauce instead, which made the meal worse. I am a food and beverage manager myself, and I can honestly say I would hire those two servers in a heartbeat because they were fabulous. The service was excellent -- it's just the food and drinks that really need improvement.

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