La Costa Restaurant

Locally sourced ingredients

Locally owned & operated

This was my first time actually trying mole out and it was extremely delicious! The complimentary…read morechips in mole sauce was a fun twist on chips and salsa. My dad ordered the Ceviche Nayarit, I ordered the Enchiladas La Casita Mexicana and my wife ordered the Enchiladas Tres Moles. The ceviche tasted fresh, but not really my favorite dish were had. I would say the Enchiladas Tres Moles was my favorite dish we picked. My only problem with that dish was that I wanted more. The plate they served it on made the 3 Enchiladas look small. Customer service was great. Food was great. The interior/exterior was really nice. If you have dogs the patio section in the back is where you'll want to eat from. Great experience. I'd come here again.

This place is not bad, but I went in expecting more. I heard about the owners, former chefs or…read moresomething, not 100% sure BUT something along those lines, they were making OG mole so I had been wanting to go there. I forgot exactly what I had, I want to say it was bistec ranchero or something like that. it was good, nothing bad, but also felt average. They served us chips with mole on top and I was like, why did they pour mole all over, bring a little bucket of mole and let me dip it on the side. That's what a good Christian would do, but no, they went with an anti-Christian practice here, communist almost. don't assume I want everything with mole. I would have been ok with it if the mole had been bomb ass good, but it was ok. I had heard this place used original Oaxacan mole or something so I was hyped. My wife had some eggs with whatever the heck a Filipino woman orders at a Mexican place and she's was fine. I feel bad about this review, maybe this place is a victim of its former reputation, and I was expecting very good Mexican food and all I got was OK Mexican food. Also, for a true Mexican spot, you need to have café Mexicano, with canelita and the waiter told me they didn't have any. How can this be? I do not approve. Maybe if you are white or non-Mexican or a fake Mexican, I think you would have a different opinion of this place, you might think is great, just like El Torito is. Am I confusing this place with some other restaurant because the place I heard of was in Bell and the cooks/chefs were this renowned chefs and I don't think that's the case here or now. For sure, this place is not bad and I don't think you will get bad food, it was just underwhelming.

Chips with mole

Interior

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Tacos El Compa Est. 1995

4.8(64 reviews)

Drive slow or you may miss it! It's small inside but surprisingly cool ! The hospitality is…read morewelcoming . And quick to order . I noticed a lot of people coming in and out to pick up orders which is always a good sign in my opinion , they offer soda or aquas frescas to drink I picked the cucumber drink very refreshing.

Came here for the first time love the Great service their home made menudo with home made…read moretortillas and cafe de olla was yummy will for sure will come back

Albondiga soup - special of the day

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Restaurant Mole Del Rey

4.5(453 reviews)

This has been my family's favorite restaurant since we first came 10 years ago. The food is…read moreamazinggggg I always get the enchiladas verdes gratinadas or the enfrijoladas. Their horchata w pepitas is so good and the cafe de olla is so good my mom brings it to us every weekend. The staff is always so sweet too, they even offered us pastel one time when they were celebrating a mesera's birthday in the kitchen.

I hadn't been back to this restaurant in some time but my grandpa was craving mole, so we made it…read moreback. After a 15 min wait we finally got seated and we order our dishes. The sopa reina azteca is so tasty, with the crunchy chips and cheese. The enchiladas both green and Mole verde were amazing. We also tried their sweet tamal and it was perfectly soft and had pineapple and raisins inside. Their horchata water and cafe de olla continues to be a must have.

They have a little cute outdoor patio if the inside it to full

Huevos Rancheros Picosos

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Chilaquiles with steak

Avila's El Ranchito

4.4(1.3k reviews)

2.1 mi

Salvador was an amazing host and Yolanda was an amazing server and was polite and respectful.read more

Everything was so delicious and fast paced, the food and drinks were so hot and fresh. Delia was so…read moreattendant and really good service with food

Cheers Yelpers to a safe and enjoyable weekend

Chips and salsa

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2 Cadillac Margarita @ $29.98 for 2

Culichi Town

2.8(1.2k reviews)

0.4 mi

They updated everything inside, it no longer gives "mariscos spot." It feels expensive and after…read moreseeing the menu, it definitely was. $20+ for 3 Empanadas de Camarón that were decent with a lot of cheese and very little cheese. They guacamole was a decent size for $14. Their food presentation is pretty nice. Not sure if the price tags to the NON alcoholic drinks and food is worth the taste. Their Horchata was $13! The server we got was nice, forgot about us after the first "how's everything," and can't blame it was busy, we were there on a Friday at 11am, one of the first ones there. Also, they charge you a random fee and another fee because you use your card.

Went in for my sisters birthday and had a great time! Our party was pretty big (10) and they took…read morecare of us nicely. The food was great! We started w the empanadas and could quickly see they knew ball. The green salsa they include w their dishes is AMAZING! The whole table was asking for more. Also can't forget about the great live music, the banda sounded great and listening inside wasn't overly done. I didn't leave w my ears ringing which was the best part of it all. Definitely will be coming back!

Inside

Fried Fish

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Medium Rare steak

Rajas con Crema

4.8(536 reviews)

0.8 mi

Rajas y Crema is one of those rare hidden gems you almost don't want to share--almost. From the…read moremoment we walked in, we were welcomed and personally served by the owner, which immediately set the tone for the experience. The restaurant is small, quaint, and full of heart, the kind of place where you can feel the love and care that goes into every dish. The food is absolutely exceptional--truly home-cooked in the best sense of the word. Every bite tastes like it came straight out of your mom's kitchen: comforting, flavorful, and made with intention. Nothing feels rushed or mass-produced; it's clear everything is prepared with pride and tradition. Don't be fooled by the unassuming location or modest size. This spot delivers big on quality and authenticity. If you're craving real, soulful, homemade Mexican food and a genuine, personal dining experience, Rajas y Crema is exactly where you want to be. Highly recommended--you'll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit.

I've been to Rajas con Crema several times and every time I've left extremely satiated and…read morepleasantly stuffed! My favorite appetizer are the Molletes which are toasted bolillos with chorizo and bean spread topped with cheese and pico de gallo. My favorite plates are the Carne en su Jugo, which is pork in green chilli sauce, and the Albondigas beef meatball soup. The soup is plentiful and doesn't disappoint in flavor. The meatballs are tender and have a perfect flavor profile of herbs and spice. Honestly, nothing disappoints here. The Pollo in Mole is also delicious. The tortillas are fresh and hand made. The Pollo con Rajas is creamy, cheesy, flavorful and the chicken has always been juicy underneath all that sauce, cooked perfectly. I've also had the teak tacos and they're filling, tasty, and a perfectly compliment to anything you will order. The sides are usually rice and beans and they've always been perfect. The rice is soft and the beans are addicting. Javier is always warm and friendly, he does an amazing job with his restaurant. He tends to his patrons wonderfully and deserves all praise, as well as his staff. They compliment the small dining area and make you feel like you're eating at home or with family. I'll gladly continue to eat at Rajas con Crema every time I'm in town. Parking is street parking so it can be iffy. Thank you so much for the fantastic experience!

Enchiladas de Mole

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Birrieria Guadalajara

3.5(70 reviews)

These are the best tacos. They always do a great job. They also have 2 dollar tacos. . They are so…read moregood. This is my goto birria spot.

En este Lugar los tacos son mi deliciosos !!! pero el personal es Hoblemente despota ! No tienen…read moreeducación ni alli me tratan como basura cada vez que llego a consumir , Ablo de la locasion. de Alameda and Gage !

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El Guapito

4.6(79 reviews)

0.1 mi

I have been by El Guapito many, many times. Usually when I go next door to the other establishment…read more This time I came exclusively to try El Guapito because of the reviews that I read on Yelp. We came for breakfast and I love that they open earlier than most places in the area. As we walked in we were greeted by a super friendly waitress whom welcomed us and made us feel right at home. I ordered Huevos Rancheros and my wife ordered chilaquiles. The presentation was phenomenal. I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into this delicious looking meal. Once I did, it did not disappoint. The food was delicious. My order came with two eggs on a tostada with a very tasty sauce all over them, it included beans and some very tasty potatoes. The final touch was a delicious quesadilla with a corn tortilla folded in half. It reminded me of, "El Tacazo". Excellent Mexican breakfast. The place itself was very clean and nicely decorated. It was inviting and left me wanting to come back. I can't wait to return and try the other things on their menu. Great find and to think that I was so close to it on so many occasions. Will definitely be back.

This restaurant has one of the best Mexican food in town! The Pozole and menudo are soooo gooood!…read moreThe carne asada plate is delish! Everything you order here is delicious and the cafe de olla cállate los ojos lol! Sorry we were so hungry that we forgot to take pictures but if you go there, you're not gonna regret it! The service is great as well, and the owner goes to each table to make sure you are getting a good s service, that's so cool! **Sundays they have karaoke how cool is that!! Visit El Guapito great atmosphere, great food and great service

El Guapito in a sombrero holding a molcajete

Molcajete!

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Café de olla to go porque no pude terminarlo- me comí todo!

Rocio's Mexican Kitchen

4.5(639 reviews)

2.5 mi

Todo su menú de desayunos su café de olla número uno Nunca…read morete decepcionará Y ya cuenta con dos locaciones perfecto!

The food is so good!!!!! Good food. Good service. Will definitely go back!!!!…read more Took dips to go.

This ac doesn't work don't come in the summer

Chicken Empanadas

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Front of restaurant

Gorditas Mexican Food

4.7(455 reviews)

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Hubby and I were in the area and came across this restaurant on Yelp - had great reviews so decided…read moreto give it a shot! First impression - small restaurant but almost all tables were full so that was a great sign. We were greeted by their friendly servers and seated right away - we decided on chilaquiles verde & jamon and chorizo con papa breakfast burrito. Both were delicious but the star of the show was definitely the chilaquiles - chips still crispy, loaded with green sauce, sour cream and cotija cheese. Piled each of those chips with beans, rice and egg and it was heaven. Disappointed that we were so full because I wanted to try one of their gorditas so we'll have to make another trip there soon!

Late Post. Was in the area and was craving some Gorditas, Durango style…read more This place hit the spot. They are pretty legit, littke different than what we have in parents hometown but damn good. I tried the Deshebrada(shredded beef, Chicharron(Pork skin in sauce), and chorizo con papas. They are made to order, so call ahead if you are strapped for time. This is place has a newer location down the street, I prefer the original.