Met some friends who live in the area and highly recommended this place. We were soo satisfied with their friendly service and amazing food! We started with a round of Ahi Tuna Toatadas and I had to have a second order! The tostadas are completely covered with the most deliciously marinated Ahi Tuna and are completely mouth watering! We also started with their Watermelon Hibiscus Margarita and regular Margaritas. Perfect for sitting on the pet friendly patio. We also tried their Oaxacan Old Fashioned that came smoked, always a treat. We had their Chopped Salad with Salmon, the most amazing Shrimp Fajitas, Suizias Chicken Enchiladas and their Carne Asada Plate. ALL were top notch and cooked/seasoned to perfection! read more

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I been here several times as I live in the area. I always make my reservation on line with the comment section to be seated outside. It's been many many times where it's an issue. The outside is closed or they're cleaning to close. Mind you I come 90 min -ahead usually. Today I came in for a reservation at 8pm and they did not have my table ready. I ended up getting seated inside. Customer service hasn't really been that great here, but it's a very convenient location for me. The manager did speak to me staying he will address it. read more

Came here to celebrate a birthday and take advantage of their happy hour. The drink deals were a great value, the staff were friendly, and they brought out a scoop of ice cream for the birthday, which was sweet. We didn't get around to try any food during our visit. Unfortunately, the patio experience was ruined by a rat that stayed directly behind our table against the railing for almost our entire visit. We had to be the ones to ask to switch tables to get away from it, and while the staff apologized, no effort was made to compensate for the disruption. Many others noticed the pest and either left or tried to get the staff to handle it. What made it frustrating is that I've sat on the patio at Gus's literally four feet away dozens of times and have never seen a single pest. The pest presence here isn't just "being outdoors"--it's a clear management and sanitation issue that needs to be addressed. Decent spot for cheap drinks, but I wouldn't sit on the patio again until they get this under control and train staff on better customer recovery. read more

This restaurant has more of an American-style take on Mexican cuisine rather than a traditional Mexican dining experience. The atmosphere is lively and inviting, making it a nice place to gather with friends or family, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. The drink menu offered a great variety of cocktails and beverages, which was definitely one of the highlights. The salad was fresh and generously portioned, although the dressing and cheese were a bit too heavy for my taste and overpowered the vegetables. As for the main dishes, the steak was decent but could have been more tender. The tortillas, rice, and beans were acceptable, but I was hoping for more authentic flavors and preparation to better complement the meal. Overall, it's a pleasant restaurant with a good atmosphere, solid service, and a strong drink selection, but there is room for improvement in making some of the classic Mexican staples taste more authentic. read more

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My friend and I had reservations for 7 pm for a Saturday night. Once we arrived, we were seated immediately but to a super tiny table, so I asked the waiter if we can sit at one of the empty booths which he said wasn't available, which I thought was a bit odd since it was open. Anyways, once we were seated we got fresh tortilla chips and a red salsa which was delicious and on the house. My friend and I both wanted to tacos so we got two taco plates. I got the ribeye taco plate and she got the chicken tinga taco plate. We also each got the watermelon hibiscus margarita. The margaritas were the highlight of the night. They were well made and delicious. I could definitely drink a couple of them. In regards to the food, I enjoyed my tacos but my only complaint is if I'm being charged $20 for ribeye tacos, there should be way more meat in each taco. I feel like they skimmed on the meat, which I didn't appreciate, especially at that price point. Other than that, service was prompt and the interior was pretty. I would definitely come back for those margaritas. I believe they have weekday happy hour, so I might check that out for a more affordable experience. read more

La Popular - Ribeye Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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I'm usually not the biggest fan of Mexican food because it can be pretty heavy, but I really enjoyed this place. First, I have to mention Yvette. She provided outstanding service from start to finish. She was friendly, attentive, and constantly checked on us to make sure our drinks were full and that we had everything we needed. The food was excellent. I'm especially picky about guacamole because most restaurants don't season it enough, but this was one of the best I've had. I still think Chipotle has my favorite guacamole, but this was a very close second. It was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of salt. The chips were also great--light, crispy, and not overly thick. For my entrée, I ordered the chicken and shrimp fajitas. Both were cooked perfectly, well-seasoned, and served with just the right amount of grilled onions and peppers. I also really liked the flour tortillas. They were soft, fresh, and the perfect complement to the fajitas. We also ordered the carne asada skirt steak, and it was outstanding. It had a great smoky char on the outside, was packed with flavor, and was cooked perfectly. The only downside is the parking, but that's really not the restaurant's fault. The area is just extremely busy, so finding a spot can take a little patience. Overall, this is my favorite Mexican restaurant I've tried so far. Great food, excellent service, and definitely worth the trip. read more

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I've been to La Popular several times for happy hour but never reviewed until now. Speaking of, the happy hour isn't bad, but it's not one of my first choices for. Anyway.... Today we went for brunch, our first time. Awhile back the restaurant mailed BOGO free brunch cards to households in the area, and since this was the 2nd to last weekend to use, we went. Came in a little after 11, not very busy (The Vineyards tend to get very busy later in the day on weekends) I order a Spicy Watermelon Passion Fruit Agua Fresca - it was good, but the Watermelon was so overwhelming it was hard to taste the passionfruit. My mom had the breakfast tacos (not pictured) which she liked a lot, I had the avocado toast and added ahi tuna. The toast may look small at first, but was very rich and filling. I will say I was surprised to see the tuna in lox-like strips, but maybe that's because I'm used to ahi tuna either seared or in chunks poke style. All in all, a very nice experience. I think i wanna go back and try the pancakes. read more

La Popular - Avocado toast with added ahi tuna - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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Loved the happy hour here, where you can get good food and drinks for a good price! I came by to check out their happy hour Friday afternoon around 4 pm and it wasn't too crowded. Happy hour is offered daily 3-6 pm and 9 pm to close and includes both food and drink specials. They also offer all day specials on Tuesday for Taco Tuesday. I had the LP margarita for $9 off the happy hour menu. It was a pretty good margarita! We started with their complimentary salsa. I was very happy to find that it wasn't spicy but still very flavorful. I'm a picky eater and usually don't like restaurant salsas, but this was right up my alley. We then shared an order of their guacamole ($8.25 hh), cachetada ($6.25 hh), and a couple of tacos ($4.25 each). The guac was amazing as well, made with ripe avocados and just the right amount of salt and flavor. It comes with a giant plate of chips which were still warm from the fryer. I just wish there was more of it! For the tacos, I tried the ribeye, the gochujang carnitas (monthly special), and the regular carnitas. The regular carnitas was by far my favorite. The gochujang was okay but I personally found it too sweet, and the ribeye was a bit bland. I didn't try the cachetada as it was way too cheesy for my personal tastes, but I would recommend getting this if you like cheesy foods. My friend said it was like eating cheese straight up. read more

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45 min wait to be seated. 1 hr wait for food. Food portions are wayyyyyyy too small for the price. We ordered the tacos with rice and beans. The fish tacos were cold. The Rib Eye tacos with cheese were very delicious, it was a shame they were so small. I would say order a few things. The place was packed! The server was friendly, the place was very dark! read more

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Went in for happy hour Audrey was our server She was very nice and polite Loved the interior! one of the prettiest restaurants in the valley Happy hour was kind disappointing I got the order of guacamole which is 8-9 dollars Each taco is around 4 dollars Free chips and salsa with meal. Food was good my only complaint is on the guacamole way too expensive for what it is. At least have it made tableside if you're charging close to 10 dollars for about 4oz of guacamole. Lowkey if you got three chicken tacos it would have the same amount of guac. Plus they already give you chips! read more

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This review goes for two people. Audrey and Becca. Today i had the pleasure of being served by Becca, but usually Audrey takes care of me but the both of them are spectacular and lovely. Both very quick with service and also humble but bubbly personalities. My sister and I always come here and these two are the prime examples of why "i'll be back again" is always held to its standard! Also yeah the food was very good and drinks too, almost forgot to review that LOL. read more

La Popular - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

Really enjoyed our visit to La Popular. The food was so good, and everything came out fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere is really nice too.. definitely has a fun, lively vibe without feeling too much. The service was great and everyone was friendly. We had a really good time and honestly can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a good Mexican spot! read more

Food and drinks are good. The place is cute inside. But the prices are high for the type and amount of food. Probably wouldn't go back on my own. read more

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Only second time here, thought they deserved a second chance as last visit was a few months ago & thought maybe they were just short handed that day. Mind you it was a Saturday afternoon at a very busy shopping center. Very poor service, so frustrating but we had already committed to staying last time. NOT today! Got seated right away on the patio & immediately regretted it as there was an incredibly loud table of people by us. We debated asking to move inside but alas NEVER had anyone come out to bring water or anything. After 15 minutes I went inside to ask & was completely ignored by more than one of the waitstaff as they passed by the host stand area. I told my party that we need to leave. As we were leaving a server asked if he could help me & I said no, are you always short staffed? He just said sorry. Too late. Won't be back. read more

Glad I finally got to check this place out! It's in the beautiful Vineyards shopping center in Porter Ranch, close to the AMC and Tifa Gelato shop (my gps had me park farther than needed). Extensive tequila and mezcal menu, Really attractive, sleek interior. Met my friend for a Tuesday lunch and discovered that all day Tuesday is Happy Hour! And, even better is that a la carte tacos on Tuesday are $3 instead of the normal HH price of $4.50! Aidan was our server-in-training and, while he was mistaken that I could sub mezcal for tequila for the HH, he was lovely. He was attentive when needed and also let us girls catch up! What we ordered and thought: -Chips and salsa brought to the table. Sadly both were mediocre; thankfully, this meant that I did not eat too many chips! -LP Margarita ($9 on HH); balanced and refreshing -Pacifico ($6 on HH) what I would expect -Madre Espadin Mezcal ($12) also what I would expect, though I wish the service were more authentic to CDMX, which is the vibe of the restaurant -Guacamole ($8.25 on HH) Fresh and tasty; again mediocre chips -Rib Eye Taco ($3 for Tuesday HH); had I known it was only 3 bucks, I would have ordered two. The meat was very flavorful and cooked beautifully, not overdone! -Corn off the Cobb Salad ($13.75) add Steak ($8.25) My friend LOVED her salad and also raved about the flavor, quality, and doneness of the steak. Great spot for lunch, as we didn't need a reservation, though from what people say, it gets very busy at night and on the weekends. They have a Sunday Funday that looks good, too! read more

My experience at La Popular was simply okay. The ambiance is definitely gorgeous. The restaurant is well decorated. Where I fear they lost points was speed of service and in part, the food. We were seated for an entire inning of baseball on the TV before we were even greeted, let alone given waters. Roughly 10 minutes? I do want to say, our server was an angel. He was very helpful, patient, and nice. After putting in our orders for drinks, apps, and entrees all at once, it was interesting that our drinks came out much later than our appetizers. I had ordered the Maui mahi tacos. The tortillas of 2/3 of my tacos were basically mush. I ate one taco like a taco, and the other two I ditched the tortilla and made a little salad I guess. It's not necessarily that I had a bad experience, the flavors of the guacamole, steak chicharron, and my mahi mahi were definitely good, but other than that, it just wasn't anything to write home about. read more

La Popular - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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We came here during the week for happy hour on a taco Tuesday, the prices were food options for happy hour were great. My sister comes here pretty often and have been telling us how good it is and it definitely lived up to the hype. The restaurant has a nice bar area in the middle of the restaurant and a covered outside patio area. La Popular is located at the Vineyards at Porter Ranch where all the other dine in restaurants are. There's a large parking lot here so there's lot of parking, but since this area is pretty busy you might have a little bit of a walk to get here. read more

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La Popular offers a nice vibe in a dimly lit restaurant with modern decor and great bites. I was a big fan of the Shrimp Ceviche with Plaintain Chips and the Shrimp and Steak Fajitas. Both hearty, with fresh flavors, and perfect for sharing. Prices are decent for the portion and tastiness of the dishes. Great date spot, though they are also set up well for larger groups and family/friend outings. We've often walked in without a reservation and sat down without a wait. Service is warm and efficient. I have not had a bad experience here. Free parking in the plaza, which gets crowded often. read more

La Popular - Shrimp and Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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Great New Mexican spot in Porter Ranch. The food and service is amazing. Beautiful restaurant too great for celebrating birthdays or any event. The bar is very cool with TVs and they also have an outdoor patio. read more

La Popular - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

Stopped in here before going to the movies. I was excited to try La Popular due to the positive reviews on Yelp. Upon being seated, we were almost immediately greeted by our server Maria, who was very friendly and took our drink orders right away. I ordered the birria burrito which states on the menu right above that all plates come with rice and beans, so I assumed this was included in that category. I received my burrito with no rice and beans. I asked our server and she stated that the burrito does not come with rice and beans. She said she could bring a side of each anyway to which I replied, "that's okay." I thought it was pretty strange that a $19+ burrito did not include rice and beans but I accepted the fact. Maria ended up bringing a side of rice and beans anyway at no charge, which I thought was very nice until after when I looked up the menu and I was right in thinking that I did read that it came with those sides. The menu does in fact state that all plates come with rice and beans. Anyway, not a huge deal but the food is pretty pricey and I wish I could say that I would come back to eat here, but I felt it was very mediocre for the price. The burrito was just okay. Nothing too flavorful or memorable. Salsas were just okay too. The restaurant does have a nice ambiance for grabbing drinks. I just wish the food was a little better because I frequent the AMC next door weekly and I love Mexican food. Unfortunately, they missed the mark on the food quality for the prices they offer. The food isn't disgusting or anything, just nothing worth going back for. Also, toward the end of our dinner, we felt like we were somewhat forgotten about, as we didn't see our server for a while and we wanted to get our check and leave as we had a movie to see. read more

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Went here on Sunday which happened to be the World Cup final. Started with the chicken empanadas appetizer not my favorite, then came the chips with salsa amazing chips were nice and crunchy. We also got the Ceviche 10/10 the quesabirria was good too a bit too cheesy 7/10 the ambience was great since it was the soccer final everyone was cheering! I will be back to try the tacos although service wasn't great I will give them another try. read more

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Los Angeles county sprawls in every direction and so is blessed with dozens and dozens of beautiful, charming neighborhoods. One of these is Porter Ranch. I had not been there in a decade but decided to give a trendy restaurant, La Popular, a try this weekend. When we drove through the area, I was immediately struck by how lovely it is and the fact that it has developed into a major town. There is smart building evident everywhere. All the malls are well designed and pretty, and loaded with great places to eat and shop, some standards like Whole Foods and Mendocino Farms, others unique like La Popular. La Popular is located in The Vineyards, a terrific outdoor mall that has been thoughtfully laid out and landscaped. The parking is ample and there are places to relax outside with small playgrounds for the kids. There is even a water course. LP is huge and impressive as you approach and once inside, well, it is downright glamorous. The lighting is layered and subdued with elegant bespoke fixtures. There is a variety of seating from leathery banquettes to high top tables to a long and glittering bar. A patio outside provides shaded dining as well. The menu is wonderful and, as a vegetarian, I had to study it carefully as there were quite a number of items that I wanted to try. You can see the ones that made the cut, lol, in my photographs. Everything was delicious. Our server, Josie, was cheerful and efficient. Our dishes came out quickly and were piping hot. The tables are substantial solid wood, and the thick napkins and heavy flatware are tinted dark to match the overall decor. The effect is of an exclusive but airy club with niches for an intimate experience. All the building materials are high quality. There was an appealing mix of '80s/'90s music at just the right volume playing in the background, some of it World Beat. It is hard to think of something to change but one thing I would like to suggest to the owners is to offer beans that do not have lard. I love Mexican beans but all of them on this menu were made with animal fat -- not healthy or tasty. It can easily be substituted with vegetable oil. I had to do without beans and that was a major drawback for me. Other than that, this is a wonderful place for an almost perfect meal and we want to come back soon. read more

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Really good food! As a little bit more upscale Mexican restaurant I would say it's good for what you expect. Portion sizes might be small but it's good! Service is good. Order the Valentine's Day 3 course meal a was good. Carne asada medium rare is the way to go! It's bit pricey if you are looking for a nice big amount of food. It is more for the experience and ambiance. The drinks hit the spot. With the Margarita flight read more

La Popular - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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An amazing spot in the valley! Loved the ambiance, service, and food - can't wait to come back here again! The plates were well presented and worth it. The agua frescas flight was delicious, and a great menu item for those that don't drink. The salsa tray is a must-do ; the salsas were delicious and the card explaining each one was a great touch. Huge parking lot although parking can get busy during the weekends. Highly recommend making reservations so you don't have to wait. But even if you do, there is so much to see and walk to in this plaza. read more

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Came to "La Popular" this past Saturday evening and we were seated in the outdoor patio, luckily it was not actually outside and it was warm. Ambiance includes dimmed lights, pretty dark interior, loud and it was crowded that night. Out waitress was decent for the most part, except at times it felt like we were being rushed to place another order or what not. I tried the "queso fundido" (melted manchego cheese / served with corn and flour tortillas (+3 chorizo) --but it was not a hit on my page; the cheese was not as "stinky" as it could be, and it tasted plain. What gave it flavor was the chorizo's grease but not the best queso fundido I have had. 2/5 My friend decided to get a pineapple margarita (Chile Pineapple Mango Margarita Monte Alban Blanco / Ancho Reyes Chile / Pineapple / Mango / Lime) and I ordered their version of an old fashion "Oaxacan Old Fashioned" (Teremana Reposado / Mal Bien Espadin Mezcal / Agave / Bitters) For me, the old fashion was a hit 5/5 smooth and can taste mezcal in the sips but it was not overwhelming (yes old fashion made with tequila) must try if you are into these types of drinks. My friend loved this flavored margarita the best as well. We decided to order a margarita flight which was ok nothing spectacular on my opinion. It included flavors: Chile Pineapple Mango margarita, Watermelon hibiscus margarita and LP margarita. Once again the winner here was the Chile pineapple mango margarita. This place is good for drinks overall, we placed about three rounds of cocktail drinks and they were coming out rather quickly. I would have to give them another try as far a food goes. Large parking lot in the plaza is a plus. read more

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The shrimp tacos were good.the tinga tacos were also good but the tortilla on those keep tearing apart.the churros were also good.1 complaint i got is its a mexican food restaurant but they were playing club beat music.i didnt know weather to eat or dance.not for me.ill go back with ear plugs maybe.the greeter and services was good read more

Lots of parking in Porter Ranch. I love the churro dessert. Drinks and food were good. read more

La Popular - Quest fundido, guac, margaritas on happy hour - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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Had the best meal here. Friendly waiter, nice ambiance. The caveat is the horrible parking situation. Great food just come early or during the day. read more

I love La Popular for their happy hour deals. They do regular happy hour, reverse happy hour, as well as all fay happy hour on taco tuesdays. They have a pretty good selection of happy hour selections: tacos, different chips and salsas, and pretty basic drink selections. It's never too loud inside that you can still hear whoever you're with for a great catch up session. Service can be a little hit or miss sometimes. Some days it's impeccable and other days you'll really have to intentionally flag someone down for water (the cups are really tiny as well). Pricing is decent and the food is delicious. The main plates menu isn't always worth it however the drinks, tacos, and the small plates are worth coming back for every time. read more

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I couldn't believe this place was even moderately busy. The food left you wanting a bit more... 2 birria tacos for 20 bucks and more after tax and tip. Meat waa tender, but i had better on the streets of pacoima. The fajitas was decent and definately more filling for sure. Flavor wise... I think it'a lacking a bit. The ceviche was decent. Wish the chips that came with it were a little wider so I could actually put them on it. Service wise I think we waited about 20 min for our check. Friendly staff otherwise. Definately too loud to have a decent conversation across the table. read more

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Service is good. Parking is horrible. You have to be lucky to find spot. Food is served wonderful but if you want a real Mexican food, this is not the place. If you're into bougie type of food, you've hot it. read more

La Popular - The bar, left of the entrance. - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

We live in Porter Ranch and this place is nice. Very nice decor. Drinks are are really good but food was a hit and miss. Depending on what you order. Service wasn't the greatest either. When we went they were out of Modelo. How? read more

La Popular Mexican Restaurant offers an authentic and flavorful take on traditional Mexican cuisine. The atmosphere is lively yet welcoming, making it an ideal place to enjoy a casual and satisfying meal. The dishes are rich in flavor, with standout items like their tacos and enchiladas that truly showcase classic Mexican cooking. The staff is friendly and attentive, creating a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience from beginning to end. Overall, it's a wonderful spot that I highly recommend and would gladly visit again. read more

Stopped by for some drinks and to watch the Laker game.... It was a good decision! Located inside of a shopping plaza in Porter ranch, this place has a very nice ambiance. Dim lights and great for any occasion.... Birthday to date night. They have indoor and outdoor seating for dinning and for the bar. The drinks were good and they have a good happy hour menu as well. The bartender was very nice and friendly and gave good recommendations. They have a full bar but I opted to try some of their signature drinks on the menu. Although I cannot really speak on the food....(I only came for drinks)... the food did look delicious as the servers passed us by to deliver food to other tables. I will definitely come back to try some of the items on the menu. There's plenty of free parking in the lot. read more

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While this restaurant has a nice ambiance, I was so deeply disappointed in their portion sizes. Now, although I understand restaurants have become quite pricey over the years, I cannot understand how this fajita combo plate ($34) is justified with a tiny piece of chicken and a tiny piece of steak. Insult to injury, it was served with two pieces of corn tortillas and one piece of flour tortilla. After making the manager aware of our issue, she simply told us to order more food next time. Overall, this restaurant may look nice but the service and the food portions are NOT worth it. Very disappointed. You be the judge. Does this look worth $34? read more

La Popular - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

Our group visited the restaurant in Porter Ranch last night for my girlfriend's birthday party. The restaurant was crowded and we had a lot of people in our group. The service was amazing and so was the food. I'm wanted to give honorable mention to our two servers Aiden and Alex who were very attentive and patient with our group, getting our food and beverages in a timely and professional matter. Thank you so much Aiden and Alex for all your hard work! A+++ read more

Met a friend for dinner. We shared the ceviche and it was very good except the balance of fish to shrimp was off. Plenty of Mahi but only 2 shrimp. I had my usual Baja tacos which were good! My friend enjoyed the Quesabirria. The music from the live band was nice and the atmosphere was pleasant. Our server was friendly and helpful. The only snafu occurred when my friend ordered a Marguerita and wanted to substitute the tequila with vodka. She was told there would be a $12 up-charge to do so (WTH!). She spoke to the manager who said he tried to make an adjustment in the system. His result was an $11 up-charge. Of course, she passed. It sounded as if the problem is corporate and local staff have little ability to make modifications. That's when it felt like the old La Popular -- inflexible. Still good food and a nice ambience. Corporate may need to loosen the purse strings. read more

I first found La Popular in Porter Ranch through Uber Eats and decided to visit in person, and wow! The decor stunned me: low lighting, romantic vibes, perfect for a date night. Admittedly, my first visit had some rough service, but after returning several times, the service has really improved. Now I recommend their chicken enchiladas. The homemade salsa is fresh, and the hot homemade chips are just the cherry on top. 9 out of 10, will eat again read more

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Stopped by for Happy Hour , everyday 3pm-6pm , but on Tuesdays all day HH Sat at the bar and it wasn't too busy. I went with both HH margarita specials: $8.5 LP margarita $9.5 spicy pineapple mango margarita Both were really good! Great quality and nothing tasted artificial. I enjoyed both equally. They have tacos for $4 on the HH Menu and I went with carnitas and ribeye. They were both really good. The carnitas taco had a good amount of meat and was tastyyyy. I have to give the edge to the ribeye taco though. It comes with a cheesy costra and the ribeye meat is TENDER. I was told on Tuesdays these tacos are $3 each sooooo TACO TUESDAY is the place to be! Safe to say, ILL BE BACK! read more

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I usually seat by the bar, last time it took about 15 minutes before I finally got a drink, a bartender with a beard was right in front of me but never asked me and the other ones usually are busy talking to the people they know, very lousy service read more

La Popular - Mexican Near Me - Porter Ranch, California