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La Torta Loca

4.3 (188 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Quiet
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Tony J.

Great Mexican food with extraordinary service. It's a small little location, it shares a wall with another restaurant right next to it, so just be sure to walk into the right one. I walked into the wrong place the first time. Came here looking for some Menudo and they're more than delivered. They have Menudo every day and if I lived in the area, I might be tempted to get some every day because it is great. The staff is very friendly, they even gave us some chips and beans to eat while we waiting for our food there agua Fresca are amazing as well The next time I'm in the area in the morning and craving some Menudo, this will be the place I will be going to.

Great breakfast burrito with chorizo, egg, bacon and, potatoes

Service was great the owner gave us a drink and which made us feel welcomed. The food was perfect. Great flavor everything cooked perfectly.

Agua de mango con melón
Leslie S.

Have to say 10/10!! The pace is a bit of a while in the wall but don't let looks fool you !!real Mexican food Customer service was amazing they make you feel at home less of a restaurant. Hospitality amazing Chips and salsa so good . I ordered the mole and hubby ordered the torta loca .. mole was fresh and delicious rice was so home made it has a bit of spicy on it as mole should be 10/10!! The torta as really good too the meat here is so flavorful and well cooked not dry super good ..the bread was perfectly toasted. Will definitely be coming back ..

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Joyce Y.

The customer service won me over! The lady working the cashier was so sweet and hardworking. I got a beef birria torta and it was soooo good. I requested really spicy sauce and they delivered. We ordered to-go, but I feel like eating there would be a fun experience. It's a little smaller, but still comfortable. The ambiance is bright with lots of decor on the wall. Parking's not bad and it's right by the 5 and 55 freeways!

Horchata, watermelon, cucumber and lemon juice
Kathleen R.

Every time we eat here they have new juices, recommend trying each one! They're all very good.

Carne Asada Torta
Kayla H.

I decided to come here for lunch and I'm so glad I did. The moment I walked in, the owner greeted me with a papaya juice and a warm smile. I took his recommendation on the carne asada torta and I waited for my order. As I was waiting, he brought out some tortilla soup for me to try. This is one of those family owned restaurants that we have to keep close to our hearts because they truly are the core of the oc community. The food was great. The Torta was huge! And it came with grapes. The tortilla soup was flavorful and rich. The papaya juice was light and refreshing. I can't say better things about this place - it's a gem.

Chely V.

The owner very courteous gentleman... right away offered us watermelon water... which very refreshing my teenage daughters enjoyed but had to have my Coca Cola imported from Mexico...with plate of salsa and refried pinto beans accompanied with tostada chips very tasty while we waited for our food in very nice small restaurant spot. My Carne Asada Torta very well plated with radishes and baby onions with a grilled jalapeño (sweet flavor not spicy) seasoned with lemon and salt. My Girls had Carne Asada Tacos with handmade tortillas and my Husband gobble up the Milanesa Torta that he ended up saying we would definitely come back when In the area (we driving down from valley on way to soccer game in Oceanside and needed to fuel up before girls game). Overall great dining experience wish him and his family the best.

Half red & half green. Absolutely amazing!
Chelsea G.

Amazing food. Tastes just like it came from our grandparents kitchen. Best chilaquiles I've ever tried. Horchata was absolutely delicious. Tastes just like a dessert. Quick service. When we're in the area, we will definitely be back. Thank you Raul for taking great care of our family!

Al Pastor Tacos - excellent pastor!
Brent P.

La Torta was pretty solid but really a 4.5, rounded up to a 5 mainly for extras (I'll explain). We had a quesadilla for the kid, Al pastor tacos, asada torta, asada nachos, and asada wet burrito. The asada items really were probably more 3-4 star but the al pastor tacos were excellent, easy 5 star. I definitely recommend getting the al pastor when there. The tortillas were hand made and the al pastor meat had a rich and robust flavor that was some of the best I've had in town. The owner gave us a free papaya fruit water, which was refreshing and tasty, and he gave me a bag of pickled habaneros and onions, which was out of this world and something I've not ever gotten at a Mexican restaurant before.. I loaded up my tacos with the mix and they were really some of the best tacos I can remember having for quite a long time, including just coming from phoenix.. loved it! I probably won't order the asada when I go back (not that it was bad but not excellent like the pastor) but I definitely will be back for that pastor!! Oh and ambiance was a bit tight so it's really more a place to get food to go but could seat a few folks.

Torta milanesa
Andre M.

As soon as we walked in, the owner greeted us warmly and offered refreshing guava juice--it felt like we were family from the start. He recommended his signature torta Cubana, and we couldn't resist trusting his suggestion. It did not disappoint. You could taste the love and care his family put into every bite. This is clearly a family-run business, and it shows in the atmosphere and the food. I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to come out and support this gem of a place. We'll definitely be back, next time with even more friends to share this wonderful experience!

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27 days ago

Such good food & service, walk in & get fresh juice as you order and chips with beans and salsa. Very nice spot!!

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La comida estuvo riquisima!! Pero el servicio fue expectacular. Raul, Muchas gracias por tan Linda atencion Que nos diste!

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Amazing service the staff is so friendly and the food was and is amazing I would try everything on this menu

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11 months ago

Great food great service and very friendly! Gave us soup as we are a bit under the weather. Will be back!

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The owner is frequently there onsite, the best vegetable breakfast burrito ever...He is always very nice!

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Amazing service, delicious food. 100% would recommend stopping by for a chill atmosphere and great Mexican food.

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7 months ago

I ordered menudo today and it had no flavor, tasted plain. Also got chilaquiles verdes and they were ok, I was a bit disappointed tbh.

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The food and service was amazing. I wish we took pictures of the food but it was so yummy we devoured it all.

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I always come here for their garlic shrimp. Today I decided to order their low-carb fajitas. Did…read morenot disappoint, 10/10. Staff was great and attentive during lunch hour. The restaurant was fairly busy. Plenty of seating options. I don't believe the patio was open today for lunch though.

I've been going to Avila's for years now, and I can confidently say that I've never had a bad meal…read morehere. They do classic Mexican food really well, and it's one of our go-to spots whenever my wife and I are craving good, traditional Mexican food. We came in for their weekend brunch, and I ordered the steak and eggs while my wife went with the chorizo and eggs. Both were excellent. I asked for my steak medium, and it came out exactly how I wanted it, tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is also part of what makes Avila's special. The outside looks like an old Spanish mission, while the inside has that classic, old-school Mexican restaurant feel. It has a lot of character and feels like the kind of place that has been around forever, which, thankfully, it has. I also have to mention their house-made corn tortillas. They're fantastic and honestly make a great meal even better. Service is consistently good as well. Our chips, salsa, and drinks were always being refilled, and the staff is attentive without being overbearing. If you're looking for good, classic Mexican food in a relaxed, old-school atmosphere, Avila's is always a safe bet for us. We've been coming here for years, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

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