Everyone should go to Casita just be blessed by Lex's energy. She's bound to bring you good luck…read moreto your life. Great food, but service is one of a kind.

We had a little mini-celebration (6 people) at Casita on 09/20. The food was very good - nice…read morequality. The ambiance was a little dark, but quite nice. But what was truly outstanding was our server - Lex. She was charming, bright, witty, friendly, personable, I can't say enough good things about her - she truly made the evening festive and enjoyable.

Wow. Just wow. The hospitality that this place exudes is awe inspiring. The level of technique in…read morethe cocktails, the most insane back bar I have ever seen, and the most delicious octopus tacos I've ever had. Mauricio & Devan both made my visit so incredibly memorable and treated me with so much kindness and warmth. It showed to me exactly why this place is one of those special ones. Top notch. The vibe in the space was also immaculate.

This is a cool spot to have a drink and some guacamole! Food is very good! Pork taco is better than…read morethe octopus. Loved the vibe and the clientele. Service was friendly and attentive. Apparently they have a back room and upstairs area that is opening soon. Parked in the neighborhood for free. WATCH THE METER MAIDS! They are playing zero games when it comes to an expired meter. This is officially the new hangout!

Lovely spot for Mexican food with fun vibes!…read more I came for Sunday brunch/lunch with some friends. I made a reservation through Yelp a couple days beforehand and there was plenty of availability. The restaurant is located right off Ventura Blvd and has an attached parking garage in the basement which can be accessed via the parking lot behind the restaurant. There were plenty of spots available Sunday afternoon when I came. It's a bit hidden, but there is an elevator from the garage to the top level where the restaurant is located as well. We had two babies in strollers with us, so I requested a table with plenty of space nearby for the strollers. They seated us outside on their covered patio, and indeed, we had plenty of space. I peeked inside and there's also a nice lounge area with a beautiful flower wall as well as a proper dining area. When we arrived, there was a live DJ spinning tunes. I assume he's there during brunch hours, as he left around 3 pm when brunch ended. I started with a frozen lime margarita ($12). It was okay; it felt like it was only half frozen as the ice wasn't blended that well. For my main, I got the famous Anejo carne asada and shrimp plate for $40. Yes it was pricy, but the portion size was also huge! I was starving and somehow managed to finish the plate, but it'd be a great dish to share for two people with small appetites. I really enjoyed it as well. I asked for the steak to be cooked rare, and they didn't overcook it. Each bite was super tender and flavorful and paired well with the rice. Everyone else also enjoyed their dish. One friend got the wet chicken burrito for $15 and it was massive! Another got the veggie fajitas with steak added and really enjoyed her dish as well. Solid food all around. I would love to come back on a weekday and try their happy hour! Sipping on $5 margaritas and $6 sangrias sounds like my idea of a great time!

Great experience! Authentic food so delicious. I like the dish of sautéed vegetables it's healthy…read moreand yummy Karen was so amazing and helpful! Thank you

First of all - Gorgeous restaurant! Classic LA vibes with moody lighting and red booths inside and…read morea huge patio that almost makes you forget you're in LA. Also love that they bring complimentary chips and salsa. While the vibes and staff are both lovely, the food is just okay. A bit overpriced and mediocre in flavor, quality and freshness. We got a burrito for $29 that didn't come with any sides and was bland and there was no texture throughout. Ceviche was also a bit on the bland side, very small portion, and avocado had some pretty large brown spots. Overall it's a classic LA spot and worth a try.

PICTURE a Tuesday night, around 845pm. You mosey into this…read moreplace and walk over to the unattended host stand foolishly thinking someone will notice you and your guest's arrival. 4 or 5 minutes pass... not a single person. I call the number thinking oh someone will walk over and pickup the phone at the desk and I can get someone here that way. Noooope! That gets directed to a vm where i leave a message saying "hi I'm calling from the front of your restaurant trying to get someone to pickup the phone but I guess that won't work so I'll just hang up and see if someone comes over". A few seconds later the host walks over. I brush off the cobwebs that formed on me while I was waiting and go to the table. It took about 10 minutes to get our drink order- iced tea, peach margarita, coke. Margarita and coke came out 5 minutes after the tea. The margarita had ZERO taste of any alcohol so take out a loan if you wanna drink enough of these to get a buzz. I got the lobster enchilada for the first time. It was good, but not 33/35$ good, cmon. This place used to be so much better, but then again everything used to be so much better. SERVICE no Bueno. Place is so dark and loud now. Great if you like yelling to the people at your table. I'LL take 4 Taco Bell meals over 1 of these meals anytime.

I have often had KELVIN as my waiter, and his service has always been excellent in every way. He…read moreis attentive, but not intrusive, and even anticipates my needs and requests. Kelvin makes dining at El Torito in Sherman Oaks a pleasant experience.

Great service and ambience my server Lisbeth was really nice and friendly. The food is great.read more

I love this spot. I'm from up north and has Been my third time eating here. Food is delicious,…read moreservice is great. I love eating in the out patio.

Authentic Mexican food. Food is fresh and delicious. I personally do not like spicy food. I asked…read morehow spicy their mild sauce is. They gave me a taste. Too spicy for me so they put tamatillo sauce on my heuvos rancheros. Perfect! If you like a little spice, the red sauce is great. If you like hot...go for green. I wanted decaf coffee, there was none made so they made a fresh pot for me. Place your order at the counter and the food is brought to your table. Great service and the atmosphere is charmingly authentic with both in door and patio seating.

Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 7/10 Stopped by because I wanted some bomb shrimp tacos and I heard really good things about this place especially the shrimp tacos and crunchy tacos and sure enough I see what the hype was about. The place itself is a super hole in a wall type of situation but immediately you are greeted by such great staff members I ordered my food and went to sit outside because it was a bit hot inside but I love people watching so outside it was lol. 2 LOADED shrimp tacos with rice and beans and a LOADED chicken crunchy taco with a Coke Zero only 27$ which was very reasonable especially for the great quality, they brought me out chips and salsa and a side of green sauce and everything was just so fresh I didn't even need to ask for more sauce. I will def be coming back and trying other things on the menu. The staff was super attentive and caring which is always an A+ for me.

Tried their Mega breakfast burrito and it did not live up to my expectations based on reviews here…read more I had high hopes and this burrito was just meh. Not bad, but not delicious. Pros: great service and friendly staff! They do not skimp on the meat and food is hot and fresh in minutes! Cons:The "golden potatoes" were a non-factor in the burrito. All the flavors and textures mushed together for a consistent average creation. The salsas were also lackluster. Neither had any kick, green was watery and the red remained me more of pace in a bottle than freshly made salsa. I want to support local spots so I might give them another chance and ask for crispier potatoes and crosstown fingers the salsas are better the next time.

I'm definitely late to the HomeState tacos' game, but I finally made it! These tacos really do…read moretaste and feel like the tacos I've had in Austin area before! The star of the show is their fresh, soft flour tortillas. I love a good breakfast taco, so I went with the Neches (eggs, refried pinto beans, and cheddar) and the Blanco (egg whites, mushrooms, and Monterey Jack). Both were delicious! My husband was hungry and somehow ended up ordering FIVE tacos! He did pretty well, though, and managed to eat four of them. His favorites were definitely the ones with the refried pinto beans. We also shared the chips and guacamole with our friends, along with an order of the Loaded Queso. And don't skip the brisket quesadilla! The only downside is that there are literally only four parking spots out front. But if you circle around the area, you should be able to find some street parking. There's also an outdoor patio, and water, utensils, and napkins are all self-serve. Service was great, one of the employees even stopped by at the end of our meal to offer us complimentary iced tea to go. We had a great meal here and will definitely be visiting the newer location closer to home soon.

Was looking for a brunch spot in the area and finally got the chance to try Homestate, a Tex-Mex…read morechain that's been on my list to try for a while! They have an indoor dining area as well as a spacious covered patio. I also loved that their drinks are served in mason jars! Water, utensils, and napkins are self-serve. The service was excellent, and one of the managers (?) even stopped by at the end of our meal to offer us complimentary to-go drinks, which was so thoughtful! Their menu has a great variety of both breakfast and regular tacos, and you can choose between flour or corn tortillas - both types of tortillas tasted so yummy and freshly made. Everything we ordered was so good! - Trinity breakfast taco (eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheddar) - definitely a classic breakfast taco - Brisket taco - comes with a juicy and tender brisket - Queso (served with chips) - great for sharing! - Cookie milk iced coffee - made with chocolate chip cookie-steeped oat milk and wasn't overly sweet which I appreciate There's a small parking lot with about four spaces, otherwise, street parking is plentiful nearby. Overall, a great spot for brunch or a casual meal!

Top notch hole in the wall Mexican food…read more The burrito was huge and the carne asada was full of flavor and super tender. Baja fish tacos were also delicious. Staff was friendly and food came out pretty quick. Just an excellent experience all around and will definitely be back

The fish tacos are really good but I've had their burrito and quesadillas and they're very mid…read more Unfortunately, the Mexican food I've had wasn't good. They burnt my quesadillas, I live far so I didn't bother going back.

Food is excellent. Everything is delicious. Staff is friendly and accommodating…read more The best part however is their deals. They have amazing tacos for $1 on certain days. Overall value for money this is the best meal you can buy for miles hands down.

Tacos El Amigo is the real deal…read more From the moment you walk up, you can tell this place takes pride in what they do. The tortillas are pressed fresh right in front of you and hit the grill perfectly -- warm, slightly crisp on the edges, and soft in the center. You can taste the difference immediately. The meat was flavorful, juicy, and seasoned perfectly. Every bite had that authentic street taco balance -- tender protein, fresh cilantro and onions, and salsa that actually brings heat and flavor instead of just spice. That green salsa especially was . Portions were generous and everything came out hot and fresh. You can tell nothing is sitting around -- it's made to order. Service was fast and friendly, and the whole setup feels authentic and welcoming. No gimmicks, just great food done right. If you're craving legit tacos in the Valley, this spot absolutely delivers. I'll definitely be back.