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    Los Kuinitos

    3.7 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Edwin M.

    Just came from there . Food is to go only . Service is terrible the girl taking the cash is rude . I ask for 2 pound of mix carnitas . They gave me carnitas like a day or 2 days old .

    Refugio G.

    Do you fancy yourself a lover of Mexican food? More specifically of pork? Are you of the sort that is a "foodie" (note, I am still trying to find a concrete definition to what that means) and is on the avant garde of food? You say you are experimental? OK, well come right in! This place is a true hole in the wall, blink and you will miss it. But, once you walk in, you are treated to pork heaven, and some beef products for you that are high maintenance. They have your typical fare: tortas, burritos (the american sort), and tacos. But, the goods are in what is offered. Back to my original question: are you on the avant garde of pork? Are you of the Anthony Bourdain sort and claim to love pork in its every essence? Care to prove it? Have you eaten trompa (snout), higado (liver), oreja (ear), buche (stomach), cuerito (skin), chicharron (pork rind), tripa (intestines)? S'matter, feeling queasy? Doesn't sound appetizing anymore? Wait, I thought you were a foodie? WTF, man?! I feel robbed, lied to even. So for those of you that are still standing and possibly having a rumbling of the stomach, you should definitely come here and indulge in your pork desires. I have had the following: carnitas, surtido, buche, chicharron, oreja, higado, and a couple of others. Price is definitely doable, $1.00 for a taco, $5.50 for a pound of pork of your choice, and about $8.50 per pound of asada and a couple of other products. The place is very open, you can see the "caso" where the pork is cooked, the grill for the other products, and the chopping blocks. Friends, you cannot go wrong here. If you feel brave, try the higado or oreja. I love this place and look forward to coming here on a regular basis, that and start taking Lipitor in the not so distant future.

    Ken B.

    Porklicious!! I could not believe I could get that much good quality carnitas by the pound. Why I'm I just finding out about this place? I was driving to a friends house and I saw the pork skins hanging in the window. I did an illegal U and parked. Once I entered the place I was met with a friendly staff and a up close visual of pork. Tip: they only take cash.

    a person picking up a burrito

    Disappointed today with there carnitas. I love these place been there a couple of times but today they really didn't do there best. I had more nerve than meat in my burritos. Honestly I was craving the burrito but now I am disgusted!

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    The cashier was a older lady who had a bad attitude and the worst customer service ever . tossed my change and food on the counter

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    I would like to thank the owner for calling me back about my complaint about the cashier and apologizing...very respectfully. Food is great

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    Muy sabrosos las carnitas las recomiendo sen de lo mejor no encontrado nada sercas menos asi

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    I love this place. staff is awesome and the food is fresh. It's cash only so come prepared. Can't go wrong with the tacos. I get about 5

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    Lola's Mexican Cuisine

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    Of all the times I've been here, it's alway been great. The service was amazing and the experience…read morewas all great. This visit, we stopped by during happy hour. It's normally taco Tuesday or dinner. It wasn't busy when we arrived. Mainly everyone was seated outside which we wanted a table as well. There was one that we were interested in and asked if we could have it which the waitress working was ok with. But it needed clearing up. It took a while for someone to come out and clear and clean the table up. It was fine waiting but it was like did someone forget about us. Anyways. We got seated and then the waiting continued. It could be that they were short staff but it seemed like there was only one person working. It took a while for someone to finally come back and acknowledge us and take our order. After that the chips and salsa were brought out. Once we ordered the drinks it was easier to place everything together. Menu for happy hour is pretty limited. A few drinks and beer on drafts and for food, maybe 6 items on the menu. Went with an order of the street corn which was quite tasty. An order of the mole chicken nachos and the queso dip with barria. Out of the three, the queso dips and the street corn were great. Nachos were good but nothing really major. The flavors of everything were quite tasty. Dishes were 12.00 an item. For happy hour, it was decent and what we had was good. The service was pretty slow at the beginning. Only the front patio and inside seating was available as the back patio wasn't open. We did start to see other staff walking in so maybe there was only one staff during the time.

    The restaurant was decorated very nicely. Outdoor seating as well as indoor. The service was…read morefriendly and on point. Parking was pretty easy, street metered - but very walkable if you are from the neighborhood. The food was outstanding. Salsa yum , chips hot & crispy My salad was so fresh and tasty, my husbands mole was perfectly done

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    Did someone say TACO TUESDAY RECESSION MENU?!…read more This place was a vibe and served some heavy pours in their margi-rita's. We tried the jamaiica, cucumber, and regular ELBC margi-rita and I can guarantee you we felt a nice buzz. For food, we ordered taquitos de papa, half dozen oysters, 6 tacos (carnitas, carne, and pollo), quesadillas, and the el crunchy shrimp tempura roll. Our spread was litty! Prices were reflective on their recession menu which I think was cleverly designed. Service and ambience were great. Catching up with friends on taco Tuesday is always a good time. Shout out to the friendly bartender who effortlessly set us up next door for a last minute reservation. Thank you so kindly, your kindness and service will not be forgotten!

    Hubby and I were headed to the LGBT center for the NoH8 shoot and decided to stop and have some…read morefood beforehand. I'm surprise that I haven't reviewed it yet, we've been here a few times. Usually for brunch time on the weekend. The first time I've ever had a Tlayuada was here a while back and have always enjoyed it. I was actually craving some since it's been likely over a year since we last visited. The hubby had 2 tacos plates. The birria was very good, the asaea delicious but very rich. I've never been a fan of black beans but these were tasty. My Tlayuada hit the spot and chase it down with a Penelope. When we arrived we were the only ones there. The server was attentive and check on us throughout our visit. Engaging and friendly. The interiors are cost and warm with plants and green as the main color. Nice murals throughout.

    Ola Mexican Kitchen

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    I think this place is fantastic. I had lobster tacos (very generous amount of lobster) & some…read moreceviche. The food to me has always been excellent. The atmosphere is always a plus. Sunset here is incredible too. The pricing makes sense to me. I think the flavors are all there. Anyone complaining probably couldn't prepare the same dish half as good. Our service was good considering they were busier than expected. Have been here several times and will continue to come back when I visit again. Arlene- props to you for handling everything so well and with a smile. It was super busy and you did a great job with the pressure.

    I've been to Ola many times and I'm just now getting around to writing a review. Honestly, I…read moreprobably should've written one after my first visit because back then the food and drinks were off the chain! This most recent visit? The food was just... okay. I will say this: they have some of the best chips and salsa. The chips are crispy, warm, and taste super fresh. I'm a sucker for good chips and salsa. It's easily one of my favorite parts of going to a Mexican restaurant, and they definitely deliver there. Their cocktails continue to be consistently delicious. My absolute favorite is the cucumber jalapeño margarita, refreshing with just the right kick. They never miss on the drinks. As for the food, I've had their enchiladas and tacos before. This last time I ordered the blackened shrimp tacos. When I hear "blackened," I expect bold seasoning and flavor. That's not what I got. They were pretty basic and underwhelming for the price. Two tacos for $17, plus an additional $5 per shrimp taco? That felt excessive for what was served. Service was okay. Nothing special, nothing terrible. Now, the location? You can't beat it. Being upstairs at 2nd & PCH with the Alamitos Bay view is a whole vibe. It's a perfect setting for date night or drinks with friends. They don't validate parking, but the first 90 minutes are free, which helps. Overall: great drinks, amazing chips and salsa, beautiful location , but the food (at least this time) didn't quite match the price point.

    Tequila Jack's - Tacos Tuesday.. baha fish tacos, carne asada, & pollo

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    Went here for lunch on Grand Prix Friday. 04.17.2026 I was…read moresurprised how fast we were able to get seated! Greeted and seated. Chips and Salsa were served. It was busy because of the large crowds. We waited for our waiter to come back so we can order some drinks. Once he came back we ordered our drinks which we waited another good 15 minutes for him to return with our drinks. The time line was too long of a wait. He left again, waited another 15 minutes to take our food order. Lol. Ordered my shrimp cocktail along with other entrees. Our waiter was ghosting us every 15 minutes. Overall, the ambiance was busy. It is expected because of the grandprix event. This place needs to up their staffing when events like this is taking place. Food was good but service was dissapointing.

    I would say 3.5 stars is right but our waiters definitely brought this up to a 4!…read more My friend and I celebrated our joint birthdays here and we had a great lunch. Portions are HUGE here! Omg my friend's taco salad was an insane size hahaha. I got the enchiladas which were solid, nothing that really stood out. My friend got the mixed ceviche but they brought him only shrimp ceviche, when we pointed out the wrong order, they quickly took care of it. Then at the end we mentioned that it was both of our birthdays and they brought out 2 HUGE cupcakes!! I mean Ive never seen so much frosting in one place! Great view of the water, and they comp part of your parking so parking was just a few bucks when I left. We had a baby with us and they were super considering and a great kids' menu. Would come back here for a happy hour again!

    Los Kuinitos - mexican - Updated May 2026

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