This was our second time eating here, and once again, they did not disappoint. The first time we…read morecame, I had the chilaquiles for brunch, and they were really good. What surprised me most was how much I enjoyed the food because I wasn't necessarily expecting such traditional Mexican flavors. But honestly, one of the best ways to judge a Mexican restaurant is by the salsa--and their salsa is seriously good. On our second visit, I ordered the carne asada plate, and my wife got the beef fajitas. Let me start with the carne asada: the flavors were authentic, the meat was delicious, and the handmade tortillas were a standout. They were so soft and fresh that I honestly think they were one of the reasons I kept going back for another bite. Everything just worked together. I also tried my wife's beef fajitas, and they had some really good, bold flavors. The vegetables, beef, and seasoning all came together really well. Overall, we've really enjoyed both experiences here. Great Mexican flavors, fresh handmade tortillas, excellent salsa, and food that feels authentic and full of flavor. We'll definitely be back.

After watching a movie at The Regal, a buddy and I decided to eat here for Sunday Brunch. The…read moreplace had a nice authenic Mexican atmosphere and was quite busy so I figured this place was good. I ordered the carnita plate and my friend ordered the asada plate with enchiladas. The complimentary chips were tasty and the green salsa was one of the best salsas I've ever had. However, the red salsa was kinda disappointing. So my carnitas came out with a bed of Spanish rice which was nice and fluffy but the beans were kinda salty. The carnitas were juicy and they served a good amount so I took the left over home. The service was good, and there's one more thing I forgot to mention and that's the homemade tortillas. They were way too thick. Other than that, I'd come here again and try some other dishes.

UPDATE: STILL GREAT ===================…read more It could use an interior refresh, but I don't care. I can go in there with workout clothes and no make-up. The food and service are great! Everything we order is delicious. I love the chicken enchiladas suizas. The carnitas are great too. I always order their margaritas and love those. This business also gives the most money to scouts in their fundraisers. They contributed a lot to my son's Boy Scout Eagle project ten years ago. They are good people and the food is great.

Stopped by for a quick Cinco de Mayo Margarita and was not disappointed. Our server was very…read morewelcoming. Decor is very homey; it feels like youre visiting a tías house for comfort food and good drinks. Our server also kindly gave us complimentary chips w/beans and cheese to have with our drinks. So very appreciated; will definitely be back to try their delicious looking food.

Food and drinks are great, the servers are always very friendly. The table side guacamole is the…read morebest.

Love it at Gringos Locos, great food and a great atmosphere. The tableside guacamole is a must…read morehave, the enchiladas are my favorite and you don't get cheated on the margs! You can see why they've been an institution in La Canada for 30 years - those crazy gringos!

Good service Great food!…read moreExcellent ambiance ! We went on a Friday evening to celebrate a birthday and sat outside. There was live music and the music was awesome; a mix of different genres. We ordered many different plates to share and everything tasted fresh & delicious From starters to dessert, this place is one I would definitely recommend. Spanish style food and a great drink menu

100 out of 10, can recommend!…read more Dine LA brought us in the door. The impeccable vibes of the (deceptively large!) restaurant, chill live music performance on the patio, the varied regular menu, plus our server and Chef Erik convinced us to try more. I've got no regrets. It's easy to have a great time here if you bring good company, and to have a great meal. Located in a nice part of town, as well, if you want to take a post-meal stroll. Dine LA was a promotion that ran from 08/14 to 08/28 and it was $45 per person, not including tax or tip and each person selected four items from a pre-determined menu. We had: - Patatas Bravas (diced roasted potatoes drizzled with garlic and red pepper aioli) - Albondigas (moroccan spiced beef and pork chorizo meatballs in tomato sauce topped with manchego cheese) - Berenjana Frita (breaded eggplant topped with honey) - Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo (creamy croquettes of chicken and serrano ham) - Champiñones y Trufas (sauteed mushrooms, truffle oil, garlic, cream sherry, bread crumbs and chives) - Gambas al Ajillo (white shrimp cooked in mojo de ajo, butter, grilled bread) - Churros con Chocolate (churros with chocolate dipping sauce) I closed my eyes in delight and felt like weeping during several 'first bites' of these dishes. Is this really how Spaniards dine? I'd order everything again and then some. The eggplant, mushrooms, and potatoes were a standout. Everything is so balanced with sweet and savory in each bite, though. Those are smaller items part of the special offerings, and you can order off the regular menu, so we had: - Pulpo Casa Córdoba from the tapas del mar menu (tender sherry-braised spanish octopus served atop potato pavé with smoked paprika aioli, olive oil and sea salt - Pintxo de Vientre de Cerdo (sherry-glazed crispy pork belly pintxo, fried goat cheese, fig jam atop grilled focaccia - Flan de la casa (creamy flan served with thyme macerated pears, marcona almonds and cinnamon tuile) - Tarta de queso (Basque-style cheesecake, house strawberry jam, orange sumpreme) The pulpo was the star, and thankfully my friends told me about the documentary My Octopus Teacher after the meal. I may not eat pulpo for a very long time- if ever again. For postres, their cheesecake was a no-bake cheesecake. It was ungodly good, as was the flan. Our total bill was well over $45 per person, expect to pay more like $80-$100 per person, easily if you're dining out and ENJOYING yourself and/or having a cocktail, as well.

The food , service and atmosphere never dissapoint! It feels like Home when you walk and are…read moregreeted by everyone. It's the first place I take friends visiting LA

The food is always delicious no matter what you order, the drinks are top notch and the servers are…read morealways excellent

Today I came to have dinner with my wife, Derlin took care of us and wow, he was the best, the…read moredrinks were so good, and the guy has the best personality I've seen at this restaurant, definitely coming back for Derlin, best bartender in town

The food was amazing a 10 out of 10 on top of the service from Zaida . Will definitely be returning.read more

Get the Hard shell shredded beef tacos w cheese lettuce tomato. WOW! I could eat those everyday.read more

Food is good and tasty the customer service is good and friendly and the ambiance is ok.read more

Lichi's Mex has quickly become a local favorite of ours! Everything we've tried has been…read moreconsistently delicious. The ceviche is fresh and great every single time, the carne asada plate is perfect, and the tacos are always a solid choice. The service is also wonderful. Everyone behind the counter is always so kind and welcoming, which makes coming here even better. I also love seeing women running things behind the counter. It seems to be women-owned and operated, which makes it especially nice to support a local spot like this. Definitely one of those places we're happy to keep coming back to!

The food was great. I got an asada torta and my friend got the carnitas torta. I recommend the…read moreasada one. However, the three stars is for the high prices. Examples: $5 for a bottled soda, $16.50 for a breakfast burrito, $16 for tortilla soup, $12 for a quesadilla. That's outrageous pricing. I came here on a very hot day and they wouldn't turn AC on. It was not comfortable inside.

I am extremely happy to have found a lovely place to enjoy Mexican food, and I can almost enjoy the…read moresigh of relief to the point I can take a nap afterwards. Seated in the very easy-to-walk Montrose, this place has very helpful and friendly servers, and Olga made sure we had full bellies and no cares in the world. It's very clear to see she's a very hard worker that wants to make sure her customers are well taken care, and she checked in frequently to make sure our food tasted as intended. I cannot wait to try more of their menu, as my Pina Colada-Mocktail was more than happy to help me fight the summer beat in the best way possible. If only summer were just a little longer... Cheers!

Perhaps the person taking phone orders should speak enough Spanish to know what Menudo and…read moreArrachera are. Or at least know what's on the menu. Ordered takeout today and literally had to spell out "Menudo" to the girl taking our order. Picked up the order...then get a call in the parking lot that they forgot to pack half of our food. Go back and start double checking everything before I leave and realize she also didn't know the difference between Arrachera and Ranchero. Instead of comping for the multiple mistakes, we ended up having to pay the difference while waiting for the correction. Used to come here a ton as a family but gooooooodddnneeessss this might be the last time.

(Dined/Drank 06/15/26 MO @ 4:00pm): El sol brillaba intensamente sobre este restaurante familiar!…read more An old friend from elementary school reached out to me out of the blue and invited me to El Sol Family Restaurant to catch up and to also see other longtime friends and former colleagues over happy hour. Apparently, my friend and other mutual colleagues/friends still kept in touch with each other on a regular basis (I wasn't good about that) and met here fairly often on Mondays. My schedule was always difficult, but on this fateful date, I was available and geeked to hang out with people I haven't seen in over a decade easily. Having served Montrose since 2002, they have since become a pillar of the community with their family recipes and fresh homemade cuisine. I was surprised I'd never heard of this place since I grew up in the area and still relatively frequented it. Would my first time at the sun be my last, or would the family feel (and happy hour!) bring me back!? PURCHASE(S) Chips & Salsa (COMP): Both homemade, the chips were crispy and warm while the salsas were spicy and warm - arriba! Blended Mango Margarita Blended ($7.00 HH): Mango flavor throughout with enough tequila, this was a nice way to start my imbibing on this hot day! Asada Street Tacos 2pc ($5.00 HH): Marinated tender beef with diced white onion, this was simplicity at its best! Carnitas Street Tacos 2pc ($5.00 HH): Same as the asada tacos but chicken! Strawberry Margarita On The Rocks ($7.00 HH): Fruity and sweet with just enough tequila but more ice than I liked. Bean & Cheese Nachos ($5.00 HH): Hot beans and melty cheese, this was very basic but served its purpose. Peach Margarita On The Rocks ($7.00 HH): Refreshing but same as the strawberry version. Cheese Quesadilla + Chicken ($5.00 + $1.00 HH): Another dish that helped to absorb the alcohol with a decent amount of chicken. Bohemia Pilsner Beer 4.7% ABV 12floz Bottle ($5.00 HH): Bright amber color, malty aroma, light body, malty sweet warm watery flavor, crisp finish, and light malty sweet watery aftertaste. A slightly elevated Mexican cerveza - salud! Pacifico Clara Lager Beer 4.5% ABV 12floz Bottle ($5.00 HH): Bright amber color, malty salty aroma, light body, malty warm watery flavor, clean finish, and light malty watery aftertaste. An easy-breezy beer! SERVICE Warmly greeted by a young gentleman who ended up also being our server. I was the first to arrive, and when I mentioned my friends' names, he took me to their standard booth, gave me a menu, a glass of water, and complimentary chips and salsa. He returned moments later, took my first of many orders, and as our ever-growing party kept showing up, he was on us with such ease while he kept his head on a swivel as orders came from all directions. He was the bomb - muchas gracias! PARKING (FREE): They shared parking within a small strip mall that featured a handful of other businesses such a laundromat, a liquor store, and more. Otherwise, there were many spots along the main drag of Honolulu Ave. - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A casual clean somewhat packed floor plan with two dining areas (the main front and the side) filled with a mix of booths and partitioned tables, I didn't notice an actual bar, and minimal cultural decorations added some splash along with some 2026 World Cup fever. Plenty of natural lighting entered through the front doors and windows while an assortment of electric ceiling lights would've covered the rest as it got darker. There were several low-volume TVs throughout while I couldn't recall any background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had a fun time at El Sol Family Restaurant mainly because I caught up with so many people I haven't seen in so many years and to be introduced to a new business to me with a very good happy hour. I hoped to join them for more happy hours and actually try their full menu. The food was yummy, the prices very affordable, the menu was rather sizable, and the service was awesome. Plus, I preferred to support small mom & pop businesses whenever possible. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $60.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Ate here 8.13 2026…read more Shrimp Diablo platter. Ate ALL of it i was starving I did notice that the shrimp were not cooked.All the way - the hot sauce on top was covering it Super sick soon after. I missed my flight this morning as I was worried, I would continue to be sick on the plane. I will post a copy of my receipt showing what I ate. I can't imagine what else it could have been because I only had rice and beans and a side of lettuce.