First time visit today and will definitely return. Intended to go to Villa's but was put off by the long line. Lucky for me bc Metro Balderas was amazing! Food was delicious, service was great, table and everything else was clean. Very comfortable place with lots of great food and drink options. I went with the chicken huarache and tamarindo. So good! Huge portion so plenty leftover for dinner. My friends and I know Mexican food and we were all extremely satisfied. Service with a smile was a nice bonus. read more

So yummy we didn't even have time to take pictures before, will definitely be coming back. Such a variety of food good Mexican food options and delicious. The service and ambience were so nice and authentic. read more

Metro Balderas - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Metro Balderas is nice place to eat huarache de Bistec and menudo are one of my top favorites

Have been coming here for 10+ years and the quality has been awesome and consistent. Staff is friendly and the inside is clean and simple. Food is great, my favorite is the Al pastor huarache which is amazingly flavorful and worth trying for sure - but have tried a variety of things and all pretty solid. read more

Metro Balderas - Al Pastor Huarache - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Have been in Highland Park for two years now and this is my favorite restaurant on Fig. I eat here at least every other week, would eat here more if I didn't force myself to try new places once in a while or cook some meals at home tbh. I know we have so many great Mexican food options in Los Angeles in general but there are differences in the style of the food depending on the region the person cooking the food is from. My mom is from a small town two hours from CDMX and the food at Metro Balderas reminds me of the food I grew up eating, which is so important to me now that I'm across the country and don't get to enjoy her cooking often. Don't expect anything super fancy, you're not paying for that. Do expect that you'll have a really great home style meal accompanied by amazing handmade tortillas (unless you order single tacos, those come dont come with the hadmade tortillas). I feel like I've had most items on the menu at this point, but my favorite items are the Enmolladas de pollo, Carnitas, Milanesa (both the entree and the torta) and Quesadillas but I have not had a bad thing yet. The salsa bar is solid, I like their pickled onions/carrot mix and their green salsa. The other is a bit too spicy for me but tasty nonetheless. I have read some reviews saying that the service isn't great, and while the staff aren't necessarily always super chipper, I haven't encountered any rudeness or unpleasantness. read more

Metro Balderas - Inside of restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious authentic Mexican food, service was great and I loved the atmosphere. Highly recommend read more

Metro Balderas - Bistec Huarache Chilaquiles Verdes con Huevo - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

He was pouring down with rain in the door opens outward to where the roof is draining. So if it's raining, be prepared to come in sopping wet . I ordered enchiladas. They had no flavor. They were lacking salt. It's like they just made tacos and poured canned enchilada sauce on top. I grabbed some chili and onions from the salsa station and that didn't help at all either. had been here before years ago and didn't like it then. I decided to give him another chance. I asked for a cup of water and they pointed to a water station with cone cups who can't even set it on the table. The lady at the register was not very nice either. I'm never coming back. read more

Go here! Support ! Great, legit real Mexican food. Great service. Sweet family ran spot with good homemade tasting food. The tostada was amazing, they used two tostadas and put beans in the middle of it and then they put the meat on top of that with the lettuce and cheese and all the fixings and it was just delicious. their homemade salsa is really good. I also got the Chichron quesadilla which was equally as delicious, even herbaceous with all of the seasoning and sauces. I highly recommended. Can't wait to go back and try more.. read more

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Best chilaquiles!!!! Is going to take a while to get your food because is made from scratch is worth the wait.

The food is great but the wait time to get your is food is long about 45 minutes for my order.

Delicious Mexican Antojitos and plates at good prices! We have returned to Metro Balderas after a few years of the first visit before all the COVID craziness. We really enjoy all the plates we have ordered during our visits this year and it was long overdue to post a review. Good flavor, we have a lot of favorites here like the huaraches (I do steak, my husband chicken), chilaquiles, tostadas, pambazos, taquitos dorados and a few more. Food is really good! The service is prompt, the restaurant is clean as well as the bathroom. This is one of the few places that still has a salsa bar and that's a big plus! Picture posted of the items we ordered today, including our first time ordering an Eskimo which was good too. I'm glad today they had better music playing, they usually have heavy metal music and it is kind of annoying to be eating and listening to that, it triggers my nerves Lol! But today they had mellow Spanish music which was SO much better, they should really just leave the music like that. If you haven't tried this place and you like Mexican Food special things from CDMX you should definitely check it out! read more

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Love this food ever since we discovered it. The wait is worth it, it is a family run business, so love to support it. They are so clean and food is fresh, authentic, and delicious. We typically order the enchiladas verde, sope de asada, and flautas de pollo. The food is made with love! read more

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My friend who writes amusing reviews of Huevos Rancheros, which he orders in both down-homey spots like this one, as well as restaurants that probably shouldn't be attempting the dish, recommended this place, which was crowded on a Saturday morning. The Huevos Rancheros were exceptional with crisp tortillas and a scrumptious tomatillo sauce, which is not so common on the dish. Even better, though, was the Huevo Huarache my wife ordered, also with a tomatillo sauce, little bits of fried egg on top, and yummy many times over. We also tried a Flor de Calabazza Quesadilla with zucchini flowers, which my wife loved. Check out the expansive menu. read more

Authentic Ciudad de Mexico (DF) food. It absolutely reminded me of the food spots in the "colonians".

First I'll start by saying the portions here are huuuuge! The staff is so nice. It feels like you are eating at your tio and tias house. There is a familiar warmth and friendliness about the service. And the food is GREAT! We got a few items to try and their milanesa is the best I have ever had. Their horchata i definitely recommend. And their black beans are soooo good! Im so glad i found this place definitely s hole in the wall with a laaarge menu. read more

Metro Balderas - Flautas de pollo - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Went in today and got the Balderas Torta for me and my fiancé, we got a taco of carnitas, and a Gordita to share. We wanted to try a few different items, and we were not disappointed at all! The torta was great with milanesa, hot dog, ham, chorizo with eggs!! The carnitas tacos were big and the meat was very tasty, but the star had to be the Gordita! Fresh and so delicious! I only wish I had ordered a few! Definitely going to go back for gorditas and will try other items! read more

Súper delicioso. I have been coming to this DF style restaurant since 2002. I am always happy to eat deliciousssssssasssssaasssssssssa real Mexican food. I am always satisfied a with their service and the exquisite taste. It reminds me when I go to Mexico City and eat suoer delicious Mexican foods. I am in lovewith this restaurant read more

I LOVE the flautas. I will need to try some other menu items. I had some dry asada tacos (not as yummy) and a decent chicken taco. The soup (not tomato based) is also yummy. I will get that soup any time I'm sick. The salsa picoso is delish. This may be a place you have to order the right stuff from but those flautas? Rice n beans good too. They have my loyalty - and have allowed me to move on from the other restaurant down the street with the mean lady that I won't name. I'm back reading other reviews for recommendations. I love this place (parking in back!) You will too. Enjoy! read more

Excelentes toda la comida y muy limpio , las gorditas de chicharrón prensado muy deliciosas

I've been coming to MB for a while now and know their couple of flaws but have also seen their strengths. One of the best kept secrets in NELA with their Chilaquiles Verdes + Carne Asada. Try this masterpiece and you should not be disappointed. CAUTION: you may get hooked. Park in the rear because there is always plenty of free parking available! read more

My husband always goes here for the pambazos. I always have the nachos. They are good! We always order to go, but today we decided to eat there and the person that greeted us and took our order was a very nice man. Very polite and very hard working. read more

Metro Balderas - Nachos! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We went on a warm afternoon to try the chilaquiles and they were delicious!! The portions are huge. The service was friendly and the food was served quickly. A very enjoyable experience. Very clean and quiet ambiance. read more

Taste: As with many Mexican restaurants, you're gonna want the freshly made tortillas! So quick review here on taste: they use the fresh tortillas on the huaraches, quesadillas, and wipes, but not on the tacos. I'm a big fan of their quesadillas and recommend you get that filled with your meat of choice instead of 2-3 tacos. Experience: The place is cute, unpretentious, music volumes at the right level to have a conversation. Personally I like the table outside in the back. Mood Before/After: I've come in a good mood and left in a good mood. Fullness: very very full. One quesadilla is enough for me. I usually have a big appetite, and I don't think I could order more than that. What else did I eat/do today affecting my experience: this review was written on multiple trips. But one time was after a pool party, often I come alone not having done much with my day. I like to go to 7-11 after for a big gulp, so looking forward to that probably gives me positive associations with my trips. read more

Metro Balderas - Pambazo - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Deaf friendly and easy along .... Food is good yummy Huarache AztecaTorta Balderas read more

Recently discovered this place and it is pretty damn good! The quesadillas and gorditas are so yummy. I'm going to be honest the pambazos are just okay. I would recommend they dip them more into the sauce and add some more Sazon to the potatoes. Over al it's pretty good! I will be back again! read more

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Don't order without trying the chilaquiles....best ever!!!! Usually add asada and an egg ...the best!!!! The coffee is good and I usually eat the cookies too.. read more

The food was delicious and the service was great. The quesadillas are the best. And the place was clean even the restroom was very clean .

The service is really bad, when you arrived the first thing is the table nasti, second the waiter not help you at all, after 10 mins seated, you need go to order but nobody inform you that. read more

I have been coming here for years!but after this experience I had never again the lady in the front has the nastiest attitude our food was so cold cause u can hear them just talking I ordered a gordita that I know it takes 20min I'm ok with that she even let me know it was gonna n 20min but I waited 45!!n n I asked again my food had been done they all gave me attitude for asking I said I been waiting for 45 not 20 the place was empty so it wasn't that they were busy plus people came in n they were waiting for the cashier to take their order but they were all to busy in tha back talking nonsense hopefully the owner does something about this if u read other ppls reviews is the same issue read more

All of the food is delicious, Yet the owner/cashier is always rude and with a bad attitude.

I was soooo happy to find a place that makes sopa de fideo, a childhood soup where the broth is tomato & onion based. I was missing this soup so much and craving in the last week as I battled a sore throat & nasal congestion. And thankfully after much research found this place on Yelp & I was not disappointed. No exaggeration I went in 3x in 3 days for this, that's how much I missed & enjoyed it. Prior to going to here I did read reviews so I came prepared with cash & called beforehand to get pricing as some said it was on the pricey side but I found it to be reasonable. I also like the bright colors & decor, takes me back to MX. Hoping to go back soon to try one of their quesadillas as they look quite appetizing. read more

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This place is awesome. Ive been coming to metro balderas since they were in Encino. My family and I love the food. It is authentic mexican food. The flavor is consistent like back at home. Since they opened in highland park, we've been going alot more. The Pambazo's are my favorite!! reminds me of my grandma back in el DF. Saludos! read more

Metro balderas huh? Customer service on point. Tacos? Specifically carne asada tacos? No lime? No radish? Too salty brother. Other than that, I might come back to try other dishes but not the carne asada tacos. Thank you and goodbye read more

After reading all the reviews and looked at the pictures I thought I'd try this place. I love Mexican food and was a bit disappointed. The tacos were ok, but the chile was hot witch I loved. My daughter got the sope and that good. As far as cleanliness this place is clean but very hot inside. Not sure about how summer will be in here. Parking is street parking. read more

Metro Balderas - Mexican coke - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Authentic Mexican food! The flautas were amazing! I also recommend the tostada de pata as well as the atole.

Support your community! Love this place . Authentic casera spot . None of that hipster s---. read more

Metro Balderas - Authentic spot !!! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Legit torta cubana with a twist. Nice owners. Homemade Mexican food. Mexican approved. Good prices too. No hipster vibe but who cares, those places suck when it comes to good food. read more

I've eaten here a couple times. Had a asada sope and pastor taco the first trip. The 2nd time on a Sunday, I tried the carnitas taco. The carnitas taco was the best thing I tried. But the carnitas was a bit under-seasoned. The sope wasn't fresh, but it was tasty. The best thing about this place--besides the very nice owners/workers--was the salsa. Both the red and green were really fresh with a nice pop. I liked the green best. Overall, it was pretty good. I may go back to try something else. read more

Friendly staff great food!! They have veggie drinks such a great place to come and feel comfortable

I went into this place for the first time last week and it was not a pleasant experience at all. When I entered this restaurant, there was a line and the cashier was helping 2 gentlemen while their wives waited at their table. I don't throw around accusations or claims lately, but I strongly believe the cashier was giving these people a hard time because they were white. I am a Mexican, so I am not just defending white people. There was a language barrier and the cashier was asking questions in spanish to this old white man who was confused and struggling. It honestly seemed like bullying. There was also a line, I can't understand why they would hold up the whole line just to be petty. The cashier asked questions like "Do you want X?" unprompted and then would say "How much X?" about every aspect of the food. It was so ridiculous another Spanish speaking customer had to step in and help the white man order and got him out of the way. There were other elderly people in line waiting during this exchange. This was not a good introduction at all. Finally I ordered, and I didn't receive my food for 30-40 minutes. It's just way too long of a wait for food like this. I ordered a quesadilla and a chilequiles. I also was very annoyed that the waitress did not bring a coffee I ordered until 20 minutes later. Overall, the food was fine, nothing special but not bad. The rude unfriendly atmosphere plus ridiculous long wait for a restaurant like this is a huge disappointment. I would not return because nothing about this place makes it worthwhile. read more