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    Metro Balderas

    3.7 (61 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Letty L.

    The worst experience, I nearly choked on the toothpicks, When I Called them the cashier was rude and transferred me to the cook who was even more rude, I will never eat there La peor experiencia y los trabajadores más ignorantes al dejar los palillos aparte la cajera y cocinera fueron muy groseras con migo peor experiencia

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    Tori M.

    This was my first time going here, I was looking for a good Mexican food restaurant and Metro Balderas pop up on google, and it's close to the school " CSUN" , so I'm taking my chance ..... I am excited and anxious at the same time. Food freshly made, Service is excellent !!! They are friendly and patient.

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    Leslie M.

    Amazing authentic Mexican food. It's really hard to find good Mexican food in the Northridge area but this gem is thee spot. They specialize in Chilango food or Mexico City food. This is food that you might not have had before unless you're Mexican and around Mexico City. So it's a great spot if you wanna try something new. My husband got the gorditas. Comes with chicharrón, cheese and cream. Mind you, they are made to order from fresh masa and then deep fried so they do take about 15-20 min to make. For this reason I highly recommend you place the order on the phone so it's ready when you pick up. They were soooo good. I don't typically like chicharrón it's too fatty for me but this was perfect! The salsa verde pairs well with it because it cuts through everything so well. I had the pambaso. It's basically like a torta with granillos sauce that's pressed against the pan. The inside has chorizo and potato and comes with lettuce and cream. It's one of my fav for the holidays. It was so good. This place got packed with regulars so def be patient. The prices are also pretty good for the amount of food you get. Parking is hard to come by so Again I suggest ordering for pickup so you can just pop in and out without having to find parking. Over all, I love this spot. The workers are friendly, the food is great and the prices are right. Def recommend

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    Foods good, the lady and the old guy are f ing rude . Which really sucks cause food is good

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    6 months ago

    Peace of s**t restaurant. Can't even get an order right. Food had no flavor and disgusting. Do not order from here.

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    7 months ago

    The pastor tacos and salsa verde taste like Tijuana-style tacos, and the burritos are amazing. 100% recommend pastor.

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    Had to drive several miles to get a huarache but no need as this is just down the street for me! Great food and service.

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    Es un lugar muy agradable la comida es muy buena mi comida preferida es las tostadas de pata y los huaraches de asada

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    Great Food and service. The taste is amazing and must of all pricing is very reasonable.

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    Very good food here, i tried the torta de milanesa and its wonderful. Salsas are home made and the prices are decent, unlike vallarta...

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    The Best Tortas de Milanesa in town always a good option for Friday night dinner. They also have great weekend specials for breakfast

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    Great little hole in the wall, great tacos burritos and a whole slew of good food. Doesn't look like much but it's tastu

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    The best chilanga food thanks for bring this to California , quesadilla de chicharrón prensado de best!!!!

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    Las Fuentes

    Las Fuentes

    4.1
    (2.3k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Came in during the week for a late lunch for some tacos…read more Parking is available on both sides of the restaurant and also street parking. Walked in and greeted. Order is placed at the front counter and once ordered a number is given so server can bring it right to you. Ordered 6 Tacos $6.75 Tacos de Carne Asada with queso $ 5.25 Small Horchata salsa Bar available + fountain drinks Inside is nice and fresh with plenty of seating options for small or large groups ( No booths)

    Local place that you'll miss if you're driving by too quickly. Same owners as Melody's close by…read more Parking is a bit challenging as their lot is shared with an auto mechanic shop. I found the wait staff to be a bit short-tempered and absent-minded. The molé was decent, sweet, with a little smokiness. The plate was big enough to share or take leftovers home. Comes with a basket of chips and salsa you get yourself at a salsa bar. Ordering is at the counter, then you take a number to your table. Soft drinks are self serve. They don't have Coke Zero, only Diet Coke. The flan was pretty good. They ask if you want it topped with a caramel sauce and/or whipped cream. Again, I had to go to the counter and ask for it (even though I had paid for it). In fact, I had to go back to the counter several times. My drink cup was forgotten. My flan was as forgotten. Since no one came by to check on our party of five- I had to go to the counter to get to-go boxes and bags. It's close by to work, so I might come by another time. Or I might just go to Melody's because their staff seems to be nicer...

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    Substitute of chips instead of tortilla
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    Tierra Caliente Tacos & Beer

    Tierra Caliente Tacos & Beer

    4.6
    (335 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Large group friendly

    Solid Mexican eatery in a very nondescript building in Northridge, Tierra Caliente brings a lot of…read morefire with some tasty food and beverages. Don't let the exterior of the building deter you from checking out this hidden gem. Once you enter, you are greeted by an incredibly friendly staff and some authentic Mexican decor. The menu is stacked with a lot of traditional staples. The food overall is simply tasty and the portion sizes are large. Prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality of food and drink. A special note is the chile relleno, any burrito, and the molcajete, which is filled with incredible chicken, steak, shrimp, cactus, cheese, and wonderfully-spiced vegetables that is perfect to share. The spices and flavor are on point and delicious. Fun atmosphere is perfect for couples and families, and a bar with a big screen TV has the latest live sporting events for those patrons. Plenty of parking in a retail lot and the restrooms are clean and well-stocked. Tierra Caliente is bringing the very best of Mexican cuisine in the area and Northridge is at the epicenter of this fire. Check them out!

    The only real complaint I have is that I didn't discover this place sooner!…read moreThe decor immediately sets the tone; warm, welcoming, and perfectly matching the vibe of the staff. Our servers were attentive without being pushy, making the entire dining experience effortless. As for the food? Outstanding. Every single bite was bursting with bright, vibrant flavors that remind me why I love the Valley's food scene so much. As a chile relleno connoisseur I'm glad they didn't ruin my favor didn't dish. We will definitely be back.

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    Creamy Chicken Sour Cream Enchiladas

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    Creamy Chicken Sour Cream Enchiladas
    Joey's Tacos

    Joey's Tacos

    4.6
    (294 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    There is parking in the rear. I have seen this restaurant for several years, but never decided to…read morestop by. Probably because of the business name, which was not very catchy for me. To my surprise, it's definitely worth going in. As you walk in, they have a smoothie/fresh drinks area. On the left side, they have the ordering window. Since being my first time there, I ordered several items. We ended up ordering menudo which was tasty and not fatty. It came with a side plate of spices (oregano, chile de arbol), sliced lemons, chopped onions, and cilantro. The chicken taquitos dorados (a la carte) were flavorful, tasty, and moist. There were also a bit larger than other locations. They were served on a bed of lettuce, half guacamole and half sour cream, and some cheese. Ordered Chilaquiles (verdes - choice of green or red). It came with rice, beans topped with shredded cheese, and 2 eggs (choice of over easy). It's a small place that feels like home away from home cooked meals. Overall, definitely coming back.

    I got a wet carne asada burrito with a "medium" coke. Got to say, not particularly freat. The…read moreburrito was uninspired and the drink was a child's cup but about $5... The inside was odd but not bad. Apparently they sell protein drinks or something like that as a parallel side business? Might as well, I guess. Not authentic. Over priced. Don't.

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    Fast food Mexican with complimentary chips?  Awesome!
    Fast food Mexican with complimentary chips? Awesome!
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    Menu Feb 21, 2026
    Salsa & Beer

    Salsa & Beer

    3.9
    (4k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Full bar

    Had friends in today from out of town who were craving some good Mexican Food so we made our way…read moreover to Salsa and Beer! Despite it being the middle of the day and a Tuesday it was still hard to find parking and we parked on the side streets and walked. The main entrance is not well marked and we were pointed to the side door. On entering it was nice and air conditioned and we were seated quickly. Menus are on the qr codes on the table but the menu is hard to scroll through because you have to click each different items to look at and then scroll down and up. We asked for regular menus to make it easier and we were given menus that had hole punches throughout from punching out all the prices because I'm assuming prices have gone up. I hope that they could make the virtual menu a little easier to look at since i think they might be phasing out their physical menus. While we waited on our order we were given delicious chips and spicy bean dip which were excellent. So delicious. For salsa we were directed to the salsa bar. While I think the bar is cool, the tiny cups to get salsa are too small. I would have liked the bean dip sized bowl to get enough, instead of having to get several tiny cups which are hard to scoop from with the chips. I orderd the #7 which was a cheese enchilada, a crunchy beef taco, and rice and beans. My friends ordered two different taquitos plates, one orderd a fajitas plate, and the youngest got cheese quesedilla. My food was delicious but the portion was so large that I could only eat the taco and take the rest to go! Same with My friends, everyone ate maybe a 3rd to a half of the plate and then we all needed to go boxes. Overall a very delicious visit!

    Salsa & Beer is a Valley staple, and for good reason! The food is consistently delicious and…read moreflavorful and the portions are literally humongous. One meal can easily be split between multiple people. My favorites are the green enchiladas and the spicy chipotle burrito, and the rice and beans are just as flavorful and delicious as the main entrees. Upon being seated, you are served a spicy and cheesy bean dip with fresh chips, and there is a salsa bar inside where you can fill up on your choice of salsas. I sat in the outside patio area in my most recent visit, and while the quality of the food didn't change, the service was not the greatest; my table and a couple of other tables had a difficult time flagging anyone down for refills, to go containers, or the bill. There's also a pretty big price difference between paying with card and paying with cash; multiple menu items were at least 3-4 dollars more if you plan to pay with card. Still, the food is good and if you're craving some hearty and comforting Mexican food, S&B is a good option.

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    Steak and shrimp fajita. Can't go wrong with the classic!

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    Steak and shrimp fajita. Can't go wrong with the classic!
    Castillo Mexican Restaurant

    Castillo Mexican Restaurant

    4.0
    (117 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $

    Still one of my favorite go to Mexican food! I ordered the Rancheros Wet Burrito. It is very…read moreconsistent, the taste, the portion but the price did went up though, I paid $15+ (tax included). The service has always been great for me so far! Friendly and nice people. Ambience is the same and nothing's changed.

    Located in a small plaza on the corner of Wilbur and Roscoe, next to Spiceland. The driveway into…read morethe place could be a little confusing since you could enter through Roscoe (by the 7-11), around the corner off of Wilbur, but there is another drive way that has been closed off which leads there the Plaza Signage is located. I had this location saved as one of the local mom and pop restaurants that I wanted to visit since I truly enjoy local small family restaurants. No table service, but able to order at the counter towards the back of the restaurant. Once the food was served, great customer service. The young lady kept checking in on us if we needed anything else. We ordered Menudo which was a little more oily than normal, a bit bland. The meat was fatty, no hominy, and about half of the bowl had meat. Served corn tortillas and with side of cilantro, onions, chile de arbol, lime, and oregano. Also ordered a combo of Chile Colorado with rice and beans. The beef was tender, tasty rice, but the beans tasted like from a can (not homemade), and 4 corn tortillas. 2 large drinks (size of cup were the almost the size of napkin holder - A+). Overall, it was ok.

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    Their menu July 2025
    Rancheros Wet Burrito 5/05/26
    Rancheros Wet Burrito 5/05/26
    Menu as of 5/05/2026

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    Menu as of 5/05/2026
    Mas Mananitas

    Mas Mananitas

    4.2
    (481 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Would rate 4.5, bumped to 5 bc of service…read more Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing restaurant with even better service and palette of food. Came in last night to celebrate a friend's birthday (they have happy hour all day Mon-Wed) and was pleasantly surprised. My friends started off ordering the HH guava margaritas, which they enjoyed. I ordered the coconut margarita (not on HH) a must !!!! Not overwhelmingly sweet and tasty! We ordered and rated the following dishes: Guacamole: 9/10 HH tinga Nachos: 7.5/10 (flavor was there but most chips were burnt) HH Taquitos papas: 9/10 great flavor and sauce HH steak tacos: 7.5/10 the corn and portion of meat to the taco was very good. The steak a little well done for my liking. Enchiladas verde: 9/10 great portion honestly enough for two to share. Rice and beans were okay. Beans a bit salty and rice was a bit bland. Would definitely come back for the apps and drinks! They also have brunch which looks like fun.

    I came here yesterday for a late lunch with a friend…read more It's a beautifully decorated restaurant. There are a lot of photo ops. It's definitely IG & TikTok friendly. When we got there, there was a DJ playing 80s/90s throwbacks. It was good music and vibes, but it was quite loud, we could barely hear ourselves speak. Luckily he wasn't there too long, as brunch-time was over. We ordered Mango margaritas, chips & salsa, birria tacos, tinga taquitos, elote, and chicken enchiladas with green sauce. Every single thing was delicious. I was highly impressed. This place will definitely be in the rotation. If I didn't live so far away, I would go for happy hour.

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    Metro Balderas - mexican - Updated August 2026

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