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    4.4 (59 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Carne asada and el pastor
    Elizabeth M.

    Call ahead to place my order. Order was ready when i went to pick up. Good tacos and fast service.

    Nachos and tacos
    Chelsey F.

    Food was amazing. The nachos were huuuuuuge. Three tacos, meat was crispy and delicious. Will def go back

    Samantha G.

    Love coming here for lunch! I work down the street so it's an easy pick for lunch lol. I recommend calling in your order especially if you are tight on time because one time I waited almost 15-20 min for a few tacos. Their asada is amazing! I love their super burritos. But the tacos are really good too. I usually love pastor but I wouldnt mind getting asada here. Pretty affordable price as well. Whenever I get a super burrito I CAN finish it but i get so full.

    Pambazo
    Fatima S.

    Adding to my previous review: I never tire of coming here. The food quality remains the same; portions are substantial, prices are affordable, sauces are delicious, and service is good.

    Beans and Rice
    Florence A.

    Tacos were great. We tried pollo asada, carne asada and al pastor - everything had good flavor and wasn't dry. They give you a good amount of meat in each taco and the price is pretty good. They also include some sautéed onions and peppers with your order. Refried Beans and Rice were really good. The only thing we wish is that the salsa was better. The salsa that we got with our chips tasted like tomato sauce. And then the salsas we got with our tacos (red and green) were both too spicy for me. Maybe someone else would like it more. But the only thing I had was the tomato sauce one. Nice people. Clean restaurant.

    Huarache de suadero y asado
    Joanna F.

    The inside is super nice and homey while also a great sit-down restaurant. The menu is extensive and easy to read and the cashier was very helpful in answering our questions. I'm usually not a fan of nopales but this was so good! Nice and tender, not stringy or soggy at all. I will say my only thing was the brisket tacos were a little dry, but the sauces they brought out really made up for it

    Carne asada plate
    Victor L.

    Service here was great. Everyone spoke perfect English and I think food is authentic. Ambiance is nothing to talk about. You order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. Surprisingly my meal came with a side of chips and salsa. I asked for water and it was served in a small plastic cup. The workers there make good eye contact but I guess I should've hollered for a refill. Unfortunately, their carne asada plate just didn't do it for me. The beans and rice were standard. The beef was charred well, but it didn't get much flavor. I tried putting the green sauce and other sauces but it just didn't work for me. It came with fresh handmade tortillas though and you have the option for corn/flour. They came piping hot. I still like this place, and I want to order more familiar dishes like tacos next time. Maybe try their burrito or mix/match various items. I almost gave this place 3 stars for lack of flavor but it could just be my savory palate.

    Chess's looks gross
    Elizabeth V.

    The worst burrito of my life no joke. I was waiting for over 20 minutes and when I finally got my burrito, it was cold hardly no meat and just a bunch of refried beans and the cheese was not even melted. The beans tasted old and the meat was dry. I hope I don't get sick. Super upset. I will never go there again I don't recommend it to anyone that is not a real burrito go down the street to tacos a pastor or taconazo.

    Al pastor and carne asada tacos, less than $11
    Jo C.

    Service was quick despite the lunch hour. I got the carnitas and asada tacos. Both were delicious and they didn't skimp on the toppings. The grilled onions added a sweet smokiness to tacos. I wish they provided limes but I got lemons. Plenty of dining tables inside as well.

    Pambazo
    Janine F.

    My family and I swung by here on Saturday for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. The staff is so sweet. I split a Pambazo and it was super filling. We just wish it came with a bit more chorizo. The fries were yummy. The ambiance is lively and the restaurant is very clean. Will definitely be coming back!

    Julie N.

    If you want true Mexican hole in the wall spot with authentic Mexican food this is it. Our friends who are Mexican locals took us here. Food was on point and so good. Coming from Hawaii we don't have many good Mexican restaurants. They did warn us ahead that it's not a nice restaurant but the food is good. Definitely recommend!

    Elaina V.

    Great food every time. Staff are kind and the interior is colorful and clean with plenty of seating available for dining in. Parking lot doesn't get very busy. Prices are very reasonable and the menu has plenty of options. The asada torta is delicious. The meat is seasoned and the buns hold up well. The avocado adds freshness to every bite. The breakfast burrito with chorizo is great too, comes with rice, cilantro, and onions. You can also order a nopal which comes out whole and goes well with everything!

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    16 days ago

    Food is good, prices are affordable, lots of locals eating here, what's not to like? I come at least once a week and will continue.

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    Great tacos and even better price. The chicharron prensado and suadero tacos are fantastic.

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    I really like their tacos , Asada , Pastor , lengua. I recommend this place to come and enjoy authentic Mexico City style food .

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    I ordered a torta of milanesa and it was delicious . Love the fun decor and mural painted walls.

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