The Al Pastor is what you want if it's you're first time here…read more I get the queso-burrito with Al pastor and chorizo, superb in every way! I live across the street and have been here many times and the flavor and portions are always consistent, big bonus points. The lines can be long but service is fast and everything looks clean and fresh. Prices are not outrageous. Street food at its finest.

I come here regularly, but lately quality has been going downhill…read more Ordered the potato with al pastor today, more than half the meat was just fat. They gave me cuts from the bottom of the thrompo. Definitely not recommending this place to anyone anymore. Plus they charged $3 fee for credit card use without saying anything.

I love this place. The food is great and the service is excellent. Their fish tacos are huge and…read moredelicious! My favorite is the Carne Asada Quesadilla! So much cheese and the meat is well seasoned! 5

Decided to stop by to get some seafood tacos since it was Friday. Food was great. The batter…read morewas just the right amount and not overpowering. I was waiting them to call me and pick up my order from the counter but was pleasantly surprised when they brought out it to my table. It was literally 5 feet away and could have called me up but took that extra "mile" to bring it to me. Loved the fact that they were blasting the AC since it's was so hot outside. Felt refreshing and it helped with the spicy but delicious salsa.

I've been to their Northridge location before, and one day while driving through sherman way. I…read morenoticed they also had a taco truck set up. I had to stop and check it out. The food is delicious and very authentic Tijuana-style street tacos done right. I've tried several items from the menu including the torta, quesadillas, tacos, dorados de birria, and carne asada, and everything has been flavorful and satisfying. The birria tacos are definitely a standout. Service is always great and fast, which makes it an easy stop when you're craving good street food. If you're in the area and want authentic Mexican tacos, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

Popped by to support a woman-owned biz for Women's History Month! I ordered three tacos - pastor,…read moreasada and birria with all the fixings! The pastor wasn't my favorite but the asada was solid. My absolute favorite was the birria! The consume was outstanding. I drank everything that was left over after dipping my taco into it. I ordered online and my food was ready FAST! The person who handed me my order was super friendly. I was happy to see they included lots of salsa on the side with my order. There was plenty of parking when I came by to pick up my order so the whole process was seamless. I would definitely order from here again in the future especially if I am craving birria tacos!

My friend recommended this place and honestly it was a 10/10…read more I got the quesabirria and it was so good I was so glad I ended up getting two. The margarita was spot on it got the job done if you know what I mean it wasn't too sweet which I like! I would recommend checking this place out

Food is alright, birria not bad and good beer selection, but the FLOCK cameras, not worth the pint…read more (ICE, COV, Migra, Border Patrol. Surveillance)

My wife and I were (once again) in the mood for a breakfast burrito while we were in the van Nuys…read morearea this morning. I was put in charge to find a place close. I stumbled upon Monarca on Yelp and we decided to try it out! We arrive and are nicely greeted by one of the employees at the counter. The inside was clean and well kept which we love. My wife and I ordered 2 breakfast burritos and the green chilaquiles. She got the Deluxe burrito and I got the chorizo. We bring them home and open up the bag and these things are MASSIVE! In the best way! We begin taking bites and are both amazed. Me a little bit more. I really really enjoyed this burrito. Maybe because it has rice instead of potatoes, I'm not sure, but it was delicious. My wife also really enjoyed hers; she gave it a 7.5 out of 10. I give my burrito a 9/10. Our chilaquiles were a whole other story and flavor profile. The carne asada that came with it was life changing. Whatever seasoning they used on tha carne asada is perfect. My wife was deeply impressed. The sauce, the chips, the eggs, beans and rice were all very very good as well. All complimented each other very well. If you're ever in the van Nuys area, please stop here for breakfast, you won't regret it!

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Pretty solid place to have decent burrito with restaurant setting instead of food truck. Carne asada was decent come with chip and salsa which is a plus. Parking is easy and food came out fast.

I've been going here for years. Their speciality is popular for a reason. The quesobirria tacos are…read morethe best in the valley period! They sear the tortilla perfectly. It's not soggy and it holds its shape. The birria consomé itself is something I come back for by itself. You can definitely taste the cloves. I reccomend asking for more lime. They've definitely improved a lot service wise! More than a year ago it took my and my friends more than 20-30 minutes to get our food. It was really off putting but the birria was enough to come back and I live really close. Last couple times I've gone this year and late last year they have improved to less than 15 minutes depending on the size of the order. Their baja fish and shrimp tacos taste just like the ones alongside baja california (i know since i did a roadtrip along that coast) If you like fish tacos it's a must try!! Come here please you won't be disappointed!! Your Mexican parents won't be disappointed either (mine loved it) On a side note, la plaza del valle is an open area concept. They only have outdoor seating so plan accordingly since it absorbs any weather. They have multiple murals and wall art/decor to honor mexican culture and other latino cultures in the plaza (of which I am so proud of) Parking is nice and easy in the back. Check it out!

First time at Poncho's Taqueria and so glad I've visited and tried this spot. This little spot is a…read morehidden gem in the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys area. Thanks to our friends who recommended us to try Poncho's Taqueria out. Plenty of parking spots available for use. There are also tables and chairs outside for dining. Ordered food for pick up on a Saturday afternoon. Our order consists of Loaded Nachos, 2 Chicken Plates, Asada Plate, Breakfast Burrito, Birria De Res Bowl and 3 Quesataco. Poncho's Taqueria did not disappoint. Great customer service and friendly cashier. The portions of food servings in each item ordered were of good size and enough. Loaded Nachos was delicious with carne asada, guacamole. sour cream and salsa to name a few. The 2 Chicken Plates we ordered were fulfilling. The chicken was tender and not overcooked nor undercooked. The Birria De Res Bowl were plentiful and meat was tender and flavorful as well as the Asada Plate. Breakfast Burrito was huge and stuffed while the Quesatacos were yummy. We can't wait to go back and try Poncho's Taqueria's other items on their menu.

Delicious and fresh. Everyone was nice. Great ambiance for being outside. The Al pastor is so…read moretasty!!

It's pretty good. I came here once when they blew up and the hype was high, and I must admit I was…read morenot a fan. I felt like they were just making food for the purpose of looking good for social media, but they lacked the taste of an authentic taco spot. I returned just a couple of days ago now that the hype is all gone, and the food tasted much better. The carne asada actually had real seasoning, and my torta tasted like a delicacy. I ordered a torta with light guac, and it was good. I remember last time they poured guac onto my meal like there was no tomorrow, and it was a disaster. Once again I felt like it was done just for picture purposes. The prices here are pretty good, and I was not disappointed with my food this time around, plus they got some agua frescas that hit the spot pretty well. I got myself an horchata, and I must say I enjoyed my meal!

TACUBA My family and I just had a wonderful experience at…read moreTACUBA. The servers from the young lady at reception to the men bringing the food were so kind and did an amazing job. Our waitress, Pauline was fabulous. The food was delicious. My wife and I live in Los Angeles and wish that this restaurant was in LA. I hope that we make another opportunity to come back on this trip. Everyone loved our dishes. Including the guacamole and chips and pico de gallo. We ordered extra orders. The street corn was sweet and fresh and spiced delightfully. Again we ordered more. I met the owner who was such a delight. I highly recommend coming to eat here. The atmosphere is perfect.

I ordered 5 tacos and when I got home they only gave me 4. And only one hot sauce. Terrible service…read moreto boot, the lady had a massive attitude problem. I'll never come here again. Awful food too.

Okay, excellent taco place! Friend told me about this and was excited to try it. She also told me…read morethey had daily specials. I went on a Wednesday and it was shrimp and fish tacos, 2 for $6. I got two shrimp tacos and two fish tacos and the girl recommended the chipotle steak fries. The restaurant was super cute and I saw that they have a kids menu. Will definitely come back with the family. Food was yummy! Tacos were authentic and yummy! Chipotle fries hit the spot but was a bit of a gut bomb! Overall a great place - clean, fun and excellent food!

Love the Steak and Shrimp Burrito! The chips and salsa are a great deal. Need to try eating there…read moreas my last two trips were two go. And don't miss 2 for $6 shrimp and fish tacos On Wednesdays. Now I don't have to drive to San Fernando to get my fix.

The hongos tacos and burritos are incredible. Price is a little steep, but the superb salsas…read morecomplement the excellent menu items perfectly. It's a walk up taco stand, and it pains me to say it, but it needs more seating. It's fine for visiting alone or with one other person, but it's kind of impossible bring a family of four here without doing just takeout. Service is nothing more than order at the counter and wait. Nothing bad, but nothing really worth commenting on either. Delicious choice, if you are hungry and want a quick bite.

I have been to this location of Tacos 1986 several times. My go to order are the tacos and…read morevampiros. Chicken, carne asada, al pastor...all very delicious! The salsas and guacamole complement my order excellently! I am giving two stars, however, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, at times, the amount of meat per taco or vampiro is minimal. In turn, at times, the amount of meat is very fair. So, consistency is lacking. Thus, effectively , you don't always get your money's worth. Secondly, I believe that they are understaffed or not prepared when business gets busy. For example, I recently stopped by on a Saturday at 10:30am for a couple of tacos. After waiting for ten minutes for someone to come to the window and provide some service, I was told that the wait time for anything that I order will be a minimum of 25 minutes because they have large online orders that they need to prepare. Obviously, I left. The employee was kind but appeared to also be a stressed out. Though I understand that online (DoorDash, GrubHub, etc...) orders are a reality in the world today, it is unfortunate that customers frequenting a business in-person would not be able to be served in a decent and timely manner. I recommend Tacos 1986 if you would like some good food. However, only go in-person if you know that you have, for sure, 25 minutes for a couple of street tacos. Otherwise, you may have to walk away while still hungry, like I did.