They were closing at 7, they let us come in at 7:10 anyway! Super Bowl Sunday even! Amazing food, chicken tacos were Great! Very friendly service, amazing decor! Anna is the best! read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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You are greeted with warmth and smiles from the moment you step foot into the restaurant. The interior is ADORABLE with the decorative intricacies of a Mexican courtyard. And during December, you also get a combination of Mexican and Christian Christmas decorations. There was an area where a woman made homemade tortillas the entire time we were seated - and OMG were the tortillas unbelievably good! I am gluten-sensitive, and I could not resist! The flour tortillas were soft and doughy...like an unsalted version of roti prata! I was in Food Heaven... and later in food coma! Haha The portions were huge, and the menu had everything under the sun. The prices were decent, considering the amount of food you get. We also ordered horchata, which was freshly made and sweet, though the glass had too much ice for my liking! The free corn tortilla chips and 2 kinds of salsa were yummy. We sat in a comfortable booth that allowed us to look out into the main part of the restaurant. It was a very fun atmosphere, and the service was incredible. My cousins whom we were there with loved it so much, they ate there twice in one weekend! read more

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Paco's fumbled the bag. We struggle at first mess up a taco then brought a soft taco when we wanted a crispy one. Then the got frustated so I just ordered a taco to go to give it to her. My meal was fine. I am used to having a good experiences here but we will see next time. read more

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We had dinner with some friends last night! We came here for a few time! It's always busy , it was not too crowded last night! The food was good! The workers are friendly! read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was in LA and in the mood for a margs and tacos...these were disappointing. The host and waiter were welcoming and the restaurant's vibe had a very homey casita feel. The chips and salsa were honestly the best part of the meal--both fresh and tasty. The margarita and tacos were a let down. The margarita was strong but had a weird flavor and consistency (made with what I assume was a packaged mix)...this was my first time going to a Mexican restaurant and ordering just one marg. The tacos were bland and I knew they would be as soon as they came out (they were made edible by adding a little salsa to them)...the Mexican rice and refried beans were alright. read more

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This place was absolutely horrible when it came to service. My birthday is tomorrow and my guest asked if they do anything for celebrations of this nature and the hostess stated, "They charge" to sing happy birthday to people! That's absolutely absurd to hear. Not to mention she was irritated and did not seem friendly to assist us. We spent almost $100 on our visit and were not treated with genuine hospitality. She did not provide napkins for order and was rude. The quesadilla was a small portion for the price and was subpar. I will never visit this location again! read more

We just weren't feeling it this time for Paco's Tacos. We went on a Thursday night last week and the first thing you see on the table is the notice of the change of prices. Of course, everything has gone up in price and down in size. (like the rest of the world). Paco's food hasn't gone down in size but up in price. A second basket of chips is now $3, which seems crazy for a Mexican restaurant that has chips by the barrel-full. They no longer give a free birthday dessert either which is neither here nor there for me personally, but it was, kind of a nice touch. We also paid $3 for a small side of sour cream. My husband had the chicken enchiladas which he said were just okay, not as good as usual. I had the carnitas burrito and we shared the guacamole. My burrito weighed about 3 pounds and I could only eat half but it was just okay. I would not order it again. Service was very slow (it's usually not) as well. We probably won't be returning on the future. read more

Paco's Tacos - Giant Carnitas Burrito, guacamole, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Have been coming to Pacos for many years. Absolutely love this place. Always a good time. Don't usually have ti wait too long to be seated which gives you time to wait in the bar area and start off with some drinks. Once you're seated in the dining area you are greeted with a nice fresh basket of chips and salsa. The servers are always friendly and welcoming. The food has been consistent for the last 20 years which is pretty rare these days. It's a very big restaurant with a great little traditional Mexican cozy feeling. The food is absolutely delicious. Not to mention they have the best homemade flour tortillas. My family and I always have a great time when we come here. If you're looking for THE BEST Mexican food in the Los Angeles/Inglewood area this is the place. Must try! read more

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I am not sure why the reviews are so low! The tortillas and beans at this restaurant are delicious. They make the tortillas homemade and they are excellent. Service is great. Restaurant has a nice feel to it. read more

Neighborhood Mexican restaurant. The experience this time was different. Not my favorite. Arrived and looked in the lobby for a friend that I was meeting for dinner. The host / server just looked at me. I mentioned that I was looking for someone that I was meeting. My sentence was cut off by him rudely saying "if your party is not all here, we won't seat you". Ordered the chicken chimichanga for dinner. It was dry chicken in a dry deep fried tortilla. Topped with sour cream. Dry and no flavor. I asked the waiter for some salsa verde. He said there is none - despite there being dishes on the menu with it. I ended up asking for sour cream. That didn't even fix the dryness of the dish. Not a fan of this place. read more

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What has gone wrong with this restaurant? I'd say that it has gone downhill, but that would infer that it was on a hill in the first place. Prior to this last visit, the food was average. Now it's subpar at best. Coming here was convenient because it was close to home. Definitely not a destination for fine cuisine. It was a place where you could get filled up and not be worried of the consequences. That was then, and this is now. If you intend to visit Pacos, be prepared to encounter the new reality and the drastically sad consequences. I mentioned the food earlier, and now it's time to expand on that. I ordered the #5, one taco, and one enchilada. They serve it with obligatory rice and beans. My plate arrived with a thin enchilada buried in rice and a taco thrown on top. By thin, I mean that the sauce was thicker than the entree itself! Trying to eat the thing was as difficult as finding it on the plate. The cheese was like chewing gum but with no flavor. The taco? Well I had to eat it with a fork. There was no chance of it holding together after sitting on the gumchilada sauce. What a farce this place is. I thought that I'd save the best for last. For my plate of food substitute, and let me remind you, one enchilada and one taco, rice, and beans.....are you ready... $19.95! Talk about dropping a bar of soap in the shower! Get ready, it ain't gonna be pretty. Give this hole a wide berth. It's nothing but a stain on the map of culinary experience. Quick Tip: We called to make reservations, remembering that on Saturday nights it could get very busy. But again, that was then, and this is now. We were told that they could accommodate a party of nine with no problem, no reservation needed. We should have taken that as motivation to seek another option. I wish we had. As it turned out, they could have accommodated five groups of nine. There was that much availability. Or maybe I should say, that many crickets. read more

Paco's Tacos - Don't worry, you won't be rushed out. And no, this isn't what my plate looked like. This looks more appetizing. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's been awhile since I've eaten here. This location definitely has better food than the Centinela location. However, the service certainly could use improvement. We were seated for awhile and weren't even given menus. A guy brought us chips and salsa. Several minutes passed and we had to ask for menus and water. We really enjoyed our combination plates of tamales and enchiladas plus the homemade tortillas with butter. However, our server didn't come back to check on us as we ate. The food was tasty and the banana margarita was great so it's unfortunate that the service wasn't better. read more

We were craving Mexican Food so we came to PACO'S TACOS....... Once we entered through the front door we were warmly greeted, and seated right away it was lunchtime and so it was crowded but comfortable.. below you can view their MENU. We ordered the Bean & Cheese Burrito--Wet Style and let me tell you the beans here are absolutely amazing. The texture is just so inviting below. You will see a picture of my mail. I could've eaten the whole thing at once sitting but I wanted to save something for later.. I highly recommend this spot for lunch. They also offer breakfast items as well as you'll see on the menu below and I'm sure dinner is off the chain. Bravo to the chefs everyone that works here were friendly and smiling. It was a nice cool vibe. The lighting inside was perfect. Their whole entire decorations inside makes you feel like you're somewhere else other than Los Angeles.‼‼ p.s. They also offer "Chips & Salsa" with Red or Green Sauce,,, the Red Sauce is a bit spicy but doable, and the green sauce is warm and quite tasty. They also have alcoholic beverages. enjoy read more

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This is very great spot if your looking for some delicious authentic food please come they have locations in every city.

Update: Oh, no! I've always loved Paco's Tacos, but I got a mild case of food poisoning on my last visit!

Food is pricey but for the most part the quality of food is really good. The chips and salsa are delicious and the salsa has a nice but suddle kick. The queso fundido was pippin hot and as much as we enjoyed it we found the chorizo portion is laughable for the price and over all serving of melted cheese. The entrées we did enjoy however the chile verde was Luke warm upon arrival, the salsa served with the carne asada tasted like marinera sauce and the chicken enchilada was suppose to be made with a mole sauce but the mole flavor was barely noticeable. Rice and beans were delicious and so were the steaks. The tampiqueño was deliciously covered in onions and bell peppers with a scoop of guacamole included. The tampiqueña came with a black olive in the rice but I gave it to my husband. Our servers were nice and the busser made sure our drinks weren't empty long, and that we had everything we need. My favorite thing was frankly the fresh hand made Tortillas. You can tip the lady making them, which we did. The restaurant is spacious and had a bar area which was busy. The restrooms were clean but need some touch up repairs. There is also plenty of parking available. To enter the restaurant there are stairs but also a handicap mini elevator. read more

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We had the cheese enchiladas and asada burritos. Everything was delicious and the service was wonderful. The only reason I gave 4 out of 5 is because now they charge per basket chips after the first complimentary order. I know the economy is rough, but jeez haha. read more

Usually when my husband came to LA. on his business trip he came here with his L.A. guys and had dinner. I always heard dinner at Paco's Tacos. Then, I came with him and this time he didn't have plan for dinner with his guys and "it's Taco Tuesday!" So we decided to have our dinner here. Drink menu is read to code and see it. I ordered XX Amber (I expected it is draft but it came by bottle..) When I went to the bathroom I passed bar area and I saw the tap in a bar counter, so I don't know how to order the draft beer. On their menu, lots of choices and hard to read everything, so I took long time to make decisions what I order. I ordered Chile Verde and my husband ordered Paco's choice. For now I'm writing this and feel little regret why I didn't order tacos on Tuesday(lol!). My Chile Verde, plenty of meat!!!! OMG! I love verde sauce but I'm sorry I couldn't eat even half of the meat. Flavor was okay but I needed some kicks so I use hot salsa sauce (came with tortilla chips) on my dish. My husband's Paco's choice's two kinds of meat (Adobada and Carne Asada) flavor was pretty good. Came with fresh warm tortilla. He enjoyed his meal. read more

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I could tell this place was a local favorite, with the dining room filling up quickly with diners and birthday celebrators. Hot, fresh tortillas with butter shot me right back to my childhood. Our meals were generous, fresh-tasting, and delivered quickly, hearty and comforting in their familiar tastes. read more

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Service was great Food was great Location near airport. Will always make it out past stop before flying out of LAX read more

Time to boycott our neighborhood Paco's Tacos!!! SUCKS I walked out asking myself.. "Why do I continue to spend money here when many things need to change? 1. Manuel one of your long time waiters whom seems very disgruntled is awfully rude and needs to go! Treats you like you're bothering him. 2. Seems like every time we go there you have raised your prices once again, and are written in pen on the menu.... not too classy. 3. Sitting in a booth? You might want to ask for a booster seat as many of the booths have sunken in over the years. Time to upgrade. 4. Who charges for table chips? They do after the first basket. Even if you have ordered an appetizer of guacamole. 5. Your bathrooms always stink of rotten pipes. 6. MOST IMPORTANT your margaritas are way too watered down! We have been coming here for many years, but enough is enough. Alternatives : Pacos Tacos, Culver City Why the 2 stars? Free parking and homemade tortillas read more

Best freshly made corn tortillas in Los Angeles. The flour tortillas are also freshly made and served hot so the cold butter melts between the folds. Love their cochinita pibil tacos with onions and their crunchy hard tacos stuffed with machaca beef is crispy and not at all greasy. Plenty of parking in the rear and most importantly very consistent good quality for many years. read more

The seating was swift & although I wanted a bar seat , I was informed it was closed. Pretty and bright decor, it felt a bit empty when I arrived and was almost full by the time I left. The strawberry margarita was pretty good, hard to taste any alcohol but offered a decent buzz. The sampler was not it. Everything looked and tasted dry, needing a lot of salsa to soften and make it able to be eaten. The salsa and chips were yummy - spicy which is my favorite. The quesadilla was soggy and yet the cheese wasn't melted thru on the inside. The side of guac helped as much as it could but it was not something to order twice. Maybe it needs another try with a different dish but today wasn't it. read more

Paco's Tacos - Appetizer sampler - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The tortillas. If that's all I ate...I'd be happy!! Best tortillas ever!! Handmade. Can't miss this place!! The rest of the food was good! I judge a Mexican restaurant by its rice....100% authentic. Soup, ceviche, chimichangas...so GOOD!!! Salsa was just spicy enough!! So much food!! Great service and staff!!! Will be back! read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The most overpriced and underwhelming mexican food. The chicken was dry. The ambience and service was cool.

Location makes a big difference!!! The one on centinela is way better than this location. The meat tasted stale here. I usually get the chicken enchiladas and even the sauce here didn't taste good. It tasted like canned sauce. I usually love the other location and have been to this one many times. But the quality to me has gone down a lot. Free shopping center parking read more

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Writing this review after getting takeout here dozens of times over the last twenty years . I always get the same thing which is the two taco combination plate with shredded beef. Meaty, greasy cheesy salty and mmmm mmm good. I like this place over their Centinela location, because in my humble opinion, it is wayyyyyy more authentic . The tacos are crunchier as well as they also give you more meat and cheese within their tacos . Lastly this place serves some of the best refried beans and rice in LA and that's including their sister restaurant on centinela. I also am a big big fan of their chips and salsa ( super spicy / not for the faint of heart ) and their homemade flour tortillas which melt in your mouth . I was surprised at the low rating from other reviews , but it makes sense ... this is not a place for you if you are expecting a Disneyland customer service dine in experience. Most of the people who are writing one star reviews are people who came here to celebrate, birthdays, and anniversaries and were disappointed that they didn't have a five star customer service experience . This is literally just your local hood Mexican restaurant joint . If you want cheap house margaritas and authentic chips and salsa check it out ! Sit at the bar , get a pitcher and chill . Otherwise I highly recommend just ordering to go and especially ordering what I got. There is a reason it's listed as #1 on their menu under combo plates ...it's literally their best item ! The place is called Pacos Tacos for Christ sake . So why would you order cactus ( nopales ) And then complain about it ? lol read more

When l walked in we were greeted at the door but they had me and my stepmom wait in some empty tables waiting area by the bar, until they manager came up hisself and sat us down at a table. They really wasn't the problem , it was the waiter we were assigned too. It was my first time there so i'm trying to get a understanding of the menu and the waiter is steady rushing me or telling me to hold on to go help other people at another table even though l wasn't done talking to him. l ordered the tamale plate which the meat was dry and l can tell they gave me some few day old tamales. My stepmom got enchiladas which was actually good. The appetizer with the cheese and little but of chorizo on top was NOT good. Cheese was basically like playdoh and only a sprinkle on chorizo on there. We also had to constantly get our waiter attention just to ask for the check and we waited so long to where we just thought about upping and leaving cause why y'all just got us sitting here and we asked for the check more than 5 times. They didn't bring the check until they saw us gather our stuff and hopped up to leave. ALSO, if you want a burrito it only comes with meat and beans anything else is a add on price and they already start at $12-$15. Imagine paying that much just for some meat and beans Maybe my experience here is different from everybody else. But they asses gave me and my people a hard time for some food that wasn't all that. But l would never step foot in there again so they ain't gotta worry about seeing me read more

Why y'all playing??? Paco's is the greatest! Look I ain't out here visiting hella taco spots like that. But Paco's be the illist (for what it's supposed to be). Stop comparing this spot to like Mercado. Service is consistent, food is hella good (without being sloppy)! Shout out to the Tia and young abualitas making the orgasmic handmade fresh flour tortillas (anyone else remember when Chevy's use to have fresh tortillas made and folks in traditional Mexican attire? I cringe at the thought of Chevys now). Shout out Ernesto, ah! And the older gentleman who's name I forgot, for taking care of a sista, service was great. Look. This is damn cantina and if you can't get with the loud "have a good time" ambiance, go elsewhere. I love the energy and good looking Blackmen that occasionally role through here. THE FOOD: Chips and Salsa - thank you. For having FREE chips and salsa upon sit down! And the salsa has heat which, hell, it's Mexican food. Muthasucka better have a kick. Chicken Taco (pollo asada) - my go to meal. Big tacos hella filled with well seasoned white meat chunks, onion, and bell pepper. Served in the fresh flour tortillas Fish asada taco - I love that this grilled fish taco is NOT topped and fren in sauce. It is still moist and flavorful. Got those same grilled onion and bell pepper. I always get on them be way too full to finish my second taco or the beans and rice LOL Chicken Wings - good. Not fabulous, I don't crave them, but if you need an appetizer and you feeling wings, these will satisfy you. Cheese Quesadilla - DON'T YOU DARE! Expensive. Not good cheese blend. And not made with the abuelita fresh tortillas. Boooo. DRANKS: Paco-Rita. Don't play yourself. Do it. Best bang for ya buck and everything you want. Get it skinny if you need to, but it's not sweet as is. Two of these and I was flirting with strangers. I've had a few drinks here and they all a bit stiff which is why I fools with Paco's Tacos. read more

Paco's Tacos - Pack-Rita get drunk! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Good food but very noisy inside. It wasn't live entertainment but the normal condition.

That tostada (bowl) was magnificent. I love how hot and fresh it came out, no diddy. I love the chips and their salsa has a nice kick to it. The way the lighting is set up made it hard for my visual impaired friends to see, leaving them to complain about not seeing the menu, but I like that intimate feel. So maybe this ain't the homie spot ya know? Service was great in my estimation. Them beans will make you cause an earthquake under your covers. So I wouldn't suggest eating ALL the food in one sitting. And it's a LOT of food. Will be going back, in the day, not with the homies. read more

Paco's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was great service was fast and friendly. Chill vibe and fresh tortillas, what else do you want? read more

Paco's Tacos - Carne Asada Burrito and kids taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great little Mexican spot in Westchester. Family owned and operated. Love getting the carne asada plate. Always great service! My go to spot for lunch :) read more

Large portions and very good tasting. Fresh tortillas a perk! Been going there 20 years. They are great for families w kids.

What is it about this place that brings to mind the Mexican food places of my youth? Is it the chintzy decorations reminiscent of the Enchanted Tiki Room? The warm and friendly servers who are promptly available at a moments notice? The vast dining room with tables big enough for a dozen people and dimly lit corners for an intimate couple to enjoy their meal all under one roof? Truly this is a place of dichotomies but all of them lovely. And these all coalesce around a straightforward and delicious cuisine that brings to mind my first experience with handmade tortillas, beans refried in lard and sweet vs spicy salsa bowls. Eating here made me feel like a kid again and I know so few places that can do that. I've only tried a minor portion of the menu but can tell you I look forward to trying the rest. This will become a new spot in the regular rotation. read more

We visited this place before our flight out of LAX and loved the food and Service. The margaritas were yummy and very strong and they had great salsa &chips and large portions of food. We left stuffed and we're so glad we chose this place to come before our travels abroad. I would definitely recommend coming here. They also make homemade tortillas which were excellent. read more

Ugh! I just had what were the absolute worst enchiladas in my life. Heavy tortillas, overly sauced on top with no flavor, beef inside the beef enchilada saturated in a gross sauce. Cheese in the cheese one was solidified. Absolute ugh. read more

Food was good , first time trying a wet burrito , was taken back by the up charge for an additional bowl of mild salsa.

The food was good. However we had the worst service I've ever had from any place. We waited at least 20 minutes to even be acknowledged. When we asked for more chips they said it costs 2 bucks for that. What??? How much do chips cost you ? I've never heard that. And they could've offered a refill for waiting so long. But nothing. Then when we got our food, no one checked on us, no one gave us refills or more napkins. They didn't ask for another alcoholic drink. But they were checking on people around us. Not even a bus boy came by to check on us. We had to go ask the manager for the check. When we told the manager he came over to listen to us but then did nothing. He didn't care. I don't recommend this place at all!! Go to Hacienda instead. You'll be treated like family there. read more

OH Pacos Tacos...what happened to you!?? Went with a large party of 9. We asked about splitting the bill and the waitress was very rude and stated " ONLY ONE CHECK ". I guess those working there aren't able to MATH if the check is split. The food is okay. And the reason for the 2 starts : 1. They charge you for refills of chips & Salsa! YES! , you read that right. For a large party of 9, we received 2 baskets of chips and 2 small bowls of salsa. Of course we are going to devour them. When I asked for more chips and salsa, the rude waitress said that they charge for chip & Salsa refills! Really??? I mean....really??? 2. My friend requested a side of sour cream ( w/ his enchiladas because it didnt come on the plate ). The server brought him a small cup of sour cream and when we got the bill, they charged him $3 for it. You might as well have gone to the grocery store and got a tub for that price. Oh Pacos Tacos. Never again. I was nice knowing you but there are definitely better Mexican restaurants out there. Next time we will take our money and go to FIESTA MARTIN. read more