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    Pili's Tacos

    3.3 (118 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Divey
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    The kind gentleman offered to fill my Yeti cup with my juice
    Vanessa P.

    Came to this establishment to have some fresh juices with my aunt and we're greeted by the kindest man! He spoke English & Spanish too, the juices were delicious and the customer service was top tier ! We will def be returning she had the #1 pepino and I had the #5 beets !

    $20 for 6 pork tacos
    Faith G.

    Cash only, no prices listed on menu. Paid $2.25 for a side of guacamole, it was a not full 1 1/2 Oz container also had a LOT of onion and tomato. Definitely not worth it. I bought 9 tacos and was told any more then 2 sides or 3 Oz of salsa would be extra. Tacos were average. Overall not worth the cost .

    A burrito and Chile relleno mix uff....jajajajajajaja
    Juan F.

    This place is a hole on the wall I totally recommend it I want it a burrito but also a Chile relleno an Bua la the owner did for me aburrito an Chile relleno together he'll yeah

    Like how can you charge $27 for this? It's the size of a $3 Taco Bell burrito...
    Joseph C.

    Rip-off. I paid $27 for a buche burrito and a lengua burrito + extra meat on both burritos. What I got was a burrito barely bigger than an Airpods case or a $3 burrito from Taco Bell. That was seriously messed up. Needless to say, never went again. There's WAY better restaurants doing buche and lengua as well.

    Chicken taco
    Jenelle B.

    Cash only..... This should be interesting especially since this is one of the only late night joints open in this area. 11pm is closing time, and one man simultaneously takes your order and makes your food so be nice, be patient. The food options are as eclectic as the shop. This tiny storefront seems to house piñatas, Justin Bieber CDs, Mexican envelopes and a very frightening dish called Tostilocos with tortilla chips, cucumber, jicama, pork skin, chamoy sauce, hot sauce, tamarind candy and Japanese peanuts.....YES THIS PLACE IS INTRUIGING! The food is meh along with the prices. The chicken in the crunchy shell taco lacked flavor but for a late night meal, I really wasn't expecting much. And as far as the pricing everything was a bit off. It was about $15 for a quesadilla con carne and 2 chicken crunchy tacos with sour cream. A normal size guacamole was $7.98 with tortilla chips which I found to be extremely overpriced and offensive. He makes it from scratch yes, but the amount isn't comparable to the size. Honestly this place is 1 star but gets a bonus star for its charm. I mean where else can you grab an overpriced scoop of guacamole along with a Tecate Piñata and balloons?

    Fresh squeezed juices
    Lucy Y.

    Maybe it was the loud, drunken homeless guys out front, or the super high eyes of the guy who made our burritos that made this place way less impressive to me when DG and I came here for dinner last night. We got wet burritos to go - mine was lengua and cabeza with only avocado, onion and cilantro and DG's was chicken with rice and beans. I remember the meat being tastier the last time I was here, so I don't know if it was an off night or if the scene here turned my taste buds south. I'd come back though - the prices are good, it's close, open late, they have fresh juices, and they actually have lengua and cabeza (my faves) on the menu.

    Harry H.

    There's a magical dish that few people know about and even fewer establishments offer. I discovered it at a long-gone place called Lucy's, next to Tito's Tacos, a place now called Cinco de Mayo that I avoid. I've seen it at a few other places, and whenever I do, I order it. Invariably, it's good. It's called: The Chile Relleno Burrito- a chile relleno wrapped in a tortilla with rice and beans. It's just perfect. Pili's has it, and it's perhaps the best I've had. The difference is in the cheese, mostly- either you can have your oily melted globs or, as here, you can have firm and flavorful cheese your teeth actually sink into. The pepper makes a difference too - sometimes it has that smoldering, almost burnt taste that offsets the subtle richness of the cheese so perfectly. See, I'm drooling now. I've tried a number of other things on the menu, and they have been ok. It's the chile relleno burrito, though, that elevates the place in my mind (and my score). The place itself is kinda dive-y, with nothing that you could call decor. But it's ok - I take out, rush home, visions of that first bite in my mind. Oh, and try the tres leches dessert too: it's like a tiramisu, but with dairy on top of dairy on top of dairy. Yes, it's rich. Bonus for being open hella late - 2AM!

    crispy pastor
    Jason R.

    Oh God. This place had soooo much potential. But no, they had to go and fuck up any hope I had to having a good lunch. First off, before I even walk in, this place from the outside looks soo legit made, like straight up mexico style and the interior matches. Second, they not only had a HUGE menu, they also were selling random shit like gum, cereal, and mexican cds. haha...yeah, how awesome is that? Third, they have a big tile on the front counter with our lady of guadalupe. Everything was really loooking up. She even brought my food to me. How nice. Nope, that shit stops right when I take a look at my food. What I'm assuming is the asada, looks like meat that's been boiled or something. Greyish curry yellow color that looked nasty. But I still ate it. It was tender and moist, and the salsa was great, but the color...I couldn't get it outta my head. The pastor was ridiculous. I couldn't believe what I was eating. The pastor was sooo dry and crispy, like it's been sitting in an oven for way too long. It was like eating supermarket deli food an hour after the deli closes. I was seriously thinking about going up to her and asking her what the deal was with my food. Was it something I said? Does she not like Filipinos? What gives? Either way, the food was fucked up.

    Great place for a quick bite, snack or fresh juice

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    The service and the food was nice. Enjoyed the conversation with the staff. Would come again.

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    The tacos were mediocre, overpriced for what you get. The service was decent. You could buy other Latinx candies and trinkets.

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    Love that they make fresh green juice and many other juice options.

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    Food was good and authentic, Cash only but I paid $26 for 2 burritos the size of Taco Bell bean burritos.

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    There's four different places to get a burrito in this neighborhood and this is by far the best one!

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    Over priced as hell!! Food is just okay . I wouldn't recommend it either . Never any people there anyways . 13 bucks for a torta ... smh

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    We celebrated an early Valentine's dinner at Kateen in Hollywood and had such a beautiful…read moreexperience from start to finish. We kicked things off with the queso fundido, and wow, it was absolutely delicious! Rich, melty, and packed with flavor, it was the perfect way to start the evening. For my entrée, I ordered the cochinita pibil, which was incredibly tender and saucy in the best way. My husband ordered the short rib, and it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. On the side, we shared the papas bravas and esquite, both of which complemented our dishes perfectly. The drinks truly elevated the night. My husband and I both love mezcal, and Kateen delivered. I ordered the Valentine's Day "Zona Romántica," which featured mezcal and wine almost like a sangria, but completely unique and beautifully balanced. My husband had the "Gypsy Fever," also mezcal-based, and it was smoky, smooth, and refreshing. Between the food, cocktails, and ambiance, it made for such a romantic and memorable evening. We'll absolutely be back!!

    This was my first time dining at this restaurant. The server was great, the food was delicious, and…read morethe atmosphere was amazing. However, the reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the valet parking experience. First, I was charged $25 even though the sign clearly stated that valet parking is $17 for the first 3 hours, and $25 after 3 hours. Our reservation was at 6:30 PM, we arrived on time, and we left before 9 PM, so the charge did not make sense. When I asked the valet attendant, he kept saying, "because you dined there," without giving any clear explanation. If it is actually a flat rate for restaurant guests, then that should be clearly stated upfront to customers. Second, when I got into my car, I noticed that someone had touched the navigation settings because the compass direction and display were different from what I normally use. I do not understand why there was any need to adjust or touch my navigation system at all. I really think the restaurant needs to improve and better manage its valet parking system. Honestly, it felt like I was being charged a random price just because I was told, "you dined there." If there is a flat valet rate for restaurant guests, that information should be clearly communicated upfront instead of leaving customers confused at the end.

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    Firstly, I want to say the food was just as good as the first time we visited. Unfortunately, my…read moresecond experience here...bringing my mom for Mother's Day ...was extremely disappointing because of the service. We initially had one server who brought us water and took our appetizer order, but then disappeared for quite some time without checking back in. At that point, I even went looking for a manager or hostess and couldn't find anyone available. Eventually, we were given a new server, but she came across as extremely rude and inattentive. What upset me most was the overall lack of communication and attentiveness throughout the experience. It made what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day outing feel frustrating and disappointing. Sadly, this experience soured my impression enough that I don't see myself returning.

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    It's been many decades having this goodness…read more Quality value flavorful authentic supporting local business fresh plethora goodness The chili relleno burrito I pass on as there was a thicker egg batter than chili that was quite small in comparison to size of burrito The original hollenbeck absolutely hands down tender spice stuffed goodness Rice beans guac stuffed away Their veggie burrito also worth the value All burritos very shareable or leftover worthy or have an amazing happy belly Would certainly purchase and try other goodness!

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