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    Playa Baja

    3.8 (182 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    PLAYA BAJA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Large menudo
    Kathy A.

    Tried the menudo on a Sunday morning first time here. Enjoyed the food they were quite busy about 11:30 am

    Mojara , caldo de Pescado
    Andrea S.

    Came to eat here an hour before they were closing, and I must say the food was SO DELICIOUS! Their Mojara, yum! Amazing flavor and the caldo was also really tasteful and spicy! My bf and I enjoyed this lil spot!

    Enchilada and taco plate. Very yummy Ft papas from ham and eggs plate
    Lilyana H.

    My go to. I like the chips and salsa and every plate I have tried so far I am not disappointed with. Great food and great prices

    Carne Asada & eggs #7
    Luis C.

    We came here for Sunday brunch after a night of partying. I was craving menudo and theirs is pretty good and hit the spot, I normally order the #7 with my eggs over medium, delicious!! Awesome service and a great local restaurant that we frequent.

    My daughter ordered breakfast  Potatoes didn't have much flavor  But the presentation of the meal looked great

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    2 years ago

    The place has a strong sewer smell, looks outdated and dirty, food is decent, customer service is good.

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    5 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Best Mexican food always authentic and the service is amazing me and my family always come here

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    4 years ago

    My family and I have been coming here for years. I used to love their enchiladas but now it's their shredded beef tacos. Sooo good!

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    4 years ago

    Good Mexican food nice place to Eat good service and have great Breakfast plates !!Asada Tacos Burrittos and good pozole

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food maxing service highly recommend it here the meat is super tender salsa and chips are super delicious

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    4 years ago

    Always get the cocido it last for 3 meals and the extras are great too. Also they make a mean chile rienno burrito

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    3 years ago

    Food was good. Environment needs improving, seating is very uncomfortable needs to be remodeled! It's best to take out food.

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    5 years ago

    Best Mexican food! I recommend this place. I will call in an order for pick up and enjoy it at home.

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    5 years ago

    Great tasting comida! I find it better then the original one that was here before. Decent prices.

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    4 years ago

    I have enjoying Playa Baja for decades. Our favorite dish is Steak Picado Plate, chilaquiles for breakfast & machaca and eggs!

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    Kalaveras is my friend's birthday go-to spot because they always deliver on reasonable prices,…read moredelicious food, and exceptional service. They went all out for her birthday and they also worked with us to make sure that her birthday cake was brought out during the happy birthday song! Our server cracked jokes the entire night and made sure we got sauces and water whenever we needed. As for the food, we started with the Kala Sampler, which has asada nacho bites, chicken buffalo wings, potato and chicken tinga, and taquito dorados. The Kala Sampler is good for four people so order accordingly if you have a bigger party. My hubby and I shared the parillada, which had multiple meats that can be put into either a corn or flour tortilla along with rice and beans. For meat, we had marinated steak, chicken breast, seasoned shrimp, cactus, and chorizo. My favorite was the seasoned shrimp. The steak felt dry to me but everything was still good and flavorful with the molcajete salsa, which tasted like sweet tomato. We were not able to finish and had to take most of this home because the portions are just that generous! All this for the price of $55 for the parillada. They also offer this service where they take a complimentary group photo and they print other individual and couple photos for sale. I never understood the business model of these services but at least you get a complimentary photo with the Kalaveras logo!

    Waitress never came back to re fill my drinks Had to get up…read moreand go to the bar for a re fill Service is very slow !! Don't bother save your money !!!!

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    Specialty tacos at Los Taquero Mucho are truly an experience, and the deal through SGV Passport…read moremakes it feel like a total win to explore the full special menu in one go. El Cremita is cheesy yet surprisingly light, never greasy. The chicken is soft and juicy, and the pops of pomegranate add a bright contrast that lifts every bite. Whiskil Taco is a dream for veggie lovers -- sweet, tender squash wrapped in a creamy, nutty sauce that feels both comforting and fresh at the same time. Mixta Taco stands out with its sausage and avocado combo -- rich, savory, and satisfyingly balanced. Taco de Chicharrón brings a fun textural contrast: crunchy, savory chicharrón paired with fresh, vibrant pico de gallo that keeps it lively. And the Pork Belly Cochinita Pibil? A showstopper. The generous slab of pork belly is smoky, buttery-tender, and practically melts into each bite -- deeply flavorful and indulgent in the best way. If you're looking to try a spread that hits creamy, crunchy, fresh, smoky, and sweet all in one sitting, this lineup absolutely delivers.

    Legit spot Definitely elevated tacos…read moreGood meats not greasy Tacos and burritos They take a minute because it's not fast food, all ingredients are fresh Most important they are consistent wished they stayed open late! I think this is the one spot that never closed while all the other spots came and go changing frequently

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    4.0(35 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Great customer service, great prices, and great food! The guy working the front on 2/15/26 around…read more1:30pm was friendly, interpersonal, and knowledgeable. My family and I are in Montebello every weekend & crave tacos. But most street taco stands don't open till 3pm. We were drawn in by their instagram posts & how they open at 11am. They have $1 tacos EVERY DAY (carne asada is the only meat that is $2, but that's still a great deal). Sometimes when I go to other taco spots their meat is chewy/fatty. But this spot did not have the chewy meat. It was well done! We did the 8 tacos + 1 drink for $10. We ordered all meats except chorizo and can say they were all delicious - chicken was my personal favorite. Can't wait to come back

    I'd say Exclusive Cocina Mexicana is kind of hit or miss…read more The first time I went, I ordered Mexican rice and waited about 25 minutes--but it actually turned out really good. The second time, I got tacos (which are a great price), but again the wait was around 25 minutes. They also forgot my agua fresca, and I had to follow up twice just to get a refund. I gave it another shot and ordered rice again, but this time it wasn't fully cooked, which was disappointing. Honestly, I keep going back because it's affordable and super close to home, but the customer service and food quality just aren't consistent. Hoping they can improve because the potential is definitely there.

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    Cute little place, feels elegant. You can tell the owner has a distinguished eye for detail.

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