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    Stanton Mexicatessen

    3.2 (90 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
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    Quiet
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Carne Asada plate
    Dane T.

    It's too bad what happened to this place. The food is mediocre for an extremely high price. Paid about $20 for a carne asada plate with a conservative portion of meat, dry rice, beans and a mini salad with thousand + tortillas. Nothing really going on inside, removed the chips/salsa bar. Limited amount of drinks with no aguas frescas.

    Their business claims "fresh tamales" made everyday. This has to be over 3 days old. Really disgusted I would avoid this place any day.

    Their buisness claims "fresh tamales" made every day. This has to be at least 4 days old. Absolutely disgusting I would avoid this place 100%

    Rude person. She needs an intense course of  costumer service!
    Laura M.

    This is my first and my last time coming to get masa at this place. This woman here was extremely rude to EVERYONE there not only me. If she didn't want to come to work this morning then why did she even show up?? Stay home honey! Stay and sleep in or find another job.

    A piece of the so called cheese tamale. Even the husk is dry.
    Raquel M.

    I would give them a zero if I could. The girl taking orders looked like she was forced to be there, not friendly at all. I ordered tamales, 1 of each - pork, chicken, & cheese. Worst tamales I've had in my life. They're literally like 3" long for over $2.00, absolutely not worth it! I took only one bite of the cheese one and it was so dry I thought I was eating saw dust with a piece of rubber inside. The outside of the tamale looked like it was three days old and the cheese was so over cooked it looked like it was a piece of orange rubber. I tried the chicken thinking how can you go wrong with chicken, I was wrong. The pork had a bit more flavor but the masa was as dry as saw dust. Needless to say, I threw them away, waste of money and time

    Pozole
    Stacy M.

    I had hope for this place. Even after reading the reviews I thought I'd give it antry since they ate so close to my home. I ordered 2 cheese and jalepeno tamales and a small pozole. The tamales, both of them are dusty dry. I may try a damp paper towel and microwave, but I am not hopeful. The pozole is tasteless. I feel robbed of $12...

    Machaca egg without the rest of the plate, which includes, beans, rice, and salad.

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    11 years ago

    This place has really gone down hill. Ordered temales and got enchiladas. I couldn't tell if the meat was chicken, beef or pork.

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    Albertaco's Mexican Food

    Albertaco's Mexican Food

    3.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    4 star rating is for their 3-Roll Taco…read more This place has always been reliable for their carne asada, California Burrito, chicken chimichangas, and 3-rolled tacos. I've been coming here since it was originally named Alberto's...The outside seating has not changed. It's still the same round table bench with the red umbrella. Service is the same, they're pretty quick at getting your food prepped. Now I said that their carne asada has always been reliable, but my last two times I've ordered a carne asada burrito (sour cream and cheese only) or a CA burrito, IYKYK, their meat has tasted different. It taste like it's some carne asada and then like some other mystery meat, sometimes liver... Either way I stop eating it when I have tasted it being weird. Maybe it's the other meats they serve that get mixed in. I don't dig that. So for that I would rate them down to a 3 star. I'm rating their 3 rolled tacos as 4 stars! It's the best around. It has the crunch and enough meat inside. It's not all tortilla like some places. We always order it with sour cream and cheese only, with carrots on the side. I've tried adeltacos down the street and it doesn't compare. Get it here.

    For takeout, check your bags please I understand they are…read morebusy & doing their best to ensure that your order is right. However, this is the 2nd time we've had a missing item from our takeout. We moved away, but grew up with Albertaco's and we LOVE IT. Carne asada fries, chicken quesadilla, cali burrito, their red salsa, chef's kiss. Last year May 2025, we drove and did takeout for our brothers birthday. We ordered 2 carne asada fries, and they only gave us 1 (our order was big). Yesterday, May 17,2026, I drove out here again for my brother's birthday request to do takeout for our entire family. Ordered 2 orders of their rolled tacos, finally got home to see that we only received 1 order of the rolled tacos, not 2 (we also ordered more things). Yes, you'd obviously like for everything that you paid for to be handed to you, but a lesson learned to check your bags!!! If something is missing, kindly let them know and receive everything you paid for. Not the end of the world, we love this place as this is one of our childhood comfort foods/go-to places.. we moved away and miss this place all the time, and to make our birthdays feel like home/childhood, we drive out here to show our loved one some extra love with Albertaco's BOMB food, but yeah, it's a bummer when you're missing things that you paid for & is shown on the receipt (will post receipt photo shortly).

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    Fries+Guacamole+Cheese
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    Tacos El Jefe

    Tacos El Jefe

    4.2
    (541 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Best Tortas in the Cypress/West GG area, hands down!…read more I was feeling for some good Mexican, and I remembered the good Birria we had here some time back. This time I went a different direction though and picked up one of their Torta options - the Cubana. Fresh homemade bread with all of the fixings one would expect in a Cuban inspired Torta - quite large as well! The fam got Super Burritos, some with chicken and one with Al pastor. They had nothing but good to say - my son noting that it was really fresh tasting. The service was friendly and knowledgable, and they had our somewhat large order out in really good time. While you wait there's some arcade machines set to free play, a salsa bar with plenty of options, including roasted jalapeños. The place is clean with plenty of seating, and if I wasn't in a rush I'd have probably eaten there nust to get a few more rounds of Marvel v Capcom 2 in. ;)

    This review could've easily been a four or five star however they are a little stingy with their…read moresalsa even though there is a salsa bar. I ordered six tacos and I got two salsa cups with my to go order and I asked for more because they only give mild salsa for your to go order but what if I wanted the extra spicy salsa??? their tacos are really good and their prices are definitely reasonable and I would say it is probably one of my top taco spots to go to, but considering that they can't even give salsa is making me not want to come back. I spent $20 on six street tacos and I had to just open my to go container and just pour the salsa on there because there was no way that they were giving me more salsa cups. So even if I don't finish my tacos today, my tacos will already have salsa on them when I reheat them. Love this for me!

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    La Capilla Mexican Restaurant

    La Capilla Mexican Restaurant

    3.6
    (575 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    been coming here for 25 years, so i thought its about time i write a review…read more this place is a torrance staple. anyone who grew up in torrance or the south bay knows la capilla. have the prices gone up? yes. that's with anything. have the portions gotten smaller? honestly not really!! has the service changed? NOPE! i don't even think the staff has changed! i've been knowing these people since i was a kid and they're still here. la capilla is the definition of a mom and pop hole in the wall mexican restaurant. and that's part of the charm and what makes it so amazing. you start off with fresh chips and home made salsa. after all this time it's still the best red salsa out here. the menu is full of authentic mexican dishes. there's something for all ages and tastebuds. i love: chile verde, arroz con pollo, mini tostada, carnitas burrito, tortilla soup, and machaca just to name a few things. i could get one of everything if my tummy allowed!! when you come eat here, you are coming for the vibes. you feel like family even if it's your first visit. everyone here is genuinely happy to be working and you can tell. the food is made with such love. idk what i would do if they shut down! i have so many memories here as a kid. i've been here with family, friends, and even solo. my husband and i had our first date here, and he also came here often as a child. it's one of those places where, even if it's not nostalgia for YOU, you can tell this place is rooted in family and culture and tradition. no, it's not a fancy steakhouse. but it's not meant to be. come by and taste for yourself why this place is so historic and special. a cup of tortilla soup is a MUST!!!! :)

    Incredible food. Just great SoCal Mexican restaurant. Loads of flavors. A ton of options…read more Service was impeccable. Manuel is such a gem. Great member of the staff. Attentive, great kind personality, so friendly, and never skips a beat. Meets all your needs like a true professional. The ambiance in the restaurant is awesome. Feel like you've been whisked away to a coastal Mexican beach town restaurant. Loads of unique booths and areas to be apart of a high energy crowd, or a private nook, and even an outdoor atrium with a fire pit that gives you summer vibes.

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    Dos Amigos Restaurant and Bar

    Dos Amigos Restaurant and Bar

    4.4
    (934 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    We wanted to try a different Mexican restaurant instead of our usual spot, so we decided to visit…read moreDos Amigos. It turned out to be one of the best authentic Mexican dining experiences we have ever had. The food was amazing, the presentation was great, and the drinks were top-of-the-line. We had a wonderful service experience with Edwin. He was fantastic and accommodated our unique dietary requirements, especially since my wife and mom are vegetarian. We will definitely be sharing this place with friends and family, and we can't wait to visit again.

    Wow! What an amazing Mexican restaurant here in Stanton!…read more I truly enjoyed my enchiladas here. I got both cheese and shredded beef and they were both perfect. They're generous with the beef and sides that include rice and beans and a small salad. My father and brother enjoyed their Carne Asada plates, and I stole a bite, and the Asada was perfectly cooked and tender (not chewy). Service was great! Very friendly staff and cleanliness environment. I'm looking forward to coming back!!!

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