I think I found my go to for Tripitas. I ordered a meat only burrito with Tripas Dorada and it was exactly what I was looking for. Excellent flavor and the perfect crispness to the tripas. The staff are very nice and it would help if you spoke Spanish. Definitely coming back and I hope the quality stays the same. read more

Little gem in Downey across from The Downey Landing. We go often for the asada tacos. I like the meat because it's thin with hardly any fat; the corn tortillas are hand made to order. The Aguas are fresh and not too sweet! They don't have fountain drinks but you can get can soda or Mexican bottle sodas. It's clean, they're fast, and it's affordable. read more

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Great food, good service and clean tables. Really enjoyed their salsa bar! Their tamarindo option was delicious read more

Food portions are definitely shrinking while prices are going up. Been coming here for years and I can tell the difference. And I have to say that their beans tasted like they were from a can. Not sure if that's the case or the cook on duty changed the recipe. There's usually a gentleman cooking. This last time I went, it was a lady. Staff is super friendly and place is kept clean. read more

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I was in the area and crazing a breakfast burrito that I could eat in my car. This place came up on Yelp with mixed but mostly positive reviews. The big menu on the wall shows lots of breakfast plates and dinner plates that all cost about the same $10-$12. There is a smaller breakfast burrito menu that just lists the meats available. There is no price on this breakfast burrito menu but it turns out they are all $9.95, an average price these days. Hope it's big! After I ordered a machaca breakfast burrito, the cashier gave me some sandwich bags a cups so that I could help myself at the ample salsa bar (red and green salsa, marinated carrots, radishes, onions, and cilantro). The burrito was heavy and perfectly cylindrical. Inside there was lots of rice and meat and a little bit of eggs and beans. It was underseasoned but I couldn't tell whether it was the rice or the meat was lacking the flavor. Normally this would not be a problem because I have all that salsa to use, but I was driving so I have yet to try the salsa. Note to self: Next time try chorizo and say 'no rice'. Maybe I'll get more beans and egg inside. The atmosphere inside was not inviting. It was as cold inside- like 60 degrees. Also, everything looked old and cluttered, with no concept of design. I would only get food to go at this restaurant. read more

Taqueria Zavala - Machaca breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

To start off there's a sign out side that says the tortillas are hand made yea they're not they can literally be out if a Guerrero or mission tortillas bag I gotta say these are some of the greasiest tacos I've ever tasted and mind you my 300 plus pound body has had many the al pastor tasted like it came out can of chamoy sorry and they also go crazy on the onions it's like I ordered a meat taco not an onion ring taco the asada tacos were brutally greasy I still had slippery hands even after I washed em the tripa taco was the only decent one I would have given them a 3 instead of a 2 but for ordering just 4 tacos it took like 15 mins to make and there was hardly anyone there the dude probably went back to the fridge and re microwaved the meat for all I know. read more

Taqueria Zavala - Taco - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Had an order to go and they forgot the most important thing . Small portions of food... over price

Pinche tacos malos Pinche tacos malos Pinche tacos malos Bien mal el servicio Y bien sucio read more

the service was good, but the food was ok. The rice was cold. And a worker is a little noisy read more

Taqueria Zavala - nacho fries. - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

This is my favorite place for Huaraches. I have them special made, No tomato, light bean, well done Asada. Yummmm..The service is great and they remember their loyal customers. It may look small but its a restaurant with a relaxing ambiance but I usually call ahead and order to go. I would recommend to Call and order over the phone, if it is to go. read more

Had a coworker take me here as he loves it here. Small place in a bad area, but hey it's Downey. This food is absolutely amazing. The meat is amazing. The beans are like crack and addictive. Overall amazing. Pricing is great. I have been to many tacos places and have never been to one where it was this delicious and I wanted more. I love thins place already. read more

They will always miss the order always short items last time. I had the worst burritos ever.

The food not really good for the price of 42 dollars not worth it won't come back the service is horrible and the place is empty not many customers also no parking in the area always full read more

Taqueria Zavala - Carne asada quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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It's a decent taqueria located near me. It's been there for quite some time. The prices are moderate compared to other local taco spots. Nothing special about the interior of the taqueria, decent amount of space to dine in and decent amount of parking. My rating is more based of their carne asada tacos and service. I've only tried their carne asada tacos and they were good. They have a good salsa / condiment bar. The only reason I didn't rate them five stars is because their tacos were a little too greasy for my liking. Also, the service was great because the cashier speaks both english and spanish and was friendly. read more

This place is soo delicious. We ordered the tacos , and flautas plates for to go and were delicious! The staff is great and friendly as well. read more

Taqueria Zavala - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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Food has always been great here. I recently had an asada burrito and it was just what I was craving.

My favorite burrito spot always. Chicken burrito is bomb!! They are always nice too and super quick with my order.

bruh stop playing rn yall this food was so delicioso pls buy rn I literally chomped it down bc it was so good this place is mad underrated also the service is good you can order over the phone and go pickup in person read more

Taqueria Zavala - Plato de Papas Nacho (i think) - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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Expensive bland and tiny for a burrito. Smallest 11 dollar burrito I have ever had . For them not being busy at all and nothingade fresh it took a while toake my burrito read more

If I could get less than 1 star I would. Terrible customer service. Ordered through door dash at 8:30, online it says they close at 9, and they did not want to fulfill the order. They turned away my door dash driver who called me and said they would not give him anything as they are cleaning the grills. I then spoke with the cashier on the phone who said there's nothing she could do and then just hung up. Absolutely terrible service. read more

When you're craving authentic delicious tacos you don't think you just go straight here. So so so so good!!! read more

Taqueria Zavala - El Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Service was quick,and the service was friendly. Portions have gotten a bit smaller. I did remember better quality from this location. I may have caught them on an off day. read more

First time here ... Ordered the tacos de cabeza with handmade tortillas which are amazing. Customer Service is Great and the restaurant is Nice an clean with an Air conditioning dining area that makes you feel you're in Alaska and they also have an outside patio . Plenty of parking. I give Tacos Zavalas Five Thank You read more

I typically order the huevos rancheros. My favorite. This place definitely knows how to make it

I had previously eaten at the Zavala on Garfield before. I have been driving on Stewart & Gray twice a day, and had been noticing this Zavala # 2 all these years. I finally said enough is enough, and ordered food to go from here. I requested couple of Tacos, a Mulita and their Horchata. Total came to $16.45 with taxes Atmosphere: Surprisingly there is decent amount of seating at the restaurant. I was expecting this to be a hole in the wall like the other Zavala I had been to. There are couple of TV's inside. Parking lot is shared with several business. There is always parking available. The salsa bar had Pickled Radish & Carrots, Red and Green Salsa, Onion Cilantro mix and Lemon wedges. Service: A lady that took my order over the phone was polite and respectful. Employee that assisted with the receipt, and my order at the restaurant was also courteous. Food: Taco at $1.85 had very good amount of meat. (+1) Chicken was kind of bland. Al Pastor was very flavorful. Adding all the condiments and salsa made for 1 very delicious taco and 1 OK taco. The largest Horchata Foam Container ever for $3.50. I asked for easy Ice while ordering and boy was it a lot of Horchata!!!! The drink itself was smooth, and not too sweet. Mulita was still hot even after I drove back to work. I could taste more cheese than the Asada I had ordered. The price at $7.75 is definitely couple of Dollars more than what I would have paid for. (-1) Order their Tacos, and Horchata for good value on delicious food and drink. read more

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Had a bad experience several time one new worker who stayed she was new manager was very rude . the food was spoiled it was cosido she was upset gave me money back . and went of saying dont ever come here again. read more

I came here to get food for my family and I and the customer service was terrible. Who I assumed was the owner seemed nice but the 2 females employees with her were very rude and one of the employees slammed the door in my face as I was walking in behind her. They also forgot one of my orders so I had to drive all the way back to get my food. Very disappointed with this restaurant as I used to come here many times years ago. read more

Me and my family always comes here especially when we crave Huarache. One of the best in town. Agua Fresca is good too. We recommend this place to our aunties and they loved it. read more

I ordered 8 tacos and 2 soda drinks, and my total came out to $30.00 . I guess it was my fault for not asking how much each tacos were, but I honestly, I have never paid this for what I ordered. It was way too expensive and the tacos weren't good, the meat had no flavor and was too salty for my taste. I will not come here again. read more

Came to this Downey location because I thought it was zavalas.. I got there and menu look odd.. I asked the lady in register what was this restaurants name and she said taqueria mi ranchito.. I told her if I knew it wasn't zavalas I wouldn't even place a phone order.. food was not gd.. period read more

Get the Gringa Mex! It's amazing. It's a huge home made thick corn tortilla with meat, cheese, lettuce, Guam and sour cream. I took my boyfriend here and he got one with pastor and I got the asada. Both were super good. The pastor was slightly more greasy but we don't mind it. You cannot find another place that makes these. read more

Nacho fries with carne asada a bit salty. I also got a multita, I'm hungry. The lady behind the register is very nice. The guys are busy cooking, which is good. I used to come here back in the 80's when it was Maria's. The food is still good, u can't help yourself to the salsa, radishes etc., due to C19 (Covid), but they give I what u ask for. I like that they ARE NOT stingy with the condiments. My spot when in Downey, Ca. read more

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I place an order over the phone for carne asada nachos , 3 tacos and an horchata. The nachos were soggy and cold and the tacos were cold and the meat was hard and old. I called and informed them of the quality of the food and the cashier was rude and indifferent and when I asked to speak to the supervisor she replied good luck trying to speak to him he is not available today or tomorrow or when ever you call. I told her I was going to post a review and she stated that she did not care about a review another Mexican was going to write. After this experience it makes me wonder what they might serving and how clean is it. The nachos container was microwave till the styrofoam was melted.? I had to heat up my food as well. read more

Taqueria Zavala - The styrofoam we had remove the food. - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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The service is so ass with these two old ladies running the front. They leave in the middle of placing orders to serve other people. These two old ladies are obnoxious anyone who comes to eat here will know what I'm talking about as soon as they speak with them or have any encounters. They are weird and do some dumb shit here time after time no matter how little it may be they are dumbasses. The food alight. read more

Review #472 None Elite Squad I got take out..I got a Wet Burrito, A Divorced Burrito! Which I guess it's a Burrito with 2 different sauces..1 red and 1 green. The Burrito was Al Pastor and even though the Al Pastor Meat was dry and I'm not used to ever eating Al Pastor Dry..it was Delicious! The Sauce helped this Burrito from being Dry..but so much flavor that I have to recommend it. The Size is Great, what a Burrito Size should be..price is ok..customer service is great.. location is good but it gets over shadowed and over looked with what's across the street with the Big Plaza and Stores like Best Buy, Old Navy, Chilis, Hawaiian Ono, ETC. But I say try it..its good. My only thing even though the flavor is there.. they need to add another portion of meat because it's not enough.. we also got a Crazy Quesadilla and not enough meat and a torta and not enough meat again. I'll still give it 4 stars read more

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The food it's pretty good at this place, but the service it's really bad. The woman that took our order had a negative attitude, since this was the first time I asked questions about the food, she pointed to the sign behind her and told us that whats there it's all they have. we placed the order and we were told they let us know when the food will be ready, waited 15 minutes and then went to check, that woman was sitting at one of the tables texting on her cell and the plates we ordered were sitting at the counter, I grabbed the food, finished it and left. We are never going back to this poor service. I have been to their other location in Bellflower and the service there is top notch, unfortunately the sitting suck. I will visit that location and take the food home, their service it's definetely better. read more

Place is fucking dogshit now. Used to be good back then but now,new cooks and employees are ass and don't enjoy doing the work. Don't like it? Don't work there. That simple , and I hope they read this yelp review. Wasn't even closing time and they locked themselves shut and kept bragging that they were closed when they were just sitting around not doing shit. -10 star review in my opinion read more

I'm sorry this is ridiculous ! I don't even want to eat it! I'm pissed I phone ordered this in , with more then enough time to fix it up & it's not worth the price ! TRASH ! I tossed it meat was dry lettuce was wilted , never again read more

Taqueria Zavala - I'm sorry this is unacceptable! - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Who the hell puts mustard on a Mexican torta this place is horrible would never go here again fries were under cooked

Absolutely love this place! Their bean & cheese burrito is unlike any I've ever had before! So flavorful! Yum! But literally everything is delicious and the staff is wonderful as well (: read more

Taqueria Zavala - Bean & cheese burrito with green salsa yum! - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California