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    Tenampal

    4.7 (319 reviews)
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    TENAMPAL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Sergio G.

    The food is pretty decent. I feel like it really didn't hit the spot yet still not bad. The service is good. Mexican music playing from the kitchen, small cozy inside and I think a few seats outside.

    Chilaquiles, house made sasses with high quality ingredients.  Half green half red is the only way to have the Chilaquiles here for me!

    Their Chilaquiles are amazing! High quality ingredients are tasted through out the dish. Half green and half red is the only way I will have my Chilaquiles here. Nicely garnished and great crunch. Super affordable!!! Great service from this family owned restaurant Humble and friendly people. Super casual ambiance.

    Mole Chilaquiles
    Alejandra H.

    My tastes buds were jumping of joy !!!!! 10/10 actually 100000/10 ! Support this restaurant amigos ! El mole tiene un rico sabor ! This is your sign to enjoy a delicious meal! Me siento como reina aquí , hospitality service 10/10. They will take care of you. Can't wait to be back ! They have a lot of options in their menu.

    Wet Tinga burrito
    Rose R.

    This place is super yummy. I came with my family and we couldn't decide on what to order because everything on their menu sounded delicious. I settled for the chilaquiles and my fiance got the wet tinga burrito. The server Junior was very friendly and kind and made our experience wonderful. The vibe inside is nice. Definitely recommend stopping by I give this place a 10/10.

    Raymond B.

    I came across this restaurant on Yelp and I'm so glad I did. Once I saw the Bourdain painting on the wall, I had I feeling I was in good hands. Everything was delicious. Ordered the Huaraches, Chilaquiles, and enchiladas. The depth of flavor is like a little journey with each bite. Highly recommend all the dishes I tried. I don't make it to the area much, but I'll make it a point to travel for these eats.

    Flan
    Zinnia V.

    This family owned restaurant serves Mexican cuisine with love into it! I l enjoyed the chilaquiles, well the red sauce side a lot. The chile verde was a little on the sour side, something im not used to tasting when having verde, if it was less sour I think this place would be five stars forsuree!! We also got enchiladas (red and green) as well and felt the same way about the verde sauce. The huarache was good, I enjoyed the thick tortilla and the toppings but wish it had more salt to taste. The flan was delicious in my opinion, very creamy. What I enjoyed was the service and they kept coming up to make sure everything was okay.

    Enchiladas
    Luis R.

    Amazing place to stop on by a get a stomach full of delicious, quality food! when you first walk in you feel like you walked into your Tia's/Aunt house and you're greeted with some very friendly faces. they have some very authentic mexican yet urban/american twist dishes that are to rave about. without a doubt will be back to try something else place is well kept super clean staff was very attentive to all our needs and c learning the table.

    Boyfriend and I wanted some good, authentic Mexican food. He came across this place on Yelp and we decided to go, and we're so glad we did. He got the torta de chorizo and I got the chilaquiles they put cabbage in the torta, it was BOMB I kept asking my boyfriend for bites lol. Also customer service was incredible! Both people who served us were so warm and welcoming. We will definitely be coming again!

    This is a picture of our room temperature water at Jim's restaurant across the street since we couldn't even eat in there
    Michelle D.

    Me and my wife came here waited over and hour in 100 degree weather. They only offered ice water to the group next to us whom were white. Me and my wife are lesbians so I'm not sure if this is a homophobic situation. Once we finally got in we asked for water and they gave us room temperature water from Costco I let it go till my wife's eyes began to water as she realized all the other people in the restaurant had cold water, there is also no air circulation in this place so when I'm telling you my wife nearly fainted. NEVER again we had no choice but to eat at Jim's across the street.

    Welcome!

    The best way for me to describe Tenampal is elevated modern cooking, made from traditional recipes. They are devoted to their craft, while still maintaining affordable prices for the community. A small restaurant, but full of love from those that work here and the people that visit. Come with patience as there is only one person helping all the guests, managing the kitchen, and handling take out orders. However, the delicious food and humble staff are what will keep you coming back. Anything you try will be delicious, but definitely don't forget to order the flan!!

    Food god Anthony Bourdain
    Norma M.

    A very small and intimate family owned restaurant that gives you that feel at home vibe. Every single dish the waiter brought to our table was delicious you could tell with each dish they poured their heart and soul into it! Service was exceptional the waiter knew what he was talking about when explaining the dishes to use since it was our first time. Only thing I didn't like was the no tap pay but it's not really a complaint but our preference but it is what it is, their food was still top tier and worth the 45 min drive from Riverside.

    Tinga Omelette and beans
    Anaid N.

    If you're looking for an incredible hidden gem in Boyle Heights, Tenampal is it! We went with the recommendations of the owner/waiter, and every single dish was a knockout. The chicken tacos dorados were easily some of the best I've ever had, they were perfectly crispy, paired with a bright citrus coleslaw and a chili oil that tied it all together beautifully. We also tried the tinga omelette, which was such a wonderful and unique twist. The chilaquiles came highly recommended and did not disappoint, and to top it all off, the café de la olla was rich, comforting, and the perfect finish. What really makes this spot special, beyond the food, is the warm and genuine family-owned atmosphere. The service was excellent and our server was not only attentive but clearly passionate about the food and the experience.

    Burrito De Suadero
    Eric A.

    nice cozy spot nearby. it's a bit warm without AC but nothing to complain over since the service and food was very good. we parked and got a table right away and the suadero burrito was huge (we definitely could've split one). alas there was still room for a stellar flan. will def return to order more

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    Excellent food, service, and prices. I've been here many times and Tenampal never disappoints. Everything I've tried is tasty and fresh

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    Delicious authentic Mexican food. Great customer service and all staff were friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back.

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    I would give a ten star! Excellent! Excellent service by Jr! Will definitely come back!

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    Ask the Community - Tenampal

    Can you fit a group of 12-15?

    Yes we can, although we dont raje reservations due to our spot being small. What day were you planning on coming in?

    Do the beans have manteca?

    No. With the exception of the ayocote sauce all the sauces are vegan as well as the refried bean's

    Hi, do you take reservations? I'm planning to take my family of 5 on Father's Day.

    Hi there. We don't take reservations. It's all walk ins. What day were you thinking to reserve?

    Are you open today? Happy New Year!!!

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