I have been on the hunt for a good chicken pozole for a few years now. Ever since Madre stopped serving theirs regularly (now it's only pork and it's only on Sundays), I've been pozole-less. Then Nithya Raman mentioned this was her favorite place in NELA and that they had fantastic pozole. Well obviously I came here immediately AND WOW. Thank you Nithya! Thank you Tierra Caliente! My search is finally over! I can finally rest easy over this bowl of wonderful soup! It's literally perfect: packed with chicken and hominy, piles of toppings; a dream bowl. My date had the wet burrito (something he's been looking for as long as I've been looking for the perfect pozole) and he said it was amazing. I'm so glad this place exists. It's homey, a wonderful family runs it, you can tell there's a loyal customer base, and the food is great. read more

Tierra Caliente - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food 3/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 7/10 Food is ok. Had the wet burrito and fish tacos. Tacos were tiny & burrito sauce was like a salsa. Chips were a bit stale. Service was great. The wait staff was very attentive. read more

Tierra Caliente - Wet Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This a great place if you want to eat authentic Mexican food at a good price. The staff were quick to take our order and provided tortilla chips while the food was being made. There are plenty of booths for you to sit at but it may get a bit tricky if you come in with large party. They do have outside seating options read more

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Oh my God, Amy took amazing care of us. The food is legendary, all natural ingredients made with love and care! While the restaurant to some may be campy and dated? The food and service remove any doubt you are in a five star restaurant. We will be BACK Thanks again, read more

It was my turn to choose today's venue. I chose Tierra Caliente. My father's face was lacking enthusiasm and he remained silent a bit too long. "Okay", he remarked, and off we went. Tierra Caliente serves the most delicious food, but their service blows. They are not bad people, don't get me wrong. It's just that it feels like they have one sole cook-- a geriatric grandma, most likely. A lovely lover of food but with very slow arthritic hands. They need more cooks! The waiting for our food has always been the longest. You'd think they'd provide you with chips and salsa to distract you from this embarrassment, but nope. I ordered the cheese enchilada plate and my father the chicharron plate. I chose the cafe de la olla, which is superb here-- strong coffee already sweetened and infused with cinnamon. My dad chose Jamaica. When the food finally arrived, we chuckled. Our plates were works of art -- visually-stunning platters to the hungry eye. We quickly forgot our famished annoyance and dove in. Every bite of my cheese enchilada was perfectly-spiced and the cheeses were both chewy and crumbly to the bite. It was a dish I wanted to last in front of me as long as awaiting its creation was; an experience I wanted to not end. The refried beans were smoky and lardy; the Spanish rice expertly-fluffy. My father only ooh-ed, ahh-ed, and Mmm-ed as he ate. His big fat yellow-corn homemade tortillas were thick and heavy. He sopped them up with his chicharron and his plate was history. I want to say it's worth the wait coming here, but we seldom eat here. I noticed people who order online to pick up their food still have to wait, too. Either granny needs help or work on getting an AI Gran. Ambiance is casual. Families with noisy children ruled today. A 2-year-old's high- pitched shriek beat the bolted TV's playing European soccer in capturing our attention, and we are avid soccer fans. read more

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I'm a big soup person they have great caldos, great aguas, great chilaquiles, everything I've gotten here has been fantastic. Most importantly it's been consistent, hot and and generous portions. Staff has also been kind and responsive. No issues no complaints. read more

Maybe it's what I ordered but it wasn't that great. Will come back to try something more of their specialty. Service was not good, too much waiting and it wasn't busy. I hope they read this and work on their business. I will be more thorough next time. read more

This lovely and unassuming joint in Cypress Park doesn't look like much but once you're greeted by the friendly waitress and then you see 3 or more families from the neighborhood walk in behind you, you know you're in for a treat. My wife and I started off with their delicious Guacamole and then we each got the 3 Taco plate. So good and very affordable! The rice and beans here are like no other and the meats and veggies in the tacos are the standard but delicious. Tierra Caliente is a region of Mexico that I had yet tasted and like every region Mexico I've had so far, it's delicious. I feel very fortunate to live here and be able to taste so many different regions of Mexico all in one place! Thank you Tierra Caliente! read more

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If you're in search of authentic Mexican cuisine that transports you back to childhood memories, look no further than this gem of a restaurant. As soon as I stepped inside, I was greeted with a warm atmosphere reminiscent of the vibrant eateries from my hometown. The service was prompt and friendly, with the server quickly attending to our table and taking our orders. I opted for the chicken enchiladas plate, which was accompanied by a side of delectable rice and beans. Before the main event arrived, we were treated to a basket of tortilla chips served with a selection of salsas. The chips were crispy and fresh, and while the variety was delightful, the red salsa packed quite a punch--definitely on the spicy side, so approach with caution if you're sensitive to heat! The restaurant boasts ample seating and an ambiance that truly captures the essence of Mexico, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal with friends or family. Overall, my experience was wonderful, and the food was equally satisfying. For those seeking delicious and affordable Mexican food, this place should be at the top of your list. Don't miss out on this culinary treasure! read more

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Great Mexican food in the Cypress Park/Glassell Park area. Good service, reasonable prices, and extensive menu. One of the best breakfast burritos you'll find in this area. read more

Tierra Caliente is hands down one of my favorite spots to eat. Whether I'm dining in or ordering for delivery, the food is consistently amazing. Their tortillas are honestly some of the best you will ever have, and you truly cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. I've tried it all the tacos, soups, burritos, sopes and everything is absolutely delicious. The flavors are always on point, the portions are generous, and the quality never disappoints. On top of that, the service is impeccable every single time. The staff is friendly, quick, and always makes you feel welcome when you dine in. Tierra Caliente is one of those restaurants you keep coming back to because you know you're going to leave happy. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic, flavorful food done right! read more

The chicken tinga is amazing, chips and guacamole so fresh. Everyone who works there is very nice. Highly recommend a burrito or calda from this place. read more

Been wanting to check it out for two years since moving into the neighborhood and so glad I finally did. This is going to be my new go to spot in the future. The service is great and super friendly. The food is nicely plated and really yummy. read more

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Horrible service . I walked in was not greeted , it took them 10 mins to come to the table and finally give us menus. Took about 30 mins to get my lentil soup... the workers were making Tik tok videos instead of working and want to blame it on it was busy, when everyone could clearly see them goofing around instead of working . read more

Have been there 3x now and omg bomb every time! The birria (with rice and beans) is sooo good! The tortillas echas a mano are thick so they will get you full quick well at least for me. Service is a bit slow but I think because they're short in staff but they are very friendly. Will definitely keep coming back! read more

Este lugar está a vista de carretera, tiene estacionamiento en la parte de atrás, es pequeño pero tiene varias mesas dentro y fuera del lugar y cuentan con baños. La comida muy rica, me gusto el menudo, tiene buen sabor y no tiene mal olor que también es muy importante, tiene tortillas recién hechesitas, el guacamole tiene también muy buen sabor, los platillos tienen buen tamaño, su precio es adecuado, el personal amable y aunque el lugar es concurrido está tranquilo, la verdad está comida si tiene un sabor auténtico mexicano. read more

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The food was delicious. The wet burrito is pretty big. The service was slow. I had to wait about 5 minutes until someone gave me a table. The ambience is quiet and clean. read more

Tierra Caliente - Wet Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this authentic Mexican Restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the food is always delicious. The chips and salsa are addicting, so are their homemade tortillas...make sure to try them. Breakfast is served all day which is another plus in my book because I could always have breakfast for dinner. The restaurant is small and reminds me of Mexico. The servers are friendly and attentive. They hustle around to make sure everyone is taken care of. Support this local restaurant. Food- 5 stars Service- 5 stars Ambiance- 5 stars Overall Experience- 5 stars read more

By far the best Mexican food I've ever had in Los Angeles. This is our typical go to spot for soups, all kinds of them.

Molcajete was really delicious and I find it authentic. The Mole not much coz I find it too sweet for my taste buds. I loved their corn tortilla. I'm reviewing and given 4 stars for food. Ambiance not cozy. The seats were uncomfortable as cushions/ upholstery are old and tight space in the leg area. read more

Tierra Caliente - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Seems like new owners again, but I gave them a try and was not disappointed. Cheese enchiladas verde 10/10. Comes with a side of rice and beans. Carne asada wet green burrito, 10/10. Generous serving Shrimp and fish soup, super good and flavorful. Huge shrimp 10/10 Service is always quick with a phone order and even if I have place an order in person the wait is not bad. The establishment is clean and ambience is like home. Limited parking in lot and on street. read more

The good is authentic Mexican cuisine from Oaxaca there menudo is very good the service is great great place to take your family for breakfast,lunch or dinner read more

Great service, good food. I enjoy everything everything I come here :) their is birria super good. I like their guac too

Service, Ambiance good. FOOD not what I expected. It's catered to the gentrifying community.

Bruh this spot fiiiiiire! Long wait; but they back there puttin they foot in it. I needed some basic posole and albondigas and have officially found my fix plug. read more

Had the Puerco En Verde Always hits for those who can't hang with spicy I believe they have it in Rojo not that spicy... but pork very well cook n extremely tender n juicy n flavorful must have in my opinion read more

Tierra Caliente - Tucan/parrot chair - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was a little disappointed with the food and my coffee experience. I think for a vegetarian breakfast we had was too expensive. I paid $6 for cafe de olla and this fine since we are having refills and all but that wasn't the case, our server was a little short on service when I asked more coffee so she made fell like no way ask for more. The coffee was ok not the best. I had green chillaquiles, the sauce was not good, it tasted bland, I asked for over medium eggs and I got super cooked eggs. There's parking outside and behind the restaurant. read more

Tierra Caliente - Chilaquiles a la diabla - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Look, I know everyone has different taste, and that's okay, so for me personally, this place has the best menudo ever. I like the thickness, the hardiness of it, and specially the taste. The hand made tortillas are awesome and delicious as well. I have only had the chance to try a few dishes but I give it 5 stars and totally recommend it. Is really hard to find delicious consistent and authentic mexican food, but this little place delivers great food. read more

Had a work event right by this restaurant, so several of us walked over. And oh my goodness, everyone was highly satisfied. Bean and cheese burrito, chicken tostada, Chile relleno and chicken taquitos were all really great! Service was fairly fast considering how packed it was and staff was friendly, especially the young lady who was at the register. Unfortunately, they only had one register, so felt like that took the longest. Ohhh and i's cool they have several TVs that had the Olympic games on. read more

i came to glendale for my lady ops. i was craving for pozole! when i look at the menu, it gave me second thoughts and i asked a server and see which one is recommend, pozole or chilaquiles.. he said chilaquiles is well famous for menu, so i decided to give a shot, i went for habanero because i love spicy they also give four different level of spice, which is pretty cool! OMG bruhhh this is soooo freaking good man!! he did have a best recommend! so good! i ate all of it! in other places i dont usually eat all of it but thissssss omg so good! yall won't regret if you try this place!! so fuckin good! i gave him a good tip cuz they deserve it!! salute to yall!! read more

Tierra Caliente - Chilaquiles with habanero over easy eggs, side of asada -micheladas - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This little whole in the wall is a diamond in the rough. We needed a place close by to an event we were going to and this was the place. The outside is rather unassuming but the food was nothing short of amazing. The waitress who served us gave us recommendations that were spot on. The menu, while not large, had a great variety. Must haves: guacamole; cucumber-lemon agua fresca. read more

Small little spot serving up some flavorful home style Mexican food. Tried the asada burrito and the pazole. Both tasted great and filling. Soup has a solid kick to it, so beware if you don't like heat or ask them to lighten if you need. Overall a solid little spot to grab some food. read more

Found them on Yelp and had good reviews, stopped by with my mom, A++ on hospitality they are very attentive , food was delicious and fresh made to order and fresh hand made tortillas read more

Tierra Caliente - Pozole de Puerco and Enchiladas verdes con cecina - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A regular staple. for me. Yes, the enchiladas are great, but don't sleep on the pozole!

Love this place. I live close by and walk down. Recommend pretty much everything on the menu but I'm a big fan of their breakfast burrito. You need to try both salsas but I'm partial to the green. Love the smokiness from the red. Also, coffee is good (de olla) and they have an horchata version that's also super tasty. Really nice people who run it. Restaurant is clean, cozy and chill for a quick bite or breakfast stop. read more

Tierra Caliente - Chorizo Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

OMG! BOMB!! The food here is soooo good and very authentic so Delicious!! Oh and please try their sangria!! Yummy!! I'm ecstatic that I have such a great restaurant to go to and right in my neighborhood! read more

Tierra Caliente - Sangria and modelo - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So happy to have found this spot when I was searching for some soup! Liked it so much I came back a second time and was not disappointed! The pork pozole was delicious and the molcajete had a great taste and delicious chicken, beef, and shrimp! The micheladas perfect and not watered down! The staff is super friendly and attentive! read more

The servers were friendly. My friend and I both got the Chile relenos. They were not very good at all .

Wow! The food was very authentic, delicious and filling. We rolled in from out of town, we were looking for authentic Mexican food, particularly menudo and we found this spot on yelp. We decided to give it a try based on reviews, and we were not disappointed. We had menudo, tacos de papa, tostadas de frijoles, and pozole and it was all great! And the cafe de olla, WOW. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Food is really good ... Hand made tortillas is a plus. Chilaquiles and the huevos rancheros are bomb! Café de olla , tasty. Definitely tastes like home made Mexican abuelita food. read more