I always have a great experience at Tocaya! The food is great, but I definitely have to shout out Karla. She' and her team are always super friendly, welcoming, and take great care of me whenever I come in. She even remembers my usual order (2 Baja fish and/or Grilled Chicken tacos) which is always a nice touch. Great service, great energy, and just an all-around great person. Thank you Tocaya family! W. read more

I've been to Tocaya three times within the last week--and twice between yesterday and today! That should tell you how much I'm enjoying this place. First, the food is SO tasty! I normally get the bowls, but over my last three visits I switched it up and started getting the tacos--and they have not disappointed! Everything is flavorful, fresh, and delicious. I also really appreciate the service from EVERYONE here. The staff is consistently kind, welcoming, attentive and professional. But I have to give a special shout-out to Carla! She is kind, friendly, personable, and professional--and she even remembered my order from yesterday! That kind of personal touch really stands out. Life can be tricky, and there's something special about having a space where you can feel comfortable, safe, and surrounded by good energy--while also getting some seriously tasty food. Thank you to everyone at Tocaya for creating such a great experience. I'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend Tocaya! read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

I like how fresh the food is here. I love all the tacos, chips, salsa, vegan queso, guacamole. Chicken tortilla soup and salads are good. I add salt and lime to the salads.... The drinks are organic and delicious. The chips and salsa are delicious. I don't like that asking for salsas on the side is a $1 each. But that's in comparison to other Mexican restaurants. I wish they had a salsa bar. I love the happy hour here. It's organic. I like that you can buy all the drinks and food ahead and wait for it to show up at the table you pick. It's convenient. read more

My first experience with Tocaya Modern Mexican was through a Postmates order, and it immediately left a great impression. Javier, the chef, personally called me to let me know that one of the desserts I ordered wasn't available. Instead of just canceling it, he kindly recommended some great alternatives and even invited me to order directly next time, offering a complimentary dessert. I took him up on his word and decided to dine in on my next visit so I could thank him in person. I'm so glad I did! The food was 10x delicious in person, and the hospitality was exceptional. Oscar and our server, Thero, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and provided outstanding customer service. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers such genuine care both over the phone and in person. Highly recommend Tocaya Modern Mexican, and a big shoutout to Javier, Oscar, and Thero for making both experiences memorable! read more

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Happened to drop by on a Tuesday evening and was pleasantly surprised to find that they have all-day happy hour specials! Note: you'll need to scan the QR code on your table and dine-in in order to receive the discounted prices. If you haven't already signed up for their rewards program, I highly recommend doing so, as you'll get $5 off your first order. I ordered a grilled chicken and a steak taco & my total came out to less than $2.50 with the $5 discount. Taste-wise, both tacos were quite flavorful. The steak was a bit tough in my opinion, but the chicken was pretty tender. I'd be interested to try the quesabirria and chicken tinga next time! read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - grilled chicken taco & steak taco - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

I don't know what I was expecting, but unfortunately Tocoya just wasn't that tasty for me. The queso was probably my least favorite--I really didn't enjoy it. The Baja taco was pretty blah, and the quesabirria taco was okay, but nothing memorable. The pinto beans tasted weird to me too. The guacamole had way too much lemon for my taste, although I did enjoy the pomegranate on it. I also really enjoyed the agua fresca and plantain chips, especially with the guac and pomegranate. That was probably my favorite part of the meal. Overall, there were some interesting flavors, but most of the food just didn't hit for me. I really wanted to like it more! read more

This review comes from a regular customer. The fish tacos, I mean the fish stick tacos I was served for lunch today were unacceptable. I love this location, but not unconditionally. It may be hard to have a certain consistency with fish tacos, but you cannot serve this to your customers. Either send it back to the vendor or don't serve it at all. These fish stick tacos we're embarrassing and for $6 a taco, this is not cool. read more

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I never met a taco I didn't like, and today was no exception at Tocaya. We tried the Quesabirria, chicken, Tinga and steak tacos and had the chips and guacamole. All were great, but the Quesabirria was our favorite. Huge fan of the fresh-pressed tortillas. Everything was fresh and delicious. Plus, bonus points ta for them carrying Diet Coke. read more

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This place confused me. I'm not sure where it fits in terms of the food space. My first thought was - this is fast casual Mexican food. But then I realized chipotle already exists. My second thought was - the pitch is slightly elevated chipotle. And indeed, I think that is what this place attempts. The only issue is that chipotle tastes better and is cheaper... much cheaper. (and the bar ain't too high here). I'm crawling through every place in Toluca Lake and this was next on my list. So... Read on for my detailed experience. Ambiance 3/5 Walking in. It's on riverside right next door to mendo farms. It's close to the ucla med center and what I am guessing is a bunch of writers rooms offices for Netflix romcoms. It was semi crowded but not crazy. It's an open space that feels okay. Kinda fake veneer everywhere but it's clean and welcoming. There's a menu up front and it's a pay to order / take a number table service style place. Off to the side on a wall, sorta messy and unorganized, are napkins, take home containers, and various salsas and condiments. Service 3/5 Nothing good or bad here. The staff was distant but efficient. Not friendly or mean. Just people going about their day doing their jobs. The food came out fast so I can't knock that. Food 1/5 Here's the rub! This is actually my second time eating Tocaya. The first time was at work, ordered a bowl that came to my office. It was super mid. So I wanted to see if it was a fluke. This time I ordered a california burrito. Which was carne asada, potatoes, guac and some sauces. I have some dietary restrictions so I asked and they put the crema to the side. The burrito itself is 17.99. I asked for extra meat and it was 22 dollars. Look I know America is going down the tubes, but since we've reached the 22 dollars for a burrito at a semi fast food joint era - it better be good. But the thing is. Everything here LOOKS good. But it's all so flavorless and bland. It's probably some of the worst "Mexican" food I've ever had. I've grown up in LA and I'm down with anything from authentic street food to del taco. It all has its place. But 22 dollars for a super bland burrito (with no sides for that cost!). Nope! We also ordered some queso and somehow again it LOOKED promising. But it tasted so, so bland. And heavy. I actually took some of their free street corn sauce as a side and dipped the chips and it tasted better. So just get chips. It's a better hack. My girlfriend was with me and could barely eat her meal. So I'm not alone in this! But I did look around and other people did seem to eat here. So am I living in some kind of bizzaro world or something? Am I wrong here? I dunno. I just know it's expensive AF and for that cost I at least want my food to taste okay. I guess I'll just go across and down the street to chipotle next time! This place is a pass for me and my wallet. (The iced tea was okay and the only highlight) Overall 2/5 stars because the place is clean and serves edible food. read more

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Went here because I got a flyer with some coupons. I used the 2 bowls, 50% off. This place is easy to miss. When we were driving down Riverside Dr. we were keeping an eye out, but still missed it. It's next to Bob's Big Boy, but sandwiched in-between other shops, a pair of trees, and there's a bus stop shelter covering the front. Anyway...I ended up parking my car on a residential street and we just walked it, trying to find it that way. Once you find it, it has a nice outdoor area and inside it's clean and modern with a wall of plants. You can go to the counter to order or use the QR code at the tables. Everything looks healthy, which is great if you're vegan/vegetarian like me or a meat eater like my sister since there's options for both. We were given a number and the food was brought out to our table fairly quickly. The portions are big enough to take some home and the food tastes great. My stomach was growling before we got here and I was sure I'd be able to finish it all, but still had some leftovers, which is good since it is a little expensive. There's also agua frescas to drink, which also tasted good, and were pleasantly surprised that they came in cute mason jars with a handle that you can take home. Overall, it was a good experience except for trying to find the place and parking. read more

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Really liked this place now need to come back for Taco Tuesday. We had tacos of course and a salad, both were delicous. read more

VEGAN OPTIONS!!!!! VERY LOUD MUSIC...... We asked them to turn it down and they did . Two tacos were tofu. The tofu was a little spicy, but it was OK. Maybe just seasoning the tofu not just making it spicy will be good. Garlic powder, onion powder, some and pepper maybe a little bit of dry herbs then sauté it. And one I believe was jackfruit, but they were all good. I came all the way from Canyon country so you know they must be good. I will be back. Oh, and I ordered tortilla soup to go. read more

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I absolutely love this Tocaya location! While the food is always fresh and the patio is easily one of the best casual spots in Burbank to grab a meal, it's really the staff that makes this place a standout. The team here is consistently amazing--welcoming, attentive, and they genuinely seem to care about your experience. It's rare to find a spot where the service is just as good as the atmosphere. If you're looking for great vibes and a crew that actually treats you well, this is the spot! read more

This place is incredible! My partner and I frequent here for Taco Tuesday. They have amazing happy hour deals (dine-in only), attentive, helpful, and quick service, oh and everything we've tried has been sooo good! Do yourself a favor and try everything on the menu you can Spoiler: the guacamole has pomegranate which is an absolute game changer read more

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GRASSHOPPER IN THE SALAD I placed a Doordash order to this location and I rarely leave reviews, but my experience was so awful that I had to. I ordered the Mexi Cali Caesar Chix Salad, ate a few bites, and then saw that there was an entire fully intact GRASSHOPPER in my salad. The body, eyeballs, and legs were clearly visible. I know for a fact that it was the restaurant and not the dasher, due to the fact that the bag was fully sealed before I opened it. I understand these things can happen, but the grasshopper was so large and fully embodied, it blows my mind that someone could miss that when making the salad. It was literally bigger than some of the chicken pieces. This clearly leads me to believe that the lettuce wasn't washed properly. I was absolutely disgusted and will never dine at this Tocaya or any other Tocaya again. read more

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Luis always provides the best customer service and is so helpful and extremely kind! Thank you again Luis for always going above and beyond for us. read more

Great food, the matcha horchata is really good, they even hooked me up with a large size without any extra charge. The chicken tinga always hits the spot. This is my go to place to get a good healthy bowl. Blows chipotle out of the water! The service is great, this place is very casual so don't expect anything too crazy but they are very polite and attentive for a place this casual. read more

Went in Sunday night and the place was almost empty. We got the chips, salsa, guacamole, tocaya salad, guiltless quesadilla, and street corn en fuego. Everything tasted amazing except for the tocaya salad that had water sitting on the bottom and some of the lettuce was frozen but didn't say anything. We also had the cucumber mint I believe and the hibiscus drinks which were great. read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Had a lovely meal here for Taco Tuesday! I am so thankful for the wonderful vegan options and love that the cauliflower taco is default vegan! I also love how easily most menu items can be veganized! I got a trio of tacos for less than $8 and they were so filling! I really love the vegan crema sauce! The service was friendly and helpful and everyone I interacted with had such a great energy. Despite it being dinner time, there were still ample tables available and it felt very spacious. The seating was also very comfortable. I love the decor and cleanliness here. I will be back very soon! read more

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I haven't tried many of the options yet but my chicken tinga tacos were delicious. I like how all the food looks very fresh and the service is quick. I work in the area so I order for pick up and it's always ready for me when I arrive. read more

So this is kind of strange and awkward, I walk in and see a sign saying something like "if it's your first time here go up to the front and find a team member and they will describe it to you" at least something along those lines. So I walk up to where there's like three employees and said hi my first time here, and one of the employees said take out or for here. I said I've never been here before, I didn't see a menu, I was following what the sign in the front of the restaurant that prompted me to and now standing here confuses. So this wasn't really a good experience, unfortunately. read more

This place is really good lots of good vegan options on their regular menu. It has become one of our regular visits especially when folks come to visit us from out of town. read more

The steak fajita bowl is delicious, make sure you ask for the Citibank cheese. Oh and the girl at the counter mixed the agua Fresca watermelon and strawberry and it was a home run for me. I recommend this place the staff is very welcoming. read more

I'm a religious gluten free burrito orderer! It survives deliveries deliciously and never disappoints! I was a little disappointed when I brought a vegan friend to try the restaurant and they nearly refused to make him a burrito with their vegan protein. But pleasantly surprised that they're more generous with salsa in house than delivery. The restaurant is beautiful. read more

Ha! Ok so I rarely do reviews. I only make them when something is so ridiculous that it has to be written about. I just want to start off by saying that shrinkflation should be a crime. It is actually very sad to pass off the burden of the economy to the customer by diminishing your brand and your product. The fish tacos here used to be a hit but I unfortunately cannot support this franchise anymore. Yesterday I placed an order for delivery in which I ordered two tacos and a burrito the tacos I kid you not were basically the size of a finger these tacos. I need to remind everyone were once a very, very satisfying meal that one could grab because the fish inside of the taco were very large and massive and overtime. I've noticed that these items have gotten smaller and smaller and smaller to a point that is almost Laughable the birria torta here used to be a very good deal at $13. You used to get a very nice size torta with a good amount of meat and now what they have done is lied to the customers by switching out the bread that it's on to one that is also now the size of a closed fist. It is very small and the fact that you advertise different bread types online for different sandwiches and you're knowingly swapping it out with the smaller bread size that is not intended for the sandwich is wrong. I unfortunately have to bring this to the attention of corporate because I truly don't know if this is a corporate issue or if this is a franchise manager, looking to get one over on their customers by fattening their own pockets without the corporate entities knowing. I understand that you are located in an area that has high income this does not mean that because people have higher income that you should be taking advantage of them by giving them smaller quantities of food I need to remind you that you are in LA and you are part of a chain being in LA means that you are competing with other Mexican food, spots and trucks that offer amazing quantities and amazing food by talented people so the fact that someone chooses to come to your spot already says a lot I can name various spots that are a little bit outside of reach, but are willing to deliver that I will gladly pay a premium for just to not get screwed over by you guys. I will not be naming them here as I am hoping you guys will correct this issue I do not want to redirect other people to other businesses unless you guys make it right now. The last thing I need to explain is the burrito I received. getting a steak burrito from this place is actually an extra cost. The steak cost more money obviously I have taken a photo of the burrito. I received here for your convenience. The burrito as you can see is about 98% rice and beans and 2% meat. This is totally unacceptable and is another form of customer abuse in terms of offering them less of the expensive item so your numbers look better on paper. This is unfair for the customer, especially when they are paying you a premium like I said, choosing to dine in at your establishment and choosing you over the other amazing talented places that they can be going to in the area or neighboring areas. I have taken a couple photos below to show you and if things are corrected, and I also hear back from corporate ,I will continue to randomly dine in at this location just to personally make sure that the quality control stays on point. This is unfair to your customers and it is also unfair for the locals that live minutes away from you. I think I speak for everyone when I say that someone has to hold these businesses accountable. I understand times are tough right now, but it's better to be honest with your customer base than to greedily slip the rug out from under them. read more

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Took my daughter and neice here for a bite to eat. This was my nieces first time here. There is street parking and a lot behind. They have indoor and outdoor seating. For Saturday evening they were not that busy. I did notice that they were packaging a lot of to go orders. Staff was friendly and answered my nieces questions and made recommendations. The food was pretty good and did not disappoint. The hibiscus drink however was a little watered down. Check in o. yelp and get the chips and salsa. You can choose plantain or corn chips or do like i did and go half and half. read more

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We live literally (yes, literally!) right behind Tocaya, and sometimes order takeout if we don't want to cook, drive, or walk far. It's mostly good, high-quality food, even if it's a little pricey. I really like the guac, freshly fried plantain and tortilla chips. Their burritos are always delicious. I really like that they offer all kinds of veggie and vegan options. Tocaya's online ordering system is a little wonky. It doesn't always accurately show what's available at the restaurant (sometimes I'll order something, am told on the checkout page it isn't available, but I can go in and order that same item from the counter) and it's hard to customize. The "notes" section only allows for 10-12 characters. Fortunately, we live so close that we usually place the order, then walk to the restaurant and explain the modifications. We never ask for anything crazy, but usually things like half/half of the chips. However, something is always wrong with our order and I wonder about the QC. Last time we ordered, I received a cup of refried beans instead of the chicken tortilla soup I wanted, and when we called the store, the woman I spoke with swore she remembered packing a soup. I offered to walk over and show them the beans, but she offered a refund. Last night, I ordered a grilled shrimp street taco (which wasn't cheap). When I bit into the taco, I couldn't see the shrimp under all of the toppings but realized the shrimp were fully shelled, still had their veins, and tails! They had just been grilled like that and dropped into a taco, without anyone noticing, I guess? I called the restaurant and the employee didn't really apologize, but just told me "we'll refund your card." I'll check again tomorrow, but I don't see a refund yet. There were numerous order issues before this and the beans and I've come to expect something to be messed up, but the shrimp grossed me out. We mostly order here if we want an easy dinner, but the consistent issues make me wonder how much they pay attention to the food that is being prepared or packed. read more

Amazing friendly service.. they were great sports about helping me label my huge order!! Thank you!!!

We must protect this Tocaya location at all costs! Never ever had I a bad or even mediocre experience at this location - everybody is super friendly, the food is always fresh and the restaurant is clean. I love that they allow and even encourage me to make a hundred different modifications and the fact the they're vegan friendly is a true gem and rarity. I'm a little sad that they're no longer serving their amazing tofu but the impossible meat I've tried in my burrito was also great! read more

When we came in the music was super loud. We asked to have it turned down a bit. It was also a little chilly inside Chips and salsa and guacamole and banana chips are good. The hibiscus aqua Fresca is OK. I love that. It's not super sweet, but it could have more ginger. My sister liked her again tacos and my salad was a good size and very healthy... pretty tasty. read more

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The place is clean and very earthy looking with plants hanging on the walls. You order at your seat with the QR code sign at the table. Once we ordered our food. The service came within ten minutes! The food was fresh, portioned well and delicious. I had the salmon bowl and my party had the birria bowl and birria torta. The plantain chips and guac were Soo good! They even serve refreshing cocktails, beer and agua frescas. The healthy ingredients were just right without losing the taste of comfort food. Definitely will come back! read more

I've been to this one twice, and it's been a decent experience both times. Their pick-up area is reminiscent of COVID days where a table is dividing the space, and someone is normally there to distribute the bags. As for the food and drink, I normally get two of the same tacos (barrio style, achiote chicken, queso fresco, no onions), a side of either the Mexican or cilantro lime rice, and if I can afford to do so, a side of chips with guacamole or salsa, and a strawberry basil beverage. I did this today since I had a promo for the chips/guacamole, and it was good. Their square packaging has always been secure, and things stay fresh. However, always check your order (with any place, not just here); I had requested corn chips over plantain chips, and I noticed the plantains in my bag. This was a quick, easy change after checking the receipt. One thing that I seem to have a slight issue with at all locations is that the tacos seem to cool off way too quickly. My selection of achiote chicken is usually lukewarm if I am lucky. I've never gotten sick or anything so far; I guess it's just the temperature of the meat. The only complaint I have-which is of no fault to tocaya-is that they are way too close to Bob's, which I have a habit of walking into. Even though they are two completely different cuisines, I like them both so coming here makes it difficult to choose which one. read more

I had tocaya a few times and I don't know what it is but every time I have it, it just doesn't taste appealing to me and it's not my favorite. Maybe I'm not ordering the right items and will try something they are really known for next time but I think that might be it. read more

Tasty. Perfect whole food plant based place to eat. Would recommend to everyone wanting tasty food!

Mostly organic "fast"-er food. One of very few in CA, if not... anywhere. A little more expensive, but in today's toxic conventional space, pay now or pay later. Too many of us are on a being careful diet, to not be careful. And, no-neurotoxic flavor enhancement, and still delish. Yay~ read more

We found a healthy eating treasure in Burbank called Tocaya Modern Mexican. It's a clean cafeteria-like atmosphere in which you can order from your table using a QR code or walk up and order from the cashier. My son called it a new age type business where cash is unacceptable. The food is clean, old-world, and fresh with classic flavors. I enjoyed the Baja fish tacos; the hot sauce brought the flavor out. The corn bowl was excellent, too. The strawberry basil drink was refreshing, along with the sangria. The service was perfect. We will be returning. read more

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Usually when I decide to do a negative review I try to make sure I have pictures but it wasn't worth it. I ordered from DoorDash for this location and was truly disappointed. I realized I hadn't been since the pandemic and I recall really liking their food, and at the time I just wanted something different. I ordered plantains with guacamole, their battered fish taco and the street corn en fuego with carne asada. They didn't remember the plantains, the fish was old - cold and tough, the bowl was ice cold, not spicy and just overall lacked flavor. Honestly, I was genuinely surprised because I don't remember ever receiving a meal like that from them before. At the end of the day, it's most likely better that you eat there rather than order from there. Not sure I will try them again but again would recommend eating there. read more

Personable staff that always greet you! Very quick service with clean and healthy options. Love that the menu is built to accommodate customizations, especially for vegetarians and vegans. In addition, the serving sizes are generous, prices are affordable, and the rewards program is extremely well built so you make the most out of your dining purchases. If you're dining while the GM, Leta, is there, she will go above and beyond to give you a personalized experience that allows you to relax and enjoy - not something to be taken lightly in restaurants these days. read more

I have to order for a crew of 5 regularly and they always get the orders correct. Great service and it's always ready on time! I am not a huge fan of the food but the crew really enjoys their food. I recently discovered I really like their tacos 10/10. Thank you for the great service always! read more

I just love coming here once a week. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and always tastes fresh. I especially love the cauliflower tacos and cilantro verde bowl. read more

Tocaya Modern Mexican - Cauliflower taco - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California