Top notch hole in the wall Mexican food…read more The burrito was huge and the carne asada was full of flavor and super tender. Baja fish tacos were also delicious. Staff was friendly and food came out pretty quick. Just an excellent experience all around and will definitely be back

The fish tacos are really good but I've had their burrito and quesadillas and they're very mid…read more Unfortunately, the Mexican food I've had wasn't good. They burnt my quesadillas, I live far so I didn't bother going back.

El Cocinero is magic. Plant based, mouthwatering, food coma portions MAGIC. You're gonna want to go…read moreagain and again so you can try everything! I still have so much to try. Been blown away by everything. My bf who has been scarred by some 100% vegan restaurants in the past tried a bite of my bowl and went back for at least 10 more bites. The true test.

The service is still very good, however, this time, the food just didn't cut it…read more Everything we ordered was just ok or not good enough to eat. The only thing good was the flan. Was very surprised by how the food was not as great as before. This time, it was either too salty or tasted like it was near expiration.

We discovered Mariscos Corona's refreshing ceviche at Yelp's Whimsy Fest, and what a delightful…read morebite! It was light and refreshing without feeling heavy, yet still satisfying enough to take care of our hunger. The staff were super friendly, and the service was impressively fast, especially with a crowd of hungry festival-goers waiting in line. I really enjoyed the ceviche and will definitely be keeping an eye out for Mariscos Corona the next time I'm in the area!

I rarely ever remember to leave Yelp reviews, but this restaurant was EVERYTHING. The place was…read moresuper clean with such a cute aesthetic. The waitresses were so pleasant and attentive the entire time. Now let's talk about the food... 10/10. We ordered aguachiles, mango shrimp ceviche, tacos gobernador, camarones rancheros, and enchiladas. Every single dish was well seasoned, juicy, fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. Definitely worth coming back for.

i randomly came across this place and i'm glad i did. the food was amazing i'm shocked it's not…read moremore popular. the service was super friendly and the food was fresh and hot.

My wife and I were (once again) in the mood for a breakfast burrito while we were in the van Nuys…read morearea this morning. I was put in charge to find a place close. I stumbled upon Monarca on Yelp and we decided to try it out! We arrive and are nicely greeted by one of the employees at the counter. The inside was clean and well kept which we love. My wife and I ordered 2 breakfast burritos and the green chilaquiles. She got the Deluxe burrito and I got the chorizo. We bring them home and open up the bag and these things are MASSIVE! In the best way! We begin taking bites and are both amazed. Me a little bit more. I really really enjoyed this burrito. Maybe because it has rice instead of potatoes, I'm not sure, but it was delicious. My wife also really enjoyed hers; she gave it a 7.5 out of 10. I give my burrito a 9/10. Our chilaquiles were a whole other story and flavor profile. The carne asada that came with it was life changing. Whatever seasoning they used on tha carne asada is perfect. My wife was deeply impressed. The sauce, the chips, the eggs, beans and rice were all very very good as well. All complimented each other very well. If you're ever in the van Nuys area, please stop here for breakfast, you won't regret it!

Lovely spot for Mexican food with fun vibes!…read more I came for Sunday brunch/lunch with some friends. I made a reservation through Yelp a couple days beforehand and there was plenty of availability. The restaurant is located right off Ventura Blvd and has an attached parking garage in the basement which can be accessed via the parking lot behind the restaurant. There were plenty of spots available Sunday afternoon when I came. It's a bit hidden, but there is an elevator from the garage to the top level where the restaurant is located as well. We had two babies in strollers with us, so I requested a table with plenty of space nearby for the strollers. They seated us outside on their covered patio, and indeed, we had plenty of space. I peeked inside and there's also a nice lounge area with a beautiful flower wall as well as a proper dining area. When we arrived, there was a live DJ spinning tunes. I assume he's there during brunch hours, as he left around 3 pm when brunch ended. I started with a frozen lime margarita ($12). It was okay; it felt like it was only half frozen as the ice wasn't blended that well. For my main, I got the famous Anejo carne asada and shrimp plate for $40. Yes it was pricy, but the portion size was also huge! I was starving and somehow managed to finish the plate, but it'd be a great dish to share for two people with small appetites. I really enjoyed it as well. I asked for the steak to be cooked rare, and they didn't overcook it. Each bite was super tender and flavorful and paired well with the rice. Everyone else also enjoyed their dish. One friend got the wet chicken burrito for $15 and it was massive! Another got the veggie fajitas with steak added and really enjoyed her dish as well. Solid food all around. I would love to come back on a weekday and try their happy hour! Sipping on $5 margaritas and $6 sangrias sounds like my idea of a great time!

Great experience! Authentic food so delicious. I like the dish of sautéed vegetables it's healthy…read moreand yummy Karen was so amazing and helpful! Thank you

Everyone should go to Casita just be blessed by Lex's energy. She's bound to bring you good luck…read moreto your life. Great food, but service is one of a kind.

We had a little mini-celebration (6 people) at Casita on 09/20. The food was very good - nice…read morequality. The ambiance was a little dark, but quite nice. But what was truly outstanding was our server - Lex. She was charming, bright, witty, friendly, personable, I can't say enough good things about her - she truly made the evening festive and enjoyable.

I love their burritos & enchiladas! Amazing food definitely recommend to visit any time of dayread more

To me Salsa and Beer is THE undisputed best Mexican restaurant of the valley. They have quite a few…read morelocations in the valley but the one I only go to is this White Oak location. It's #1 for a reason! I've been coming here for years now and I don't see myself stopping anytime soon. I usually come here with family and it seems like a lot of other people do too considering I usually see so many other families seated or waiting outside when I'm here. Ever since they opened up the outside part for seating I think it really had given them good seating to accommodate the big crowds. Their menu is filled with authentic Mexican foods, and can get a bit overwhelming with how big their menu is esp if youre indecisive so I'll mention the dishes I'm most familiar with. My favorite thing to order is 2 pork cheese enchiladas. The pork is always so tender (and my personal favorite choice of meat from them). I'm also such sucker for anything cheesey so this definitely marks that box. I also enjoy their potato taquillos. Theyre really big and filling for when I don't feel like eating much meat for dinner. My family is a big fan of their sizzling fajita plate with steak and shrimp. They're really flavorful and the sizzle/smoke when they come out is insane. You can't talk about Salsa and Beer without mentioning their salsa bar and bean dip. Now I don't really enjoy bean dip anywhere else really, but this bean dip I can devour with their freshly made chips. It has a good kick to them as well, they really feel homemade. For their complimentary salsa bar my favorites are the orange salsa and the green creamier one (forgive me I don't know their names). All the other salsas are delicious as well, you just need to find your favorites because there's definitely one for everyone. I have never had bad service here. I never had to wait too long for my food and the chips and bean dip come out immediately after ordering. Now I will say, the interior for this one is quite small considering how many people go here. It's immediately hot the moment you go in and you can find yourself having to squeeze through people when walking past. If 3 people in the whole restaurant were to order sizzling fajitas at the same time, the whole room gets all smokey! I will say as well the parking lot can get quite packed as well. Although I do have some qualms about the size of the room and parking, it does not dock any stars off my review. I figure it would be worth to mention but the food is so good that I will wait however long I need to to eat here. If you ever find yourself in the valley, please stop by!

Los Tres Hermanos has always felt like more than just a restaurant to me. It's such a personal,…read morefamily-oriented place where everyone seems to know each other, and the staff makes you feel like family the moment you walk in. Specially Mayra, she's the best! As for the food, I honestly can't even recommend just one thing because everything is so good. I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. It's one of those places I'll always enjoy coming back to, not just for the food, but for the people too.

My friends and I decided to come here to enjoy some food and drinks, and overall, we had a pretty…read moregood experience. We ordered from the happy hour menu, and the food was good with decent prices. The drinks, however, were a little disappointing. They were very sugary, including the Cadillac margarita, and unfortunately, they weren't very strong. The service was good and our server was attentive. The music was okay, but it seemed like the same six songs kept playing over and over, which got a little repetitive. The biggest downside for me was when the live band started playing. The music was extremely loud, to the point where it was difficult to hear the people at our own table. I enjoy live music, but the volume made it hard to have a conversation and enjoy the evening. Overall, the food, happy hour prices, and service were good. I'd probably come back, but I'd definitely check whether the live band is playing -- especially if you're looking to have dinner and actually enjoy a conversation.

I love this spot. I'm from up north and has Been my third time eating here. Food is delicious,…read moreservice is great. I love eating in the out patio.

Our "go-to" place for great food served in a friendly atmosphere. Amazing shredded beef tacos,…read moreTilapia (crispy), chips and salsa. Easy parking on the street or in their lot. Real Mexican food served just like at home!

Pretty good spot for classic Mexican dishes!…read more They have some booths, tables, and a bar area with tvs. They have beer and wine and their cocktails are wine based, so for tequila they will use agave wine. Tried some shots of reposado agave wine and it had the essence of tequila but not as strong. You are greeted with complimentary chips and salsa (always a plus) anddddd bean dip. The chile Relleno burrito, fajitas, and shrimp burrito looked good but whenever I see CARNE EN SU JUGO on the menu, I have to have it- slices of meat cook with onions, bean, and bacon in a green sauce. You eat this in a bowl with tortillas , almost Like a soup and it's just hearty, "spicy", deliciousness. The shrimp that we tried on the carne asada plate was plump, juicy, and well seasoned. I think I will get that shrimp burrito next time. They also serve breakfast all day which is convenient. I'll be back!

What an amazing experience! From the moment we walked in, everything was wonderful! The atmosphere…read morewas welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service made our visit even better! A special shoutout to our server, Berlin, who was absolutely fantastic! Berlin was friendly, attentive, professional, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. It's always refreshing to receive such genuine hospitality, and Berlin truly went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Great food and exceptional customer service are the perfect combination! We will definitely be coming back. Thank you, Berlin, for making our visit such a great one!