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    Uruapan Taco

    4.2 (103 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    URUAPAN TACO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Asada burrito
    AJ M.

    Been coming here for quite a few years now. The food and flavors are more welcoming than the location may seem, but I've never had any issues here. I also frequent Rubens across the street and have never had an issue there either. The prices for the food are fair, portions are good, and service is quick. I really do love how flavorful the food is but I do think the quality of many of the ingredients leaves much to be desired. Makes me think twice about coming here but when you're eating the food it does hit. It just makes me feel like when I eat jack in the box and i regret eating it because of the quality. An easy tell is the quality of the rice grain. I saw the other reviews mentioning how greasy the food is and I have to agree, asada burrito was dripping grease down the side of me. Some people love to cliché greasy food as better, and that's fun and all, but when I'm at home at 10pm sitting upright on my bed - sometimes on the toilet - with heartburn and wondering why the hell the burrito was as greasy as it was, it ain't so fun anymore. Tacos are also on the greasy side. I will still give it its flowers for flavor alone, especially compared to a lot of options in Compton, it's a stand out. Even with what I mentioned for ingredient quality, they're probably still better than a lot of Compton options. It's really bleak out here. I'd like to give it a 3.5 if possible but I'll round up to 4 stars earned. I wouldn't say it's a spot worth coming out for - I've seen the TikToks - but if you're local, in the area or maybe 10-15 minutes away, it's a strong contender.

    Hefty burritos
    A A.

    I'll be honest -- I never would've come here if my clients hadn't insisted. They told me, "It's a hole-in-the-wall," and I said, "That's fine, as long as the food's worth it." And wow... it's worth it. This place serves some of the best burritos I've had anywhere in L.A. County. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You'd never guess it from the outside -- it's hidden away and totally unassuming -- but that's what makes it special.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's the kind of spot you only find through word of mouth. If you're a fan of Burritos La Palma, you'll probably love this place even more. The burritos here are huge -- easily three or four times the size. Since the restaurant's named after Uruapan, I wanted to try their carnitas, but my client swears by the chile relleno burrito. I couldn't decide, so they topped my chile relleno with carnitas. Best decision ever. It was around $18, but the burrito was massive -- enough for two meals if you have self-control (which I didn't). The tortillas have that soft, stretchy texture like Burritos La Palma, but the flavor combo here is next level. If you're ever near Compton, don't skip this spot. Their carnitas and chile relleno burrito is my new favorite in all of Los Angeles County.

    Carnitas y cueritos

    The food here is always always!!! On point and delicious no matter what meat or dish you get you won't be disappointed. Service is great kind of chipotle style set up but delicious selections. They make you feel at home when you hear one of the cook ladies yelling asking you what are you taking so they can warm up your tortillas by hand! Definitely my top three places to get definitely! On my once a week spot

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Had a fly in my burrito which was very disguised[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] had to go back to the owner saying it's okay like no it's not okay to eat a fly [[HIGHLIGHT]]this place is the most dirty place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Lorena S.

    Old school authentic food. We had the chicharon, buche, asada and chorizo tacos. The food was bomb!! Something your family would make. I hate when people complain about prices at these small places but are fine with crazy places at higher end establishments. Prices were decent for the amount of meat that was piled into our tacos. We saw them making the burritos and those things are massive. Easily could be three meals. Service was fast...there was a small line when we got there and bigger one when we left. Enough said.

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    12 years ago

    This like they say "a hole in the wall" but it's damn good...i love the burrito de chile verde! :)

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    6 years ago

    Carnitas, beans, rice. Or the Chile verdee burrito.. good eats at this small shop located along El Segundo Blvd. hidden gem.

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    9 years ago

    Best tacos! Love the chile verde. Solid place, don't be scared by the looks - I keep coming back.

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    8 years ago

    Always got the best burritos. Different types been coming here for 20 something years . And the menudo is the bomb too

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    11 years ago

    Easily, without a doubt, the best tacos de chicharon y moscas in town. Tasty. Sometimes a little spicy and crunchy, but good overall

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    14 years ago

    Love this food so much you gota try it

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    12 years ago

    I seriously love eating there I think it's not that expensive and their food is super good once you eat there you have to go again

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    Ask the Community - Uruapan Taco

    Is there parking?

    There is very limited parking aproximately 2 parking spots. If you get lucky the liquor store next to it has limited parking as well.

    Is this cash only?

    No, we accept card as well

    Is this place open again!? I've been craving their burritos!!

    It sure is.

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    Food on counter collecting bacterial
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    We came right before noon on a weekend. There was no wait to sit down but the parking lot was still…read morefull since it's so small and many other locations have spots blocked off. That is the downside of this place: parking. It's in a center with a lot of great places so you may want to find street parking before coming in that's mostly what gave the star rating for this in addition to the food taking a while to get to the table. They bring out chips and salsa which was great since they will take a while to get your food. Other tables that would come in later would get their food sooner. I got the green chilaquiles thinking it would come out sooner but it was the very last thing to arrive. My partner got their food before mine and I still sat there as other tables for their chilaquiles first. It took about 20 min get our food. The chips and salsa they give table side are tasty. Don't eat too much of it esp if you get the chilaquiles since it's a lot of chips. The salsa is not spicy at all! My partner got the Birria omelette. It was pretty good but the egg itself was a bit overcooked. It was a strange combination but the Birria was tasty by itself. He would come back to try the meat in a taco. Could have used some sort of lighter element. Everything was too savory on the plate. The plate was screaming for something fresh on it. The cafe the olla was so good. A little on the sweet side but that is what is is. The chilaquiles were good too. I would say maybe add more salsa or get something else because it was way too much chips. This is def something you would share for the table a not got for yourself. I would come back to try something without chips. It's really cute inside. So well decorated but I can see how they can have a wait if it fills up since it got fully crowded while we waiting for the long wait to get out food.

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    Interior, tortilla holders
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