50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Encino

“Do you know the phrase, "there are plenty of fish in the sea"? Well, when it comes to fish tacos- La Grigiata is the ONLY FISH in the sea! What can I say, they make fantastic fish tacos.

Parking: The truck is conveniently located right outside of a post office. Easy to run up and grab some grub!“

“10 out of 10 Mexican food.. recommend to everyone.. I always come here to eat once a week and the people are so friendly and have the best fresh food ever.. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu now and I have not been disappointed yet..“

“The homemade tortillas are delicious, one of our favorite spots!“

“BONITO AMBIENTE BUENA COMIDA Y LAS BEBIDAS ESTÁN DELICIOSAS A Y SÚPER LA AMABILIDAD DE L@S MESER@S. 10 DE 10❤️“

“Wonderful place Great drinks and food“

“Had a beautiful bridal shower for 24 persons in their outdoor patio. Staff was friendly, welcoming and attentive; food was delicious and served up in generous-sized portions.“

“This is a great example of how LA street mexican food culture is like.

This place has one of the best pastor tacos in LA. Their meats are well seasoned and are not dry. Their salsas have great flavor and heat.

The lines can be long but it is worth the wait. You just can't beat this place when it comes to taste, quality, and price.“

“One of my absolute favorite places to eat in Los Angeles!“

“This restaurant has the most delicious homemade food I tried. My wife loves the posole and I love the Menudo. We try to go there every weekend to eat some of their delicious food they make. I recommend it 100%.“

“Great Mexican food!
We love their octopus and sugar cane filets. Very authentic tastes. Only one downside is the kids salmon is a bit too salty. Other than that everything is great with Sol Agave! Recommend this place if visiting Santa Monica!
Tip: REMEMBER to validate your parking ticket to get 90 minutes free parking.

Kid-friendliness: Yes“

“Me gusta mucho que los productos como las tortillas el chocolate quecillo asean de muy buena calidad lo recomiendo de verdad 👍👍👍👍“

“Delicious food. Well seasoned carne asada and a tasty salsa bar with spicy escabeche including plenty of carrots.

Service was good for fast food.

There are tables in a gss station almost never going to be the best atmosphere... but it works.“

“Delicious food and drinks“

“😋 their sopas a very delicious….“

“Sooo good. I’m vegetarian and there’s lots of fun options (potato tacos, breakfast burrito… amazing), but the seafood also always looks super fresh and delicious. Love the atmosphere too— a very casual hole in the wall type place, but everyone is in a good mood and there’s always jazz playing.“

“I'm gonna miss LA, but Papi Tacos in Santa Monica made my last day unforgettable! Being conveniently close to the Fairmont, I swung by for a taste of something I just can't get at home. The platter for one was absolute perfection - an assortment of tacos that hit all the right spots. But let's talk about that consommé... it was like a warm hug for my tacos. Dunking each bite into that rich, flavorful broth was pure bliss. If you're ever in LA and craving authentic tacos, Papi Tacos is a must-visit. I'm already planning my next trip back 🤤🌮️.“

“fantastic service! burritos were amazing. small and intimate. thank you! we'll be back again.“

“Great food and drinks 🍹 really good 👍🏾“

“I like this stand very much and that's what it is stand. But the business is right behind it making hundreds of tamales. They have a good variety that are well stuffed. Not like some of the street vendors that you don't know which ones are the ones with mostly maza very lil meat. Besides that they're pretty big very moist with salsa included. Red or green depending on your hot tolerance. Hmmm good imma go get me some!!!!“

“This is a family favorite, I’ve been coming to this restaurant since the early 2000s.

Excellent comfort homade style meals. Portions are big, prices are low. Service is fairly fast even when busy.
Employees have always been kind & patient.“

“Love the food and the ambience! Relax and friendly ! The new one in Playa Vista is worth going even if you don’t live in the area!“

“At Villanueva Mexican Restaurant, embark on a salsa odyssey that elevates the ordinary to extraordinary! Their legendary salsa bar, a carnival of flavors, turns each bite into a fiesta. The shrimp fajitas, while promising a flavor explosion, waded through a sea of gravy, a twist in our culinary tale. Though this unexpected plot thickens our journey, the salsas alone make Villanueva a treasure worth exploring. It's a solid four-star adventure, where every dip transports you closer to Mexico. Dive into Villanueva for a taste escapade that’s almost perfect – just watch out for the gravy waves!Recommendations:Their salsa bar!

Vegetarian options: Few vegetarian items“

“Best authentic Sri Lankan food I've come across in US. They serve a variety of Sri Lankan specialties including regular home-style rice & curries, lamprais, kottu & Sri Lankan short-eats. Huge portions for the price we pay. Looking forward to trying their Mexican food as well. Heard their Mexican food is so authentic & tastes great!“

“Great food and great service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I recommend this place it has delicious food and the chef cook’s your food fast and you won’t regret it!! A must try!!“

“I just moved to the area and I saw this little spot. I have lived in the valley for 30+ years and was very disappointed with the choices of Mexican food well I'm so happy I found this place. 30 years in the valley and I just found this place. I will definitely be going back again and again. The gentlemen running and cooking were so nice and on it.“

“This place is so so good. I’ve had several things. All of the proteins are seasoned, and cooked beautifully. The presentation is wonderful, and the staff are very friendly. Top notch place to eat.“

“I stumbled into this place a few years ago and was blown away by the flavor. It's now the first place I recommend to people.“

“Excellent tacos in Beverly Hills. Located in a parking lot behind the super fancy Neiman Marcus store. Friendly and fast service. We ordered beef and chicken tinga tacos. The tacos are served wet on handmade corn tortillas. Papas con chorizo taco was amazing too, as was the chorizo quesadilla. Each serving is just 1 taco. When I season, the pumpkin horchata is excellent.“

“Went to the Cantina this past Friday afternoon to see Theresa Russell. Fantastic music and great drinks from Trino the bartender. Mario, the GM, always creates a professional atmosphere and extraordinary customer service. I recommend it highly.....“

“Absolutely love this place! The food is super fresh and tastes homemade. I can tell they really care about quality. Their breakfast burritos are delicious and super satisfying. I also love their fresh juices. So refreshing and the perfect complement to any meal. Great service and a cozy, welcoming vibe. Highly recommend!“

“Omg so delicious! I wanted to go today because I was thinking about those beans. They do something crazy good here 🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to go tomorrow though. Highly recommend“

“Ricas enchiladas la birria y por supuesto los huchepos 👌👌👌“

“Visiting universal studios for a couple of days from Prescott Az. I had the grilled ahi tuna tacos. WOW !!! The price was more than fair for the amount of food I ordered, but I'm saying these tacos are exceptionally good.can't say this about a lot of restaurants nowadays , but if there was a six star , I would have given it.!!“

“Great, creative menu and very personal focused service. Jose and his team are amazing“

“las gringas espevialidad de la casa“

“El sabor de las comidas son auténticas delicias el ambiente muy amigable. Recomiendo ampliamente a Cemiches restaurante gracias amigo yoyó y Lupe“

“Muy rica la comida y excelente servicio“

“las redes sociales tienen un potencial enorme...quise venir a disfrutar quizas parte de comida tijuanense...es una lastima que empleadas como esta echen a perder todo...pedí 3 tacos y una coca...y no me puso la coca en la orden...me hizo esperar el tiempo que quiso para darme mi cambio...mientras esperaba vi como le hizo mal otra orden a un señor con discapacidades...y argumentaba que no podía cambiar la orden hasta que viniera un manager...y no somos perfectos..lo se..pero la actitud es muy importante...al estar apoyando al sr en silla de ruedas...ella volteo hacia a mi y me dijo que no me metiera donde no me llaman..total..me voy decepcionado“

“great place to eat some of the best fish tacos!!!!!!!“

“good test 👌 good service“

“Delicious Mexican food on the Westside“

“Guillermo was our terrific waiter/server.😉 Thanks, Guillermo!“

“Interesting atmosphere, great personal service, everyone was really friendly and helpful, manager even came to introduce himself as we were heading out.

We took food to go as we’re tired and it was a little noisy. We were told to order from the bar, but someone promptly came to the table next to it where we were sitting and took our order. Has hibiscus while waiting, delicious.

I had a veggie burrito and it came wet with green sauce but I changed mine to red. There wasn’t much sauce or anything inside, but sauce and cheese on the outside. Portions were big, two meals for me.

Chips were thick and fresh just needed salt to my taste. We asked if it was okay to park on the side of the building and they were not worried said anywhere you like. We will definitely be back.“

“Great food n service. Cool jente🥃🥰👍🏻“

“Fantastic service, delicious food, and a very authentic atmosphere. The staff is very friendly, attentive, and helpful! The chilaquiles with chorizo were excellent and the mole burrito was delicious. Their specialty drinks with mezcal were also great! Serving sizes are excellent for the value, very family friendly and wheelchair accessible!“

“This place has the best shrimp tacos and burritos in the area, if not in LA. Excellent tortillas, great sauces, and the purple cabbage pairing is brilliant. I get the burrito at least twice a week—it’s The King. Highly recommend La Purepecha.“

“love the Guac! and the salsa! and the tacos!“

“Costa Grande Restaurant has received positive reviews for its authentic Mexican cuisine. If you're looking for fresh, handmade tortillas and flavorful dishes, it might be a great choice. The restaurant is known for its tacos, enchiladas verde, and burritos that impress even California transplants1. If you're in the Los Angeles area, the Van Nuys location also has good ratings, with customers praising its fish tacos and friendly service. Would you like more details on the menu or customer experiences?“

“Hidden taco spot that has been here for YEARS!! I had an asada burrito and my brothe in law had al pastor. Both had great flavor! Gave us chips when we sat down. Free refills for the Large horchata. They have a small salsa bar with everything you need. Limited seating but worth it. Give it a try! Will definitely be coming here when in the area!“