50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Lake Balboa

“Very good food Tasty, pretty good everything“

“The food is always super fresh & tasty, absolutely recommend you try them out, best mariscos around👌“

“Wonderful place Great drinks and food“

“It’s been one of the greatest experience at a restaurant with the sell Mexican food. He has the homemade flavor the people make you feel welcome. I highly recommend this shrimp tacos Those are fantastic. Everything is so clean. It really makes you wanting to come back“

“I love this place. I am from Mexico and this place is just perfect, same quality of a good good restaurant in Oaxaca. The hand made Tortillas are the best in Los Angeles, loved the mole, I had the chile relleno, and it was an amazing vegetarian option for me. Service was so warm and friendly. I want to take all my friends to this place so Definitely I will be back!“

“Delicious food and drinks!!!“

“So glad my daughter and I stopped here. We each had breakfast burritos and they were excellent. Not only delicious, but big. We both tried the hot salsa and liked it. The atmosphere was very inviting. The service was the best I've received in a very long time. The server was very attentive and sweet. The cook came out and asked if we were enjoying our meal. He was interested in our feedback. We both decided we would be back even though we don't live in the area. It was definitely worth the effort of finding parking. Don't pass this place up
PS, the cook let us try the birria. That's what I'm ordering next time. Yum“

“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%.“

“Love the people and food is amazing!!“

“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.“

“The service is friendly and fast and delightful. My daughter loves their salsa for chips …it’s the only salsa she likes. Service is so sincere and attentive. It’s our first time here and it’s super cozy and the food is absolutely the best Mexican I have had. There are lights on the ceiling and it’s super Duper beautiful.“

“We came in on January 1st and there was only one person sitting inside eating. We grabbed some menus and sat down and waited for a short while before someone came in from the back to take our order. Just one guy taking orders and in the kitchen, he was still able to get our food and the food for the few other people who came in after us out really quickly. The food was great, and the guy working was super nice. Come to find out towards the end of our meal that they were not actually open today. He’s there every day and his friend had come by so he let him in to eat and we just happened to get there when the door was unlocked. I (and I overheard the other patrons expressing the same sentiment) was very apologetic but he said it was fine, “I like it” he said. I still feel kind of bad about it but it was also kind of lovely, what a sweet heart.“

“😋 their sopas a very delicious….“

“Fantastic food and great service“

“Comida deliciosa y servicio excelente!!!“

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

“Had my birthday dinner at this restaurant. The view from the balcony at night is so lovely. I had the Enmoladas dish; and it is a must try! The mole sauce is authentic and rich in flavor. Very nice staff as well. They were kind enough to sing me happy birthday 😊 I recommend making a reservation ahead of your visit.“

“Pros
* Tamales are rather large.
* Flavor if chicken, pork, and rajas are good
* I appreciate that they advertise tamales are not made with lard
* Masa is soft even after re-heating. Almost too soft it falls apart
* Pricing is not bad considering the size
* Fast service, I appreciate the labels for each flavor

Cons
* More masa than filling
* Vegetarian was disappointing. Vegetable filling looks like it came from a can (peas, corn, carrots, green beans) It would have been better to just label the bean and cheese vegetarian.
* We ate all tamales except “Vegetarian”
* The woman taking our order did have quite an attitude.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!!“

“This place is more like a grab and go food. There is a few stools at the counter if you want to sit and watch TV while enjoy your food. I had my food to go because that was my original plan but next time I'll dine in. Place is old but it shows signs of extra care and cleanliness. Good food and super fast.“

“Amazing food! Made to order, clean and beautiful dining area, excellent customer service. Tacos Al pastor, tacos de chicharrón, gorditas Xochipilli, chilaquiles, a few of my favorites. The best spot in the valley for authentic Mexican food.“

“Great food and great service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“👍 good food and nice people“

“The service was excellent! Our server was incredibly attentive—she kept our chips, pico de gallo, and waters refilled throughout the meal and checked on us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed for a relaxing dinner.

The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the shrimp fajitas while my husband had the asada tacos. The portions were perfect, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I only wish we lived closer so we could visit more often. This place is excellent!“

“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.“

“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“

“Had a lovely meal here. We've been fans for Wes Avila since his days running the Guerilla Tacos truck. MXO has a beautiful atmosphere. We really liked being on the patio. The design touches are fun and modern. The food was absolutely wonderful. We especially enjoyed the braised cabbage, but honestly, everything we ordered was delightful. The bone marrow was flavorful and rich. The hamachi was tender and the sauces it was served with perfectly complimented the fish. The asparagus was tasty and has a complex flavor. We loved our meal and will definitely be back.“

“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.!!“

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

“I visited Zarape for the first time and it happened to happy hour. I was blown away by how good their chicken tacos and guacamole tasted! I definitely want to explore more items in their menu, especially their margaritas.

Special shout out to kindest and most helpful waitress, Bella. She went out of the way to make my experience worthwhile. I’ll definitely become a regular!“

“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“

“good test 👌 good service“

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

“Small authentic Mexican restaurant. Food here is absolutely delicious and excellent service. Kinda small inside, but the food is excellent 👍👌 😋. Oh they only take cash here so come prepared. Staff there work hard..so tip well 🙏❤️“

“I live about 2 mins away from this place and tell you the breakfast burritos here are so delicious for the price of $6. Truly amazing. Be sure to help your self with free black beans on the side and a huge selection of salsa too. Best breakfast burritos in Sun Valley.“

“definitivamente el mejor lugar 😉“

“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?“

“I stopped by here after working, it was 20 minutes to closing and I was worried I was coming in too late. The staff were so nice and helpful! They even told me I could sit down and eat inside even though they were closing. The food was delicious! I think this may be the best burrito in the area. Also their horchata is the best I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be back. Give them a try!“

“Delicious food and drinks!!!“

“By hand, from scratch, hot and delicious and you're not breaking your budget, the best kept secret of the San Fernando Valley. Thank the maker they don't have a website, it's busy enough.“

“rico todo y excelente atencion“

“Great waters and friendly staff :)“

“the place are so good food and service the best l love this place Plus the taco Tuesday are really good came end try“

“My Family And I , Really Enjoyed, Pablo, Gave Us A Great Experience!!!! Will Be Back!!! Love It, And Great Food!!!“

“Everything taste great but I seriously need to have those beans special delivered to me! I don’t even like beans but I could eat these every day. 🥰“

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