Mexican Restaurants near Lake View Terrace

“Absolutely loved this spot. It’s a Mexican street-food place but with a gourmet twist — everything tastes fresh, different, and seriously delicious. The owner is super nice and makes you feel comfortable the moment you sit down. The music and vibe are just right, especially if you’re stopping by after riding your motorcycle or driving through Little Tujunga canyon.

Highly recommend their burros — they’re amazing.

I paid 12$ for a burrito .“

“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%.“

“I just had lunch with my two daughters, ages 12 and 15. It was our first time here.

We ordered three plates: two 3-birria taco combo plates and one order of vampire tacos with chorizo. We tried all the sauces that came with them, along with a 24-ounce horchata.

My girls and I are usually pretty loud. We talk. We’re animated. We gush over the food.

But when we ate these tacos, we ate in silence because the food was that good. To speak would have taken us out of the moment. So we said nothing. We just sat there, lost in our own thoughts, luxuriating in tender meats, spicy red sauce, and complex flavors.

This is how you get tweens to enjoy family time: really good tacos.

And guess who told me about this place? The 12-year-old. Apparently, it’s trending. I recommend it too.“

“Great waters and friendly staff :)“

“Yummy food. Good customer service. Very nice people“

“Joselito’s is such an amazing restaurant! I had, probably, the best carnitas dinner and chips and guacamole (made fresh to order) I’ve ever experienced. A must go to whenever in the Tujunga area.“

“Love the people and food is amazing!!“

“I'm from out of town, but have come here twice now. Incredible food each time, and such friendly staff. The vibes are immaculate, too. Salsa & guacamole are both on point.I would be willing to throw hands for the carnitas, perfectly seasoned and crispy on the edges.“

“Los tacos de chicharrón y de pastor 😋“

“Delicious food and drinks!!!“

“We have been going to Don Cuco’s for many many years!!! Family celebrations are always fun & tasty !!“

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

“Absolute home run, what a gem. Will be back ASAP…one of the most amazing meals of my life. Of the thousands of tacos I’ve probably eaten, these were my favorite. No lie, no exaggeration. Almost a religious experience…SO good.

Ruby took great care of me, had great recs. Really fantastic choices on the tap list, and had a jalapeño slaw fish, ribeye, pork belly. Each unique and exploding with flavor. Asked for hot sauce with the order then never touched it…that may be a first. Met the owner, and 2 other employees…great people.

Guys, you crushed it. Can’t wait to come back, everything about this meal was beyond top notch. I loved it so much. Thank you!“

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

“I've been to many burger spots in my life, but I've never had a burger as good as the Chef Burger from Burger Bun. I'm talking perfectly seasoned beef, and delicious (but not overpowering) burger sauce, crisp vegetables, and the brioche bun is spectacular. There's no burger in Glendale that even comes close. The wings are also some of the best I've ever had and the homemade sauces are so, so tasty. The fries are perfect, and they have amazing milkshakes too. To top it all off, the service is ridiculously good, and the prices are fair. This is my go-to spot in town.“

“I live about 90 minutes away from Ernie’s but it is probably my favorite restaurant. Anytime I am in the area, like after a day at Universal, it is my go to place to eat. I just love it!!! Can’t wait for my next visit.“

“These are without question the best Tamales I have ever had. If you have not had them, you have not lived. If you have had them, then I consider you my brother (or sista) and would die alongside you in battle against anyone who claims they know where another tamale spot is.“

“Delicious 😋 very good food,freshly made everything fresh 👍🏼“

“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!!“

“Best place ever to get food“

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

“We love to come here sit in the bar with margaritas, chips/salsa. Meet all types of people, a fun time.“

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

“Authentic Mexican food. Best Magaritas along with good music and service“

“exelente servicio y muy rica comida“

“Las conchitas de Taro son deliciosas y Araceli me atendio miy bien“

“Great food and service. Salsas were amazing.“

“Great food and great service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“🙂👍 Sergio does a great job!“

“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?“

“Absolutely the best brunch 🤩“

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

“This was my first time visiting Los Angeles, California, and I’m so glad I stopped here! The food was really good, and the portions were much bigger than I expected for the price. Everything was fresh and satisfying, and the service was excellent. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, and my order was taken care of quickly. I had a great experience and would definitely come back!“

“I love the chilaquiles! The food selection is great and the prices are reasonable“

“good test 👌 good service“

“La birria está muy rica ...!!! (chivo) RECOMENDADO!!!“

“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“

“I love this place. Great ambiance and nice attentive staff!!“

“Wonderful customer service. Nice women. And the tacos are excellent. Tortillas are not greasy or oily chicken tacos come with a lot of meat and it’s very tender. The free chips and salsa is also a huge plus and those are also amazing. The chips are not greasy at all.“

“👍 good food and nice people“

“The friendly service is top notch.
The food tastes so homemade its unbelievable.
Great atmosphere especially when there is a musical trio that plays music there. Its so pleasing to have a place like this.
Restaurant is small but all the above attributes make up for the wait when it is full. The ladies there are just lovely.
Sorry I didn't take a pic of my food but I had the lengua en salsa roja with rice, beans and and a good supply of HOMEmade tortillas. Always delicious.“

“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!“

“This is definitely a great spot. I’m quite picky about Mexican cuisine, and I’d rate it 10/10. I recently ordered the carne asada tacos, served with guacamole and pico de gallo. The meat was tender with a smoky flavor that made it incredibly delicious. My boyfriend tried the green pork dinner plate, which was also fantastic. I’ll definitely return. I appreciate that it’s a local restaurant. Wish I had pictures but I was too hungry that I forgot. Great Margaritas too!!!“

“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. 🥰“

“Red chilaquilles were delicious. Green chilaquilles were okay. Bit dry. Not enough sauce. Taco de chicharon was good. Coffee tasted okay. Service was so slow even though the restaurant was about 1/4 full. Took 15 mins for the waiter to bring the coffee and tea. The food took longer. Staff was friendly. Atmosphere was nice. Prices higher than a normal Mexican restaurant. Not sure if I'd come back.“

“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.“

“ate here for the first time tonight, my boyfriend got a burrito and I got the layerd enchilada, SO GOOD!! We ate on the patio, the staff was so sweet and helpful. we'll definitely be back again!!“

“The Queso Tacos and San Marcos Style Tacos Dorados, with consome, are hands down the real deal. So delicious! The Cucumber Agua Fresca was the perfect compliment drink. Best in the Valley.“

“I ordered a Burrito special with beans and rice. The burrito had a lot of meat in it which is a major plus because people always put more beans and rice and less meat. The rice was good and the beans were good. I know everything is expensive these days. The price was like $19.10 but I guess it was worth it. the food was good. I think this place is really good. Also, I think the salsa was also good. The red and the green are really good and the salsa just puts the cherry on top. GOOD JOB !“