Best Mexican restaurant in West LA! Great food and service. Love the seasonal decorations as well!
Anthony B.
Food is amazing with a comfortable environment for any age. Would highly recommend to family and friends!
Yolanda C.
The service was horrible today . The waiter never greeted me. Just asked me "you ready to order" never checked on me to see if I wanted to order something else . He just put my check on the table and left . Never said thank you or nothing . This place is way over priced, horrible service and the parking is really bad . Next time I will go have dinner in the marina with a water view and guaranteed great service and great food . I do not recommend this place .
Rosie P.
I only go there for the fresh handmade flour tortillas to be honest. Food is okay. Service is fine and the ambiance is nice. Hard to find parking even on a weekdays.
Clark T.
Great atmosphere. Food is plentiful and hearty. Just a great Mexican food experience.
Hasnul S.
Food was great and good. Hit the spot. Had the supermex burrito - Carne Asada. The meat was charred nicely.
Elizabeth L.
There are a few Paco's, but this one is the best. We have been so many times and every time it is great. It can get crowded, very crowded, and I don't know if they take reservations so call them or go during off hours. They are open for lunch and dinner. Parking is on the street or their small lot. Look for a place on the street, but mind the signs. It is cute outside, and inside is always decorated with something. It is not beautiful, it is adorable with comfortable booths and tables. They have a full bar and their tortillas are always hand made for you. They are the best. Get them. Put butter on them. Eat them. The service is great. They are fast and at the same time super friendly and kind. They speak both English and Spanish. It is the best way to celebrate something. We came for our grandson's Birthday and they gave him flan and the women sang Happy Birthday to him. He loved it. He picked out this place for his Birthday dinner. He was treated so great by everyone. But he always is. This is just a super nice place to go to and relax. They also have a TV, but I never watch it, I assume it is sports. The food is great, all of it. We had chips and guacamole which was so good. We then ordered a combination plate with rice and beans (YUM) and chicken and cheese enchiladas. We also had their great soft beef tacos and a salad and the best Tostada. It is a full meal, my daughter had to take some home. We had flan and great virgin drinks. You will love this place. It is a must stop in Los Angeles.
Ron L.
I have not been to Paco's Tacos for approximately 30 years since I coached soccer in Culver City and had my awards banquet at Pacos. Three of us went before attending the UCLA - USC basketball game at an odd hour of 4:30 PM on a Saturday afternoon, yet it was packed. We got seated fairly quickly and attended to by a very friendly server who made sure that what I ordered was gluten-free. While Mexican food is the easiest cuisine for me to eat since it consists mostly of corn, rice and meat/fish, you have to be very careful of the Ranchera sauce they put on Enchiladas because most Mexican restaurants put flour in their enchilada sauce. She gratefully pointed this out to me and we were able to change out the enchilada sauce on my chicken enchilada. I had a melon margarita on the rocks to begin, which was very tasty and the house tortilla chips were fresh and crunchy. I ordered the combo plate of a cochinita pibil taco, chicken enchilada and double rice. The Enchilada was good and moist while the winner was the very excellent cochinita pibil taco that was filled with the marinated meaty pork, a specialty of the Yucatán. Although there was a lot of food and I had devoured a number of chips with the slightly spicy salsa, I managed to almost finish everything on my plate. Well done Paco and I won't wait another 30 years before returning to this Mexican oasis with the aquarium that was featured in a scene in the film Jerry Maguire. You had me at Paco!
Aerin A.
Overall I give this place an 83 out of 100. I've probably dined in one or ordered takeout here a total of three times over the last 20 years compared to the dozens of times I've been to their location on Manchester . The last time I was here was probably 13 years ago. One reason I seldomly visit this location is because in my humble opinion it is not as good as the one on Manchester.. it's crazy how dissimilar all of the items are except for the flour tortillas. In terms of the differences, I would say the hard shell tacos aren't as crunchy. Moreover there's less meat and cheese within their tacos. The meat, ( shredded beef ) refried beans and rice also aren't as flavorful and their location on Manchester. It's as if they use vegetable stock for their beans and rice where as the other location is using chicken stock ( which is less healthy but standard / more authentic ) . Their salsa is also about half as spicy as the location on Manchester . In general, this place is definitely more closer to El Torito than to their sister location in my humble opinion and maybe for you if you love closer , want to be slightly healthier ( need to watch your sodium) in take and or can't handle spice . 3.25 stars for the food . I'm adding a bonus .75 stars because ordering and picking were super convenient. I literally placed my order when I was in traffic at rose and centinenela ( Bundy ) heading south and was able to pick up my food within five minutes, which was exactly the time it took to arrive there in traffic.
Tony S.
Been coming to this location since I was kid. Hands down one of the best authentic Mexican restaurant on the west side.
Tacos on Centinela is my favorite, but I love both Pacos and I also love the cabana. These are the best, Mexican food restaurants in all of Los Angeles if you ask me. I am a native. The staff on Centinela is family to me. Hopefully you get to meet Lupe and oscar. And maybe you'll even see Paco.
Lisa Baker Freeman
Chips and salsa were perfect. The pibil was divine and the service was excellent.
Tamara B.
PACO'S on Centinela is the real deal! Food is authentic, delicious and hot when it comes to the table! Love the homemade tortillas...prepared fresh in the front of the restaurant. Service is amazing...attentive and friendly. The decor is eclectic...and holiday specific! My go-to for Mexican food!
Edgar S.
Great food service is excellent the ambiance is a little out dated but still works for me
Bianca Y.
First time we came here , I was turned off on how OILY the cheese dip was, obviously it's cheese, it will be oily.... But it was literally swimming in oil -I never went back till a week ago, I actually tasted the food and it was good... but would not order that cheese dip again hahaha.. good service and i like the ambiance.
Best Mexican restaurant in West LA! Great food and service. Love the seasonal decorations as well!
Food is amazing with a comfortable environment for any age. Would highly recommend to family and friends!
The service was horrible today . The waiter never greeted me. Just asked me "you ready to order" never checked on me to see if I wanted to order something else . He just put my check on the table and left . Never said thank you or nothing . This place is way over priced, horrible service and the parking is really bad . Next time I will go have dinner in the marina with a water view and guaranteed great service and great food . I do not recommend this place .
I only go there for the fresh handmade flour tortillas to be honest. Food is okay. Service is fine and the ambiance is nice. Hard to find parking even on a weekdays.
Great atmosphere. Food is plentiful and hearty. Just a great Mexican food experience.
Food was great and good. Hit the spot. Had the supermex burrito - Carne Asada. The meat was charred nicely.
There are a few Paco's, but this one is the best. We have been so many times and every time it is great. It can get crowded, very crowded, and I don't know if they take reservations so call them or go during off hours. They are open for lunch and dinner. Parking is on the street or their small lot. Look for a place on the street, but mind the signs. It is cute outside, and inside is always decorated with something. It is not beautiful, it is adorable with comfortable booths and tables. They have a full bar and their tortillas are always hand made for you. They are the best. Get them. Put butter on them. Eat them. The service is great. They are fast and at the same time super friendly and kind. They speak both English and Spanish. It is the best way to celebrate something. We came for our grandson's Birthday and they gave him flan and the women sang Happy Birthday to him. He loved it. He picked out this place for his Birthday dinner. He was treated so great by everyone. But he always is. This is just a super nice place to go to and relax. They also have a TV, but I never watch it, I assume it is sports. The food is great, all of it. We had chips and guacamole which was so good. We then ordered a combination plate with rice and beans (YUM) and chicken and cheese enchiladas. We also had their great soft beef tacos and a salad and the best Tostada. It is a full meal, my daughter had to take some home. We had flan and great virgin drinks. You will love this place. It is a must stop in Los Angeles.
I have not been to Paco's Tacos for approximately 30 years since I coached soccer in Culver City and had my awards banquet at Pacos. Three of us went before attending the UCLA - USC basketball game at an odd hour of 4:30 PM on a Saturday afternoon, yet it was packed. We got seated fairly quickly and attended to by a very friendly server who made sure that what I ordered was gluten-free. While Mexican food is the easiest cuisine for me to eat since it consists mostly of corn, rice and meat/fish, you have to be very careful of the Ranchera sauce they put on Enchiladas because most Mexican restaurants put flour in their enchilada sauce. She gratefully pointed this out to me and we were able to change out the enchilada sauce on my chicken enchilada. I had a melon margarita on the rocks to begin, which was very tasty and the house tortilla chips were fresh and crunchy. I ordered the combo plate of a cochinita pibil taco, chicken enchilada and double rice. The Enchilada was good and moist while the winner was the very excellent cochinita pibil taco that was filled with the marinated meaty pork, a specialty of the Yucatán. Although there was a lot of food and I had devoured a number of chips with the slightly spicy salsa, I managed to almost finish everything on my plate. Well done Paco and I won't wait another 30 years before returning to this Mexican oasis with the aquarium that was featured in a scene in the film Jerry Maguire. You had me at Paco!
Overall I give this place an 83 out of 100. I've probably dined in one or ordered takeout here a total of three times over the last 20 years compared to the dozens of times I've been to their location on Manchester . The last time I was here was probably 13 years ago. One reason I seldomly visit this location is because in my humble opinion it is not as good as the one on Manchester.. it's crazy how dissimilar all of the items are except for the flour tortillas. In terms of the differences, I would say the hard shell tacos aren't as crunchy. Moreover there's less meat and cheese within their tacos. The meat, ( shredded beef ) refried beans and rice also aren't as flavorful and their location on Manchester. It's as if they use vegetable stock for their beans and rice where as the other location is using chicken stock ( which is less healthy but standard / more authentic ) . Their salsa is also about half as spicy as the location on Manchester . In general, this place is definitely more closer to El Torito than to their sister location in my humble opinion and maybe for you if you love closer , want to be slightly healthier ( need to watch your sodium) in take and or can't handle spice . 3.25 stars for the food . I'm adding a bonus .75 stars because ordering and picking were super convenient. I literally placed my order when I was in traffic at rose and centinenela ( Bundy ) heading south and was able to pick up my food within five minutes, which was exactly the time it took to arrive there in traffic.
Been coming to this location since I was kid. Hands down one of the best authentic Mexican restaurant on the west side.
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Tacos on Centinela is my favorite, but I love both Pacos and I also love the cabana. These are the best, Mexican food restaurants in all of Los Angeles if you ask me. I am a native. The staff on Centinela is family to me. Hopefully you get to meet Lupe and oscar. And maybe you'll even see Paco.
Chips and salsa were perfect. The pibil was divine and the service was excellent.
PACO'S on Centinela is the real deal! Food is authentic, delicious and hot when it comes to the table! Love the homemade tortillas...prepared fresh in the front of the restaurant. Service is amazing...attentive and friendly. The decor is eclectic...and holiday specific! My go-to for Mexican food!
Great food service is excellent the ambiance is a little out dated but still works for me
First time we came here , I was turned off on how OILY the cheese dip was, obviously it's cheese, it will be oily.... But it was literally swimming in oil -I never went back till a week ago, I actually tasted the food and it was good... but would not order that cheese dip again hahaha.. good service and i like the ambiance.