4.4
Superb
21 Reviews
8943 Slauson Avenue, Pico Rivera
“This was my first time trying Tacos Alicia, since I occasionally stay nearby and like exploring the local food scene. At first glance, the place didn’t impress me much. There’s construction happening on the corner, which makes pedestrian access from across the street difficult, and the lack of customers initially made me a little apprehensive. However, the restaurant itself was very clean, the menu had plenty of tempting options, and the service was friendly and helpful. Today I ordered a carne asada wet burrito with green salsa, along with two tostadas—one al pastor and one carnitas. One thing I really appreciate about this place is that they serve refried beans, and these were excellent: creamy, flavorful, and delicious. The Mexican rice was just as good. The wet burrito was a pleasant surprise. When we cut into it, there was more meat than beans and rice, which I always appreciate. The carne asada was well-seasoned, the rice was delicious, and the green salsa brought everything together beautifully. I also tried their red salsa, which was delicious on the tostadas. Both tostadas were very good, with a nice layer of beans, a decent portion of meat, and toppings of lettuce, tomato, and crema. The al pastor and carnitas were both flavorful and well prepared. I also ordered a hibiscus drink, which had a nice balance of sweetness and tartness without being overpowering. One thing I definitely do not recommend is the side of jalapeños and carrots. They were, by far, the worst I’ve ever had. They had absolutely no flavor, and I actually spit one out—which is a first for me. I’ll pass on those until they improve them. It was also still pretty warm inside. If the restaurant had better air conditioning, I probably would have stayed to dine in, but I’ll wait until the weather cools down before doing that. Overall, Tacos Alicia exceeded my initial expectations. Between the flavorful food, generous portions of meat, delicious refried beans, and good service, I recommend giving this place a try. Just skip the jalapeños and carrots for now, and hopefully they’ll improve those soon! 🌮🔥”