50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Porter Ranch

“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 meant to take a photo but I ate the food too quickly. The Concha burger is my favorite. They also make a Peruvian hot sauce green in color that is absolutely delicious. Not too spicy so even if you don't like a lot of heat it is bearable and delicious. Will definitely come back!“

“😋 their sopas a very delicious….“

“Comida deliciosa y servicio excelente!!!“

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

“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!“

“This establishment excels not only in culinary excellence, consistent with high-quality venues, but also in its exceptional customer service. The staff, from the cash register to the kitchen, are deeply committed to customer satisfaction, demonstrating genuine care for customer comfort and overall experience. This place exemplifies first-class customer service coupled with outstanding cuisine.“

“Best place ever to get food“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Great waters and friendly staff :)“

“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!“

“Great food. Great environment“

“Ordered chicken quesadillas and a super burrito to share for a family of 4. Delicious food with large portions. Salsa and guacamole were fresh and tasty and chips were pertly crispy and not oily. Overall a fabulous meal as we drive via LA to SD.“

“Los tacos de chicharrón y de pastor 😋“

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

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

“good test 👌 good service“

“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“

“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 🙏❤️“

“exelente servicio, muy rika la comida“

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

“On my down time from fighting the Route Fire me and the crew came out to eat to El Pariente. The food and service here is fantastic! El Pariente is family owned and the hospitality is authentic. This business supports Firefighters and I appreciate Rebecca and Miguels support. My dearest appreciation am gratitude ?“

“definitivamente el mejor lugar 😉“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Muy rica comida excelente servicio, muy amables todos 🥰“

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

“rico todo y excelente atencion“

“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. 🥰“

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

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

“Very good food Tasty, pretty good everything“

“Good food ! Wish I knew it was here sooner . It will be in my normal rotation .“

“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.....“

“The Menudo was Extremely Good 😊, Luv every bit of it. Might not be your Elegant Restaurant or even Luxurious, but the fact the Atmosphere was Amazing. The Service was Excellent. Is nice home feeling, the best thing of All, the Vibes were great. It made you feel welcome & appreciate. Was my first time with my friend & Family. In overall was the Best of the Best Menudo. I had. Highly Recommend it. Great Prices. Excellent Food. Fast Service, Extremely Clean. Food was Serve Hot. Love it😊“

“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.“

“we have been going to this restaurant for a long time. we love their food But we noticed that they changed the portion size! We understand that everything is getting expensive but they made portion size way little. I ordered vegetarian quesadilla and always ordered and my husband ordered torta and both orders came out too small!! they barely put vegetables inside so we really did not like it!“

“One of the Best places to eat. Food come out fresh n delicious. The customer Service is big welcome n great communication. I recommend anyone. You'll come out finished with flavor.“

“Our new favorite little whole in the wall place for authentic Mexican food! Their chili rellano is amazing also, their breakfasts are really good. Their combo plates are so good! Prices are reasonable and we eat there now about once a week. The owner is so nice and he always has a joke or two.“

“Eaten here since 2012. From the times I'd get after school snacks to adulthood dinners. This place has amazing and consistent food. It's family owned and operated. The same brother that served me in 2012 served me in 2025. They know my car when I pull up and even had my usual all ready prepared while I was waiting to turn into the lot. This place will always be home. Keep up the great work, Primos“

“Best street corn, hands down! Don’t hate on the fact that this place is in the same building as a Circle K! So delish and worth a try!!!“