Eli's Taqueria

Caribbean and African food, a great mix! The plantains were terrific, and the jerk chicken... Was great!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

My partner and I used to live next to a food truck that made the best birria ramen, so when we saw that Eli’s had it on the menu we immediately decided to head this way for dinner. When you walk in the building you immediately go upstairs and open another door— when we did the lights were off, prompting me to feel that perhaps they were closed and we should leave. Someone was standing inside, flipped on the lights, and asked us “for here or to go?” We said for here, but I was immediately stressed that this person was staying open late for us (it was 5pm, and after checking online they close at 9pm)

My partner wound up getting three tacos (chicken, shrimp, and steak) and I got the birria ramen. The food was fine, pretty good after adding quite a bit of hot sauce and salt. I stole some of the radishes and lime from the tacos for my ramen, and that made it better as well.

I forgot to mention, no one else was inside the restaurant the whole time we were there except for an uber driver picking up an online order.

As far as ambiance goes, it felt the whole time like we weren’t supposed to be there. When we ordered water we got plastic water bottles, and our cutlery was plastic. Which in general is fine— it just felt like it was a take-out only concept?

I gave service 5 stars because there was only one person there who both helped us and cooked all the food (the owner?) I felt that this person was in a hard position having to run everything by themselves, and perhaps that’s why everything else suffered a little bit during our visit. If I come back, I will be ordering to go.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nice place and atmosphere but I had some of the worst carne asada fries in my life. The fries didn't have enough cheese, sour cream or meat, it was mainly 🍟!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

I just paid $11.50 each for one order of 3 chicken tacos and 3 steak tacos. So with tax and tip that’s $28! These things are so small, barely and fillings, and a total disappointment. We won’t be going back here!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Best Tacos ever! Get the Chicken Tacos and thank me later! Tell them Maverick sent yah. 🔥 😋 🌮 🌽

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible food that tastes homemade! Very fresh food without being over saturated in oil. Literally felt like food was presented with so much love. The owner was also really nice in preparing food for me even as their place was about to close. Definitely returning for great food and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I got the steak burrito and was disappointed at what I got. For $13, I should be getting much more steak, beans, and avocado than what I got.

Shrimp tacos were amazing. Freshest fresh pico

Places definetly shouldn't be as empty as it is, great food, average wait time compared to most other restaurants but the food is more than worth it at a decent price.

Great food and service every time my bf and I come here!!

The entrees we got were not worth the price. They were pretty plain and didn't have much going for them. Also the guacamole was... mediocre.

Had a bad experience here. Very disappointing and will not be coming back.

A nice street food feel. Great birria burritos.

If you're from Southern California and looking for 619 style Mexican food. This is it.

Hidden gem! Came here on a whim and from the ratings. Food is spectacular, ate at the venue and now have to take some food home! Thank you google you hooked it up! Didn’t take pics since the food had no chance of survival.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pupusas, Birria Quesadilla