Mexicali Taco & Co. Reviews
Submitted by Gavin Hawkins on 10/06/2018
Gavin Hawkins 5 stars rating.
Scenery:
The place could have used a bit more light inside. You can probably see from the pictures I posted that it was quite dim despite the great amount California sun outside. The picnic tables inside did feel a little weird to me, but they sufficed my needs.
Service:
Although I came in minutes before closing, the lady at the counter still took my order and served my food. I was impressed. She truly was sweet!
Savor:
I had the chorizo taco and it tasted great. I really liked that they had sauces and toppings readily available on a cart in the corner of the room.
Tami R 2 stars rating.
I had to come edit my review because the food has gone downhill. The burrito i got was huge. I was skeptical and rightfully so. The burrito was 90% beans and rice. Id rather have a smaller burrito with better ratio of ingredients. Id come here again but not for a burrito. Also i ordered fish tacos with four tortillas and received corn. I paid extra for flour and to me the corn flavor over powered the mild fish. Im disappointed.
Submitted by Tami R on 07/26/2022
Vanessa Valdes 5 stars rating.
Very very good!!!!!!!!!!!! If you’re craving a taco COME HERE. Great quality food so if you’re thinking about it… get this!
Submitted by Vanessa Valdes on 05/18/2022
Sharon Krebs 5 stars rating.
Great taco joint. Not a whole lot of different foods, but they make really good tacos and burritos. They are super friendly and have very quick service. A really cool place.
Submitted by Sharon Krebs on 04/30/2022
Kevin Primm 5 stars rating.
This is one of my favorite taco shops in Los Angeles. With so many to choose from, Mexicali offers some very unique dishes that always had me coming back. The garlic sauce they add to the Zuperman is addicting! I also always get a cachetada to add some crunch. The staff are always very friendly and they have a great outdoor seating area now. If you are looking for a unique twist on traditional... Mexicali is definitely the right decision.
Submitted by Kevin Primm on 05/10/2021
Alex Mendez 4 stars rating.
This place doesn't allow for dining in but you can still order to go. The tacos are pretty good but a little on the pricey side. I was hoping they were cheaper but I also understand they need to make a profit.
Submitted by Alex Mendez on 12/23/2020
Jamei Pinkney 5 stars rating.
Had some amazing food here and I would so recommend trying if you have the opportunity to. I had the carne asada Vampiro and was absolutely blown away by the first bite and well every one after. I also had a shrimp taco which was spectacular and split some of the Mexicali fries that were piled high with goodness and some of the best al pastor that I have had before. 100/10, go at least once and you'll want to return. Guaranteed
Submitted by Jamei Pinkney on 03/12/2020
Santos Sanchez 4 stars rating.
Good casual Baja Mexico food. The salsa bar is phenomenal. The Al Pastor was not as crispy as I'd like, but everything else was on point. The Vampiro was my favorite and is for a garlic lovers. We added eggs to our dishes. Strongly recommend visiting.
Submitted by Santos Sanchez on 07/15/2019
Cesar Diaz 4 stars rating.
Fast service, good food, but great salsas, the guacamole salsa and the medium salsa are so good that make the food taste better, we arrive 40 minutes before closing, they run out of pastor, so I order a asada taco, shrimp taco and chorizo cachetada, they were good. I would give it 5 stars but I need to try the pastor, I would updated when I try the pastor
Submitted by Cesar Diaz on 05/16/2019
Haylee Jane Monteiro 5 stars rating.
This is a really small place you wouldn't really pass by unless you knew it existed, coz there aren't many restaurants around. But my, is the food good?!
I found the place online when going through some LA must-eats before a vacation, and it was definitely worth the trip. I had the Chicken Vampiro Quesadilla, couldn't miss out on that now could I, and it was so good! I requested them to use corn tortillas instead of the flour ones, and since those were smaller they made me kind of like a quesadilla sandwich. It was just loaded with meat, and that great garlic sauce. Such an amazing dish. There didn't seem to be any cheese in there, which was good.
I also tried the Chicken Cachetada without cheese, and it was a crispy corn tortilla with another large amount of chicken and their Chipotle aioli. The sauce was nice and spicy, which was just what I was hoping for. I wasn't a fan of the crispy tortilla though, so I think next time I'd just go for a regular quesadilla version instead.
My boyfriend hot the Queso Fundido with chicken, and he really enjoyed it. It came with guacamole and 3 watm soft tortillas. I was expecting the Queso to be a little more on in the liquid side, so it was a bit too thick for me. I wasn't too big a fan of the dish as a whole, guess Monterey Jack isn't my kinda cheese. He also got a horchata, which was good. Not too sweet like most others out there. The quantity was also decent.
The woman at the counter was the sweetest ever, and got along well with all the customers. There also seemed to be some regulars, this place is clearly a hidden gem. Would definitely go back for the Vampiro Quesadilla!
P S. They do accept credit cards, with a $8 minimum.
Submitted by Haylee Jane Monteiro on 12/24/2018
