“ Okay so the ambiance won't melt your heart but if you're from SoCal, the food will. If you're looking for the American greasy cheesy flavor this is not it. I spoke to a customer from Pacheco, Mexico and he said the food was very similar to home. This is more the authentic taste I grew up with in OC. It's hard to find Mexican food without the TexMex style here but I even love their chips & salsa. Red dried chile taste. We've had the nopales, chicken, Carne asada & other tacos. Chilaquiles, mushroom soup ... etc. all of it was wonderful! Don't judge on atmosphere, just try it! Oh - they may not know what gluten is but they have many many gluten free options. My husband and I are gluten free & we never get sick from their delicious food! ”

“ My daughter and I just visited El Tlacoyo for the first time and we had an amazing experience Starting with the service, we were greeted and sat quickly, chips and salsas were brought as soon as we sat. The red and green salsas were spicy and tasty. I had a mezcal drink that was spicy and refreshing. To eat we started with the barbacoa, super tender and flavorful (came with cilantro, onion, lime), lamb soup with hominy (bomb) and Guarache ! Everything was fresh, authentic and seasoned! Would recommend anyone to come and try this amazing food!!! ”

“ We always love the food here! Authentic Mexican cuisine. The mushroom soup is my favorite as well as the lamb soup and the Chile relleno and micheladas. Always leave full and satisfied with the great flavors of Mexico City! ”

“ Ok, this is a big one for me. Majority of my reviews are negative. Positive reviews are hard to come by from me. This place was amazing, the service, food and atmosphere was phenomenal. And oooooh my the green sauce! Talk about a hidden gem. Absolutely absolutely absolutely let me say that again, absolutely recommend coming here and having dinner or lunch. Delicioso ”

“ Delicious and always great service! Wide variety of vegetarian options! I love going there to try new dishes. ”

“ Food was delicious as always. Try the hitlacoche for something different and tasty. Coffee has cinnamon and I love it. ”

“ You know this place is authentic when you walk in and you're the only non Latinos dining in! We came on a Saturday for lunch and it was a full house. Super friendly and patient staff. They do not skimp on onions, lime, and cilantro!! Salsas are really spicy. Chips were good. We ordered a burrito and 3 tacos. My husband normally does not like beans and he loved his side of beans!! While the meat can be a bit dry I didn't mind as the toppings and salsas helped. We were super full and had leftovers! Can't wait to return to try more menu items, esp the carne asada plate! ”