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"The best Mexican food in town!" legendary margaritas and delicious food!
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Don Cuco in Burbank is a four star Mexican restaurant. This is a great place. It's been awarded the Best of Soup and Best of Mexican Food awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features catering. This place is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
The more I've visited Don Cuco's, the more I like it.The margaritas are strong. I once visited Don's on an empty stomach - I had been saving myself since lunch - and my dinner guests were delayed, so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a cute atmosphere, especially when compared with El Torito down the street, but the food quality and price are just kinda "meh." We decided that we'd rather spend less for higher quality and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually wasn't expecting to love this place, but I was really impressed. I'm a big fan of Mexican restaurants that are somewhere in the middle between taco stands and overly trendy expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the atmosphere more than anything here. Dimly lit with those red candles on each table. Good margaritas, and they always got your back with some nice warm chips with salsa and sour cream. A...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was just ok. The lively atmosphere and great service, can't make up for the bland food. I ordered carnitas tacos with rice and beans and have had much better at a local taqueira in San...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don Cuco's is a home away from home for so many Burbankians. This little mexican restaurant is always busy due to their delicious food, strong margaritas, great homey atmosphere and warm inviting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
FOODThe ingredients used seem to be of fair quality, and the food preperation is fair as well.They don't seem to understand what guacamole is and when they say an item comes with avacado, expect 1...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was 10 pm and me and my family were looking for a place to eat. After the Grinch of McCormick's spooked us out of MC&Schmicks, this was the only place open. First of all, the atmosphere was EXACTLY...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm such a whore for Mexican food. Especially good Mexican food. Don Cuco is definitely that. At this location there is almost always a wait, but its worth it for the best shrimp tacos in LA! Yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best shrimp tacos I've ever had period. The margaritas also hit the spot and I'm in love with their buttermilk ranch dressing, which I actually request in a shot glass and chase with a lime. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to love this place. Really. Friends speak highly of it but the few times I have been there (once to the Glendale one), it's only been ok. Let's get specific: the tortilla soup is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best margarita and tortilla soup I've ever had. That's saying a lot since I've had my fair share of both...I came here with some friends one night after they've been hyping it for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not totally authentic, but decent mexican. Crab and Lobster (canned I'm sure) enchelades are freaking awesome. Chile Colorado is pretty bitter, missing some love for sure. All the usual faire is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The waitstaff is attentive and fun, the room is cozy, and the food is filling and tasty. So long as I don't stuff myself on the chips and salsa, I'll always come out of Don Cuco's with grin.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was not impressed. The food was blah. Tasted like nothing. I will say though the service is amazing. I wont be back because of the food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I ate here was this previous August, it was extremely hot out and I had been in the sun all day running a garage sale. This place was exactly what I needed. I was hot and it's cavernous...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I've been lucky the few times I've come here because my experiences were good. Endless supply of chips and salsa with a margarita certainly helps. I tried one of their burritos and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really fun place with good food! Great for parties, groups, or just getting trashed (even by yourself). The bar is small but cool and all the bartenders are responsive. The wait can be rough...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite Mexican restaurant of all time!! This place is dark and sumptuous inside. An endless supply of fresh tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream just might fill you up before you even get your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to hit up Don Cuco's for drinks. I'm not from this area so it was a shot in the dark. Very small restaurant with a very small bar area that also doubles as a waiting area. There were no seats...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll cut to the chase - Absolutely my favorite Mexican restaurant. The waitstaff is professional, pleasant and courteous. The margaritas are perfect. The food is just delicious. Pick anything on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strawberry margarita as big as my head, a server who seemed genuinely happy and called my husband "buddy" unironically, and yummy, tender carnitas and frijoles a la olla: all reasons I'll go back to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the ambiance and service. take a while to get a table sometimes but worth it if you are drinking margaritas :) the food is okay but nothing to rave about.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I want some good Mexican grub, I go to Don Cucos. Things I love there and always get, chips and salsa, margaritas, enchilada's and tortilla soup. If you like it spicy ask for the habanero sauce!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
truthfully 3 1/2 - 4 =] I have been going here every other Friday for like a bajillion years and it's always remained consist ant. the waiters are super efficient and very friendly [ love YULEE!!! ]...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't known me for awhile you wouldn't know that I am against national chain restaurants. For me it lacks a certain amount of heart and soul. Heart and soul can make the difference in a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have eaten at Don Cuco at least once a month for the last ten years. What we love is the atmosphere (like a cozy little cave) the food, which is some of the best Tex-Mex in LA., and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of 755 Mexican joints in the Toluca Lake/Burbank area, so standing out is a tall order. I'm happy to report that Don Cuco does a decent job of representin'.The interior is a bit cavernous...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don Cuco's is delish! I love their fish taco's. It's the perfect place for a margarita drinkin' business lunch or a kick back taco night with friends.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don Cucos is a pretty decent place if you're looking for a little more Tex Mex than Mexicali or Mexican food.I'm gonna be honest, it was a tad pricey for what ya got, but I desperately needed to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing this place mentioned in several different conversations about Mexican food in the area, my husband and I gave it a go yesterday. The dA�cor was cute, a lot better than a boxy, beige, big...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually really enjoyed this place, despite some of the negative reviews on here. Maybe I went on a good day, or maybe people are just hyper-critical grumps?Salsa was really flavorful, enough spice,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Brought to your table: Chips, salsa and sour cream! On my first visit, pretty good chicken fajitas. Next time I'll order something off of the extensive seafood section of the menu and update the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first visit to Don Cuco was just last week - i recently moved to the neighborhood and desperately needed a good stand-by mexican place.let me first admit, i generally judge a mexican restaurant by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Don Cuco's is a local treasure for Toluca Lake residents. They've got a wide selection of Mexican dishes, and just about everything's great, so take a chance and try that thing that caught your eye on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went here on our way home from the Griffith Observatory and it totally rocked! The service was extremely fast...chips, salsa, and sour cream were on the table as soon as we sat down....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My biggest problem with Don Cucos over the last 4 years of eating there on a regular basis is choosing a selection from their delicious menu. I could eat there twice a week! I always look forward to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Don Cuco's for lunch on a Monday. We sat outside but it started to sprinkle. Although the seating is covered our server suggested we move inside and said if the wind started to pick up we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum-o-licious Mexican food, not completely authentic, but definitely better than El Torito or Acapulco where they "whitey-up" their food, as my friend says.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs down.I vouch this place should change their name to Del Don Cuco Loco Bell.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is very small inside so we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, but then got a nice table outside. The margaritas were great and were just as strong as you would hope for. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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If you love great, traditional style Mexican food, this place is great! Large menu, multiple choices like three varieties of beans (black, refried, & whole pintos). I have been eating here for quite a few...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The waiter was so rushed, it gave me the sense that they time the time he spends at each table.The guacamole tasted like green sour cream and the fajitas (the fajitas!) were absolutely tasteless....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in LA. I go at least 3 times a month. I have always had great service, great margaritas and excellent food. The steak fajitas are fantastic quality beef and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends bring me here every time I visit LA. This time they brought me directly from the airport as we were all starving and dying for a drink.Their "regular" margaritas over rocks is really good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Free sour cream! I'm in!You're greeted by a small, cozy, jam packed, dark Mexican restaurant when you walk in. Everybody in the bar seems to know each other...and the margaritas are so strong, that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Salsa in the world and the staff are wonderful, warm and welcoming.Fantastic atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mexican food. Margaritas. Chips and salsa. Eh.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is always busy. The servers are nice and the margaritas are potent!! All the food tastes homemade, even the beans. Very fresh, very good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This location of Don Cuco is alright. Like I stated in my other review, the one in Glendale is much better. Had some margarita's last night and sat out on the patio. The margaritas were not as strong...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know who cooked the food, made the drinks or served the reviewers below but I have NEVER had a problem at Don Cuco's! In fact one of the main things that keeps me coming back are their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of Mex fare, but Don Cuco's burritos are excellent. I can't help it - something about food served in mass quantities gets me excited. Don't get me wrong - you can expect a strong...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Don Cucos a few times and everytime I go, I think maybe, just MAYBE, the next time will be better.Wrong.I went last night with three friends. I asked for a cocktail list and/or a tequila...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm new to Greater Los Angeles area and so far I've been introduced to some gems food-wise. I wouldn't consider Don Cuco's a gem, but it definitely has some appeal.I live a couple blocks from Don...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What I love about Don Cuco:...The dark, cozy, comfortable atmosphere......Great chips and salsa served with sour cream...great mixture....Some of my favorite fish tacos ...crispy fish with avocado,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What possesses me sometimes? I wasn't feeling like eating my usual dish at Mexican restaurants (chile verde) or having tacos or burritos (really, taco trucks have ruined me) and though the fajitas...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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If your idea of a great time out is being treated rudely with little regard as a customer. If you like waiting too long to be treated poorly, then by all means go to Don Cuco. How was the food? I dont know, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you work in Burbank and don't feel like sitting in 101 traffic after work, stop by with coworkers for chips and margaritas. It's nothing special, just your typical Mexican place, but after working...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but the margaritas and the food were super delicious! And the server was really nice and helpful (I had a lot of questions and he answered them all)! I can't wait to go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The margaritas here are...mmm...ok. I guess I'm spoiled by the margaritas in Texas. We were expecting a happy hour, but they were not cheap at all. The food was...meh...ok. I was a little concerned...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't begin to tell you folks how much I do not like this place...the night I was here, 2 weeks ago, it was fairly busy...I waited at the bar with my friends (there were 4 of us total) and ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long waits, hot interior, loud....GOD i love this spot. First of all, GREAT service. The reason it takes so long to get a table is that no matter how busy it is, you are NEVER rushed through your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants! I love their fajitas and their albondigas soup. The fajitas are so delicious, grilled to perfection with large portions of meat and veggies, so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for about 7 years now and the one thing that keeps me coming back is the endless chips, salsa, and sour cream. I popped in yesterday afternoon for a couple of margaritas but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get myself in trouble here with my mid-week margarita run. They are so good and go down a little too easy...the drinks. ;) The food is good Mexican. Since coming here as a kid, I have never been...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Made a reservation for 8 with no problem, and we were promptly seated when we arrived. We didn't even have to wait one millisecond. The chips, salsa and sour cream were yummy and kept on coming....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like how the standard is salsa, sour cream, and chips. I go the Santa Clarita Don's all the time and still like Burbank better. The salsa is a lil spicier in S.C. but for some reason the 2...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best mexican food in the valley. The salsa, sour cream and chips alone are worth the trip. That's right they add sour cream to the mix. The service could be a little better. But the food more then...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to wait till I had this place a few times before I reviewed it. This place is amazing!I have lived in LA all my life and besides "El Mexciano", which closed down about a year ago and Mariscos...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's being with the decor: WOW. It's almost crazier than El Coyote...and I thought nothing could beat that place. It's very festive inside, and reminds me a bit of New York restaurants, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Someone from my job will probably see my review and call me a "hater" so let the "hating" commence!!! This is quite possibly the worst (save for the El Torito across the street) "authentic mexican"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, reasonably priced, cool atmosphere. I like this place very much and would recommend it. The lobster enchiladas are the bomb!
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
their enchiladas with margs are a fantastic combination. beans are a bit bland though. it's my new favorite mexican place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Yes, I've had better food. Yes, there are places to go with better parking. But I love the room, I love the margaritas on the rocks and I love that they bring chips with both salsa...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For incredible service and selection of great dishes, this is tops for sit-down Mexican.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once a hidden secret on riverside, Cucos fame has faded its one time glory. The building was a disco in the 70's, you used to be able to tell by the glitter that still clung to the black ceiling. And...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how these guys stay in business. There's no parking and it's pretty damn pricey for the whack quality of the food. Well, at least what I got. My date had a daiquiri and potato skins...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really mediocre Mexican food.I got a salad with my entree and when it arrived we laughed! It was chopped ice berg lettuce and one red cabbage strip. Not cool Cuco.The enchiladas were fine and cheesy,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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I eat there a lot. Tostada's are great, fried burritto is excellent. Milanesa is one to get as well. The Cadillac's pack a whollop and taste great! It is a small place and you need to call at least 2 hours in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's not my favorite Mexican restaurant, but it'll do during the workweek. They do tend to get crowded during the lunch hour, and this location is small compared to the Glendale location. It seems...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm. Don Cuco's is down the street from my job so we've frequented it a bit. It's the stereotypical fare that you expect from a restaurant in Los Angeles. Not great, but not all that bad, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow, do I love this place. The salsa is great, the margaritas are delicious (even if they are a bit expensive) and the fried burrito makes me cry it's so good. The atmosphere is fairly versatile the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have now been to this location twice and it is great! First time on a sunday night and it was about a 20 minute wait at 7. Went again last night (friday) and the wait was 45 minutes at 7. Not too...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yeah - me gusta Mexican food.Yet again another work event, so of course everyone was trashed. Why though? The margaritas are STRONG and delicious and just make you want to drink more. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is by far one of the better mexican restaurants in Burbank. The salsa is probably the best I've ever had and the drinks are good. Most of the food is good but some items, such as the beans...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a die-hard Don Cucos fan. I will never turn it down! The food is good, not the best in the world, but tasty and filling. I've been coming here for lunch and dinner for over 4 years, and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I really enjoyed this restaurant. We were in the area, because we were watched Jay Leno's show. We wanted to grab a quick bite to eat, so we walked and found this cute restaurant. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
been coming here for years... good food & drinks! parking is awful though... they have some off days but for the most part i do like this place.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"I was out in the middle of the desert posing in a pair of hot pants"-- my friend Amber and I immediately looked at each other and busted up laughing. A gray-haired, plump older lady was saying this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Am I going soft taco? Whats wrong with me. Two 5 star reviews in a row. Don Cuco is great. The building is small and parking is horrible. Crowded. Had to wait for a table for two at 8pm on a monday...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
More like Don Puke-O. If the margaritas don't get you, the food will. This place has plates of congealed grease instead of food. Everything has the same basic "mexican" taste, and without fail,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Living in Southern California with Mexico our neighbor to the south, we obviously have a large hispanic population here. These may also be some of the reasons why there are many, many restaurants catering to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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DON CUCO'(burbank location) is the best mexican food i have ever had....i've eaten at a lot of places and never been so addicted...the chips are warm and salted just right and it comes with salsa and sour...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you like watered down guacamole from a can this is the place to go.I asked for steak sauce and got an empty bottle of A1. When I asked for another bottle they brought out Worcestershire sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of those "average" place. Nothing will make you wow, but nothing will make you disappointed. Make a reservation as this place is always packed. You know, one of those small establishment with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I am a Mexican Food critic as its my passion.......I am from Texas and love Mexican Food and have found only one place so far that can satisfy my Mexican Food cravings.I was told at Mo's that Don...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Sunday leisurely dinner turned into my pre-birthday celebration, after we hung out at the teeny-tiny bar and indulged in Don Cuco's margaritas. Whoa. Now, that's a margarita if I've ever had one....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Don Cuco's has the absolute best tortilla soup I've ever had. It's worth it just to go, have the free chips and salsa (and they are very quick to bring you more) and a bowl of this soup. Highly reccomended!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wait, wait. Isn't Don Cuco's in Glendale? On Brand...? Well anyway, that's the one I go to. Although, being a sucker for a margarita, things often get a bit fuzzy when it comes time to leave...so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here with my friends for a weekly-ish dinner over the past month or two. Its your typical LA-Mexican place, all decorated inside like a fiesta with plenty of Margaritas flowing. As I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Don Cuco's. The cactus chandeliers really make it for me.But the food speaks volumes. I love their albondigas soup. And their Mexican standards are very good. I love the fact that you have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I suspect I get better service at a Mexican restaurant since I am Mexican myself, then again it could be that the servers here are always on top of things. I liked the place, though some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! Margaritas are strong and nice. Fajitas were tasty.This is the place to go after a long and hard day at the office or just to have some great mexican food with lots of cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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I love Don Cuco. The atmosphere is fun, but the food is amazing. Just had dinner again there last night.! Take out is good too when you don't want to wait. The staff is friendly, and service is quick. Really...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's true. On a week night, you'll be lucky to sit down here within an hour of your arrival. This place gets packed. I have a feeling the El Torito only stays in business because of the overflow...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a super fun authentic place, be prepared to wait. It's nice and dark, so much so that you can lose yourself there during the day. Really good food. Great service, same staff for years. Superb...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of our favorite Left Coast restaurants. There's always a substantial wait, but it is always worth it. The strong and tasty house margaritas and the constant supply of chips,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who wants a good strong margarita knows that Don Cuco's is the place to go.It's usually sooo packed here, at least when I've been that we are standing around waiting for a long while.There is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a hard time picking between three or four stars because the food they do well here, they really do well. I've been here enough times to know what I like and avoid the other stuff. Their cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Decent small restaurant but I dont really think that it is too hard to mess up mexican food. The margaritas were ok but not strong at all, the food was okay i liked the salsa for sure, service was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing amazing here, average food, weak Margaretta's (I had 2, and didn't feel any buzz, as compared to El Coyotes amazing Margaretta's), nice patio, great service.I think overall I would return, if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know you're a yelper when... the first thing you think of during a meal in a new restaurant is how many stars to give on your review. Bobby and I went to dinner last night and chose this place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Watered down drinks and a melted mix of refried beans and cheese with the smallest sliver of avocado. Do yourself a favor and eat across the street.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Mexican sit down in LA. I prefer the Glendale location over this one, but I often find myself here because it is so much closer to home. The Glendale restaurant is a much larger and they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been to the one in burbank, but this place is always fun. I have definately had better mexican food, but my friends love it and everytime i go, i end up having the funniest conversation...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sooooooo overrated! Very small and usually very crowded. IMO, just walk across the street to El Torito. I had the Macho burrito and I am thinking ok this gonna be big. It got to my table...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this Don Cuco's. It's really not anything amazing, theres just something about it I like. Perhaps it's the margaritas, or that my boss is usually paying? Anyway, they DO take lunch reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Don Cuco's is awesome. For the reviewers who disagree, you'll just have to enjoy a life of mediocrity across the street at that chain restaurant, El Torito...enjoy your picture menu. For those with elevated...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is freakin' over-rated , The Salsa is like ketchup with something funky mixed in it. There Carne Asada is stale and taste old, this place almost convinced me to become a vegetarian. Okay...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has great margaritas and amazing service. The chips and salsa are great...the chips are always hot and they refill them before you can say more please...this may or may be a good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 nights ago my boyfriend, friend and I were looking for something to eat nearby. We had driven past Don Cuco's many times before but finally gave it a chance. We went in, dealt with the 15 minute...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've never been here for dinner, only lunch, but every time it's been wonderful food and service. depending on when you go there may be a wait so avoid peak lunch times (if you can help it) but if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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So I stumbled upon this restaurant this past weekend....and am very glad I did. The food is excellent....the service was as well...we never ran out of anything...our chips were always full...my drink...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okie dokie..where do I start. I like the atmosphere, service, salsa, and umm...the company.I took a client here yesterday and ordered the Halibut Baja Style. It was dry...too dry. The flavor was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Marginal margaritas and passable Mexican food make this a barely viable alternative to the dreadful El Torito located almost across the street. The place is "old school" Burbank but that does not make...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Welcome to the Messican restaurant that every office department at the surrounding studios takes the birthday boy/girl to, the one that finally wised up and quit the company or the all of the above...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food, and very nice restaurant. I used to get take out here a lot, and I just went there recently. Great food, but the wait is forever, and its EXTREMELY crowded at night. Some people like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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I have been going here for almost ten years, and I have celebrated many milestones here. I call it my "happy place" - you can't be unhappy here unless you are just determined to be! the margaritas are amazing...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents DRAG me here every chance they get. It's bad enough they dragged me here as a youngin now I have to go as an adult. At least I can hang out at the bar with the old folks.Now don't get me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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I was not only unimpressed by Don Cuco's below average cuisine...but the service was slow, and the bartenders were rude. Oh, by the way I got VIOLENTLY ill from this horrific restaurant...DO NOT GO...unless...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Don Cuco, why do you do it to me every time? I go for a margie and some taquitos and it becomes something else entirely. There are two Don Cuco. One in Burbank and the other in Glendale. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was seriously craving some tacos and Don Cuco's really hit the spot. The margaritas are among some of the best I've tasted. Free flowing chips and salsa.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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I HAVE BEEN TO THIS RESTAURANT SERVERAL TIMES AND FOR SOME REASON I CAN'T STOP COMING HERE I THINK IT'S BECAUSE OF THE INFAMOUS MARGARITAS, YOU HAVE TO TRY THEM, DON CUCO HIMSELF IS THE "MARGARITA KING". OH...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best salsa I've tasted so far.I can't say enough about this place.....I LOVE the salsa, sour cream and chips that you get as soon as you sit down. I love the small 'hole-in-the-wall' feel of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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I visited this establishment in September whilst on vacation from Ireland. I wasnt expecting much but was totally blown away. The Margaritas were sensational Im now back in Ireland everyday pining for their...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don Cuco's is usually crowded...but so worth the wait. It's dark, authentic interior paired with it's killer margaritas and free chips, salsa, and sour cream make this one of the best mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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The small restaurant is awesome, food tastes great and the service once you get your table is awesome! You have to wait for a table on teh weekends, but that is OK because you can enjoy the margaritas! These...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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Expect a long wait, but it's worth the fabulous margaritas and the shrimp fajitas!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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Good mex food is hard to find, especially with resonable prices. I went with a friend and we shared the fajitas- it was MORE than enough for both of us. The margaritas as very good as well. The waiters were...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2005
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After reading a CitySearch review, my husband made reservations for my birthday. Upon arrival, we were told it would be a 15-20 minute wait! So why even bother to make reservations? Yes, the food is authentic,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2004
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I'm not understanding the reviews that suggest Don Cuco's is pricey....I found it be be quite INexpensive. The restaurant is great and has a really fun atmosphere. The margaritas are very strong. Don't attempt...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2004
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The margaritas are pretty good. Food is amazing. Compared to other sit down Mexican places in the area, Don Cucos beats them all. Their prices are a little steep, but are everything is so tasty. Tortilla soup...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2004
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I've been going to Don Cuco since I was a little girl, and I think it's the best Mexican restaurant in L.A. The margaritas are strong but good (I wouldn't have more than 2-3 unless you have a big tolerance!);...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2004
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make sure to go to the original 4 locations which the original owner still owns and oversees. over 90 different items on menu! great cadillacs. know people who've been going there for over 15 years! great...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2004
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I do not get the draw this place has. The food is not very good at all. The drinks are fine, but nothing special. Certainly not worth the long wait. I keep giving this place chance after chance but I am done...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2003
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From the desert to the sea, from the mountain to the plains...you just cant beat Don Cucos..the staff is sooo friendly and the food is great. Not a bad place to chat with a Star or two also....I think Willie...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2003
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I have to laugh when I read some of these reviews where people have only given them 1 star. Especially the one that couldn't rate the food because he was to busy trying not to die due to slow service and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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Great margaritas and cheap to boot! The wait is a bit long most every night of the week, but a great variety of food and the bar is quite fun.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2002
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Best Mexican food ever. Best Margaritas ever. Margaritas are made with Cuervo Gold and they don't skimp. All food is prepared fresh and tastes excellent. Dimly lit and perfect for that first date. Show up...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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In contrast to Casa Vega, which is more about the Margaritas, Don Cuco's is all about the food. Huge selections of seafood, chicken and beef dishes mean you'll never have to try the same thing twice. But...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2002
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