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For two star Mexican, try La Cabanita in Glendale. Check out this affordable place in the Glendale area. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award.
4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is yummy! I had the fajitas and they were delicious. The margs are really strong so thats good. My boyfriend had the chicken burrito and he loved it too. The waiters were nice, very family...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a random Thursday afternoon I searched YELP for some good Mexican food. What did I find but this gem of a place in the Glendale foothills. After getting lost for a half hour on that confusing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good mexican in a little out of place location.Food: great.Price: goodAmbience: okService: goodWeird: pork rinds taco.Surprisingly decent: cactus taco
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Cabanita is like the Deviant's Palace of insanely good Mexican restaurants. Except without all the scary decadence. Or that part where the psychic vampire from outer space steals some diners'...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Mexican restaurant! We had A LOT of food! I tried the chicken burrito, which was HUGE, and my wife tried the enchilada and tamale. The enchilada has a sweet taste to it, which was good and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you are white and have no taste for Mexican food come here and have fun. If not pack your bags and head towards East LA for some real mexican food. No thanks.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE place for authentic, homemade, gourmet Mexican food. I never knew Mexican could be fresh, light, subtle. My boyfriend always wants to go here for the homemade tortillas. Try one of their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Yum Yum!!! Delicious! I tried this place w/ some friends while they were visiting and just like a lot of other reviewers we had an awesome experience. Our server was friendly and the chips and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was our first and last time at this place. Service was average, seemed not to listen. Food itself was pretty good at the restaurant, but we ordered a "to go" dinner for a friend. When we got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been meaning to write this for ever. As everyone else says this place is AMAZING. The mole is A , as are all the different chile rellenos. Always get one pitcher of Marg. per 2 people and you will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the most amazing Mexican food in all of California. The salsas, chips, and homemade tortillas are to die for. The coffee is amazing. I always get the vegetarian sopes or bocolitos if I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I ate here, I had the chuletas. I hope they still make them, because they are fork-tender and perfectly seasoned. I think these cuts of pork must be super slow-cooked because they are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been eating at Cabanita since it was the one room with the picture of Liz Taylor and Larry Fortensky on the wall. Despite the normally disastrous expansion (taking over the Stoners restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in Glendale a long time & yet I never tried this rest. My friend said let's go there since we were in the neighborhood. Well, here nis my review: The potaoto soup was good, their chips...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's tempting to give La Cabanita one star, so no one else discovers how great it is! Best tacos in the LA area.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps there is better... but I've yet to find it :) If you are looking for authentic taste at a good price, La CabaA�ita is the place to go. Their Enchiladas de Mole are among the best I've had in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a whole lot of yum!!!! Love the authentic food. Mmmmm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good authentic eats. Lots to choose from. Their caldo de pollo is always a favorite and so gigantic & filling!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place based on high yelp reviews. Can't say I'd go back for a second round. Ordered the beef fajitas, which were over-seasoned and tasted a little suspicious. Margarita was good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I went back with my chatty family and we got the scoop on why this place is so f'ing good. The woman who's recipes they use for their menu has lived in several regions of Mexico (Oaxaca,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, any place that charges you for chips and salsa is automatically on my do not frequent list. Luckily, La Cabanita has not one but two great tasting salsas (a roja and a verde) that they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been my favorite Mexican food stop since a friend of mine, who lives in the area, took me here two years ago. My first test for any serious Mexican restaurant is the mole. Holy Mole here!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We LOVE La Cabanita. Everything we've ever ordered there has been among the best I've ever had. They have really cool authentic dishes that are incredibly tasty and their margaritas are fantastic (and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Take this review with a grain of salt - I grew up in New York City and therefore on the bland, overtired flavors in the cuisine they call Mexican in my home. But a friend who grew up here in SoCal...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch with my coworkers today and was thoroughly satisfied. This was my third trip to La Cabanita, so I knew to expect the extra thick crispy chips and two types of salsa. The red...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While venturing into Montrose on Thursday night, my husband and I stopped at this Mexican eatery that is popping every night. The restaurant space is small but it's colorful and bright. And all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, now that my fajitas were served sizzling last night, the margaritas packed a punch, the corn tortillas and chips were freshly made and the waiters were all over it anytime we needed something, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First visit, expectations weren't too high. Went with my bro and a friend. To some things up...service is really slow even though it's not too busy. You will be there an hour. Chips were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly good food...the Best Mexican around...and if you are on a budget just order stuff A La Carte...you can save a few bucks and still have an amazing meal!
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is really good, but the people working here can be very rude. I called in at 9:25 to try to place an order and they said, "Too late." and just hung up the phone! Joselitos, in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was good place for eat of food.The meal has given me a fun time with my friends old and new.It was a good meal and .......ohhh you must try the con crema, it had a delightfully tasty taste...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a fun night! Food was delicious and the service was attentive. Try the appetizer with black beans and some sort of cream served with tortillas. Delicious. Cream of corn soup was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La Cabanita is a strange beast. In a town where Mexican food is generally a strictly by-the-books affair, La Cabanita pushes the envelope with some non-traditional menu items, most of which are quite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best tacos I have ever had. I love this place. Great Margaritas also. If you are looking for mexican food in La Crescenta/Montrose this is the place to go,
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST!!! Aww I love La Cab. The staff are AMAZING, the margs are strong, and the food is delicious. I always always go with the basic tacos, usually carne asada but my friends love the tacos...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many times since I live locally... I think this place may have more hype than they deserve. Their food is just okay, the prices are HIGH, their service is TERRIBLE, and with set...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first saw this place when I went to Bashan (a few doors down) and I was like wow that place is hopping. Later, one of my foodie friends said it was one of her faves and I was like, ok, now I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks. The salsas rock. Go eat there and then you'll rock.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Mexican food options in my immediate area are as follows:1) Acapulco2) El Conquistador3) Malo4) Barragan's5) El Compadre6) La ParillaI'm probably missing some but you get the point. Several...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say?House Marg - PotentHomemade Chips - BombCarnitas Plate - WOWHomemade Tortillas - RidiculousI'm going back soon.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I happened to dine here the other day, and I happened to see a recent review today and remembered what a great meal I had here! The soups are outstanding (if you like cream-based soups)... I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
**Montrose, not Glendale** I hate Mexican food with a passion, save for my tex-mex. For me to give a south of the border eaterie five stars is astounding, trust me. The highlights of this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing makes me happier than reviewing insanely amazing Mexican food. It must be the beaner in me to want to share the love but La Cabanitas is truly another gem that I would have not otherwise...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My vegan friend and I wanted mexican food one night before seeing a movie in Pasadena. I mentioned that I'd read about this place on yelp earlier that day so we headed out. Unfortunately, I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty Mexican food. Mole was delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite lunch spot to go with coworkers because of those pitchers of mango margaritas. I'm usually not a margarita person but these are delicious AND strong. The food is not mind blowing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yay: QUESO FLAMEADO! So addictive and so yummy! Great enchiladas and tacos too. Love their margaritas too. So good that my boyfriend even likes this place (he's a picky eater)!Boo: Hmmm, can't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. Me, the hubby, and the man-cub came to this place based on the outstanding reviews from fellow Yelpers. I feel a little let down, guys. I'm not a Mexican food connoisseur. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was excellent, service spotty. I had cheese enchiladas with red sauce all of which was much better than most Mexican places, my only complaint is that it is pricey. $12.95 for cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be wary of the portion sizes. HUGE. Long wait at dinner time, as it is a tiny restaurant, and many people want a table. Service wasn't bad at all, if anything it was a bit much. The waiter kept...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now, do I really want to let you know about a great little Mexican Restaurant and have to wait in line more than I do now? Do I want to tell you that the breakfasts here on the weekend are much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a couple times now and always find it enjoyable. Great salsas, all made fresh. The green has a nice tang to it while the red is substantial in flavors suitable for anyone that is a fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was introduced to me by Elizabeth Taylor's son, a heck of a nice guy I used to work with. That was about 12 years or so ago, but I've come back to La Cabanita many times since.It was also...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trekked out here one morning when Mike's Dad was in town visiting from Pennsylvania. This was one of his favorite haunts back when he lived in Glendale so the whole gang including Mike's sister and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From 5 stars to 3...think about it. The food is still excellent but I cannot deal with sup-par service. I'm not talking fine dining, just please, be polite! Bring a menu, take someone's order,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO GOOD.This little Mexican joint is perfect for a casual date or a big gathering with friends. Their margaritas are top-notch and food is just as good. They serve big dishes so you will be stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I drove from Valley Village to BFE la canada or whatever to eat here again. I used to water here when i lived down the street on Glendale but sadly i no longer have that luxury. God damn, the chips...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food & flavors. The salsas they give you with chips were both delicious and different (one was green, one was a smoky brown). Everyone in my party loved their dinners; the fajita beef was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was sooooooo looking forward to trying this place. My dad was in town and so we went on a Friday night, at about 9:30pm, and were seated immediately. (Note: you must have a party of I think 8 or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really loved the food here, definitely more unique than a regular mexican restaurant, but the reason I can not give it a 5 star as much as I would like to is the long, long, long (u get me) wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came to La Cabanita for a business lunch while in LA. La Cabanita is a nice Mexican restaurant that is a bit out of the way, but is worth the drive if you're in the area. We came in and was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outrageously good Mexican food. I stumbled upon the place tonight by accident... the Indian restaurant we were going to was closed, and this was next door. There's a chill bar in the back, and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were greeted with freshly made chips and two kinds of salsa, both excellent. Then came my apple pie margarita, the special for the night at only $5, and it was amazing. Huge, strong, and delicious,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved to glendale and began scouring my new hometown for some great mexican eats, the search was a short one. The first and only place i visited was la cabanita..... They have frosty Dos...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best mexican food in la! this is a mexican restaurant that serves mexican food. there is a reason it has 4.5 stars. because it is the best mexican restaurant in los angeles, i know there are a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant, and for a native Angeleno, that really says something. There was a time I'd eat here twice a week. I think it's because it's not so much Mexican-American style,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. They have specialty salsas that are fantastic! They serve more authentic southern Mexican cuisine (ie. moles, nopales, squahs blossoms). This is definitely not an Acapulco/El...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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It is too bad they wanted to add new items to their menu along with raising the price on most of their food. Well, if you want to have a good breakfast (omelet) La Cabanita is not the best place to go. their...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, we live kinda far from here but since we were near the Glendale galleria we decided to come check it out. If you love queso or just cheese in general you have to get the Flameado...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOD! I love this place more than life itself. I used to live right down the street (which was extremely dangerous considering they deliver) and went there more often than I care to admit.1-...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Family owned for over twenty years, La Cabanita's Mole Enchiladas are to die...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I love this place. Being of Mexican descent and having lived in Mexico City, Mexico for three years, I wondered where I would find authentic Mexican food shortly after moving to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dragged a group of friends to La Cabanita based on reviews from Yelp, so pressure was on me (literally, they were sitting on me). We only waited about two minutes before we got seated in the back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Happiness= 1 House margarita Sopa Picadillo Carrot Soup Chile En Nogada. My idea of a perfect Friday night...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say YUM! I was convinced to come by the guy who hated it and would rather go to taco bell. Not that we regularly frequent Glendale THIS FAR north - almost La Crescenta. Yikes! But it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This is the best Mexican food East of Salsa and Beer in Van Nuys. This place rocks! Great service when I'm there, love the $2.50 draft XX, and the enchiladas verdes are ridiculous amazing.It's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I came here after a long day of hiking in Sierra Madre. This is by far the BEST Mexican place I have ever been too. They are very vegetarian friendly as well. I had potato flautas...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good Mexican food. I love it all =)
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Add me to the list of people who LOVE La Cabanita. We make the drive from the West SF Valley and it's worth it every time.Best chips and salsa (the green salsa is to die for), love the beef nachos...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of the most overrated Mexican places in LA. I went there several months ago after reading a story in the TIMES. Very disappointed. Actually served the worst margaritas I have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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You'll find homemade fresh food here that is very delicious! My favorite is...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Mexican restaurant EVER.Wow! Mexican that is not Tijuana style for a change! Apparently this is more Sonoran from what I have been told. Either way...it is the closest to "gourmet Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been wanting to go to this place for a long time and had high expectations for it and was surprised to find it was even better then i thought it'd be. The food here is sooooo good!!! I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family has been going here for years and we like the authentic, but healthful quality of the food. The food is like you might get at someone's Mexico City home. This not the greasy, salty, saucy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Complete and utter disappointment.After a long day at the beach, my roommates and I went on Yelp in search of good Mexican food near Glendale. This place was on top of the list, immediately gaining...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After hiking around Descanso Gardens for miles, we worked up a good appetite. I drove around looking for a new place to try out and we found this mexican restaurant in Glendale.I love chile rellenos....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I guess we've been fortunate the dozen times or so we've gone to La Cabanita...no issues with lack of service/attention or over-crowdedness. Shoot, isn't the latter usually a good sign anyway?I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess 'yay! im a fan according to the new yelp star ratings.I like the food here, its solid and consistent. We've been here a few times over the last year and its my #1 choice in the area (Tujunga /...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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This restaurant is a favorite of only two people I know. I like their soups...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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My first time at La Cabanita the other night. A friend from out of town and I went on the recommendation of many! Firstly yes, the salsas and chips are absolutely wonderful especially the red one, so smoky,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Off the beaten path in the Monrovia-ish-esque area, and substantially delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is soooooo good! The corn soup is one of the best things I've ever tasted and I highly recommend chicken mole tacos. Amazing food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Cabanita is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in town. The food, unlike many Mexican joints (some of which I love, don't get me wrong) isn't loaded with fat and grease. Some favorites:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Cabanita is by far my FAVORITE restaurant of all time. I've been going here since before I can remember. The waiters and owners always come up to my table and ask how college is going, how my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was there once with a "friend" and we ordered tasty tostadas this particular evening! The place was lively and filled with customers! Service was great I had a margarita with my delicious dinner :)I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just know this going in.....the chips and salsa verde are ridiculously good and fresh. You really have to exercise some restraint because the staff replenish the chips as soon as the bowl is empty....
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do not waste your time. This place USED to be good, but now, notsomuch. It's quite sad really, as they USED to have it going on but now with new owners (so I hear), this place sucks. Yes, the chips...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
hmm... after reading all the reviews, i was quite excited to give this place a try - the chips and salsa were amazing, and thank god, as we waited one and a half hours for our food to arrive...our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best green salsa & chips I've ever had. Potato Flautas with rice & beans topped with green sauce, guacamole & queso fresco= FUCKING DELICIOUS!
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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My wife and I have visited La Cabanita twice now. The food is awesome. They have their own sauces that taste like nothing I have ever tried before. Other than the usual wait on a Friday night which is to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Mexican restaurants because they offer some really tasty items that I find quite different from the standard fair. I usually get a combo with one chile a la cabanita and one chile...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Good:. Homemade corn tortillas. Caldo de pollo. Cozy locale. Food quality/cleanliness. Roasted tomato salsa. Authentic/traditional regional dishesThe Bad:. Overcrowded during "peak times". Parking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Freshly made tortillas = delish! We always order the carnitas when we come here. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Paired with the guac, crema, their roasted red salsa and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Being from Texas and being raised on Mexican food I'm often disappointed at what Los Angeles has to offer, but La Cabanita is one of the exceptions. It's amazing. My favortie thing to do is get a couple of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I typically rate a restaurant by its food, regardless of atmosphere or service. Great food is worth the suffering. That said, La Cabanita is too loud, too crowded, ambiance is weak and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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This is simply, the finest Mexican restaurant I have ever visited. I ate there three times this week! Some of the offerings are very foreign to the western palette, like the Chile Nogado, where a poblano is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Hands down the best Mexican food I've ever tasted. We drive from Woodland Hills once every month or so and every time we return from a trip and are at the Burbank airport (halfway there). :-) We love the fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the old standby restaurants in Glendale. When my aunt lived there we used to go to La Cabanita quite a lot. Always a good choice.Went back last night after a year's absence. Still the same....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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My wife and I have toured many of the best Mexican restaurants here in Southern California, the capitol of great mexican food outside of Mexico. Everytime a list of 10 best mexican restaurants comes out we...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So Freakin YummY!!!! Their MoLE is AmAzING!!!! I get the vegitarian combo w/ MOLE on top, and a glass of SANGRIA!! Hubby knows thats how to make happy : )Go eat, drink and go home and get some!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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I do like the food at La cabinita & I go to a lot of mexican restaurants!!! I have been there 3 times. So food is not the problem, it's the service, the service really drags this place down. they make you feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant for authentic Mexican food.I live in the area and am really glad to see the Montrose area come to life. There are some good restaurants around here and this is a hidden gem. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the meals I would request should I find myself on death row (other than for whacking the Olsen twins, I can't think of any other reason):La Cabanita's Chilaquiles.The best I've ever had, hands...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love the mole verde!This is the first place that I ever had mole verde, and after many mole miles more, it's still be best. My girlfriend and I stumbled upon La Cabanita on literally a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I crave La Cab every once in awhile. I really like the chicken they serve in the tacos -- it's moist and just perfect, especially with a little avocado. I feel like the last few times I've gone the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every few months my friends and I get the craving for margaritas and micheladas.....oh and the food too. lol. The food is average but the atmosphere is what we go for. I guess you can call us regulars...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is two of my friends favorite restaurant. I think it's just ok. The food is of good quality, BUT I like my mexican food a little more authentic than Cabanita provides. It's great for picky eaters...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best Mexican Restaurants in the L.A. area (OK Montrose - but its worth the trip) for quality of food and price. The food is always fresh, tasty and they serve some great chile...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone serves tacos, burritos and enchiladas but at La Cabanita you can find a great mole. Now when my boyfriend mentioned this to me I was skeptical because I have had mole when I was little and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La Cabanita- Pretty good. And I'm Really Picky.The food is good here. They serve mole. Lunch specials are especially cheap and delicious. The caldo de pollo soup will heal you.This place gets really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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I drive from Hollywood to Montrose 2-3 times a month JUST to eat here. The Chili Rellenos are the BEST I have ever eaten. Paired with the amazing chicken enchiladas in the black mole. Unbelieveable. So rich...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My families favorite mexican restaurant. They have a great caldo de pollo soup (chicken and vegetables) which we always crave, especially when we are sick. They also have entomatadas (which we had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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This was a tiny little shack when I first started eating there. The BEST Mexican food I ever had. Then they had to expand. This was done at the cost of service and quality of food. Ever bit into a half frozen...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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Food was what we went there for and was as expected. Service was poor: We were a party of two. My husband watched the drinks we ordered at the bar for some time before they were delivered. The waiter had to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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I have read many positive reviews and articles about this establishment. I was truly unimpressed and found myself hoping for the dining experience to improve. The location is clean and the wait staff is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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I love this place, it's the closest thing to real Mexican food that I have found in the Montrose/La Canada/La Crescenta Area. The food available never disappoints, Carnitas, Pozole, and Chicken Soup are highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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I have been a loyal fan of La Cabanita for many years now. Be sure to try the chuletas en chile pasilla, the most amazing pork chops you'll ever taste, and the green mole is heaven, too. I don't think I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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i hate to let every in on our secret, because La Cabanita gets crowded enough, but this place is special. The moles are terrific, complex flavors and smooth texture. Service is very friendly and attentive....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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Since moving to LA from the South, my wife and I have had a hard time finding quality Mexican food of the "non-baja fresh" variety. La Cabinita is, bar none, the best Mexican restaurant in LA. Tucked away in...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2002
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La Cabanita is without a doubt the best mexican restaurant in LA! It's a little hard to find, but worth the look. They've expanded now so the wait isn't as bad as it used to be...and the food is AWESOME. Try...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2002
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So it's a bit of a wait to get in...The Food is Worth It Try the tacos con rasa con crema (homemade tortillas on top, a smooth cheesy creamy filling mixed with onions, and black beans over a pepper), the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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good Sangria. Not sure how long this place has been here but we have been coming since my daughter's were small (they're 25 now). The food is made fresh daily and their black beans and rice are excellent. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2002
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although only minutes from downtown glendale or pasadena, this is one of the few "secret" restaurants in the l.a. area. pretend you've never had mexican cooking before and savor fresh, thick handmade tortillas...
nytimes.com - user review
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la cabanita is a little, family-run establishment with a surprisingly strong following, including many folks from well beyond its north glendale neighborhood. the restaurantis decor is laden with...
gayot.com - user review
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