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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted a carne asada burrito at 7am... best place to get it.24 hours and yummy burritos! the carne asada fries are great too.don't forget CASH ONLY!
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: Carne. Asada. Fries.They're pretty much the only reason I come here! Not that everything else on the menu isn't worth it, but after having Roberto's down in SD I need an LA carne...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here sometimes to eat late at night instead of the Asian cafes. I really like the Chorizo Burrito. The best one in my opinion. The carne asada fries are also very good.Only complaint is that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes to super nachos! It's super in size and has super lots of meat! Came here craving for nachos with overloaded refried beans, but I was a a tad disappointed when the beans were practically...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best freaking breakfast burrito EVERRRRRRRRserved alllllllll day!!!!!!! =)no sour cream and no cheese for me....taquitos and gucamole- CAN NEVER GO WRONG!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
uh I donno about how good the food was because I never got my order?Lots of people around 2 or 3am (maybe 35 people), understandable since it was a Saturday night. For sure we weren't the last people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Once in awhile late nights I like to stop by Alberto's and chow down and be with mi jente. So last night was no different - I ordered a small carne asada fries to go along with 3 rolled tacos with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If i come here, i get the carne asada fries, or carne asada burrito, or carne asada tacos......i came here for lunch the other day and got 3 carne asada tacos, went through the drive through, and went...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ever eaten at Alberto's is when I was 18..in college...and on my first all-nighter because I had exams the next day. The beef carna asada burrito is to die for. I'm so glad they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Up late studying? Alberto's RUN!Out late clubbing? Alberto's RUN! 3AM, can't sleep? Albertos RUN! Carne F'n Asada Burrito my friends. Carne F'n Asada Burrito.That is all.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously...in my last review about this place I know I said the service was bad but I think I go there so much that they actually are friendly to me because of that. Went here again after the Dodger...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat here all the time when I was fat. I've eaten here on Christmas Day when everything else was closed (who needs them!). I've had it as my first meal after surgery. I don't miss being fat,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went back here a couple days ago. They are missing something now. Maybe my tastes have changed, but the deliciousness isn't as popping as before.I take away 1 star Alberto's
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My one and only one night stand was with Alberto's...let me elaborate...So after a night of clubbing, some friends and I head to Alberto's for some late night munchin'. It was my first time but I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is pretty good and they are open 24 hours. Everything is also pretty cheap and they give big portions. The only thing I don't like is their hot sauce/salsa.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the closest hole in the wall, kind of chain Mexican restaurant to me. So I come here for my carne asada (super) fries fix. That's pretty much all I get here so I can't really comment on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Three of four years ago I would have given this place five stars. The portions (nachos) are getting smaller and the prices are climbing higher. Was there last night and the container was half full...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Carne asada fries were overrated for the price. I think it was like $7 The beef burrito is cheap and not that good. The breakfast burrito is drenched in nasty oil! Overall, I would come here once...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here expecting gourmet mexican food. If you are short on cash, then this is the place to come to. $4 for a carne asada burrito is ridiculous. The portions are pretty big and the food is...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The carne asada burrito has tons of oil juice that will slither into your sleeve so beware and have tons of napkins around you since a mess is sure to happen,.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One order that will amaze you:Super Fries (w.o the beans!) This plate is pretty good. Usually, I come with my boyfriend to the drive- thru to grab late night grub. Super fries consists of fries (of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm originally from Texas. That means "Mexican food" is my native cuisine. Since relocating to So Cal, I've been on a mission to find the best breakfast burritos. This has proven much more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the food here is good and it comes at a decent price and huge portions. my usual at albertos include the rolled taco (taquitos) and a carne asada burrito. this place has great tasting food and quick...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The super nachos are one of the best nachos I have ever tasted. They have sour cream, guac, beans, meat, and cheese. It's just includes piles of food. The burritos here aren't bad either. Super fries...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is opened 24 hours and when my boyfriend and I are feeling like fatties(not that we aren't already) we would come here for a Burrito or Carne Asada Fries. I personally DO NOT get the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had a great lunch from here, so I am writing to tell you about it. I ordered the carne asada and it was excellent. The meat was soft, juicy and flavorful and the guacamole was fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a while now I always thought Albertos was a small little restaurant and I'd go to the one on lower azusa just a mile away from this one. I came here once last year while visiting a museum of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't a fan of carne asada fries until my sister brought one back from Alberto's a few months ago. Now, I actually crave it. Just make sure you get everything on it and mix it well. I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Their menu has everything you'd find on a regular Mexican restaurant menu. The prices are pretty decent too. The regular carne asada tacos are about the size of you palm, but if you go on a Monday, they're...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i know mexican food.i am mexican food.this place is amazing for LA mexican food.get the carne asada fries minus the beans. rolled tacos are pretty good too. and tacos. ok...just about everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here quite a few times and would have to say their burritos are around a 3-star / 4-star, but the only burritos I have tried are the carne asada and the fish.I came here today to order carne...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's true. This place has real deal carne asada fries and they are amazing. Open 24 hours. I've found a new favorite. I think you will too.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a few min before I go home...I tried this place for the 2nd time a few weeks ago. years ago I came here and had a burrito that was not to my like-ing. last week. Not feeling like making dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's 3:40am, someone mentioned that they just had mexican food, instant craving for mexican food, went on yelp.com, read some reviews about some carne asada fries, got one, It's 4:00am got home, took...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not going to sit here and say that i know what authentic mexican food is, but i like what i like and i definitely have enjoyed some food from this place. like most of the reviewers here, i like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i seem to have an affinity for 24 hour places. okay, so the 3 stars have something to do with the fact that it opens 24 hours a day. but the food is good.the first time my friends introduced me to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their nachos, but I'll probably try the carne asada fries based on these reviews, thanks fellow yelpers ;)
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a huge taquito fan. Not sure why? I more of a steak picado burrito man myself...but I have to say, Alberto's is the only place I get and enjoy taquitos from. They are fried to perfection....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pusuant to my profile, if I was on death row and I was offered a last meal I would have to say: "Yo Quiero, Alberto's '3 rolled tacos' w/ guacamole w/ salsa verde, por favor!" There are many...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't send me hate messages for being honest because I have a strong inclination that you will. I grew up eating Americanized Mexican food (e.g. taco bell, dell taco) so my experience in Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 words that will change your life forever:Carne Asada FriesAnother awesome place to stuff you face after a long night of drinking. There is nothing that really stands out on the inside or outside...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Stringy Beef Burritos Soggy Enchiladas = BAS (Burning Ass Sensation)BAS BF = Dutch Oven From HellDutch Oven Anh T. = Dead Clown Prostitute in BF's BathtubNo matter how you do the math, it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i just died and went to French Fries HEAVEN! if you never had the albertos superfries you don't know what you are missing! its almost like an orgasm in your mouth! the french fries was the average...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Back in 93 or 94, my first albertos experience was in OC, after a twilight fishing trip outta san pedro. Then again, after fishing for 4 hours straight, i would've ate anything. I vividly recalled...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
three wordscarne asada fries!;od
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to meet this Alberto guy some day and buy him a cerveza to thank him for such a guilty pleasure whenever I go to one of his joints for some cheap gut busting Mexican food! This one is in South...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the BEST burrito joint ever. I can't say in the state because I haven't gone out on a burrito taste test around the state, but I have to say, It'd be somewhere up there with the top...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dont know what real authentic Mexican food is, but i can promise you that Alberto's will not disappoint. Great food, and best of all, great prices. An out of this world carne-asada burrito for under...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a judge of authentic mexican food, but this place is one of the best I've had. Their carne asada burrito es muy excelente! You can't go wrong with their rolled tacos (taquitos) and guac...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first started going to Alberto's when doin' time down in The O.C. as they seemed to be one of the few good Mexican restaurants near that black hole of boring, Irvine. I'm glad to report that the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MY FAVORITE!!!!!!i LOVEEEEEEEEEE the carne asada fries!! omg! ask them for a LOT of red and green hot sauce! because they are cheap with that. It is SOOO GOOD...mix everything up and enjoy! i want...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So yummy..you must try.. the breakfest burrito! If your a cheese lover.. you'll love it, And I have to agree carne asada fries are great as well - But you end up feeling guilty afterwards.. and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Albertos is the best late night fast food eatery in the area. Carne Asada fries /w no guac or beans ftw! Taking a break from working all night on the car, a quick stint to albertos is the quick fix...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A co-worker recommended this place and of course, being the prick that I am, I was not impressed. I had better burritos at michocoan's in Lincoln Heights. Now that's authentic. This place had big...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is my favorite Mexican restaurant. My favorites are their carne asada burritos and sopes. The carnitas burrito isn't that great, a bit dry. But this place is authentic. I even got my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got a late night craving at 4 am in the morning. Albertos is the place to go. I have to say i'm quite the conoseuir when it comes to albertos. I've found probably a dozen albertos in all there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
gotta love alberto's... and i love it even more for being around the corner from home! i have to admit though, i come here more often to play the crane machine than to eat the food. not that the food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
can't go wrong with a carne asada burrito!!!!!!and their super nachos are always good.no beans for me though.bloopbloopbloop for hours.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived 5 minutes away from this place practically all my life, I ignored this place for years, dismissing it as "fast food Mexican". Even when my bus-stop was right in front of it, my interest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This specific location would be the first and the best Alberto's in the area. First most important factor is... they are open 24 hours!!!!. Second important factor...they have indoor dining.My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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This has to be one of the best places to quell an alcohol-induced appetite. We ALWAYS order the 3 rolled taquitos, breakfast burrito (THE BEST!) with sour cream and carne asada nachos. All of that for like $8....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2004
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