Enjoy tacos in Southern California.
Southern California is home to Los Angeles, San Diego and the Inland Empire. The restaurant scene offers diverse ethnic foods, but if Mexican is what you crave, the area is dominated by eateries that specialize in the cuisine, which is fitting, given the area's proximity to Mexico.
Jalisco Cafe
Jalisco Cafe has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine in Imperial Beach, San Diego County, for over 40 years. Appetizers include cheese crisp, nachos and jalapeno poppers. For breakfast, enjoy huevos rancheros, a ham and cheese omelet, or steak and eggs. For lunch and dinner, selections include fish and beef tacos, chorizo with egg, or beef chimichanga. A variety of enchiladas and fajitas is offered, including shredded beef, chicken and steak. The restaurant also offers specialties such as chile con carne and pork tips in green chile sauce. If you'd like to taste several items, try one of the combination platters. Finish your meal with a churro or homemade flan. The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. and is open until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Jalisco Cafe
1669 Palm Avenue
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
619-575-4955
jaliscocafe.com
El Chavo Restaurant
El Chavo, on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, has also been in business for 40 years. The restaurant is known for its green tamales, "Senor" and "Senora" combination plates, Monterey steak and shrimp a la diablo. Other menu items include tapatia, chiles rellenos, an array of tacos and enchiladas, pollo frito and tostadas con chorizo. Enjoy live or DJ music while you dine every night of the week except Tuesday. Hours of operations are 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Wednesday and 4 p.m. until midnight Thursday through Saturday. The bar is open until midnight on weeknights and until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
El Chavo Restaurant
4441 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-664-0871
elchavorestaurant.com
Tia Juanas Long Bar and Grill
This restaurant is known for its 70-foot bar, the longest in Orange County, where you can enjoy the strawberry basil margarita, one of the other signature margaritas, or a lava colada. Appetizers include Baja nachos, barbecue chicken flautas, and queso fundido. Ahi tacos, shrimp and lobster fajitas and the Cobo roll are some of the specialties of the house. You can also dine on the New York steak asada, enchiladas suizas, salmon tacos, and spicy shrimp and carnitas. Live music is played seven nights a week.
Tia Juanas Long Bar and Grill
14988 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618-2103
949-551-2998
tiajuanas.com
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