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Best Late Night Tacos in Beverly Hills
Best Family Friendly Mexican in Beverly Hills
Master Critic Review
Guisados
8.5
Homestyle Mexican braises and stews served on handmade tortillas, with recipes passed down through generations. Their sampler plate lets you try six different guisados, each one a slow-cooked masterpiece that feels like a warm embrace.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cochinita Pibil Taco, Tinga de Pollo, Chiles Toreados
Scores:
Value: 8.8
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: Traditional Mexican home-cooking in taco form
Who should go: Anyone craving authentic comfort food
When to visit: Weekday lunch for no wait
What to order: Sampler plate, mole poblano, agua fresca
Insider tip: Located in back alley parking lot between Linden & McCarthy
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Free lot behind building, enter via alley between Linden & McCarthy - fills up during peak hours
Dress code: Come as you are - totally casual, flip-flops and gym clothes welcome
Noise level: Lively but manageable - counter service with communal seating vibe
Weekend wait: 20-30 min line typical, moves quickly
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait before noon, 10-15 min after
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - several veggie guisados including hongos, calabacitas, frijoles
Vegan options: Limited - veggie options can be made vegan without cheese/crema
Gluten-free options: Corn tortillas only, but watch for flour in some stews
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for casual third date - it's counter service with paper plates, but the food sparks great conversation about authentic Mexican cuisine
Can I get a table without a reservation? No reservations taken - it's order at counter and grab any open seat. Come before noon or after 2pm to avoid lunch rush
Is it kid-friendly? Very - kids love the quesadillas, casual atmosphere means no stress about noise, and portions are shareable
Best For
Better for: Authentic homestyle Mexican stews you won't find at typical taco spots - this is grandma's cooking, not street tacos
Skip if: You want crispy hard-shell tacos or tex-mex flavors - everything here is braised, saucy, and traditionally Mexican
Hours
Monday9am - 9pm
Tuesday9am - 9pm
Wednesday9am - 9pm
Thursday9am - 9pm
Friday9am - 10pm
Saturday9am - 10pm
Sunday11am - 8pm