El Mariachi Loco Mexican Restaurant is the go-to flavor stop on Foothill Boulevard in Tujunga, California—a neighborhood cornerstone where fresh-pressed tortillas meet slow-stewed birria and families feel at home. Step inside the bright, roomy dining area (or grab a shaded patio table) and you’re greeted by sizzling grills, the aroma of GREEN MOLE CHICKEN, and staff who treat every guest like an old friend.
Services 🎯
• Dine-in, patio, and speedy take-out—perfect for weekday lunches or Cinco de Mayo feasts
• Weekend POSOLE & BIRRIA BAR that draws early crowds (worth the wait)
• Catering trays: rolled tacos, wet burritos, and gallon horchata for family events 🎉
• Call-ahead ordering plus delivery through major apps—food arrives hot, never soggy
• Free parking out back and plenty of street spots; wheelchair access via side entrance
• Two spotless restrooms, high-chairs for the little ones, and late closing hours on Friday/Saturday
Menu 🍴
• GREEN MOLE CHICKEN—tender thighs bathed in tomatillo-pumpkin-seed sauce 🌱
• ALL-MEAT CABEZA WET BURRITO—fall-apart beef, smothered in red enchilada sauce 🥵
• CARNE ASADA TACOS—marinated steak, made-to-order tortillas, self-serve toppings bar
• WEEKEND BIRRIA SOUP—goat or beef, rich consommé, served with fresh lime & onions
• CHEESE ENCHILADAS—oozing Oaxaca blend, silky red sauce, rice & beans combo
• CHICKEN SOUP REMEDY—quarter chicken, potato, corn cob, veggie broth: flu fighter 🍲
• LENGUA & CARNITAS TACOS—ultra-tender meats, crispy edges, smoky salsa verde
• DESSERT COUNTER—flan, churros, and rotating tres leches cake slices
Pros ⭐
• HUGE PORTIONS—burritos the size of your forearm, tacos stuffed, soups meal-worthy
• FLAVOR FIRST—meats marinated overnight, fries stay crispy, tortillas handmade daily
• VALUE PRICING—street-taco bargains, family plates feed two, soda refills free 🤑
• WELCOMING VIBE—family-owned, friendly servers even at 9 PM Sunday
• MENU DEPTH—everything from menudo to fish tacos; ideal for picky eaters & spice lovers alike
Reviews 💬
1️⃣ “They closed the place for our celebration and the GREEN MOLE CHICKEN stole the show—would give 10 stars if I could!”
2️⃣ “Authentic weekend posole and birria, super clean dining room. Worth every minute of waiting in line.”
3️⃣ “ALL-MEAT CABEZA wet burrito was unreal. Melt-in-your-mouth beef, perfect chili kick. Highly recommend.”
4️⃣ “Carne asada taco combo did NOT disappoint—flavorful meat, fresh guacamole, beans I usually hate were tasty!”
5️⃣ “Affordable comfort: chicken soup with veggies cured my flu, and every taco we’ve tried is awesome. Free parking but watch traffic on Foothill!”