08/19/09

pretty good, but overrated

by sugartatas

The food was pretty good, Not really Mexican food.

truly let down by the margaritas!!! wow- those were bad!!!

OK to go to if you have one of the two for one coupons!!!

• Cons: parking

04/22/09

Amazing, Fun and a Unique Mexican Dinner Experience

by JasonIstrin

Gardens of Taxco is a great meal at a great price. There is no menu, so it's as easy as it can get. First you get vegetables and chips (of course), followed by a small quesadilla, then an enchilada, then your main course with rice beans and tortillas, and at the end with a dessert and a glass of sherry. By the way we got a pitcher of a great margharitta as well. Our bill came to $66. Go and enjoy!

• Pros: Fun, Unique, Price
• Cons: Cheesy

03/04/09

Great Food, Fun Atmosphere

by RyanAlley

The food is consistently good, as are the margaritas. This is not somewhere you go for a quick meal. Plan on spending some time enjoying the fun, yet slightly cheesy atmosphere.

• Pros: Food, Margaritas
• Cons: The wait to get a table

02/10/09

Food so good I will drive over an hour one way to Dine Here.

by bevyjo

This has been one of my favorite restaurants since the early 1970's. The waiters are fabulous and so effecient. No Menus is a nice touch. The food is the best I have found. My children have all eaten here at some time and still talk about their experience. My older children have returned on their own over the years. I now live in the Antelope Valley and look forward to my trips to Hollywood to enjoy dinner here. I will come back again and again. The wait can be long but the food makes it well worth the wait.

• Pros: Atmosphere and food
• Cons: The Wait

02/05/09

Foamy margies?

by poochamina76

finally went. not impressed. I hated the margaritas- they were foamy.

Service was interesting- but nothing grand- wow, they roll their Rrrrr's.....

Some good was yummy- some just so-so.

• Cons: parking

12/30/08

Best Restaurant in all of L.A.

by Linus10

One of the best restaurants in all of Los Angeles. They may not have a menu, but all you have to do is tell the great waiters there what you are hungry for and they will take care of you. I highly recommend dishes like Chicken a la Crema or the Shrimp in Cilantro. They also have Salmon at times that is very good. You can get combos as well. Don't be put off by the price because its a rarity these days where you go someplace to eat and leave feeling totally stuffed and with a doggie bag. Once you get the first few courses out of the way along with the unbeliveable chips and salsa, you can barely get through the main course. But what a great midnight snack it makes. And the Wine margeritas are amazing. Lastly, if you become a regular loyal customer, the staff there does not forget you. They have a great memory for little things you might like and are the most friendly waiters I have ever had. Well worth the money and the wait (if you don't make reservations)

• Pros: Great salsa, margeritas, chips, all food, sauces, service
• Cons: Seating can be tight at times

12/28/08

Yummy

by ultramikey

A date brought me here in 1991 and I have been coming back ever since. I always bring my friends here when they visit and they love it. Never had any complaints. The margaritas are white wine based and great. Almost have that secret recipe figured out! Go hungry cause it is a lot of food. Vegetarians, there's a dish there for you also...but not vegan.

12/21/08

A different kind of Mexican Restaurant

by bayaeric

Found this restaurant by chance. We were driving around, just killing some time really, and saw the restaurant sign. We had to wait a bit for a table; the place was packed. It was interesting to learn that this restaurant does not have a printed menu. The waiter asked what we felt like eating and recited a choice of dishes. My husband and I both ordered the Shrimp "Puerto Vallarta" style, his came with a piece of "Carne Asada", and mine with some kind of stewed beef. Each dish cost about $24.(This price however, includes an appetizer, soup, an enchilada, the main course, dessert and a glass of sherry wine.) We found everythig was delicious, the only disappointment for me was that they use meat tenderizer on their "Carne Asada", which to me eliminates a lot of the "beef" flavor. They have a guitarrist who by the way sings very nicely; very romantic. I would suggest to folks that will visit this restaurant that they tip the singer. I observed that other people didn't, and when I did, it looked as if he appreciated it very much. After that we had a very nice chat and he even sang another song for us. We certainly will go back next time we're in L.A.

Go try it yourselves.

• Pros: Having a singer makes it a more enjoyable time
• Cons: They charge for parking

12/16/08

OverPriced, Bland Food, Not Worth the Trip

by madisonblues9

I happended upon this place with my girlfriend. We thought initially it was kind of novel with the waiter's reciting the menu - albiet strange there was no menu to look at - my food was just 'fine'; my girlfriend was completely disappointed in her bland meal. Our big shock came at the end of the meai with the BILL - it was $71 for 2 entree's and 2 drinks each - ouch! For $23 per entree; we should of gone to a fine dining restaurant. Waste of money. don't waste your time.

• Pros: ambience
• Cons: price/quality of food

12/05/08

One of the best mexican spots in L.A ... and that's alot of competition!

by jerm323

This place is great , been coming here for a couple of years now. You start off with some of the best margaritas I have ever had , unique fruity margarita. There are no menus , so the waiter ask what you would like to eat chicken, beef , fish etc.. They serve tasty appetizers before your entree and a dessert to finish off with . The food is excellent and leaves you feeling satisfied. The only reason I gave this place 4 stars is because the neighborhood is fruitier than the margaritas.