Guisados

This is a different taco place than what you may be accustomed to. Here they serve tacos with fillings that are much more humid and juicy than you average taco stand. They serve tacos with Tinga and Cochinita Pibil among other things, but the base is that they are all served with fillings that have been cooking for a looong time! They also have vegetarian options. I gotta say the food is a little pricey for my taste. 4 tacos, 2 drinks, and a tostada were 33$

The tortillas are next level here. We went for breakfast tacos, and they have to be the best I've had in LA! Everything I got was so flavorful but in a genuine way. The tocino taco, bacon, was so perfectly crispy and the eggs were soft and fluffy. I could eat this everyday. Maybe I will... 🤔

The tacos here were top tier. It's rare that the tortilla and the meat are both on point at a restaurant. But Guisados knows what they're doing. Their whole menu is delicious. Can't wait to come back.

Prices are a little high for tiny tacos, but the taste is amazing! Big fan of their breakfast menu and tamales. Definitely get the sampler if you're going for the first time.

Staffs are friendly but idk about the food… their taco skins are thick taste like under cooked. 🥲

Stopped by for a quick bite because of the recommendations. I got the sampler to try everything and then a steak and a couple shrimp picados. Shrimp was fresh, all the meats weren't bad either. Good place to go if you want something fast.

Delicious made to order tacos. My first time here from Boston so I started with the six mini taco sampler then had one full size steak taco. I can highly recommend Guisados. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Great place for tacos! The steak flavored ones are delicious and there are choices for everyone on the menu. The sampler also gives you an option to try multiple flavors in one go.

Located in the heart of Burbank, next to the best shops and entertainment. These are the best tacos you will ever have in your life...period! End of story.

Fish tacos 10/10 Shrimp tacos 10/10 Sampler 10/10 the whole place is 10/10 to be honest..

We went during the Jackalope Market in Burbank and the crowds were crazy! But staff were still getting orders out in around 10 minutes. I liked 5 out of the 6 tacos on the sampler platter, but that's just personal preference. And now I know what to order for next time! There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a few nearby public parking garages. It's also walking distance to the Burbank Towncenter Mall.

This is a fast casual sit down kind of place. I stopped by on my lunch break and got the tinga de pollo taco (chicken) and cochinita pibil taco (pork) with the high spicy spice level. Both tacos were good, but the cochinita one was my favorite. The spice level was great and meat was very juicy. I wouldn't call the tacos anything special but they are good. I'd definitely come back for the convenience.

We really wanted to like this place. Horchata was tasty but tacos were disappointing. The steak tacos tasted more like pot roast than what you'd expect from a taco.

Guisado's is great. We stopped by in Burbank on the way from Six Flags and the corn tortilla is the way to go with any of these taco options.

I'll start by saying I love Guisados in general and have been to three other locations, all of them great but this one wasn't great. I ordered a few tacos, one of them being papa con chorizo. As an employee was dropping them off, I noticed the papa chorizo taco looked vastly different from what I was used to at other locations so I asked, "Isn't this taco supposed to have chorizo?". As you can see in the picture, there is only potato on the taco. He said "it's mixed in" and I stated "it usually has way more chorizo than that.". I'm not sure why he would even say that as if I'm not looking at this thing with him, no chorizo in sight. He then walks away without saying anything. I wondered if he was coming back or what and eventually he did come back with another taco that has a *sprinkle" of chorizo (he never said anything else, just dropped the taco and left). The customer service needs a lot of work at this location and they need to modify the menu to accurately reflect what they are actually serving or work on their ratios.

Came back here again while I was visiting recently, came here two days in a row. Steak picado for the win. Super juicy, cooked perfectly and tortilla is really good. Can't wait to come back! Love the ambience and staff is so friendly. Simple yet such good tacos

The entire team (Evan, Brian, Angel and the entire team) fired up the best tacos I've had in my life and I've been to a lot of places that claim to have the best, but can't back it up and Guisados lived up to it and then some. The ambiance was quaint and celebrated local artists and they featured a variety of specials that was hard to choose from so I stuck with seafood and all three (ceviche tacos, shrimp tacos and fish tacos) were a hit! Next time I'm back here, I'll be sure to stop here and check out the chicken and veggie options. I can't wait! Check them out and enjoy!

Guisados is still one of the best tacos around and decently priced. the sampler is perfect

One of my favorite local taco spots in downtown Burbank. It's a small spot with indoor and outdoor seating and the menu isn't big. However, the flavors and quality is on point. I've been here numerous times and keep coming back because of the amazing flavors. They offer chicken, fish, pork and I believe beef tacos. I always get the shrimp, fish and chicken tacos and can attest to how amazing the flavors are. They are consistent with flavor and never disappoint. Price for 8 tacos with a drink comes out to about $42. So yes, it's more than what you might expect to pay but it's well worth it.

Definitely a mixed bag. The freshly made tortillas were a highlight. Better than the usual store bought ones you're served in every other place. I ordered The OG Sampler, which offered a good variety of flavors, but none of them really stood out. I also tried the Ceviche Tostada, which (I think) was the special of the day. It was pretty good, albeit a bit too sour, but I'd still recommend it if it's available that day. The service was quick, and the street parking is free. You can choose between inside seating or partially outdoor seating. Overall, I think that you don't get your money's worth. Even with two items, I still left pretty hungry.

Absolutely delicious tacos! I love not only the fillings but also the tortillas. With a flight to catch, we had ordered while we were stuck in traffic on our way over. The order was fulfilled within 5-10 mins, while we were still in traffic. I was worried the tacos would get cold and soggy. Not to worry! I was pleasantly surprised that they had been keeping my order warm until we picked it up. All the tacos we ordered were quickly inhaled. So good! As others have mentioned, it's really awesome to be able to pick your own flavors with the samplers. The sampler tacos were tiny - 1-2 bites each - and perfect for sampling the flavors!

If you want juicy, tender, delicious tacos then Guisados is a must try. They have several locations throughout the LA area. It was my first time and I was impressed by their amazing food. We had an assortment of tacos and my favorites were the bistek roja and steak picado. They were filled with flavor and presented beautifully. Unless you're a fan of mole, I'd maybe skip it as the only flavor I really got out of it was peanut butter. The restaurant was clean, fairly quiet during lunch time on a Monday, and the cashier was friendly.

Coming from universal studios, came to Guisados to have dinner, not too far from our hotel. I ordered the shrimp, fish, and quesadillas tacos. The shrimp was under seasoned, the fish was decent, needed hot sauce and tasted better after I added hot sauce. Real disappointed was the quesadillas. I thought the queso panela would be more melted but nope, just tasted like a thick block of cheese on my tortilla, should have tried the other vegetarian options. My lil one was not a big fan of her taco, meat was too saucy for her taste. She's used to eating carne asada Street tacos which is her fav especially topped with an avocado. On the other hand, my hubby enjoyed his meal.

This place was just ok, over priced and the food wasn't that great. Service was good other than that i wont be going here anymore

Never disappoints . I've been to the other locations but it's alway great to know that there is a restaurant here when I'm in the neighborhood. The restaurant is clean. The staff is friendly. The service is fast and the food is always delicious. Hard to choose a favorite because everything is great!

Love the taco flight! Friendly staff patiently explained the options. And the low-key vibe was greatly appreciated. Super clean tables, chairs, rest rooms. Luckily, we ordered and sat down before the mad rush! Lol! Despite so many options in this neighborhood, it really speaks positive volumes when the place gets crowded and all the seats indoor and outdoor get taken by happy diners. Definitely a place to come back to!

Never fails. Flavor explosion. Got the mini taco sampler. Pibil, Mole Poblano, Chicken Tinga, Calabasa & cheese, Bisteck/steak. All were amazing. Both the Tinga and Pibil were on the spicier side but still super delicious. Shout out to the kitchen crew for the creations. Also the clerk/host Evan was a standout employee. Very friendly, genuine and welcoming. The ambience was nice. Thank God I got there before the rush lol. Will be back

My favorite! Best tacos in town. Homemade tortillas delightful. I always get the mole poblano, bistek in salsa roja, and the spicy chicken tinga at the end. So flavorful and delicious.

Tastes like authentic Mexican food. the vegetarian taco is really good, the roasted vegetables cooked to perfection and the taco taste like it handmade.

Awesome. Great food. Creative dishes. Good choices. Friendly. Plenty of seating.

I wish they had a Guisados closer to me! One of my favorite places. I've ordered the shrimp tacos, veggie taco and quesadilla. Highly recommend. They feature an artist w artwork on their walls which I think is really cool and more places should do. Very clean, quick, friendly staff. Good vibes & delicious food. Good location next to plenty of shopping, entertainment & coffee places.

WARNING- this is nothing like street tacos! We ordered 6 different tacos and they where all amazing and flavorful. My favorite was the steak and chicken! They are pretty big and the corn tortillas are great ! You must get the horchata 10/10 this is the best Just like Mexico. Nothing will be better! Service was great they are fast and nice

So, I was in the area tonight and decided this was the place. I've been here before and have never been disappointed. The inside has allot of character; yet simplistic. I must say though it was so cold out and I walked into outside. It was just as cold inside. The service is good here, but not lively like some of the other locations. Very hum drum. Although can't be too lively working in a refrigerator...LMAO! Anyways, the real gem here is the food. I ordered the steak piccata tacos. Never disappoint. These tacos are juicy, filled with flavor...Just allot of deliciousness. I gave a four star because the energy was low and and so was the temperature in the restaurant. Definitely recommend the food! Buen provecho!

Really great food and quick service. Feels like a higher quality of casual fast dining than a lot of other places.

I'm a fan of Guisados and have eaten at the original location and several others. The last two times I ate here were disappointing. The staff is lovely but the issue is the food. Last time, the tacos were watery which makes me wonder if they freeze the meat and then defrost them and throw them into a tortilla. I came by last night and the everything was cold. My quesadilla wasn't even melted. It was a block of cheese with a cold tortilla wrapped around it. How much effort would it take to heat up the tortilla and the meats until it's hot and then serve??? I get better tacos m the street because they make the effort and it's cheaper.

Fresh and delicious! If you want authentic and fresh tacos come here. I ordered their fish and chorizo tacos and they were very vibrant with flavors. I would have like to have tried the papas in the chorizo, but unfortunately they were out when we visited. Thanks for the great tacos and good service.

Love the sampler. The service kind and the food is delicious. I really enjoy the depth of flavors and complexity with each taco. This place is in their own league and I can't think of another place to compare.

Guisados is nowhere new for me. I've been coming to their various locations for years. The one on Sunset always being the best. Burbank sucks. I've been let down there about six times in a row, so I'm done. Big whoop I know. It's like, you get your chicken tinga with this awful spotted brown avocado slice adorning blood water colored chicken soup on a tortilla. Just don't freaking send it with the rotten avocado, just use a slotted spoon or tongs when loading the taco, give it a one time drain and then plate it. It's a lack of caring. At what now, 4.50 a taco, I don't know if I just hope for decency, for satisfaction. And I can't get no. Side note, the bathrooms in guisados are always unventilated and bodily fluid-musty. Things never remain the same in life and the simple guisado taco will now fade into memory along with the slew of wasted money, relationships and culinary disappointments. And I see no issue with leaving their dull flavors and stupid assemblies in the past.

Quality tacos! The price point is higher than a taco stand/truck but you get a something a bit higher tier. Food comes pretty quick. Order at counter and can eat in fast casual style. Water and utensils are available. We got one each of steak, chorizo, fish, and chicharron. Everything but the chicharron was good; I forgot I ordered it before and it's the mushy style not crunchy, so buyer beware.

On a family trip downtown Burbank we spotted this little taco shop and decided to try their sampler plate and being a native for Mexico I loved how flavorful their tacos were. Food was fresh, the sauces had a great kick of flavor, their chicharron was our favorite but all the tacos were great! Service was good, very friendly and the spot had cool art/decor! THE TAMALES ARE A MUST!

Sodium mess. Quantity is subpar. These are horrible tacos. Who would ever want to come back to this establishment.

Food was amazing ... the tortillas are so bomb and the cabbage substitute got you got to try it!!! The staff is amazing .. Angel is awesome !!!! Angel always makes me feel welcome 20 stars to Angel !!!

Great customer service!!!! Food was amazing! Mole tacos have authentic Mexican flavor!!

I came here a few times and this place does not disappoint! I love every taco I've ever had, especially the bistek en salsa roja. The tacos are a bit different because they are guisados, or stewed meat type of tacos. Some of the tacos are spicy, which I LOVE. They offer amazing agua frescas to try as well. The service is great! They have never messed up an order and are quick to greet you. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. Parking lots are a block or two away that offer free parking.

Tacos were good! The ceviche taco was great and the staff was friendly and helpful to give us recommendations

Great wet tacos with high quality ingredients and service. The people who work here are so accommodating if you ask and they bring the food to you. Tacos are small and pricey but flavor is so good. 3 tacos is decent enough for a small meal which will run you around $12.

If you like tacos this is an awesome find in Downtown Burbank. Plenty of unique tacos running at just over $3.00 a piece, tamales, quesadillas and a few other treats. Service was very friendly. We ordered 4 different tacos and a couple of drinks. My favorite was the chicken Mole taco. Packed with flavor and a good amount of meat. Fish tacos was on point and both asada tacos were good. Outdoor and indoor seating which was perfect for my 4 legged pal. Parking is tight. There are a few nearby lots. If your lucky you will find street parking.

Great and delicious tacos. My only complaint is that the price of the tacos is $3.50 each, which (let's be honest) is a lot for one taco. But overall the taco is good quality and savory meats.

So happy I discovered this hidden gem in Burbank. I would've never guessed I could find amazing tacos in the entertainment capital of Los Angeles. Very good and very authentic. They have indoor and outdoor dining, and the menu is full of home cooked goodness. Since this was my first time, I was recommended to try the 6 taco sampler. I was able to try a nice assortment of tacos with different flavors. My favorites were the pulled pork with red onions, the chicken, and asada tacos. I was also recommended to try their sweet corn tamale. The tamale is made with sweet creamed corn and topped with a delicious creama sauce. Beyond my expectations, and I'm looking forward to returning.

I loveeeee guisados. They serve quality food. Do not expect your typical street tacos it is a different experience here but one worth trying! The mole poblano is my favorite but honorable mentions are the pescado, chorizo con papas, and the camarones. The tortillas hecha y mano are what make these tacos soooo good. The staff is friendly and the service is fast. It's in a nice area with plenty of parking and seating. Do yourself a favor and try this place out! Bonus there are plenty of vegetarian options here.

Absolutely not bad. I got the sampler plate and subbed out the Chicharon taco for a Chuleta taco. That one ended up being my fav. Kind of a limited menu. Would love some side options like chips or something. The tortillas were small and kind of thick and it was hard to differentiate between each one by flavor. They kind of all tasted the same or similar. Not bad. Not amazing.

Let me start by saying I've tried a few taco joints in my time and like most ethnic street foods, it's usually the beat up run down neighborhood taco stands that are the best. LA has no shortage of tacos that are great. So when I walked into Guisados in Burbank CA I was suspect because it is so clean, well appointed, and appealing to a more upscale multi-ethnic crowd like the one you find in downtown Burbank CA. They even had a nice little patio area that looked out onto the San Fernando Street strand. The first time I stopped in I did so with a few friend's I was in town on business with. Their menu is not too long but enough to have several choices and very straightforward with simply tacos and a few tamale choices on offer. On first visit I tried three tacos. The Chicharron, a seasoned deep fried pork rind braised in chile verde, the Mole Poblano, tender shredded chicken in a poblano-style mole sauce, and Cochinita Pibil, shredded pork braised ins achiote chile. I can't say enough about each of them. they were fantastic to say the least. Fresh handmade corn tortillas are the rage and each is a good sized taco that concentrated on the ingredients and filling. I mean these guys have brought excellent original tacos to the forefront. The fillings on each were exceptionally good seasoned with love. I did all three for like 11 bucks and change. Very decently priced. They definitely concentrate on doing what they do the best they know how. On my second visit I tried a sample platter in which includes six smaller bite-sized tacos which you still get about three good bite out of. You can pick your own or go with the house platter. I went with the house platter as i doubt you can go wrong with any taco these folks make. Unbelievable is all I can say. Every taco on the platter is a winner. So tasty and seasoned a few had a nice touch of chile heat but hot too much instead letting the filling speak for itself. I followed up with a homemade green chile and queso cheese tamale. Like their tacos the tamales were right on target. A very good sized and well filled delicious taco that was light and filled with wonderful flavor or as they say 'sabor'. All of this for just over 13 bucks. Where else you going to get this kind of quality for that kind of price? The service is exceptional as well and surprisingly quick. Very friendly and helpful bunch who say hello the minute you step up to the counter, know their menu and help you choose and walk your order out to you, even insisting that I leave the tray at the table and they will clean it up. A really great place that if you haven't tried you would be doing yourself a disservice if you missed out on this.

Great food! Love eating here when the family and I visit. One of the best in Burbank. The food is always fresh and hot and not old. Epic place and super friendly staff

Forever 5 stars! The food always hits. We go here at least once a month and it's always good. The staff is always friendly. You literally can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Even when I went vegan for a few months they had delicious options.

I've been coming here for a while now, since this was the first Guisados location I ever tried! They always have such delicious high quality gourmet food. This most recent time, I ordered the Cochinita Pibil and Tinga de pollo tacos. Both very good. I also tried the Horchata with cold brew, which provided an excellent pick me up for the day. The service here is always top notch. The person who helped us with our order even brought salsas out to us where we were sitting outside. Thank you for creating a cheerful environment for my friend and I as we ate. I will continue to come back here!

If you are craving for a special taco with authentic Mexican roots, then this place will serve you right. The service was better than a regular restaurant. It's a fast food style where you place your order and drinks and they bring it to your table. It hit the spot with the right amount of spice, good taste and different from a regular taco served in other restaurants. I thought it was a little too oily and juicy, the tortilla was excellent. They do not offer a separate hot sauce. Each taco is around $3.20 which is very reasonable. The drinks were tasty refreshing. Overall was very good for my taste if I am around the area, I will go back. Parking was a little inconvenient since you have to park across the street and walk couple of blocks.

Guisados es legítimo! And with seven locations, you'd expect nothing but perfection! Located in Downtown Burbank blended in with a ton of small, local and familiar businesses this Mexican eatery is this modern taco place you didn't know you were missing out on with grilled veggies, fresh-made tortillas, and lots of TLC. Guisados offers a variety of Agua Frescas such as hibiscus iced tea, lemon-lime water, horchata cold brew y mas (and more)! Traditional taco via chorizo, chicharron, mole, and even nopales, essentially cacti. There's also elote, quesadillas and tamales... Leaving something for everyone. The vegan taco options are pretty fuego (though only a handful compared to the rest of the menu) with such simplicity yet flavor. The veggie medley is loaded with squash, tomato, corn, onions, mushrooms and salsa verde. The vegan peppers are done fajitas style with grilled green and red bell peppers plus pico, avocado y specialty salsa. Plenty of seating between outside and in, including shared seating along San Fernando Blvd between Magnolia Blvd and Palm Ave. AC inside is at the perfect temp for these warmer days plus the wait time is pretty short even when busy and they will bring your food to you whether takeout or dine-in. The prices are fair (I got three tacos for around 11 dollars not including my tip) and their service is a win for sure at el Guisados de la Burbank!

It actually hurts my soul a little writing this review. Particularly because I wasn't even sure I wanted to give a second star. Guisado's is a local staple in LA, and so many people praise their tacos as some of the best around. After years and years of driving by their locations, hearing all the tales of their incredible food, I finally decided to visit the Burbank location tonight and experience this greatness for myself. Sadly, I was completely underwhelmed. :( All of the menu options sounded so appealing, but I narrowed it down to three tacos (Cochinita, Chicken Tinga, and Chicken Mole) and a Tamal Puerco. I walked in starving, so I was incredibly excited to feast on my meal. Before I even dive into the actual taste of anything, I'll mention that everything was ice cold. Not cool, not room temperature -- COLD. I was hungry, and didn't feel like sending it back, so I figured, I'll overlook that part. Certainly the flavors everyone raves about will make up for the temperature of the food. First bite of the tamal, and I was wondering where the flavor was. Second bite, and I was wondering where the pork was! No joke, after two bites of it, the entirety of it was just corn masa... no more meat to be found after those two small bites. It was dry, bland, and most importantly, missing the key ingredient -- the pork! The presentation said "authentic", but the flavor did not match. On to the tacos... I started with the Tinga. The chicken was tender, and there was a generous amount of sauce. It was slightly overpowered with heat, which left for a lack of balance in flavor... it was pretty much just spicy, with some black bean spread. Nothing memorable. The sauce on the Cochinita was also tasty, but I found the pork to be mediocre. Pork is pretty much my favorite meat in the realm of Hispanic and Mexican cuisines, and has SO much flavor potential when prepared correctly. This just fell flat. If it weren't for the pickled onions, I don't know that I would have even finished the meat. Finally, the mole. Now, this one had probably the most potential, with a decent mole sauce, but ultimately still lacked DEPTH of flavor that this type of cuisine can and should have... especially when people are touting you as the BEST tacos in LA!! What I will give props for is, as many have mentioned, their corn tortillas hold up incredibly well, considering how saucy these tacos are. It's just a disappointment that for how much sauce is on each one, the tacos are not bursting with layers of incredible flavors. It's all pretty one-note. So much so that I didn't even want to waste the calories on the tacos in whole, so I only ate the meat and left the tortillas alone. Was it the worst meal I've ever had? Certainly not. But when it comes to tacos, the goal is a flavor bomb in each one. After all, you're not eating a TON of food, so you want the taste to satisfy you more than anything, and I left this meal not only still hungry, but feeling totally robbed of my expectations. Notable mention to the cashier, who was incredibly nice, but consider me a one-time-only customer. Sad to say it, because I was hoping that I'd walk away a regular. But there are plenty of better taco options elsewhere. I'd have to say, like many places in this city, a lot of what's keeping this place going is the hype. Give it a try if you don't mind gambling $20 on a few bites, but I wouldn't place any bets that this will be the best taco you've ever tasted.