If you going to go out for some mexican food, you got to go to Ernies! It's the best. I love this place and their burritos are the sh*t! Everybody should come here.

If you going to go out for some mexican food, you got to go to Ernies! It's the best. I love this place and their burritos are the sh*t! Everybody should come here.
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A buddy of mine mentioned that I had to try the burritos at this restaurant and even though it's not exactly around the corner from me, I went for the first time last weekend. Have to admit their... More

A buddy of mine mentioned that I had to try the burritos at this restaurant and even though it's not exactly around the corner from me, I went for the first time last weekend. Have to admit their largest burrito was not only good, it was GREAT. Will definitely be making another trip soon. Pros: BURRITOS Cons: there's only one in LA... they need a chain
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Ernie's Mexican Restaurant is your typical Mexican restaurant with low light, stucco, and Mexican music and ambiance. The food is good and the service is really fantastic. The prices are reasonable... More

Ernie's Mexican Restaurant is your typical Mexican restaurant with low light, stucco, and Mexican music and ambiance. The food is good and the service is really fantastic. The prices are reasonable and parking is easy.
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The charm to this place is definitely the old feel ... the minute you step inside, it's a different time era. A restaurant that has been established for 50 years needs little explanation to why... More

The charm to this place is definitely the old feel ... the minute you step inside, it's a different time era. A restaurant that has been established for 50 years needs little explanation to why it's still there -it's just plain good. Margaritas are make your mouth water, not to mention the addictive chips & salsa. Not too many people know about their delicious hamburgers, YES, I said hamburgers... once you try them, you'll never go back. But definitely, the skylab burrito is where it's at. Few restaurants have that "mom and pop" feel, and this place has managed to retain it, which keeps attracting customers like myself. Pros: Good food, margaritas, old-fashion, authentic Cons: none
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This place has great Mexican food. It has a real home comfort atmosphere and the food resembles that. Its not a snooty place at all so if you are looking for a real LA place this is not for you. If... More

This place has great Mexican food. It has a real home comfort atmosphere and the food resembles that. Its not a snooty place at all so if you are looking for a real LA place this is not for you. If you just want amazing Mexican food then you found the right place.
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I have tried a lot of the "old school" Mexican places in town, and Ernie's is about the best. The food isn't the most healty but it sure tastes good. I have enjoyed everything I have had, from the... More

I have tried a lot of the "old school" Mexican places in town, and Ernie's is about the best. The food isn't the most healty but it sure tastes good. I have enjoyed everything I have had, from the delicious albondigas soup, to the just-right rice and beans and terrific tacos and taquitos. At first I thought this place was a dive but the decor has grown on me over the years. It's old, but it has authentic atmosphere (unlike so many places these days.) The service is always good and the prices are fair. I do agree with another reviewer's opinion of the solo piano player - not right for a Mexican place and often downright annoying. FYI, he is only there on Sunday evenings and I usually avoid going for that reason. They have tradiotnal Mexican music on Friday and Saturday nights which is nice. Pros: Good food, fair prices, usually no wait
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Ate here for the first time, food was tasty, drinks were good. The music was AWFUL. They had a live musician playing American standards, "Imagine" by John Lennon, "I Like You Just the Way You Are"... More

Ate here for the first time, food was tasty, drinks were good. The music was AWFUL. They had a live musician playing American standards, "Imagine" by John Lennon, "I Like You Just the Way You Are" by Billy Joel and so on. Why would a Mexican restaurant steep in traditon including staff, decor and food, host a 1-person band that in 4 notes or less, destroys the experience. Definitely recommend restaurant for easy local dining. Be sure to call ahead to see if the "band" is playing. If so, avoid. Pros: authentic Mexican food Cons: the music
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Before I came to Ernie's I thought my days of eating tacos were over,since I Became a vegetarian, but then I saw tacos de papas!!!I asked the waiter what is this??He said potato tacos...I was in... More

Before I came to Ernie's I thought my days of eating tacos were over,since I Became a vegetarian, but then I saw tacos de papas!!!I asked the waiter what is this??He said potato tacos...I was in heaven from that day on. The tacos de papa are hard shelled with a mixture of potatoes and onions and seasonings, then topped with cheese lettuce and salsa, comes with rice and beans.BEST TACOS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I have been to a couple other mexican spots that have these tacos but the taste is always bland...they also have great service, never had to wait more than 5 mins even on a busy night.they are very helpful and will suggest somet hing for you if your are not sure of what you want. they have great drinks and other food items too...my husband loves the gringo special, which is crabmeat enchiladas with a green sauce...MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM GOOD!!!!ENJOY!! Pros: potato tacos, service, free parking in lot
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We took a group of people to Ernie's after a theater show that was across the street. Unfortunately, the restaurant had only one table dining, and was pretty vacant. So vacant, that it took 5... More

We took a group of people to Ernie's after a theater show that was across the street. Unfortunately, the restaurant had only one table dining, and was pretty vacant. So vacant, that it took 5 minutes for someone to come to the hostess stand. Once we were seated, we were forgotten, so we got up and left.
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I have been eating at Ernie's for years. They have the best Mexican food I've ever had. The food is always to same - delicious! The service is second to none - I wonder how they can prepare the food... More

I have been eating at Ernie's for years. They have the best Mexican food I've ever had. The food is always to same - delicious! The service is second to none - I wonder how they can prepare the food so fast! My all-time favorite dish is the guacomole beef taco! They also have great salsa. The atmosphere is old style decor - pleather brown and orange booths, fake flickering candle chandaliers. PROS: Best Mexican Food - Fastest service CONS:
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