Cilantros Tacos

Went to eat there today with my husband. We ordered, total was $ 19.83, and I gave the guy at the register a Community Guide 20% off coupon. He looked it over and used a calculator to figure out the discount. Then he said that the new total was $ 15.86. We gave him $ 20; he gave us back $ 3.00 plus change; my husband noticed we were shorted a buck. My husband pointed out the mistake and the guy said that he had actually said $ 16.86. So, not thinking much about it, we took the change and went to sit down, waiting for our food. My husband must have had a weird feeling about it, and so he asked me to calculate it on my phone. Well I did and guess what; yeah, the guy ripped us off for a lousy dollar. We have been there dozens of times. They have never given us a receipt, including today, for all the times when we have paid cash, and I can’t help to wonder how many times this little trick is played on people. Sad.

The food is really great but my favorite thing is the Cilantro’s cucumber lemonade. Once you’ve had it you will hooked.

Best tacos in the area. If anybody else says otherwise idk where their head is at. I’ve ordered several different menu items and have never been disappointed. Whenever I bring someone new they’re instantly hooked. These tacos are addicting and will probably destroy your life but it’s worth it.

Worst fkin place the people taking the order cannot explan to the dummmm ass cooks to get it right … waste my time, waste my money. Bunch of dummy’s learn English

The best Mexican Resturant in the city of Whittier, I work at the Whittwood Town Center which is like 4 minutes away and I always come here to grab my lunch. Especially on Tuesdays when the tacos are only 99 cents. The staff here are very friendly, fast and have exceptional customer service. Sochi is AMAZING.

I really wanted to love this place. I’m ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ about this place. Having just moved to Whittier a few months ago I couldn’t find a true, yummy, Mexican place. Actually, I took to Unilocal after I had been sick for a few days & had a crave for really good Mexican soup! That’s when I found this place. I’ll admit that the first time around everything was delicious!!! We had ordered albondigas soup, chips & guac, street tacos, & cucumber lemonade which is amazing! The second time I decided to come back they seemed to be out of just about everything I wanted & what I did settle for (quesadilla with carne asada) was filled with a bunch of fat more than meat which is a pet peeve of mine when it comes to my meats. I honestly haven’t been back there since.

Absolutely glad we found this hidden gem, tucked away in a strip mall, the most unlikely of places to find awesome food and service.
Cilantros.
Where traditional Mexican cuisine meets mainstream dining with an old world feel. If you are looking for amazing handmade tortillas, authentic Mexican food, friendly smiles and great service… Cilantros is your place!
Fair warning: There is always a wait so don’t expect to walk in, order, be served and eat… just remember a large crowd definitely is a great indicator that it is worth the wait! After all, how can so many people be wrong???

The guy that works here was really nice and friendly. But I don’t know how this place has such stellar reviews. I got the protein style tacos (which I LOVE that they have this option, I wish more places did) but the meat was dry and kinda felt like it was reheated from taco Tuesday :(I had the chorizo/​Asada mix and the chicken. The chicken was better but still just okay. I’ll probably give it another shot, but it really wasn’t impressive.

My sister and I are on a mission to find the best tacos in Whittier. We came here on a Friday evening. Upon entering my sister pointed out their health inspection sign with a big fat B on it. We questioned going in, with not much holding us back and grumbling stomachs, we ventured to try it. We ordered an array of tacos, carne asada, papa, carnitas, and al pastor-​the premier staples of street tacos. Aside from their B rating, their tacos were pretty darn good. I easily referenced them to Tijuana tacos-​if you’ve tried tacos south of the border than you know what I’m talking about.
As we exited we noticed an overfilled trash can and came to agreement that was one of the reasons they had a B.

I love cilantro tacos. Most of the people who work there recognize us since we are regulars. The ambience is nothing special and there was a B health rating in the window. They have all the usual meats. Tacos are in the typical Mexican fashion, two corn tortillas, meat, onions and cilantro. This place is legit. Today I just ordered three, al pastor, asada, and carnitas. Simple and delicious. My wife loves the albondigas soup which usually lasts or two or three meals for her.
Five stars

Good tacos. Bad experience. Spent $ 26 on food to find out I received less than half of the food I ordered. I even asked before I left is everything here??? The bag seemed small? And everything was wrapped in foil so I didn’t want to unravel each one. Probably won’t be back anytime soon. Waste of $$$

Taco tuesday specials. Delicious fresh food and super friendly staff. They make you feel at ease and welcome. Love their salsa bar and campechano nachos. Perfect for breakfast on the weekends. Amazing chilaquiles and handmade tortillas. Definitely one of my go to spots in Whittier!

Definitely a favorite spot to for some tacos! Tried their protein tacos and they were amazing. The carnitas is a great choice! Chips are included!

Pretty bomb Mexican food! Fresh ingredients. I ordered the chorizo and asada tacos and the vegetarian nachos~ will definitely be coming back here for Mexican food. One of the best in the area!

Delicious Mexican food at the right price. Salsa bar!!! If you’re wondering if you should come, come!!!

This place is well hidden, it should be on a better spot. I heard of this place from «My Whittier» and had to come and try it out.
I was glad, this place is another fantastic tacos spot. Great tacos all types. And burritos, tortas etc.
I completely recommend it.

Two stars for the taquitos. Recommended by a friend. Found out she really likes the menudo. Went Thursday, 1÷28÷16, about 5:30pam. Taquitos were warmed up, pre-​cooked chicken. Each taquito looked exactly the same so they were production variety, like you buy in the frozen section at the market. Little meat. Bland.
Decent salsas, lettuce, guac included with a bit of cheese on top with sour cream.
Fast, friendly service. Everything was clean. Restroom good. Will order something else next time, probably menudo. Nice dining room with newer looking tables/​chairs. Two TV.
No Wi-​Fi. I used my cell Wi-​Fi share. Good reception.

Cilantros!
This is usually the start of our Sunday funday!
I honestly don’t know what’s better… The service or the food!!!
We usually come in for either menudo or pozole! The chorizo and eggs and the chillaquiles are good too!
The hand made tortillas are an added bonus!!!
They also have some of the best coffee that taste perfect, they have Mexican bread and an awesome salsa bar!
The tortillas and bread might only be a weekend thing, I would call ahead if this is what your coming for.
Every single person who works here, is friendly and willing to get you anything you may need!
Sometimes you have to wait for a tAble but the wait is usually not long! For great service and food, Im willing to wait a lot longer!
Almost forgot to mention the guacamole!!!
So fresh and soo good!!!

This is hands down my favorite place in the area to get street style tacos. Their Al Pastor is fantastic, and we love their potato tacos. They have a fantastic breakfast and we’ve made a point of trying everything we can on their menu.
They have specials during the week, including taco Tuesday, that makes them a great value if you have a gang to feed. I often see coaches showing up to pick up catering for their team events while I’m waiting for my order, and they always employ high school and college age kids who are awesome behind the register. I always appreciate local businesses that give good part time positions to students. This place has become a weekly stop for us!

So sad I had to drive 13 miles cuz I was craving some good Tripitas tacos, and I thought Cilantros was the right place, but I was wrong.
I live in Paramount, but I work in La Habra about 3 min from this place and I never tried their tacos, but 2 weeks ago my friends at work called to get some tacos and asked me if I wanted some, so I got 2 tripa tacos, and they were bomb!!! Fist thing I tell my daughter that day was «We have to go to this place with delicious tacos»
So Sunday evening we went, place looks ok «regular taqueria». My daughter wanted some horchata that is on the menu, but cashier said they don’t sell it, no big deal.
The problem was when I get my tripas tacos, didn’t look any like the ones I had at work,… Tripas looked pink or undercook, but the menu clearly says Tripita doradita so I assumed it wasn’t necessary to request them crunchy. I send them back to the kitchen and asked to make them crispy, about 5 min later I get them again and looked the same, I didn’t bother on saying anything again just didn’t eat them, had a large cucumber lemonade that is very good by the way, and dumped the tacos in the trash and walked out.
I maybe back if I’m in the area, or to get something different after this bad experience with tripitas.