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El Criollo

Cuban Restaurant$$$$
Van Nuys
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6.9/10
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    Alberto S.
    "Just to update Anna A.'s post Happy Hour is T-F 3-6!"(3 Tips)
    Myles A.
    "The "Media Noche" sandwich is AMAZING!"(3 Tips)
    Earl V.
    "Chicken fracase the best, don't forget the avocado salad um !"(4 Tips)
    Anna A.
    "Try out the garlic chicken is fantastic!"(3 Tips)
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  • Tawny F.heart icon on user image
    Tawny FernandezJune 27, 2015
    Everything!! Best Cuban Food in LA besides mine of course. This place is a Valley Staple since the 70s. El Viejo William is the best!!
  • Starry K.
    Starry KitchenDecember 24, 2012
    Whatever you get (Pollo Asado, Lechón Asado) do your soul a favor, get the Moro Rice AND the Steamed Yucca w/ Garlic.. fuckin' flavorbomb galore! "Uh huh huuuuuuuh taaaastaaaaaay"
  • Liz D.
    Liz DurfeeJanuary 19, 2013
    Get the empanadas they are must especially with the house sauce its the best. Not to mention their lemonades r beyond tasty! Yummmmmm small location but huge taste
  • Raymond A.
    Raymond ArvinAugust 15, 2013
    Good Cuban food don't let the outside location fool you. The inside is very nice
  • Myles A.heart icon on user image
    Myles AwayJanuary 29, 2016
    The "Media Noche" sandwich is AMAZING! However, service was VERY slow. Was here for nearly an hour before we got our food, and it took over a half hour to deal with the check. A+ food, D- service.
  • Vianca O.
    Vianca OchoaFebruary 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Love this place!!The food is great as well as the service!!would recommend everyone to try this place!!
  • Michael M.
    Michael MontoyaDecember 20, 2012
    Ask for Andrea. Beautiful waitress with great energy. Very helpful!
  • Anna A.
    Anna AtchabahianMay 17, 2010
    They have a fabulous happy hour mon-fri from 4-7pm. Is probably best Cuban food I've ever tried.. Try the garlic chicken mouthwatering dish!!
  • Anna A.
    Anna AtchabahianMay 17, 2010
    Happy hour mon-fri from 4-7pm. Try out the garlic chicken is fantastic! Best cuban food ever!
  • Earl V.heart icon on user image
    Earl Von BuckJune 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Chicken fracase the best, don't forget the avocado salad um !
  • Cliff R.
    Cliff RobinsonMarch 16, 2011
    Go to one of the side streets and head down the back alley. Bright parking spot, walk right into the restaurant.
  • BlackboardEats
    BlackboardEatsJune 9, 2011
    Menu musts: Tamal cubano with a Cubano on the side! Read more
  • Earl V.heart icon on user image
    Earl Von BuckApril 30, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Masa de puerco a must have dish.!
  • Brian O.heart icon on user image
    Brian OliverMarch 22, 2014
    The Oxtails are really good!
  • Cliff R.
    Cliff RobinsonMarch 16, 2011
    The sliced pork leg with onions, rice and beans is beautiful.
  • Nikol H.
    Nikol HaslerMarch 27, 2011
    Great date spot
  • Alberto S.
    Alberto SeraMay 16, 2011
    Just to update Anna A.'s post Happy Hour is T-F 3-6!
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