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Joselito's Mexican Food Tujunga Front - Joselito's Mexican Food, Tujunga, CA
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Joselito's Mexican Food

4.8
4.8
375 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
In the heart of LA's San Fernando Valley, near the tranquil Angeles National Forest, is Tujunga's culinary gem. Since 1977, Joselito's has been the go-to for authentic Cali-Mexican dishes. Dine on our sun-drenched Hacienda patio, experience the coziness of our uniquely decorated dining room, or book our private space, accommodating up to 35 guests for special occasions. Savor award-winning offerings: from handcrafted corn tortillas to the legendary Taco Lito, Surf & Turf burrito, and Seared Ahi Tacos. Our Certified Angus steaks are a must-try, complemented by diverse seafood and vegetarian options. Our margaritas, service, and dishes have all received accolades. Craving sweets? Dive into Tujunga favorites like our flan and churros. For larger events, our top-rated catering brings the Joselito's magic to you. Experience LA warmth and decades of culinary excellence.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (818) 951-2275
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Executive chef
    Jose R. Grijalva & Tumara Arnett
  • Catering
    We have many catering packages to choose from. We can provide buffet service, pick up, or delivery. Call us for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room available for up to 30 people. We also have offsite catering available.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (818) 951-2275
  • Neighborhood
    Tujunga
  • Cross street
    Hillhaven
  • Parking details
    Parking available in our lot and on the street. Additional parking available M-F after 5 pm & Saturday and Sunday all day in our auxiliary lot across the street at BORG, look for our sign)
  • Public transit
    Metro 90 & 91
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Experiences

  • Margarita Monday

    Multiple dates available
    Monday's were made for Mexican food and Margaritas! Enjoy $2 off any of our award winning premium margaritas.
    Margarita Monday Photo
  • Tasty Taco Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Tuesday is for tacos. Tacos are good. Join us for Tasty Taco Tuesday. $1.99 Hard Shell - Chicken, shredded beef, or potato taco with any purchased beverage.
    Tasty Taco Tuesday Photo

What 375 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Best Value

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Kid-friendly

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Mexican

375 Reviews
  1. KatC

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made a reservation which really was a good idea. The drinks and food were great. The waitress was very attentive.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to celebrate my birthday, as a VIP Joselito's treats you right! Food was delicious!

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  3. SherryS

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious, service great! Love going there to meet friends!

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  4. lillieflwr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joselitos has been our weekend visit for a year now to enjoy appetizers and margaritas.

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  5. JanetJ

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had a very good experience! The food was delicious and came quickly. The guacamole was excellent! I was disappointed with the margaritas. Tasted like too much syrup or mix. Service was very good!

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  6. Maddy

    Los Angeles

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered the Fiesta Platter and completed our dining experience with sweet corn tamales. It was all so delicious! Of course, the Margaritas were fabulous as always. Nathaniel was our server. He is pleasant, personable and attentive, provides great service. He’s one of the reasons we keep coming back! There’s nothing like good service, which the serve industry is lacking.

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  7. paulclevo

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and friendly service as always! We celebrated our 32 nd anniversary.

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  8. VickiS

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always! The greeters, the waitstaff, the food, and the ambience are always exceptional. Last night was no different. And the food! Exceptional.

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  9. N2Food

    Los Angeles

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OMG We were blown away by an amazing dinner!! We have always enjoyed Joselito's (we often eat there before visiting Descanso Gardens, just a few minutes away) but at Halloween season they offer spectacular additions to their fabulous menu. We love sitting outside in their charming patio, made more festive by their over-the-top Halloween decorations. They always start you off with complimentary chips and the most delicious salsa we have ever eaten. They offer fun seasonal cocktails, but we chose a delicious non-alcoholic agua fresca that was like a gourmet apple cider and we all loved it. Next we shared their mini-chimichangas, a large plate of 6 yummy cheese and chicken treats that comes with guacamole & sour cream. We always love their chicken tortilla soup, loaded with veggies, chicken, cheese and tortilla chips so I shared mine to have room for an entree. They offer unique seasonal choices but we wanted a salad and shared a southwest salad in a tortilla bowl that was so big that we all had a large portion. We were full but craved their seasonal dessert--an ethereal warm pumpkin cake served with heavenly cinnamon ice cream. All of this feast is exponentially better because their waiters are like kind uncles taking care of you. We plan to return very soon!

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  10. Drose

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual the food and service at Joselitos was wonderful. The Mexican Flag enchiladas are delicious and they give you a variety of tastes. The chips are hot, and the salsa has a nice kick. Drinks are great! We love everything about it.

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  11. OLIVAS3D

    Los Angeles

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Pollo Enchiladas with Pumpkin Chipotle sauce paired with the Pumpkin-infused Margarita served inside of a pumpkin is my personal favorite LA autumn meal. Muchisimas gracias!

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  12. RachelZ

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It's been awhile since we've been to Joselito's, but last night was special. The food was on point, noise level was good, and service was great. Drinks were extra special too!

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  13. KateO

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolute gem, service was top-notch, the food was impeccable, and the pumpkin margaritas were simply outstanding. This is now a new place that I will regularly return to you on a monthly basis. Seriously one of the best meals I’ve had in Los Angeles in a very long time.

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  14. SherryS

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Normally, we get really good service, but they where off the night we went there. Kept having to ask for our waiter..

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  15. HiramR

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always top notch service and hospitality. The entire crew from front to back of house are pro and the food has never, ever disappointed. Highly suggested!

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  16. VickiB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated two birthdays. Loved the outdoor seating and festive environment. Food was delicious. Staff were very attentive.

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  17. Maddy

    Los Angeles

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered guacamole and the fiesta platter. It was all so delicious. Enjoyed the Fiesta Platter variety of cheese quesadillas, taquitos, chimichanga and wings. The margaritas were tasty as always. Nathaniel is a fabulous server. Pleasant, friendly and a great conversationalist! Always enjoy having him as a server, he adds to make it a delightful dining experience!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Joselitos , everything you order is delicious. Highly recommend

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  19. WendyC

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food and ambiance great on outdoor patio but service got slow at the end of our dinner.

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  20. 3LilBears

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and service. Reservations ready on open table. Will return soon.

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  21. VickiS

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply superb! Everything is exceptional! In addition to the food, the wait staff and the reception folks are also outstanding.

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  22. SherryS

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, the service was great, always love coming there

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  23. Lalauren

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joselito’s has been a consistent winner in my book! Good food for a reasonable price in a comfortable setting. The waitstaff are friendly and attentive. The margaritas are awesome M

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  24. Michael

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve only been coming here for a year or two, but it’s always consistently good in every aspect. Each time we’ve dined we made a reservation, which sometimes were hard to get (aka it’s clearly popular). Tonight was our first time back in a few months and it had somehow had gotten even better than it already was. We were shown to our table immediately after checking in (for our res) and the service was very friendly but efficient and fast (important with a toddler - and the lively ambient noise is also great for masking tantrums and outbursts). The cocktails are generously sized, reasonably priced, pack a punch, and come out fast (great for stressed-out parents). The food was hot and flavorful, the menu design had been graphically redone and looked even more professional and engaging, the manager was out on the floor working the tables and taking orders. Just good vibes all around. Great for families and groups. The center double row of booths can be combined for side-by-side connecting booths! It’s definitely a local hotspot, but it’s worth a 30 mins drive too!

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  25. Desert

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GREAT margaritas, fantastic food with a million options and outstanding service. I’ve lived in the area for years and this was my first time here and I love it! Highly recommend!

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  26. StevenW

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful family restaurant. Asked for a special order off menu and they obliged. Celebrated a birthday as well. Thank you Joselito’s.

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  27. LimitedNameRevealed

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent flavorful food and fantastic service. My only peeve is watered down house margaritas. The food was great. Highly recommend

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Not authentic Mexican food as claimed. Good atmosphere.

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  29. NancyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my "go-to" place to celebrate my Mother's 91st birthday. It is her favorite restaurant in town. I love that I can get an organic Margarita. The service is always friendly and prompt. The food hot and delicious. The amount of food you get makes it so affordable as we always end up taking home leftovers.

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  30. LAWoman

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joselito's Tujunga is our favorite restaurant. We love the FOOD, ambiance, and the servers. Everyone who works there is so accommodating and nice. Lovely restaurant.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My go to place for authentic Mexican food. Staff is friendly and professional and ambiance is festive.

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  32. MadeleineM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    At a time when reasonable prices only seem to be attainable in mediocre chain restaurants, at Joselito’s, I always find delicious food, excellent service and reasonable prices. Nathaniel is gracious, attentive, charming and thoughtful. He provides excellent suggestions and really knows the menu—including the drinks! The ambiance is a delight. It’s a Tujunga gem!

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  33. EmersonP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This place is a neighborhood gem. They have nicely decorated interior, and a very nice outdoor seating area as well. The margarita options are amazing. I had fresh blood orange margarita. It was amazing. One of the best I've had. The blood orange flavor is rich and the bitter goes great with the sweet and sour of the margarita. My girlfriend got the passionfruit margarita and it was very good too. It was very tropical and perfectly tart. We came for the taco Tuesday promotion this time. It's a great value. You will be stuffed! They have some of the best tacos dorados (hard shell taco) in the LA area. The chicken are good but the beef is the star of the show. This place is one of our new favorite spots!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Food wasn't that good . If you like mexican food with no flavor this is your place. Forgot to give me silverware. Waiter wasn't consistent. White wash Mexican food

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  35. JonathanM

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Service was very slow and my order was wrong. If you really like authentic Mexican food I wouldn’t recommend this place, this is more American flavored Mexican food.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great definitely will be coming back! :)

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  37. emilej

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been eating here for years, they never disappoint. Staff are great and the food and drinks are always tasty.

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  38. Burgerbit

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family's favorite restaurant! The food and the staff are beyond amazing!! The beef chimichangas are fantastic! The ambiance is absolutely the best!

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  39. StevenW

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our Go To Mexican Restaurant in Tujunga. Never disappointed.

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  40. MargaretL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joselitos is our favorite Mexican food restaurant! We have been eating there for many many years!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Joselito's Mexican Food using the Order Online button. Joselito's Mexican Food also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 951-2275.

Joselito's Mexican Food is rated 4.8 stars by 375 OpenTable diners.

Joselito's Mexican Food does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Joselito's Mexican Food

7308 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, CA 91042

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hillhaven
  • Neighborhood
    Tujunga
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available in our lot and on the street. Additional parking available M-F after 5 pm & Saturday and Sunday all day in our auxiliary lot across the street at BORG, look for our sign)
  • Public transit
    Metro 90 & 91
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Executive chef
    Jose R. Grijalva & Tumara Arnett
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (818) 951-2275
  • Catering
    We have many catering packages to choose from. We can provide buffet service, pick up, or delivery. Call us for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room available for up to 30 people. We also have offsite catering available.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (818) 951-2275
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