Tainos la
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We make authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. For large events
46 customer reviews
Magno P.
I felt at home here right away. Coming from Queens, Nueva York it's hard to find Puerto Rican food. But Tainos LA came to save the day. The Mofongo was garlicky just the way that I like it. The chicharron that came with it was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. My bff had the Mofongo with shrimp that was well seasoned. We got the alcapurria which was very tasty. 3 empanadas, one of chicken, beef and pizza. Yo, all three were perfect. The owner and the family are really nice and are working hard in the kitchen getting out the orders. I hope they are able to expand closer to Bellflower in the future. More...
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Theo A.
Good food, tastes just like we had in PR and nothing like all the other PR restaurants have tried since in Cali. Nice ladies running this. Threw in some free plantains simply cos they thought it would go better with what we ordered. Will be a regular from now!! More...
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Thomas K.
Just called this place for a last minute order for 12 people. Super accommodating, ridiculously good taste but even better service. 5 stars for everything except they don't provide ambulance service now that I'm so full I can't move! The hot sauce is fire! More...
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Jennifer Y.
The food was delicious. They are accommodating for last minute and large groups. Highly recommend.
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V S.
AMAZING!! It made me feel like I was coming to grab a plate at my titi's house. I always say if the arroz con gandules (a staple in PR cuisine) doesn't pass the taste test, forget about the rest. Well, I'm happy to say everything I ordered was delicious. The arroz con gandules and pernil were delicious, even my 4 year old loved it. They were also able to accommodate my wife, who's unfortunately allergic to pork, by making a mofongo and churrasco without pork. It was so good, she refused to share. I'm proud to say that Cali FINALLY has a place that you can get true authentic PR food. The next best thing is getting a chance to speak to one of the owners. Thank you Odessa for being so sweet and making a fellow Boricua feel at home. My family and I will be there when you guys open your brick and mortar. More...
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Samantha R.
Newyorican here approving how on point the quality of the food here is. Thank you for FINALLY bringing that homemade, flavorful taste of Puerto Rico to Los Angeles. .
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lola b.
i never leave reviews but as a born and raised puerto rican in california, the struggle is real to find authentic good puerto rican food. not to name any names, but other places never hit the 'this tastes like home' feeling. everything i've tasted always felt like a cheap copy or a toned down version to appeal to more people. tainos tastes like home, like eating dinner at my abuela's house after school and im so thankful to finally have that here. i have not tried the mofongo yet but the arroz con gandules and pernil is boricua approved! also want to mention that although this is a ghost kitchen, the owners and workers there do have a little seating area outside and they r very nice and attentive! it's a little out of my way but the hour long drive to get the food here is worth it. More...
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Crystal K.
Everything is so delicious!! Piping hot, great portion sizes. Call and order ahead and call to pick up. Take out only. I love the crispy bits in the mofongo. The other rice plates were amazing. I love how it's made to order More...
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Segundo G.
Tainos LA has awesome Food, it was delicious. I went for lunch and had Alcapurrias, 2 Empanadas, white rice and Puerto Rican Beans. The service was fast and the portions were amazing. I'm a big guy and I can eat, but I had a hard time finishing all of this in one sitting. However, I had to go back and get more food to enjoy with the family. More...
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Bee V.
I had my honey moon in Puerto Rico, and ever since then- I've been looking for an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant to give me that taste of the amazing island! And although LA has a huge variety of different cuisines, Puerto Rican food is kind of hard to find! That is why I am so happy to say that I'm glad I found Tainos!! Now first thing's first- this is a ghost kitchen! This is NOT a sit down restaurant! Food is available for pick up or delivery through their online channels! Like in typical Puerto Rican fashion, Odessa, the owner, is wonderful! Extremely nice and welcoming. My craving for the Caribbean was satisfied! Thank you Tainos! I'll be back! More...
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Paul G.
I had the Mofongo and pernil and it was AMAZING!!!! The pernil was very juicy and had great taste. The mofongo was perfectly made and was the best I have ever had.
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Thelma E.
This was my first time but there will be many more. Being Puerto Rican, and having authentic Puerto Rican food all the way in Los Ángeles is a blessing. The portions were large, the taste on point and the prices pretty affordable. The alcapurias are so good, the pernil, and let me tell you, the Mofongo was great. Everything was outstanding. More...
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Manny B.
I had the most amazingggggg meal at Tainos L.A. I'm originally from the East Coast so I've really been missing my family and the PR restaurants around there. I was lucky enough to win this free mofongo con churrasco the other day when Tainos L.A. was having a giveaway. I felt like the luckiest person ever!!! The mofongo was amazing. So garlicky and flavorful. The churrasco was also packed with flavor and super trendy/juicy. The photo doesn't do it justice but I had enough leftovers for lunch the next day. More importantly, the staff is so sweet and caring. I waited in my car to pick it up and the chef delivered the mofongo to me himself and gave me an extra flan. I was so touched by their generosity. I cannot wait to go back and bring all of my friends :) More...
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E J.
I have a friend who is Puerto Rican and his father was a chef before he passed. My friend is so critical of food. He ate everything I ordered Alcapurrias, Tostones, Empanadilla De Pollo, Mofongo Pernil and complimented it. After opening the sauce of Mayo/Ketchup he said, they really cook Puerto Rican food. Finally, a place i can order from and know he enjoys it. He even ate the leftovers whereas he never finishes the food I buy him and he throws it out. Odessa was great in her recommendations and her great customer interaction. Unfortunately, no Pasteles currently being made at this restaurant as not many requests. Take out abd Delivery only at this time. Definitely returning. More...
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Ricardo X. F.
This places is legit! The best puertorican food I have ever had in California. This is a pickup location, nothing fancy, the only fancy thing is the food! Great service when you get there. We had the Mofongo & Churrasco, Alcapurrias, Empanadas. Oh well! Looking forward to see this restaurant growing. We will be back soon! More...
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Larissa M.
I've been here twice now and it just keeps getting better and better. For those that don't know, this is a ghost kitchen so it's all to go only. I recommend calling about 30-40 minutes before you are ready to pick up as everything is made fresh and hot.On my most recent trip I had the Arroz con Pollo and ordered some chicken empanadas. I will add they are some of the best empanadas I've ever had. On my first visit I met Nick and on my second visit I met his wife Odessa. They are both wonderful people. They do catering as well, just give them at least 48 hours notice. Can't wait to come back! More...
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Angela G.
Originally found out about this place because of the Yelp Event last week! Here I am, a few days later to try their Churrasco and Chimichurri! Originally tried their Mofongo Al Ajillo and Carne Guisa which were both great. I definitely liked the Carne Guisa more. They have a really good spicy vinegar sauce but unfortunately it was way too spicy for me and I couldn't enjoy it as much as I wanted. Hoping to try their other spicy sauces in the future.This place is a Ghost Kitchen so you have to call/place your order online and once you arrive, you call again for them to bring it out to you since they keep their doors locked. Honestly, it's convenient! Calling ahead to have your order ready by the time you drive over there. Odessa is the only worker I've met here and she is super sweet and knowledgeable about the culture, food, and history. They have a bunch of interesting food and it was my first time having Puerto Rican food which was a nice change!Finally got to try the Churrasco and Chimichurri Andy only complaint is that the steak is over cooked. I wish it was more Medium Rare. It was super chewy and didn't slice as cleanly but it still had some flavor to it. The chimichurri was delicious and definitely want to ask for extra since it's not enough for the entire plate! Definitely would love to try their other menu items soon! IG: @ammysalamii More...
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mike o.
It is what it is! This is a ghost kitchen. Commercial kitchen, meaning pick up or delivery only! The atmosphere here is strictly production driven. IYou can only eat here sitting in your car!There's a sign out front in the driveway. Don't miss it as all of the biotin the area look the same!Now to the food. Thanks to Taino LA. Puerto Rican cuisine has become one of my favorites! Recently I tried their shrimp mufongo . . Perfectly balanced flavors and s on pointFood temperature was excellent. The staff were friendly and considerate looking to make sure that they served what you wanted. I'll definitely be back to this spot! More...
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Suzy A.
The food was absolutely delicious! Mofongo con camarones was definitely my favorite!Everything was seasoned to perfection.
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Lyvia M.
We drove out 30 minutes to try the food and it is legit!! So delicious and all the flavors I miss from home. Will definitely come back for more!
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Raoul A.
A unique blend of great flavor and down home good cooking. I highly recommend it. Empanadas a are great! The pork roast reminds me of my moms. Just simply for food. Yes you should try it.. More...
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Chris T.
Ordered from here yesterday on UberEats. Def enjoyed the food. It's difficult to find authentic food in LA and they did a great job. Well seasoned and hit the spot!
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Les W.
Tainos IS the proverbial hidden gem! Located in a drab industrial area I drove by twice before zeroing in on it - not even a restaurant, but rather just a kitchen for only take-out/delivery . Explosion of flavor: Empanadilla de Carne (glad we ordered 2!), Pernil Y Arroz Con Gandules ( the spicy sauce is literally the bomb!), Mofongo Y Camarones (DELICIOUS!), and a side of Papas Fritas. It all sounded light but we were assured it would work for 3 of us, and ended up with enough leftovers for lunch the next day. This food is clearly made with love - and when you meet Odessa & her uncle you will know what I mean. Can't wait to come back!!! More...
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Sabrina R.
OMG! OMG!! The ALCAPURRIAS!! Enough said. I'm not a big fan of Mofongo, it's usually too dry for me, and because I just love sweet plantains so much more. However, Taino's beef Mofongo with Chimichurri is THE BOMB, I am now a FAN. My son loves Amarillos, fried sweet plantains, so I get them everywhere I can, even though I often make them myself. He usually says, "these people don't know how to make plantains." As soon as he had Taino's Amarillos he said, "they know how to make them, if they know how to make them they are good cold of hot." He even liked the Alcapurrias, which he did not like from other restaurants. Their arroz con gandules and pernil was as expected--it won't disappoint if you know Puerto Rican food. Food portions are great, as is the value. My only disappointment was they did not have pasteles and sancocho, bc out of season. But will call next week to drive another 5-hours roundtrip to buy pasteles if they make them. It's better than ordering them from New York, which I do--that's how much I love pasteles!! The service: the warmth of true Boricuas, makes a difference. Thank you Tainos LA for making my comfort food. This is not an eat in restaurant, order on the phone, wait in the car and go in when it's ready. Ring the bell, someone will come out. Easy. #homecookedfood More...
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Amelia L.
Great service! Easy to order! Very tasty, bursting of flavor with every bite. Highly recommend for high quality to go food.
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Jose R.
Came back for seconds and brought two additional friends from PR, We were not disappointed. The food was excellent and my friends were raving about it. It's always good to support good businesses like yours. Keep up the great food and lots of love! More...
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Arielle G.
Visited again today! Amazing as always!! Since some people seem to not be able to find where their kitchen is at. Here is a photo. It's not super hard to find. Keep in mind, this is not a sit down restaurant. This is a kitchen to pick up amazing Puerto Rican food. With awesome people that have the best energy when it comes to serving their food. I hope this helps anyone who's looking to enjoy!! More...
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Diana R.
The food is the best Puerto Rican food I have had in a long time. The mofongo, alcapurrias, asopao de pollo are tasty and well condimented. Good size portions. Worth the drive for me! Hope they get dine in space soon. More...
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Tyler S.
Basically tried everything on the menu and loved it all! The churrasco was my favorite and the hot sauce added a great kick
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Ben D.
If you're looking for a taste of Puerto Rico in LA, Tainos is the spot for you. This restaurant truly embodies the spirit of the island, from the friendly staff to the flavorful dishes. Let's start with the food. Everything we tried was delicious, but I have to give a special shoutout to the mofongo. This classic Puerto Rican dish is made with mashed plantains and stuffed with your choice of meat or shrimp. At Tainos, they make it to perfection.Overall, I highly recommend Tainos to anyone looking for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in LA. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is inviting, and the staff is fantastic. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed! More...
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Al P.
Coño! Ordered an assortment of items yesterday...ALL GOOD! The mofongos are on point. The food took me back to my time spent in Puerto Rico. I met Nick and Papa Smurf/Edwin...great people. Wish them all the best in this endeavor. Hoping Papa Smurf adds "Frituras de Bacaloa"! to the menu. More...
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Angélica Reyes
I ordered a mofongo con caldo off menu item. And OMG is so delicious o hope they put in on menu soon
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Manny A.
Okay, being a Puerto Rican from NYC. I have to say this was a treat to find comida de mi gente in my own back yard. From the first taste my brain said WEPA. Happy we found this place and will be trying more dishes very soon. We had the Pernil con Arroz y Gandules and Carne Guizado con Arroz Blanco. Buen Provecho. More...
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Faris A.
Best Latin food in Los Angeles hands down. Highly recommended. It's authentic Puerto Rican food. Best Mofongo in LA easily and they make a mean churasco. You won't be let down. The beans and beef stew are a must try as well ! Five stars! More...
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Rose R.
We have eating here so much, Ordering since day one! Amazing Puertorican food in the valley, finally! Everything is so delicious. they were not kidding when they said they had the best mofongo. and those tostones al ajillo, i hadn't had any in 12 yrs that tasted this amazing. They have forever customers with us. More...
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Jackie W.
Ok so this is my third time in two weeks getting food from here and the reason is it's absolutely the best Puerto Rican food I have had in years. Everything was cooked fresh the flavors were amazing.I love trying new places and especially a family small business and this restaurant is my best find in months.Remember food cooked with love takes a bit more time but the result is so worth it.Thank You guys for this food we will be ordering for our next party next month! More...
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Sandy A.
Tried Tainos for the first time tonight and it is sooooo good! We ordered the Pollo Rostisaó with Guava Dip, Mofongo Pernil, Mofongo& Camaron with Salsa Criolla and Amarillos. Everything was amazing. The chicken was juicy and just the right balance of sweet and savory. The Mofongo was delicious as was the shrimp and pork. And the Amarillos(plantains) were the prefect accompanianment! Odessa the owner was very friendly and helpful and even called right away when she received our online order to correct a mistake. So thoughtful! This "ghost kitchen" is well worth a visit and we will definitely be back! More...
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Albert Martinez
During our recent New Year 2023 trip to Los Angeles, Sylmar area, Marlena and I discovered Tainos L. A. delicious, savoring, finger licking, mouthwatering, authentic, original, traditional, gourmet Abuelita's Puerto Rican food. The charming owner was very welcoming and sincerely appreciated and enhanced our dinning experience. We definetly recommend Tainos L. A. Marlena was happy eating PR Pasteles ( PR Tamales). Taino L. A. is a ghost kitchen, takeout or delivery only. We didn't know what a ghost kitchen is. Even though, it is a ghost kitchen, the gracious owner improvised and allowed us to eat in the kitchen storage area. She even played Salsa music. Marlena and I danced while waiting for the delicious Tostones with garlic and oil dressing. Tostones were cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and soft and tender in the inside, just like Abuelitas make them, Yummy! More...
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Arielle G.
2023 is starting off amazing thanks to Tainos LA I often get so home sick because all of my family lives on the east coast. Being Puerto Rican in LA means living a fast lifestyle and not many options to order out for Puerto Rican food ):Every single thing i ordered was amazing!!! From the pasteles, to the pernil, to the rice, and the beef stew. I felt so at home with the authenticity of the flavors and quality of our meal!!The service was amazing, they texted us to let us know when our food was ready. Greeted us with a big smile and confirmed everything was in the bag and suggestions with how to use certain sauces!!I will definitely be back and I adore this restaurant!! Everybody needs to try this place I'm not even kidding (,: Thank you for sharing your gift!! More...
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Megan H.
Absolutely delicious! Ordered delivery and they forgot a couple side items, but the food was so good we didn't care (and they refunded for missing sides). Will definitely order from here again. More...
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Amy D.
We heard a Puerto Rican restaurant opened up near us and was sooo excited to try it. There are NO other Puerto Rican restaurants nearby - despite frequent googling. So, we both had today off and decided today was the day to try it. We looked up the address and drove our happy selves down. My husband, myself and one of our kids. As it turned out- it is NOT a traditional restaurant but pick up/ take out only. However, our err led us to meet the proprietor and the chef!! Odessa is such a pleasure and you can visibly see her passion for her heritage and cuisine. Her uncle, the chef was also very nice. Even before leaving I was in love with this place and I hadn't even eaten yet!!So. Now I'm home. And full. Oh my goodness!!!This food is absolutely amazing. Full of flavor and I could not find a fault in it ( and I'm naturally a negative Nancy lol). So long winded. But call. Order. Eat. And repeat!! More...
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Dilenia A.
So disappointed at the setup of this place. No address of where their location is, we just took a guess because we saw the address across the street. When we went into their weird building, which looked creepy, like a freezer type facility that you see in CSI or NCIS shows. There were just 2 guys sitting on a chair and we asked them if they were waiting for Tainos LA and they said, "yes" if it wasn't for them, we wouldn't have known at all because there's no advertisement or a sign and no one was even there to take our orders or speak to us. We were so disappointed that we left, after we made that drive to finally have some PR food. More...
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Amy Diaz
We heard a Puerto Rican restaurant opened up near us and was sooo excited to try it. There are NO other Puerto Rican restaurants nearby - despite frequent googling. So, we both had today off and decided today was the day to try it. We looked up the address and drove our happy selves down. My husband, myself and one of our kids. As it turned out- it is NOT a traditional restaurant but pick up/ take out only. However, our err led us to meet the proprietor and the chef!! Odessa is such a pleasure and you can visibly see her passion for her heritage and cuisine. Her uncle, the chef was also very nice. Even before leaving I was in love with this place and I hadn't even eaten yet!! So. Now I'm home. And full. Oh my goodness!!! This food is absolutely amazing. Full of flavor and I could not find a fault in it ( and I'm naturally a negative Nancy lol). So long winded. But call. Order. Eat. And repeat!! More...
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Jose R.
In the three years since we relocated to L.A. we've been searching for some real Puerto Rican food to enjoy. The search is over. We made it to Tainos L.A. and picked up some pernil (pork shoulder), churrasco (skirt steak) with chimichurri sauce, arroz con gandules (rice and black eyed peas), and to top it off some amarillos (fried plantains) and flan de queso. Well worth the trip. The food was tasty and delicious, the portions were generous and just for the rice alone, I died and went to PR food heaven. The food was properly packaged and the guys were helpful. Definitely will spread the word about this gem. Delivery or Take Out only and worth every penny. All the best in the world to this business. More...
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T C.
Delicious! Had Tainos supply their authentic Puerto Rican food for my holiday party. The food was incredible. My family and guests loved it. Doing it again next year!!! Thank you Odessa and Nick for taking care of us. Tony CAgoura Hills, CA More...
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Mike Y.
All the Food was delicious! I will definitely be ordering from here again. I recommend 100% authentic.
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