Living in Southern California we know Mexican food, well we think we know Mexican food. The most popular dishes served up in local Mexican restaurants is quite different from the food found south of the border. While some more traditional dishes like mole, Oaxaca, bolillos, tortas and Menundo and tripe soup have made it on to many American Mexican restaurants, most items on the menu would not be prepared by your dear abuela.<\/p>\n
The primary difference between traditional Mexican food and American (Tex-Mex) is the use of beef, wheat flour, yellow cheese, black beans and cumin. These ingredients are rarely used in Mexico, but widely used in its American counterparts.<\/p>\n
So, where do you find the best Mexican restaurants near your Woodland Hills, CA apartment? We left out major chains and included a list of more traditional dishes served at these restaurants.<\/p>\n
Here is a list of the best Mexican in Woodland Hills:<\/h1>\n
Senor Grandes Fresh Mexican Grill<\/h2>\n
21514 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA<\/p>\n
While the menu includes a lot of fresh ingredients, we found very few traditional Mexican menu items, but this almost fast food Mexican restaurants is a local favorite.<\/p>\n
Taqueria El Tapatio<\/h2>\n
22806 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA<\/p>\n
This small, casual Mexican restaurant serves mostly American style Mexican, but food is good and prices are reasonable.<\/p>\n
Hugo’s Tacos<\/h2>\n
22941 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA<\/p>\n
This is a small Southern California chain, they serve tortas and frozato (Mexican ice cream) and serve vegan and vegetarian options.<\/p>\n
Karlo’s & Koke’s Fresh Mexican Grill<\/h2>\n
6551 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA<\/p>\n
This small, casual Mexican restaurant serves free chips with mole, Cochinita Pibil with plantains (a dish from the Yucatan region of Mexico with slow roasted pork) Mole and Horchata (traditional Mexican drink made from ground almonds or rice).<\/p>\n
Sol y Luna<\/h2>\n
19601 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, <\/em><\/strong>CA <\/em><\/strong>91357<\/p>\n Most of the options on the menu are your typical American\/Mexican fare with a few more traditional items including: Sopa de la Albondigas, Mole Poblano, Horchata, Jericalla, Platanitos Frito and Green Corn Tamales.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Living in Southern California we know Mexican food, well we think we know Mexican food. The most popular dishes served up in local Mexican restaurants is quite different from the food found south of the border. While some more traditional dishes like mole, Oaxaca, bolillos, tortas and Menundo and tripe soup have made it on to… <\/p>\n