La Villita

I’m laughing at all the reviews that say they’re generous with their portions. My boyfriend ordered guacamole for us and for $ 3 they put it in the little containers they put the sauces in it, it wasn’t even enough for 1 spoonful. We were so insulted by this we took it back to them and went to El Mexicano across the street for their guacamole because for $ 3 you actually get a good serving size. On top of that they wrapped our 4 tacos TOGETHER creating a giant monster taco which we then made a huge mess of trying to peel them apart. Normally we eat the scraps when we’re done eating but it was such a disappointing experience we didn’t bother.

This was my first time ordering from this restaurant on Seamless. Unfortunately there aren’t too many Mexican restaurants by where I work and this seemed like a good place to get authentic Mexican food (i.e not Chipotle). I just got my food and threw it out all at the same time. I ordered pollo guisado (chicken stew) with rice and beans. What I got was little pieces of chicken with seemed like uncooked rice and beans. There was no stew whatsoever. Being Latina I know what pollo guisado is and what I got was the farthest thing from it. I couldn’t even get through my meal after waiting nearly an hour for the food to come. Definitely not ordering from here again.

I’ve had food from here many times and it’s never been more than average. Average is probably the best word because of the lack of flavor and authenticity. Now, is the food horrible? Absolutely not. You might even find it worth it to get delivery from here but the reality is that in Brooklyn you can easily go out and find better.
If you decide to eat here, try the many variety of tacos and tortas.

if you want genuine Mexican food where actual Mexican people eat this is the place. Information– This place does put the tip into the bill. Lone waitress in the place was amazing and doing everything by serving customers, takeout, and answering the phone but this was still a great dining experience. Prices very reasonable, chicken stew was a little spicy but nachos were good with pork They have a full selection of imported Mexican coke and pepsi plus mexican sodas made with sugarcane not the fructose we drink here with American coke and pepsi Ill be going back to try breakfast

Delivery boy couldn’t figure out how to enter an apartment building and operate an elevator. Not worth the stress. El Mexicano has much better food and service.

I had all thier tacos. They were delicious, but personally I would stick to the grilled chicken and al pastor. The rice and beans were regular, nothing spectacular (did not like the bean sauce). I also had their carne asada platter-​good but kind of small for the price. The horchata drink is also really good. Next time I will be coming back to try the enchiladas.

I had the chicken burrito and it was a total let down. The meat was not seasoned at all– not even with salt let alone spices. Plus the chicken was dry. Not the least bit impressed. I’d rather walk a block up and eat at El Mexicano where food bursts with flavors.

I’m not satisfied with the food. One of my foods was rancid and it was terrible. Another dish had cheese and it did not taste like actual cheese. It tasted bitter and overall I was not happy. They have terrible service and they make you pay for tips. They just force you to give tip. Who does that? I would totally not recommend to eat here.

Their food is really good compared to everything else in the area. Their prices are very fair as well. I love the chicken flautas, and the beef tacos. I also like the supreme nachos. I have ordered delivered a few times and went to eat there once. The place is clean. Everything is made to order right at the spot. Definitely one of my fav to eat in this area.

The food is mediocre compared to any Mexican I’ve had before. Not what I expected from an «authentic» Mexican place. Chicken tostadas and flautas were so so. Fresh veggies but lacking flavor altogether. Maduros were so greasy. Definitely not returning.

I have been waiting for over an hour for a delivery. I will never order from here again ! And the person on the phone doesn’t speak English so I am not getting any answers.

Legit mexican spot where you would least expect it. An absolute hole in the wall but everything is made to order. Love this place– they have legit mexican food and cannot get enough of their lengua tacos.
Dont expect anything spectacular from the décor but the food– spot on.

Very friendly, family operated joint. Amazing food at amazing prices. This place has been open for as long as I can remember.
My favorite is their carnitas burrito. Absolutely amazing.

So let me just say, before I start this that I absolutely love Chipotle. It’s quick, it’s sort of healthy, and it’s filling. But I think I have found something better than Chipotle and that’s authentic Mexican food at La Villita. I feel disappointed in myself that I have passed by this place so many times and never gone inside, but now that I have I know I’ll be coming back over and over again.
I absolutely love this place. The prices are good, the food is good, and the staff is so nice! We were seated immediately on a Saturday night. The place is pretty clean and the atmosphere is adorned with memorabilia that really makes it feel like you’re at home, all warm and cozy. Our waitress kept coming back to check on us and ask us if we needed anything else.
Now… onto the food — the most important part. If you’re going to eat at a legit Mexican joint — let me tell you — you need to get the tacos. The tacos are not the hard-​shell type you’re expecting, they’re like the soft tortilla type and let me tell you — they double tortilla it which makes it a lot easier to eat. There’s no fancy sour cream, fajitas, or salsa. We stuck with the typical three — chicken, salted pork, and beef, meaning the taco literally consists of meat, onion, and cilantro. But it all the deliciousness stems from the flavoring of the meat, the seasoning combines so well with the onion and cilantro, giving you heaven in your mouth. I believe the chicken did come with a little guac (so basically the price of 1 chicken taco = 1 serving of guac at Chipotle — what do you think is the best deal at this point?) We also ordered a carnitas platter which comes with rice and beans and four soft tortillas. They could have added a bit more rice and beans, but if you’re a true meat lover — you gotta get the carnitas. Carnitas is almost like pulled pork but the seasoning combined with the texture is definitely a melt in your mouth. Also, tip: order Jarritos! It’s not complete without it. They also have flan ($ 2) and Mexican jelly ($ 2 for a water-​mixture jelly on the bottom and milk-​mixture jelly on top).
I wouldn’t even call this an alternative to Chipotle because it obviously tops Chipotle both in price and flavor. There’s also no Chipotle except for the one on Kings Highway that’s about to open up or the one at Kings Plaza, but both I bet are packed whereas La Villita proves itself to be a better choice for authentic Mexican food. Plus, they also have a supermarket around the corner where you can buy some Mexican treats like chicharrones and many different spices!

Probably one of the worst experiences of my takeout life. The food and customer service was horrible. Let’s start with the service, I placed an online order and received a call from the restaurant informing me that part of my order needed an adjustment. After agreeing to the adjustment the lady on the phone stated that the food would be delivered shortly. I informed her that the online system said it could only be picked up since we were out of the delivery zone area. She stated that it was ok and that they would deliver any.
Great customer service right? Unfortunately that was a lie. I received a call 40 minutes later from the restaurant saying that they can’t deliver because it was out of driving distance and that the food was ready. Since there was no way they were going to deliver we went and picked it up. After receiving the food, not only was it cold but the burritos were nothing but rice and a tiny scoop of meat. No other ingredients were present. They fell apart when you tried to pick them up. And it was incredibly dry. The shrimp nachos were simply pathetic with only 8 chips (I counted) topped with a couple of shrimp and cheese. Needless to say we will NOT be eating here again. Thanks but no thanks.

Great, authentic Mexican food. A place you’d be more likely to find in Corona or Sunset Park, but it’s right here in Sheepshead Bay. I’ll be honest, the ONLY thing I ever order from this place is their steak burritos. Those, for the $ 6 price tag, are very large, chock full of meat, rice, and beans, and flavorful with that hint of cilantro and splashed with sour cream on the top. Definitely a must-​get for the connoisseur of Mexican cuisine.
Then you may be asking. «Hey guy, why the 3 stars then?» Well, that’s because I came here once with a group and they all wanted to try the «barbacoa», or goat dish. I think that they literally served us up a plate of stale meat. It was disgusting, and my friend paid twice as much for it as most of their menu items. Horribly disappointed by that experience and I don’t think I can easily get over it. However, I have been back here for the steak burrito, and it has never failed to satisfy.
Just avoid their funky stale goat dish (or any other non-​traditional meats which may be sitting in their fridge for months) and you should be fine.

OMG! Real Mexican food! So amazingly good. Small place, nice owners! I will definitely go back!!! Amazing food!

So we were having a nye party and decided we wanted to serve empanadas! I searched high, low, over and under for a restaurant that catered this particular dish. I found this place, I called them up and they said they could do it. The young woman who answered the phone was very kind and professional which definitely helped me make my decision. We ordered beef, chicken as well as the cheese empanadas. Man oh man they were huge! And so so sooo good! The beef and chicken were well seasoned! The cheese was my favorite! Kinda wished I had these crack empanadas all to myself lol
The only sucky part is that they were super expensive! But the flavor, quality, and customer service were on point.

omg this place is so small but so good
the best chicken wings, and tacos, and burritos are amazing
everything is fresh, authentic and cheap with amazing portions so I get the whole menu its so worth it

In my opinion the Chinese run a better Mexican joint than these guys. Went there for a simple order, vegetable quesadilla, grilled chicken over rice and beans, and fried pork taco. It all stunk. Vegetables looked like they came out of a medley bag from the freezer of Stop n Shop, fried pork was just… pork. rice and beans tasted old, like two days ago old. The grilled chicken was grilled until it was cardboard, and the little salt and pepper they added did not enhance the value or taste. And on top of it all, it was $ 25.
My Mexican joint of choice is just 2 block down on E15th and U — El Mexicano. It’s a little hole in the wall but they prep their food fresh daily and do it with care that you can taste. Everything La Villita tries so hard to do, El Mexicano does with little effort and with 10 times better results. Do yourselves a favor, save the money, walk past La Villita, don’t get suckered, go to El Mexicano for real authentic Mexican food. You’ll thank me after your meal, and you’ll DEFINITELY thank me the next morning.