“ Cinthia at LA Fuente, near University and Vermont in Hillcrest. I had 2 plump birria tacos with a side of pico de for 12. Delicioso!! Folks here are wonderful. ”

“ La Fuente isn't just a Mexican restaurant; it's a Hillcrest institution, and for good reason! This place is a lifesaver, whether you're fueling up before a night out or satisfying those post-club cravings. First off, let's talk portions. Forget those tiny, overpriced plates - La Fuente serves up generous helpings that will leave you completely satisfied. You definitely get your money's worth here. And the taste? Forget about it! From their carne asada fries (a must-try!) to their perfectly seasoned tacos and flavorful burritos, everything is consistently delicious. You can tell they use fresh ingredients and put love into their cooking. I've never had a bad meal here. But what truly makes La Fuente special is its perfect location and late-night hours. It's the ideal spot to grab a bite before hitting the clubs in Hillcrest, or to refuel after a night of dancing. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, and the staff is always friendly, even when it's packed. If you're looking for tasty, affordable, and satisfying Mexican food in Hillcrest, look no further than La Fuente. It's a true gem! ”

“ Sit in and enjoy it fresh! Delicious, honestly some of the best Hispanic food I've had aside from my mom's own cooking! Flavorful, filling, definitely worth the price! ”

“ The surf and turf fries are insanely good with everything made fresh to order right from the grill. And the amount of food you get is just plain good economics. Haven’t had a bad experience the multiple times I’ve visited. Check this place out while in town! ”

“ I live near this place and go here often and the food and service is perfect like 4 out of 5 times. The only negatives I can point out is that their Jamaica is too bland most of the time, but the Horchata is fire!!! Every once in a while I might get rolled tacos that are too peppery (with literal black pepper) or maybe some guac that's a little more brown then I care for, but otherwise I love coming here. I am a vegetarian and this place is very accommodating and I will happily walk past other restaurants to come to La Fuente. The photo I attached is Carne Asada fries (with no meat) and they filled that container to the brim!!! I've never been happier. I usually spend 15-20 each visit and they do have a rewards system! Plus an open salsa bar with several different salsas and veggies. I love the habanero salsa (the orange one). Yes there is seating inside and outside. Sometimes they have really good music playing. They also do taco Tuesdays outside! Take it from someone who lives in the area and comes here often, La Fuente is worth it. That and Colima's down the street are the best 2 Mexican places in Hillcrest. ”

“ Chilaquiles done right!!! I like the softer tortillas and salad and the beans are the best!! ”

“ I came for a great burrito, and they did not disappoint! It's a long-time spot for my whole family and happy to see it thriving! The veggie burrito was huge and still under 10... Yay!! ”

“ Stopped here while shopping in Hillcrest Calif. We had a great experience. Service was great. The hard tacos were delicious. They have happy hour pricing M-F 1p-6p the tacos are 2 for chicken and the beef were 3. Fish are 3. The bean & cheese burrito is 7.99 it's big & comes with a soda. They have a salsa bar with a lot of choices. They have seating inside & out. ”