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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Nina's Mexican Food 7.7
Sawtelle
A long-running Sawtelle counter-serve spot that’s best at hearty, classic plates and crispy tacos. It’s the kind of place you grab a breakfast burrito or wet burrito from when you want something filling and familiar.
Must-Try Dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Crispy Potato Tacos, Carne Asada Wet Burrito
Scores:
Value: 8.4 Service: 7.9 Consistency: 7.6 Food Quality: 7.8 Atmosphere: 6.1 Cultural Relevance: 6.4
What makes it special: Old-school counter spot with reliably hearty classics.
Who should go: Budget-minded locals and quick lunchers.
When to visit: Morning for breakfast burritos.
What to order: Breakfast burrito, crispy potato tacos, wet burrito.
Insider tip: Add extra salsa and lime for a brighter bite.

Hours

Monday8am - 9pm
Tuesday8am - 9pm
Wednesday8am - 9pm
Thursday8am - 9pm
Friday8am - 9pm
Saturday8am - 9pm
Sunday8am - 9pm