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Tu Madre - Westwood
Master Critic Reviews (3 Lists)
Tu Madre - Westwood
8.2
A lively Westwood outpost known for big, flavor-mashup burritos and strong vegan options. The fillings skew bold—think crispy chicken, carnitas, or veggie-forward builds—wrapped tight for a satisfying, portable meal. High review volume and late hours make it a dependable neighborhood standby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Grilled Chicken Burrito, Carnitas Burrito
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 7.8
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Creative burrito builds with legit plant-based depth.
Who should go: UCLA area regulars and late-night snackers.
When to visit: After 8pm for shorter lines.
What to order: Breakfast burrito, grilled chicken burrito, red velvet churro.
Insider tip: Go “wet” if you want extra sauce and melted cheese.
Tu Madre - Westwood
7.7
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A playful, Westwood counter-spot for inventive tacos and burritos that skew SoCal-modern. The menu is broad (including strong veggie options), and the vibe is lively enough for a quick late bite. It’s not traditional Oaxacan depth—think craveable, customizable street-style comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Fish Taco, Pastrami Burrito, Red Velvet Churros
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 7.8
Atmosphere: 7.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: Modern taco shop energy with lots of creative fillings.
Who should go: Students and groups wanting quick, fun tacos.
When to visit: Late evening for a fast meal.
What to order: Fish taco, pastrami burrito, churros.
Insider tip: Mix a classic taco with one wildcard filling to sample the menu.
Tu Madre - Westwood
8.2
A lively Westwood taquería known for creative tacos and a strong Taco Tuesday/Happy Hour crowd draw. The menu leans modern and mash-up friendly, but keeps execution solid with craveable fried chicken and ahi tuna tacos plus a reliable salsa game.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Chicken Taco, Ahi Tuna Taco, Red Velvet Churro
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 8.3
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Playful taco mashups with dependable technique and vegan options.
Who should go: Groups looking for tacos and margaritas.
When to visit: Tuesday evenings for specials.
What to order: Fried chicken taco, ahi tuna taco, breakfast taco.
Insider tip: Split a few oddball tacos—the best bites are the mashups.