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Studio City - Hugo's Tacos restaurant
4.7

Hugo's Tacos

  • Studio City
  • $
  • Mexican
  • Street
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    great

Food: Tasteless and overpriced

While the Carnitas Taco and Breakfast Burrito might be considered Hugo's Tacos' signature dishes, they fall short of expectation. Reviewers lamented the overwhelming blandness and underwhelming taste. Even the Torta Ahogada, the touted 'comfort food', is unfortunately not immune to the overall poor taste. The portions are laughably small, further deepening the chasm between cost and satisfaction. The only redemption, it seems, comes in the form of the creativity and variety packed into the extensive menu.

  • Great Variety

    Extensive menu appeals to various diets and preferences; consistently good.

  • Okay Value

    Some reviews express fair pricing for quality, giving a balanced view.

  • Low Quality

    Some experiences of stale, bland, and poor-quality food deteriorating.

Top 3 dishes at Hugo's Tacos

  1. 1

    Carnitas Taco 🏆

    Described as the best tasting, with great flavors and perfect crispiness.

    Carnitas Taco dish
  2. 2

    Breakfast Burrito

    Satisfyingly huge portion, delicious with favorable pricing specials mentioned.

    Breakfast Burrito dish
  3. 3

    Torta Ahogada

    Delicious blend of spicy, sweet, and savory; the ultimate comfort.

    Torta Ahogada dish

Vibe: Cramped and overrated

The ambiance at Hugo's Tacos is nothing to rave about; long lines, pitifully few tables huddled near a noisy freeway. Romantics would need look elsewhere, since Hugo's lack of privacy and noise levels make it a terrible choice for date nights. Furthermore, the absence of a liquor license mars the experience with a distinct lack of choice in drinks. The buzz is a lot of criticism for its overinflated reputation.

  • Bad Drinks

    Does not seem to have a liquor license, limiting experience.

Perks: Cramped parking and poor service

The hassles with Hugo's Tacos don't end with the food and vibe. Parking is a chore, with limited availability and difficult access owing to proximity to a busy freeway. Customers may even struggle to find seating during rush hours, a pain further amplified for groups, with the limited outdoor seating contributing to long wait times. Not to mention the service is simply subpar, as reviews about long waits, rude staff and lack of professionalism attest to.

  • Great For Diets

    Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are abundant and delicious.

  • Bad Service

    Long waits, rude staff, and lack of professionalism frustrate customers.