Jugos Azteca — Restaurant in Los Angeles

After my last visit, I am never going back here again. Why? Sleazy owner, creepy behavior, false promotions, and uncomfortable atmosphere. The service and policies are shady and uncomfortable. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Take a look at their instagram page and you’ll see the weird, gross, “marketing” strategies that the owner insists on using. The cooks and other staff are always friendly, but the owner is the one who has completely ruined the integrity of the place. On my last visit, on a Wednesday, I noticed that they have a promotion posted outside on their window: a free small agua fresca with the purchase of a burrito every Wednesday. When I walked into the store, I saw they have a giant sign with a QR code advertising a free agua fresca if you follow their Instagram page. I had ordered a burrito, so I asked if I could get a free agua fresca, as their poster outside advertises. The owner said “no, that the promo is only for students”. (The sign doesn’t say this by the way.) I said “okay, I can follow your page instead”. To this, he said “no, you have to make a video and pose for us for the free drink.” Now, if you take a look at his instagram page, you’ll notice the amount of women who he records in suggestive poses. There are even videos from security camera footage of women who seemingly did not consent to being posted. Because of this, I said no to making a video and purchased the drink instead. The owner should take down the posters or clarify the menu. But I suspect this is done on purpose in order to record people for his page. Multiple people on instagram have reported him and commented, but the creepy...

So the service here was great at first. Then keep coming back for drinks, then shrimp tostadas and guess what the service isn't great anymore. I've been serviced by regular staff and owner. So todays experience really not great at all. I called to place an order and owner hung up on me. Okay. I drive down there and the owner takes my order and I ask for everything ok there side for my tostada's to go. Common sense, who likes soggy tostadas? I've order my shrimp tostadas 3 times this way before. Anyhow, I didn't notice until I got home that everything was together. So I'm not happy, first because who likes soggy tostadas!!! Second, it looks like there's more veggies than shrimp on my tostadas, which also happened the last time I ordered. I was thinking maybe they where that way because it was the last of it for the Friday special. Anyhow, I take a closer look only one if full and the other has half of the shrimp mix on it. I will add pictures. I ordered 9 tostadas and 2 where place in 4 boxes and where covered by a big chunk of avocado. I also called and spoke to owner and he said I didn't ask for everything on the side and hung up. I think the service for this place is going down hill. Such a shame. I recommended to many, that's why I feel I have to put this review up. If anything just check order before leaving, even if you've gone there many times before. I will stick to just ordering drinks...

This place is BONKERS! Hidden gem in Highland Park. While in search for a raspado (shaved ice with flavored syrup) and a elote (corn on the cob with mayo, powder cheese, powder chili and mayo) we came across this location. Clean restaurant, friendly staff, and lots of selections(too many, I felt overwhelmed). Can’t wait to go back and try their other items. I must say, service was a bit slow but well WORTH the WAIT. There is sitting inside and outside. If you decide to sit inside, be careful there is a step up. Overall this place is 10 and if you have gotten this far on my review, don’t think twice.

I wish the raspado had a bit more syrup but that is just personal preference. Needless to say, this place brought lots of childhood memories. Stop reading this review and get yourself a raspado and a elote! Cheers!

Also, I believe they will give you an Agua Fresca if you follow them on Instagram. I have several accounts so they will be seeing me very soon! -...