Lichis Mex

Great food
Great service
Everything nice and clean
Highly recommend the steak fiesta bowl.

I ate at this amazing Mexican spot last night--owned by a family from Zacatecas--and wow, the food was next-level. No heavy sauces, no melted cheese--just super fresh, simple ingredients that packed incredible flavor. Everything tasted homemade, like someone's abuela was back there cooking. You can tell they really care about honoring traditional recipes. The food was so good, it didn't need anything extra.

The restaurant is tucked away in a strip mall, so it's easy to miss--but trust me, it's a must-stop. The space is simple but very clean, and the menu reflects that same simplicity. One great perk: they serve breakfast all day, which I know will appeal to a lot of people. They also have themed specials like Margarita Mondays and Taco Tuesdays, as well as seasonal items.

Service is very friendly, and it's a casual sit-down restaurant. You order at the counter, grab your drink, then take a seat. They'll bring chips and salsa to your table--mild, medium, and spicy options--and they also bring out your food and any alcoholic drinks you order.

It's also a perfect spot for solo diners. I'd definitely feel comfortable coming back alone to enjoy a meal here.

My favorite dish is the shrimp ceviche--it's absolutely top-notch: fresh, bright, and full of flavor. This isn't fast food, but the wait time is short--just 5 to 7 minutes--and totally worth it.

Parking Tip:
There's free parking in the lot, but it's shared with In-N-Out and Big 5, so it can get a little busy. Despite the posted signs warning against In-N-Out parking, people still park there for both places. You might have better luck finding street parking, which is usually available and totally fine.

AHHHH I LOVE LICHIS SO MUCH!!!! So fresh and delicious and consistently amazing. I order delivery from them... uh... a lot hahaha and now that we are displaced from our home in Altadena, I still drive to go pick it up or eat there! The ladies that work there are so sweet and nice and it's always clean and bright inside. Slightly more of a pick up spot but honestly love eating in too when I can.

Go to favs are the quesitaco (aka birria with cheese) and the consommé, cheese enchiladas verde, chips and guacamole, literally all the salsa (so fresh!!!) and omg the HORCHATA is the best I've ever had. Support this local spot, such a hidden little gem!

Wow! The food here is delicious and generous. They have a lovely selection to choose from. Everything is made fresh to order. The service was fast and friendly. The ambiance is super charming.. The deco is simple.. They have some beautiful plants that I wanted... let me tell you... EVERYTHING is super clean...
I'll be back for sure!

This is my second review for this place because I wanted to highlight their happy hour options. I went yesterday for some tacos and was so pleased (not a surprise!) with both of these: birria and pastor tacos. They were both meaty, not greasy at all and with great flavor. I love their birria plate here also. I will definitely keep coming back to try more things. The cashier was very friendly and kind. The place is cute, super clean and offers free water and chips with your order. Oh, and I love their salsa verde.

If you are craving Mexican Food and don't have the time to drive to Mexico, come here.

True family operation serving up home cooked Mexican Food.

The woman who took our order and delivered the food to the table was very friendly and helpful. Check in on YELP and get a free lemon drink from their fountain--delicious!

Free and easy parking in their shared lot in front.

I got the Chicken Burrito ($13.00) and my friend Carne Asada ($20.00). I tried the Carne and both dishes were very good. The Carne was nicely seasoned and easy to chew. My Chicken Burrito had high salt content though--so if you get the Chicken Burrito--must like salt.

The homemade salsas--all 3 were excellent and I dowsed my Burrito in the most spicy one.

Place is clean and they have a separate men's and woman's restroom--men's was fine and I liked their urinal that prevents splashback.

During your meal they play LOUD Mexican party music in the dining room--really gives the place a fun atmosphere.

So like I said--if you were thinking of driving down to Tijuana or Ensenada--just come here--save the fuel expense.

My husband and I were driving past In N Out and the line was LONG (as usual) so we ended up Lichis next door!

The restaurant is actually quite cute inside! It is very clean and I loved the deco.

The menu is minimal, but I actually prefer that since I'm not a fan of large menus.

I got the bowl with carne asada. I thought for $14, the portion was great. The green sauce that came with it tasted very fresh. I'd get this again!
My husband got the nachos, which were just okay. It felt a little lack luster especially since that's what he ordered for dinner.
We will probably come back to try other things but skip the nachos.

The staff were really friendly and kind!

There is plenty of free parking.

My family and I loved our breakfast at Lichis Mex! The whole time we were devouring our meal, I kept thinking that Guy Fieri would absolutely lose his shit over this place and I mean that in the best was possible. It's neighborhood friendly, family recipes from Zacatecas and everything is amazingly delicious. Lichi's Mex should be featured on "Triple D"!

We got the Chorizo Hash and the Chilaquiles w/ a side of guacamole, salsa and chips. The meal had a very high "wow" factor to it and the Horchata was a 10/10. We can't wait to come back and try more from the menu! Thank you Lichis Mex!

Fish taco, steak taco. That's right. I did it. Yummmyyyyy. So I come back. More please. Ya ya ya. Thanks.
John

Lichis Mex boasts the best fish and shrimp tacos in town, superstar service, and a clean and thoughtfully decorated interior. It surprises me that they don't have more business, but if you were looking for one: here's your *sign* to give this restaurant a shot. I haven't tried a menu item I didn't like! Oh, and make sure to order your taco "Lichis" style for some extra flavor!