El Caporal

4.3(353)

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Location & Hours

Address

8041 Vineland Ave
Los Angeles, California 91352
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 7:00 AM

Monday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(818) 768-7490

About El Caporal

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on July 11, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 353 reviews

Recent Reviews

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javier m

3 years ago

I have heard so many things about this placee from friends some say it is the greatest thing since sliced bread some say they have found roaches in their food. i have been living in this area for 20 ...

P J

2 years ago

Chicken taquitos was fire, they also give me my tacos on a plate to go, so they don’t get soggy in tinfoil, it’s a chill spot I don’t speak Spanish and they’re very patient with me!

Ian C

5 years ago

Authentic food, honestly really fire. Wish they had a place like this in Glendale. Thanks again!

Vicky Villa

8 months ago

I try menudo for first time there, it was pretty good , well served, take out , so far the best one around town

Sandra Gonzalez

in the last week

Their garlic butter shrimp and their shrimp ala la diabla are sooooo delicious. I recommend

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears to be generally positive, with customers appreciating the authentic food, though experiences can vary. The average rating suggests a decent, but not outstanding, level of satisfaction.

Customer Favorites

Garlic butter shrimp, shrimp ala la diabla, and chicken taquitos are popular choices among customers. Menudo is also mentioned as a good first-time experience.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as a chill spot, with staff noted for being patient with customers who don't speak Spanish. However, one review mentions a negative interaction with the order taker.

Value & Quality

Some customers find the food to be "fire" and authentic, while another thought a torta was lacking ingredients and looked sad. Portion sizes are described as well-served.

Areas for Improvement

One customer experienced a poorly made torta lacking expected ingredients. There was also a mention of inconsistent experiences, with some having heard concerns about roaches in the food.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews highlight the deliciousness of the shrimp dishes and positive experiences with the food. No significant negative trends are immediately apparent in the most recent feedback.