Ernie's Mexican Restaurant

4.3(1,384)

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Location & Hours

Address

4410 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 9:00 PM

Monday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(818) 985-4654

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About Ernie's Mexican Restaurant

A vibrant, colorful outpost for old-style Mexican standards, plus live entertainment on weekends.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 1,384 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Anirudh Ravikumar

3 months ago

Amazing authentic mexican food. Not too spicy, not too tangy, it was extremely satisfying to come and get a taste. Our family was about 11 in size and were easily accommodated on New Year’s Eve. 5 sta...

Danny G

a month ago

Came in today 3/9/25 with my family of 4 since we have passed it various times and we love to try out new places to eat. Walking in right away you get slapped with that Smokey cigarette smell. Right a...

Audrey Dow

2 weeks ago

We hosted a dinner party for 32 people on Friday night and everything was perfect. Ernie's gave us a private space to host our celebration. It was spacious and the ambient lighting made everything fee...

Ava

a month ago

DO NOT GO TO ERNIE’S IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD!! I ordered a Dr. Pepper and it came flat and watery. I also ordered the cheese quesadilla which was $13 and my sister ordered the kids quesadilla which was $10...

Miguel R

2 months ago

Being located in California,I expected better. Being in North Hollywood, I shouldn’t have expected so much. The atmosphere was good even though I was the only Mexican eating there. Plus the random mis...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears mixed, with some customers praising the restaurant while others express significant dissatisfaction. The overall sentiment suggests inconsistency in food quality and service.

Customer Favorites

Appetizer platters with quesadillas, taquitos, flautas, chicken wings, chips, salsa and guacamole were well-received by one large party. Margaritas were also a popular choice.

Atmosphere & Service

Some customers appreciated the spacious private event space, attentive service, and accommodating staff. However, others reported disrespectful service, slow issue resolution, and an unpleasant smoky smell.

Value & Quality

Some customers found the food overpriced for the quality and portion sizes, particularly disliking bland rice and watered-down aguas frescas. Others praised the authentic Mexican flavors and satisfying taste.

Areas for Improvement

Inconsistent food quality and disrespectful service are major concerns that need attention. Addressing the smoky smell would also improve the dining environment.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews indicate issues with the quality of ingredients and preparation, as well as concerns regarding customer service and management responsiveness. There are complaints about bland food and lack of care for customer concerns.