Since 1944

In 1944, the Cruz family introduced Ernie's Taco House #1 located in Lincoln Heights, CA. Following the success of Ernie's Taco House #1, the Cruz family opened up Ernie's Taco House #2 which opened in 1950 on Colorado Blvd. in Eagle Rock, CA., it remained Ernie's Taco House up until 1955, for which then it was renamed Ernie Jr's Taco House, eventually it was relocated to it's present location on Broadway Ave. when the CA-2 Freeway opened in 1973. In 1953, the family opened up Ernie's Taco House #3 in North Hollywood, CA. Their last location, Ernie Jr's Taco House #4, was opened by Albina Cruz in Pasadena, CA. which opened in 1955 and remained until 1998. Today, the Cruz Family is proud to serve you at the Eagle Rock location because as Ernie states, "When you have several restaurant locations, you can't provide that 'personal attention' to our patrons who visit us here at Ernie Jr's Taco House." Ernie Cruz, Owner

The Flavors of Ernie Jr's Taco House was created & developed by the Cruz Family in the cultural region of Northern Mexico. It's here in which the family began creating authentic Mexican Recipe Dishes. With the exception of some new items, not much has changed throughout the years with Ernie's restaurant menu, even with the change of times and with many types of updated mexican foods, such as Infused & Trendy Updated Flavors spun off 'traditional recipes', Ernie Jr's has and will always stick to the roots of their family recipes that has their patrons coming back for more of those 'Flavors of Northern Mexico'.

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To Our Patrons: Please give us your feedback; we’d love to hear from you! “Each time we visit, our dining experience is always pleasant. When we think of a place to eat for lunch or dinner, Ernie Jr.’s always comes to mind! Your authentic entrees and friendly staff keep us coming back for more, 46 years and counting. “ - The Mora Family