Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Los Angeles
902 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Carne asada fries brought me back to my college days. The fries look like the colors of the rainbow.... beautiful :*) Very large portion and you will..."
Stephen Lee
"Great place for Mexican fast food.
One of my favorite dishes is the burritos de Chile relleno. Carne asada fries are also good. They got aguas..."
Hector Manriquez
"I’ve tried a few things here and so far everything has been amazing. The food comes out fast and the quality is consistent. The workers are all..."
Blazedestroyer 7
"Horchata Is One Of The Best! Angelic & Supernatural..."
Shanyka Anderson
"Most excellent. Just kept secret in LA.
Wet burrito is the best. Recommend to anyone. They always seem to be out of Mountain Dew..."
Emma Schellbach
"El Huero is fire. Their food is always hot and fresh and their staff is super friendly. I'm always here studying and it's cool knowing I can get..."
Oscar Paz
"An Los Angeles Classic! For El Huero is a 24hour food eatery joint that serves burgers, burritos, tacos , well really the tasting of Mexican food..."
Lay Fiery
"Best nachos in town... been coming here for years and the nachos never disappoint. Enough to feed 2 people (depending how hungry you are) they are..."
Yvette
"My favorite 24 hrs spot. the food is the best . It's clean fast and located in a diverse area you can meet any one from college students to..."
Shirrelle FiftyoneFifty
"Decent location close to USC. I recommend the tacos and..."
Flavio T
"Been coming to this place for more than 30yrs. It's still as good and the service is friendly. The food isn't rushed but service time is too..."
Angela Griffin
"I'm so disappointed this has been one of my favorite places but now I see that they have taken advantage of a customer that asked for a refund on..."
Vanessa Whaley
"I stop here a couple of times a week even though I live 30 minutes away. The food is BOMB and they make it really fast. The ladies at the drive thru..."
KIILL
"Good food! Burritos and Nachos are delicious and worth the money!! No restrooms though. We had to use the ones at Carl..."
Rochelle Flores
"OMG!!! Talk about food ur gonna love....El Huero is ur place to eat!!! I had the B.Y.O.B which stands for Build Your Own Burrito. Inside my burrito I..."
"At one of the Top LA restaurants in LA
Esdras Ochoa has outdone himself again!
Known for their unique flavors and comida a las brasas along with..."
Arturo Encinas
"[100000216288137:Joanna Manansala] and I had brunch there yesterday Sunday and we loved it so much! The eating area, which is outside, was gorgeous,..."
John Vincent De Toro
"Went for the first time yesterday even though I live less than a mile away! Glad I finally made it. Upscale, high-quality Mexican food is always a..."
Terry Alcántar Nelson
"Excellent food, great atmosphere and our server was so wonderful i love this place so..."
David Williams
"EXCELLENT service and staff. Came here with some friends for my birthday recently and we ordered quite a lot off of the menu. We like to share so..."
Kerry Sawyers
"Great drinks, i had "Born in ELA". A carne asada taco, too. Generous portion of food and..."
Marla Griffith
"Service was superb. Food was delicious. I could eat the guacamole and salsa every day and the tacos were the best I had in a while. The outside..."
Tamara Castaneda-Ibanez
"man, you took my favorite dish and turned it up to 11!!! Great flavors and amazing service. Your bartender made me the Best michelada I’ve ever..."
Oscar Suarez
"My favorite new place! Fantastic food, cocktails, atmosphere and friendly staff. I'm so happy it's in my..."
Sara Kendrick Thomas
"I always do my happy food dance when I go to Salazar. This time, I went at night, in the middle of winter. I was worried about eating outside at 57..."
Stacey Whitney
"I loved it!!!! Thank you to everyone there especially the bartender
Super friendly great food great experience
I’d give it more stars..."
Leah C. Munoz
"This was a great find! The food was the best, wait staff was quick and good, and we all loved it. You have to find a parking spot, as there's no lot,..."
Michelle Mitton
"Made reservations for a large party for a Sunday brunch. Table was ready with all the place settings and water set-up upon arrival. All the tables..."
LeWayne Ballard
"The friends and I had an great experience at Salazar on a Saturday evening before catching a show at Zebulon next door. We ordered and thoroughly..."
Wesley Cheng Erickson
"Salsa for the pollo tacos were good with the bold flavor dancing on my tongue (habanero pumpkin seed salsa)
Homemade flour tortillas where perfect in..."
Jennifer F
"Arguably best tacos in all Los Angeles! Def the Al pastor is to die..."
Louie Vergara
"The tortillas were amazing they were very soft and melted in your mouth. I got the chicken taco and the fish taco they had amazing flavor! Great..."
Ethan Grabel
"I got the hanger steak done rare and loved it. The guacamole was very fresh tasting. The flan was outstanding but the bread pudding was too dry for..."
Mike Berger
"I loved this place! Loved the outdoor ambiance and the cool breeze. The staff was friendly. We had virgin watermelon and yellow peach drinks, they..."
Erica Lin
"I had mocha tacos chips. Guacamole salsa ended delicious angel flight drink I recommend it for..."
Brian Walker
"It’s an okay restaurant for “Americanized” Mexican food. Tacos were okay but salsa was not even mild and not enough for Mexicans or people who..."
Julio M
"Great food quality. They use actual wood to cook the food to give that extra mesquite flavor. Drinks are fresh. Only bad thing is..."
Steven Lam
"This was a good meal! Not pictured are the quac, the coctel de camarones, and the beverages which were all really good, but don’t let them upsell..."
Bennett Smith
"A super cute reimagined space! Personally, I thought the tacos were completely solid, just not super exciting. There wasn't too much flavor so I used..."
Brianna Stimpson
"I came here when they opened yeara ago. Its meat quality has changed. The same asada tacos my partner order I did as well but they were cut in..."
Oz G.
"Excellent meal here!! We had a leisurely dinner on the patio. Great spacing between the tables. You don't feel crowded at all. Heat lamps to make..."
L S
"The food, the environment is great . We loved the whole vibe and the way they incorporated every detail from Mexico. We waited 30 minutes for a..."
Jo Coco
"Hand made tortillas. Great outdoor location. Amazing service and fully stocked bar. Everything was..."
Ben Park
"One of the best Italian restaurants I ate at in LA. The venue is intimate with a stunning terrace lined with some seriously rubbery curtains (think..."
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"It was our first time at Cielito Lindo on Olvera Street, which was fantastic! We tried the two taquitos special with avocado sauce, which was..."
darryl sato
"First timer. Amazing food. Good prices. Worth any waiting in the line. Truly a gem of a mom & pop type eatery. Limited seating, but I'd stand and eat..."
Joe Masucci
"It is a classic place of an evening visit .
If you are downtown, have a walk around it opens late until 7 pm. Great atmosphere and fair..."
Tokio
"Mexican experience. Came here on a non busy day. Was fortunate. Limited spaces so I ate at the side of the walkway. Plays part of the Mexican..."
JKwon
"Great classic rolled taquitos. Had mine with the green avocado sauce. Would go again. Line was about a 5-10 minute..."
Jared D
"This place is apparently a "classic". There was a long line at 1pm to get food! There are plenty of tables/chairs to sit there and eat, and, yes,..."
Vijay10LA
"Food was reasonably priced and very Delicious. Long lines, but moved very quickly. The worst part is trying to find parking in the..."
Anthony Scott
"Sooooo authentically delicious and homemade taste 👅 ❤️ I love the spicy cheese tamale. Staff was super friendly..."
Vann V
"These taquitos are amazing. Remind me a tiny bit of El Paso’s chicos tacos. Ordered 2 just to try them and back in line for more. Get the taquitos..."
ladybug80
"Classic and a must when in DTLA, Olvera Street has many places to choose from, but this is always my go-to. The prices are affordable, they fry the..."
Karla Escobar
"WOW SOOOO DELICIOUS!!!!
Most signs that claim to be world famous or the best are usually false. But this place LEGIT tasted like the best taquitos I..."
Jessica You
"This is a landmark of Olvera Street. You can find it open even when the tiny shops are closed. It stays open late and it’s a great little spot to..."
Ian
"I really enjoyed my dish at this restaurant.
The sauce was flavorful and fresh and delicious. The food was tasty, tasted authentic and homemade I..."
Zoee Marisol
"For a place globally known as the place the modern taquito was created, and on the regionally renowned Olvera Street,
you’d expect there to be a..."
Jesse Wilson
"Absolutely delicious, I have been coming here for taquitos since 1988. My mom would bring my sister and I many moon's ago and now I bring my family..."
Leno Flores
"This place has deep roots in Los Angeles history & latin culture. Great atmosphere. The food is excellent. CIELITO LINDO is home of The Original,..."
Erica Moreno
"Cielito Lindo is the corner restaurant on Olvera Street and is the most famous among any of the Mexican restaurants on the block. This place is..."
Doug Bush
"I have never had taquito before so I don't really have a standard to compare against. The deep fried tortilla is only a little crunchy since it has..."
Uyen Nguyen
"This Olvera Street staple has been churning out the best taquitos in LA since 1934. I got the combo #4 three taquitos with rice & beans $10. It was..."
"Went to this place to celebrate my colleagues' bday. Loved all the food my colleagues and I ordered. Our server was Shayla. She was very attentive,..."
Angie Park
"Friendly and accommodating staff, tasty drinks and delicious food. Would highly recommend the pescatarian options, as our group tried different menu..."
John C
"Dinner was delicious. The guacamole was particularly good. The server James really went out of his way and was very friendly and patient with our..."
Fong Lopaschuk
"Felt welcome from the second i set foot inside the resturant. The waitress was kind and helpful. And the food? It’s possible the best food i’ve..."
Johan Langmo
"Loved this spot. Great food, especially the guacamole and fish tacos! Inviting atmosphere, and they also have valet and street..."
Bettina Fisher
"I came here since my friends and I were in the area. The venue was very nicely decorated.
Our bartender was very attentive, which was great. We had..."
Kat
"Definitely pricey but well worth the visit. We ordered the chilaquiles and I have to get pork on the side because of my vegetarian GF 😑 The pork..."
David R
"Absolutely loved our experience here. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. The menu suggestions from our waiter were excellent and..."
Joe Farina
"We came here for a company party. Shout out to the staff for dealing with us first of all. The menu was limited for the party but the Carne Asada and..."
K G
"The chicken mole was to die for. The sauce was perfectly umami and tangy. The fish tacos were decent, although that’s not my favourite dish so I am..."
"What a great place. The food is so tasty and beyond reasonably priced. The brisket taco was phenomenal. I will definitely be stopping by before we..."
Samantha Rivera
"Drinks were fantastic! Staff was nice enough and the food actually surprised with complex flavor! Above and beyond what I expected out of a place I..."
Sarah Victoria Castillo
"Great Place to have mexican food and drinks / cocktails just off Hollywood Boulevard. I recommend the nachos as starter anf then the fried chicken..."
Dieter Kaiser
"Like walking into a party bartender was really cool and greeted me places epic scenic, and immediately we made like friends. I was greeted with the..."
Chris Yanke
"Wow what a fantastic Mexican Restaurant. Walked past and thought we would give it a try . Best service I have received and the food was both tasty..."
tom fleming
"I've never had BETTER tacos! I drove across the country and was not disappointed. I can't wait to come back. I wish he'd open them in other states!..."
Lisa
"Super quick service once we ordered, priced moderately. Quality food and great atmosphere, even bought a bottle of the sauce for home. Margaritas..."
chad fonner
"Very special place, from the first moment you step in the restaurant. You are welcomed by a very cozy ambiance, thanks to a unique setup of modern..."
Stefano P
"No complaints from me. Food was good, service was even better. Restrooms were pretty cool with images of roles Trejo has been in. We got the la..."
John Visaysouk
"I only came for the restroom, so I got the margarita flight. 3 drinks 3 of us. Perfect. We loved it. I recommend trying all the flavors!
Didn't get..."
Meko
"I walked from his coffee and donut shop to his taco cantina after noticing the coffee spot on my way to an interview and had to u-turn following it..."
Cheyenne Padgett
"Wed 18 Oct I was only at the bar 6:46-7:15 pm as i had the Macklemore show to catch. $35 dinner set menu for Dine LA Restaurant Week was a..."
Chan Chuckwow
"Great draft beer choices and good food.
I recommend the shrimp diabla dish. Good..."
Edwin Trejo
"I absolutely loved the street corn appetizer and the tacos (carne asada & beef barbacoa). It was so flavorful and each taco had their own unique..."
Annie Chen
"This was my 1st visit to Danny's restaurant. An amazing visit! Awesome atmosphere! We were seated inside, but an open air wall allowed us a view to..."
Doc Motley
"We did a visit to the museum of death and saw Trejo’s, we already wanted to visit this but didn’t knew it was across the museum. The food was..."
Thomas Online
"The restaurant is beautiful! Super cool! Colors, furniture, bar all of it nailed! Very well designed!
The food is one of the most tasty Mexican I've..."
Claudio D'Addato
"It's a nice place to have a decent mexican taste. Recommended, but they should work with their personal, they could be friendly and not in a rush. ..."
"My family loves this place! They always make the tacos fresh and after four years of coming here almost on a monthly basis, we've NEVER had a bad one..."
Danielle Liggon
"I love this place, the food is always excellent. I work near by so I try to space out my visits, and every time I come in theres something new added..."
Allison Smith
"I eat at this place quite often.... Its fucken good inexpensive worth a drive needs air conditioning parking sucks but bottom line its worth..."
Alex M. Aros
"we love this place and have never been let down on quality and..."
Eddy Pham
"Don't know if it's the best but it was damn tasty and damn..."
Gretchen Jacobsen
"It was good!🤔
It was better!
It was the best!
Everyone should try it..."
Paul Gasper
"I love coming to this place. Delicious and fresh tacos. Variety of sauces and excellent..."
Roxanna Dominguez
"It's a hole in the wall but has the best fish and shrimp tacos I have..."
Lo Bat
"Best Fish Tacos Ever!! You have to try this place if you are in LA!! The owner is an amazing..."
Claudia Corral
"Never had fish tacos!...Now I'm hooked! Awesome fish and..."
DannyandVenetia Nelms
"Best experience here yet! Rough..long day. Stopped to grab some tacos before heading home...planned to eat in the car while I drove but then...there..."
Christi O'Connor
"Small but decent taco shop. There's seating inside and out for those wanting to sit outside.
What I liked most was the simple menu. Either fish or..."
Nick Jaurigue
"Small place. Very simple, not overloaded with random food variations. Fish tacos are good, as well as for the potato tacos. You get to add sauces..."
jordano leal
"Super Friendly Staff + Good Music!!
It’s Thursday afternoon in July! Super warm in LA. Fish tacos are on my mind! Walked in, ordered, and within a..."
Jay Thaidecha
"One of my favorite restaurants. Never fails to hit the spot.
Extremely worth it for the money. I have a pretty big appetite and 6 fish tacos only..."
Jasper Huang
"I got a Groupon for tacos (great deal) the service was great and the atmosphere was relaxing and kind of on the funky side mixed together. The tacos..."
Amalia
"Simple but effective menu! Great prices for fish, shrimp and drinks. Really good food! Love the condiments they offer from different sauces. There is..."
Russo Mutuc
"Absolutely delicious tacos. Love how the menu is so simple, but the food is done perfectly.
I ordered 2 shrimp and 2 fish..."
Eduardo Trujillo
"One of the best fish tacos I’ve had, true to its name. Decent price too.
Tacos are provided bare, with a counter of unlimited toppings so you can..."
Dean Dimitros
"Such a cozy, cute little place to try out some delicious tacos. We had fish and shrimp taco. Tried cactus tortilla as well which is generally have..."
Shraddha Gaikwad
"I’m usually skeptical of restaurants with “best” or other descriptions in their name lol this taco shack has the best fish tacos—for..."
Renee Matthews (LA Real Estate Agent)
"Always hits the spot. The fish tacos really are fantastic, but in my opinion, the shrimp tacos are phenomenal, especially with some fresh salsa,..."
Randi Atkins
"Charming owner and little place with a very limited menu. The fish tacos are fantastic. For a quick snack or a very simple meal, I highly..."
Melissa Costa
"Good choices of tacos and very good price for LA!
Pap taco was good. Unfortunately didn’t have the chance to eat fish taco (their specialty)..."
Sarah Gold
"The place is super unassuming. We thought it wasn’t even open at first but when we tasted those tacos…which were freshly made in front of us...."
Danshelle Jones
"Love how they’re always fresh, flavorful, and cheap. I got 2 fish, 1 shrimp + hibiscus drink. Never not satisfying. Don’t skip the salsa/topping..."
"The best ban dulce! You can’t find any bread as good as this..."
Frances Espinoza Calzada
"Just a great place and worth the drive for pan..."
Irene Carrasco
"On diet days I go by and smell the bread, and on cheat days I go by and have an empanada de calabaza! Amazing...they melt in your..."
Laura Barrera
"There is no other Mexican bakery with pan dulcevthat tastes this good! Always worth the..."
Susana Castillo
"Love this bakery.. For my family we have been going to El Gallo for many years.. It is a tradition for us to get up early to go wait in line for the..."
William Gomez
"My family has been coming here for 4 generations. We love this place!!! The conchas and cuernitos are my favorite, and their champurrado is the..."
Marla Kinlaw
"This is the best pan dulce, have been coming here for many years. Have yet to find one to compare to in..."
Lupe Lopez Portillo
"My first time to the bakery!! OMG delicious!!! Melts in your mouth!!! I have been to the restaurant several times, just not to the bakery. Glad I..."
Angel Ceballos
"The best pan dulce ever, hands down! My guilty pleasure for sure. Always..."
Rae Lynn Holguin
"Been coming to this amazing bakery since I was a kid, have continued the tradition with my kids. Now that we have moved out of state every time we..."
Maria Jaramillo
"Went & bought my self a cookie,
The employees are very nice & have always greeted me nice...
I go there every Tuesday..."
Crystal Monique De Jesus
"I drive from the inland Empire just for their Butter Croissants. They're..."
Barry Batts
"I haven't tried any other pan dulce that comes close to this pan dulce, I've been eating this bread for the past 20 plus years and it's still the..."
Corina Franquez
"My family has been coming to this bakery ever since I can remember! Everything is always delicious. The pan de agua, empanadas de calabaza, cuernos..."
Lorraine Vidal
"The best bakery in East Los Angeles..
My family has been going to this bakery for 4 generations
I lived next to the owners on New York st in East..."
Eric Sandoval
"Serving the City of Angels for nearly seventy years it was just past 7:30am on Saturday that the drive was made to El Gallo Bakery, an arrival in..."
Michael U.
"Freshest Bread in town. I love this place! The Mexican sweetbread and dinner rolls are always so fresh and delicious, my favorite is the..."
Scooter Guy
"Sweet Bread. Small but popular Mexican bakery conveniently located near the Long Beach 710 freeway. Most Mexican bakeries have the same selection,..."
Ernie Alderete
"Great bakery pastry and bread but..."
Javier
"So I'm chilling at Cycleway Coffee, checking out this weekly called Brooklyn & Boyle and lol n behold, an ad screams out at me: El Gallo Bakery's..."
SinoSoul
"There was a line, they limit guests inside which is great. Bread selection was okay but wish they had more options. Ordered champurrado and it was..."
Jennifer Valenzuela
"Great service! I purchased Tamales also & my friend said the red chile pork meat one's, tasted a bit sweet. And didn't have enough..."
Mary Ann Beltran
"The best in East L A I have been going to this Bakery for more then 55 years . No one can match the..."
Anthony Hernandez
"Local Mexican bakery in the heart of East LA! Aguas frescas, cakes, breads, cookies and everything in between! I recommend their exclusive "PAYASO"..."
Jose G.
"At 1:30 pm. On a Sunday, maybe 12 people in line. Good place for sweet bread. Love this..."
Lorraine Sanchez
"Good Mexican sweet bread. Conchas are soft and don’t get stale after 2 days. I had mine for like 3 1/2 days and still tasted..."
Jazz T
"A childhood favorite. The champurado goes perfect with any of baked..."
"My first time here, the Tequilas burrito was pretty good. The red salsa is hot!!
I'll be back in try out the breakfast bacon burrito. Also only $5..."
Frank MacGyver
"Best breakfast burrito in Los Angeles. No one can change my mind. I'll wait in the super long line for that burrito. Everytime I get that burrito..."
Nathan Ruddick
"A random weekday morning around 10am is when I went. You'd expect no crowd. But the queue here at this time, and on into lunch is a testament to..."
Joe Yatsky
"The bang for your buck is hard to beat. $6 for a big ole cheesy chorizo quesadilla? Yes please. A go to for anybody who wants quality burritos,..."
JW Francis
"I love the breakfast burritos and the tacos de nopales. It isn’t as packed anymore which is also something I love. It gets busy, but it’s not..."
Gitana Barker
"Tacos Villa Corona serves outstanding breakfast burritos from a walk-up window in Atwater Village. The options are pretty straightforward - either..."
"I recommend this restaurant to just about anybody that loves good authentic clean healthy homemade delicious food!!
Now they have a full bar ......"
Maria Minelli
"The best Oaxacan food in town! I've been going there for 12 years and the food has always been amazing! If you haven't been there, you are missing..."
Esther Lopez
"The place is very clean! And love how its all set up. Food is great! The service was great they checked how my guest and i were and if needed..."
Pao Pao
"Delicious food,. Great neighborhood family..."
Nellia Lomeli
"very good food but sometimes the service it's badddddddd super rude....never a..."
Mirian Marquez
"Everytime I come to this place I always order the same dish. No one beats the camarones a la díabla, so far this has been my favorite place.
I..."
elizabeth ventura
"Great for groups and enough room for kids. We had the tamales de mole, empanada de amarillo, queso fundido, and all were delicious. Definitely come..."
Ef “F” Martnez
"Nice little place to eat. The food was OK but the cafe de olla was excellent. Next time, I am in LA. I will come here just for the coffee and..."
Merce Figueroa
"I LOVE this restaurant! This authentic Oaxacan restaurant is a precious LA gem with amazing customer service and delicious Mexican food. The servers..."
Belen Cruz
"This place has the fest mexican food in all of LA! If you are hungry, make sure you try the Molcajete Grill Plater brought to you on an piping hot..."
Dulce Bedolla
"Came here for the specialty: mole. Ordered the dark Oaxacan black mole and the red spicy mole. Enjoyed both. The black mole was a great blend of..."
Monica Guevara
"Delicious food! From the ceviche to the various mole dishes, all are well presented and very tasty!!! The restaurant is open late (10pm), has plenty..."
George Lombard
"Great Oaxacan restaurant! If you want some authentic Oaxacan food, then this is the place to eat. I came here for breakfast on my birthday and loved..."
Mimi Lamas
"I'm not expert of Mexican food, so when in USA I tried time to time to try it, as in my country we don't have much Mexican restaurants. I enjoyed..."
Evaldas Paliliunas
"Excelente service!!!! Great and delicious..."
patricia castillo
"I had never had food from Oaxaca and man was I missing out. Food was so delicious. Server was very friendly and food arrived pretty quick. I had the..."
Jenny Avila
"I went here for lunch with my girlfriend and I was completely satisfied with my experience.
I ordered the Camarones a la Diabla and it was amazing...."
Brandi Lewis
"Loved that restaurant 😍 food was delicious 😋 Great for celebrations. Definitely coming back!..."
Anayeli Reyes
"The food was beyond delicious. I'm vegetarian and they can definitely accommodate some items in the menu for vegetarians... the service was great..."
A Luna
"I’m constantly looking for a REAL authentic Mexican food, this place is amazing! Being here 3 times, Best queso fundido in LA period! Barbacoa de..."
Maria Gomez
"My first words, after trying the black beans, were, "Oh my gosh, this is delicious." The black beans here are absolutely devine. Over the last 15-20..."
"Great fast fresh food. Not authentic but still..."
Jose Rebollar
"Tasty food, superior quality, great portions and prices very reasonable.
Menudo, and albondigas soup, outstanding, chicken, & carne asada plate..."
Cristo P
"Delicious local hole in the wall suggested to me by a friend. The carne asada wet burritos are delicious. It's worth the extra money to get them wet,..."
Shannon Miller
"These guys know what they're doing and they do it well. Simple, good ingredients cooked right is all you need for truly amazing food and they nail..."
June Dawson
"Love their tacos bomb.com and its clean food with a little bit of grease which I like..."
Alfredo Haro
"Cheap and delicious! Shrimp burrito is the way to..."
Chelsea Edmunds
"They serve big dishes and for reasonable prices. helpful employees. Great..."
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