Award Winning
Critically acclaimed Chef Thomas Ortega brings his signature Alta California cuisine back to his hometown of Cerritos with Restauranteur and lifelong friend Todd Tsujioka.
Amor Y Tacos is a multi award-winning full service restaurant specializing in Alta Californian cuisine. Flavors are inspired by Chef Ortega’s Mexican roots growing up as a Chicano in Los Angeles and features a chef-driven kitchen and craft cocktail bar using the highest quality, fresh and natural ingredients.



Critically acclaimed Chef Thomas Ortega brings his signature Alta California cuisine back to his hometown of Cerritos with Restauranteur and lifelong friend Todd Tsujioka.

Amor Y Tacos is more than tacos - although we do those great! We have a full menu of Mexican culinary staples, a tortilla station, a full liquor bar with a great selection of craft beers, wines, and sangrias, and even a burger!
Monday - Thursday: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm



When I got the nachos, I couldn't believe the portion size. The plate was packed with fresh chips and every single chip was loaded with a myriad of ingredients. Not only did the nachos have the standard beans, meat, cheese, sour cream, etc... but it also had fresh salsa, onions, cilantro, radish, serranos, and queso oaxaca. Having so many different elements in a dish can cause ingredients to fight with each other, but the nachos at Amor Y Tacos are made with purpose. Every bite a beautiful cross section with very solid ratios and textures. There were no naked chips and every bite was better than the last.
Michael
The short rib taco was on the smaller side, but it was packed with flavor. The short rib itself was incredibly juicy and flavorful. The chile sauce, onions, and cilantro provided some additional depth and really helped prevent the short rib from overwhelming the taste buds. Very solid taco.
Michael