I was worried this place would be an overhyped viral Tik Tok spot, but it was delicious! Located in the Pavilions parking lot, when you face the Pavilions, it's on the right side of the lot, near the street. Small line on a Sunday night but went by quick. Tap to pay available. Ribeye 10/10- very tender meat. The flour tortilla was great Flank steak 10/10- ordered it medium rare. I was skeptical because I usually find flank steak too tough and a bit bland, but this was delicious Al pastor 8/10- love the pineapple with it Mulita 8/10- your choice of meat The flank steak and ribeye tacos are pricey but the meat quality is great and they are generous in portions. All the salsas were fresh and delicious. We were hoping to try the suadero but they didn't have it this day. Will be back for sure, especially if they have suadero available read more

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I wanted to see what all the hype was about so I came here. When I asked what was recommended, I was told both the flank steak taco and the ribeye steak taco I wish I tried the ribeye first, but the first thing I tried was the flank steak taco and it was a bit saltier than I would've expected a taco to be. It may have even potentially been one of the saltiest tacos I got at a taco stand. I don't think I would recommend the flank steak. However, the ribeye taco was really good. The meat quality was great, the tenderness was there, the custom tortilla went well with the meat and the custom sauce they make for it brings it all together. The service is pretty quick if there isn't a line, and the ambiance is as good as a pavilions parking lot can be. If going here, get the ribeye over the flank steak for sure. read more

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Absolutely delicious and authentic tacos! I would come here more often if I lived closer. I got arrachera tacos and there were so good and savory! Everything is cooked on the spot making it authentic and fresh. The meat was seasoned and cooked well done. I love that they make tortillas right on the spot too! Definitely get arrachera tacos, you won't regret. I got two tacos and one mulita and honestly it was more than enough. Perhaps I'll just have two tacos next time I visit. Regardless, everything is exquisite and the staff is very friendly. The taco stand is spacious and it's located inside a grocery store parking lot, which makes it easier to find parking. There are about 8 stools where people can sit if they choose to enjoy their tacos there. We arrived around 6:30 pm and the line was not too long, but once 7:00 pm came around, there was a long line... proof of how good these tacos are. I will definitely be back!! read more

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Taco stand located in Hollywood (Vine and Melrose - or right on the edge of the Pavilions parking lot). I've been here at least twice during interesting time frame. The first time I came here was right before it blew up. The second time was after it got recognition and lines were getting along. They had to beef up their staff to keep the lines moving. The first time it was really chill vibe where there were only two other people or groups and it really felt like a good friend was cooking you some food at a carne asada. They just had run out of the ribeye my first visit so I got the arrachera flanks steak (Ruben recommended the flour tortilla for this) and a street taco with the clue corn heirloom tortilla. This was an excellent meal and Ruben was super hospitable. My second visit, the crowds had started coming. I came in on the later side, so the line wasn't too long. There was a lot more staff and it was organized. You had to order in one line and if you happen to order the ribeye (gaonera) taco then you would go over to the grill where Ruben was to pick it up. Otherwise, there was a separate team doing the other tacos and menu items. That ribeye taco was delicious. Just well prepared and great char flavor. I really enjoyed using the salsa bar as well. Just a great taco stand with some more premium offerings. The prices are a little higher than your normal place but I think it's well worth it. read more

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WORTH ALL THE HYPE! Sadly that also meant be prepared to wait in long line especially on peak dinner time, which was right at their opening time. We did come on Saturday which probably made it worse. Nothing fancy, it's basically occupying a spot on the Pavilion's parking lot at Hollywood. Quite limited chairs provided so it's not uncommon seeing people eating while standing or using their car's trunk. We got their crowd's favorite Ribeye and Flank Steak, both of which were indeed so so good in their own ways. Chunky juicy meats on top of the blue corn tortilla. Everything's cooked fresh to order and they didn't go complicated with sauce on top of your taco, which even made the meat more stand out, being so flavorful on its own. If you felt like us and wanna try something beyond beef, certainly go for their Al Pastor, which was also luscious and I'd definitely come back again for. Don't forget opt for extra melted cheese on your taco! read more

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Asadero has a streamlined setup by the corner of Vine and Melrose. They are drawing from a mix of Hermosillo, CDMX, and Sonoran styles, to create something special. Place your order, take your ticket to the grill, and be prepared for some of the best beef tacos. Gaonera: The black Angus ribeye steak is thinly sliced and simply seasoned with salt. The taquero cooks it to order on a small mesquite charcoal grill to develop the wondrous smoke flavor. He also throws a soft, supple, Sonoran, flour tortilla on the grill for a hot minute or so. Most impressive of all, the singular slice of steak is flat and as big as the tortilla. It's cooked to medium and you really enjoy the beefy flavor, great marbling, and tender smoky meat. Top it with just some onions and the salsa cruda. Plus, the salsa bar makes me happy here with one of the fieriest green salsas around, which complements the meat well. Parking: You might as well park in the Pavilion's lot. read more

Asadero - Gaonera (Ribeye) Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The line took about 35 mins. Very friendly staff and I enjoyed hanging out in line with everyone. It makes it a little more social. Nice parking lot, tail gate vibe. The tacos were good. I had their signature rib eye and their chicken taco. I thought they tasted good. Game changer? No. Good tasting tacos, yes. Now, did I come down with food poisoning all day the next day? Yes I did. It was not pleasant. Can I say 100% it was these tacos. No. For lunch that day, I had a bowl at Tocaya. The billions of times I've eaten at Tocaya have I ever gotten food poisoning? Nope. If I had to wager I'd put my money on those rib eye tacos not being cooked long enough or some cross contamination. I don't know what the culprit is but that's just the chance you take sometimes. Just watch your rib eyes when they're cooking them. It won't hurt to ask them to fire them a little longer. Will I be back? Probably not and not because of the possible food poisoning. I just thought the tacos were just good. Nothing that I need to try again. read more

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Perfectly tender ribeye taco, zero chewy-ness with a mesquite smokey flavor, can't go wrong on a fresh flour tortilla. These are not your ordinary parking lot tacos, such a treat! read more

Asadero - Ribeye taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Staff is kind at this outdoor food stand. That was surprisingly open on a evening that we weren't expecting it to be available. Parking shouldn't be an issue given the parking lot of the grocery store. This place is fun because there's a lot of other food stands nearby kind of giving the feel of a festival. Pricing is fair considering the freshness and portions are as expected. I don't eat pork and they was only one thing available to me, which is the ribeye. It was a good amount fatty but very delicious. read more

Oh no. Oh no no no. I went here last night and this place was sloppy. I eat out everyday (if I can) LOL and trust me that I have seen it ALL- but people, I am telling you open your eyes, take a look at how things are going on here, because they are DIRTY and are literally playing with people's LIVES. Put your warm salsas on ice and you need some soap and water up in here. Also, like don't sell me stuff you ran out of. It wasn't even busy. Also, don't make me go to different places to collect my food and then I still didn't get everything I ordered? Who is in charge? Messy. I personally will not be coming back but hey, take a look for yourself and see if what I'm telling you is not FACTS. read more

I'm gonna keep it simple. BEST STREET TACO! Speaking specifically only on their Ribeye Taco on Flour Tortilla. Go find out for yourself why!!!! Anything else on their menu I don't know. There will be a line, sorry. Parking is accessible, Cards are accepted. Service was great and 1 table is available but most ppl take it to their car. Ambiance was magical just like their assortment of Salsas and condiments. read more

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The ribeye taco is one of their specialties that they grill over charcoal but it's $7.50 for a taco. The ribeye meat was not anything extraordinary but I liked the texture of the tortilla because it was slightly chewy. Anyways at this price point I needed the taco to blow my mind and unfortunately I've had better tacos with the smoky flavor for way cheaper in Austin TX (Taqueria de Diez). However, I will say the carne asada ($3) is actually phenomenal and worth coming for. They use blue corn tortillas which adds more complexity to the flavor and the asada is very juicy. Toppings selection is very good, pickled onion is a must and the chili oil they have surprisingly works! There is a line here so be prepared to wait. They do need to get rid of the tip option, a bit outrageous to ask for 18-25% tip at a street stand with no sit down area or much overhead cost compared to brick and mortar. read more

Asadero - Ribeye Tacos and Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Run dont walk to this spot. Amazing and great quality tacos. Certified meats aside the flavor is our of this world. The little onion chili that comes with the gaonera is mouth watering. They went from serving under 100 people a day to over 300/400. Please ba patient with them as they are still working on the sudden increase in traffic but this spot is freaking amazing. Owner is sooooo nice and portions are big. Highly recommend! read more

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Worth the wait, worth the hype, can't wait to come back! Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Amazing tortillas, and don't get me started on the salsas. Best street tacos I've had in LA. read more

Asadero - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We got there at 6:20 and they hadn't started taking orders yet. The line moves slow, especially when getting salsas. I enjoyed the ribeye taco the most, the cut of meat was a generous portion and very easy to chew. Unfortunately, the flank steak and al pastor tacos were a major letdown in terms of texture and taste. I also wasn't a fan of any of the salsas. read more

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The line is long for a reason. Some of the best quality meat I have had in street tacos. I was surprised to like the carne asada and the flank steak better than the signature ribeye taco, but all three were delicious. Ordered the asada quesadilla (I'd recommend just getting a regular taco) as well as the flank steak taco (pictured) and the ribeye taco (pictured) Got in line at 4:59pm and got to the front at around 5:25pm. read more

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HOLY SMOKES! we've been chasing these guys down for weeks (our schedule doesn't align with their operating times) and today the day has come! I literally won't go anywhere else after discovering their RIB EYE tacos!! are you freaking kidding me?! whoever is the boss man here, please give yourself a round of applause. Their offerings of sides and sauces are INCREDIBLE. Service with the men today were so thoughtful!! I believe we were speaking to the owner, very chill gentleman. THEY ARE FIRE!!!! You've got to try them!!! DO NOT SKIP on those guys!! the BEST at this corner (Melrose/Vine) read more

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Bomb taco spot. Got the al pastor, flank steak, and ribeye and liked them best to last in that order. Super flavorful and the salsas are so yummy. We got there at 5:40pm on a Thursday and after waiting in the line, had our order in by 6pm. If you order the thinly sliced ribeye, you go to the guy at the grill on the other end and give him your little red ticket. Then you wait for your name to be called for the al pastor and flank steak. Obviously there are other things you can get but those were my options for those particular tacos. The flank steak on the menu says you can get them cooked from blue to well done. I would've like blue but they were only doing medium well when I went. Still good though. The homemade tortillas are so good and I like the Wagyu tallow flour ones more. Also if you order an agua fresca (they come in those tall pho broth containers!), ask for it from the person cashier standing by the cooler. Totally see why this place has a line but it moves quick and you get your order quickly! The people are also nice and they were playing a range of music from like hip-hop to Latino to alternative (Fort Minor and Yellowcard!). read more

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The flank steak was personally my fav over the rib eye, overall good tacos but they need to add in 1-2 actually spicy salsas.

Great consistent food, quick and friendly service! The people working are always willing to talk, answer any questions, and create a great ambiance. The prices are also great for the quality of food you get! read more

Asadero - New menu - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So delicious, everything is done to order. I've been there so many times; people didn't know about for a while, and now the secret is out. Means the line is a little longer but SO WORTH IT read more

I've been going to this taqueria ever since it opened on Vine and when I was in the Hollywood area. It's blown up now but the cooking and meals were always above the top in quality and taste at fine restaurants. The hype and reputation is real folks. If you live in Hollywood or visiting the area plan to stand in line to have your taste buds put in Nirvana and your stomach in heaven. If Asadero were sex it would be like having several orgasms with your perfect partner. Only in pubic with no shame. read more

Best taco stand in Hollywood. They serve the best quality meat in terms of taco stands I've been to around LA. Everything is cooked to order and the salsas homemade. 5 stars!! read more

Ribeye taco was one of the best tacos ive ever had. the meat was quality, tasty and perfectly cooked. their salsas are great. the al pastor was also delicious. i can't wait to go back read more

The BEST tacos in LA and the kindest owners. I normally get burritos because I'm not a fan of corn tortillas, but the homemade blue corn & flour tortillas are both 10/10. their flank & al pastor tacos are AMAZING. Both guys working there were so kind and helpful- I couldn't believe there wasn't a line. read more

Asadero - Al pastor taco and flank steak on a blue corn tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't often leave Yelp reviews, but I felt it was important to share my experience given the number of reviews this taco stand received had been before Infatuation LA's recent review. On Sunday, June 7th, I went after seeing the recommendation from Infatuation. I expected a long line because of the hype, but the experience was extremely disorganized from start to finish. The cashier was only taking a maximum of four orders at a time and would not take any additional orders until those were fully completed. He also asked customers to calculate their own totals because he said he could not do the math. At one point, while we were still waiting, he left the line unattended to go grocery shopping, which was honestly unbelievable. By the time we got to order, nearly three hours had passed. Only then were we told that credit cards were not accepted and that it was cash or Zelle only, even though their menu explicitly showed credit cards and Square as payment options. Thankfully, a friend had Zelle and was able to cover our group. After paying, our order took about another 15 minutes. What made the situation even more frustrating was that they did not tell us they were out of onions, cilantro, and salsa until after we had already paid. Other customers were also told only after waiting for hours that their meat of choice was unavailable. That should have been communicated to people in line so they could decide whether it was still worth waiting. The lack of preparation was also clear. They were cutting meats, vegetables, and other ingredients on the spot instead of having basic prep done ahead of time, which made the process even slower. Despite all of this, I still tried to give them some grace because I understand they may be dealing with new attention after the guide's review. However, the next morning I woke up with what appeared to be food poisoning, which I have never experienced from a taco stand before. That ultimately solidified my decision not to return. I cannot in good faith recommend this taco stand. Los Angeles has too many incredible taco options to justify a three-hour wait, poor communication, disorganization, missing ingredients, and a bad experience afterward. read more

Best taco I have had in this town, period. The watermelon aqua fresco is also off the charts. Worth the line and the wait!

I can't think of one thing these guys can improve on. All the taqueros are cool, the ingredients are high quality, they keep things clean, and the prices are good. I haven't anything but the carne asada because it's that good. read more

Bomb afffffff. Wait time was less than 10 minutes. They have more staff to accommodate the demand and long lines. The cachetada, Al pastor, & Rib Eye were my personal favorites. Watermelon agua fresca was fireeeee. 10/10 recommend. I went when the crow was small. I know recently wait times have been long but trust me it's sooooo worth it. read more

Asadero - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Top tier taco spot, probably the best asada I've had at a taco stand. All their salsas are delicious as well. Everything is high quality here. The workers are also super friendly and are happy to answer any questions you have. read more

You would think with time things would change but it's still a very rough operation. The portions relative to its price along with quality doesn't justify its value. Service still needs improvement as well. read more

Twice I've gone here at the times they have listed on their Instagram and they have not been set up. It's frustrating to drive to a place and have them not be open when they say they will be. Doesn't matter how good the tacos are if they aren't available when they say they should be. If they can't commit to the hours on their site, change the hours to ones you can commit to! Really unprofessional, especially given how many other good taco places there are in this city, with reliable hours! read more

Hands down best tacos in LA and I know tacos. The charcoal grill takes the flavor to a whole new level. Get anything on the menu. It's all good. read more

Asadero brings a real taste of Sonora, Mexico to Hollywood . This is no ordinary taco stand. These folks hail from the city of Hermosillo in Sonora, which it its own food destination for those who know. The tortillas (including the rarity of blue corn and hard to find thin Sonoran harina) and the wide selection of meats and condiments are a real cut above. Five stars. read more

Incredible food, but please update the hours/location because it's incredibly frustrating when I drive here and the truck isn't even around (which has been the case every day this week) read more

There are so many taco stands in LA, all of which are impressive, but few, if any, are serving such high-quality meat. I tried the rib-eye, wagyu chuck, and al pastor tacos, all of which were incredible. What I enjoyed the most is how the ribeye taco still maintains its "steak" texture and flavor. It's cut not too thin, where you can't really taste the beef, nor too thick, where the taco bite becomes too chewy. With the wagyu, it had the signature wagyu richness but without being overly heavy. Small details, ingredients (shoutout the hand made tortillas!!), and that smoky mesquite flavor make Asadero elite. This place is a must-try, and I can't wait to come back and see what the team has in store. read more

Really upsetting for it being my first time. I have to give it to them tho meat and tortillas A+ . Had two tacos to eat there and I mean you can't have a taco with out onion so I asked the young lady if they had and she said no. So I ended up just having them like that. And when I'm leaving they have one whole bucket . read more

Some of the best tacos I've ever had in LA! Amazing ribeye tacos and the other meats also are great. Be prepared to wait in line as the demand for this stand has gone up a lot read more

It would be quicker to just drive to Mexico!!!!!!seriously. If any of the owners whoever on Earth is running this nonsense reach out cuz i want a refund. Yea the food is fine; just meh. It is just mexican food there is literally nothing special. When we finally made it to the front they were out of all the sauces and things you put on the tacos. idiots. When i tried to pay with card like it says they accept he said only zelle or cash like what make an ancient or put that somewhere because your sign is lying. idiots. The guy at the front takes an order every 15 minutes then a break. No one knows what they're doing here obviously so just don't come. The ambiance is terrible there's homeless people banging on bus doors, road rage constantly and it's just in a parking lot of a grocery store on the nasty sidewalk with 0 seating. Like i was amazed when i bit in because it was so standard and normal but I waited in a line for 2 hours 22 minutes (i used a stopwatch because my friend wanted to go here so bad and i just stood in line. I would highly highly recommend bringing a chair. The service is absolutely terrible and these idiots have no idea how to run a business efficiently!!!!!. They take the next person in lines order, do that order then restart the process instead of cooking consistently and for the giant crowd outside. It's like they take one person as a sit down customer then do a whole thing for that one person and restart with the next. Literally hours and hours for mediocre food. Absolutely avoid this nightmare if you can there is literally no reason absolutely no reason to come here or wait or be honestly disrespected by the sloths behind the counter. It got so unbearable that the women behind me had to pour vodka from her car into her soda just to stay in line. People literally had to turn to alcohol due to this places unprofessionality. I wish I could give 0 stars. This place ruined my day and subsequent night lol. I just can't stress enough how inefficient and mediocre it is!! I think some tik tok made it famous and it did not show out. It's just so saddening to see a taco stand that had a line and clear potential to make money but they just piss it away and run around like chickens with no head. I wouldn't call this place a complete failure (DEFO AVOID) but they do in fact suck. They suck at their job and the suck at serving customers. It is borderline shameful. read more

This is a new taco stand place near the Pavillions. The people were so nice. Tacos were sweet, savory, and there was a nice char to the meat! Their purple corn tortillas are good! read more

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