Before you read anything else, they only take cash so be sure to hit an ATM before you come…read more So many things I love about this taco truck! We had gone to the UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night and after all the mayhem was over at 11:30 pm I really wanted some truly good food and not get gouged on price - and I knew that Yelp would help me find just that...and we found Los California Tacos! First of all, this food truck was voted the nations #1 food truck in 2022 by ZenBusiness who evaluates food trucks based on Yelp reviews and voted them #1 out of the top 10 most reviewed food trucks in the US! - So there's that. And then we found out why, first hand. I'm originally from Texas and the rule there is the way to find a great restaurant you for a place that has a lot of cars in the parking lot and a line out the door. And this taco truck is tucked back in the small parking lot of an auto repair shop sonofabitch you're driving too fast you might miss it. But we saw all the cars parked on the street and then the line of people at the truck. My girlfriend was like "I don't wanna wait a half hour to eat" but because of how late it was (they stay open till 2:30 am) we decided to stay and give it a try. It was astonishing how fast they were moving people through that line! From the time we hit that parking lot, we were feasting within 5-7 mins. They only serve 2 things - street tacos ($2.50 each) and we later saw that they also serve nachos (not sure what the price is on nachos - but we'd love to try those next time ). They have a wonderful assortment of meats as you can see from my pic: asada (steak), pastor (BBQ pork), carnitas (fried pork), chicharron (spicy pork), cabeza (beef cheek) & pollo (chicken). We got asada, pastor and pollo tacos and they were VERY good. You can get spicy or mild and they come with onions & cilantro. There are 4 or 5 guys cooking and as soon as you tell them what you want they are handing to you - not kidding, lightning fast, hot & fresh! It is artistic how well-oiled their whole business runs and is VERY impressive!! They don't have actual tables (because that would be inefficient). The auto repair shop has installed a pull-down shelf on the parking lot wall that you walk over to once you have your food and it is very efficient and absolutely perfect for this location. Again, this one our most impressive finds and $14 for 5 tacos and a 5 min wait for what looks to be a 30+ min wait is just unheard of. 5 stars all day long!!

06/07/26 Sunday…read more Quick pit stop at this food truck for dinner. I got tacos (Asada and Cabeza). I got mild salsa and all the toppings. The salsa was too tart for me. Everything else was on point. Our orders came out pretty quick. They offer standing areas to eat with communal sanitizer and napkins. Cash only. Street parking only.

Still the best! The absolute best. Ordered the chilanga with pastor! TRUST ME! Order it…read more I need to start taking photos, it's the best I've ever had. Always fresh, always so nice. ALSO they opened a little store front with snacks and ice creams! But they also have some great Korean beverages. Honestly just go and try it. I can't recommend it enough! * please remember me El Jaracho when you become famous

08/118/2026 This…read moretaco stand is a fantastic family run business and they truly keep it authentic. Stopped by El Jaracho this evening for a taco and.....Yumm! I went for a Chorizada....a taco stuffed with chunks of tasty Chorizo, Cheese and Lettuce, grilled on the flattop and topped with your choice of Salsa (I go for the red). I found a new delicacy for myself. Decadent and delicious! I really hope this family continues finding success. They truly deserve it!

Damn good food for late night post bar appetites. I ordered…read morethe three birria tacos with rice and beans for delivery after cloding out at a local bar. As soon as I checked out and ordered ny Uber I ordered the 3 taco combo plate. It arrived within 10-15 minutes: lots of meat, good portions of beans and rice and the red & green salsa were the bomb! Especially the red sauce....muy fuerte...had the back of my eyeballs itchin'. Perfect way to end a night of drinking! This place is a bew favorite of mine.

We ordered the 3 Quesabirria tacos, they were absolutely delicious, especially with the extra…read moreConsome! My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I thought the red salsa was incredible as well, really spicy but with good flavor. I wish I would have taken some more home with me. My girlfriend thought it was too spicy though, so be careful. To drink we ordered Abuela's Pink Drink, it was basically strawberry-orchata, which was delicious as well. For dessert we ordered the Aroz con Leche, the amount of sweetness in it was perfect, not exaggeratedly sweet and a perfect amount of cinnamon. I can't wait to return and try other items on their menu, I really want to try the Birria-Ramen, the tamales, tortas and burritos.

After wandering for a bit we found this hidden gem on the second floor(walk up and keep on walking…read moretowards the right) and boy was I surprised! The food was delicious and the prices can't be beat. My personal favorite were the aguachiles, they were perfection! We also ordered two shrimp tacos and surf and turf burritos and neither disappointed. There seemed to be only one person working so kudos to the chef as the food came out fairly quick but you could taste the freshness. When we went it was empty but a few people had pick up orders. The restaurant looked clean and well maintained. I can't wait to come back as those aguachiles are still on my mind.

Very small seafood style taco spot located on the second floor of a strip mall in Pasadena. The…read moreplace seems to be family owned and operated. When I came in it was near closing time and there was no one sitting inside. I think they were closing up, but I had enough time to order something to go. I ended up ordering two fish tacos. It was neatly packaged and plenty of toppings, along with some salsa on the side. When I finally got around to eating the tacos, it was very tasty and there was a nice crisp to the Ensenada style tacos. I definitely cheer for places like this, and I tend to score a little higher only because I feel like there needs to be more places like this around. Not only that, but they have a pretty extensive menu, but I really just came here specifically for the fish tacos on this visit.

This place is a little slice of heaven. Tucked beside a gas station and sitting across from…read morebig-name stores like Ross and Best Buy, it feels like a secret oasis. The moment you walk in, you're welcomed with big smiles and genuine warmth that makes you feel like family. I wandered in on a hot day just looking to wet my whistle, and ended up discovering a true hidden gem. Whether you're hungry or just craving something refreshing to cool your palate, this spot is absolutely worth the stop.

Pro Tip: this restaurant does a pop up at Adam's Pack Station on select Friday nights. Check their…read moreinstagram for dates, but there's nothing better than fresh Mexican food, live music, and beautiful canyon vibes. I ordered an asada burrito (with guacamole) and Aqua Fresca. They absolutely hit the spot and I very much enjoyed the fresh avocado, though it was an expensive extra. My only regret was not ordering the flan, which looked extremely delicious. Next time! The food was prepared fast and the folks were extremely friendly.

Service was amazing and fast, server was attentive. Sebastian attended perfectly and at a rapid…read morepace even during busy hours.

I've been here multiple times, starting from a couple years ago up until today…read more My favorite go-to item is the guacamole perron with cabeza. It's a good amount of food and it's usually enough to feed 2 people. The chips that come with it are freshly made and steaming hot and crispy. In the past I've also ordered their birria tacos and the burrito. They were fine but nothing special. It looks like they recently redid the menu and rebranded to be a bit more upscale, but as far as I can tell the menu is largely the same and food quality is as great as ever. Service is fine. It's too loud with the music indoors so I usually sit outside, but it can get cold outside in the winter. My rating is just for the food.

This place is always the best. The staff is so friendly. I…read morealso want to shout out the manager because I love to see when they support their staff. Every time we come we see him serving or wiping down tables and greeting customers. Tonight we got the branzino and it was a 10/10. Shout out to Prita who was our server tonight.

Had a great experience here! The happy hour was really good, with a great selection of food and…read moredrinks. Definitely recommend the ceviche tostada and shrimp tacos -- both were fresh and delicious. The bartenders, Will and Brenda, were also fantastic. They were personable, attentive, and made the experience even better. Great spot for happy hour -- I'll definitely be back next week!

Lived up to the hype!!…read more + Chicken Mole Poblano Taco ($4.50): unique flavors for me, nutty and chocolatey, sweet. Comes with simple toppings, speaks for itself. Love their handmade corn tortilla ($4.50) + Pescado Taco ($4.95): filled with toppings, love how the cabbage, cream, pico, and white fish all come togather (8/10) + Melon Agua Fresca: a must! Wow spot on cantaloupe taste (9/10)

After having tried several different Guisados, I must say this location did not slap. The tacos…read moreseem to mainly be flavored with more spices than the other locations. This one had too much heat for me . The heat was pretty off-putting. Not sure if I would come again.

I've heard about Villa's Tacos for a while, so I finally made my way over to see what all the talk…read morewas about. I went with the trio, which gives you three different tacos for around $19. When they handed them to me, my first thought was, what the heck am I looking at? They serve the tacos open and completely loaded, so you almost can't tell what's underneath everything until you pick one up. These things were packed with meat, onions, cilantro, cheese, crema and all kinds of flavor. The tortillas were probably what stood out the most. They had this crispy cheese around the outside that gave every bite a great crunch and a blue tortilla that's soft. Once you fold everything together, it gets pretty messy, but it was surprisingly really good and very flavorful. For around six bucks a taco, I really can't complain, especially considering how much they put on them. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to drive all the way back to Highland Park just for these, but I'm glad I finally tried Villa's Tacos. Definitely a unique taco experience.

tacos were veryyy tasty despite them being in the pricier side. I got the tacos trio so it came on…read morethe queso taco which is basically a fried cheese crisp on top of the blue corn tortilla. personally I don't think it added any extra depth or flavor to the taco. however, my favorite taco was the chorizo one seemed to be exclusive to only if you order the trio. the Asad was my 2nd favorite and the chicken was my least favorite but still good. in top of that, you have to pair it with a bit of the mango habanero salsa. its spicy but so damn good. other things to bite is that they only have like 2 benches for seating outside thats first come first serve and they dont really have any free water available (bottled only). all the servers and staff were really nice but I do agree with other posts that the music is just way too loud

Great food I got the burrito and nachos and it was great and the red sauce was delicious.read more