Best Churros in Town! This place was recommended to me as…read morehaving the best churros ever, and they lived up to the hype! Food: - Churros are made fresh to order and hand-dipped in a generous coating of cinnamon sugar - Texture is perfect--crispy and golden on the outside, while soft, chewy, and slightly gooey on the inside -The cinnamon sugar ratio is spot-on, and because each churro is hand-coated, every bite is packed with flavor Sauces: Honestly, the churros don't need sauce, but if you are a sauce person... - Chocolate: Rich, smooth Ghirardelli chocolate - Lechera: Classic sweetened condensed milk - Blueberry: Surprisingly bold blueberry flavor - Coconut: Unexpected favorite that adds a unique tropical twist and pairs surprisingly well Service & Ambiance: - Located in the same parking lot as Brother's Cousins Tacos, making it the perfect spot to enjoy tacos and churros - Eric, the owner, is incredibly kind, welcoming, and passionate about his craft - The recipe originated in Madrid, Spain, and Eric added his own Mexican-inspired cinnamon sugar twist since traditional Spanish churros are not coated in cinnamon sugar

Los Xurros makes the best churros I've had in LA! They are cooked to order and rolled in cinnamon…read moresugar, served warm with a perfect light crunch on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. 1 box comes with 8 pieces. $8 includes a dipping sauce, and $10 includes a small Häagen-Dazs ice cream. They have a lot of options for dipping sauces. I like the classics - chocolate and lechera (condensed milk)! They are extremely friendly and efficient. They're chatty if you are in the mood, and will happily share their story. The parking lot they're next to is a free-for-all, and there are usually a bunch of other food stands set up. There is no seating, you just grab and go. A lot of people eat standing by their cars. I've brought a lot of other people here, and so far everyone agrees they are the best in the city!

Worth the hype!!!! So many foodies have recommended this…read morespot and I already cannot wait to return. I hear the line gets insane here, but we got lucky on a Wednesday evening at 7:30pm and were able to order right away. I ordered the carne asada burrito with cheese added and it was incredible. They handed me an open face tortilla covered in meat, had me add my own toppings at the condiments table and then they wrapped it up real tight for me. It was massive and lasted me two meals. My friend ordered the al pastor burrito and there were massive chunks of pineapples added on top. She was a fan! Next time I will try the tacos, as that is what this spot is known for. Despite this being a taco stand, there was a decent selection of provided chairs and tables. We took our food to go, but lots of patrons were eating outside. Sorry no photos, I ate my food too fast :)

I see Brother's Cousin Taco stands filled with people every week and I finally got a chance to try…read more I got there earlier around 5:30, so the line was a lot shorter than usual. It smelled amazing and everyone working there is super nice. The tacos are $2 & filled with meat. I ordered 4, but only finished 2 and the next day the corn tortillas held up so well after I reheated it. Which is solid because most street tacos tortillas will usually fall apart. They had option of hot sauces, including a mild cactus hot sauce. Also a variety of toppings you can stick In a little bag instead of using those plastic ramekins. This is a cash only establishment but they take Venmo. I will absolutely be back more often since I usually never have cash on me, which is why I didn't go over before. This is truly such a LA Vibe for amazing street food.

Food is very good at this food stall. You can load it up with as much of their toppings at a very…read morereasonable price with a good portion size. Parking should not be an issue. There's no seating but there are tables to use to eat. I would go more frequently if it was closer to me. Staff is very kind and helpful.

I've been to this taco stand & never had a problem. But after getting a carne asada quesadilla and…read morecarne asada taco ($16), that I was unable to eat, because the meat tasted like gas. I had ingested several bites of it, (with hot sauce), but I couldn't take another bite. The meat was chemically contaminated & I got sick not long after for the whole night. It was important for me to tell the person that runs the stand. I had the best of intentions to help this business and wanted nothing in return. I walked up to the stand & asked the woman who takes the cash, (with the sharp eyebrows), if I could please speak to the person in charge, (or owner). At first she ignored me & then said, "I don't understand - no speak English." I asked who speaks English and she sent me to the back of the line by the cooks. I stood there for another 10 minutes and no one wanted to talk to me or answer my question. I told them that there was a big problem with their meat the night before & had brought back the entire meal, so they could try the meat. No one did anything except talk to each other in Spanish, (which I understood). The cook graciously offered me a replacement meal & tried to problem solve. The tall man, who spoke English, (as shown next to cashier Karen in the photo), was going to give me a replacement meal. I waited 15-20 minutes. I asked for the chicken quesadilla, and the vitriol that came out of cashier Karen, who said she didn't speak English was unbelievable. She refused to give me any food and said I had to pay $6 for the replacement taco. I tried to tell her that it was a replacement and she kept yelling aggressively at me and said, "no - you pay $6. You're not getting anything " and that I, "never bought any taco." She became angry and verbally abusive because I was getting a replacement meal, as a solution to my getting chemically poisoned. She was a bully and aggressively yelling at me to humiliate me in front of the other customers & personnel. By this time she had no problem speaking English. (A group of young ladies started talking to me, felt bad that I was the focus of cashier Karen's rudeness. They complimented me & wished me a good night.) The guy next to cashier Karen handed me the bag with the quesadilla. I asked cashier Karen for her name and she ignored me. Then I asked the guy next to her what her name was and he put his hands together like duck lips and rudely opened and closed his hand at me, (meaning that I'm talking to much) This was extremely inappropriate & as soon as I left, I threw the food out, because I didn't trust or hold it past any of them to have put something nasty in my food. By the way, there was never a possibility that I would be refunded. By this time I was so upset, I was sorry that I had generously tipped them the night before. Even cashier Karen's response to the tip had been of surprise; but then I remembered she had not even acknowledged it or said thank you, after receiving it. What this staff does not, is that I owned and operated a successful fine dining restaurant & wedding venue for 17 years. I have done consulting for small restaurant businesses, pro bono, in order for the businesses to financially thrive. I know how food is cooked, how it should be stored, when the oil needs to be changed, marketing, accounting, et al., as well as the health dept's requirements, in order to keep the public healthy and well. What I believe happened to the meat and reason I took my food back to the taco stand; is because they had been out of chicken. Since there was a meat shortage, more carne asada needed to be barbecued quickly. An abundance of lighter fluid was used to quicken the process & it possibly got on the grill, where the meat is placed; and the cooking process started well before the coals were ready. It shouldn't matter whether you go to a restaurant, food truck or taco stand, customers should be treated with respect, kindness & consideration - and it's called customer service. A customer shouldn't be lied to, yelled at, insulted and humiliated by any employee of the business. It should be run in a transparent and professional manner. I'm 64 yrs young & have never written one negative comment or review about any restaurant. Nor have I ever been treated with such disrespect, malice and ill intent. I felt it important to tell my story because nobody should experience what I did; in eating compromised food and then being made to feel like I did something bad. This is what bullies do and I've never had a problem in clarifying right from wrong, as well as responsibility and accountability. I didn't have a choice and had to give a star.

Delicious Oaxacan street food at this stand on Santa Monica Blvd at Armacost Ave in West LA. The…read moretlayudas are amazing, huge crispy tortillas about the size of a large pizza, smeared with refried beans and loaded with Oaxacan cheese, cabbage, nopales, tomatoes, onions, avocado and the protein of your choice. I usually choose the mixta, which is a combination of tasajo, cecina and chorizo. It's delicious, and can feed 2-3 people. It's fine the next morning, too. They offer several other items: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, alambres. Everything I've tried is good. But it's those tlayudas that really stand out. They're open until 2:30 am most evenings, which is perfect for those of us looking for late night food in the area (hello patrons of Mom's Bar, Busby's). This stretch of Santa Monica Blvd has a few food trucks that specialize in Oaxacan food, but for me the Taqueria Carrasco stand is the best of the bunch.

The one near Chase bank sells for much cheaper…read more For each taco, they charge an extra $1 for adding cheese. This place is too pricey. I will not come back.

Our go-to taco spot! Convenient parking in the Ralph's parking lot, never more than a few min wait,…read moreamazing quality food, good variety of items, and very convenient, casual vibes since it's a simple street taco stand. They even have a table with seating so you don't have to dit in your car or on the curb to have it fresh. Service is always friendly and they change the agua fresca options regularly which is nice. It's cash only and prices are really worth it for the value. Toppings like grilled onions, cilantro, tomato, and cucumbers are self-serve as well as two spicy red salsas, salsa verde, and an avocado crema. The tacos al pastor are my favorite though my friends love the pollo and the carne de asada so everything is just solid. Burritos are massive and also delicious.

This place seriously hits. The food is flat out delicious. I ordered the carne asada burrito and it…read moredid not disappoint. Super tender steak, perfectly melted cheese, and a really well balanced mix of flavors. The salsa bar is no joke either. There are plenty of options and each one actually tastes distinct. I am especially a fan of the green salsa and the avocado salsa. I could not even finish my burrito in one sitting, and when I reheated it the next day it somehow tasted just as good, if not better. Which honestly says a lot. Huge bonus points for convenience since it is right next to Ralph's. There was no wait when I stopped by, and my food was ready within a couple of minutes. The stand was clean, the staff was friendly and efficient, and overall it is exactly what you want from a solid Mexican food spot. Fast, flavorful, and reliable. I will definitely be back.

5 stars for the food. 2.5 stars for the experience because of the long wait and how slowly the line…read moremoves. 5 stars for the personalities and bumpin', upbeat energy from the guys working. It's basically a party at the stand. That all averages out to 4 stars for me. We got there at 4:30 p.m. on a Friday and didn't take our first bite until around 6:40 p.m. There are very few meals worth waiting more than two hours for. While Miya Miya serves what's probably the best chicken shawarma wrap I've ever had, I don't think it's worth a 2+ hour wait. That said, if you take away the wait, these are absolutely five-star flavors. The incredible crunch of the wrap, paired with the pomegranate and garlic sauces, makes every bite crisp, rich, and ridiculously satisfying. And don't sleep on the fries. They're some of the best I've had and are absolutely worth ordering alongside the shawarma. I'll be back once these guys open their brick and mortar spot. Take away the insane wait times, and I'd make Miya Miya a regular spot on my rotation.

Came here after seeing all the social media hype. I've seen them at Smorgasburg before and I regret…read morenot getting it when it was closer to me. Anyway, they open at 1pm on Saturdays and my friend and I lined up at 1230pm. We did not place our order until 130pm and got our food at around 145pm. The shawarma was great and the fries were amazing. What I disliked was the workers. Yes, they are playing music and having a good time but they are literally dapping every damn customer and socializing and wasting time. Yo... this ain't a social event. Anyway, thats my rant.

The owners are really nice people . You can tell they put love into their business. It's a must if…read moreyou're stopping by the other food vendors. The churros are done on the spot so they are hot and fresh . I've only stopped by during the day time so there's parking and not a lot of people . I'm sure it's busier throughout the day so the vibe is probably different. They do sell other things but I come specifically for the churros

Delish street vendor for churros at a very reasonable price. It's next to the brother-cousin taco…read moreplace with friendly and very nice folks working there. The churros are made to order and hot right out the fryer l. Sweet and delish. It's outside so it can be cold and it's in the parking lot of Ride Aids.

I've nicknamed this truck Old Faithful. Some visits, they manage to impress with such glory, it…read moremakes me look past those average days. Yes, they do vary, ranging with the number of table options and meat with an occasional fatty/chewy part. However, luckily those marginal days are limited enough to keep my wife rolling with me. The truck puts out a nice spread of salsas, chilies, and sides. My wife really likes the potatoes and nopoles. I like the green salsa (which appears a bit spicier than the red) and the roasted jalapeños with onions. On those really special nights, they have the a very spicy chopped habanero chili salsa that will burn you a new one. Yes, habanero is one of my biases to move this truck to five stars. After a night of drinking and having a good habanero sweat, it makes the reward complete for those difficult weeks. As far as the meat, I can only speak for the carne asada and pollo. The steak is mostly consistent with being lean, flavorful, and tender. My wife gets the chicken which is lean and not goopy. She's picky when it comes to her meats. I cannot speak for the pork options. The tortillas are not soak in oil and/or fat when they warm them on the grill. Only one tortilla is used per taco (which is our preference), so be careful with loading them up. I've been eating at the local trucks and taquerias for the last seven years, and this one is my default go to for grabbing some carne asada tacos.This truck has evolved some during that time from when they were off of Bundy and Nebraska, but they have remained good. Today, they start by the Stoner Park tennis courts and head to Santa Monica and Stoner Ave around 8 p.m. The only other taco place my wife follows me to and eats with is Taco Plus.

It is unclear why this taco truck is parks only a block from its actual restaurant, but it can be…read morefound late at night on the corner of Barrington and Santa Monica Blvd serving Oaxacan specialties and common items such as burritos, tacos, and tortas. I stopped by to grab dinner with a friend, and was surprised at the amount of food we got considering the prices they were charging. We started off with a sizable Cecina Taco ($1.50) that came with two layers of corn tortillas, thin Oaxacan marinated pork, pico de gallo, guacamole and a drizzle of mole on top. The marinated pork was meaty and tender but the salty marinade was one-dimensional at best. The guacamole was not as thick textured as it should be, but the sweet flavors overlapped nicely with the pointed onions, cilantros, and chunky pieces of cecina. It was mouthfuls of deliciousness. I also ordered a Lengua Torta ($4.50) that looked like a humongous whopper with wide torta buns, a spread of black beans, chunky lengua with easy to shred texture, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, and mayo. The buns were a tad on the frail side and I'm not a fan of lettuce in tortas or other types of sandwiches. However, it is the largest torta I've seen in a long while, and they also threw in a lot of chips, pickled carrots, a jumbo jalapeno, and a side a dull spicy lingering salsa that could use a hint of smoke to complete the value meal. Overall there was little to complain about as they were very thoughtful at wrapping our food so the temperature and freshness can be maintained without making a mess by the time it was brought home. The best part of the meal was their bottled non-dairy Strawberry Horchata that served as the perfect finisher. I love horchata and have been struggling to find the non-dairy version so from now on I'll know where to get it. To sum it up, I'd characterize their cuisine as one that puts a strong focus on freshness, good value, and a breadth of ingredients that were tasty when layered together. I can't say this trick is better than the authentic taquerias in the Mission District, but for a food truck, their extensive offerings beat the heck out of the many gourmet trucks where a generous wholesome meal and hard to beat prices can be expected. I'd love to return to try their Tlayuda and Tasajo plate.

Will travel for tacos, and I do! Make the 10 mile trek to get tacos at El Carboncito because they…read moreare hands down my favorite spot. The al pastor+pineapple tacos and mulitas are my go to orders. Add a little of their onion habanero slaw and a bit of their tasty avocado salsa and BOOM, it hits the spot. Sometimes I go for the agua frescas they have, which are LARGE and a great value. Speaking of great value, they have the most meat packed burritos and quesadillas I've seen. Definitely would recommend these if you have a big appetite. Parking - since the stand is located next to a Ross, you can park in the customer parking lot. This is one of the big perks of coming to this spot. Service - The guys here are friendly and always in a good mood. Super kind and deserving of tips in the dollar can! Been here many times and expect to keep coming here time and time again. Whether you're in the area, shopping nearby, going to/from LAX, or just want AMAZING tacos, check out El Carboncito. You'll be happy you did!

I just want to come back and say that these are the best tacos in West LA! The meat is so juicy and…read moretender, the beans are soft and well seasoned, and the tortillas are always hot right off the stove. The ambience is great as always!

I have been getting tacos at this spot in front of Whole Foods Venice for years. I think it's had a…read morefew different names. Folks working there are always quite nice. I only get tacos, haven't tried the burritos. Tacos are now $3 each. Plenty of meat. I love the asada and pastor. The suadero is good when it's available. Excellent salsa choices. When there is a line it moves quickly.

The al pastor lives up to the hype. Their tacos are delicious. Pineapple is very juicy and sweet…read more Mild green salsa was TASTY. The meat tastes amazing. It's very slightly dry, so I'd rate it 8/10. There is limited seating available at a picnic table. Also, if you're looking for this place on Google Maps, I think it's listed as Tacos Chidos.