El Sobrino

Tacos Don Goya is hands down one of the best taco spots in Downey. The tacos are always fresh, and…read morethe homemade tortillas make a huge difference. Everything on the menu is packed with flavor, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. The salsa has just the right amount of kick, and the guacamole is fresh, creamy, and absolutely delicious. There's almost always a line out the door, but it's well worth the wait. The food comes out fresh every time, and the quality is consistently outstanding. If you're looking for authentic tacos with amazing homemade tortillas, incredible salsa, and delicious guacamole, Tacos Don Goya is a must-try. I can't recommend this place enough!

No parking. The…read moretacos were just okay. Al pastor: 4/5, wish it was cut thinner or smaller Carne asada: 3/5, too dry Skirt steak: 2/5, zero flavor

Carne asada!!!!

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Hand made tortilla tacos asada al carbon y tacos al pastor con su piña todos con guacamole!!!!

Tacos Estilo Guadalajara

3.9(190 reviews)

2.2 mi

Love this place. Tacos are fire and the service is great too. I've been to three different…read morelocations (Lynwood/downey/Hawaiian gardens) and they are all amazing.

I've gone here numerous times and sometimes I'll get the tacos de asada or sometimes I will get the…read moreasada burrito. Their tacos are always good. However, this last Monday I got the asada burrito and for $15 they only put like 6 pieces of meat and it was light in color. It didn't taste so good. It tasted more like a rice burrito. It had a lot of rice.

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Tacos Downey Factory

4.3(71 reviews)

2.2 mi

Service was great we were greeted as soon as we entered. The food is average nothing to brag about…read more I went with the chilaquiles torta which was average. Significant other got the taquitos combo with beans and rice and the beans lacked flavor. Very bland needed salt and I never add salt to my food. Horchata also was not very sweet. Plenty of seating inside but parking is a bit tricky. They have TVs inside and they are playing music which I enjoyed.

Tucked in the corner of a small strip mall with very poor parking…read more Inside is colorful and the staff is playing R&B while singing along. Happy days. I've been missing real Mexican food and had to jump in quick to quench this desire. Free chips and salsa and it was pretty good, especially the salsa. Not too spicy hot but with great flavors. Quesa Birria Tacos were fresh, hot, and delicious. Melting cheese oozing out with every bite. And a nice, cold beer to chase it down. Oh how I missed you

Beware these onions are very spicy.

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Tacos El Negro

4.3(488 reviews)

1.2 mi

If you want tacos. This is your 10 star place. Service wise.....your coming for tacos so don't get…read moreall bougie. Hands down the food quality is always consistent and delicious Here's the menu: Tacos Tacos Tacos And it's perfect just the way it is.

1000% certified hood classic. Always hits the spot! Parking is fair. Workers are great and every…read moretaco is BOMB! Try the tacos de cabeza because they been hitting for years. Can't wait to come back.

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Senor Birria

4.4(754 reviews)

2.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

Order through DoorDash and the quality remained amazing!…read more Tacos dorados - still crispy, portion of birria was amazing Birria bowl - came with freshly made tortillas on the side and they had a deliciously bouncy texture. Super huge serving Quesadilla - flaky tortilla and it had a beautiful char!

Great tasting birria. Portions could be larger for price,…read morebut then again it's 2026. Wish the business well.

Specials probably vary from time to time but this was $11.99. Huge deal for the price. Great food

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Michelada

Tacos Con Todo

3.3(44 reviews)

1.2 mi

Birria ramen was so delicious…read more Rich, flavorful broth with tender meat and perfectly cooked noodles. Definitely a must-try!

Fresh food. Like their bell garden location with competition right next door too…read moreFood is made when ordered Salsas are fresh Parking is good They charge for credit card use

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6 tacos de asada a side of beans and a coke and water. This was $39

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If mama Bear wants tacos, I get her tacos

Tacos Gavilan

3.8(669 reviews)

1.6 mi

Cant go wrong coming here. Staff have that quintessential…read morelatino work ethic and show of respect for their customers. Dining area is very large and super clean. Food always hits at night. Meat was loaded on to the tacos, couldve made 2 more tacos w the extra meat. Exactly what you expect from a Tacos Gavilán.

Horrible, ordered a taco & burrito. $13. The asada burrito was sad, tiny, thin & mostly rice…read more Horrible & the taco wasn't much better. Ownership should be ashamed of themselves for charging these prices for this stuff. Mostly Pisa's in here & they should know better.

Panoramic view from my table...

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Teddy’s Red Tacos

2.9(184 reviews)

0.7 mi

The tacos were really good and juicy. I think the rice and beans were okay they could have been…read moretastier. The Jamaica and horchata were really good, and I liked that it came in a big cup. Customer service was good and the food came out quick. I think the taco plate is a little expensive so I don't know if I'll come back.

I don't know what the problem was, but I was stuck in this drive-through for such a long time then…read morewhen I finally got to the intercom, it was so blurry. I couldn't understand the person and then they don't have Carne Asada. Is it just me or is that crazy? I thought this was a taco spot so I had to cancel my order and I still got stuck in there for another 20 minutes so I could finally get out of this line. What a mess for drive-through taco spot. This took way too long.

Menu 3 of 3, 6/25/24

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Fatima's Grill

4.5(2.8k reviews)

0.8 mi

I went to Fatima's Grill in downtown LA, the gentleman behind the counter (I think he was the…read moreowner) was friendly and helpful, he suggested a double cheeto burger. This gentleman was training his cooks and he was kind to them and helpful. He also had asocial media young woman come in and he was polite and helpful to her. The place had a warm homecooking local vibe. The burger was fantastic and fries were really good (cooked just right, with this seasoning salt that added a little something extra. I will go back when I'm in LA. It was worth 22 bucks.

First responders are always on the hunt for a late night bite between calls. My partner really…read moreknocked it out the park this time. He asked me if I liked Mediterranean. I respond with a resounding "hell yes!" I was hoping for a treat, but I had no idea that my expectations were going to be blown out of the water. At 10:30 at night place had tons of customers and the food was amazing. A woman by the name of Liza helped us out, letting us know that the food was made fresh so we might need some time, which we were definitely willing to take a chance on. I got the chicken kabob gyro, and my partner got a beef gyro. Both of us were grunting like animals between bites we kept yelling, " oh hell yeah!" Every bite was more delicious than the last. Their house packaged sauce called LebMex, a mix between Lebanese and Mexican I imagine, was just the right amount of heat and the whipped garlic butter that it was served with was out of this world. They also have some rarities in the refrigerator like tick tock famous pineapples soaked in Kool Aid and Warhead Lemonade. There were so many awesome selections on the menu that one could almost be paralyzed by the choices. Once we were done we had to round back to tell Liza how pleased we were and we swore an oath of duty to return as soon as we could to sample more of the delectable menu.

Nice and clean Restaurant

Chicken taco, onions, cilantro and green sauce

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Garlic Shrimp Fries

Tacos Los Cholos

4.6(888 reviews)

4.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

Great tasting food and good service. Really enjoyed their asada tacos, and orchata drink.read more

Good tacos, vibes are right, and the Place is really cool inside with the TV's and the little…read moresecond floor/patio is awesome.

Bomb asada tacos and quesadilla, horchata and cantaloupe water!

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Ana E.

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1 month ago

If you haven't tried the El Sobrino, you're seriously missing out. I don't even live in the area, but I'll make the drive just to come here for it. It's honestly the best menudo I've ever had. It's that good! Just make sure you go early because they usually sell out around 10 AM. Seriously, don't wait too long because there's a good chance they'll be sold out. I've learned my lesson! Their birria and quesa tacos are really good too. Honestly, everything I've tried here has been good, and I recommend giving anything on their menu a try. For me, the El Sobrino alone is worth the drive. If you love menudo, El So Tio definitely needs to be on your list. read more

Araciel p.

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3 years ago

I had a terrible experience trying to place an order. They informed me of an hour-long wait, which I patiently endured. However, upon arrival, I was informed that they had run out of Menudo, despite having placed an order beforehand. It's disappointing to see such mismanagement. I won't be returning, and I advise others to think twice before ordering from this establishment. read more

Haely A.

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3 years ago

The food is wildly incredible! The fact that all the people working there are young and trying to provide the best customer service is amazing. The wait can be long, but it's totally worth it. It's amazing to see these young people thrive. read more

Juan P.

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2 years ago

Menudo is very good service is fast and the ambiance is very nice the menudo is the best I've had so far.

Marco F.

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2 years ago

Service 10/10, Tacos de Birria is a must when you visit. Reasonable prices, would come again

El Sobrino - tacos - Updated October 2026

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