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    El Tacontento

    4.8 (26 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Stephanie C.

    The meat at this place is so good!! They have it all, salsas are amazing, grilled chilies, and aguas Frescas I usually order an array of tacos- my fave lengua, suadero, asada The guys are super nice, and attentive, the line is long for a reason. Sometimes with street tacos the meat is too salty for my taste- I feel like this place is perfectly balanced. They have huge burritos as well. Recommend a thousand times over! Estos tacos están muy ricos. Tienen variedad de carnes, y las sentí con muy buen sabor, y no muy saladas como muchos lugares en LA. Yo ordené lengua, suadero, y carne asada, pero tienen de todo. Las salsas y aguas frescas también están muy ricas! Aveces hay mucha fila- y es porque es muy buena la comida. Los chicos muy atentos y amables! Los recomiendo mil veces!

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    Great Al pastor. Thanks to the and I mean full line of workers theirs helping take care of an even bigger line of clients / customers I ordered the four taco two asada and two Al pastor tacos and one customized burrito delicious 'n delicious

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    Mike L.

    tl;dr: this place is packed right from the bat for a great reason. $2 a taco, can't beat their value of their vast offerings. Right off the 5 on Slauson, easy to find (look at me pix), this place is legit. Great portion, no skimping. If you get the quesadilla, you'll know what I'm talking about. I got here before opening so they didn't have all the meats cooked yet :( I got what I could've. Asada: nice char sear, thinly sliced and diced, easy to bite. Not heavy on the marinade or excessively salty. Pretty decent Pastor: good meaty bite, not greasy. Light on marinade: not sweet nor acidic, light salt. Wasn't roasted hard. Decent Tripas: washed/treated well. No gamey smell and tastes clean. They were barely just searing it on the flat top since I got there early, so it kinda just tasted boiled lol. That's my fault. It has a lot of potential, I would definitely have it extra seared. Suadero: great balance of fatty and meaty bites, seasoning is on point. It has that vat-braised taste without feeling "greasy" with the right amount of salt. Excellent with salsa verde and marinaded onion/habanero. Their green salsa is simply done nicely; sour and livening, I love its balance. The red salsa can do more flavors but does have its spicy kick. Guacamole salsa shares an excellent juggle of tomatillo and avocado for sure, not one overpowering the other. I'd recommend combining red and guacamole salsa for and roasted meats for sure and just green salsa for any stewed proteins.

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    Jenifer Z.

    This are beat tacos ever! My husband found this taco stand and we had to stop. My daughters and myself loved the taste of the meat so fresh. They also have drinks and play good music. Good costumer service

    M C.

    Always fresh and delicious Employees are always nice and friendly. Like, who doesn't love tacos!

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    5 days ago

    Best street tacos ever. Service is fast even when the line is super long. I would highly recommend.

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    5 months ago

    Best tacos hands down. They also have tortas, burritos, papas rellenas and drinks. They stay busy!

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    7 months ago

    The street taco flavor is so good! The pastor is the best. Always quick amd hits the spot every time.

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    7 months ago

    Bro shits so fire. They love me im white af i bring all my friends who speak spanish so they can order for me. Alpastor and suedero bangs

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    9 months ago

    Best taco spot in town! My family and I love going to this place. Affordable prices as well. Love it

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    11 months ago

    Carne asada tacos are good. Always a long line. A sign that tacos are good. Aguas frescas are deliciosos and huge.

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    1 year ago

    Good food!!! Real good food!!! N keep in mind Men being men!!!! Good Mexican humor so if u look sexy u going to hear it!!!!!

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    Tried this place last night, BOMB!!!! As authentic street tacos as you can get!!!! Staff very friendly.

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    Very good tacos, the salsas are all very delicious and the aguas frescas are so perfect in their flavor

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    Los Taquero Mucho - 3 Specialty Tacos

    Los Taquero Mucho

    4.5(159 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Specialty tacos at Los Taquero Mucho are truly an experience, and the deal through SGV Passport…read moremakes it feel like a total win to explore the full special menu in one go. El Cremita is cheesy yet surprisingly light, never greasy. The chicken is soft and juicy, and the pops of pomegranate add a bright contrast that lifts every bite. Whiskil Taco is a dream for veggie lovers -- sweet, tender squash wrapped in a creamy, nutty sauce that feels both comforting and fresh at the same time. Mixta Taco stands out with its sausage and avocado combo -- rich, savory, and satisfyingly balanced. Taco de Chicharrón brings a fun textural contrast: crunchy, savory chicharrón paired with fresh, vibrant pico de gallo that keeps it lively. And the Pork Belly Cochinita Pibil? A showstopper. The generous slab of pork belly is smoky, buttery-tender, and practically melts into each bite -- deeply flavorful and indulgent in the best way. If you're looking to try a spread that hits creamy, crunchy, fresh, smoky, and sweet all in one sitting, this lineup absolutely delivers.

    Legit spot Definitely elevated tacos…read moreGood meats not greasy Tacos and burritos They take a minute because it's not fast food, all ingredients are fresh Most important they are consistent wished they stayed open late! I think this is the one spot that never closed while all the other spots came and go changing frequently

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    Tijuanazo - ASADA TORTA

    Tijuanazo

    3.6(263 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Tacos are good but expensive!…read more At $4.15 each, I'm expecting a good sized taco! But, the tacos are small with double tortilla, meat, cilantro onion, salsa. We got the adobada tacos that were DELICIOUS! I want more! But they're just sooooo expensive I'm not sure if we will be back. We also had an agua de horchata that was delicious and an asada torta that was good. The torta was tasty but didn't come with beans, jalapeños or tomato. Seems like they skimped on the tortas toppings even with the torta being $13! Good food but expensive.

    Tacos are great quality but not worth the price for us. Dine-In or Togo. Their fresh corn tortilla…read morewith our tacos is amazing!! Their salsa is medium to spicy level for me; not meant for mild spicy eaters. Maybe I'm just too cheap and have access to alot more in East LA and such. We were expecting larger size tacos, not street taco size for their price. We found this place 6/2025 when a friend raved about their SD location and thought their cabeza and lengua were worth it. Then we noticed there is a location in East LA. I love both cabeza and lengua, but lengua being my favorite taco or burrito protein. I can see how people can love this place for its higher quality tacos. Overall, not for us unless I am really craving their corn tortilla and dine-in? Doesn't mean it's not worth trying, especially for those who like higher end/quality tacos. Staff took down our orders for dine-in. We got tacos: - $4.15 Birra Taco. - $4.15 Suadero (beef) Taco. - $6.15 Lengua Taco - $3.95 Vegetarian/Cactus Taco comes with beans too but I asked for no beans. Tacos comes with cucumber and limes. QR Code table scan for the menu. Staff will take your offer. There's a water station, and 2 restroom. Street and back lot parking. Staff is nice and willing to explain more. It seems like Tijuanazo tries to offer higher end/higher quality tacos like Evil Cooks (modern/fusion). Both of which I feel that burritos might be more worth getting? Completely different styles but apparently both priced way higher than local competitors.

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    Bar seating, to-go/take out cashier arra and water dispenser on the right side.

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    $4.15 Suadero (beef) Taco.

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    Amigos Birria Tacos - Birria tacos

    Amigos Birria Tacos

    4.3(291 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    I got a coupon handed to me for this place that offered a "Buy one get one free" option, so I went…read moreahead and took their offer. Place is located on Whittier just outside of Montebello. Parking can be a bit of hassle especially if you're there during rush hour. However, it's well worth the trouble. It's a small, quint place with indoor and outdoor seating. The lady was very friendly, service was quick and order was nicely packaged since mine was a to go order. As others have said, the birria is incredible. I got 2 Birria burritos with rice, onions, and cilantro and it was literally melt in your mouth. Perfectly seasoned, the hot sauce they provide had just the right amount of heat and it comes with the consome' should you want it. Nothing but praise for this burrito! Looking at the rest of the menu, I will back for sure to try their other items!

    A fantastic birria taco joint serving some of the most delicious ones around! Even for takeout, the…read moretacos stand out on their own and hold up well with all the toppings and meat on it. It is a small restaurant, with limited rear parking and front street parking. It's a cozy and inviting atmosphere inside, with seating indoor and out. Service is quick and attentive from start to finish. The birria tacos are amazing. They were full of tender, fall apart beef soaked in super meaty consommé, topped with generous amounts of red onions and cilantro. The limes, radishes, and hot sauces provided on the side really brought everything together. To really takes things up a notch, the mulita turns the birria tacos into a melty, cheesy, crunchy and super savory standout star of the menu. Absolutely worth trying once!

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    Nice patio small parking in the back

    Carnitas El Momo - 4 aPORKalypse tacos

    Carnitas El Momo

    4.2(237 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    So much rave reviews, so much interviews and videos on how amazing carnitas el momo is and I am…read morefinally here to check this place out. The carnitas were good but not excellent. With the price tag of $4 per taco, there were good amount of meat in the taco which made it very satisfying. Unfortunately, I've had better carnitas elsewhere, some with better flavors and some with better texture (crunch from fats). The burnt ends and the pork skins would be better if it wasn't as salty. Why the 5 stars you ask? This grab and go place probably don't have the best carnitas in my book but the service that day from the cashier is above and beyond- friendly, accommodating, the service that you would kick yourself if you don't tip him!

    Taco spot well known for their carnitas (and related cuts). I've been to one of their other…read morelocations, which was more of a stand/pop-up and this was my first time at the brick and mortar. People here are friendly and the space is a pretty good size. The building feels like it's been around for a while and that they took over not too long ago. You walk up to the counter and order and wait till your food is ready. I ordered the burnt ends taco and the taco mixto. The food came out quickly and it was delicious. I'm big fan of the tacos here. Also, still a great price, despite being in a brick and mortar. There's a lot allocated to the strip mall this place is located at and parking could get pretty tight.

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    Carnitas El Momo - Aporkalypse carnitas tacos! Bomb! And agua frescas, so tasty!

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    Aporkalypse carnitas tacos! Bomb! And agua frescas, so tasty!

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