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El Tacote

4.0 (274 reviews)
InexpensiveTacos, Food Trucks, Seafood
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Surf and turf burrito and bowl
Jenna L.

I've been here three times now and I don't know what keeps bringing me back because everything here is pretty mid. Well if the price wasn't so expensive and the wait wasn't so long then it would be decent but seriously nothing special. I got... Surf and turf burrito & bowl this time, and it was again, nothing special. It came out a steep $44!!! Compared to the Taco Stand where I would've gotten a surf and turf style burrito for $13 and I know it would be so good. I was disappointed here. The red and green sauce were a little flavorless and didn't add to the dish. Also, the asada was like ground beef texture which was not my favorite. The rice was also dry. My burrito craving was not satisfied. :(

Arthur T.

OK spot. Decided to try this truck out as one of the few being open. By the time we arrived, they were likely closing within 30 minutes. They have some tables for seating We ordered steak tacos and steak burrito. Nothing special. Food took a long time to come out. Parking in the plaza.

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Minor T.

Weekend Spot! That has great tasting torta and tacos and possibly anything else that I have yet to try but heard great things of other items in the menu.

Ryan P.

One of my go to spots in the valley for Mexican food! The people that work here are always friendly and the food is always tasty! Great location by Reseda and Nordoff St (it's a food truck right next to Dave's Hot Chicken). Give it a try, it's worth it!

Food is amazing! Customer service was great Danny holding it down ! Go to spot Surf & Turf burrito is a must try !

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Benjamin M.

The food truck has tasty meats to choose from...my go to is asada fries and tacos...kind of pricey but worth the extra money.... They have an app to order ahead but I like to order in person since it don't take long...they take cards and cash.... They have a little set up to sit and eat but no shade.... They also have nachos which are good and probably feeds 2 ppl.... They are closed Sundays

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Peter X.

This taco truck is pretty pricey depending on what you order. I was in the plaza this truck is parked at and was craving nachos so I checked out this taco truck parked on Reseda in front of Northridge University Center. I saw they had nachos on the truck menu but didn't list the price which I can see why. I asked the lady working the window how much was nachos with asada and she give me the price which I thought was pricey. I asked how much was the nachos without any meat and she said the same price which shocked me because it's just chips and cheese. So I didn't believe it was worth the price here. They take online order as well and I couldn't find nachos listed on there, maybe I'll try their tacos next time.

Shrimp and salmon taco with chipotle aioli.
Axl H.

Came here to try out their salmon and shrimp taco. They have two tables and chairs where you could sit and eat there. Pretty good service, they were fast. First and foremost, solid size taco, two tacos is enough to fill you up, which is why I'm giving it a three star and not a two. Apart from the size of the taco, I'm a bit disappointed. No flavor in either the salmon or shrimp. The guacamole salsa, green, and red salsa no flavor. The chipotle aioli was by far the only thing in the taco that had some flavor and spice and made the taco a bit better . The tortilla was also a flour tortilla , hence the size , if it was a corn tortilla maybe it would've helped with the flavor issue. Perhaps the rest of their food items are better seasoned ? Maybe ? Idk. But the salmon and shrimp, hard pass.

Loaded Asada Fries
Stephanie B.

Their meat is super mid & their asada fries tasted old & cold & could've used more cheese/ guac & sour cream Their mulitas are a joke; super small & have no toppings; just cheese & meat inside, it's literally a mini quesadilla My husbands California burrito was good & the only decent thing from the few items we tried Would not go back

Loaded Asada Fries
Jasen O.

I had the opportunity to take this amazing experience and it was "FIYA". The fries was cooked with a crispiness and they seasoned it . It was great for that pop of seasoning that would pop up from time to time. The meal was heavy, I couldn't finish it, really made for 2 people. The meal cooked perfectly, you see the pic. This was a great experience !

2 Queso Birria Tacos
Val T.

The food was so good and fresh!!! Im definitely recommending this place! Very clean! Customer service was excellent!

2 asada 1 al pastor
Adonis M.

I have been to this taco truck a few times and it has always been a good option. These are good tacos. The service is generally pretty quick as well. I love where they are stationed because there is always a lot of parking, I don't see that ever being an issue here. My friend and I stopped by and ordered 2 tacos de asada and 1 taco al pastor each. They are good tacos but nothing special imo. The tacos are pretty small with what I consider a normal portion of meat for the tortilla size. The asada is lightly seasoned and cooked just about right. The meat texture was soft and missing a light crunchy factor (personal preference). It wasn't dry but it wasn't juicy either. The Al Pastor was decent, it was a bit on the drier side and the flavor doesn't come kicking at you, but it was good with the toppings. As you can see from the picture there is no pineapple in the taco. They used corn tortillas which were soft and an excellent pair to the tacos. You can't go wrong with either the red or green salsa here. Plus the limes they handed us were very juicy. Bonus points because the tacos are not greasy! I would definitely give them another shot and try some of the other items on their menu. If you're considering stopping by, I would recommend giving them a shot and trying it out for yourself.

California burrito Asada.
Dennis L.

I got the Cali burrito and steak quesadilla. A Cali burrito has fries instead of rice and beans. I am rounding up from 3 1/2 stars. It was just ok for me. I think Casita Taco in Noho has the best steak quesadillas and this one doesn't really compare. I read several reviews that stated the burritos were huge here but it was similar size to everywhere else. I prefer Taco Llama for some reason. I will try their traditional burrito next time. Their chips were really good and that's what stood out for me. Check them out for yourself.

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24 days ago

Outstanding Shrimp burrito. Pricy, but honestly worth it. Thats pretty much that. All I have to say.

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2 months ago

Def recommend this place! their food is amazing and 10/10 customer service! I've been here a couple of times and it's def worth it.

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Best tacos in the 818!!! I've come here once and now I'm here bi-weekly ! The carne Asada fries are as well

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3 months ago

Was on a hunt for carne asada fries and this is now our go-to spot. 10/10 Every bite was so tasteful!

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6 months ago

Place did a complete 180, every item we got tonight was a disappointment. Terrible quality and flavor. What happened?

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Ask the Community - El Tacote

Are all meats halal?

Hi Andrea, no not all meats are halal.

Is it cash only?

Cash and card at the moment

What are the prices I don't see them on the menu?

Expect to pay about $15 per burrito. My 2 roommates and I ordered two burritos and a plate of carne asada fries... came out to about $45.

Do you cater?

Yes we do. Please text us at (818) 993-2421 or DM us on instagram with your Full name… 

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Avenue 26 Tacos - Carne asada

Avenue 26 Tacos

4.4(714 reviews)
21.6 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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24 hours LA taco spot with lots of parking but can get busy. Stations are organized well. They…read moreaccept card, tap, and cash. Starting with the taco ordering area. They have giant al pastor spinning but most of the meats are already cooked in the metal tins. One potato per order now. The meats were tender with asada being my favorite here. Brisket is also good if you prefer a fattier meat. They have sauce station with different spices. Grilled onions, raw onions, and cilantro to your liking. Another booth sells drinks. I got the horchata and tasted pretty standard. Great place to take someone to try out LA tacos.

Late-night cravings? Please. I'm all about tacos at any hour -- and Ave 26 Tacos is my ultimate…read morego-to. You can't just eat any taco spot and call it a day. I'm picky, but Ave 26 delivers every single time. It's super affordable, open 24/7, and there's always plenty of parking, which is a huge win in LA. Plus, it's honestly one of the best spots in town for people-watching while you eat. Let's talk favorites. My absolute must-order is their al pastor burrito with everything. It comes loaded with tons of smoking hot, perfectly seasoned al pastor meat, melted cheese, and incredible flavor. To top it off, they have a solid lineup of tasty salsas and spicy condiments to customize every bite just how you like it. Whether you're wrapping up a late night out or looking for the perfect spot to celebrate after a Dodgers game, Ave 26 has got you covered. Get out there after the win and grab a burrito -- you'll thank me later.

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Avenue 26 Tacos - Asada taco, Pastor taco, Lengua taco, and side potato

Asada taco, Pastor taco, Lengua taco, and side potato

Avenue 26 Tacos - Hot sides

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Villa's Tacos - Vegan Trio. Grilled soyrizo, beans and nopales, soyrizo with potatoes

Villa's Tacos

4.4(1.1k reviews)
21.3 mi•Highland Park
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OMG this place is so good. I tried their tacos for the first time this past week and they were so…read moremuch better than I thought. They're unique in that they use Japanese sweet potato as one of their fillings. Incredible option for people who are vegetarian or looking to reduce their meat consumption. I gobbled this and an octopus taco right up. Also special shout out to the employees here. Every single person who works here is kind and respectful. Not just the workers I interacted with, but also those who I was observing.

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.

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Villa's Tacos - Villa's trio

Villa's trio

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Angel's Tijuana Tacos

Angel's Tijuana Tacos

4.3(327 reviews)
20.1 mi•Echo Park
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Hands down, the best tacos I've ever had. The meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly…read morecomplemented by fresh, authentic toppings. As a native New Yorker, this place reminded me why I fell in love with Mexican food in the first place. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the quality really stands out. Huge thanks to Angels for raising the bar so high--you've officially turned me into a taco snob! BB

Delicious and authentic Mexican food and tacos at this street spot! Among some of the best and a…read moregood stop for visitors in LA! I came here for dinner on a week night and my experience here was pretty good. I had the asada and al pastor tacos with all the toppings and they were both so good and full of meat and heat. The toppings can be spicy for some, so be warned. My favorite of the two was the all pastor which was flavorful and I did like the thinly shaved meat. It was not dry at all and was fresh. I also tried the mulita with al pastor meat and that was also soso good. Cheesy, meaty, and indulgent. The additional topping section had good variety with pickled onions, cucumbers, etc. and everything seemed pretty fresh. Unfortunately, they were pretty much out of the roasted pepper and grilled onions at the time I went. To drink, I had the horchata and that was also very delicious. It was huge, sweet, and creamy. I also loved how it was not grainy at all. A good pairing with the rich foods. They also have a good amount of seating at the stand with a long table and multiple chairs. Parking is tricky since its street parking only.

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Angel's Tijuana Tacos - Tortilla

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Angel's Tijuana Tacos - $12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

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$12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

Tire Shop Taqueria

Tire Shop Taqueria

4.7(773 reviews)
22.1 mi•Historic South Central
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I think this place is called Tacos Los Poblanos #1 Estilo Tijuana on Google Maps. First off, tacos…read morehere are the BOMB. Tortilla is freshly made, meat is always fresh. I love the Cabeza tortilla and 3 is the perfect number of tacos for me as they are pretty generous with the meat and avocado sauce. Been here twice and both times because we were going to a show at the Forum which is just a short drive away. It gets pretty busy around dinner time so expect a long wait as the line moves pretty slowly (everything is made/ cooked fresh!)... but the wait is 100% worth it. Just make sure you order enough the first time so you dont have to wait in line again. There is some parking but it gets pretty crowded too so you might have to street park (and the area around can get a little sketch) so be careful. The second time we came here was almost 1130pm right before their midnight closing. This time, the parking lot was emptier so we managed to park inside. There was still a pretty steady stream of customers even around closing, but at least the line isn't ridiculously long. Can't go wrong with anything you order here!

The famous tire shop taqueria…read more After being told to come here by multiple friends, we finally made our way to West LA to try these and they were so good! I got the carne asada tacos, al pastor tacos, and a mulitas. My favorite was definitely the mulitas because I love cheese! They are known for their carne asada, but I actually preferred their al pastor because it was so juicy.

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Tire Shop Taqueria - Carne Asada & Chorizo Tacos

Carne Asada & Chorizo Tacos

Tire Shop Taqueria - Asada y chorizo mixto

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Holbox - Smoked kanpachi tostada

Holbox

4.7(2.7k reviews)
21.2 mi•Historic South Central
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We came to Holbox right at noon and ended up waiting about an hour, but it was worth it. The prices…read morefelt very reasonable considering the quality and freshness of the ingredients. The tuna & uni tostada was the standout. The tuna had the perfect balance of acidity, and the uni on top added just the right amount of richness. Every bite had so much going on without feeling too heavy. The ceviche was incredibly fresh and bright. The octopus taco was another favorite. The octopus was so tender with no chewiness, it was cooked perfectly. We also tried the aguachile, which was really good, but the tuna dishes stood out to me so much more. Overall, such a great menu with really high-quality seafood at a reasonable price. There are so many other things I want to try, so I'll definitely be coming back!

Holbox has been on my list of places to try for a long time. We finally decided to come on a Sunday…read moremorning. We arrived as they're opening and there was already a long line out the door. The staff were wonderful and offered everyone umbrellas so we can wait in the shade. Be prepared because the wait is LONG, we probably waited 45 minutes before getting in the building, then you wait a bit longer to order. Patience definitely pays off because the food was absolutely delicious! We started with a huge bowl of creamy guacamole, it was well seasoned and great but we ran out of chips. My uni and bay scallop ceviche was super fresh, the seafood tasted so sweet and was paired with the perfect amount of citrus and creamy sauce to tie everything together without overpowering the seafood flavors. I also tried a bite of the kanpachi tostada and that was wonderful too! Everything they made highlighted the seafood so well. I didn't get a chance to try everything we ordered but we all loved every dish we tried. Definitely check this place out if you love seafood, but I'd recommend coming either on a weekday or really early to avoid the crowd. There are a few parking spots available outside and street parking as well so it's pretty convenient.

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Holbox - Kitchen view

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Holbox - Taco de pulpo

Taco de pulpo

Holbox - Shrimp aguachile

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Tacos Guelaguetza

Tacos Guelaguetza

4.8(255 reviews)
16.0 mi•Hollywood
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Amazing tacos in the parking lot stand thanks to my LA local friend for bringing us. This was my…read moresecond time going and I was heart broken to find out that they had run out of suadero. Nonetheless, the pastor was still amazing and it's great that they add copious amounts of meat on there. The various toppings and hot sauces are also very delicious, albeit the light orange mayo looking sauce is SPICY and unassuming...beware! Light green avocado looking sauce definitely saved my life. My friend also got a burrito and I heated it up the next day to enjoy and it still tasted awesome. My review might be slightly skewed as Mexican food is depressing up in Canada so any semblance of authentic Mexican food gets me going. I will have to return to LA soon...just for the tacos here.

Was hoping this spot would give Tacos Tamix (Arts District location) and Brothers Cousins a run for…read moretheir spot in my al pastor standings since I saw a trompo with pineapple, but that hope has been squashed. I do like how they grill their meat though and they use the tortillas to scoop up the meat on the grill. Thought the al pastor was a bit salty and the cheese did not add much flavor to it, but that's probably a good thing considering the saltiness of the meat. Also, make sure you ask them for pineapples since they did not include it until we asked. They do have them sliced up in a container by the meats. Ambience is very casual and it's a stand while eating type of situation. Service was quick.

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Tacos Guelaguetza - Steam table

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Tacos Guelaguetza - Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

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Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

Sonoratown - Asada taco, chile poblano taco, beef chivichangas

Sonoratown

4.3(478 reviews)
16.3 mi•Mid-Wilshire
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This place is amazing! I went to this location yesterday for the first time after trying their DTLA…read morelocation several times. This review is not for the location but the business in general. I arrived right before they opened and there were 6 customers already waiting outside, the food has always been outstanding and I think the pricing is also great though I firmly believe you get A LOT OF QUALITY for what you pay. That mesquite smoke is insane and you can smell and taste it in their food. Their most simple item I've tried, bean and cheese burrito, is so amazing! I mean, how can something so simple make me say "OH WOW" every single time? Must be the flavor added by the lard they use in their flour tortillas. I also reheated two of these burritos next day, they were still tasty! Their burrito 2.0 is hands down the best burrito I have ever ever had: simple, their asada is amazing, they season their beans and the guacamole is great! Their salsa is super tasty though I always struggle to eat it because it is super spicy (I'm not used to eating a lot of spicy food, so for those of you who do, you may love it!). We've ordered family meals which are great, they give you a lot of sides, its very generous. Their Agua Fresca Jamaica is THE BEST! I dream about it, yummytart deliciousness. I order this a lot anywhere I go that sells it but Sonoratown's is the best. I highly recommend this place for locals and out of town folks. Enjoy!

I tried the Burrito 2.0 from here and it was decent, but overhyped in my opinion…read more What I liked the most about this dish was the tortilla. You can tell that it's house made and I liked the chewy texture of it. However, respectfully the filling felt and tasted like bean goo. I could only really taste the refried bean flavor which was strong. It kind of meshed all the components together into a gooey filling. I got this with asada meat and the meat was kind of chewy and not so flavorful on its own. Props to the tortilla though for not spilling everything out and holding it together well, but still a bit difficult to eat. I would ask for utensils when eating this dish. The green onion garnish was unique. I wish they gave more lime wedges because that helped elevate the dish. For $13 this wasn't too bad, but I'd rather get a better burrito from a street vendor. This is a casual eats type of place with both indoor and outdoor seating and tables. They also serve alcohol and even frozen alcoholic drinks. They have a free parking lot in front, but it can be competitive to get a spot. Overall, my experience here was just okay and I would opt for other spots.

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Sonoratown - Front area

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Sonoratown - Bean and cheese burrito on the left and Lorenzo on the right.

Bean and cheese burrito on the left and Lorenzo on the right.

Sonoratown - Outside the front of the restaurant

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