I ordered the pork tamale with eggs, the steak picado taco, and the bistek. The pork tamale with eggs was warm and comforting, with tender masa and flavorful pork that didn't feel heavy. The steak picado taco was well seasoned and balanced, and the bistek had a deeper, savory flavor while staying juicy. Service was fast and efficient, and the food came out hot without much waiting. An easy 5-star visit. It's a solid choice when you want something satisfying and well made but don't have a lot of time. read more

Guisados - Tacos and tamales - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Guisados es absolutely a gem, truly enjoy the tacos here so much. My husband and I had the pleasure of dining here after visiting The Broad with some friends, I've been back a few times since and this place truly is delicious! I love that they use homemade tortillas and that there's a few options to choose from, some I like better than others but for the most part everything is well made. My favorites here include the chile relleno taco, steak picado taco, & chicharron taco (hubby loves these too) The quesadillas here are delicious as well (not pictured) they use a Mexican cheese that has a flavor profile unlike your basic mozzarella or cheddar cheese. The nopales taco was ok, could be more well seasoned & the chorizo and papas taco was ok, didn't really like the flavor of the chorizo, but everything else was delicious. The agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus water) is delicious too, not too sugary. Very refreshing. 4/5 stars because the price is a bit steep for about $5 a taco & they are very small tacos but in my opinion they are so worth it. Hubby & I will definitely be back again soon. read more

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Got 2 breakfast burritos and was pretty disappointed. $10 for one, so it is on the small side which is fine. But they only put a single slice of bacon in side and the rest were potato and a little bit of egg. Potato was good but wish there was a bit more bacon. Ratio was completely off Like 70% potato, 20% egg, and 10% bacon. read more

Guisados is so good, no matter what location you go to. They have great flavor combinations. I personally love the mole and the chicken tinga tacos. My boss got the sampler taco plate and loved all of them. I've taken multiple coworkers here and friends here as well, and everyone raves about how good their tacos are. The only thing with this location is the parking is rough, and the area gets a little sketchy at night. But the workers are always kind and get the tacos out ASAP. This location has both indoor seating and covered outdoor seating. I do love this location during the day because it's in an old arcade with a fun environment. read more

Go to taco eatery whether you're a local or visiting, highlight Guisados to your list. There's vegan options and other items from tortas to burritos. If you're not sure which tacos to try, order the sampler and pick up to six different options. House made corn tortilla wraps with multiple meat and few vegan options that are well seasoned. Kick of spice and flavors that is nostalgic for Latin cuisine. Also the Mexican Coke and house Fresca drinks. I always op for hibiscus. The service is fast and check your local delivery service, might not be available for certain apps. read more

Guisados - Taco Sampler - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

4++ if you have lived in the Los Angeles area for a while, there's a good chance you've seen or been to one of the Guisados locations. They specialize in tacos that have stews and braises that's put on top of some fresh corn tortillas. The service was friendly and efficient. Pretty helpful in ordering as well, but I already knew what I wanted. And that was mole poblano. As delicious as I remembered. This place is always good for the style of tacos and they're consistent and reasonably priced. Vibe here at this particular location is interesting. I came here on a weeknight on the later side. Pretty much feels like your typical fast casual spot these days. Because it was on the later side, I was able to find street parking pretty close by. But I will say that the area can feel a little sketch when it's late here. read more

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Went to Guisados this weekend, post-LA Auto Show, after not going for years. Got the cochinita and the mole tacos. I just came back from Mexico, so I found the mole to be on the milder side, but the cochinita was as good as I remembered. Super juicy, decent spice level (but more than tolerable for the average person). Also got the Jamaica, which was great. The women taking our order was pleasant, this location was really clean, and it was relatively unpacked for a weekend at lunch, so the food came out quick. Keep your receipt to be able to use the restroom in the food hall/alley. read more

Guisados - Cochinita Pibil and Mole - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered a variety of tacos here including pollo, chicharron, bistek, and a breakfast burrito. Wow the food here is very solid and delicious. The tortillas wrapping the tacos and burritos were soft and the meat had so much flavor. I didn't get to evaluate the ambiance since I ordered to go but service wise it seemed like they packed the food care. read more

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Finally had Guisado's duringa DTLA taco walk! Located off Spring Street in the beautiful Historic Core, a location where I have never encountered a long line. Yet. Tried a few tacos, they were all delicious. No extra salsa provided, I guess you don't need it because these petite little tiny 3-bite tacos are perfectly and precisely composed. Some have a pickled onion, some have avocado slices. The tortillas are thick handmade corn, hot off the press. Delectable! All said, I'm a fan. Horchata was delicious. They have beer too. If you have a larger appetite, Sonoratown may be better for you. But for a lovely balanced taco with a variety of flavors, you can do much worse. read more

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I love the tacos here. The breakfast tacos are good as well. They are made to order and come out pretty fast . Very casual restaurant. read more

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* The Horchata Cold Brew was smooth and creamy - the mild sweetness, warm cinnamon, and mellow roast from the coffee blending great together * The Beef Steak Picado taco was complex, robust, and earthy with an almost stew-like texture; the Pork Chorizo taco was nicely charred, a tad sweet, and had a nice kick to it; and the Chicken Mole Poblano taco was very soft and savory, with the mole bitterness working well with the poblano * Overall, a great spot with fresh tortillas, friendly service, and a special style of tacos that will warrant repeat trips to taste the vast menu read more

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Tried the OG Sampler with 6 mini tacos for $12.90, enough for one person. The tortillas were soft, slightly thicker and chewy, not typical tacos. The meat had good flavor, though it felt like the tacos were starting to lean a bit more "fancy" than traditional. Not spicy, so you may want to add some heat. Note: The chicharrón taco was soggy and was not the crispy texture you'd expect. read more

Guisados - OG Sampler - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Guisados does not skimp on their portions!!! If you work in Downtown, this is a good place to go for lunch with coworkers. Definitely would have been satisfied with just 2 tacos and not 3, that's how big they are!! read more

Guisados - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came to this downtown location as part of a group food tour. I was pleasantly surprised that this was one of our destinations! After seeing them featured on one of the best things to eat in LA, I have been dying to try their tacos. They are know for their home-style braised meats. I got the chicken mole taco and the flank steak red pepper tacos. Both tacos were small but packed lots of flavor. The flavors and texture were all there! Each taco was very small. So I could have probably eaten 5 to be full! Service was fine. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Guisados - Chicken mole taco, flank steak red pepper taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

All the food I got here was so good! I got 2 shrimp tacos (next time i'll get them without green bell peppers cause I don't like bell peppers much) and they were sooooo tasty!!! I'd definitely get them again! Texture was so pleasing! I had a pork tamale too! With green sauce! And a limon + jamaica blend agua fresca. A+++ the girl who took my order was super pleasant too! Ambiance is ok. Its downtown with a lot of windows so it would probably drain me to eat there, but I took it to go and fully enjoyed my meal! read more

We love this DTLA Guisados location. Favorite tacos, the perfect size and BEST late night snack or lunch! Get the Cochinita Pibil, Mole Poblano, Steak Picado or vegetarian Frijoles con Queso tacos! They are all delicious! Get the taco sampler so you can try several. Clean store, with enough indoor seating. Always good, fast service at the locations I have gone to, including this one, the one near Dodgers Stadium and South Pasadena. read more

My friends and I were in the area and kind of just stumbled upon this place and tried it out on a whim! I like the inside, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. I will say, the portions are on the smaller side for sure, but the food was definitely tasty and not too expensive! I tried the chicken quesadilla, and you have the option of having it with chicken tinga or chicken mole, I got the tinga and my friend got the mole and we both thought they were pretty good. Also, I did not try it myself, but my friend got the pumpkin horchata and loved it so much she ordered a second cup to go so it sounds pretty yum! I would def be interested in coming again to try either their tacos or breakfast burrito, we'll see! read more

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This was stuck in my drafts. If you're in the mood for some seriously good tacos, Guisados DTLA is a great choice. The tacos here are flavorful, with fresh tortillas and delicious fillings. I tried the braised beef and chicken tinga--both were super tasty, and the salsas are perfect. The only downside was that the service was a little slow, but the staff was friendly and helpful. The place has a chill vibe and is great for a casual meal, though it can get tight when it's busy. Overall, I'd definitely recommend it for authentic, flavorful tacos! read more

Wow just wow. The inside is no frills but the food : chefs kiss:. I had the tinga de Pollo and the churrazon. Both were absolutely perfect. Great flavor little bit of cheese on it abs a tiny slice of avocado. But my lovely daughter got the quesadilla and I had to go back and get another one. The service was excellent and they deserve a tip. First time I've seen somebody walk in, grab the tip jar and walk out. Leave a digital tip. read more

Guisados - Chicharron - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amazing tacos. Doesn't even need salsa cause of the juicy marinated meats. Must try spot. read more

Guisados - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love the grilled fish tacos here. They are so good! I prefer to get the sauce on the side so I can add the amount that I want. Also good: shrimp tacos, and surprisingly the calabacitas vegetarian ones were very good too. The mushroom ones were just ok for me. I also tried a bite of the mole poblano, and it was tasty but quite rich. read more

Been to about 3 other locations and all have consistent food quality. This one did not seem to have a bathroom tho from the looks of it; did not ask. Great outdoor covered, but airy seating. Got the choose your own mini tacos sampler plate that came with six. Very yum, least fave was the fried pork one bc it is NOT crispy; the sauce/salsa makes it very chewy/goopy. This location did not have the window view if staff making the handmade tortillas, which I love. read more

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Took a 10 minute walk here after reading all the good reviews, excited to try their tacos after a long day but were met with a complete lack of care or service from the two staff members working there. After they ignored us as we stood at the counter for about 5 minutes, the male staff member told us to grab a menu off the wall (despite the menu being directly above the counter), then proceeded to ignore us for another 5 minutes as both of them disappeared to the back. Finally, the female staff member spoke to us, which I couldn't understand, so I apologized and asked for her to repeat. Then the male staff member told us to "give them a few minutes". At this point, it was clear they didn't want to explain why we needed to wait nor did they seem to want our business, so we walked out. So much for trying this "great taco spot". read more

The sampler tacos are amazing. They are tiny but so flavorful. Ambiance is cute and cozy. Service is fast and the staff is very friendly. The agua Fresca is so refreshing. read more

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The OG sample platter took me back to childhood. It was so good. And the horchata coffee drink me and my wife had we shared. We couldn't get enough so we ordered 2 more drinks . This place is a gem read more

Guisados - Drinks - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If heaven was a taco... I ordered the mini taco plate. Clean and to die for. My favorite was the papas y chorizo. Great choice.

I just did a quick stop here... I always wanted to try the quesadilla and it was excellent... I also tried the chicken tinga taco and they put a great amount of chicken in... It was perfect. I love the green salsa the most. But all the salsa are very fresh and good. Customer service was very good. The place was very clean. I think this might be my favorite location. read more

Tucked into the heart of DTLA, Guisados delivers a breakfast that's as soulful as it is unpretentious. My girlfriend and I keep coming back -- and for good reason. On our latest visit, the pescado taco was the standout: light, crispy, and perfectly seasoned, with just the right punch of citrus. The weenie breakfast taco hits like a love letter to late mornings and childhood nostalgia, while the chuleta brings smoky depth and serious flavor -- it's the kind of taco that doesn't ask for attention, it demands it. The industrial space sets the tone -- raw edges, concrete, and sunlight pouring in through big windows -- a vibe that feels both gritty and intentional. Service is warm and dialed-in, the kind where your order's fast but never rushed. Guisados DTLA isn't just a breakfast spot -- it's a ritual. read more

Guisados - Pescado taco, Weenie con Huevo, Chuleta con Chile Verde - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We just left fight night and Eminem concert at BMO Stadium and were so hungry. My friend recommended this place and said they had the best tacos so we decided to try it. Once we got out of the car the smell of urine and homeless people was all around us. Normally that's a deterrent for me, but it is dtla and it was late so not many options. Walking in you can tell it was filled with customers who just came from a late night event. The staff was very friendly and some didn't really speak English. I got 2 orders of the taco sampler for me and my bf which included 1 steak picado taco, 1 bistek roja, 1 mole (I switched mine out for 1chuleta since I don't like mole), 1 tinga, 1 cochinita, and 1 chorizo. I also ordered ceviche and sangria. Everything was delicious! The tacos were really good along with the salsa they gave. They are small but filling. The sangria was definitely authentic and the ceviche was just ok, I could have done without that. I was still hungry and then ordered the Camerones tacos which were really good and bigger than the last tacos. I left really full but satisfied. Anytime I am in the area, I a coming back to this spot for cheap tasty tacos. read more

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Ordered steak tacos and bistek and salsa roja. Amazing taste and great value! Service was speedy and friendly and overall vibe serves a great taco spot and environment! read more

Guisados - Steak Papas Tacos Horchata and Cold Brew - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I regularly bring food tour groups here. Guisados has always bent over backward to accommodate special orders, allergies, sensitivities, and anything else we have to throw at them. The tacos are universally praised. I got a lot of very picky people, but everybody LOVES Guisados. Oh, and the employees are stellar. read more

Looking for a light brunch while in the a jewelry district. Delicious food for great prices. Tip: there's a 3% surcharge for non cash prices. read more

Guisados - OG Sampler. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Honestly not good at all . Idk who be reviewing this place . I mean it looks all good on the menu and how they serve it but nah I wouldn't recommend to anyone . And tacos are $4.25 Best one for me was probably the relleno taco I had the steak and bacon which had an odd flavor shrimp taco only had 3 shrimp , pork rind taco (chicharrón) conchita was sweet then spicy, the sweetness was odd to me , My girlfriend has the shrimp and fish and steak She said best one was the fish taco . read more

Guisados - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I always thought this was a cute location for Guisados in DTLA Spring Arcade, I never dined here till recently. They have outdoor seating and the space is charming! We ordered some of our favorite tacos: steak picado, mole poblano and cochinita pibil, all fresh, full of flavor and fresh tortillas made in front of our eyes. We also added a pork tamale to split since we like how they make it here. Unfortunately they were out of the chicken one which is our favorite. For drinks, we always enjoy their sangria and you can get water on the house. Food is fresh and it was served fast, almost too fast. They don't have straws here which is a problem. I am not sure about restrooms, I looked inside and didn't see any, just an entrance to the kitchen. Service was nice, it is a solid place for a casual meal out. And the outdoor area here it's a plus! read more

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I love Guisados and usually go to the OG Boyle Heights or Echo Park location but no matter which location I go to - the quality and the taste remains consistent and this is a long and overdue review. Each location has amazing staff and the ambiance is very relaxed and feels very cultured and home like. It just feels like LA. I used to get the sampler just for some variety but my husband and I know what we love and usually stick to the chicken tinga tacos and steak en bistek roja but recently started adding the mole poblano to the rotation! We also tried their new chile relleno taco this last time and it's up there on the list for sure and might start adding that one to the rotation as well. When we hate ourselves and wanna really spice it up, we also get a chile toreados taco which essentially is a taco with 5 different types of chilis. We've surprisingly grown to tolerate it but a few tears might get shed. We also always get their cantaloupe agua fresca and horchata to wash everything down... literally my favorite agua fresca from anywhere and their horchata is top tier. Super light and refreshing and the horchata has the perfect sweetness to it! Every taco has such a burst of flavor and warmth it just feels like a hug from your grandma with every bite you take. The tacos are made with stewed meat and you truly can't get anything like this from anywhere unless it's from someones abuela's house. The tortillas are pure perfection... they have the perfect consistency and they only use one tortilla to hold up all of that stewy deliciousness. We also love their habanero salsa and always ask for a bigger cup for it. It has amazing flavor and has the perfect heat to add onto every taco but all of their salsas are great. Their prices have gone up to $4.25 a taco which is a bummer but will still be going to the locations occasionally when I feel like splurging! I literally could drink their agua fresca everyday. read more

Guisados - Leftovers- Tinga de Pollo, Mole Poblano, Bistek En Salsa Roja, habenero salsa - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We stopped here during one of the DT art walk and it was yummy! They were one of the few that open late so they were still open when we were wandering around looking for food. I got the samplers because I wanted to taste different options. The flavor was really good and the samplers hit the spot. Very trendy and hip place. Service was fast and it was nice sitting at the counter looking out to the neon filled street at night. read more

Excellent horchata. They have awesome tacos as well. They make their own corn tortillas. read more

Guisados - Steak taco. Tinga taco. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Loved the taco sampler here Just thr right amount of tacos Loved the molé and tinga tacos The meats are very soft and saucy Tortillas are handmade thicker than usual but good corn flavor The outside seating area is so cute read more

Guisados - Og taco sampler - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is delicious, specially with the mini tacos sampler to get an idea of the taste . friendly & fast service Clean and great music read more

Guisados - Inside restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great food ! I tried mole poblano, Chicharron, fish and Puerco Tamales. Fish tacos had runny sour cream in it which killed some of the spice, was not up to my expectations. But the rest were delicious ! Tamales had a moist inside texture with a dry surface - exactly what I'd want. Chicken Mole sauce had a kick to it. Ambiance is fresh and lively. Service was prompt and the staff is cordial. read more

Guisados - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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