What can I say, I like what I like and this place so far has the best Al Pastor tacos. I tried other places and taco trucks but none have the flavor like king taco. Also the hot sauce just makes everything better compared to other places that just use the bottled hot sauce. I always get the Al Pastor tacos and nachos with Al Pastor and all the toppings. One of the better deals for nachos compared to other place that charge like $15 for while this place is under $9 with meat. Only wish they had more locations on the west side of the city. Maybe that's a good thing since I would be having it too much. read more

As a child, I remember eating carne asada tacos from the Los Angeles King Taco locations. I would load them up with citrusy cilantro and onions and their green salsa. When I eat one of these carne asada tacos, the familiarity is comforting to me. The meats have a marinated flavor that I enjoy. This is my baseline of what a carne asada taco is and I come here only for this. (I do not prefer the other meats from here). The other item I'd order is a carne asada "all meat" burrito with a side of onions/cilantro and salsas. It's an all-meat burrito and it's wonderous. The cost has gone up to $2.50 for a small taco, which is regrettable because I can eat 6 of these. If you want better tacos, then look for any place that has meat perfumed by the flavor of charcoal. (Sonoratown and Angel's Tijuana Tacos can be found less than a few miles away). The thing is this: their tacos have been feeding Angelenos for fifty years and the taste of citrusy cilantro and onion over seasoned meat, tomatillo salsa and a basic, flour, mini tortilla is nostalgic. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Thought I update my review. Came in Sunday night for a burrito and nachos. Amazing. Not only was the customer service good but the operations seemed to be ironed out. You pay, then they call your number at one of the prep stations then they make the order fresh right there. Still takes a minute to call your number but I did not wait more then 10 min. This place has really good food and salsa. Hand made tortillas. Its worth the time to come here. read more

Very casual Mexican place. Their carne asada was really good! Highly recommend getting their carne asada tacos. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Friendly staff with a smile and your norm of King Taco goodness - appreciate the kindness from the team there for a big order Parking is super easy! read more

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In my honest opinion, King Taco locations in Los Angeles are better than this Long Beach location. I was really disappointed because the last two visits didn't meet my expectations. I didn't want to write a somewhat negative review, but this location burned me twice. I had a rather large order, so I understand if they forget an item or two. No big deal. Then again, isn't it their job to make sure the order is accurate? I only really wanted their carne asada sope and of course, they completely forgot to give us both of the sopes I ordered. I don't live in the area, so I wasn't going to drive all the way back for $10 sopes. It was more principle than anything else. Plus, they were stingy on sauce. I asked for six red sauce and six green sauce and the lady tried to negotiate with me. She said, "What about four red sauce and six green sauce?" I was taken aback. I wasn't trying to hoard the sauce or anything. Legit, my group loves to eat their tacos/sopes with a good amount of sauce. Who wouldn't want to eat it that way? I'm indifferent whether or not I'd come back to this location. I'd rather just try a few more miles to one of their LA locations. read more

They have on site parking. Located on a busy street on a block that has seen better days but what they lack in beauty they make up with some of the best staff and food that makes you come back again and again. You enter a clean restaurant well staffed and see a menu filled with old school deliciousness and a variety of new school street food that you will love. They have the best Mexican food in my opinion from tacos burritos tamales grilled chicken and more way better than El Pollo Loco. Friday and Saturday They roast chicken and sell it by half or whole order. Today's order consists of a trio of tacos Tinga de pollo suadero & carne asada easy onions and cilantro and salsas they are soo delicious. Chicken burrito I wanted a normal grilled chicken burrito but the waitress said they only make a new burrito called tinga chicken. A burrito with a small amount shredded tangy chicken jack cheese beans and rice with green & red salsa -this burrito was ok it had way too much beans and rice and needed more cheese. I'm not sure I would order this again I prefer an original chicken burrito. 7/10 Chicken Tamale Tender masa shredded chicken I add green salsa on top making it spicy and soo good. 8/10 I most often order extra tamales chicken pork or cheese they freeze well and reheat perfectly in the microwave. Pina with light ice. Very refreshing a bit sweet but soo good. 8/10 I recommend you try this restaurant for you'll thank me. Until next time, Just me Shawn. read more

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King taco is my go to for street tacos. My usual order is cabeza, lengua, buche, suadero, and carnitas tacos. Their red salsa is spicy and green salsa is flavorful, inwould end up putting both on my tacos. Once you place your order, they will call you to a window to prepare your food. Where you can customize the order even more. The operation is pretty efficient as they build your meal. read more

King Taco - Cabeza, Lengua, Buche, Saudero, and Carnitas tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Really can't go wrong with King Taco. Food is always good. The parking is a little tight.

I've been going to king taco for over 20yrs and the service is, well, iykyk. But there's a new shift manager at this location that works evenings during the week that has this place operating on all cylinders!!! I had to tell her I have seen an undeniable change since she started working there. I didn't catch her name though but I almost want to have her come work for my company. I'm a CFO for private equity that holds a ton of LA real estate and she could definitely transfer her skills to clean up our ops. I'm not even exaggerating! It's like night and day at this place! Her impact is so glaring. This is my favorite location to visit by far! On top of all that, the food quality is even better than most locations! If King Taco Corp is reading this, promote her immediately to implement at all locations!!! read more

It's been an overall bad day for me. Doctor appointment went horribly wrong. And then king Taco screwed me too. They completely left out the two tacos I ordered. Everything else is okay, but they just decided to not include two tacos. Thanks! I paid for them, but I didn't get them. And I didn't realize until I got home because I trusted they fulfilled orders correctly. Thanks! read more

King Taco - King Taco receipt- no tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

We stopped by King Taco after a comedy show and had been wanting to check this spot out for a while. A couple friends of ours from the LA area mentioned this is one of the go-to taco spots, so we were excited to finally try it. I ordered the chicharrón burrito with beans, cilantro, and onions -- no rice. Being from San Diego, I'm used to burritos that don't typically include beans and rice by default, so that was a little different for me. What also surprised me was that they don't include guacamole in their burritos or tacos, which is pretty standard where I'm from. We had to order it in the side which is an extra $2.55. The flavor was good and the chicharrón itself was tasty, but I did feel like the burrito had more beans than actual chicharrón. It still hit the spot after a night out, though. They're also open super late on weekends -- I believe around 2 or 3 a.m. -- which makes it a convenient option after shows or late nights. That said, we're used to taco spots in San Diego where the meat is cooked right in front of you, like at Tacos El Gordo or TJ Tacos. You usually get that amazing, enticing smell as soon as you walk in -- carne asada grilling in front of you -- and it really makes you feel like you're in a classic taco shop. Here, it was different. The restaurant didn't really smell like food at all, which was surprising. Maybe they just have really good ventilation, but it definitely felt different from what we're used to. We also arrived a little after midnight, and the area felt a bit sketch at that hour. It may just be the late-night timing, but it's something to be aware of if you're visiting late. Coming from San Diego, I do feel like the Mexican food there is hard to beat. I've definitely had better. Would I come back? Probably not -- but it was still worth trying. read more

The burritos it's more hard beans and rice then meat ! Behind the line some of the workers aren't nice at all specially when you ask for Xtra salsa , I live in las Vegas and always stopped at king taco but always have to argue for the extra salsa so I stopped going there , there's other places to go and eat ! For rice and hard beans I'll eat at my house read more

5 stars to their Al Pastor which is an absolute flavor bomb. Insane flavor in every bite, love the bit of pineapple sweetness coming through. Do not count calories or better yet, be sure to be on cheat day mode if you plan to come here. But after a few Al pastor tacos in your belly, you'll be all set. Honestly can't say enough about them. As for the place, it's well maintained and clean thanks to the staff. It gets a bit stuffy so the ventilation could be a bit better. But for a no frills no nonsense place for honest Mexican food, it's likely one of the best in SoCA. read more

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Weekend Rotisserie! A different option! Combo with sides and green salsa.... Chips for dipping or nachos too! read more

King Taco - Weekend Rotisserie - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

They don't have grilled onions anymore and don't give out limes but don't tell you they don't offer them anymore

After flying in we stopped here for a bite to eat because it had good reviews and it was near the airport. It took almost an hour for us to get our food and my burrito was served cold. I didn't even want to go back in because the wait was long enough. read more

Not the quality we expect from King Taco. This location is sub par compared to East L.A. The carne asada plain tacos were so greasy and the man tried to tell my husband it was lemon juice. I used napkins to soak it up. The tamales were so dry and don't have a good flavor. The sopes de asada were very good read more

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Idc what yall say about King Taco! I love this place! I was raised in this place! I grew up going to all the locations in East LA, especially the one right off of the freeway. I supply by the fountain while my parents waited in line. I'll never stop eating King taco. and I love this location. I love the jukebox! They upgraded and added some good stuff to it! Thank you for always making me happy. read more

Food was typical, good as most King Tacos. Area was a bit sketchy. Inside was clean. Nothing exceptional about this site but no negative experience either. read more

Food was good but the service from Paulina was the best , she gave the best attitude and service from all King taco employees I've visited in the past to present. king taco from Long Beach, very kindly attended very good read more

I never thought this place was good. Everyone in high school would come here because this was the "spot" to be on the weekends or summer evenings for food. Even then, this place didn't hit. I came back to give it one last shot. There are better hole in the wall taco spots way better than here, even Tacos El Gavilan is better, in Santa Ana. At least Tacos El Gavilan has Lemon Wedges. This place doesn't have limes or lemon. Really disappointed. I don't know a taco place that doesn't have limes or lemon Wedges. So today I ordered 3 tacos de Asada and 4 chicken, their chicken is Tínga style, if you don't know what that is, it's just shredded chicken in chile chipotle. Can be spicy to some. But not for me. I don't think I'll come back. Food was a salty. No lime, salsas were okay. I didn't get a drink. There are better taco spots than this. I'm giving it one star because personally , I don't think it deserves anything else. The service was whatever, not good or bad. You be the judge. read more

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The food here was bomb! I ordered some carnitas, these carnitas were very delicious because of the tender meat they have! The service here was good, the workers were friendly and not rushed so it was chill there. Not loud, yet not so quiet, and has a security guard standing around which is pretty cool knowing there is barely any restaurants with this! read more

King Taco - Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Delicious sopes and tacos. La salsa is spicy and combines really good with the food. Best Jamaica to drink.

King Tacos are the best! I don't know why they're getting 3 star averages! Spicy, delicious, juicy, greasy, and you can get lengua, tripa, etc. The burritos are huge! I dream of tacos and I'm so sad I live far from here. read more

Been coming here for years, they've never really disappointed. My go-to's are their al pastor and suadero tacos. Can't go wrong with either of those. The quality of their meat is good and flavorful. Service is fast regardless of how long the line is. They keep the place clean. Solid choice always for tacos. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I find food to be excellent. I love their tamales(pork They tend to be very busy so service can be slow Would definitely recommend ordering thru app and have food delivered or pickup read more

Perfect for a late night quick bite, or if you're just passing by and have a hankering for something cheap and hearty, King Taco is the spot. We were nearby after a family outing recently and wanted to pick up a couple of tacos to enjoy for the drive back home. Hubby picked up 8 Al Pastor and 8 Asada tacos for over $2 per taco (not as cheap as it used to be). They were very stingy about the salsa and only limit a certain amount per order. Hubby tried to ask for a few extra, but they still wouldn't budge much. Our order took about 15 minutes to be prepared. There was a bit of a line, but it's expected. Our tacos came out hot and fresh. Upon opening the box in our car, the invigorating smell of the tacos filled up our entire car. We loved it. We started with the Al Pastor. Hubby asked for lots of cilantro and onions to be put on our tacos and he drizzled as much red salsa as he could all over the tacos. Upon first bite, we were hit with so much flavor. The Al Pastor had a nice smoky flavor and the pork was very tender and juicy. We inhaled our tacos in minutes. As for the Asada, it didn't have as much color as the Al Pastor. There was no char on it! We decided to take it home and pan fry it to give it some more color. That did the trick because we were able to fry the tortillas and give them a nice crunch with the pan fried Asada. It was definitely a nice hack for us to refry the Asada tacos! Overall really good tacos. We really love the Al Pastor from here and will pick up some more again if we're ever in the area! They have their own parking lot. It's a bit small so avoid going during busy hours! read more

King Taco - Al Pastor Tacos (8 total) - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

The worst burrito I've ever had. I wish I knew what happened to this old staple in LA but clearly they are no longer concerned with quality. This Carne Asada burrito was awful. The tortilla tasted and felll apart as if it had been sitting on the counter for a week and then meat, well whatever that was, it was just takes tasteless with zero I mean zero flavor. Clearly in their quest to cut costs they've given up on offering a quality product, did I say it was awful? We also ordered the carne asada tacos and the pastor as nd again just horrible. A customer lost for life. read more

Do NOT COME EAT HERE Bought a burrito of asada and They give me nothing but rice and beans not the first time this happen!! Lady was being rude! They gotta get rid of her. read more

Great franchise! Tacos were not bad. There is a wait and it seems like it gets busy quiet often. I personally thought the Horchata was watered down, but it was also around 8 pm when we had tried it. read more

Food is ok not great and not bad but just ok. I have had the same in multiple places in LA. The service is ok, the lady that helped us was kind and friendly and very informative. The ambiance is bland just an area with tables. If you are in LA on vacation and people say you have to try it I would go out of my way to get there not unless you just want to say you had it. read more

King Taco - Carne Asada tacos and Sopes - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

My wife is a fanatic for this place. She grew up with it, so every now and then, she'll crave King Taco. It was Cinco de Mayo, so we decided to make the trek over to Long Beach and scratch the itch. Area isn't the most pleasant, but the place itself was clean and with good upkeep. Tacos are solid. It'll hit the spot. We stuck with the carne asada. Comes with onions and cilantro (can ask for it on the side). Their green sauce is delicious, just the right amount of spiciness. Simple and satisfying. Plenty of seating, wasn't too crowded when we came in for lunch. They have their own parking lot. read more

King Taco - Carne Asada tacos. Yummmmmm - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Got a burrito and was more like a rice burrito, 95% rice and the rest is meat and beans. The flour tortilla was breaking down almost as if it was old . Wasn't even soft. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

If they call your number and you're not at the front to pick up your order THEY WILL GIVE YOUR FOOD AWAY AND MAKE YOU WAIT ALL OVER AGAIN FYI... idk who they think they are being rude and disrespectful to customers when THEY'RE THE ONES MESSING UP then become standoffish once called out read more

Undercooked beans they are hard, rice and carrots in my burrito, the shell was very thin and not cooked all the way! I literally just left service was decent but the food is horrible definitely not the king taco I'm used to in LA they don't care here not original recipe read more

I've always loved this place, although it gets average ratings and it's surrounded by tons of competition. The asada is flavored just right although the tortilla could have been cooked a little longer, was still a tasty taco! The burritos are just as good. The cilantro, onions and salsa are simple yet a perfect blend with the meat for a street taco. Nothing fancy about it but great times and tasty tacos. One thing I like is that they have nacho cheese. Very Tex-mex but there is something so amazing about nachos with melted queso. Most traditional places shy away from it so I'm glad they keep it as an option. Nothing wrong on a late night when craving some nacho smothered in delicious melted queso with all the goodies on it and shared among your friends. The place has parking luckily since LB, well, IYKYK, And it's spacious inside. There are restrooms that were surprisingly clean. Not sure why I was surprised but impressed I suppose. I stop by here when I'm passing by. So good! read more

King Taco - Let's taco bout it - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

With out a doubt the worst King Taco! Food is disgusting my tamale had a roach literally cooked in it. Restaurant is dirty I can only imagine the kitchen. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Starts off with GOOD parking since they have their own parking lot. Only 2 cashiers on a busy Friday night, but I got there at just the right time before the rush. Food was pretty quick to get . The tacos were a little dry even with the salsa. They were a little stingy with it but made it work.. lol. The highlight was the SOPE. Not many fast food spots serve them and this one was just right!!! I did eat so fast that I didn't even get a chance to take food pics!! Overall there's way better taco spots but this one is always consistently middle of the road, never bad... ya feel me? read more

King Taco - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The food and the asada burrito and the horchata and the nachos and everything was just scrumpdiddlyumpcious