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King Taco

3.5 (1.2k reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed • 8:30 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Britt C.

We didn't plan out our LA trip very well. We knew where we were going shopping but we didn't decide on food, so we ended up here at King Taco. So many great places to eat in LA, and we end up here. I can't say I would return, It just wasn't anything to write home about. For a meat burrito, three small tacos, and a large fountain drink, it was about $23. Not bad, just wish we'd enjoyed the food more. It always irritates me when you buy a fountain drink and then they want to charge you for refills. Can't say I would return. 10/21/25

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Erick M.

Great carne asada! Food: -ordered the carne asada burrito and it's delicious. What sets King Taco apart is the carne asada. It's marinated very well, the meat has ALOT of flavor Ambiance: causal and clean Service: good Good spot!

Erica G.

Not as good as I remember! Sad sad sad or perhaps my taste. No se que pasa! Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered asada tacos. The meat was tough and simply not good! Not too too busy as around 11pm. Place is kept clean and there is plenty of seating. Very old school decor and nothing fancy.

Giving this king taco 0 stars poor communication skills and customer service coming from Luis Zacapala rude 0 patience for paying customers .

half rotisserie chicken! includes 2 corn tortillas, chips, beans, and a side of rice. only available friday thru sunday
Kurtis C.

My friend and I went to CicLAmini yesterday and much to her surprise, there was a King Taco on the route! This was our first time at this location and pretty much no complaints like the other one we usually go to. Fair prices, good tacos, clean restaurant. Pretty much sums up the location if you want to stop reading. King Taco offers rotisserie chicken from Friday to Sunday, so this was perfect for me since I'm staying away from carbs. I ordered a half size which came with a side of rice, beans, and 2 corn tortillas (the medium sized ones). Crispy flavorful skin, but extremely dry breast.. That's chicken breast no matter what though. I did take a small bite of rice just to try it and it was standard/good. Nothing special, nothing bad either. Beans were alright, but I'm not a big on beans. My friend ordered 4 tacos as well. She inhaled them, so I'm guessing they were good! I had a bite of some suadero and it was definitely tasty. Friendly staff, fast service. Like I said, no complaints! You really can't go wrong with the prices either.

Charlie C.

30 minutos para sopes hechos pura mierda. Servicio basura Want to wait 30 minutes for shit sopes. Come here

Cheese Tamale

The tacos are fresh, juicy and have good texture. The service is quick and prompt, each dish is prepared by hand. And the restaurant atmosphere is typical taco place.

2 sauce for 30$ of order , could not hook me up with one more, and made me pay $1 what a weirdo...
Ismail O.

great food , GARBAGE SERVERS! Servers pick and choose who they want to give extra sauce free of charge. Had an 'Asian' customer asked for extra sauce, the server happily gave it to him and cracked a joke, I come next, asked for an extra one and I get a No and asked to pay $1. lol what a weirdo. Why would I line up in a long line just to buy a sauce when my food is ready? Paid the cashier, pretty sure went to the tip jar. Businesses risk their establishments for $1 for a lifetime of bad review. Still good food , thanks.

No salsa in my cold, rubbery meat tacos.
Hy P.

Every time I come here, they always get my order wrong. I asked to add the salsa on my tacos because I cant stand old dry tortilla, but they didnt add the salsa again! Also, it takes forever to get your order because the employees keep talking and fooling around and the meat tastes cold, old and rubbery. It's really not worth the inflated prices.

Eric K.

Asada Taco's best of the best. In this day and age when prices are slightly rising and everything is changing, the taste of the tacos is one of the best. The unique hot sauce taste and flavor are completely different from other tacos. Sope costs twice as much as tacos, but today it tasted and looked terrible and there was no cabbage. One of the places where it is very inconvenient to walk because the parking lot is very narrow. It's such a shame that it's almost impossible to go there due to parking problems. I really enjoy and like the lively appearance of the aunties who prepare food. I always want to come back here again... but...

Juan Carlos H.

My favorite taco spot in k town that isn't a taco truck! One of the many things I love about King Taco is that it no matter which one you go to it feels familiar and delicious! This location does a great job of replicating all those good feelings. The ambiance and service is always top notch! Even when there are long lines, your order will come out relatively quickly. The food itself is amazing! I always get their nachos with chicken with tinga! I don't know what that means, just try it! It's delicious sauce stuff! Their steak and al pastor are legit good! The parking lot is the only negative, it's way too small for so many businesses. If you're lucky and patient you can find parking. It's with it though!

Alejandra A.

Posting about their salsa policy because it's ridiculous one salsa is not enough for a big burrito this is half of it ! The food was fine but they are so stingy with their salsa ! They need to do better! And they don't put enough meat it's mainly rice and beans it used t he better but now their stingy with their meat and salsa

Always a great and fast experience here! Elvira was so much help and assisted with signing up for the rewards program!

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4 months ago

If you like waiting in one line, just to wait in a second line, this place is for you

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worst place ever i spent an hour and 30 minutes just ordering and waiting for my food bad service

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1 year ago

Deliciosos los tacos pero súper caros y la miniatura de tacos que dan!!!! Pero eso si te limitan la salsa !!!!

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I ordered Uber Eats. 2 burritos, 4 tacos and a bag of chips. And they gave me 1 green and one red salsa. Stingy mofoss

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