King Taco never disappoints, the food is always absolutely bomb! My go-to order is 5 tacos, 2 sopes de carne asada and my large horchata. I always get them with the red sauce inside and some green sauce on the side to mix things up. It is the perfect combination every single time. Hands down my favorite spot! I love how its open till 3:00am on Fridays and Saturdays. read more

Food was amazing like always Staff was friendly Services was amazing We grow from Arizona to LA to the original King taco We will do it again read more

Well, we had a really terrible experience the last time we were here... got in line for window 1, after 5-7 minutes, they closed it and moved us to window 3. Once there for another 5 minutes, they moved us to yet another window. At this point, my friend was disgusted with this complete non-sensical merry-go-round, and she left. I stuck it out, because I do love their food. They had the nerve to move us back to window 1- where I actually and finally was able to order, 15 minutes and 3 window moves later. Ridiculous! They've been in business for a long time. I don't understand the disorganization. I wonder how many people, like my friend, get tired of waiting and being arbitrarily moved around, before leaving! They must lose business but I guess they don't care. That being said, I enjoy their tacos and I especially love their sopes. As for drinks, the horchata & pineapple agua fresca are both very tasty. On cold days, the champurrado is amazing. 1 star for service. 3 stars for food - only because it's such a pain in the $&& to get an order in. This averages to 2 stars, sorry to say. I'll try online ordering next time. read more

King Taco - Trying one - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Well, I couldn't order a bowl so I just had to rip open the burrito and eat it. Don't get me wrong staff is friendly, professional and hard working. It's whatever corporate policy doesn't allow for a bowl to exist in 2026 that's the issue lol It's not that much more difficult to simply put it in a bowl lol read more

Love that place is open early and get to drive out to east LA just to get early and !! Service is quick and the ladies are friendly and fast read more

King Taco - Came for these .. OMG! Fire - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I haven't been here in awhile. Excited for tacos, burritos and sope's. Just need a few beers to wash it all down. Fast order and short lines, means I'm not here during a rush at lunch or weekends & night Clean tables distant sound of the train and freeway in the background. Time to enjoy .... read more

King Taco - Yum TACOOOOsss - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Stopped by here for lunch, always loved king tacos, but I was surprised I was denied military discount, when I showed the cashier my ID she looked at me, looked at the ID and when to talk to someone . She came back and simply said, no sorry . read more

The service really isnt what it use to be. Took way too long. Then lost my order. Waited for an hour for food. Asked twice. read more

8/2026 Idk what the BIG DEAL Is here. This is a one and done place for me. The atmosphere feels like a big cafeteria and no music. Price is reasonable for some food that's. I could live without ever eating at this place again. read more

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King Taco remains the undisputed champion of tacos in my book. Their Al pastor tacos and asada sope are absolute favorites, and the red salsa adds just the right amount of kick. The green salsa is also a winner, pairing perfectly with my asada sope. I appreciate how they double-check my order before preparing it. Growing up in East LA, King Taco was always the go-to spot for my family and me. Now, I'm willing to drive from Anaheim for a taste of their amazing tacos. Here's to 50 years and many more! Thank you ;) read more

King Taco - Sope de asada y atole - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been coming here for over 50 years ever since this place was a taco truck over 50 years ago. The place has changed but not the food, thank you King taco... read more

King Taco - Tacos de asada and a burrito de asada with horchata - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Nothing like a classic when it comes to King Taco! Been coming to this location since my middle school days after partying at the club. You can't go wrong with an all meat carne asada burrito, Al pastor sope, carnitas and buche tacos with a large horchata to wash it down. Definitely get the spicy red sauce to layer on your food. Wish they would open one in the OC. read more

King Taco - The front - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

King Taco used to be my favorite place for tacos and burritos but I rarely visit this restaurant or location as it is ALWAYS crowded. The location itself is large and clean, their entire menu clearly posted, and there is no shortage of signage announcing new items. The huge negatives for me are the taste of the food and the portion sizes which both have gone down yet prices have definitely gone up since my last visit. I can deal with the tight parking and having my truck doors dinged, I can deal with long lines as this is a very popular location or the dude employees who hand out the food when you request any additional items such as a fork, extra napkins etc.. Some may love this spot but for me, I am ok with visiting once a year read more

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We drive over an hour to this location all the time. Yes, over ONE HOUR. That is a huge statement. Their asada is honestly unmatched. It's always so flavorful, and fresh! If you're starving, it's recommended you make an order ahead of time in order to skip the wait. The wait can take well over thirty minutes. You order outside by the windows, unless you are ordering their roasted chicken which is ordered inside. You tell the cashier what you would like, you pay and they give you a number which will be called in the next window/s when your order is ready. Once your order number is called, you retrieve it and you can ask for salsas, but not lemon as that is something this Mexican restaurant does not carry. If you are a person that's really into lemon/lime, I recommend you bring your own from home. If you want to be wowed, get 4 asada tacos. Their red salsa is very spicy but delicious. Their green salsa is more mild but delicious as well. I've tried their lengua, it's also good and the pastor. But the star of the show is truly the asada. If you're in the mood for some cravings, get the asada nachos. They are a huge portion, and very tasty. Enjoy! read more

King Taco... we need to talk. How does it take 20 minutes for tacos with no line? That's longer than a sit-down meal no waiter, no chips. The process feels stuck in the '80s: You order. You wait. The ticket takes a scenic trip to the kitchen. Then your order gets read back like it's brand new. I'm thinking, "Didn't I already say all this? Should I just start over?" For a chain this big, it's time for a modern POS and a smoother kitchen flow. Customers shouldn't wonder if their tacos are being made or if the cook clocked out mid-order. King Taco... still the king of tacos, but also the King of Taking Long on Orders. Great food. Legendary waits. Blink twice if my tacos are still in the building. Please speed it up! read more

Food: 3* Service: 4* Ambiance: 2* The food was just okay. The quality has decreased steadily with the more they have expanded. The food was fresh, but pricey for what you received. The taste was okay, but used to be much better. The Salas was tasty and the spicy one was particularly so. Sad to see from this local institution in this area. The area is sketchy at best. Plenty of parking. They had security wondering around to give the appearance of safety. But we had several homeless people ask for money and food constantly throughout the meal. I would go somewhere else next time. read more

My comfort meal! I love getting their Asada nachos but adding refried beans, cilantro/onion, and their delicious salsa roja. Next time I'm thinking about adding some cotija and repollo. It never disappoints. Their tacos de asada, al pastor, and cabeza are a must have. Service is quick and each employee is always so kind. read more

King Taco - Carne Asada, Cabeza, Al Pastor, Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ordered online and I always put NO ICE on my horchata they always fill The cup half of ice ‍ whyyyy?!!!!!! read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Went to this King Taco location because it's such a popular spot, but unfortunately this was the worst customer service I've ever received anywhere. The staff always seem upset, unfriendly, and quick to give attitude, which makes the experience really uncomfortable. Today was especially disappointing because it honestly felt like our food was being intentionally held before being handed to us, and by the time we started eating just a few minutes later, everything was already cold. There's no reason food should be cold that quickly. Really disappointing experience overall, especially from a location with such a big reputation. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This used to be my go-to spot back in grad school. Now I'm left wondering what happened. We used to joke about coming here instead of Pasadena to get more authentic flavor. I take back those words now. I guess I should've realize something changed when parking, used to be always full and difficult, was quite sparse on a Saturday. I thought it might've been just the new overflow lots but maybe people just aren't dining in anymore. The service has really gone downhill. I know numbers aren't called in exact order, but others kept getting called ahead of me. I went up twice and got waved away. Finally they took a good look and asked me to wait by window 2. No idea what that was about. I went inside to ask for a cup of water and was told that the machine wasn't working. It's no wonder there was only a few people sitting around the table. It feels like they just want you to take your order and go. The restaurant vibe was very sterile and off putting. When I walked up to window 2, I could see huge stacks of orders behind the counter. I'm assuming there was a combination of online, phone, and in-person orders. It was overwhelming just watching the tickets spit out, but the staff was just casually lining them up. What I thought would be a 15-minute quick bite turned into over an hour of waiting. I don't know how I felt about it all to be honest. It's just tacos. I'm not expecting a fast food drive through experience. But there is a point when I do wonder if I should've gone elsewhere. They used to be generous with the salsa too. Now it feels like you have to beg for regular servings. I get paying for extra, but there's a fine line between managing costs and poor customer service. I still think King Taco's carne asada is something special, unreplicated by other spots. But maybe it also depends on the location. I might stick to the El Monte locations going forward. I see few reasons to make my way back here especially I don't live that close to here anymore. This place holds good memories for me. I really hope they can get it together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Sorry if this is your go to location, maybe call in an hour ahead of time next time you plan to grab a bite here. read more

Holiday time Review: - if you're coming during the holidays, please note that they do close early at usually 3 PM. So don't be late because they will cut people off and won't be allowing orders anymore after they close the windows. They also RUN OUT of TAMALES during holidays so there's not much to order during holidays unless you planned ahead. - Staff is nice but my tacos are WAYYY slimmer in meat compared to King Taco in Bellflower which I had literally just gone to 2 hrs prior -- also prices here are actually more pricey than other locations. - Tip: don't stand near that overhead window vent while waiting bc you'll smell like taco / grill :) read more

King Taco - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I remember king taco being the king of tacos! I'm not sure what to tell y'all about this place now! Not really a good eats kinda spot either the exception of there's salsa. Other than that, pastor was not good. Asada was edible but again not a wow factor so I'll stick to my side of the valley for now read more

This spot is an la classic. Post event this is the spot to go to. It closes at 3am so you already know that this spot will be poppin post clubbing. I typically get their carne asada burritos but at 3am pretty much anything is good here. The service is great even at 3am I would recommend coming to this spot. read more

I have been going to king taco for over 30 years. But now I may have to find a new place. The asada meat is now flavorless and chewy. But the price is the same. The asada used to be tender and juicy with lemon flavor. They did something. They will lose a lot of business if they don't go back to the good asada. read more

We stopped for some late night tacos after a Dodger game and unfortunately were disappointed. The food just wasn't good, we had tacos (lengua, al pastor, & chicharron), a sope, and nachos with asada. The asada was tough, chewy, and had no flavor, I just ate the chips with the cheese. All the others meats were just ok but not at King Taco standards, well at least not the King Taco I know. Maybe it was a bad night in the kitchen, hope it improves. read more

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I only give it 2 stars because the lady at the front was nice. The tinga sope was alright but i use to hear that this place was good. These nachos are probably the most disgusting ones ive ever had...the asada was gross. The chips were old and stale My dad tried to even eat them and he eats everythjng couldnt. I wouldnt come back here read more

King Taco - I get better nachos at 7/11 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

-Pina Grande Con Hielo $3.75 -Burro Asada Con Todo 8.59 -Taco Carnitas $2.19 -Taco Asada $2.19 -Sope Asada $4.65 -Taco Chicharron $2.19 You can't go wrong with King Taco. I pass by it all the time and I've really been craving it for awhile now. I finally had the opportunity to stop by and try out some delicious dishes. The Pina Grande Con Hielo is a very refreshing pineapple drink. I would recommend asking to try some samples of different drinks. They give you some generous samples of different drinks. I try the horchata and it was quite good, but I didn't want something that sweet. The Pineapple is also sweet, but in a different way. I asked for some recommendations in what to order and ended up ordering everything that was recommended to me. The Burro Asada Con Todo was delicious. It was great tasting burrito. Throw some of that green salsa on there and I couldn't stop dipping the burrito in that delectable green salsa. The red salsa was too spicy for my liking, but if you have a higher tolerance to spice then this salsa would be your salsa of choice. I ordered 3 tacos and they were all very good in their own right. The chicharron was different than anything that I had before. It was very fatty and flavorful. I also liked the Chicharron the best, but the Asada and Carnitas were also very good. I heard that Sope Asada was something to try as well. It was also very good. It reminded me of an English Muffin (pretty basic thing to say). It was loaded with Asada and giant clumps of cheese. I will definitely be back to King Taco and I would order every item again. Prepare to wait as the lines can get quite long, but they are quick and efficient. I was fortunate that I didn't have to wait very long when I went there. read more

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Back again for Taco Tuesday and just as good as usual. Tried the tinga chicken menu special, very good read more

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The food is top notch authentic and really really reasonably priced. The service was very welcoming. If you're looking for some of the best tamales in LA it's a must stop. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I always love king taco and come here whenever I can especially for the red salsa. The service was quick which was really nice. The inside was very clean and spotless when I went. read more

I was warned that the wait time was terrible at this place but we still decided to come for lunch. Big mistake, there were 8 of us who ordered individually, the wait time ranged from 20 minutes to 35 minutes!!! It was ridiculous, I will not come back to this location read more

After a night out in the Downtown Arts District, we stopped by this King Taco on our way home. Luckily, the line was short, we waited about 10 minutes to order and got our food in around 15. The interior dining area was pretty empty, which was nice since we didn't feel rushed. We also noticed a stand outside with a vendor selling churros and funnel cake, nice little bonus if you've got a sweet tooth. As always, the food hit the spot. Perfect for a late-night craving, curing the munchies, or bouncing back from a night of drinks. King Taco never disappoints after a night out! read more

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I've visited/ate at a few different king tacos locations, but this location by far is the nicest looking one I've ever been to. I really appreciated how clean & well taken care of the entire restaurant was. Lots of indoor & outdoor seating available which is always great. Ideal for large groups. The water fountain adds a nice touch as well. At 8 am I was 1 of the first customer to arrive & order, but shortly after it started to get more busy & form a line. The workers were kind/polite & my order of tamales came out quickly. I was extra happy when I found out they had champurrado at this location unlike others I've been too. Im picky when it come to my tamales, but everything tasted so good & paired well together. Might just be my new favorite king taco! read more

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King Taco is always crowded because they don't hire enough people so the wait is long, they need to deal with this or the reviews will suffer. Parking is easy in the lot. You go in, wait in line, order at the counter and pick up your food there. Most everything is great. Don't get to fancy, stick with the tacos and burritos. They are the best. They are served to order, hot and ever so good. The service is very nice, but don't expect table service. The place is super clean and is open late, which we love. King Taco has been around for years and many of us have been going there since we were kids. You will love this place. It is cute. It is fast food made really well. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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3.4 es muy malo jefe...what are you doing to fix the issues? Food quality needs a major lift for these prices. read more

The meat ( cabeza and carnitas) was very dry. The rice had little flavor and was mushy and the inside of my burrito was just a sad pile of mush. I got a burrito and quesadilla and they both sucked eggs. The style of tortilla is too brittle and doesn't hold the insides well. Expect a torn burrito immediately. It was not worth it honestly. read more

King Taco - I threw this all away it was too dry and bland. So sad I hate to waste food. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been told by so many people to try King Taco but what the food was mediocre at best. I got the combination burrito with al pastor because that's my go-to and I tacked on a carne asada taco on the side since they have taco in their name so I assumed it was one of their signature items. The ratio of meat to other ingredients, especially rice, wasn't the best in the burrito but the rice did have a lot of flavor. When I did get a bite or the pastor, it was marinated well but it couldn't distract from the very dry flour tortilla. The asada in the taco was good but the tortillas were once again dry and leathery that I needed to add a lot of salsa to make it come alive. Speaking of salsas, both the green and red ones were delicious and definitely the savior of the meal. There's plenty of seating both outdoors and indoors and the service was efficient when we went on a Friday afternoon. I think a lot of people have nostalgia when eating at King Taco which I understand is what makes it good to them. However, as someone tried it for the first time, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back knowing there's a lot of better street tacos nearby from local vendors. read more

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Food is 6/10 Customer service 2/10 The way you order is outside Said I was eating inside They proceed to hand me all of my food separate and I had to put the containers inside my sweater pocket to take them to sit down Had to come back for napkins and utensils since their not readily available either The lady's who take your order are obviously having attitude I have anger problems if your like me do not come here you'll ruin your own day Thanks for reading may god lead you read more

King Taco - Asada nachos Not worth the price - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Decidedly meh food that definitely doesn't live up to all the hype surrounding it. I can see why it gets packed during weekends-the menu is extensive and very reasonably priced. However, there's other taco spots that serve the exact same food, but with just a little more care to kind service and not as frugal on toppings and condiments. Parking is in the lot to the side of the restaurant, or on the streets. The seating area is big, but without a large crowd or any background noise or music can feel sad and isolating. I ordered a lengua nachos, and I can say it was very whelming. The cheese looked like it was sadly just sitting on top of the chips instead of being infused throughout, and the one or two scoops of lengua meat seemed sparse compared to the amount of nachos there was. And no cilantro and diced onions to be found! It tasted just ok, but nothing to rave about. I definitely felt that for the price, there would be a little more of everything but chips. If you can find other taco spots around, give them a try before circling back here. It gets the job done, but it may not be what you'd expect. read more

King Taco - Lengua nachos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Waited 10 minutes to order. And 30 minutes for. Burrito and 2 Tacos! absolutely ridiculous. After 25 minutes, they called my number and asked me what my order was then finally they started putting together. My order wasn't very busy. Lots of upset people safe to say the food was OK. I could've got a better burrito somewhere else I'm sure tacos not worth a hype if you're gonna wait 30 minutes for your food. read more