I showed up at 12:30 on a Friday and just barely beat the lunch rush. Check their website as they are usually only in Palms once a week. I got the classics: short rib taco ($4) and blackjack quesadilla ($12). The taco is gloriously overflowing with meat and toppings - even the double tortilla is insufficient to keep it under control. I hadn't tried the quesadilla before and I couldn't believe I had gone this long without it. They make it quite large, filling it with spicy pork and melty cheese. My advice: order as much as you can, then go to town, making liberal use of the forks and napkins they provide. And enjoy! read more

My fiancé and I learned about this food truck not too long ago and finally had a chance to have one of their tacos. We were driving at night trying to find it so it was a little difficult to see the food truck at first, but we eventually found it. We parked, placed our order and then waited for our food to be made. No long line or long wait time for the food. The short rid tacos are the real deal. I could eat that for days. Even after driving home, the short ribs taco packed a lot of flavor. The chicken taco was okay. Again - I think it can be hard to judge food that you can't eat immediately from the restaurant or food truck. We've had many take home tacos that didn't hit as much as we hoped they would, but that's what made the short rib tacos even more impressive. Would definitely eat tacos from here again! read more

Kogi BBQ - 2 World Famous Short Rib Tacos and 1 Chicken Kogi Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Quite good and a quick fix to our kbbq cravings!!! Over ordered so that we can take home to eat too on another day since we are rarely in this side of town lol. Short rib burrito was really good and I was able to really taste the grilled bits and the sweet marinade! Yum! But my favorite had to be the kimchi quesadilla. There's just that comforting bite with the mix of cheese and tangy flavor! No long wait line as we went there a little after noon after business in West LA. Food was hot and ready despite our large order lol! I like their pricing combo scheme and the prices do seem fair for food truck! Thankfully they are not like food festival booth prices. Parking situation is well, gotta be lucky for nearby street parking! Coming back to try this again after so long was nice. Definitely one of those gotta go back to places when in the area for me! read more

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Full disclosure, I came here looking for Roy Choi's new venture - Tacos Por Vida. It wasn't open because they had a soft opening and will re-open at a later date. No biggie. I was hungry so I stayed and ordered from the truck. I went to the brick and mortar a few times when it was open across the street as well. If you don't know by now, the Kogi trucks started a little over a decade ago and was fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors in classic taco truck items. On this particular trip, I ended up getting the Tofu Kogi burrito. I was trying to chill on the meat eating. Definitely tasty and with the Korean flavors really coming through on this. During my previous visits (in the Kogi Taqueria), I've had the sliders, kimchi quesadilla, World Famous Short Rib Burrito, Blue Moon Mulita, and carnitas taqueria style taco. All were pretty tasty, but my favorite item has to be the short rib burrito. The service was pretty standard in terms of taco trucks (in a good way). Parking at that particular time of night was pretty easy. Plenty of street parking nearby. read more

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Eating here was a spicy flavor party in my mouth! Everything was so good. I got the kimchi quesadilla. Loved the sauce and seasoning on top. Kimchi was very good. Just delicious. The chicken taco was also excellent. Very filling for such a small package. Loved the cabbage and flavoring on it as well. Service was pretty quick, which was nice. The truck was at the PST Art event at the Ebell. Will definitely order from Kogi again the next time I see it around! read more

Kogi BBQ - Kimchi Quesadilla and Chicken Kogi Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Extremely tasty. Get the short rib ... anything. Super nice often a line!! Fantastic Value. 3 Taco and a Drink for $10.00 These tacos are FAT. Flavor explosion with every bite. Btw there is another street taco joint right next to this one. If I was thinking about it I would have got a few steak tacos from that joint.. note the meat on wood fired grill I'm sure that joint is on point too. read more

Kogi BBQ - Short rib tacos and a short rib burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I wish I could like it, but I don't think Asian fusion is my thing even though I love Asian food. Allen and I got two things total: - short rib tacos - short rib burrito Burrito was hefty. Allen was pretty full from it for a few hours. I had 2 tacos and it felt like a chore to finish them...the salad dressing was wayyyy too strong, I couldn't even taste the short rib. And was the meat really short rib?! Tasted like chuck roast to me. Regardless, probably would never come here again now that I've tried it. Service was fast and great. FYI parking is strange - basically only street. read more

Kogi BBQ - World Famous Short Rib Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Had heard a lot of hype about Kogi Taqueria, so I finally stopped by and tried their chicken tacos. They were decent, but honestly not as mind-blowing as I expected. The chicken was flavorful but the toppings felt kind of basic compared to what I was hoping for. Service was quick and the staff was friendly, which I appreciated. Overall, not bad but not sure it lived up to the buzz for me. I might come back to try some other menu items before making a final call. read more

Kogi BBQ - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cool K-BBQ Tacos on the Westside on overland. My peeps invited me to street tacos from Kogi Taco truck. Great tacos but no where to sit and eat. Back in to the Sub we go. Thanks MS. read more

Food: I ordered World famous short rib taco and burrito, spicy pork taco and Blackjack Quesadilla. Honestly they were all good but my top would be the Blackjack Quesadilla. It had an explosion of flavor. It's so unique, I never tasted anything like that. Go Korean and Mexican fusion! Service: It was pretty quick for me, took less than 5 minutes (I did go before the crowd got there though). Ambiance: It' a food truck Price: Reasonably affordable read more

Kogi BBQ - Blackjack Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Kogi Taqueria, founded by celebrity chef Roy Choi, is an iconic part of the Los Angeles food scene, blending Korean and Mexican flavors. We visited their location at 3434 Overland Avenue, which stays open until 11 PM, making it a great spot for late-night dining. Our experience was a mix of hits and misses. The tacos, featuring their famous short rib and OG Spicy Pork, were extremely dry--even the yummy sauce and fresh salad ingredients couldn't make up for it. However, we absolutely loved the Sweet Chili Chicken Quesadilla. The crispy wrap paired with the flavorful dipping sauce was amazing! Although there's no seating, we were happy to enjoy our food in the car. We each ordered Combo #3, which includes any $9 item, 1 taco, and a $2 drink for $13. It was very filling and offered excellent value. Definitely worth trying! read more

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I just realized I've never reviewed one of the gems of my beloved Palms, our semi-permanent Kogi truck. Kogi helped kick off the food truck craze years ago with Chef Roy Choi's famous Korean inspired tacos and burritos. They opened a small restaurant on Overland at one point (you can see pics in some of the older reviews) but that has since closed, and now the truck itself can be found daily in the driveway of another building a block away. It's one of my go to weekend lunch spots! I almost always get tacos or a burrito, but I need to branch out and try their mulitas and quesadillas. The famous Kogi style taco has meat (short rib is their claim to fame) or tofu and is topped with a mountain of sweet and tangy lettuce-cabbage slaw. I love Korean flavors and their tacos always hit the spot. Recently, Chef Roy opened a more traditional street taco stand at night next to the truck, called Tacos Por Vida. I haven't eaten there yet since lines were wrapping around the block when he opened! Can't wait to try it soon, though. read more

I got Beef tocos Too much sauce ( bbq mix with soy sauce) No flavour of meat look like 3* read more

Kogi BBQ - taco with beef, why so much bbq sauce? I can't taste the meat because of it. Usually they mask the poor quality of the meat. I give it a 3 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Previously brick & mortar at 3434 Overland Avenue Roy Choi's Kogi Taqueria reverted to a Food Truck in June of 2023, the man who made Short Rib Tacos a phenomenon returning to his roots with a menu decidedly different from his more famous BBQ. Begun in 2008, first a late-night Hollywood outpost and eventually a fleet ranging from Anaheim to Santa Barbara, the era post-pandemic sees Roy with everything from a Bar to Las Vegas' Best Friend thanks to big flavors and friendly customer service. Grown in the era before #instagram and copied incessantly, Korean-influenced flavors more prominent by the day, Kogi Taqueria focuses largely on Mexican ideas built up by umami, the "Blackjack Quesadilla" perhaps most famous thanks to its heft and fiery Pork with Onions. Obviously not forgetting the famous Taco, Slaw and Salsa atop spoon-tender Beef, guests can also find Squid bathed in Citrus or the crackling Blue Moon Mulita placing grilled Chicken and Cheese amidst fragrant Salsa Azul. Rounding out the menu with jumbo Wings for less than some Vegas bars charge for the baby ones, crispy and heated by Gochujang, Choi's Pacman Burger is best eaten with a fork, knife and several napkins before finishing up with Chocolate Tres Leches topped in crunchy Peanut Butter. read more

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Kogi was very average not as good as I remember it. Haven't had it in years! We ordered Short Rib Burrito Tofu Burrito Chicken Burrito Blackjack Quesadilla Kimchi Quesadilla The food was not as flavorful as I would like. Nothing really stood out from everything we had. It will probably be another couple years before I try it again. read more

Delicious food at this food truck, with very fast service. The short rib tacos are a must!! The marinated meat, cilantro, slaw and homemade tortillas make a perfect bite. We also loved the kogi loaded fries, and how crispy they were even with all of the toppings (kimchi, short rib, cheese, sauces) - so good! There was a bench nearby that we ate our lunch on, but not a lot of other seating options in the area, so be sure to take it to-go and enjoy!! read more

Kogi BBQ - Food truck - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Gotta love your LA fusions. This place is Korean/Mexican and they do an excellent job of merging two cuisines that one would not think would mesh well together into a lovely marriage of flavors. I had the kimchi quesadilla and it was a true chef's kiss. For just under $9 I received a large, steaming quesadilla filled with melty cheese and wonderfully favored kimchi. And the sauce...oh my gosh the sauce. I would drink that stuff. They have a fair amount of other options as well, including plenty of meat for the carnivores. Definitely check Kogi out for a unique and delicious taste experience! read more

Kogi BBQ - Kimchi Quesadilla with sauce - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very quick service. Amazing price. Reasonable menu size. Good vibes. And some of the best fusion tacos I've ever had. Taco truck vibe was a bit isolated but overall lots of people coming in and out to pick up food throughout the day. SLIDERS were amazing but a bit small, calamari taco was a bit overpriced and not as good as some of the more basic options. SPICY PORK TACOS and SHORT RIB TACOS were both exquisite. Great stop for a road trip. read more

We went at around 11:30 am, just half hour after it opens. We were first one to arrive and just within 5 mins there was a huge line. We ordered kimchi quesadilla and tofu taco. Both were absolutely delicious. Kimchi quesadilla was warm, filled with kimchi n cheese and was perfect crisp. Taco had soft Korean flavorful tofu and a nice sesame dressing cabbage slaw. Absolutely love chef Roy choi fusion of Korean and mexican. read more

Kogi BBQ - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I used to love kogi, especially the blackjack quesadillas but for some reason it hasn't been the same. I recently ordered one and it was just too salty, I was only able to eat one piece of it. And this isn't usually a problem for me but there was just TOO much pork, it became too overwhelming since it wasn't balanced well with the onions and cheese. The sauce (which I'm usually a HUGE fan of) was also super salty so dipping the quesadilla into it wasn't really a solution. Hoping they go back to the way they were but honestly I don't know if I'll go back for a while. read more

Note that this location is not a brick and mortar location - it is a food truck that's parked here. That being said, it's a super tasty and cheap option to have a quick meal. My friend and I came here prior to drinks at the Blind Barber, and ate our food in the car. If you do this, you may want to eat with the windows down since the smell is pretty strong. I got the loaded fries while my friend got the combo of tacos and a drink (no alcohol available. They have waters and sodas). The portions were generous and there was plenty of meat. The sauce was sufficiently spicy and the food came out quickly. Cash and credit cards accepted. read more

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I waited years to come across a food truck to see what the hype was about and saw one on my lunch break so I gave it a shot. There wasn't a big line but maybe a few big orders, I ordered the blackjack quesadilla and waited about 20-25 min for it to come out. It did look really good but as I ate it I couldn't find any flavor in the food besides the salsa verde if even that and it wasn't spicy at all. I felt like I was just eating tortilla smothered in grease smh. Service was solid tho read more

Kogi BBQ - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This Kogi truck is located on Overland near De Leon Tailor Shop. It's my favorite informal dining experience in this area! The price is reasonable and comparable to other restaurants in the area and the flavor has never let us down. The menu is the perfect length of variety but not too much to overwhelm you. Remember that the later the day the longer the wait, but they move quickly with fulfilling orders. I highly suggest you try the short rib burritos ($8)- they're so full of flavor and each bite leaves you wanting more! If you prefer seafood, the calamari tacos blew my mind away the first time I had them. Either way, everything on the menu will be worth your money and time. read more

Kogi BBQ - As of 5/2022. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food here is absolutely amazing. The tacos cannot be beat for the price, and are guaranteed to blow your mind. Short Rib & Spicy Pork tacos are my favorite. Love to add kimchi as well. It's a food truck so there's not much to say about ambiance. Absolutely would recommend eating in the car or on your tailgate, while it's still hot. 4 stars because service can be pretty slow, there were 3 people waiting for their orders when we walked up around 10pm and it took about 5-10 minutes for someone to take our order. Worth the wait every time though. read more

Kogi BBQ - Spicy Pork Kogi Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their service was fast, efficient and welcoming. The food was amazing. Very chill vibe, their truck is covered with stickers to look at while you wait. read more

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These tacos were the best tacos I've had in a while. I just happened to drive by during my lunch break to tried them and it didn't disappoint and I'll be going back to try some more items. read more

We came here while visiting LA after seeing it on Ugly Delicious. Since we were doing our own taco tour, we just tried a couple of tacos here: - Spicy Pork Taco - Short Rib Taco I loved the Asian fusion in these tacos. They were delicious. Between the two, the short rib was my favorite. I would highly recommend trying this spot! read more

Kogi BBQ - Spicy Pork and Short Rib Tacos | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Still as delicious as I remember more than a deacde ago, the tacos and burritos here satisfied my hungry stomach as much as my nostalgia for this signature food that was well worth long lines. Now with a much convenient location and wait, this taco truck still dispenses blasts of delicious Korean and Mexican fusion food. Chef Roy Choi sure knows how to play across cultures and mash-up the flavors that work well together, and sweet sauce that marinates the short ribs blend well with the heavenly grilled flavors that's tasty all wrapped up for easy eating. Even though I've been to Best Friend a few times, this comfort food is hard to beat on a lazy day! read more

Kogi BBQ - World Famous Short Rib Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally made it here! We were not disappointed. The meat was tender, flavorful and balanced. We had the short rib tacos with a nice slaw on top, the kimchi quesadilla not too spicy, and the blackjack quesadilla. read more

Kogi BBQ - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We couldn't wait to try it since we are big fans and always will be. It was solid. Very tasty tacos. Nice folks. Definitely a must do in the area. I have more pics but I can't get them to load. Very happy to have visited this truck that pretty much started it all! read more

Kogi BBQ - Food truck - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hubbers and I intended to go to another eatery, but we were a tad bit too early (they weren't open yet) so we decided to walk around. That is how we found this truck and since I was familiar with its name and reputation, we decided to get our "starters" of some sort here. The only thing I was curious about is their calamari tacos. Hubbers wanted that, too, so combo #1 (3 tacos and $2 drink for $9) was perfect. It was a bit of a wait, but it was no wonder: there were plenty of phoned-in/pick up orders. One lady came through and picked up 5 full bags worth of food. Another with 3. So, yeah, they're already busy at opening hour. The wait was worth it, though. They did not skimp in the amount of protein in each of the tacos. There weren't any fillers on my calamari tacos. The sauce was salty and sweet and perfect amount of heat. The calamari were cooked in perfect tenderness. I really liked it. Hubbers let me have a couple of bites of his spare rib tacos. There's a reason why this is one of their signature meats, it is out of bounds! The meat was tender and juicy and seasoned so well. I was impressed! FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 3. VALUE: 2. Hubbers and I discussed it after we ate and I wondered why he was charged $11 for the $9 combo. It didn't dawn on him until after he looked at his receipt which was after we left. Naturally, the overall cost was more with tip. No too thrilled about that. PARKING: N/A. It's a food truck, so street parking is the only option. OVERALL: 3.25 I suppose we need to double check our receipt if there were ever a next time. Overall good run, I must say. There are a few more items on their menu I would like to try, so should I find myself around here again, I might just make another stop. read more

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This place has the best kimchi quesadilla I've ever EVER had in my life. If I could eat that for the rest of my life, I would be completely content with my choice :) This was my first time eating at Kogi, and I was honestly confused with the parking situation. Do not pull into the small drive way where the food truck is parked. Park on the streets right in front of the food truck for easy "in and out" from this place. We ordered Kimchi Quesadilla, Kogi Dog, and 3 Tacos - Spicy Pork, Carne Asada, and Pollo Asado. Food came out super fast, and every single one of the food we ordered blew our mind. Especially quesadilla was so fresh off the stove where cheese were all melty in perfection! Definitely returning here next time I'm in LA :) read more

Yesterday I ordered 4 items and did not receive two of them... I was missing the sliders and the loaded fries, which I was most excited about. I am just so sad bc I hadn't been here since Kogi was a brick and mortar and I was looking forward to eating here all day... I spent $50 and only received wings and two tacos... read more

Kogi BBQ - Large wings and two short rib tacos with kimchi - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My number one tip for this awesome fusion truck: Call your order in ahead of time. Food wise you'll see some spicy sweet tacos, burritos, mulitas but the best item on the menu is the Blackjack Quesadilla. I get the combo with a taco on the side and a Mexican coke. Perfection on a summer day. Good value too! read more

Overall it was great. We got the 3 taco combo each and got the short rib taco along with spicy pork. They were all very good although I'm not a fan of cilantro the meat on the tacos were good. The wait wasn't super long we waited around I think maybe 10 minutes with a group in front of us. There is no seating that we could see in the area so we took our food back to our hotel. Staff was friendly and we had a good time. Would suggest if you're in the area. read more

Kogi BBQ - Out front - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been a Kogi truck fan since they came out but unfortunately a lot has changed. The short rib meat has consistently been tough each time I've gone and the sauce tastes different! read more

Kogi BBQ - 2 short rib tacos and 1 Calamari Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The Original Korean street taco truck is still the best in Los Angeles. I happen to like the spicy pork burrito. They also make a mean spicy french fries. read more

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Interesting to see the mid reviews, I thought this place was great (only got the short rib burrito). Delicious short rib, Korean inspired fillings were great, tortilla was tightly wrapped and flavorful, and great pricing. Would definitely come back for that. read more

GET THE SHORT RIB BURRITO!! That is what they are known for and completely missed the mark for my first time here! The tacos are okay, but the burrito is on a completely different level. read more

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This review is for the taqueria truck I've been here twice, but the last time I went I decided to take my husband with me and it was his first time, he loved it! I got the short rib tacos and he got the short rib burrito and a pork taco. My tacos were really tasty but a bit spicy for me (I can't handle spicy at all). On the other hand, the burrito was amazing! Next time I go I will definitely be getting that! Parking was street parking, easy to find. Make sure to look at Twitter or Instagram to find where they are parked because they recently moved. read more

Kogi BBQ - Short rib burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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