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    Los California Tacos

    4.4 (1.2k reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Tacos
    Open 5:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Al pastor Carne asada
    Mark L.

    Just some great tacos, not much more to say. We came late at night and got the carne asada, al pastor, chicarron, and cabeza tacos. Not a single one was a miss. Everything was flavored and seasoned beautifully. The meats were all perfectly tender and so delicious. All the toppings complemented them beautifully without overpowering anything. We also ordered a horchata, which was packed with flavor. The cinnamon was a bit overwhelming, but bearable. There was a little table/stand for you to eat at right next to the truck, which was nice for you to be able to relax for a second and finish your food. The workers were all super nice and friendly. Would love to go back and try it all again.

    Asada nachos, salsa and jalapeños on the side. so good!! Fresh chips. Tons of cheese sauce. No grizzle in the meat.
    Mary P.

    Cash only. Fast, Affordable, and delicious! No grizzle in the meat. Nice sized portions. Great flavor. Favorite taco truck I've been to.

    La Vonne C.

    Love coming here! There are 2 taco trucks along Fair Oaks and this definitely sells the better tacos! I usually love the al pastor nachos and their cabeza tacos. Our most recent visit, we got our usual nachos however, something tasted a bit off. It wasn't as flavorful as always. Hopefully it was just a one time thing because we love coming here. The nachos come with your meat of choice, cheese, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. The green mild salsa is what I usually go for since I can't handle spicy food well. Sometimes the nachos taste a bit stale but for the most part, they're really delicious. Their drinks are also really good! They're very fast here so if there's ever a line, it's actually because they're just that busy. Even then, the line goes by so quickly. It is at a car shop lot so there isn't really much ambiance to see but it's food truck so you just grab and go. They have a space where you can stand and eat which is nice. There's an abundance of street parking and the pricing are: $2.50 - tacos $11.50 - nachos $4 - specialty drinks $2 - sodas

    Linda L.

    Tacos are bomb! I got Chicharron and I absolutely loved it! They're really quick with the tacos. They're super friendly as well - I saw a cute sticker they had and one of the staff noticed and gave me one! There's street parking, it was pretty easy to park here. They have a bar table on the side that you can stand by to enjoy your tacos and drink.

    Two asada, one al pastor, and one chicharron taco
    Brian V.

    4++ Classic taco truck located in Pasadena. From the looks and sounds of it, this truck (or at least these folks have been making tacos) have been around for a very long time. This place is CASH ONLY and they have a lot of the standard/ classic offerings in terms of meats and menu items. Along with some aguas frescas and sodas to order if you need something to wash your meal down. If ordering the tacos, these are the type that are on the smaller side (with reasonable prices), so you order a bunch. I personally ordered four and that was a good amount of food. I came here after finding this spot when I was hungry and leaving an event at the Rose Bowl. I haven't eaten lunch, so this place popped up on my feed and it looked perfect! When I got there, the line was pretty long and the vibe was lively (on a Saturday night). Some of the folks in line looked like they were coming from the same event I was getting out of, but not sure if they line was so long or if this place is just that popular. Also, just know that the truck is situated in a small retail lot so mostly it's just standing room with a counter along a fence if you want to eat there. I ended up ordering 2 asada tacos, an al pastor taco, and a chicharron taco. I got some pina agua fresca to go with it. The tacos are already dressed up when you get them based on your order - onions/cilantro, hot or mild salsa, etc. The tacos definitely hit the spot and were tasty. Plenty of street parking, especially on the later side at night.

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    Helen V.

    The taco truck was easy to find and when we went the line wasn't too long to order. The workers were friendly and quick with taking our orders. There wasn't anywhere to sit since it is just a taco truck so we took it to go and ate somewhere else. The tacos were delicious with each meat providing a different texture and taste. The tacos looked small but were pretty filling.

    Pastor, asada, carnitas tacos
    Francisco M.

    First, you have to find street parking which can be a pain. It's also cash only so he prepared. This location is a food truck so you'll likely take the food to-go. But you can dine there since they have a dinning shelf as a table. I really appreciate it since you don't have to awkwardly hold your plate while eating. The service was good and quick. I got the pastor, asada, and carnitas tacos. They are small and delicious tacos. I definitely could've eaten four when normally three is my limit. The corn tortillas weren't too dry. These tacos are double wrapped with tortillas and I normally remove the outer layer. But I was fine with the two tortillas. The tacos were well balanced. The meat were juicy and flavorful. I used some lime and the mild sauce on the side as well. The mild sauce has a nice small kick, definitely safe for those not super into spice. I'd definitely would return here again!

    Tacos
    Cassidy I.

    The tacos are moist and flavorful! Because this is a taco truck, you're going to end up street parking and standing to eat your food. As of 4/20/25, the tacos are $2.50 each. This seems to be the standard in this area! They gave us lots of options of toppings and sauces, you can even get radishes.

    Alexander Y.

    Was in the area fairly late and needed something to eat that wasn't super expensive. Since all the fast food restaurants were closed, this was the best option available. Probably ended up being better than my original plan in the end! Ordered four tacos, one each of asada, al pastor, cabeza, and pollo. They were all solid and hit the spot. Definitely nowhere near the best compared to some of the other tacos I have had in L.A. And at $2.50 a taco and cash only, not the best value either considering some of the other taco options in L.A. I guess for Pasadena, this is the city can do. Staff here was very friendly. Be prepared to look for street parking here.

    Kathi Y.

    Best taco truck in town hands down!! The tacos are flavorful, fresh and not greasy. Service is friendly and fast. Our favorites are the chicken and al pastor, but they have a variety of meats to satisfy everyone's tastebuds. Their agua fresca drinks are delicious too. The line can be long (evidence of how good they are!) but it moves swiftly. Another plus is they are open late and Pasadena doesn't have many spots open late!! Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!!

    Asada Nachos
    Eric A.

    The Hype is Real. These are probably the best tacos in Pasadena. (I've done extensive research). The tacos are on the smaller side, but very delicious! Make sure you get green salsa, it complements the flavors of the meat. The nachos were also delicious.

    Pina drink- amazing!!
    Diane T.

    Most delectable tacos with perfectly sautéed meats, fresh veggie toppers, and drinks are out of this world delicious. Staff couldn't be more welcoming and accommodating to all their customers! Don't be intimated with the wait as those long lines will always be there and it moves along swiftly! Can't believe it's taken me this long to take the Los California tacos plunge, I'm sure happy I finally did. This is so worth the hype my friends! Best food taco truck I've ever been to and definitely can't wait for round 2!!

    The motherland. Eat there or eat square.

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    Solid tacos, cheap and incredibly fast. Nothing amazing, but nothing wrong with them either. Wouldn't go out of my way again to find them.

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    Ask the Community - Los California Tacos

    Are the chips for the nachos corn or flour?

    Corn

    Could you get cilantro only, without the onions?

    Yes

    How long has this taco truck been around?

    atleast 18 years

    Do you take dept card?

    No, cash only

    Are there gluten free options?

    There definitely are...almost all tacos are made corn tortillas and those are gluten free.

    Are they open for takeout due to the current events?

    According to an Instagram post from 2 days ago, they are temporarily closed.

    Does their horchata have dairy in it?

    Yes , evaporated milk

    I just went to the address 10:27pm on a Tuesday and it was empty, what's the dealio?

    I have no idea

    Do they take credit card or cash only?

    Cash only

    Did they change from El Taquito Mexicano to Los California Tacos?

    Yes! Same guys, different name! I keep meaning to ask them why the change. I know that over 10 years ago they created an actual restaurant that has since moved and still exists with original name, even though their flavors are slightly different.… Read more

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