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    Los Palomos

    4.5 (71 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Lana T.

    Love this street taco stand. Great vibes and prices. Love their open condiment section. They have a table to sit and eat as well. I love their Al Pastor tacos! Service is direct and friendly. Plentiful parking in the Walgreens parking lot.

    Hippy M.

    My family is in love with the al pastor. It's not greasy. It's tender, tasty and perfect. The hand made tortillas are the best. The carne asada tacos are also great, you can't go wrong with anything here. The service is fast, friendly and extremely efficient. Some of the best tacos in L.A.

    Gringas in the making.
    David P.

    Gringas: pinapple, al Pastor, and cheese between two tortillas. The only way to go. Lots of great condiments. Great ambiance.

    Brought my tacos home to eat with some slaw and micheladas
    Cynthia J.

    Los Palomos is my jam. This is the best taco joint I have had in ALL of SoCal. It's just as good as (maybe even better*gasp*) than tacos el gordo. I recently had el gordo and I was not wowed because I have los palomos every week!!! I was a bit skeptical because it's an outdoor stand, but you know what? I'll risk getting Covid for these tacos. Other taco places, I eat three tacos max. Here, I eat four because it's that food. Even when I'm stuffed and I have a taco left, I make myself eat it. I always get el pastor. I've tried the lengua. It was so tender. But I always stick with el pastor because they have a constantly rotating spit of glistening marinated pork. The taco man carves thin pieces of it onto freshly made tortillas from the lady next to the stand. He then flicks a little piece of roasted pineapple to finish it off. They have a bomb toppings/salsa stand after you pay. You can top your tacos with it or pack it in little cuppies and baggies. They have fresh cukes, radishes to offset the spicy salsa. I kid you not, you are going to have some serious BM in the morning if you eat a lot of the spicy salsas. They also have diced onions and cilantro along with pickled onions/habanero (also deadly). I've tried their torta, burrito, and quesadilla. All good, but I love their tacos the best. There's always a line, so that tells you something about the food! Tacos are $2. They have days where some of the food is a special so you can get $5 burritos, etc. You can park in the CVS parking lot. I don't know if they accept Venmo or not so just bring cash to be safe.

    Pastor tacos con queso
    Mark A.

    This is a taco stand for the people. The food is cheap and the line is filled with regular folks that just want a good meal, not a bunch of people hoping to take a selfie in front of some bright, unique branding. There are plenty of options on the menu but I have only tried the tacos since I just needed a little extra food after a lighter dinner earlier. I certainly plan to come back Likes: - if you enjoy pastor, this place is for you. Like other fine stands, it rides on a trompo for maximum juiciness in every bite. I still can't over the fact that I only paid 3 dollars for two pastor tacos with cheese. Also, it's not just cheese sprinkled on top of the meat. They let the cheese melt on the flat top to a nice crunch golden brown layer - I appreciate the variety of fixings available in giant tubs. I'm guessing they're full at the end of the night and gradually go down but never actually refilled as the cooks and cashier are constantly busy delivering orders - my wait felt reasonable. They don't have problems with efficiency. They're just very busy. - it's entertaining to watch the cook slice off pastor and then cut a piece of pineapple from the top. He almost never misses a catch using the taco as a glove - there's plenty of seating Dislike - well it's been a lot darker in the evenings thanks to daylight savings so you might want to take your food home if you need a well lit table - beware of the dark red sauce. It is not for the weak. You'll want to drip it on your tacos after a light dunk of the serving spoon. My lips were on fire moments after my first bite and I'm scared I'll pay for it tomorrow. Seriously, proceed with caution unless you can definitely take the heat Other: - you might have trouble asking about the food when you're in line since many of the patrons speak little to no English. You'll be okay if you wait to the cashier, who will likely be a younger fellow that speaks perfectly good English and Spanish.

    Demi F.

    When I first moved to the area a year ago, I immediately knew I had to stop by this taco stand. Having eaten a good share of tacos in LA and SFV, I know you always get the most authentic experience eating at these family run stands/trucks. (You know its real when there's an abuela on the side cooking fresh tortillas and another family running a concha truck). There was always a long line when I drove passed so I thought it was rad that so many locals around the area also made this their go-to tacos. After a year, I still get excited to get tacos from Los Palomos. I always order the same thing, 4 tacos al pastor, and if I'm really up for a cheat day, I'll get one of their massive cups of horchata or pinas aguas fresca (warning though, if you go later on the night, which I do sometimes go right before midnight, they'll be sold out of most their drinks). I've tried their carne asada and chorizo and both are amazing, but their al pastor is just too good to pass up. A year ago, they only had tacos but they've since added quesadillas, tortas, and burritos (which is my boyfriend's go to: al pastor burrito con todo). Salsas, guac, onions, cilantro, limes, etc are all prepped in gigantic tubs to the right of the stand after you get your food and they've set up tables to sit too. I think most people just take their food, bag up their limes/salsas, and either eat in their cars or at home (it is still covid). Overall, amazing al pastor, amazing family business, amazing overall! I always recommend this place to all my friends and family that come over. Also, it used to be cash only but they added a Venmo option!!

    Al Pastor tacos and vampiro
    Sam S.

    Been eyeing this taco spot for a while and finally made the plunge. I think I originally saw it in LA Eater. I went pretty early and there was no line. I know they are known for their Al pastor so I stuck with that and got two tacos and a vampiro. The Al Pastor was very good. I enjoyed eating the vampiro better because of the cheese and crunch, but both items were good. I tried a couple of the green salsas that it came with and I think they took away from the pastor, so I preferred them dry. The staff was very nice and genuinely seemed happy to be there and serve. Great flavor. Great service. Great price. Was close to 5 stars for me.

    Aguas super frescas!
    Zoe K.

    **LOCATED @GRAND & COVINA BLVD.** BEST TACOS ANYWHERE!!! Fresh ingredients Awesome customer service Everything is tasty Generous portions Our new go to! Gracias Amigos buen provecho!!!

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    Delicious!!! Definitely worth waiting in the cold for. I really loved their Al pastor anything lol

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    Really good tacos! Will keep looking for their stall anywhere in the valley. The guys are friendly too.

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    4.4(675 reviews)
    22.4 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    Avenue 26 has a cult following, and I'm happy to announce I am part of the cult now. I really…read moreappreciate that they're open 24/7 every day, so I can visit any hour I'm craving tacos in LA. The first time I went on a weekday in the middle of the day, so it was super empty and not the best because nothing was being made fresh- the meats and potatoes were kind of just sitting in bins so although the flavor was there, the cooled down temperatures really affected the taste. HOWEVER, I visited a few more times after that, these times all late at night, which really turned my experience around. I think at those times there were a lot more people and long lines, so everything was being made fresh and it being hot just made the food taste so so much better. I love how the toppings are all self-serve, and the hot potato is my favorite side. Carne asada, lengua, and al pastor are my go-tos. You'll want to add hellaaa green sauce to everything- I could literally drink that stuff straight. Love the big easy parking lot here, I'll mention that I saw a few security people checking all the cars and plates so I wouldn't recommend trying to park here and walk somewhere else!

    First time for parking lot tacos for me!…read more I was feeling a bit peckish but didn't want to eat too much, so Yelpers, thank you for leading me here! I was able to snag two tacos for $4.50 that tided me over until dinner time. Now: bring your car because there's no place to sit! I arrived on foot, so dined standing up. Quite a variety of means - I'm a "safe" eater and enjoyed pollo and asada. I loved the self-serve salsas; the green salsa was delish and had a good little kick to it. Happy to have found this spot, and want to come back! 2026: 32/100

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    4.4(1k reviews)
    22.8 miHighland Park
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    My first time trying Villas Tacos and I loved it! Felicia, the cashier, was so sweet and helpful…read more Great service and great food!

    This taqueria featured in Bad Bunny's halftime performance has some of the best tacos I've tried…read morethus far in LA. The quesotacos from here are so delicious. For for first timers, I'd recommend ordering the Villa's Trio which is what I got. Those come with the Ranchera Asada quesotaco as well as the Papas con Chorizo and Black Bean con Pollo quesotacos which are a trio exclusive. All the tacos were meaty, flavorful, and crispy. You honestly don't even need the side sauces since the tacos are already flavorful on their own. Great quality. I also got the Watermelon Agua Fresca which was refreshing, tasty, and sweet. Goes well with the tacos. I also got the Jamaica Agua Fresca, but that one was a bit too tart for my liking. The line can get long, so I would prepare to wait for up to an hour on weekends. There's ample free parking at the grocery store lot nearby. For seating and tables, it's limited and competitive. You just have to get lucky if a spot clears up as soon as you get your food. I also like how the restaurant handles crowd control. They allow a couple of people at a time to go inside, order, and get their condiments. You wait outside until they call you for your food. I like that it didn't feel crowded while I was getting my condiments. I highly recommend this spot and I will definitely be coming back.

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    4.7(754 reviews)
    22.4 miHistoric South Central
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    I delayed writing this review to really think through, and now I will confidently say--these are…read moreeasily the best tacos I've ever had. Having been to so many taco stands, I think what makes Tire Shop Taqueria really stand out are the right-off-the-grill charcoal-grilled meats, the freshly made tortillas literally in front of you as you are waiting on line, and the free guacamole that comes with each taco. The ordering process is like any other taco stand, though one difference is here the salsas/guacamole are all handled by the staff. If you'd like more of something, just ask them instead of reaching for the ladle yourself. There is a separate area though for grilled onions/peppers and radishes you can serve yourself. I got the asada, chorizo, cabeza, and al pastor, and they were all so good. The asada and chorizo are specifically grilled over charcoal, and that flavor really shines through. I loved how meaty and tender the cabeza was too, and the classic al pastor hit the spot. They have large communal tables setup, so it is a great friendly vibe to enjoy your meal I will say, the surrounding area is not the best in LA, especially given how the taco stand is only open at night. The parking lot is quite small, so I parked on a side street that had some abandoned cars, but of course, if you are in/from LA, this is not that new for us. I would hesitate if I am a tourist though to make it out here. Anyhow, the food really is worth it here, and I can't wait to be back!

    My husband said these are the best tacos he had in the states. Period. The flame grilled meats make…read moresuch a big difference in the flavor and the hand made corn tortillas are a must and take a great spot to an amazing spot. We only got the carne asada and the al pastor but it was so good we went back in line for seconds. The meat was very flavorful - the carne asada was thin but still very tender. The al pastor, I think uses a fattier cut than some other places but keeps it from drying out. The tacos were leaking meat juices still. The surrounding streets are quite dark at night but the parking lot the stand is in, is well lit and there is a covered seating area. We went on Thanksgiving weekend and there were maybe always 15-20 ppl in line at any given time. I imagine there are longer lines in the summer.

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    Tire Shop Taqueria - Carne Asada & Chorizo Tacos

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    Sonoratown

    4.3(447 reviews)
    16.4 miMid-Wilshire
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    Came here late one night driving back from an event since I've only heard good things…read more I got 2 tacos (asada and cabeza, 1 pollo quesadilla, a bean and cheese burrito and small bag of chips and guac. Everything came out to about $26 which is super reasonable! Service on a later end of the night was great! Super friendly and quick service. No indoor dining was available since they were closing in 15 mins. Food was ready in less than 10 mins. Salsa is free which both were delicious and had great flavor. Overall the food was delicious! It hit the spot. Filled with meat and the tortillas were a hit on their own. I would definitely go back again and try the other items that they had to offer.

    I feel like I must be missing something? I've seen Sonoratown on so many lists and guides for best…read moreMexican so we finally decided to check it out. We ordered just a couple tacos - one asada and one tripa, based on reading numerous recommendations that those are what to get here. $3.50 a taco which is not bad for a restaurant taco. It's a cool casual vibe here. Seating inside as well as the patio. They have tasty looking horchata and other agua frescas. Colorful walls. They bring your food out to you by calling your name. The tacos were loaded with a pretty decent amount of meat and toppings. But sadly we were far from impressed by the flavor. The asada was okay and better than the tripa, but it paled in comparison to our go-to taco trucks in the area which only costs $1. And the tripa was strange to eat in taco form. The tripa is crunchy small pieces so it just feels odd to eat in a taco. Maybe if it was just served as an appetizer to eat by itself, but even then, it kinda just feels like you're eating pellets. Don't see the hype unfortunately.

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    Sonoratown - Cute little back bar area you can order more drinks and there's other seating around

    Cute little back bar area you can order more drinks and there's other seating around

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    Asada taco, chile poblano taco, beef chivichangas

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