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    Original Taco Pete

    3.5 (36 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    15 days ago

    Whoever the new young lady is she some attitude and customer service training because hers is HORRIBLE.

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    2 months ago

    The cashier was handling money and food with the sam glove. I asked him to change them when it came to my order.

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    2 months ago

    Food is good went u don't want to cook I eat food offen I can't complain well good keep up good cooking well done

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    11 months ago

    Tacos are good but I've never had to pay 25 cents for a teaspoon of hot sauce. The food is good but be prepared to pay for the condiments!

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    1 year ago

    Great tasting homemade tacos !! Order was placed online and food was hot and ready upon arrival.

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    1 year ago

    Cool place for different kinda taco , they been around for over 40yrs my go to place for home style taco I grew up on

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    1 year ago

    The ground beef burrito was ok. Too much lettuce on it. I prefer the ground beef tacos instead.

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    2 years ago

    Same fuhked up attitude when you order let's just hope the food is the same better place bigger menu I'm happy for you guys

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    1 year ago

    My go to 3 times a week since 2019 for lunch. I miss walking to Central and 120th. I use Grubhub now.

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    1 year ago

    Old school tacos that you had when you were growing up. Service is good even though it can crowded on Taco Tuesday.

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    1 year ago

    Good food fosho will go back again and again taco was so tasty just like I like them. Had my mouth watering for real

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    I love their tacos. I get the ground beef tacos with everything on them. Their jr burritos are also good too.

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    1 year ago

    Best soul tacos in SoCal. Taco Tuesday is a hit. I used to go when they were on 120th. I'm there at least 1-2 times a week

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    Taqueria El Poblano Estilo Tijuana - Birria Quesadilla.  Corn tortilla is thick.

    Taqueria El Poblano Estilo Tijuana

    3.2(296 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    •$

    It's always taco time so I wanted to give this place a try. Decided to stick to corn tortillas…read moresince they make them on site (but still a fan of flour tortillas). Wound up ordering a birria quesadilla and 3 Al pastor tacos. All with corn tortillas but they charge you $2 extra for corn tortilla on the quesadilla but they didn't charge for the consume which was good. The corn tortilla for the quesadilla was a bit thick for my preference but I think that's the only way to keep all the meat inside and not break. I suggest getting the flour tortilla on quesadillas. But, the birria meat and consume were really good. And, you get a lot of meat in a quesadilla. It's big enough for 2 people. Al pastor was good too. Still need to try the carne asada. They charge 2% fee for credit cards so bring cash unless you ordered online. No parking except street parking which can suck around dinner time as they get busy. They also have few seats inside so you see people order ahead (online or phone) and double park to pick up. And, it's best if you speak some Spanish to communicate. Having said all this, perhaps a 3.5 is my rating.

    Very good TJ-style tacos, in my opinion! I went when there wasn't a rush or busy hours, so I was…read moreable to enjoy the experience without waiting too long. The food was fresh, flavorful, and the service was great. Definitely a spot I would come back to!

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    Taqueria El Poblano Estilo Tijuana - One cook making hand made tortillas the other the tacos.

    One cook making hand made tortillas the other the tacos.

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    Taqueria El Poblano

    Taqueria El Poblano

    3.5(92 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Tijuana tacos!!!!…read more Lately my biggest craving is charred asada tacos. Having fallen in love with charred tacos from Sonoratown, the hubs and I have been on a mission to hunt down all the charred tacos in the area. And boy, Poblano does not disappoint. Way Way deep into Compton but so delicious. The price point is less than Sonoratown and the amount of meat is stacked!!! The tortillas are made fresh. The asada has such a nice charcoal flavor. Cons: Salsa is super spicy, kindve suicidal. Tacos are wrapped in paper, I can see why people complain about having paper in their food. The two Compton locations are pretty close to each other, and though a bit more rugged, the Compton Ave location cooks outside in grills (which I think gives more flavor than the restaurant location on Rosecran).

    Someone once told me you can't go wrong with a taco spot that has "Poblano" in the name. After…read moretrying this place, I'd say it's decent, but not somewhere I'd drive out of my way to visit. The biggest draw here is the handmade tortillas, which are definitely a step above average. However, this was the first taco shop where I actually watched pieces of fat being added to the asada tacos, something I've seen other reviewers mention as well. The al pastor wasn't carved from a trompo; instead, it was served as chopped pieces of pork in sauce, which wasn't my preferred style. The birria was good, but nothing particularly memorable compared to other places I've tried. That said, the restaurant seems very popular with locals, and being open past 6 p.m. is a plus in an area where many restaurants close early. Prices are lower than what you'd typically find at a brick-and-mortar taqueria, which may reflect the local market. One thing to note is that there is no customer restroom, so it feels more geared toward takeout than dining in. Most of the customers I saw appeared to be picking up food to go. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood taco spot if you're already in the area, but not necessarily a destination-worthy stop.

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    CH Y La Birria

    CH Y La Birria

    4.9(96 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Grab-and-go

    Came here with my family and friends, the food and drinks were delicious!!! 10/10 recommend! The…read moreagua frescas are freshly made & they have many drink options available. The food is mouthwatering. The ambiance was amazing, fantastic music, and the service was excellent, you are made to feel at home. And you are greeted with smiles! I ordered tacos dorados, it comes with salsa and consome. Let me just say... the consome absolutely filled with so much flavor. The tacos were crunchy!

    Another Eat the World LA Find That Delivered…read more Weekday workday, only an hour for lunch, and I was craving soup -- so I decided to try another Eat the World LA find: CH Y La Birria in Compton. As usual, it did not disappoint! Since I don't normally make my way to this side of town unless I'm working, I've been making a point to explore restaurants near work. I ordered the Birria Ramen online, and pickup was super easy. My order was ready promptly and ahead of schedule. The staff was friendly and even gave me a helpful tip: ordering over the phone is actually cheaper than ordering online. Definitely good to know for next time! I brought my ramen back to work and enjoyed it there. They also offered chips, which ended up being the perfect addition. I used them to scoop up the birria and consommé first, then went back to the ramen. The 16 oz serving was generous enough that I even had leftovers for lunch the next day. I'd definitely order the Birria Ramen again, but I'm also curious to try some of their other offerings next time. Another successful Eat the World LA recommendation!

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    El Antojito

    3.8(695 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Harbor Gateway
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    I've eaten here a few times. The food is good mostly…read more If you don't look and talk like them they will leave you feeling like an outsider. It's an oddity. A food truck with no wheels. Or a sort of permanently stationed thing that really isn't a sit down restaurant but it has seating. I don't know what to call it. Parking is pretty much impossible. I returned multiple times and ended up leaving due to nowhere to park. You have to get lucky. Or live in walking distance.

    I visited this restaurant this week because my friend mentioned something about a ceviche. First of…read moreall is super big. It has three different areas where you can order different food when you arrive. You will see the food truck. Go there and order any soup, ceviche tostada, any heavy food. I order ceviche and oh boy! this is the best ceviche I have ever tried for 2026!! The price was another thing that really surprised me since when you bought a bigger size of ceviche can go up to more than $60 to my surprise this place give me a very good deal which I do appreciate. This place has been in my head the whole week, servers are very kind patience and give you a lot of options so you can get what you want, after ordering my ceviche I went inside the restaurant now which is the building and they have one section of only ice cream lollipops oh my God they have three times more options than any other places. If you go around where the tables are outside, you will see a little window where you can order any kind of Agua fresca and other snack snack. please go and visit this restaurant. This is a very unique Mexican flavor restaurant You will be amazed by the variety and the taste of the food. they have plenty of parking lot, but I've heard that they can run out of parking lot since a lot of people can come in and out but most people do order and takeout since this Restaurant do not have an AC.

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    Outstandong Cuban Sandwich !

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    Tacos El Cacheton - Es algo ridiculo la cantidad de carne que ponen al taco. Es una burla para lo que se paga

    Tacos El Cacheton

    3.4(61 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Located next to 76…read more ********I THINK IT'S CASH ONLY!!!******** Ordered 4 tacos. I got the carne asada, cabeza, and labio. They come HOT which is perfect. Tortilla super hot. Caution. Honestly, I had no idea which one was which when I got the order. Didn't matter. They were all super tender and delicious. Perfect flavor and they give a lot of meat. So much meat you can't fold the taco and the meat falls out. Then you have to scoop up the remaining meat with your hands. Delicious. Wish I got more tacos. They have radish, onions, and cilantro for self serve. Hot sauce and verde sauce. The sauces are not too powerful and has nice flavor balance with the tacos. The hot sauce was pretty spicy. They're a creeper. They have a bench in front to sit but no tables. Eat those tacos on the spot. They should be eaten hot and fresh. If you're in Compton, this place is a must.

    First and foremost I wanted to point out that when I was waiting in line some guy on a motor bike…read morepulled up and is friends with the cooks. What bothered me the most was that this guy just got off his bike and went to the grill and started flipping items over without washing his hands or anything. Nasty! I ordered some quesadillas and they take so long even with no one else there. I was here previously and like others have said they have also skipped my order. The meat in the quesadillas is salty, I thought it was just me the first time but this second time I confirmed it's very salty.

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