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    Paco's Tacos

    4.0 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Chicken enchiladas
    Linda P.

    This place is very deceiving from the outside, but don't let that fool you--the food is authentic Mexican and absolutely worth stopping for. My only real complaint is the guacamole. I wish they wouldn't add lettuce to it just to make it look like there's more than there actually is, and please don't add the flour chips on top--it really takes away from the presentation. That said, the chicken enchiladas are my absolute favorite and the main reason I keep coming back. The service is great and very accommodating; if you're not happy with something, they genuinely try to fix it, which I really appreciate. I'm honestly confused by the mixed reviews because if you're looking specifically for great chicken enchiladas, this is the place to go. The beans are a bit pasty and could really benefit from a little milk to thin them out. As for the Spanish rice, if vegetables are going to be added, they should be mixed in during the cooking process--otherwise, it's better not to add them at all. Overall, solid food, great service, and definitely worth a visit despite a few small tweaks that could make it even better.

    De Sonora, Bistek Ranchero
    Bryan H.

    Great place for some authentic Mexican food with handmade corn tortillas, tasty margaritas, and delicious entrees! The decor has an old school feel to it that I'm guessing mimics older houses in Mexico. Besides having to pay for a second basket of chips ( which we passed on because we got the queso fundido dip) everything was pretty good!

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    Heather H.

    This place is the best! The fresh tortillas are the phenomenal!! The service was wonderful and the ambiance is old school in a very good way!

    Ron L.

    Paco's tacos is a neighborhood Mexican restaurant that's been at this location for as long as I can remember as I held my award banquets here when I was coaching soccer many years ago. Fairly traditional menu with à la cart and combination plates in a warm and friendly environment where the tortillas are being handmade. Surrounded by lots of folk art, this Cantina offers good straightforward, Mexican fare. As someone who is gluten intolerant, I caution those who might want to get enchiladas because the Ranchero sauce has flour in it so I got the enchiladas without the ranchero sauce and uses the salsa.

    Kayla U.

    All these years living right near Paco's Tacos and I'm kicking myself for never trying this spot until just now. Paco's Tacos has everything I want in a Mexican restaurant - from the decor, to the freshly made flour tortillas you can see being made in the front, delicious margaritas, and chips and salsa. I absolutely loved it. Service is friendly and attentive but mostly its just a great vibe in there. Fun for groups and families, its lively but unpretentious and amazing!

    E.J. A.

    I've been eating Tito's Tacos for about 50 years! Always good food for a fair price. I once ate 25 tacos!

    Tacos De Yucatan, Cochinita Pibil Taco De Carne Asada Taco De Pollo Asado Incredible!
    Boris P.

    Wow this place is awesome! Been looking for killer crispy tacos for a while. They have a few old ladies making tortillas from scratch. The Supermex burrito is AT LEAST 2 meals. I had 3 crispy tacos: Carne Asada, Shredded beef and cochinita pibil (incredible pork in a sweet sauce). The latter is an old Yucatán recipe. Get it! The restaurant has incredible ambiance. Fun, spacious. All decorated for Halloween now. And the service is fantastic. Really friendly and they checked on us often. This is our new place!!

    Ambiance is fun. Seasonal decor is a great touch. Love the aquariums.

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    Delicious fresh food, handmade corn and flour tortillas. Service is great and fast. Food tastes like homemade authentic Mexican cooking.

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    My favorite Mexican in all of LA. The fresh tortillas made right there in plain view are the highlight.

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    All meat burrito was amazing. Soooo full of beef.great atmosphere.staff are so helpful and freindly

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    Legit tacos!!! This place is very old school SoCal. Amazing salsa and chips, great menu, fabulous staff

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    Great Mexican hang in my neighborhood. Always crowded sometimes a line out the door. Fair prices and a great environment.

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    2 months ago

    Best Mexican spot in LA! We bring friends here any time they're visiting from out of town. The fajitas and margs are my favorite.

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    Ask the Community - Paco's Tacos

    Does Paco's sell tortillas (by the dozen, etc.)? If so, corn, flour or both? Thank you.

    They sell both, but it is going to be a little wait for Flour.

    Does this restaurant cook with lard or use lard in any of their dishes?

    I'm not really sure. But best Mexican food hands down

    As of march 15 2021 do they take reservations for their patio and do they have heaters?

    It doesn't seem like they take reservations but depending on your party size they may, I would recommend just calling and asking. They do have at least heaters in the outside seating area that keep the area at a comfortable temperature.

    Do they serve anything with shrimp?

    Yes. They have several seafood dishes with shrimp: Their "Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo," which has shrimp with garlic butter & white wine sauce, is my favorite. My Latino friends… Read more

    Do they have taco tuesday?

    No, they don't

    Is this the Jerry McGuirre movie location for the date?

    Yes.

    How are the nachos there?

    Gooooooood

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    Second time coming to this restaurant. The first visit was just okay, the service wasn't great and…read morethe overall vibe felt a bit low. This time, we decided to give it another shot since it has so many good reviews, and I'm glad we did. The ambiance was much better, with nice Tulum-style vibes and music that really set the mood. From the moment we walked in, service was great. We were greeted and seated right away thanks to our reservation. Our waitress, Brenda, was friendly, attentive, and super helpful in explaining the menu and recommending drinks. She checked in often and made sure everything came out quickly. The food was good overall, though the menu is a bit limited if you don't eat meat or seafood. I was especially looking forward to the fish tacos, but it seems like they've been removed from the menu. One thing I really appreciated was the mocktail options. Perfect if you're not drinking but still want something fun. The Wes Colada is a great pick if you like piña colada type drinks, though it is on the sweeter side. The michelada was also really well done, with a nice balance of savory and sour. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot for a date night or a girls' night out.

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    Wonderful escape right in the heart of downtown. Plenty of street parking. There are lots around…read moretoo Love the outdoor area They have permanent benches that are cushioned with backrests too So enjoy the outside protected from the wind Most tables are shaded with the buildings surrounding too so you have this nice alcove feel Enjoy your mimosas and cocktails!!

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    Firstly, I want to say the food was just as good as the first time we visited. Unfortunately, my…read moresecond experience here...bringing my mom for Mother's Day ...was extremely disappointing because of the service. We initially had one server who brought us water and took our appetizer order, but then disappeared for quite some time without checking back in. At that point, I even went looking for a manager or hostess and couldn't find anyone available. Eventually, we were given a new server, but she came across as extremely rude and inattentive. What upset me most was the overall lack of communication and attentiveness throughout the experience. It made what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day outing feel frustrating and disappointing. Sadly, this experience soured my impression enough that I don't see myself returning.

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    I work in East Los often, this is one of those places the locals always recommend. On a couple…read morelunchtimes I ordered through DoorDash for pick up, quick easy and convenient. The building is an original piece of the City's history, boasting a menu that features their famous burritos that vary in size from a regular to a huge party size beast that can feed several. I tried the Hollenbeck and the Okie burritos on two separate occasions via pick up, as aforementioned, the service was quick, convenient and the pick up window is seamless, parking is located next to the structure and I haven't had problems getting there. Hollenbeck was good but I definitely enjoyed the Okie burrito more, I ordered the "original" size once and didn't seem to learn my lesson the second time, these burritos can feed two in Original size. They offer a "Mini" version which would be satisfactory for one person. My favorite thing about these burritos is how "home-made" they are, the salsas and meats are fresh and taste like they came out of an abuelitas kitchen. I still need to try the crunchy tacos and nachos which look great, I recommend trying this classic establishment at least once if you're in the area.

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