I've been frequenting Roadside Taco for many years now and was so bummed when they closed and super excited when they opened again. I really enjoyed the old food and drink menus but also enjoy this new set up as well. You can't beat their patio - great for small gatherings or big. I've been to several birthday parties and networking events here. Happy hour is a great deal and the location is amazing as well. Glad you're back Roadside! read more

It's so unfortunate what has happened to Roadside. The original concept and space was great. Now half the menu has disappeared including all my favorite tacos (cochinita pibil and mushroom to name a few) The focus on burritos instead is bizarre, let alone the "hold the tortilla concept". Wish they would go back to their old menu. Not sure who their target audience is to be with this concept. read more

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Not sure what happened to this place but it's really gone down hill. Went last week for the first time since they reopened and was not impressed with the menu options or quality of food. Really bothers me to write this review because the owners who I've met are great people but honesty is the best policy. My group of 6 ordered a variety of tacos. No one enjoyed their selection and we all quickly recognized how different the food tastes from before. If you're going to remove half of the menu for the "economy", atleast have a few GREAT tasting options left...food came out dry, not fresh, lukewarm, and just....mediocre. A noticeable difference from before. I gave 2 stars because the bartender was cool and the drinks were good. My takeaway: great location, free parking across the street, cute and artsy place but the food is not it!! I love supporting small business, especially since there aren't many places in the valley to get unique tacos but THEY TOOK THEM ALL OFF THE MENU and left the most basic, random combinations of tacos. lol so unfortunately, I likely won't be back...mayyyyybe if I'm invited for drinks . Ps. Used to have the best churros ad horchata but also removed from menu ‍ read more

Really disappointed following the grand re-opening. The tortillas are thick and crack easily, leaving you holding a pile of food in your hand. The tacos themselves were greasy and heavy. The fish was flavorless. I was disappointed they were out of the potato tacos; however, upon reading the reviews, and seeing that they are actually just french fries, I'm relieved we didn't get any. The margaritas left a lot to be desired. They tasted watered down and like pre-made mix. The line of giant TVs along with the white floodlight just wasn't our vibe. Not the cozy atmosphere we've come to know and love. I can't for the life of me understand why they've made so many changes, all seem to be for the worse. When we spoke to the staff about early changes months ago, they said the owners were aware and simply did not care. We have loved and frequented roadside taco for many years prior to this. Each menu change has brought fewer options and poorer quality food. If you had asked me a year + ago, I would have said this place has the best fish tacos and margaritas in town. Both are now unrecognizable. We're devastated, but after years of frequenting roadside taco and bringing friends and family here, we won't be coming back. read more

I used to come here with my husband (locals) and enjoy a beautiful sunny patio dining experience with delicious food variety and flavorful drinks to choose from. Now - it's a dark place with a bunch of automated kiosks with no skillful bartenders or cooking staff. I used to be able to see and smell my tacos being made. Now they just arrive to your table cold. My tacos had French fries in them. Perhaps ask if we prefer them on the side? Or maybe add to only one kind of taco, not all? The salsa bar? A setup of plastic condiment bottles that get clogged after use. The margaritas? Tasteless and watered down. No variety like before. Behind the bar you can see the premade margarita mix. You don't even hear the bartender shaking them anymore. :( This is a tourist trap - they attract tourists from Universal, the staff told me. Perhaps drive a bit down the road (2mins) to Residuals Tavern for a better drink selection if you're looking for a good drink (drinks only). The only good thing about the remodel here? - They kept the Tupac mural! read more

A friend recommended that we eat here before we boarded a shuttle to see Lena Lovich/DEVO/The B-52s. It's a couple of blocks away from the Ventura Lot for the Hollywood Bowl shuttle, a quick 5-minute walk up the street. (By the way, the signs outside say "Roadside TACOS," not "burritos.") Good food. My friend got a 1-taco special with a chicken birria taco, chased by a glass of Modelo. He gave it an 8/10. I had a chicken birria taco and an al pastor taco, chased by a cup of horchata. I also give mine an 8/10. (The birria needed something--more flavor maybe?--to push it to a 9 or 10.) We sat outside in the patio area, protected by a wall of succulents and a mural of Tupac Shakur. The two restrooms are clean and non-gender. We bussed our own table. We recommend. read more

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Never going back. This was a terrible rebrand and reopening. They eviscerated the menu, removed favorites and variety to make way for three easy $15 choices of 3 mediocre tacos, a burrito or a bowl. Items used to be prepared with care and the entire operation had a homey mom and pop feel. Now it feels like they've been taken over by a lame fast food empire: cheap branded plastic cups for the margaritas, an assembly line that gets food out quickly in boxes with a logo but it's all nearly inedible. The streamlining of selections makes it all seem lazy. My taco shells weren't even warmed and prepped so they fell apart when picking them up. No more pibil, no more mushrooms, no more street corn, NO MORE CHURROS. Food is flavorless, margs tasted like a mix and now there are giant TV's to boot. I brought family visiting from out of town, excited to share this place I love with them and was embarrassed by the experience. Stay away from the new Roadside Taco. (Oh, the servers are still lovely, polite and put on brave faces trying to explain all the horrible changes) read more

I'm back again! Same wonderful experience and I brought a buddy with me who had never tried Roadside before. He took his first bite and closed his eyes and raised his hand and shook them in the air like a child eating their first bite of candy. It was actually funny to witness. I WILL be returning!! See you soon. Enjoy! @jshoeats #jsho read more

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Seriously, delicious tacos. They serve a solid portion of food too - not skimpy with the meat. Their best taco is the Pastor (chef's kiss) and it includes pineapples. The only downside is their parking. There is a designated lot across the street that requires you to walk to the light and cross the street. Other than that, this is a good taco spot. Highly recommend! read more

Roadside Taco - Outdoor Patio - Tacos Near Me - Studio City, California

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I used to come to this place alllll the time as I live around the corner. Today I returned and it's the last time I will be here sadly. The tacos went from juicy to dry AF, they come with soggy grilled onions now, the food came out cold, they require you to buy a combo meal now with rice and beans. I paid $20 for my meal (this place used to cost me about $10-12 for two amazing tacos - in and out in 10 mins) and now my stomach hurts. How do you make something WORSE and charge more?! Lol Don't waste your time or money here. They need to revert back, Undo, Apple Z this place! LA has wayyyy too many Mexican spots to have mid tacos. read more

Cali-mex style tacos the were solid. I like the bar and ambience of the outdoor area. To order you can use an iPad or order at the counter. The tacos were good, but if I go back, I would definitely get able because the rice and beans were the star of the show to me. The consomè for the birria needed a little bit more umph to it but overall it was a good spot to try out. read more

Roadside Taco - Tax Tres (Pick 3 Tacos - Comes with Rice and Beans) Carne Asada Taco The Roadside Taco Chicken Birria Taco (Served with consomme) - Tacos Near Me - Studio City, California

We've used this place for several meetings. Solid amount of space outdoors, a little bit inside. They have daily specials. You have to order at the counter or qr code. And drinks are a seperate area. Their Al pastor is good. Both tacos and nachos are solid. The food was about $20 + drinks. read more

Sooooooo good! I was walking by planning to get food nearby, but stopped in here instead. I got mushroom tacos and they were amazing. It was fairly busy but I was able to get a table and enjoy my meal. The food came out pretty quickly and I definitely will have to stop by again next time I'm in the area! read more

Roadside Taco - Tacos Near Me - Studio City, California

Music is extremely loud. I asked them to turn it down, but they refused because it would "ruin the guest experience." When pushed about how the loud music would ruin the experience of this guest, they persisted in their refusal. read more

This place is AMAZING! Delicious Mexican street corn topped with Tajin! Perfectly cooked chicken birria with little chunks of pineapple in the consume! YUM!!! read more

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Went to the grand reopening!! Let's just say... I'm pretty disappointed! The menu items changed (would expect it too) but I wasn't expecting for food came out more cold than warm out by the time it got to our table! The potato tacos werewe're actually French fries tacos (Should rename the tacos to that ). We had the happy hour margaritas, they were okay, they used to be better . The restaurant itself, still remains with the same service and ambience of what it used to be. The staff supper friendly and helpful. read more

So this is LA if you are gonna open up a taco joint you better be good. That means not screwing with perfection.. Done reinvent flavors. The chicken birreira with consume was not my cup of tea. They completely missed the joy in meat and cheese with some salsa on it. The pastor tacos were good tasty in need of some heat. The rice missed the mark. Service with a smile was fast. The lunch combo is a good deal I've been to many trucks with a far superior product. read more

Roadside Taco - This is the lunch combo beans Mexican rice 2 pastor tacos 1 chicken birreira (wtf is right) - Tacos Near Me - Studio City, California

If you in town and looking to eat tacos or burritos stop at Roadside Tacos!!! Environment is super welcoming and staff are great and the food FIRE!!! Definitely coming back.. read more

Roadside Taco - Three tacos de Carne Asada with rice and beans - Tacos Near Me - Studio City, California

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SERVICE: Co-workers brought me for the first time, they're regulars. Loved the staff - so super cool, lovely ambience, and free parking across the street which is painfully hard in LA. Great place for photos and good laughs. Outdoor seating but there too are seats inside if needing coverage. FOOD: My food was fine and I understand it's a great place for tacos. I ordered the coconut shrimp which I didn't realize was a taco (busy running my mouth). however it taste fine. It needed something, a flavored sauce maybe. I tried the street corn but dislike sour cream so I pushed it aside. My friends loved theirs which was good. We too shared nachos that had cheese spread which is a dislike for me. I just want actual cheese. I still ate them. Their drinks also looked delicious! WELL: It being close to my job and the 101 ramp lol I'd return! I'll try the cord again but without sc. Great spot. read more

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This taco spot is so good and I love the full bar here! I stopped by for lunch and so glad I did! We ordered a bunch of food and it tasted so fresh and clean! Before I get into the food though, the staff was so nice and really did a great job. One of the tacos I ordered, I didn't like, and they replaced it with another item no questions asked. Stuff like that really stands out. I ordered the carne asada tacos, al pastor tacos, chicken birria tacos, fish tacos, shrimp tacos, chip and guacamole, and corn. And don't forget their horchata! Wow. The best taco there was al pastor and the chicken birria. Was so good and I'm definitely coming back for those. The place is huge and has plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. This seems like a fun place to be at night! Parking on the street and there is a parking lot across the street read more

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Used to love this place. It was my favorite go to taco spot. Was so sad when they closed for renovations. Just went back for the first time in a while. So disappointed. The new menu and food quality is terrible. Please bring back the old menu read more

This place has a lot of charm and warm inviting vibes. Love the decor and cleanliness of the bathrooms The food counter staff were really nice and friendly. Helpful with questions about the menu. The only bummer service wise was the slightly rude blonde guy making the drinks. It took forever for our margaritas to come out, like an extended amount of time. It seems he was arguing with another employee or something. When the drinks finally came out, there were very delicious and perfectly balanced so there's that. Food wise, it was definitely hit and miss. Our group ordered a bunch of tacos and we all shared. The number one thing I always check for at Mexican. Restaurants is to make sure that the rice and beans are actually delicious. A lot of restaurants absolutely fail in this simple category. But they were both very good here. Relieved. The chicken birria was a fail. It just doesn't work. The flavors didn't jive with the chicken and the texture was underwhelming. Even the consommé was flat. The carnitas and al pastor were both delicious and flavorful. Not the most authentic, but definitely good. The carne asada and fish tacos were good too, nothing mind blowing, just good. The coconut shrimp tacos was the one I was really looking forward too the most. It just didn't work unfortunately. Although the texture of the shrimp was perfectly crispy, the flavors just don't mesh together at all. It is way too sweet almost like a dessert lol. The sweet slaw adds more sweetness to the already sweet shrimp, and the aïoli just taste like sweet mayonnaise also, making the taco taste extra heavy. The Fresno chilies were good but had the overall taco bit more balanced with spiciness and not had so much sugar it might've worked. My favorite was the Roadside taco. It literally tasted like the tacos my aunt used to make for us growing up. A simple house taco. Delicious and very crispy. read more

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They changed the whole menu and its not as good whatsoever:( Prices are high for what you are getting Bring the old menu back :/ read more

Service could def use some help. Got a nice welcome when I walked in but that was it for the whole visit You go up to a counter and order, totally cool but the cashier was pretty unenthusiastic Not even a thanks for the $1 tip on the overpriced tacos and Ezquites with corn hair still in it. Sit at the bar order a beer, got it quickly but never got checked on once by the bartender. But I get it, too busy talking to their own friends in the middle of the bar. Bummed to write this cuz the place has so much potential. read more

Stopped in for tacos on a Tuesday and was pleased to see a full bar. I ordered 3 tacos to go and enjoyed a couple of margaritas while I waited. The bartender recommended the spicy mango, it was so delicious and the cucumber mint , very refreshing. The bar service was great, each margarita made to order and you can take them to go. Spanish music in the background, some in seating on one side and the bar on the other. The tacos were good. The chicken birria was my favorite. read more

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Food was awesome. Our server Mario went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and appreciated. This was our first visit, but we will definitely be back! Can't recommend the steak burrito enough. read more

We break for tacos!! As two taco and margarita loving people we found our new favorite. Roadside Taco delivered with everything we were hoping for. We arrived to easy parking out front, but can see it can become difficult during peak hours. Metered street parking or lot parking across the street are the only two options available. We were greeted by two very fun, friendly and welcoming people who explained everything we needed to know. We started off with a few margaritas and then added a few tacos, tasty street corn and a churro. The margaritas were fantastic, only 7.00 for the margarita Monday special and the tacos were delicious! The tacos were stuffed with chicken and not skimpy by any means. Outdoor seating was very inviting and music was playing in the background, not loud at all and easy to hear one another speak without shouting. Indoors is nice with a bar to sit at and the overall energy is great. It's a pretty simple place, you order and seat yourself, water station available for self service and tasty popsicles are available. Roadside Taco is very family friendly, but can see it become very busy in the evening or weekends. We highly recommend a stop here for drinks and/or tacos and we will definitely be back knowing we live so close to an amazing restaurant! Cheers! read more

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This place feels like an true Mexican Beach Bar! I recommend it. It's my 4th time here. The salsa and Guacamole is Authentic. Tacos are great. CHICKEN Birria with Cosume? Winner. The staff is Great even if they a little pale.. lol they're nice. This place should be oacked!! The only issue is Frogger Parking across the street. read more

Roadside Taco - Tacos Near Me - Studio City, California

Came here because a friend recommended their queso dip. But more on that later! All in all it was a solid place with good food and a fun ambiance. Let me break it down. First note you have to order at the register but get drinks at the other bar. Kind of annoying but whatever. We started off with their corn and their queso dip. Both were our favorite items we had! Definitely will get those again next time. The tacos is where it kind of fell short. Their quesadilla one was good, their chorizo one was okay and their chicken was okay. The Al pastor were the best of the bunch. The churro was tasty! The drinks were alright. Neither strong, large, nor super tasty. All in all this is a great drinks and appetizer place! The outdoor patio will be great during summer. Parking is street or across the way there is a lot. read more

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So disappointed that this place stayed open but with a completely revamped menu that not only got rid of the variety of food items but significantly reduced the quality of the food. The drinks were weak to say the least. Tacos were way too heavy and tasteless and there are no options for ordering tacos without combo. I miss the delicious choices from the old menu and the many options. No guacamole any more, either. The restaurant clearly cheaped out...poor quality food, very few staff and weak drinks. Sad.... read more

The tacos just are not the same as they used to be. I feel awful saying it as it truly was one of my favorite taco places in LA. food was cold, and there was no flavor. Recipes have changed for the worse. I understand times are tough but I can't justify spending my money here for how low the quality has become. read more

I loved Roadside Taco. THE best food. Sadly, now they are closed. It was the freshest food, and the drinks were amazing! :(

The employees were helpful in picking out our tacos and we all enjoyed them. I had the carne and chicken birria. My friends had the nachos and mushroom taco with a side of the elote. Everything was great and we made it just in time for happy hour which was a great deal. read more

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Great American Tacos with a twist nice outside patio very colorful . Everyone is very nice and friendly. You must order your food before having a seat also the bar drinks you need to do a separate line for that , Different kind of Tacos . read more

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I adore this little place! My family came here on a trip and this place was right next to our hotel. Both my brothers have special needs and my little brother in particular needs a lot of support, so dining during vacation is always something that can be tricky. Roadside was SO accessible, accepting, and understanding of all our needs, questions, and practice with new foods. We loved that the covered patio had so much space and gave our family a safe place to be a little louder without disturbing other guests. We came here three nights in a row and tried the majority of the menu. Everything was a hit. We love you, Roadside! read more

I've eaten here several times since they opened. The food has always been really good. The corn, the mushroom taco -- even their quesadillas. Went in last night and immediately felt like it's a restaurant on its last legs. Parking is somehow more terrible. Their ordering system was always weird, but now they're cutting corners on staffing (no hostess, no visible food order person, two very inexperienced bartenders). There were dirty trays sitting on the bar and the bartenders were doing nothing. Their menu changed to these weird combos. And their bathrooms reeked, so their janitorial is probably out the window, too. Maybe they're locked into the lease and trying to minimize the damage. Whatever it is, stay away. I give it three months and they're closed. read more

Pretty good burrito, but for this kind of money you should throw in some chips and don't nickel and dime us. Also more variety of salsa would be cool. read more

Solid 3.5 stars. Ambiance is really cool. They have an indoor and outdoor area. Parking is metered, lot across the street, or side streets. For what you get, the prices were pretty expensive but the food was tasty. A virgin margarita was only a dollar less than one with alcohol which I thought was expensive. You order food from one bar and drinks from the other bar. Close out the tab where you opened it. read more

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One visit here and I'm in love with this place. If you want great easy food and drinks in a chill setting, I highly recommend coming here. It's good for couples, groups, kids, dogs, they've got stuff for keto diets, vegetarians, even a special mocktail - everyone will have a good time. I had made a reservation for a perfect-weather Saturday at 6p, and I was surprised upon arriving that the place wasn't packed. So reservations probably aren't always needed (good news for those who don't typically reserve things in advance). Regardless, I think this restaurant deserves to be packed every hour of the weekend at least - it's an exceptional restaurant with all the qualities of a hidden gem / local favorite. I'd love to see them get more business, I want this place to stick around! The ambience and decor are perfection! It's all colorful and modern, and completely enclosed - you would NEVER guess that you're literally 300 feet away from the 101 Freeway! Their spacious seating area is all outside and dog friendly (a MAJOR plus to me!), with part of the seating area covered while the rest is more exposed. It's glorious to while away a breezy afternoon or balmy evening here, and when the weather gets cold, they've got heating lamps. The service is lovely and laidback, as well as friendly and helpful. You order inside - there is a line/area for just food orders, and for drinks you order at the bar. When your order is ready they text your phone for you to pick it up. Super easy. And it's also easy to get someone's attention if you have a random question or need something, they're all nice. The food and drinks are creative and delicious, with a 15+ types of margaritas and a food menu that changes seasonally. I didn't know quite how seasonal the menu was until I started ordering based on what I had seen on their online menu, but a few things had already been replaced. No worries though - the things they rotate seasonally are always interesting, worth trying, and tasty, so I went with some newer items. Everything is handmade with locally sourced fresh ingredients, and you really can taste the quality. Here are my takeaways for everything I tried: Spiked Horchata - This drink was off menu, something that used to be a special earlier in the year. Luckily, perhaps because it wasn't super busy, the bartender said he'd go ahead and make one for me, and THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR! I freakin love this drink. Such a delicious creamy cinnamon-y boozy cocktail, so smooth. I highly recommend this if you see it on the menu. Pineapple Margarita with Tajin & salt rim - A perfect margarita with perfect amount of pineapple Beekeeper (bourbon with blackberries, honey lavender bitters, & fresh lemon juice) - So fruity and refreshing and easy, could easily down a few of these on a warm day! Al Pastor Taco - A classic, executed well Roadside Taco - This is their version of the Americanized Taco Bell-esque hard shell taco, and it's a pretty great imitation! Fried Fish Taco - This is a classic fried fish taco but huge in portion size. The tortilla's covered in more than enough cabage slaw and the pice of fish is pretty big! This is tasty and done well, just make sure you have the appetite for it. Street Corn - You have the option to add cheetos or hot cheetos to this, but I passed on those, and maybe I should have tried them because this tasted otherwise just fine. If you have a street corn craving, this will take care of it! Chicken Birria Taco - I'd prefer a beef birria taco rather than chicken but this was still juicy and excellent and a definite standout. MUST get the +$1.50 consomme to dip it into - SO good! I didn't come close to using all the consomme that comes with this taco, but I regret not using more of it, it was so so delicious, mmm Carne Asada Taco - This (the carne asada) is my favorite type of classic taco, so and here they execute the classic very very well, so this is a favorite of the menu here for me - I'll be getting this every time! Carnitas Taco - If you love carnitas meat, you'll love this taco which highlights carnitas in its most simply, juicy, delicious form. It's far more flavorful than it looks, and I recommend trying it - I was pleasantly surprised, it's the best tasting carnitas I've ever had. Cheese Taco - I love a grilled cheese, I love pizza, and I love a bean and cheese burrito, so maybe my hopes for this were too high, but to me the cheese taco was lacking flavor and the texture was odd being so 100% soft and moist, it jsut seems like it's missing something. But it isn't bad. Churro - This was a yummy straightforward cinnamon sugar churro, served with sides of chocolate sauce, lechera, and big dollop of whipped cream. The churro itself was a bit hard, and dare I say had too much sugar coating, so I wouldn't call this a must-order, but it fits the bill if you want something sweet and sugary. Bottom line - Get your mouth over to Roadside Taco for good grub and drinks and soak in the chill vibes. read more

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First time here, here's how it works... Grab a drink at the bar to get stared. They will take your credit card and leave it open if you want. Use the last name on the card to order food at the other counter and the same for more drinks. You pick up your food when you get a text. Close out the tab wherever you started and don't forget your card. Ok, now that we got the how to's out of the way... Music was loud inside and had a fun atmosphere. Really nice patio with heaters if needed. My callout in terms of food was the keto shell taco. Hard to find tacos that are keto friendly and with super tasty meat options. Drink special for $15 was a good deal. House shot of tequila, house margarita (not much liquor), and a beer. All and all, it was tasty but pretty expensive for what you get and no with no table service. read more

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