tl;dr don't let the tacos distract you from this Oaxacan food truck's main attraction: the signature Aguachile Negro is as addictive as it is fresh Simon is a royal blue Silver Lake food truck posted up in front of Pine & Crane's extended patio. Cousins Francisco Aguilar and Alexis Chacon relocated from Oaxaca to open this mobile mariscos operation. But Simon's seafood-forward menu is innovative and sophisticated, seemingly more at home in a sit-downery than a mobile food cart. Unsurprisingly, Simon has been lauded by news outlets and food critics abound. I've been dying to try Simon, but the limited and often unpredictable hours have kept me from it for months. My partner and I visited for a late weekend lunch and ordered immediately. We opted for 2 tacos (the Soft Shelled Crab and the Baja-style Fish) and a Large Aguachile Negro, and our made-to-order meal was prepared within a few minutes. Between the tacos, the crab was a clear winner. The crispy, whole crab was well-complemented by the fresh pineapple salsa and the rich chipotle crema. In stark contrast, the Baja-style fried fish was one-dimensional in flavor and ran on the soggy side, owing to the watery pickled cabbage slaw. But not even the crab taco could compete with the stellar aguachile. We couldn't get enough of the marinade's rich blend of acidity and smokiness, which overshadowed even the generous helping of fresh shrimp. Simon's complimentary salsa lineup also exceeded expectations. We most enjoyed the earthy salsa macha and the smooth, creamy salsa verde, but the tangy salsa Simon -- the truck's take on taco sauce -- was no slouch, either. Our bill totaled just over $30, and the meal felt reasonably priced and appropriately filling. While the tacos didn't knock my socks off, the aguachile certainly did -- I can't wait to return to try some of Simon's other varieties. read more

Simón - Baja-style Fish Taco (left) and Soft Shelled Crab Taco (right) - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I tried a few tacos and the ceviche. All of it was pretty solid but nothing really blew me away. Mostly, I don't think that the food truck model works for knife and fork seafood. At least not for me. If this was a sit down spot I think I would have enjoyed it much more, but trying to eat seafood with a plastic fork on the side of the road just doesn't do it for me. read more

Taco truck in Silverlake that specializes in fresh, delicious seafood. The service is very friendly and the area is pretty chill despite being so concentrated with the eateries/ markets in the area. This place came on my radar because I was dining at a really nice restaurant and was talking about aguachiles. The waitress at that restaurant overheard me and recommended this truck. But I also saw that this truck had really good tacos so I wanted to try everything on my visit. I ended up getting one of the combos which isn't cheap but seafood rarely is. I got the aguachile negro, a fish al pastor taco, and a soft shell crab taco. She wasn't kidding - the aguachile was fantastic although I will have to go mild next time. The tacos had really great flavors and textures. A truly wonderful meal. I would say this place is a hidden gem but honestly, it's front and center in a very busy part of a very busy area. Really love this truck and want to come back soon. read more

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Been clamoring to come to Simōn ever since I read about them in the L.A. Times. Finally got the opportunity to do so over the weekend. It did not disappoint! What really caught my eye was that Simōn is unlike any other taco truck, as it has very exotic seafood taco concoctions. Since it was my first time, had to get as much as possible. Got five tacos fish al pastor, Baja-style fish, soft shell crab, shrimp & pork, and enchilada suiza. Fish al pastor was the one that intrigued me the most as I had never seen that before. Had that nice sweet, pineapple marinade flavor that I would have expected from regular al pastor. Baja-style crab was a solid fried fish taco. Soft shell crab was a whole soft shell crab, which kinda surprised me. But it perfectly fried and worked well as a taco. Shrimp and pork was alright, but it still tasty. The one that really surprised me was the enchilada suiza, as it's effectively shrimp and avocado taco layered with melted cheese. That one was quite delicious! Staff here were really friendly, no complaints from me. Having come around 2:30 pm, there was no line to speak of. Probably got lucky on that front, as there were several people that ordered after we did. Since everything was being made fresh and there were a few people that had ordered before us, it took us 25 minutes to get our food. I don't mind waiting because it was fresh out of the kitchen and piping hot! Parking can be a bit of a challenge at it is in front of a market with a small parking lot. Ended up having to park on the nearby street. However, the market is helpful though as they have seats outside where you can sit to eat. Overall, I was expecting something exotic and creative from Simōn and was not disappointed! Worth the drive and would love to come back. read more

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The Al pastor fish was surprising as it was salmon, not a fish I'd consider for smoking but it was yummy. The soft shell crab taco was okay. I think folks are getting carried away with the novelty of it. Soft shell crab is one of my fave delicacies and this was okay. The bitterness/oily were overpowering. The ceviche mixto was refreshing and delicious. The aguachile was overwhelmingly spicy to the point it drowned out any nuance of flavor. It had our lips looking like we had filler. I ended up scooping the shrimp out into the juice of the ceviche mixto so we wouldn't toss it out. I like heat but it has to have flavor too. 3 sodas and 3 waters, totals was ~ $111. There was no one in line when we got there around 12:30 and only one person came after us while we ate. The freshness of the seafood is top notch but the location seems silly and the prices seem bloated considering little overhead. But that's the new reality with bougie taco trucks, at least this one brought enough flavor to make it worth the try. read more

Awesome taco truck. Among the top tier fish tacos in LA. Ordered three tacos: pork (cochinita?), fried crab, and the white fish with avocado. Each were big, packed tremendous flavor, and were unique. Really liked this place. Would recommend and would come back. Thank you Simon LA read more

Simón - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the best ceviches ive had with such fun, unique, and delicious salsa bar. There are some tables nearby (in front of yummy supermarket) but overall ambiance is food truck casual. Service is friendly but wait is typically at least 10 mins or more. Makes sense bc they make/fry their food right when you order. Highly recommend their ceviche, soft shell tacos and alpastor fish read more

Simón - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely incredible. Everything is so fresh. Hand made tortillas, crunchy pickled onions, slow cooked Al-pastor. Super clean & amazing service. Must have! read more

Simon has some of the tastiest fish tacos I've had in LA. Their al pastor fish taco has great flavor and good texture with a bit of char on top that accompanied by some tasty more acidic fixins, making for a delicious bite. Sadly they were out of the fried crab tacos (seems like a common occurance so get here earlier in day if possible), but the shrimp tacos were awesome as well, flavored with some good slightly sweet sauce. The food truck is parked outside Yummy/Pine & Crane and service is pretty quick (~5 min to get your food during non-peak hours). read more

The al pastor fish taco really is delicious. Filled with the depth of flavor from Al pastor but lightened as it is made with fish. The sweetness of pineapple pushes the flavor up even more. Freshly made means a little wait as it is prepared and it is worth it. Also, service was very kind and helpful. read more

Simón - Menu Nov 2023 - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Some of the best fish tacos I've had in LA. Lovely staff, unique menu options. There is serve-yourself salsa station with an impressive array of house made choices. Do yourself a favor and get a crunchy fried fish taco and eat it right when it comes out!! There is limited seating out front, but you can usually snag a table in the shared space between the truck and Pine+Crane. read more

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Very good seafood tacos and aguachiles. The soft shell crab taco is unique and a must try. A whole fried crab on a handmade taco. Delicious. I have no complaints about any of their food. You really can't go wrong with any of their tacos or aguachiles (though the fried fish taco is probably their weakest). Their salsas are also delicious. My favorite is the carrot habanero. It's self serve, so make sure to fill a little takeaway cup with each one and try them all. I deduct one star for two reasons: 1) the AWFUL location - parking is near impossible and I hate this part of LA...Hipsters abound here in their natural habitat. I typically have someone drop me off and circle the block while I ordered and wait to pick up, since there is virtually no parking at any time of day during their operating hours. 2) for a food truck, these are pricey tacos. $8.50 for one taco, even though it tastes delicious, is somewhat ridiculous since we are dealing with very low overhead/operating costs for a food truck compared to a brick and mortar restaurant. And I don't understand why there is a "service charge" tacked onto the bill. What service? I stood in line outside a truck parked alongside the curb, ordered on a kiosk, then waited for my order to be called out. The service fee is disingenuous. I've eaten here twice. I am not opposed to going back again, but don't see it as a must repeat since there are so many good tacos in LA without the parking hassle and the high cost per taco/dishonest fees. read more

Really good food salsas super delicious they just take foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

We can never find them. They don't respond on Instagram regarding location. My boyfriend and I have tried two different times to find accurate location but have had no success. Unfortunately, we're done trying to find them. read more

Pro: spicy salsas, creative seafood tacos. Grow: wait times, a bit pricy but worth it. I was taking a walk around the neighborhood and came across Simón. Luckily I was hungry and craving seafood which is their specialty. They serve creative tacos such as pescado Al pastor. The quality of the hand made tortilla and homemade salsas easily earned them my top rating. They do not have seating available, however, there is some green space with benches where you can enjoy the tacos. Food: I tried the pescado Al pastor which is a spin on pork tacos Al pastor. The portion size was great and it came with a slice of roasted pineapple which complimented the taco nicely. This was my favorite taco and I would easily come back to order more. Secondly, I ordered the shrimp and pork taco which is a spin on a deconstructed camarrones a La momia. The taco was also very well balanced and had a nice texture. The salsa bar had unique flavors I had not tried such as carrot habanero. I loved that they don't hold back on spice. Overall, this is a high quality and flavorful taco truck. I will definitely be back to try more of the Mariscos. read more

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Got to try this truck for the first time this past weekend at Eeeeatscon! The soft shell crab is fantastic and worth the hype. Wait time a little long, but worth it. read more

Simón - Soft shell crab taco - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've had Simon's tasty tacos and agua chile when they were in Silverlake. News is they're now in Highland Park so I went on a Tuesday night, 30 minutes before closing. The truck was there but gate was locked and truck was evidently closed. I passed by again on a Thursday and once again, same story. I'm giving 3 stars for the food that I sooo dream of and minus 2 stars for the lack of attentiveness and consideration for their patrons who make the drive to support them, only for them not to be there. They have a social media presence but yet, no news as to what their current hours are. Do better. read more

Food was good. I think they may be short staffed the same person taking the orders is the same person called out the orders. Her voice was very soft. People kept coming up to the window to ask if their number was called. They may need to invest in a microphone. Will be back again. read more

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My favorite new seafood taco place! Tried the baja fish, pastor fish, enchilada suiza, soft shell crab, and carne asada. I loved all of them but the least favorite was the carne asada. I definietly recommend sticking to the seafood tacos. The salsa bar is the cherry on top here. They have a variety of about 8 different salsas. They were all delicious but there was one made with roasted peanuts that really stood out to me. The day i went the tacos were $4.50 each with the soft shell crab one being a little more expensive. It might seem a bit pricey for food truck tacos but the quality, flavors and originality are definitely worth the price. I need to come back with more people so i can try more things! read more

One of the best fish tacos I have ever had! This is a food truck, and we were lucky enough to be at Eagle rock brewery and they were there on a Sunday. The food can be a little pricey but it has to do with quality. The ceviche was so amazing that I ended up ordering a second ceviche because I didn't want to share! I really wanted a fish and shrimp mix but the mixed ceviche had octopus but they were kind enough to create one for me without it and it was amazing! My husband and weren't a huge fan of the "el pastor" style fish taco but I think to is one of the more popular tacos. The gentleman working there was also very kind and helpful. Highly recommend coming trying this place out. read more

Simón - Fish taco and ceviche - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

91°F in Silver Lake in October. Let's head to Simón and grab some tacos, and actually remember to take some photos this time. 6 months ago, we stumbled on Simón after doing some shopping at the adjacent Farmer's Market, and have been meaning to return. We walked right up to the window at 2pm and ordered the Fish Al Pastor Taco, the Soft Shell Crab Taco, and the Octopus Taco. I opted for the Steak Quesadilla this time around as well, both because I was in the mood and because I couldn't find a picture of it on Yelp. The cousins who run the truck are as jovial as they are efficient, as hospitable as they are talented. All that's missing is a place to sit while you eat (and Topo Chico to drink - but you can grab a bottle at Yummy.com while your food is being made) They are doing something special here, and if they launch a Brick & Mortar space within 50 miles, I'll make it a point to visit, so I can bring friends to sit and share this beautiful food with. Prices have increased since our last visit (not complaining - everything else has gone up too), but the $4 tacos we had in April are now $5.25 Still absolutely worth the price, especially considering you get access to their fantastic, ever-evolving shelf of refrigerated salsas with taco pairing suggestions written right on the jar if you need some guidance. TIP: on your first visit, make use of the 1oz containers and grab a bit of each salsa, so you can mix and match different bites, and pare down your list of favorite salsas for your next visit. The Carrot Habañero is still the winner for me - I'd put it on anything and everything. I'd clear out space in my fridge if they'd allow me to purchase some to take home. I'd swim in it. I'd add it to my nighttime skincare routine. I've added some photos below, but y'all already know the food is beautiful. Thankfully it's just as delicious as it looks. Bring your own pack of Water Wipes for your fingers, as this is a Grab & Go, or "Grab & Stand Next To a Planter To Use As A Table" situation (which is what we did.) The Quesadilla is decadent and greasy in the best way, with a layer of cheese coating the outside, as well as the inside. Unless you're careful, *your* outside layer will be also covered in cheese by the time you're finished. But that's ok, because you have the Carrot Habañero Salsa to wash your face with. read more

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I saw this food truck on tiktok and had to come check it out since I love seafood tacos. I usually have trouble with food trucks since they are parked in weird areas with bad parking. The food truck itself wasn't hard to find. Just look for a dark royal blue truck. After we ordered, we waited about 15 mins and got our food to go. While we waited, we looked into their refrigerator to get all their salsas. I wish their cups came with lids so we didn't spill the sauces everywhere. I would have taken more sauce if they had lids, but they just had tiny sauce cups. For the food, we ordered the soft shell crab taco, Al pastor taco, and the negro Aguachile. The stand out was the Aguachile. It was wo fresh and the lime was strong. I also enjoyed the soft shell crab taco with their green sauce. I wish this place wasn't so far from my house because I would definitely come back and get it again. read more

The tacos were delicious and beautiful and super fresh! Wish we lived closer, what a find! read more

Simón - Fish Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They make the best mariscos and michelada mix here and not enough people know about it! the chef has fine dining experience in Oaxaca and is really talented; I wanna try his whole menu! If it's your first time here, these are some of my favorites dishes that I'd recommend. fish al pastor is one of the best tacos I've ever ever had. Soft and flaky white fish with tangy green salsa, grilled pineapple and crunchy caramelized onion bits; i can eat this every day happily. soft shell crab and baja shrimp tacos are also a must try. no one else in la is making seafood tacos that taste this amazing. Be sure to try their salsas too; best salsas ever. Also highly recommend the ceviche! it's very fresh and well balanced; great way to cool down on a hot day. the aguachile is good too but I like the ceviche a bit more because of the leche de tigre and fresh mango. They also have the best clamato mix for micheladas! If you like micheladas don't come here without trying it. you can pick up some beers at yummy.com while your order is being made. Lastly, the cousins who own this truck are super sweet every time we come here so we love coming back to support!! Thank you guys! read more

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best fish tacos in LA. period. i had the fish al pastor which comes with a grilled pineapple slice. they recommend the spicy piña salsa for it, and let me tell you, the combo set off fireworks of flavor in my mouth (which is watering as i write this. for the baja fish taco, they recommend the salsa macha, which has the kind of richness i associate with oaxacan cuisine. the fish was fresh, moist and clean, so the boldness of the salsa macha paired perfectly. the aguachile negro is slightly smoky, citrus-y, fatty from the avocado, and super fresh. the chef is from oaxaca, and his cousin is his biz partner. they will have a brick and mortar in no time. check it out before they get a michelin star! read more

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If you are a foodie and have social media, then you have probably heard of the Simón food truck. Believe it, or not the Simón is legit, truly a fantastic place to get your food from. People would assume that a food truck wouldn't be able to provide quality food, but those people would be wrong. My girlfriend and I have visited the Simón truck twice and on each occasion have had great meals. Trust me, once you eat here, you will most definitely come back. + Plenty of options offered. Food is always fresh, and you will be happy with whatever you order. + Service is good and the staff is helpful. + Salsas are flavorful and super tasty. - Outdoor seating is offered but limited. I recommend arriving later on the afternoon or early evening to avoid being in the heat. - Parking can be tricky since you will have to park in the nearby neighborhood, be patient, don't give up. read more

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Really great new mariscos spot in Silver Lake. The seafood is clearly of high quality and is executed with an attention to detail that belies its humble food truck location. We enjoyed everything we ordered, with the standouts being the shrimp quesadilla, mixed cocktail, and verde aguachile. Next time, we're going to try the pescadillas, which are apparently hard to find outside of coastal Guerrero and Oaxaca. Definitely worth a special trip. read more

Walked up on a Thursday night and ordered a soft shell crab taco. Service was fast and efficient. The taco was incredible, two corn tortillas topped with a whole fried softshell crab, diced pineapples and pickled red onions served with salsa macha. Truly one of the best bites I've had this year. Crab was well seasoned, crispy on the outside tender inside. Salsa was spicy and flavorful paired with the pineapple and onions made for an amazing balance of flavors and textures! read more

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It's always been hard for me to find really fresh and delicious Mariscos. But this place really makes it their own and doesn't skimp on flavor! My first time here I ordered their agua chillé verde and it was excellent Today, he recommended the agua chillé negro and man it did not disappoint. Smokey from the tomatillos and the perfect level of spicey ( I get medium) Large size for me and I'm set Simòn, keep doin whatcha doin read more

Simón - Agua Chillé Negro - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best fish tacos on the east side. Could eat them once a week. Made to order from a taco truck so sometimes you have to wait a bit. Wish they were there later but great for an early dinner or lunch. My favorite is the recommended shrimp and cheese one and soft shell crab read more

Simón - Shrimp and cheese, soft shell crab and Baja fish - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great service, great food, and most importantly great location. If you are in the area, especially for the farmers market then I highly recommend. I tried the aguachile negro and the el pastor fish taco. They also sell the base for micheladas, which I'm sure is exceptional. read more

Simón - Aguachile Negro, El Pastor Fish taco - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Randomly tried this on the way home from another restaurant. I love seafood so wanted to check it out. Did not disappoint. Food was very tasty! Glad I stopped. read more

Simón - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The tacos are amazing!!!! I wanna come back and try everything!! It taste so fresh!!! I will absolutely be coming back! read more

Fantastic seafood tacos, I went back for another round after these. Great sauces as well. A little pricier than your average taco truck but 100% recommend if you're looking for fish, or shrimp tacos. Everything is made to order and fresh. read more

Simón - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food truck is parked out in front of the grocery store and we easily found street parking around the corner. We arrived near closing time but they gladly welcomed our order. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the soft shell crab taco, but we were excited to try their other types as well. We ended up getting the fish al pastor and the enchilada suiza for $6 each and taking it to the tables in front of the grocery store where they're parked which was nice to have a place to sit while we ate. We grabbed little cups of all their salsa to try and I really liked the habanero one and their house salsa. The tacos were made to order and really fresh! The flavors were good and the shrimp in the enchilada suiza was cooked perfectly - this was our favorite out of the two! I'm not sure if I would go back because $6 per taco seemed pretty steep, but it was fun to try it out! It's also very conveniently located by Mashti Malone's if you want to grab ice cream after! read more

Super tasty tacos! Very creative toppings!! Coming back for sure! Cute little dining area too! read more

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Picked up V from school and we had some time to grab a snack before therapy at 5 in Los Feliz. Silverlake is right next door so why not? Found street parking in front of the 99 on Sunset easily. Almost missed it because there were a lot of spaces so that was a plus. Headed across the street to the truck. No line at 4 pm. The kid and I have a party to go to after therapy so we opted for the large ceviche mixto ($19) and the shrimp and pork taco ($5.25). They were out of a lot, however I'm gluten free so the ceviche was a no brainer because I'm good without the crackers (they gave us a lot). This ceviche had a sweet liquid flavor with large chunks of shrimp, avocado and octopus. Almost every bite had a chunk of shrimp or avocado or cilantro, which my kid isn't a fan of, but for him easy enough to avoid because it was so large (avoidable). Too bad I was taking the kid to therapy and I didn't have vodka or tequila on me because when all the chunks were done- the liquid would mix well! The taco was super good but the price was a little too Silverlake for me. Would I buy it again? Yes. I'm already thinking about who to bring next. Saved 10% by checking in with Yelp and saved even more passing in cash, read more

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Simon's tacos outshined Holbox in both taste and freshness. The delightful surprise of their yumminess makes Simon the new reigning king in my book. The flavors were not only tasty but also exceptionally fresh, creating a satisfying dining experience. read more

I hope the "one star" gets somebody's attention, although it would seem that neither the manager or the owner bothers to read these reviews. When you guys were in Silver Lake the truck wasn't there when we tried to eat there 3 times out of 5, even when your site said you were open. We blamed it on the traffic in Silver Lake and were certain we'd have better luck with your new spot. We were pretty excited today to visit your new York Blvd location, and drove for half an hour to get there. Got off the freeway and what do we see at a gas station, at 12:15??? That's right, your truck!! Your hours say you open at noon, clearly it would have been at least 1 before the truck made it to the spot and you were actually serving food. Fortunately, knowing how often you aren't open when you are supposed to be, we had a back up plan and continued down York to have a nice lunch at Mala Class, who WAS open! An hour later, after lunch, we drove back by the spot where the truck should have been, and guess what, still not there! So, an hour and a half after your scheduled opening time, you weren't there, and didn't bother to post anything about it on your site. How many others drove there and were disappointed? Hard to say. But a lot of them won't be back. It would seem that you have absolutely no respect for your customers, and with that attitude you won't be here long, no matter how good your food is, and it IS good. Too bad. Just making good food doesn't cut it, you actually have to run the business as well, and somebody has dropped the ball. Doubt if I will get an apology, most business owners would take the time to respond to something like this, but you didn't before, and I doubt you will this time. At least post a phone number where people can call to see if you felt like showing up! Not sure if I will try again, and future customers, be forewarned. read more

Love this place! Affordable and fresh seafood. My favorite was the fish pastor taco and the shrimp and pork taco but all of them were terrific. You can tell that a lot of thought goes into their dishes. For example the pescadilla is a fried taco stuffed with octopus, shrimp and fish was also filled with cherry tomatoes on a bed of smoky salsa and topped with cabbage and onions. Their salsa's are also so good and diverse. read more

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