My friends and I recently did an LA taco tour, visiting various storefronts to find our favorite spot. Sonoratown was our first stop as it was highly recommended by my boyfriend's brother, and it did not disappoint. It immediately earned a spot in our top five favorite taco spots for carne asada in all of Southern California! The location that we went to is located in between Elysium DTLA and Perfumeria Starlux on E 8th St in downtown LA. There is only paid(?) street parking around the area that could be extremely difficult to find during work days. Because we couldn't snag a spot, my friends and I opted for takeout and didn't end up eating until about 30 minutes later. Despite the travel time, the tacos were still absolutely incredible--I can only imagine how spectacular it tastes fresh! My friends and I ordered the carne asada tacos, and my boyfriend opted for the cabeza. Before I even took a full bite, I tasted a piece of the loose carne asada and was blown away; it was perfectly cooked with a wonderful tenderness and deep smokiness. The use of a single, thin, handmade flour tortilla--rather than the standard double corn--was a total game-changer and exactly how I preferred my tacos. The salsas were equally impressive, offering fantastic flavor and a great kick. My boyfriend's cabeza taco was just as standout, featuring super-tender meat with a rich, savory profile. Wowowow! Between the exceptional meat quality, bold flavors, and great value, this is easily one of the best taco spots I've visited. It's a huge bummer that they don't have a location down in San Diego, but we will definitely be back! read more

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Came on a Saturday around 12 pm. Line wasn't too bad and the employees were friendly and helpful. There are a few seats both inside and outside, but parking is tough. Mostly crowded streets with metered parking. I got the chicken burrito. The tortilla was definitely the highlight and what really makes the burrito. Fresh, flavorful, and great texture. The filling itself tasted more like a standard burrito otherwise. Also tried the avocado sauce, which costs extra but was really good and worth adding. Overall solid spot. I'd come back to try the beef burrito and the chivichanga next time. read more

Absolutely incredible. I had the steak burrito and the chicken quesadilla with everything, and wow... just wow. The flavors were unreal. The steak burrito was perfectly balanced, packed with flavor, and every bite was outstanding. But the chicken quesadilla completely surprised me. It has this amazing fire-grilled flavor that makes it incredibly unique and takes it to another level. That smoky, grilled taste makes everything feel extra special. Without a doubt, one of the best meals I've had in Downtown LA. I can't wait to come back and hope they open stores in San Diego. read more

This is my go-to spot! Food: INCREDIBLE! Never misses! I always get their tacos or burrito. Their tortillas are made handmade and you can definitely taste it/feel it by the texture. Not only are their tortillas incredibly delicious, but the meat is also super tender and just delicious! Service: Every time I go, they are always so nice and always so quick with service! I appreciate it always! Ambiance: Seating area inside is a bit small, but they also have seating outdoors too. I've never really had a problem looking for a seat! Overall, will always be my #1 spot!! Can't recommend this place enough to anyone! read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sonoratown's hype is real and hype is justified. I don't know why I never came here when I lived in DTLA, what a miss on my part. Oh well, no time like the present. I wanted to order all the things but I exercised some restraint and just ordered the CARAMELO ($8.75 - Flour tortilla, pinto beans, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado salsa, salsa roja, avocado, cabbage.). I picked chorizo as my protein option. I also, of course, had to also add the smoky grilled poblano chile for $1.25. It was SO good and FLAVORFUL - it didn't even need the salsas. Although, I will note that both the salsas were lovely. The flour tortilla was clearly freshly made. Also, it was a massive portion. I don't know what I was expecting. If this is the size of their caramelo, I don't want to know how giant the burrito is. I also had to get the cucumber agua fresca to pair with my caramelo. It was perfectly sweetened and wonderfully refreshing. I'll have to make my way back here now to try the burrito 2.0 and chivichanga. read more

Sonoratown - Chorizo Caramelo - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Sonoratown recently earned recognition in the Michelin Guide as a "recommended" or "selected" restaurant. Despite it's recognition, I honestly wasn't too impressed. Casual interior, service wasn't the friendliest -seemed bothered answering our questions and located in DTLA (so street parking only). The chimichanga shredded chicken burrito was fondly reminiscent of those 99 cent frozen, microwave burritos that I ate as a kid. Lorenza and Caramello (see my pic) were decent, but nothing that I crave to drive all the way here again. Maybe, if I as in the area with no other options... sure. read more

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Cute spot, very clean staff all very busy but still have time tontine care of your order which is very admirable. The tacos de cabeza!!!!! Wow they are amazing. The way the perfect thin tortilla just lets you taste all the meat and sauce perfectly (I want some as I'm writing this). I can really see why this place is so popular. read more

Tried the coyotas and coconut horchata with dinner and both were great! Never had a coyotas before but it's kind of like a brown sugar poptart with a hint of spices. I imagine a freshly baked one is absolutely delicious. The chiltepin salsa gives such a nice kick to the burritos and chivi. read more

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Had this bookmarked for ages! I showed up on Sunday night at 815p and there were only two parties ahead of me. I read rumors of lines, but YMMV depending on when you show up. The menu is quite simple, but beware that no prices are listed on the main menu, but they are on the paper menus. They accept Apple Pay/credit cards. I ordered the asada burrito and the pollo caramelo and added the grilled poblano (as recommended on Yelp!). The tortillas were the true stars -- soft, nice chew, with a buttery mouth feel (probably lard). The fillings were just ok. The inside reminded me of a Taco Bell 7 layer burrito -- a lot going on but all the flavors kinda blend together. I (incorrectly) thought the beans were refried, but they are not. Whatever is going on inside, I didn't find much structure. The burrito was the best. The caramelo was a lazily folded burrito. I read that it was like a quesadilla, but I couldn't disagree more. I would skip this next time. I spent $25 and it was a lot of food, but I wasn't impressed, especially given the hype and the fact that LA should really be the pinnacle of Mexican food. Not sure if I'll make a second trip here. read more

Sonoratown - Menu sans prices. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is based off my first experience trying this place. Heard great things about it. Let me tell you it's worth the hype for me. Reading the reviews, I recommend placing your order online if you don't want to wait. I got there and my order was ready. You may have to wait for a seat at the counter inside. Outside there are tables for bigger parties. I'm a flour tortilla kind of guy so this place was right up my alley. I had two tripa tacos. The crispiest tripa I have ever had without asking for them to make them that way. Bean and cheese burrito was nice and cheesy. The only thing I would say is order some extra salsa. The tacos need a little bit more in my opinion. Parking is hard to find in this area, you're lucky if you find a spot. I say give this place a try. Little pricey but worth taking a trip to Sonoratown. read more

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Went here the other night since it was like a block away. Have always heard about how great the burrito was, so that was the priority. Line was pretty long but moved fast enough. Got an asada burrito and asada tacos. The tacos were decent, meat was good but they weren't necessarily memorable. The burrito, let me start by saying that the tortilla was wonderful. Has such a great flavor, and the perfect texture, just a great tortilla. The burrito itself was good, but felt it had too many pinto beans, to the point they were overpowering the cheese, guacamole and asada. Still a good burrito, though I feel the tortilla has a lot to do with that. read more

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I ordered beef chivichangas. The tortillas are handmaid. The chivichanga is flavored nicely and needs no salsa. This location is near the fashion district and parking is hard to find. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. There are a few places to sit inside and they also have a few tables outside. I always order extra to take home, as they reheat nicely. These burritos are addicting and so yummy! read more

Sonoratown - Chivichanga - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally came in-person to eat at Sonoratown after always ordering from Uber Eats/Doordash! I highly recommend coming to dine in, since the food tastes sooo good fresh. The flavors are amazing. I love their chorizo burritos and their tortillas are so unique and delicious! Limited in door seating with a couple of tables outside on the street. Parking is just typical DTLA street parking. The meter cost $6/hr nearby ‍ read more

Sonoratown - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Gassss. Who knew tacos would be so good w flour tortillas. I like that they have cabbage on most items. The Caramelo is the best thing ever and I dream about it, I definitely want to try it with the poblano pepper. I honestly don't think I ever liked chimichangas so I don't want to comment on it, but my friends said it reminded them of a better version of the one from Costco. I called ahead and skipped the wait! Love this place and will probably dream about it. read more

Sonoratown - Caramelo steak - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've heard a lot of good things about Sonoratown and finally decided to try it out. I ordered 2 lorenzas with beans and roasted poblano peppers instead of meat and they were delicious! The tostada was crunchy and you could really taste the quality. This place does not skimp on toppings and their salsas are nice and spicy. I highly recommend this place if you're in the downtown area for a quick meal! read more

Sonoratown - Lorenza (vegetarian style) - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love coming to Sonora town when in Downtown it has been a couple of months since I've last been here and it definitely feels good to be back. I walked in and was instantly greeted by the staff. They are always so kind and so nice. The interior has changed a bit since I last came but it definitely is still wonderful. Their prices are still very reasonable. I have 2 chivis, 2 tacos and an Agua de coco horchata. Everything came out very fast especially since it was not as busy and it was around 3pm so I came at a good time. I can't wait to come back soon. read more

Sonoratown does the best and is so consistent always. The red sauce is spicy and the tomatillo sauce is mild but is my favorite. One door leads into the line. Once you place your order there is plenty of seating to eat both inside or outside. The ambiance is great filled with authentic artwork, history and pictures of family and friends. I have been here on several visits and the food is always delicious. This is one of the best places in Los Angeles to eat. read more

Sonoratown - Carne asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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7/10 Got the carne asada burrito. Solid burrito and I love the grilled green onion they give you. Both salsas were spicy and delicious which was a great paring with the burrito, but I will say the burrito itself wasn't too special. I will still be back in the future tho since im down the block. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally stopped by this place. Absolutely insane how good the food is here. It can get really crowded, though, and there's not a ton of seating. I came at a good time, but by the time I finished eating the line was out the door. I know the burritos are the popular thing, but that quesadilla is out of this world. read more

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Stopped by for a lil snack - got a beef chivichanga, friend got a chicken taco. Waited ~10 min for food, as we saw a lot of takeout orders being prepped. Snagged some seats at the wall. I really liked the flour tortilla itself, soft and perfectly browned. Meat itself was kinda lacking flavor, so I found myself dousing it in both the salsa, and then my friend's salsa as well. My friend said the chicken taco was just *ok*. read more

Sonoratown - Chivichanga w beef, chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've heard so many amazing things about Sonoratown! My fiance and I decided to stop here before a concert downtown. Some things I noticed were limited seating area, but we were able to snag a table after only waiting a few minutes. They bring your food outside to you, so you don't have to awkwardly stand inside and wait. I ordered the coconut horchata which I thought was solid! It was a little too sweet for my liking but I finished all of it. I ordered the asada burrito. I didn't find anything wrong with it persay, but it was just lackluster. It's all very mushy from the beans and guac and cheese, needs some texture or spice to spruce it up. I would come back to purchase my tortillas locally from here but I probably wouldn't seek out a meal here again. read more

Sonoratown - Coconut Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If you're thinking about trying Sonora Town in DTLA, just know one thing going in: parking is an absolute nightmare. We've learned to always come in pairs: one person circles or waits in the car while the other runs in to grab the food. It's honestly the only way to keep your sanity. That said, the system works pretty smoothly otherwise. Ordering online is super easy, and our food is consistently ready within 20-30 minutes, which makes the whole pickup situation way more manageable. Now let's talk about the food because that's the real reason you put up with everything else. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but completely justified once you take a bite. The best way I can describe it is like Baja Fresh... but upgraded in every possible way. And the tortillas? Unreal. I could genuinely write songs about the Sonora tortillas. They have this slightly chewy, almost mochi-like texture that you don't usually get with tortillas, and it completely elevates every burrito and taco. It's one of those small details that makes a huge difference. Bottom line: come prepared for the parking struggle, order ahead, and enjoy some seriously next-level tacos and burritos. read more

Sonoratown - Burrito 2.0 with asada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is bomb!! Went here on a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint. I was in town for the LA marathon, so I skipped the hot sauces, but I did try them and omg they were so good. Everything we had was delicious. My agua de Jamaica was a little too sweet for my preference but it was still great. The agua de horchata with coco was surprisingly not too sweet and reminded me of being on the beach. We arrived and there was a line but they were fast! Waited maybe 15 min in line, I'm not sure, it was quick. Employees were great and answered our questions about the menu. Seating available inside, not much but enough, also some outside and we choose to sit outside. I would definitely come back and order the regular burrito because it's huge and filling and the only thing I didn't eat this go round. Street parking available and plenty of people coming in to pick up to go orders. read more

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Gristly and salty carne asada = NO. So disappointed given the high rankings. Must've been a bad batch of meat? My husband didn't even finish his burrito and I had to pick through the meat. read more

I'm always hearing that this has the best burritos in LA, so I knew I had to try it. Parking can be tough at times, especially being in DTLA, but that is often expected, so not much of a shock there lol. But walking up, I thought it was a pretty cute and quaint place with a lot of history and cultural aspects inside. I automatically knew I was getting the burrito 2.0 with beef and chips, and I hoped it would be everything and more. After finishing it, I felt like it was alright, a bit messy, but nothing too crazy, and I was pretty surprised based on the prior reviews that I'm constantly hearing. Also, though there are a bit of inside seats, having to eat outside can be annoying as you're basically in the street, but once again, it's DTLA lol. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Heard these guys got in the Michelin guide so I wanted to see for myself how good they are and I was impressed. It's definitely a level up from most taqueria. Instead of onions and cilantros like most spots, they give you a little bit of cabbage, salsa and instead let the marinated flavors of the meat shine. Really enjoyed the cabeza, tripa and chorizo tacos. The asada burrito was also outstanding. The slightly fatty well seasoned meat was packed with flavors, juicy and had good texture. Staff was friendly and the food was prepped quickly. Had a cerveza while I waited for my food. Recommend this spot if you want to experience tacos and burritos that's a cut above the rest. read more

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Second time trying this place this time I had the burrito 2.0 with Asada It wasn't great but it wasn't bad the meat didn't have much flavor the guacamole had an after taste I just can't pinpoint of what it is. I ate about half of the burrito and will give it to my K9. read more

Sonoratown - Order receipt - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I pass by this spot everyday and finally made it in. The chivichanga sounded great and it was $6 which was understandable for the smaller portion size. The staff was great and even addressed me by name. The burrito was flavorful and both salsas were delicious. The chunky one was spicy and I enjoyed it all. I definitely would recommend trying this place. It's small and cozy with an authentic feel to it. read more

Sonoratown - Chivichanga - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had been wanting to try this restaurant ever since they got added to the Michelin guide. Unfortunately it's not my style of Mexican food due to flavor. Their signature fried tripas tacos were too chewy for my liking and I was not a fan of the spices. Secondly the chile chiltepin is super spicy. The costilla tacos were good especially the handmade tortillas but as I said it was not my favorite. I know that although I would pass on this restaurant it's definitely others favorite as it's popular. read more

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Finally tried Sonoratown and the hype makes sense. I got two steak tacos and the flavors were amazing -- super well-seasoned meat and the salsas really took everything to the next level. You can tell they know what they're doing. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because my tacos were a little cold by the time I ate them. Still really good overall, and I'd definitely go back. read more

Sonoratown - steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally tried this place after wanting to for so long and it did not disappoint! I love how they fill the burrito and taco with meat and there is great flavor with every bite. I also like their salsa and green onion on the side. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I stopped by after work on a weekday and was surprised to see how busy this place was. Luckily I ordered online and picked up with no wait. The food was delicious even though I drove for an hour before eating it. They have limited indoor seating and a few tables on the sidewalk. I wish they would give you salsas with your order but you can order some on the side. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the mood for some delicious tacos and burritos. read more

By far the best flour tortilla I've had. Without a doubt. I got the poblano taco, the carnitas taco and the chicken chivichanga. And WOW Highly recommend the poblano and the chivi. You can skip the steak. But wow wow everything was amazing and the salsas are so good read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The hype is real. This place is so good. Their Steak is so good. We did a group order so I can't say much about service. But from what I heard while the order was being placed they were accommodating. We drove to pick up and it was packed. There are tables outside and those were all filled! Luckily we were taking these to go! The food was hot and fresh. I opted for salsa on the side because it's spicy af. Our company usual orders catering from them and it was so good that we wanted to order again just ourselves! Burrito 2.0 amazing Lorenzo amazing! Next thing I want to is the chivichanga read more

Sonoratown - Burrito 2.0 Asada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Incredible meats, handmade flour tortillas, and sauces. My favorite meat option to order - whether it be for tacos or burrito - is the asada. It is marinated and seasoned to absolute perfection. We love it so much, our "hack" is to order the party trays for the two of us, and absolutely gorge for the next two days. Apparently this is a regional variant of taco style from Sonora, Mexico. I've brought out of town friends here before as well, who also rave over the asada. read more

Sonoratown - Ig: @dawntc - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

YUMMM. This is officially my go-to spot for Mexican food. You get your meal fast, everything is delicious, and it's affordable. You must order the Lorenza. It's a crispy fried taco layered with melted cheese, topped with your choice of meat, and finished with a variety of sauces and toppings. I chose asada and tripa, and both were incredibly flavorful. One taco alone filled me up, and I left completely satisfied. I got this sweet-empanada-styled dessert (not sure what it's called) but it was homemade & filled with a fruit paste inside. It was honestly scrumptious I really liked it. Glad I got to try something new! read more

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I absolutely love this place!!! The Chivichanga is so good. I love the shredded beef and the Smokey chili flavor of the filling, I order at least 2 of these whenever I go. Their Burrito 2.0 is very delicious as well. The service is quick and easy for a quick pick up and eat on the go. read more

Sonoratown never misses. Their chivichangas are the best I could eat them every single day. And let's talk about those tortillas... soft, fresh, handmade, and honestly some of the most delicious tortillas I've had in LA. They make everything taste 10x better. If you're a tripas lover like me theirs are next level: super flavorful with the perfect texture. The service is quick and friendly, the food is always consistent, and the flavors are unforgettable. Sonoratown is one of those places you crave again the second you leave. A true gem! read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We always stop by Sonoratown every time we find ourselves in LA. Tacos are amazing, and service is absolutely friendly and amazing! read more

Sonoratown - Chorizo and Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ate it before I took a picture but regardless of how the photo looks it was pretty good. The taco themselves (meat/toppings) were nothing to return for but the tortilla, those were really good. I would recommend you just go buy the tortilla packets they sell. Best tortilla I've had with a taco. read more

Sonoratown - Asada taco and al pastor taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California