This place is amazing! I went to this location yesterday for the first time after trying their DTLA location several times. This review is not for the location but the business in general. I arrived right before they opened and there were 6 customers already waiting outside, the food has always been outstanding and I think the pricing is also great though I firmly believe you get A LOT OF QUALITY for what you pay. That mesquite smoke is insane and you can smell and taste it in their food. Their most simple item I've tried, bean and cheese burrito, is so amazing! I mean, how can something so simple make me say "OH WOW" every single time? Must be the flavor added by the lard they use in their flour tortillas. I also reheated two of these burritos next day, they were still tasty! Their burrito 2.0 is hands down the best burrito I have ever ever had: simple, their asada is amazing, they season their beans and the guacamole is great! Their salsa is super tasty though I always struggle to eat it because it is super spicy (I'm not used to eating a lot of spicy food, so for those of you who do, you may love it!). We've ordered family meals which are great, they give you a lot of sides, its very generous. Their Agua Fresca Jamaica is THE BEST! I dream about it, yummytart deliciousness. I order this a lot anywhere I go that sells it but Sonoratown's is the best. I highly recommend this place for locals and out of town folks. Enjoy! read more

Sonoratown - United States of Sonoratown! What a cute wall of love. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I tried the Burrito 2.0 from here and it was decent, but overhyped in my opinion. What I liked the most about this dish was the tortilla. You can tell that it's house made and I liked the chewy texture of it. However, respectfully the filling felt and tasted like bean goo. I could only really taste the refried bean flavor which was strong. It kind of meshed all the components together into a gooey filling. I got this with asada meat and the meat was kind of chewy and not so flavorful on its own. Props to the tortilla though for not spilling everything out and holding it together well, but still a bit difficult to eat. I would ask for utensils when eating this dish. The green onion garnish was unique. I wish they gave more lime wedges because that helped elevate the dish. For $13 this wasn't too bad, but I'd rather get a better burrito from a street vendor. This is a casual eats type of place with both indoor and outdoor seating and tables. They also serve alcohol and even frozen alcoholic drinks. They have a free parking lot in front, but it can be competitive to get a spot. Overall, my experience here was just okay and I would opt for other spots. read more

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I remember when this place first opened up in downtown. It was a nice family run spot that felt unique. It's gone downhill since then, both from a service and food perspective. The chivichanga is still top notch, but the meat on the tacos has been oversalted last few times I been. People working kinda arrogant too. Went in for some food tonight (busy Sat night). Order was taking a while (had been close to half an hour). Guy claimed he had called out my order. Maybe didn't hear it cause it was loud or I was zoned out, but seemed weird they didn't really seem to care to get my food to me. Last thing I needed was for him to make it seemed like it was my fault I didn't hear him. LA has no shortage of good taco places. This one's a skip now. Go to one of the taco stands where they still value customers. read more

I've avoided Sonoratown for personal reasons but decided to get over it and actually try the food. The service was actually really great. The food was okay. Do I need to return no but glad I tried it. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is amazing!! The prices are really reasonable, and the tortillas are delicious. The red salsa is very spicy, and the green one is the best. I get the quesadilla with the salsas on the side instead of in it! Chicken is not dry and very well seasoned. Steak is also not dry and delicious too. Service is very fast and friendly! Searing inside or outside too. Very clean and also a small parking lot! read more

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Excellent food and a killer location to boot! I love that this place is walkable, or at least a very short drive from museum row, and we came over directly after a visit to the academy museum. This place has some seriously good asada, and I love that they put the tortillas on the grill for the burrito. The place feels like it just does everything with intention, and the flavor is excellent. There was enough seating, and an actual parking lot with parking available - not always a given in the area! The ambiance is chill and they have some seating inside, as well as a long bar area and an outside patio. You order at the counter and they bring the food out super quickly. The service was helpful to boot. I highly recommend grabbing the asada burrito, but I've heard you basically can't go wrong here. Be back next time I'm in the area! read more

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I've heard so many good things about this place and finally got to try recently. My recent obsession has been with cabeza tacos and so that was the only thing I ordered here. The place that I usually go to finely minces/chops up the cabeza meat but here at Sonoratown, it comes in bigger chunks that you have to chew on. The flavor was definitely great, but I would say I preferred the texture and mouthfeel of a more finely minced cabeza taco versus the larger chunks. I do love green onions, so I like that Sonoratown will include a grilled green onion with your order. Also got the coconut horchata here which was yummy. Service is fairly fast - they just yell out your name and then will go around their whole seating area to hunt you down if you don't respond fast enough haha. There is a small parking lot for the plaza, but it is often crowded/you have to wait and get lucky. There is decent street parking nearby. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I feel like I must be missing something? I've seen Sonoratown on so many lists and guides for best Mexican so we finally decided to check it out. We ordered just a couple tacos - one asada and one tripa, based on reading numerous recommendations that those are what to get here. $3.50 a taco which is not bad for a restaurant taco. It's a cool casual vibe here. Seating inside as well as the patio. They have tasty looking horchata and other agua frescas. Colorful walls. They bring your food out to you by calling your name. The tacos were loaded with a pretty decent amount of meat and toppings. But sadly we were far from impressed by the flavor. The asada was okay and better than the tripa, but it paled in comparison to our go-to taco trucks in the area which only costs $1. And the tripa was strange to eat in taco form. The tripa is crunchy small pieces so it just feels odd to eat in a taco. Maybe if it was just served as an appetizer to eat by itself, but even then, it kinda just feels like you're eating pellets. Don't see the hype unfortunately. read more

Sonoratown - Asada and tripa tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This restaurant is not your traditional Mexican taqueria with cilantro & onions. It has cabbage & an avocado salsa they slather on. I know that's probably the traditional Sonora style, but that wasn't for me, I've come to realize. The quality of the meat is good. The asada was very tender & that's a plus. Parking is terrible. The parking lot is always full. I've had to park in the 7-11 spots. read more

So delicious quality and cost are amazing would choose over an overpriced restaurant without the satisfaction of such amazing food. Had the 3 asada tacos, husband burrito . Aguas fresca natural, fresh and not over sweet . Service so upbeat , great energy and introduced items on menu. The vibe was chill, comfortable and definitely could take a good group for future drinks and yummy tacos. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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TL;DR: Asada Burrito was good. Quesadilla was small and was like a messy taco in a different form. Food is good. We've been to the downtown location before and the menu was a little different from what I remember. Hard to find parking sometimes. Only counter seating inside with about six tables outside. Wanted to snack on chips while we waited and there are only two sizes: small which is a bag you would put a sandwich and chips in like when you were a kid taking lunch to school, and a large which was a big bag that you would buy like a part size Doritos with the labels and all. Note to the non-spicy fam: the green salsa is mild with a little heat but the red is definitely spicy so watch out. They don't have pico de gallo. We had an asada burrito which was surprisingly packed and even had guacamole in it. Appropriately sized for lunch so not some monstrosity but it's good and flavorful. We also got an asada quesadilla. It's ok but the cheese is just melted and everything was kind of "wet" still and hard to eat because it just falls apart. Also had an asada taco. Yeah it's good but can't really describe if it was much better than a taco truck. No fountain drinks but got a Jamaica agua Fresca and really felt it was too sweet. Probably just go with a Mexican coke or canned soda next time. Sonoratown is good and worth a trip back as well. They won't compete against taco trucks but sometimes it's nice to just sit down and relax with good food. read more

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

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I came to Sonoratown on a Sunday evening. It's located in a small plaza on San Vicente. Upon entering there wasn't too many people and had to think of what to get. They have a small-medium sized menu. Staff is very nice and welcoming and even helped me with what drink to order. For food, I ended up ordering the steak quesadilla. And for the drink, I got the mango agua Fresca. They have a good amount of seating in the back area of the restaurant and seating outside. I sat outside with my friend and an employee brought out our food. First off, the quesadilla was delicious, a perfect amount of steak, the tortilla was soft and you could tell it was quality. The spicy salsa was hot and guacamole was plentiful! Along with my agua fresca, it was a great meal. My friend ended up getting the burrito and it was delicious too! A good option for a bigger portion item on the menu. The prices for items are very reasonable! I paid under $10 for a quesadilla and agua fresca. I was so tempted to try the bean and cheese burrito but it gives me an excuse to come back and try more! By the time we left, the line was LONG! You can tell it's a popular place and for good reason. Good food, good prices, nice staff, fast service. I will be back very soon!!! read more

Sonoratown - Steak quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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After church, I was craving tacos, and my friend recommended Sonoratown, conveniently located in a plaza. Parking was a breeze, and we were greeted by friendly staff as soon as we arrived. I ordered tacos while my friend opted for a burrito, and we were both impressed by the in-house made tortillas,they were delicious! The burrito was just the right size, satisfying without being overwhelming. My tacos were flavorful, the salsa added a nice kick. However, my daughter's quesadilla with asada left much to be desired. It was lacking in cheese and the meat was falling out, making it feel overpriced compared to similar options I've tried elsewhere. On a positive note, the agua frescas were refreshing and delicious. Overall, Sonoratown has some highlights, but there's room for improvement, especially with the quesadilla. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I'd been hearing about this place for a good minute. My primo and I were talking food at the LAFC game, and he told me he went here on Friday and it was bomb -- he was planning on going back that Saturday or Sunday. He's a foodie and I respect his opinion, so my friend and I decided to come here the next day, Sunday. The place has a pretty dope setup. It's in a strip mall with plenty of parking. There's indoor and outdoor seating, which I liked -- sometimes you just wanna sit outside, and sometimes you want to eat inside. The service was good; everyone was super helpful and courteous, no attitudes whatsoever. As for the food, I started off with a taco de asada, a pollo, and a cabeza. The asada had good seasoning, which I really liked. Some taco spots rely on the cilantro, onions, and sauces for flavoring -- all three of these tacos were well seasoned, and I really liked the green onion that came with my order. I'm a fat ass, so three tacos didn't really do too much damage, so I went in on a burrito de carne asada. Way different than any burro I've had recently -- kinda small, but I ate it all. I really liked the bar in the back too, that's a nice touch. Never seen a bar in a brick-and-mortar taco spot before. I'm more of a street taco kind of guy, and although these tacos were flavorful, they were a little too pretty for me and kind of small compared to some of the spots I frequent. Will I come back if I'm in the area? Yes. Will I drive down from the Valley just to eat here? No. Solid 3-taco joint. read more

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Friendly service & clean restaurant. Chicken taco was forgettable. Chicken Chivichanga was good. Salsas that are free aren't good. No flavor. Would I return? Probably not. read more

Sonoratown - Chicken taco & Chivichanga - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food 5/5: it's possibly the best tacos in LA. I love their asada, and intestine ones. Wow, also especially their tortilla was mmmmmmmmmm so good. Except there was a smallllllll tiny ah hair in my taco. But it was so good i just took it out lol Service 5/5 Ambiance 3/5: i would say it isn't the cleanest place. But hey, it's better than any street tacos I would say. Recommend for the food for sure. read more

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Had some high hopes for the burrito 2.0 based on some reviews I saw recently. The tortilla cooked in Pork Lard was undeniably good. One of the better tortillas I've had for a burrito. The rest of the ingredients were also great! But the asada here... not a fan. The "wood fired" asada. Was not it. I found myself chewing wayyyyy too much, and not the pleasant chew I'm used to when choosing asada. Idk if it was a miss today, or if it's usually cooked better. But I would not order that again and didn't even finish it. If you check out Sonora town. I would pass on the asada as your meat choice. read more

Legendary place. Lines can be slow, but service is fast as heck. The outdoor seating could be nicer and more comfortable, but it's a parking lot, so I'm not complaining (this is constructive criticism). Indoor seating is also not comfortable, and neither is the lighting; this is definitely a place to order to-go/delivery from. The chivichangas are my favorite (and very well-priced), and their salsa verde is amazing. The hibiscus (jamaica) agua fresca is also great, if you like that flavor. read more

Not your average LA street tacos. Sonoratown serves burritos and tacos wrapped in flour tortillas. As a flour tortilla fiend, I was in heaven my first visit and even grabbed an extra cabeza taco to-go and a pack of their fresh flour tortillas. Everything from the salsas to the agua frescas are so fresh and made with great ingredients. The staff here is great and so welcoming. I have tried much of the menu and my favorites are the cabeza and pollo tacos. They are so tender and packed with flavor. The bean & cheese burritos are simple but delicious, which says a lot about the menu. I love stopping by for lunch, a quick midday snack, or late-night bite. There's also a bar in the back and a shaded outdoor patio that's perfect for soaking up the sun with amazing food. Parking is available in the small lot out front. If full, the lot turns over quickly, or you can easily find street parking in the neighborhood on the next street over. If you're passing through this side of town, make the stop. You won't regret it! read more

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AUTHENTIC MEXICAN! The food here is delish. The tortillas are handmade and the meat is tender and flavorful. The salsas and guacamole are great. We ordered carne asada burrito (more filling than it looks), asada tacos, cabeza tacos and a tripa taco. We had the horchata and jaimaca agua fresca. Everything tasted great. The carne asada was amazing as expected but I was surprised how much we enjoyed the cabeza. My son gave me a bite of the tripa taco and it was fried tripa so it was crunchy and tasty. I am happy to learn that there are other locations that are closer to me! read more

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If there's one taco spot in LA I'll happily go out of my way for, it's Sonoratown. This was my first time trying the mid city location(I'm usually a DTLA loyalist), and I'm happy to report it hits just as hard. Same warm vibes and friendly service, and that familiar smell of fresh tortillas. We ordered a couple burrito 2.0's with asada and a caramela taco with chicken, plus a horchata made with coconut milk to wash everything down. The burrito was loaded with perfectly cooked meat and packed with that Sonoran style flavor. The caramela taco is still one of my favorite bites in the city. The horchata was cold, creamy, and perfect palate cleanser between bites. Will definitely be back soon ordering the same thing without hesitation. read more

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Great spot for tacos and burritos! The prices are very reasonable too. I got a taco with steak and a chivichanga with chicken. Both items kept me full for lunch! I reallyyy like the taco - the flavors were great and tortilla was fresh. The red salsa is pretty spicy too. Would recommend Sonoratown for tacos and burritos! read more

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

The cabeza burrito 2.0 will be living in my dreams for quite some time. Just perfection! This place is amazing! I've been wanting to check it out for a while so I went in with some co workers - the place is casual and festive and colorful with friendly service and also definitely a popular spot when we went for lunch it was packed. There are some tables outside and some counter seats. As mentioned I got the cabeza (braised beef) burrito - think the most tender short rib but so so flavorful, can feel the love that went into making the meat, every bite was so good - and it had beans and cheese in a fresh tortilla that was grilled to perfection. The salsas are also on point. Green is amazing and red packs some spice! Highly recommend! Since this is in DTLA in the fashion district parking can get a bit tough but for this place... worth it! read more

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So we went to Sonora Town today for lunch & this place got busy soon after it opened! I ordered the Tacos de Cabeza along with the Carne asada burrito the tacos were good but I felt like the salsa wasn't hitting I tried both the red & the green. I loved my asada burrito the meat had as nice smokey good flavor & was loaded pretty well took me back to Mexicali & my trips to Taqueria Acatlán. The tacos were good I think they would've been better with a nice salsa with a little more spice. The tortillas were good I always love my tortillas de harina!. Overall I enjoyed the food with rabanos & grilled cebollitas. We had the Jamaica to drink which was good & not super sweet. The ambience was cool I loved the colorful decor & all the stickers. I'd come back when in the area. read more

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The bean and cheese burritos and the chivichangas are a MUST. So good and such a good deal! Big fan of the salsas as well. Cool ambiance. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Taking my visiting friend as she wanna try tacos in LA and I knew Sonoratown was one of those I loved in town that had nice seat down space. Not expecting it to be that busy on a Saturday night but parking was tad tough and there's quite a line for ordering. The service was pretty speedy despite the hectic crowd, which we really appreciated! Getting their tacos with cheese, one with chorizo and another with cabeza. Loved how tasty they were as always with rich seasoning and sauces. The cabeza prolly wasn't my top preference though but this was personal bias as I wasn't really fancying the chewy fatty parts on meat. read more

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Driving by I always see a line and read an article recently that Sonoratown is officially recognized in the California Michelin Guide - makes sense! I like that they were open late to satisfy a late night taco craving. Even though there is typically a line they are quite efficient with orders and even have a parking lot/outdoor dining space in addition to their indoor space so it doesn't feel cramped. It was my first visit so I had to get a mix of their tacos and burritos with the various meats they serve. It was a nice fact to know their tortillas have some lard also so it adds a nice flavor as well. + Burrito 2.0 (asada) + Chivichanga (chicken and beef) + Tacos (chorizo, tripe, cabeza, asada) I enjoyed the burrito with asada and thought it was good portion size for the cost. The guac, cheese, and beans pair well with the meat and has a nice grill on the tortilla. The tacos were a solid size as well but I was surprised to find the tripe as my favorite because they fry it and it adds a nice crunch/texture change. The cabeza was a close second with the stewed flavors. The chivichangas were also tasty but not the traditional chimichanga I was anticipating. It's definitely on the softer side as everything mixes together and there's not much of a texture change. Worth trying if you are curious though. I ordered to go so I didn't see if they have a salsa bar but I did have to pay $.10 per to go container which would be nice if they were free. However, I liked mixing their red and green salsa with each bite. I am curious to try their avocado salsa next time. Overall, I thought the portion sizes were good for the prices and I felt full afterwards. read more

Delicious!!!! Came in with my family since we were in the area. My sister said they had really good tacos, so. We came in around lunchtime which was pretty busy! The line did take a while, but once we ordered food was ready sooo fast. I got the Lorenza and made it vegetarian and my fiancé got tacos. My family got tacos, and tried the caramelo. Food is 10/10 so delicious! Everyone agreed it was very delicious! I wish they had photos of how everything looked because the Lorenza was just a tiny tortilla, so you'll probably need more than one lol. There's really only paid parking near by so I'd recommend coming if you're already in the area. I would definitely come again if I'm in the area, but now I know to order more lol read more

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Stopped at this location for lunch, got the steak burrito and steak tacos...disappointing! Let me start with the good, flour tortillas-excellent, red salsa-so good, spicy and delicious, customer service-on point. Now the bad, steak-tough and chewy, would not order this again. May revisit and try something else besides the steak. Maybe? read more

Ordered takeout and this place was yummyyy. Great prices (which I feel like is really hard to come around in LA) and steak burrito was delish. It's kind of a smaller portion for a burrito but it was honestly the perfect size for me I was still full after. We also got some chips and salsa which were good - the salsa was really spicy but in a good way it paired perfectly with the salty chips and burrito. I am typically a huge sauce girl but this burrito didn't even need it I ended up eating most of it plain which is telling of how delicious the flavors are. The steak was seriously so yummy I recommend! read more

Sonoratown - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friends wanted to dine here over the weekend so we made the drive all the way to Downtown LA to come eat here. This place is in a plaza with limited parking so we had to park on the street and walk here. The place was busy but most people were taking to go so we were able to get a table in their outdoor seating area. My friends mostly got tacos and Carmelo for their food. I got the carne asada burrito and customize it. The place has the soda in a glass bottle so I just got a cola. They brought out the food to us and it didn't take long. My friends like their tacos and I thought the burrito was very tasty. I got the red sauce which wasn't spicy and the green sauce is more mild. The food was alright but I don't believe it was worth the long drive to come here. read more

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Good food with affordable prices. There's some seating inside and outside. There was already quite a few customers there at opening on a weekday. The tacos were good: asada, cabeza, and pollo. Chicken might've been dry, but didn't notice it with the salsa. Cabeza was very tender. Bean and cheese burrito without salsa was great. We liked the asada burrito too. They give plenty of salsa on the side- gratis. Small parking lot that's shared with 7-11 so if it's busy, it could be difficult. read more

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Ooo we are a huge fan of this place. My partner's friends recommended this place and I completely forgot about it! We came at a good time with no line and got an asada burrito and cabeza. Mmmm, the food comes out freshly with a grilled green onion and salsas. Both the asada and cabeza were to die for along with the horchata. Prices here sre also amazing! I really wish they had places like this in norcal They have nice indoor seating and outdoor seating too! read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friends had their party catered by sonoratown and it was delicious. I love their carne asada with guac and avocado salsa. Highly recommended! read more

Update: Still loving this place! Try everything at least once!! Customer service is superb. Clean restrooms. Parking is small but you can find street or lot parking just try not to come during rush hour lol My go to order now (it's changed twice ) Chicken chivichanga Steak quesadilla with everything Horchata My kids order: 2 steak tacos everything on the side Orange mango drink Husbands: Chicken quesadillas salsa on the side read more

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There's a lot of buzz online about Sonoratown and I think it's well deserved. It was my first time coming here, but it most definitely won't be my last. The food had great flavor and was priced very reasonably. I ordered the Burrito 2.0 with asada, but because the burrito was only $12.50, I was worried it wouldn't be enough food, so I also ordered the chicken Chivichanga. The burrito was a good size and the asada was perfectly grilled. Next time I would get 1 taco on the side because the Chivichanga was overkill. Sonoratown isn't reinventing the wheel. Their menu is simple and the execution is perfect. A burrito at a popular spot like this could easily be $18 and people would gladly pay. I really respect the effort to keep prices low. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Pros: - Great Location - Squeaky Clean - Good Vibes and Attitudes - Fast Service with available Staff - Easy Parking (Dual Entrance) - Street Parking Available - Delicious Flavors Cons: - All item Prices are too high by at-least $2-3 - Pass thru Merchant Processing Fees (This is a Cost of Doing Business not the Customers) #NotWorthTheMoney read more

Sonoratown - Thumbs Down - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Huge fan of the original downtown Sonoratown, so this new location is a win--especially because I can swing by on my way home from work. It's easily 10x bigger than the DTLA spot, and yes... it has a bar, which immediately makes it feel like a glow-up without losing any of the charm. I came at a weird off-hour and ended up being the only person inside, which honestly made it even better. The menu is still the same street-style portions and prices. They could easily charge more, but they don't--and that's one of the reasons everyone loves this place. Food was great as usual, and I even ordered extras to take home because Sonoratown leftovers hit every time. Only thing I noticed: everything here was a bit spicier than the downtown location. I was sitting there solo, quietly sweating through my meal--but still happily eating every bite. The new spot is bigger, convenient, and just as reliable as the original. A very welcome addition. read more

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The service and staff here is fantastic. Everyone is super friendly and they bring your food to you walking through the restaurant looking for you. I came here because I heard from multiple foodie sources that these were just the best tacos in Los Angeles and when I arrived, the place was packed like I was expecting, but to be honest I just thought they were good tacos. Not great, not bad, just just good tacos. Actually my chicken tacos were sort of overcooked and dry but not terrible. I really don't get all the hype about it but everyone seemed to love them. Tacos to me in Los Angeles are very hit and miss. There's no one place that is the best taco in Los Angeles. It's like this one taco at this place is amazing plus this specific taco at this other place is amazing, plus this other one at this place is amazing. Just means I get to eat a lot tacos. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service was very good very friendly and pleasant. So we ordered 3 steak tacos with the works. One chicken.. I'm conflicted the meat tasted pretty good but seemed like it was not freshly prepared like it sat in a pot full of waiting for an order. I only ate the steak the red sauce got my attention and had some good layers of flavors. I like asada to be fresh off the grill this isn't that or wasn't. My kid had the chicken and liked it. She is fussy. Steak didn't work for her., Prices were fair plenty of room outside in the afternoon shade it was extremely pleasant.. One of us had a cucumber lime aqua Fresca which was delicious. Look tacos are very competitive in this area. Some of the best in la are represented around here. I'd like to see Sonoratown up their game in mid city. I'll be up for blasting through this joint for a quick taco in the future to see if it has improved. read more

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