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    Squidward

    4.8 (20 reviews)
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    Hot Big Squid
    Shirley Z.

    Super delicious! This cute little stand was continently located right outside of the Japanese village plaza on E 1st St. They have 4 items: scallion pancakes, hot little squid, hot big squid, and bobo chicken. They were having a promotion BOGO of the hot big squid so we decided to order that. The gentleman running the stand was super friendly and everything was made to order. After the squid was finished, he asked us if we wanted to add spicy powder to which we said yes. The squid was super soft and had a mala flavor. Not too sure about their hours or when they're there but would recommend and go again when I come back to little Tokyo!

    Hot big squid
    Karen C.

    Was walking around Little Tokyo at night and saw this cart parked out front of the plaza, thought I'll give it a try. Currently running a deal where for $13: two for the price of one, hot big squid. Little squid is $10... so mathwise I just had to for get the big squid. Squids came out on a couple of sturdy bamboo skewers, piping hot as advertised. Appreciate the couple of napkins given, as the squids were dripping with spicy oil and seasonings. I would say the squid is more of a medium size than a big. I wouldn't pay $13 for just one, happy for the deal. They take cash and Zelle, QR code and phone number posted on the side of the cart. No credit cards!

    Tea L.

    Squidward is the best. Everytime I see his cart outside of Little Tokyo, it brightens our day. The Hot Big Squid is some of the best squid skewers I've ever had and you get 2 for $13! It is quite spicy though so I ask to add a lil bit

    Erica C.

    The squid skewers are amazing here. Be sure to get them spicy! They are cooked to order, so they are hot and fresh when you eat it.

    Hot big squid
    Andrea V.

    Cute old man selling squid made to order so it's fresh! It's spicy but not overwhelming spice. I have to get one anytime I find his cart

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    Binky B.

    Was stopping by little tokyo for a pop up store and saw this cute cart! I recognized this place instantly because i remember seeing a tiktok about it like a year ago and never got the chance to see him. But! Today was the day! I asked for spicy and the kick was really nice paired with the squid. SO GOOD!

    Food cart motorcycle. Skewers.
    Pedro A.

    Street food on a skewer. It reminded me of Taipei back in the early '90's. Skewers are cooked to order, so it's a little bit of a wait. The food cart is attached to a motorcycle, kind of a cargo max 3-wheeler. Very creative.

    The food was so amazing and well seasoned! Ask for mild spice if you don't have the best spice tolerance! The man running the shop was incredibly sweet and accommodating. There was also a sweet lady playing music and both of them were super kind and friendly. The vibe reminded me of late night food markets in Asia and I'm so glad I stopped by!

    We got the Big Squid   The guy at the stand is very kind   Very worth spending on and yummy!

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    This was such a cute spot and the father and son were so nice! Loved it a lot. 2 for 13 large squid so yummy.

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    The food was delicious. Guy was super nice and service was well. A lovely area, fun hang out spot with all the other places around.

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    Brothers Cousins Tacos - Pollo, asada, pastor tacos

    Brothers Cousins Tacos

    4.6(729 reviews)
    10.8 mi•Palms
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    $2.00 tacos in this economy? I didn't even think this was possible! My friends and I stopped by…read moreBrothers Cousins Tacos on a Thursday evening around 8:00 p.m. and there were only a few people in line in front of us. I ordered four tacos in total: two al pastor tacos, one lengua, and one cabeza taco. You start by ordering on the left side of the stall, pay for your food, and work your way right where all the garnishes and sauces are. Of the tacos I tried, my favorite was by far the cabeza. The meat was fatty and rich and melt-in-your-mouth tender. I would definitely recommend a squeeze of lime and raw diced onions to help cut the richness for a more balanced bite. With the al pastor, Brothers Cousins has a bunch of meat already sliced and diced up on the grill top, which unfortunately means unless you're getting the pieces of meat that are directly contacting the grill, you're not going to get the crispy bits that make al pastor so delicious. You do get a piece of pineapple with the al pastor, so that's a nice touch. Not my al pastor, but far from the worst. Overall, I cannot recommend Brothers Cousins enough if you're in this area -- the tacos here are seriously delicious and you're getting insane value. I hope they're able to maintain the $2 price point well into the future.

    We got tacos and everything we ordered was delicious! We tried the asada, pastor, cabeza, and…read morelengua, all the meats were so soft, tender, and cooked to perfection. It's a popular spot, but the line moves fast, and the service is friendly and quick. I love that they let you self serve the grilled onions and peppers. The pastor tacos also come with pineapple on top, which I love. You can park in the CVS parking lot, so you don't have to stress about finding parking. I'll definitely be back, and I want to try their burritos next time.

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    Brothers Cousins Tacos - Burrito: asada and chorizo

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    6 Tacos $12.00

    Tacos Guelaguetza

    Tacos Guelaguetza

    4.8(255 reviews)
    5.5 mi•Hollywood
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    Amazing tacos in the parking lot stand thanks to my LA local friend for bringing us. This was my…read moresecond time going and I was heart broken to find out that they had run out of suadero. Nonetheless, the pastor was still amazing and it's great that they add copious amounts of meat on there. The various toppings and hot sauces are also very delicious, albeit the light orange mayo looking sauce is SPICY and unassuming...beware! Light green avocado looking sauce definitely saved my life. My friend also got a burrito and I heated it up the next day to enjoy and it still tasted awesome. My review might be slightly skewed as Mexican food is depressing up in Canada so any semblance of authentic Mexican food gets me going. I will have to return to LA soon...just for the tacos here.

    Was hoping this spot would give Tacos Tamix (Arts District location) and Brothers Cousins a run for…read moretheir spot in my al pastor standings since I saw a trompo with pineapple, but that hope has been squashed. I do like how they grill their meat though and they use the tortillas to scoop up the meat on the grill. Thought the al pastor was a bit salty and the cheese did not add much flavor to it, but that's probably a good thing considering the saltiness of the meat. Also, make sure you ask them for pineapples since they did not include it until we asked. They do have them sliced up in a container by the meats. Ambience is very casual and it's a stand while eating type of situation. Service was quick.

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    Tacos Guelaguetza - Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

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    Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

    Alejandra’s Quesadilla

    Alejandra’s Quesadilla

    4.6(200 reviews)
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    Checked out Alejandra's cart today after searching for "good quesadillas near me" lol (and it was)…read more- she's in the parking lot near the Friday farmers market and the lake. Got the chicken quesadilla and then the potato + chorizo (she added a little pork, which was a very good choice). Added the green sauce and a little bit of the red (more spicy) along with the cactus and queso fresco. She makes them with blue corn masa, which is sick. They were literally so fire. I've been looking for authentic food since moving out here, so I'm stoked to know I have something this good so close by. She was also so sweet and helpful. Willll definitely be backkkk

    *** Cash or Zelle only ***…read more Alejandra's Quesadilla is a food cart located in Echo Park (more specifically right next to LADOT Lot 643 - 1147 Echo Park Ave). The food cart specializes in blue corn quesadillas. The food cart has been around for 20 years and is now run by Alejandra's daughter. [Parking]: Metered street parking is available or just park at LADOT Lot 643. [Atmosphere]: Takeout only and our party ended up eating the quesadilla in my car. [Ordering]: One of the ladies took my order and another lady did the grilling. Once the quesadillas are ready, customers can add various condiments like cactus, mild salsa, red salsa, and cilantro. The cart is quite popular and our party had to wait approximately 15 minutes on Sunday at 6:15 PM. All quesadillas are cooked to order and the lady manually pressed every blue corn tortilla by hand. [Menu]: The cart offers chicken, pork, chorizo, squash blossoms (flor de calabaza), chicharrón, potato, and huitlacoche (corn smut, or the "Mexican truffle"). Customers can mix and match fillings like chorizo and potato. *** Squash Blossom Quesadilla ($8): The order came with an extra piece of skirt steak. This quesadilla tasted much better than I had expected and it was actually quite delicious. I was a big fan of the mild green salsa and it definitely enhanced the overall flavor. *** It was an unexpected street food find and I can actually see myself revisiting this food cart and try different quesadilla options whenever I am in the Echo Park area.

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    Alejandra’s Quesadilla - The food cart is right next to LADOT Lot 643 - 1147 Echo Park Ave (Jul 2026)

    The food cart is right next to LADOT Lot 643 - 1147 Echo Park Ave (Jul 2026)

    Alejandra’s Quesadilla
    Alejandra’s Quesadilla

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