Taco Bar

Love coming to Sonora town when in Downtown it has been a couple of months since I've last been…read morehere 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.

Stopped by for a lil snack - got a beef chivichanga, friend got a chicken taco. Waited ~10 min for…read morefood, 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*.

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COSTILLA BURRITO 2.0: grilled steak, chunky guacamole, monterey jack cheese, pinto beans & chiltepin salsa

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Leo's Tacos Truck

4.3(2.5k reviews)

1.2 mi•Mid-City

Best street tacos Ive ever had in my life hands down,…read more Would highly recommend the al pastor and chorizo

Friday night around 11:30 PM and it was still packed with a line... definitely a popular late night…read morespot. I got one of each: al pastor, lengua, pollo, and asada. They have a self-serve condiment bar so you can load up on salsas, onions, cilantro, etc. Unlimited refills which is nice. The lengua was the best one by far. Super tender and flavorful. Pollo was a little disappointing... kind of dry compared to the others. One thing I did like is they pack the tacos with a lot of meat, so you're definitely getting your money's worth. But overall, flavor-wise it didn't hit the way I expected. It's good, but compared to some other popular taco spots in LA, it just didn't stand out enough for me to come back.

7.3 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

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Tacos Al Pastor

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Cabeza Carnitas, Pollo Tripa, Al Pastor Tacos

Avenue 26 Tacos

4.4(674 reviews)

First time for parking lot tacos for me!…read more I was feeling a bit peckish but didn't want to eat too much, so Yelpers, thank you for leading me here! I was able to snag two tacos for $4.50 that tided me over until dinner time. Now: bring your car because there's no place to sit! I arrived on foot, so dined standing up. Quite a variety of means - I'm a "safe" eater and enjoyed pollo and asada. I loved the self-serve salsas; the green salsa was delish and had a good little kick to it. Happy to have found this spot, and want to come back! 2026: 32/100

Amazing tacos. Absolutely delicious. The taco chefs gave great recommendations too. All the flavors…read morewere on point. My favorite was the brisket. It was so tender and juicy! On another note, I'd skip the pork though...I found it a bit dry. The parking lot is huge and there's security all over, so despite it being in a "sketch" part of downtown, it still feels relatively safe. Also, they accept credit card. There's no toilets or tables though, so you have to eat standing or in your car. *Hot take, I think this place is better than the famous Tacos el Gordo in San Diego.

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Villa's Tacos

4.4(1k reviews)

10.4 mi•Highland Park

My first time trying Villas Tacos and I loved it! Felicia, the cashier, was so sweet and helpful…read more Great service and great food!

This taqueria featured in Bad Bunny's halftime performance has some of the best tacos I've tried…read morethus far in LA. The quesotacos from here are so delicious. For for first timers, I'd recommend ordering the Villa's Trio which is what I got. Those come with the Ranchera Asada quesotaco as well as the Papas con Chorizo and Black Bean con Pollo quesotacos which are a trio exclusive. All the tacos were meaty, flavorful, and crispy. You honestly don't even need the side sauces since the tacos are already flavorful on their own. Great quality. I also got the Watermelon Agua Fresca which was refreshing, tasty, and sweet. Goes well with the tacos. I also got the Jamaica Agua Fresca, but that one was a bit too tart for my liking. The line can get long, so I would prepare to wait for up to an hour on weekends. There's ample free parking at the grocery store lot nearby. For seating and tables, it's limited and competitive. You just have to get lucky if a spot clears up as soon as you get your food. I also like how the restaurant handles crowd control. They allow a couple of people at a time to go inside, order, and get their condiments. You wait outside until they call you for your food. I like that it didn't feel crowded while I was getting my condiments. I highly recommend this spot and I will definitely be coming back.

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Villa's Trio

Angel's Tijuana Tacos

4.3(314 reviews)

6.7 mi•Echo Park

Came down for a trip all the way from San Diego, saw this place pop up a couple times on Instagram…read more We pulled up and place only took cash. Looked for an ATM all out of service around same area. tried 4 different ATM's and 5th happen to work. Aesthetics are nice, food smells good, service was fast. Horchata was very disappointing.. almost taste watered down and you get a lot of that rice/nutty flavor in my opinion their horchata not for me.

Came here with some friends after the Katseye concert on my birthday cus I was craving street…read moretacos. I ordered 3 al pastor queso tacos. My friends also ordered the same. I really love how their tortillas are made fresh and ready to order. I also never get tired of seeing a trompo. The tacos were as good as advertised. Definitely will be back the next time I come to LA. Try it out if you like. :)

6.4 mi•Historic South Central

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$12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

Tire Shop Taqueria

4.7(754 reviews)

I delayed writing this review to really think through, and now I will confidently say--these are…read moreeasily the best tacos I've ever had. Having been to so many taco stands, I think what makes Tire Shop Taqueria really stand out are the right-off-the-grill charcoal-grilled meats, the freshly made tortillas literally in front of you as you are waiting on line, and the free guacamole that comes with each taco. The ordering process is like any other taco stand, though one difference is here the salsas/guacamole are all handled by the staff. If you'd like more of something, just ask them instead of reaching for the ladle yourself. There is a separate area though for grilled onions/peppers and radishes you can serve yourself. I got the asada, chorizo, cabeza, and al pastor, and they were all so good. The asada and chorizo are specifically grilled over charcoal, and that flavor really shines through. I loved how meaty and tender the cabeza was too, and the classic al pastor hit the spot. They have large communal tables setup, so it is a great friendly vibe to enjoy your meal I will say, the surrounding area is not the best in LA, especially given how the taco stand is only open at night. The parking lot is quite small, so I parked on a side street that had some abandoned cars, but of course, if you are in/from LA, this is not that new for us. I would hesitate if I am a tourist though to make it out here. Anyhow, the food really is worth it here, and I can't wait to be back!

My husband said these are the best tacos he had in the states. Period. The flame grilled meats make…read moresuch a big difference in the flavor and the hand made corn tortillas are a must and take a great spot to an amazing spot. We only got the carne asada and the al pastor but it was so good we went back in line for seconds. The meat was very flavorful - the carne asada was thin but still very tender. The al pastor, I think uses a fattier cut than some other places but keeps it from drying out. The tacos were leaking meat juices still. The surrounding streets are quite dark at night but the parking lot the stand is in, is well lit and there is a covered seating area. We went on Thanksgiving weekend and there were maybe always 15-20 ppl in line at any given time. I imagine there are longer lines in the summer.

5.5 mi•Historic South Central

Carne Asada & Chorizo Tacos

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Holbox

4.7(2.6k reviews)

Love this place. Been there twice now. Must try their octopus entree. Must try their scallop…read moreappetizer. Prices are moderate. The quality of their food is 5 star.

Located inside a food hall, this place earns its award for a reason. Fresh ingredients and done so…read morewell. Best to come on a weekday after lunch rush. Got lucky and found a parking spot and wasn't in line for too long. We sat right at the bar so was able to see a lot of items being made. The portion sizes are large so shareable. I will have to make a trek back here to try more items on the menu.

I was commenting on the food and complementing everything about it when I saw that, I was not surprised.

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Tacos Guelaguetza

4.8(242 reviews)

3.1 mi•Hollywood

The place had great friendly staff. The food was delicious…read more Great selection of toppings.

Love this taco place outside the street which contribute to its local and authentic vibe. Fresh…read morefood and fast service (also depends on how long the line is) and the crew is so hardworking and kind. They have a variety of mexican food but my favorite are the tacos (carne asada and buche). I really like that they have a variety of toppings and have really delicious sauces! My favorite is the orange/peach colored sauce that has a good spicy kick to it. It always hit the spot and it burns sooo good (if you enjoy spicy food and flavor). The horchata is delicious too. Very good pricing ($2.5 per taco and $3 for a medium sized horchata). Bring cash. They also accept zelle or card (for an additional fee). I keep coming back here so of course I would definitely recommend!

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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.

Sonoritas Prime Tacos

4.2(2k reviews)

4.5 mi•Sawtelle

Minority-owned & operated

Free parking

This place has baby burritos!!!…read more If you're anything like me, someone that loves food (too much) and needs to practice portion control, a baby burrito is where it's at! I've never found a mexican spot that does this, not to mention the food is so fresh and so delicious. I call it a baby burrito but what you'll want to order is the 1/2 pound Mar y Tierra burrito, lol. I'm not sure if they do 1/2 pound with all burritos but I will ask & update this review next time I go back which will be very soon as it's my new go-to Mexican spot in West LA. I also got the shrimp taco which was spectacular. The guy at the front is super kind, and the ambiance is calm. The salsa that comes with your food is incredible and I can taste the freshness. On my can't-miss list!

Baby burritos * Signature burrito 3/5…read more* Chicken quesadillas 2.5/5 The signature burrito with shrimp and beef was $14/reg and $24/large. Thats crazy! I no its post covid but dam dude. Tasted good though. For $7 id be back. * Chicken quesadillas $20 was dry but had plenty of chicken. Not skimpy at all. The gave us tomes of free sauces which is always appropriated

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Sonoratown

4.3(445 reviews)

0.6 mi•Mid-Wilshire

Came here late one night driving back from an event since I've only heard good things…read more I got 2 tacos (asada and cabeza, 1 pollo quesadilla, a bean and cheese burrito and small bag of chips and guac. Everything came out to about $26 which is super reasonable! Service on a later end of the night was great! Super friendly and quick service. No indoor dining was available since they were closing in 15 mins. Food was ready in less than 10 mins. Salsa is free which both were delicious and had great flavor. Overall the food was delicious! It hit the spot. Filled with meat and the tortillas were a hit on their own. I would definitely go back again and try the other items that they had to offer.

TL;DR: Asada Burrito was good. Quesadilla was small and was like a messy taco in a different form…read more 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.