Taco Bell

Before you read anything else, they only take cash so be sure to hit an ATM before you come…read more So many things I love about this taco truck! We had gone to the UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night and after all the mayhem was over at 11:30 pm I really wanted some truly good food and not get gouged on price - and I knew that Yelp would help me find just that...and we found Los California Tacos! First of all, this food truck was voted the nations #1 food truck in 2022 by ZenBusiness who evaluates food trucks based on Yelp reviews and voted them #1 out of the top 10 most reviewed food trucks in the US! - So there's that. And then we found out why, first hand. I'm originally from Texas and the rule there is the way to find a great restaurant you for a place that has a lot of cars in the parking lot and a line out the door. And this taco truck is tucked back in the small parking lot of an auto repair shop sonofabitch you're driving too fast you might miss it. But we saw all the cars parked on the street and then the line of people at the truck. My girlfriend was like "I don't wanna wait a half hour to eat" but because of how late it was (they stay open till 2:30 am) we decided to stay and give it a try. It was astonishing how fast they were moving people through that line! From the time we hit that parking lot, we were feasting within 5-7 mins. They only serve 2 things - street tacos ($2.50 each) and we later saw that they also serve nachos (not sure what the price is on nachos - but we'd love to try those next time ). They have a wonderful assortment of meats as you can see from my pic: asada (steak), pastor (BBQ pork), carnitas (fried pork), chicharron (spicy pork), cabeza (beef cheek) & pollo (chicken). We got asada, pastor and pollo tacos and they were VERY good. You can get spicy or mild and they come with onions & cilantro. There are 4 or 5 guys cooking and as soon as you tell them what you want they are handing to you - not kidding, lightning fast, hot & fresh! It is artistic how well-oiled their whole business runs and is VERY impressive!! They don't have actual tables (because that would be inefficient). The auto repair shop has installed a pull-down shelf on the parking lot wall that you walk over to once you have your food and it is very efficient and absolutely perfect for this location. Again, this one our most impressive finds and $14 for 5 tacos and a 5 min wait for what looks to be a 30+ min wait is just unheard of. 5 stars all day long!!

06/07/26 Sunday…read more Quick pit stop at this food truck for dinner. I got tacos (Asada and Cabeza). I got mild salsa and all the toppings. The salsa was too tart for me. Everything else was on point. Our orders came out pretty quick. They offer standing areas to eat with communal sanitizer and napkins. Cash only. Street parking only.

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El Jarocho Taco Stand

4.6(131 reviews)

1.5 mi•East Pasadena

Still the best! The absolute best. Ordered the chilanga with pastor! TRUST ME! Order it…read more I need to start taking photos, it's the best I've ever had. Always fresh, always so nice. ALSO they opened a little store front with snacks and ice creams! But they also have some great Korean beverages. Honestly just go and try it. I can't recommend it enough! * please remember me El Jaracho when you become famous

08/118/2026 This…read moretaco stand is a fantastic family run business and they truly keep it authentic. Stopped by El Jaracho this evening for a taco and.....Yumm! I went for a Chorizada....a taco stuffed with chunks of tasty Chorizo, Cheese and Lettuce, grilled on the flattop and topped with your choice of Salsa (I go for the red). I found a new delicacy for myself. Decadent and delicious! I really hope this family continues finding success. They truly deserve it!

Regular food stand

Carne asada burrito

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Abuelita's Birria & Fresh Mexican Food

3.1(70 reviews)

3.2 mi•West Central

Damn good food for late night post bar appetites. I ordered…read morethe three birria tacos with rice and beans for delivery after cloding out at a local bar. As soon as I checked out and ordered ny Uber I ordered the 3 taco combo plate. It arrived within 10-15 minutes: lots of meat, good portions of beans and rice and the red & green salsa were the bomb! Especially the red sauce....muy fuerte...had the back of my eyeballs itchin'. Perfect way to end a night of drinking! This place is a bew favorite of mine.

We ordered the 3 Quesabirria tacos, they were absolutely delicious, especially with the extra…read moreConsome! My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I thought the red salsa was incredible as well, really spicy but with good flavor. I wish I would have taken some more home with me. My girlfriend thought it was too spicy though, so be careful. To drink we ordered Abuela's Pink Drink, it was basically strawberry-orchata, which was delicious as well. For dessert we ordered the Aroz con Leche, the amount of sweetness in it was perfect, not exaggeratedly sweet and a perfect amount of cinnamon. I can't wait to return and try other items on their menu, I really want to try the Birria-Ramen, the tamales, tortas and burritos.

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Playa Del Carmen Seafood & Grill

4.2(199 reviews)

3.3 mi•Downtown

After wandering for a bit we found this hidden gem on the second floor(walk up and keep on walking…read moretowards the right) and boy was I surprised! The food was delicious and the prices can't be beat. My personal favorite were the aguachiles, they were perfection! We also ordered two shrimp tacos and surf and turf burritos and neither disappointed. There seemed to be only one person working so kudos to the chef as the food came out fairly quick but you could taste the freshness. When we went it was empty but a few people had pick up orders. The restaurant looked clean and well maintained. I can't wait to come back as those aguachiles are still on my mind.

Very small seafood style taco spot located on the second floor of a strip mall in Pasadena. The…read moreplace seems to be family owned and operated. When I came in it was near closing time and there was no one sitting inside. I think they were closing up, but I had enough time to order something to go. I ended up ordering two fish tacos. It was neatly packaged and plenty of toppings, along with some salsa on the side. When I finally got around to eating the tacos, it was very tasty and there was a nice crisp to the Ensenada style tacos. I definitely cheer for places like this, and I tend to score a little higher only because I feel like there needs to be more places like this around. Not only that, but they have a pretty extensive menu, but I really just came here specifically for the fish tacos on this visit.

Fish tacos

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Madre Maiz Taqueria

4.3(507 reviews)

0.9 mi•Chapman

This place is a little slice of heaven. Tucked beside a gas station and sitting across from…read morebig-name stores like Ross and Best Buy, it feels like a secret oasis. The moment you walk in, you're welcomed with big smiles and genuine warmth that makes you feel like family. I wandered in on a hot day just looking to wet my whistle, and ended up discovering a true hidden gem. Whether you're hungry or just craving something refreshing to cool your palate, this spot is absolutely worth the stop.

Pro Tip: this restaurant does a pop up at Adam's Pack Station on select Friday nights. Check their…read moreinstagram for dates, but there's nothing better than fresh Mexican food, live music, and beautiful canyon vibes. I ordered an asada burrito (with guacamole) and Aqua Fresca. They absolutely hit the spot and I very much enjoyed the fresh avocado, though it was an expensive extra. My only regret was not ordering the flan, which looked extremely delicious. Next time! The food was prepared fast and the folks were extremely friendly.

Arrachera taco

Potato tacos

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Carnitas fries

Desvelados

4.2(794 reviews)

3.6 mi•West Central

Service was amazing and fast, server was attentive. Sebastian attended perfectly and at a rapid…read morepace even during busy hours.

I've been here multiple times, starting from a couple years ago up until today…read more My favorite go-to item is the guacamole perron with cabeza. It's a good amount of food and it's usually enough to feed 2 people. The chips that come with it are freshly made and steaming hot and crispy. In the past I've also ordered their birria tacos and the burrito. They were fine but nothing special. It looks like they recently redid the menu and rebranded to be a bit more upscale, but as far as I can tell the menu is largely the same and food quality is as great as ever. Service is fine. It's too loud with the music indoors so I usually sit outside, but it can get cold outside in the winter. My rating is just for the food.

Spiderman torta

The chapulin drink

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La sancha drink

Mercado - Pasadena

4.1(1.1k reviews)

3.3 mi•Downtown

Had a great experience here! The happy hour was really good, with a great selection of food and…read moredrinks. Definitely recommend the ceviche tostada and shrimp tacos -- both were fresh and delicious. The bartenders, Will and Brenda, were also fantastic. They were personable, attentive, and made the experience even better. Great spot for happy hour -- I'll definitely be back next week!

I have a business relationship with a prominent sports team and therefore choose to wear their hat…read morein public. I am a native to Los Angeles and a local to the area. When I walk into a local restaurant, I find it incredibly rude to be rebuked by bar staff because of the hat I'm wearing as I sit down with my significant other for a nice dinner with drink. Unfortunately this was the case last night. I don't care to get this employee singled out by management for an otherwise pleasant experience. But as a general business strategy I might condemn this behavior with my staff. Great margaritas, loved the tuna ceviche and the carnitas was top tier.

Bar Area

Ceviche Tropical was the non spicy version of Cerviche green. It was a bit salty for our taste.

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Camarones al Ajillo: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Rice and Ciabtta

Chronic Tacos

4.0(134 reviews)

3.4 mi•South

Solid taco spot. Nothing fancy and probably not the best taco you'll find in Los Angeles, but…read moredefinitely above average and a nice change of pace. The food was tasty, the experience was easy, and sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for. Not necessarily a destination restaurant, but a good option when you're in the area and craving some tacos.

When we first walked in we had to wait until she finished filling up giant buckets of ice. When…read moreshe finally came to take our order, she seemed annoyed and frustrated. We were eating there when another customer came in and was waiting for over 7 minutes with the employee not acknowledging her at all. She eventually just left. Another couple walked in, also waited 5 minutes until she came to assist from the back. While the customer was saying her order, the employee got a personal call while dealing with the food, answered and was preparing the food while on her phone call. I have a video snipped of this interaction. As we were finishing about to leave, another customer came in and was waiting for over 5 min. The entire restaurant can see and hear her on the phone. Something about another employee not coming in and it was just her and that she had done everything. When the customer tried to get her attention she motioned hold on with her hand. I completely understand it sucks when a co worker calls out. But that was a bit much. No wonder this place is always dead. No one would want to come back after this experience.

Beautiful artwork!

Chronic Tacos truck

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Small al pastor burrito

Guisados

4.2(620 reviews)

4.2 mi•Downtown

Lived up to the hype!!…read more + Chicken Mole Poblano Taco ($4.50): unique flavors for me, nutty and chocolatey, sweet. Comes with simple toppings, speaks for itself. Love their handmade corn tortilla ($4.50) + Pescado Taco ($4.95): filled with toppings, love how the cabbage, cream, pico, and white fish all come togather (8/10) + Melon Agua Fresca: a must! Wow spot on cantaloupe taste (9/10)

After having tried several different Guisados, I must say this location did not slap. The tacos…read moreseem to mainly be flavored with more spices than the other locations. This one had too much heat for me . The heat was pretty off-putting. Not sure if I would come again.

Interior

Ceviche tostada

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The OG sampler platter

Villa's Tacos

4.4(1.1k reviews)

7.4 mi•Highland Park

tacos were veryyy tasty despite them being in the pricier side. I got the tacos trio so it came on…read morethe queso taco which is basically a fried cheese crisp on top of the blue corn tortilla. personally I don't think it added any extra depth or flavor to the taco. however, my favorite taco was the chorizo one seemed to be exclusive to only if you order the trio. the Asad was my 2nd favorite and the chicken was my least favorite but still good. in top of that, you have to pair it with a bit of the mango habanero salsa. its spicy but so damn good. other things to bite is that they only have like 2 benches for seating outside thats first come first serve and they dont really have any free water available (bottled only). all the servers and staff were really nice but I do agree with other posts that the music is just way too loud

Ambience was way too loud, couldn't hear the cashier speak or myself…read more Food was quick to get, yummy if want something quick in your belly.

Villa's trio

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Villas Trio

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Sarah S.

341

14 years ago

Employees are always really nice at this restaurant. I've been going here for years and they are so QUICK with the orders and it's GOOD food. I don't really eat there since it's a small dining area outside but as a drive thru they rock! read more

Ellen A.

11 years ago

Love this TB. I have a special order and they always it right. Because I go there several times a month, they know who my daughter and I are. Great customer service !!!!! read more

James W.

7 years ago

Taco Bell is the consecrated trinity of dog food, triglycerides, and surprise! soy. Gives rats cancer, said one infidel, and hereby he was excommunicated. read more

Marie C.

134

9 years ago

All the workers are Happy and Friendly, thumbs up for them, we eat in and food serve quick on 12-03-2017.

Kevin T.

110

6 years ago

This place was supposed to be open but I waited for 10 mins at drive thru with no service

Ramona R.

7 years ago

The food was very good. The service was very kind. The cashier was very friendly.

LaTrina J.

18 years ago

Crisy tacos is my favorite. Cool place for decent cheap food.

Kev N.

17 years ago

PIZZA?! now thats what i call a taco! TACO TOWN!!!

John S.

114

6 years ago

black dude that works drive thru U DA MVP

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UPDATE AT BOTTOM It's 4/6/26 approximately 8:41 pm I walk…read moreinto the restaurant to order dinner and politely ask a female employee are you guys closed because one her sweeping; she says no, we're open. As I walk to the counter to order, a male employee is wrapping up the condiments and looks at me in disbelief that I'm coming in possibly so I ask can I order he makes a gesture like yeah. I say can I get an Italian sub and he makes what appears to be a annoyed facial gesture and takes the wrap off of the condiments because he'll need them for my sub so I immediately it's okay bro never mind I see it's an issue he tries to say he wasn't mad but he really was. The problem with this is why are people closing up shop 30 plus minutes earlier especially items that would be used if a customer comes in. Bad look jersey Mikes UPDATE: It's 4/7/26 approximately 8:31 pm and I came to try and order for a better experience. I had Celeste and Brad help me both were great kind and very friendly. I'm glad I gave this location a second chance as I will be returning. I changed the stars from 1 to 5 due to the great customer service and delicious sub

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