Taco Stand

Not sure what the hype is really about…read more I love the hatch chili but the burrito has too many beans not enough meat. Great tortilla but feels like not flavorful enough. I expected a burrito that is the top rated in LA to be assaulting my senses with great flavor. It seems rather straightforward like "this is a decent burrito " but nothing special imo

Sonoratown took the top spot on our LA taco tour. The amazing smell of their kitchen as you walk in…read morejust tells you you're in for a treat. I had immediate regrets not getting more than 1 taco. The meat was flavorful and juicy, the tortilla de harina amazingly soft, the salsas packed a great punch of spice and flavor. All around spectacular. I even got an horchata de coco to wash it all down and that made it even better. The shop is small but has some seating indoor and outdoor. Great decor and art on the walls. Service was fast and staff were very nice. I am not in LA much but will go be going back to Sonoratown.

Seating area

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)

4.4 mi•Mid-City

Theeee BESTTTTT Tacos everrrr!…read more End of discussion. Nothing else to chat about. It's really that good. Coming from a night out and want food to go? Get to this truck neowwwwww!

we came after a long climbing workout and we were ready to consume some tacos. and it was good, but…read morenot what I was expecting from one of the most popular taco trucks in la. I will say, tortillas are good and taste fresh, al pastor from the trompo was crispy, juicy and the sweetness from the pineapple was well balanced. unfortunately the asada was lacking for me. it was dry and the texture was almost like ground beef. we also went at 10ish, not too late, but they didn't have many of the salsas and onions cilantro and someone had to ask them to bring out more. it could have been an off day! and it wasn't a complete miss so ill def see for the next time

4.3 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(711 reviews)

24 hours LA taco spot with lots of parking but can get busy. Stations are organized well. They…read moreaccept card, tap, and cash. Starting with the taco ordering area. They have giant al pastor spinning but most of the meats are already cooked in the metal tins. One potato per order now. The meats were tender with asada being my favorite here. Brisket is also good if you prefer a fattier meat. They have sauce station with different spices. Grilled onions, raw onions, and cilantro to your liking. Another booth sells drinks. I got the horchata and tasted pretty standard. Great place to take someone to try out LA tacos.

Overrated. I had 3…read moredifferent tacos preparations and meats and they tasted the same. Pretty odd that lengua tastes like al pastor. It's very popular so what do I know? Just a good set of taste buds.

Asada taco, Pastor taco, Lengua taco, and side potato

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07/18/25

Villa's Tacos

4.4(1.1k reviews)

5.4 mi•Highland Park

I've heard about Villa's Tacos for a while, so I finally made my way over to see what all the talk…read morewas about. I went with the trio, which gives you three different tacos for around $19. When they handed them to me, my first thought was, what the heck am I looking at? They serve the tacos open and completely loaded, so you almost can't tell what's underneath everything until you pick one up. These things were packed with meat, onions, cilantro, cheese, crema and all kinds of flavor. The tortillas were probably what stood out the most. They had this crispy cheese around the outside that gave every bite a great crunch and a blue tortilla that's soft. Once you fold everything together, it gets pretty messy, but it was surprisingly really good and very flavorful. For around six bucks a taco, I really can't complain, especially considering how much they put on them. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to drive all the way back to Highland Park just for these, but I'm glad I finally tried Villa's Tacos. Definitely a unique taco experience.

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

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Villas Trio

Angel's Tijuana Tacos

4.3(326 reviews)

2.7 mi•Echo Park

Hands down, the best tacos I've ever had. The meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly…read morecomplemented by fresh, authentic toppings. As a native New Yorker, this place reminded me why I fell in love with Mexican food in the first place. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the quality really stands out. Huge thanks to Angels for raising the bar so high--you've officially turned me into a taco snob! BB

Delicious and authentic Mexican food and tacos at this street spot! Among some of the best and a…read moregood stop for visitors in LA! I came here for dinner on a week night and my experience here was pretty good. I had the asada and al pastor tacos with all the toppings and they were both so good and full of meat and heat. The toppings can be spicy for some, so be warned. My favorite of the two was the all pastor which was flavorful and I did like the thinly shaved meat. It was not dry at all and was fresh. I also tried the mulita with al pastor meat and that was also soso good. Cheesy, meaty, and indulgent. The additional topping section had good variety with pickled onions, cucumbers, etc. and everything seemed pretty fresh. Unfortunately, they were pretty much out of the roasted pepper and grilled onions at the time I went. To drink, I had the horchata and that was also very delicious. It was huge, sweet, and creamy. I also loved how it was not grainy at all. A good pairing with the rich foods. They also have a good amount of seating at the stand with a long table and multiple chairs. Parking is tricky since its street parking only.

5.7 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(773 reviews)

I think this place is called Tacos Los Poblanos #1 Estilo Tijuana on Google Maps. First off, tacos…read morehere are the BOMB. Tortilla is freshly made, meat is always fresh. I love the Cabeza tortilla and 3 is the perfect number of tacos for me as they are pretty generous with the meat and avocado sauce. Been here twice and both times because we were going to a show at the Forum which is just a short drive away. It gets pretty busy around dinner time so expect a long wait as the line moves pretty slowly (everything is made/ cooked fresh!)... but the wait is 100% worth it. Just make sure you order enough the first time so you dont have to wait in line again. There is some parking but it gets pretty crowded too so you might have to street park (and the area around can get a little sketch) so be careful. The second time we came here was almost 1130pm right before their midnight closing. This time, the parking lot was emptier so we managed to park inside. There was still a pretty steady stream of customers even around closing, but at least the line isn't ridiculously long. Can't go wrong with anything you order here!

The famous tire shop taqueria…read more After being told to come here by multiple friends, we finally made our way to West LA to try these and they were so good! I got the carne asada tacos, al pastor tacos, and a mulitas. My favorite was definitely the mulitas because I love cheese! They are known for their carne asada, but I actually preferred their al pastor because it was so juicy.

5.1 mi•Historic South Central

Carne Asada & Chorizo Tacos

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Asada y chorizo mixto

Holbox

4.7(2.7k reviews)

We came to Holbox right at noon and ended up waiting about an hour, but it was worth it. The prices…read morefelt very reasonable considering the quality and freshness of the ingredients. The tuna & uni tostada was the standout. The tuna had the perfect balance of acidity, and the uni on top added just the right amount of richness. Every bite had so much going on without feeling too heavy. The ceviche was incredibly fresh and bright. The octopus taco was another favorite. The octopus was so tender with no chewiness, it was cooked perfectly. We also tried the aguachile, which was really good, but the tuna dishes stood out to me so much more. Overall, such a great menu with really high-quality seafood at a reasonable price. There are so many other things I want to try, so I'll definitely be coming back!

I have been hearing about this place for a really long time and my friend from Texas was visiting,…read moreso we decided to give it a try. We heard how crazy the lines get so we went early. Since it is in a food hall we were able to grab coffee and wait. We ended up getting in line at around 10:45ish because there were people already standing. We ended up being the fourth group. We got a chance to sit at the bar so it was perfect timing. We got a few tacos, the shrimp, ceviche and the guacamole and the tar tar. The shrimp was super flavorful and was probably the best. Everyone talks about the octopus I think that was my least favorite one. Everything was really fresh and the service was great! I do not know if I will be back just because of how crazy the wait time would be. But if you do go then you should definitely arrive early!

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Taco de pulpo

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Shrimp aguachile

Tacos Guelaguetza

4.8(255 reviews)

2.2 mi•Hollywood

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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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(2.1k reviews)

9.5 mi•Sawtelle

Minority-owned & operated

Free parking

This place was amazing! I came in on a Friday afternoon, and it wasn't too busy. The staff was…read morefriendly and quick to serve us. The burrito was packed with flavor. The carne asada had a great balance of char while still being tender, and the combination with the shrimp was amazing. The beans and cheese were also clearly quality ingredients and helped bring the whole burrito together. Overall, a great spot with even better food. Definitely worth checking out!

Was craving Mexican food on our trip down to LA and picked this place. They have an outdoor patio…read moreseating and in-door. We chose outdoor since it was humid and stuffy inside. I enjoyed their complimentary chips and salsa, but keep in mind only the first round is free. Any other rounds after is an additional charge. I got their Mar y Tierra Burrito, I subbed out their steak for Al Pastor and it was really good. I liked how they precut the burrito in half for you and give you salsa.

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Sonoratown

4.3(477 reviews)

4.5 mi•Mid-Wilshire

This place is amazing! I went to this location yesterday for the first time after trying their DTLA…read morelocation 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!

I tried the Burrito 2.0 from here and it was decent, but overhyped in my opinion…read more 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.

Front area

Bean and cheese burrito on the left and Lorenzo on the right.

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Outside the front of the restaurant

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5 years ago

Go here! Delicious and cheap, just go for it. We did just Basic street tacos but that's all you need

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