Pulled up hungry. Left confirmed. At Tacos 1986 the tacos come out swinging. No warm-up round. Tortillas soft with a slight toast. Corn-forward. Steamed just enough to stay pliable. Built to hold heat and juice. The al pastor is the anchor. Pork chopped fine. Charred edges. Sweet pineapple note sneaks in without turning cloying. Fat rendered properly. Salsa ties it together. One bite and you're already planning the second order. Carne asada stays classic. Beefy. Well seasoned. Not overworked. Lime and onion doing the cleanup. Simple. Effective. No notes. Chicken tacos hold their own. Juicy. Not dry. Sauce-forward in the right way. Proof that this isn't just a red meat house. Salsas matter here. Green stays bright. Red brings heat. Neither overwhelms. You control the chaos. Respect. Service moves fast. Orders called. Food lands hot. No wasted motion. No attitude. They know the product speaks. The room stays tight and busy. In and out energy. People standing. Eating with purpose. No one lingering for ambiance. It's giving... street taco confidence with nothing to prove. read more

This cute little taco place is near my favorite coffee shop spot in Burbank. So I decided to go in and grab myself a quick taco. Nice seating outside and plenty inside for such a small place. They had a whole salsa bar on side of counter for you to grab as much salsa you like. I ordered me a carne asada taco. The kind woman who took my order made me a homemade corn tortilla for my taco and not even 5 minutes my taco was ready. Looked so delicious they only thing for me to remember is to order me two tacos next time. It was absolutely delicious! read more

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This place won't be here for much longer; the food is gross. Everything tastes old. The asada meats is fatty, looks boiled, nothing "asada" about it. The rice is old and hard. I also ordered a pastor taco and it was dry af. Not crispy, like dry and stringy. I also found a hair in my taco, I let the staff know and the employee only said "thank you for the feed back". I for sure will never come back. A waste of money, I knew I should have just walked out when I came into the store, the place was empty and dirty. I blame myself for not trusting my instincts and leaving. Do not recommend. read more

Claudia y Benjamin are the best! I felt like at home getting some breakfast! - @eatingwithricardo read more

Tacos 1986 - Breakfast Tacos & OJ - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

This is the third time I've had them and every time has been just ok. Not sure what it is, not enough salt/flavor? I ordered through Postmates and they had some BOGO DEALS. I went with the steak breakfast burrito - asada, eggs, cheese, refried beans, onions and cilantro. It was supposed to come with MACHA CREMA But they forgot to include it. Maybe this is what the burrito was missing. It was fine but a little bland. The best thing on the vampiro is the crispy cheese skirt but the tostadas themselves were stale. Throws off the whole taste and texture of the meal. Maybe it's a better experience in person/eating in, but ordering out is a hit or miss. read more

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This place was a first for me and rhe family but fast and flavorful!!! The Quesadilla Combo was a hit freaking yummy. The Vampiro was also good but I'm definitely coming back for the Quesadillas.... They were truly yummy!!! We have since been back and they still ate dishing out yummy tacos and great customer service!!! Parking can be tough do to the location so plan accordingly the street parking can be a bit of a drag. read more

Ordering through the website was a little challenging so I had to order through the Toast app. Once the order was placed, everything happened seamlessly. I received text messages to notify me when the order was out for delivery, which was received on time. The food was delicious and the right amount for the group we were feeding. Everyone was especially impressed with the mushrooms. We will definitely order again in the future! read more

Food was great but why I'm writing this is bc Beny the man who served us was extremely nice, I've never eaten here before but just from his friendliness alone will definitely make me come back .... And yes the food will also make me come back, super bomb! read more

Looking for tacos in Los Angeles is like looking for a needle in a needle-stack...they are plentiful, dime a dozen, and while they may not be on every street corner (yet), all you gotta do is look up and you'll probably find one. The good ones, however, take some time to find. When this place finally opened down the street from me, I thought it had found me...but these were not the tacos I was looking for. Tacos 1986 seems to be hit or miss in this town and I can totally see why it's a hit with so many people. It is everything you want from a taqueria without some of the unsavoriness of some other places in town. It's not on the side of some road, in a sketchy part of town...there's real places to sit...the ingredients are top quality, fresh...and yet, I'd rather go to one of those unsavory taco stands instead. Which is a shame, because Tacos 1986 isn't inauthentic like some other taco spots that sell their soul and go mainstream. The recipes are authentic. You can taste the quality of a hand made tortilla. The freshly shaved, grilled meats from the trompo. The guacamole is so fresh it's almost a neon green. The people who make the food are authentic. You can tell that Tacos 1986 comes from a real place of love and earnestness...but it doesn't capture the same magic you get from an abuelita making tortillas on a comal in a liquor store parking lot. The food was good and if you're in the right mood, it might even be great, but every time I've had it I never wanted more. There are many salsa options, but you end up defaulting to the red or green because the depth of flavors aren't that different. You have four proteins to choose from, but once they're all on a plate, they all look and taste kinda the same. I ordered a taco, a mulita, and a quesadilla...and of course they are different things, but it was kinda like putting a hat on The Rock and pretending he's someone else. There's definitely a time and place for Tacos 1986 and it's great that they are making authentic Mexican food accessible to more people, but unfortunately that isn't here and now. read more

The food was prepared to order, the staff was friendly, our food came out quickly, and I had a combo #1 with al pastor meat. Tacos are a good size, single tortilla, the meat was tender but nothing to be excited about. Their salsa bar is small but with a good variety of flavors and levels of spicy. Very casual ambiance but expensive for what you get read more

Tacos 1986 - Menu - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

I have been searching for tacos that remind me of the famous Los Tacos No. 1 from New York City. I would say this is the closest taste and atmosphere that it reminds me of. I came here twice and my first experience was great. I ordered the #1 Taco Combo which included two tacos with salsa & guac, rice, and i got a bottled drink. The tacos were excellent, shoutout to the night employee that stuffed our tacos on 2/25. During my second visit last nite, the tacos were still good however there was very little meat and toppings... I was so excited to try it again but it seems like there's an inconsistency in portions. I love red rice but their rice here is not it lol. It's very very dry and they do not fill the cup (see photo attached). When I came in last nite, the interior was filthy and the condiment area. It seems like there's not much staff working? I really enjoy the tacos, i would say it's my favorite right now in LA but it's the cleanliness and inconsistent portions is why i only rate it 4 stars. *parking is annoying, only street but shared with plenty of other food establishments read more

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Good service nice portions Friends staff made us feel welcomed no doubt!!! Very clean as well which is a plus read more

Food was incredibly delicious, service was also very satisfying. We came hungry for a taco fix and left fulfilled. Their different salsa selection was so nice too. Highly recommended and we'll be back read more

Wasn't what I was expecting. I imagined a Tijuana style taco but they hardly gave me any meat in my mulita. The cheeses taste off aswell as the meat really had no flavor. I wouldn't come back to this place. Luckily I was only visiting this areas because it was open when I left u universal studios. Next time I'll go to a taco truck read more

Walked in for a late dinner. I tried all 3 meat options for tacos. They come with guac by default which is nice. They were all served on corn tortilla and were decent size. I had high expectations for the al pastor, but it was just ok. The carne asada tacos were really good though. read more

Tacos 1986 - Steak, al pastor, and chicken tacos - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

We love Tacos 1986, especially the one in Burbank where we are always greeted warmly by Claudia and get big smile and hello from Benjamin who makes the perfect Quesadilla Tacos for us. As they have breakfast now, I tried the Carne Asada breakfast. Wow. One of the best in LA. read more

Tacos 1986 - Quesadillas tacos and Breakfast Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

What first caught my eye was the simplicity and boldness of the logo--it's clean, eye-catching, and the name itself is intriguing enough to make you want to step inside and see what it's all about. Now, a heads-up: parking can be a bit of a hassle, especially on a busy day. There's no dedicated lot, so parallel parking is your best bet. I wouldn't recommend ignoring any posted signs--it's not worth the ticket. Once you're inside, the place is clean and well-kept. Seating is either bar stools or standing, so it's more of a quick, casual spot than a sit-down kind of place. They've got a self-serve soda setup with the ice stored separately in a cooler next to the dispenser. The syrup quality was solid, and the ice tasted clean--always a good sign when eating out. There's also a salsa bar with a pretty impressive range--from mild to "why did I do this?" My favorite by far was the green salsa. I swear, I could eat that stuff on top of an old tennis shoe--it was that good. Tangy, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. The menu covers the usual suspects--tacos, burritos, and quesadillas--but they've also got some specialties, like the tacos perrones I ordered. It's a flour tortilla layered with melted cheese, your choice of protein, pinto beans, guacamole, onions, and cilantro. I got it as a combo with rice, beans, and a drink, and the price was honestly a steal. The tacos were solid--you could taste each element as you chewed, which I appreciated. The only downside was the meat being a bit on the tough side and not as juicy as I'd hoped. That said, the staff was super helpful and attentive, and overall, the quality of ingredients and value for the price definitely make me want to come back. read more

Tacos 1986 - ##5 Perron Combo - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

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Awesome tacos. I also love the quesadillas (which are more like queso-tacos). Super friendly service as well.

Each time I need a yummy breakfast or an easy lunch this spot hits the mark. Their staff is friendly, their food is delicious and freshly made. Thanks! read more

Tacos 1986 - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

Always reliable tacos (and quesadillas, vampiros, burritos...) my favorite meat in the adobada, but don't sleep on the hongo (mushrooms) with salsa macha. Very friendly staff too. read more

after returning several times i've decided not to go anymore. it's a mystery box what you will get in terms of quality. sometimes its good, sometimes it's terrible. sometimes they add tons of onions, sometimes barely any. you never know what they're going to change. super annoying. read more

This place totally surprised me. Claudia, the nice woman hooked up the Al pastor quesadillas with the crispy pork ends with all the flavor. She was accomodating. Had to grab another Al pastor quesadilla! read more

Was back here in Pasadena for work, and of course I had to stop by here. Vampiro is always good. Both chicken and carne asada are good. Generous portion of guac on top and the cheese is nice and melted with a crunchy tostada. Also, compared to most places the price is very good here. read more

Tacos 1986 - Vampiro - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

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Stopped by for a quick couple of tacos. I would say overall pretty good but nothing special. I preferred the asada tacos over the al pastor. My tortillas fell apart as I ate which was a bit disappointing. Service was fine, vibes were basic but nice with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Tacos 1986 - Asada Taco / Al Pastor Taco - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

Food: the Adobada Taco (Pork Al Pastor), Carne Asada Taco (Grilled Steak), Pollo Asado Taco (Grilled Chicken) & Hongo Taco (Mushroom) were all so very tasty with the onions, salsa, melted cheese, cilantro, salsa verde!!! I love the hand-made corn tortillas!!! Service: freshly made-to-order service; the owner is so friendly and kind!!! Design: interiors is simple with counter seating against the walls and one in the middle; exterior counter seating as well Overall: if you want great, authentic, mouth-watering tacos, then this is a must try!!! read more

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Awesome TACOS! Visited here for the first time ever and it was amazing. Gustavo delivered excellent service and has such a positive attitude. The entire team was also very kind and friendly-- if you want the BEST TACO IN TOWN served by really good/hard working individuals-- TACOS 1986 Is the place. Way to go Gustavo and I will see you all soon!! Keep up the great work. Michael read more

The tacos are consistently good here, so I haven't had any issues with those and their standard burritos. We recently placed a group order for ten breakfast burritos and were disappointed. Seems like all of them were missing some of the ingredients mentioned on the online menu (refried beans, salsa, onions). Unless they were there but very little to notice. This made them lack some flavor until you added the side of chosen crema. I'll stick to tacos and other items when I go back but probably not for breakfast burritos. read more

I ordered on Uber eats got my burrito and just bit into a massive rock thankfully I didn't break my tooth, but I also called him now to try to let them know but no one's picking up because I think they close in five minutes very disappointed that there was a massive rock inside of my chicken burrito read more

Tacos 1986 - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

I was looking for a spot to order a taco tray for a party. After reviewing photo menus on Yelp, I saw that Tacos 1986 had a 20 person platter. I went in to visit and ordered a few tacos to decide on the meat, as well as preordered ahead of time. The guys that helped me were very nice and informative. After our taste test, we decided on Adobada and Carne Asada. The next day, I arrived 15 mins ahead of the time I requested pick-up. I could see they were getting my order together and they started giving me parts of my order as they became available. By the time I got the last items, it was almost exactly the time I requested. I was impressed because they got it started at the right time and they didn't do so much prep ahead of time that the order was sitting around. This ensured everything was as fresh as can be. When we got home and took inventory, we discovered a big serving of beans, which we weren't expecting since it isn't shown on the listing on the menu. Can't complain about extras.. We had 12 people for this order and had about 1/3 of the 5 lbs of meat left over along with over 30 tortillas. We also had plenty of guacamole because they give such a large serving of it. What was lacking was onions and cilantro. They give much smaller containers of them, so we ran out. Same went with lines, they were gone pretty quick. Tips for this order. If you know your guests like onions and cilantro, request a double order of it. If you have a preference on salsas, ask ahead of time which 2 they pack. If you have preference on others, request containers to pack additional salsas. Overall, I was very happy with this experience and will be back for much smaller personal orders for sure, and they will now be top of mind when I decide to have a large order for a party again! read more

Tacos 1986 - 20 Person Platter - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

Always great food and service. One of my top taco joints in LA. The adobada is a must and the hongo is pretty great as well! Shout out to Claudia and Benjamin for the service today. read more

We love tacos 1986 especially Claudia!!!! So good love the family meal as well! Definitely recommend the militias de carne asada ke mushrooms. read more

Honestly. If I could give no stars I would. I had one of the worst dining experiences here. Not only did they get my order wrong **multiple times**, but the staff was incredibly **rude** and unapologetic. I paid for a meal I never even received correctly, and instead of fixing their mistakes, they acted like it was *my* fault. The food that finally came was not what I ordered, and at that point, I was too frustrated to keep arguing. Complete waste of time and money. **Zero customer service, zero care for getting orders right.** I will **never** come back and would strongly advise others to steer clear unless you enjoy disappointment and terrible attitudes. Save your money--go somewhere that actually respects their customers. read more

Love this location! Always great service, shoutout to Heily and Claudia for their wonderful personalities and service. Never misses! read more

I would come here alllll the time if it was within walking distance to me. But alas, I savor each bite as if it'll be my last, like a warrior preparing for their final battle (akin to Rengoku in Demon Slayer -- UMAI! -- pero make it Spanish -- delicioso!). Out of the two meats I've tried, carne asada is top tier. I love how they provide pepinos, limon, and a variety of salsas. Reminds me of being back in MX only, I didn't have the opportunity to have AYCE cucumber as I normally would. Ah well, the experience was great nonetheless read more

Tacos 1986 - Asada burrito, agua fresca - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

The chicken and the al pastor were very tender and juicy. The service was great. The ambiance has great music. The colors of this place is red and white. My nephew really enjoyed their Al pastor tacos. I really enjoyed their chicken tacos!!! read more

Tacos 1986 - Al pastor tacos - Tacos Near Me - Burbank, California

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Got there food delivered the burritos were a bit soggy and greasy other than that they were good burritos 7.67/10 read more

Not good. Tacos soggy, rice over cooked and tasteless,, beans were hard like straight from a can , guacamole was brown, the place was not very clean and the parking is a whole other issue . I don't like to leave reviews as such, however it was not even a meal I finished. read more

Rice was bland and beans were average, tacos were nothing special. My roommate ordered no beans in their burrito and it came with beans. The horchata and Jamaica were good. Staff was nice and food was ready fast. read more

Worst tacos I ever had,they were over priced and terrible in the sense that the salsa wasn't fresh. The pico de gallon that it comes with when you ordered them was watery. My fiancée ordered vampiros she didn't care for them either. I wouldn't recommend this tacos place to anyone I'm never going back. Leaves a lot to be desired read more

The salsa is the best thing this place has going for it. The tortillas are bland and the carne lacked flavor. I was really hoping to like it but you are better off going to a taco stand. I had the mulitas and my daughter the vampiro. Both really lacked flavor. The tortillas and meat tasted old. read more