This place really caught me off guard--in the best way! The tacos are seriously good and have that authentic Mexican flavor you're looking for. I've stopped by a couple of times whenever I'm in the area and craving some real tacos, and it hasn't disappointed. The people are friendly and welcoming, and the outdoor eating area has a cool, laid-back vibe that honestly makes you feel like you're grabbing tacos down in Tijuana. Definitely a great little spot to check out if you're craving authentic Mexican tacos. read more

Tacos 1986 - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The burrito! That rich flour tortilla.... A moment. I haven't had a tortilla that good since, a decade ago, when I lived on the west side and went to Paco's tacos, I think? The tortilla was so good. It didn't need salsa. And I love salsa. Of course, I eventually added some, but the best part of the burrito was just the way it was. read more

Love the tacos here!! The kids meal is a really great deal as I love a good plain meat taco! The chips & guac were very fresh and really good. The cheese quesadilla is also a perfect snack size with crispy gooey cheese. Service is friendly when you ask for any extra utensils etc! The order took about 15 mins to prepare as it was fresh! Outside is a handful of picnic style tables, best for 4 people. It was clean as well. read more

Tacos 1986 - Kids meal - 2 plain tacos Adobada Bowl Chips &guac - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tacos 1986 was my last quick bite of the year, a New Year's Eve stop for some Tijuana-style tacos. The handmade corn tortillas are the star here and you can taste the difference right away. It's casual, it's easy on the wallet, and it never feels like a production. Exactly what you want when you need something great without planning ahead. Easily one of my favorite casual taco stops in LA, and it's right in my old neighborhood. read more

It's the only taco place in the adjacent neighborhood so we go from time to time. Good food, easy access. But their Togo system sucks. They put wet food on paper plates and just put them in.. paper bags. Hence the 1 min walk to our car - and 5 min drive to the Pan Pacific park resulted in soaked the paper plate - paper bag - meat and salsa juice all over clothes, seats, bags.. when we order delivery they come in plastic containers so this was a new, disappointing experience. read more

Tacos 1986 - Soaked through paper bag from pick up order in 5 min. - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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5.9.26 Fast-casual taco spot serving tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and breakfast options. I went with the steak and pork taco combo, which came with beans and rice. Overall, everything was flavorful, though the steak was a bit dry. I don't usually have guac on my tacos, but it was a great addition--it added a creamy texture and really elevated the flavor. Seating is limited to an outdoor patio only. read more

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Omgoshhhh! Deliciousness, I was never a true fan of corn tortillas but these are out of this world delicious! The staff was super welcoming and friendly. The location is perfect and breezy! I am a LA native and I truly wonder how I have never eaten here before but I do know that I will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

Tacos 1986 - Carnea saada quesadilla on flower Tortilla, with rice and beans. - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing customer services, especially ulies he is Amazing kind hearted person. The food is also amazing, the tacos are amazing taste and quality. read more

Tacos 1986 - Tacos, beans, rice, bowl of meat - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been to this Tacos 1986 location a few times now and have always had a good experience. If I want to eat somewhere without waits, have easy ordering and not break my bank - Tacos 1986 is a great option. While eating there recently, a gaggle of girls walking by exclaimed our eats looked delicious! They weren't wrong. Ordering is super simple on an ipad and then they text when your eats are ready. I usually stick with basic tacos when I go and the meat is always flavored well, tasty & fresh veggies, just good quality food. If you want to go basic like Joe Biden did on his infamous Tacos 1986 trip in 2022 with Chicken quesadillas, there is not a thing wrong with that! Do you, the quesadillas are great here. He tipped $44 on this $16 order if you want to be extra like him. I like this Fairfax location as it's right on Beverly Boulevard with some counter style seating facing towards the road. Great for solo dining and looking out on the happenings of the world. They only have outdoor patio seating but it is covered from the elements. Good playlist! I like Tacos 1986 across all their locations and this particular one does not disappoint. read more

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*5-Star Review for Customer Service* Coming back for their employee Ulysses and his phenomenal customer service! He was cheerful, polite, friendly. He cares about the establishment and you can tell that he loves what he does. In between helping me and multiple walk in customers he was also ensuring the salsa bar was in good shape for a lunch rush. He found a way to make us all feel welcomed. I ordered for pick up and everything was packed and ready to go by the time I got there. You get a variety of different sauces at their self serve salsa bar, including your traditional, cut up cucumbers and radishes. Don't forget the limes. The interior is rather small only for ordering and picking up, but they do have exterior patio where you're welcome to sit and dine. As for the food, I absolutely enjoyed the two Asada quesadillas. Ordered it with all the toppings and on house-made flour tortillas. If you get the combo, it comes with a drink and a side of rice and beans, I wasn't a fan of the rice. It was too dry and the beans lacked in flavor. I would opt for three quesadillas next time and no sides. If you come here, it's only right to do one of their agua Fresca's. They offer lemonade Horchata or Jamaica, all of them are super fresh and I appreciate that they are refrigerated and bottled up in to-go containers. Also ordered their breakfast burrito w/steak. It reminded me of home - and how lovely is it to get reminded of that on a rainy day. Thanks, Ulysses and the team at tacos 1986 you guys made for a great lunch experience! read more

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Fantastic Tijuana style tacos! Tried them for their taco Tuesday discount and will definitely come back again since it's not far from work. Great value! Just order ahead so you avoid the wait. read more

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the adobada taco from Tacos 1986 is my current favorite taco in LA. the meat is insanely tender and the quality of tortilla is a great add. i love a place with self-order kiosks and dog-friendly outdoor seating, but on a windy or hot day - the patio isn't total protection. parking is mostly metered or residential street parking, which can sometimes be a long walk away. read more

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I've been going to Tacos 1986 for over five years now, and honestly, this spot has earned its place in my regular rotation. I first discovered them at the beginning of the pandemic when I was looking for keto friendly options, and that cheese tortilla absolutely changed the game for me. Ever since then, it's been consistent, crave worthy, and reliable in that way where you already know it's going to hit before you even take the first bite. The TJ style vibes, the bold flavors, the vampiros, mulitas, and that al pastor just do not miss. I also appreciate that they've evolved over the years with combos and a smoother ordering process. The self order machine was actually pretty cool, service was fast this visit, prices are reasonable, and while the drinks are nothing to write home about, the food more than makes up for it. The salsas alone are worth the trip. That said, I do want to be real, because I care about this place and I want it to stay great. I'm not a fan of businesses starting full cleanup mode while customers are still eating. It slightly kills the vibe when trash cans are out of service and you're holding onto trash because the bags are already pulled. Not a dealbreaker, just annoying. What did bother me though, and this is something I feel the owner should genuinely address, was seeing a staff member handling the al pastor spit and later lemons and cucumbers with bare hands after sweeping and dealing with trash during closing. My family and I all saw it, and it was one of those moments where your appetite pauses for a second. I know it was close to closing time, but food handling standards should still be tight, especially at a place people trust and return to over and over. All that said, I'm still coming back. That's how much I love the food. This review isn't meant to drag the place, it's meant to flag something important so it can be corrected. Tacos 1986 is special, it's nostalgic, it's comforting, and when it's on, it's so on. I just hope management takes small operational details seriously, because with a few adjustments, this place stays untouchable. read more

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This place for the first time really good! Pinto beans and rice and asada burrito good yummy! Al pastor taco yummy too forgot to get picture! Got a side of rice and beans and little one liked it too We will be back here for sure will have to try other locations too! read more

Tacos 1986 - Asada burrito - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's my first time here my friend brought me I live in the North Hills area. The service was amazing not his dad. The food was really really good. I'm not a taco person, but I'm definitely coming back again. I do love the mushroom taco, which is no meat I also had an Asada taco. They were amazing. Highly recommended and definitely we're coming back was worth a drive. Thank you so much, Ulyses for the combinations you gave us very nice guy read more

Tacos 1986 - Two mushroom tacos, and four Asada - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my fourth or fifth time visiting this taco place, and after all these visits, I've finally decided to share a review. The very first time I came here, the experience was fantastic. The flavors were vibrant, the ingredients were fresh, and everything just felt perfect. The second time, it was still good, but there was a slight dip in quality. By the third visit, I noticed more inconsistencies, and now, after this last visit, I feel it's important to write a balanced review. The taco place is a small gem tucked along a busy street. Because of its prime location, parking is a real challenge. There are only about five or six spots behind the restaurant, and when it gets crowded, it's a struggle to secure a spot. During the day, if street parking, you have to pay for parking, adding another hassle. On the night I visited, around 9 p.m., it was incredibly busy. When I finally got inside, I ordered tacos along with a horchata. I wanted to swap the corn tortillas for flour ones, but the online kiosk made it really hard to do. I had to go inside and request the change directly. The staff was working incredibly hard; you could see they were overwhelmed by the number of customers. Even though they were fast and clearly skilled, the sheer volume of orders meant I waited about 20 minutes for my two tacos. Unfortunately, when they arrived, they didn't taste as good as they used to. Reflecting on my first visit, the food was exceptional, but over the past two or three times, I noticed a decline in quality. The overcrowding and the limited staff really seem to be taking a toll on the food. I was also surprised by how they serve horchata only in bottled form. It's pretty expensive for such a small portion, and I wish they offered a freshly made aguas frescas option, like many other taco spots in LA. To be honest, this might be the last time I come here for a while. Between the parking frustrations, the long wait, and the price, I feel like the value just isn't keeping up. I want to give a shoutout to the staff, though, they're hardworking, fast, and resilient, even under the stress. I also used the restroom, and I have to say, there's only one bathroom, and it wasn't clean. I get it, rush hour means staff is stretched thin, but it was disappointing. In short, I had such high hopes for this place, but the recent visits haven't lived up to that initial spark. I hope they take some time to address the parking, the wait times, and the consistency, because when they're at their best, the tacos are truly wo read more

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Food is amazing the tortillas are so yummy and freshly made !!!!! The carne asada omg so yummy and flavorful. Please give them a try you won't regret it !!! The service was great the employees are very attentive . Them being in a corner also makes it nice and the outdoor sitting is so relaxing. read more

Tacos 1986 - Tacos de asada - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good Music, Food, and the staff have always been great everytime. Quick bite in and out for the neighborhood, especially if the grove isn't your thing. read more

For my first visit here, I ordered to-go the Mushroom Bowl, and loved it. Very fresh, flavorful, and I appreciated the little container of guacamole that accompanied it. I also ordered a corn tortilla, which was great, and I believe hand-made. And a lime, cut into sections, which I squeezed over both the bowl and the guacamole, and it enhanced both. As a vegan, I appreciated this vegan option, and would love to see more added, such as tofu, jackfruit, seitan, etc. Well done, guys! Oh, one little thing: It seems that your ordering menu on Yelp is far more detailed than the limited version you feature on your website. Maybe expand that one as well? read more

Very disappointed in this location. The beans and rice were so old. The bean and cheese burrito had no taste, and the flour tortilla was so thick and raw it was inedible and disgusting. The guacamole tasted and smelled so weird. I won't be ordering from this location ever again. read more

Originally posted on IG 9/12/24 Taco No. 2 from the @latimesfood 101 Best Tacos in Los Angeles- @tacos1986la l've been to the location in Pasadena but did not know about the Perron (off menu) taco, one of @danielledorky 's entries on the list. Whoa. It was fantastic. Flour tortilla, choice of meat (she suggests carne asada which was phenomenal), pinto beans, guacamole, jack cheese, onions, cilantro, and salsa. Sooo00oo yum. I also took the bait and ordered their house made agua de Jamaica. It was perfect. So many places over sweeten their Jamaica but not Tacos 1986. I will definitely put this place into my rotation!! Of course, not until after I try the rest of the tacos on the list-99 to go!! read more

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Small inside, but fair amount of seating outside. Service is fairly quick I ordered a taco al pastor, carne asada taco, and an al pastor quesadilla, with each being around $4 or a little over $4. In my opinion, the Al pastor tasted better and I'd highly recommend it as it was delicious. No pineapple though. Meat was tender and juicy, and the cheese on the quesadilla made it even better Overall, I'd give it an 8.75/10. Delicious meal, but might be a little on the pricey side since I feel like I could've eaten at least 5 tacos/quesadillas to be full, which would run me over $20. read more

Tacos 1986 - Al pastor taco, Al pastor quesadilla, and asada taco - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I got 2 mulitas and 1 vampiro with a side of rice and beans. They were both good! The vampiro was the best out of the 2. Tacos 1986 reminded me of tacos from Tijuana. That's how good the food was. The service was good and the ambiance wasn't all that considering I went at 10 pm. read more

Tacos 1986 - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered catering yesterday and they forgot the plates, utensils, and the tortillas weren't cooked. The tortillas were very moist and don't have any brown grill marks. It was also unclear if the beans or tortillas were made with lard. For the vegetarians, I hope they add a little caption that says made with lard or vegetarian. I had the chips which were the tortillas fried, then two tortillas (possibly raw), rice, beans, guacamole, onions, and the two salsas. Needless to say, food went through me and I'm sick. read more

Tacos 1986 - Taco platter with our staples plates and spoons. - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing tacos and breakfast burritos! Friendly staff too. the Agua Fresca was delicious. Will come again, highly recommend

The food and service here is amazing !! I love coming here with my husband for taco nights. We drive from Echo park because this is our preferred location although the DTLA location is closer. I just tried the mushroom tacos not too long ago for the first time and now they're my new favorites. read more

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First time trying the breakfast tacos.. I am in LOVE. The eggs. The tortilla. The salsa. 10/10. I've been coming to 1986 for a few years for the regular tacos and love that they are expanding their menu! Thank you to the taco gods for this blessing read more

Didn't realize they open at 8am! Happen to arrive to work a bit to early to work and saw the banner for breakfast, which I learned is a new thing they rolled out in September 2024. I skipped my morning coffee to check their breakfast. Easy parking in the back with a few spots. I debated between a breakfast taco and a breakfast burrito. I went with their carne asada and egg burrito. The girl in the front was helpful as she attended to a few orders which was surprising as it was only 8:10am. They had the radishes, limones, cucumbers and salsas on the side which was more than enough to compliment the burrito. Hand made tortillas, tasted just like TJ. The eggs too were soft and fluffy. It aint a huge burrrito as a typical restaurant but it was great nonetheless. Id return to try their tacos for sure. Hoping they serve it with onions otherwise is it really a taco!? read more

Tacos 1986 - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hands down, one of the best burritos I've ever had. I can't wait to try more of the menu!

I went to this location and wanted to give it a try. It was the worst taco I've ever had. My boyfriend sucks at cooking and has made better tacos than that. I couldn't even finish my order and that's how you know it was non-tolerable because I usually don't try to waste food and finish it all. The sauce was by the outside and flies were hovering over it and our food. The meat was cold and non flavorful. It was bland and to top it off with that not fresh guacamole was disgusting. My boyfriend got the taco plate and the rice was also bland and dry gross and the beans tasted pretty much canned. I highly would not recommend. The tacos didn't take long to make for sure and now we know why. The seats and table outside was dirty and had so many flies, needs up keeping! Anyone who says it is the best tacos, is lying on this page omg! read more

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THIS PLACE ROCKS!!!! Ulysses is awesome. Food is delicious and affordable. Def recommend!!

I ordered carne asada tacos with the salsa roja. Their tacos are great, including the carne asada, but the amount of salt on the carne asada kind of killed it for me. If they could make this minor tweak, it would greatly improve the taco. Their salsa roja is ok. I think they can improve it rather easily, and I don't know why they haven't - the red salsa just doesn't taste right. It's too tangy and doesn't taste like a regular salsa roja. All in all, still a decent taco experience, but with all the other choices in the DTLA area, I may not be coming back to this place first. read more

Ulysses and Delvin (the chef) were fantastic and very friendly. Also the music was really nice playing outside. They had the salsas bar set up and well stocked. Oh did I mention the chicken quesadilla was amazing!10/10 recommend this location. I'm surprised they don't have higher reviews honestly. read more

Tacos 1986 - Carne asada taco - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ulyssas and Alejandra were the sweetest! They made me a vegetarian quesadilla that hit the spot. It was so good I had to get another one. Yummmmmy perfect meal to end a perfect night out ! read more

Tacos 1986 - Vegetarian quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went there for vegan tacos on a Tuesday. The ambiance is decent, and the service is excellent. The food was amazing--my only complaint is that the buy-one-get-one taco deal on Tuesdays applies only to chicken and pork options, not the vegan one. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

Tacos 1986 - Mushroom & Eggs Taco - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Homemade totillas, very good asada and adobada! I'll come back!the agua frescas are really good. Everything is fresh read more

Tacos 1986 - Asada - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

4++ I've been a a few locations of Tacos 1986 now. This location is fun and seems to have a pretty large crowd in general because of its location. I was looking for a bite after attending a concert nearby and this was perfect for not wanting so spend a whole lot of go to a sit down/ full service spot. The service was great as everyone was very friendly and helpful. Ordering was very easy. It runs similar to a fast food spot where you wait in line, order, and wait for your food to come. There's also a self service salsa/toppings bar. I ordered an adobada vampiro and an asada taco. I also ordered to a horchata to wash everything down. It definitely hit the spot. I thought everything was tasty and it hit the marks like other great taco spots I've been hitting up recently. With a few locations throughout the city, you know you will get some quality tacos either here or any of their other locations. Parking was very easy along the street nearby, but not sure if it was because I was coming around 10pm on a Saturday. read more

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They could get staff that believes in customer service. Was the only one in line today, it wasn't at all busy. Was told to go order at the kiosk. But a) I'm never doing that. If you want my money you'll take my order.. And b) the kiosk doesn't have the order options I needed to make in the POS. I mentioned that to the lady behind the counter and she said if I wanted to be served, I would have to use the kiosk. So, my honest review is the tacos are fine, though a little overpriced, but the service is so bad you should stay far, far away. read more

These are really not my favorite tacos. I feel like whatever mean I get is usually very dry and feels reheated most of the time the staff is not that great either so both are not for for a reason to come back. I know they do a lot of parties and events around town and appreciate that they seem to be hustling but they're just not that good. There's much better tacos in LA. read more

Incredible food, incredible service. We have been enjoying tacos from Tacos 1986 for years and the quality and taste remain elite. Love the carne asada tacos, quesadillas, breakfast tacos, kids plates... and the horchata cold brew is a revelation. If you want delicious authentic Mexican tacos, look no further. read more