A joyful and delicious experience! My husband and I are regulars now. Tacos 1986 makes us proud to be Angelenos!!! We finished our food so fast that we forgot to take photos! read more

Very affordable for Mexican food, asada and green salsa had amazing flavors. Menu might look limited, but definitely worth trying all. Gets a bit busy but again worth the wait. read more

Tacos 1986 - Horchata and dog friendly. - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best place ever test like your in Mexico very authentic would come again and they have amazing workers read more

Tacos 1986 - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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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

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

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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The tacos were amazing! The workers were so kind. Ulysses was so nice & helpful when deciding what to order. read more

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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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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FINALLY tried this place. Delicious. They're easy going about substituting flour tortillas, and no cilantro, which are big deals for my partner. Great portions and salsas. And we brought a golden retriever! (I've never done that before, and I don't like dogs at places, but ours was super well behaved and chill. Cute outside area that's such a low-key vibe.) Can't wait to try more stuff on the menu. Looking forward to going back very soon. read more

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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Ulysses is an amazing customer service worker and helped us with whatever we needed. The food was also amazing and I def recommend coming here read more

We love Ulises! Amazing customer service from the moment we arrived until we left. The food, as always, was amazing. Thank you for making our experience so memorable! read more

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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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

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

Very basic tiny corn tortilla tacos, rice and beans. It would nice to have corn or something other than beans as an option, and some extra tortillas to wrap the beans and rice. I'll make this at home, save some money. I can't tell what makes this a go to. 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

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

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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Ulises took great care of us and was very attentive throughout our visit. We had the asada tacos and the pastor tacos, and they were both delicious and full of flavor. Excellent service and amazing food. We'll definitely be back! read more

Tacos 1986 - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing service and excellent food! Easy parking too. Highly recommend! I got the carne asada tacos!

Really nice place!! In this place you have to know the flavor is constantly good every time that you go. The combos are great, the price is good for the amazing flavor and amount of food that you can get. the service is really friendly and open for any questions or request. the music make me feel happy every time that I go and enjoy this delicious tacos read more

Tacos 1986 - Combo #1 (2 tacos, beans, rice, and a fountain drink) 12dls - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Service is fast and amazing portions! Try their salsa Macha, so spicy but so good! The food is always great here and the vibes are definitely the Cali taco place vibes. Come for the tacos, stay for the vibes ! 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

Mushroom tacos are so good. Great service by Ulysses and the cooking staff. I also like these Agua frescas. Im from Mexico and this is just as good as something I'd get back home. read more

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Great Experience! The food was amazing and the service was great ! Thanks to ulises who made the experience even better by being very attentive! Definitely will come back soon . read more

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I AM LAUGHING THAT THIS HAS ANYTHING BUT 5 STARS!????? Everything on the menu is to die for. We bring all our friends here and unanimously they agree that this is the best Mexican food. The service is wonderful, and always speedy. Don't sleep on their breakfast burritos! read more

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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Our work team loves these tacos. Shout out to the amazing morning crew (Enrique, Mario & Ulysses) who put their best foot forward getting our large order done on time & on point! Luis (Shift Lead), made the ordering process seamless & he genuinely cared about the details all the way through. It is such a relief to find Tacos 1986. We've put them on our lunch vendors roster & recommend them to all of our visiting employees & out of town guests. Thank you! read more

Great tacos at a great price with a self serve salsa bar. What more could you ask for. No shame in admitting I put down 7 tacos here! When you go to La from Hawaii you get tacos. read more

Tacos 1986 - Three carne asada tacos with the works - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Decent taco spot! Only 3 types of meat which is the downside. Ordered the pastor tacos and carne asada mulita. Service was fast. Their sauce bar doesnt hold back on the heat factor! Only outdoor seating and street parking. read more

Tacos 1986 - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cheese melted to perfection on carne asada tacos seasoned to perfection. As much thought was put into taste as brand design. Good job.