Simple, flavorful, and unbeatable on price--the kind of taco spot you wish you discovered sooner. Each taco packs fresh, bold flavors without draining your wallet. The service is friendly and fast, and the casual, parking-lot setup gives it a local charm you don't get at polished chains. If you're craving honest, affordable tacos on the West Side, this is your go‑to. read more

Got a variety of their tacos. Overall pretty solid. Most of the meats we got were pretty tender. The green sauce carried the flavor for the most part. read more

Tacos Chapulin - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Whenever I'm on the West side, I love grabbing a quick dinner here. This is probably the ONLY authentic taco stand in SaMo that serves up the caliber of food it does. Plus, the food potions are massive. You can easily make three servings of the burrito. I would highly recommend the lengua and tripas since they are much more tender than other places due to them stewing the meat in a broth. The avocado salsa is also delicious. Support your local businesses!! read more

I've been coming to this dependable, tasty, consistent stand for years. They're low key, friendly, and still have $2 tacos as of early 2024. They have the al pastor and pineapple on a rotating spit like many stands do, but also have a large metal pan to reverse braise many of their offerings such as suadero and carne asada. Can't go wrong with any of their meats, and their homemade aguas frescas are pretty good accompaniments as well. Also much appreciated by me, their mild green salsa is creamy and goes well with everything and is perfect for anyone like me who needs a salsa that isn't spicy. read more

Tacos Chapulin - Tacos being prepared, al pastor and chicken and carne asada in the photo - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Tacos were okay, but not as I was hoping. It wasn't seasoned enough and also felt dry. We came here because it was the only food truck opened that late around us. read more

Some of the best tacos I've had this side of town! Been coming here since I moved to LA a couple months ago and have not been disappointed. The line moves quick and the service is always friendly! The tacos are to die for the the meats are all cooked fresh right in front of you. There are some other taco stands around town that I've seen with massive lines but this stand doesn't have that. Idk why, whether it be they aren't as known or they just move that quick who knows but people need to give this place a try! Must haves while in West LA. read more

Tacos Chapulin - a plate of mexican food - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing food and service. Delicious. Nice ambience. Very cheap. The meat is delicious and authentic. Amazing salsa bar too.

A tent right in front of Mitsuwa. There was a line of a few people so I was majorly intrigues and we were starving so it was perfect. They cut up the meat right when you order so it's extra juicy. Another major plus is that they allow you to put on your toppings yourself! Did I go a little overboard?! Maybe. But was it still delicious.. YES IT WAS! There's 3 different salsas, cilantro, lime, and this picked veggie mixture of jalepenos, onions, and peppers. Warning: the jalepenos are very hot! I got in my AYCE mindset and put so many in and it was heatin' up. Al pastor burrito - The al pastor was so juicy and tender. The burrito was packed with rice and beans and your choice of cheese. The burrito lasted me 2 meals and still delicious next day. Tripa Taco - tacos are two-bite size but the meal is soaked in bone broth until ready to order so again, nice and juicy. We got 2 of each and the total was $19. Overall, I would 100% order again! read more

Yummy yummy tacos and beans and rice. Located in the parking lot for Mitsuwa, the market, it is not usually too crowded and the service is fast and friendly. Their burritos are also great. I like their fish tacos. Have fun. read more

I live a few blocks away so it's convenient, but I always find these guys to be rude and the tacos to actually be mediocre. Tonight I gave the guy a $20 bill for an $8 order. He looks at me and says "ocho" and then hands me back a $10 bill and tells me the other $2 are for tip. I told him my intention was to always tip and that it's insulting and basically stealing to not give me my proper change. Par for the course here. Again, they're just rude and awkward. Go to the taco stand in front of Vons near Washington and Centinela. Much better tacos and much nicer owners. read more

Food was not good, salsa did not taste like salsa. Terrible service from the cooks and lady handling the money/orders. read more

Wow wow one of my favorite taco stands in the West LA side. I am so suprised there isn't a line like the other places! I ordered asada, lengua, and pastor tacos ($2/taco) which were all just perfect. The asada was super flavorful and had little crispy bits which was so delicious. The al pastor was also amazing and loved the little pineapple they include on the top. Lastly, lengua was super soft and not much flavor, but that's usually how it is. Everything was just perfect and easily survived a 10 minute drive home. Would definitely come here next time to try their burrito or muelitas. There is self serve salsas, onions & cilantro, and lime bar with little takeout containers. My favorite is the green creamy avocado salsa with a little bit of the habanero. The spiciness of the habanero salsa goes so well with the creaminess of the avocado sauce. Definitely grab a little bit more limes than you might first assume since they are a bit tiny. Nearby stands like BCT may have a crazy line, but these are definitely worth it for a quick dinner on a time crunch if you're craving some tacos :) read more

Great street tacos by the beach!!!! The pastor with pinnacle was so good and they have all the fixings! So good

Absolutely the best street tacos in the west side. The line is never too long, and it moves fast. They have a variety of meats cooked right in front of you, and their salsas are amazing. Top it off with horchata and what a masterpiece. Inexpensive and delicious, just how I like it! read more

This is the first time I've ever hit up one of these new bootleg taco stands so pardon me if I don't know the standard protocol. So when I asked them a couple of questions, I was taken aback at how rude they were when they answered. 1) I didn't know what mulitas were... I saw them making it and I asked what they were. 2) I didn't know what went inside their burritos. My bad! Wtf. Geez. Mulitas are pretty much mini quesadillas with meat on little corn tortillas. And they have you put your choice of toppings in the burrito and you give it back and they wrap it for you. There. Just in case anyone else had these questions. Also, as we were paying... we handed her a $20 and were waiting for our change and she was like "oh... you wanted that...?" Uh... yeah. Don't assume we were gonna tip you that after all the rudeness. We took everything home... The mulitas (sp?) were really good. We had the pastor ones with bits of pineapple. Really tasty. However their carne asada burritos were so smoky... like the meat tasted like it was cooked right on top of charcoal - like touching it. I couldn't eat it. I was also biting into a bunch of fat. My bf didn't mind it and ate mine for lunch the next day. Anyway... that's all. Wouldn't come back again. read more

Tacos Chapulin - Carne asada burritos with rice beans and cilantro - yuck. - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Omg, from far away, it smelled like In-N-Out when they're cooking up some grilled onions, yum!!! Then you get near and it smells of awesome pastor?!!! Oh yes! That and the smells from the street, fantastic, definitely reminds you that you are waiting on the street for some tacos! The line here tonight, Friday the 13th of October, is pretty decent. About twenty people waiting, must be good! My mouth is salivating although I just ate a ramen bowl in the Mitsuwa market's Hakkaido ramen restaurant. I ordered 6 tacos, one of each meat type: Asada, Pastor (so delicious!), Lengua, Cabeza, Carnitas, Pollo. The Pastor was so delicious that I even bought a burrito for the next morning. read more

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Wow, I have been missing out on the taco-stand scene for far too long, these are some of the best tacos I have had in a long time! We came by around 9:30pm Sunday night, just before a crowd started. Plenty of meat on the spit firing up, with all the tortillas toasting on the flat-top and plenty of meat available in the pans. They had a great assortment of toppings too from pickled red onions, grilled onions and jalapenos, cilantro, salsa, etc. The only let down was the cucumbers, they weren't pickled and tasted old and dry. I went with four al-pastor tacos. The al-pastor was amazing, so juicy and cut up thick and each taco was loaded with so much meat! Great flavor, juicy and tender perfect taste with each bite of the tacos. read more

Been about 7-10 times and by far the best tacos AND Burritos around. The Al pastor is the best but their lengua and carnitas are a close second. The dudes that run the stand are really sweet and are obviously very good at making food, they know what's good! I always want to take a photo for a review but EVERY time I go, we end up being too excited and eating them on the hood of car immediately. Still haven't gotten a photo but one day. Anyways, I recommend the Al pastor tacos as well as the lengua and the carnitas (ask for pineapple, onions, and jalapeño too). read more

Yummy, delicious, authentic, and reasonably priced tacos and burritos! Highly recommend! I've gone enough times that the owner recognizes me and knows my usual order! I typically get 4 tacos: 2 lengua, 1 cabeza and 1 el pastor. I love their cactus too! Their yummy tacos have gone up slightly to $1.25 each - still a great price and they are generous with the portion. Their burritos are massive and only $6! If you're super famished, the burrito is the way to go. Tidbit: They are off during the Holidays (good for them!) and it's cash only. There's an ATM machine inside of Mitsuwa. read more

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We finally tried this place after having driven past it many times. We had carne asada burrito ($10), street tacos ($2 ea; chicken, pastor and carne asada) and washed it down with horchatas. All very tasty and will be back for sure. Parking available in the Mitsuwa/CVS parking lot. read more

wanted bomb tacos on my way home from LAX. this place wasn't that far and had alot of stars. Walked right up and ordered, no line. he immediately started making my food. $2 tacos! haven't had any that price in years. Good variety of salsas. Hoped they could take card as well, they do take zelle. Only thing missing was a nice cold mexican coke, they didn't have those. Will definitely be coming back when I'm in town! read more

I came here on a Tuesday night around 6:30pm and there was no one in line. I ordered 2 asada and 2 al pastor tacos ($1.25 each), and my friends ordered 2 al pastor tacos and a al pastor burrito ($6, i think). My tacos tasted pretty good, and they gave a lot of meat. They had the standard salsas, onions/cilantro, onions/peppers, and horchata available for purchase ($2, i think). Personally I felt like it was an average taco stand in LA in terms of taste, which is still pretty good. My friend got overcharged by 50 cents for tacos though (the lady charged her $1.50 per taco, when she only charged me $1.25) so I don't know what was up with that... Parking is easy, lot at Mitsuwa! read more

Tacos Chapulin - 2 asada, 2 Al pastor ($1.25 each!) - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A friend took us here after dinner and man, it's pretty awesome. Very surprised that it is literally on the side of the road, next to the Mituswa market's parking lot. $1.25 per taco! Went for the al pastor since I saw it rotating and very glad that I did. Very flavorful, and the amount of protein per taco is generous. On the side, there's the salsas and the veggies to add. Next time gonna just go crazy and order one of everything! read more

I really wanted this taco stand to shine.... however it was bland at best.I ordered 3 asada and 3 pastor tacos. First -- the meat was overcooked, quite possibly from the evening before. The tortilla's were soaked in oil (too much to even crisp). The asada was chewy and could have used more flavor. The pastor was decent, however no pineapple! I'm glad I tried it, however my "Bootleg Taco" joint on Lincoln and Lake St still has my fat soul.... read more

Tacos Chapulin - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

100% would drive an hour through traffic to get tacos from here again. The meat--ooph. PERFECT. The cactus was a delightful surprise. read more

Tacos Chapulin - Asada, pastor, and nopales - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been living in LA for four years now and have eaten a whole lot of tacos during that time. Never had an experience in which I actually tossed the tacos out right there after taking a bite, but there's a first time for everything. Not only was the guy standing behind the braising pot wildly rude and incapable of doing anything more than grunting when I asked him three times about the various meats, but the al pastor was terrible. Clearly chopped off the spit carelessly with far too many chunks of fat, pieces you wouldn't want to eat, and thrown sloppily on some tortillas. Only reason for the two stars is due to a comparatively positive experience the first time I came here. Unfortunately it won't be enough to get me to come back after this. Far too many good taco joints around the city to spend your money here. read more

The only dilemma here is if I should order in English or Spanish ... either way tacos are amazing They use styrofoam though next time I will bring my own plate :) read more

Tacos Chapulin - 2 lengua, 2 al pastor - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing tacos! The line is long, but you get your food within 5-10 mins! It's crowded because it's sooo goood! The Al Pastor is amazing! Top it off with the pineapple! Juicy! Yummy! $1.25 per taco. read more

This is probably the best taco stand in West LA. Their Al pastor is a little bit salty. But chicken and chorizo are the must. The condiment bar has plenty choices. Staff works hard and a line goes quickly. $1.25 is a decent price. read more

Tacos Chapulin - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Visit: Thursday, May 17, 2018 I drove by here and saw a massive line and a delicious-looking trompo, so I resolved to come try it sometime. I finally got the chance when I found out one of my friends lives nearby. Got here pretty late, around 9:30, and there was nobody waiting in line, and just a couple people eating there. We parked in the Mitsuwa parking lot, though I'm sure you'd be able to park on the street should security be there during the day. I had three tacos al pastor. The tacos were nice and greasy, as street tacos usually are, and the meat was nice and charred and crisp but also tender. The salsas were good, and there were also the usual suspects: onion and cilantro, limes, etc. The taquero was pretty funny, and the lady collecting the money was also very nice. There really aren't very many street taco stands on the Westside, and the ones that are out here are pretty mediocre. So I'm glad to have found a good street taco spot in the area. It's definitely an essential part of the LA food culture. read more

Tacos Chapulin - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There are three main taco stands in the West LA area this one, one off Sawtelle and national, and another off of Sepulveda and Palms. They all get the job done but this one is the true winner. Why? It's the meat. Chicken, al pastor, lengua, carne asada, cabeza... all the best in town. the tacos are cheap $1.50 and they let the meat do the talking. My go-to here though are the quesadillas. They get the right ratio with cheese and meat, and they take their time making sure everything melts properly. If you're looking for conversation and good tips from the staff, go somewhere else. They will let you know what type of meat they have and that's about it. Any review citing such things should be thrown out. read more

Was in the area heading to LAX and decided to stop and I'm glad I did. Everything was cooked and prepared just before they opened. And the food was great. Would give 5 stars but the dude who made my tacos didn't have any gloves on, really didn't bother me as I still ate it. But I could see how this would bother some people. read more

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This is a small stand outside Mitsuwa. There was a decent line forming when we got there around 7:15pm! There is no menu, but they pretty much have all the staple meats that you could want. If you don't know, you can just point to the meats on the grill. $1 for a taco and $5 for a burrito (no tax). I ate 7 tacos with carne asada, al pastor, and carnitas. I liked the carne asada the best. The service is fast and the soft taco shells are amazing. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!!! To qualify my review of the food, this is my first time having Mexican food in LA. It is not the absolute best I've had, but for the price I give it a 5/5. The quality is definitely up there. All of this is without mentioning the toppings they have! They have cilantro and onions and lemons and limes to top off your food. They have buckets of sauces you can choose from, and little containers in case you want to take your toppings to go. So good!! So cheap! read more

This place is amazing! I grew up in Los Angeles and have tried taco stands all over town, and this is seriously one of the best! Better than any of the taco trucks in the area, and much cheaper as well. They have all of your traditional meats (al pastor, carne asada, chicken), but if you like the really good stuff (lengua, cabeza, etc) this spot really shines. They usually start setting up around 6, and close shop by around 10 I think? But it seems like it depends on business, I feel like they'll close earlier or later depending on how busy it is. Occasionally, the cops will show up and make them leave (which I've seen with my own eyes), which really sucks. So if you show up on the wrong day, they might not be there. The tacos are only one dollar each, and you get to add your own onions, cilantro, cucumbers, and 2 different salsas + guacamole. All of them are homemade and all of them are amazing. Be forewarned, the guac isn't the thick guac you use for dipping chips into, but it's more of a liquid and it has a kick to it, so don't pour it on too thick until you've tasted it. Burritos are also awesome, 5 bucks. He puts the rice, beans, and meat in the burrito, then hands it to you to add your own toppings, then you hand it back to him and he expertly wraps it for you. Just an FYI. People always get really confused when they get an open burrito handed to them. He also can melt the cheese on the grill for you first if you want cheese on your burrito, and it is awesome. Highly recommended. One thing I have to say though, I was here last week and a DIFFERENT taco stand was there. It was not the same guys!!! That was the first time i've seen it happen since they started setting up at this spot. I'm hoping that maybe they're friends or relative of the same guy, because I would be pissed if someone else just stole the spot. That other place was meh, but not nearly as good as this guy. If you're not sure, every time I've been here at least one of the guys is wearing a baseball cap, and there's a lady who usually handles the money, though I've seen her Working the grill. If you see a stand set up and no one's wearing a baseball cap and there's no lady in the group, it might be a different stand. Also, keep in mind that this spot is ON CENTINELA directly in front of Mitsuwa. Sometimes there's another place that sets up on the same corner, but they set up on Venice in front of the bank. I haven't tried that one yet, but as long as this one is here I don't think I ever will because this place is literally the best. read more

My friend raved abotu the best tacos in LA.. i was skeptical.. I had really good tacos in east la.. he did not disappoint. These tacos are damn good. chicken, beef, i dont think you can go wrong if they even served rat tacos. I dont know what kind of heroin they use on the meat but damn its good. read more

I don't know why the guy serving tacos was acting like an a******. He didn't appreciate us being there. Maybe it was the Modelo can sitting behind him? These people were rude! read more

I'm shocked that this taco stand has only one review. I'm visiting from SF and staying with my sister who lives nearby. We walk to the stand, but you can find plenty of parking in the Mitsuwa Marketplace & CVS parking lot. Tacos are $1 each. Tons of different meats to choose from. I've had the pollo, al pastor, chorizo, carnitas, & carne asada. You can get more adventurous with the other meats/organs they have available. The rice and beans are for the burritos, but the main guy let us buy a side of rice and beans for $2. You can get horchata too! The two guys preparing the food are extremely nice. We try to practice our Spanish with them when we order and the main guy is always kind, funny, and helpful. You pay the lady setup next to them. If you are taking your food to go, there are little baggies to load up on cilantro and onions, pickled red onions, and cucumbers and radishes. Oh, and lime wedges! There's also three amazing sauces. The verde is amazing. My mouth ends up being on fire but I can help but put more of the sauce. They are there "Most days. Sometimes Monday, sometimes not." read more

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My husband and I visited this stand based on previous yelp reviews and let me tell you they delivered! Asada - BOMB Chorizo - BOMB Al Pastor - BOMB My family always said, that what makes a taco is the salsa and all their salsas are BOMB! The workers are friendly and the lines are not long. Definitely recommend you stop by. read more

This taco stand has been around for a while but doesn't have a name yet. You can find a long line of curious patrons gathering at the corner of centinela ave and Venice Blvd right by Mitsuwa Marketplace and CVS's parking lot. There's a business on yelp called "Bootleg Taco stand" that has a similar setup but I haven't seen anything at that location. You can tell this place apart from other shops because it has a number of light bulbs hanging in the front and there are usually two dudes running the show (one guy on the grill slicing al pastor off the cone of meat onto the grill and another guy who's basically chopping up all the meats and grabbing generous portions of them with perfectly sized mini corn tortillas. A Spanish speaking lady handles the money and you'll find all the condiments, sauces, napkins in front of her. There's also a large pan of various organ meats, carnitas, cactus, and chorizo cooking in lard but don't let any of this turn you off. There's a variety of brown meats and sometimes I have trouble identifying them, but I can assure you that all taste good. I've tried the chicken, chorizo, lengua, asada, al pastor, and carnitas and all have been delicious. The tortillas are on the smaller side but only cost 1 dollar each and have tons of meat in em so you'll easily fill yourself up with even 4-6 tacos. I haven't tried the burrito yet but some regulars swear by the cactus burritos. He'll scoop large generous portions of chopped protein onto a flour tortilla, have you add whatever sauces and toppings you'd like, and return to have it wrapped up within seconds. This is an amazing find and I hope to keep it that way to keep the line shorter but honestly though, these are some great guys and I love supporting small local businesses. I happened to watch in horror as 6 tacos I bought dropped to the ground and they were quick to replace them free of charge but of course, they were deserving of a very generous tip. Come check this place out. I'm sure anyone with a craving for cheap delicious eats under 10 bucks a person would be pleased. Parking is plentiful in the adjacent parking lot. Just hop over the wall! read more

Tacos Chapulin - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Affordable, quick, excellent selection and the staff is very friendly. Seems like there are few street taco stands popping up around town the last few months and this one is my local go to. The selection of meats is pretty extensive with the usuals (pastor, asada, pollo) in addition to the offal cuts (tripa, buche, lengua, chorizo, cabeza, suadero). They'll do anything you want with corn and flour tortillas including quesadillas and mulitas. I just go for the $1 tacos. read more