Cool small spot to grab a quick bite. Due to space and parking I order take out more often. However, you can drive in on the side of business (narrow driveway) and park in the back. Love their carne asada tacos, beef flautas, huaraches, and liquado de platano con chocolate (banana chocolate smoothie). I tend to order the same things so I can't speak to anything outside those items. The huaraches can be a little spicy for some because they add their green salsa which typically is mild in other places but spicier here -- still delicious though just something to ask about if you're sensitive to spice. If it's your first time, I recommend trying the beef flautas. read more

Great service, food was perfect and the micheladas were yummy!! I will b going back very soon.

So the place was crowded and has a 4-Star average so we figured we can't go wrong..... I know they were busy but service was a bit s-l-o-w, you seat me at least give me Menu's and Water so we have something to do instead of just sitting there asking each other do you want to go!. After finally getting menu's they do have a large selection, the Wife and I decided to share several items which means I'm not getting a Torta Ahogada... Torta de Pierna - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-df-south-gate?select=5D8fhenT24MAX_BYaJyOtQ&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg I know it looks good but the meat was seriously lacking flavor https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-df-south-gate?select=QK6qu6g5fDmaSNvvq1QHhw&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg the telera was nice and fresh, and accompanying ingredients were fine, but the carne is what's it's about and was a big let down. 2-Stars Hurache de Mole con Pollo - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-df-south-gate?select=VfKu-C02A-evXx_1lmBVuQ&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg A round hurache....... overlooking the shape this was BAD in so many ways, the bottom layer is a very thin smear of mole sauce, and what tasted like boiled shredded chicken was spread on top of that, then the other toppings https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-df-south-gate?select=JAnDkjDyVSxGu12--ZqcOg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg WHY is the pollo NOT in Mole sauce? the shredded chicken "As Is" was FLAVORLESS, like it was boiled and shredded, one of the WORST Hurache's I've ever had!!! 1-Star Taco Alambre - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-df-south-gate?select=G75slW_jscIats4QiXJH7g&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg This was one of their "Special" Tacos and was the best thing we ate here! 4-Stars Tacos de Carne Asada, Al Pastor y Carnitas - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-df-south-gate?select=nfkL8e_xS1Y1b9weszZVRg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Carne Asada - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-df-south-gate?select=M_MWn7oIlSP0ZDhdNbrIog&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Fairly lean meat, a little fat, cooked nicely but not a lot of flavor. 3-Stars Al Pastor - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-df-south-gate?select=M_MWn7oIlSP0ZDhdNbrIog&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg No trompo here this was cooked on a flattop, would be nicer if it had a little char at the least, not sure what they marinade with but it's weak. 2-Stars Carnitas - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-df-south-gate?select=M_MWn7oIlSP0ZDhdNbrIog&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Taste was not bad, the liter color pieces were moist but the darker was on the dry side. 2.5-Stars They do have some nice salsa https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-df-south-gate?select=M_MWn7oIlSP0ZDhdNbrIog&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg And YES it was served that way, it pretty much sums up this place. Food Avg 2.9 Avg for Food, but Service was pretty bad so Keeping it Real.... read more

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Colleague had the Huaraches del hombre. I had a steak quesadilla and an Al Pastor taco. Taco was good. Steak was tasty but dry. Colleague could not finish his food as the double layer of carbs were too much it seems. The owner was very friendly. He recommended items as he realized that we had never eaten at the place before. Extra star for that. read more

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Líes, says they close at ten pm and they close earlier . Lady (cashier) look straight at me trying to open the door and didn't even acknowledge me . Never coming back, not worth it read more

I highly recommend their pambazos and quesadilla de chicharrón. Their ceviche is to die for! They make their own tostadas. I always ask for an for an extra tostada because their ceviche portion is very generous. read more

This is a hidden gem in South Gate. Tacos DF offers your typical Mexican food (tacos and burritos) but also offers traditional flavors like huitlacoche and flor de calabaza. Everything is handmade from their tortillas to their mole. They even have aguas frescas to go along with your meal! Cheap, tasty, and authentic. I definitely recommend a huarache with huitlacoche cheese and chile (basically thick, oblong shaped corn tortilla). You can ask for chile on the sides, and they also have a salsa bar so you can dress up your meal however you like. There is free parking in the back of the business, but be careful not to drive too fast, you might miss the restaurant! read more

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Great Local Delicious place to eat. Homemade food. You can't wrong anything on the menu it's great Every time I come here I get something new. And it's always delicious. Portions are good for two people. read more

Great home made food make this I was in Mexico try the fish soup really great always come back the staff is awesome thanks to the cashier Mary always really nice. Love this place read more

Delicious!!!!! The prices are reasonable, the service is fast, the waitress was very attentive. This place is a must try and worth the drive! read more

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This place is awesome!! Growing up in South East LA there isn't a shortage of Mexican restaurants, so when you find a good one it is great. I had been driving past this place for quite some time, but decided to give it a try. I don't have any regrets. Parking can be a bit of headache, but they have a low pro lot in the back so if you can find a way to get back there you should be alright lol. The people there are really nice. Me and my girl are Michelada explorers so we always have one especially when it is a new place. It didn't take my breath away, but it was okay. I think it is only $6 so that isn't too bad. The menu has all your standard Mexican dish selections. The pastor here isn't that good so I would say to stay away from that option, but the asada and chicken are pretty good. Most people mention the Huaraches and that is definitely a go to here. The burritos are good and so are the tacos. The quesadillas are phat and will be worth the purchase. I'm happy I decided to stop by here; they just got themselves a couple of regulars. read more

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HORRIBLE SERVICE, THE CASHIER LADY IS SO RUDE!! She hurries you up to order!! If you ask her what comes with something she tells you to look at the menu! Order posole to go it was all cold no meat, and it was just "caldo". My order took literally 35 minutes!! And even got mad at me for asking how much longer it would take.. I was told "it will come out ones it's ready will call you just wait" my order was missing stuff! Honesty do not eat there!! The huaraches are nasty the beans are inside the masa so they are dry as hell! PLEASE DONT EAT HERE! TRY TACOS EL 7 PARIENTE BEST MEXICAN FOOD! read more

Tacos DF - Expensive! Over price horrible service been waiting for my food for 20 minutes and the place is empty. We are the only one here. - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

I finally found a place that services truly authentic Mexican meals. I love their verity of dishes. I highly recommend this place.

We went to eat on a Saturday and we order 2 pambazos very disappointed needs more seasoning .

This hole in the wall restaurant is pretty awesome. I discovered it years ago after a night of binge drinking. So if you go early mornings on the wkend that's pretty much what you'll find, people nursing a hang over. The huevos con chorizo are always good. Their quesadillas are the best, regardless of what filling you pick. The huaraches are a little tough to eat, they're premade. Those and the desserts are the only things premade though, so expect everything else to be great. They have a pretty informative website so check it out. All the ladies working there are nice as hell. But try to avoid sitting behind the kitchen/bar/register or your server will forget you exist. read more

Good little place for Mexican style food. Service is good always happy. And the style of ambient is like at your gmas house or uncle . Good spot for a quick bite . Also good spot for eating then walking to nearby shop. read more

Been here a few times and the food is great, I had a quesadilla de chicharrón, huarache de asada and they were mighty delicious. Highly recommend the quesadilla de Huitlacoche(Aztecs ate this ) and its to die for, the ceviche is also good , and the coffee is good. Only complaint would be the servu, maybe because Sat in the back they might of forgot I was there, they never brought the bill, I had to walk to register and ask for it to pay read more

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Came in for lunch time and I was satisfied! 10 stars for having the soccer game on. That's a plus during the World Cup. The place is decorated with soccer stuff. I'm guessing the owner loves soccer just like I do. Anyways I ordered four tacos. I had asada and a pastor. They're pretty small like the original street tacos. They were pretty flavorful. The hot sauces were good. Not too spicy just good enough so your taste buds can handle it. I think I'll be back to try other stuff on their menu. read more

Found this spot on yelp and decided to give it a go. We had a group of 8, 3 being very picky eaters and were all left satisfied. The food was so good. It felt very homey and had such good taste. The service was very fast and efficient. Will be coming back next time were in the area. read more

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I was sitting at home on a Saturday night, didn't feel like cooking but was in the mood for homemade Mexican food. We decided to try something different than the usual tacos so thanks to yelp, I found this place. I ordered Huarache de Pollo (chicken) I asked for chicken breast because I don't like shredded chicken simply because you never know what kind of chicken meat you are getting. This was a huge portion and could not finish it but it definitely satisfied my hunger. Both green and red salsas were spicy just the way I like them. I will be going back to try a different dish. Giving Tacos DF 4 stars only because it's my first time eating huaraches and I haven't tried others to see if this is 5 star worthy. I will come back and edit when I do. read more

Tacos DF - Huarache de Pollo (chicken) I asked for chicken breast because I don't like shredded chicken. - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Food was bomb! You cannot go wrong with anything you try!! Staff is very nice and attentive!!

Fantastic local place. DF style. Had the Juarache Alambre and a Jarritos though the Micheladas looked good. So reasonably priced. Nothing was over $11.99. read more

Tacos DF - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Tacos DF is a hidden gem in South Gate. They offer both the commercial type of Mexican food that people are accustomed to but also a lot of very gourmet dishes for those willing to get something other than just tacos. They offer huitlacoche and flor de calabaza as an option for your huarache, which are native to a pre-colonial Mexico and often only reserved for expensive and trendy restaurants. If you're looking for something more simple the nachos are amazing. The chips are made in house, so it adds a home made touch. Larger portion as well. Last but not least, delicious micheladas at only 5.50. They don't have all the extra bells and whistles many restaurants are currently adding because they stick to making a simple yet tasty michelada. read more

This is my first visit to this place. I was craving some tacos so I decided to come here with a co-worker and try it out. We were sat down right away and the lady/waitress was really friendly. I ordered 3 asada and 2 pastor tacos. The food came out quickly. The tacos needed more cilantro and onions, they barely had a sprikle of it. The salsa was also prety weak. I tried the red and the green salsa and both were mild. The asada was flavorless and the pasor was greasy. I didnt really like these tacos. Don't think ill be coming back here again. There are other taco spots near by... read more

Tacos DF - Tacos look better than they taste. - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Regretfully the food was bland. We ordered the flautas and some gorditas. The hot chócolate tasted very much like nestle instant.

Ate here last Sunday. Great food, atmosphere and brings back the Mexico City environment. Lots of parking behind the establishment. Had the pambazo and quesadilla de pollo. Both very delicious and fresh. They're getting 4 stars because they refused to put lemon juice on my Carrot juice. The kind lady said I could squeeze it lol... maybe I'm being a diva about it. But anywhere I go, they have never refused to make this drink. It sells a lot I'm Mexico City as well. read more

EVERYTHING here is so good! Menudo on Sundays! Plus staff is friendly. Street parking can be hard to find but they have additional parking around back! read more

My boyfriend introduced me to Tacos DF. His family has been eating here for over 10 years. I love the quesadilla de asada!! Best thing ever! We always ask for rice and beans on the side. I love the little salsa bar they have, green and red salsa (very delicious) rabanos, chiles en vinagre and lemon. The ladies who work there are very nice. We go so often that they already know our order :D read more

A little disappointed with their chilaquiles, they were so soggy and lacked flavor, the egg was over cooked, definitely not something I'll get again. Their tacos are good. Tried their chicken mole huaraches too and those are hugeee but simply just not the best tasting mole, a little oily for my taste. read more

So we get into this "place" (do not know how to call it) because is not a taqueria nor a restaurant, the place is outdated and the decor, I won't get into that. I see the plates, pollo con mole, chile relleno, tortas, quesadillas, thinking, well, it is a restaurant despite the decor. My husband when for the torta which is NOT authentic, not from DF (we are both originally from Mexico City), we do not put lettuce in the tortas (unless is a pambazo) the meat was old and fried in old fried oil, that's what he said. I asked for gordita but both our food was served in white foamy cheap plates and plastic fork and knife (???). I asked for regular cutlery and plate, no, they do not have any. If I go to a taqueria I would expect disposable plates but imagine eating pollo con mole or milanesa (15.90!) on those cheap plates, i did not even try the gordita Prices do Not match the place, the food, the decor, the experience. This is a no no. read more

I have been coming here with my husband for years. He is the one who introduced me to Tacos DF. It is a good place with some delicious food. I've had the tacos, tortas, tostada, huaraches and a ton of other things. I would totally recommend this place! Stay in or take your order to go, you can't go wrong! read more

Tacos DF - Their tortas are so good! - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

I found that in the blunder of my hectic Californian lifestyle, I'd taken for granted that vital connection to my past, my ancestors and that rich heritage responsible for wider hips, sepia toned skin and hair so thick and straight it could poke your eye out. Maybe it's because I don't meet the physical stereotypical characteristics of your 'average' Mexican. Or because my own people have a hard time believing I speak Spanish. Whatever the case, I'm grateful for places like Tacos DF that bring a little bit of the Motherland to displaced wannabes like me. I blew off a company meeting to have lunch here with my aunt last month. It's a small, no frills place that seats maybe 40 people max. Both the kitchen and the ordering desk sit in the middle of the establishment with one of the most extensive listings of traditional favorites I've seen in a VERY long time. We're not talking bastardized versions either. Tacos DF is not for the faint of heart, pansies. I went straight for the quesadillas, whose fillings are nestled between a large, oval homemade tortilla. There's a bunch of regular, old fillings like carne asada and chicken. Boring. If you're gonna eat like a Mexican, might as well do it right. Opt instead for Chicharrón Prensado (pressed pork rinds smothered in red chili sauce) or the Flor de Calabaza (squash blossom) variety. But if you're feeling extra adventurous you HAVE to try the Huitlacoche (corn smut). Yeah, you heard me DISEASED CORN. Blended together with the sweetness of tomatoes, yellow corn and a hand full of chopped onions it's own unique taste is like nothing I've ever experienced... and strangely, there was a comforting component too which just confused me all the more. So what if it looks like and has the consistency of tar? Take that Andrew Zimmern. Prices vs. quantity is a bit higher than what I'm used to, though the quality of the food shows. The cheese inside the quesadillas IS authentic 'queso Oaxaca' (aka- The Mexican Mozzarella) and the tortillas are made by hand which gives them a characteristically larger than average size. An 8 inch quesadilla will set you back $4 and change without a drink, as will most items on the menu, excluding individual tacos. To quench that monstrous thirst, try their 'aguas frescas' in a variety of flavors such as tamarind, horchata and hibiscus flower (jamaica) which are also freshly made from un-powdered sources. The staff is friendly, informative, and will lead all your indecisiveness in the right direction. Type: restaurant; Mexican- as authentic as you'll probably get w/o a passport read more

We were looking for something different and Authenticity Mexican food this place is beyond what we expected the food was extremely flavorful the portions are just right and filling. Every bite was a bite of flavor. I highly recommend this place. read more

As I sat in Tacos DF eating half of the tastiest pambazo de papa sola that I've had stateside (note: it is not THE tasties pambazo ever...bread wasn't soggy, but it wasn't a bit crunchy like it should be), I was telling myself that Tacos DF absolutely is worth every one of the 4 stars it's rated on Yelp. We had already powered our way through a massive quesadilla de flor de calabaza (delicious) on homemade tortilla AND a mushroom huarache when all of a sudden, unexpectedly, out of nowhere, the jukebox powered on and out belted Paquita la del Barrio, the bestest most bad-assest man hating crooner anywhere, ever. Instant fifth star. We will absolutely be back. read more

Don't let the hole-in-the-wall appearance or tiny rear parking fool you. This is a sit-down place and the food is brought to your table. They are also very attentive. You may need to speak some Spanish to be understood. You get a lot for what you pay. They're very generous with the meat and do not stuff burritos full of rice like other places do. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

Huaraches!! OMG :D REAL MEXCIAN FOOD from Distrito Federal, aka Mexico City! This hole in the wall is conveniently located on Tweedy Blvd. It's a must-go-to for me when i'm in South Gate. There's a bunch of things on the menu to choose from. The salsas are just omg, yum. You can grab some limon and chile to put on your food, which are just delicious. LOVE it! read more

YUMMMM-EEEEEE What can I say? Huaraches, they got 'em...pambazos, they got 'em, sopes, they got 'em, spicy salsas, they got 'em oh & the apples they have by the register? They're covered in chamoy and OH MY GOD! Even though I am always stuffed after eating all the huaraches & tacos I HAVE to have one. By the way, they serve quesadillas de flor de calabaza AND huitlacoche which I have NEVER been able to find in any other restaurant. If you haven't tried either or, this is a MUST! read more

Just plain bad. My friend found a worm crawling on his huarache. Sick! Told the waitress and she explained it was probably on the lettuce. We were told no charge for our food, no kidding! Got out of there, never going back read more

The places has a great location lots of foot traffic . How ever our service there was bad from the start . we did not feel welcome. It was interesting we were welcomed to the only corner of the restauran, my family and I tried their authentic food however we felt disappointed because we could Get food to follow through. Nothing was spicy and I felt very left out of service and quality. read more

Best wet burritos in town!!! This green sauce is to die for. Spicy yet sweet, must try!