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    Tacos Duran

    4.9 (47 reviews)
    InexpensiveStreet Vendors, Mexican
    Open 6:30 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Asada tacos
    Jade M.

    I was starving before a show, looked up food and this was the only place that popped up nearby. I walked up and there was a small line, I thought, "Why not?" So happy I found this place! The owners were so sweet, the flour tortillas were freshly made and cooked in front of us. They added the queso to the tortilla on the grill, then flipped it over so it got a bit crusty/crunchy ... um I was sold at that moment. Then, they added the meat. It was juicy and flavorful. Not going to lie, I'm a socal native and I think these tacos fall amongst some of the best street tacos I've ever had....In and out of the country.

    Al pastor and carne asada tacos. I deleted the original photo but I had one on my insta.
    Edwin S.

    When I first tried Tacos Duran it was at an uncles party and he hired them to cater. I had four tacos and what they call a mulita and was instantly hooked. My parents and I say these are the best tacos we ever had and are in love with the mulitas so that's why we go to their place where they set up in the street near a truck stop in LA. The tortillas are handmade which makes the food taste extra good. To drink they have agua de pepino and agua de fresa but sometime it varies. There is also this lady who sells empanadas for dessert for a $1 which are also good. The cooks are pretty friendly and hardworking decent people from the looks of it. Everything looks clean too.

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    Jorge P.

    Tacos Duran can be missed easily. This taco stand is nestled in between Olympic and McGarry St. It is the equivalent of looking for platform 9 3/4 during the evening rush. That being said, this place is a hidden gem with equally as much magic. Freshly made tortillas mark the beginning of the end of your hunger. The asada, chorizo and Chicken are all grilled fresh daily. She also has Chile's rellenos that are pre-made. My go-to's are the asada and chorizo (don't forget to add cheese to your tacos! Takes it to another lever). The chicken is great too but I've never been much of a poultry guy myself (my girlfriend loves it). After your choice of meat she can hook you up with some fresh beans over your tacos too! Yum! All the salsas are fresh and the cilantro and limes are all diced fresh as they go. Get there early and you might score some amazing Avena (oatmeal drink) or some amazing aguas frescas (they run out fast!!). This place has taken a special seat in my heart. I'm no wizard, but I know magic when I taste it.

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    2 years ago

    Best tacos in LA. Please try to prove me wrong because if there is better, I want to know : ). Super Taco with Asada is the way

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    2 years ago

    Everything in the menu is delicious! Saw them after a show that was nearby and it did not disappoint. Best taco spot

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    3 years ago

    The best tacos I've had besides the one I had in Mexico they are super friendly as well!

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    7 years ago

    Best tacos in LA hands down!!! They never disappoint! If you want a late night snack, this is very affordable and very fresh!!

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    7 years ago

    BEST CHORIZO TORTAS OF MY LIFEEEEEEE. Fresh tacos and the Assad was unbelievable. I could eat 25 of them

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    7 years ago

    These are by far the best tacos I have ever had. The Chile relleno tacos and mulita are the best. The hot avena it also delicious.

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    The old lady makes the best hand made tortillas !!!! There chicken on the bbq is delicious and there tacos in general

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    8 years ago

    Hand made tortillas are bomb and the avena they sell is great awesome little taco stand.

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    11 years ago

    Omg, best street vendor in Los Angeles! Who needs King Taco when these guys are open, a must eat!

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    Tacos, mulitas, tortas, you name it! And tortillas hand made in front of you. Best street Mexican food... Life changing!

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    How much is catering per person?

    10 a head min 30 heads

    A donde se movieron? I drive all the way from the OC for these tacos but tonight they weren't there. Someone told me they moved but they don't know where. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THEY MOVED?

    I know where they moved I will post the address 1661 McGarry St… Read more

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    Ka'teen

    Ka'teen

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    7.5 miHollywood
    Outdoor seating
    Private events

    We celebrated an early Valentine's dinner at Kateen in Hollywood and had such a beautiful…read moreexperience from start to finish. We kicked things off with the queso fundido, and wow, it was absolutely delicious! Rich, melty, and packed with flavor, it was the perfect way to start the evening. For my entrée, I ordered the cochinita pibil, which was incredibly tender and saucy in the best way. My husband ordered the short rib, and it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. On the side, we shared the papas bravas and esquite, both of which complemented our dishes perfectly. The drinks truly elevated the night. My husband and I both love mezcal, and Kateen delivered. I ordered the Valentine's Day "Zona Romántica," which featured mezcal and wine almost like a sangria, but completely unique and beautifully balanced. My husband had the "Gypsy Fever," also mezcal-based, and it was smoky, smooth, and refreshing. Between the food, cocktails, and ambiance, it made for such a romantic and memorable evening. We'll absolutely be back!!

    This was my first time dining at this restaurant. The server was great, the food was delicious, and…read morethe atmosphere was amazing. However, the reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the valet parking experience. First, I was charged $25 even though the sign clearly stated that valet parking is $17 for the first 3 hours, and $25 after 3 hours. Our reservation was at 6:30 PM, we arrived on time, and we left before 9 PM, so the charge did not make sense. When I asked the valet attendant, he kept saying, "because you dined there," without giving any clear explanation. If it is actually a flat rate for restaurant guests, then that should be clearly stated upfront to customers. Second, when I got into my car, I noticed that someone had touched the navigation settings because the compass direction and display were different from what I normally use. I do not understand why there was any need to adjust or touch my navigation system at all. I really think the restaurant needs to improve and better manage its valet parking system. Honestly, it felt like I was being charged a random price just because I was told, "you dined there." If there is a flat valet rate for restaurant guests, that information should be clearly communicated upfront instead of leaving customers confused at the end.

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    DAMA - Seafood Tostada

    DAMA

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown
    $$$

    I am so happy I finally got to try Dama! I absolutely love Antonia LaFasso so I've been dying to…read moretry one of her restaurants. Now when you pull up originally you might think, "am I in the right place" but once you park and get into the courtyard, it is LOVELY! Amazing ambience! There is a bocce set up, string lights. It is a little slice of oasis in the middle of the fashion district. The restaurant itself - beautiful. I couldn't ask for more. Absolutely perfect in my book. Beautiful plants hanging, perfect Spanish music in the background (any place playing Natalia LaFourcade is a win). The drinks were great! I had the jungle bird which was fun. Food was so good too. The whipped beans are the star! We had the guacamole which was tasty, great tostadas with it. The arepas were good but the pork belly was a little too fatty (I know pork belly is always fatty) to the point the fat muted the flavored for the arepa a bit, but still delicious. The empanadas were great and as someone who lived in South America and ate empanadas every day, these really took me back to my Paraguay days. The squash blossoms were light and perfectly fried. Unfortunately my friends had gone to Funke the night before so they were comparing the squash blossoms and Funke won out, but they still liked Dama's! Small plates were enough for the 3 of us. The service was quick and attentive. Parking was easy for us. I will definitely be back!

    Wonderful escape right in the heart of downtown. Plenty of street parking. There are lots around…read moretoo Love the outdoor area They have permanent benches that are cushioned with backrests too So enjoy the outside protected from the wind Most tables are shaded with the buildings surrounding too so you have this nice alcove feel Enjoy your mimosas and cocktails!!

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    Whole Organic Rotisserie Chicken Dinner (serves 3-4)

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    Mirate - bar downstairs

    Mirate

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    6.3 miLos Feliz
    Private events
    Outdoor seating

    Parking: street parking if you get lucky, there's also valet around the corner…read more Food: We had 1 of each taco Ceviche Mixto And the tuna tostada Appetizer side of guac All of our food was amazing, I was not a big fan of the tuna tostada, the red/orange sauce was too much for me. However, the mushroom taco was delicious it had so much flavor! As well as the gobernador taco (the one with shrimp). The fish taco was okay but thought it was cute that they wrap it in a little tusk. I would mention the drinks but I'm not sure what my friends got and I got a mocktail. The service was delightful, from start to end! I don't recall our waiters name but she made sure we were taken care of. Overall this place was very cute! The pillows were so comfortable! The food was amazing! Service was great, will definitely be back

    Firstly, I want to say the food was just as good as the first time we visited. Unfortunately, my…read moresecond experience here...bringing my mom for Mother's Day ...was extremely disappointing because of the service. We initially had one server who brought us water and took our appetizer order, but then disappeared for quite some time without checking back in. At that point, I even went looking for a manager or hostess and couldn't find anyone available. Eventually, we were given a new server, but she came across as extremely rude and inattentive. What upset me most was the overall lack of communication and attentiveness throughout the experience. It made what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day outing feel frustrating and disappointing. Sadly, this experience soured my impression enough that I don't see myself returning.

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    Tu Madre - Los Feliz - Brisket street tacos

    Tu Madre - Los Feliz

    4.3(765 reviews)
    6.3 miLos Feliz
    $$

    Went to Tu Madre and honestly... everything was SO good…read more I ordered the margarita flight, the asada burrito, a chicken taco, and the Korean BBQ taco and they did not disappoint. The margarita flight was super cute and actually strong lol every flavor was good. Perfect for trying different drinks instead of just picking one. The asada burrito was packed with meat and flavor. The steak was juicy, seasoned really well, and the portions were worth it. The chicken taco was simple but sooo good and flavorful, but the Korean BBQ taco??? Yeah that was my favorite. The mix of sweet and savory with the sauce was insane. The vibes were fun, the food came out fresh, and the staff was really nice. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again. 10/10

    tu madre was honestly just alright to me. it wasn't horrible but i probably wouldn't get it again…read more i ordered it through doordash, and got a carne asada burrito, a carne asada taco, and a birria taco and they gave chips on the side. they had good reviews on doordash so i was excited to try the items but everything was truly just... ok. i didn't feel like the flavor was really there for any of the items i got, and the sauces they provided weren't that great either. i love a spicier sauce but they only gave me milder ones that were pretty average flavor-wise. the carne asada taco had a crumbly cheese on top that just didn't go well with the rest of the taco. the tacos were also packed in a paper food tray. this was fine for the carne asada taco but for the birria taco, it soaked into and stuck on the paper tray. the burrito had a poblano ranch slaw that seemed to overpower the rest of the flavors. unfortunately, that meant the primary flavor of the burrito was bland. the food at tu madre was truly just very forgettable to me, and so i'd probably just recommend passing on this place.

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    El Tepeyac Cafe - 7/28/24: Okie de Pollo Burrito -- fireeeeeee!!!

    El Tepeyac Cafe

    3.8(2.9k reviews)
    3.1 miBoyle Heights
    $$

    It's been many decades having this goodness…read more Quality value flavorful authentic supporting local business fresh plethora goodness The chili relleno burrito I pass on as there was a thicker egg batter than chili that was quite small in comparison to size of burrito The original hollenbeck absolutely hands down tender spice stuffed goodness Rice beans guac stuffed away Their veggie burrito also worth the value All burritos very shareable or leftover worthy or have an amazing happy belly Would certainly purchase and try other goodness!

    I work in East Los often, this is one of those places the locals always recommend. On a couple…read morelunchtimes I ordered through DoorDash for pick up, quick easy and convenient. The building is an original piece of the City's history, boasting a menu that features their famous burritos that vary in size from a regular to a huge party size beast that can feed several. I tried the Hollenbeck and the Okie burritos on two separate occasions via pick up, as aforementioned, the service was quick, convenient and the pick up window is seamless, parking is located next to the structure and I haven't had problems getting there. Hollenbeck was good but I definitely enjoyed the Okie burrito more, I ordered the "original" size once and didn't seem to learn my lesson the second time, these burritos can feed two in Original size. They offer a "Mini" version which would be satisfactory for one person. My favorite thing about these burritos is how "home-made" they are, the salsas and meats are fresh and taste like they came out of an abuelitas kitchen. I still need to try the crunchy tacos and nachos which look great, I recommend trying this classic establishment at least once if you're in the area.

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