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Tacos El Chingon

4.7 (30 reviews)
InexpensiveStreet Vendors, Mexican
Closed • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Asada Fries
Melanie S.

Today we decided to explore and see what food vendors were next to STIZZY. We pass them all the time on our way to/from work. We decided to try this place and we were NOT disappointed!!! I got the Asada Fries and they were effin DELICIOUS!! Let me say the pickled Red Onions and fresh Avocado were a hit with me!! My friend ordered a taco and Asada Fries and loved both. My other friend got a taco and a Torta (looked yummy!!) and loved those also!! I definitely have to get the tacos next time!! I forgot to take pics of my friends' food, I only took a pic of my Asada Fries!! Customer Service was fast, friendly and with a smile!! I think we found a new lunch spot y'all!!

They're across the street now
s l.

Still open! Was worried for them thru Covid but can confirm tacos el chingon Alive and well... and the neighborhood upgraded!

John B.

I'd had dinner but I had a little room left for a couple o' tacos and this place had been calling my name for months. I surrendered to the taco siren's song and dug in. The carne asada was great. Lots o' little crispy bits, good beefy flavor, very happy. The al pastor was also packed with little crispy chunks, was a little sweeter than I prefer but was good. Lots of options for condiments. I was especially interested in what looked like a sliced red onion, diced carrot combination. I had a small bite and nearly backfired like an old car. That wasn't carrot. That was diced Habanero chilis!! Yooo Baby. A big mouthful of that would have been like swallowing lava. The guys clearly enjoyed what they were doing and were having a good time. The fact that they stored their used knives in links of the chain link fence behind them made me nervous but I tried to ignore it. Great food. Tacos for $0.75. I'll be back.

Seriously this taco truck is way too legit! In the middle of nowhere loll
Claudia C.

BEST TACOS IN LA! Try the S U A D E R O ! ! ! And tripas too omg yum..... 10 out of 5 stars. Okay, so this taco truck is literally on a random street corner with nothing around it.... Looks SO SHADY but makes the experience that much more AUTHENTIC!!! The first time my friends took me here and I saw the little makeshift taco stand my heart immediately leaped for joy because i LOVE street food and you know, the dirtier the food, the better. ;) I started getting even MORE excited after approaching the cart and seeing a huge vat of meat stewing in its own juices and fat, meat and onions already sizzling on the grill, and a whole row a beautiful condiments. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. ++SUADEROOOOO: I had never tried Suadero till I came to TEC but it's the most amazing thing ever. Suadero is a thin cut of beef from the brisket and has a very smooth texture. Once you order this the owner will take a chunk of the brisket from the stew, chop it up, and then FRY IT until it's nice and crisp but still retains it's soft, juicy interior. AMAZING. ++BUCHE: pig's stomach!! It's my freaking faves and I love that chewy texture. I actually like this even MORE than the suadero!! ++TRIPAS: I had just eaten 4 tacos (and I was on a diet -__- ) when I saw the owner take out a type of meat I'd never seen before. Being the curious fatass I am, I instantly asked him what meat that was so that I could order it next time. And being the AWESOME owner that he is, he let me try a tripas taco ON THE HOUSE!! Yum free food = yummiest food. It was so UNCTUOUS and I will def be ordering more of these next time i go. ++Cabeza: I've always wanted to try Cabeza so I did so on my second trip here. Next time i want to try it again without all the condiments because I couldn't really differentiate the flavor because my mouth was one fire from the red hot sauce. ++Lengua: The lengua is very soft and juicy; It's not fried to be crispy the way the Suadero is. Very Good but nothing to write home about. ++Condiments: The red sauce makes your mouth go on FIRE. just fyi. Their guac and green sauce will help you cool it down and there's 3 types of onions to choose from: THICK cut grilled onions, diced raw onions, and spicy slices of marinated red(?) onion! If you're a princess and think that eating street food is beneath you then DONT COME HERE. You don't deserve to eat such amazing food. GO HOME, you can't sit with us!!!! Haha jk. Get over it and go enjoy the best tacos ever. OH! And bring wet naps to wipe your hands after because there's no dainty way in eating these bad boys.

Suardero
Grace W.

This place looks really questionable upon arriving but don't be sketched out! The food is yummmms. Walking up you'll see a big thing of carne asada cooking and the rest of the meat on the cart. Drooling already. There's a good selection of toppings and everything is well organized. There's grilled onions and peppers too! Just help yourself. They're near the grill. I'm not a fan of all the intestines and stuff like that so I just stuck with regular meats. I tried the suardero and carne asada. I liked the suardero best. Slightly crispy, not too fatty, and very tasty. You have the option to ask him to make it more crispy for you if you like it that way. Give it a try! Their horchata is good too. Must try at least once.

Drew A.

Hard to turn down $1.00 tacos. Meat is a little too finely chopped and didn't have any char unfortunately. For some reason they were really low on the onions and cilantro. Al Pastor tacos: 4 stars Asada tacos: 3 stars Chorizo tacos: 3 stars

Stop by and check out some really good tacos here at Tacos El Chingo.
Sergio D.

Stop by and check out some really good tacos here at Tacos El Chingon. I recommend this taco place to everyone and the all leaving satisfied looking forward to the next return. -Sergio D.

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9 years ago

AMAZING!! The best tacos I've ever had I drive 8 hours to come here!! Dollar tacos can't do wrong

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9 years ago

Amazingly delicious & cheap! Tacos are juicy and they have a variety of meats and toppings to choose from. Salsas are all good as well!

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Cheap tacos street side? Yes pleeeease I will have another. Al pastor and asada... Yummmmm

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12 years ago

Best tacos outside of Mexico. All the meat choices are great and the prices are dirt cheap. Friendly service.

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11 years ago

the best tacos in town i live in corona ca. and will travel to get some of these tacos and the people that work this spot are very cool!!

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This bar is fantastic! A large space with lots of options for seating inside and out. Very chill…read morevibe. We had intended to go to the bar next door, but one look at the crowd there and the loud throbbing music turned us off. I had wanted to go to Mi Corazon anyway, and was glad the group agreed. Lots of great mezcal and tequila options, as well as a well-stocked bar with wine, beer and cocktails. And the food menu looks great, but we didn't try it. Next time! The bartender was great and served us at our table. Brought us chips and a delicious homemade spicy salsa. The atmosphere was perfect for conversation, with good indie music playing at the right level. I will be back.

1 Star -- Extremely disappointing experience…read more Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was horrible from the moment we arrived. When I first arrived, I gave them the name of our reservation, and the staff had no idea what I was talking about. We were a party of 6, yet they seated us at a tiny table that was clearly not appropriate for our group. When it was time to order, my husband very clearly told the waiter which pasta he wanted and even showed him a picture of the item on the menu. The waiter looked at it and agreed. My food came out, but my husband's food never did. We eventually found out that his order was never even put in. What made it worse was when the waiter came out saying, "Oh my God, I thought you said you didn't want it." Everyone at the table looked at him completely confused because my husband had literally told him what he wanted and showed him the menu item. Instead of simply acknowledging the mistake and fixing it, we were left waiting. On top of that, trying to get anyone's attention was nearly impossible. We had to repeatedly try to get someone's attention just to get basic service. Then there was another issue with the entrance fee. My sister-in-law had messages showing that we were told that if we ate at the restaurant, we would no longer have to pay the entrance fee. We showed those messages to the woman handling the wristbands, but instead of looking into it or speaking to someone who could clarify the situation, she simply said, "I don't know, you have to pay." No attempt was made to investigate or resolve the issue. After everything that happened, they still added a tip to the bill, despite the extremely poor service we received. Overall, this was one of the most frustrating restaurant experiences I've had. Poor communication, poor service, lack of organization, and no effort to make things right. I definitely will not be recommending this place to anyone, and we will not be returning.

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4.1(1.1k reviews)
8.1 mi•Hollywood
Outdoor seating
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I chose to go here on my birthday with a reservation but was kinda disappointed that for it being a…read morepricey place they don't offer something for your birthday. Again it is a little pricey but the food was really good I'm not going to lie I really did enjoy the flavors. The drinks were pretty great too, good amount of alcohol not too sweet. The Ambiance is beautiful which is one of the main reasons I wanted to go there so I could also get my birthday photos and that I did because it was super pretty. I am going to say if you have a hard time seeing it is a little dark so be prepared to get that flashlight ready. Service was pretty good, we were running a bit late and they accommodated to that and everything came out at a pretty good pace.

came back to Ka'teen to finally try the Dine LA menu, and I'm so glad we did. This easily made my…read moretop 3 Dine LA experiences. The service was impeccable--everyone was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience feel special. We had to get the Michelada Oysters again because I had been craving them since our last visit. They were just as amazing as I remembered--fresh, perfectly seasoned, and seriously addicting. For Dine LA, I started with the Tostada Campechana, which was like an elevated ceviche with scallops, tuna, yellowtail, avocado, and a citrus sesame sauce. Everything tasted super fresh and the citrus gave it the perfect balance. The Bone Marrow Mole was rich, flavorful, and came with a generous portion and toast. For my main course, I had the skirt steak, which was cooked perfectly--tender, well-seasoned, and delicious with the green sauce. The homemade tortillas were amazing too. We ended with the Dulce de Leche Panna Cotta, and it was the perfect finish--creamy, smooth, not overly sweet, and so good we practically cleaned the plate. Amazing food, great portions, beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service. Ka'teen definitely delivered. I would absolutely come back again.

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3.9(3.3k reviews)
4.5 mi•Harvard Heights
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My parents were visiting from Florida for their annual family trip, and I wanted to treat them to a…read moremeal and introduce them to the diverse food scene in Los Angeles. Since they live in an area with limited Mexican cuisine, I chose Guelaguetza, a James Beard Award-winning restaurant with authentic Oaxacan recipes, something completely new to them. They were excited to try something different, as they don't have many Mexican food options where they live, and I wanted to expand their culinary horizons. We were greeted with complimentary chips - some were drizzled with mole and Oaxacan cheese, which we requested refills of, and others were served with red and green salsas. The green salsa had a nice kick to it. For our meal, we shared two large dishes: the Festival de Moles ($53.00) and the Tlayuda Guelaguetza ($27.50). The Tlayuda Guelaguetza, which is also called a Mexican pizza, was layered with bean and chicharron spread, queso fresco, cabbage, quesillo, beef tasajo, pork Cecina, and pork chorizo. While I've always wanted to try Tlayuda, this one wasn't good, and I wouldn't recommend it. The pork chorizo was particularly unappetizing, and neither my parents nor I enjoyed the dish, feeling it was a waste of money. The Festival de Moles ($53.00) featured four individual moles - negro, rojo, coloradito, and estofado - with a choice of shredded chicken breast or pork spare ribs. We opted for a mix of both and found this dish to be excellent, and we would definitely order it again. They were very impressed with the moles, and enjoyed them for the first time. The only minor complaint was a lack of tortillas to dip with the mole, though they did provide some rice. We ordered several drinks, which significantly increased the bill. I was surprised we spent $200 on lunch for three people with only two meals. I started with the Pasion De Oaxaca ($16.00), a mezcal, tequila, passion fruit, grapefruit juice, and tajin cocktail that was excellent, perfectly balanced, strong, but not too sweet. For my second drink, I had the refreshing Aquas Frescas - Jamaica ($6), which was perfect after my meal. I even took it to go, and they kindly provided a cup. My dad ended up taking it, as he needed it with his medication (they're old!). My parents, who were trying mole for the first time, were very impressed and really enjoyed it. Our only minor complaint was the lack of tortillas to dip in the mole, although they did provide some rice. The food took a little longer to come out, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. I imagine this type of cuisine is labor-intensive, and you can't rush the cooking time for mole. You just have to trust the process! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Guelaguetza Restaurante and will definitely be back. I can see why they're a James Beard Award-winning restaurant; you can get authentic Oaxacan flavors in LA! We're lucky to live here.

Amazing food and drinks and there is live music but it is way too loud in there. The place is huge…read moreand gets packed but I think the speakers need to be turned down. Good for big groups but I don't really recommend if you actually want to have conversation. Got the enchiladas campesinas and mango slushy both of my visits there, it's a huge serving so had leftovers for another meal each time.

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4.1(1.2k reviews)
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I only came here for the bar so this review is strictly for the drinks. I did not know this place…read morewon Top 50 Bars of America for 3 years in a row, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that sign when we entered. My girls and I were bar hopping in WeHo for our friend's bachelorette and this place was recommended to us for good drinks. We went in with no reservation and the seats downstairs for the open bar area were full, so one of the servers told us we can lounge around at the bar upstairs and grab some chairs until someone kicked us out. Thankfully, we were able to grab a couch and everyone was super friendly and sweet. We ordered some signature cocktails off the menu and as the night went on, we ordered some tequila shots as well. Instead of lime and salt, they gave us our shots with golden berries and salt and wow. I'm definitely going to be taking my tequila shots with this combo! It was sooooo good. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and very spacious, and the food looked really good too. I'd love to come back with my husband to give them a try!

I would actually give Mirate a 3.5 because the drinks are phenomenal but the food was a huge let…read moredown. Unfortunately the flavors for the food here fell really flat for us for the most part. We came here for my friend's birthday and her steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. The pulque bread with miso butter and the guac were also delicious appetizers. Those were the 3 best dishes of the night. We also shared the crab bunuelos, the cochinita sopes, and the pulpo tacos. Sopes are my favorite Mexican dish, but these ones were too difficult to cut through/bite through. The pulpo taco, we could mostly taste the tortilla, the pulpo didn't shine through. And the bunuelos were fine, but not something super memorable. One of my friends had the duck emolada, and I had the branzino. As I mentioned, the birthday girl got the steak and that was delicious. But my other friend was really let down by his emolada which he has been wanting to try forever. My branzino was well cooked, the green sauce was pretty good. But the tomatillo greens salad on the dish was possibly one of the worst things I've ever eaten. And I love bitter, and I love greens.... But this was next level where I involuntarily made a sour puss face with each bite. For dessert we had the chocolate cake with cafe de Olla which was moist and good. We also got the pulque with the prickly pear, which was veryyyyyy sweet and none of us cared for that much. (Even tho I usually love prickly pear desserts) The service was nice, no one dropped the ball, but nothing stood out either. The restaurant itself is beautiful but it is open air (with no AC) so it was very hot since we have had so many hot days here in LA. We took a Lyft so we didn't have to worry about parking.

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