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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 kids
    Good for groups

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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.

    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.

    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

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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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    Ka'teen

    Ka'teen

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    8.1 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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    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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    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    7.0 miLos Feliz
    Private events
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    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

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    4.3(765 reviews)
    7.0 miLos Feliz
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    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!!!

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    3.8(2.9k reviews)
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    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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