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    Tacos El Junior

    4.7 (79 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Tacos
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Denver H.

    The food, the service, the location! He hooks this shit up i never mind driving the 20 mins! Im screaming his name from the rooftops lol

    3 steak tacos
    Char T.

    I ordered 3 steak tacos and was not disappointed. Great food, great price-point, and great service (:

    I mean look at the packaging & the effort put into plating the food!!!
    Jontel G.

    I don't EVER really leave reviews but this Man's food is so GOOD I HAD to! I'm a LA Native so good tasting authentic tacos are SO IMPORTANT to Me. 4 Asada Tacos with Cheese & a drink was $12. SO Affordable with the amount of food He gives You! But the effort He puts in the plating & packaging is AMAZING! I never have to ask for ANYTHING EVER! The extra sides & chips with no extra charge is God's work! AND Giving Me 2 types of Salsas to choose from?!? Like cmon not a lot of places do that & it's so appreciated & recognized. ALSO I don't ever really eat the pickled veggies BUT This Man has converted Me...LOL! SO YUMMY! The Owner is also SO Welcoming & Super Nice & Me being a Black Woman in Today's times, that means A LOT! His food has SOOOOO much flavor too! I hope & Pray His lines go around the corner one day. He deserves it. Mind You I have been here to order several times already & He NEVER disappoints. LOVE the consistency! Service is QUICK too even when He's SUPER Busy. I ALWAYS leave EXTREMELY Happy! I didn't take no pics of the outside but He's a cute Taco Truck on Venice Blvd near the parking lot with the Dental Office & O'Reily's Auto Shop. He has a few cute sitting eating areas outside of the Truck along side the wall on the sidewalk where Pedestrians are still able to pass by with ease. Maybe I will take a photo when I go back & update this review.

    I like the fack that they are rated "A"
    Fernando P.

    The food portions were generous, the staff member was very kind and polite, and the prices were reasonable. I had a wonderful experience and will definitely return. The truck's "A" rating was also a significant plus.

    Tacos de asada, al pastor y buche
    Adriana M.

    Stopped here for a quick lunch. Got one asada taco, an al pastor taco, and a buche taco. The food took a little longer than expected, but I noticed that it was only one guy manning the truck all by himself, so I didn't mind the wait. There is seating set up nearby if you aren't taking your food to go. Tacos came with a chile Serrano, plenty of pickles (the carrot coins were delicious), radish, cucumber, and even some tortilla chips. As for the tacos themselves: the asada was phenomenal! So tender and flavorful, no gristly pieces. Next time I will for sure be getting an asada burrito. The pastor was solid, as was the buche. But the asada was definitely the star! I didn't see carnitas on the menu, which is what I usually order. Washed it all down with my Jarritos and left with a happy, full stomach. Would stop here again for asada and good vibes.

    Dining Al fresco with one of my faves
    Brian V.

    4++ a small little truck/trailer that sets up in the heart of Mar Vista. Call a pretty extensive menu and a good variety of meats. There's also a few outdoor tables set up nearby so you can sit and eat. The food here is really good and the folks that you are ordering from our super nice and very helpful. I ordered a suadero mulita, birria tacos, and a vampiro. I think my eyes were bigger than my stomach, and I was pretty excited which led me to order probably too much food. When I finally got the plate, I was super excited. The presentation was great with all the extras like the pickled carrots and peppers along with the limes, etc. I always have a habit of ordering a Mexican Coke whenever I go to taco trucks as well. I seriously don't really drink soda except for the times I get tacos. I probably was only able to eat a third of it before I needed some wrap to take it to go. Part of the reason I chose this place because I was walking a dog and I wanted something where I can order easily and sit outside. This place was perfect. These are the type of places I love supporting because the folks are so great and the food was really good .

    So good and they hook up your plate with all the goodies, veggies, two salsas and chips! We got our order to go, they were quick and they wrapped it up so perfectly. Ordered the birria, asada, pollo, and carnita tacos and they're all so good! Will be coming back very soon my new taco spot

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    Jacob G.

    MUST TRY TACO TRUCK! ‼Simply the best! Best deal in all of Los Angeles! For $2.50 you get an asada taco with chips, salsa, radish, pickled vegetables! Crazy deals! My favorite meal in LA!

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    Kiona V.

    I expect a $3 XL taco to be more, but it's the same size and ingredients as a regular one. There is nothing extra on mine. It's a rip off. The worse offense is waiting almost 20 minutes for my 2 tacos. I should have left when I notice it's not the El Primo truck.

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    Food did not disappoint great customer service i would come again if I'm ever in the area

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    I've been here like 10 times and it's always good. I appreciate that it's served with homemade pickled veg and salsa! Thanks Gabriel!

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    Best taco truck in West Los Angeles! Great bang for your buck! 10/10 Super friendly service & consistent hours as well.

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    So good, fresh and friendly! Totally impressed with how he prepares the food and packages it fo go. Our new place for tacos.

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    Tacos were pretty alright. Good for the price and the man managing the food truck were nice. Service was quick.

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    3 years ago

    be ready to practice your Spanish as you order! Delicious carne asada tacos where you can self serve toppings and enjoy!

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    4 years ago

    Not el primo tacos like gpa claimed but was still really good. A very good stop! Great tacos

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    Sonoratown

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    10.8 mi
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    My friends and I recently did an LA taco tour, visiting various storefronts to find our favorite…read morespot. Sonoratown was our first stop as it was highly recommended by my boyfriend's brother, and it did not disappoint. It immediately earned a spot in our top five favorite taco spots for carne asada in all of Southern California! The location that we went to is located in between Elysium DTLA and Perfumeria Starlux on E 8th St in downtown LA. There is only paid(?) street parking around the area that could be extremely difficult to find during work days. Because we couldn't snag a spot, my friends and I opted for takeout and didn't end up eating until about 30 minutes later. Despite the travel time, the tacos were still absolutely incredible--I can only imagine how spectacular it tastes fresh! My friends and I ordered the carne asada tacos, and my boyfriend opted for the cabeza. Before I even took a full bite, I tasted a piece of the loose carne asada and was blown away; it was perfectly cooked with a wonderful tenderness and deep smokiness. The use of a single, thin, handmade flour tortilla--rather than the standard double corn--was a total game-changer and exactly how I preferred my tacos. The salsas were equally impressive, offering fantastic flavor and a great kick. My boyfriend's cabeza taco was just as standout, featuring super-tender meat with a rich, savory profile. Wowowow! Between the exceptional meat quality, bold flavors, and great value, this is easily one of the best taco spots I've visited. It's a huge bummer that they don't have a location down in San Diego, but we will definitely be back!

    Came on a Saturday around 12 pm. Line wasn't too bad and the employees were friendly and helpful…read more There are a few seats both inside and outside, but parking is tough. Mostly crowded streets with metered parking. I got the chicken burrito. The tortilla was definitely the highlight and what really makes the burrito. Fresh, flavorful, and great texture. The filling itself tasted more like a standard burrito otherwise. Also tried the avocado sauce, which costs extra but was really good and worth adding. Overall solid spot. I'd come back to try the beef burrito and the chivichanga next time.

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    4.4
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    HOLY GUAC!!! This…read moreis the spot if you are looking for a taco!! The people are amazing, the vibes are up and you can never go wrong with a whole potato!! Are you freaking kidding me !! I love this spot and I'll drive the hour from the valley just to fulfill my Ave26 taco cravings. No notes 10/10 ‍ My favs: Al pastor, Carne Asada, Lengua, Pollo *don't forget to get a complimentary potato with your taco purchase* Thanks AVE 26

    How am I just discovering Avenue 26 Tacos?! This spot is amazing and may have the best street tacos…read moreI've ever tried (and that says a lot because LA has so many good Mexican food options). I ordered the carne asada tacos and the brisket tacos and both were soooo delicious! They have a self serve toppings and salsa bar, so you can customize your tacos to what you liked. I'm a big fan of spicy foods and my tolerance to spice is pretty high, but the red salsa has a kick to it--so be warned. This spot is super casual but has a very large setup. Service here is very efficient and they are open 24/7 so there's no limit as to when you can get your taco fix. There's plenty of parking which gets extra points in my book, especially because that's typically hard to find in the area. There aren't any tables to eat at, but a lot of people ate standing or by their parked cars. If I could give this spot more than 5-stars I would. If you come here, trust me, you won't be disappointed.

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    Villa's Tacos

    Villa's Tacos

    4.4
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    15.4 mi
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    I heard about this place on two different occasions but the main one was during this year's…read morehalftime show with BB. Ive been wanting to come here for much longer than that but didnt know how close it was to the metro station in Highland Park. Just three blocks and youre in a parking lot mini mall, and there it is on the corner. They have a few tables outside and basically you walk in and its a small place just to order and grab some salsa for your food. This spot is very unique, and the first time I've had fresh blue corn tortilla tacos. I chose one regular carne asada and two queso of the same. My wife got one chorizo and one nopal. They add cilanto and onion to the tacos and you chose the salsa. We went with the green and its hot but enjoyable. They also tossed a couple slices of raddish on our plates, and to drink we shared a large container of fresh strawberry lemonade. These tacos were damn good. The best I have ever had. Now i know why so many celebs (like Ramy Youseff) come here for the food. They have good taste. I hope one day, I get a place like this where i live. It would be a massive competitor in Long Beach. It was a terrific start to my birthday.

    Before I moved out of state I had to return to Villas Tacos because these are hands down my…read morefavorite tacos in Los Angeles. I've eaten a ton of tacos as someone born and raised in LA and these by far take the cake for me. I absolutely love these tacos, the salsa, and the guac! The staff is always bumping music, and it's such a fun vibe, definitely a spot to meet your friends at for a pregame meal. I'm going to miss having this nearby! 10/10 would recommend!

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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    4.3
    (322 reviews)
    11.5 mi
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    Hands down, the best tacos I've ever had. The meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly…read morecomplemented by fresh, authentic toppings. As a native New Yorker, this place reminded me why I fell in love with Mexican food in the first place. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the quality really stands out. Huge thanks to Angels for raising the bar so high--you've officially turned me into a taco snob! BB

    Delicious and authentic Mexican food and tacos at this street spot! Among some of the best and a…read moregood stop for visitors in LA! I came here for dinner on a week night and my experience here was pretty good. I had the asada and al pastor tacos with all the toppings and they were both so good and full of meat and heat. The toppings can be spicy for some, so be warned. My favorite of the two was the all pastor which was flavorful and I did like the thinly shaved meat. It was not dry at all and was fresh. I also tried the mulita with al pastor meat and that was also soso good. Cheesy, meaty, and indulgent. The additional topping section had good variety with pickled onions, cucumbers, etc. and everything seemed pretty fresh. Unfortunately, they were pretty much out of the roasted pepper and grilled onions at the time I went. To drink, I had the horchata and that was also very delicious. It was huge, sweet, and creamy. I also loved how it was not grainy at all. A good pairing with the rich foods. They also have a good amount of seating at the stand with a long table and multiple chairs. Parking is tricky since its street parking only.

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    $12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

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    $12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.
    Holbox

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    4.7
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    9.0 mi
    $$

    Well husband and I are always so impressed with the food and we keep going over and over and over…read moreagain and take new friends which we never disappoint by bringing them to delicious seafood servings .. we had a little mishap nothing to do with the food but their general manager Briana, fixed the issue right away and we kept on enjoying our food!

    Went on a Saturday night. Arrived around 5:30pm before an LAFC game at BMO. Line was about 5…read moreparties past the "40 min wait here" marker so figured it was going to be about 50-60 minutes. It was a little less than that. Line moves fairly well and it was in the shade. Getting a table was no problem. Food started coming out fairly soon after and came out in waves. For 2 we ordered: Small guac and chips - very fresh and good. Not spicy and not too much lime juice. Just good, solid, fresh, basic guacamole Erizo (uni) with the scallops - delish. Uno and scallops so fresh. Scallops are in a ceviche-style sauce under those beautiful sea urchins. Tostada de atún - also very good. Everything chopped perfectly. Not too much heat - some red onion in there. Ceviche of yellowtail - a big portion! Enough for more than two people for sure. Comes with side of tostada-type crispy tortillas Fish taco - I really enjoyed it. Light fry, crema, tomato, lime Kanpachi collar (grilled)- comes on a big plate with tomatoes, avocado, beans and rice in a little bowl on side, fresh blue corn tortillas - my partner said this was his favorite thing. Sparkling lemonade in a jar - great!! Fresh and light and not too sweet. Overall, worth the hype. I was worried it had been so built up in my mind it wouldn't be worth the line and everything but it was great and would come back (and will!!) It's in a food court-type setting so you aren't getting a quiet, service oriented experience. But if you know that going in, you'll be fine. Don't stress about not finding a table.

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    Tacos Guelaguetza

    4.8
    (250 reviews)
    8.3 mi
    $

    I was looking for a taco spot with good reviews in the area and stumbled upon this gem of a taco…read morestand in the side of the road. These were truly the epitome of street tacos and absolutely nothing about the vibe, the service, and the FOOD, disappointed. Immediately upon arrival, I noticed the long line of people and said to myself, either this place is really good or really slow. It took me longer to decide what I wanted to try than what it took for the line to move and for it to be my turn to order. So yea, these folks are FAST and very courteous as well. They have real Al Pastor on the trompo (the spit) so of course I ordered pastor tacos and a pastor mulita. I also ordered a few SUADERO tacos which you don't find just anywhere. I am still raving about the amount of meat and flavor of the food here, it's insanely delicious. Once you get your food you make your way down to the end of the taco stand where you are met with an amazing array of fresh taco fixings and salsas. The pink creamy-habanero was the best and the green/red salsas followed right behind. I can't wait to go back to this place. It's mind blowing how a stand on the side of the road puts out better quality food than a brick/mortar taco shop..but these guys know exactly what they are doing and it was a pleasure to try their food. 20 out of 10 for this place.

    Was hoping this spot would give Tacos Tamix (Arts District location) and Brothers Cousins a run for…read moretheir spot in my al pastor standings since I saw a trompo with pineapple, but that hope has been squashed. I do like how they grill their meat though and they use the tortillas to scoop up the meat on the grill. Thought the al pastor was a bit salty and the cheese did not add much flavor to it, but that's probably a good thing considering the saltiness of the meat. Also, make sure you ask them for pineapples since they did not include it until we asked. They do have them sliced up in a container by the meats. Ambience is very casual and it's a stand while eating type of situation. Service was quick.

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    Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

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    Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

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