Tacos El Junior

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I just quickly stopped Tacos El Junior before a hair appointment down the street and it was the perfect last minute find I was starving so ordered 3 tacos (Al pastor, carne asada and carnitas) and they were delicious! Traditional small street tacos and they came with a side of chips, salsa and some pickled vegetables Their menu has a pretty robust selection and some meat options, like buche, I don't always see offered by trucks I highly recommend these guys! The food was excellent and much more affordable than other trucks in the area. Thanks for a great meal team! I'll be back! read more

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Denver H.

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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 read more

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Char T.

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

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Jontel G.

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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. read more

Tacos El Junior - Soooooo much flavor in every bite!!! I know Y'all see those juices on the plate! - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Rafael N.

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Amazing tacos and great flavor. Everything tasted fresh and the portions were perfect. I almost went back for seconds. Friendly service too. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Fernando P.

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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. read more

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Kevin P.

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Hands down, this is my new favorite taco truck in LA--yes, even beating out Leo's Taco Truck! I came here with my girlfriend and two friends visiting from out of town, and we were all blown away by how delicious everything was. I ordered the Suadero torta, while the rest of the group tried various tacos. Every bite was amazing--the meats were perfectly cooked, incredibly juicy, and bursting with flavor. They were super generous with the sides too, giving us plenty of chips along with delicious pickled carrots, onions, and jalapeños (the classic Mexican sides we all love). Everyone in our group kept commenting on how flavorful everything was and how happy they were that I chose this spot. We left completely satisfied and impressed. I highly recommend this taco truck; it's definitely worth the visit! read more

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Edgar T.

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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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Kayla W.

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When I tell you it was a 10 outta 10 I mean that. Seasoned well and I really appreciative their cleanliness how quick they are and food seasoned well. 5 STAR taco experience read more

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Blake G.

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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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Sara P.

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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 read more

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Kate H.

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11 months ago

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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Adriana M.

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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. read more

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Ezio C.

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They have upgraded from a stand to a truck! Still very good. No longer my favourite Al pastor spot anymore, but all the other meat is very good! The birria , pollo, and tripa are some of my favourites, and my nonni love the cabeza. Good selection of meats , and the tacos with queso are really good and very reasonable, 25 cents charge per taco for cheese. For vegetarians, you can ask for a quesidilla with some bell pepper or jalapeno inside, it's a good meal with the salsa! Birria with cheese is favorite too. Mulitas with carne asada are great. Super burrito is a great deal at $11 + tip, it's enough to fill you up if you're really hungry or enough for 2 meals if you don't eat as much. All the meat is cooked to order, so naturally sometimes there's a little wait on slow nights when they're not churning out tacos, but it's worth it for the hot, fresh food. Perfect for tourists looking for an authentic LA experience or locals looking for their next favourite spot. read more

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Brian V.

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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 . read more

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Jacob G.

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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! read more

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Chris R.

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I'm Honestly not a food truck person due to many horrible experiences throughout my years.... But I got to give to these people who made love with my food making sure my mulitas had rich exploding flavors ‍. 10/10 in my opinion read more

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Raye L.

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nice guy fun location bussin food i ate my burrito too fast to take a picture but def one of the most generous and attractive fix-in layouts i've seen from a street taco spot here. a nourishing moment on the stroad. read more

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Kiona V.

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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. read more

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Dulce D.

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Delicious, fresh, great quality food! Tacos were the best! The little tables at the sidewalk were perfect. I live in the neighborhood and definitely will be back! read more

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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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Joshua K.

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Came here from a recommendation from the person I getmy coffee and donuts from... did not dossappont. Price, taste, friendliness, ease of order, parking. 10/10. I got the pastor burrito with everything. Imbusually an Asada guy, but Gabriel personally recommended the Pastor. If you are in the area do your taste buds a favor and try the pastor!!!! read more

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Tina L.

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I will fight through centinela traffic for these tacos when I'm craving street tacos. Bomb! Especially out in this area, they do it right. My friend even agrees that they are good and she picky af, as I am too. read more

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Briana S.

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11 months ago

Super yummy food. Have gone back many times and each time service is amazing and super friendly. the burritos are great also the tacos and quesadillas! read more

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Morgan H.

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Great food truck! There was a nice place to sit (2 top) right next to the truck. The food was amazing! The cost was great for the food, and the meat seemed to be great quality. I loved the chips and veggies on the side as well. Will definitely be back! read more

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Roger N.

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2 years ago

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

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Heather S.

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So good we can back two days later to have it again!!! LA has a lot of amazing food trucks and street taco vendors, but this one may just be the best. They have all the staples and a variety of drinks to choose from, fresh chips and some of the best salsa I have ever had. (I'm a California native, so I've had a lot of good salsa). The service was friendly enough, and they have little tables set up if you want to eat right away, although I highly recommend just driving to the beach for sunset and enjoying your delicious Tacos El Junior meal there. 10/10 we will be back. Often. read more

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Mia K.

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Came here to have a bite after a long hot day skating at the beach. I got to have a quiet moment to myself to enjoy these delicious tacos which come with some veggies and and peppers. The man who runs the truck has a very kind and caring vibe. You can also see it in the way he prepares and packages his food. Grateful for this meal :) read more

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N Judge K.

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Yeah I had to download Yelp to write this review because this place was that crazy good. Im from AZ so I know good mexican food and this was pretty top notch. Im pretty used to paying 20-25 for dinner so I went there and completely over ordered. For $20 I got tacos, a quesadilla, and a burrito but each of these comes as a full plate of food so I'm set for the next couple days for only $20 (I would've easily dropped 40-60 on this food at a normal restaurant. Ill definitely be coming back and I can't stress enough that you try this place! read more

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brandy b.

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We walk to this truck all the time with our dogs! The el pastor burrito is delicious as are the chicken tacos! The veggies they give on the side ate the perfect accompaniment and are spicy and delicious and make me feel good about myself since I'm eating veggies! The guys in the truck are both friendly and kind and give quick service. They like our dogs and always say hi! They have some tables and chairs set up to round out the whole food truck ambiance! We go here almost every week!! read more

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Susie D.

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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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Connie C.

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We ordered a birria taco and a birria mulita. So yummy! We have a lot of taco trucks in the SF Bay Area but I've never had a birria taco until now. They also have the standards: asada, buche, suadero, al pastor, lengua. Birria taco, where have you been all my life? Also this spot has a few tables and chairs and is dog friendly. Refreshing. read more

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Billy N.

Elite 25

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4 years ago

Everything you would expect in LA street tacos and mỏ! The gentleman at Tacos El Junior was especially kind and truly hooked us up with a bomb taco experience! From the carne asada, to the al pastor, to the lengua tacos to the extra chips, sautéed onions, and everything else in between. It was amazing! Gracias Mi Amigos Por Todo! read more

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Mattison D.

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

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Ata K.

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2 years ago

Best taco truck in the game! Great service! everyone is always kind and has a great attitude, parking is always easy, tables outside to sit down if you want and the tacos are always served with great sides and it's delicious all together read more

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Amy C.

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Yummy neighborhood taco spot. They're always busy but always so polite and the tacos are - I usually get the chorizo and carne asada. Obsessed with their pickled veggies read more

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Vstunna X.

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5 years ago

Favorite Taco Truck in west LA.... All of their meats are great , awesome homemade salsa & guac read more

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Aga R.

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Absolutely delicious! Fresh ingredients. Fresh and delicious meat....and the burrito is gigantic!! $7 for a burrito! $1.5 for a taco. Super affordable and tasty. read more

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Best carne asada tacos right around the corner from home. Service is great, the ambience is good, they provide seating outside so you can stick around and eat your food. I've tried other food trucks around but these asada tacos are bomb. I've been passing it up for years and finally stopped by. Third time in a week. read more

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More info about Tacos El Junior

12420 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Mar Vista
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(213) 610-3838
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Hours

What time does Tacos El Junior open?

Tacos El Junior opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Tacos El Junior close?

Tacos El Junior closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Tacos El Junior take Bitcoin?

No, Tacos El Junior does not take Bitcoin.

Does Tacos El Junior take credit cards?

No, Tacos El Junior does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Tacos El Junior have catering options?

Yes, Tacos El Junior does have catering options.

Does Tacos El Junior serve alcohol?

No, Tacos El Junior does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Tacos El Junior allow dogs?

Yes, Tacos El Junior allows dogs.

Does Tacos El Junior have TVs?

No, Tacos El Junior does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Tacos El Junior have bike parking?

Yes, Tacos El Junior has bike parking.

Does Tacos El Junior have outdoor seating?

Yes, Tacos El Junior has outdoor seating options.

Does Tacos El Junior have parking?

Yes, Tacos El Junior has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Tacos El Junior wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Tacos El Junior is wheelchair accessible.

Does Tacos El Junior have free WiFi?

No, Tacos El Junior does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

We are at this location DAILY! 12420 Venice Blvd. Our goal is to bring authentic Mexican food to the streets of Venice!

History

Established in 2016.

Family owned business since Summer 2016 bringing the best quality

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Tire Shop Taqueria

4.7(755 reviews)

I delayed writing this review to really think through, and now I will confidently say--these are…read moreeasily the best tacos I've ever had. Having been to so many taco stands, I think what makes Tire Shop Taqueria really stand out are the right-off-the-grill charcoal-grilled meats, the freshly made tortillas literally in front of you as you are waiting on line, and the free guacamole that comes with each taco. The ordering process is like any other taco stand, though one difference is here the salsas/guacamole are all handled by the staff. If you'd like more of something, just ask them instead of reaching for the ladle yourself. There is a separate area though for grilled onions/peppers and radishes you can serve yourself. I got the asada, chorizo, cabeza, and al pastor, and they were all so good. The asada and chorizo are specifically grilled over charcoal, and that flavor really shines through. I loved how meaty and tender the cabeza was too, and the classic al pastor hit the spot. They have large communal tables setup, so it is a great friendly vibe to enjoy your meal I will say, the surrounding area is not the best in LA, especially given how the taco stand is only open at night. The parking lot is quite small, so I parked on a side street that had some abandoned cars, but of course, if you are in/from LA, this is not that new for us. I would hesitate if I am a tourist though to make it out here. Anyhow, the food really is worth it here, and I can't wait to be back!

My husband said these are the best tacos he had in the states. Period. The flame grilled meats make…read moresuch a big difference in the flavor and the hand made corn tortillas are a must and take a great spot to an amazing spot. We only got the carne asada and the al pastor but it was so good we went back in line for seconds. The meat was very flavorful - the carne asada was thin but still very tender. The al pastor, I think uses a fattier cut than some other places but keeps it from drying out. The tacos were leaking meat juices still. The surrounding streets are quite dark at night but the parking lot the stand is in, is well lit and there is a covered seating area. We went on Thanksgiving weekend and there were maybe always 15-20 ppl in line at any given time. I imagine there are longer lines in the summer.

9.0 mi•Historic South Central

Carne Asada & Chorizo Tacos

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Holbox

4.7(2.6k reviews)

Love this place. Been there twice now. Must try their octopus entree. Must try their scallop…read moreappetizer. Prices are moderate. The quality of their food is 5 star.

Located inside a food hall, this place earns its award for a reason. Fresh ingredients and done so…read morewell. Best to come on a weekday after lunch rush. Got lucky and found a parking spot and wasn't in line for too long. We sat right at the bar so was able to see a lot of items being made. The portion sizes are large so shareable. I will have to make a trek back here to try more items on the menu.

I was commenting on the food and complementing everything about it when I saw that, I was not surprised.

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Tacos Guelaguetza

4.8(242 reviews)

8.3 mi•Hollywood

The place had great friendly staff. The food was delicious…read more Great selection of toppings.

Love this taco place outside the street which contribute to its local and authentic vibe. Fresh…read morefood and fast service (also depends on how long the line is) and the crew is so hardworking and kind. They have a variety of mexican food but my favorite are the tacos (carne asada and buche). I really like that they have a variety of toppings and have really delicious sauces! My favorite is the orange/peach colored sauce that has a good spicy kick to it. It always hit the spot and it burns sooo good (if you enjoy spicy food and flavor). The horchata is delicious too. Very good pricing ($2.5 per taco and $3 for a medium sized horchata). Bring cash. They also accept zelle or card (for an additional fee). I keep coming back here so of course I would definitely recommend!

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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.

Sonoritas Prime Tacos

4.2(2k reviews)

2.7 mi•Sawtelle

Minority-owned & operated

Free parking

This place has baby burritos!!!…read more If you're anything like me, someone that loves food (too much) and needs to practice portion control, a baby burrito is where it's at! I've never found a mexican spot that does this, not to mention the food is so fresh and so delicious. I call it a baby burrito but what you'll want to order is the 1/2 pound Mar y Tierra burrito, lol. I'm not sure if they do 1/2 pound with all burritos but I will ask & update this review next time I go back which will be very soon as it's my new go-to Mexican spot in West LA. I also got the shrimp taco which was spectacular. The guy at the front is super kind, and the ambiance is calm. The salsa that comes with your food is incredible and I can taste the freshness. On my can't-miss list!

Baby burritos * Signature burrito 3/5…read more* Chicken quesadillas 2.5/5 The signature burrito with shrimp and beef was $14/reg and $24/large. Thats crazy! I no its post covid but dam dude. Tasted good though. For $7 id be back. * Chicken quesadillas $20 was dry but had plenty of chicken. Not skimpy at all. The gave us tomes of free sauces which is always appropriated

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Sonoratown

4.3(446 reviews)

5.7 mi•Mid-Wilshire

Came here late one night driving back from an event since I've only heard good things…read more I got 2 tacos (asada and cabeza, 1 pollo quesadilla, a bean and cheese burrito and small bag of chips and guac. Everything came out to about $26 which is super reasonable! Service on a later end of the night was great! Super friendly and quick service. No indoor dining was available since they were closing in 15 mins. Food was ready in less than 10 mins. Salsa is free which both were delicious and had great flavor. Overall the food was delicious! It hit the spot. Filled with meat and the tortillas were a hit on their own. I would definitely go back again and try the other items that they had to offer.

TL;DR: Asada Burrito was good. Quesadilla was small and was like a messy taco in a different form…read more Food is good. We've been to the downtown location before and the menu was a little different from what I remember. Hard to find parking sometimes. Only counter seating inside with about six tables outside. Wanted to snack on chips while we waited and there are only two sizes: small which is a bag you would put a sandwich and chips in like when you were a kid taking lunch to school, and a large which was a big bag that you would buy like a part size Doritos with the labels and all. Note to the non-spicy fam: the green salsa is mild with a little heat but the red is definitely spicy so watch out. They don't have pico de gallo. We had an asada burrito which was surprisingly packed and even had guacamole in it. Appropriately sized for lunch so not some monstrosity but it's good and flavorful. We also got an asada quesadilla. It's ok but the cheese is just melted and everything was kind of "wet" still and hard to eat because it just falls apart. Also had an asada taco. Yeah it's good but can't really describe if it was much better than a taco truck. No fountain drinks but got a Jamaica agua Fresca and really felt it was too sweet. Probably just go with a Mexican coke or canned soda next time. Sonoratown is good and worth a trip back as well. They won't compete against taco trucks but sometimes it's nice to just sit down and relax with good food.