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Tacos La Pina

4.7 (118 reviews)
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Felix B.

Tacos La Piña -- Flavor That Hits Different This spot doesn't just serve tacos--it serves moments. The al pastor is flame-kissed perfection, but don't sleep on the chips and salsa. Crisp, golden chips paired with a salsa that's smoky, tangy, and just the right amount of heat? It's the kind of starter that makes you pause mid-bite and say, "Okay, this is serious." The vibe is unfussy, the service warm, and the pineapple touch? Chef's kiss.

Brad W.

5 Stars - Top 3 Tacos of All Time! Tacos La Piña is next level. Hands down, these are easily in my top three tacos of all time....and that's saying a lot. The flavor, the freshness, the perfect balance of spice and texture... every bite was unforgettable. You can taste the love and tradition in the food. Whether it's the juicy al pastor or the perfectly grilled carne asada, they know exactly what they're doing. If you're a true taco lover, this place is a must. Trust me you'll be thinking about these tacos long after there gone.

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Way Y.

Had a great meal here. This spot is in one of those shared kitchens but they have everything branded as basically their spot. We ordered 4 out of their 6 tacos and they were all good. Our favorite was the carne asada though because it wasn't your typical carne asada. Instead of being like little mini chopped up bits of steak these were actually chunks. They were super tender and flavorful. My girlfriend doesn't usually like carne asada because of the quality of the meat but she loved these and wanted to come back for more right after we left. The chips are really good too so definitely get at least one combo whether it be with the salsa or the guacamole. Coming back for all the asada!

Alex T.

needed a quick bite for my lunch during work. food came out fast but honestly if i'm paying 3.85$ for a taco i would hope it's not a street taco size. I got two and the bag was so light i thought there was only one taco. The steak was really dry. i wish this place was better if the rating is 4+ starts :/

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Rebeca L.

If you're looking for Authentic Mexican, this is the spot! We ordered Al pastor and carne asada tacos as well as the chorizo and cheese. The carne was seasoned perfectly. We had it plain so our 2 year old would eat it. He of course liked the queso-taco. They grill the cheese and get a good crisp on the edges before adding it to the tortilla. We enjoyed the chorizo so much, we went back for another one and decided to try the churros. OH MY GOODNESS, these took me back to the days my mom would make homemade buñuelos. Such amazing sugary-cinnamon deliciousness. The service was great, despite the limited seating inside. The outdoor seat is better if it isn't so cold. The kiosk for ordering is very user friendly. They're only open Tuesday and Thursday currently. BUT they're working on getting a permanent spot (near the airport) that should be opening in the summer, look for it, you'll be glad you did! The Only remark would be to blend the rice in the horchata a bit more. The horchata flavor was sensational, certainly most like my mamas recipe!

Five more stars in the caption itself: Perfect place for the best tasting tacos. Love coming here on my lunch break with coworkers. Staff is incredible and food is even better.

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Amazing flavor and cute packaging. Only bummer is that this place is only open on Tuesday and Thursday!!! 10 out of 10 would recommend!!!

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Amazing tacos! I ordered the carne asada with the salsa flavored chips. Tender steak prepared just right

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