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    Avenue 26 Tacos

    4.4 (709 reviews)
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    Open • Open 24 hours

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    Pretti Shei A.

    Good spot in Alameda... enough parking spot... enough staff , attentive, friendly ... nice ambience not your regular taco truck... Tacos in a parking place, good food... you can bring your own table & chairs or eat by your car... very cool vibe! Regular menu for a taco spot, asada, pollo, al pastor , quesadilla, mulita and the drinks sooo good & refreshing what's good in this spot is the style they have for the salsa, onions and relish! It's like having a feast , a buffet style of toppings for your tacos! You gotta try it and experience it!

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    Britney B.

    24-hour tacos? Say less! I was staying in the DTLA area and heard there were plenty of late-night taco spots around, so we had to check this place out. Luckily, our Airbnb was only about a 5-minute drive away. Located in a parking lot, this spot was bustling at 1 AM. Service was fast and speedy, and they have a self-serve bar stocked with all the fixings, including salsas, onions, cilantro, and the BEST creamy avocado sauce I've ever tried. Everything was super affordable too! My favorites were the asada and lengua tacos. Definitely adding this to my return list for my next trip to LA!

    Carne asada and brisket tacos
    Zarifa A.

    How am I just discovering Avenue 26 Tacos?! This spot is amazing and may have the best street tacos I'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.

    2 cabeza 2 al pastor
    Eubene K.

    I remember when this place was a dollar per taco! Was really happy to see they have a better location with tons of parking and they 24/7! Still the free potato! Tacos are still fire! Cabeza melts in your mouth Bring wipes you might not want to use the hand washing area!

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    Vanessa C.

    My friends have taken me here and every time it hits the spot. It's located in a parking lot and most of the time there is some parking available. It is a 24 hour spot so anytime I'm enjoying a night out I need a quick snack or a meal, I stop by here. Their lines go pretty quickly if you're visiting during meal times, but they have their whole set up to be as efficient as possible. When ordering, you'll go up and order your items I always get tacos, but I've heard the other items are delicious as well. You get one free potato per person and I highly recommend grabbing one. Once you grab your potato, you'll head over to the cashier while you'll pay for your items. If you want any drinks, you can order it as well. Once you're finished paying, they have a salsa bar with onions and cilantro and limes. My usual is their Al pastor tacos! It's a tried and true method for me. Note that there isn't any seating, most people stand up and eat or head back to their car and eat on their trunks or inside their car. There's trash cans all around and I believe there are some porta potties. It's a great spot to hit up if you're hungry and need some tacos in your life. Make sure you clean up after yourself. This is a great spot!

    Pastor, cabeza, lengua
    Gina L.

    Oh ya this sh*t fire. Stopped by on a Monday around 11am (not busy at all). Got a trio tacos (pastor, cabeza, suadero) + peppers n onions + my lil potato. Cash only, thought the tacos were $2.25 each, but was charged $2.5 each. Regardless, scarfed them down after loading up on the salsa table. No frills, all flavorrrrr ~

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    Ariana T.

    Out in LA, hitting a taco spot is a must, and with so many options I decided to try Avenue 26 and it definitely lived up to the hype. It was my first time here, so I wasn't sure where to go at first, but it's pretty easy to figure out. They have separate lines for tacos, burritos, and aguas frescas, which keeps everything organized and moving smoothly. I went straight for the tacos. I ordered two carne asada, one chorizo, and one al pastor. The condiment setup was also really good. Let me tell you, this hit the spot! I loved the grilled onions, serranos, hot sauce, and especially the curtido de habanero,so good. The carne asada was okay slightly on the tougher side but the chorizo and al pastor were really solid. Taco prices are fair, but the aguas frescas felt a bit on the expensive side. Overall, I'd definitely come back again.

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    Jin H.

    Avenue 26 has a cult following, and I'm happy to announce I am part of the cult now. I really appreciate that they're open 24/7 every day, so I can visit any hour I'm craving tacos in LA. The first time I went on a weekday in the middle of the day, so it was super empty and not the best because nothing was being made fresh- the meats and potatoes were kind of just sitting in bins so although the flavor was there, the cooled down temperatures really affected the taste. HOWEVER, I visited a few more times after that, these times all late at night, which really turned my experience around. I think at those times there were a lot more people and long lines, so everything was being made fresh and it being hot just made the food taste so so much better. I love how the toppings are all self-serve, and the hot potato is my favorite side. Carne asada, lengua, and al pastor are my go-tos. You'll want to add hellaaa green sauce to everything- I could literally drink that stuff straight. Love the big easy parking lot here, I'll mention that I saw a few security people checking all the cars and plates so I wouldn't recommend trying to park here and walk somewhere else!

    Matthew P.

    My hands down favorite taco spot in all of LA!! I've been coming here since they were actually on Avenue 26 lol but I'm happy they found this big spot in Little Tokyo to call home. The tacos are amazing and I like how all of the salsas and toppings are self serve. Service is super quick and they accept card and Apple Pay. No tables but eating on your car hood is the true LA experience and correct way to eat here!!

    Pollo y Asada
    Kristin Leigh M.

    First time for parking lot tacos for me! I was feeling a bit peckish but didn't want to eat too much, so Yelpers, thank you for leading me here! I was able to snag two tacos for $4.50 that tided me over until dinner time. Now: bring your car because there's no place to sit! I arrived on foot, so dined standing up. Quite a variety of means - I'm a "safe" eater and enjoyed pollo and asada. I loved the self-serve salsas; the green salsa was delish and had a good little kick to it. Happy to have found this spot, and want to come back! 2026: 32/100

    Jenna L.

    HOLY GUAC!!! This is 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

    Al pastor, buche, carne asada tacos
    Minerva H.

    The tacos here are still as good as I remember. How they've organized how you line up is super streamline now too. It's basically: get your tacos, add sides if you want (potato extra cost), pay (cash or card), and finally you can add your sauce/toppings. There's also a drinks stand in between check out and the toppings area. Everyone's friendly and efficient.

    Nommy tacos
    Jessie Z.

    They streamlined things a bit due to the popularity and have multiple lines and square card now. Tacos 2.50 a pop, get your one free tiny potato, and they got the seasonings and grilled onion on bar. The grilled serranos can actually get spicy. Its pretty great vibes here, no seating, but safe within the gates and there is great security that helps you find parking spot within. Goated after club spot. Honestly the tacos are okay in flavor, but you come here for the vibes and it will satisfy your craving. Recommend wet wipes and something to cover your car hood with if u care too much. They got aqua frescos and burritos too.

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    Ask the Community - Avenue 26 Tacos

    Are any of the meats spicy?

    I'm not sure maybe the chorizo? But ALL of the salsas are spicy!

    Do they take card?

    yea they do

    Is it closed on mondays?

    No.

    Are they open on weekdays (eg Thurs)?

    Yes! They open everyday from 2PM until 2:30am but until 3:30 on weekends.

    How much per taco? (January 2023)

    $2 each, just went today!

    Does Ave 26 tacos do catering?

    It's $2.50 now 2025

    Is cash price cheaper than card?

    They charge .30 cents extra per taco with card.

    What time do they start setting up in the new location?

    They posted hours are 10pm-2am

    Do they take Apple-pay?

    Yes they do! I went 9/23/22 and they accepted it with a 3% service charge

    Is this the same one that was on artesian st.?

    Bet your bottom dollar it is!

    What are their hours?

    From 10Am to 1:30 am

    Do they accept card payments?

    They do now!

    Do they take card?

    Yes they do

    Do they ever open for lunch on weekends?

    This is late night only taco spot! Posted hours 10pm-2am.

    Are you closed? We can't find you?

    They open around 5pm are open until 2am.

    Do they have to go containers for salsa if we take food to go?

    Yes they do. They also have bags for the cilantro and onion.

    Is it cash only?

    Yes! Cash only.

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    Review Highlights - Avenue 26 Tacos

    “honestly anything you order here will be yommy -- my personal favorites being buche, al pastor, lengua, etc.”

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