The Best Taco Truck in Los Angeles. I have lived in Los Angeles for 30 years, and I have been to Guadalajara, Yucatan, Mexico City, Tijuana, Michoacan, Nayarit and this is still the best mexican food I have ever had. read more

Chiquis Tacos - Address and Phone - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Favorite spot to get a chicken California burrito red and orange sauces are fast service and lovely staff.

We were leaving late from a dive bar concert and the only places around here that are open late are the big corporate fast food restaurants or the mighty popular taco trucks. We ordered a burrito with all the fixings and a torta sandwich. Both were pretty good but not the best out there. read more

Chiquis Tacos - Midnight Munchies - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love their Pastor Fries and Horchata I add some of their pickled onions and a bit of lemon. Worth a 30min drive for me. Usually stop by when I'm in the neighborhood at night. Sometimes I'll still drive out, just for the food. read more

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The best tacos on melrose ave,the service quick as it is a food truck,they have a couple of tables to seat maybe 8 people ,the ambiance is on the side walk so please be observant,I've been coming here for 10+ years ,the pastor meat is cooked to perfection!!gracias!! read more

Chiquis Tacos - Best pastor tacos !! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really really good. Legitimately the best buche ive ever had. Will absolutely seek this out again read more

Chiquis Tacos - two plates of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

the steak tacos was delicious and i absolutely loved the pineapple juice. it was very fresh with no added sugars!

So lucky to have this as our neighborhood taco truck. We always go for the carnitas tacos or carnitas burrito. The truck looks basic, but it never disappoints. There's also a few parking spots at the nearby Arco since street parking is usually a mess. Highly recommend if you're craving a quick and classic Mexican fix. read more

Chiquis Tacos - 3x Carnitas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been going to this taco truck for over a decade, but just finished having a couple pastor tacos from el chiquis truck and let me tell you as someone that's had their fair share of LA tacos - these right here were the absolute best tacos al pastor I've ever had. Like transcendental good tacos. Like maybe better than most tacos I've had even in Mexico, and I lived in Mexico. The meat was so incredibly savory, the tortillas were soft and the right kind of thick not no store bought bs, and the salsas?? So so tasty. I make bomb salsa at my house ok, but these people right here know how to make a delicious spot hitting spicy salsa. I had one with the green and habanero, the other with just red, and uuufff... top notch taco bliss I tell ya what. Do it. Go here. The guys who tend the truck also receive you with a smile and serve good vibes. So next level. Best tacos ever. read more

I cannot believe how amazing this is! Def my all time FAV taco truck be sure to be knowledgeable of light Spanish or else the workers might not understand you! They're overall excellent and the horchata is GAS read more

Chiquis Tacos - mexican food and drinks - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Real al pastor is carved straight off a spit. If you've ever been to Tacos Leo or Tacos Tamix you've seen it done right. Chiquis Tacos does it this way as well and just after they carve it off into your taco or burrito they also add a piece of pineapple to it! YUM. The juices of the pineapple give the meat a hint of sweetness as it cooks up on the spit. Oftentimes, you'll find people preparing al pastor on a griddle, but that's not the way its done! Tacos Tamix was one of the first trucks to come to LA and do it correctly and now we have three great trucks doing it the same way. This place is quite elaborate for being a little taco truck. They set up tents and tables along with a VERY extensive salsa bar out front with tons of various salsas, guac, sauteed onions, cilantro, radishes, cucumbers, cilantro, carrots/jalapenos and some very spicy sauteed chiles. I've tried the lengua, buche, and al pastor here. All very delicious. Tacos are about 1.25 each with is so good for what you are getting. Their service is top notch esp for just being a taco truck. They set up at the Melrose car wash everyday after 6:30pm to cater to the after bar crowds. So delicious! You must give it a try and its located in a much more convenient area than Tamix and Leos plus its open DAILY! read more

Chiquis Tacos - a man preparing food in a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After a concert at the Palladium, the bf and I were darned hungry. We were on our way to Pinks when we noticed Chiquis. Set up in a parking log, they had tables, chairs, and tents set up for patrons which is a nice change from standing on a street corner. First round: I tried the Asada y Cabeza while the bf tried Chorizo y Al Pastor. I enjoyed what I had, but bf gave a thumbs up to the pastor, but thumbs down to the chorizo. He has made the chorizo his gold standard for taco shops/ trucks/ etc. We polished them off pretty quickly and went for round 2. Taking the bf's advice, I got a pastor. He got another pastor, then tried the asada and cabeza. He was right, that was tasty. They had a decent amount of meat and plenty of condiments to choose from. Always wanting to get a taste of everything, I loaded my tacos with onions, cilantro, and a little green salsa (tomatillo), red salsa and the creamy green salsa. The bf stuck with the tomatillo and red. If it weren't close to midnight, and if we didn't have a 90 minute drive ahead of us, we would have definitely gone for round 3. read more

Hallelujah! This truck serves up amazing tacos! The al pastor is everything. Plus the dizzying array of fresh salsas, from mild to H-O-T, as well as pico de gallo, and chopped onions and chopped cilantro, in case you need to go hard on those additional condiments. But wait, there's more. They've also included roasted veggies, fresh radishes, and lime wedges. I really don't know what else one needs in life. Other than water and air. And since there's a severe drought going on here... You best avoid excessive car washes and plant watering... But I digress... Chiquis is walking distance from me and I've enacted certain terms and conditions, to wit, I can only visit the truck by foot. I tell myself the 10 minute round trip walk will somehow offset the 15million tacos I'll have consumed from them in the next month. Logic, bro. Big oversized thumbs up to Chiquis. Bless you and your delicious, economical tacos. read more

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Probably the best tacos i've tried in a long time. By far the best in Los Angeles. ..This is taking in mind i'm from Mexico too. Haha read more

All i have to say it amazing! I am super critical when it comes to mexican food. This is definitely authentic and love that they put the pineapple on the pastor tacos. I am a fan! read more

I eat from here from time to time. Havent had a bad experience till a few hours ago. I was waiting in line to order and i saw people getting veggies and sauce. The problem was they were also touching the food and not just the utensils to grab them. So i ignored the spicy onions. I got pork tacos. I knew the second i bite into them the meat wasnt good. I ate some and threw it away. Came home around 11pm. Waited an hour and I was getting a reaction. My skin getting itchy so i took a benadryl and tried to sleep. Around 2 am i felt horrible. I vomited all i can. The meat quality was super bad this time and i think the veggies were contaminated. Becareful. If they are not clean dont eat it. The guy taking orders only looks at his phone when not helping someone. If he saw people contaminating the veggies ge could have prevented this somewhat. read more

A friend introduced us to the Arlington/Washington location of Chiquis . This is the BESt al pastor that I've ever had. Absolutely delicious!! We recently visited the location that's a bit closer to us in Hollywood, it certainly did not disappoint. Just as good. Now we can go more often. I love the way they have a variety of dishes, it's almost like a restaurant. The staff is always very pleasant. You must go and check it out. ‼ read more

This place is amazing. I live off Melrose, and i honestly can't stop coming here for dinner. What could I possibly cook that will be cheaper and better than 4 tacos here? Answer: nothing. They have all kinds of whacky stuff here, ranging from basic tacos (excellent) to gringas (even better). Pastor is their best item. They have the spit on the weekends. The salsa bar is really what puts this place over the top. They line up tubs of salsa, pickled onions, peppers, cilantro, limes, and all kinds of other stuff. I almost cried one night when I came and they didn't have this stuff out, but it is usually out. I may eat here 4 days a week for the rest of my life. read more

L.A.'s finest!!! Great selection of different meats and dishes. Taste fantastic, and their homemade drinks are also fantastic! You buy the tacos and put on the toppings yourself, something that I found to be very nice. Their grilled jalapeños are one of my favorites! If you wanna try mexican food and especially tacos, you gotta visit this truck! The truck is located at the Melrose Car Wash on Melrose Ave and N Manhattan Pl. read more

Oh my gosh! In my endless search for the best tacos in LA, I happened upon this little gem of a taco truck. I couldn't help but notice a little crowd standing around a table full of condiments with big smiles on their faces. Radishes, Limes, Cucumbers, Cilantro, Pico de Gallo, 4 kinds of amazing salsas, and some kind of super spicy onion mixture that blew me away. It would be irresponsible of my not to stop and see what was going on. I'm so glad I did! They have tables out if you want to stay and eat or you can load up on the condiments and take your food to go. Either way you'll be happy! read more

Had the al pastor tacos here. I stopped by after I drove by and saw the al pastor cooking on the spindle! The al pastor was so delicious, with the slice of pineapple on top. Plus, they have a ginormous salsa bar! read more

4.5 review.........Best taco al pastor I have had in a long time. The best thing about it was I found it by chance. I was headed south on Western to visit Chabelitas for a late snack. I was quite apprehensive making the drive to this place late at night. Pimps and hookers like to hit you up for a $1. Anyways, as I drove I saw the spit from the corner of my eye and I hit the brakes. It was my oasis. I saw a chubby, short Mexican guy manning the spit and with great ease chopping pieces of lovely al pastor meat and gently slicing a pieces of the pineapple. His wife who appeared to be short and chubby as well took my order. I ended eating 3 tacos and I filled them with all the possible toppings. They have a table full onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and 8 different salsas. Some were pickled, others raw, and grilled. This was by far the best condiment section ever. The taco al pastor was effing delicious. The touch of pineapple put it over the top. They have a couple of tables to sit down but compadre please wipe them down. This is my only complaint. I recommend this place. It's a great value at $1.25 for a taco with unlimited toppings and it was delicious. I will be back to try out other items. read more

Pretty amazing tacos. It was cheap, seasoned well (not over seasoned), and you get plenty of toppings which they put out for you to choose from. Toppings range from grilled onions to chili peppers. A definite must try if you're around the area. read more

Top al pastor in LA for me. The truck recently changed? I think the al pastor is a bit different now.

Food was great, was here on vacation and walked outside my hotel and around the corner to find the truck in the gas station. Got the al pastor, carne asada and the steak fajitas. Everything was excellent. read more