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    Cocina Los V

    4.6 (26 reviews)
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    Birria queso taco goes for a dip in the meaty consommé.
    Marc S.

    My kid said," you know what sounds good? Birria." Birria is good. Ever tried Birria Ramen? Also good. Cocina Los V. Specializes in Birria in all forms. Tacos (regular and dorado), quesadillas, mulitas, vampiros and of course Birria ramen. We were running later than we'd hoped and were worried they might sell out (as they often do) before we arrived. They answered the phone (!) and assured us they were still open, took my name and asked what we were thinking about getting so they could accommodate us. We were still 15 minutes away.. A few minutes later they called back and took our order over the phone to be sure we'd get Birria. Totally above and beyond customer service! We arrived, parked right behind the truck and picked up our order: 3 queso tacos, nachos, a quesadilla and some consommé for dipping of course & drinks. All with tasty Birria inside. We grabbed a nearby table and got down to business. Everything was so very tasty and satisfying. The service was friendly and helpful. We were the last customers of the day and they waited for us. Awesome. If you like Birria or if you've never tried it, go here and thank me and Cocina Los V later. Delicioso!!!!!

    Jeana A.

    It's taken me WAY too long to try Cocina Los V and I am kicking myself for sleepin' on this place. First of all, these guys crack me up - solidly sweet dudes with a great sense of humor and customer service! Second of all, all their food is FIRE! Tried their dorado tacos, vampiros, and cheesy ramen birria and omg I loved ALL OF IT. Their birria is one of the bests I've ever had (super authentic and flavorful) and their meat is so tender and juicy. We also loved their salsa - great spice and flavor which just added to the already tasty meat. Come early too - this place gets poppin' and you wanna grab some grub before they run out!

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    Adela A.

    Drove from OC to try this place. I really recommend it. No place to sit, but you can take it home

    Birria Ramen
    Cristian G.

    We drove north from San Diego just to try this amazing birria. The price is worth it and the services is great

    Out here in this line waiting for that bomb birriamen
    Ed L.

    It was worth the trip to the Eastside--very hot, fresh & delicious. Got blessed with a free birria taco, too! The birriamen & quesabirria were a perfect 1-2 punch combo & we'll definitely be back...early morning at that!

    Tacos dorados (beef crunchy tacos)
    Sandra C.

    Tacos dorados! Really miss these crunchy delight! I would recommend adding cheese inside and getting a warm consome (broth) then dip and go. Right now the stand is closed but I order thru their Instagram @cocina.los.v they do curbside pick ups due to covid-19 would definitely recommend

    Guillermo G.

    Favorite dish: The quesa tacos Service: Very friendly staff! Dining experience: Street food style, there is a table and chairs set up. Check this spot out early on Sat and Sunday. They usually sell out around 11 am

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    Food is so amazing. Only sad part that I live in Palmdale and drive to East LA and only for the weekends, the food is so good.

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    The best Birria! Not dry at all and super flavorful. We go out of our way to get tacos here.

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    Incredible food. Best birria in town. The guy who runs the stand (I think his name is Miguel) is a pretty cool guy. They do catering, too!

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    Avenue 26 Tacos

    Avenue 26 Tacos

    4.4
    (685 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $

    Out in LA, hitting a taco spot is a must, and with so many options I decided to try Avenue 26 and…read moreit 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.

    came here after a night out clubbing in exchange la. had crazy drunchies and loved how popping this…read moreplace was. there wasn't too long of a line but normally they have potatoes cooking with the meat and they ran out this time. the taco grills were just on one edge of the parking lot and the place was filled with different options. they had different lines for different food and it's always busy at night under the stars. the entire parking lot was filled with people, some coming post events and some coming just for the dank food. i would definitely come back

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    Asada taco, Pastor taco, Lengua taco, and side potato
    Asada taco, Pastor taco, Lengua taco, and side potato
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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    4.3
    (316 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $

    Incredible food and amazingly fast, friendly service even when there is a line! You have to order…read morethe "Angel's Potato"--it is a perfectly tender baked potato absolutely loaded with butter, melted cheese, and their famous al pastor. It is incredibly delicious and even comes with fresh handmade tortillas on the side so you can make your own tacos out of it. 10/10 highly recommend!

    AMAZING food! Visited twice so far (latest: May 2026), and had the queso burrito with carne asada…read moreboth times. I've been meaning to try the other items on their menu, but it was so good the first time that I had to order it again. The portions are *very* generous, and they had the usual sides readily available on the side: lemons, cucumbers, sliced radish, grilled onions and peppers, etc. Also had a bite of their corn quesadilla... the tortilla was soooo good. They had the masa on the side and were making the tortillas fresh and by hand. Yum. Payment: - They take Apple pay! :) Parking: - We found street parking nearby thankfully, but it might be hard to find in general due to the area. Seating: - They have seating to the left of their grill (tables, folding chairs, a tarp overhead). Depending on the time of day, sometimes the shade doesn't quite cover your face--the sun was setting and hitting us right in the eyes, so we switched sides to sit facing away from the sun once those seats were available.

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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos
    $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.
    Tire Shop Taqueria

    Tire Shop Taqueria

    4.7
    (760 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    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!

    Yummy Tijuana style tacos! We stopped by after leaving an event near DTLA. I've seen so many good…read morereviews of this place, I was excited to try after bookmarking it for awhile. We found easy street parking in the neighborhood on 41st Street, and waited in line for about 15-20 minutes. We ordered the asada tacos. They pre-sauce your tacos, which was fine by me, but my boyfriend who can't handle as much spice would've preferred it on the side (so warning for anyone similar! they do put a little habanero on them, so just ask them for salsa on the side). I think I ran into a problem of reading too many raving reviews -- these tacos were good but I was expecting them to be mind blowing, so I was a little disappointed. I tasted the charcoal char, but kind of wished the taste was more pronounced, or at least the meat more seasoned. The hand made tortillas were definitely the coolest part, but I thought they were a little dry too. The ladies whipping those out are artists though. Actually, all the workers here have the assembly line down to the tea, and they definitely add a little flare for a show. I particularly liked how they had a lot of seating at this location, instead of just a couple stools lying around like most taco trucks. It felt more like outdoor patio seating than a normal taco stand. They could probably take more time to wipe down tables more often though. Overall would visit again if in the area, but wouldn't go out of my way for the tacos here.

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    Carne Asada & Chorizo Tacos
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    Tacos Guelaguetza

    Tacos Guelaguetza

    4.8
    (246 reviews)
    9.3 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.

    Wet we're in town for the MMA fights and looked this place up on Yelp. After reading a lot of…read morehighly reviews we decided to try it. We got Al pastor and carnitas tacos. I'm sorry but they were ok... nothing to rave about. That was truly disappointing because when you have a trompo going then the Al pastor tacos MUST hit! But they didn't for us. No disrespect to the locals but we've definitely had better in the Central Valley.. The area was decent with plenty of lighting and the folks cooking and serving were nice and polite.

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    Steam table
    Steam table
    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.
    Sonoratown

    Sonoratown

    4.3
    (452 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $$

    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.

    Driving by I always see a line and read an article recently that Sonoratown is officially…read morerecognized in the California Michelin Guide - makes sense! I like that they were open late to satisfy a late night taco craving. Even though there is typically a line they are quite efficient with orders and even have a parking lot/outdoor dining space in addition to their indoor space so it doesn't feel cramped. It was my first visit so I had to get a mix of their tacos and burritos with the various meats they serve. It was a nice fact to know their tortillas have some lard also so it adds a nice flavor as well. + Burrito 2.0 (asada) + Chivichanga (chicken and beef) + Tacos (chorizo, tripe, cabeza, asada) I enjoyed the burrito with asada and thought it was good portion size for the cost. The guac, cheese, and beans pair well with the meat and has a nice grill on the tortilla. The tacos were a solid size as well but I was surprised to find the tripe as my favorite because they fry it and it adds a nice crunch/texture change. The cabeza was a close second with the stewed flavors. The chivichangas were also tasty but not the traditional chimichanga I was anticipating. It's definitely on the softer side as everything mixes together and there's not much of a texture change. Worth trying if you are curious though. I ordered to go so I didn't see if they have a salsa bar but I did have to pay $.10 per to go container which would be nice if they were free. However, I liked mixing their red and green salsa with each bite. I am curious to try their avocado salsa next time. Overall, I thought the portion sizes were good for the prices and I felt full afterwards.

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    Cute little back bar area you can order more drinks and there's other seating around
    Cute little back bar area you can order more drinks and there's other seating around
    Asada taco, chile poblano taco, beef chivichangas
    Asada taco, chile poblano taco, beef chivichangas
    Outside the front of the restaurant

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    Outside the front of the restaurant

    Cocina Los V - tacos - Updated June 2026

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