One of the best al pastor burritos in LA! A friend…read morerecommended it to me and I traveled 19 miles and wasn't disappointed. You could see the freshness of al pastor on their vertical rotating grill and the meat seemed leaner as well. They cut a new batch of al pastor and then they chop it to smaller pieces than you're normally used to seeing and somehow, those smaller pieces preserved all the delicious meat juice inside. The al pastor was very tender, juicy, well-marinated and had the sweet and savory notes in a perfect balance and the guys adding some fresh, ripe pineapple on top was a nice touch! I got served my burrito open-faced, I added the salsa, pickled onion and chopped fresh onions and then sent it back to the crew for the final wrapping. Just a great, tasty burrito that absorbed really well. The quality could really be seen and felt and the $10 price tag was unbeatable. The customer service was very friendly and there is plenty of parking right behind the taco stand on the CVS plaza. Will definitely come again!

Whoa. The hype is real. For all these years I put street food, taco trucks a step tier below actual…read morerestaurants. But this all changed tonight. I watched a burrito be made right in front of me in a minute and it turned out to be one of the best burittos I've ever had. And it was only $12. I understand now. The added pineapple in the buritto added just enough sweetness. They smash the tortilla into the grill and they also smash the meat to make sure it's hot. The meat has no gristle and it's very soft and flavorful. This is why we live in California. I applaud the taco stands opening up in the same block. The line was intimidating but the festive music only made me hungrier. I am surprised at how friendly the staff can be while they are "at work". I've only seen such positivity at Howlin Rays. Luckily, the line moves much faster. They had a cactus salsa which would have gone great with salsa chips. It's the type of salsa that you get at great mexican restaurants and they just let you choose an unlimited amount of it. I asked for rice and beans in my burrito and they put just the right amount of it, being careful as to not overpower the meat portions. I also appreciate that I can add my own salsa, onions, cilantro, before handing it back to them to wrap it. Sometimes the hype of LA places are blown out of proportion especially with blog posts and social media. But I can vouch for this place. It really is worth it. I will be back for sure.

The quesabirria tacos are so delicious!! I usually place a pick up order and the order is ready…read morewithin 15 minutes or less. Be sure to check their Instagram for their menu offerings and their hours!

SO DELICIOUS. Their…read morebirria tacos were my absolute fave, but the owners were sosososo sweet and gave us little samples of other taco meats and agua fresca. Much, much love.

My favorite taco spot in Los Angeles so far! The quality and pricing are so on spot. The place is…read moreso convenient too since it's right outside of Ralph's so I love going here after getting groceries. The people working here are always so friendly ~ I love getting a little bit of pineapple on the side with pastor! Such a good balance :)

An excellent taco stand new to the area. We got an al pastor quesadilla for only 8 dollars. It's…read moreusually more around here! Big salsa selection, delicious meat. It's closed Monday, but open the rest of the week from 4:00pm-11:30pm. The owners were very friendly. They take cash and Zelle. We didn't have cash and they were very patient as we figured out Zelle. Would recommend!

Will travel for tacos, and I do! Make the 10 mile trek to get tacos at El Carboncito because they…read moreare hands down my favorite spot. The al pastor+pineapple tacos and mulitas are my go to orders. Add a little of their onion habanero slaw and a bit of their tasty avocado salsa and BOOM, it hits the spot. Sometimes I go for the agua frescas they have, which are LARGE and a great value. Speaking of great value, they have the most meat packed burritos and quesadillas I've seen. Definitely would recommend these if you have a big appetite. Parking - since the stand is located next to a Ross, you can park in the customer parking lot. This is one of the big perks of coming to this spot. Service - The guys here are friendly and always in a good mood. Super kind and deserving of tips in the dollar can! Been here many times and expect to keep coming here time and time again. Whether you're in the area, shopping nearby, going to/from LAX, or just want AMAZING tacos, check out El Carboncito. You'll be happy you did!

I've been meaning to try this spot for a minute but only got the pleasure within the last few days…read more IMO, the best el pastor I've ever tried. Buttery, tender, flavourful and delicious. El pastor quesadilla - 11/10.

the women who run this stand are the KINDEST SWEETHEARTS (and their food is INCREDIBLE)…read more they all immigrated from El Salvador and are making quite literally the most authentic papusas MADE TO ORDER. they will mix fillings too just for you, and i got the most delicious chicken-mushroom-garlic-cheese mixture on this planet. the dough. the portions. the warmth. the FRESHNESS. this stand is how god intended papusas should be. made in front of you by an elderly aunty. pls go support them they are so hardworking and humble I WANT HER TO BE MY GRANDMA BROOOOO we stumbled by the stand after having the most mid papusas ever next door at the westwood farmers market... and we realized our mistake after SEEING HOW MUCH BETTER THE PAPUSAS AROUND THE CORNER??? let's just say... we had a second dinner ;)

Freshly made in front of your eyes, these pupusas were solid and very good! If you're craving…read morepupusas in the late evening, they are open until 11pm. Tried their most popular and traditional pupusas revuelta with pork, beans and cheese. It comes with a little baggie of cortido (marinated cutup veggies) and this light red sauce. Had it with an agua fresca of passion fruit, sweet and tart at the same time. Not many pupusas in the westside and the few restaurants close early around 7-7:30pm, so this is a great option for late night. You can also call and order ahead for pick up. Plenty of parking shared with other taco stands and Rite Aid. Support the sweet pupusa ladies!

These street vendors brought me so much joy over the past couple years I got put on to them just…read moreshortly before Covid started and I've tried so many things! Given the Al Pastor and pineapple offerings I highly recommend this place and most certainly getting that option! That is not something that you can find at just any Taqueria nor a taco truck!!! They are always super friendly and in a good mood, and there has been times that I've came when life hasn't been good to me and I'm not in the best mood and they always turn my frown upside down! If you find yourself in the Palms area not far from where Sepulveda meets National Blvd, I highly recommend that you give the street vendors a chance to WOW your taste buds and to give you true hospitality. TIP THEM(THEY WORK HARD)

Good folks making earnest tacos on the lesser known side of sepulveda and national, off the Ross…read moreParking lot. $2 a taco, $2 for side of rice and beans. Everything is delicious. Instead of waiting 45 minutes at Brothers Cousins, support another taco joint that's honestly just as delicious. We need more taco spots on the west side. Salute!

Yes yes yes. Definitely recommend if you happen to be in the area. They have the combo which is a…read morehot dog sliced on a hamburger. It tastes better than it sounds. Chili cheese fries were solid too. +1 for not upcharging me on ranch. Seating is outdoor and parking is not very easy but its workable. Service was great as well too. Closes early so plan accordingly. 5/5

Stopped by Marty's on a Saturday afternoon and had a bit of a nostalgic moment. I used to come here…read moreas a kid, and it pretty much feels exactly the same in the best way. It's one of those classic, old-school burger stands you don't see much of anymore (especially in the West LA area), tucked in between a gas station and a fire station. no frills, just doing its thing. I grabbed a double cheeseburger and a Coke, and it was solid. Could have used some more seasoning or some thousand island. I think my pallet has been spoiled by In N Out. All in all. Solid. This felt more like a throwback than a "wow" meal. Still good, just not something I'm going out of my way for. Bottom line: solid spot, great nostalgic vibe, good food. Will I be back? Maybe. Not a regular go-to, but definitely a place I'm glad is still around.

Finally tried Brothers Cousins Tacos and I get it…read more The taste, the portions, that burrito - they get it right. Now whenever I'm near the National Blvd exit I always find myself asking - do I have room for Brothers Cousins. Pastor Burrito Carne Asada Burrito. The answer is almost always yes.

Cash only business!…read more Not sure if this is going to change or not but hands down my favorite burrito that I have had in 2025/ early 2026 and I would drive up from Long Beach and make the 45 minute drive just to eat at Brothers Cousins Tacos. It's so good, highly recommend coming here if you haven't. So glad my buddy Aaron showed me this taco stand! I didn't really believe the hype but the line wrapped around the parking lot and we waited over 30 minutes but it was worth it. Parking was very easy and the line goes by really fast too. Once you get to the front you see all the meat getting cooked and the al pastor on the spinning machine where they cut off the meat. They employees are in a line cooking, prepping and asking what you want. My order is the burrito with carne asada, cabeza, no cheese, add potato instead of beans, rice. Potato was nice touch and good substitute. For all the non-cabeza people who have never tried it before or was scared, don't be!!! I was one of those people and found the meat to be very very flavorful and juicy. They then hand you the burrito, you go to the cash register, pay and while your doing that you put your toppings on, then they wrap the burrito for you and you are on your way. Make sure to get some of their green avocado sauce. It's non spicy which I love too. Eat your food in your car, on your car on on the curb!

I kept hearing about Miya Miya from friends, so of course I had to go see what the hype was about…read more It's basically a food stand set up outside the Edge apartments in Santa Monica, kind of like those late-night taco stands you see all over LA. Super casual setup, but you can tell it's popular. I think they're planning to open a full shop eventually. Parking wasn't too bad, just metered street parking nearby. We got there around 3:30 pm on a Friday... and there was already a line. They don't even open until 4:30. One of the workers came and told us it would be about an hour wait once they opened, so we decided to stick it out. I brought a book, my husband had his games and stuff to study, so we were prepared to hang out for a bit. We didn't get our food until 6:30 pm so yeah, definitely longer than expected. Everything is made fresh right after you order, so even once you finally get to the front, there's another 10 to 20 minute wait while they assemble everything. Also, each person can only order 2 shawarmas, which makes sense because everyone's already been waiting forever and goes all in. The owner was very friendly hospitable and appreciative that everyone was waiting for their food. The staff were upbeat happy , listening to music and vibing while cooking everything. We ended up getting 4 chicken shawarmas (that's the only option) "Yaz way" which comes with spicy garlic sauce and Jordanian pomegranate molasses, plus the beef tallow fries topped with fresh za'atar. And honestly... it was worth it. The shawarma was SO good. Like 11/10. The chicken was super tender and juicy, packed with flavor. They dip the top of the wrap in extra garlic sauce and pomegranate molasses, so your first bite is insanely good... messy in the best way, dripping with sauce, tangy, garlicky, a little spicy. And somehow the last bite is just as good. The garlic sauce actually has a real kick to it, not overwhelming, but enough to wake up your taste buds. And the pomegranate molasses? That was the star for me. It adds this tart, slightly sweet flavor that cuts through the richness perfectly. It's such a unique combo and works so well. The fries were also really good, crispy and savory with that beef tallow flavor, and the za'atar on top gave it a nice herby finish. There's some seating nearby in the apartment complex area by Gelson's, so you're not just standing around trying to eat. I ate one shawarma there and saved the other for the next day, and it was still delicious, which says a lot. Would I go back? Yes... but definitely not for a 3-hour wait again If the line is like 20 to 40 minutes, I'm there. But for a first-time experience, it was fun, worth it, and honestly kind of part of the whole LA food hype vibe.

The highlight of this experience was honestly the owner, Yass, genuinely one of the nicest people…read moreyou'll meet. He made a 2.5-hour wait feel bearable, which is saying a lot. But would I stand in that line again for shawarma? Not a chance. As for the food itself, it just wasn't for me. The flavors didn't land, the sauces weren't my thing, and the only thing I actually enjoyed was the crunch. I'm starting to wonder if shawarma simply isn't my food though my boyfriend would disagree. He liked it, and while he's equally firm about never reclaiming those 2.5 hours of his life, he'd eat it again if they ever opened a brick-and-mortar with no wait. Also, we hated the fries. That said, I'm genuinely rooting for Yass. He left a career in finance after losing his father to pursue this, and you can feel the heart behind it. He's a good person running a small operation that clearly has a loyal following and that counts for something. The crowd was genuinely nice and enjoyable to be around standing in line for that long. The location is in a nice area.

Our go-to taco spot! Convenient parking in the Ralph's parking lot, never more than a few min wait,…read moreamazing quality food, good variety of items, and very convenient, casual vibes since it's a simple street taco stand. They even have a table with seating so you don't have to dit in your car or on the curb to have it fresh. Service is always friendly and they change the agua fresca options regularly which is nice. It's cash only and prices are really worth it for the value. Toppings like grilled onions, cilantro, tomato, and cucumbers are self-serve as well as two spicy red salsas, salsa verde, and an avocado crema. The tacos al pastor are my favorite though my friends love the pollo and the carne de asada so everything is just solid. Burritos are massive and also delicious.

hidden gem! super…read moregreat price as well and great service. the steak tacos are delicious and huge servings