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    El Chilanguito

    3.6 (24 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Tacos
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Rick L.

    Good Mexican food, the cabeza was delicious. The burrito and tacos had a generous amount of meat. No prices were listed, one burrito, two tacos, and a large Jamaica were just under $20. A good flow of patrons came through as we waited for our food, it took about 15 minutes.

    Cash only, you can call ahead or order by phone too
    Jeanette Y.

    Came here the other day because we really wanted tacos but all the other taco places closed at 8pm. We were very happy we found this place which we always see driving by Reseda but never get to try it. I wanted to love this place, but it was probably going to be our first and last time visit and I'll break that down the reasons. PROs: - truck interior looks clean - late business hours CONs: - no pricing on the menu - cash only(normally it wouldn't be that big of a deal, but right now with the pandemic and no option to do card or contactless, it's a little nerve wracking and also have to touch cash(coin and bills) which personally I think they are absolutely filthy even prior to pandemic.) - tacos are $2 each according to the cashier, and those are the saddest taco I've ever seen, and the look matches the taste :( fish taco was tasteless, the other ones are all just bland, hard to tell which one is what. - we ordered 8 tacos and a beef quesadilla, quesadilla is descent(which is a lot better than the tacos) but about 2/3 of the size of what they normally would be at other place, and it was about $29 total. So it's about $12 for the quesadilla? (I don't know the real price since there was no menu or receipt) I would love to support small local business, but this taco truck is definitely not the best place to get tacos. Rod's tacos in Granada hills is great where we go to when we feel like getting good tacos and Mexican food! But if next time I feel like getting tacos after all local taco businesses place close(8pm!!!!) I would pick Chipotle or del taco over this food truck. ‍

    Greg B.

    One of my favorite taco trucks in the valley. Everything is great here, the tacos are great but here's my #1 Favorite: Mulitas Al Pastor - These are perfect. Add the darker green sauce. Other favorites: Alambres - just a big messy plate of deliciousness Gringas al pastor - A more complex favor combination including pineapple, but without the amazing crunch of the mulitas. Add the red sauce or the green avocado sauce.

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    Come here all the time. Best tacos in my opinion! Service is amazing. Very chill & nice vibe.

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    Avenue 26 Tacos

    Avenue 26 Tacos

    4.4
    (692 reviews)
    22.8 mi
    $

    My friends have taken me here and every time it hits the spot. It's located in a parking lot and…read moremost 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!

    This place was FABULOUS! After having some pretty bland Mexican food the day before, I appreciated…read morethis magical place even more because these were some of the best street tacos I've ever had! The tacos were so flavorful and every bite was better than the last. It really reminded me how good Mexican food can be when it's done right. Highly recommend the brisket and the classic carne asada. Overall Avenue 26 Tacos is definitely a must try place if you're craving some delicious street tacos. I'll definitely be coming back!

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    Villa's Tacos

    Villa's Tacos

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    22.1 mi
    $$

    Tacos, simple and executed to perfection…read more Steak is definitely the stand-out protein, but don't sleep on the barbacoa if you're coming on the weekend. I definitely had some FOMO not trying the queso tacos. Nevertheless nothing but good things to say, especially the service -- I forgot to get a barbacoa service and they were nice enough to add a complimentary one for me since the order was already in progress.

    100% BEST LA TACOS! There is a reason why they were on the 2026 Superbowl Halftime show…read more I recently did a taco tour and well VILLAS HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK! It is just favor, beyond flavor, beyond flavor. Yes the tacos Trios both meat or vegan, or just one taco is more pricey than the usual taco truck, but there is a reason. The portions! They are generous. The box is made of paper, not styrofoam. Cheese, yes please, but with or without it is great. The tacos are hand made blue corn tortilla, real guacamole, the cheese. They don't skimp, and with their Jamaica pink onion toppings that are sweet.... it just all goes together so well. A fiesta in you mouth just like the party going on inside the store. I do worry about the people cooking and working there. I hope they are wearing ear plugs or hearing protection because it is LOUD! Be prepared. The line goes fast, it is worth the wait. I LOVE VILLAS! they taste delicious, the ingredients are fresh... just BOMB Comparing to pool party taco man and tacos 1986 which I ate recently. Villas is the winner

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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    4.3
    (320 reviews)
    21.2 mi
    $

    Hands down, the best tacos I've ever had. The meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly…read morecomplemented by fresh, authentic toppings. As a native New Yorker, this place reminded me why I fell in love with Mexican food in the first place. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the quality really stands out. Huge thanks to Angels for raising the bar so high--you've officially turned me into a taco snob! BB

    Delicious and authentic Mexican food and tacos at this street spot! Among some of the best and a…read moregood stop for visitors in LA! I came here for dinner on a week night and my experience here was pretty good. I had the asada and al pastor tacos with all the toppings and they were both so good and full of meat and heat. The toppings can be spicy for some, so be warned. My favorite of the two was the all pastor which was flavorful and I did like the thinly shaved meat. It was not dry at all and was fresh. I also tried the mulita with al pastor meat and that was also soso good. Cheesy, meaty, and indulgent. The additional topping section had good variety with pickled onions, cucumbers, etc. and everything seemed pretty fresh. Unfortunately, they were pretty much out of the roasted pepper and grilled onions at the time I went. To drink, I had the horchata and that was also very delicious. It was huge, sweet, and creamy. I also loved how it was not grainy at all. A good pairing with the rich foods. They also have a good amount of seating at the stand with a long table and multiple chairs. Parking is tricky since its street parking only.

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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.

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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.
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    Tire Shop Taqueria

    4.7
    (765 reviews)
    23.4 mi
    $$

    gotta get the chorizo and asada y chorizo mixto. not sure if they usually chop up the chorizo, but…read morethey were very kind towards the end of the night and just gave us the whole pieces. worked out well bc it's a lot less crumbly and super meaty! the workers here are always friendly and get a kick out of my spanglish lol. ambience is casual and smoky. parking is a little tough but doable in the neighborhood / main street. we like salsa on the side bc it tends to be pretty spicy. no restroom, but the laundromat next door is open late and is a quarter to use the restroom. def in the top 2 la taco spots for me! happy i came back and gave it another try after my spicy first experience years ago. :)

    My friend said, this place had bomb tacos and tacos are my favorite especially when coming to LA,…read morehowever this place fell short on my expectations. The tostada was very hard and chewy thought I was going to brake a tooth. Asada meat and guacamole on the tostada had no salt. The only thing I was able to taste was the spicy salsa, which it's extremely spicy. My chorizo taco cold and the mulita was okay. Tortillas hand made which that's a plus Agua fresca de pineapple tasted water down too much just tasted the water with hint of pineapple. If you new to this place just know that you can ask for frijoles de la olla on the side they are free. I did like that they had grill onions and it's self serve. Street parking available, but know area not the best to be in. Tables have about 3 incase you planning eat there, & if super hungry know you will be waiting for a long time. It's really cool know it's a tire shop during the day and a taco shop in evenings. This place is very laid back attired unfortunately no music playing.

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    Tacos Guelaguetza

    Tacos Guelaguetza

    4.8
    (250 reviews)
    17.2 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.

    Was hoping this spot would give Tacos Tamix (Arts District location) and Brothers Cousins a run for…read moretheir spot in my al pastor standings since I saw a trompo with pineapple, but that hope has been squashed. I do like how they grill their meat though and they use the tortillas to scoop up the meat on the grill. Thought the al pastor was a bit salty and the cheese did not add much flavor to it, but that's probably a good thing considering the saltiness of the meat. Also, make sure you ask them for pineapples since they did not include it until we asked. They do have them sliced up in a container by the meats. Ambience is very casual and it's a stand while eating type of situation. Service was quick.

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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.

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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.

    El Chilanguito - foodtrucks - Updated August 2026

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