Let your nose lead the way! This place has a couple of basic plastic tables for standing, otherwise you can also take to go. They take cash or zelle (for transactions at least $10). $2/taco I got chicken, al pastor, and chorizo, all delish although the chicken was slightly dry. read more

El Primo Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been to this taco stand & never had a problem. But after getting a carne asada quesadilla and carne asada taco ($16), that I was unable to eat, because the meat tasted like gas. I had ingested several bites of it, (with hot sauce), but I couldn't take another bite. The meat was chemically contaminated & I got sick not long after for the whole night. It was important for me to tell the person that runs the stand. I had the best of intentions to help this business and wanted nothing in return. I walked up to the stand & asked the woman who takes the cash, (with the sharp eyebrows), if I could please speak to the person in charge, (or owner). At first she ignored me & then said, "I don't understand - no speak English." I asked who speaks English and she sent me to the back of the line by the cooks. I stood there for another 10 minutes and no one wanted to talk to me or answer my question. I told them that there was a big problem with their meat the night before & had brought back the entire meal, so they could try the meat. No one did anything except talk to each other in Spanish, (which I understood). The cook graciously offered me a replacement meal & tried to problem solve. The tall man, who spoke English, (as shown next to cashier Karen in the photo), was going to give me a replacement meal. I waited 15-20 minutes. I asked for the chicken quesadilla, and the vitriol that came out of cashier Karen, who said she didn't speak English was unbelievable. She refused to give me any food and said I had to pay $6 for the replacement taco. I tried to tell her that it was a replacement and she kept yelling aggressively at me and said, "no - you pay $6. You're not getting anything " and that I, "never bought any taco." She became angry and verbally abusive because I was getting a replacement meal, as a solution to my getting chemically poisoned. She was a bully and aggressively yelling at me to humiliate me in front of the other customers & personnel. By this time she had no problem speaking English. (A group of young ladies started talking to me, felt bad that I was the focus of cashier Karen's rudeness. They complimented me & wished me a good night.) The guy next to cashier Karen handed me the bag with the quesadilla. I asked cashier Karen for her name and she ignored me. Then I asked the guy next to her what her name was and he put his hands together like duck lips and rudely opened and closed his hand at me, (meaning that I'm talking to much) This was extremely inappropriate & as soon as I left, I threw the food out, because I didn't trust or hold it past any of them to have put something nasty in my food. By the way, there was never a possibility that I would be refunded. By this time I was so upset, I was sorry that I had generously tipped them the night before. Even cashier Karen's response to the tip had been of surprise; but then I remembered she had not even acknowledged it or said thank you, after receiving it. What this staff does not, is that I owned and operated a successful fine dining restaurant & wedding venue for 17 years. I have done consulting for small restaurant businesses, pro bono, in order for the businesses to financially thrive. I know how food is cooked, how it should be stored, when the oil needs to be changed, marketing, accounting, et al., as well as the health dept's requirements, in order to keep the public healthy and well. What I believe happened to the meat and reason I took my food back to the taco stand; is because they had been out of chicken. Since there was a meat shortage, more carne asada needed to be barbecued quickly. An abundance of lighter fluid was used to quicken the process & it possibly got on the grill, where the meat is placed; and the cooking process started well before the coals were ready. It shouldn't matter whether you go to a restaurant, food truck or taco stand, customers should be treated with respect, kindness & consideration - and it's called customer service. A customer shouldn't be lied to, yelled at, insulted and humiliated by any employee of the business. It should be run in a transparent and professional manner. I'm 64 yrs young & have never written one negative comment or review about any restaurant. Nor have I ever been treated with such disrespect, malice and ill intent. I felt it important to tell my story because nobody should experience what I did; in eating compromised food and then being made to feel like I did something bad. This is what bullies do and I've never had a problem in clarifying right from wrong, as well as responsibility and accountability. I didn't have a choice and had to give a star. read more

El Primo Tacos - The two rude employees. Especially the lying woman. - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Whenever anyone tells me that they found the best taco spot in LA, I always laugh because in my mind I knew I already found the best tacos you could find in the city. However, El Primo has recently HUMBLED me. I have to give credit where credit is due and El Primo managed to slide in my number 1 spot for best tacos in LA - I am truly impressed. Of course, I always opt for carne asada and the meat here is just so tender and flavorful especially when paired with their salsa which has the perfect amount of spice and flavor. As a major pineapple fan, I understand it's more traditional to add that with al pastor but I add it onto my carne asada tacos and it is so yummy. Their pineapple is freshly cut right in front of you and is my favorite aspect of this vendor as I know not all vendors have it. Lastly, let's be clear that not all horchata is created equally but El Primo has superior horchata. The amount of milkiness and cinnamon is absolute perfection as I've had some watery horchatas in the past, so make sure you grab yourself a horchata while you're here. As someone who lives in the valley, despite recently discovering this spot a few weeks ago I find myself driving out to Venice a lot lately just for these tacos because they are just THAT GOOD and also very cheap. Just make sure you bring cash or have Zelle and enjoy the food here because it is phenomenal. read more

El Primo Tacos - carne asada tacos with pineapple, burrito, and horchata - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was 5 star last couple of times but the last time I went during the week I experienced the B team apparently since it was not nearly as good as when I went on Saturday nights. read more

Honestly, I am a professional foodie who recognizes good food made with love!! This is by far one of the best Mexican spots in my town! I live in the area and I highly recommend this place! You can tell authentic food when their sauces are on point, not to mention the al pastor burritos were delicious and their carne asada tacos simply the bomb!! The staff were very humble and welcoming!! They seem to excel in cleanliness and quality... We will pick them above all others! Thank you. read more

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Food is very good at this food stall. You can load it up with as much of their toppings at a very reasonable price with a good portion size. Parking should not be an issue. There's no seating but there are tables to use to eat. I would go more frequently if it was closer to me. Staff is very kind and helpful. read more

I was in the neighborhood recently and wanted tacos so I came back to this old favorite. I was surprised to see no lines but it was a bit windy and chilly that day so maybe that's why. Tacos are now $2 each and I wouldn't complain normally but the quality/taste was also not the same as before.. What happened El Primo?? read more

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**FANTASTIC STREET TACOS IN MID-CITY** Just moved back to LA and so glad we found El Primo! Parking can be tricky, but on weeknights around 7pm there's usually street parking. It's right on La Brea & West Adams, don't fully trust Google Maps for the exact location. TACOS ====== Ordered 5 for $10 (2 al pastor, 3 carne asada). Every taco was flavorful, fresh, and made with high-quality ingredients. 4.5/5 BEVERAGE ========= Tried the $3 horchata, slightly chalky but not overly sweet, which I appreciated. 4/5 There's even some benches and tables to sit and enjoy your food, which makes it easy to dive right in. OVERALL ======== A solid 4.5, but rounding UP to 5 stars. HIGHLY RECOMMEND El Primo if you're in Mid-City and craving tacos done right. read more

This my first time writing a review and my first time coming here and these boys hooked it up can't even lie. Was quick with it too. I would definitely recommend for a late night meal if you fried. 2$ a taco (atleast on Tuesday) read more

El Primo Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We finally made it to their truck on Saturday, 3/21/26! El Primo Tacos catered my daughter's event in Culver City and this year was the second year we went and we absolutely love their food. After the event, we have been craving for their food ever since and we were so excited to finally have it again. They are located on Lincoln Ave in Los Angeles. The line wasn't bad, it went pretty fast. The only thing is that they don't have a menu so you kind of just look at the people in front of you and ask questions. It would be nice to see what other options they have besides taco, burrito and quesadilla. So went off from what we know and what we've had at the event. We ordered 2 burritos with pastor and asada and added pineapple and it was so tasty! The pineapple added that extra flavor and it was so good. We ordered asada quesadilla and asada tacos and pastor tacos as well. Wished the servers wore gloves but it was ok. All looked clean. They also had several toppings like onions, cilantro, limes, cucumber etc and salsas as well. There were no price posted so we just trusted the guy at the end to let us know how much everything came out to. We ordered 2 burritos, quesadilla, 3 pastor tacos, 3 asada tacos and our bill came out to $48. Not bad for all the food we got and the best part is that everything was delicious! It is hard to stand out especially in LA where there is a taco stand in every corner but this one is definitely our favorite. We tried the famous taco stand in Palms but we really preferred El Primo Tacos over that one. Service was good. Parking on the street or at Ralphs parking lot. They have a couple of tables if you want to eat there but it is mostly to go type. Definitely worth the try! read more

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They are not located in a brick and mortar building. They are located on the street. Each mini taco is $2.00. We ordered 4 carne asada tacos and 1 Al Pastor taco. Then we ordered a $10 carne asada burrito. The meat was very flavorful. They were cool about taking the order. I was first alone but in a minute or two later there was a two or three people in line behind me. read more

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CASH ONLY! Tacos were so good! You get to put toppings on urself! Workers are nice & fast. No seating, limited tables for eating, so we stood. read more

El Primo Tacos - Al pastor burrito $11 - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The best burrito I have EVER had!!!!!!! The people making the incredible food are so friendly and welcoming!! HIGHLY recommend!!!!!

This place is a must when I visit LA and stay in Venice the best tacos there is to have staff is always friendly and the place is always packed with a long line would recommend them 100% tacos are so good read more

These street tacos were a hit! I came off a recommendation from Tik tok. One of the best asada tacos on the westside, super juicy and flavorful. The sauces were also delicious! read more

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First time here and was not disappointed!! The food is delicious, I think my favorite out of the 3 I got has to be the marinated pork (al pastor). The steak and beef tongue were delicious too. The overall service was very friendly. I love me a self-serve sauce bar. I would definitely come back here. The price of each taco is $2. This place is cash only. The place is shaded and there are some stools to sit on if you wanted to eat there. Oh! when I navigated to the place I didn't see it, but then I found them on the other side of the road from where they previously was. I parked in the Ralphs' parking lot for easier access. Hope that helps for any new person looking to try! read more

El Primo Tacos - top left: carne asada (steak), middle bottom: al pastor (marinated pork), and top right: lengua (beef tongue) - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was really good and affordable before. Still not as expensive as a restaurant but they're getting there. $12 for a burrito now (with cheese) quesadilla with cheese only is like $10 and tacos are now $2 each I believe. Food is still great but not like before. Hopefully they don't raise their prices any more otherwise I'd have to look for a different spot. read more

El Primo Tacos - Half eaten burrito, Two tacos. 7/10 - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of two go to places for tacos on the west side. The other being Brothers Cousins. The tacos and sauces are super tasty. The tacos are street tacos size(smaller than some spots) but super cheap. You can get a great meal for $2. Parking can be difficult at times and obviously bring cash. read more

Delicious, affordable and packed with flavor, they are one of my fav street taco spots. Burritos look excellent as well. Plenty of condiments and salsas. I love that they have pineapple and nopales. The like moves quickly and service is fast. They've got an outdoor area to sit as well as an array of beverages. Worth the trek to the westside for these. $2 tacos. Say less. Cash only. read more

As a born and raised chicano Angeleno, it's not difficult to have many top tier street taco spots in mind. That being said, this spot is number one for me. Usually at a taco spot, there is one meat that just doesn't quite do it for me. Usually, to my terrible luck, it is the asada or al pastor. Spots typically excel in one but lack the other. Not this spot. Even more impressive, their suadero is on fucking point. Best I've had. My usual is 9 tacos, 3 each of the aforementioned. The people working are great, always very friendly - definitely some primos. Provecho. read more

This is the stand in front of the Ralph's. The people who work here are cool which is a nice because the area can sometimes be a little shady. They didn't carve the Al pastor off the block but instead scooped it out of a stainless steel dish. It's good if you don't do street tacos that often. If you're a street taco enthusiast then it's just mid. There is a much better street taco place nearby. I'm glad I tried it because it's been on my list. It just didn't wow me. read more

El Primo Tacos - Asada. Chicken. Al pastor. - it's fine. - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

worst burrito I've ever had. super dry, barely any cheese. $10 for a vegg burrito with zero veggies, no salsa , no guacamole or sour cream. just rice , beans and barley any cheese. The man running the truck was very rude and didn't tell me where the bottles of soda or any salsa which were in front of the truck, but I had no idea. I only found out about them because I asked for where my drink was. A truly terrible experience and I deeply regret. $10 there read more

I came to get 23 tacos for my family but only got 19 back. Please check your order before you leave.

Best street Tacos I've had anywhere including in Ensenada, found this place back during Covid and been going back since. Get the fresh pineapple on anything you get, make it bomb, don't forget about the Horchata or Pineapple Juice read more

The al pastor tacos are a standout juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned with that classic sweet-savory balance. The meat is tender with a nice char, and the fresh cilantro, onions, and salsa tie everything together. Simple, authentic, and absolutely hits the spot. A must-order. read more

Came here while in LA with a friend. This place is just on the side of the road and I was skeptical but pretty happy afterwards! Good: - Really quick service and they're definitely pros! - Cheap prices and good tacos - I loved getting 3 different ones, and you can put on whatever toppings you want on top of it - fresh and filling - Lots of free toppings Bad: - Not a lot of space to sit and if it's a cold day you just have to eat on the side of the road and suffer Overall enjoyed the experience and would come if I needed a cheap meal in LA! read more

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Tasty tacos with a condiment bar where you serve yourself (an onion lover's dream!) Parking was easy in the Ralph's parking lot. Super friendly guys serving the tacos! Make sure to stop by if you're craving some delicious tacos. read more

El Primo Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is legit!! I'll be honest - I'm not a street food kind of person. And I was a little skeptical as I've never had it before, and I had my own doubts. But the people I was with raved about it, so I went with the flow. And DAMN that was one good, legit burrito! The way this man carved out that el pastor meat was mad skills. And these guys worked so fast in an assembly line that it made the long line move relatively fast. So, I came here on a weekend, and apparently the experience here is different on a weekday. I don't think it's that extravagant of a stand thing the week, and I think they operate out of a food truck during the week? Not sure... We got a good amount of food here. I opted in for the burrito and my friends for their quesadillas and multiple tacos. I can only speak for the burrito and el pastor taco, and I highly recommend it! I don't usually have Mexican food cravings, nor would I say that it's a favorite food, but this stand is BOMB! And there's a smaller churro stand that's next to this place. 7 churros for $5, and they make them fresh per order and are amazing! Way way WAY better than the overpriced churros at Disneyland. Give the little churro stand some love and pick up your churros. Gotta give it to these guys! *thumbs up* read more

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The first couple times I tried this place. It was pretty amazing. This last time was a little different experience. The quality of the food just didn't have that same amazingness that makes you wanna spend four dollars for a taco. I know things are a little different politically now and I don't know if that has anything to do with it but Definitely not going out of my way anytime soon. read more

I LOVE their al Pastor burrito! So good and only $8. Friendly and Fast service. So why 4 stars? Sadly, every time I eat it, I get a gallbladder attack. read more

El Primo Tacos - al pastor - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

For this place to continue to serve delicious tacos for $1 a pop in this economy is insane. They have stuck true to themselves, while producing the same delicious quality they always have in two bite tacos that are packed with flavor, quality, and love in every calorie. Their pastor are by far the signature, salty, but not too salty. Tender, but also with a crisp finish. Throw some pineapple with it in a burrito or in some tacos and voila, you are in what I call "smack mode" of the most delicious flavors. The asada is also fantastic. I had THIRTEEN total tonight (could have so done more) and am a traditionalist with a bit of onion, cilantro, and a ton of lime, and from writing this review, my tastebuds could go for 13 more. The service is always great, with the main three guys taking care of you at each station from start to finish in a very efficient manner, without having you feel rushed. Lastly, what's a better ambiance than a taco stand on the side of Lincoln Blvd? You go in line, get your food, pay in CASH ONLY, go to a couple tables on the side to smack on some good tacos and possibly have a conversation with another LA local who knows where to get good food. I truly believe it is places like El Primo Tacos that will never allow me to leave Los Angeles long-term, I love this city and the food way too much. You HAVE to give this place a try if you think you know anything about the LA street taco culture. read more

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Best tacos on the west side! Better than any brick and mortar establishment I've tried. They work hard and fast and you can't beat the price! One note is that if you get al pastor they don't automatically include pineapple, you have to ask for it to be added in. Not sure why but the pineapple is right there so it's an easy ask. *****Also this is the taco stand outside of RALPHS. many of the reviews are confusing it with Brothers Cousins which is outside of Whole Foods, which I'm sure is also great. read more

Their carne Saadi is so tender and well-seasoned. The men their in mid-afternoon were friendly and helpful There is a little DIY : they assembled the main burrito, gave it to me to add toppings and salsa, then they wrapped it up in foil and paper and it was ready to go! There weren't any tables so I enjoyed it in my car. Very filling. read more

El Primo Tacos - Toppings for tacos and other dishes. Fresh cilantro! - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Had to check out El Primo and it far exceeded expectations. Delicious street tacos and burritos made quickly - just tell them what you want! Add onions, salsa, jalapeños at the end of the station before they wrap up your burrito or tacos. Got the Al pastor burrito with fresh pineapple...so good! Also ordered a few pollo and asada street tacos and they were . So far, this is my favorite taco spot in the immediate area because the food is cooked just right and we'll seasoned. Even better that it's affordable priced ($7 burrito, $1 taco)! Cash only. read more

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I was lazy and should have went to the spot at Whole Foods. I wanted to try something new and was extremely disappointed. My Al Pastor burrito very mediocre at best. They ran out of onions and the mild green sauce had no flavor. Here's the worst part -- The burrito was not properly wrapped tight and fell apart! They only take cash and the cashier dude didn't want to accept my one dollar bill which was partially torn. It's still cash man! He was nice and smiled and didn't want to take it even though my burrito was made. That was a sign that I should have left. Oh well. People work for their money but there are so many taco stands nearby. I'm not coming back. read more

Legit and tasty! I am not really a Mexican food fan but since moving to LA last year, places like El Primo have changed my mind. The meat is so tender and the flavors are perfect. The guacamole, the lime...it seriously doesn't get any better than this. I think EPT is on its way to becoming an establishment if they are not already. A must-try if you're in the Silicon Beach area of West LA. read more

El Primo Tacos - Cabeza (cheek) and suadero (brisket) - the absolute bomb! We came late right before closing so got the hook up with extra meat! - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

4 Star Rating is based on the tacos, on their own merit, and not necessarily the ambiance and surroundings. (Think taco truck-with-some bonus seating) The tacos are about as good as it gets. The pastor is on the vertical rotisserie, the tripas are great, and the carne asada is pretty darn good, but maybe not the best due to the overall conditions and limitations of the presentation. This place is a SUPER bargain, has great meats and all the fixings. The salsa is really super but if you're not committed to heat, use it sparingly. I was a happy camper loading it up- but you might want to think "habanero" level heat. The ambiance is OK, with street seating and some of the precooked food can be cool if eating during winter. (If you like your food hot/warm, order pastor - it will be cooked as you're standing in line). Cars ran into the truck twice during a few hours- so stay away from the curbside. It's a busy spot with Whole Foods and all, right there. Would definitely go again and it's the perfect neutralizer for the typical LA check at the end of a meal. You won't be disappointed, especially when they tell you your total $) read more

$1 per taco is an amazing deal, but unfortunately the quality left much to be desired. My friend and I tried the al pastor and carne asada. The al pastor had good flavor, but it wasn't as tender, whereas the carne asada was too salty. Also, the corn tortillas were tiny! With so many taco trucks around in LA, I think it's worthwhile to spend a dollar more for better quality tacos. read more

El Primo Tacos - Al Pastor and Carne Asada - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The tacos here as good as they get. I usually stick to the tacos instead of the burritos here. The meats are all very good, though my favorites here are particularly the lengua and the cabeza since they are so flavorful! The salsa/toppings bar is also your usual array, and there are some tables setup too. Parking is also very easy, and the lines for the stand are pretty quick/efficient. El Primo Tacos is a classic taco stand in LA, and I highly recommend coming here! read more

These tacos are bussin if you see it you should come. The service is very quick and it's cheap but it's good quality meat. The guys here are amazing best street tacos in Los Angeles. read more