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    El Taco Loco 5

    3.8 (149 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    boss

    For years driving by looked scary outside. Never noticed Our Lady of Guadalupe until today. Gave it a shot and it was fab with chunks. Bring a towel if you want a clean table.

    R K.

    Friendly, locals-only, economical. Menu has buche, chicharon, cabeza, different caldo, seafood cocktails. All my favorites. Staff were so patient and nice. Too bad all the soups were sold out the day we visited.

    Israel M.

    Delicious food, good service and wonderful atmosphere, local place and good vibes. Got the Sope with asada , burger with fries and two churros all three being delicious. 10/10

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    Mark M.

    El Taco Loco #5 is part of a small chain of Mexican fast-food restaurants. They have an extensive menu with all the normally expected Mexican food items. Tacos are, of course, one of their most popular items. Great quality with lots of meat and toppings. I've found that I usually don't feel like I need to add hot sauce to make them more palatable. The tacos use just one tortilla, but that tortilla is thick and light, so don't think you're missing something if they don't use two corn tortillas. There are almost a dozen meat/protein options, which should cover just about anyone's wants. I've frequently ordered one of the Torta sandwiches. Excellent. But sometimes, I've added some hot sauce to spice them up. If you don't speak Spanish, you should be able to order your food successfully. I mention this because sometimes I've experienced a lack of English knowledge on the part of the workers; whether this was real or they were 'playing' with me, I don't know, but it has made some trips here interesting. The restaurant is getting on the older side. For many years, this was an Astro Burger and didn't get much of a facelift when El Taco Loco took over the building. The signs outside are faded and could do with an update. The handwritten menu inside is in Spanish and English, so everyone should be able to make an order. Please note that while the mailing address for this restaurant is Torrance, it is physically located outside the City of Torrance, in the L.A. Corridor. The Torrance post office handles their mail, hence the Torrance address.

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    Nima A.

    The service was friendly and fast. Lots of parking right outside the restaurant. This is definitely a take out spot for me. The menudo was packed with protein (served only on weekends). The torta de lengua was tender and the bread was very fresh.

    Blomkvist M.

    Authentic Mexican place I usually get their tacos rice and bean combo. So good beans they have. Recommend everyone wanna taste true Mexican Shoutout to the owners who fixed the restroom recently

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    David M.

    My co-worker took us here for lunch. I must say they have some of the best tacos i've had in a long time. The crispy pork belly tacos were to die for. Their burrito is also very good. The ordering process is traightforward and there can be a line. The place is definitely your typical hole in a wall taco joint. Parking can be tough during lunch. Their tamarind and horchata drinks are a must. sweet and tangy, you get the best of both.

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    Food was good!!! But they do need to change prices from online to in restaurants are not the same!!!

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    Pretty good stuff. Homemade tortillas. Quality authentic Mexican food. No complaints. Definitely recommend.

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    I've tried almost every meal here and their food is authenticreal Mexican food. Taste just like my abuelitas cooking

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    Amazing food, great service. Recommend for everyone. Their food quality is amazing as well. Keep up the great work guys !

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    I had their breakfast Chilaquiles and two Carnita tacos and I have to say it was all delicious

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