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    Happy Tacos

    4.9 (57 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Burrito and fries
    Rea T.

    LOCAL taco spot -- Husband and Wife team. There's so many taco places to choose from, but this one has a lot of heart. It's literally on the street and mostly locals come here. I got a CARNE ASADA burrito -- which was HUGE and tasty - it lasted me 2 meals. What's cool is that you could add your condiments before he closes the burrito - nice touch My husband is vegetarian and he got a VEGGIE burrito - it's not on the menu but you can get it. They are happy to customize it for you. FRIES - the side of fries large order and what you expect when you crave that salty treat. FLAN CAKE combo -- so his Mom makes this homemade treat -- I haven't seen this type of combo before -- but it was YUM -- MUST TRY They also have a churro cheese cake that will try for next time! We got this all TO-GO, but you could eat in there if you want. There's a few small table and chairs and even a sink on the side. SERVICE: A+ PARKING - street meter, or residential nearby. There's a lot right near them but it's technically for the liquor store, massage, donuts - etc.

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    Woooow. If you haven't stopped by this place in echo park you are missing out. To start off the salsa menu is the most exotic street tacos selection. They have a spicy habanero that has my nose runny as I type this. They have a never before seen chicharron salsa and even a radish salsa. The meats are quality. The service is amazing the couple running this place are very friendly. Very convenient set up and location. Definitely check it out.

    3 Taco Combo Plus a drink

    First timer here! The taco combo was a perfect amount for two. Great amount of meat inside each taco and even stayed clean/upright in our 10 car drive. 3 tacos, rice, bean AND A DRINK?! Yes please. The two people working were so friendly and helpful when we were ordering. They walked us through what they had, what went in taco and allllll the hot sauces they had off to the side. Overall: 10/10 experience and would definitely comeback. PLUS they are open till late sooo late night taco runs-- yes?!

    Asada Burrito

    Came to try this taco place out because it was recommended friends this place was super yum. There was a lot of items on the menu. But decided to go with simple orders of asada tacos, asada burrito and asada mulita. It was on the salty side for all the items ordered. The red chili oil was too oily for me and it wasn't as spicy as they stated and didn't have much flavor. Green sauce was ok not spicy at all. The yellow sauce has a good flavor. Service was quick and the taco stand smelled delicious!

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    Amazing costumer service, the guy was so cool and the food hits the spot and the amount of sauces they have is amazing.

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    Delicious tacos! The salsas were delicious! Love the spicy ones best. Great friendly service. Will be back!!

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    Some of the best street tacos in all of LA. Homemade desserts. Friendly, family-owned business.

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    10/10 experience. They were super friendly and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back

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    Delicious and conveniently located. Great for a snack on the way to or home from a night out!

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    These tacos are the bomb diggity, was blown away by how good the pastor tacos are, highly recommend giving these tacos a try

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    Some of the greatest tacos I've ever had! The Mulita frita is too die for as well ! 10 outta 10 .

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    Sonoratown's hype is real and hype is justified. I don't know why I never came here when I lived in…read moreDTLA, what a miss on my part. Oh well, no time like the present. I wanted to order all the things but I exercised some restraint and just ordered the CARAMELO ($8.75 - Flour tortilla, pinto beans, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado salsa, salsa roja, avocado, cabbage.). I picked chorizo as my protein option. I also, of course, had to also add the smoky grilled poblano chile for $1.25. It was SO good and FLAVORFUL - it didn't even need the salsas. Although, I will note that both the salsas were lovely. The flour tortilla was clearly freshly made. Also, it was a massive portion. I don't know what I was expecting. If this is the size of their caramelo, I don't want to know how giant the burrito is. I also had to get the cucumber agua fresca to pair with my caramelo. It was perfectly sweetened and wonderfully refreshing. I'll have to make my way back here now to try the burrito 2.0 and chivichanga.

    Cute spot, very clean staff all very busy but still have time tontine care of your order which is…read morevery admirable. The tacos de cabeza!!!!! Wow they are amazing. The way the perfect thin tortilla just lets you taste all the meat and sauce perfectly (I want some as I'm writing this). I can really see why this place is so popular.

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    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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    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!

    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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    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.

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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.

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