Came around 1am Friday night and wasn't packed. There were some groups but we got to order without much wait. Tacos are $1.50 but Tripas and Cabeza is $2 I believe. Food came out in 5-10min. Their red sauce isnt that good. It's spicy but flavor is kinda just salty. All the meat was tender and juicy. Toppings are pretty limited. Good stop for cheap eat to fill taco cravings. read more

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They have amazing food and their green salsa is awesome. Usually I get veggie taco and portion is great. They are so clean, they use mask and hat on top oo that their customer service is fabulous The only thing is they open from 8PM. I wish they open all day, so I get breakfast, lunch and dinner read more

Sad to write this review as I've been coming here for 15 years + I ordered a carne asada burrito a few days ago and there was literally not a single piece of beef flesh in there.. it was all fat, tendon, strange parts of the body I could not recognize , and to make it worse, it was all LIGHT GREY "meat" I had to throw all the grey stuff away and angrily ate my $8 bean and rice burrito. Sigh... so sad to see this place go down like this... ( didn't take a picture because I was infuriated and just tossed it immediately ) read more

Taco $1.25 Burritos $5.50 Tortas around $4.?? Side of Beans $1.00 Side of Rice $1.00 This place is not bad for the price. I ordered the Carne Asada Burrito not bad had better. Carne asada and Al Pastor tacos, which I like but it does not come with a slice of pineapple. My niece ordered the torta chicken. Had better chicken next time it's better to get the carne asada. Beans and rice was good. Not bad for the price. I really like how it is packed. The truck is so clean. Even the counter for the sauce was so clean. The avocado sauce you have to request which they keep in a cool place. And it is good!!! The parking sucks since its street. Hard to find since it's a main street. Owners are cool and they speak good English. read more

Juanita neon sign caught my eye. Yelped it and happy I did. Ordered carne asada burrito salsa on side and al pastor tacos salsa on side. First bite of the asada burrito gave me king tacos vibes. a lil fatty but had flavor and was chewable. The al pastor tacos were pretty good too. Red sauce was hot but it was pretty good and green sauce was bomb. Don't forget the lime and radish read more

This taco truck is more dependable than most of my relationships..... I've been coming here for legitimately over 8 years now and they've been so consistent. Always around for late night munchies--after the bar, concerts, when I'm just plain lazy to cook, stoned--you name it, she's always there. I always get the carne asada/al pastor tacos with red (spicy!) and green sauce, and my, I have yet to find another truck/restaurant that can compete with this joint. $1.25 each taco too. It's a no-brainer. read more

The owner is very gentle and caring. Great quality of meats with cheap price. read more

The tacos here are $1.50. Chicken and Al Pastor were good! They don't take Venmo so have cash!

This taco truck is the best! The owner is a man of few words but he is literally the most awesome person ever...we understand each other on an unspoken basis. His burritos are superb and are seriously the best "day after" burritos I've ever had. Will always keep coming back for the great food! read more

Juanita's Tacos - The best taco truck in LA! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is awesome! I've been coming here for two years and always get the Al pastor burrito. The chorizo tacos are solid as well. Warning, this place likes to make their burritos spicy. If that's not for you, you can request to have the spicy salsa removed from it. read more

I've been going to Juanita's since I was 19 I'm now 33 :) this place has been the staple for all the late night yummy tacos and burritos! Asada meat so juicy and tender.The owner is a carrying and lovely individual ! I miss not living nearby but whenever I'm in LA I definitely visit 3rd and Western!! Juanita's read more

Found this place online and decided to try it out. I must say that I was very impressed, the tacos were delicious the staff was super friendly. The open salsa bar allows you to load up on toppings which is a nice touch, the green and red salsa are great on the tacos, do watch out on the red salsa as it packs a kick to it. Will definitely come back again read more

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Drop everything you're doing and go eat Juanita's tacos because I said so and there's just too much of a wait at other restaurants

After almost a 3 year absence of living in K-town, the quality of the food has remained the same at Juanita's Tacos. But, I'm afraid I'll have to deduct a star from this review, since I don't fully get the same warm feeling from eating here like I used to. For one, all the condiments are mostly absent from the outside counter of the truck. The hot sauce and onions/cilantro still remain, but everything else is stored inside the truck. Relinquished due to the fact that some stupid patron probably caused issues by either taking too much or ruining the quality of the sides for everyone else. SAD. However, the service is still friendly and the prices haven't changed to my knowledge. ALL MEAT BURRITO I still favor the carne asada burrito over their tacos. All meat, no beans, no rice, with cilantro, cheese, onion, and sour cream. Ask the lady behind the counter for a side or cucumber, radish, and jalapeño and you'll thank me later. The green sauce sure hits the spot and I take a bag of extra onion/cilantro for good measure. DELISH! I still like the idea of not having to wait too long for my food or to place an order, unlike the rush hour at El Taurino. However, the tacos @ El Chato Taco Truck have come up big time and many are now leaning towards El Flamin' Taco as well. I still think Marielas Taco is a viable contender. MEXICAN COKE IS SAFE (FOR NOW) Numerous reports online claim that Coca Cola from our neighbors to the South will no longer contain real cane sugar, amidst an increase in tax for sugary beverages in Mexico. However, that news is false and the sweetener in the soda pop will not be replaced by high fructose corn syrup. That's not the case for Coke sold in Mexico. The fizz chugged in vast quantities by Mexicans has long been sweetened with a mixture of high fructose corn syrup and cane sugar. The mix varies, depending on which sweetener is cheaper (http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2013/11/05/have-no-fear-your-mexican-coke-will-remain-as-sweet-as-ever/). read more

Juanita's Tacos - All meat Carne Asada Burrito (no beans, no rice) with cheese, sour cream, onion, & cilantro. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oh Ma Goshhhhhh~! BEST drunken food ever! El Taurino used to be a treat after a night out of drinking... but who wants to wait 30 min to an hour to get food when you are drunk and HUNGRY??? Juanita's Tacos is conveniently located on the corner of Western (more like Oxford) and 3rd street, plenty of parking places around the area at that time and NO WAIT. Burritos are $5 and it is ohhh sooo delish~ I love munching down on a 1000+ calories heart attack burrito when I am wasted~ it's awesome. I love Juanita Tacos! read more

I. love. Tacos J. The first time I tried it, I was blown away. The tortilla is a little crispy because they fry it, the meat is delicioso, and it is the perfect drunk food! I keep coming back here every time I'm in K-town... sometimes I go to K-town just for Tacos J! But the last time I went, it wasn't there and I was genuinely so sad I wanted to cry. I introduced my friend to this truck and we both gobbled down 3 tacos in like 2 minutes. I go to school in San Diego so we go across the border a lot to Mexico for tacos and I have to say Tacos J is as good as, if not better than, Mexico tacos. Cheap, yummy, and fast. What are you waiting for? read more

Juanita's Tacos - all the sauce condiments - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If you're craving some legitimate Mexican Tacos at night or late night, TACOS JUANITAS is the place to visit. It is located on 3rd between Wilshire Blvd and Oxford. It is there every night until around 4 in the morning. The lines can get pretty long on friday and saturday nights because all the drunk people from the bars and clubs come here for some late night munchies. After you order from the tiny window, you can customize your order with cilantro, onions, 3 different types of hot sauce, jalapenos, etc... These items are located next to the window. Recommendations: Al Pastor and Carne Asada Tacos for 1.25 each OR the Tortas with the above mentioned meats. Service: Friendly, Quick, they work even harder when it's busy. There are only a few chairs set up, so you will have to stand in some cases. read more

Because I had the chicken burrito I give it 2 stars.. If I try this truck again, definitely no chicken. I couldn't even finish the burrito (too many chewy bits) and I definitely wasn't satisfied. Don't get the chicken. Boo. Also, the red hot sauce is totally overpowering. I put a few drops onto my crappy burrito and it's all I could taste.. Which surprisingly didn't help the burrito taste any better. My friend and I only decided to eat here because it was one of the only trucks around that's open on a Monday. I'll try Juanita's again just to be fair.. Maybe. read more

Juanita's Tacos - The view, instagramed - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was trying to resist 1am late night munchies but... ended up walking to Juanita's taco truck. Did I feel guilty and hate myself? Yes... but it was definitely worth it. Boyfriend and I got 8 Al Pastor tacos and 1 burrito! Some of the meat was burned, but didn't really mind it. No line late at night (surprisingly), so we got our food quick! Basic condiments (hot sauce, salsa, etc) available and they pack you onions, beets, and cucumbers separately with your order. Overall, burrito was bomb and tacos were good toO! Buttttttt if I had to choose, I would still say El Taurino has the best Mexican food in South LA (which was a little disappointing because I was really hoping to find a closer location for late night tacos, and Juanita's wouldve been perfect..) But I would still come to Juanita's again if not in the mood to drive to El Taurino. I recommend Juanita's for a quick bite to eat, drunchies, or late night grubbing! There arent any tables set up outside the truck so expect to take your food to-go. read more

Juanita's Tacos - Al Pastor burrito! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Thank god for this place, really. I can walk here from my place and their burritos are large and only cost $5. Full of meat too, not over filled with beans and rice. They have a good selection of salsas, even a creamy avocado sauce. This is my burrito and taco spot from now on. read more

Juanita's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a family owned business with husband wife. Tortillas are freshly made, fried, and oh so good!! If you like hot salsa, this is the place to come. I am very selective with spice, virtually nothing is hot enough, and this has the perfect balance of spice and flavor. read more

I love the asada here along with their avocado guacamole sauce, green sauce, and red sauce they compliment all of their food. The burrito is my favorite i get asada burrito with no chili so i can add on the side... 9.5/10 The torta de asada is amazing and prepared a little different than most places with great amount of meat and veggies. 9/10 The tacos are not handmade but thats okay they still taste good, i definitely do not recommend the Lengua here though... 8/10 read more

I'm obsessed with this place and go here almost every week. Be warned- the spicy salsa is pretty spicy, and if you ask for extra spice on your burrito, you'll get it. My go-tos are the chicken burrito, the veggie tacos (not on the menu, but they make them), and the chicken tacos. The tacos are Street tacos, so don't expect a huge portion. Cash only. Delicious. read more

Juanita's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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10:30 on a Wednesday night, no wait. Al pastors were great but did not like the grilled onions! I'm obsessed with cilantro, it was mixed with onions at this taco truck. Too much onions for me! The worker was super nice and my tacos was done in about 5 mins. Why is their hot sauce so hot?! It was unbearable!! They didn't really have any sides out besides the cilantro/onions and got sauce. However, they did give me a bag of limes/cucumbers/radish. All in all it's a perfect late night snack. read more

Juanita's Tacos - Al pastors! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Atmosphere: It's a food truck outside parked on the curb along at the corner of 3rd/western. They put out foldable chairs in case if you wanted to start just eating at the truck instead of waiting to take it home. Service: There is only one man and one woman in the truck making your orders! During busy times(5pm-6pm & 11pm-1am) your order can take maybe 10-15minutes if you're unlucky and get behind someone who is ordering dinner for their family. There are reviews talking about how the food truck guy doesn't acknowledge you for a while if you're at the order window; Those reviews ARE true as I've experienced the same thing, but I saw that the guy was busy carrying out previous orders. I just stood and waited for 5-6 minutes and he kindly asked what i wanted to order. Food: I cant get over how bomb the burritos are here. Asada is second to lengua for me and Juanita's food truck has got to be one of the best. The main reason Juanita's is getting 5 stars though is the hot sauces. Both the mild AND hot are really good. Typically mild tastes the same where ever i go (like sour and spicy?). But the hot sauce here is actually spicy and not like red salt water. A burrito will cost you 5.50 A taco will cost you 1.50 Excellent prices and the size of both the burrito and taco are comparable to chipotle at nearly half the cost. A must try for drunk adventures or just a regular lunch/dinner outing~ read more

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I've been to Juanita's at least twice this past week - late at night after a full night of dancing. Juanita's is glorious. I love the carne asada burritos, topping each bite with onions + cilantro and the spicy verde sauce. I also love that they don't shy away from the heat! read more

It was a late night hunger that brought me to this taco truck establishment. I came back to my friend's house, where I was puppy/house-sitting, with a friend after an awful Dodger loss at Dodger stadium. I was starving, because I got to the game late (I HATE doing that) and I was in no mood for a Dodger dog... My buddy walked down the street bought a six pack of Pacifico, while I went and bought a carne asada burrito as well as a chicken burrito for myself. The service was quick and easy, but the burritos were $5. Kind of expensive for a taco truck I thought... but then I saw the size of the burritos, and I stopped my mind bitching right then and there. Not to mention there are tons of toppings from carrots, to multiple salsas. We went home and opened our foil wrapped surprise and tasted goodness, no... greatness! Meat was tender, rice was tasty... it was everything you could want in a greasy, msg filled burrito. In NO way was this a healthy meal, but so help me god, it filled me up, PLUS I had left overs. The chicken burrito was great, and the beer complimented it PERFECTLY. I even tried the carne asada burrito... and the little extra kick was awesome. I finished both burritos the next day (minus the beer) and was just as satisfied, great experience... I will be back. read more

Juanita's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the best part of living in LA is the access to many good taco stands/trucks and this is so far my favorite spot I found during Covid. They serve you tacos flat on a plate and wrap it up so won't get soggy until you have it. They use flour tortillas which I guess they toast them on lard and I personally like it which it remains crispy but soft. The man takes order who doesn't speak a lot but taking care of orders carefully and lady Juanita I guess is running the kitchen making amazing food. read more

I love their food and their prices are a value, but I went last night, 4/29/20, I immediately noticed they aren't wearing masks. In this world we live in now, they should for their own safety, and I believe it's a requirement for any food service worker. I was hesitant to eat the food after we got so went home and heated it again to be safe. read more

Insanely good tacos. Nice meats.. I got pork and asada. Generous amounts , and loved the way the tortillas were fried, extra crispy. Really cheap and delicious. Ask for avocado sauce , it's free. Will be back. On 3rd st. read more

Im sorry but there was no flavor in my burrito. I give it 2 stars because it was $5.50 and had lots of meat. But even the salsa was waay too spicy. Not to mention the people were rude. read more

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Besides messing up my order AND denying that they messed up, Juanita, you sure can make good food. I ordered 1 torta de pollo and 1 burrito de asada, but two burritos came out. I informed the lady cashier, and she replied "But... this is what I wrote down.." After a little whining and complaining, nothing changed and I was still stuck with the 2 burritos. Eh... But it was a good mistake, Juanita. I'll let it slide. Being with a group, I sampled others' foods like my own tiny Mexican buffet. Both the chicken & asada burrito were juicy and the salsa/meat combo inside the tortilla was deilsh. My friend raved about the al pastor tacos and they were good. The meat tasted a little smokier than my typical fix of al pastor. The torta is also very good. $5 for each item and tacos $1.25 individually The line goes by quickly. A nice late-night fix. Disclaimer: I don't think Juanita works here, so don't go asking for her read more

"2 Lengua tacos, por favor." "No more." "Buche? Tripas? Birria?" "No. AL pastor." "I guess, homes" "2?" "No. 1, senor" "This better be good" "What you say?" "Gracias" I gave Al pastor a chance. I really did! Man, that meat was dry as my 10 year old socks but without the sweet aroma. Fine, i gave them 2 stars cos it was 3 am and they're there. Don't say I got no love for the hardworking people out there. But then, a dollar for a taco, I really shouldnt be blah blah blah too much. That's all, people. Juanita loves ya'll. read more

8pm - i noticed the truck wasn't there. !!! !! !!!! as i was about to drive off, saw the truck rolled in. so i parked my car near by and waited for juanito [actually i don't know the owner's name] to park his truck. the owner was shocked that i was waiting for him. [what can i say? if a girlie wants tacos, SHE wants tacos] 8:10pm - i impatiently waited for him to set up and asked why he's an hour late. he replied he had a propeller problem. 8:20pm - as i'm devouring my second taco i noticed a hispanic couple is staring at me while waiting for their burritos. the wife goes, 'bueno, ehhh?' *smirks* so i go, 'si MUY bueno!' *takes a bite of a 3rd taco* i've got no shame stuffing my face in the middle of the night on 3rd & oxford while folks are watching me go at it. yep, this is how i roll. p.s. besides al pastor, i also like cabeza--beef cheek-- try it with grilled onions & green salsa. it's hot diggity! read more

ahh nothing better than going to a bar and then staggering down the road to get tacos. after a few drinks at frank and hank's, we decided to venture out for food. lucky for us this taco truck was still open and alive with patrons. very simple menu, no prices, just a list of 4 meats. i get one of each. minutes later the taco man is waving at me. i wave back. he then points at a plate he's holding. i get my tacos. outside the truck there were a couple kinds of salsa and a bin of onions. i lightly top my treats and dig in. i'm no taco truck aficionado, but in my slightly drunken state these tacos were heaven. the al pastor was by far the best. even the cabeza and lengua were good. no terrible textures here. after we all finished our tacos we order some more! ha. my buddy and i each had 6 total and i think his girl had 3 or 4. assuming i ever go back to frank and hank's, i'll stumble down the street again to get some of juanita's tacos. read more

Juanita's Tacos - carne asada, al pastor, cabeza and lengua tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Never had a chance to try the food because I stood at the window and a lady attendant looked right at me and never acknowledged that I was standing in the window hoping to order a few chicken tacos! Cool...maybe she didn't see me? Then the gentleman that was manning the grill notice me and also did not acknowledge that I was trying to order...!!! Don't know why, Don't care why...ended up taking my $$$ to "Boo's Philly Cheese Steaks" and guess what they did...!?!? They greeted me and said "we will be right you sir"!!! IT WAS GOOD 2....!!! read more

If life were perfect, I'd be able to have Juanita's Tacos (er, Tacos Juanitas) every day without consequence. For now, they are only my once-in-awhile after-drinking indulgence. I normally dismiss those shiny silver food trucks with their hand-painted signs, but do not let that fool you. Inside that greasy-looking truck are the most amazing al pastor tacos. I eat them without a care...with salsa dripping down my hands...in front of strangers...with my eyes closed. The other foods are good too but al pastor seems to be a fan favorite. P.S. If you do something to make your boyfriend mad, buy him some tacos and he will end up apologizing to YOU (true story). read more

Juanita's tacos is worth a try. Although I've definitely had better salsa. It all boils down to the sauce! You could curl your hair, makeup your face, but if you throw on a burlap sack...you could easily be messing with a good thing. Maybe that's harsh. The salsa here is scaldingly spicy, but lacking in depth. Al Pastor was better than the fatty, rubbery asada. Quesadilla was fine, but nothing to write home about. Will probably stick with our other go-to taco spots. But like I said, it's definitely worth one try. read more

Wow, we were drunk last Thursday night and I refused to settle for Jack in the Box tacos. If I did that i would have been eating nothing because Jack doesn't have beans to replace the ground beef (that's how I get my tacos at Del Taco). So I convinced the boy to go to Juanita's taco stand and he convinced me that we should drive rather than walk. Probably a good decision since he was mugged about four weeks ago at the same time of night that we were going to start walking 5 blocks. We got there...Ordered our food...Sat down...I was drunk so Mike was the one to immediately notice...This guy in his late-twenties hops off his motorcycle, walks up to the window and starts asking questions about the food...all with a HUGE BONER! LIke...SUPER obvious. Mike nudged me and said "Um...do you see that? Does he have something in his pants?" I don't know what was up but it eventually started to go down. Not as funny, but he starts asking what kind of chicken they have. Umm. It's a taco stand. They have CHICKEN. One kind. CHICKEN. Were you expecting Naturally-fed hormone-free locally raised in Riverside? C'mon... In conclusion, I got salsa on mine, I think it was tomatillo and wow my white girl lips couldn't handle it, they were on fire and I had to drink milk. read more

Ok this is the second best taco truck between Vermont and Western on 3rd Street. But this one gets 5 stars not because their food is good, but because it is opened until 2 a.m. or a little later. Hey after a few drinks at your local bar in Koreatown, that is the best place to hit up. Now I am warning you ahead of time and letting you know that their sauces are hot. I love hot sauce and can handle it most of the time, but trust me their sauces are very hot, so beware. read more