I love King taco they have the absolute best tacos and burritos in Los Angeles. There is always a long line so you must have patience. The carne asada has a lime flavor and is very tender without a lot of fat or grizzle. The star of the show is their red salsa, I always pay extra to get extra slasa because it is so good but beware it is very spicy it makes me sweat. read more

I had not been to King Taco in a while. Decided to come again because I really like their red sauce. But honestly food was ok I feel that the asada meat flavor isn't great kinda dry. The dope was ok. The staff wasn't the nicest honestly. I doubt I'll be back street tacos taste better in my opinion. read more

King Taco - Tacos and sope - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We didn't plan out our LA trip very well. We knew where we were going shopping but we didn't decide on food, so we ended up here at King Taco. So many great places to eat in LA, and we end up here. I can't say I would return, It just wasn't anything to write home about. For a meat burrito, three small tacos, and a large fountain drink, it was about $23. Not bad, just wish we'd enjoyed the food more. It always irritates me when you buy a fountain drink and then they want to charge you for refills. Can't say I would return. 10/21/25 read more

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Great carne asada! Food: -ordered the carne asada burrito and it's delicious. What sets King Taco apart is the carne asada. It's marinated very well, the meat has ALOT of flavor Ambiance: causal and clean Service: good Good spot! read more

King Taco - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The tacos are fresh, juicy and have good texture. The service is quick and prompt, each dish is prepared by hand. And the restaurant atmosphere is typical taco place. read more

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Not as good as I remember! Sad sad sad or perhaps my taste. No se que pasa! Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered asada tacos. The meat was tough and simply not good! Not too too busy as around 11pm. Place is kept clean and there is plenty of seating. Very old school decor and nothing fancy. read more

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My friend and I went to CicLAmini yesterday and much to her surprise, there was a King Taco on the route! This was our first time at this location and pretty much no complaints like the other one we usually go to. Fair prices, good tacos, clean restaurant. Pretty much sums up the location if you want to stop reading. King Taco offers rotisserie chicken from Friday to Sunday, so this was perfect for me since I'm staying away from carbs. I ordered a half size which came with a side of rice, beans, and 2 corn tortillas (the medium sized ones). Crispy flavorful skin, but extremely dry breast.. That's chicken breast no matter what though. I did take a small bite of rice just to try it and it was standard/good. Nothing special, nothing bad either. Beans were alright, but I'm not a big on beans. My friend ordered 4 tacos as well. She inhaled them, so I'm guessing they were good! I had a bite of some suadero and it was definitely tasty. Friendly staff, fast service. Like I said, no complaints! You really can't go wrong with the prices either. read more

King Taco - half rotisserie chicken! includes 2 corn tortillas, chips, beans, and a side of rice. only available friday thru sunday - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

worst place ever i spent an hour and 30 minutes just ordering and waiting for my food bad service

30 minutos para sopes hechos pura mierda. Servicio basura Want to wait 30 minutes for shit sopes. Come here read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Lengua tacos are the best here and the horchata, amazing. Please don't miss out, you won't regret it. read more

great food , GARBAGE SERVERS! Servers pick and choose who they want to give extra sauce free of charge. Had an 'Asian' customer asked for extra sauce, the server happily gave it to him and cracked a joke, I come next, asked for an extra one and I get a No and asked to pay $1. lol what a weirdo. Why would I line up in a long line just to buy a sauce when my food is ready? Paid the cashier, pretty sure went to the tip jar. Businesses risk their establishments for $1 for a lifetime of bad review. Still good food , thanks. read more

King Taco - 2 sauce for 30$ of order , could not hook me up with one more, and made me pay $1 what a weirdo... - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Every time I come here, they always get my order wrong. I asked to add the salsa on my tacos because I cant stand old dry tortilla, but they didnt add the salsa again! Also, it takes forever to get your order because the employees keep talking and fooling around and the meat tastes cold, old and rubbery. It's really not worth the inflated prices. read more

King Taco - No salsa in my cold, rubbery meat tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Asada Taco's best of the best. In this day and age when prices are slightly rising and everything is changing, the taste of the tacos is one of the best. The unique hot sauce taste and flavor are completely different from other tacos. Sope costs twice as much as tacos, but today it tasted and looked terrible and there was no cabbage. One of the places where it is very inconvenient to walk because the parking lot is very narrow. It's such a shame that it's almost impossible to go there due to parking problems. I really enjoy and like the lively appearance of the aunties who prepare food. I always want to come back here again... but... read more

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Their service is terrible. You'll end up waiting an unreasonably long time they are rude and they even charge extra for sauce despite only giving you one per item. Don't get the nachos they give you like 10 pieces of meat it's ridiculous. read more

Always a great and fast experience here! Elvira was so much help and assisted with signing up for the rewards program! read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you like waiting in one line, just to wait in a second line, this place is for you

My favorite taco spot in k town that isn't a taco truck! One of the many things I love about King Taco is that it no matter which one you go to it feels familiar and delicious! This location does a great job of replicating all those good feelings. The ambiance and service is always top notch! Even when there are long lines, your order will come out relatively quickly. The food itself is amazing! I always get their nachos with chicken with tinga! I don't know what that means, just try it! It's delicious sauce stuff! Their steak and al pastor are legit good! The parking lot is the only negative, it's way too small for so many businesses. If you're lucky and patient you can find parking. It's with it though! read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Posting about their salsa policy because it's ridiculous one salsa is not enough for a big burrito this is half of it ! The food was fine but they are so stingy with their salsa ! They need to do better! And they don't put enough meat it's mainly rice and beans it used t he better but now their stingy with their meat and salsa read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Leaves a lot to be desired. I haven't visited King Taco in years, but I do have fond memories of it being delicious and affordable. I stopped by with my teen after shopping in downtown LA. This particular King Taco is next to my old elementary school. First, the cashier seemed to be in a bad mood. She wasn't very welcoming. Then, the food. The pork tamale was dry and salty, the carne asada dry and flavorless. You can get cilantro or onions on their own because they are mixed together so if you dislike either, tough luck. No limes are available for the dry meat. Want napkins or utensils? You'll have to ask for them and be given an attitude for daring to ask. Ugh, what a disappointment. read more

Tacos de Asada are the best! Try their vanilla Atole, the nachos add red sauce and onion/cilantro are a must! My fav taco spot. So clean and delicious. read more

I'm sorry I used to love coming here, but I'll be honest the food quality has gone to shit, the food don't even taste like it did before, I couldn't eat all my food because they don't pay attention either and they doused all kinds of hot sauce in my food wasn't even enjoyable to eat it on top of it being bland. If you want good tacos, don't come here go to a place called East los tacos you won't regret it. read more

I anticipated many things for my trip to LA but most of all I was looking forward to some tacos. My thoughts were to sample my favorite Al Pastor ( and some new finds) at every taquearía, taco stand, taco truck and restaurant I encountered as I could. First up was King Taco. Located in Pico Union, this restaurant has a bright roomy interior, a juke box, a security guard and long lines but it moves fast. Each taco was 2.45 which is how it should be and I say this because I've been to places charging as much as 6.50 per taco which is so unfair for street food. My friend prefers burritos and got a nice big one stuffed with chicken, rice and beans for like 8.00 while my three tacos came to about 7.60 with tax. The tacos were good. Meat was flavorful and included sautéed onions as well as cilantro and onion garnish but no pineapple. Not in the garnish or flavor profile. Salsa verde was tasty and spicy but came in the smallest container ever. read more

King Taco - Tacos Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went Friday night to order 2 CARNE ASADA burritos & 2tacos and I expected to receive just that because that is the exact order I gave the young lady who helped me. Instead i received a vegetarian burrito with only RICE and EXTRA beans. The most ironic thing about the order is both of my burrito I expected to receive I asked for NO beans. And again like I said Instead I received a BEAN AND RICE BURRITO. What a waste of 40$. When you go somewhere and order food, you expect to get what you paid for. It's so unfortunate and unprofessional that you can't even get the simple things you ask for. Not sure if there was a language barrier but that's very frustrating. I love king taco so much. But after what happened tonight? I don't think I will ever go here again. Very distasteful service, very disappointing. Horrible customer service from staff as well. read more

King Taco - The "carne asada burrito with no beans" I purchased - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm sorry but I'm so lost what is Happenjng they made simple tacos and burritos into the most complicated thing to do I opted out for just 4 Tamales maybe that might be quicker but to my surprise 30 mins passed and I'm still waiting this is so bad they really need to re think the whole setup read more

i love the food but the workers serve so little quantities. Only the og workers/longer workers put a normal amount of food. read more

King Taco - i'm 5'3 and this is how small my burrito is. It's always the same employee too. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I loved the menu! Great prices, not to expensive. A whole rotisserie chicken was on $20 l The service was quick and the restaurant was clean The food was great I enjoyed my visit read more

I ordered Uber Eats. 2 burritos, 4 tacos and a bag of chips. And they gave me 1 green and one red salsa. Stingy mofoss

Good quality food! Great service food came out fast and hot! Cheese and jalapeño tamale is a 10/10 must try. Soft moist and fluffy! read more

King Taco - Take home food - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My husband said it would be amazing, he used to go to other locations when he was in the Navy (prior to 2010). I tried the nachos with carne asada. What I got was a to-go container full of stale tortilla chips, bland cheese sauce & carne asada. Worst nachos ever, and not worth $9. No sour cream, no tomatoes, no taste. The table we sat at was dirty when we sat down. I wish I remembered to take a picture. However, the pico beverage was good. Won't be back. As a person serving the media, I expected better. read more

Deliciosos los tacos pero súper caros y la miniatura de tacos que dan!!!! Pero eso si te limitan la salsa !!!!

Whenever we are near downtown and want to enjoy some good Mexican food, we head down here. Their salsa is flavorful and authentic; the red salsa is spicy, while the green sauce is fresh. We always want more, but they limit how much you can get. I love their beef burrito because it's so juicy. read more

I had heard a lot about King Taco and wanted to give it a try. The food was definitely good, but not the best I've had. The ambiance wasn't the best, but the service was pretty good. read more

King Taco - Adobada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not the greatest quality late a night is trash not recommend it. Not as good as it used to be the meat choice very dry how sad. Tacos Gavillan has officially taken over. Security is useless as well. The ambiance energy also is not it why can't they keep this place maintained clean smh read more

King Taco is pretty FIRE. I love their El Pastor and Beef Burritos here. We stopped here for lunch last week, and it was fun. Nice area and vibe here. Employees are friendly. El Pastor and Carne O Sada delicious. Inexpensive as well. So stop on by. read more

This was the most terrible place I have ever been. I had to go potty in the potty and there were roaches, rats, and poop EVERYWHERE!! In my taco I had found a nail with some sort of fungus on it. The tacos were yummy though so that's good. A homeless person walked in and smacked my booty he was asking for drugs I didn't have any. That's my fault. read more

I was there on 03/13/2026 like around 10pm and there was barely 6 people. The burritos are overpriced for what they serve. They dont put any meat and lots of rice and beans.There burritos have greatly downgraded. It is so sad that inflation has caused king taco to loose their food quality.I dont recommen.There are much more better burritos off the food trucks. read more

This place has the ambiance and charm of a prison cafeteria. When we arrived at 3:30 pm on a Sunday, there was a long line of people waiting to place their order. We stood in line about 20 minutes to order, then another 20-30 minutes for our food. As mentioned in other reviews, they call out the order numbers in Spanish, so we were listening for a number that ended in "quatro." (I am supposed to be learning basic Spanish for a trip to Spain this Summer. I haven't gotten very far.) We split a Carne Asada Quesadilla, which was good. It had a bit of a sour taste to me, like it had sour cream on it or something--it didn't--but I just got over COVID, so my tastebuds might not be 100%. We ordered two tacos each of the chicken, Al pastor, carnitas, and carne asada, and ate the Al pastor and carnitas tacos there. The Al pastor tacos were good, but my carnitas taco had only one big chunk of tasteless pork and some onions and cilantro. No bueno. The salsa is good, but not plentiful, as many have mentioned. Boyfriend bought a container of red sauce for $6 that was about the size of a child's sippy cup. There is only one bathroom and you have to enter a key code if you aren't waiting in line. The bathroom was clean enough, but the toilet had flushing issues: sometimes it would flush, sometimes not. Honestly, the food is just average in my opinion. You can get better tacos, especially carnitas, at hundreds of places all over LA. My favorite food truck loads up the carnitas tacos with wonderful shredded meat; I missed those so much today. I really did not like this place, but boyfriend loves it, for some reason. It is in a very sketchy area, hence the need for a security guard. We parked on the street as the tiny parking lot was full, and as we were driving, a half-naked woman who appeared to be high on drugs wandered out into the street in front of our car. Lovely. Great way to end a perfectly mediocre meal. read more

So simple but so good! Not a great interior or ambience, all about the food. I usually get the carne asada tacos or carne asada burrito (both 5/5). The tacos are as simple as they get; seasoned meat (lime and salt?), diced onions and cilantro inside 2 small corn tortillas. Put a little bit of their homemade red hot sauce on it, and it doesn't get any better than that. I've been coming here for years and look forward to many years more! read more

Servicio al cliente. Ayer miercoles marzo 4 fui a la hora de mi almuerzo y solamente havia 1 cajera atendiendo a todos los clientes en el establecimiento. Havia una large cola de clientes. En la parte de atras se podia ver otros empleados sin hacer nada. La cajera estava haciendo el esfuerzo de cobrar lo mas efeciente possible. No se si sera poliza de la compania pero cada vez que voy me ofrecen un programa para poder obtener puntos y la cajera que estava ayer a esa hora siempre me ofrece ese programa . Ella me a atendido muchas ocaciones y esta siempre con la sonrisa y muy atenta de proveer el mejor servicio pero solamente 1 persona en caja a esa hora no esta bien desde el Punto de vista mio. Mal servicio a el cliente. read more

I haven't been here in ages so not sure if it went downhill or because it was the end of the night but the meat was really dry. Tacos are $2.09 each now and no sign of special meats like sweetbreads from the past. I got the Al pastor and asada. The asada was particularly bland and dry, like the meat had been boiled. I also tried the tamal puerco, which was ok. Not sure if it's just this location or all of them like this now but I'm definitely not coming back after this. *Updated review to correct an error. read more