This location is King Taco #1, the first restaurant of the family owned, built in 1975 after converting from the food truck. This site has also been designated a Los Angeles official historic monument since April 2026. That said, the food here is amazing. Tacos, tamales, burritos and sopes are all good options. Never mind the line, it moves quickly. Inside seating or outdoor benches, it's all good. read more

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Balanced but firm: I'm really disappointed with the customer service here. It wasn't just that my order/request was wrong--mistakes happen. It was the attitude when I tried to address it that made the experience frustrating. Instead of trying to fix the issue, staff seemed annoyed and dismissive. Customers shouldn't feel like they're a problem for speaking up. I hope this is taken seriously and improved. read more

Ask for cilantro and onions on the side and they did not give us any. Hardy any meat on food. Stingy about hot sauce. Food is good but bad service. read more

Came here after a concert... 11pm Food: ordered aasada burrito, 2 tacos al pastor, 2 tacos de camera, 2 tacos de suadero... I enjoyed it all! Service: good and quick. Came to find a long line ... ordered and had our did in less than 15 minutes. Ambiance: lots of dodger fans ( good thing I didn't rock my NY YANKEE gear). Parking: lot seems small but we didn't have a problem finding a spot. In all- it was pleasant read more

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Recommended by Kim Jong Kook and Choo Sung Hoon. Menudo (beef stomach and jokbal) and Taco Carne Asada with Salsa Roja (spicy). Excellent customer service. Limited parking lot and street parking. Long order line. Great ambiance. read more

King Taco - Menudo with oregano, dried chili, onion, cilantro, lime on the side - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is not all that it used to be when they first came to town Ontario that is it was nice. The employees were nice, but somehow they let this place run down to the ground outside is not very appealing. They need a gardener the front of the place is always dirty just like their bathrooms. The employees aren't the friendly is. I will stick to their LA location even though I live in Ontario, this place has gone down the hill. I won't be surprised if they close it soon or they should've closed it a while back you can tell that the manager doesn't care about this place and neither does any upper management district managers area managers they don't care. read more

Horrible customer service Bought 18 tacos and they denied me half a lime! They said it was only a side for a purchase of menudo! Ridiculous Manager name was Camila... ridiculous attitude Never coming back Save yourself some time and go elsewhere!!! read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I grew up in CP and this King Taco will always be my favorite place to eat when visiting family. This is the only King Taco that offers a variety of items like Caldo, Tinga, and Tostadas which is why it stands out. My go to order is an Asada Burrito, Asada Sope and a Jamaica. Green chili is a must on the side and I use two. Their service is always friendly and efficient. If you're in the mood for comfort food, definitely eat here! read more

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Tim Conway jr. from KFI AM 640 was talking about this King Taco location a few days ago - I happened to be hiking near by so after my hike I decided to give the food a try - My first impression is how clean the restaurant is and how clean the open kitchen is....It was lunch time so there was a steady flow of people but I ordered online so I was able to pickup my order fast - Food was very good and I will be back ....Thank you King Taco staff and thank you Tim Conway jr!! Ding dong! read more

King Taco - Menu board inside restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wanted tacos today since it's Taco Tuesday. A colleague and I decided to go to King Taco for lunch. We got a Tinga de Pollo taco, Carne asada taco, sope, and a chicken tamale. All were really good and I was really surprised at how cheap the prices were!! Menu prices were as if they were special deals, or was i back in time... say, 2019 (pre-Covid prices)? The salsas were not spicy... wish it was a lot hotter. Well, my colleague said it was pretty hot but she's a lightweight and thinks paprika is spicy lol!! The place is clean, parking is non-existent (there's like literally 4 spaces). They take an eternity to get you your order (they were probably still harvesting the corn used to make the masa lol). We waited 25 minutes for our food. Very well priced and great place to eat at when you're on a tight budget! read more

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Very horrible customer experience. Lady does not know how to take order correctly. When I walked in only one person was in line ordering. Two people gotten their food that ordered after me (and it wasn't small orders). I only ordered a burrito and 3 tacos. I only have limited for a lunch break and I was already 15 mins past it. read more

King taco has fallen so far off its peak from the late 90's I wouldn't recommend this franchise to anyone. It's no wonder a to of taco operations are flourishing throughout SoCal. The carne asada is over marinated with a tangy taste and the green salsa has become unspectacular. What a damn shame! read more

Excellent customer service, and the Sopas with Carne Asada & soft tacos so delicious love the red & green sauce, Can't wait to go back.

Whats the purpose of doing phone orders??? Anyone? If you do a phone order, expect to wait! I got there and the slowwww as molasses lady at the register, took her time, chit chatted away with the other ladies and still forgot the lady in front of me wanted a drink. Got to me and was so distracted that I had to repeat myself four or five time. So the phone order is to have your food ready when you get there, you pay and go. Well that call is useless, because you still wait in line and once again wait for your food!! This King Taco gets one star from me! read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

King Taco is a Los Angeles institution with multiple locations! King Taco at "Lincoln Heights" might be my favorite location- low key environment (not as busy), good parking, friendly employees, delicious food - Authentic Mexican on the cheap. I read that this location is their original location established in the mid 70s! The crowd here are mixed and hipster-ish. No frills, no fancy food presentation, just delicious authentic Mexican street fare and reliable simple menu: Tacos, Burritos, Sopes, Nachos, Quesadillas, Soups! Combo plates very limited. My favorite has to be the SOPES: Thick pan fried flat corn masa shell topped with light refried bean, protein of choice, cabbage, cotija cheese, and their amazing salsa! They are very stingy on salsa is my only complaint. Am born and raised in Los Angeles, so I will always love King Taco- 5 stars! It's not "the best" Mexican street food fare", but it's absolutely consistent, yummy, and inexpensive! CREDIT CARD and CASH accepted. read more

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Went here some time ago, hopefully it has changed. I ordered a menudo around lunch time mid-week. I thought it would be fast...pay, they scoop the menudo into a bowl & I begin eating. It took 20-25 minutes before I received my order! If it was going to take that long, I would have ordered something else, hopefully that wouldn't have taken as long. read more

I ordered a chicken tamale but it had very little to no chicken. The 2 carne asada tacos shells were thick and dry. I don't remember the food being horrible. read more

King Taco - Chicken tamale with hardly any chicken - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was really excited to try Kind Taco, especially since my usual taco spot is closed on Mondays. I ordered a carne asada burrito with rice and beans and took it home after a long day. Unfortunately, it was mostly RICE and BEANS with BARELY any meat! I could literally COUNT the pieces with my fingers. For the price, I expected a much better balance. I didn't even go back because I was exhausted for a long day at work, but it was definitely disappointing. read more

Surprised at the relatively low rating for this place. It's an LA institution, and deserves more respect. Big fan of the green salsa, and pretty much everything on the menu. read more

In addition for over charging me and having me redo my transaction. I get a burrito with more onion than anything even after specifically asking for "no onions" read more

King Taco - Now I have to eat my burrito in a tray - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food quality sucks. Go to the King Taco on North Broadway instead. Employees are not nice and stingy with the food.

Always a fan favorite before/after Dodgers and Laker games! Always a line that goes quick! Clean and efficient! Get both salsas! and SOPES! read more

Staple in the community. King taco is a solid 3. Problem is price. Over the years they have become more and more unattainable for the average person. Hot sauce is the focus of their success. Try the soups because they are really great. Staff is whatever not really friendly or rude just whatever. No frills here but I respect their success. read more

King Taco - a drink on a table with a stop sign in the background - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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When I travel and comeback to CA I have to go to King Taco for a carne asada burrito with red chile.

Went to king taco, on Cypress. The worst tacos ever. They actually lost their touch. Before they were the best quality meat and the tortilla were a little bit bigger. Now they are smaller and they put a little bit of meat. They really suck now. Never again going back. Really expensive too for just a mini tacos. Also the burritos, they used to put lots of meat, now they are smaller too. Not worth going back. Now days more and better taco's restaurants or food trucks, all over Los Angeles. read more

I order for carne asada, Tacos, and they were the worst Tacos I ever had eight and King taco place tortillas were so cold and stuff that you can imagine. I ate them, but I didn't enjoy. I didn't have the pleasure enjoying taco flavor. There was so dry, dry, dry dry read more

Tortillas are dry, and the ladies are too busy talking Especially after a dodger game when everybody's hungry it took me like 40 minutes just to get tacos read more

First time ever at a King Taco. Back in the early 90s when I was quite young, I remember seeing a matchbook with the King Taco logo. The little king with his crown. Fast forward to present day and as I'm driving past, that memory came to mind. And I'm thinking, "Nows your chance to actually go there." Truth be told, it wasn't necessarily special, per say. The flavor was good. But neither the burrito nor taco was bulging with meat like I like em'. Yeah I know, gluttony at its finest. But it would have definitely been a winning combination. So why 5 stars? Because the person taking my order, Destiny? At least that's what the receipt says, was just totally awesome! Amazing personality, super helpful with different questions I had about the meat options and just overall good vibes. For that alone, I would go back if I were around that area more often. read more

Best location out of all the ones I have visited so far. Only downside is that it's a tiny restaurant so don't expect to not be waiting. It's not a long wait at all & the food is authentic just wish it was hot. read more

RUDE! The cashier lady at the front and male/female worker were completely rude. She didn't give me a receipt and didn't say anything as I stood there waiting didn't even say anything so I walked away. They called our apparent number and the male/female worker was annoyed that I didn't have my ticket when I was never given one. Didn't give me a fork and I went and asked for one as well as napkins they didn't speak a single word to me. The food was not even good as the service was terrible. read more

I was craving King Tacos famous champurrado. When it was time to order the lady taking my order says "there's no more" so even though I was disappointed I settled for an Horchata. Then the next customer after me with the same lady taking orders request a champurrado & gets the champurrado. I was disappointed to be lied to saying they didn't have anymore?! read more

I remember when King taco was the spot! Now the tacos are super small. No meat. There is definitely better local options and a soda refill is $2.80 after you spend $40 on tacos. Been coming here for 30 yrs see you later KT read more

Tacos de cebolla no de al pastor! I am so over King Taco this isn't the first time they give us tacos de cebolla! Mr. Martinez I know there's inflation but can I get some meat with my tacos? I have had to take my tacos, tortas, burritos back to. The manager Leticia wanted me to bring back my evidence and my receipt. read more

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Delicious food with fast and great service! I was in a hurry to meet up with my daughter and parents for lunch at a local cafe that I don't quite care for so I stopped in to King taco and took my food to the local cafe to eat. I was totally pleased with my burrito!! read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My family loves this place. Everything is good. We especially enjoy the suadero meat. The place has tons of seating, and the staff is always quick, kind, and courteous. Even being patient and praising me for my awful broken Spanish. The place has a great feel to it as well. It's right off the Main Street so it has a lot going on and a lot of adjacent shopping. But even then you never feel cramped in there because the spacing of seats is perfect. read more

Ordered an all meat carne asada burrito and got 3 scoops of grease. Couldn't finish my burrito half way due to All the pinche grease. Please confirm the pics below. The pool of oil is nasty af. Cmon King Taco @ Cypress.... Cmon..... Ask that male cook why he does that. read more

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Good food, good service! It can be improved by asking customers how they like their food ! read more

Really bad service. I ordered no sour cream on my food and the lady rolled her eyes at me. They still added sour cream and when I told them they had they asked " is there a problem " or do we have to remake your order?" Will not be returning to this particular location. read more

The best tacos and sopes ever. Al pastor are my favorite. Friendly staff. Not as busy as other KT's. Parking lot read more

King Taco - Agua de piña - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So I know a little about King Taco... I grew-up on Roseview- across the street from the first established King Taco restaurant. There are some things that have changed about King Taco. For one, the menu has expanded; two, the burritos are so much smaller; third, the food is not as fresh! I remember they used to cut the Al Pastor right in front of you--- meat, now, is pre-cut and prepped; lastly, they do not serve your order with relish- it's not the same without the relish. There are several King Taco restaurants in Southern California- the best---and the one that has preserved its authentic original taste and goodness--is still the original King Taco in Cypress Park! The second best is the King Taco off Olympic! Any other King Taco is crap! Those other ones like in Ontario, Pasadena and Pico Rivera do not reflect the OG Cypress Park King Taco. If you have never tried King Taco. I recommend you drive into Cypress Park and enjoy the best one of them all! Great idea to stop-by after a Dodger game! Or hanging out down the street in Highland Park at all the bars!!!! Warning: do not try the nachos! I've never liked them. It just basic theater/movie-type nachos.. yuck! If you like Al Pastor- only Cypress Park has tasty Al Pastor--- all other locations serve dry meat! Not all King Tacos are alike- they differ in taste, quality, and menu selection! read more

King Taco - Cypress Park - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California