We drive over an hour to this location all the time. Yes, over ONE HOUR. That is a huge statement. Their asada is honestly unmatched. It's always so flavorful, and fresh! If you're starving, it's recommended you make an order ahead of time in order to skip the wait. The wait can take well over thirty minutes. You order outside by the windows, unless you are ordering their roasted chicken which is ordered inside. You tell the cashier what you would like, you pay and they give you a number which will be called in the next window/s when your order is ready. Once your order number is called, you retrieve it and you can ask for salsas, but not lemon as that is something this Mexican restaurant does not carry. If you are a person that's really into lemon/lime, I recommend you bring your own from home. If you want to be wowed, get 4 asada tacos. Their red salsa is very spicy but delicious. Their green salsa is more mild but delicious as well. I've tried their lengua, it's also good and the pastor. But the star of the show is truly the asada. If you're in the mood for some cravings, get the asada nachos. They are a huge portion, and very tasty. Enjoy! read more

Nothing like a classic when it comes to King Taco! Been coming to this location since my middle school days after partying at the club. You can't go wrong with an all meat carne asada burrito, Al pastor sope, carnitas and buche tacos with a large horchata to wash it down. Definitely get the spicy red sauce to layer on your food. Wish they would open one in the OC. read more

King Taco - The front - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went to this King Taco location because it's such a popular spot, but unfortunately this was the worst customer service I've ever received anywhere. The staff always seem upset, unfriendly, and quick to give attitude, which makes the experience really uncomfortable. Today was especially disappointing because it honestly felt like our food was being intentionally held before being handed to us, and by the time we started eating just a few minutes later, everything was already cold. There's no reason food should be cold that quickly. Really disappointing experience overall, especially from a location with such a big reputation. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

King Taco used to be my favorite place for tacos and burritos but I rarely visit this restaurant or location as it is ALWAYS crowded. The location itself is large and clean, their entire menu clearly posted, and there is no shortage of signage announcing new items. The huge negatives for me are the taste of the food and the portion sizes which both have gone down yet prices have definitely gone up since my last visit. I can deal with the tight parking and having my truck doors dinged, I can deal with long lines as this is a very popular location or the dude employees who hand out the food when you request any additional items such as a fork, extra napkins etc.. Some may love this spot but for me, I am ok with visiting once a year read more

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Waited 10 minutes to order. And 30 minutes for. Burrito and 2 Tacos! absolutely ridiculous. After 25 minutes, they called my number and asked me what my order was then finally they started putting together. My order wasn't very busy. Lots of upset people safe to say the food was OK. I could've got a better burrito somewhere else I'm sure tacos not worth a hype if you're gonna wait 30 minutes for your food. read more

Food: 3* Service: 4* Ambiance: 2* The food was just okay. The quality has decreased steadily with the more they have expanded. The food was fresh, but pricey for what you received. The taste was okay, but used to be much better. The Salas was tasty and the spicy one was particularly so. Sad to see from this local institution in this area. The area is sketchy at best. Plenty of parking. They had security wondering around to give the appearance of safety. But we had several homeless people ask for money and food constantly throughout the meal. I would go somewhere else next time. read more

Ordered online and I always put NO ICE on my horchata they always fill The cup half of ice ‍ whyyyy?!!!!!! read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was warned that the wait time was terrible at this place but we still decided to come for lunch. Big mistake, there were 8 of us who ordered individually, the wait time ranged from 20 minutes to 35 minutes!!! It was ridiculous, I will not come back to this location read more

This used to be my go-to spot back in grad school. Now I'm left wondering what happened. We used to joke about coming here instead of Pasadena to get more authentic flavor. I take back those words now. I guess I should've realize something changed when parking, used to be always full and difficult, was quite sparse on a Saturday. I thought it might've been just the new overflow lots but maybe people just aren't dining in anymore. The service has really gone downhill. I know numbers aren't called in exact order, but others kept getting called ahead of me. I went up twice and got waved away. Finally they took a good look and asked me to wait by window 2. No idea what that was about. I went inside to ask for a cup of water and was told that the machine wasn't working. It's no wonder there was only a few people sitting around the table. It feels like they just want you to take your order and go. The restaurant vibe was very sterile and off putting. When I walked up to window 2, I could see huge stacks of orders behind the counter. I'm assuming there was a combination of online, phone, and in-person orders. It was overwhelming just watching the tickets spit out, but the staff was just casually lining them up. What I thought would be a 15-minute quick bite turned into over an hour of waiting. I don't know how I felt about it all to be honest. It's just tacos. I'm not expecting a fast food drive through experience. But there is a point when I do wonder if I should've gone elsewhere. They used to be generous with the salsa too. Now it feels like you have to beg for regular servings. I get paying for extra, but there's a fine line between managing costs and poor customer service. I still think King Taco's carne asada is something special, unreplicated by other spots. But maybe it also depends on the location. I might stick to the El Monte locations going forward. I see few reasons to make my way back here especially I don't live that close to here anymore. This place holds good memories for me. I really hope they can get it together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Sorry if this is your go to location, maybe call in an hour ahead of time next time you plan to grab a bite here. read more

Holiday time Review: - if you're coming during the holidays, please note that they do close early at usually 3 PM. So don't be late because they will cut people off and won't be allowing orders anymore after they close the windows. They also RUN OUT of TAMALES during holidays so there's not much to order during holidays unless you planned ahead. - Staff is nice but my tacos are WAYYY slimmer in meat compared to King Taco in Bellflower which I had literally just gone to 2 hrs prior -- also prices here are actually more pricey than other locations. - Tip: don't stand near that overhead window vent while waiting bc you'll smell like taco / grill :) read more

King Taco - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I remember king taco being the king of tacos! I'm not sure what to tell y'all about this place now! Not really a good eats kinda spot either the exception of there's salsa. Other than that, pastor was not good. Asada was edible but again not a wow factor so I'll stick to my side of the valley for now read more

This spot is an la classic. Post event this is the spot to go to. It closes at 3am so you already know that this spot will be poppin post clubbing. I typically get their carne asada burritos but at 3am pretty much anything is good here. The service is great even at 3am I would recommend coming to this spot. read more

I only give it 2 stars because the lady at the front was nice. The tinga sope was alright but i use to hear that this place was good. These nachos are probably the most disgusting ones ive ever had...the asada was gross. The chips were old and stale My dad tried to even eat them and he eats everythjng couldnt. I wouldnt come back here read more

King Taco - I get better nachos at 7/11 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We stopped for some late night tacos after a Dodger game and unfortunately were disappointed. The food just wasn't good, we had tacos (lengua, al pastor, & chicharron), a sope, and nachos with asada. The asada was tough, chewy, and had no flavor, I just ate the chips with the cheese. All the others meats were just ok but not at King Taco standards, well at least not the King Taco I know. Maybe it was a bad night in the kitchen, hope it improves. read more

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Back again for Taco Tuesday and just as good as usual. Tried the tinga chicken menu special, very good read more

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The food is top notch authentic and really really reasonably priced. The service was very welcoming. If you're looking for some of the best tamales in LA it's a must stop. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

-Pina Grande Con Hielo $3.75 -Burro Asada Con Todo 8.59 -Taco Carnitas $2.19 -Taco Asada $2.19 -Sope Asada $4.65 -Taco Chicharron $2.19 You can't go wrong with King Taco. I pass by it all the time and I've really been craving it for awhile now. I finally had the opportunity to stop by and try out some delicious dishes. The Pina Grande Con Hielo is a very refreshing pineapple drink. I would recommend asking to try some samples of different drinks. They give you some generous samples of different drinks. I try the horchata and it was quite good, but I didn't want something that sweet. The Pineapple is also sweet, but in a different way. I asked for some recommendations in what to order and ended up ordering everything that was recommended to me. The Burro Asada Con Todo was delicious. It was great tasting burrito. Throw some of that green salsa on there and I couldn't stop dipping the burrito in that delectable green salsa. The red salsa was too spicy for my liking, but if you have a higher tolerance to spice then this salsa would be your salsa of choice. I ordered 3 tacos and they were all very good in their own right. The chicharron was different than anything that I had before. It was very fatty and flavorful. I also liked the Chicharron the best, but the Asada and Carnitas were also very good. I heard that Sope Asada was something to try as well. It was also very good. It reminded me of an English Muffin (pretty basic thing to say). It was loaded with Asada and giant clumps of cheese. I will definitely be back to King Taco and I would order every item again. Prepare to wait as the lines can get quite long, but they are quick and efficient. I was fortunate that I didn't have to wait very long when I went there. read more

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I always love king taco and come here whenever I can especially for the red salsa. The service was quick which was really nice. The inside was very clean and spotless when I went. read more

La cajera un poco impaciente las porciones demasiado chicas yo vivo en Orange County fui porque ya andaba cerca pero ir de Orange County solo a eso no vale la pena gaste alrededor de 20 dólares al llegar a mi casa tuve que comer otra vez no solo ellos nada más les dice alguien que su producto es bueno y se aprovechan de la situación read more

After a night out in the Downtown Arts District, we stopped by this King Taco on our way home. Luckily, the line was short, we waited about 10 minutes to order and got our food in around 15. The interior dining area was pretty empty, which was nice since we didn't feel rushed. We also noticed a stand outside with a vendor selling churros and funnel cake, nice little bonus if you've got a sweet tooth. As always, the food hit the spot. Perfect for a late-night craving, curing the munchies, or bouncing back from a night of drinks. King Taco never disappoints after a night out! read more

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3.4 es muy malo jefe...what are you doing to fix the issues? Food quality needs a major lift for these prices. read more

I had not been at king taco in a long time, out of all the choices there was available around the area I chose this one because I knew it was good, I realized I made the wrong decision, I ordered cabeza nachos and hardly had any meat on them, the meat looked like azada and it did not taste nothing like cabeza, it very disappointing, I should have chosen any other place and I bet I would have been better off. read more

The meat ( cabeza and carnitas) was very dry. The rice had little flavor and was mushy and the inside of my burrito was just a sad pile of mush. I got a burrito and quesadilla and they both sucked eggs. The style of tortilla is too brittle and doesn't hold the insides well. Expect a torn burrito immediately. It was not worth it honestly. read more

King Taco - I threw this all away it was too dry and bland. So sad I hate to waste food. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've visited/ate at a few different king tacos locations, but this location by far is the nicest looking one I've ever been to. I really appreciated how clean & well taken care of the entire restaurant was. Lots of indoor & outdoor seating available which is always great. Ideal for large groups. The water fountain adds a nice touch as well. At 8 am I was 1 of the first customer to arrive & order, but shortly after it started to get more busy & form a line. The workers were kind/polite & my order of tamales came out quickly. I was extra happy when I found out they had champurrado at this location unlike others I've been too. Im picky when it come to my tamales, but everything tasted so good & paired well together. Might just be my new favorite king taco! read more

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Food is 6/10 Customer service 2/10 The way you order is outside Said I was eating inside They proceed to hand me all of my food separate and I had to put the containers inside my sweater pocket to take them to sit down Had to come back for napkins and utensils since their not readily available either The lady's who take your order are obviously having attitude I have anger problems if your like me do not come here you'll ruin your own day Thanks for reading may god lead you read more

King Taco - Asada nachos Not worth the price - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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King Taco is always crowded because they don't hire enough people so the wait is long, they need to deal with this or the reviews will suffer. Parking is easy in the lot. You go in, wait in line, order at the counter and pick up your food there. Most everything is great. Don't get to fancy, stick with the tacos and burritos. They are the best. They are served to order, hot and ever so good. The service is very nice, but don't expect table service. The place is super clean and is open late, which we love. King Taco has been around for years and many of us have been going there since we were kids. You will love this place. It is cute. It is fast food made really well. read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for the nostalgia. Surprised to see the advertised online orders process but it was offline and only one order window was open. Waited 30 minutes to order. Another 25 minutes to receive sub par tacos. They just aren't the same from 10 years ago. Have had faster service and better tacos from independent street vendors. read more

I've been told by so many people to try King Taco but what the food was mediocre at best. I got the combination burrito with al pastor because that's my go-to and I tacked on a carne asada taco on the side since they have taco in their name so I assumed it was one of their signature items. The ratio of meat to other ingredients, especially rice, wasn't the best in the burrito but the rice did have a lot of flavor. When I did get a bite or the pastor, it was marinated well but it couldn't distract from the very dry flour tortilla. The asada in the taco was good but the tortillas were once again dry and leathery that I needed to add a lot of salsa to make it come alive. Speaking of salsas, both the green and red ones were delicious and definitely the savior of the meal. There's plenty of seating both outdoors and indoors and the service was efficient when we went on a Friday afternoon. I think a lot of people have nostalgia when eating at King Taco which I understand is what makes it good to them. However, as someone tried it for the first time, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back knowing there's a lot of better street tacos nearby from local vendors. read more

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Decidedly meh food that definitely doesn't live up to all the hype surrounding it. I can see why it gets packed during weekends-the menu is extensive and very reasonably priced. However, there's other taco spots that serve the exact same food, but with just a little more care to kind service and not as frugal on toppings and condiments. Parking is in the lot to the side of the restaurant, or on the streets. The seating area is big, but without a large crowd or any background noise or music can feel sad and isolating. I ordered a lengua nachos, and I can say it was very whelming. The cheese looked like it was sadly just sitting on top of the chips instead of being infused throughout, and the one or two scoops of lengua meat seemed sparse compared to the amount of nachos there was. And no cilantro and diced onions to be found! It tasted just ok, but nothing to rave about. I definitely felt that for the price, there would be a little more of everything but chips. If you can find other taco spots around, give them a try before circling back here. It gets the job done, but it may not be what you'd expect. read more

King Taco - Lengua nachos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

King taco is one of my favorite places to eat. The customer service is always on point and the atmosphere is amazing. I miss coming here after dodger games! read more

King Taco - Front - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food is okay but the customer service for some of these ladies...very rude. I droped my soda and told the cashier lady. She said what was she suppose to do about it, I pay for another drink and the lid flies aways. She looks at me likes it my fault. I get my burrito and ask from green salsa on the side, she says theirs inside already. I know but I want more. Very direct and no service what so ever. read more

This King Taco is disappointing. My husband waited 30 minutes for a soggy tortilla with cold, hard meat. The establishment has changed and is no longer the same. The service is terrible. It's not worth it. read more

What's better than tacos? Dodgers Win vs Yankees always a line here after dodgers games. Inflation but that red sauce hits different after a Dodger game and some beers read more

King Taco - What's better than tacos? Dodgers Win vs Yankees - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hard for me to leave a bad review after coming here for over 30 years, but today service was horrible. Not crazy busy for the food to take so long, I looked in the kitchen and they had plenty of employees. Just bad management in my opinion, the sopes were hard to bite, not King taco quality. Disappointed to say the least!! read more

ROSA M. i ordered my order in english and corrected her when she didnt understand, she began to become rude and shoved my receipt into my hand, i waited for my order knowing the usual wait time of 20-30 min over 50 min go by and i realize that people behind me in line are already receiving their orders( i had assume maybe people are waiting this long because of the dogers game and the place being packed) i ask about my order and it was no where to be found, she threw away my order. opened my order when i got home, and they added onion when my order specified to have no onions. never coming here again! read more

King Taco - RUDE - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered some carne asada nachos and they gave me no fork and no napkins .Do better it wasn't even busy to use that as an excuse. read more

King Taco - Carne asada nachos , they have me NO ford and no napkins... Do better King Taco ... - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

June 2nd, 2025 @ 11pm! I called every last King Taco in the area craving pork tamales and every location was out of stock! The management of this location was definitely the best service! It was held until my arrival and they had 3 left. I bought all of them! Thank you staff of King Taco of East LA for your strive for excellent service! As an added bonus this location is open until 1am! The location itself is very clean and inviting! I got my order FAST! read more

King Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Customer Service 6/10 Food 4/10 Ambiance 7/10 I spent almost $40 on two burritos, 2 sopes and a large drink. The quality of the food is not the same. Burritos are small, barely any meat and the sopes were dry. read more

It's the original, the OG, it's the place where my future father-in-law finished testing me... Roughly 14 years ago, when I was dating my now wife, she wanted to introduce me to her dad. Gulp! I guess she wanted to get serious and knew her dad had to approve. Fair enough. We had a night planned that included meeting her dad, obviously, her half sister, then on to "back to disco night" at Luminarias where her uncle was deejaying. My first test started out with some quick questions about how we met and what I did for a living followed by tequila shots...3 shots, no problem... to start, uh oh... With my wife the DD and she and her sister up front in the BMW, I was in back with her dad and the grilling began. It was the usual questions followed by some of the usual warnings like don't hurt my daughter or break her heart type of stuff and be a good provider... The night continued with dancing and more shots and finally ended, or at least what I thought was ending, at King Taco (KT). This location off of 3rd Street in East LA by the train tracks has a long history. It was and is the de facto after hours hang out if you're hungry after a night of clubbing or partying. The parking lot is a good size, but the later it gets, the more crowded it gets. You'll see all sorts of rides, from rat rods to low riders to bombs to lifted Jeeps to mini vans. Every car had a story and every customer a memory of KT. I had never been here at that point and my father-in-law did the ordering, all in Spanish, of course. If my buzz wasn't getting me, the salsa roja (red hot sauce), kicked me in the ass. My al pastor tacos con todo (with onions and cilantro) and salsa roja were my final test. Yes, I sweated it through and enjoyed what would ultimately be my most favorite type of tacos. I've been to almost every KT location from Compton to Long Beach to Pasadena to Baldwin Park, Maywood, South El Monte and Pico Rivera to LA on Olympic and of course, this location on 3rd. Every location is consistently good, but this location means more to me. It's where I got my now father-in-law's approval and my wife's admission that I was THE guy. I mean, she wouldn't have gone to all the trouble of having me meet her dad if I wasn't the one. And KT, that night, made al pastor THE taco for me... Just now with the green, salsa verde... I mean, I passed the test, so I don't need to prove myself anymore... read more

King Taco - The simple, yet delicious menu. Sad, the prices are so much higher than when I first came here years ago... - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time coming here on my lunch break. I'm not sure what the hype is still, I may just need to give this place another try and/or order something else. This location has lots of indoor and outdoor seating. I was able to pay with card, not cash only. Horchata was good! Definitely able to taste the rice and cinnamon separately. It's a little grainy from the blended rice adds a nice texture. I only ordered their tacos for to-go. The tacos were small, you can devour them in 1-2 bites. The tortillas were soaked and dripping in grease, which I don't prefer. I ordered 4 and only one was not dripping of grease. Carnitas Taco- it was the driest carnitas I've ever had. This was the one that the tortilla was not soaked and dripping of grease. Lengua Taco- tender but bland. Buche Taco- was quite flavorful but full of grease. Saudero Taco- had a nice savory taste with a few textures, some crispy pieces and some soft pieces. My favorite out of all of them. read more

King Taco - Top to bottom: Lengua Taco, Suadero Taco, Buche Taco, Carnitas Taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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