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    Loqui

    4.5 (334 reviews)
    ModerateTacos
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Celine C.

    First time at Loqui - Good thing there's a sign or I would've walked past the restaurant. Service was quick! We got three tacos (~$7 each): Birria, shrimp, and chicken on flour tortilla. I liked the chicken best bc the guac and red onions really balanced out the smoky marinaded chicken. I barely ate the birria bc it tasted too beany for me. Tortilla was delicious!

    Trevor L.

    Great ambiance, quick service. Very nice with ac, Black sauce instant hot sauce but doesn't linger and burn Orange is like a Smokey off brand bbq Probably sauces better for the tacos Chicken bowl is good, very well seasoned Love of seating and nice aesthetics, sticky tables so I'd rather sit outside Not a fan of birria tacos, pretty dry

    Cantaloupe aqua fresca, pork cochinita bowl
    Audrey F.

    Nice casual spot for Mexican food offering bowls, tacos, and some sides. Decent amount of seating both indoors and outdoors so you can bring your dog! Overall, thought my food tasted good and the bowl was large enough that it lasted me for another meal, so the price seemed reasonable for how much food I got. The cantaloupe agua fresca was very refreshing and a perfect pairing for the meal.

    Jenning L.

    This is definitely not your typical Mexican taco place. It's a LA priced for sure. It's a rather cute place to sit and eat with friends but because it was so late, we had to order takeout. Upon opening our boxes we were a little disappointed to see the boxes weren't labeled to note which tacos were in each box. We had to dig around to see which ones didn't have cilantro, the special requests, etc. This is nit picky, but for the price point, labels really would have been nice to have been utilized. The boxes had labels, but nothing was checked... I liked the pork and the beef flour tacos. Both were dry but had a lot of fillings and seasonings (borderline too salty). The garlic shrimp is spicy (and they really mean it). Overall a decent, boujee-ish taco place that I'd come back to experience the vibes. Btw, two tacos was actually filling due to their size.

    Guac and Chips
    Amanjot K.

    Great spot for some healthy dining. Love how casual this spot is and there is some indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was super friendly. We loved the fresh made chips and guac and did really like our bowls I just wish they had a bit low spice to them.

    Garlic shrimp
    Cassidy F.

    I've been here twice now, and been impressed each time! I dream of this place in my sleep! Parking is super easy, I just park in the Whole Foods garage and walk over! There's always seating available, it doesn't get too busy. And food is always fresh! I always get their chips and guacamole! They give a good amount of guac and the guac is always such a fresh bright green! Taste super delicious too! This time around I ordered a garlic shrimp bowl! The price is fair and they give a good amount of shrimp! It's again, very fresh and delicious! The presentation is always beautiful as well! My friend ordered the tacos and enjoyed hers as well. I truly feel like you can't go wrong with any of their menu items! Can't wait to come back!

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    Christy C.

    Ordered UberEATS and was hesitant to pay $8+/taco but after reading all the great reviews, I had high expectations! Unfortunately, I felt like I got overpriced tacos and the tacos were very underwhelming. There are a variety of bowls and tacos and pricing is pricey. Expect to pay $8+/taco and $16-$17/bowl. There are 6 different kinds of tacos to choose from - chicken, mushroom, pork, Chile, spicy garlic shrimp, and beef birria. Ordered 3 different kinds - chicken, shrimp, and beef birria. - Chicken ($7.69) was pretty decent. The chicken was tender and flavorful. It came with smokey habanero salsa so it was extremely spicy! Got it with flour tortilla (+$0.50) and it was just ok. This was 7/10 - Spicy Shrimp ($7.91) was extremely spicy! It came with a lot of shrimp and the shrimp was pretty big! The salsa was quite spicy so I won't recommend getting it you can't handle spicy well! This was 7/10 - Beef Birria ($7.91) was just ok. It came with an Anaheim Chile so I was expecting it to be super spicy but surprisingly, it wasn't spicy at all. It came with a generous amount of shredded beef and beans. This was 7/10 Overall, I was pretty disappointed with the tacos. Definitely not the best tacos I've ever had and it seemed like "Americanized Mexican" tacos.

    Cantaloupe agua fresca
    Karen L.

    Solid fast casual spot that is open during a random weekday afternoon. Perfect for early happy hour or linner. The table seating outside is very nice, with some shade. Grabbed a Cantaloupe Agua Fresca which was very refreshing! Bowls met expectations with a healthy scoop of guac and the right ratio of everything.

    Birria Corn Tortillas
    Ozzy O.

    This is a very clean, calm establishment. The food is beyond fulfilling of the expectations in the service. They are so kind and welcoming. The food is also just as flavorful and amazing and they have additional sauces. I will highly recommend definitely a check out.

    Spicy Shrimp Bowl
    Josie S.

    My first time buying Loqui even though I've been in Arts District for 6 years! It's definitely an elevated Chipotle not only by price but also by flavor! The Spicy Shrimp bowl is my fave! Don't forget to get the red achiote sauce- such an amazing sauce. This establishment is right under La Cha Cha and Wurstkuche. Parking is not the best, but if you do find some parking it's a really nice area to eat there. Food was delivered to our table relatively quickly and the associates were nice. I've gone twice now in two weeks this is addicting!!

    Birria bowl
    Estela V.

    A friend recommended I check this restaurant out for lunch so I did. It's located in the heart of the Art District and parking sucks per usual. The restaurant is small and clean with a cute vintage water fountain for self service. I personally don't like that there isn't a menu on the wall. There's one menu on green paper on a stand on a counter away from the cashier. I decided to order the Birria bowl which comes with whole pinto beans, steamed rice, guacamole and pickled onions. The concept is very much like Chipotle minus the items not being visible when you order. For my taste, the Birria lacked flavor and there wasn't much consome in the bowl so it seemed a little dry. It wasn't horrible, it was different from what I'm used to. I may come back one day to try other items and I'd encourage you to check them out. I think this restaurant has potential and it's pretty healthy.

    10/10 michis!
    Chanel C.

    Love the vibes, and always consistent with their michis and shrimp tacos! Randomly found this gem and keep coming back.

    Birria taco on a flour tortilla 10/10 recommend
    Garcia E.

    Didn't have high expectations but I was wowed from the service, style and flavor of this place. Only came in for one taco but can't wait to give the rest a try in the near future.

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    Anaheim Chile taco is worth stopping in for. delicious food. like $6 each for a double sized taco.

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    The food is always fresh. Staff is always friendly. They do not accept cash. Plenty of seating.

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    Great great great. I love it here. Everything is so fresh here and I love it. One of my favorite spots in the arts district.

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    Got the chicken bowl and it was a good size and sooo good better than chipotle good size guac

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    Outstanding quality of food, friendly staff, great customer service, and good price. It is a hidden jewel in the art district!

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    My coworkers put me on and im in heaven ! Love everything they sell here. The staff SUPER NICE and its always a pleasure

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    Amazing as always! I usually always get the chicken bowl and it is fantastic. Corn tortillas are a must

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    It's really delicious very clean atmosphere located in the arts district. I enjoyed my meal. Thank you

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    Ask the Community - Loqui

    When is the online ordering going to be up and running?

    Hi Isaac, Sorry for the issue. We are working on it.… 

    Do you have inside dining?

    Yes, we have limited indoor seating.

    Can you guys open earlier. I could've sworn you use to open at 11?

    They're open at 11 now Monday - Friday

    Were do you park?

    Unfortunately we don't have parking so regular street parking is your best bet. Sorry.

    Are the tortillas vegan?

    Yeah it is 👌 They only use flour, water, salt, and a shortening that doesn't have butter or lard. One of my friends who is vegan usually gets the mushroom taco on flour with… 

    Do they have Beer?

    Unfortunately not at the moment, but we will have our beer & wine license in the next month or so.

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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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    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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