Always have the best time here! The crew is super sweet and hospitable; and the food is so delicious.

This place has become one of my absolute favorites! I used to feel a little nervous ordering from taco trucks because I wasn't always familiar with the menu or exactly how to order. But everyone here is so friendly, welcoming, and helpful that they made me feel completely comfortable from the very first time. I like the atmosphere and the vibe of its regulars. I especially love how clear and easy to understand their menu is. The first time I ordered, I was actually so pleased with myself for putting my own order together! We tried the tacos and nachos and shared everything, and it was all amazing. That was also when I discovered the cabeza, which I absolutely loved. I think I first started coming here around mid-2025, and since then it has become my go-to place whenever I'm craving tacos and nachos. Great food, great service, and genuinely nice people. I keep coming back for a reason! read more

Great little spot on a business with plenty of space and street parking for some late night tacos. Service super fast! First time here. In the heart of Pasadena. This first time at this tacos spot, I would say from a taste point of view the cabeza tacos were good! But the nachos were not to my satisfaction. Not much meat on them, and not enough food for the price. I would give my experience overall rating of 3/5. A bit pricey for the amount of food. read more

Los California Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been coming here a while time now (at least to me since like 2017) and their focus on just serving the best street tacos and nachos with the cheese whiz sauce is incredible. They have a small simple counter to the left of the truck so you can stuff your gullet right there next to what is a nicely kept but unassuming food truck in front of a Japanese specialty auto shop. It's cash only, but there's Chase and BofA pretty close by if you need an ATM. Parking is limited to Fair Oaks unless you wanna walk past all those antique shops up North on Fair Oaks towards this other taco truck which I like less than this one! There's an interesting Santa statue on the store to the right of this truck that I always think about. All of the taco meats are good. I don't even like cabeza, lengua, or chicharron but it is delectable here. They have pollo, carne asada, and carnitas too. There's also a pineapple beverage, horchata, or Coke cans to drink. It's a simple menu but a strong one. read more

My husband thinks these are the best tacos he has had near Old Town Pasadena, and I agree. It's a local taco truck in a parking lot near the Pasadena Antique Center, and they have a long standing bar area on the side that you can eat at. We ordered one of every type of meat taco except the chicken, and they were all really delicious. Service is quick and efficient. The food is hot and fresh and tastes better than the ones from Guisados. They're not too big, so you can try multiple flavors without getting too full. read more

Los California Tacos - One of everything except chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Pasadena, California

Best tacos in Pasadena! I live here and come here when I want tacos. Friendly staff, super fast service. When you order and pay your tacos are ready. The red salsa is delicious. My favorite are the asada tacos and the chicharon! read more

Los California Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Pasadena, California

Been coming here for years!!!! Same great flavors. Best tacos for late nights! The Agua Frescas are on point! read more

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My friend and I found ourselves craving street tacos so we decided to try this spot for the first time! Service was really quick but I wish we were able to put the toppings and salsa ourself. Ps~ask them about the free stickers! Tacos are $2.50 each and I got the asada, al-pastor, and cabeza. I loved the seasoning and tenderness of the meat. They have a small standing table on the side for you to eat as well. read more

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Just some great tacos, not much more to say. We came late at night and got the carne asada, al pastor, chicarron, and cabeza tacos. Not a single one was a miss. Everything was flavored and seasoned beautifully. The meats were all perfectly tender and so delicious. All the toppings complemented them beautifully without overpowering anything. We also ordered a horchata, which was packed with flavor. The cinnamon was a bit overwhelming, but bearable. There was a little table/stand for you to eat at right next to the truck, which was nice for you to be able to relax for a second and finish your food. The workers were all super nice and friendly. Would love to go back and try it all again. read more

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Love coming here! There are 2 taco trucks along Fair Oaks and this definitely sells the better tacos! I usually love the al pastor nachos and their cabeza tacos. Our most recent visit, we got our usual nachos however, something tasted a bit off. It wasn't as flavorful as always. Hopefully it was just a one time thing because we love coming here. The nachos come with your meat of choice, cheese, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. The green mild salsa is what I usually go for since I can't handle spicy food well. Sometimes the nachos taste a bit stale but for the most part, they're really delicious. Their drinks are also really good! They're very fast here so if there's ever a line, it's actually because they're just that busy. Even then, the line goes by so quickly. It is at a car shop lot so there isn't really much ambiance to see but it's food truck so you just grab and go. They have a space where you can stand and eat which is nice. There's an abundance of street parking and the pricing are: $2.50 - tacos $11.50 - nachos $4 - specialty drinks $2 - sodas read more

Los California Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Pasadena, California

Tacos are bomb! I got Chicharron and I absolutely loved it! They're really quick with the tacos. They're super friendly as well - I saw a cute sticker they had and one of the staff noticed and gave me one! There's street parking, it was pretty easy to park here. They have a bar table on the side that you can stand by to enjoy your tacos and drink. read more

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4++ Classic taco truck located in Pasadena. From the looks and sounds of it, this truck (or at least these folks have been making tacos) have been around for a very long time. This place is CASH ONLY and they have a lot of the standard/ classic offerings in terms of meats and menu items. Along with some aguas frescas and sodas to order if you need something to wash your meal down. If ordering the tacos, these are the type that are on the smaller side (with reasonable prices), so you order a bunch. I personally ordered four and that was a good amount of food. I came here after finding this spot when I was hungry and leaving an event at the Rose Bowl. I haven't eaten lunch, so this place popped up on my feed and it looked perfect! When I got there, the line was pretty long and the vibe was lively (on a Saturday night). Some of the folks in line looked like they were coming from the same event I was getting out of, but not sure if they line was so long or if this place is just that popular. Also, just know that the truck is situated in a small retail lot so mostly it's just standing room with a counter along a fence if you want to eat there. I ended up ordering 2 asada tacos, an al pastor taco, and a chicharron taco. I got some pina agua fresca to go with it. The tacos are already dressed up when you get them based on your order - onions/cilantro, hot or mild salsa, etc. The tacos definitely hit the spot and were tasty. Plenty of street parking, especially on the later side at night. read more

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Get them before they sell out! Came on taco Tuesday and did not disappoint. Just the right amount of sauce and meat without the tortilla breaking apart. Quick and friendly and they seem to know a lot of people because everyone becomes a regular real fast. Highly recommend, easy to get to, park on street. Enjoy my friend read more

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The tacos were delicious. As were the nachos and the horchata. I ordered and had the tacos within 30 seconds. We are from Utah and will definitely be coming back here every time we come down. read more

The ladies in the front are so rude they have no customer relation skills they acted like it was a bother to them that I had went over there for lunch mind you I work for the hospital it was close by never will I go back the ladies need some customers skills this is the correct place it's on the corner of fair oaks and California In Pasadena the owner needs skills to I stated I went over for lunch mind you it's a variety menu of Mexican food read more

The taco truck was easy to find and when we went the line wasn't too long to order. The workers were friendly and quick with taking our orders. There wasn't anywhere to sit since it is just a taco truck so we took it to go and ate somewhere else. The tacos were delicious with each meat providing a different texture and taste. The tacos looked small but were pretty filling. read more

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Amazing food and the most friendly people. Highly recommend. Had the chicharon and asada tacos. Both were delicious.

They serve pretty good tacos, and that's mostly the only thing they do. As food prices increase at other places, this place keeps tacos pretty affordable. I would recommend the asada as well as the carnitas. All the ingredients are fresh and delicious. The meats came out juicy and full of flavor. read more

Great tacos , the best taco truck in pasadena, super friendly service, love this place read more

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They say they close at 2:30. I showed up at 2:15 they're already closing The food truck up. I've heard good things maybe one day when they actually close. I can try the food next time. read more

First, you have to find street parking which can be a pain. It's also cash only so he prepared. This location is a food truck so you'll likely take the food to-go. But you can dine there since they have a dinning shelf as a table. I really appreciate it since you don't have to awkwardly hold your plate while eating. The service was good and quick. I got the pastor, asada, and carnitas tacos. They are small and delicious tacos. I definitely could've eaten four when normally three is my limit. The corn tortillas weren't too dry. These tacos are double wrapped with tortillas and I normally remove the outer layer. But I was fine with the two tortillas. The tacos were well balanced. The meat were juicy and flavorful. I used some lime and the mild sauce on the side as well. The mild sauce has a nice small kick, definitely safe for those not super into spice. I'd definitely would return here again! read more

Los California Tacos - Pastor, asada, carnitas tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Pasadena, California

The tacos are moist and flavorful! Because this is a taco truck, you're going to end up street parking and standing to eat your food. As of 4/20/25, the tacos are $2.50 each. This seems to be the standard in this area! They gave us lots of options of toppings and sauces, you can even get radishes. read more

Los California Tacos - Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cash only. Fast, Affordable, and delicious! No grizzle in the meat. Nice sized portions. Great flavor. Favorite taco truck I've been to. read more

Los California Tacos - Asada nachos, salsa and jalapeños on the side. so good!! Fresh chips. Tons of cheese sauce. No grizzle in the meat. - Food Trucks Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Was in the area fairly late and needed something to eat that wasn't super expensive. Since all the fast food restaurants were closed, this was the best option available. Probably ended up being better than my original plan in the end! Ordered four tacos, one each of asada, al pastor, cabeza, and pollo. They were all solid and hit the spot. Definitely nowhere near the best compared to some of the other tacos I have had in L.A. And at $2.50 a taco and cash only, not the best value either considering some of the other taco options in L.A. I guess for Pasadena, this is the city can do. Staff here was very friendly. Be prepared to look for street parking here. read more

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Excellent tacos! The menu is limited but everything is delicious. The salsas are full of flavor and they serve a good portion of meat. They offer onion and cilantro separately which is a rare perk at taco spots. They sell horchata and pineapple drinks (recommend), and a few soda options. Truck workers are friendly and efficient, you receive your food moments after ordering. There's a bar style table off to the side if you want to eat there, no seating options but the area is clean. *CASH ONLY* and well worth a stop at the ATM. Open late weekdays and even later on the weekend, great spot for a late night bite. read more

Best taco truck in town hands down!! The tacos are flavorful, fresh and not greasy. Service is friendly and fast. Our favorites are the chicken and al pastor, but they have a variety of meats to satisfy everyone's tastebuds. Their agua fresca drinks are delicious too. The line can be long (evidence of how good they are!) but it moves swiftly. Another plus is they are open late and Pasadena doesn't have many spots open late!! Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!! read more

Los California Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Pasadena, California

The Hype is Real. These are probably the best tacos in Pasadena. (I've done extensive research). The tacos are on the smaller side, but very delicious! Make sure you get green salsa, it complements the flavors of the meat. The nachos were also delicious. read more

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Deliiiiish tacos! I tried the asada, al pastor, carnitas and cabeza and all were equally impressive in flavor and texture. The "seating" area where it's really just a table for standing was pretty crowded when I went so I ordered to-go. The tacos were wrapped in aluminum foil which I'm not a fan of because the tortillas can get soggy from being squished, but this was luckily not the case! Really happy I found this place. Tastes amazing and such great value. Will be back! read more

Love coming here when I'm craving tacos! Very straight forward and what you would expect, but in the best way. The service is always super quick and all the workers here are always so nice. I usually get the Carne Asada and Pollo tacos - never disappoints. I also really enjoy both their green and red salsa, but if you don't like heat be weary about the red one! Their horchata is good as well! They're always parked in a certain spot and I usually just park the closest I can find on the street and walk over. Definitely recommend! read more

Most delectable tacos with perfectly sautéed meats, fresh veggie toppers, and drinks are out of this world delicious. Staff couldn't be more welcoming and accommodating to all their customers! Don't be intimated with the wait as those long lines will always be there and it moves along swiftly! Can't believe it's taken me this long to take the Los California tacos plunge, I'm sure happy I finally did. This is so worth the hype my friends! Best food taco truck I've ever been to and definitely can't wait for round 2!! read more

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Our go-to taco spot in South Pasadena. Excellent al pastor and asada tacos -- nice balance of meat, salsa, and fresh onion bite. Horchata is decent, but it's not a must have. Prices have come up over time, but still a good value. Don't forget to ask for radishes, limes, and extra sauce! read more

The beef cheek tacos here were some of the best ive had. Very simple but tasted amazing. And for a cheap price. read more

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Been coming here since tacos were 1.09... (yes 1.09)... So its been a long time, and so far my favorite tacos in the pasadena area... These tacos have never disappointed my taste buds... No burritos, no sopes only tacos and Nachos... Won't recommend the nachos, stick to the tacos and IMPORTANT... Cash ONLY... Pretty old school huh?! ... so bring plenty of money, trust me you will have at least 6 per person... and currently 2.50 a taco... Taco isnt big, your traditional small tortilla taco, good amount of meat, and worth your hard earned money. 6 meats to choose from and I must say all meats have that good sason (flavor) Now, what makes a great taco??... when the carne asada is soft and juicy!! ... I've had asada tacos that the meat is dry... or chewy and belive me haven't been to those spots again!!... Staff are all friendly, never had an issue, but again no big interaction just order, pay and eat!!... Taco truck located inside an auto service lot, street parking available and there always parking available... No real ambience, you can eat in the lot, or what most people do, in the car.... Open at 5:30... depending on the day and time, you can expect a line, but no matter the size of the line, it goes by fast... plus its worth the wait!!... Been coming here for a while, and will keep going again... When you go... remember Enjoy!!... read more

These are the best street tacos you will find anywhere in SoCal. The only problem is Cash Only. With is going quickly to Tap and cashless, this sometimes means I have to drive past after the Dodgers game. Otherwise, this is a staple of post Dodgers game celebrations. read more

Love these guys, always the best meat and they're custom service is top notch. If you're ever in Pasadena and are craving what Cali-Mex tacos are all about.... treat yourself or family and friends to some of the best flavors in town. Best Tacos Hands Down!!! read more

Hands down the best tacos in Pasadena by a long shot. Ive eaten everywhere in this town. Yes, there are comfort food spots. But, if you just ask me, "What's the best tacos in town?" There's no other pick but this spot. Beautifully designed, quick efficient service, and the best flavors around for the low prices. Easily the best. And I mean EASILY!! Just the flavors, the consistency, the vibe. Get it and enjoy your food and get the hell out! Like a true street taco scene brings. read more

Los California Tacos - The motherland. Eat there or eat square. - Food Trucks Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Best tacos I've ever had. I'm on vacation from San Diego and was blown away by these tacos. I'm having them every night I'm in Pasadena. The asada and adobada were so good. read more

Tacos here are decent but expensive. Honestly nothing crazy to report. Average taco truck taco and honestly given the number of reviews, I'm a big let down. I got the Al pastor and carnitas. Both weren't the best I've had. They're also very small. read more

Los California Tacos - Carnitas and Al pastor - Food Trucks Near Me - Pasadena, California

My favorite taco spot in Pasadena. It never disappoints and it's the perfect spot to eat after a night out. It's just down the street from old town. Just make sure you bring cash. read more

Cash only $2.50/taco It lives up to the hype. I wish tacos were larger Tortillas are soft but very small. Cabeza- solid, very juicy. Flavorful, seasoned well. Carnitas- excellent, super super good. Probably one of the few places that does Carnitas well. It's soft moist, flavorful, seasoned well. Al pastor - good not great. Moist, flavorful. I wish it had texture, a crunch, and piece of pineapple Asada- also seasoned well. Soft and moist, not overcooked like commonly other places. Chicharron - it's soft, gelatin like. Good flavor. If you're a fan of chicharron, it's worth getting it. read more

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