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    Los Dorados LA

    4.4 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Tacos
    Closed Closed
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Gabe O.

    Driving home from a night out in Hollywood, we originally planned to grab Thai food--but parking was a nightmare, so we bailed and headed home using surface streets. That's when we spotted Los Dorados LA, and it hit us--we'd had their food before when they were running a food truck, and the flautas were incredible. We pulled over and found parking in the lot next door, walked up to the shop, and realized they were closing in 10 minutes. Even so, the guy working the spot was super friendly and welcomed us in to order anyway. A couple folks were still hanging out on the outdoor patio, and the grill was going strong with fresh corn roasting--such a great late-night vibe. We each ordered two flautas (shredded beef and potato with chorizo) and one taco (we went with chicken), along with a Mexican Coke and a Topo Chico. The food was just as delicious as we remembered--crispy, flavorful, and super satisfying. We ate outside at one of the tables, soaking in the last bit of the night before heading home full and happy. This kind of spontaneous stop is what LA food is all about. Highlights: - Former food truck turned brick-and-mortar - Crispy, flavorful flautas--shredded beef & potato/chorizo were standouts - Friendly service, even right before closing - Outdoor seating with a great low-key vibe - Parking available in the lot next door - Perfect late-night bite If you're craving authentic flautas or tacos and find yourself on the east side of town, Los Dorados LA is absolutely worth the stop--even 10 minutes before closing.

    Left is a nonspicy potato flauta for my daughter and the right one is my chorizo potato flauta with all the fixings.
    Nina T.

    This place has the best flautas I've ever tasted and feel so lucky for it to be near my neighborhood. They're well known for their potato flautas and they are definitely the best. But when I found out they also had chorizo potato, I stuck with that since then! Flavorful, crunchy, delicious. They used to be a food truck that only showed up on certain days and hours, but now they have their own stationary place with tables and settings. Parking is ample on the street. Highly recommended whether you want a snack or a meal.

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    Austin B.

    tl;dr expect addictively crunchy flautas and top-notch salsa verde, but steer clear from the boring potato filling or the subpar mole The Los Angeles taco scene is equal parts saturated and contentious. Across the many players, one operation is routinely applauded for their fried flautas: Los Dorados LA. As the name suggests, this taco trailer specializes in tacos dorados ("golden tacos"). When not popping up at Smorgasburg or hosting a private event, they typically operate in El Sereno on the industrial Alhambra Ave. If you are zooming by, you may well miss the EZ-Up on the patio space beside a brick-and-mortar Mexican restaurant. The vibrant food cart is tucked back into the gated lot. Insulated coolers, bubbling deep fryers, and a mini salsa section comprise the Los Dorados' "kitchen". Spanish-language house music blasts from a standalone speaker. My partner and I arrived right at opening on a Friday evening, still facing a short line. The trim menu was limited to just 5 items, all flautas -- the only question was how many we could reasonably consume. We ended up opting for the Chicken, the Shredded Beef, and the Potato with Chorizo. The pre-prepared flautas were fried-to-order and prepared in 10 minutes. The hefty corn tortillas were tightly wrapped into quarter-sized rolls. The outer tortilla was as crispy as a chip, while the inner roll more closely resembled an enchilada. Each flauta was drenched in salsa and a heavy sprinkle of queso cotija. We loved the tangy salsa verde, while the mole sauce tasted relatively dull and one-dimensional. Of the filling varieties, the tender chicken tinga was a clear winner, while the bland potato option lacked any discernible chorizo. The tacos rival Dodger Dogs in size, and an order of 2 runs $9. After 3 full flautas (1.5 orders), I was reasonably full; I could probably have polished off another if I were particularly ravenous. While the potato filling fell flat, the chicken flauta (which, by default, was paired with the salsa verde) was superb; I expect to be a repeat customer for this crave-worthy combination.

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    Brian V.

    A small little truck or trailer (?) open a few days a week located on an off street and Alhambra. I came here on a Friday night after work and there was some music blaring at the building next door. This gave the little area a nice lively atmosphere. The folks here are super friendly and really easy to order from. This place specializes specifically in flautas. I ordered the potato with chorizo flautas which came topped with a green sauce, some crema, and cojita cheese. The flautas were perfectly fried with a really nice crunch/crêpes on the outside. The fillings were very flavorful as well. I got my order as they like to prepare it because seriously all the flavors melt it together perfectly. A little sweet, a little spicy, but not too spicy. Just really great flavors and textures. If you want other types of tacos, there's some other options nearby as well. It really does feel like a mini food row/market in the area. I definitely wanna come back and try some other flavors, especially since they use a different sauce and some of the other options.

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    William S.

    We found these folks at Smorgasburg LA and followed them to their different locations in Pasadena, Long Beach, Alhambra, and what is now their permanent location El Sereno because they offer the best flautas in Los Angeles and its not even close. From the sauce to the perfectly seasoned and cooked chicken & beef there is absolutely no reason not to reward your tastebuds. Steven is the best and personally makes the best beef flautas i've ever had. They are extremely friendly and the music choices are always on point! 10/10 & will always recommend

    Chicken Tinga $9 for 2... I absolutely loooooove these! So crispy, the perfect salsa and cheese...just awesome!
    Shay M.

    Bing bang pow, all in yo mouth! Los Dorados is a must EVERY time I hit Smorgasburg! These crispy, crunchy, meaty flautas are irresistible and I love that! They've got plenty of flautas to choose from: lamb barbacoa, black bean, potato, potato and chorizo, and chicken tinga! Pick a pair or find a friend who wants to swap because mixing fillings isn't allowed. I've only had the Chicken Tinga and they are poppin' every single time! They automatically top the flautas with green salsa, red salsa, crema, and cheese, so be prepared. The salsas aren't hot, but they do provide a delicious lacquer on top of some already delicious flautas. I love that the flautas stay crispy with the sauce, however I would only recommend eating them right on the spot. Otherwise I'm sure they'd get a little soggy on the ride home. They'd be soggy, but probably still delicious. For $9 for a pair, I am not mad at the price. The two aren't likely to fill you up, which is perfect if you're looking to try some other foods from the 'Burg. Thanks Los Dorados! You guys ROCK! Smorgasburg LA is every Sunday 10am-4pm. Check the Smorgasburg LA IG for specific vendors and events. Enjoy!

    Flautas: beef and chicken
    Arturo N.

    Great place to get a quick meal. The flautas at Los dorados were spicier than I thought they would be so make sure you're ready for a little kick. I had beef and chicken. The tortilla was fried perfectly and had great texture.

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    Vickie V.

    This is going to be an unpopular review, don't throw shade. I have been waiting forevs to try this place and I finally did last wknd. I was totally disappointed. All of the reviews for this place are stellar and to me, I couldn't have been more disappointed. As pictured, I got the barbacoa flautas because my fave flautas are shredded beef and this was closest to that. If you've read my other reviews you know I prefer green sauce so I got one flauta the way it's supposed to come and the other one with green sauce because I didn't want to miss out trying the green sauce. Well, I can't even tell you what the meat tasted like because my tastebuds were out of whack after the initial spicy bite. There is a red sauce they drizzle on top and perhaps that is what caused my tastebuds to whirl with spiciness. I'm willing to give this place one more shot and the next time I will omit the sauce that's drizzled for a more accurate tasting. The staff here is friendly and there are a few benches to sit down at. Credit cards are accepted. Street parking was easy to find.

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    Felipe G.

    Wow! So bomb! This is my new go-to! The flautas were so flavorful. The crunch was 10/10. Nothing worse than a soggy flauta. The toppings were perfect. Just the right amount of everything. The spice was on point. Not too spicy but definitely had a little kick to them. The meat was seasoned just right. I can't think of anything that would've made these any better. All three flavors were our favorite. (Choosing only one would be like choosing your favorite child. Impossible) The pricing was really fair. We weren't too sure how much to order but the lovely woman at the cash register gave us great advice and recommended us to go with 3 flautas each since we both had a decent appetite and she was right. The three was just right. We both were full but not overly stuffed. The location was chill and they offered some cool seating while you wait for your food. Location is super easy to find and we didn't struggle with finding any parking. If I had to vote for the best flautas I've ever had (aside from my moms) this would be #1 on the list FOR SHHHHURRRRR!

    Best way to eat: chorizo + barbacoa
    Elena C.

    Crunch for days This is THE place for hard tacos. And I when i said hard, i meant crispy and crunchy. The kind of crunch that does not soggy, does not test your jaw strength, and won't stab your gums (talk about your food fighting back huh). If you see the price a bit high, think of it they give two tacos for each order (because they do). It feels more like a dine in place rather than taco truck because the taco is served as a complete dish. You don't have to pick and choose salsa and condiments. It's ready to eat. And be ready to get messy. They don't provide utensils, it's finger food they say. But i don't see any 'handle' on the food, it's all smothered with salsa. Chorizo and potato taco is amazing! The crunch is just perfect. The barbacoa taco is a bit tough, and probably because it's wet, the center of the taco doesn't get fried perfectly. But it's still a pretty nice meal. Though i do think, if i can have different tacos in a bowl then it would be perfect. This is one of those place where bringing a friend will enhance dining experience (you can do switchies)

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    Yolanda S.

    Found them at Smorgasburg and became a fan! We have tried almost all their flavors. My recommendation would be their "potato flautas & potato con chorizo flautas." The flautas were crunchy on the outside, and the potato filling was moist and flavorful on the inside. And I really enjoyed the house-made salsa verde sauce, it paired so well with the potato flautas. Other flavors on the menu were pretty decent too. Overall, yummy flautas! Probably one of the best we have had in LA. Also, it's a great option at Smorgasburg. (You can't miss it. They are right by the entrance) Def worth trying!

    Enjoyed the flautas while grabbing coffee at the cafe next door.
    Sandra M.

    So delicious! Probably the best corn flautas I've ever had. My favorites were the potato and queso as well as the shredded beef. Will have to return to try the rest. Highly recommend!

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    After two misdirections from Yelp and Google Maps, I was able to finally find this place and it was worth it. Delicious!

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    The tacos are great . The flavors are good. If u follow them on social media you might not need to drive to east la.

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    Friendly owner. Delicious food! Can't go wrong with any of the options. Will definitely come back!

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    I picked up food once and it was delicious but can't seem to find them open. Maybe my timing is off.

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    The most delicious taquitos I've ever had! Seriously amazing. Also such a cute spot to sit outside.

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