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    Los Palomos

    4.4 (73 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Good for groups

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    Cabeza vampiro and al pastor taco
    Brian V.

    This particular spot is a little confusing because I think a couple operators operate out of the space. I'm going with this operator only because there is really no particular signs but at the end of the day it's not a big deal. Only thing that matters is the deliciousness of the tacos. The vibe here is like a neighborhood cookout with friendly people helping you out. They make fresh handmade tortillas for the tacos and are generous on the toppings. I ordered an al pastor taco and a cabeza vampiro. This hit the spot, especially after leaving a friends birthday party. The meats had delicious flavors and textures, and everything was made perfectly in my opinion. I love as usual the self-serve salsa and topping bars at tacos spots. Such a great spot for tacos and it's not hard to figure out why this place seems to be busy so often.

    Lana T.

    Love this street taco stand. Great vibes and prices. Love their open condiment section. They have a table to sit and eat as well. I love their Al Pastor tacos! Service is direct and friendly. Plentiful parking in the Walgreens parking lot.

    Hippy M.

    My family is in love with the al pastor. It's not greasy. It's tender, tasty and perfect. The hand made tortillas are the best. The carne asada tacos are also great, you can't go wrong with anything here. The service is fast, friendly and extremely efficient. Some of the best tacos in L.A.

    Gringas in the making.
    David P.

    Gringas: pinapple, al Pastor, and cheese between two tortillas. The only way to go. Lots of great condiments. Great ambiance.

    Brought my tacos home to eat with some slaw and micheladas
    Cynthia J.

    Los Palomos is my jam. This is the best taco joint I have had in ALL of SoCal. It's just as good as (maybe even better*gasp*) than tacos el gordo. I recently had el gordo and I was not wowed because I have los palomos every week!!! I was a bit skeptical because it's an outdoor stand, but you know what? I'll risk getting Covid for these tacos. Other taco places, I eat three tacos max. Here, I eat four because it's that food. Even when I'm stuffed and I have a taco left, I make myself eat it. I always get el pastor. I've tried the lengua. It was so tender. But I always stick with el pastor because they have a constantly rotating spit of glistening marinated pork. The taco man carves thin pieces of it onto freshly made tortillas from the lady next to the stand. He then flicks a little piece of roasted pineapple to finish it off. They have a bomb toppings/salsa stand after you pay. You can top your tacos with it or pack it in little cuppies and baggies. They have fresh cukes, radishes to offset the spicy salsa. I kid you not, you are going to have some serious BM in the morning if you eat a lot of the spicy salsas. They also have diced onions and cilantro along with pickled onions/habanero (also deadly). I've tried their torta, burrito, and quesadilla. All good, but I love their tacos the best. There's always a line, so that tells you something about the food! Tacos are $2. They have days where some of the food is a special so you can get $5 burritos, etc. You can park in the CVS parking lot. I don't know if they accept Venmo or not so just bring cash to be safe.

    Pastor tacos con queso
    Mark A.

    This is a taco stand for the people. The food is cheap and the line is filled with regular folks that just want a good meal, not a bunch of people hoping to take a selfie in front of some bright, unique branding. There are plenty of options on the menu but I have only tried the tacos since I just needed a little extra food after a lighter dinner earlier. I certainly plan to come back Likes: - if you enjoy pastor, this place is for you. Like other fine stands, it rides on a trompo for maximum juiciness in every bite. I still can't over the fact that I only paid 3 dollars for two pastor tacos with cheese. Also, it's not just cheese sprinkled on top of the meat. They let the cheese melt on the flat top to a nice crunch golden brown layer - I appreciate the variety of fixings available in giant tubs. I'm guessing they're full at the end of the night and gradually go down but never actually refilled as the cooks and cashier are constantly busy delivering orders - my wait felt reasonable. They don't have problems with efficiency. They're just very busy. - it's entertaining to watch the cook slice off pastor and then cut a piece of pineapple from the top. He almost never misses a catch using the taco as a glove - there's plenty of seating Dislike - well it's been a lot darker in the evenings thanks to daylight savings so you might want to take your food home if you need a well lit table - beware of the dark red sauce. It is not for the weak. You'll want to drip it on your tacos after a light dunk of the serving spoon. My lips were on fire moments after my first bite and I'm scared I'll pay for it tomorrow. Seriously, proceed with caution unless you can definitely take the heat Other: - you might have trouble asking about the food when you're in line since many of the patrons speak little to no English. You'll be okay if you wait to the cashier, who will likely be a younger fellow that speaks perfectly good English and Spanish.

    Demi F.

    When I first moved to the area a year ago, I immediately knew I had to stop by this taco stand. Having eaten a good share of tacos in LA and SFV, I know you always get the most authentic experience eating at these family run stands/trucks. (You know its real when there's an abuela on the side cooking fresh tortillas and another family running a concha truck). There was always a long line when I drove passed so I thought it was rad that so many locals around the area also made this their go-to tacos. After a year, I still get excited to get tacos from Los Palomos. I always order the same thing, 4 tacos al pastor, and if I'm really up for a cheat day, I'll get one of their massive cups of horchata or pinas aguas fresca (warning though, if you go later on the night, which I do sometimes go right before midnight, they'll be sold out of most their drinks). I've tried their carne asada and chorizo and both are amazing, but their al pastor is just too good to pass up. A year ago, they only had tacos but they've since added quesadillas, tortas, and burritos (which is my boyfriend's go to: al pastor burrito con todo). Salsas, guac, onions, cilantro, limes, etc are all prepped in gigantic tubs to the right of the stand after you get your food and they've set up tables to sit too. I think most people just take their food, bag up their limes/salsas, and either eat in their cars or at home (it is still covid). Overall, amazing al pastor, amazing family business, amazing overall! I always recommend this place to all my friends and family that come over. Also, it used to be cash only but they added a Venmo option!!

    Al Pastor tacos and vampiro
    Sam S.

    Been eyeing this taco spot for a while and finally made the plunge. I think I originally saw it in LA Eater. I went pretty early and there was no line. I know they are known for their Al pastor so I stuck with that and got two tacos and a vampiro. The Al Pastor was very good. I enjoyed eating the vampiro better because of the cheese and crunch, but both items were good. I tried a couple of the green salsas that it came with and I think they took away from the pastor, so I preferred them dry. The staff was very nice and genuinely seemed happy to be there and serve. Great flavor. Great service. Great price. Was close to 5 stars for me.

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    Delicious!!! Definitely worth waiting in the cold for. I really loved their Al pastor anything lol

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    Really good tacos! Will keep looking for their stall anywhere in the valley. The guys are friendly too.

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    Sonoratown - Carne Asada Taco

    Sonoratown

    4.4(2.3k reviews)
    21.8 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Not sure what the hype is really about…read more I love the hatch chili but the burrito has too many beans not enough meat. Great tortilla but feels like not flavorful enough. I expected a burrito that is the top rated in LA to be assaulting my senses with great flavor. It seems rather straightforward like "this is a decent burrito " but nothing special imo

    We came to Sonoratown around 11:30AM on a Saturday for basically a brunch. I had always heard about…read moretheir burrito and love a good flour tortilla so I was excited to give it a try. The menu is simple but seemingly well thought out. Prices were good for LA. I ordered a carne asada burrito 2.0 and a medium cucumber lime agua Fresca for less than $20 total. At the time we came in, the restaurant was virtually empty, which was a relief because this location is quite small. Food came out quick, and someone brought it out to where we were sitting. It comes with some radish, a grilled green onion, a lime, and two of their salsas (a salsa verde and what I believe is their chiltepin salsa). Right away, you can tell the quality of the tortilla from the feel and the slightly translucent look of it. Upon giving it a taste, I'd say it lived up to the hype. The tortilla was flavorful and chewy, and the meat inside had a fresh smoky flavor from the grill. While I prefer refried beans in a burrito, I could tell the beans were cooked well too. Altogether, I have no complaints. Is it a life changing burrito like some make it out to be? Maybe not. To me, it tasted like a few very well executed ingredients put together rather than a transformative dish. But for the price, I think it's very impressive. You just don't get a tortilla like that anywhere. The agua Fresca was very good too, and with prices of aguas frescas pushing $12+ at some places, this felt like a great deal. I would say I recommend the pepino limon over the coconut horchata, which was just a bit bland.

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    Seating area

    Sonoratown - COSTILLA BURRITO 2.0: grilled steak, chunky guacamole, monterey jack cheese, pinto beans & chiltepin salsa

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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    4.3(325 reviews)
    21.0 mi•Echo Park
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    Hands down, the best tacos I've ever had. The meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly…read morecomplemented by fresh, authentic toppings. As a native New Yorker, this place reminded me why I fell in love with Mexican food in the first place. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the quality really stands out. Huge thanks to Angels for raising the bar so high--you've officially turned me into a taco snob! BB

    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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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos - $12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

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    $12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

    Tire Shop Taqueria

    Tire Shop Taqueria

    4.7(773 reviews)
    22.4 mi•Historic South Central
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    I think this place is called Tacos Los Poblanos #1 Estilo Tijuana on Google Maps. First off, tacos…read morehere are the BOMB. Tortilla is freshly made, meat is always fresh. I love the Cabeza tortilla and 3 is the perfect number of tacos for me as they are pretty generous with the meat and avocado sauce. Been here twice and both times because we were going to a show at the Forum which is just a short drive away. It gets pretty busy around dinner time so expect a long wait as the line moves pretty slowly (everything is made/ cooked fresh!)... but the wait is 100% worth it. Just make sure you order enough the first time so you dont have to wait in line again. There is some parking but it gets pretty crowded too so you might have to street park (and the area around can get a little sketch) so be careful. The second time we came here was almost 1130pm right before their midnight closing. This time, the parking lot was emptier so we managed to park inside. There was still a pretty steady stream of customers even around closing, but at least the line isn't ridiculously long. Can't go wrong with anything you order here!

    The famous tire shop taqueria…read more After being told to come here by multiple friends, we finally made our way to West LA to try these and they were so good! I got the carne asada tacos, al pastor tacos, and a mulitas. My favorite was definitely the mulitas because I love cheese! They are known for their carne asada, but I actually preferred their al pastor because it was so juicy.

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    Holbox - Smoked kanpachi tostada

    Holbox

    4.7(2.7k reviews)
    21.5 mi•Historic South Central
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    I heard this place was good but hot damn was this place good!!! First come first serve seating with…read morea view of the foodie action! Servers checked in often and were very helpful. I loved everything I got! The ERIZO aka UNI SCALLOP mix was so fresh and seasoned to perfection. The CEVICHE DE ATUN aka BLUEFIN TUNA CEVICHE came right from the giant tuna hanging in the fridge. These dishes were bright and exactly what I hoped for! The PULPO A LAS BRASAS aka octopus was well cooked and had a yummy sauce on it. Top it off with fresh tomatoes, onions and hand made tortillas and got an amazing meal! The GUAC AND CHIPS and the CHURROS were great bookends to the meal! Everything was perfect.

    3.5/5: I would say Holbox is definitely overrated. For sure their ingredients are fresh but there…read morewasn't the wow factor that I was expecting from all its surrounding hype. I ordered the ceviche mixto (4.5/5), whose sauce provided a nice tang with a bit of spice (some peppercorn perhaps?). The baja fish taco (2.5/5), on the other hand, was disappointing. I tasted mostly the breading, which closely resembled a spice mix used in fried chicken, and the spicy sauce was quite overwhelming relative to the gentler, sweeter nature of the fish. On the plus side, the mayo accompaniment was quite lovely. I must say their tortillas were their best offering. Crunchy, light, and fresh. You could really taste the smokiness from the grill. All in all, their items are slightly on the pricier side for the value that is given.

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    Tacos Guelaguetza

    Tacos Guelaguetza

    4.8(254 reviews)
    16.6 mi•Hollywood
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    Amazing tacos in the parking lot stand thanks to my LA local friend for bringing us. This was my…read moresecond time going and I was heart broken to find out that they had run out of suadero. Nonetheless, the pastor was still amazing and it's great that they add copious amounts of meat on there. The various toppings and hot sauces are also very delicious, albeit the light orange mayo looking sauce is SPICY and unassuming...beware! Light green avocado looking sauce definitely saved my life. My friend also got a burrito and I heated it up the next day to enjoy and it still tasted awesome. My review might be slightly skewed as Mexican food is depressing up in Canada so any semblance of authentic Mexican food gets me going. I will have to return to LA soon...just for the tacos here.

    Was hoping this spot would give Tacos Tamix (Arts District location) and Brothers Cousins a run for…read moretheir spot in my al pastor standings since I saw a trompo with pineapple, but that hope has been squashed. I do like how they grill their meat though and they use the tortillas to scoop up the meat on the grill. Thought the al pastor was a bit salty and the cheese did not add much flavor to it, but that's probably a good thing considering the saltiness of the meat. Also, make sure you ask them for pineapples since they did not include it until we asked. They do have them sliced up in a container by the meats. Ambience is very casual and it's a stand while eating type of situation. Service was quick.

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    Tacos Guelaguetza - Steam table

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    Tacos Guelaguetza - Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

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    Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

    Sonoratown - Asada taco, chile poblano taco, beef chivichangas

    Sonoratown

    4.3(474 reviews)
    16.4 mi•Mid-Wilshire
    •$$

    This place is amazing!! The prices are really reasonable, and the tortillas are delicious. The red…read moresalsa is very spicy, and the green one is the best. I get the quesadilla with the salsas on the side instead of in it! Chicken is not dry and very well seasoned. Steak is also not dry and delicious too. Service is very fast and friendly! Searing inside or outside too. Very clean and also a small parking lot!

    I tried the Burrito 2.0 from here and it was decent, but overhyped in my opinion…read more What I liked the most about this dish was the tortilla. You can tell that it's house made and I liked the chewy texture of it. However, respectfully the filling felt and tasted like bean goo. I could only really taste the refried bean flavor which was strong. It kind of meshed all the components together into a gooey filling. I got this with asada meat and the meat was kind of chewy and not so flavorful on its own. Props to the tortilla though for not spilling everything out and holding it together well, but still a bit difficult to eat. I would ask for utensils when eating this dish. The green onion garnish was unique. I wish they gave more lime wedges because that helped elevate the dish. For $13 this wasn't too bad, but I'd rather get a better burrito from a street vendor. This is a casual eats type of place with both indoor and outdoor seating and tables. They also serve alcohol and even frozen alcoholic drinks. They have a free parking lot in front, but it can be competitive to get a spot. Overall, my experience here was just okay and I would opt for other spots.

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    Sonoratown - Front area

    Front area

    Sonoratown - Bean and cheese burrito on the left and Lorenzo on the right.

    Bean and cheese burrito on the left and Lorenzo on the right.

    Sonoratown - Outside the front of the restaurant

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    Los Palomos - tacos - Updated September 2026

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