Best kept secret in Highland Park! I live a block away from this taco stand, so I've been here many…read moretimes. $1.25 tacos. What more do you need in life? They leave the condiments out in the open for customers to help themselves. I usually get a bunch of onion & cilantro and salsa to go with my tacos. My favorite meat is the lengua but everything I've had here has been on point.

If you've been following me or read some of my other reviews, you know I like Mexican food and…read moretacos. My go to's are KT (King Taco) and YTT (Yellow Taco Truck), so this place was at a disadvantage from the get go. It's location was ideal. I mean, outside a hipster bar near a liquor store... 1 am tacos never smelled so good, hahaha. The "A" rating was a plus as was having Mexican Coca Cola and horchata's and frijoles and warm chiles and onions. The salsa and guacamole were okay, but YTT's guacamole was much better. I noticed the tortillas were not dipped in oil prior to being heated on the grill and the dryness was immediately apparent after the first bite. The pastor, carnitas and asada were flavorful but not quite up to KT or YTT. However, if I didn't have the two to compare against it, I'd say it was pretty good. 3.5 stars good at 1 am and probably 4 stars good at 2... now, if they also served bacon wrapped hot dogs, then we'd be on the verge of 5 stars, lol...

Lots of flavors to choose from, but the red sauce pork tamales had an odd flavor and were too…read moresaucey, they just had too much of the guisado sauce in them, and the sauce was almost ketchupy. No spice at all.

We got green chile pork and chicken, red pork and chicken mole and all were delicious! Masa to…read morefilling ratio is almost perfect. Green chile ones are more spicy than the mild red ones. New prices are $3 each. Go try them out! Service is quick and efficient. Theirs is a push cart so take out only.

Delicious pupusas made in front of you. Carmen vends on the sidewalk in front of the Rent-A-Center…read more Pupusas are $2 each. All her ingredients are fresh because she sells out daily. She's very sweet and the pupusas are really good. She doesn't skimp on ingredients that go inside the pupusa and she does not use lard for the beans. She has the standard meat pupusas, as well as a variety of vegetarian ones: cheese, bean & cheese, zucchini with cheese, and loroco & cheese.

Not sure why Yelp says this place is closed. The woman and her daughter are out there most evenings…read moreselling Pupusas. And holy cow are they delicious! The first time I ever had pupusas was a magical experience and none that have followed have lived up to them. But these pupusas come damn close and will be my go to from here on out. They're also pretty inexpensive and the people selling them are super nice. If you don't speak Spanish, the daughter is usually there and can translate. Be sure to bring cash.

Great breakfast burritos at an even better price, fluffy, chewy tortillas, and the Super Burrito is…read morethe best! Enough tasty carne asada to feed and family for several meals or to have for a party.

El Rey Chilaquiles recently set up a tent on Figueroa Plaza in front of Vons. According to the sign…read morethey offer chilaquiles, gorditas, and burritos. Meat choices: chicharron, steak, costillas, asado, tinga, birria, and carnitas. Most of the meats are stewed in terracotta pots. They also have a grill and a few open burners for making the chilaquiles to order. I didn't see any prices. Chilaquiles rojo with one fried egg ($13): the portion was huge. The corn tortilla chips were on the thicker side and broken into pieces of different sizes. There were some crispy bites but the chips did turn soggy, very soggy. The roja sauce had a nice amount of heat and some tang. The chilaquiles were topped with crema and cheese. I added cilantro, chopped onions, pickled onions, and lime. The refried beans on the bottom also made the chips soggy. Verdict - too soggy and too big. The tortillas are made by hand. There's also a self-serve salsa and condiments bar with four types of salsa, lime wedges, cilantro, onion, pickled onions, cucumber slices, and radish slices. I would go back to try the birria gorditas.

There is something delectably delicious about street tacos when they're done right…read more This place is pretty new but they are already garnering a crowd on a daily basis. It's run by a lovely couple who really pay attention to details. Tacos are quite tasty and made to order. If you're opting for the tripe ones you'll have to wait a bit. But the other options are ready relatively quickly. They have al pastor (pork), chorizo (Mexican sausage), asada, tripa (tripe), and buche and all of the ones I've tried have been tasty. The condiments are always fresh and include fresh cucumber and nopalitos (cactus salad). The guacamole is creamy and rich and the hot sauce is a perfect marriage of heat and smokiness. I usually get the Horchata because it is refreshing and a perfect balance of cinnamon and sweetness. After you grab your plate you can sit in the few tables and chairs the have and enjoy Sw Spanish news. But come early because the lines get long as the night progresses. Pro: tasty tacos, sides and drinks Cons: long wait for tripe and limited seating.

You'll find Pollo Carrera set up in between "Food 4 Less and McDonalds" Open from 10AM - 4PM Mon,…read moreWed - Sun and CLOSED on Tuesdays. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pollo-carrera-los-angeles?select=xgBmDlp_t1TTDMdxQTY7zg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Pollos Asados Al Carbon is what they do, flame grilled Chicken over mesquite so you get that nice smoke flavor infused into the chicken, topped with a nice thick slice of fresh grilled Pina. I don't recall their entire offerings I got the Chicken meal which is a whole chicken, 2 sides, tortillas and salsa. You also have the option of just getting a whole chicken, Tacos de Pollo and not sure what else if anything. Pollo Meal ($15.00) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pollo-carrera-los-angeles?select=rnG1qLM-LZpQn26f1r9ygA&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Beautifully grilled Pollo Al Carbon https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pollo-carrera-los-angeles?select=fIDDWtp7MLfH-Y-vsKRtPw&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg moist and full of mesquite flavor https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pollo-carrera-los-angeles?select=hdP1-sS8EjukGK6rcMumDg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg and that thick slice of grilled Pina https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pollo-carrera-los-angeles?select=anmxRy9GYWdn1WCiMZGpEQ&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg these ladies do a great job on the grill. Macaroni Salad https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pollo-carrera-los-angeles?select=ESuuROnc6z8ffmpUkm5QuQ&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Macaroni, Corn and chopped Ham tossed in some sort of Mayo based dressing I thought it was very good. Beans https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pollo-carrera-los-angeles?select=3h9Dic5XVA29ag0yPWX-hA&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Pretty basic Frijoles de la Olla, but done well and this Frijolero approves. Corn Tortillas were out of a bag but fresh, but the Salsa Roja is very good! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pollo-carrera-los-angeles?select=3DY2ZFgPKwa28FQmLduLhw&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Next time you're thinking about that Crazy Chicken Franchise, come support a small business! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pollo-carrera-los-angeles?select=mG6Xzi_HEf4sqhN9Y4JvaQ&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg You can also just get a Whole Chicken for $10, but Pancho recommends the meal.....

This Sweet lady has been around this area for awhile. She used to be at the corner of Huron and…read moreAvenue 27. She left the State for about 6 months, another lady took over her post. Well, Mari is back, moved a few blocks from her original stop and what a gem! Her specialty is Taco's of Lengua (Beef tongue), Cabeza (Beef head) and Carne Asada (Steak). They are prepared "Al Vapor"- with Steam and are so good, tasty Meat is so tender. She also sells Tamale's which are prepared fresh daily. If you are in the area or after a Dodger game (She is a block from the 110 N. exit at Figueroa) stop by, forget King Taco these Tacos are much better! A buck and a quarter for each Taco and Tamale.

Great tacos! Great tacos stand! I have been coming by here for over two years. Almost always a…read moreline. I love their horchata!!! Perfecto!!