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    4.6 (73 reviews)
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    Birria Taco
    Jim G.

    This place was awesome. Absolutely will be coming back on a regular basis. Plenty of street parking, friendly staff, and crazy delicious food. The shrimp tacos were the best I've had in LA. So good. The asada was delicious; I would have liked the birria more if it had the asada meat in it Really awesome. Went back for seconds.

    Alfie E.

    It's been more than a year since my first review and I must say, Pobres Tacos has one of the best quesobirria tacos in this area. They now have a food truck and have been practicing the recommended safety measures during the pandemic. Gone (for now) is their beautiful table spread but for good reason. Condiments are now prepacked in containers and hand sanitizers is available. I recommend you try this spot! But I also recommend everyone to add their IG account for real time updates on where they are posted but also if they have sold out for the night. Sometimes they sell out as early as 7pm depending on the crowd.

    Fish taco
    William J.

    Birria tacos at the best. #1 for me in LA for birria tacos. Because it's so good better just put simple ingredients (onion, cilantro, spicy chili salsa for consome if you like spicy) and enjoy the flavor of real birria consome. Real deal. Fish tacos were very nice as well. Everything is really fresh.

    Their meat substitute, lol!
    Norma M.

    I had visited this stand when I still ate meat. They had this amazing quesotaco with jalapeño. They didn't have it now that I'm vegetarian, but they were very accommodating. They had potato taquitos on the menu and were kind enough to make me a quesadilla. With all they're fixins, this was a marvelous meal! Thank you again for making my visit a pleasant one!

    Tacos: $3.00 each
    Paul V.

    In a city of so many tacos, Pobres stands out as a wonderful neighborhood spot that will exceed your expectations regardless of your taco preference. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? As others have pointed out, Pobres is a quintessential neighborhood spot, and they really are the heart and soul of a city like ours. Everyone is so, so friendly, generous with samples, accommodating, and particularly aware of health and cleanliness standards that are common place these days. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Tacos at Pobres are $3.00 each, and while that's on the pricier side compared to say $1.25 street tacos, these are larger than your average taco. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? It's exceptionally rare that I get both surf and turf tacos at any spot in Los Angeles. Sure, it's easy to combine the two down in say San Diego, but up here spots usually specialize in one versus the other. I strayed from that trend here at Pobres having heard great reviews on both, and was really impressed with both the fried fish and the carne asada tacos. Good proteins, decent peripherals, and solid salsas. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? Definitely. Star.

    Shrimp Taco ($4) - HIGHLY RECOMMEND
    Mif M.

    PS - fried shrimp tacos are beer battered so if you are looking for a HALAL alternative, they can also do them grilled :) and they were just as delicious!

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    Sahar G.

    AMAZING!!!! Amazing birria tacos! Mom and son shop, they are both sweethearts and so hard working! Starting their days at 7am with shopping and prepping!! They're open from noon to 10PM Thursday-Sunday. Birria was delicious and the meat so tender! Their topics are amazing as well, they have a wide selection of salsa, sauces, and topics that is all self service!

    Crunchy Quesabirria Taco
    Laila S.

    My absolute favorite!! I've been coming here for months now and I have recommended this place on my social media several times! Every person I have brought here told me they loved it. I am obsessed with their quesabirria taco (extra crispy). I add some onions, cilantro, that heavenly pink sauce, and some lemon on top. Perfection. This is my usual order. I have tried their quesabirria burrito and quesedilla as well and they are also both delicious!! Chef Janet is seriously one of the nicest people I have ever met. I come here at least once per week and I love how she always remembers me and greets me. They have such a lovely family!! 5/5. Would recommend!!

    Consommé, sauces, toppings and tacos
    Sandy C.

    **Reviewing the beef quesabirria and the cheese stuffed jalapeño taco- they are both very good. Definitely try the beef quesabirria. It's SO crispy and tasty overall. Props to the team for creating this stuffed jalapeño taco, which is something I don't see too often on menus. It's good but after taking a small bite, my mouth was on fire and. I had to stop eating for a good 5 minutes before going at it again. They also have three sauces to choose from: darker red Chile, light green Chile and the mayo ketchup sauce. I tried all of these AND the consommé on the tacos and I can't pick a favorite. They're all great! This is a family run business and they are so nice! Will have to come back and try their regular tacos and other items!

    Mel R.

    Definitely above average quality for a street taco. The crunchy taco shells are a must have! It's $3 for a taco, a little pricey than on other street tacos, but they're very tasty. The sauces and salsas are incredible. The chipotle is my favorite and the spicy red almost gave my tongue a seizure it was so hot. Overall presentation of salsa and toppings is so cute. Everything looks fresh and well prepared. Recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

    Street people getting their street tacos...burritos also.
    Jerry M.

    Friday, June 28, 2019 Came by today after having two tacos earlier at L.A. Birria. The tacos here are OK. L.A. Birria's were better. I just don't understand all the 5 Star reviews. Especially when Pobres's tacos were compared to Teddy's Red Tacos. Teddy's is by far the best birria taco I have ever tasted. Sorry Janet. Monday, Memorial Day...May 25, 2019 I was driving on Pico around 2:30pm today and much to my surprise I saw Janet behind the table that was set up with the condiments. I circled the block and parked in front. I was excited to try her birria tacos again as I was hoping to elevate my 3 star rating to 5 stars. But when I tried to order, Janet stated they weren't going to be open until 4:00pm. I really like the whole vibe that this place emanates and I want them to succeed but after first trying birria here and then many others I found two places that seemeso much better; Teddy's Red Tacos in Venice and L.A. Birria on Adams just West of Crenshaw. I hope Janet can get close to them in both taste and appearance. I'll try again but not today. I came back again today, Friday, April 12...to get the birria burrito, the burrito was OK, the flavor of the birria didn't come through as the mixture of rice and beans overpowered the beef. I really like the people here but I can't up my rating. I have to say I absolutely loved the consommé/broth. I also saw the gentleman in front of me ordered three tacos and they looked crispy. So I will come back again and get another burrito but with just the birria meat, I'll pay more to be able to taste the birria beef and not have it dominated by the rice and beans. And I'll get one more taco that hasn't been drenched in the "secret sauce". I'll dip both in that incredible consommé. I really want this place to succeed and it kinda looks that way because the reviews seem to be all five stars. I just wish I could agree with all of them. Late I did come back as Janet suggested. I did so anonymously, not to get free tacos but to try their tacos prepared "crispy". The tortilla was only somewhat better and certainly less soggy than when I was here last week. The meat also had less inedible fatty pieces. The prices are now $3.00. I wish Janet and her wonderful crew much success but these tacos are just not for me. I prefer tacos dorados...with a crispy golden shell that has a crunch when you bite into it. I want to come back to try a burrito as I get to put my sauces and other "stuff" in it and then have Janet finish rolling it up. Maybe I will have found my new burrito place. They are open Friday-Saturday & Sunday. Verify the opening and closing times as I heard Janet tell someone they open between noon and 1:00.

    Shannon C.

    SO SO SO GOOD!!!! I live down the street and just checked this place out. The Birria Burrito is amazing. So delicious and fresh. Everyone is super nice and the food really hits the spot!!

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    Hot damn it's good. I crave these tacos and want to eat them every night. Glad it's just down the street.

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    The address on this page is wrong. I went to the location last night and the stand wasn't even there!

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    Always down for a good food on the road! Wasn't disappointed and drove from the IE to try it out! Will come back in the future

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    Avenue 26 Tacos

    4.4
    (694 reviews)
    7.6 mi
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    How am I just discovering Avenue 26 Tacos?! This spot is amazing and may have the best street tacos…read moreI've ever tried (and that says a lot because LA has so many good Mexican food options). I ordered the carne asada tacos and the brisket tacos and both were soooo delicious! They have a self serve toppings and salsa bar, so you can customize your tacos to what you liked. I'm a big fan of spicy foods and my tolerance to spice is pretty high, but the red salsa has a kick to it--so be warned. This spot is super casual but has a very large setup. Service here is very efficient and they are open 24/7 so there's no limit as to when you can get your taco fix. There's plenty of parking which gets extra points in my book, especially because that's typically hard to find in the area. There aren't any tables to eat at, but a lot of people ate standing or by their parked cars. If I could give this spot more than 5-stars I would. If you come here, trust me, you won't be disappointed.

    My friends have taken me here and every time it hits the spot. It's located in a parking lot and…read moremost of the time there is some parking available. It is a 24 hour spot so anytime I'm enjoying a night out I need a quick snack or a meal, I stop by here. Their lines go pretty quickly if you're visiting during meal times, but they have their whole set up to be as efficient as possible. When ordering, you'll go up and order your items I always get tacos, but I've heard the other items are delicious as well. You get one free potato per person and I highly recommend grabbing one. Once you grab your potato, you'll head over to the cashier while you'll pay for your items. If you want any drinks, you can order it as well. Once you're finished paying, they have a salsa bar with onions and cilantro and limes. My usual is their Al pastor tacos! It's a tried and true method for me. Note that there isn't any seating, most people stand up and eat or head back to their car and eat on their trunks or inside their car. There's trash cans all around and I believe there are some porta potties. It's a great spot to hit up if you're hungry and need some tacos in your life. Make sure you clean up after yourself. This is a great spot!

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    Villa's Tacos

    Villa's Tacos

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    10.7 mi
    $$

    Tacos, simple and executed to perfection…read more Steak is definitely the stand-out protein, but don't sleep on the barbacoa if you're coming on the weekend. I definitely had some FOMO not trying the queso tacos. Nevertheless nothing but good things to say, especially the service -- I forgot to get a barbacoa service and they were nice enough to add a complimentary one for me since the order was already in progress.

    100% BEST LA TACOS! There is a reason why they were on the 2026 Superbowl Halftime show…read more I recently did a taco tour and well VILLAS HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK! It is just favor, beyond flavor, beyond flavor. Yes the tacos Trios both meat or vegan, or just one taco is more pricey than the usual taco truck, but there is a reason. The portions! They are generous. The box is made of paper, not styrofoam. Cheese, yes please, but with or without it is great. The tacos are hand made blue corn tortilla, real guacamole, the cheese. They don't skimp, and with their Jamaica pink onion toppings that are sweet.... it just all goes together so well. A fiesta in you mouth just like the party going on inside the store. I do worry about the people cooking and working there. I hope they are wearing ear plugs or hearing protection because it is LOUD! Be prepared. The line goes fast, it is worth the wait. I LOVE VILLAS! they taste delicious, the ingredients are fresh... just BOMB Comparing to pool party taco man and tacos 1986 which I ate recently. Villas is the winner

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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    4.3
    (320 reviews)
    7.0 mi
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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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    $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.
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    Tacos Guelaguetza

    4.8
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    3.3 mi
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    I was looking for a taco spot with good reviews in the area and stumbled upon this gem of a taco…read morestand in the side of the road. These were truly the epitome of street tacos and absolutely nothing about the vibe, the service, and the FOOD, disappointed. Immediately upon arrival, I noticed the long line of people and said to myself, either this place is really good or really slow. It took me longer to decide what I wanted to try than what it took for the line to move and for it to be my turn to order. So yea, these folks are FAST and very courteous as well. They have real Al Pastor on the trompo (the spit) so of course I ordered pastor tacos and a pastor mulita. I also ordered a few SUADERO tacos which you don't find just anywhere. I am still raving about the amount of meat and flavor of the food here, it's insanely delicious. Once you get your food you make your way down to the end of the taco stand where you are met with an amazing array of fresh taco fixings and salsas. The pink creamy-habanero was the best and the green/red salsas followed right behind. I can't wait to go back to this place. It's mind blowing how a stand on the side of the road puts out better quality food than a brick/mortar taco shop..but these guys know exactly what they are doing and it was a pleasure to try their food. 20 out of 10 for this place.

    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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    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.

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