Pobres Tacos

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

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Leo's Tacos Truck

4.3(2.5k reviews)

1.5 mi•Mid-City

Theeee BESTTTTT Tacos everrrr!…read more End of discussion. Nothing else to chat about. It's really that good. Coming from a night out and want food to go? Get to this truck neowwwwww!

we came after a long climbing workout and we were ready to consume some tacos. and it was good, but…read morenot what I was expecting from one of the most popular taco trucks in la. I will say, tortillas are good and taste fresh, al pastor from the trompo was crispy, juicy and the sweetness from the pineapple was well balanced. unfortunately the asada was lacking for me. it was dry and the texture was almost like ground beef. we also went at 10ish, not too late, but they didn't have many of the salsas and onions cilantro and someone had to ask them to bring out more. it could have been an off day! and it wasn't a complete miss so ill def see for the next time

7.6 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

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Tacos Al Pastor

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Cabeza Carnitas, Pollo Tripa, Al Pastor Tacos

Avenue 26 Tacos

4.4(710 reviews)

24 hours LA taco spot with lots of parking but can get busy. Stations are organized well. They…read moreaccept card, tap, and cash. Starting with the taco ordering area. They have giant al pastor spinning but most of the meats are already cooked in the metal tins. One potato per order now. The meats were tender with asada being my favorite here. Brisket is also good if you prefer a fattier meat. They have sauce station with different spices. Grilled onions, raw onions, and cilantro to your liking. Another booth sells drinks. I got the horchata and tasted pretty standard. Great place to take someone to try out LA tacos.

Overrated. I had 3…read moredifferent tacos preparations and meats and they tasted the same. Pretty odd that lengua tastes like al pastor. It's very popular so what do I know? Just a good set of taste buds.

Asada taco, Pastor taco, Lengua taco, and side potato

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Villa's Tacos

4.4(1.1k reviews)

10.7 mi•Highland Park

tacos were veryyy tasty despite them being in the pricier side. I got the tacos trio so it came on…read morethe queso taco which is basically a fried cheese crisp on top of the blue corn tortilla. personally I don't think it added any extra depth or flavor to the taco. however, my favorite taco was the chorizo one seemed to be exclusive to only if you order the trio. the Asad was my 2nd favorite and the chicken was my least favorite but still good. in top of that, you have to pair it with a bit of the mango habanero salsa. its spicy but so damn good. other things to bite is that they only have like 2 benches for seating outside thats first come first serve and they dont really have any free water available (bottled only). all the servers and staff were really nice but I do agree with other posts that the music is just way too loud

Ambience was way too loud, couldn't hear the cashier speak or myself…read more Food was quick to get, yummy if want something quick in your belly.

Villa's trio

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Villas Trio

Angel's Tijuana Tacos

4.3(325 reviews)

7.0 mi•Echo Park

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.

6.7 mi•Historic South Central

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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

4.7(773 reviews)

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.

5.8 mi•Historic South Central

Carne Asada & Chorizo Tacos

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Asada y chorizo mixto

Holbox

4.7(2.7k reviews)

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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Taco de pulpo

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Shrimp aguachile

Tacos Guelaguetza

4.8(254 reviews)

3.3 mi•Hollywood

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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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.

Sonoritas Prime Tacos

4.2(2.1k reviews)

4.2 mi•Sawtelle

Minority-owned & operated

Free parking

This place was amazing! I came in on a Friday afternoon, and it wasn't too busy. The staff was…read morefriendly and quick to serve us. The burrito was packed with flavor. The carne asada had a great balance of char while still being tender, and the combination with the shrimp was amazing. The beans and cheese were also clearly quality ingredients and helped bring the whole burrito together. Overall, a great spot with even better food. Definitely worth checking out!

Was craving Mexican food on our trip down to LA and picked this place. They have an outdoor patio…read moreseating and in-door. We chose outdoor since it was humid and stuffy inside. I enjoyed their complimentary chips and salsa, but keep in mind only the first round is free. Any other rounds after is an additional charge. I got their Mar y Tierra Burrito, I subbed out their steak for Al Pastor and it was really good. I liked how they precut the burrito in half for you and give you salsa.

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Sonoratown

4.3(474 reviews)

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

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Nikki S.

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6 years ago

Really annoyed when businesses don't update their hours of operation.. 5pm is a pretty far cry from 10pm

JP A.

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3

6 years ago

This place is at the end of my street and I have to fight myself to not go every weekend. So good.

Richard S.

2

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5 years ago

So good!! Friendly and fresh, and inexpensive. You'll be satisfied.

Shlomo Y.

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7 years ago

The quesabirria is marvelous and the staff are too.

Azucena G.

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8 years ago

Muy Ricos!!! Los mejores de Los Angeles.

Elizabeth A.

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8 years ago

The best tacos!!! En los Angeles

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