Hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant in DTLA and possibly all of LA. Their tortillas are to die for and their meat is super flavorful.

So because of the hype at the Netflix special, the wait takes forrrreveerrrr. And do not compare them to run of the mill tacos, they are in a category of their own. Everything is delicious! The tacos, the frescas, the chimichanga is my particular favorite. Everything tastes so homemade, carefully prepared and flavorful. I highly recommend coming here! read more

Waited around half an hour on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered a steak caramelo and taco. The taco was good but I was a bit disappointed in the caramelo. Wasn't too sure what to expect but it was as if I was just eating a big taco. The tortilla wasn't crispy, like what I was imagining. Decent food but don't know if I would wait again for these tacos. read more

Sonoratown - Caramelo and taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Whoah! These tortillas are REALLY good! Had the chimichanga and quesadilla. Really feeling good. Will come back. read more

As someone from Sonora, this is definitely a little taste from home! Always delicious and can't get enough! A must try! I pretty much stopped ordering asada everywhere else. read more

My favorite burrito place in California. It's a 10/10 & I've been coming here once a month for a year. The best of the best

Easily the best Tacos, burritos, and salsa in LA. This place is often referred to as "the in n out of tacos". It's addictive and SOOOOO tasty. Highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for some of the best hidden food in LA. Just one wish is that I wish they had parking! I always end up parking blocks away... BUT SO WORTH IT! read more

Wonderful hole in the wall with amazing tacos! Super fresh and tasty, and fairly cheap. One major downside is that pretty much all seating is against the wall, so it's hard to have a conversation with more than 1 person. More of a solo spot. read more

Just the best most original flavor! I finally have my favorites, after three visits now! The Lorenza is where it's at! I love a crispy shell! And even ToGo, it stands up. That beans and cheese burrito is the simple biz! I stuff mine with left over toppings from my Lorenza! The prices are right too!! I love this authentic flavor from Sonora. Thanks for being downtown! Omg! The corn tortillas! Incredible. I love that shell. read more

This place is a little piece of Sonora in Los Angeles, best carne asada we've ever had in the US. 100% authentic flour tortillas read more

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Was underwhelmed by sonoratown! Had been looking forward to it for a long time especially being from Sonora. The food was okay portions were small and it was kinda pricey. Location was sketchy as well. Hardly anywhere to sit and sitting outside felt uncomfortable. I got a tripa taco and an Asada taco my boyfriend and I shared an Asada burrito (was small) Asada had a nice Smokey flavor. read more

I'm glad we checked this place out. Heard about Sonoratown through an Eater video. My friends agreed with me on how good the food was. The taco shell was really impressive and the meat seasoned, cooked real well. And quality of the meats was impressive as well. Oh we're going back soon. read more

Sonoratown - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Saw this on Taco Chronicles and wanted to try it immediately. This review is for Saturday 9/15/19, around 930PM. We made the drive from OC to meet up with my cousin for a late dinner. Taco Asada The Meat No issues with the portion. Plentiful for the tortilla and good price point. Yes it does have the charcoal aroma but the taste doesn't come across as strong as I would like. Perhaps a bit bland here. But this coincide with my chief complaint. The meat is cut to fine here, I would compare it one notch away from ground beef. The main reason I was attracted to this place is because they do carne asada like how it should be. Steak meat over charcoal and you should be able to taste the meat in each bite. If too finely cut, you take away from really tasting the meat. The Tortilla It is different than any tortilla I have ever tried before. If I remember correctly, the flour comes from Sonora, Mexico. This fluffy, thinner than your regular tortilla paper is then slightly grilled, giving that charcoal taste, equating to the best tortilla I have tried. Avocado/Guac Unlike some locations where they dilute the avocado, you can taste the avocado in the paste. It is is a bit unevenly applied though. Overall, the asada meat is slightly disappointing but with the tortilla and condiments, it is definitely one of the best asada tacos around. Beef Chivichanga The shredded beef seems like it was marinated or cooked for a period of time. Nice, juicy and wrapped inside that Sonora tortilla paper. So, why the 1 Star Review? Actually it should be negative stars if that was an option. This incident involved a worker who was working at counter. This was a guy wore a white tank-top, probably about 20 years old, around 6 feet tall, and has a big earring one side of his ear. Midway through our meal, my girlfriend needed some more limes and raddish. The guy I asked, accommodated me, but before handing me the items, he forcefully said something I could not fully hear. He said something that I recall was about the food and "eating here". I asked him to repeat and he said "Didn't I give you a bag of tacos to-go?" I responded with a yes. Then he goes "That's horrible, it should be eaten here" and then immediately turned to assist the next customer. I was a little dumbfounded but proceeded to walk back so my girlfriend can have her condiments. Admittedly, I didn't really comprehend the statement because it was odd. But after a few minutes, I realized what happened. This 20-something year old guy just chastised me because he thought I had ordered the tacos to-go and came back for more condiments. We actually ordered 9 tacos and 1 chivichanga. Two were ordered for to-go. And actually he wasn't the one who gave me to to-go bag, it was another guy. So he mistaken me for another guy. But that doesn't matter when many other people ordered to-go. So why was I reprimanded by this guy? And no this wasn't a friendly suggestion of "it is better to eat the food here then to-go it. Not sure what it was, was it racial because I appeared to be an un-assuming Asian? Was he just a young guy who has not fully found his manhood and was too amped up on testosterone and did not have anywhere to release it? I can only speculate. I don't care how good your food is. But if you have someone who is that rude to a customer, the customer will not return. Hopefully this is an anomaly and doesn't happen again. A big contrast to the guy who was handling the cash register that night. Extremely helpful and welcoming. Sorry, I will pass. I don't need to be chastised by a 20 something year old boy again. read more

After seeing the Taco Chronicles on Netflix we decided to try this place out before heading out to see Bert Kreisher. Located in DT LA on 8TH street and Los Angeles st. It's a small establishment that's always poppin. If you're going to try this restaurant before an event I recommend arriving 2 hours early because there will be a line. Sonoratown came highly recommended also by The Choriman. They use his artisan chorizo which brings me to my next point. They recommend at least 3 items per person from the menu. Portions are small. You have to try the costilla (grilled steak for you gabachos)in a taco and quesadilla with chorizo. My fiance ordered the bean & cheese burrito, the chimichanga without the tomato and salsa and costilla and a taco. There is flavor in every bite and just melts in your mouth. The restaurant has limited seating due to the crowd. The staff is very friendly and will give you great recommendations if you're not sure what to order. Parking is not all that great so be prepared to walk. There aren't any public restrooms either but they do have house made aguas like cucumber lime, Horchata, and Jamaica (hibiscus water in case you're wondering). Prices are pretty decent $2.50 for a taco but believe me you will not be disappointed. They also take phone orders if you want to skip the line. read more

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Already established, I just heard about this place on Netflix's Taco Chronicles. It hits home because my dad and many of family members are from Sonora. This place is legit and worth the visit. read more

Sonoratown - Asada tacos with homemade flour tortillas. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My wife and I will go to places we see on social media that look good! I ordered their grilled chicken 2.0 burrito and it was amazing along with an asada and chorizo taco! People this place is now registered in my gps and I will be getting food there. The smoke grilled flavors of the meat from the coals in the grill further enhance all the flavors! The food is amazing so not be fooled or afraid of the location! I give it 10 stars! read more

A bustling, sunny energy matched with really delicious, filling tacos. One of my very favorite spots downtown. A really unique style of tacos. It's always a great place to grab lunch on a hot summer day. Sonoratown is worth the trip for the downhome vibe in and of itself, but the food is A-grade cooking. read more

Work team needed a fast dinner bite before heading into an escape room. Yelp led us here a block away. Delicious street tacos that tasted like more! Fresh horchata and other beverages as well. Would totally go back when in the area again. read more

Wow oh wow. I have mixed feelings about Sonoratown being featured on Buzzfeed's "Worth It" series because it really is worth it. But also now because the lines are more ridiculous than they already are. I've had Sonoratown bookmarked for years and after making plans a few days ahead to go to try it with my roommates, the day before we end up going, Buzzfeed releases this video. We wanted an hour for food which was a bit much for me. But the service and food made up for it. I ordered the tripa tacos, chicken chivichanga, and the carmela de costilla. I especially loved the chivichanga. The chicken was soo juicy. In general, the tortilla was delicious and for all the dishes the meats were so tender and flavorful with a nice smokiness. Definitely would come back, just hoping the line isn't as crazy next time! read more

On a visit to LA from Tucson and after watching "Sonoratown" on Netflix we decided to try several items from their menu. We waited one hour in line on the sidewalk before we could order. Don't bother! The carne asada tacos were a great disappointment. The same for the chicken quesadilla and the caramelo. Go some place else for tacos. And if you want salsa you have to pay for it. Needless to say, it was a huge disappointment all the way around. When you are in Tucson you have to try "El Guero Canelo" for carne asada and their famous "Sonoran Hotdogs". AVOID AT ALL COST! read more

I tried to get picky and ask for my chivichamga without an ingredient and they said i"it's as is, and you'll love it" and they were right! Can't wait to go back. So good my burps even tastes great. read more

Wow! Just wow. Sonoratown rightfully deserves all the hype it gets. Their approach to tacos is so authentic and detailed, which results in one of the best tacos in LA. When you think of top-tier sandwiches or sushi, the foundation, bread and rice, is critical. The taco is no exception. The tortilla plays a crucial role in establishing an extraordinary taco. At Sonoratown, the warm handmade flour tortilla accented by lard is good enough to eat on its own. You know they take this seriously since they bring their flour in from San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico. The filling is also out of this world. If your mouth waters every time you walk by a backyard barbecue, then this is the place for you. Most of their meats are cooked on the grill over mesquite. This results in a savory product, full of smokey goodness. Top it off with their fresh and bright salsa, which packs a punch, and you won't regret your decision to eat here. Prices are more than reasonable for what you get. If you really want to get the best bang for your buck though, sharing one of their taco kits with your buddies is definitely the way to go. read more

OMG!! This spot rules! Such a memorable spot. The beef chivichangas are soo good! This is a must order. Shredded beef inside the hot handmade tortilla is my goodness! One of the best I've ever tried. It's a small hole in the wall here, but will be my multiple visit when im in downtown LA. Who wants to go with me ? Recommendation: Beef chivichanga read more

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The great Mexican food debate I have with my friends is Tex-Mex vs Cali-Mex, all in all, Austin is equal to LA in terms of food quality as it only gets better as you head farther south: San Antonio = San Diego. What lacks in most LA Mexican is the essential vessel, the tortilla. I am pleased to report I finally found a great place, that isnt absurdly priced, that serve homeade tortillas! Plus everything else is delicious and made in house, therefore, this is now my go to spot cause its the best in town read more

The food is pretty good but everytime I've been - three times now, I wanted to give it a real chance- the staff is SO rude. Every. Single. Worker. All three times, they've all done super passive aggressive things to me and guests around me, just to be mean. Maybe they're super busy and they're trying to give themselves less work or something by turning people off? Idk. At any rate, no amount of delicious food bests nasty staff attitude. read more

Before Covid was able to try this place that's been on the list for a while. Love Sonora style tacos with flour tortillas. Parking is a bit tricky but if you get lucky there's plenty of meters in the area. read more

Sonoratown - Tacossssss - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sonoratown is now on the list of my top favorite LA taco shops. They specialize in Sonora style tacos which means flour tortillas and cabbage as a topping. It's not what I'm used to, but I was NOT disappointed. I especially enjoyed the shredded beef chivichanga. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Easily the one of the best taco and burrito joints in town. Even before Netflix and the tasty guys did a segment on this place it was already top 10 tacos to eat at in LA. Since the netflix special on this joint the lines have gotten longer and even during after peak hours there is still a line. However if you're willing to endure the summer heat for some good Sonora home style food than it won't be that bad until you've had a taste of the civichanga or the agua frescas like pepino (cucumber and lime) or mango tamanrindo with a small spice kick. Today I ventured down with my wife and kid for lunch and as expected a 30 minute line. Not too bad when you chit chat in line with other patrons waiting to taste the delicious food here. While waiting you can smell the charcoal they use to grill the meats. After 30 minutes of waiting we ordered 3 beef civichanga burritos, 1 bean and cheese, a plain quesadilla for my kid and 1 asada taco. Also ordered 2 agua frescas pepino and mango. The service was nice the owner was extremely delightful to talk to and the customer service is outstanding here with the busboys carrying out food to name and making sure everyone is happy. I really like how they give you a whole grilled green onion with your burrito or tacos. Reminds me of my old Army days when one of my battles would bbq tacos and grill some whole green onions with oil salt and limes. So damn good and compliments the meat really well. The tortillas in my opinion sell this place very well as they are freshly handmade to order and super soft and flaky. The meats compliment the tortillas well and the red and green salsa they have is one of the best in town. 10 stars for food 10 stars for service 100 stars for freshly made tortillas read more

Not only the best tacos in LA but amazing price. Atmosphere at the shop is minimal but it's all about the food.

This place is so good! I love their amazing food! This place is the shizzle! Must try! The staff at this place is bar none the absolute best! read more

Delicious spot. A bit of a line. People there were kind and went out of their way to show kindness. Good tacos, hot salsa and good attitudes...my kinda place. The caramelo was delish read more

Sonoratown - Costilla taco and chorizo taco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I got food poisoning twice and had diarrhea for 3 days. This place was great but since the expansion they have lost what made this place great. The quality has dropped major and the food is not paired attention to anymore. DONT GO read more

Let me tell you: Las tortillas, pero bien tostaditas! This is how I've always loved it! An absolute must if you're all about that taco life. If you're the basic type of hoe, you wouldn't understand the grilled cebollitas, you wouldn't understand porque the flour tortillas, or the tacos topped con guacamole. For that reason alone, no se te merece estos tacos. Come hungry, get one of everything and a large agua fresca! Ask for extra red salsa & enjoy how this place is doing it right. Your Homegirl, Violy Note: this is a super tiny joint that closes early in the middle of DTLA so you'll circle the block trying to decide if it's best to pay for parking by the hour or a flat rate. read more

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Tortillas are the best part about this place, but the staff is a very close second. Places with good food are great, but when the staff is awesome too it makes the food taste that much better. The costillas meat they use for the asada is better then most places around. Will be back. read more

Hand made flour tortillas are the best! I went on a Tuesday after work and I do not regret it (already planning my next visit). I've heard about this place online and their techniques that they have on their food from buying the flour from Sonora to grilling their meat over open mesquite fire. Right when you walk near you can already smell the smoke engulfed in the buildings surrounding it. Line was fairly okay but it did get longer as time went by. Service was quick and friendly. The menu was extremely simple - 4 or 5 options of types of tacos with 4 (?) choices of meat. Here's a breakdown of what I got: Caramelo: Fully stacked taco - it is big almost like a baby burrito if you roll it up. I probably would've been easily satisfied with 2 of these. It does come with beans so adds a layer of creaminess to the taco. Tostada: This is their versions and the taco comes on a corn tortilla all crispy. I got this with their chorizo and it was quite good - much smaller than the caramelo. Regular Taco: This is where the moneys at to be honest. I got the tripa (crispier side) with the and it was hands down my favorite. The charred flavor of the tripa compliments the chewy texture of the tortilla which is the star of this place! When I do come back I will probably bypass the caramelo and just go plain and simple! Their salsas is a little on the spicier side so please order a drink :P Speaking of drinks, they have agua fresas on rotation and I happened to sample their Mango Tamarind that converted me forever. Slightly tart to get rid of the fattyness and sweet to wrap up the meal. P.S. Goodluck finding street parking :D read more

This place is amazing. We came on Friday night and the line was a bit long but well worth the wait. Everything we had was freshly made and good flavor. We'll be coming back again soon . read more

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Man the taste of this meat is crazy!!!! I came after watching this place on a Netflix show called tacos chronicles and I gotta say fukking damnnnn !!!! read more

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OMG! Totally in love with this small and tiny taco/mexican place. Sonoratown truly deserves the awards that they recently received: best new restaurant in LA (Thrillist), best Mexican restaurant in LA (Maestro Chef), and many others. You rock, Sonoratown!! Came here the first time with my mom and we ordered 2 tacos (Sonoran style chorizo and asada), lorenza (similar to taco but with crispy tortilla), and chicken chimicanga. The chicken chimicanga was my favorite, so so so good!!! I immediately became addicted to the chicken chimicanga. This place truly has the best tortilla in LA! I just wish that they can open more, add more opening hours, especially on Saturday. Pleaseeeeeee read more

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Great burritos and tacos. Went at night and food was fast and tasty. Had a lot of Mexican food in Arizona and this stood with the best of the best. read more

I've spent a lot of time in Sonora and through all of Northern Mexico eating tacos as I go - and this is the closes thing you will ever find to the real thing. This rates as one of the top 3 tacos I've ever eaten in my life. The Caramelo is a THING OF BEAUTY. I drove here from Santa Barbara just to eat the Caramelo after watching the Netflix episode and it did not disappoint. The tortillas melt in your mouth. The Asada is just right. the salsas are phenomenal. Everything is done with love and quality and you can TASTE it. This is easily the best taco in the United States. read more