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    Tacos El Compita

    4.5 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Tacos
    Closed • 7:15 am - 2:15 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Deep fried tacos baby!
    Neil G.

    Tacos Dorados de Barbacoa... I could just leave it at that as it is exactly the reason why I go to Tacos El Compita! This deep fried deliciousness with all its fresh accoutrements (onions, cilantro, and the red salsa) definitely satisfies my deep fried hungers pangs! The shredded beef inside this deep fried crunchy shell was so flavorful and juicy, combined with fresh diced onions and minced cilantro for a dose of freshness and a drizzle of red salsa - every bite was just a mouthful of deep fried ecstasy LOL I always order four of these babies but I always end up eating only three, these crunchy goodies are generous in size unlike those little tacos you get from the lunch truck, lucky for me I always have a lonely deep fried taco to bring home which magically disappears once it lands on my kitchen counter... Needless to say, I will be back and will get these deliciousness again! Enjoy!

    Tacos (hard and soft shell), quesadilla with shredded beef
    Simon M.

    I see why there are queues for this truck while the others in the neighborhood have no queues. This was the best taco truck I've visited since coming to LA. I got the hard shell and soft shell tacos with shredded beef and this meat was melt in the mouth tender and packed with flavor. The salsas are homemade and had a great zing to contrast. I also got a mini quesadilla with shredded beef and this was just as good with melty cheese. The final item I got (yes I ate far too much lol) was their shredded beef burrito and it was huge. Everything worked so well and I highly recommend this truck!!

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    Nabi F.

    Best tacos de barbacoa ~~~~ been coming here since I was a kid and tastes the same as ever!

    Barbacoa taco in both hard and soft shells (Before toppings)
    Anthony G.

    Most reviewers rave about the Tacos Dorados de Barbacoa (Hard-shell, fried beef tacos) which are pretty good. I would suggest you pack them with cilantro, onions, and their red salsa to truly bring out the flavor of the wonderful beef. But hold on a second. I saw someone order the Barbacoa in a soft shell taco and they gave you way more beef than the hard shell. So yes, I ordered it in the soft shell and I think this is the star of the menu, contrary to most reviewers. That beef is so flavorful and tender. Topping it with those ingredients I noted above makes the taco perfecto! So from here on out, I'm ordering the soft-shell barbacoa tacos only. More beef, better experience, and they are the same price as the hard-shell. I have also tried their carne asada soft-shell tacos and they have some pretty decent asada. They were taste. (yes, "TASTE"-that's my word) The location: Yes, it's a smaller kitchen/trailer sitting on a side walk on Hooper, right across from the Smart-n-Final store in DTLA. No place to sit but sometimes you can squeeze into a space on the stainless steel trailer counter. All this contributes to a true street-taco experience. Do yourself a favor and head down there and try both hard and soft shell barbacoa tacos and you decide what is best. It will be $1.65 well-spent. Oh yeah, service is pretty quick. Don't be fooled by the long lines, they get you in and out in a reasonable time frame.

    Hala Hana C.

    Dorados all the way!! Only place I eat fried tacos. Always a line when I come here but worth the wait. Only tried the dorados (fried tacos with shredded beef). They have two sauces green & red. I usually drench the tacos in red sauce and pack it with extra onions & cilantro. They close early and get sold out by the afternoon. They are affordable and very tasty. Always eat minimum 3 when I go there. Street parking or can park at smart & final and buy something.

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    Very good place to go eat tacos I definitely recommend this place to anyone who like street tacos

    Tacos dorados de barbacoa
    Andrew O.

    This taco truck literally takes the #1 spot on my " Best taco ever" list. Try: Tacos dorados with barbacoa meat* (Fried tacos with stewed red meat ) Just add onions,cilantro & salsa. The crunch and perfectly seasoned barbacoa meat was top notch and packed with flavor, I'm still daydreaming about them. The tacos the cabeza (head meat soft tacos) were so amazing! perfect chopped meat that tastes like the best pot roast you've ever had, with touches of fat and gelatinous goodness. I've been looking for a spot like this for soooo long. I fell in love here and I'm ready to proclaim that love for these tacos! I would marry these tacos in a heartbeat

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    The BEST tacos hands down The tacos dorados are so good. We choose these tacos every single time we visit LA

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    Great tacos. Juicy and full of flavor. A little nice spicy kick to it. Will definitely be back.

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    1 year ago

    Best tacos I've had in a while !!!!!! Service is good and ambiance is authentic. I come here for the food.

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    10 months ago

    I've lived in LA my entire life and these tacos are by far my favorite. I get the hard shell tacos!

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    2 years ago

    Crispy tacos lots of flavor! You will not be disappointed! I highly recommend! Good prices! Fast Service!

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    3 years ago

    Los mejores tacos dorados de Los Ángeles y los mejores burritos de lengua de todos Los Ángeles

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    2 years ago

    Best tacos dorados ever, in LA/OC area. I drive 40 min almost every weekend. So delicious. The owner is super nice!

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    Their tacos dorados and vampiros are fire and their salsa roja is to die for!! Seriously some of the best barbacoa I've had.

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    3 years ago

    The best tacos dorados ever! Friendly, everything on the menu is bomb.com totally recommend it's right of a corner not hard to miss at all.

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    4 years ago

    Just visit them i get cabeza buttito can't even grab it with my hands is complete wet in grease from were only god knows horrible experience

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    7 years ago

    Thee best Birria tacos near me. Affordable and fast. Great salsa to go with it. Hard or soft shell option.

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    Sonoratown - Carne Asada Taco

    Sonoratown

    4.4(2.3k reviews)
    1.1 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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    Sonoratown - COSTILLA BURRITO 2.0: grilled steak, chunky guacamole, monterey jack cheese, pinto beans & chiltepin salsa

    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(324 reviews)
    2.8 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(774 reviews)
    1.8 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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    Tire Shop Taqueria - Carne Asada & Chorizo Tacos

    Carne Asada & Chorizo Tacos

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    Holbox - Smoked kanpachi tostada

    Holbox

    4.7(2.7k reviews)
    2.2 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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    Taco de pulpo

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    Tacos Guelaguetza

    Tacos Guelaguetza

    4.8(254 reviews)
    6.2 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 - 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)
    6.7 mi•Mid-Wilshire
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    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 - 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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    Outside the front of the restaurant

    Tacos El Compita - foodtrucks - Updated September 2026

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