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    Tacos El Negro

    4.3 (97 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Asada ? Why is it so skimpy for $3 a taco
    Isabel S.

    This is not asada. This is whatever meat is available chopped up so you don't know what you're getting. It was tasting like other cow parts. The only good thing was the tortilla. Way expensive for mediocre tacos and a dumpy location.

    Huge tacos for less than $3 each
    Neiva O.

    Tried this place out during my lunch break . The layout of the restaurant is a little funky but the food is good . While i don't remember exactly what i ordered it was good . The tacos are not street sized tacos so you get your moneys worth and it's packed with the meat of your choice. The meat was steaming so i had to let it cool down. There is two salsa options a green one and a habanero one . Both were good ! I believe there is only 5 meat options . I believe i tried 3 of them , cabeza lengua and asada . I would recommend !

    Tacos de labio (lip) and carne asada
    Eric G.

    Whoever isn't giving this place 5 stars is tripping. First off I honestly had low expectations, my co worker would always invite me but I was always hesitant. Then I took him up on his offer. And I regret, that I didn't try it sooner. This restaurant specializes in tacos Al vapor (steamed) letting the meat cook to the most tender you've ever had. I tried 2 asada tacos and 2 labio (lip) and wow they were one of the best I've ever had. Transported me back to Mexico. Seasoned perfectly, not greasy and the tortillas were amazing. The restaurant is very basic with no decor with about 8 tables so there's room to eat. Customer service is ok but nothing bad at all. The flan was freaking bomb. I tried the queso flan and the texture was a bit thicker than a mousse but had all the flavor of a flan with a hint of cheesecake and the liquid caramel at the bottom meshed perfectly. Try it for yourself, surprised there's no hype around this restaurant

    Tacos de labio y cabeza con extra cebolla
    Aracely M.

    I go to BellGardens at least once a month, and I always stop on my way in, the flavor is amazing, always looking forward to this tacos.

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    Lupe V.

    This was my first time here. I was craving tacos and found this place on Yelp with good reviews so came to see for myself. I 100% percent agree the food is delicious. The tacos are not small and they put a decent amount of meat. I definitely will be back.

    a taco with meat and onions
    Esteban C.

    I recommend this place because the tacos are very good. The meat is so tender that you will go for more the next day. It's way better

    Cachete (left) & Asada (right) Tacos.
    Auriana N.

    Driving down the street and saw the eatery decided to give it a go. Parking lot is private so there's plenty of space. Wasn't too sure what to expect but this is an order the counter type of spot. Literally only serves tacos which was both refreshing and surprising. They have 3 types of meat (I'm not sure if it's only these 3 everyday or they switch off). Honestly only remember the cachete...it was AMAZING. Habernero sauce to top it off sent my mouth off running for a beverage (they have classic sodas as well if your into that along with tamarinds, horchata...the works). Sauce was fantastic and the regular green sauce was flavorful. Side bar for all your jalapeño, cilantro and cucumber needs. Great place, very clean and staff were friendly and helpful.

    Leo C.

    Cabeza!!! Came in on Saturday afternoon, it was packed, so we were able to order pretty quickly. There are no menus, or anything telling you what they offer. I had to ask the cashier and all they serve is Asada, Cachete, Cabeza and Lavios. Thought that was unique, I went with the cabeza tacos. The tacos were bomb!!! They go light on the salt so remember to add a little salt, the salsa's were all great. I will definitely be coming back for more.

    Sergio Z.

    All of my life I have been consuming all kind of tacos since I can remember. Having Mexican heritage in my blood and knowing how tacos are a poor man meal. My wife and I went this taco shop called Tacos El Negro in the city of Bell Garden. It's a nice restaurant with flat screen tv around perfect to watch soccer or Mexico League and the Premium League who's a fan of Soccer. The restaurant serve only tacos and it have a limited small menu they only three meats to choice but the meat smell very aromatic know they know how to cook meat right. The tortillas are steam like they do it Mexico that keep the tortillas moist not dry like other place they a flat grill to cook the tortillas. We meat choice for our tacos is carne asada. By the way the tacos are steaming hot but delicious. The tacos have a good portion of meat in each taco. If you like hot sauce on your tacos they bottles of hot sauces of your choice green or red both of them have a kick just warring you guys. Plus they have salad bar like cucumber,limes radish for you tacos. They also sell can sodas. I recommend Tacos El Negro to my family and friends and including my Yelp friends.

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    16 days ago

    Best tacos alvapor !! We go there at least once month with the family .. price is decent

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    4 months ago

    Los mejores tacos de cabeza cachete y labio de res de todos Los Ángeles California!!!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing customer service, the people were so nice. Everything clean and everything delicious.

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    3 years ago

    Taco's are not good! Smaller than not sure what the hype is about. Customer suck's! And the restaurant looks dirty. Never again!

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    3 years ago

    Solid steamed tacos. Not sure if this is true, but since the meat is steamed, the fat falls off the meat and is slightly healthier.

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    2 years ago

    We come here often. Tacos are so good. My mouth is watering just remembering my trip to have tacos.

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    Delicious soft meat is my new fave type tacos. So happy I found another one in Downey! I have one by work and one by home! Yeay!

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    This place always hits the spot!! Salsas are delicious too!

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    7 years ago

    Great tacos. Tortillas are delicious and so is the habanero sauce. If you happen to be in the area do your self the favor and stop by.

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    2 years ago

    Tacos and tortillas are delicious as well as their meat quality is good. They only have carne asada and cabeza.

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    4 years ago

    Great food but it took almost 20 minutes to get 6 tacos and it wasn't even that packed.

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